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Sharp County record., 1885-06-25

Haistead addressed an imaginary Con-
gress on the subject of Indian wrongs.
Her index finger was, indeed, so per-
forated with needle points that it was
horny and ragged, and seemed to have
lost all sensation. 1t was great re-
lief to her when she could write. But
that she could never do except when
Halstead and baby were in bed, for
otherwise they would both persist in in
terrupting her. HalStead's eloquence
was always overbrimming, and OF
course the poor fellow needed some one
to listen to him. As for her stories,
they were naturally of no account, as
he amiably declared, and she had, in
deed, no conceits about them. They
were bona tide pot-boilers, and pro
fessed to be nothing else. But they paid
the rent for the two little rooms, and a
good many other things besides. Hal
stead could not be expected to make
any money while he was studying; but
when he had fnished-when he had
electrified first the bar, and then the
public, by his fiery eloquence-then,
ah! then she would reap her reward.
The only thing that troubled her was
her eyes, which seemed at times to be
full of sand, and caused her no end Of an
noyance. She spoke to Halstead about
them, but he told her cheerfully to hold
them open in cold water, and they
would be all right. She tried it, but 1t
had no effect 1t seemed to her. too, after
awhile, as if her mind was beginning to
run dry. She had, in the stress for
matter, written articles in which she
had given advice about a hundred things
which she knew nothing about. She
had written about babies and maternal
duties until that subject, too, seemed
fairly exhausted. Her Hygiene in the
Nursery" and advice to Young Moth
ers" had been quite successful, though
she had scarcely tried or practiced a
single rule that she recommended. Her
accommodations were too poor and her
life too busy. In fact, she was too tired
to see even the humor of her own situa-
ton as the experienced adviser OF hun
dreds who probably knew more than
herself. No doubt Halstead, who had
more of a sense for humor, would have
seen it if he had ever had the time to
read her articles But he was at the law
school all day long, and when he came
home at night he liked to talk of pleas
ant things, particularly to eXpatiate
upon the brilliancy of his prospects. 1t
was, indeed, delightful to listen to him,
and she could never forgive herself for
having once fallen asleep during his dis
course. But then she had been so very
tired He had been mortally offended,
and no wonder. He had not spoken to
her for three days afterward, and she
had cried and upbraided herself until
he finally took pity upon her, and gave
her his views upon the complication in
European politics.
Sharp County record., 1885-06-25

