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; A WILL AP BY MRS. ETH The Story of a (Continued From Last Issue.) Mrs. Overton looked up anxiously as her niece entered the sitting room and, almost exhausted with her warm exercise, dropped into a seat. "Oh, Auntie, I'm so tired. I tried at twenty-nine places and actually begged for work; I begged with trembling voice and watery eyes, also "walked weak and staggery, but no use?a girl's a nuisance and it is a thousand wonders some mighty Jlerod doesn't issue a decree commanding that they be exterminated from the face of this blooming earth," throwing a piece of paper in her aunt's lap, on which she hail writ Ion the address of each place where she had asked for work. "And you actually failed, Hoy?" "Completely ;md miserably. .Micro s mi work, no nothing for girls. They are only a nuisance, T loll you, created lor man's amusement, or for home adornment?to be placed on the mantel or what not with other brica-brac. and trash, and carefully dusted occasionally," bitterly. A hard, stern expression crept itilo Aunl HI I en's face as she said: Hoy, you have really convinced me that von wish to work for work's own sake, thai you did not plan Ihis reckless Scheme simply through love or romantic adventure." No, indeed, Auntie; it. was forced upon me," declared the girl. "Mut, Hoy, it is awful. Think of the deceit, the terrible unlrnths and the underhand dealings that will be necessary.'' 'T have I hough I of everything, but .1 can't help iI. It is forced upon me. A nil lie, you know I wouldn't do it ir I could get work any oilier way?you know T wouldn'l." And Hoy knelt and laid her curly head in her aimt *s lap. "No, darling, I 'm sure you would nol," replied Mrs. Overtoil, running her fingers through the short, silken ringlets. "Hut dear, if you will give it up and lei me pay all of Menjamin's debts, I'll gladly do il. Won't you?" And the kind old face brightened for an instant. '"Darling aunl, you arc as sweet, as you can be?but 1 am also proud. No, I am determined to work with my own hands to help papa, but 1 thank you all lire same," was Hoy's reply, and I he good woman sighed. "Hut what if the papers should get hold of il ? Wouldn't they say thai a girl win- deceives her friends and masquerades in such a fashion was devoid of all womanly refinement, Irulh and honesty?''. Hoy raised her curly head proudly and her dark eyes flashed defiantly: "l/el them say whal I hey please. iMul pshaw, auntie, away with your fears. No one will find il out till T choose. Don't you know thai I am a natural born actress? M.v! jusl wail I ill you see me rigged up! I am confident o| success and fear nothing." fears filled Aunl Kllen's eyes as she said: " How much belter il would be if .Von would listen to me and oilier-?." No, auntie. !f T were to enter society and some rich old fogy should lake a liking !o me and pop the fpiestion, don't you know I hat in mv desperation I'd accept him and be miserable and make him so, ever after?" 'No, Hoy, you'll never marry un. >ou truly love. And oh, my dear child, il 1 help you in Ihis and it should Civ-^l a shadow on your fair name il would kill me?oh, il would!" wailed Aunt Kllen. " Nonsense, yon dear old piece of caul ion ; il's getting la t o and I'm hungry after my tramp. Don't spoil my appetite." Mrs. Overton had supper brought in for herself and niece, and while eating they discussed their plans. Boy had purposely kept out of sight of the servants, but it was decided best to take Mrs. Crone, the housekeeper, into their confidence. She was one of those suspicious, prying kind of people who would sooner or later have found out for herself and made mischief. lint make her a confidante trust her with a secret, and nothing could make her disclose it. She was highlv fluttered over the thought of lli^ring such a secret and knowing from time to time how things wore progressing, promising to help in any possible way. ?o next morning Mrs. Crone announced to the servants that Miss Drake and her aunt had rpiarrelcd because the young lady refused to enter society, and that 'the*result led to the departure of Miss Drake. - - - - .... - . ..