North Carolina Newspapers

7 A. A(f-rIc ly Ne a s p a p r, To Enllght n. and To m u so . VOLUME 2. NUMBER 27. WADESBORO, N. C, DECEMBER 3, 1907. $1.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE Majestic Week Was quite a success we had not only a hand from which to sales, but have quite a number of Majestic Ranges lelt. .Let us urge upon you to make a visit to our store and select one for a Christ mas gift for your wife or daughter. However, if you do not care to buy anything quite are sure we can stove, and can give you better val ue than any other dealer in the town. We have quality and the price, fear competition on ranges. Blalock fidw. Co ICflOSDBI !tl rutin tlir - III twi.i!! u .i.i;l:t ilia, ' ' u M J. A V !.-u.. f Cut I'ri--. ar..l rth f -U ' 1 'in v I...f- it ( a i !.. 1. 1 li i , few Special Bargains: Six 'ii!t. at I iiln ii i-r ! ii I U tiifi I ni I .-f nn tin- it r.iri iir l I- t! tilt: t I II Ml u r 1 1 ! ti tif.in at irv ti r jr .ii. i a in- uf. ii t IMC .It. r w ! if on A. B. CAUDLE Opposite- Court House RHone Prospectors From PcnnsUa nia Pleased With Anson Count. U.ro. X. . N... Mr .1. T Tatritk. Wa.U I W ar Sir: Ur. X . ( out I want t- thank it yu t' I i t trl.,it .!! Will i t iivrx c - ti il u lhat vi.ur e.iautc I-! ur t;fio -il tor in aktiiiT all -roj will Mjrvly attract 1 1 L.tt.i, ,.f inanv farnu-r! to csuuo dnwit l"-r from 1 YiinY ani j when we x h Fiu" ati l ti ll them V tir- triiN , what we t : Jim's A'tiTle, Knot. Ia. S. M ChauiUiv, Kj-t Siiidr. Pj , IL F. I). I. with us, but bi stock on supply our so expensive, we ni you up in a the goods, the not and We do stoves VWWVVVV) aitSaie - O.-k of ITK X MT UK at t.H - k nil! ! f. n in I SlO.onO f 1 1 r i 1 in a t irriiifurt if miiir iii ('.irl.-ad irl ( I ri.n. Nv i t t. a l'i ! ..t IU-I- 1 1 r t .'.ii-l .irriinir. ! . i r I l'lVtiirr- aiiil liliili Un.hi .Uil' . iiu hrsi ,.u ci:i it t..r K it tiling in tin- in iiiiUH'tli nii i.i -!ii-n.ili!i- fi-!. Kn c i! A YYYtrrnr i-itinjrNew York wns I. i-M uj lv x highwayman with tlit demand, "tiiw me your in'nv or 111 Mo-v your brains out! "Blow away lid the Ycs termr. Vou can live in New York without brains but you can't livr without money."- Kx. NontM to fax mn,;h mi J t-oM this xeax a yon cn ottm lfct Laxative tih Svrnt) now from your Ueaier. III. ! " x " ' . uti Uxatire that exi-U the poinun i from th fVlem ll me uaiur:u ! Cuts th- phK'iu anl clean lue neau n vmut sl. bM by ilartiu urxuf U4. "What would you like n,rktt!i5vsf" "A match and ash trav." Hut you don't i niokc." "No, but think of bills that will be coming in. the TTuiji i Use waH.n of decay and weakned vitlitj: good health in hard to retain. If rou'd retain yoara. fortify roar bytetu " with HoIhMer's Rocky tea. th .ures.t way. 2.V, Tea or tab let. Martin Drug Co. MOUIMT VERNON Situate in Fairfax cjuht3', VaM on the west bank of the Potomac, located on a hiirh hill fronteil with a ijcautiful lawn, corurnandinir a tine and extensive view of theglit terinj; waters of the Potomac, re flecting the sunlight from its wind-stirred waves in its onward course to the Chesaieake mv To sit on the orch of the mansion, leace enters the soul tranuiht.v of mind, calm recollections of the dead, but nothing of gloom. Its leauty stamjHxl mon my heart, to remain, changeless and indelible. until its pulsation ceases foreier. (ieorge Washington, in his OtSth year on 14th day of December, knowing his last hour had come, de sired everyone to leave the room like Moses he was left alone witl his (iod. Tis said he closed his eyes for the last time with his own hands, folded his arms on his breast and ?aid, "Father of Mer cies take me to thyself.' He fell asleep and thus passed away a wise, a good and a great man. (ien. Richard Henry Iee in his eulogy pronounced him "First in war, lirst in ieace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." The west front of the mansion was the joint of approach by vis itors a large spacious courU tanked by the kitchen, sujerin- tendent s house and other outbuild ings, connected with the ends of he mansion by collonades. I en ered by the door leading into the arge central hall, bearing now the original brass knocker. A mile away to the wi st can be seen the Porters lodge by the entrance gate on the public. 