The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1900-11-01
VIEWS OF MIX. BILLY SANDElSS.
fhc HustlinE Quality of MARK" and
the Benevolent Philosophy or

the benevolent Philosophy or
Mack"
Joel Chandler Harris in Worlds Work.
Mr.. Billy Sanders has his own way
o. looking at passing events, and his
comments thereon being something
out Of the usual order, he is trcatcd
with great consideration and respect
by the rising generation in his com.
munlty. When he comes 20 town, he
usually goes TO the hutcl which has u
vide aud pleasant vcranda. There he
is sure to find sympathetic audience,
which, in spite Of the familiarity his
humor Invites, has great respect for
his opinions. His inter, st in politics
continues unabated, though he pro.
fesscs great contempt for the whole
business.
He is hardly ever without al au-
lience Of some kind for when he fails
'Or day Or two to come to town, the
young men, and, indeed, some Of the
older ones, make it a point to pay him
visit at mis- comfortable home, whore
hey are always sure Of !inding Is warm
welcome. He draws q very delicate
distinction, however, between his home
and the tavern, as he persists in calling
The hotel. AT the tavern. ke loads
and mOnOpOliZcs the coayrrsatiOn in
ne can be drawn out. lie maintains
hat 1T is discourtaOus for host to take
hold OF subj ct and discuss it in a way
20 ride over the opinions and views Of
hls guests. When | AK q man to
dinner" he says, 81 might as we'll help
nysClf to the vittles fuat, as to mp an
do all the talkin'."
Therefore, it is On the vcrunda OF the
tavern that Mr.. Sanders Is at his best
He feels that no has the privileges of
guest, and ne takes advantage Of
them. He made his appearance there
recently after IL somewhat prolonged
absc ace. and the young men who were
sitting in It's shadow made haste to
place chair for him and TO iluuirc
about his health.
Well, tell you" said Mr. Sanders,
" Nv" felt bcttcr'n do, an then again,
I've felt lots wuss. reckon you'll
have to locate the state Of my condition
sOm'~ra betwixt the ham ana the shout
ccr--,orter niddlin'. ain't com.
pla!nin'. pve been blessed bcyan' my
deserts. ! dung sway my specs the
year they ycrked Cleveland out OF the
the uummycratlc JOshway; don't have
to hpI' my hau' to my y ar for to hear
myself snorc an ain't had no call for
third set Of teeth"
MIR. Sanders is the pOnly DhilOsO.
phcr We have left" exp ain, one OF the
youug mon, after Introducing the old
gentleman to Il commercial traveller
from Ohio who was making hi, ii IS.
trip to the scc.icn OF Georgia IN when
Harmony Grow is situntcd.
Don't be o. Just to The rest Of 'Cm, D
suggested MIR. Sanders, giving q casual
but critical glance al the stranger.
Don't leave any fond, familiar names
{ I'm the list; give 'em ail fa'r play.
Don't forgit Mark al Hack when
you're a.huntin' for the ginnywine
brand and sample" His tone was
solemn and assured as his clear blue
eyes once NOR: threw their search
lights on the stranger.
We'll, Mr.. Sanders. what is your
system of philosophy asked one OF
tho young men.
81 ain. welded to no special system"
replied the old man, after pause.
You have seed men afore now WI
whole passel Of walkin' canes-one for |
evel day In the week, If need be, an
gold, headed one for Sunday. Well, |
tha ) the way WI me. Yit PIl not |
deny that I've got d pet system. I.'s |
on wheels a. vi run on tho same |
track W Mack's. did, invent it
oh, no 1t was old ia years long before
| was born, an [ ain no spring chicken.
d"h wantcr snatch no mans laurel
patch IRON him. Yoi see, il's this
way there come time in the history
OF the world when men folks thought
they a cut purifier figgcr va britchcs |.
on than they did w. nothin' on but -
night shirt or sOmethin' of that sort.
Wei, brltches come into fashion, a.
then satan put it into some fellet's
ncau 10 put pockets in en- an ripbi |