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CHAPTER V.

Again Bill called upon the professor "l don't understand it," said the lover "I know that l have improved, but why cannot conquer him 2"
 "Ah, my dear man," the professor re- piled, the hardest thing in this world to overcome is strength. Science is wonder ful-it enables a man, after while, to come of victorious, but at first it stands -or rather falls" he added in a whisper, "in sore disadvantage. About ten more lessons, think, will finish the gentle. man. Pay me what you owe and we'll begin the third course"
 Bill paid him and took up the finish ing touches of his degree. He noticed that the nose on the sand-bag was not quite prominent enough, and with im- proved artistic skill, he drew a picture that could not fail to represent his enemy. Other tired men went to bed, but Bill, persistent man, fought the bag until the rooster shook himself and declared that daylight had come. Thinking that he was undoubtedly capable of vanquishing Dan, Bill sent him challenge. Dan re- piled as follows:
 "I am glad that you appoint another day of strife. Nothing gives me more pleasure than to whip friend. have given you several opportunities, still, you have not married my mother. Why should you delay marriage that prom ises such happiness2 had always thought that lover was ardent, but l must say that your laxity, or rather your weakness, has astonished me. Why don't you go away somewhere and sub init yourself to severe training. If wanted woman would be willing to fight for her."
 Bill snorted when he read the note. He rushed into his room, made the nose on the sandbag more prominent and mauled the thing in frightful manner He was so successful that a bouyans hope swelled within him.
 The day for the battle was appointed. The news had spread, and people from adjoining counties assembled. The band had been materially improved. A drum, made of two sheep skins and nail keg had been added. Additional benches were provided.
 Everybody was in high state of ex- citement Again young women smiled on Dan. Again he was sure of success. Bill was dressed in fax brooches and a hunting shirt. Dan was appropriately clad in yellow muslin shirt and hemp overalls. The band gave grand burst 1; women clapped their hands and the com
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CHAPTER III.

The arrangements were completed The neighborhood was greatly excited Hundreds of temporary benches, formin, an arena, were constructed. Although the crops were not "laid by," peopl, from all parts of the country focked tt see the combat. The neighborhooc band, composed of three 6ddlers, two banjo pickers and the agitator of a triangle, took an assigned position ane soothed the crowd with sweet symphonies Bill had cordially invited Professor Jas per, but the professor, declaring tha, such scenes were bore to him, declined
 Time was called. Handkerchiefs flut. tered. Everything bore a tremulous as. pect. Bill was dressed in red flannel shirt and closely fitting pair of cotton. ade trousers. Dan wore a hickory shir, and nankeen trousers.
 The band played "Nigger on the Woodpile," an inspiring tune, and then the combat began. Both young men capered in the agile movement of im- proved science. Bill caught Dan under the jaw, but, quickly recovering himself Dan knocked Bill down. Then there was dancing in imperious haste. The com batants flew at each other, but neither one could secure conquering advantage. At last, however, Dan got Bill down and bumped his devoted head against the face of the earth. Bill modestly re- marked that he had enough for one time only. Dan let him get up, and the judges announced that the widows son had gained the victory.
 "Mrs. Collins," said Bill when the crowd had dispersed, "I am in hard luck. lfmy arms were as strong as my love, l would have knocked Dan over into an adjoining township"
 "Don't despair, Bill"
 ooh, now, sweet thing, l shall devote myself to study and will try him again. }
 When Bill went to his room he saw with the eye of an artist, that the sand. bag picture of Dan was not correct. The first thing he did was to wash of the in. correct lines. Then he drew .anothe, picture, in which he gave particular prominence to the nose, remembering that Dan'snasal feature was of more thar ordinary sixe. The next day Bill called upon Professor Jasper.
 Professor" said he, "l was downed.' , "I am sorry, Billie, but we must try i again."
 Professor, don't see how 1t is tha an uninstructed man can use his hAm mers SO disastrously."
 "Main strength, Billie. Main strength can hold out for . while, but it mus finally give under. Pay me what you ows and take . dozen more lessons.'
 Bill paid the professor and again sub. mitted to rigid training. He learned many new dives and, after a while thought that his science could certainly overcome Dams strength. He sent Dan
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note. stating that he desired fight at an early day. Dan replied as follows:
 My dear, unprospective step-fa,her {: l whipped you once and 1 can whip you again. l am willing to give you every possible chance and will do anything for you except let you whip me. For this lack of gallantry earnestly beg you to excuse me-"
 Bill raved when he read the note, and, going into his room, mauled the sand bag.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-06-13
CHAPTER W,

The time for another battle was ap. pointed. The crowd was even larger than the crowd which first assembled. The band, with the addition of a coon- skin tsmbourine, made thrilling music. This time Bill wore a blue shirt. His step was finn, his courage in- domitable. Dan smiled upon the young ladies and declared that he was conf dent of success. Bill, remembering the words of the professor, felt happy. He knew that urcultivated strength could not long stand up against science.
 When time was called, each man stepped proudly into the arena. Bill caught sight of the widows face. A great hope swelled within him.
 Bill aimed blow at Dams nose. Dan lodged, jumped, wheeled his leg around and knocked Bill down. Bill scrambled to his feet and seized Dan. Then, as they waltzed in great hurry, the band played Hail Jerusalem Home" Bill fell, but unwilling to acknowledge de- feat, he squared himself and again entered the encounter. Dan moved around with grace that surprised every one. The muscles in his arms bulged out the sleeves of his shirt. At an auspi- cious time, Bill knocked him down, but before the advantage could be seized, he sprang to his feet and gave Bill blow that brought to view many stars hitherto undiscovered. The audience became almost frantic with excitement. Leading planters bet bales of cotton on the result, and many dollars changed hands. Evi- dently both men had greatly improved; for while Bill had improved in science, it seemed that Dan had improved in strength.
 The result was sad. Dan, catching curious hold of Bill, threw him. He struck the ground with loud sound, as though a strong man had struck the bare earth with board. Bill struggled fran tically, but was forced to acknowledge that he was beaten.
 Bill," said the widow, when the noisy crowd had dispersed, "don't give up yet, for you know that love you"
 "l will never give up. The dying sun of future ages will find me lighting for the woman love-"
 "Dan's strength is remarkable, but think that you must eventually wear him cut"
 "I shall continue, sweet widow"
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aNothing is impossible to him who wills" says philosopher. No, nor to the lawyer who conducts the case.-Boslos P0sf.
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FOUGHT FOR HIS WIFE.
CHAPTER I