1 he drive way is lieautifully kept, leading through the lawn amid the trees, many of them still standing, and some of them planted by Wash ington's own hands and by his guests. I was shown a large mag nolia planted by him the year he died and so t ntered in his diary. This indi'-ates the lover of his race planting for io.sterity. lleyond the houses forming a court is a Urge vegetable garden on one side and llover garden on the other. The mansion was erected on a foundation of stone. The frame is oak, sheathed with North Caro lina pine cut, painted ami sawed to resemble stone. It is covered with cypress shingles from South Carolina. The central hallway which I entered heads through the house to the veranda on the Kiver Front. Kxtends the whole length of the house -near or quite lOofeet. Kight large square fluted iosts, rising two stories high, su part ing the riKif, anil on or mar the edge of the roof is an ornamental balustrade which adds greatly to the outlines of ' the mansion as viewed from the river, enhancing its height and commanding ap learance. Washington when l." years old was offered the inisition as mid shipman in the British navy: his trunk was on Ijoard a ship of war. When he came back to take leave of his mother she wept and told him her heart would break if he left her. He instantly gave up the longings of his soul the am bition of his life; could not bare the idea of inflicting a wound in his dear mother's heart; had his trunk brought back on shore. What a contrast to the willful youth of Unlay. A large cellar underlies the whole house and the ladies' asso ciation found the mansion in need of repair from cellar to garret. The story of the !aUr of the As sociation cannot le adequately told in this short sketch. umce it to say by dividing the work to each State vice-regent, to whom was alloted certain work. of resto ration, of a room, or hall, kitchen or other outhouse. There began i under these vice-regents of the va rious states the gathering up, col lecting ami replacing the furniture of the various parts of the man sion and outbuildings as near as jiossible just as it was in the days oMJeneral Washington. And now an to U seen the very chairs, ta bles, lounges and other furniture and bric-a-brac in the rooms occu pying the exact sjaceasin his life lime. When iniossibIe to procure the original pieces, others have leen made to represent them, but a card on these pieces prevents misapprehension on the part of visitors. You can well imagine the energy displayed bi the States under the leadership of these vice regents and oftentimes at very great exjensc and sometimes, as is perfectly right and legitimate, by great rivals and emulation in procuring the various articles of original furniture. The work of recovering still progresses and in time it is hoped to completely re store each room and hallway, kitchen and other outbuildings to their original condition and home like apicarance as of the time of , . t() vice-recent of North Carolina was assignel a room on the third lloor a bed room for guests of this hospitable old man- forjsion. The third story is lighted an ami aired by dormer windows, which gives a quaint old appcar- lance; ami all the rooms on this floor were fitted up as chambers for guests. In one of these rooms Martha Washington died. While examining this room I heard a lady remark, "No wonder she died there; she could not help it i for lack of fresh air." She did . a . ueorge ashington who, in re ply to a letter of a relative cen suring the folly of her husband in taking sides with the colonists wrote as follows: "I foresee con sequences dark days, domestic happiness suspended, and eterna separation on earth possible. Bu my mind is made up, my heart is in the cause Georue is right; he is always right." (The capitals are mine). She was not aware of the fact that Martha (Dand ridge Custis) Washington chose this very room because it was directly over the room in which her con sort died and which she never af terwards occupied or permitted another to occupy holding it sa cred to him she so loved that she shared with him the hardships and sufferings at Valley Forge, and be cause from this room she could be hold the spot that held his sacred ashes. the :orth Uarolina room con tained a bedroom garniture, im pressive in its simplicity. Washington was a masterful austere man inspired in others devotion; hero-worship rather than affection. The room in which he died (Dec. 14, 1799,) on the second lloor is handsomely furnished and is in charge of the vice-regent of Virginia. Interesting because of its association as YY ashington s room" and because of the many original pieces of furniture there in. Here is a chair he brought from his birth place home, his military trunk, large handsome secretary, mahogany shaving stand (present from the 1st French Ambassador). The large four posted canopied bed on which he died attracts much notice. The stei by which he ascended are ex actly the counterpart of those to le seen at the Hermitage. The older folks remember these old time colonial bedsteads. They were cut down by sawing on a foot or more in the times of our errand fathers and I can remember when they were again cut down by my mother's order this time cut ting off S to VI inches. Washing ton's bed with tester on broad canopy overhead, curtains sus pended on the sides and ends and far down the posts in graceful curves nearly to the bedspread, a large, very large,- Marsailes quilt falling dow n to the edge of the lloor, occupying the exact spot in the room as in his lifetime, as doth the many other articles too nuiper ous to mention. Attached to and opening into this room are a dress ing room and