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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Mrs. S. Joe Brawn and Miss Frances
hlker are visiting in Buxton this
Aek at the residence of Mrs. Browns
tier, Mrs. e. L. Jones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Nr. and Mrs Chas. De Harris and
es. Bartlett of Osceola were enter
med at dinner last Monday by Mrs.
p Curtley of 1716 Maple street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Miss Zoe Richardson of Give passed
rough our city Wednesday en- route
EAlbia and Buxton, where she ex-
scts to spend week visiting friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Sunday Hug. W

will hold its first service in the
building recently acquired at the
N. E. corner of Fifteenth and
Linden streets.
PROGRAM. 4
Prayer and Praise Meeting 1910
1880, led by pastor.
1920 Union Meeting of Corinth'
ian, Maple Street, Saylor ant
Carbondale churches. q
Sermon, Rev. J. O. r., Wimbush
Address, Rev. G. E. Green /
Maple Street Choir will sing a
the morning services.
800 p. m. Addresses by Revs. Il
S. Graves, o. A. johnson, ant
H. w. Porter.
St. Paul,s A. NJ. E. Choir will
sing at the afternoon services
also solos by Mesdames VIM
Coalson and ]. T. Blagburn.
The congregations of the cit.
churches are expected.
800 p. m. Sermon, Dr.. J. Dulln
Corinthian Choir will sing at tn
evening services, also solo b.
Miss Grace Capart.
Take Ingersoll car; get off at Fifteenth stree
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Uncover Ancient Warsl1ip.

During the work of dredging at tae
new harbor at Havre wooden Var
ship has been discovered burr, d in
the mud, and six cannon, still loaded.
have been recovered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

French Capitals Immense Debt.
Paris has the biggest debt OF any
city in the world. 1t amounts TO
$4O0 ,000,00
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Electricity for Xeuetahles

Dr. Selim Lem Strom, German
scientist, says that by means of cleo
tricity it is possible to force fruit and
vegetables to- twice their ordinary
size r. g..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

1fANTED-A good cornet player,
Epred, apply to j. H. Baker, 52l W
street, Sioux city, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Far Behind the Times.

A doctor writes in the London Ian
Get that as regards sanitation and VEN
tilation the English churches retain
the customs of the middle ages. a5rs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

IIlr. John EARLY left this week tor
ISffee and Abba, Ia, to visit friends
Yd relatives. He formerly lived in
lonroe county. ar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Wire to NIGERIA.

Old Calabar the headquarters
the Southern Nigeria government, ha.
just been connected by telegraph with
England.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Tftorney S. Joe Brown made flying
| to Ottumwa Tuesday, returning
Sdnesday morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Largest lent on Record.

The largesS3pent ever measured
was 8. Mexic4 haconda, which was
found to be et in length.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Mrs. Rollen Weeks left last Tuesday
for Oskaloosa to visit relatives and
friends for few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Rats Sink 5attIeship.

Owing to the ravages of rats, the
old French battleship Mars, used as
barracks, suddenly sank in Toulon
harbor. ei..a - .i... ....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
No Riqht WAY for This.

There is right way to do every
thing except bluffing and getting
caught at 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Mr.. o. w. Curtis came up from Bux'
ton Thursday. He will spend Sunday
here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Rides Auto on Stairs.

A Leeds (England) motCrist drove
his car up the twenty steps in front
of the town hall. and then drove it
down again without accident.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Sun Fires Window Blinds

The window blinds in four shops ir
an Edinburgh street were set on fire
recently by the suns rays. The firs
brigade had to be summoned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

n. and Mrs, w. Fl. Birney have
a nice home and will move
jSt September lst. -s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Sllliarn McGruder left last Monday
1TI|l Tor Chicago where he has secured
ttion.

(x William Haley, the well known
amen, is now careing for tte
2fnes of DR.. L Schooler.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
No Newspapers in Morocco.

Morocco is the most importan
state that is absolutely without /,
newspaper
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

The North. Western Line will sell
low rate round trid tickets August 6 to
II, inclusive, to territory indicated
above, limited for return until and in
cluding September IS. Apply to agent
Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Door Knockers for Bedrooms.

