The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 20, 1882, Page 2

DOUBLY SAVED. I must tell you all tnat has hap- ty—my sixteenth birthday. that we kept so merrily in country home. It was soon after Christmas, the twenty-eighth of December, and the Christmas decorations were all avout the rocm, and the children’s Christ- our balls and little candles, stood in the corner. I wore my white silk with Jacqueminot roses in my hair and at my bosem. Amy Lovelace, my dearest friend, had pale yellow silk and tea reses. We were the best dancers in the room, and papa had quite a little band to play for us. I remember Amy telling me that she thought Doctor Garcia had the most beautiful eyes she had ever saw, except in the head of a seal. Such a tunny compliment! But they were splendid, and Amy was right; and when she said he was very much in love with me. she was right, too. : But Charlie Constant had been courting me tor some ume, and he pioposed that evening when he had followed me into father’s study, where E went to get some music. I remember just what he said—the very words. ‘ “*Rgse, you ate the prettiest girl 6w. May Ehave you?” Hd and said, “yes, if moth- And he kissed me, Later on, when Madam Vine was playing a wonderful piece, ail trills, i and Quavers and crashes, Doctor Garcia got me to himself in a quiet corner: and did the same thing. What he said Was, ‘‘Rose I love you Better than my life, I wish I theught you liked me enough to be Z my some day.”” And in spite of what had just hap- pened, a real pang pierced mv heart. How he could look at one, and what a <leep .soft voice he had! I had hard work to answer just a> I did. “Oh, Dr. Garcia, I do like you, but I’m engaged te Charlie Con- stant.’’ But, then, wh6.0uld blame me for my¢heice? ‘Mr. Gonstant was old Archibal’ Constarit’s only son— rich, accomplished, handsome—al! that men envy ; and Dr. Garcia was poor and had his way to fight in the world, and was not: handsome. Good? Oh, yes, 1 xnéw that well; | but all the girls envied me Charhe he ae Yes, I- said that quit quiétly, and he took my hand and said, God bless you; I hope you wil. be very happy,”’ and he went away, and I did not see him for a loag time. Chariie brought me a ring next day, and we were to be marrieci on my seventeenth birthday. What a pleasant year it was! I: passed like adream, and midsum- mer came again, and the week be- fere my wedding was a full mcon. We had planned a glorious ride ten miles through the country roads. Charlie and I was together, of course. We dreve two new horses that day—animals that cost him a fortune, and were splendid creatures though very nerveous and hard to handle. But I was not easily fright- ened then; Idid not know what fearwas. I could not remember ever haying been hurt in my life, I had never been iil or unhappy. __We flew over the ground, until we came near a recky declivity known as the “Great Delt’? which was covered with snow, and branches of the great trees all cevered with ‘ciclas-growing in confusion along besides. One branch fell as we dashed along. It tnghtened the horses. They swerved; the vehicle ‘turned over ; that’s all I know about » id f ards I came. to myself ‘on the rock, horribly hurt and cold—so cold that I could not stir, and I knew I was ireezing to death. _ I did not know'wilit: had fiappened near me dead. The sun was going down, and farup above mel saw the bank from which | had fallen. o pened to me since my birthday par- | mas tree, all glittering with glass | 3 thought of mother. father and | such a everybody and st seemed very ha | I thought, or down to me. dream by that time, but just as the last red gleam faded away Isaw a | man coming down the rock. A rope l his waist and a staff in was around ihis hand. He came nearer and nearer, and at last he was beside me. It was not Charhe. It was a big- ger man than he. “Js it father?’ I asked through | my frozen lips “No,’? was the answer—‘‘no, darling! father is up on the rocks here. It is 1,’’—and I knew it was Doctor Garcia, I don’t know how he got me up but he did it somehow. I had fainted. I was ina hittle roadside tavera, in bed between blankets, aching in every limb, but at least not out in the bitter cold. I heard tath- er tell Doctor Garcia he had saved my lite, and I tried to thank him, and it mother who told me Charlie was safe. [had not dared to ask Afterwards I found thatthe horses had run away, and the rest of the party bad gone on knowing noth- ing of the accident; and that Mr. Charles Constant had arrived at my father’s in a farmers cart, to tell them I wasdead at the bottom of the ‘‘Great Delt.’’ “T ghould have killed myself if 1 had gone after her,’”” he had said, “even if I had not been so bruised and hurt.’’ That wastrue enough and 1 did not blame him, altheugh I thought that I, woman as I was, would have get to him somehow. But you see, I called him Mr. Constant. Me -was never Charlie to me again. Thad been very much hurt, and after weeks and weeks had passed away I began to know that I was not likely to be myself again. I asked Doctor Garéia to tell me the truth. **Could yeu bear it if it were so?’’ he asked. “I begin to thing we can bear anything,’”’ I said; ‘‘and you need not say any more.’’ After that, the next day,I sent for Mr. Constant. I don’t want to tell you what passed, but when he went away, he had my fing again, and I knew he had never loved me. It was very hard to bear—very, very hard; but as I said we can bear any- thing that can befail us. Summer came slowly. When it was warm, I began to sit up again, and to try to knit a little; and then Doctor Garcia began to take me out tor a ride. He used to lift me in and out his little carriage like a baby, and he petted me like one. I am sure he spent half his fees in buying books for me. He was the only one of the young men who troubled themselves about me now, and do you wonder I began to loye him? Lused to cryto think I had not feltin that way when I dared hope to make a man happy by lov- inghim. Ithe could doall of this out of pity, what would he not do for love? Itnever came into my mind that anybody could love me now, until ene evening he came and told me se. was “More than ever, darling!’’ he said. ‘More than ever!"” I nestled up against him, and hid my face on his shoulder, and cried like a baby. “I ought to say no,’’ I said. **What good am I to anybody."* Bus he kissed me—oh, how he kissed me! and he told me I was more to him than anything else the werld ceuld give; and then I told him that was what he was to me,for indeed, indeed he was. “If I could only walk abeut as 1 used,” I said, ‘‘and look pretty and be useful again! I am ashamed to give you this helpiess little me.”* } “You are always pretty,’ he | answered; ‘always, always.’ But 1 felt that he did not hepc I should walk. The fall had par-! alyzed my limbs, you see. t Mother put me to bed that night as usual, and I lay awake for hours, H thinking of him, and longing for | health and strength to bé of use to | him who loved me so. And, Amy, strange thing happened! In dj the to die. Oh, Charlie must be dead ! he would have come / steod : It was all a kind of | felt no fear, and she smiled on me; middle of the night I. thought that I awoke, and a beautiful woman near the bed. I leeked, but | and then 2 sense of relief came over | me I never had experienced be- fore. Doubtless it was all a dream; but | when I did wake, I telt that some- | thmg had happenea to me. The | numbness was gone: Icould move, {and from that momemt I began to | feel well. | Iam almost as strong as ever now. ty, and perhaps! shall never be; but I suit Garcia, and I am content—nay I am more than that—thankful and happy beyend all the power of words to tell; and asI sithere looking at the river, and thinking that to-mor- row will be my wedding day, I hon- estly believe no liying woman camp be so blest as Jack Garcia’s wife; and my honest prayer is that I shall be worthy of him and his love. ~ j Don’t Forget That Dick Hurt keeps a first-class barber shop at the southeast corner