linen closet. On the same floor are to be found the "GreenRoom," the 4 River Room, " ''Nellie Custis Room," "Lafayette room' which he occupied when he visited Mount Vernon in 1824, and other guest chambers. On the lirst or ground floor are the halls, parlors, family dining room, banquet hall, Martha Wash ington's "sitting room," library and Nellie Custis's music room. This last room was of special in terest to the writer because he so dearly loves not simply likes but loves music. In it is the harpsichord given Nellie Custis bv her stepfather George Wash ington. On top of it lies Wash ington's flute made of rose wood and silver mounted the quaintest, sweetest music in all the world, especially bv moonlight on the water. I wonder if Washington made on the flute music as exqui site as did Frederic the Great, his great admirer, who pronounced Washington's movements on the Delaware "the most brilliant achievements recorded in military annals. In the music room is also Washington's cittern, an in strument resembling a guitar; a cabinet containing many articles of interest. Rut the harpsichord was the chief attraction a quaint old musical instrument, the shape of a piano, with keyboard. .The vice-regent of Ohio has the care of this room. Nellie Custis married Maj. Law rence Lewis in 1798. "When the hour came" (so the legend runs) 'the tall majestic figure (Wash ington) emerged from his bed room clad in the old worn Conti nental buff and blue uniform with his grand military plume waving as he strode into the room, and at the appointed moment gave the pretty blushing creature with her wildrose cheeks and liquid eyes, into the keeping of his trusted nephew Lawrence. Time and space forbids telling of West Parlor, with a large hand some rug. The gift of Louis XVI, woven to order, dark green ground with orange stars, the center being the seal of the United States and the border a floriated design with swans. The grand hall, the li brary, the sitting room, the din ing room, where is to be seen Washington's sideboard and there on his cutglass decanters, china table and rugs, portraits of Rev olutionary generals. Here to is a portrait of Miss Cunningham, who originated the Mount Vernon Association. Deemed worthy to be placed beside these old heroes. Then, there is the large banquet hall which Washington added to the mansion, being the whole breadth of the house in length and wide in proportion, the tall ceiling (2 stories high) richly ornamented, lighted by broad mullioned win dows. Among the notable arti cles in this room, I cannot refrain from mentioning an old silk Bri tish standard captured by Wash ington. On this standard a por trait is woven which required a not know that the widow o process so intricate and elaborate it cost $15,000. I must not tarry longer in the mansion, tho there are many things of interest and beauty that I would like to mention. Let's walk out on the cast or River Front porch, paved with flags brought from England and look down 124 feet and 10 inches to the water level measured exactly by Washington himself, and across a beautiful grass lawn through the trees and see the wharf house, conveniently ar ranged with seats, at the end of a short pier: and beyond the broad river miles wide sparkling and leaping in the sunlight. Born on the banks of the Ureat .ree Dee, water has an attraction, in deed a fascination, irresistably charming. Here would I linger, but other views must be seen. Passing through op of the halls back to the West Front, under the collonades to the kitchen, with its huge tire place where is the back oven and ponderous crane It looks entirely familiar because of two 10-feet-wide fire places with the crane holding the large pot of steaming and appetizing ood of my youth. Alas! their usefulness has departed forever, but memory likes to linger around them. The smoke house near by the kitchen as it should be. The spin- . 1 . a ning room, the superintendents louse, the servant's quarters in the istance. To the north west side of the court a large and nicely kept flower garden with its rose buds, shruby-narcissus, cockscomb, oily hawks etc., in beds bordered by thelxjx grown to immense size, but kept trimmed. In the gar den are shrubs and trees planted by the hands of Lafayette and other distinguished men as me- men toes of their visit to the great Washington. PJaned and laid out by George and Martha Wash ington requiring a gardener and two underlings to keep it in order. Here are leafy monuments to Jef ferson, Lafayette, Madison and others, roses named by Washing ton for his mother and for Nellie Custis. Knowing the frailty of youth by experience and observation and a doubt having been cast by some quibler on the cherry tree inci dent, I thought to verify the truth there of and looked for, but failed to find the stump of the cherry tree felled by little George with his hatchet and about which he 'could not tell a lie." The keeper did not produce it; sorry and disappointed I asked