Rose could so perfectly well undcc-
stand that! Human nature, she had
heard her pastor say, was enyious aud
desperately wicked. She learned pres
emily that it was Mr.. c., one of the
acknowledged leaders of the New York
bar, who, trembling for his own laurels,
had organized the clique against Hal
stead. She had always admired this
mans wit and eloquence, and was heart
lily sorry to hear anything so bad about
him. Yet she doubted not that Hal
stead, with his indomitable energy and
power Of speech, would in the end pre-
vail.
1t was week of miserable suspense
until she heard from her story. When
the manuscript was returned to her she
came near fainting. The editor wrote
her kind letter in which he told her
she had unQuestionable talent if she
would only turn it to right account He
could not use such quiet stories; but if
she would write something sensational
with murders and other crimes, he
thought she could be of use to HIM.
She went to work at once. She wrote
out one narrowing scene after another,
half frightened at her own terrible fan
cies. She wrote about polished and
villainous deceiyers and brilliant mur-
derers. But through all the desperate
wickedness which she conjured up her
own innocent voice sounded, like that
of a canary that was trying to initiate
thunder ItWas she who was in the
wrong niche, being compelled to sacri-
flee her conscience for bread. But there
was no help for it; this contemplate
plot against Halstead compelled her to
disregard her scrupleS-temporarily at
least-until he should have conquered.
Everything depended upon his being
able to keep his head above water until
he could get chance to appear in
court Her eyes swan and her head
was dizzy; strange pains shot through
her brain. But she wrote on desperate
ly, heaping horror upon horror When
she heard Halstead's step upon the
stairs she hid away the manuscript and
rose to meet him. But her feet suddenly
refused to support her; she reeled across
the floor, stumbled over chair and
struck her head against the edge of the
door. As Halstead entered he found
her unconscious. Blood was flowing
from an ugly wound in her temple.
"NOw, no capers, my dear he
drawled, as he stopped over her. 81
am too old bird to be deceived by
those fainting tricks, 1t is what women
always resort to when they want to ex.
cite sympathy"
She opened her eyes, after awhile,
YEARLY, Perhaps it would have been
better for her if she had never opened
them.
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The day when Halstead came home
with his diploma as Bachelor of Laws
was a great day in the annals of the
family. Rose sat at the window and
cried for very joy. She had grown SC
pale and haggard and red-eyed of late
that it was not to be expected that he
should come up and kiss her, as he
would have done in days of old. He was
50 absorbed in the wejghty affairs of
life now that it would be absurd to ex-
pect of him that ne should think of such
trifes as kissing his wife. And yet il
he had happened to think of it, it
seemed to Rose that her cup of happi-
ness would have been full. Now Hal
stead was at last in his right niche and
their trials would soon be over.
He hired an Office downtown and had
his name inscribed upon his window
pane in neat gilt letters. Rose and
baby took trip across in the ferry to
see how it looked from the street. She
was little surprised when she found
her husband alone in the office. She
had expected to walk proudly through
a throng of clamorous clients. He eX-
planned to her, however, that until he
had his first chance to appear in court
he could scarcely expect any rush of
clients. She blushed at her own folly
and thought that Halstead was right,
as always. When she got home she
had to sit down and cry, though she
could not for the world have told what
she cried for. She had, to be sure,
only twenty cents in her purse, and that
would be scarcely enough to get dinner
for Halstead when he should get home.
She had given him the last dollar she
had to pay his office rent in advance,
In sheer desperation she sat down and
scribbled of story, which she mailed
to well-known story paper in the city.
When Halstead came home at six
o'clock and found only bread and cheese
for dinner, he scolded like Turk.
Poor fellow, he did need something
strengthening, if she had only had it to
to give him. The next day she pawned
her shawl for three dollars, and he ate
his beefsteak with relish, and rewarded
her with a discourse on civil-service re-
form. 1t was wonderfully fine dis
course, she thought, and she only wish
ed all the world could have heard it. 1t
was, indeed, pity that man like
Halstead should be staying here and
wasting his genius on an ignorant Great
ure like herself. Of course she was hap
py to listen to him, but others, no
doubt, would have given much for this
privilege which she was daily enjoying.
She ventured to suggest this idea to
him, and he took it up eagerly.
rhe fact IS, IS ese, Reesee i said lie, 5sroif1 z
up and down the floor with a cigar in
his mouth, "that l have often thought
that very thing myself But, to be frank
with you, there is great deal of jeal-
ousy in our profession, and when man
of exceptional talent makes his appear
ance, the others combine to keep him
down. / should have had dozen cases
before now, and securely founded
my fame, if a miserable clique of envi-
Gus intriguers had not conspired to keep
me out of court. Their only chance of
success, you see, depends upon their
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The story about the wicked people
prosecuting innocence troubled Rose a
good deal after she had dispatched it to
the editor. And her conscience was
not soothed by the fact that she received
thirty dollars for it. After long strug-
Gle with herself, she inclined to the
view that God could scarcely he hard
on her when He considered for what
purpose she had suspended her con-
science A conscience was, after all. a
costly luxury which not everybody could
afford to entertain. Another bloc l.
and-thunder tale. more narrowing than
the first, was composed amid tears and
prayers to God for forgiveness. ItSeemed
des perately bad to Roses child-like
soul, though | doubt if it contained
wickedness enough TO corrupt kitten.
She sat up night after night scribbliug
away for dear life, he dleSs OF the pains
which shot like needle-points through
her eyeballS. The thought that she
was thus enabling her husband to per-
severe in his struggle against his enc
mics, that she was helping him along
the road that would surely lead him to
honor and glory, stimulated her fancy
to the bOldeSt invention, and chased her
hand feverishly over the paper This
time she received forty dollars and
much encouragement. But such hor-
ror seized her, as she painfully deci-
phered the editorial compliments, that
she dared not be alone, but ran out into
the street,, and clasped her child con
vulSively in her arms.
You will love mamma, even though
she is bad, won't you, baby?" she
whispered, huskily, as she hugged the
boy to her breast.
But YOU amt bad, mamma; you are
a good mamma" said the boy, with
conviction.
She took him by the hand, and led
him into the sitting-roOm, which was
also the kitchen. For long while she
held him upon her lap, telling him the
most moral of Sunday-school tales, hop
ing vaguely to accumulate something
to her credit in the dreadful book of the
Recording Angel. But the boy grew
restive after awhile, and beggel to be
allowed to run out again. Then she
was again alone with the terrible
thought: Was she selling her soul for
the hope of earthly glory? was she for
feiting her eternal salvation for her
her husbands sake? All no! God was
good He would not condemn her,
knowing how she had worked and
struggled and suffered. She had only
to make one effort more, to perseyere a
little longer. Then there would be no
more neei of sacrifice. Then she could
afford to be good and conscientious.
Halstead brought many distressing
tales when he came in the evenings in
ii those days. It appeared tt1at lis enUrnies
were redoubling their efforts to crush
him; particularly that unscrupulQus MIR.
C was weaving his subtle net, and
had so far been successful in keep
ing every client away from MIR. Swim
gers door. Poor Rose was dreadfully
cut up by the constant repetition Of this
news. She was overAowing with SYM
pathy for her prosecuted husband; yet
so great was her faith in his ability that
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24

