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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

toward him out Of the blue smoke rose
ms wildly Us on that memorable day
The pictures and letters he had taken
from the dead mans breast, which he
had retained ever sincc the romantic
md fruitlcs, quest he had made for the
fair original in after days and the
strange aud fotoful interest IN her
which had grown up in his heart since
then, he now knew had only been
lullcd TO sleep In the busy preoccupa'
ton Of the last six months, for il all
came back to him with redoubled force
His present mission and its practical
object, his honest zeal in its pursuit
and the cautious skill and experience
had brought to II. all seemed tn
be suddenly displaced by this ro-
mantle and unreal fantasy oddly
enough, it appeared now TO be the only
reality In his life--the rest was IN inco'
hercnt, purposelcss dream
as 90 is Miss sally marriedP" he
asked, collecting himself with an effort.
"Married9 Yes, TO that farm of her
auntsl ! reckon that's the only thing
she.aaras-tas-s ~. 4 -
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sally
What did You move the ladder for1
You might have killed mel
70 God. Miss sally, didn't move no
ladderl''
Don't tell me. but go down and get
my slipper And bring up some more
nails"
CORTLAND waited silently In the hall
In few moments he heard a heavy
footstep outside the rear window lhis
was his opportunity Reentering the
.a-i~r somewhat osteutatiously. he con-
fronted tall negro girl who was pass
ing through the room carrying a tiny
slipper in her hand Excuse me-" he
said, politely, but could not find any
one 10 announce me. Is Miss Bows at
homer"
The girl instantly whipped the slip
per behind her. "ls yo' wantin' Miss
Mirandy Dows2" she asked. with great
dignity, "oah Miss Sally Dows-hcr
necc2 Miss Mirandy's bin gone to At
Atlanta for n week"
~ have n letter for Miss Miranda, but
| shall be very glad " Miss Sally BOWS
will receive me" returned CORTLAND,
handing the letter and his card TO the
girl.
She received IL with still greater ac.
cess OF dignity and marked dclibcration
Its clean gone outer my mind. sab, cf
Miss sally Is In dc resumption Of WISH
tab. at dis houah In fac. sab. she Goa
tinued with intensified gravity and an
cxaggeration Of thoughtfulncss as the
sounds Of Miss Sally's hammcring came
shamclcssly from the wall, ~ doahn
know eXac'ly cf she's engaged playin'
de harp, practisin' dc languages or
paintin' in oil and watah colors, o Civ
in audiences 10 ofishals from the court
house. Itmight be dc houah for de one
or dc oddcr But IN communicate wild
her, sab, in de budwoh on the uppnb
40" She backed dcSterously, SO as 10
keep the slipper behind her, but with
no diminution Of dignity. out Of side
door In another moment the hammer
ing ceased, followed by the sound OF
rapid whispering without; few tiny
twigs and leaves slowly rustlcd 10 the
ground. and then there was complete
silence lie venturtd - walk TO the
fateful window again
Presently he heard faint rustic at
the other end Of the room and he
turned A sudden trcmulousness swept
along his pulses. and then they seemed
10 pause lie drew deep breath that
was almost n SIGH. and remained mo
'i0rlass
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ed 'em to work over time and get mo
pay And the result was that She and
her niece und lot Of poor whites.
Irish and Scotch, that she had 10 pick
up long the river do all the wort, And
her niece Sally was mo than half union
woman during the wah and mp To- all
no'thcn tricks and dodgcs and swcnrin
by them, and yet for all that the thing
won't work"
But isn't that partly the reason?
Isn't her failure great deal due tu this
lack Of sympathy from her ucighbors2
Discomfort Is easily sown and the negro
is still weighted down by superstition
The Fifteenth amendment did not
quite knock of all his chains"
Yes, but that is nothing To her For
II there ever was n person in this world
who reclSoncd she was Just born to
manage everything and everybody It is
Sally Dowsw
sally Dowsl" repeated CORTLAND,
with slight start.
YES, Sally Bows, of Pinevillc."
you say she was half union, but did
she have any relations or-or-friends
IN the war-on your sideP Any who
were killed In battlc2"
They were all killed, reckon" re-
turned Miss Reed, darlSly There was
her cousin, Jules Jcifcourt, shot In the
cemetery with her beau-who they say
was Snlly's too; there was Chef Brooks
and Joyce Mastcrton, who were both
gone on her, and both killed. too, and
there was old Capt. Bows himself, who
never lifted his head again after Rich.
mund was taken and drank himself To
death. II wasn't considered healthy to
be Miss Sally's relation in those times,
or to be even wantin' TO be one"
Col CORTLAND did not reply The
face Of the dead young officer coming
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under practical prctext II was rath
or late now 10 seek out Miss sally bow
with the nvowed intention Of bringing
1er letter from an admircr who had
icrn dead three years. and whose mem.
Dry she had probably buried Neither
vas II tartful ~ recall sentiment
which might have been n weakness of
which she was ashamed Yet, clear
headed and logical A. CORTLAND was In
his ordinary affairs. he was nevertheless
not entirely free from that peculiar
superstition which surrounds every
mans romance lie believed there was
something more than mere coinci-
dcncc IN his unexpectedly finding him
self IN such favorable conditions for
making her acquaintance For the
rest II there was any rcst--he would
SIMPLY trust to fate And so, believing
himself cool. sagacious rcasoncr. but
being actually as far as Miss Bows was
concerned. Us blind, fatuous and un.
reasoning rs any Of her previous i'd
mIrcrs. he rode complaccntly forward
until he reached the lane that lei To
the Bows plantation
Here better kept roadway and
fence whose careful repair would have
Delighted Drummond. seemed To augur
well Tor the new enterprise Presently
even the old-fashloncd local form OF the
fence slanting 1ig-lag gave way TO
the more direct line Of post and rail In
the northern fashion Beyond IT, pres.
emily appeared long, low frontage of
modern buildings which TO Courtland's
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COPYRIGHT. 1872. 81 M AUTH0R

