davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-12-29
CHAPTER XVI.
A QAPRICIouS BBACTY.

When the young barris:er ornergrs
again, it is before q Handsomely y-carvct'
door in the Rue dc Provence, which open
to him the moment he pulls the bcll-han-
die.
The porter in the lodge salmtes hin.
defcrentially, yet with nm ability that i:
not only respectful. but cordial.
This sort of "silvery" welcome will h.
we'll understood by those of onr reader
who have been in Paris, and know the ar-
rangements of those huge housess or ho-
tells. of what was once the Queen City OF
the world.
Houses which can only be compared t.
a small London street stuck up on end.
each floor being occupied by M entire
family, with nothing to'connect them one
with the other, but Il general staircase--
a staircase which is generally kept in ex-
uuisitc order md cleanliness by the porter
ut the lodge. Sometimes nobleman or ::
rich banker may occupy the ground-tioor
or luxurious flst-iloor, while the topmos!
flight, or slsy-parlor serves rs Il shlverlng
refuge in winter, or an over-hcate ovcn
in summer, for millners. fowcr-makcr>
water-carriers, and others of those VIII
live or sturve by labor.
Dropping Il silver piece into the hand OF
the obseq,Ions porter, Noel nscends th'
polished oak staircase, and only pa'lses
when he reaches the third floor.
Then, taking Il small latch-key from hi
waistcoat-porket, he inserts it in the lorh
of the door to the right and enters.
But at the faint sound that the kr..
makes in the lock, Il maid-servant, coquel.
tishly dressed in light muslin dress, will.
mauve ribbons i'll her saucy little cap
rushes into the hall.
"Oh, it's you, sir' she says, clapping
her hands. "Miss,,s has been expecting
you for ever so long"
This exclamation bursts from her III
such extremely loud tones, that it mus
have been heard at the other end Of tn"
rooms, and might have served rs sigma
of warning TO some one beyond but tn
young barrister seems too preoccupied u
remark the ruse, if, indeed, any r,tSe wer
meant.
"Is your mistress at homer" he said.
ayes, sir; and in nice temper too. I
was as much as could do to prevent hr.
calling on you mt your mothers house.
She's pinched me black and blue becaus
/ told her it was against your orders"
"You did quite right" said Noel. lookin.:
frightened. "Whrre is she7"
I'm the smuking-room. I'm getting tr.
ready Will you take some, sirl"
ayes; place an extra cup for me. llo"
confoundedly darE it is! give me v""
lights" and, taking it from her hand, he
trayersed successfully severa! sumptu,
ously furnished rooms unit! he reaeneo
the one indicated by the maid-seryant
1T is an apartment Of an oval shape,
with a remarkably high ceiling, formed
like dome, painted in sky-blue' and oot-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-12-29
CHAPTER XIV.
OLD coRKscREw LENDS THOUSAND POUNDS

OLD coRKscREw LENDS THOUSAND POUNDS.
Old Corkscrew's queer old face lighted
up with pleasure at the words pronounced
by the young barrister in our last chap
ter. .,
"There'1 recognize your heart, my boy
your generous, noble heart!"
"But didn't express those words audi-
bly,, you know" went on Noel, "because I
thought that the letters once burned, ten
to one he'd have had me turned out as an
impostor."
"Of course of course" -
"At the end Of about half an hour the
Tiscount handed me back the papers, und
standing up so as to face me, leaned
against the chimney-pieee.
"'You are right, SIR he said; 'andif
those letters were written by my father,
everything tends to- prove that am not
the son of the Countess de Valcourt
Have you any other proofs r
"'Germnin, the'valos can certify
"sf7srmain died some years ago.
.!Then. 4 spoke to him of the nurse-
the Widow" Lerouge-and explained to
him how easy it would be to tiud-her, us
she lived at the village of la Joncherc."
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-12-29
VOLUME XXIII---N0. 38.

this g1ri with Joy beyond our power TO
describe. She almost felt inclined to love
the half-broken-hearted, penniless man,
whom she had despised when he was pros
porous, rich and proud. ...,.,,ss, =,
But, suddenly, she fell back on the sofa,
with another and more sudden fit OF
Laughing.
"What a sentimental little creature I
ann she said. "As if you men could think
of anything else but yourselves! If I
spent q florin more than you intended me
to spend, you'd take up your heart and
yonr hat, and say goodbye to me for
eyer~ 's..-'.
That's very true" remarked the bar
ristcr, coldly. "As you never keep an
account about anything, I am forced to do
30 AMI fin.l it useful in proving to me
how MY income is frittered away without
the slightest profit or qualification to my
self" .... -. ~"
The maid coming in with the tea. put
stop for the time to this tender duet be-
tween the lovers-a duet which had al
ready been rehearsed on several occasions
by poor Noel. And we seize this oppor-
tunity to introduce our readers more fully
to the lady who has taken the principal
par in the foregoing scene. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1875-12-29
CHAPTER XIII.
TIR TRAE-sTAISKD LKTTKR.

