Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1883-07-19
Vol. xxx Whole No. l486 No. %.
What a Lie Did.
A GOOD JOKE on THE CANDIDATE POR GOv-
ERNOR.
lFrom the ArkansanY Traveller

From the Arkansaw TravelerI
81 once had an example of how well it is
to tell the TRUTH" said gentleman who was
once prominent candidate for Governor Of
Arkansas. "Some time ago l was travel
ing on horseback through q very lonely part
of the country. was never brave man,
and was not in the least surprised upon
discovering that was scared. Every rustic
of the leaves, every sudden cry of bird,
startled me. couldn't think Of ANYTHING
but robbers and desperadoes, and shuddered
as remembered the man who, years ago,
had been found in those woods murdered in
cold blood. Every feature of the CHASTITY
face came up, and | turned sick when the
gaping wound in the throat came up with
startling versimlitude.
"While thus reflected a short turn of
the lonely road, winding around thickly-
wooded hill. brought me almost face to face
with two men who seemed to be standing
for me. Their horses were hitched to
neighboring grapevine, and the suggestive
manner in which they looked at the animal
| was riding sent thrill, like a streak Of
ice-water, up my back. | saw at once that
they were desperate men, and felt that they
would not hesitate to kill me. Flight was
out of the question, for any such move on
my part would, was convinced. prove GER
tain death. For the first time in my life |
resolved to play the bully, and assuming
what | fancied was an unconcerned express
sion, | said good morning
"'How are you" they replied. Going
far?
al don't know that it is any of your
business | replied. Il don't want any
trouble with you, for have decided to lead
better life. Never again do | want it said
that shed the blood of a human being
"a bad man, | reckon said one of the
desperadoes.
"'At one time | could not have denied
such an accusation but as | tell you,
have resolved never to kill another man. |
hope that you will not molest me-
"'Hold on, pardner.
:" I've got no time to talk =
"'But, hold on! What's your nameo'
I'm Bill Poison, the outlaw, and the
man Of whom you have often heard. | have
killed men for less than this, and don't
want you to cause a breaking of my resolve"
"'Do as you like about your resolve
said the taller Of the desperadoes. I'd like
to give you bit of advice. | don't know
who you are, but | know that you are not
Bill Poison the rohber.'
"'How do you know? y
"Because am Bill Poison, and this is
my brother
"'Oh, Lord" l supplicated, have mercy
on me y
"'Climb off that horse, Cap; reckon
we'd better hang YOU right here
81 begged, but | saw no mercy in their
eyes. prayed, but heard no answer.
"'Il teach you how to go around the
country committing depredations and laying
them on me Fine man you are Stole
this horse, reckon. John, get that rope
off my saddle. Wen swing him up right
here
"'Oh, my kind friends, never commit
ted any depredatIons. | am a candidate for
Governor of Arkansas, and am on my way
to meet an opponent at place Of discus
sion. You wouldn't hang Governor, would
you Just think of what your State would
lose
"'Who is your opponent"
"Colonel Blacket'
"'What sort of fellow is he p
"'He's bad man.
"'Are you well acquainted with him q
al never saw him, but | know that he's
bad man.
"'He's much better man than you are,
or at least will soon exhibit more capacity
for executive duties than you can possibly
show. In short, he'll be the liveliest man
pretty soon
They put the rope around my neck.
prayed in vain. | asked the Lord to for
give my sins and closed my ewes, every mo-
ment expecting to be drawn up.
"If let you go will YOU promise never
again to use my name "
81 swear won't Let me live. and I'll
be better man. I'll do anything for YOU,
and when I'm elected Governor I'll pardon
YOU
"'AII right; you may go this time Take
off the rope, John.
Il mounted my horse and rode away with
fearful thankfulness and determination
never to tell another lie. Next day when |
reached the place of discussion large crowd
had gathered. When approached the peo-
pie were shouting with laughter. Great
Alexander Some one was relating nv ex-
perlence. Showing my way forward, re-
cognlzed in the speaker the tall man who
had accused me of taking his name. He
was my opponent. | could not face the
crowd, and left as rapidly as possible. The
whole thing was joke. At the election |
was defeated by an overwhelming majority"
--Harper's Magazine Tor August is brill
liant number. beautifully illustrated.
The frontispiece, "A Town Garden" is from
drawing by +. A. Abbey, illustrating poem
by Margaret Neey. Mr.. Lalhrop, In his adj
mlrsble paper, The Heart Of the A Hey eghanie>,"
describes the characteristic industries that
have made Altoona and Ptlsburg.
There are some remarkably fine portraits
OF lam us American horses engraved for Mr..
Hugh Craig's interesting article on that sub
jecI. Mrs. L. ID. K. Ri ,nciardps paper on
'Nalombrosa" will CRAFTY the curiosity awak-
eyed in many readers mind by Millions
well-known line and the accompanying pict
ures are worthy of the subject.
George Won Bunsen's article on the German
Crown Prince will command general attention.
The portraits OF the Crown Prince, of Princess
Victoria, and of their eldest sons-William
and henry-are exec Ilent engrayings.
Mr.. Z. II. Farnham's article, The Canadian
Habitant," IS the result of much and patient
observation OF French Canadian life.
X. r. Zogbaum describes the military
maneuyres OF the French army, and his pict-
ures illustrating the subject are brilliant and
spirited.
Colonel Higginson, in his eighth American
History paper, entitled The British Yoke,n
gives concise and comprehensive review Of
the events which led on to the Revolution.
Lieutenant J. d. Jerrold Kelly, U. S. n,
writes about the Modern Yacht, )" discussing
.no ooupaia atiNe herits oI the siOOp an0 cutter
types.
The fourth part of "A Castle In Spain" Is
null OF excitement and humor-a roaring
farce" with 1--WE effective pictures by Abbey
Harriet Prescott SpOfford contributes brief
romance, altogether novel, and somewhat hui
morOus.
Poem. are contributed by T. b. Aldrich and
Ma garet Veey
The Editors Easy Chair discusses the Brook
lyn Bridge, the Occupation. and Education of
Women, the Philosophy of jenkins, etc. The
Editors Liter airy RECORD covers lhr most i'm