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HORSE-SHOE ROBINSON A TALE OF THE TORY ASCENDENCY BY JOHN P. KENNEDY CHAPTER XXXVII. A Domestic Scene at the Dove c<> te ' On the third morning following Undea/’a and Tyrrel’s departure the season being now about the com mencement of September, Henry was seen, after an unusually early breakfast, to come forth upon the grass-plot, in front of the house, bear ing in bis hand a short rifle,—his customary accompaniment of the bugle being slung across his should ers. For some moments he was occu pied in examining his weapon; then leaning it against a tree that stood upon the lawn, he put the bugle to his mouth and sounded a long and clear signal-note. The first effects of this spell were to bring up Bell, Blanch and Hylas, the three flap- eared hounds, who came frisking over the grass with many antics that might be said to resemble the bows and curtsies of the human species, and which were accompanied by the houndish salutation of deep- mouthed howls that the horn never fails to wake up iu these animals. Soon after these, came striding up the hill the long gaunt form of Ste phen Foster, who, mounting the stone wall on the lower side, with one bound sprang over the thickest hedge that begirt the terrace. He was now arrayed in a yellow hunt ing skirt that reachced to the middle of his thigh, and which was decorat ed with au abundance of red fringe that bound the cape, elbows, wrists, and extremity of the skirt, and a wool hat encircled with a broad red band, in one side of which was set the national ornament of the buck-tail. Around his waist was buckled a broad buckskin belt; he was armed besides with a rifle a little short ox six feet in length. Stephen Foster was one of that Idle craft, who, having no particular occupation, was from this circum stance, by a contradiction in terms, usually called a man of all work. He belonged to that class of beings who are only to be found in a society where the ordinary menial employ ments are discharged by slaves; and was the tenant of a few acres of land, appertaining to the domain of the Dove Cote, where he professed to make bis living by husbandry. But by far the greater proportion of his revenues was derived from divers miscellaneous services,—such as driv ing a team of four lean horses^ business In hand, Stephen. There Is such dreadful news in the counrty! We shall march soon, take my word for It. I am resolved to go, Stephen, as soon as ever the Rangers set out, let my father say what he will. It is time men should take their slueo— that’s my opinion.” “Mister Hery, I wouldn’t advise you,” said Stephen, with a wise shake of the head. “Your father would grieve himself to death If you were to leave him.” “Don’t believe the half of that, lieutenant. There would be a flurry for a little while, and, after that, fath er would see that the thing couldn’t be helped, and so he would have to be satisfied. I’ll steal away—that’s flat.” "Well, take notice. Mister Henry,” said Stephen, chuckling, “I give you my warning against it. But if you do go along with me I’ll take as much care of you as if you were my own son.” “I know sister Mildred thinks,” re plied Henry, “it wouldn’t be very wrong in me to go; and so I’ll leave her to make my peace at home. Be sides, I am going on her account, .ius- to try and hear something of ATajor Butler.” “If that’s her opinion.” returned Stephen, “thar Isn’t much wrong about it. She is the head contriver and main privy-councillor,” added Stephen, laughing, as he used,, thes<- slang words, with which he was in the habit of garnishing his conversa tion, “of all matters that are done here in this house.” “These are your new regimentals. Stephen,” said Henry, looking at Fos ter’s dress; “you shine like a flecker on a sunny day. It will please slstc- to the life to see you so spruce; she’s a prodigious disciplinarian, and doesnt’ like to see us rebels (here he put his hand to his mouth and prone - - this word with a mock circumspect ion), worse dressed than the rascally red-coats. When do the Rangers march, Stephen?” “We are waiting for orders every day. We parade, you know. Mister your monkey! Ah, Mildred, you ere not whet you used to be; you’ve grown much too grave of late. Bear up, dear slater: for, after, all, what ia It! Why we have been beaten, and we must fight it over again, that’s all. And ag to the major, your partiality magnifies his dangers. Hasn’t he an arm?—yes; and hasn’t he a leg?