davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1888-08-08

tempt to kidnap Herr Lander was
made last year, also at Bellova sta
tion; but on that occasion the bril-
gands only succeeded in carrying off
the night Waterman, a poor prize that
turned out to be barely worth the
equivalent of twenty pounds in Bull
garian currency.
It is really high time that enter
prises of this class should be put
down with a strong hand in Christian
countries laying claim to a place in
the comfy Of civiIised realms. If
the B~ulgarians desire TO vindicate
their p~retcnsiOns to national indepen-
dence by proving themselves worthy
Of the privileges of self.government
and autOnOmic administration, they
cannot do better than to address
themselves to the task Of purging
their rural districts of the hordes of
hOmicidal and nefarious ~ruffians by
which the Balkans are at present in
tested, and, above all, by protecting
their railway lines, now an integral
part of the grand European system
Of international commune a%tions,
from such scandalouS raids as that
recently perpetrated with absolute
impunity at Bellovo. a country in
which life and property are chronl-
caIly menaced by the greed of un-
Scrupulous miscreants, armed to the
teeth, and roaming at large in open
defiance of law and authority, is
scarcely a congrnial field for the in
veStment OF foreign capital, and is
liable to be tobooed by the very men
whose wealth and ability are in IN
gent request to dovelope its natural
resources. and thereby increase the
weIl-being of its peaceful and indus
trious inhabitants. In the year of
Grace 1888 it is intolerabIy revolving
that the Government of a country
little more than a t~wenty-four hours
journey distant from Vienna should
be compelled to treat with blood
thirsty brigands for the release of
persons violently kidnapped in "
raiIway-station at dead OF night, and
should have to undergo the humilia-
tion of paying to these law-breakers
what is practically a reward for their
past offence, and a premium to their
future crime We are informed thar
the authorities at Sofia "conSidpr it
prudent not to resort TO force" in
order to rescue the unfortunate per
SONS captured at B~ellova, and that
the Austrian Diplomatic Agent, as
well as the wives of Messrs. Binder
and Lander, have strongly urged
upon the Bulgarian Government the
necessity Of abstaining from vigorous
measures in that direction, lest the
lives of the prisoners should fall a
sacrifice to the rage and malignity,
engendered by disappointed cove
tousness, Of their captOrs. This, we
repeat, is one of the most insuffera-
bic positions in which the Admins
tration of any European State can
possibly find itself placed. Of course
the captives must be ransomed ; their
suferlngs are due to the laches Of the
Bulgarian Government, which is
, 1888-08-08

IA AuOAbSDE3 Al CtAOlIS MI VI hOCuy
and t~ruculent patriots addicted to for
warding small instruments of their
Captives to cOnSuls or bankers of the
nelghbouring city, in earnest of their
settled resolve to complete the sever
ance of body from soul, should pecu-
mary redemption of the former not be
forth coming within-from a brigand's
point of view-a reasonable limit of
time.
Such being the state of mental
tranquility and trustfulness into
which European railway travellers
have been luIled of late years, the
tidings that reach US from Bulgaria of
a successful attack made by a strong
band of Drigands upon a railway sta,
ton in that Principally are startling.
OF this surprising achievement an
eyewitness, recently arrived in Sofia,
has given a detailed account. Last
Saturday night, it would appear, thir-
ty brigands Of the Macedonian variety
armed with Martini Henry rifles and
%abundantIy provided with cartridges
suddenly surrounded and invested the
station at BeIloya, the signal for &C
ton having been given TO them by a
spy within The place. As soon as they
had occupied all the issues from the
station, they opened fire upon it,
greatly to the censternalion of the
officials and passengers inside the
building, who were taken utterly by
surprise. Before these panic-stricken
persons had time to organize any at
tempt at defence, the bandits slormed
the station, and were upon them.
Having been accurately informed by
the BelIoya agent respecting the
relative commercial value OF the per-
sons certain to be within the building
on the night in question, the brigands
completed then enterprise in a very
few minutes, picking out the most re-
munerative of the stations temporary
inmates, SIX in number, and carrying
them of with promptitude and deS-
patch to q sylvan retreat in the neigh
bourbood Of Mount Agucno. Among
the gentlemen selected for participa-
ton in this impromptu nocturnal ex-
cursion to the Bulgarian highlands
We're Herr Binder, a representative Of
the Oriental Railway Company Herr
LANDER, an employee of the Railway
Junction Company = both Austrian
subjects-the station master Of BellOva,
a wealthy Bulgarian merchant from
Sofia, and two Greek subjects, pre-
sumabIy men Of substance, whose
ransom might be expected to bring no
inconsiderabIe amount of grist to the
Macedonian mill. What has been
the sum demanded by the enterpris-
ing association now resting upon it's
Iaurels in the groves OF Agueno is not
yet known at Sofia but it will pro-
badly have to be paid by the Bull
garian Government, however large it
may be, both the Austrian and Greek
Diplomatic Agents having notified
the Sofia authorities to that effect.
Herr Binder, who has been in the
service Of the great Austrian Railway
contractor, Baron Hirsch, for several
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
A Dream OF Fair Women.

