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The Cost of a wife.

From the Chicago Mail, September &c.
Hugh Scott is an editor, and his paper IS pub
hshed ut No 2lS7 Wabash avenue. The gpublca-
ton is called Cupids Culver Its politics are prob
ably democratic rs it believes in free marriage
If not in free trade, and Lieutenant Stark saws if
you advertise in Mr.. Scott paper you can get
rich wife without any trouble-at least that is what
the editor says he will do for you. The lieutenant
says that something like the following oonversa-
ton takes place between Mr.. SCOTS callers and the
editor himself:
Caer--I understand. Mr. Scott, TINT you can fur
nish man with wife?
Editor-Yes, sir.
Zone with money!"
THAT is what L can get"
81 want one worth about $40 o00"
well. that VIII cost you $50'
Fifty dollars!"
Yes, but you can get one worth about $50 900 for
S25, if that will satisfy you"
Lieutenant Stark says Mr. Scott always REQUIRES
the fee to be paid In advance
And they would be disposed of by Mr. Scott
and his wife Margaret Mrs. Scott in connection
with her husbands matrimonial agency keeps nm
employment bur eau, Lieutenant Stark learned
that the establishment was doing business without
license, and Margaret Scott was arrested for vio-
lating city ordinance. The lady was before JUS
tice 4. IL. White today aud WIS fined 500 and
costs.
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TO TEE MEMORY OF PICKETT.



RICHMOND, Va, October 5.-The unwilling
of the monument today to the memory of
General George e. Pickett took place with
greet pomp. ConGederates were present from
Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Norfolk, Ports
mouth ana Petersburg. While the philadel-
phia brigade Of union veterans was the guests
Of Lee camp, of Richmond, slight misunder-
standing occurred between the two latter
organizations prior to the march TO Hollywood
where the monument is located in regard to
the flags to be carried in the line
Lee camp heard, unoilieially, that the Phil
adclphia brigade did not desire the privilege
to parade with them ii they carried their con
federate colors. A committee of Lee camp
consisting Of Major 4. A. Bradford aud Com
rades J. Taylor Ellison, mayor Of Richmond
and Smith Bedford, were appointed to wait
on the brigade and learn the truth of the re-
port. 1t was then ascertained that some
of the brigade did object, but by means of the
majority the reason given was that the ma
tioual flag, borne by the brigade had been
loaned them with the understanding that it
was not to be blended with the confederate or
borne in a procession over which that flag
toated. 1t was agreed that tho brigade leave
their flag, and use the United States flag
loaned them by Il. f.. Lee camp. The latter
declined to take part in the parade without
their banner, as the company always carries
in its paradeS the red, white and blue banner
of the union as well as the southern cross.
The matter being amicably and satisfactorily
adjusted the procession started for Holly
wood.
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KILLED BY THE SHERIFF.

MACON, Ga, September 30.-[special. J.
Parties from Twiggs county were in town to-
day to purchase a coffin OF Undertaken Keat-
ing for the dead body of Mr.. w. T. Reynolds,
who was killed in Jelfersonville last evening
by Sheriff Frank Pettis, of Twiggs county
The particulars as far rs could be learned to-
day, are as follows: About six
weeks ago Reynolds and Pettis had
a dispute over the recent hot and bitter can
vass for senator between George y. Glover
porter Of Glover and Pettis favored Shannon.
After long contest Shannon was nominated.
Reynolds made some assertion about Shannon
which Pettis denied and challenged Reynolds
to the proof. Reynolds did not provo the
charge. Reynolds and Pettis came near hav-
ing a personal difficulty at that time, but
the matter blew over. Yesterday, Reynolds
came up to Walkers store and saw Sheriff
Pettis standing on the doorstep and said TO
him: ''Pettis, / can prove that row what
said about Shannon" Pettis replied: "rhat's
all right, Bill, let it pass, have heard enough
about the matter and don't let us talk anymore
about it," Reynolds answered:
but want to prove it, and you will walk
back into Walkers store with me L viii prove
it. Come along"
Potts said: ''Wel, just TO please you, 1
will go and hear what you have to say"
The men had been at enmity with each since
the dispute six weeks ago, and last evening
was the first tune they had spoken since then
On entering NalKcfB BtOfe, Reynolds drew
his knife and started towards Pettis, saying:
"Now, / will prove it."
Murder was in his eye, and Pettis saw IT,
Pettis Immediately drew his pistol and fred at
Reynolds three times striking him in the re-
gion Of the heart, and Reynolds fell TO the
floor % corpse.
The killing was considered justiGable and no
attempt was made TO arrest Sheriff Pettis.
The sad occurrence is deeply deplored by the
people OF Twiggs county, bot by no one more
than Pettis himself. He simply killed Rey-
nolds to save his own life. Pettis is popu-
lar with the people and has made a
good officer. Henry Pettis, formerly
Of Macon, is brother Of Frank Pet
It's, and Is his deputy. Reynolds the deceased,
is farmer, and son Of Hon. Hub Reynolds,
who represented Twiggs comfy in the last
legislature. lie was about 80 years old,
intelligent and in comfortable financial cir
cuInstances, and. when not drinking was well
liked, but, under the influence Of liquor,
was considered rather disagreeable. 1t is said
that he was under the influence Of whisky
yesterday at the time Of the difficulty, other
wise 1t would not nave occurred.
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The Third Female HANGED.