Door knockers are now fastened to
up-to-date bedroom doors in England.
They are considered both useful and
ornamental. N.a g.. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
1he Lklnq car

When an y speaks i'll Of you.
90 live thatsh will believe him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
No co.Education In. India.

Every fifth hoy in India is At
school and only every fiftfeth girl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
Mr., and Mrs. Ed Butts of st. Joseph,
Mo. are visiting in our city.

Mrs. Annie Harrison left yesterday
for Wellsville, Mo-, for q visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05
/ ||TY NEWS.

62fs II you have relatives or friends Visit
city or going to make ,es., y,s,; peas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Australian Kangaroo Farming.
Kankaroo farming is to become an
established institution in Australia,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Mr.. Chas. Roy, one of our industrious
Young men, has accepted position at
the army post as barber for Company
E, Eleventh cavalry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Mrs. VIM. Coalson is quite i'll at hel
home on Center street this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-05

Midget Japanese Soldiers.
The average Japanese soldier
not more than feet 4 inches hi
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Diamond Cut Diamond.

The following story comes from
Belgium:
Two fellow travellers got into con-
versation and came upon the sub
ject of free luggage, when one asked
leave to measure the others trunk.
The result was that the measurer
said;
"Your trunk is seven and a half
centimeters too long and has no
right to be in the compartment of
free luggage. | am a railway in
spector and must fine you 5 francs.
Please give me your name and ad-
dress"
The proposed victim of misplaced
confidence was, however, equal to
the occasion.
Kindly lend me your measure,
that / may satisfy myself on the sub
ject." Then with a polite smile,
IL am director in the royal
weights and measures office. 10 my
great regret l notice that your meas,
ure is not stamped as is required
by law, SO that, firstly, your measur-
ing is not legally valid, and, second
ly, it is my painful duty to subject
you to fine of so francs. Please
give me your name and address"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
EATING BEFORE SLEEPING.
A Light, PaIatabIe Meal One OF the
Best Aids TO Rest.

A short time since a physician
held the eating of food Immediately
before retiring almost a crime. The
old theory is quite exploded. One
medical journal, in commenting on
the subject recently, said that while
it is not good, as a matter of fact,
to 90 to bed with the stomach so
loaded that the undigested food will
render one restless, still, something
Of light, palatable nature in the
stomach is one Of the best aids to
quietude and rest. The process of
digestion goes on in sleep with as
much regularity as when one Is TAX
ing violent exercise to aid it, and so
something in the stomach is very
desirable for the nights rest. Some
physicians have declared, indeed,
that a good deal of the prevalent
insomnia is the result of an uncon-
scious craving of the stomach for
food in persons who have been un-
duly frightened by the opinion that
they must not eat before going to
bed, or who have, like many nervous
women, been keeping themselves in
a state of semistarvation. Nothing
is more agreeable on retiring for
the night than to take bowl of hot
broth like oatmeal cruel or some
good nourishing soup. 1t is posi-
tive aid to nervous people and in
duces peaceful slumbers. This is
especially the case during cold win
ter nights, when the stomach Graves
warmth as much as any other part
Of the body. Even glass Of hot
milk is grateful to the palate on
such occasions, but bowl of light
well cooked Cruel is better and dur
ing the cold months of winter
should be the retiring food Of every
woman who feels, as many do, the
need Of food at night.-American
Cultivator.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Youthful Sayings.

Harry and Charlie, aged five and
three respectively, haU just been
seated at the table for dinner. Hair
ry sees there is but one orange on
the table and Immediately sets up a
wailing that brings his mother to
the scene. "Why, Harry, what are
you crying for?" she asked. BE
cause there isn't any orange for
Charlie"
When baby Alice first saw a cow
with bell around its neck she
thought it SO funny that nothing
could induce her to leave the spot.
She stood watching the COW until
it slowly walked away. Then, when
the bell began to ring, she turned
delightedly to her mother, exclaim-
ing, ooh, mamma, does the COW
ring the bell when she wants the
calf to come to supper F'-Llttle
Chronicle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Snoiled the Transaction.