— which, in war, I hold to be Just as useful sometimes.” “There is a dreadful uncertainty, brother,” replied Mildred. “I dream of the worst.” “A fig for your dreams, sister Mil dred! They have been ail sorts of ways, and that you know. Now, i have a waking dream, and that Is, that before you are twenty-four hours older you will hear of Major Butler.” “Would to heaven your dream may prove true!” replied Mildred.. “But Henry, you love me. and affection is an arrant cheat in its prophecies.” “Tush then, sister! don’t talk of it. For when we know nothing, it does no good to get to fancying. These are the times to act; and perhaps I’ll surprise yon yet” “With what, good brother?” “Order arms,” replied Henry, evad ing his sister’s inquiry, and at the same time assuming a military erect ness, and bringing his rifle briskly to the ground—“with the beauty of my drill, sister. It even surprises my self. You shall see me march. And here he sportively shouldered his rifle and stepped with a measured pace across the green, and then back again; whilst the saucy Endymlon, presuming on his privilege, with mim ic gestures, followed immediately in Henry’s rear, taking large strides to keep his ground. When Henry perceived the apish minion thus up on his track he burst out into a laugh. “You huge giant-killer, do you mock me?” he exclaimed. “Sister, I will smother your body-guard in the crown of my cap. if he isn’t taught better manners.” “Henry. I cannot share your light | heart with you,’’ said Mildred sorrow-' fully, “mine is heavy.” “And mine is yours, sister, light or heavy; in sunshine or in storm, sum mer and winter, dear Mildred, it is always yours. It was a trick of mine to amuse you. And if I do mt seem to feel, sister, as you do, it is because 1 mean to act. We men have no time for low spirits.” “Stephen Foster is here at the door with our horses, brother. Boy give me the whip—now’, away. 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Henry, this morning.” “You must plead off today,” said come a follower of mine.” Henry; "I called you up to tell you ; The ne w aspect of affairs, since the that sister and I were going to ride, i defeat of Camden, had pressed and I wanted you to go yith us. At any rate, if you must go to the troop, you can leave us on the road. You don’t meet till twelve, and both sister and I want to talk to you. She com- grievously upon Mildred’s spirits. The country was full of dishearten ing rumors, and every day added par ticulars that were of a nature to in crease the distress. The bloodv fate The new Laxative that does not gripe or nauseate. Pleasant to take. GRIND Laxative Fruit Syrup F«r Bai« by Ocrokce Drug Co. For Salo by Cborokoo Dnif Co. Cures Stomrch and Hirer trouble and Chronic Constipation. For Solo by Chorokoo Drug Co. which he •> as the proprietor; hauling . mended me to tell you this. I believe |Of the brave De Kalb, and the soldiets wood for fael; assisting in the har vest field- sometimes working in the garden: and, when reo<iired, riding errands—which he preferred to all other business. But labor was not Stephen's forte; it was constitution ally a part of his system to postpone matters of work for pleasure; and, if there was anything for which he was particularly famous, it was in avoiding al! appearances of punctuali ty to irksome engagements. If he can be said to have had a calling at all, it was that of a hunter, a species of employment that possessed a won derful charm for his fancy, and which was excellently adapted both to his physical and moral qualities. He, therefore, gave much of his time to the concerns of vert and venisoi. his skill with the rifle was such that he could make sure of putting a ball through the brain of a wild pigeon as far as b • was able to draw a sight. He wa '-'l illed in the habits of all animals common to this part rof Virginia, and accurately drew the line of distinction between vermin and game. He hunted wolves, bears, panthers (painters, in his own pro nunciation racoons, foxes, opos sums, and squirrels; and trapped ot ter, beaver, and muskrats; moreover, he was an expert jigger and bobber of eels, and well knew the trouting streams For these pursuits he was ■ndowed with a patient nature that could endure a whole day and night in the woods without eating or sleep ing; my authority says nothing of hi forbearance in the third primary want of humanity. He was a man of fine thews and sinews, stout and brave; and withal of a generous, frank, and invariable good nature. The war had furnished occasion for such talents as possessed; and Stephen was now meditating a hold severaneo from his wife and children, wbdr