The old volunteer detective was once
more ON the trail. Still there wns flaw
in the evidence he was collecting in bis
own mind. ..-.-
at appears 70 me-" he said, after Z
pause, "thnt, knowing your hard struggles
to gain an honest independence, your
father scarcely kept his word as to the
dazzling promises he made to Madame
G-rdy about your future"
lie never kept his word at nllr' an
swered tho other, shaking his head sadly.
"Well, never!" cried Daddy Tabaret,
Indignantly. IF don't think he has be-
haved worse than Ill the restvl a
"Spnre my father said Noel, quickly.
Remember that he befriended Madame
Gcrtly for many years afterwards" p.
"Did you ever see him." interrupted
his friend. -
"Yes. lean still remember being visit
ed when ut college by tall man. with .
handsome face, and cold, naughty man
ncrs, who could have been no other than
the Count Lionel de Valcourt. But the
day came Mt last when he broke off all
correspondence with the once adored and
beautiful Valerie" "'
"Oh, of course!-of course!" sneered
Daddy 'rabaret. "A man in his position
one of the old nobility, you know-he
could afford to do dirty action!'
"Stop," interrupted the barrister, with
dignity, before You judge him too hastily,
and you will see that he was not so much
10 blame"
SO saying, he handed another letter to
Old Corkscrew. -. -''''' ''.'-
This letter was more crumpled and worn
than the rest, and the writing appeared
blotted in many places, as with tears. -
It's folds we're nearly divided from much
use, as though it had been read and re,
read many and many II weary time. :.
1t intimated. in a few lines, that the
Count had become cognizant of the fact
that Valerie was on the point of accepting
proposals of marrin"r from rich trades
man in her neighh,rhood and that in
consequence Of this, she must consider
that in future all further relations what
soever between them were at an end. -
! In her replies, the unfortunate woman
Indignantly denied the insinuation, hut
her 12.ters werc returned unopened: She
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
A TERRIBLE MOMENT.

Yes, terrible-that is j st what
il was. : shall never forget it, even
should / live to one of those won
drous ages at times recorded in the
papers. Moreover, it was not a
thing for man to forget. Many
events may slip from our mind
but never that moment when we
stand on the brink of the grave,
brought thither by the probability
of an awful death.
1t happened in this way. l had
been in Australia for about 3 years.
during which time l had amassed
a tolerable fortune, when l began
long to see the old country again
a desire considerably strengthened
by the fac: that the girl l loved,
and who had consented to be my
wife, was going to England, and /
could not bear the thought of such
an extent Of ocean between us; so
determined to 60 too, and let our
marriage take place there.
May Brodstone was the only
daughter of a well-to-do squatter,
and the prettiest, incest girl for
miles round the station, tho. until
I had become acquainted with her,
rather fond of a bit of girliSh dir
tation. This was the worse for me,
as it turned out.
Among her mauy admirers was
one Jacob Kiel. Dark-haired dark
eyed, dark complexioned, he was
ofthat class of men who feel stIong
and who never forget an injury
like wild cats, they are nasty GUS
toners to offend. Well, May, /
fear, had fiirted somewhat with
Jacob Kiel, who, really believe,
loved the very ground she walked
on, though she beforehand /
knew il was true--she had never
given him the slightest hope.
1t was about this time that I APP
peared upon the scene and she
discovered that she had found the
right man, as i had found the right
girl. May Brodstone Instantly
gave up all her admirers, was as
steady and quiet as a gnm-tree
when no wind blows, and finally
she said Yes" upon which my
happiness depended.
Old Mr.. Br0d5tene knew that
the match would be good one,
and readily gavs his consent, so
that our engagement was soon
made public. / was present when
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
Worth Ten Dollars.