A well dressed, gentlemanly look
ing man entered a car with a little
boy of about six years of age. On
the conductor coming to collect the
fares the man handed the young
ster a half dollar, he being nearer
the door. The little fellow exam
med the coin carefully and then
gave it to the conductor. Scarcely
had the man returned the change
than the youngster clapped his
hands and, looking at his father,
exclaimed triumphantly, "Father,
father, he has taken tho bod half
dollar ~ -..----
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
A Continual Strain

Many men and women are con-
stantly subjected to what they com
monty term "a continual strain" be-
cause OF some financial or family
trouble. 1t wears and distrosses
them both mentally and physically,
affecting their nerves badly and
bringing on liver and kidney all
ments, with the attendant evils OF
constipation, loss Of appetite, sleep
lessness, low vitality and despond-
ency. They cannot, as a rule, get
rid OF this continual strain" but
they can remedy its health destroying
effects by taking frequent doses OF
Green's August Flower 1t tones up
the liver, stimulates the kidneys, in
sures healthy bodily functions, gives
vim and spirit to ones whole being
and eventually dispels the physical
or mental distress caused by that
continual strain" Trial size, 25e..;
regular bottle, zoe. For sale by b. II
Q0rFsll, druggist. ..lua r0"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19

wv @be
"Slnce came over
Oft she stood,
Her red. rough hands In straining clasI
As though in some strange way she wouit
Find some rare treasure In her grasp;
Find something tangible to clutch
And hold and know 1t for her own.
Out of the things she had loved much,
Out OF the days that she had known.
"Since came over
And she smiled.
A light surged In her listless eyes.
And like joyous, care free child,
In whose heart naught OF sorrow lies.
She told of the paths she knew
And sang small fragments Of song
Some little strain OF "eyes so blue"
That In her mind had fingered long.
"Since / came over
She would tell
OF days that were before she came,
or broad fields that she loved 80 well,
OF roses bursting Into flame,
or sunny day and starry night
Then, as song In silence dies.
The cleaning of the happy light
Went swiftly from her wistful eyes.
Since she "came over!"
All, and you
And and all OF US have known
The heartache In the farewell view
or some land that we called our own!
We know how many Isles there be
OF which for aye We are bereft;
Across the sea Of memory
What happy lands we all have lett!
Chicago Tribune.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
A Little Politician.

Grover Cleveland once ran across
q little girl acquaintance who was
fishing and who had no bait on her
hook. "You can't catch fish with
out bait" said Mr.. Cleveland. but
1 don't like to put the bait on the
hook" answered the little girl de-
precatingly; "the worms wiggle so.
They won't keep still while put
them on. If you'll put the bait on
for me I'll let you have the fish,
Mr.. Cleveland, if catch one" Tia,
hap laughed the ex-president.
"This isn't the first time Ive met
with such a proposition. Give me
your hook, little politician"
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
DELIGHTFUL WEATHER
AT ST, LOUIS,

Thou sands are taking advantage
of the delightful weather TO visit t'r
Worlds Fair at st. Louis, which IL
now at It's best. :,
The excellent through ve' 'bnied
trains of the Baltimore d Oiio KAN,
road, Drawing Room SleePers ana
superb Dining Car Service. passing
over the most picturesque route III
America, makes the trip n pleasure
rather than one to be dreaded. Broan
vestibuled coaches with comfortable
seats and sanitary ventilation are
provided for the Cheap Coach Tx
cursions which are run every Wed'
nesday. oct' o-oI
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
TANNED BY HANooCK's LiQUI d

SULPHUR
Used on the face Hancocks' Liquid
Sulphur renders the complexion clari-
fed, beautilied and strong.
After sulphur bathing, as prepared
with Hancock's Liquid Sulphur. the
skin is felt TO low with renewed
.,ealtlf and animation.
Acne, catarrh, diphtheria. itch
herpes, pinples, prickly heat and
ringworm, with MANI more ills, are
guaranteed cure by Hancock S
Liquid Sulphur-nature's greatest
gerInicide. Canker and other soreness
of scalp, eyelids, mouth, nose and
throat yield to its power.
Leading pharmacists sell it. Re,
quest Booklet from Hancock Liquid
Sulphur Co., Baltimore, Md.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Stoned His Laugh.