for it in vain. On returning to the boat land- ing about luu yards rrom tne mansion, we passed by the old coach house, where you can still see the famous Sea spring .trading ship," known as the V hite Chariot," the upper portion being painted white its tall dickey seat .11 A ' I J swaying over the horse s tan as it rolled up and down on the rough muddy roads of that time, on which sat Washington's famous carriage driver. So many of whom have died in the years not long passed as announced in the news papers of our day. Near the carriage house is the barn and stables made of brick brought from England, laid in mortar made strong with oyster shell lime. Here were kept coach and pleas ure horses only belonging to the mansion proper. On down the dtiveway, bordered also by a nicely kept walk, we come to the tomb of Washington. Over the gate or entrance thereof is writ ten, "Within this enclosure rest the remains of Gen. George Wash ington." The mausoleum is of brick, extending back into the hillside many feet. In the rear of this vault in a separate apartment are said to rest the remains of about 10 mem bers of the Washington family. They are not visible from the front; looking through the door way with its double iron portals, are to be seen two marble sarco phagi cut out of a single block of marble with chiseled ornaments. The one on the right contains the body of Washington and the one on the left the body of his loved and lovely consort Martha Wash ington, both iu monogamy coffins. These sarcophagi are sealed and intended never to be opened. Four times a year these iron gates are unlocked and swung open by the authorities when wreathes and other offerings of flowers are placed within. On either side of the mausoleum within iron inclo ures are the tombs of Judge Bush rod Washington, John Augustine Washington and other members of the family who have died since May 22nd 1802, the date of the death of Martha Washington. To this hallowed most sacred spot in all America comes visitors from every land and clime. T was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord." I was glad when they said unto me"Let us go to Mt. Vernon." After the Federal Constitution had been adopted and a President was to be elected, all eyes turned to Mount Vernon where resided the chief of men in peace and war. . The preparation of these notes and memoranda has been a work of love at the request of others. If they have afforded pleasure and entertainment with information I am amply repaid. W. A. Smith, Ansonville, N. C. Change In Board of County Commis sioners. Last week Mr. J. A. Hardison, chairman of the board of county commissioners offered his resigna tion as a member of the board, the same to take place at once. I lis successor, Mr. T. F. Jones, was appointed by Clerk of Court T. C. Robinson. Mr. Hardison has served the county for a number of years and his unselfish devotion to the best interest of the county has marked with peculiar interest the service he has rendered. His keen busi ness judgement has lx?en exercised on all occasions and he has always used the same care and business sagacity in administering the county affairs as he would hay used had it been a private trans action. Few men go to the trou oie w mtorm themselves or any measure, not directly concerning themselves, as did Mr. Hardison in looking after the interest of the county. ' In the new commissioner, the county will have a conscientious young business man who has pro ven his ability to correctly deal with financial responsibilities. Mr. Jones: is a son of Mr. Peter Jones of Gulledge township. He came to Wadesboro about twelve years aim onrl Korron rrkrb- 00 rlnr r I Since that u he h steadily risen and as steadily gained the confidence of his associates in business and acquaintances ini the town, He is now a member of the firm of Hardison Company. Strange Shooting of Young White Girl. On Monday night of the 25th ult Ella Pryor, an eighteen-year Old girl who lived with her pa- rents in Mecklenburg county, was called out of her home and shot bv Amzs Helms, a young white man who had given her some attention. Her younger sister went first to the door on hearing someone call, and was followed by her siste who was killed almost instant Helms was arrested next day Ind after being placed in jail madeHhe following confession: "I went to the house of Mrs. Pryor about dark Monday evening and noticed a gun standing against the wall and picked it up. I thought that it was a single bar rel and I unbreeched it and put the shell in my pocket. I knock- ed at the door and someone came towards it and went back and then another person came. I snapped the gun believing that it was un loaded and it went on. As soon as I fired I took the shell out and leaned the gun against the house and then ran. I was terribly frightened and ran as hard as I could go out through the cotton patch by the spring and on acros.1 the fields. I stayed out all night and went to Mr. Hilton's about 