The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1893-11-01

scurc life, and managed in an adroit
way to draw very striking contrast be-
tween her position in the world and
that Of myself The tone Of her letter
was extremely condesccnding and pa
tronizing, and while it exasperated me
slightly Charles only laughed at it and
treated it lightly.
After we had been married a short
time made the discovery that my hus-
bands merits were recognized by other
people besides few intimate friends.
This fact was brought home TO me
quite forcibly when one day delega-
ton Of gentlemen came to our house for
the purpose Of inducing him to become
a candidate for the state senate The
gentlemen were representatives OF the
settlers who wished man elected who
would labor for their interests.
l was present when the conference
between the delegation and my hus-
band took place, 1t being Charles pleas
ure that remain, though some of the
gentlemen, | believe. did not exactly
approve Of 1t.
Whatever interests me interests my
wife," Charles said, land as do moth
ing without her advice, it is better that
she remain and hear what you have 70
say. You will now proceed. il you
p,ease."
The leader Immediately stated the OBJ.
]ect of the visit. showing in strong lam
guage the great need of good men in
the senate, and ending with the con-
fidcnt prediction that Mr.. Cornell could
be handsomely elected. Charles listened
Rttentively to every word, but when the
statement was finished he shook his
head, saying;
"a thank you, gentlemen. and also
those who sent you. for this exhibition
of your confidence in me: but must de-
cline the honor you offer me. cannot
become candidate"
They urged the point. even Emporium
Ing him, but he still declined. Finally
one Of them turned to me and said:
Mrs. Cornell, what is your opinion?
Don't you think Mr.. Cornell ought to
grant the wish of the people2"
~ would be very glad If he did," ro.
piled.
Would you really, Agnes?" Charles
asked.
81 would, provided you have no serious
objections" I answered.
"Gentlemen," he said, 1--WE will talk
the matter over and decide within day
or two"
Very WELL" they replied. 1--WE will
give you time to consider the PROPOSE
ton and come again within week for
an answer"
The result of our talk WAS that
Charles consented to run, though he
did it at my urgent request wanted
him to accept because was proud OF
him and found the greatest pleasure In
his advancement. His rightful position,
thought, was above that Of common
men, and wanted to see him occupy it.
When the election was held Charles
was chosen over his competitor by q
large majority, although the county had
usually elected men Of the opposite
political faith. This fact, taken in con.
nection with his able and honest record
In the legislative assembly, gave hin
great prominence in his district, and
two years later he was unanimously
chosen by his party as their candidate
for congress. Mr.. Bernard was put ny
by the opposition, while faction O.
labor agitators met and placed 81 An
derson in the field
The contest was spirited and bitter
and Bernard moved heaven and eartl
In his efforts to capture votes He had .
greater incentive than the rest in con
gress to influence him, and that was hi.
hatred Of Cornell and his desire tospun.
ish and humiliate me. Charles entered
the race with reluctance, fearing tina
the opposition would revive the ole
ISLANDERS against me and publish then
to the world, thus marring my happi
ness, but urged him on, saying that a
long as | was conscious of my owl
purity, and had his confidence, wa
not afraid of what the world might sa
or think.
For two long months the contes
ragged. Bernard and Anderson enterin,
into an agreement whereby all their et
forts were waged against Mr. Cornell
Everything that money, falsehood an
political triclsery could do to bring sue
cess was resorted to by the opposition
, Bernard made personal canvass OF tn
/ district, scattering money freely every
where. Every newspaper that could b
, subserved to his purpose was bough
, over. Speakers of note were brough
in from other states, and every mean
: that could possibly be utilized to til
, fnrsherance OF his cause was brough
/ into requisition.
} Al last the day for tho election cam,
. Charles went TO the polls and votet
then returned home and proceede
r about his business, seemingly not 1T q
, disturbed by any thoughts of the ele'
ton and the results With mo Il wa
, different | was SO anxious, and 8
r fearful Of defeat for my husband, this
l could do nothing, but pace the hous
1 and the yard As night approached II
1 tension on my nerves grew so inten:
|. that could scarcely breathe. II Be
. nard succeeded felt that should ne
, er recover the blow.
, Finally 1t was over. and the news
. the result came Mr.. Cornell was cleo
!, ed by rousing majority, Bernard fal
5 ing far behind any candidate on h
e ticket, and Anderson receiving sach
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