ject is to delude you into backing them
in offering your vote to the highest bid
der for political honors. Refuse to be
used by them and if you have wrongs,
which doubtless you have, that legislation
can remedy and adjust, then appeal to
the candidates of the democratic party.
They have the power and the will to see
you righted and will see you righted
Trust the old party and it will not fail
you, but let the cranks slide. The entire
country is interested in the prosperity.
happiness and elevation of the working
classes. Families become effete in many
centuries of wealth ard refinement and
lapse into worthlessness. Their ranks
must be reinforced from the blood, mus
Gle and brain of the ascending class, and
the workingmen of to-day in this country
are the lawyers, orators, divines and ar
fists of tomorrow, and every man who
has observed the natural turn of this
wheel of fortune, must look with great in
terest upon the coming men of the coun-
try.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24

SENATOR EvARTs of New York has made
a speech in the Senate of the United
States, one sentence eff which fills an en-
tire page in the Congressional Record.
The sentence, in his onw language is upon
''That periodicty, an accommodative and
adjusted periodicity" that does something
ton is called 'the city of magnificent dis
tances. A parity of ideas would designate
Senator Evarts as the accommodate
senatorial periodicity."
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THE Centennial Chronicle, of Augusta,
Ga, comes to Us this week in a seven
column twenty-four PACED paper, with an
ing state from 1855 to 1885. Thus are the
southern states straining every nerve for
the advancement and development of each
particular state by the support they give
to their newspapers.
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THE Philadelphia Times notes the fact
that justice of the peace in one of the
counties of that state has been depOsed
for charging illegal fees and adds, "This
will stop him, but it will not stop the
taking of illegal fees. For that it is nee
essary to dispose of the fee system itself.
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A WILD stallion has made his appear
ance near Fort Collins, Col, and made
such vigorous attacks upon pedestrians
and horsemen that posse of citizens has
gone out to kill him. The wild horse has
the reputation of being crazy.
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A "REMINISCENCES of carpet-bag rule is
given in the case now before the supreme
court of North Carolina, in which it is
sought to recover, on bonds issued by that
robber regime, for $1,000,000. Sherman,
with his ''bummers,' on his march to the
sea,never levied greater and more iniquit-
Gus tax upon the people than did these
carpet-bag rulers. Beware of them, even
yet. Their power to do evil only exists
in the indulgence of the democratic party,
and the question recurs: Why should that
indulgence be exercised by the dominant
party?
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MR.. F. A. SCOTT is in charge of the city sub
ecription department of TIE STATESMAN, and all
complaints or notices of changes given to him, or
left at this Office, will have prompt attention.
Subscribers who do not receive their paper regu-
arly, are requested to notify the Office Carrier
oys are not allowed to sell papers.
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER COLEMAN
in hot water by the act of his, chief
clerk making unauthorized purchase. The
first Comptroller declines to settle the bill.
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Sample copies sent free on application.
Address STATESMAN PUBLISHING CO.
WIN. p. GAINES,
President and Manager.
CALVIN SATTERFIELD,
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PErToN Brown. Secretary
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CHOLERA has appeared at Venice. It is
not through with Europe yet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-12-24

SAM JONES, the great revivalist, is
against progressive euchre. He says if he
black bottle and sit down with some old
crony and play seven up 1t is differ
ence of taste. The young ladies and gen
tlemen who play progressive euchre pre-
fer to ignore the black bottle and its &C
,cessories, and indulge quietly in parlor
o9r another game. Jones to his liking
y fash Aap iIidii ] to- .i il stking.
Seven up and the black bottle would suit
Sam Jones but not more refined people.
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-27
Vicks Floral Guide,

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a KANSAS DUEL.
One OF the Principals Falis Covered With
Blood. The o,her Escaped