A writer In one OF our exchang-
es says:
Take one part (by weight rosin,
one part beeswax and four parts OF
good fresh or sound lard. Mix and
melt together over fire, so as to be
sure not to burn the mixture. 1t
makes an ointment that is superior
to anything | have ever yet seen
tried. for the flesh of either horses
or cattle, for either fresh or old
sores, and is especially good to re-
move old dry scabs.
The mixture is the best thing /
ever used for boots or shoes for
outdoor wear, as it makes the
spongy leather waterproof, and
he hard leather Soft
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
THE CHURCH IN THE HEART.
By Rsv. CHARLES WHEELER DBSIsoS

There was time, 10 summer days,
When the warm sun withheld its rays
Far over bill, and vale, and plain,
Showered the cold tides Of dreamy rain
The August leaf shed dripping slints;
September drew no painted tints;
Bleak Autumn winds bore on their wins
The misty waves OF verdant spring;
While many sunny everglade
Wore the the thick veil OF winters shade
The rainbows, in their promised way,
Bent Ger the sky their arch Of spray;
The vapors left the western sphere,
Where the south evenings faded clear;
But still on country and on town,
The deluge of the rain came down.y
Full haunts fpleasure lost their crowds;
Rich niarts were hid in murky clouds;
Music and dancing draggled through
Insipid scenes Of dismal hue.
Down by the sea, a pail of gloom
Hung dark, like Surroundings of the tomb;
While scattered groups in sadness trod
The pathway to the house OF Gsd.
One holy church there yet remained;
A church where tempest never rained;
Where never raging billow dashed,
Nor thunder rolled, nor lightning flashed;
A church where sunshine poured its calm
In hallowed chant, in sacred psalm;
To truth and holiness enshrined--
Fit temple Of a righteous mind
All dedicate to praise and prayer
Happy the soul that woiships there!
Its mental turrets gently swell
With tuseful notes of Sabbath bell;
Its long-drawn aisles are deity stirred
With echoes of the living wcrd,
While from the chancel and the choir
Scars up to Heaven the vestal fire.
Let the foods rage; let the sky fall;
Let dread pervade our earthly ball;
There still remains, from pole to pole,
A church within the good mans soul:
Where, by sweet fields, by purliog streams
Perennial sunlight softly CLEANS;
Where worship, genial. loving, warm,
Above all creed, beyond all form,
Ascends through an ETHEREAL zone,.
To bow at the Eternal's throne.
Here spirit service ever brings
His an swers from the King of Kings;
Here blessings of His own rewards
Pour ON MS from the Lord Of Lords;
While angels, bending from the skies,
Join in the kindled sacrifice.
Oh. be our choice this better part
A church within Christian heart!
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
The President in Colorado.

PUEBLO, COLORADO, Oct. 6.-Presi-
dent Grant and party arrived 10 this
city by special train from the north to-
day. They were met Mayor Rice and
members Of the city council, and escort
ed in carriages to various points Of in
terest around the city. On their re-
turn the President had reception at
the Lindcll Hotel. where many citizens
paid their respects to him. The Presi-
dent was suffering from cold and did
not make speech. His reception was
very enthusiastic.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09

Matthew Warpole, prominent citi-
zen Of Cronton, N. Y, was fatally poi
soned by his wife on Thursday. whe
through mistake administered dose Of
oxalic acid instead of a dose of salts.
His intestines and stomach were literal
ly eaten up, the dose administered be-
ing sufficient in quantity to kill hun-
bred men.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
PaYmasfer spalding.

San FKANCISCU, OCT. I'LL tn6
case OF Pioney, the defaultiDg naval
paymaster's clerk, Paymasser Spalding
promises a revelation "that will make
iluttering among the politicians as re-
CARDS the Influences which retained Pin
ney in his position" II the inquiry j.
pressed too hard upon him
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09
Does Advertising Pay?

From the San Francisco Monitor.
Sometime ago, several presidents
of insurance companies requested
the editor of this journal to pre-
sent his views as to the best me-
thod OF advertising. A paper on
that subject has been partially pre-
pared. AS introductory to it. how
ever, we have i'm recent explora-
tions among the official records OF
the companies stumbled upon
some figures, which we present
below, as bearing upon the tooic
in hand.
Among the life companies Of
this city the Germania and Home
are, VIGOROUSLY, non-advertising
companies. The Germania went
so far during one period as to keep
sign hung in its Office with this
inscription: Positively no Adver-
Using Wanted" The Home has,
during the past few years, almost
entirely withdrawn its patronage
from advertising mediums. On
the other hand, the Continental
and the Metropolitan have always
been, and are to-day, free, but
probably judicious advertisers,
In running through the tables,
there appear two companies we'll
know advertisers, and two cempe-
MES well-known as non-ad YER
tisers; and without making any
reflection whatever upon the man
ag sment Of either, we simply pre-
sent the facts in regard to their in
come and policies, which are
shown by the official reports of
I ON and 1879.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09