10 o'clock the next morning."' To Arnoli Lindsey, Colored. Out of no malice to Col. Bennett, I would subscribe a few lines to the memory of Arnold Lindsey, the negro who was mystified by earth ly things but who could meet all the hosts of heaven undaunted. think it could be said of Arnold that he was one far removed from the common herd. In company or alone, he talked with himself: he thought aloud. His introduction on meeting you was, "Honowell Mr. J. B. Lindsey of North Caro lina, State aforesaid, county of An son." For many years his round of life consisted in coining to market at Lilesville in company with his grandson, their simple conveyance being a rickety wagon drawn by an ox. By leaving home at an early hour he could get back the same day. He lived about 10 miles north of Lilesville in a one-room cabin near the banks of the river. With Arnold the time of the year to which all other events led was fall. Annually at this season of the year he made his pilgrimage to Maj. Smith's at Ansonville to pay his rent. Many times I have picked him up along the road and for several miles I would be com pelled to listen to his numerous calculations of how he had arrived at Maj. Smith's part of the rent. Arnold in the course of his life did more than many have done, viz: Indelibly impress on the mind of one hearer a sermon: ''Christ on the sea of Galilee.'" He was sleeping, said Arnold when the frightened boatmen aroused him with vehement admonition. "Wake up, sleeper, lest we all perish." Ar nold's soul viewed the most distant vision when his Master said ''peace be still." May the waters of the Jordan sing Arnold's requiem forever. Lilesville. N. C. You know as well as any oue when you need something to regulate your system. If your bowels are sluggish, your food distresses yon, j-our kidneys pain, take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It always relieves. 3-1 cents. Tea or Tablets. Martin Dru-' Co Molly Do you expect to hare much fun at the Christmas mas querade? Dolly How can I help having it? My hat will be trim med with mistletoe. .It will be unnecessary for you to go through a painful, expensive operation for Piles if ' you use ManZan. Put up in collapsible tube with nozzle, ready to apply to the soreness and inflama- tion. For any form of piles, price r,0c. guaranteed. Sold by Martin Drug Co. ..forced to Ik k ROUT January next I shall move my entire stock of furnk I hire into the storerooms recently vacated by the Blalock' Hard ward Co. To my many friends and customer who have lavished their extensive patronage oh mt during the past year and thus making it so necessary for me to seek larger quarters; I am exceedingly grateful. My business has much more than doubled during the year and if small profits on a good grade of furniture has been the cause, why I mean to make yet a greater increase during the year 1908, Now I want to go into my new place with an entirely new stock, and to do this, I shall be compelled to sell a great stock of furniture and it during the next month. .. You'll never find a better opportunity to furnish your home or. to buy a few pieces of fine furniture and thus set yourself up a little for the holidays. Come on and see me and be assured that I am truly grateful for the business you have given me. I feel like every til Ik I k ik k vk ik ik tk ik 4 ;k ik body lias leen trading with me ik tk ik Of PHONE HL H. ik k . MOTTO: Small Profits Make Quick Sales. ik i 434434 - l - 4 - S - l4 Jennie Sheffield's Secret. Original. When Jennie Sheffield returned from the normal school, she was observed to be very despondent. Something was preying on her mind, but the closest crqss examination of her father failed to bring out what was troubling her. She went about as one in a dream. 2uthing interested, her. She might nave been courted oy young people or her own set, for she was pretty, Intel ligent and generally attractive, but she declined to have anything to do with any of them. Vnder . advice of a physician Mr. Sheffield made preparations to give Jennie a change of scene. He deter mined to take his family abroad, to be gone two yars. From the moment the trip was announced Jennie's despond ency increased. She declared that she would not go. A family council, the doctor included, was held, and It was decided to treat her as an invalid, even as a demented person, and force her to the proposed sojourn in foreign lands, with the expectation that change of scene would soon do away with her aversion to being away from home and result in her ultimate recovery. Passage had been secured and all was ready for the departure when sud denly Jennie disappeared. It was supposed that In order to escape a tour which for some mysterious reason she dreaded she had gone away to some relative or friend. All possible refuges were looked into, but the girl was not to be found. Then it was feared that her trouble was insanity and that she had committed suicide. At this point a clew to her strange