of the square. He has neat and new turniture and_ ex- perienced barbers. Try him. 6-tf 1808—18s83. MISSOUR! REPUBLICAN PROSPECTUS THE“CLD RELIABLE” NEWSPAPER A Journal For the South and West. In issuing sts Prospeewus tor 1882-'S3,the Mrssourt REPUBLICAN points to the com- plete fulfillment of ail fts past promises. During the last year, (with the opening of new lines of comgmunieatton, spreading in every direction), it-has greatly in- creased its telegraphic-service; augment ed its corps.of editors, reporters and cor- respondents; improved its mechanical features; bettered its system ot conden- sing and arranging the news; an* main- tained in regard to the character of its contents, the reputation it has long held throughout the whole Southwestern country as the BEST NEWSPAPER YRINTED. ‘Fhe Rerusuican has ane a at- rivalry or competi % is Democratic English news- paper published in St. Louis. Its support ot the principles of the Democratic party is universally recognized as strong in logic whilst moderate and conservative in tone. In its exposures of the corruption, profii- gacy and evil tendencies of the Republi- can party, itis tearless and aggressive. But it is in the material interest of the Southand West—agriculture, commerce and the mechanic arts—that this paper finds ita widest and most productive field. Next to colle and commenting upon the most interesting news of the day its enefgies are devoted to the progress and prosperity of. : THE GREAT MISSISSIPPI VALT EY And the tributary regione. From its columns mere sensationalism is carefully excluded, w th the view of making it a welcome visitor tothe purest home cir= cles. To the farmer, merchant, trader, manutacturer, banker, or business man o} any class, itis indispensable. Its finan~ cial and commercial reports are tull and reliable. Every movement ot trade,com= merce, transportation, Xc., isfaithfully recorded. With ail this, it finds room ‘for a large quantity of miscellaneous reading matter to give variety and entertainment. GET YOUR NEIGHBORS TO SUBSCRIBE. The support and pride ot a first-claes newspaper is a large subscription list. The cost, of course, is immense to the con- ductors, but trifling to the reader. May we not ask our friends, who have been with us so long, to aid in extending our circu- ation still further? If your neighbor is nt asubscribe , show him the REpusLi- canand have himsend in his name. alk st up. Increase the clubs. TERMS IN ADVANCE. TERMS OF SUBSCKIPTION. By Mati—Postaze Free. Daily,i cluding sunday,per vear.. .$ Daily,without Sunday, per year.... Sunday paper, per year----.- Tri-Weekly, (Monday, Wedn: and Friday) per vear Weekly, 52 numbers, per y Daily, delivered in the week.. ww 8 88 B88 NEWS DEALERS Regularly supplied by us or br the St. Louis News Co. at 3 cents a copy.? All subscriptions are pavable in advance aod d scontinued at the endat time paid (or. - TERMS TO AGENTS Postmasters and others acting as agent for the circulation of the REPUBLICAN may retain twenty-five per cent. on sub- scriptions to the Daily and Tri-Weekly, and ten per cent. on subscriptions to the Weekly. HOW FO SERD MONEY. - Remittances may be made by draft, | Money order, or regietered letter, at our risk. Give post-office addres« in full, in- cluding state aad county, and address Sore KNAPP & OO., St. Louis, Notice is hereby given to all creditors, and others interested in the estate =| Elisha E. Frazee deceased, that Johnson Hill, Administrator of said estate,.in- tendto make final settiement thereof, at the next term ot the Sates county Pro- bate Court, in Bates county, State of Missouri, to be held at itutier on the 13th day of Noveanber, 1582- Jounson Hix, Public ADre. i 4s 5 | Though I know I am not so pret- | | Portland, Maine. 