Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1909-07-09

was only the natural fault-finding Of
a man who had studied old McGuff-
ey. But no great strain had been put
upon her resources, so she smiled as
she replied: IF you examine a lit
tie closer you will find other selec-
tions more modern, more advanced,
more beautiful"
More beautiful" the Governor
exclaimed. What could be more
beautiful than We must educate.
we must educate or we must per-
ish?'"
That's our platform precisely"
she cried. you have struck the vi
tai issue. Only you take a sentimen-
tai view of education; we look at the
matter in a more-practical-lig
The Governor was about to reply
when Jim stepped forward and hand
ed him a card. He glanced at 1t,
seemed surprised, and then said:
SHOW the lady in" He swept the
demijohn and glasses from the desk,
a fact which Miss Linford did not
fail to heed, and turned to meet a
tall, attractive woman dressed in
black-a woman with the grace of
the Old South in her walk.
The Governor, 1 presume" said
the lady, slightly bowling.
Mrs. Fairburn," the Governor re-
turned, with show of courtesy that
was not lost upon the book agent.
I'VE have been neighbors for some
time, 1 believe" Mrs. Fairburn
slightly inclined her head.
Wont you be seated?"
Thank you," she said, 81 prefer
to stand. Governor, a company of
your militia has been encamped upon
my plantation at Gum Springs since
early in February. May I ask why
those soldiers are there?"
Gum Springs" echoed the Gov
ernor. "Lummers, who is at Gum
Springs?"
Captain Collins, sir, with Com
pany H."
"Um-yes. What's he doing there?"
Nothing, sir, at present"
SdTQOH uPlCo &t1A ..
Fairburn, with a tinge Of irony in
her voice, "but couldn't Captain Col
lins do that just as we'll somewhere
else for a while?"
meanor which commanded respect
and challenged admiration. The Gov
ernor mentally compared the two wo-
men before him. HE shall be given
chance to try, Madam" he said, "if
you desire it."
The caller bowed. Thank you,
not only for myself, but also in be-
half of my servants. my fruits and
my fowls. Peace has its terrors as
we'll as war"
I'm sorry if they have bothered
you," spoke up the executive, "but
don't blame them. Foraging is as
much a part of the soldiers trade as
fighting"
But the fighting is ended. Is the
foraging to be made perpetuale"
A shadow darkened the old mans
face. Send the soldiers away, Lum-
mers," he said.
Where, sir?"
"Anywhere-send them away"
"a few nights ago." continued Mrs.
Fairburn, during drunken carousal,
they burned the old school house at
Gum Springs-a landmark dear to
every one in that neighborhood. To
replace it, of course, would be impos-
sible; but cannot the state provide
new building, however small, so that
the children there may receive instruc-
tion?"
Miss Linford had been an attentive
listener. That's right Governor"
she interposed 1T is clearly the duty
Of the state to replace that school
house"
The Governor gave her a knowing
look. "Um, yes" he said, sarcastical-
ly, 1.-The more school houses the more
books" Then he turned to Mrs. Fair
burn. That matter, Madam, shall be
attended to at once. 1 think the state
can find five thousand dollars for such
use"
II thank you, SIR" said Mrs. Fair
burn.
"Oh, not at ALL" Stepping aside he
said in an undertone to Lummers,
"Give the contract to Wilson and see
that there's an extra five thousand in
it for me-"
| "And there's another matter" Mrs.
Fairburn continued. But I'm afraid
that 1 shall tax your patience" She
stopped; the Governor bowed and,
thus encouraged, she proceeded: "a
young man named Francis has been
sent to the penitentiary from Gum
Springs, charged with manslaughter.
There seems no doubt that he was set
upon by some drunken soldiers and
acted clearly in self-defense. He has
had no opportunity to employ coun-
sci, but has been hurried to prison.
His family declare that he has not
had a fair trial. Friends are circulat-
ing q petition for his pardon. When
it reaches you may ask that you give
the matter your careful attention? l
know that boy, Governor, and he is a
: fine, manly young fellow"
II am already looking into that
matter, Madam" he said slowly, after
moments hesitation. He thought of
, the report made by Lummers-that
old man Francis had scraped together
, but twenty-five hundred dollars to
purchase his sons release. He was
, about to say something additional
, when Jim entered and announced the
arrival of Wiley Jones.
"Ah, all right" cried the Governor,
evidently relieved by the interruption.
"Show him into my private room. La
!, dies. you'll have to excuse me-"
, my mission is ended" said Mrs.
Fairburn, land I'll not trespass long
er upon your time. Good morning"
, Good morning, Madam" He glanc-
. ed at Miss Lipford and hurried into
his private office. The book agent arose