A man began to laugh immoder-
ately over some amusing narrative
and finally, to his dismay, was con'
scious that he could not stop. The
doctor had given him up, and the
family were gathering around in ex-
pectation of the end when telc-
gram arrived saying that his wifc's
mother was coming to make short
visit. He was saved and has laugh
Cd 10 more.--London Tit. Bits,
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Fraternal Orders.

Rockbridge Lodge, No. 5S. |. .: 0: F.
meets every Thursday night, at Odd Eel
lows Hall.
Lexington Lodge, No. &c, X. Of p,
meets every Tuesday night, at Odd Eel.
lows Hall.
Liberty Lodge, No, 2, Daughters o
Rebekah, meets every Monday night, at
Odd Fellows Hall.
Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancient
York Masons meets LIST and Bird Mon
day nights at Masonic Hall
Natural Bridge Council, Nc. 1920 Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and 5rd Friday
nights in each month, at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Lee jackson Council, No. 50, Junior
lOder American Mechanics, meets every
inland 4th Friday nights, at Odd Fellows
Hall. ~
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
SUNDAY OUTINGS TO CLIFTON
FORGE. and INTERMEDIATE
STATIONS
VI, ~ a. q RY
VIA c.. Il o. RY.

EVERY SUNDAY UNTIL OcT. BOTH.
The Chesapeake and Ohio will con
tinue the Sunday Outings from Lex
ington, Va, and Buena Vista to Cliff
ton Forge and intermediate stations,
until Sunday, October 30th inclusive,
special train leaving Lexington, Va,
$50 A. NJ, and Buena Vista 800 A.
NJ, returning leave Clifton Forge
$40 p. NJ.
Rate one fare for the round trip
not exceeding $1.O0 to Buchanan and
B. 25 to Clifton Forge. oct 5-4t
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Business.

"Say, old man, | want to talk
business to you few minutes"
"Certainly; go ahead"
"Could you lend me $25 without
inconvenience"
Eyes, think I could"
"Thanks. I'll return it shortly.
"What security will you give%
"Why-er-I-didn't think any
necessary"
"Oh, probably 1 misunderstood
you'll thought you said you want
ID 70 talk business" ''.'
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19

and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
neys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become so prevalent
that II Is not uncommon
for a child to b, born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. 1.-THE child urin-
atee too often IL the
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Baltimore ard Ohio Railroad
CHEAP EXCURSIONS
TO THE
St. Louis Worlds FaIl

EvKRY WEDNESDAY, IN
ArIGUsT. SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER.
Only $40 ROund-Trip
From Lexington.
Tickets will be good going in coaches
only on specified trains.
Returning, tickets will be good In
coaches only on regular trains, leaving
ST Louis not later than ten days, includ
ing date of sale.
Call on Ticket Agent for time OF train
and full information. aug10 Pm
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Land for Sale

Small tract OF land near ROckbridge
Baths, about 33t acres, dwelling house
and outbuildings, adjoining the lands OF
s. E. Horn and others. Well watered,
choice fruit. Price $425; half cash,
balance on easy terms aug 24-dec
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Milf for Sale

Cedar Grove mill property, consisting
OF four-story mill building (stone base
uent, frame superstructure), fitted up
with modern machinery, 2 stands rolls
smutts, separator, make either buhr or
roll -four g sets stones), and all other
necessary machinery for making first
class flour. Mill will hold 5000 bushels
grain water power unfailing, mill race
$50 yards long, Six room dwelling
Good neighborhood, two miles from
Rockbridge Baths and convenient to rail
road, churches and schools.
Persons desiring to purchase above
properties write to or call on
JAMES g. DIXON,
Lexington, Va.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
couraees and lessons ambition; beauty, vgor
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19

urine scalds the flesh or IL. when the child
reaches an age when 1t should be able to
control the passage, It is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon It. the cause OF
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due to diseased condition of the
kidneys and bladder and not tc habit as
most people suppose.
Women as we'll as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble.
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. 1t is sold
by druggists, in fifty EE
cent and one dollar A4!aS
sizes. You may have @ ~! !; !: Sst5H
sample bottle by mail EaW&
free. also pamphlet tell Homo Of srampRocs.
ing all about It. including many OF the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton. N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root, Or. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root and the address, Binghamton,
NY, on every bottle.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1904-10-19