CHAPTER l.
 Bill, must say that you ought to be ashamed of yourself"
 "l don't see why, Mrs. Collins"
 You don't see why? You must be as blind as bat"
 But hope that am not so tough" ]" "Oh, go on away, Bill, and don't bother me-"
 Mrs. Collins was widow. She owned a farm in southern Arkansaw, stood high in the society of the neighborhood, and, was consequently happy. Bill Spotts was an eighteen-year-old boy. He had fallen in love with Mrs. Collins and, as the neighbors expressed it, was dead set upon marrying her. Although ordered to go away, and although the manner as we'll as the words of Mrs. Collins plainly indi- cated that the boy was wasting his time, yet, undaunted, he fingered in that rich abundance of hope which for time ac- companies youth along the road of life will not go, Mrs. Collins, until have had satisfactory answer"
 told you No P
 But No is not satisfactory"
 "Now, look here, Bill. want you to go away and let me alone. I've got work to do, want you to understand"
 "Oh, l understand, and am perfectly willing to help you do your work"
 "Bill, why don't yeu marry some young girl?"
 Because want to marry you"
 "Why do you want to marry me2"
 Because love you"
 "Why do you love mel"
 Because 1 can't help it."
 "Am so handsome as all that2"
 "You are the prettiest thing ever saw"
 You are complimentary, must say, but manor rather a boy should be sensible as we'll as complimentary"
 l think the petsistency with which urge my suit shows my sense"
 "It does not it only shows your pig headedness."
 "You are equally pigheaded."
 "My goodness, boy, go on away from here and let me see a mo ment's peace" "Then l would be eternally misera ble. Say, Mrs. Collins, will you please state your objections to me-"
 "You are too young. My son Dan is as old as you are. He Is equally as large and haven't the least doubt but he could whip you right now. A step son should never be able to whip his step father. Dan is always hungry for fight, and to thresh you every day would be the delight of his soul. That would be em- barrassing to me, for no woman likes to see her husband whipped" Bill reflected seriously. q had not thought of that," he said. "Say, Mrs. Collins, we might make a compromise with Dan."
 " No, such thing would be impossible, for Dan has often said that he intends to whip the man marry"
 "l respect your objections, Mrs. Col lins, but do not intend to be cheated out of my rights" "What can you do2"
 "I must whip Dan."
 Impossible"
 "No, it is not impossible. I'll take boxing and wrestling lessons until can down him every time. Then he will re- spect me-"
 "Now, Bill, l am going to be frank. Il love you-never mind, sit down. will aid you all can, and when see that you are able to whip Dan, I will marry you" Enough said," Bill joyously ex- claimed. "l will go at once and see that boxipg man5
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A camel sometimes lives to the age of 100 oyears. No wonder he has a hump upon his back.-B0sfos Budget
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Postmasters, or others, sending us five or more yearly subscriptions to THE ARKANsAw TRAVELLER, may retain 25 per cent. of sub scrption price as commission. Requests of subscribers to have their pa pers mailed to a new address, to secure atten don must mention former as well as present address.
 Send money by Postofice order, or regis eered letter. Address.
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CHAPTER II.

Hank Jasper, retired boxer, lived abouttwo miles from the Collins place. Bill called on him and explained his ur- gent need of fist science.
 "I can soon give you muscle and slight" said Jasper. "Three lessons a week for two months will fix you all right. Of course, I'll have to charge you pretty we'll"
 Oh, never mind the cost, Bill replied
 "Well, we'l begin at once."
 Bill, with an ardor which such cause would naturally inspire, began the work ot preparation. He hung up sand-bag in his room, and with charcoal, drew on one side of it. what he conceived to be a likeness of Dan Collins.
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The River Commission.

The following document is being gen
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northwest to be forwarded to the presi-
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valley may be permitted representative
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out:
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THE ONLY WHITE HOUSE CHILD,
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Sherif's Sale.


BY virtue of Two Nenditioni Exponas's and Fee
Bills Nos. $3.50 and $500, issued ont of the clerks
office of the Circuit court of Rock Island county,
and state Of Illinois, and to me directed, whereby
| ana commanded to make the amount of a certain
judgment recently obtained against August Lie
field in favor of Peter Stelk, out of the lands ten
emonts goods and chatfels of the said defendant.
August Llefeld have levied upon the following
property, to-WI:
The east eighty 1901 feet of the north eighty 1901
feet of lot one II block four [4l, old town of
Rock Island, Rock Island county and state Of
Illinois,
Therefore, according to said command, l shall
expose for sale at public auction, all the right,
title and interest of the above named August
Liefeld in and the above described property, on
Tuesday the 23rd day of June, 1885, at : O'Clock
p. m, at the north door of the court house in the
city of Rock Island in the county of Rock Isl
and and state of Illinois, for cash in hand to sat
isfy said execution and fee bills.
Dated at Rock Island, this end day of June,
D., 1885, j. NJ. RET1CkER,
sheriff of Rock Island County, Illinois.
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