-L - ID A WAY. EL THOMAS. * Girl's Courage I Also that Paul Burton, a relative of Mrs. Overton, had arrived about the time the willful young lady had left. "And we didn't any of us get to see her," exclaimed one. "What was she like? Was she pretty?" asked another. "Blue eyes and golden hair, and the loveliest mortal 1 ever laid my two eyes on," declared Mrs. Crone unhesitatingly, whispering to her conscience that she was describing "the other Aliss Drake." "\\t? 11! I never heard of a purty girl before that didn't want to go inlo s'ciely," chimed in another, bui the housekeeper swept from the room with high head and haughty air, without another word. With what conflicting emotion did Hoy, in the privacy of her own room I hal night, prepare the pads so necessary tu masquerade. She had i el used all otters of help from her aunt, knowing lull well that the good woman preferred having as little to do with the whole business as possible. A numb pain was at her heart, and she frowned at. the pads, thinking of how uncomfortably warm they would be during the warm summer months, only just begun. "Oh. dear! how will ii all end, I wonder? Why was I ever born, I do wonder? And if ] hod to be, why wasn't 1 a boy? Prior wrote trulv when he wrote: " 'Who breathes must, suffer And who thinks must mourn. And he alone is blest Who never was born.' " Then heaving a sigh she laid her dresses away in the bottom of her trunk and took' out one of the neat working suits that bad belonged to i onsin \\ ill, laid it on a chair ready for next day's wear and retired. Sim slept but lilllc i liiit night, but was up very early next morning and when the bell rang for breakfast the lamb was decked for the sacrifice." She looked in the glass long and earnestly, and thus, she addressed the image reflected there: Well, I'aul Burton, you are rpiite a 'harusomc critter' I'm bound to admit; but sir you are making a desperate venture and J hope you will not scorn a friend's advice. You look a little pale, and I'm suit? you are just a little 'wobbly' in the knees. Now 1 know that you are plaving a desperate game and that your gizzard shrinks from so much necessary deception, but remember that it was forced upon you, and if you are courageous and come out successful il won't be so bad after all. And right here let me impress upon vou the absolute necessity of keeping up your courage, for my dear fellow if that should tail you are a goner. "No. never despair, whatsoe'er lie thy lot. If tortune s gay sunshine illumine is not ; 'Mid its gloom, and despite iis dark burden of ??are, II thou canst not lie cheerful, vet, Never Despair.' " 11 thou canst not be cheerful, vet. Never Despair.' " Hoy paused for a moment in deep and serious thought. Her face paled. What if she really should fail after all? Again she spoke aloud to her reflection. "J will not be a coward! I will look at this undertaking from every side. I am honestly doing what seems best. And if | do fail?oh, 'If in the strife for highest good My loss should be another's gain; it some weak soul, in sorrowing mood, Its peace should purchase through my pain, Shall J repine? Or if some thought born of my woe, A henison to others prove, Though waked to life by fiercest throe, Should it another's pang remove, Can I be sad? The answer's plain, and yet ah me! I he human heart has human needs, And when 'gainst reason's high decree For self and happiness it pleads, What can avail?' " She was almost on the verge of tears, but bravely and successfully fought and won the battle over her weaker nature, bowed with mock gravity to "Paul Burton," wished him good luck and Clod speed in his undcitakings," then walked down stairs to breakfast. Oh, ' exclaimed Mrs. Overton as Boy walked composedly into the dining room. But as the met tlie calm unruffled" glance of the daring girl, she partially regained control of her scattered wits, saying: "Good morning Paul, t hope you rested well." ""Splendidly, thank you, and I'm hungry as a bear this morning," returned Boy as she took her seat at the table. "Good heaven! How can she so completely mask her feelings?" wondered Mrs. Overton as she watched Boy calmly eating breakfast. "But it is well that she can. If she should show a sign of fear, am sure I'd" go into a tit of hysterics. My soul!" as Hoy finished, pushed hack her chair then crossed her legs daintily as a dandy and opened the morning paper. "My soul! If T didn't know for sure that il is Mov. I'd never believe it? never! Oh dear! what will become of the child?" "Cigars sir?" asked a servant politely tendering a case of choice llavanas. "No. thanks, I never smoke," came the low even voice and the servant passed <>" thinking this a model young man. "Good Lord have mercy! T greatly tear the strain on her nerves will be more than site can bear," groaned Mrs. Overton irt spirit, at the same time confessing to herself that sh<? never saw a happier, more satisfied looking or composed young man than this 'same Paul Burlon. Hoy arrived at Xo. ti.'{ Green St. just two minutes after nine. She was the first applicant. She introduced herself to old Mr. I.awrcnce as Paul Burton and briefly stated her business. "I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Burion," said lite old gentleman kindly, as his eyes rested with admiration on the pale youthful face before him. sei OIY by a pair of wondrous brown eyes. "Von are early, and I like that," glancing at his watch. Then smiling. "'The early bird catches I lip worm,' you know," with a merry twinkle in his eyes. "Yes, sir. But what does the worm catch ?" asked Boy in amusement, at which Mr. Lawrence laughed heartily, giving another look of great admiration to the youth before him. ".