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THAT
PESKY
BAR
By LLOYD ROBERTS
<'op>rl|ilit. lwfi. by Lloyd It/.pert*
piercing voles, nnd the Inxt wall was brought to light everything that a ln’flr
W HEN Sarah Ann Johnesy nmi
Mary Ann, bor little flva-
oar old, returned from the
hsyflelil to ‘'title" n cup of
ton nnd to hoat up a mean hf bean* for ^,,1,0 nml ilinc It now I"
pn nmi Andy (llnnla, tlio "help," they 11 loud crush sounded from below
were "mighty took aback" to find a knew lie would!
Iduck hear, big na life nnd twice na Jnhc/ strode bravely forward nn<!
natural, sitting on Uietr kitchen floor i"" renchlnK down the old fash
nnd peacefully licking the last rom
atill on the move as tie* others entered
the house for a closer investigation.
"It do Hccm ns If he had Jest molted
uwny!" whispered Sarah Ann In an
nwestruck voice as they peered through
Uie crock of the slightly < peued door.
"Where could he have got ter?”
They soon discovered Ills retreat. At
one side of the room a trap door led
down through the floor Into the cold,
dark eellnr below, and Mrs Johnesy
had forg.it to close It after her Inst de
scent Anyway, there hmig the gun
nhove the mantelpiece, and she vigor
nusly thrust her huatiaud Into the room
"Land alive! Hurry tip. pa. amt drive
the laruilnt out of tlict nr lie'll have
et up all the winter hutter! Oh. he's
lie shrieked as
"1
muds of the anticipated dinner from
off Ids clumsy paws.
Now. Sarah Ann wns not "skecrcd."
though It did "fetch her sort of sudden
like" not she. "She Just till nnd
Ihoiight of all the mean, low down
things that blamed crlltcr had been
a doin' about property killin' sheep,
upseltln' ber bee houses, fearin' down
Hu grapevines mol land knows what
III. I I.IMI A (HI,I,ON ill MOU'Y 1011:11
IN TilK ANIMALS KA1 K.
all lies Ides." while a great rage welled
up In her usually gentle heart, and II
seemed as If a vengeance swift and
lerrllilc wits ahoul to descend upon
tills Innocent, sleepy looking eronltiro.
I.lke a flash site sprung to 11 low
bench Just Inside the door, seized a
wash haslu In Imtli hands and tiling a
gallon of soapy water full In tin* aid
mill's face Spluttering and growling,
I lie hear retreated Into a hack room,
and Mrs. Johnesy hastily shimmed the
door upon her unwelcome visitor, ef
fectually cutting off Ills means of es
cape.
This accomplished, she turned to
Mary Ann, who had been standing at
one side watching the performance
with stnrbig eyes mill serious face, nnd
spoke to her sharply: "Now, Jest yer
look here, Mary Ann, and mind wlmt
I'm n-Hityln' to yer. Sit right down
there on that stoop, anil don’t yer move
till 1 git buck nnd don't yer let uo ono
come In, for there's n awful growod
up ti’nr tu thet Imek room diet would
Jest love to eat sts'h as you. I'm n-go-
in' to git yer pa to come and kill It
dead. Now, mind whnt 1 tell yerl"
And, with a parting glance at die par
lor door, she climbed a snake feuco
nml Imrrhsl across a Held of stubble,
disappearing behind n low bill.
Mary Ann sat dutifully where she
was iiut, with her small mind full of
thoughts of the “big doggie," till she
1 \\ the tall tlguro of her pa eoiue
bounding over the rise, followed a mo
ment later by ma, and then Andy vul-
I 'ntly waving a hayfork above tits
I aid.
\\ hi»u they had nil collected In the
I lien Jabez suddenly grabbl'd Ilia
I <1, while n queer expression spread
■ r his honest eounteunuce. “Sarah
1 Johnesy, If yer ain’t the big bead-
t, all around stupidest female bein’
ever milked a cowl l>o you know
I yer gone and done? Ye’ve cooped
the b’nr right along In the same
1 as m.v gun, and then yer cal’late
I’m o-goln’ ter shoot him. If thet
the women folk fer yerl"
rah Ann looked hlnnk. "If wo only
known I11 time we could ’a’ got
id of Joe Snnsen’s gun. but 1
>n as how lie took It along when
vent pa’trldge killin' out back set-
out way," she answered In self
use.