Tennyson in his exquisite poem,
d. cams of long procession OF lovely
women OF ages past. This is all very
well, but the laureate would have done
the world greater service II he had
only told the women of,the present how
they could improve their health and
enhance their charms. This he might
easily have done by recommending the
use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
Health. is the best friend of beauty, and
the innumerable ills to which women
are peculiarly subject, its worst enemies.
Long experience has proven that the
health of womankind and the "Favorite
Prescription" walk hand in hand, and
are inseparable. 1t is the only medicine
for women, sold by druggists, under a
positive guarantee from the manufac-
turers, that will give satisfaction in every
case, or money will be refunded. This
guarantee hos been printed on the bot
tle.wrapper, and faithfully carried out
for many yearR
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

The high literary quality OF the Atlan.
tic Monthly is we'll maintained in the July
number. The public has taken kindly
to ]. P. Quincy's rather weird story,
"Miser Farrel's Bequest," which now
reaches its closing chapter. Miss Har-
riet Waters Preston, it would have been
natural to suppose, in view Of her un-
common success in other directions,
would not challenge criticism by such
an ambitious effort as her article on "a
Changing Order" Miss Preston goes
far to prove, however, that woman can
write upon large historical topic in a
manner thoroughly to be admired. One
of the bright short articles is entitled
"a Browning Courtship," which men,
bers OF the Browning cult" will prob
ably think much too full OF levity. The
author is Eliza Orne White. A practi-
cal theme is treated very intelligently by
H. @. Merwin in his timely review of
"The Telephone Cases." William H.
Downes begins a series of papers on
"Boston's Painters and Paintings"
Bradford Torrey describes "a Green
Mountain Corn Field" and Lille b.
Chace Wyman contributes some thought
full "Studies of Factory Life" which are
most excellent reading The charming
story by Mr.. House, "Yone santo," re-
tains all the charm with which this
unique narrative began. 1t was happy
thought of Mr.. Aldrich's to run this nov
ell OF Japanese scenes along with "The
Despot of Broomsedge Cove" by Charles
Egbert Craddock. The transition from
Toxic to Tennessee is long stretch, but
on that account the more refreshing. DR..
Holmes new volume, Lea's "Medieval
Inquisition," and Kinglake's "Crimea''
are noticed at length in the book re.
views and the books OF the month are
epitomized in the brilliant manner
which raises this regular department Of
the Atlantic into an invaluable feature,
."Mr. Stevenson and Mr.. James," "The
Average Mans Verdict" and "The Sci
ence Of Names" are among the bright
skits given a lodgment in the "Contrib.
utors' Club" without any mention Of
their authorship. Houghton, Mifllin &
Co., Boston.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
Simmons Liver Regulator produces n,

Simmons Liver Regulator produces no
unpleasant effect upon the stomach. no
matter how long it is taken. A little
taken at night insures refreshing sleep
and natural evacuation Of the bowels.
A little taken in the morning sharpens
the appetite, cleanses, the stomach sand
sweetens the breath.
81 never recommend a medicine un-
less I know it to be good. In ministry
of twenty-five years / have often felt the
need of such medicine, and when !
found it I exclaimed: Eureka !'"-
REV. J. p. HARPER, Proprietor "Christian
Visitor" Smithfeld, N. y.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
The Verdict Unanimous,

w. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind,
tcstiAes: ~ can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has given relief in every
case. One man took six bottles, and
was cured Of rheumatism of 10 years
standing" Abraham Hare, druggist,
Bellville, Ohio, afiirms: "The best SELL
ing medicine have ever handled in my
20 years experience, is Electric Bitters." I"
Thousands of others have added their
testimony, so that the verdict is unani-
nous that Electric Bitters do cure all
diseases of the liver, kidneys or blood.
Only half dollar bottle at Seybert &
Co. drug store.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
CHAPTER XIII.
now LYMAN KEPT HIS WORD.