[ust come to my office and have a seat. Perhaps you'd like to lookover the papers while we wait to see who else will come in," handing Boy a bundle of the latest. She politely thanked the kind old man and sat down as if to read but in reality io think, and Mr. Lawrence passed on about his business, well pleased with this first applicant. Why <li<T Boy's eyes gleam so triumphantly? Why did she feel more sure than ever, that she would succeed in her undertaking. The kind twinkle in Mr. Lawrence's .eyes as lie said, 'The earh bird catches the worm,' you know." was the cause. "Oh. I 'II come out O. K. Mr. Lawrence i< exactly as 1 dreamed. Blessed spiritual monitor, 1 have faithfully followed thy teachings so far. and know tjiou wilt not now desert me but lend me safely on to victory!" she whispered. By eleven o'clock several other applicants had dropped in. They were each requested to go to the desk and write a sentence on a slip of paper, sign their name and give to Mr. Lawrence for inspection. This they did. One yellow must ached little fellow of a poetical turn wrote: "Of all sad words of tongue or pen. 1 he saddest are these: 'Tt might have been.' " Another wrote from Tennyson: "Kind hearts are more than coronets, And simple faith -than Norman blood." , Another: Some wrote in a dashing businesslike style; others were very particular about flourishes. Boy was last. 'She wrote quickly and neatly in a firm round hand: "Where there's a will there's a way." Then she carefully wiped the pen, laid it on the rack and sealed the inkstand. Mr. Lawrence smiled approvingly and t'honght to himself "If Paul Burton can write legibly, he's my choice. I am not fooled in that frank face, t am sure he has plenty of push, pluck and energy in his make-up and ah, yes, lie writes hotter than any of the others." eyeing with satisfaction the little strip of paper just given him. Each and all. with the exception of Boy, were armed with letters of recommendation. This however, did not influence Mr. Lawrence in the least, who had a decided preference for our audacious heroine. She told him fru til fully that she was from the country, and had never filled a posiIion of any sorl, but was sure she could soon learn all he required. She answered all questions satisfactorily, and gained the position. Yes, at last >ice. n Hie followers of Mr. Bryan did not S ry out their threat that they would w t and hold a rump convention if ic ir contest were defeated by the nmittee on credentials or if they re not a'ble to secure a partial en- p( sement of their leader. They \> do a sturdy fight for their man, C] 1 when they had ?,ccn ovenvhelm"jy defeated, remained quietly in (ir seats. Phe Johnson men ?rere generous in ^ fir victory and declared in their 8* tform that while thS.v entertain''an affection for and confidence the integrity and ability of William Bryan" tJiey believed that Johnson s a man better earculafed to bring f< cess to the Democratic party and si s first entitled to the support of nnesola. Phe Bryan men did not make as <il a light before the committee d credentials as they had declared C y were prepared to make. They I] erved their strength for a fight 011 ' floor of (lie convention in favor having him declared sole heir to the es of Minnesota in the event of any Hieal disaster overtaking Johnson. ) of the 10 members of the resoltins committee presented a platform " "k l<> lliis c fleet which (hey asked be made "an addition"' to the n tform. They did not ask that it bo tamed for the majority report but airman Works declared that he u 1*1 consider the minority report as ^ amendment, and the defeat of the n ran faction came about on the moit lo substitute the minority rc'I for that of the majority. Hie fight at. times waxed warm, ile the debate on the platform was a! progress, but there was nothing ap- ^ aching disorder. mi Hie convention was a flattering trie to (iov. Jolinson. The enthusm tor him was unbounded and ceie. Is very mention of his name * instantly followed by a wild veil X delight and the linal adoption of 0( plat torm formally endorsing him t\ 1 instructing Minnesota to fight him ol Denver was followed by a nonstration of enthusiastic loyallv which any man miuht well * feel ud. C{ l: ~ oJ DISPENSARY HEARING. Utoiney General hyon has receiv- n? from the clerk ol the federal court d; appeals, of Richmond, a telegram, b ting tliaf Chief Justice Fuller has ?d Tuesday. May 2<i, to hear thedislsarv case. This is the case in icli the Sit ale has appealed from f< orders of Judge Pl it chard in re- u, "d t?