Abraham A. Wlnegardner. wealthy
citizen Of Williamsport. Pa, committed
suicide, Sunday afternoon, by drowning
himself in the canal, about mile above
that place.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09

The question is again agitated, "sball
women be permitted to pass the hat 10
our churches?" Granted that it is her
right, but we must protest. 1t is in
some measure a financial question. We
are giving two-thirds of our salary to
the churches now, and does generous
public want us to starve to death.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09

An engineer from the Black Hills re-
ports gold at twenty cents a cord and
bread at Gil crumb.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-10-09

lOfO....l zoo goo lOsVt6
The Germania and the Home
had six years the start of the Con-
tinental and Metropolitan; the for
mer was organized in 1860, the lat
ter in 1866. And while the Ger
mania has increased but $475, 1862
in its annual income, and
3 ,4S9 in the number Of its policies
in force, and the Home 1887, Ill In
annual income, and has actually
lost 600 in the number of policies
pending, the Continental has in
creased $l,794.532 in annual in
come, and 1921 in policies, and the
Metropolitan 81 ,044 1876 in income
and 4,412 in policies In force
These statistical facts are more
Inclusive than any amount of ar
gument would be.
We dc not call in question the
integrity or business ability Of her
managers of the Germania and
Home, except TO doubt the sound
ness of their judgment in regard
to advertising. This we have a
perfect right to do. We do not be-
lieve that the managers Of these
companies have used wisely and
efficiently all the means for the
advancement Of the interest of
their institution which they might
have done; and we need present
no better evidence of the validity
OF our conclusions than the figures
printed above.
With six years the start, with
income aggregating, five years ago,
1,048, 1913 per annum greater, and
policies in force, 7 808 In excess 0
the Continental and Metropolitan;
the Germania and Home to-day
have an annual income of 1913 1862
and policies in force 1875 less
The Continental and Metropolitan
have advertised, the Germania
and Home have not.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26
NOTICE.

no W. p. DENcKLs: You WILL. fI.EAsE
i to take notice. a. co -owner, that dunng the
wear i<.t Z personally expended In lsh"r and
improvements oa thai CERTAIN mining claim
-itisi-d In Gali iiill Mining District. st"tey
s.nn,,. Nevada. known A. the North ChlpmAa,
,.hjpmsn I,c.l,.,r, the notice of which has heen
re.or,Ie,l In R,ok X of Gold Ilili Mining Rec.
.ra.. page ~. sud which claim ~a- ioesied
Narrh ~, issii, the sum of On. Thousand Dol
lars ttl .,sDl: that your PARTON of -neh e,pen'
a,,,re lnhor aud tmprosement. 10 Two Hun.
,irrd I,pllars ,&sn,. and thai hereby demand
Of you the lmm-,iiste payment thsrrol
A. rLkMlNG.
Gold nili, Nevada, Aprll u, ISIS. n,75Sd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26
LEclL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO LiEnnoLpERs.

rrnE UNDERSIGNED has THIS DAY
commenced an aciion iu the District Court
%. IN. fir-t Judicial pi-trist In and for the
county Of storey. state OF Nevada. In which
action he IL plaintiff, and the sesreg ated Geld
Ilill Nlnlns Company 10 del, ,ndsnt. which &C.
ton q. brought .. enk,ie- o lien Ia favor oi
plaintiff upon the hoi.iiug woik- and land and
nininr claim Situated Ia the Gold liiii Mining
District. ooanty of storey. state of Nevada. dc-
-cr,bed a. tillow-: That err'air land and
minin. claim knewn as the mining claim of
the Scgp-ai.d GOd iiill Niuin. Company. be-
ginnlng At stake In Gold I'LL aiorr-ald, from
which stake the northwest corner of the build-
ing over the Mcclellan -haft bear- y. fsk ue-
gree 4. fctly.uine ,i9l fset. thence rrnnin: y,
81 degrees W. eight hundred ,sCol fsct To the
outerop of q quartz lode claimed by the Jswstt
Mining ,spany. ..therec ". - degfess W. two
hnnirvi (as' feet to the northern iiniit OF the
claim of the sAid Jewett Company, togvtheI
with the ho'-ting works. herctiitamehts and
appuricnane.- thercunto belonging, which lieu
is Ia -erurc the rum of 81. M Is In gold CON ol
the United states. and l. claimed under and by
virue of the Act of IN. legislature of the state
of Nevada. entitled. An Act to secure lisns "a
mechanics aud o;h-r-. and To repeal al oth.i
Act. In rclatios thereto, approved March J
is.5.
Now, therc.orr, all persons holding or claim
ins lisns upon said premises under the provis
ION. of -sil Act, are hereby noiidsd tn he an'
appear b. fore said Court on "Wednesday. IN.
i.i day cf September, A. ID. tsi5, al 10 o'cloei
A. q. the -ss,c being dsy of the regular Jun
terra. A. u. lsTS, of -aid Court. and Va cShibl
then aud ther, the prof of their said liens.
a. %. CARRick. Plaintiff.
IL ~. TAyLnn, Attofney for Piainiif.
Virginia, New. July u, ISIS. Jyi' ia~sw
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26
NOTICE.