RALEIGH, II. c., October g. Special. Pre-
partitions we're begun today for the execution of
MiLde poteatt, middle aged negro woman at Yam
ceYille, for alson Her crime was arson commit
ted The past year. She appealed to the supreme
court which affirmed the ruling Of the lower court
The galloWs IS being constructed In a field a, mile
from town. The execution is 10 he public and will
attract an immense crowd. The woman win be
tie third female hanged since the war in North
Carolina A number have been lynched.
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MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
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All cases Of weak or lame back backache,
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GEORGIA, FAYErTE COUNTY.-To all Whom
VI 1t May Concern: G. W Posten administrator of
William u. Posten deeea ed, has in due form APP
piled TO tho undersigned for leave to sell the lands
belonging TO the esIate OF sad deceased and said
application Will DO heard on the first Monday in
koYember next. Oc,ober LIST, 1888.
u. M. FRANKLIN,
Oct f-dl W3t Ordinary.
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Robbed by Hich,ravnnen-

RALEIGH. =. c., October 5.-TSpecial7 =
News has been received of highway robbery in
Rutherford county night before last. As B. A.
Hampton was returning from meeting Of the dem
ocratic club he was attacked by four men, hit on
the head with stone, and stunned and robbed of a
large sum of money. His clothes were almost cut
TO pieces by Of his assailants. Hampton recov-
erng his senses, managed to reach home where he
hos since been lying in en- unconscious condition.
His assaans made their escape, and at present
Unknown. The assault was committed al a lonely
point in the road
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RALEIGH. n. O., October 3.-ISpccial. In
the trial Of Cross ana White ox,presid NJ and cash
fer Of the State National bank OF this T. there was
some new and imI ortalt evidence admitted today.
The defense pat Bans Examiner TAKE on thc stand
10 prove That Cf1ss and Waite dlj n0. intend o.
plunGef the bank, because they len $4,000 10 silver
inthc Vault. il admitting this evidence the Judge
also admitted tie evidence lnF tao prosecution fha.
Crusa and " .ltc hAu Qniiuel $1,000 from the state
bank Of i..eAmou1 ike s.in ifVn tle Norfolk
bank and 900 from Cashier Edwin. uf the National
bank Of liu|eg XII. iu tlis latter matter Uulted
States District Attorney Dusbee was 81.
Oh The stand. IL was proved that White
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If you want to be wsll-infoi med, take
paper. Even paper of pins will give you
some good points u mixers Statesman,
HINT TO THE ENTERPRHsxNa.
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A)1l3.'S AWAKENING.

"You understand about the medicine
and beverag -"
'Yes,' softly assented the new nurse.
She had laid aside her widows bonnet
and veil. In her plain black dress, ser
vic ably unadOrned, she looked vcIy slim
and young.
Though her hands were 80 soft and
white they loukt,! capable. Mrs. Ram
eaux might be Observation-Disclosures owned
as much herself-iut She would assuredly
learn quickly, quietly, and intelligently;
and her sympathy would never be at
fault.
This much the young doctors profess
sional munitions told him as he saw her
softly bend over her first cot in the cx-
temporized fever hospital Then he
passed on.
She might be a young woman and
beautiful one. The atmosphere of the
countryside around had been such these
many weeks that a man, watching as he
did. day and night, by the be,lsides of the
dying and dead, could have his drift and
tenure of mind scarcely such that facts
like these would bear in upon 1t with any
element of the exciting.
1t had been an awful visitation. Had
Deen! IL was SO SILL LAY diJer udys
week after week, the fever ragged, knowing
no abatement Those who could flee,
leaving all, did so.
Among those who stayed f,esh victims
we've marked and dropped with every new
sun. A great pail, NJ, awestruck fear,
had fallen over the community. The
spectre of Death among them, walking
the streets. sitting down. II familiar guest
ct their very board had given to all these
blighted faces serious expression.
When her friends, terrified at the spread
OF the epidemic, had asked her why she
delayed leaving with them, Mrs Rameaux
had let fsis1Spme words which acted
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THE PLAGUE OF HER LIFE.

