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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-03-12

New rIattings. China or
Japan. Straw or other warp
at $500 to $3.50 per roll of
40 yards.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-03-12
SPRING DRESS GOODS,

Assortment right up to date
in styles, and prices lower
than the larger cities.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-03-12
Dickinson S
Department


Get prices or see our stock
before buying. We can save
you money on your every
day needs.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1904-03-12
NEW rlUSlC DEPT.

Good Piano, good tone, lib
eral guarantee. Sold every
where at $4,000. Our spec
ial cash price, 5000.
Full assortment of Mckinley
music, Ioc.
Late popular Music, ISc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
Hunting Up a Trust.

Is there a beef trust? The mystery
upon which the authorities at Wash
fngton have gazed reverently from 4
safe distance for dozen years i
about 10 be officially probed. James
Il. Garfield, chief of the bureau Of cor
porations Of the department of com
mer,e and labor, i exploring the
haunts Of the alleged trust at Chica-
go. and he hopes to be able soon to
say authCritatively whether the
creature j. Il reality or myth.
Mr. Garfield has already acquired a
large stock of knowledge relating to
the methods of buying cattle and
handling meat For this informa-
ton he tells u, II am indebted
largely to the packers themselves.
who escorted me about and explained
matters.
That was very kind of the packers,
says the New York World. They saw
that Mr. Garfield was a stranger in n
great city. and they were not too
selfshly absorbed in their own affairs
10 take him in. If they had not es-
corted him about and explained mat
tiers he might-prObably would-have
gained an entirely wrong idea of the
situation. ~ it was. he learned from
the packers that there was still al
most a. much competition in buying
cattle and selling meat as there was
several years ago"
Notwithstanding their long acquaint-
ance with the business. these gentle
men had never heard of a beef trust.
But as Mr.. Garfield i going to queS-
tion the shippers of cattle. il i posi-
bIc that he may yet discover some
things that the packers have never
learned
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
The End of liz.

OF course there viii be no inveSti-
CATION Of the postoflicc department.
Senator Aldrich, of Rhode Island IA
vorc5 having a committee Ill during
the congressional recess and make the
investigation that the democrats have
been insisting ON, but he has been
forciblv squelched. President Ruuse-
welt said no. and that settled IL. The
following. taken from from a dispatch
which has been published by republi-
can a. well a. democratic news papers.
we suppose may he considered au-
thentic and concluSive:
1t j. known that several Of the
most influential members Of the post
Office committee are opposed to the
scheme and the information was cur
rent today that all of the fOremos I
senators on the republican side. with
the exception II Senator Aldrich. of
REplc Island. are opposed To il. Sena-
tors Allison. Hale. Spouner. Platt and
Bevc '~r who are members of the
con m.it~c On order If business. ana
are recognized Is factors in determin-
ing he policy Of senate legislation.
are quoted as being opposed To even
81 much of a concession to the demo
Gratis who are clamoring for con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

1t i estimated that in seven states
i'm the west $1,000 men viii be needed
this summer To harvest the wheat
crop. Crops are increasing faster
than labor to secure them can be had.
and this. too. in the face of the fact
that nearly 100000 immigrants a year
are coming To America. Last wear
college students were attracted To the
west by the offer OF $50 Il day and
lodging. but so many fell by the way
side in the hot sun that scarcely
enough remained to marry all the
daughters # the rich farmers. Har-
vesterS can find employment from
May To nearly October. moving up
from Texas to Canada: wages are
higher. and there l. plenty To eat.
With foreign war now in progress
and the regular demand for foodstuffS
in the countries in Europe which al
WAYS buy from Americans IN the in
crease. the outlook for a great bust
ness in exporting agricultural pro-
ducts i excellent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

y vessel using crude petroleum for
fuel has made successful voyage
from California To New York. This
craft has steamed nearly $4,000 miles
smoothly and well in 81 days. keeping
up fair average Of speed. The oil
took up one-quartcr less room than
an equivalent quantity of coal would
have taken. thus saving cargo space.
and il was not necessary to stop at
any point in order to renew the ~up-
ply. In fact. upon her arrival at a
Brooklyn pier this steamship. the Ne
bras kan. had sufficient fuel in reserve
for passage across the Atlantic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

gressicnal investigation of the postal
affairs"
An investigation would disturb bust
ness less conspicuous. but probably
mo less profitable. The country viii
have 10 he content with what ii can
get and that seems to be mighty lit
tie
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
.TODAY'S MARKETS
E. @. FRA ZEP
Telephone 1873.