you don't mean 10 say tnat those
Internal niggers would give the pref
orence to their old oppressors2"
dollar for dollar in wages-yesl
and why shouldn't they2 Their old
masters understand them better and
treat them generally better They
know our interest In them Is only an
abstract sentiment, not real liking
We show II at every turn But we are
nearing Redlands, and Maj Reed will,
/ have no doubt. corroborate my Inn
pressions. lie insists upon our staying
ut his house, although the poor old fell
low, | imagine, can III afford 10 enter
tain company But he will be offended
II we refuse"
"He is friend OF yours, then?" asked
Drummond.
~ fought against his division at
Stony creek" said CORTLAND, grimly.
lie never tires Of talking Of IL 10 me,
20 suppose am"
A few moments later the train glidcd
beside the Redlands platform. AS tho
two travellers descended a hand was
laid on Courtland's shoulder, and n
tout figure in the blacklist and shiniest
Of alpaca Jackets and the whitcst and
broadest Of Panama hats welcomed
him. "Gldd 10 sec go, con'HeL ! rcck-
oned I'd waltz over and bring along the
10y" pointing 10 n grizzled negro serv.
Ant Of sixty who was bowling before
hem, ITO tote yor things over instead
II using hack. | haven't run much
on horse flesh since the wah-ha! ha!
what I didn't use for rcmounts | reckon
yo'r commissary gobblcd up with the
other live stock. ch?" lie laughed
heartily as II the rccollcctions were
purely humorous, and again clappcd
CORTLAND on the back.
LET me introduce my friend, Mr..
Drummond, Maj. Reed" said Court
land smiling.
"Yo' were In the wnh sir?'
"No-I-" returned Drummond hest.
tating, he knew not why, and angry at
his own embarrassment
"Nr Drummond, the vice president
Of the company" interposed CORTLAND.
oheerfully, twas engaged in furnishing
TO MS the sinews Of war"
Maj Reed bowed little more for
mally "Most Of rs hcah, sir, were IN
he wah some time or other, and II you
Gentlemen will honah me by joining ~
social glass ut the hotel across III,
way, I'll introduce you 20 Capt. Prem
dcrgast, who left leg at Fair Oaks.
Drummond would have declined, but {
significant pressure at his arm from
CORTLAND changed his determination
lie followed them 10 the hotel and int,
the presence Of the one-lcRgcd warrior
(who turned out TO he the landlord and
barkceperl, 10 whom CORTLAND wa
hilariously introduced by Maj Reed ~
1.-THE man, sir, who had pounded m!
division for three hours at Stony Creek!
Maj, Reeds house was but few min
utes walk down the dusty lane, land wa
presentlyhoralded by the baying of tire
or four fox hounds, and foreshadowe'
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CORTLAND looked up. recovering his
usual cheerful calm "Well, ! think
that after luncheon III pay my respects
10 her husbandl From what you have
just told me the farm is certainly an
experiment worth seeing suppose
your father will have no objection 10
giving me letter TO Miss bows"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