Norris was late at the bank on that event.
full morning, for after long hours of wake
full misery, sleep had come to him in fever
ish, unrefreshing snatches. He arrived at
the samo moment with Mr.. Everleigh, who
stopped out Of his carriage, accompanied
by police officer whom he had picked up
on the way.
"Ah, Norrisr' spoke the banker, with
extreme agitation. "Do you know what
has happenedi There has been an accident,
It may be q murder. The janitor telephoned
for mo. Childer Is hurt, he says, shot by
burglars, who broke in during tho night"
Tho three went In together while he was
speaking, and the janitor, who had tele-
phonod Immediately upon making his ghast-
ly discovery, met them with o frightened
face, and repeated his story of finding
Childer, wounded and senseless, while IN
open window led to the supposition that
burglars had effected an entrance and
been beaten of by the intrepidity Of the
junior partner, who paid the dear price of
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
Died.

Cowne-In Van Buren,, Ark, Sunday
morning, June 18th, 1888, Mrs. Elizabeth
Cowne, in her S5th year.
Tho deceased was the mother Of Mrs.
s. w. Thayer, and grandmother of the
publishers Of the Argus.
Elizabeth Copenhaver was born In
fredericksburg, Va, March goth, 1904.
She married Bolinger Cowne, Dec. Goth,
1921, who died March 3lst, 1852. She
removed with her husband to Hillsboro,
Ohio, in 1s45, where she resided until
January, 1874, when she removed to
Van Buren,, Ark. She joined the Meth.
opist church at the age OF IA years, and
lived consistent member OF the same
till she passed away. She was the mother
OF six children, only one Of whom-Mrs.
s. w. Thayer-survives her. Her re.
mains were laid to rest in our cemetry,
Rev. d. j. Weems, OF the church OF
which she was devout member, offici.
.ating. Peace to her ashes. Yam B,Nren
(Ark.) 1rgus.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
CHAPTER XIV.

IN TIE SICk-HOOM
Startled, but not greatly alarmed, Ingot
raised the fainting girl and placed her on
sofa in the room. Then he bent his efforts
toward roviving her, not wishing to call
any ono until the matter between them
should be settled.
1t was only natural she should be over
come by all these terrible events, and the
sight of her suffering, while it touched him,
brought up the evil passions in the mans
breast.
"Why couldn't she give in without max
ing me 70 to such lengthsP he muttered
~ don't want to hurt her, I'd rather b'
kind to her, but sho gives me no choice
She'll end in making me turn against her as
I've turned against him, tho traitor just
to think how he played it on mel But I'll
get even with them both, I'll bring them to
time, If l pay the heaviest price for it."
He grew uneasy at last, Carols swoon
lasted 30 long, but still he would not call for
aid. He opened window and let the cold
air blow In, rubbed the little nerveless
hands between his own, and wet the pale
lips with water which he found in the room.
His efforts were rewarded at last She drew
o long, quivering breath, and opened her
eyes, to shudder at sight Of him bending
over her.
I'LL remember" she gasped. ooh, you
will not--will not--give him up-if-if you
love meas you say"
All over tho mans face flashed q sudden
light of triumph and rapture.
~ won't do ono solitary thing against
him, my pet; will do every thing for him
II you give in like that Don't make me
think that you hate me, Carol, and I'll never
be hard on YOU"
"Tell me-" she said. weakly, "tell me
every thing-all."
He regarded her uneasily.
~ don't think you are strong enough yet,
my dearest. And don't see that there is
any need worrying you more than you are
worried now"
"Tell mei"
swell, I'll do Lyman tho justice to say
that he was sort of drawn into it. You know
how dead gone he was about Miss Ever
leigh7 That was the secret Of the whole
| thing.
"He wanted to get ON an even footing witt
| her, which he did on the day he put tina
hundred thousand dollars in the business
May be 1t will tighten this trouble for you Il
know that he did put 1t all in the business
| don't believe he kept back dollar for hi
own use--but that wouldn't save him II 4
ever came out. II Evorleigh could look over
1t, there's worse and moro Of 1t than thu
mere appropriating Of the money, which
others wouldn't"
"I-Idon't understand, !" murmured Carol
weakly.
ITO N ooNrNuEnl
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

The Bard was asked to compose little
poem upon his childhood, and this is
what he produced: "How dear to my
heart is the school attended, and how
/ remember 80 distant and dim, that
red.headed Bill and the pin that / bend
ed, and carefully put on the bench un.
der him. And how recall the surprise
of the master, when Bill gave yell and
sprang up from the pin, so high that his
bullet head smashed up the plaster
above, and tho scholars all set up din.
That active boy Billy, that high.leaping
Billy, that loud.shouting Billy, that sat
on min.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
"LooK HEREl' lie SAID, AT LAST.