> the State dispensary funds j( I the whole question of Judge lc chard's course will be brought up this hearing, and the status of the pensary funds fully argued before c< court of appeals. From that court j, case will doubtless be taken to the (j "'cme court of the United Stales. NNOUNCEMENTS: f< FOR THE STATE SENATE: n Vlan Johnstone is hereby nominatfor the State Senate, subject to the es of the Democratic primary. c< FOR LEGISLATURE. w hereby announce myself as a can- 'PJ ate for membership in the house ~ representatives of the General Aslbly of. South Carolina from Newr.v county, subject to the action f( the Democratic primary. oJ F. W. Higgins. Sl " Pi FOR SHERir *eing conscious of the . t that I rc discharged the duties of the e( rifE s office to the best of my abil- tli , and believing that I have the C lorsement of the majority of the 1,1 pie of Newberry county, to this I, 1 would again annoucne myself andidate for reelection, subjpet to ^ decision of the Democratic priry. ci M. M. Buford. am a candidate for Sheriff of "'berry county, subject to the rules the Democratic party. ol Cannon G. Blease. sv P1 FOR CORONER: j . N. Bass is hereby announced as andidate for coroner of Newberry nty, subject to the rules of the N mocratic primary. re FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. j. I). Mornis is hereby nominated the office of Supervisor of New- (1 T.v county, subject lo the action K the Democratic primary. ,.r f. Monroe Wicker is hereby nomi-'i 1 our beloved heroine masquerading in chc male at Li re, was successful. . 1 rhe unsuccessful and disappointed car swells passed out crestfallen and the bol very one who wrote "We should the avoid injuring1 the feelings of others," cot 'said in a sneering tone-to his com- we pan ions and loud enough to be lieardj doi "Beaten, and by a conceited, inex- ma perienced country bumpkin." Boy's an< eyes flashed indignantly but she said ing nothing. tiic "Now Mr. Burton, I'll give you ' seven dollars per week for the first the month, ten per week the second pla mont'h, and if you give satisfaction ed your wages shall increase each month in till it reaches sixty dollars. Will that J. : be satisfactory to you?" said Mr. wa Lawrence. sue "Oh," exclaimed Boy, "thank you, wn thank you. ] had not hoped for so much. I'll try sir, with all my heart to give satisfaction." She almost gri lorgot in her earnestness to speak in on the masculine voice she had" adopted, the "My nephew is secretary or pre- l(-'* tends to be," said Mr. Lawrence with a fond smile and jerking his thumb in the direction of Cecil's desk, "but Vul he is one of those privileged charac- l>(>' ters who work only when tlie\ feel ' u inclined. He generally manages to ''u| get more work out of the assistant l''? than he does himself, V jJ-'v-k ('/ mi will earn your wages." pla Bov glanced at handsome Cecil s,,s Lawrence and saw that he was watch- (,1> ing her and lazily pulling liis big mus- w?' tache. an "I suppose you can begin at Br; once?" asked Mr. Lawrence kindly. t'oi " V?-i sir." poj I hen be here to-morow morning 'I at eight o'clock." wh "All right, sir. I cannot find in words to express my thanks for your pre kindness. Some day T may tell you '| how much depended on my securing |,n| a lucrative position." j And highly elated over her success, sj? Boy bade her employer a polite good ua morning ami passed out. The <Tay ,,p was warm and she was thickly pad- u,0 (led. but Boy thought not of the heat. She wondered if she looked awkward por in male attire. She met a couple of (f(>, fashionably dressed ladies and the nf hot blood rushed to her face as she ,m thought of what they would say if they knew but with great presence of mained she courteously lifted her hat and stepped aside to let them pass. "What a handsome young man," 1 whispered one to the other. Boy heard, smiled with inward satisfaction and hurried on. * a She soon reached her Aunt's and v that good woman knew by the tri- 'HM umphant expression on Boy's elo- w <|iient face that Paul Burton was suecessful. Boy went to her room and ua 1 wrote to Ducky and "papa." To Ducky she told everything. To "pa- ' 11 pa" she wrote of the many pleasures that her Aunt had planned for her. and "what a time" she expected to ',u have. She didn't hint that instead ,'H> of participating in these pleasures she was going to work. Xo, she wouldn't ? tell him just yet. She'd wait till she had a week's wages to send him. Then 11 she'd tell him all except that slie was masquerading in male attire. She ? rightly guessed it would never do for him to timl that out: he'd come and take her home by force if neeessarv. Next morning