■atiwblle Andy had snutked around
house and had cautiously peaked
he parlor window “to gtt a squint
he pesky brute," only to discover
the room was empty. He rushed
t with wild excitement. "Jube,
■I" he shouted. "He ain't thar! He
t thar! He's up and cleared out, I
vert"
rati Anti turned with fury on Mary
"Whnt have yer gone and dime
i thet there b’ar, Mary Ann Jobne-
thet l left yer so cnreful-iike ter
1 yer eye on when I was a-fetchln’
pa? Now, none of yer lyin' ter me,
speak up quick!" And she grabbed
by tlie arm and shook her vigor-
y-
t didn't do miffin'—I didn’t—I didn't
I didn't!” Mary Ann walled in •
Inned muzzle loader when the liciir
emerged from the trap suit ambled
swiftly for the open door.
If hmIn thought that he was going
t 1 escape so easily, with the weight of
all li s sins upon his head, tic was \ sst
ly mistaken Sarah Ann leaped out
and s la mined the dm). In his fine. A
iiian. 11 hear and a gun shut together In
a apace eight feet square! It Jisiked
very much as If something ought to
happen. Jnlicz thought so too
"Holy pokers. Sarah! I ipeti that door
quick!" lie shouted
"Shoot him, shoot him!" answered
Mrs. .lohiiesy. "lie'll git out If I open
the door.”
"flol <l«irn It. let him git out!" the
farmer shouted tiaek. "I'm tin blamed
b ar hunter, me! 1 ain't a goln' to lie
neither!" And then, as tills seemed
1 luetTeetnnl. a bright Inspiration flashed
through his lirnln. "I)o yer want blond
and bar's greilsc messed all over yer
parlor floor. Shrub, for there will lie if
yer don’t look real smart'.'"
The door (lew open on the instant,
while Mrs. .Inlmesy. having removed
herself to one side, piped up In another
| time:
"Iinn’t yer hit him—don't yer hit him,
.labez! Let him git outer the house
tlrst."
Itut the hear In the meantime had
I changed his mind nnd Instead of “git
tin’ out" sal In the doorway growling
and making faces at poor old .'olinesy
whose gnu was dra wing invisible hiero
glyphics in the air.
N iw. when the bear had nuulc Ills ap
pen ranee from below the vnllnnt Andy
had squeezed III between the llot stove
and tin- wall and sealed himself In a
large earthen dish of dough which Sa
rah Ann had put there to "raise.", The
guild woman suddenly' spied a pitch-
fork and a perspiring red face above
the water lictile, and she hurled an ap
peal 10 the "help:"
"My land. Andv, git and drive the
It'llr out of there before pa messes his
dirty carcass all over my clean floor!"
Hilt pa had taken Ills loving wife's
advice ami was now In the cellar, with
the trapdoor clapped to licltlml him.
With some dillleulty Mr. .Inlmesy was
extricated from Ills retreat by means of
a very narrow window that hsl Into
the potato liln, and they all withdrew
themselves to a distance to encourage
the departure of the guest.
"If yer had shot thet boast hi the
heat room III tiler house, .lllliez .Inline-
sy, you nml I would ha' parted compa
ny next mluut', 1 on 11 Jest tell yer!"
said Mrs. .Inlmesy firmly. "It ain’t as
If 1 hadn’t nigh broke my hack havin'
might love In kitchen, pantry or 1 .’liar
They all sto.-al glowering In alienee
that Is. with the exception of M .r.\
Ann. Maidenly the old farmer struck
tip. while a hrond grin rolled around
his face, and Iip clapped Ills hand on
his leg.
"I've Ins-11 n-thlnkln' and a thlokln'.
nnd l 'low as somethin' has to be done,
nnd thet real smart, and ’ reckon as 1
can do II ('nine along o’ me. Andy."