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle by mail
free. also pamphlet tell
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-01

sble.bodied young man in his section.
And all secuted and avoided him, and
with finger and tongue pointed'him out
as that coward"
1t was hard on n young fellow of 20.
who had been popular for those feats
of strength and agility that are there
so highly estimated. and who had been
respected so greatly for his common
sense that his elders often sought and
were guided by his advice. And, worse
than all, Jennie Dean cast him on; She
could and probably would have sided
with him politically, but to have the
lover in whom she had so gloried called
that coward" was far too much for a
sirl of that section to bear, and she
held her head higher from him than all
others. Dugal stood even this without
remonstrance, though no one ever knew
how deep the iron entered the soul. He
worked like a slave, and with his sur.
plus and hands was always ready to
aid the many poor women who then
stood badly In need Of help.
No., - ana,,aoI ar, nt,bt bv n fey
a,ods ,hro,rn oao,,st tro IittIo window
- ,ho 800, T., ,,,hi,S sho sion, Toar.
Inssiy shn naanod or, ouicI,Iv sbe dart.
ed to the door Of the poor house, now
,nIttod n Won s,oryinr ragged soldier
,,bn onoo no bod cached tho shelter
,scIed ,ho assIs,orco ~ nor arm IN
Ill h,n, e.
,.-...
~ was Al'en' D''"l'Iu ~ S. ,'',, ne
reu Ooe', purs"eu u! Ch'oli ,a'a'",!
"""' ivy 'iNe' yea, mus W %, ''oS nv
'U,su' ia" use" ms Nro"''us Vi w
p''iIS anu ,ous"t Ms i'o'''' anu 'l'osV i'e '.
Nnew "uu'u sn.l',r nm napl'i "i',,
'"isn' leilueri! ne was 'aieu ioi anu
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1904-12-01
SHORT STORY FOR
EVENING HOURS
THAT COWARD

On the river line of Missouri, in 1861,
lived two families, small farmas, and
both without paternal heads or guides.
Dugal Moore, with his aged mother,
constituted the one. Allan Dean, with
his mother and sister, held the other
and neighboring homestead.
Both young men were yet in their
minority when the stirring events of
secession racked the Union. They had
been close friends since boyhood. All
the surrounding country well knew
that Dugal and pretty Jennie Dean,
Aliens young sister, were and had
been devoted lovers since they were
old enough TO know the meaning of
such a word likewise that the two
farms We're to be united as well as the
lovers, 30 soon as things became more
settled"
But things" became more and more
unsettled, and when the clash Of war
eventually called all to realize that
strife was fixed and inevitable fact,
then the troubles Of the eXpectant pair
grew, 10 them, far darker than the
clouds that lowered over our land. For
pugal had the fXodness of his own
opinions, and from the first he had
been an outspoken advocate of the
Union, while Allen as strongly espoused
the cause Of the South.
When the call OF drums reused him
to arms. Allen was among the first tn
enlist under the COnfcredate flag.
Everybody expected that Dusal would
be equally prompt to fight for the
stars and Stripes; but Dugal made no
sign. He had carefully weighed his
duty to his country and to the old
mother who had long overtaxed her
strength to support him in his help
lessness. If he left her she must
starve. and to all the entreaties. de-
mands and threats OF those whose prln
ciples he supported, his answer was
simply: 81 cannot leave my mother
Nanny Caif' tney called him, ant
many other hard names. They prom
ised to see that his mother should want
for nothing, but he having the long
clear head OF his Scotch ancestry, could
easily see what such promises were
worth when all about him were as poor
o. himself, and when the whole country
was quickly becoming depopulated 81
every available man on one side or th'
other. So he stuck to his resolution
and in little time was really the onl!