, 1885-07-12

Tered Everything bore IA tremulous as
rect III was dressed in n red flannel
shirt aud a closely fitting pair Of cotton.
,ie trousers Dan wore "A hickory shirt
md nnnkeen trousers.
The band played Niger on the Wood
pile. > an inspiring tune. and then The
combat began. Both young men capered
10 the agile movement OF improved
science Bill caught Dan under the Jaw.
but. quickly recovering himself. Dan
knocked LII down Then there was
1ancing In impcrious haste. The com.
batants lew at each other, but neither
lne could secure a conquering advantage
AT last. however. Dan got BIN down and
bumped his devoted mead against the face
Of the earth Bill modestly remarked
hat he had enough for one time only.
! an let him get up. and the judges n
nounccd hat the widows son had gained
The victory.
MIRA ollins. - said Bin when the
crowd had dispersed. Il am In hard luck.
If my arms were as strong as my love.
would have knocked Dan over into an ad
Joining township
Don't despair. Bill
-Oh. now, sweet thing. | 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 was off the in.
correct lines. Then he drew another pic
ture. in which he rave particular promi-
nence to the nose. remembering that Dams
nasal feature was Of more than ordinary
size. THE XXI day Bill called upon Pro
lessor Jasper.
Professor. y said he. Il was downed "
Il an sorry. Billie, but we must try 1t
again.
professor, | don't see how it Is that an
unins ructed mar can use his manner so
disastrously."
Main strength. Billie. Main strength
can hold out for a while. but It must I'm
ally give under. Pay me what you owe
and take a dozen more lessons. I"
Bill paid the profe .sor and again sub
mitted 10 rigid training. He learned
many new dives and. after Il while,
thought that his science could certainly
overcome Dams strength. He sen Dan
a note stating that he desired a fight at an
early day. Ian replied as follows;
My dear unprospeclive step father; l
whipped you once and | can whip you
again. | 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 time for another battle wa ap.
pointed The crowd was even larger
han the crowd which first assembled.
The band. with the addition of n coon
skin ~iambourine. made thrilling music.
This time Bill wore a blue shirt. His
step was firm. his courage indomitabie.
Dali smiled upon the young ladies and
declared that he was con dent OF success.
Bill, remembering the words of the pro-
fcssor. felt happy. He knew that uncul-
tiyated strength could not long stand up
against science.
When time was called, each man step
ped proudly into the arena. Bill caught
sight Of the widow 5 face. A great hope
swelled within him.
Sill aimed a blow al Eans nose. an
lodged, Jumped, wheeled his leg around
and knocked Bin down. Bill scrambled
to his feet and seized Dan. Then, as they
waltzed in great hurry. the band played
Il all Jerusalem Home. Bill fell. but
unwilling to acknowledge defeat. he
squared himself and again inferred the IN.
counter Ian moved around with a
grace that surprised every one. The
muscles in his arms bulged out The
sleeves OF his shirt. At an suspicious
tine. Eill knocked him dow II. but before
the advantage could be seized. he sprang
to his feet and gave bill a blow
that brought to view many stars hitherto
undiscovered The audience became al
most frantic with excitement Leading
planters bet bales Of cotton on the result.
and many dollars changed hands Xvi
DENLY both men had greatly improved
for white ill had improved in science, II
seemed that Ian had improved in
strength
The result was sad. Dan. catching a
curious hold of Bill, threw him. He
struck the ground with a loud sound. as
though a strong man had struck the hare
earth with a board. Bill struggled fran
ticdlly. 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 l love you
will never give up. The dying sun
Of future ages will find me fighting fol-
the Yomau love,
"rans strength is remarkable. but ]
think that you must eventually wear him
out
Il shall continue. sweet widow.
Y.
Again Bill called upon the professor.
a AhA I AhhNAeAAllh w. fuiu NAt lQNtls
Il knew that 1 have improved, but why
cannot | conquer him"
"Ah. my dear man, " the professor re
piled, the hardest thing in this world 10
overcome is strength. Science Is wonder
ful-it enables a man, after a while. to
come of victorious. but at first il stands
oil rather falls. " he added In a whisper,
lin sore disadvantage. About ten more
lessons, think, will finish the gentleman.
Pay me what you owe and we'll begin the
third curse.
lii paid him and took up the finishing
touches OF his degree. He noticed that
the nose on the sand-bag was not quite
prominent enough, and with improved
artistic skill. he drew a picture that
could not fail 10 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 Yanquishing
Dan, i'll sent him a challenge Dan re.
piled rs follows
81 am glad that you appoint another
day Of strife. Nothing gives me more
pleasure than to whip a friend. | have
given you several opportunities. still. YOU
have not married my mother. Why
should you delay a marriage that prom.
ises such h%appinessf had always
thought that u lover was ardent, but /
musi say that your laxity. or rather your
weakness, has nstonished me. Why
don't you go away somewhere and sub.
init yourself TO severe training II |
wanted "A woman | would be willing TO
fight for her.
Dill snorted when he read the note. lie
rushed into his room. made the nose on
the sanding more prominent and mauled
the thing 10 a frightful manner. lie was
70 successful that a bouyant hope swelled
within him.
The day for the battle was appointed.
The news had spread. and people from adj
loinine counties assembled. The band
hal been materially improved A drum.
made Of two sheep skins n y nail key
Nervous Debiiitat~d Men
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