And he turned and strode off In the dl
reetiou of the barn
Andy and Sarah Ann l*oth followed,
the latler tugging Mary Ann by the
hand
"Now. jesl yer help me eat eh the
critter." said .labez as lie ellnilx'd Into
the pigsty And Andy obediently
obey oil.
"Land, whnt yer goln' to do with
lluttcreup, pa?" queried his wife 111
a voice of iiatoulshmcnt.
"Jest you wait, and you'll sis- eh!
Shut yer squealin', yer blasted tdgtt!
A BOON TO SETTLERS
WHY GOOD ROADWAYS TEND TO
DRAW HOME SEEKERS.
Seasonable Things
for the Table
INirrliMri of ainij l-'tne l'tncrs In
I all Corn la I onntr Were !»nc to
Untr Kvlenl <0 llanl anil Hustles*
Itlstmara.
The value of good roads to a commu
nity Is thus ireatisl by the Santa Rosa -
(t’nl 1 I’ress:
As an abstract proposition most peo- j
pie are, of course, "In favor of gins]
roads." Yet as a matter of fact com-
parotlvely few stop to think how much
well kept thoroughfares really mean
to a community. They not only stimu
late travel, popularize the sections
traversed. Increase hind values, at
tract new residents and build up trade,
but they also make life more pleasant
and Improve conditions generally.
No mu' appreciates the value of good
roads more than the real estate man,
who makes It Ills business to show
prospective home seekers ahoul, point
out the beauties and advantages of the
country and locate as many desirable
residents In Ills territory as possible.
When he starts out over a hot, dusty
itiad he knows that the chances are
against him to begin with. The way
seems long, the country uninviting,
and his customer will nine times out of
len become disgusted and get out of
the notion of buying before the ob
jective point Is readied. The trip Is
therefore a failure, and unless the
agent Is fortunate enough to locate his
man elsewhere he leaves the country
with an unfavorable Impression and
carries this opinion with hint to be Im
parted later to Ills friends and uo- — " — ■■
quainianccs in oilier piac.-s, not only to Direct Lines Between North, East, South nnd Southwest. U. S. Fast
die injury of the real estate business. Mail Route. Through Palace Sleeping Cars. Dining
but to the detriment of the community _ .
ns a whole.
On the other hand, when bowling
along behind a spanking team nnd over
a flue road, well sprinkled and free
from dust, ten nr twenty miles are
reeled off before any one realizes It,
the good points noted on route are ills-
■ip ell and properly considered, and
tile prospective customer Is very apt to
And himself favorably Impressed with
1 in< whole country nnd Is sure I11 reach
In place he started for In u frame of
Send us orders for any of the following seasonable,
standard goods:
llt'in/.'s linked Beans, Tomato Soup, Mince Meat,
Pickles, Olives; “Telnio” English Peas, French
Peas; Canned Hominy, Kraut anti Asparagus;
Canned Apricots, White Cherries, Plums, Peaches
and Gooseberries; Deviled Crabs, Shrimps, French
Lobsters, Sardines; Plum Pudding; all kinds of
fruits and nuts for fruit and nut cakes.
Our stock is large and everything is fresh. We make
prompt delivery of all purchases. We want the pub
lic to test the quality of our goods and the character
of our service. Give us a fair trial.
C. P. STEPHENS S CO,
The Prompt Service Grocers.
Atlanta & Went Point Hailroad Co.
The Western Kail way of Alabama.
Cars. Tourist Sleepers to California.
KKAH nows
SCHEOULE IN EFFECT APR 23. 1905.
PASH 1 11 III : I W l-'.I .N UIHOt'THTBKIVIIKll I. IK
Nothin' ain’t goin’ to hurt yer!" This
Inst to the panic stricken porker which
lie had grabbed nml stowed liciientli
liN arm. It was only eight months
old.
Will'll they bail returned to the hack
yard the farmer gave minute direr
tIons to 1 lie hired man.