had hereto fore exerted such a dominion over his affections, that he had not the heart to leave them. But the present difficulties of the nation bad made ruch a cogent appeal to his patriot- ism, that he had resolved to take one campaigi in the field, and thus give scope to his natural love of adven she wishes von to take a letter tor that fell by his side; the triumph with her. Poor Mildred doesn’t know that which Cornwallis had begun his pre- I am going with you; so. as to that, j l )a r a tions for further conquests; tae you needn’t let on. Go. Stephen, destitution and disarray of the Amert- have our “horses ready as soon as you j can army, now flying before H?. cue- can get them. Quiob, good Stephen; niy; the tales of unsparingseqiffcstra- sister and I will wait for you on the | tion with which, in Carolina, the landa lawn.” i of those who still bore arms in the The lieutenant of the Rangers, hav-! cause af independence, were visiteu. ing received his orders, hurried away the military executions of prisoners to attend to their execution. Mildred was already apparelled for her ride, and came at this moment charged with the violation of a con structive allegiance, in the conquer ed districts; the harsh measures from the house along the gravel walk, i w hich were adopted to break the He- cheek, lately pale, had now’ be- i heart of the rebellion, that still linger- gun to show the ruddy hue of health, ed behind the march of the victorious Her full, darl>blue 'eyes, although a rmy; and, above all, the boastful habitually expressive of a thoughtful | confidence with which Cornw’allis, by temperament, frequently sparkled | Ms proclamations, sought to open the with the sudden flashes of a playful way for his invasion of North Caro- snirlt. and oftener with the Are of an 1 'inn and Virginia, by attempting to ardent resolutions. Her features ! ’ally the liege subjects of the king marked by a well-defined outline, ‘“der his standard: all these events bore a strong resemblance to hei r ’ ar " f< on the wings of rumor, and had brother’s and, when animated by the lightened up a flame through the quick-speeding emotions of her mind, | whole country. To Mildred, they all presented, a countenance unusually imported an ill omen as regarded the gifted with the gracee of external , f at e of Arthur Butler. Now and then, | virtue ami authority of a decree beauty. The impression which her ■« straggling soldier of Ga * e « in partition, signed bv Hon Chas. G physiognomy conveyed, was that of force arrived at the Dove Oote, wne.e ])a ^ tz]er p re g ldin „ j u(lge rourt of an impassioned and enthusiastic na- be was received with an eager hos- Common ’pleas, said county and State, A Rolan,| For An Oliver. (Harper’s Weekly.) The manager of a wild animal show was so unfortunate as to lose by death the only Hon In his collection. After trying in vain to replace the loss he finally secured an Irishniftn to appear iu his exhibitions on ail fours in the lion’s cage, wrapped in the dead beast’s skin. This plan worked well enough for a while, and the public was fooled. One night, however, it became neces sary, in the course of one perform- i ance, for the lion to enter the tiger’s 1 cage. Pat pleaded strenuously be hind the scenes against being sent In to the other man-eater’s presence; but his employer was unyielding, as suring him repeatedly that the tiger was harmless. Though well nigh dead with fear, j Pat, after long and vigorous presua-' sion, at last crawled into the tiger’s cage. No sooner was he in the cage than he lost what little courage he had left, and lay down, calling In a hoarse whisper, “Please don’t bite me; I ain’t no lion; I’m an Irishman.” The tiger appeared thoroughly dis gusted, and in a moment growled back, “Shut up. you fool, so am I!” The only true constipation cure must begin its soothing, healing act-1 ion when it enters the mouth. Hol lister’s Rocky Mountain Tea restores the whole system to a healthy, nor mal condition. 