2 Boocurm, (Don't beled Astray | ji By the peculiarly worded advertisements | ot rival row gotten out for the sole | purpose of deceiving the public. ASK ANY TICKET AGENT: (Except those working for a competing | road) Which 1s the Shortest and Quick | H est Rovte from St. Louis to | | LOUISVILLE, CIVCINVATI, | WASHINGTON or BALTIMORE. | And you will be told the j @. & M. R’y. Its trains leave St. Louis atter all trains’ of other lines have departed, and arrive | ~ in advance of all other lines at Louis- | ville and Cincinnati. | It_is the only line with Four Daily Trains running every car through with- | out change. | The only line by which you can secure | tickets to New York, Boston, and all other eastern cities, via Was ington and Baltimore The only line with through cars from St. Louis to Oakland, Deer Park, and the tamous resorts tothe Virginias Tne only line with revolving Parlor Chair Cars. 1 The only line by which all classes ot | Passengers are carried on 2il Trains in Through ( ars without paying extra fare. If you leave St, Louis on a night train | by any other route than the Ohio and Mississippi, you will be compelled to change cars at midnight or pay extra fag } The only line with through cars from | St Louis to Washington and Baltimore | without change, 7 HOURS the Quickest ROUTE to —-THE— Onto & Mississippi Is the popular route, the most comtort- _ able line to NIAGARA FALLS Lake Chatiqua & Saratoga. And with its co nections torms a very desirable route for New York, the Palace sleeping coaches in use on this road, which are run through without change, are the most comforiable in the World. For tull ped reliab e intormation, please consult with Ticket Agents of Connect- ing: lines west ot St. Louis, t 1 AND 103 NORTH F URTH ST In Str. Lous. |W. W. PEABODY, Gen’l Superinterdent. ¥. B. SHATTUC. Gen’l Pass. Agev* G. D. BACON, General Western Passe ger Agent. St. Louis, Mo. 33-tt. $5 to $20 per day at home. Sampies worth $5 free. Address Stinson & Co., 16-1y a week in your own town. Terms outfit free. Address H Hallett & ortiand, Maine. 16-1¥ C. BRICKER, Having pyrchased the interest of Thos | * Berryhill in the LIVERY AND FEED #66 and $: Lo., STABLE North Side ot the Public Square, I am new prepare : to furnish the very best of Ou short notice. My terms are reason- able. Also keep good Saddle Horses. A cordial invitation is extended to the public and especially those in need at anything in my line to call andsec me. C. BRICKER, T. I. MILLER Co, Barrozes asp Laroatias oF HEREFORD CATTLE COTSWOLD SHEEP BERKSHIRE SWINE. Wii Co. Triivois. ESTABLISHED 1870. BENNETT & WHEELER, | Successors to C. S. WHEELER & CO. DEALFXS IN HARDWARE, GROCERIES Iron, Steel, Wagon Wood-work, Barb Fence Wire, Bulk Seeds, and FARM MACHINERY We cordially invite the public to call and examine our goods and prices and see tor themselves that we keep none but the best Northwest Cor. Square A. L. MCBRIDE &CO., tfaving the largest steck ot goods in Southwest Missouri to select trom can and will give you bargains in GROCERIES, (JUEENSWARE Hardware, Stoves and Tinware. All kinds of tin, copper and sheet iron work a specialty. Give them a call and price their goods before buying elsewhere. a9 ss AGENTS FOR BRIDGE. BEACH & CO’S., Celebrated nounsse wae | Superior Cook Steves, North side public square, Butler, Mo. J. PERRIE, M. D. DR.J. PERRIE & CO. DEALERS IN-——— DRUGS, And Drugg Wrest side of Square, AT RED WINDOWS, - BUTLER, MO. THE BUSINESS BOOM ar CONTINUES AND Me FARLAND BROS, ARE STILL Selling Harr ess at a Fearful Rate. a RB AS REL LR REPT Tat AN IS ARR ORL ELAR ALTE ADRIAN Subscribe for the Weekly Times, Only $1 25 Per Year. te ie cs Nb only Poel *, ete 2 warn. fb 80 Tana he a wet Sada ms 1 Lae, GE wah? sate Farm Fer Satie. _ L will seli my farm ot So acres, 3 miles | northwest ot New Home, Bates county, Mo. on terms to sult purchaser. The faru. is hedged in to ttselt, with two good 4 within one-halt mile of church co: house. Aleo one 40 acre ef |‘ tarm, -ituated = miles west ot Walnut, — Bates county, Mo.,on terms to suit pur- the 9 Af yeu do not phoma aa eat Oe Mat bedtime stimuls! chaser. Address me at New Home Fomaach restore appa cnpartsvigor toe Bates contr, Mo- Sinn a reirs MAU Rte WP. Hoon. BUTLER, MO, W. S, BOWDEN ist Sundries, _