Chicago, April 25.-Fonowing are the opeI.
ing, highest lowest and closing quotations
in tnoay's markets:
wheat
Nav. ~: ~ S5A s..
iulv, SS2s: S4iI sZla S2A
Sept, 90; so75. ~; 7sis,
O0ru.
Nav. ia; 47al; 49,, 4e
Sept, 47as l.; AZ; 4.
nars
Nay Nay so 81, 81 s;ts; 3 3a5t: 3a't,
Sep, 2O5t; 81; 20; SO's
Nav II IS: - - II 81 II -
July, Fly. l. %; u II; Il 20
s.a-1
Nav. SIS g 20 6Gn.66'
July, 6.5I; 81; 6.72: &C.
MAY 20 10 62':6:1
July 657 t.6-- e - 657
t.celpts To-Day: Wheat y. corn 2IS oats
50 "os- - mN: CaItiH % 90 sheen . 600.
Hos market opened weak to sc lower.
i..s 90 - 6JIG5u7. mace O0r~ =
ers '47Oa5i5 GOOD heavy, e4.7O05 is; rough
heavy Si.7UUtf4.95.
SheeD market Openeu steady.
rT1to7 stock Yards $40 4. n.
Light, F465T5 O5; mixed and butchers, 4. 20
- 10 good heavy. 81. OGS5.I2; rough heavy.
l az .p4.JD
I4ttir market best steady.
Reeves 81 25d.s, 70 cows and heifers s1.2
0si 40. stockers ana feeders $. IO0ES4.S5
Sheep market STEADY.
Hog market closed slow
LiEht, kf as .. mixed and butchers 81. f5
O5 % good heavy, 81 6JGL5 3 rough heavy,
81 20 "A %
1 sLtte market closed steady.
Sheep market Closed steady.
New York StOckK.
New YORK, April 25.-The foEowIng are the
c osns quotations on the New York stock
exchange:
sugar I26ai. Gas 81. c. r I. s. p. 927i, SOUTH
err PaC &c asa Is ~ o. saL. AtChiSon com,
mon 72a4 Atcniscn Dtd. 98I5, c. NJ q st. i,
la3a. MaEhatLaH li24 copper Is b, ". II.
Tel. Go. =. Il - lDSit q g A. }~lr. Rd-
common 70 Can. Pacific I7t@ Leather, com.
mon ...., 3 K y. 475s Pacific Man 800, [
: steel Dt:. 565s. L. =. Steel common l04
Pe7na. li55. Ho. Pacific 1874, Union Pacific
IaNs. coal and iron b.. Erie common 265s,
Wa bash pfd. ?9is Car foundry 800, c & 6.
W. l5hs. Rep. Steel pfd.- 4fits Rep. Steel CoEl-
mou 90, New York Central ..., Illinois
Central $500.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

GaIcsburg people will vote next
SATURDAY on issuing bonds for the cree
ton of 100000 high school to. take
the place of the building destroyed by
fire a couple of weeks ago. kcwanee
is also receiving bids for the conStruc-
ton of new high school.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
LOCAL MARKET CONDITIONS.
T. SRv's uuorAtiOEs on ProVIsIons. Live
stock. Feed and Fuel.

T. iAv's uuotAtiOEs Provisions. Live
stock. Feed and Fuel
ROCK Island, April 25-Following are the
quot ations on the local market:
PrOviatOns
I,utter-Creamery 22c92Sc, dairy &c
EggS-FTcsh liC.
Lard 1OC
Live poultrv-Spr!ng chickens IOc per
pound mems I0c per pound. turkeys lie,
ducks lOC. geese &c
Negela bles -Potatoes. 81 Oniors Sl.75 TO g.
Live stock.
Cattle Steers e3.5O to $3.50, cows 2nd
hcirerS e. o. to ti.OO, calves $500 10 g.. 30
Hogs-NiXed and butchers e. - 10 $500
Sheep -Ycar!'ues or over, S35O 800.
Lam bS 400 To - so
Feed aud Fuel.
Gralu-Corn ;" TO SOC; oats 46c
Fora ge-Tmotn nv hay el05O to az; prairie
g. TO 1880. straw fG.5
WOODLAND, per IUad o. 50
COal-Lunp per ousneI lie SLACK, Ier
bushel &C.
~Ul--p1.ib p foI. Tho \ IRONS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Speaker Cannon complains bitterly
of the small attendance of republican
representatives Evidently the speak
er has forgotten that fcnce-mending
time has come.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Richard Harding Davis has not yet
agrivei mt the scene IF war. But he is
whiting Of the war just the same.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Russia should remember before
treating citizens of neutral powers as
spies that some of those powers could
easily be joggled out Of the neutral
zone
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