LawRkNcE, Kan, Msrcl 2l.-Q lite
STIR va, cretied IN iais place yes,ee-
day afternoon over a duet between -
Leaven worth, aod DJn Crew. the son OF
the Republican Candidate for mayor.
The difficulty grew out OF little sgu,s
tina. appeared in the lawrence journal
yesterday morning, giving an account
OF a 'sEipo hunt in wh'ch il was STATE
that Newburg held sack and caDdIe
for several hears waiting ua.ii Tue
5nipes were driven in. Crew W As &C
cused of b ing the auiho- OF ihe sorry ,
and when requested 20 apologies refused
to do go, anu iDtima,ed that Newburg
might go 20 see his Satanic Mai,
A cSalleuse was snl AMT acce ,el
tue weapons TO be shot guns al thirty
PAGES John Dunnelly actc US secapd
for Crew, aud E Fairfield for New.
burg, viii Herman BSzs as eieree, all
prominent business men. H. was uu.-
derstood bet.een the seconds FIAT the
guns were To DC loaded with blank
cartridge.
When the word TO ilie was given both
weapons "ere drs:hitged, and Crew
fell. while a quantity OF chicken blood
naoe respectable corpse OF hIm. The
crowd iusht up L. see Nhat the result
wa. Newou6g. think NJ they were 90.
lng 10 arrest him, G:cw IA revolver anu
began 10 sooJt right aa3 iet;, While the
crowd, two hundred Ia numaer, dts
persed in every direction. Blu. the re-
viewer, too, had been load "a with blank
cartridges, So 10 opc was injured.
Ne"burg wfs orousli. oyer TO the city
from Bismarck Grove, where the duel
hai taken lace, and co3u.ed an AT
torncy, who informed hfyi that Crew
aa eeen wouu ed. ank defined d is
("e"hurg's) offense. NesSuig decided
hat II was best toT linn To leave town
and he took the first train for Topeka
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-27

The UO'tcd Sta!es Supreme Court in
session in Washington City on Monday
last decided IN the I'VE cases known as
the polygainy suits hat tho Board of
Commits sioners appointed uader tie
Edmuads &c. of March. 1882. to super
wise elections 10 Utah Territory, have
not the authority to prescribe as q con
cition OF The registration of voters n
discriminating test oath requiring the
applicant for registration 10 swear, if y
man, that b is not poly gam.st, or, II
woman, that she is not the wife OF o
polygamist. The court adds that there
can BE- no doubt of the constitutional
power of Congress 20 pass The + !munds
act.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-27

Ir.land's population is 3,o9o 900 less
than in 1871.
The amount paid in The las. five
years for pensions in tits county =
e-t'm ted at 100000 600.
a Paris journal is authority for the
statement hat Chi n hos asked the
med,4uon Of The I'm cd Sntrs with
France, but tn, Prc-iden, CLrvGLhNp
Is not disposed to interfere.
The Masonic fraternity in England
gave 10 charity last year s2GO. O0O.
stege was upset in Applegatc
Creek, IN Southern Oregon, tic other
DAY by . rash Of salmon. tic horses
oere cut loose and The driver escaped
10y mounting one Of them ond leading
The other. The almou crowded thc
river from bank to bank, and the school
vas over a mile long
FgANK CorrRrLL, an insane actor
committed suicide in the j Ill 81 Harris
vile. Richie county, this Stete. on
Saturday last.
North Carolina steps to the front q,
the FIRST State to name n town after thC
Dsmocralic President. TIE town i.
Grove Cleveland county
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-27

For nearly q year it is said. there
has not been criminal case before
the District Court IN Douglas county,
Nevada. aud the last Gaze in the
Justices court wan on the 18th of last
November. The county Jail has long
been empty, aud the officers whose
duty is to settle all d5turbances find
nothing TO DO. 81.
A case is reported OF an iufant
child boru in Fayctte county. Geor-
gia, whose hands and arms were
drawn through a common sewing
thimbIe to the aimpits or shoulder
Triple and bone dust, oleomarearine
and artificial manure. tallow and glue
stock--~nch is tie curious list Of pro-
auctions turned ont by one factory in
Rhode lslaI q.
A break ia reported n. rittsburg,
Pa. in the ranks Of the striking coal
miners in the fourth pool Five
hundred men are said 10 have gone
TO work at the terms offered by the
I ~ s''Nl's
A very heavy snow storm prevailed
/ at Norfolk, Virginia. on Sunda, last,
. the heaviest that has been known
there for several years More than
eight inches of snow fell.
a rich citizen o. Lemberg, noted
for h., gaIlan)ry, died recently and
left by his will 500 horins TO the
handsomest woman in"
will saws that he
contestants must
OF morality in
clsiou
He who Civ
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1885-03-27

WASHINGTON. March 2i.-Ths af.
fairs IN connect 90 with toe 0iung'i,
ration ceremonies vii. tits thong ht,
be wound up On Icnday night next.
The bills presented have no, been as
large as was expected. ard 1t Is nov
thought the receipts OF the iuaugura
Stion bali will be large enough 10 pay
ali tue expenses, So that tue conH II.
tee will be able 10 return every dolisr
OF the subscriptions The reports
from the bali show that the sale Of
tickets for the Inauguration ball
amount 10 S35, 96S so. and nom the
promer AIDE concerts $1,000 The
sale OF the lnmher use viii h,'ng
the total receipts np 10 about SiJ 600.
Cor. Baltimore San. 80