business with hm-if Maj Reed, n
so'th'n gentleman, Is going 10 keep
shop he hain't such fool rs 10 believe
niggcrs will work when they amt
Obliged 10 That's been tried over at
Mirandy Bows, not five miles from here,
and the niggers are half the time runnin'
round here talSin' holiday She put up
new quarters for en- and tried 10 make
'em eat together ut n long table like
those low-down T. - up north, and did
away with their cabins and their melon
patches, and allowed 1t would get EN-
out Of lying round too much and want.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

MACON, Mo, Jan. 2l.-The body of
Cyrus Perkins was found dead In the
cellar under the commission house Of
John j, Davis late yesterday afternoon,
his head badly wounded and his back
broSen. lie was lying just under a
large hole in the floor, through which
an elevator passed. lie was seen pass
ing through the building early in the
afternoon and 1t Is supposed that he
- tiH.Nonah aaaidna LAnAlE.
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Strangcr-Call your paper great ad-
vcrtiSing medium, do you? 1t isn't
worth shuclIs. Ippt in an advertise
mont last week, and didn't get an an
svrr, not one.
Eiitor-My! my! How was your ad-
vcrtisvmcut wOrdedP
StnuF@r-"A poor, young man wants
o pretty wife who can do her own
huusewOrlS. IN, Y. Weekly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

Servant lin an intelligence oficel-
GLOW many in family2" Husband
81 hree." "Servant-"What do you
payP" Husband -"Five dollars" Serv-
ant-"Where do you live2" Husband
10, don't bother about that, wen
move anywhere you wish"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

"Can you relax the features trifle,"
asked the photographer, raising his
head from the back of the camera.
1.-The expression is too severe. Try to
look n little more pleasant"
Never mind the expression" said the
sitter dejectedly. "The expression Is
all right. Go ahead with the picture,
You can't expect man that's just lost
four silk hats, suit of clothes, horse
and sixty-seven and half dollars in cash
besides, on the election, to look rs pleas
ant as II he had fallen heir TO farm"
ut isn't any of my business, OF
course" suggested the photographer,
but couldn't you have waited for this
job until you were feeling Il little more
chcerful?"
mo" said the man in front OF the
camera, an added shade Of gloom cross
ing his face. ~ am doing this on a
bet, too. Chicago Tribune.
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10 uE CONTINUED.

When the hair begins tn fall out or
turn gray. the re ~ need dncturlng, and
~ know II 10 hitter specie than
'IAp's Vegetable Scilian Hair Re-
newer.
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his hat, which hud providentally fallen
inside the room, and retreated inglori-
ously TO the other end Of the parlor.
The vnice came again from the window;
It struck him as being singuarly SWEET
and clear
"Sophy, is thut goUl"
Courtand discreetly retired 10 the
hall To his great relief voice FROM
thn Vatstda ORsweCvGi "Whar. Miss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

rDc supreme court OF Illinois has de-
c'.vj that women are entitled to vote
at ,chnll elections
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

EVERTHELESS
as Col Court
land rode delib
crately toward
bows Folly"
AS the new ex
pertinent W as
locally called
although he had
not ahated his
romantic cnthu
siasn IN the
least.he was not
sorry that he
was able TO visit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-01-26

The PRECEDENT has approved the joint
resolution authorizing the secretary Of
the treasury IN cover bacS into the
treasury SlH 800 Of the appropriation TO
the Choctaw and Chiclasaw Indians.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
Rappy and prosnerous.