depression was unearthed by corre spondence with her former school mates. Her roommate revealed the fact that she had been in correspond ence with Henry Emerson, who during Jennie's last year at school had, been a memler of the senior class at a neighboring college. But, if hers was a case of unrequited love, why she would not give it as a reason for her despondency no one could understand. That she. was a very sensitive girl and extremely conscientious her parents were aware, but sensitiveness would not account for her morbid condition, especially for her disappea ranee. Emerson was investigated. He ad mitted his acquaintance with and love for Jennie Sheffield, but nothing more. Nevertheless he seemed very much troubled. While he was being pressed for Information he, too, suddenly dis appeared. Then Jennie's parents as sumed, with good reason, that he was the cause of her trouble, her strange acts and especially her disappearance. The very day Emerson was missed -a man fishing in a lake not far from where the Sheffield family lived caught his hook in a cloth garment and pulled 1 The First National Bank ; Capital Stock $50,000. Surplus Fund $60,000 5. Place Your Money In Safe Hands TAT HERE you know burglars, fire, or can feel that your money is with a permanent in stitution and that it is leing taken excellent care of all the time. There is no better way to keep money than on de jxsit in a safe bank. In Judging a Bank Always remember that ;t is Capital Stock and Sur plus Funds thai give security to the depositor. They form a fund which stands between him and all possible shrinkage in the securities held by the bank. Call in and talk it over with hp. Small accounts cordially welcomed. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK WADESBORO. NORTH CAROLINA &&&&&&& Move Out..! m m m during the past year. COX 145 m m m - -114444 4444444444' up a woman's ixxly. Mr. Sheffield soon heard of the And and went linuiedlatt ly to see It, dreading lent It might be his daughter. When, he arrived, he found the features swollen beyond rec ognition. The height, ' color of hlr and the teeth corresponded with thoae of Jennie. He took a piece of the dress home, and Mrs. Sheffield identi fied it as one Jennie had worn, though not for a long time. This was conclu sive.. Jennie was dead. Had she com mitted suicide or had Emerson murder-, ed her? The search for Emerson was puahed vigorously, but he had contrived to hide himself where he could not be found. Now that the evidence waa to strong against him there was no trou ble in accumulating proof that hi character was very bad. People who only shook their heads In'fore the dle covery of the bod' now volunteered to come forward in case the criminal wa arrested and tried to testify against bun. 'Nevertheless the police failed to elicit any information In-urlng on the case directly, except the evidence of lore affair given by Jennie's room mate.. The funeral was announced for 3 o'clock in the afternoon. At 10 the postman's whittle sounded, and : Mr. Sheffield went to the door himself to receive the mail. Letters of condo lence were coining iu, and his wife In sisted on reading them, only to make her more frantic with grief. There was but one letter handed In, and a Mr, Sheffield received it he started. It vas addressed to him in his da lighter a handwriting. For a moment he looked at it dazed, then tore off the envelope . and read, "Dearest father and moth er." In an instant his eyes went down to the signature, "Your loving daugh ter, Jennie." Not daring to take the letter to his wife till he had read it. he did so hur-, riedly. I have been very Billy and may ha.v worried you some by going; away; 1 will now confess. While at tho normal achool I met Henry Kmerson. He made lov to me, and I refused him. Then when I went home I was sorry and acted Ilk ft ninny. You proposed to tnke me abro4, and 1 didn't want to go. hoping that Hen ry would aalc me again. Of coura I couldn't tell you thin, for I didn't kaoW that he would, and If he didn't ft would have Teen very mortifying, you know. Bo I wont to M. and boarded with a farmer's family. I wrote Henry that I'd run away from you to eacape gotrut abroad. He came right up and told all the terrible things for which I aan responsible. The most Important thing 1 ' have to tell you Is that he has asked ane again. If he hadn't been bo silly, all thim wouldn't have happened. We're married and will be home tomorrow evening not long after you get this. Can't ydu have, a little, wedding supper for us? The couple when they arrived were much surprised at the situation. There was a wedding supper Instead of a funeral, though the neighbors declared that the bride should have lecn whip ped instead of feasted. Jennie ex plained that she had given the drees In which the body was found to a poor girl. This was later Instrumental la identifying the body. HARRIET B. LEE. w w TO B that it is absolutely safe from financial disasters. Here vou ik m m m