"Now, see her>', Andy, yon take the
pig around to the parlor window and
drop him Inside, ntul I II wait out here
with the gun, and when the b’nr chases
out after the pig I’ll plug the brute,
tilt a hike on!"
II worked perfectly at least the tlrst
pail did for after a few minutes of
awful silence a terrible commotion
lllled (lie house. First there was a re-
suuudlng crash, as if the whole side
board had gout' over, followed by ear
piercing squeals anil noise of falling
dishes.
.labez had Just time to yell: "(Jit out
er the way, ma! Holy Jerusalem, hero
they come!" when the whole circus
came streaming out of the bouse.
Alas for tin* second part of the ar
rangements! The terrified fugitive saw
the farmer and, after the habit of pigs,
sought safety by dashing between ltls
outstretched legs. Jabez strove to leap
aside, but It was too late. Ills feet
were knocked from under him, the gun
went off Into Uie clouds, and pursued
and pursuer disappeared In the dis
tance.
When the last lingering squeals bad
died away Mrs. Johnesy turned to her
bewildered husband with all the con
tempt, not unmlxed with triumph, she
could throw Into her voice:
"Who's the pig beadedest, long log-
gislest, stupidest born fool now?" she
voel fora ted.
Mr. Jolniesy began thoughtfully to
brush the (lust off his trousers leg.
"Now, see hero, Sarah Ann, didn't 1
Mow ns 1 would git thet thnr pesky
li'ar outer thnr? And didn’t I?"
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for Tin*kc«cc, Milstcad for Tallahassee.
LuG mi lire accommodation leaven Atlanta daily, except Sunday at 6:80 p. in. Returning
leaves LaGraugo at 5:50 a. m. arrives Atlanta 8:15 a. m.
Trains 85 and HO 1’ullmuti sleepers New York and New Orleans. Through coaches Washing-
on nnd New Orleans.
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1 cars, observation and dining ears. Complete service New York and New Orleans.
Train 1*7 United States fast mail. Through day conches Atlanta and New Orleans.
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llnt'.lnu Snuon In Hilearnmiit.
The Nicaraguans do things lu quite
primitive style. They do not put up at
cramped and questionably clean lodg
ing houses, but camp In gypsy fashion,
high and low nllkc, for miles along the
shore nnd pass the time In morning
baths, round games, gallops by day nnd
moonlight dances by night on the yel
low sands, with partners of every va
riety of color down to the laughing yel
low girls of the native class and the
simple Indian peasant damsels of the
fields. It Is a sight not soon to be for
gotten to witness the general rush to
ward the sea of carts, owners nnd
It all put to rights again only last fort- | servants. The government usually dls-
ulght," she went on. keeping her eye patches an officer and a guard to super-
on the back door as she
can be a-keepln’ tlict that ( - —, ...— — ,
"Gol darn yer hide, Andy Glnnls!" forest covered sand ridge which fringes the old Shaw place; the beautiful oiue
growled the Irritated farmer. "An' the shore. Each family rigs up its own of Mrs. Yost also changed hands no
what was yer doin’all the time. I'd like onne hut, lightly thatched with-palm long since, the new owners being .
to know, while i was a flgbtlu' the trees and floored with petates, or mats. ! R- Stearns and M. K. Johnson; the o
dirty brute? Under the tied up in the the whole wickered together with vines Warfield ranch is now the home of
loft. I reckon, yer white llvereil pup!” 0 r woven together basketwlse and par- Will L. Ashe.
"Thnr yer wrong. Jabez Johnesy. and i tltloned in the same way by means of These ure only a few of the more bu
yer know It. I Jest kinder mislaid j colored curtain? of cotton cloth. The j portant real estate changes that have
ni’self: thet's all," Andy retorted. ; mon > luxurious ladies send down their takeu place in the Kenwood and Glen
At tills point poor little Mary Ann nently curtained beds and make some- I Ellon country during Uie time referred
set up a dismal howling. times a certain show of elegance.
"1 want a cookie—l want a dMtik of
milk—I want somefln' to cut! Boo-oo!"