which was Wednes- C< day. promptly at eight o'clock. Boy took her seat at the desk assigned her. Cecil Lawrence politely explained her duties, showed her what she must ' copy and she went to work never speaking to Cecil or replying to any remark of his unless it was absolute- son ly unavoidable, and that worthy at ' once pronounced Paul Burton the "most confoundedly reserved chap" he had ever seen. ? It was toward the end of the second week, and Cecil Lawrence was in his laziest mood and leaned back in ^ his seat twisting his mustache as he watched Paul's pen flying over the s'ie pages. ity, "I say, Burton," he remarked teas- en(l ingly, "I have thought that 'country Pe" bumpkins' had large rought hands, red hair and freckled or red bumpy ft c faces." the "Perhaps they have," flashed Boy, ma '' I never saw one.'' "Oh, T meant no offense. I only happened to recall a remark I heard j one. day." explained Cecil. Boy wrote on and did not, answer, Cecil continued to stroke his mustache and criticize his assistant. (To be Continued.) JOHNSON HONORED. j Endorsed by Minnesota, His Native ( State for the Democratic Nomination?Action of State Convention. The Democrats of Minnesota on T Thursday formally endorsed Oov. for John A. Johnson as presidential can- her didate, and at the same time by a of vote of 772 to '100 refused to declare in favor of W. J. Bryan as a second J ?I I a ted for reelection to the office cl upervisor for Newberry county, anU; fl ill abide the result of the Democra] ! primary. 9 Jack B. Smith is hereby nominate*' sr ,thc office of Supervisor for Neul^ erry county, subject to the Demo-'v ratic primary election. ^ I hereby announce myself a candi-1 ate for the office of county Supervi-f :>r and will abide the rules of the8 % emocratic party. J H. H. Abrams. t, I announce myself as a candidate! 3i" Supervisor and will abide the re-| nit of the Democratic party. ? L. I. Feagle. | I hereby announce myself a candiate for Supervisor for Newberry ounty and will abide the rules of the" emocratic party. Benj. ITalfacre. FOR MAGISTRATE. Townships Nos. 1 and 8. F. M. Lindsay is hereby announced s a candidate for magistrate for Nos. and $ Townships and will abide the jsult of the Democratic primary. ? !> M I am a candidate for Magistral >r Nos. 1 and 8 Townships, and wil e governed by the rules of the 1); 9 locratic party. Jno. Henry Chappell. y For Magistrato No. 7. \ W. 1?. Keith is hereby nominate 5 a candidate for magistrate for N; fli township subject to Democratic pi\ flB S Citizen.fig For Magistrato Township No. 10.} Kg T am a can (fid a to for Magistrate .V 9H 0. .10 .1 ownship. and will be goven ^Kb 1 by the rules of the Democratic pa For Magistrate No. 11. Bjg W. L. Kibler is announced as mdidate for Magistrate for numb 1. township and will abide the rul fifl f tl.e Democratic party. Sk The voters of flfo. 11 Townsh. Wm ominate W. B. Graham as a cand iite for Magistrate. He will abi< d v'the rules of the Democratic pan HnS SUP'T OF EDUCATION. J W& B. L. Jones is hereby nominate )r position of Superintendent of Et h| cation for Newberry County, sul |BB :ct to the decision of the Democra* EBB i primary. J. B. O'Neal I Holloway is announ 1 as a candidate tor County Supc. undent ??f Education and will abic. fiH ie rules of the Democratic party. ) M J. S. Wheeler is hereby announced mK * a candidate for re-election to the Tice^of Superintendent of Education 9 >r Newberry County subject to the M lies of the D emocratic primary. iffl FOR TREASURER , J John L. Epps is announce^ as a mdidate for re-election as eounty fi 'easnrer of Newberry county and J ill abide the rules of'the Dermatic 9 irty. I FOR CLERK OF COUaT. Jno.C. (loggans is hereby nominated'W >r re-election to t he office Clerk JE ? Court for Newberry county, S. ibject to the rules of the D V* crr^NBH rimary. jHNBK FOR AUDITOR. fa Wm. W. Cromer is hereby tin 1 as a candidate for re-olect; re office of Auditor for Ne-^S^flBZ ounty, and is pledged to afok lies of the Democratic priirwary. a?|ij||l? I am a candidate for tire *iice ]S||f||; ounty Auditor of Newberry eou^Jg|||jjl id will abide the rules of Dcrfigjg 'atic party. iHSjS Eugene S. Werts.?K8| FOR MASTER H. II. Rikard is hereby annonn<JM|f|l } a candidate for re-election to fflBwj Tice of Master for Newberry counfiBB ibject to the rules of the Democratfifim rimary. jjHIBBl 'OR COUNTY COMMISSSIONEM I am a candidate for reelection ^HgB "e office of county commissioner fBBS cwberry county, and will abide t'JHBB (suit of the Democratic primary. Very Respectfully, jHB Thos. J. Wilson. lN| T am a candidate for reelection ie office of county commissioner fnflBB cwberry county anil will abide tln^K 'suit of the Democratic primary. Very respectfully," \ JHH W. IT. Wendt^B8B t %< < 01 r