Twenty five years ago, just at sunset,
motley group might have been seen as
sembled on the piazza of rude country
inn, known as The Black Tavern, from its
appearance. Its warped and twisted
boards were blaekened by the storms of
many winter, and it's old faded sign
creaked dolefully in every passing breeze
1t was in quiet country hamlet, shut
in from the busy world by green hills,
many miles from any railroad, and re-
tanning all the primitive ways of half
century ago.
The men had congregated, us was their
usual custom, to sip some of Landlord
Aikens cider, tell few stories, and re-
tail stale jokes.
Suddenly Il TALL stalwart man, with
peddler's pack on his shoulders, and lead
ing by the hand little girl, emerged
from cross-ro d and approached the
group. The man and his pack were
too common asisht in those days to at
tract attention, but the child clinging to
his hand fascinated their gaze.
She was II girl of ten years, small for
her age, with II bright elfsh face, black
hair and eyes, the latter large and bril-
liant. Her skin was blown from expos
ure to the sun, her dress old and faded,
and her feet bare, but small and shapely.
Good evening, friends" said the ped
dler, depositing his pack on the piazza,
and taking off his straw hat to wipe his
heated brow.
Have you come far?" asked the land
lord, pushing forward couple of chairs.
The stranger took one and seated the
little girl in the other, and threw his arm
protectingly around her as he answered:
From s., three days since. It's
fully twenty miles, but my little compan-
ion is not oyer-strong for such Il journey"
lis it your little girlS" asked one of the
men.
'No; have neither chick nor child.
am taking her to her friends. Can you
tell me where Squire Wagner lives?"
HE lives over there in the graveyard"
replied the landlord. pointing to a grassy
enclosure on the hillside opposite.
SIS there any of the family liying"
.,One-Miss Dorothy, who lives up in
the old farmhouse yonder. The rest are
all dead, unless it be Fred, the youngest,
a wild harum- scarum fellow, who went
off years ago"
''This is his little girl; he is dead, said
the peddler.
"When did he die?"
''Iye not time to tell you now" said
the newcomer, us he felt the child start
Mt the question. "What sort of woman
is Miss Dorothy?"
'Oh, sort of crab-apple species, you
know. Had disappointment in early
life that dried up all her sweetness" said
one man
1.-THE farmers hereabouts get - Il
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She'll come to in few minutes, So y
man. 1--WE wouldn't have come here II
we'd known it WAS your aunt Now,
child, you must promise never to tell who
we are, and you mustn't either of you tell
of this nights adventure, AZ it would set
folks to talking and make trouble, you
see"
EYES," said Gypsy, II understand; and
won't tell, and I'll promise for Aunt
Dorothy, too. Only be good, and go right
away, and, oh, don't ever do so again"
"You don't hate us, GipsyP"
ooh no, indeed; Pm only sorry for you
Do 60"
When Miss Dorothy recovered her
senses she was alone with her little niece.
'Where are those horrid menf' abe
asked.
They've gone, Aunt Dorothy"
"But what a brave child yon are, Gipsyi
But won't they come back? Call for help.
Muir"
The child's hand was on her lips
Don't, aunt. I've promised we won't
tell anybody about this"
mot tell! I'll have them arrested"
1t took some time to prevail on the ex-
cited woman to be silent; but as she really
did not know who her assailants were,
and the child refused to speak, she re-
solvedto keep quiet.
The next day to Betsey's disgust, she
had the hired man move his family into
part of the house, ''for company" she
said.
A week after Gypsy climbed the noun
tain side to find the cabins of Daily and
Carter deserted, and the chill November
wind sweeping through them.
She was now prime favorite with Aunt
Dorothy, who seemed to forget she had
ever been ''the plague Of her life"
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rectness Of his speech. 81 Az 81 W
Lizzie depends IN re s0,Szl
INJURED in extenualion. And s.
been sorry for her.
After the words were uttered she
woull have given much to recall them.
Lizzie's history-cnnnected with man
wholly unworth, was common prop
erty.
There were elemNnts III it that brought
back Mrs Rnme; u.s'9 own tragic expert
ence.
She shrnk-with II sensitive flushing
Of all her face-trom any allusion that
might seem to bear upon that chapter OF
her life in which all her youth had been
bruised and trodden upon.
May God give him rest Mrs. Ram
eaux had only an awtd sense OF pity be-
fore the memory of her husband now.
AS Lzze approached conyalescence.
the fever, by sudden impetus. seemed
to reach II fearful elimination. In ten
days the deaths aggregated an average