It was getting along near sundown,
spoke. "What Intend the pitching of-the annual camp hands, the new purchaser being Mr.
ir li'ar?" upon the beach, or, rather, upon the | Schubert; Louis Kunde recently oug
1*1,K AS A NT IMPRESSIONS PROM A OOOD '
ROAD.
mind where lie will nt least glvo tho I
arguments presented by his guide duo ;
consideration and attention.
As an Indication of what this means '
let us look at the Kenwood nnd Glen |
Kllen country, In Sonoma county, Call- j ———————
fornla, where the sprinkling of roads j We ] iave an entirely new process, on which patents are pend-
wtth oil was first Inaugurated. Many . , * - . /„ , _ . .
of the ronds In that vicinity had been ! m S> whereby we can retace old Brass Column and Head Rules, 4 pt.
neglected for a long time. Aroused to and thicker and make them fully as good a9 new and without any
the necessity for action, the residents I unsightly knobs or feet on the bottom,
and property owners of thut section i °
organized a “good roads club.” A 1 Mfc fcj ^
"good ronds convention” was even held Ul I A ( r^ij,
there, with delegates from many ills- ,
taut points, and, in short, the matter Refacing Column and Head Rules, regular lengths, 20cts each.
was agitated in every possible way. “ l. g, “ and “ Rules, lengths 2in. and over 40cts. per lb.
During the past few years more real A 9 «-inpIe of refaced Rule with full particulars, will be cheer-
estate has ohnngod hands in that vl- fully sent on application,
dnity nnd more desirable new resi
dents huve been brought in than in j
any slmllnr period before. The Improv
ed condition of the roads alone may
not have brought nbout tills result, it
is true, but It lias, beyond doubt, con
tributed very materially to it. The
Henry Rolle place, for Instance, has
been purchased by Warren English;
the Jewett estate has a new owner lc
the person of Rudolph Spreckels, who
is ninklng It one of the show plnces of
California; ex-Senator Kerens, the
Utah multimillionaire, has bought the
great Los Qulllcos ranch, for so many
years the property of William Hood;
Judge Carroll Cook Is now the pos
sessor of the Tarrant ranch, whore he
makes his summer home; the Gluella
ranch has been bought by W. D. Rey
nolds; several small tracts have been
sold off the old Behler property; the
Clark place is now owned by L. II.
Sly; the Ross property, purchased long
ago by Mrs. Smith, has ngnln changed
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Mrs. HAUskeep — My servant girl
and still the bear showed no signs of ,y 0 p S n't know verv much; she's equally
evacuating his position. He knew a i care i es> w(t h the fine china and the
good thing when he smelt it. nnd the ooimuou
house contained many good things in Mrs Hiram Offon — My girl shows
to, but they serve to illustrate fully the
truth of the assertions made at the
beginning of this article.
the line of Jams and jellies which the
thrifty housewife had bottled for the
winter, to say nothing of cakes and
pies and apples, and it seemed after
ward as if his delicate snout had
considerable intelligence.
Mrs. Hauskeep—Yes?
Mrs. Hiram Offen—Yes; she's most
• tireless with the fine china.—Catholic
t tnudard aud Times.
Proposed Ht*hw«r Along the Hndsom
There has recently been considerable
talk of building a state road from New
York city to Albany and from Albany
to Buffalo, a distance of about 500
miles. A part of the distance will con
sist of a tunnel under the Storm King
mountain. The route up the Hudson It
Is proposed to make a part of the Pall*
sades driveway.
To make trading interesting and lively this
store makes some remarkable offers to cash
buyers. “Big Four,’’ a good package coffee, is
priced at 15 cents per pound—two pounds for
25 cents. Mocho and Java, a fine 25c blend,
is priced at 20 cents. A high grade coffee as
good as any on the market—regular 35c seller
—at 3 pounds for 80c. Oat Flakes at 10c per
package. These are special reductions for cash.
Orders are being filled for everything for fruit
cake9, and everything is fresh and first-class,
i i.i- i'iclude.s all kinds of fruits and nuts.
J F. KE,Yr )LDS
eville St.