ITO r. %. %. GIBBs. u. PROCTOR. n. NJ
i chs.l., Jacob ficriy, ". johnson, = "
Chni.s. Daniel tslhhs. ,. bi.er. " rehf"h'
y W. H.n-on and Johu anderson;
You will plsa-s io take notise a. eoowner-.
,h,l sinriar IN. year is.t hav- pers naiiy sS.
pended In hlhor and Improvements upon INA,
certain mining claim known ~ u. ulhh-
In. pl-iT,et. Stofry county. Sesssia. the M,
tic. af IosaiIon cf which wsr r-cordrsl
In Bosk a. VI the original records oi
said ,ioli Uill Minins District. pasc d.
which naiirc of location i- hereby refefrcsi
Ia and made part ~ this notice, the sum of
two bsn.Ir,,l aud seventy -rsvea dollarr; that
yoar respective propositions of said expesdi'sfe
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26

A PARTY of wits once stopped at a
tavern. When the feast was over. one
Of the members called in the hostess.
",ngelique." no said, ~ am going to
civ. YOU lesson in astronomy. Have
you not heard Of the great Piatonic
year. when every thing must return to
it, former condition? Know. then. that
in sixteen thousand years We shall bs
here again ON tho same day and at the
same hour. Will you give US credit till
them" The hostess. however. hal her
roply. 81 am perfectly willing" shs
replied: "but II is just sixteen thousand
years since you were hero before, and
you left without paying: settle the old
score. AMI will trust you ON the new. "
4 FEikSp of mine AMI came across
n "spoonins'' couple the other night.
ani remark We ehanecd To overhear
inspired him to relate this little story
"Not long ago. at mansion ON Mur-
ray Hin. "a sentimental youn: laly strol.
lcd with a gentleman. ON whom she ha'i
her eye. into tho conservatory. Look
ing up pensivcly into his face. she said.
with tears in her voice, 'Ah. no one
loves me, Mr.. Barnes" Some one
doesr 'Yess' said tho lady dropping
her head. and pressing his arm ever so
little. Yes. Miss Nellie. said the
wretch. God loves you. baltimore
nHLsLa.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26
SETTLE UP I

A IL PERsONs INDEBTED TO CRIB.
A BLE & TEMBY OF the New Wisconsin
sajoed. Iayusrd's block. Gold Ilill. are hereby
notIded and called upon 10 come FORWARD and I,
settis the same BY or before Anguft ion, "
thsf tina an unsettled accounts will be placed In
ths hands OF an oficer for eoilsetion:
svsltd 0RIBBLR q TKhBY.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26

Mas. BRiou,N YorNa No.-her num-
her is not given. howeyer-slopea the
other diy with soldier. Alas. whom
brother Brigham comes TO call the roll
of his wives. as usual. he finds one OF
them gone. he will feel that earth Is a
howlins wilderness. life n blasted heath,
ani the grasshopper u burden. Poor,
par,ially-vidowed saint II Is, indeed.
dreadful thing for fond husband to
lose n wife in that way. especially. for a
fond husband who has always made
wives specially.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1875-07-26

A C,LiroKSu story tells Of man Who
resolved To give up drinking. and went
to u notary to get him tn draw M ai'
affidavit to that effect. The document
WAS drawn. read and proved; the party
held up his hand AMI murmurc,i the
usual promise. The paper was then
properly sealed and delivered. whats
to pay;" asked the plr,lec-taker. ''ro
pay-to payf" exclaimed the notary.
"Nothing. of course-this is labor Of
love" Nothing to pay" returned the
grateful but forgstful pledee.takcr.
"you are a brick. Let's take drink.