The Forrest City times., 1891-01-30

1 department that ever existed in any gov l ernment on the face of the globe The | choicest locations have been secured to alien landlords, who will not sell, and on | ly hold them to introduce into America the feudal system that expresses the poor tenantry in Europe. Rentals arc placed at two or three dollars per acre and the l tenants are compelled to pay the taxes on lands they occupy, besides. When will our people awake to the dangerss Con gress should make some laws curtailing these frauds and restore the lands to the people who havc just claims on the gov ernment for protection against these un- principled land thieves.'
 'IIow would you dispose of the lands we now hold7" asked Lord Sanders.
 Pay you what they have cost you aa1 no moreP' said Colonel Haynes. We ex- tend to aliens the same rights and prlvi- leges of q free born American by his be- coming a bona fde citizen. Our people will not quietly submit to being robbed of their inheritance by alien capitalists and enemies to our institudonsl Orr lands are to be preserved for the use and benefit of American citizens only, if we wish to re- tain our present system of free govern ment.'
 The amusement of the evening ended and the company gradually gathered round the party that had been having such an earnest and interesting discussion It was signal for adjournment which proved effectual.
 The last reception was given at Ravens Park. There, Lady Waverland or Stella, as I love to call her, assisted by tho Ouch aeco oeN NTalpnr,on h, ,l. grand old mansion with quiet dignity. Colonel Haynes had established himself as Annie's companion at all these enter taiuments. She seemed we'll pleased with his society
 Notwithstanding the pleasure we en- joyed, longed for the quiet of Waverland, where l could have the luxury of hap py home; for such l was sure it would be with my dear wife as my companion AS we were standing together after the guests had nearly all left, l said;
 "To-morrow, little wife, we will be at Waverland once more"
 II am so glad" said Stella, with a quict pleasure in her voice. AM this gaiety Is nice, but long for the rest of home"
 "Well we'll soon be home again." said Sir Wren, joining Us as we stood by xa open door
 "We want you to stand as member ot parliament rom our district, l1oyd, In the coming election
 "l am willing to try But I fear there will be strong fight aCainst me-" I said.
 Very much will depend on Lady Wa ycrland If she is popular she will be a great help to you ill the coming campaign" said Sir Wren
 They will meet her first" I said, lat our reception and banquet. But have no fear for her; she has strong hold on the peoples hearts already
 How do you know?" she asked with smile
 ''I have heard of you very often among my tenants, l said, as We passed into the hall.
 Sir Wren. Annie and Colonel Haynes were our guests at Ravens Park, and were to accompany Us home to Waverland. CHAPTER xxTv.,-TuE BRIDES HOME COMING.
 The next morning we bade goodbye to the happy friends with whom we had shared so many happy hours With many promises for exchange e letters and visits in the near future we left Ravens Park and started for Waverland Sir Wren. huHle qua ColOHtl haynes were Stlit Nlth us. The Colonel had accepted an invita- ton to spend Q month or two with us in Ireland to learn something of the true state of things there. I suspect certain pair of blue eyes had q charm for him, greater even than the troubles of the coun- try, judging from the attention he paid their owner
 Ravens Park we left in the care of the servants who had lived there in the days of Sir Edward, Stella's grandfather. It was arranged that we were to return there to spend the Winter.
 "O this is our stationt' exclaimed Nyr- tie, as our train rolled up to the platform.
 We were met by 6 delegation of our peo- pie; and such throngl
 Why I did not know there were so many people in the county" said Sir Wren as we stood contemplating the situa- tion and waiting for the train to move on. It was indeed q sight to behold Women in their blue cloaks with happy, smiling faces; men in their smart Sunday jackets and children of all sizes, eager for a glimpse of our party. As the train moved on, so that they could see us, cheer after cheer made the air ring with shouts of "Hurrah for the 'swate ladyl' Long life to young masther"
 This is your homo coming, darling" I said, helping Stella to place in the car riase.
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