There has come an incident in the
life of William Randolph Hearst in
which surely all will join in hearty
congratulations. lie has Il son and
heir.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Those ''cat less lecturers talk as
though they were receiving salary
from an association Of boarding house
kppUer~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

The noodle trust Will not have a mo-
nopoly. Every housewife knows
how to make noodles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Carrie Nation has dropped from the
ten. twcnt'. thirt' to the dime muse
UNI On the street corners next.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

The democratic battle cry Of Turn
the rascal9 out" i taken III Washing
ton a. personal affront.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

TERMS-Daily. 10 cents per week weekly,
per year IN advance
All communications Of argumentative
character, political or religious. must have
real name attached for publication. No
such articles will be printed over fictitious
signatures
Correspondence solicited from every town
ship IN Rock Island county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
Monday, April 25, 1904.

James j. Hill will not sell out and
quit for while yet.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25
THE ARGUS.

Published Daily and Weekly At 1914 Sec
ond avenue. Rock Island, Ill. ENTERED At
he postonhce as second-cIass matterl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

BY THE j. w. POTTER 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-04-25

Subscribe for The Argus.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
MORE MEAT F|R LESS PRICE

The City Meat Mar}st proposes to re-
duce tho price of meA after this date,
and in order to do th\Atheir customers
must use moro meat. eNe prescut price
of cattle will authori4 4the reduction IN
price, but there must an increase in
consumption. w.
We propose to keep tIlbes quality Of
beef, mutton and pork I'D will deliver
meats in Walhalla and VnSt Union free.
Fresh cheese, oysterh picked pigs
feet, bologna sausage 4 many other
things too numerous to fention will be
kept constantly on hand. N
Persons wishing to soil (dressed hogs
should SEQ US and mako arf rfngements for
time of delivery.
Have somo flne pigs on h|nd.
Nothing but tho best everything
kept in stock.
Highest cash prices paid Rr good beef
cattle, pork, chickens, turkeF and eggs.
Fresh lot of Cudahy's CanRs Hams.
CITY MEAT MARHET,
T. j. Todd, PRprietor.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
THE LADIES favor paiptinp )

THE LADIES favor painting theil
churches, and therefore we urge every
minister to remember we give liberal
quantity of tho Longman & Martinez
paint toward the painting.
Wears and covers like gold.
Don't pay $1.50 n gallon for Linseed
Oil (worth 60 cents), which you do when
you buy other paints in can with q
paint label on it.
s and make fourteen, therefore when
only eight of l.. & NJ, and mix ak gal
Ions puro linseed oil with it, and thus
get paint at less than $l.20 per gallon.
Many houses arc we'll painted with fou,
gallons of l.. & NJ. and three gallons OF
1inseed oil mixed Herewith.
Wears and covers like gold.
These celebrated paints are sold by O.
w. Pitchford Co., Nalhalla, S. G.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
Homicide Near Columbia.

Columbia, September PA homicide
occurred three miles from Columbia this
morning. Perry Crews, carpenter on
gagged in building cottage on the Ep-
worth Orphanage property, was shot in
tho back of tho head and killed by a
painter named Harley Mcdonald. There
had been somo dispute over a matter of
$5. There were fifteen or twenty mon
working on tho promises and they did
not try to stop Mcdonald, who came to
the city, notified his wife and made his
escape. Crows is little more than boy.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
Bloody Work In Chesterfield.

Chcraw, September 24.-Smith Oliver,
Supervisor of Chesterfield, and again
nominated in the last primary. was dan
gerously cut by w. N. Ratchliff, Mt Ruby
yesterday afternoon. Oliver had met
Ratchliff, it seems, on the road and some
remarks were mado about Ratchliff's
horse. The talk was again taken up at
Ruby, resulting in Oliver's receiving Il
cut from the back of the left ear to be-
meath the chin. Dr.. Cooper, of Cheraw,
and DR.. Threat, of Ruby, are attending
oliver, and pronounce him in danger.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
NoTICE.-TuE STATE q

CITATION NoTICE.-TnE STATE OF
~ SOUTH CAROLINA, COUNTY or OCo-
NEE.-NN TIE CoURr OF PROBATE. by
D. A. Smith, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, James d. Smalley has made
suit to mo to grant him Letters
of Administration of the estate and
effects of Bennio f. Smalley, deceased
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Bonnie f. Smalley,
deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in tho Court of Probate, to be
held at Walhalla, S. c., on Friday,
October ii, 1904, after publication here
Of, at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why the said adj
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
9th day of september, Anno Domini 1904.
d. A. SMITH, Judge of Pro
wM bate oconeo County, $. c.
Published on the 2Sth day of Septem-
Der, 1904, in The Kcowee Courier. 30.4O
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
DO sure to got your registration Ger
tificato next Monday. Last chance.