Our Herod correspondent writes as
follows:
Let the seasons come as they will.
however, and let incidents of a society or
social character be absent or abundant
our folks pursue the even tenor of their
way, undistnrbed by any such copsidela-
tons. Very little politics enter into their
discussions What do they care for
silver bills or ten per cent repeal bills,
the records being made by representa-
tives in the national legislature, admin
istratiOn mistakes or successes? With
plenty of pigs and potatoes, soil that
responds abundanily to che magic touch
of industry, with an opulence of genial
sunshine and refreshing showers, with
which our section is almost always
blessed, they are independent and happy
let our public affairs wag as they will.
we don't mean to indicate that they are
wholly Indifferent to these THU rs and do
not keep well abreast of the current
news of the day, but they are not en-
gagged in manufacturing wrinkles and
gray hairs by fretting and Tuning about
things over which they have no lmmedi
ate control BY addressing themselves
with becoming assiduity to the every day
duties of life they have placed themselves
in independent circumstances, and they
realize the fact that continuance of this
policy is necessary for the future, let
legislation be what it may.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
Sold by druggists, price Is.
Triple pillar Saw Frame.

Among the recent mechanical con
structions Of note is a triple pillar saw
frame, conveniently designed to occupy
a space not much wider than an ordina-
ry vertical log frame. In carrying out
this plan the cross girder, which carries
the saw frame and the crank shaft bear
ings, is in one piece. the whole being
supported ON three turned pillars, on
which by means of screws connected by
suitable gearing they are raised and
lowered together. In order to limit the
distance between the pillars as much as
possible, the connecting rod is attached
to the saw frame that is farthest from
the Gran aft. There is bell crank
and fy>,-eel at each end of the crank
shaft, which enable the machine to work
steadily at high speeds without excessive
vibration.-New York Sun.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29

Ripans Tai lies cure bilio1lsneSs.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
JU2 CD GRlGGS PRAISED.
THE EA,TMAN BAR VERY ,COMPLI.
AIENKARY
In Resolutions Pas ID on the Occasion oil
His Presiding IT, rre--U Upright Judge
and Court, GUS Gentleman.

In Resolutions Pas d on the Occasion of
His Presiding Il. Upright Judge
and Court. GUS Gentleman.
Judge j. NJ. Gri9gs is winning golden
opinions wherever ne goes.
Week Def re last he held D. lge supe-
.riour court for Judge Smith at Eastman,
land just before Adjournment the bar
and off 3ers of the court expressed their
app rec alton of hi II in some very com
elementary resolutions.
Judge D. M. Roberts was chairman Of
the meeting and J. H. Martin secretary.
The following committee was appointed
to draft suitable resolutions: Judge A.
G. Pate, Thomas Eason, James Bishop,
". M. Clements, j. G. Rawlils and j..
C.. Rogers. This committee reported
the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
s'The undersigned committee, appoint
ed to prepare and report suitable resolu-
tons expressive of the esteem and re-
SDecJ OF JuG UdI anu OIlCGlS VI CUuII 1OI
his honor, Judge j. N. Gliggs, beg leave
to submit and recommend the adoption
of tue following resolutions:
First, Resolved that in the Hon. j.
| N. Griggs, who has presided over the
superior court of Dodge county during
the tern just closed, we find an able,
upright and impartial judge and courte-
1us and polished gentleman, and one
Awho illustrated the principles of Justice
and. impartiality, and we trust that he
Nmay live long to grace the bench Of
Nleorgia, and that we may have the hon
Or and pleasure of his coming among us
#often and holding court for us again.
Second, Resolved that the secretary
furnish a copy of these resolutions to
lis honor, Judge Griggs, with the thanks
Df the bar and officers of court for the
ble and impartial manner in which he
has discharged his trying and arduous
Mluties, and that these resolutions be
pread upon the minutes of the court. "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
"OUR BILLY"