greater than that OF weeks previously.
Restf There no rest for the doc
tors or nurses iiow. They walked day
and night in the valley of the shadow.
Then, AZ suddenly, and by freak as
inexplicable, the cases abated. The power
and fury Of the disease had spent them
selves. There was as though q great
lull
Mrs. R,ntAux had stepped one night
to the door The wi d was soft and hui
md. and there was vague stirring OF
s.rilt in thr air
Ragged latter. of dark streak like
clouds, eit The aiut disc of the moon;
and above the Wai riu'.', head the bare
tire, $ cln.i.rd together with IL rasping of
dry hranch,s.
Mrs l. ,rp"nrx closed her eyes, and
dr. " long ir' aih.
When sh,. hooked up, DR.. May was COM
ing throu. Ii the Ii. .hte, hall towards this
door
lie was pale and she noticed at once y
drawn look about his eyes that she had
Ii, yer seen before.
H. stopped near her.
will gou rest nowi' he said. You
may The worst is over. And-Lizzie Ii
nearly well"
Tie smiled, and the faint color came in-
to Mrs. RImeaux's check
'You have more need to rest than ], /"
she said. you look i'll. +"
"Do II"
He stll fingered opposite her. He did
not 9ceni 10 at'nch any Importance to her
words. The breath of the night-wind
brushed $, lily in between them
He put his hand abruptly into the
pocket of his inner cu.t The object he
drew out WAS very sna.ll end dark. ~
II saw ti's,' day, driving through
the woods. They are wonderfully early
corners for our cold cline. You may
like them u pledlsc that spring is upon
us, ana with il, trust. hope. -
His voice ha,i dropped very low as he
spoke. Mrs. l;,meanx held out her hand,
and in it lsc l,,l two frdl wild yiolets.
She caught them with II rapid sensitive
motion l., her face
20, like them-I like themi Thank
you"
And then she turned and left him.
DR.. May got into his buggy aud drove
slowly away.
He found all his patients doing well.
He drove back rapidly. The whole night
seemed full of her presence.
He had not hoped to see heragain. But
as he went in she was crossing the hall.
She held some ban,iages in her hanss. aud
her sleeves We're drawn up from her deli
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be Il mo her TO ner.''
'I'll take good care of her." said Aunt.
Dorothy, as she bent down and kissed the
upturned brow.
The child flushed with pleasure, and
allowed the peddler to depart with quiet
good bye. She was seated at the table.
and partook of dish of berries and breas
and milk with relish.
A new life now commenced for the
child. For months she had had no home,
but wandered with her sick father, de.
pending upon the charity of strangers,
wherever they CHANGED to be. Now she
was /nade comfortable.
The two women, though shocked at her
wild, untutored ways. were kind, and
tried to lead her in the way she should
go, and she learned to love them both,
even while her perverse nature led her to
set at defiance all their rules.
Aunt Dorothy declared dozen times a
day that she was the plague of her life,"
but yet the houseseemed strangely lonely
and still when she was absent.
She taught her to sew and would leave
her demurely seated in her low chair, an
industrious little maid, and returning in
a few moments to find her gone and catch
the f1utter of her garments up i'll some
tree, where she was talking to the birds.
She attended the village school, was
bright, and easy to teach, but the prime
mover in all mischief, and II general fav-
orite with the scholars. But best of all
she loved to wander over the hills, pick
ing flowers or playing in some mountain
rill
She formed an acquaintance with some
rude wood-choppers, who, with their fam
lilies, dwelt in some little shauties on the
mountain-side.
The men smiled when she came, and the
women loved the helpful little girl who
kept the babies so still and told nice stor-
les to the bigger children.
She saved q little two year-old boy from
drowning one day, and won thereby the
everlasting gratitude of the parents; and
when one of the poor women fell ill,
begged some nice things of her aunt to
carry to her.
One dark November night she and her
aunt Dorothy happened to be alone Bet
sey had gone to sit up with sick neigh
Dor, and the hired man lived some dis
lance away.
About midnight Gypsy, who slept In
small room next to her aunt's, was
awakened by a scream. Springing from
the bed, she rushed into the outer room.
Two masked men stood by the bed, one
holding a lantern. while the other held
knife to the woman's throat, and a voice
TINT Gypsy recognized said;
Stop that screeching and tell us whore
that money is you took for those COWS to-
day, or PHI soon settle you"
"No, you won't, Pat DAILY" said the
child, springing to the bed and claspinR
| her aunt around the neck .asusI
| Both men started, lind thsuaa