DO sure to got your registration GER
tificate next Monday. Last chance.
Look out for nice line of heaters
Mt Looks, Walhalla. Best made
Misses Fannie and Annie Crisp spont
several days this week in Anderson
among friends
Mrs. j. W. Holleman and the Misses
Sharp spent yesterday with friends and
relatives at Tamasseo.
800 bushels winter grazing oats for
sale at Is cents por bushel at j. p. Strib-
ling's, Richland, S. c.
Miss Nottie Jones, Of Tamasseo, re-
turned Saturday from pleasant visit to
friends in Greenville.
&C. w. Bauknight and j. c. Neville
returned Tuesday from ton days trip
to st. Louis attending the big show.
Mrs. j. p. koeso and daughter, Flea
nor, have returned from very pleasant
visit to relatives and friends in I,avonia.
-R. G. Wycho, representing the job
department of The State Company,
Columbia, was in Walhalla Monday on
business.
All the latest notions in dress trim
mings. Special prices for opening -Oc-
tobor and s. X. p. Cochran, Seneca.
Mrs. J. II. Ostendorff, of Charleston,
is visiting her sisters, tho Misses Ansel.
Her many friends are delighted to mect
her again.
Mrs j. w. Keys, of Greenville, ar
rived in Wnlhulla Tuesday afternoon, on
visit to her father, Capt. Wm. Perry,
and family.
BE sure to call at Scaborn Bros. for
your fall millinery
Mrs. John W. Ferguson returned to
her homo at IIartsville last Thursday,
after months visit to her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. X. Maxwell.
Married, at tho residence of tho
BRIDES. s.ifathor, AGO Stcnato, on Sunday,
September 25, 1904, Joe Wilson and Miss
Dora Stenatc,.W. J. Hunt officiating.
-Blankes' fine candies this week only
25c. Seneca Pharmacy.
Mrs..U G. Paino and Miss Pauline
Smcts, of Savannah, who have been
spending the summer at tho home of
Mrs. Ida ii. Darby, will leave tomorrow
for their home.
See notice Of opening Of tax books in
another column. j. II. Kay, County
Treasurer, will be ready at the stated
time to receive your State and comfy
taxes and receipt You for the same.
The Seneca Pharmacy has moved
into its new quarters. Read their an
nounccmcnt in another column.
During tho storm yesterday after
noon S. l.. Richardson's horse became
frightened and ran away, dcmolshing a
nice buggy The horse was unhurt. 1t
was standing hitchcd when the storm
began.
The new engines for the Blue Ridge
hallway are expected to be put in ser
vice during this week. They are of tho
hcavyl. high-whcel typo. a new mail
coach will alsol be put on. Now if we
just had new depot!
Don't buy your fall shoes until you
see mo. John f. Craig.
An important meeting of Oconcc
Conclavc, No. S27, ], 0. H., will be held
in Masonic Temple on the first Thursday
night in October. Every mcmbcr is
urgently requested to attend
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
What Is IifcY

In tho last analysis nobody knows, but
wo do know that it is under strict law.
Abuse that law even slightly, pain re-
suits. Irregular living means derango-
mont of tho organs, resulting in consti-
patton, headache or liver trouble. DIR.
Kings New Life Pills quickly re-adjusts
this. It's gentle, yet thorough. Only
25c. at all drug stores.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
Singing At conneross.

The all day singing at Conneross for
the first Sunday in October is changed to
the fourth on account of Prof. Morton's
preaching day. Profs. Coe and Weams
will be present The public is cor !ially
invited to como and bring well-hlled
baskets.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
9pcal ano @crsonal,