he Constitution Says He viii Go to Con-
gress Some Day.
The following about Senator W. E.
gooten is from the Atlanta Constitution.
lis numberless friends in Terrell county
hill read it with pleasure:
"There are two boys at the capitol
bese DAYS whose i'm ,rint W Il one day be
xed lastingly upon the political history
4 the state. One comes from tie south
hd of the state. They aee modest,
hight, well balanced and fearless. They
Re infants, as yet, in the schools OF
aatesmanship, BIT they possess the
.halities out of which the true, lasting
Ia .erial is nodded. Indeed, young or
IA. few men in the state possess the
halities out of which statesmen are
ade more than Senator w. E. WoOten,
Il Dougherty and Representative W. j.
seal of Floyd.
&kWootan served 4 term in the house and
now serving his first term In the SEN
/. Neal is serving his first term IN
e house. Both are graduates OF the
ate University; both are LAWYERS. Boys
years and appearance-intellectually
He-bored cannons. By no means are
Icy general; nor do they play to the
lleries They talk when they can talk
Il, and are therefore effective. 1t will
be many years before these two, as
youngsters in the p Utica. aronl, W
heard in the national halls of legis.a-
a.
Wooten graduated from Athens in
6, He Immediately began the prac-
OF law in Albany, where he became
narkably successful. At the age OF
enty-four he was elected to the house.
twenty-six lie came to the senate, and
nay be before he is thirty he will be
lressing Mr.. Speaker in the national
pse Of representatives.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
e.r.onrth and Health.

If you are not feeling strong and
healthy. try Electric Bitters. If LA
Grippe" has left you weak and weary,
9se Electric Bitters This remedy acts
directly on liver stomach and kidneys,
gently aiding those organs to perform
fher functions. If you are afflicted
with sick headache, you will I'M speedy
and permanent relief by taxing hIecIL a.,
III tiers. Que trial will convince you
hat this is the remedy you need. Large
bottles only SOC. at Sale-DaVls drug
store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29

Farrar & Farrar
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease, and
in order to cure it you must take internal
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not a quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians in
this country for years, and is regular
prescription. 1t is composed OF the best
tones known, combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combina-
tion of the two ingredients is what pro
duces such wonderful results in curing
G ttarrh. sSend for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY &Co., Props,
Toledo, o.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
Paid the Farmer For His Trouble.

! farmer in China, Me-, recently heard
Uttered squawking in his henhouse,
! twas midnight. When he went out,
found the henhouse door ajar, and
lnds indicated that the intruder was
/ within. Therefore the farmer
mined the door, bolted it and posted
pself outside the henhouse until morn
did appear. Then he looked in the
Pdow and discerned neighbor, who
Pc contritely forth and paid the farm
~ for time, loss of sleep, etc. Still
pie say there is no money in farming.
lewiston Journal.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
A BATTERED Legend.

A hotel in Switzerland bore on one OF
its walls the time honored inscription,
ssHospes. salvew C'Welcome, stranger?)
After rebuilding the legend had to be
restored, but the painter, who must
nave had some experience as a traveller,
made a very slight alteration in one OF
:be words, and caused it to read, Hos
pes, solve" C'Pay, stranger!) = 0an
Francisco Argonaut'
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
Under the Monroe poetrine.

Should European vessels land their
forces and interfere in the affairs of Bra
zil, there is no escape from the conclu-
sion that such act would constitute a
cause of offense to the United States
government. Under the light of the
Monroe doctrine the administration can
construe such acts as nothing less than
an offense. If Europe can without let
or hindrance land troops in Brazil and
menace the security of that republic,
Europe can do likewise in every Amer
can republic.-Minneapolis Tribune.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29

7 have used H. H. ?. myself, and Ia
NV family for several years, and have
found it to be the most valuable fanny
medicine ever saw for constipation
sick headache and all bowel AMI stomach
tronb es. [ keep it on hand always;
w. E., TURPIN, Augusta, da'
For sale by W. C. Kendrick
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29
just the Time.

'dcA-How would it do for me to
'aR to your father tonight?
time in the world. He got
olA for my new bonnet just before
started for our drive.-Exchange.
" Appleton, S. c., July II, 1891.
a ~ II H. Barrett, Augusta, Ga.
H. SRI have used your H. Fl. P.
H., IaiAlly for indigestion, dyspepsia
,eI complaint, and regard it as the
preparation of the kind l have
Il ours truly, MARSHALL HILL.
0y W. c. Kendrick.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1893-11-29

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