35 cents, Tea or Tab lets. Gaffney Drug Co. THE GREATEST State Fair EVER HELD WILL BE THIS YEAR AT COLUMBIA, S. C. October November NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE- Railroad Rates Cut in Half. Plenty of Accommodations for Everybody. Grandest Exhibits Ever Gathered in Dixie. Finest Races in the Whole South. Two Big Football Games. MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BE AT COLUMBIA ALL OF FA!R WEEK ture, and of a feminine courage that was sufficient for any emergency. A dear skin gave brilliancy to her com- pitality, and closely questioned as to the events in which he had participat ed. But of Butler, not even the re- plexion; and, although habits ox «x-1 motest tidings were obtained. For posure t 0 the air had slightly im- 'be present, the uncertainty of his naired its lustre, the few traces which fortune filled Mildred’s thoughts with this exposure left, rather communt- the most anxious and unhappy mls- eated the agreeable idea of a whole-1 givings; and this frame of mind over- some and vigorous constitution. The i mastered all other feelings. The late tones of her voice were soft and gen-' visit of Tyrrel to the Dove Cote, and tb\ and full of harmonv; and. when the abrupt departure of her father stimulated by her feelings, rich, deep, and commanding. Her figure, of what might be deemed a medium in the case of C- D. Rippy, et al, against Anderson Rippy, et al, brought: for the partition of the lands of James Rippy, deceased, among the 1 said plaintiffs and defendants, heirs at law, l will on salesday in Novem ber, 1907, between the legal hours for sale, sell to the highest bidder, at; public auction at the court house door in Gaffney, the following proper ty, to wit: All that piece or parcel of land, Vi > Vi'Mi» ' Vi; V' SHEET METAL WORKERS ture. It was now his peculiar glory, i H ‘ SSf ''„. f ear l e9 s, and careering* tem and one that wrought with a potent influence upon his self love, that he company of Amherst Rangers, a vol unteer corps that had lately been with this individual, on an unavowed expedition, were not calculated to al- situated in Cherokee county, said lav her fears; and she fell herself state, on the waters of King’s Creek height in females, was neat and pressed on all sides with the pre- and bounded now or formerly by agile, well proportioned, and combin-! sages of coming misfortune. In these lands of W- p. Camp, John Whisonant, in^ the flexible ease proper to her | diftioulties she did not lose her forti- Piedmont Springs Hotel propeity.and sex with a degree of steadiness and 'ude- but. like a mariner benighteo others; beginning on a pine, thence strength that might he denominated i in 11 dangerous strait, she counted s. i;7 E. 57.50 (or 51.50) to a stake; masculine. Her movement was grace- 1 over 'hf anxious moments of her voy- thence s. 4u \V. to "a stake; thence ful. distinguished by a ready hand ! iffe. expecting at each succeeding m- N. f»2 \V. 39.75 to a post oak on Land md free step; and it was impossible 1 stant to hear the dreadful standing of , Hill; thence N- 3 W. 20 to the begin- <o look upon he r most familia- bear- her bark upon the unseen rock, ning; containing one hundred and ing. without being struck by the in- ‘ though bravely prepared for the forty-four acres, moie or less. Being dication which it gave of a self-ppg- worst. |the lands deeded to James Hippy by ; allied to a mind raised above the ii’titude by a consciousness of in teffectual force. As Mildred advanced along the OLD FOLKS Win. Caldwell by deed dated March 2:’., 1R81, and recorded in office of R. M. C. for York county, said State, Can Rene w Their Strength. • Book C. A, page 294. et seq. While it is im.tossibie for the aged 8» l d lands will be offered for sale held the post of lieutenant to the ■'•''ded walk, she was followed by a to renew their youth we want to soy fl rRt In tnree separate tracts, the organized with a view to the state fii ; i iitastical little attendant, whom, in to all elderly people in Gaffney that a . , j S 5^-.! Rr)urK „ f ' s /V 1 ? affairs in the south. This worthy, when he had no ex pedition in hand, was generally to be found lounging about ho mansion of the Dove Cote, in expectation of some call fropi Henry, between whom and himself there existed a mutual and somewh; 1 * exorbitant affection. On his present appearance there was a broad, complacent grin on Ptephen’s the young r ogatory— ■'What's in the wind no’’, m Henry ? Arh r another buek. I reck on? Ami an elegant morning it is <ame. and then the scent would come down lik< a rose. Thar's a great advantage in being down the wind, because the animal can't hear you breaking through the hushes, for the wind makes naturally fueh a twltter- W of the leaves that it deceives him. you see.” "I fancy I know a good hunting day. Lieutenant Foster.” said Henry, put ting bis arms akimbo, “as well as you Who told you I was going after a buck’ Why, man, if that had been my drift i should have started you two hour® ago. But we have other We are ready for business. We do all kinds of Sheet Metal work, Cornice, Finials, Cresting, Tanks and anything else you