-Buggies, harness, White Hickory
wagons. II. Il. Alexander Walhalla.
500 advertisement of Seaborn Bros.
in another column.
G. G. Jaynes spent Monday and Tues
day in Atlanta OH business.
.-Bo sure to get your registration Ger
tiiicate next Monday. last chance.
e. II. Lucas spent several days last
week at Hartsvillc and Laurens on bust
ness
If you arc in the market for rugs call
and SEQ our limo. John +. Craig.
Miss Julia Maxwell spent last Satur-
day and Sunday visiting relatives and
friends in Anderson.
Miss Ada Goodlett, of Grcenville,
spent Sunday and Monday among friends
at tho Walhalla Hotel.
Cotton is bringing good price and
The Courior only costs $l.00 for ono
year. Come in and got it.
i Large limo stationery, school sup
plies, otc. Call and sec them at Wal
halla:Drug Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. p. lIutchison and
children, of Columbia, arc visiting at the
homo of Mrs. S. j. Hutchison.
Misses Kate and Ovalino Sharp, of
Townvillo, are spending this weok at tho
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Holloman.
States, tsblots, writing papor, pens,
,pl, ato otW Wolhollo nrur Hn
Louis o. Russell left last Sunday to
spend severall days out of town. He is
visiting in Anderson and Washington,
Ga.
The latest patterns and styles in mil
linory at Seaborn Bros. Opening days
Thursday and Friday, October and s.
English services in the IuthoraA
church Sunday morning and Holy Com
munion. q Offerings for missions. Please
como.
REC. Wyche, representing the job
printing department of The State, Colum-
bia, S. C.,i paid The Courier office
pleasant visit on Monday.
&C. I..:Craig, County Superintendent
of Education for Oconco county, pub
fishes az. important notice to teachers la
another column. Read it.
Don't fail to see our bargain ribbons
October and 8. II. =. Cochran, Seneca.
Mrs. Addic Valacr, of Charlotte, n.
c., is visiting her father, A. Fischcsscr,
and family in Walhalla. She will remain
horo for n week or two.
Clayton ..Tribune: "It is said that
Dr. j. w. Bell, of Walhalla, is arranging
to build q largo hotel on his block of
land facing the public square"
Peggy from Paris and all tho latest
fads in ladies' purses. October Z aud s.
Il. u, Cochran, Seneca.
-Miss.l RUBY Clement, of Atlanta, is
spending some time in Walhalla. Sho is
an experienced mllncr and has charge
of Scaborn Bros. S millinery store.
Mrs Walter Barton left last Sunday
for Atlanta, iwherc she will join her
husband. She has been spending some
time at the home of her parents, Rcv.
and Mrs. j. G. Schaid.
For Rcnt--Elevcn room house in
Walhalla.!i In good repair. Apply to
Mrs. NJ. f. Johnson, Walhalla, S. G.
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21

George w. Taylor, photographer of
Bennettsville, committed suicide one day
last week by shooting himself in the
head. He labored under the dolusion
that some boys were trying to kill him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
Grange No

The Westminster Grange will meet on
Friday, September Both, for the purpose
of transacting some important business.
All members are requested to be present
promptly. BY order of the w. o. Master.
Joseph Bearden, Secretary.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-12-21
Has Sold Pile OF ChamberIain's Cough
Remedy.

have sold Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for more than twenty years and
it has given entire satisfaction. have
sold a pile of it and can recommend it
highly Joseph McElhiney, Linton,
Iowa. You will find this remedy good
friend when troubled with cough or
cold. 1t always affords quick relief and
is pleasant to take. For sale by j. w.
Bell, Walhalla; Seneca Pharmacy and
w. J. Lunney, Seneca.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-04-15

Logging car equipments of all kinds.
A specially OF conceived tram wheels.
Highest market price paid for old cast
iron scrap, brass and copper.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1904-04-15

Robins terror and therefore for the
abominable scheme which he had Just
cOncocted.
Presently she arose, tossed the bun
die once more back into its hiding place
and set to pacing up and down the
floor as she'd seen her twin do at home
when he was looking high and low for
n rhyme.
Twas weishtier matters kept Peg
moving for an hour or more, and, quick
spinning as were her heart and temper,
her brain bore more even balance.
First she had thought to warn Percy
by a letter unsigned, the which she
knew he'd pitch into the fire and think
no more about. Then that she'd write
one to Kennaston imploring him TO
keep Percy from the pier Sunday night
or any other. This she soon recognized
would have the fate OF t'other. Then
twas to contrive some plan to fetch
him to Richmond Windsor. any place
else for Sunday; but to this arose the
objection that the blackguards cheated
of one day or place would not fail TO
wait upon their prey some other. At
the last her ladyship's shrewd com
mon sense and indomtabl bic pluck plain
ly showed her there was but one safe
plan out of the danger. and this must
be to 20 herself to the river Sunday
night and there concealed. armed.
await the coming of the cutthroats
from their den. and from the rear put q
shot into each at one and the same mo-
ment.
Could she do it?
Her ladyship had muscles of Steel,
no nerves. as the fine ladies of her day
comprehcnded them: as brave and loyal
heart as ever beat in any breast. good
faith in God, for all her frowardncss,
and that species of love burning within
her for Sir Percy de Bohun which has
not a few times in the worlds history
made frailest woman into mans equal
for courage.
To Lady Peggy there seemed a di-
vine compensation in the fact that II
had come to her to save the very one
whom by her lies and willfulness she
alone had been the means Of endan-
gering.
TO BE CONTINUED.