need. All kinds of repair work. We make a specialty of Roofings, Slate, Tin anil Metal Shingles, and are prepared to do all work promptly. All woi k guaranteed. We ask you to share your busi ness with us. Phone 200, •: : : : : Yours for business, drawn nt the :<nkle. !nd.. savs: “Thorn is no other med- '"e xoiai Diav ror T T ^Parate rs-’, \ ruffle over icim- in the world equal to Viuol for I 1 ! ^ * W if nil white sleeves were elderlv people, y would not take a " , f 1 ' ' ') sucb h gh- /Ilk",, co-a, al his thousand dollar, for the good I, has '''J ’ '* '!,■ toyish freak of a solitary and they can renew their strength by tak- distances and description of which luxurious life, sdio had trained to fill ing our delicious cod liver prepara- nin •’ r ,art V on plat the station of a lady s page. This tion. Vlnol. thereof to be filed in the office of the ' as a diminutive negro boy. not above t’lnol, being rich in the elements Ptbl court, and afterwards •i years of age, of a delicate figure, of life, is an ideal atrengtbener and : s f , uf't. , . ,, nd now gaudily bed eel <d In a ve?t body builder for old folks. . tae highest bona fide bid for the •f scarlet cloth, a pair o ' loose white Mr. A. J. Barker, of Evansville, ]' n( a whole sha.l be more tnan linen trousers drawn :it the ankle. Ind.. savs; “There is no other med- ^e Urtal^ bids JW the three separate md red slipper , JU „„ his neck, and full features as he accosted 'astened witp si.... vw uir) niwunauu uuuam iw, <.uc *000 n ua.-, . , , . , bu. leman with the Tter ! A scarlet velvet ea :) gave a done me.” ^ 5 y finish to the apparel of this gorgeous Vlnol is not a patent medicine, but !V\ f J 71 f 177 Jf little elf; und the dr<ss, grotRsqur as a real cod liver preparation made by , '"IV Vj?‘ r ‘7 A,ole it was, was not badly set off by the a scientific, extractive and concentrat- .’ "n the sevi raL n7rrSlor7 n7 the - 10 R auc7, familiar port of the conceited ing process from fresh cod's liver? t t /.nmnitonce - 'or a drive; May be, the wind’s just! n ? ,,n ' a '- Whether lie had been deg- combining with peptonate-of-iron all k. f f ft . f 1 a little too fresh, 'cepting you was! 1infi d f r,, m his birth to this pampered the medicinal, healing, body-building . I t y loro f l . r ’ ^ ' , *ble to teal on the tower side of the station,—or accidently, like many of elements of cod liver oil, but no oil. , m- ftotr. /.oa-n. Kat $ ^e eastern monarchs. raised to the yinol tones up the digctlve organs, i, , J* purple, - he bor,. the romantic name makes rich red blood, and sound, snl( , R e C , y - ( .d hv mortgage of nremis- of Endymlon. and was fully as much steady nerves. In this way it repairs, a T ‘ jn j Pr st ft rf j t per at the call of his patroness, and as worn tl ^ checks the natural de- eSnrner7nnum UrrSt^r to Sr d fond of sleep, as him of Mount Ln( olim> of the aged, builds up the run f papers and recording and upon!* trios. His business seemed to i t „ nt down, tired and debilitated, and re-! f a |] n }7 % nurchser to comnlv with the present moment to acquit hitm-df places weakness with strength. Wo; tPrTI1H of i a le within one-half hour u7-vrnnV, R ni? n , y .K, f ^ 1,11 7" VY' " v *7 ^rson In , an ds to be resold on same or some ' ’ ibffn whip in read!- Gaffney to fr\ \ inol on our offer to sufigpquout convenient salesday on ness for the service of his mi* tress., return money if it falls to give satis- t t„. HamP terms, at risk of defaulting When Mildred had crossed the lawn faction. The Gaffney Drug Company. n„rchaser. Purchaser to have leave and arrived at the spot where Henry Gaffney, 8. C. j to pay all cash. ■ - ^ THOMAS —The Gaffney Drug Co., full line Sheriff Cherokee Co. typewriter suppUee. j oct. 18, 26. Nov. X O, G. WILSON & CO. Opposite Ledger Office. / now stood, she was saluted by her brother, with— “Stand, my gentle sister, you and 6 room cottage,)Depot street, lot 80x136 cast front with shade trees $2,500. 7 room dwelling, Depot street, lot 90x136, east front, shade trees, $2,000. 5 room cottage. North Logan St.,(theSam W. Clary place) with out build ings, and orchard, lot 160x200. $1,500. 6 room cottage, Victoria Ave., (between Limestone College and the Grad ed School) lot 160x244, fMSo. 6 room cottage, Petty St., (near business center of town) lot 80x185, $2,500. liuildiug lots everywhere. FARMS. The Bill Anthony place, containing 95 acres, 2% miles from the city, $40 per acre. 13 acres not far from the Irene Mills. This is a nice city farm, ami is highly cultivated. SAM L. FORT f Real Estate and Fire Insuranoe ■ * /