LOOK HEREP he eAiD, AT LAST
am convinced there is nothing in II. He
tried to cheat me and to save you by taking
his own life, and made failure of his at
tempt, for mean to have you noW whether
he lives or dies. Either you give me your
promise to marry me, at once, or the officers
of the law shall know what hold they have
OH him within tho hour"
Carol wrung her hands together in nm
agony of grief, horror and despair.
"What has he donel' she asked, again,
her burning gaze fixed upon him compelling
an answer
Ingot gave short, scornful laugh.
"What has he done' Robbed Mr. Ever
leigh of the money which he has palmed of
as your fortune and his. Your saint who
could do no wrong was nothing else than q
common thief and liar-no, most uncom-
mon one, for he succeeded in keeping all
suspicion from himself except with me. l
found out what he was up to- and kept
mum on the condition I've told you, that he
should make you marry mo by hook or crook.
He promised, and took my plan up to the
very last turn-meaning all the while to get
out of it in this way, it may be-but tell
you am not going to have it So"
He had repressed the violent signs Of his
anger by this time, and was speaking calm
ly, but with set, iniloxible purpose which no
pity could move
"Unless you keep to the bargain he made
with me--unlcss you marry me now, this
very night-rll blow tho whole affair. Mr..
Everleigh shall know where his money
went to and how much he owes his partner;
the police shall bo told where they can find
the thief. II Lyman had made better job
Of 1t, no would have beaten me, there's nc
denying 1t, but rs the matter stands have
the game in my own hands"
He paused, regarding her curiously, but
Carol did not move. She sat like one
stunned
"Thero's fair chance Of his living,s the
doctor says, II all things work favorably,'
Ingot resumed. "What chance do you sup
pose there will be IL he gets back his senses
only to find himself disgraced and ruined
You hold his fate for him, life or death, in
your hands Now, which shall it bel"
She lifted her eyes at last, deep and darl
with the anguish which was wringing hel
young, tender heart. She tried to speak
She threw out her hands with an inpulsive
repelling gesture, waving him away from
her, then suddenly she grew blind and dea,
to the sight Of his hateful face, the SOUND
| Of his hateful tones. She dropped, and fel
| falnting ut his feet.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
Remember that languor, weakne.

Remember that languOr, weakness,
aches, pains, sores, pimples, etc, are
among the uncalled for ills of life, and
result directly from an impure state Of
the blood. Be wise in time and aim to
keep the blood rich. red and pure by
occasionally using that strictly vegetable
tonic and blood purifier, DR.. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. It will
save much distress, and is safe cure
for all blood disorders. Sold by Seybert
& Go.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
Bucklen's Arnica SNlyc.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin cruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satirtaction,
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by Seybert & Co.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

Omaha Dame--"Didn't you know
before your marriage that the man you
loved had contracted the liquor habit ?"
Neglected Wife-"Yes, knew he had
contracted the habit, and If it had only
stayed contracted I should not have
complained, but after marriage the
habit expanded"
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

The man who goes fishing and sits in
cramp.inviting posture on narrow
thwart from early morn till dewy eve
and calls it fun is the same chap that
never goes TO church because the pews
t.ren't comfortable,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
From the Ex.PresIdent OF the New
York State Senate.

STATE OF New Y DIRK, ,SENATECHAMBER,
ALBANY, March II, 1886. !
have used Allcock's Porous Plasters
in my family for the past five years, and
can truthfully say they are a valuable
remedy and effect great cures. l would
not be without them. have in several
instances given some to friends suffering
with weak and lame backs, and they
have invariably afforded certain and
speedy relief. They cannot be too highly
commended. EDMUND l.. PITTs.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

The rooster would be much more
popular bird il he could only be induced
to feel that there is no real, vital neces-
sity for his reporting his whereabouts
between midnight and three a. m. We
know that he is at home, in the bosom
OF his family. So are we, but we don't
get up in the night to brag about it.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28

"Pshaw 2" exclaimed Grimshaw, 81
have no patience with woman. You
look under the bed to see man and
you'd scream blue murder If you saw
one" "What OF that?" retorted his
patient wife; ~ saw you put your hand
on the radiator to see il it was hot, and
you swore like trooper when you
found that 1t was" Grimshaw has now
less patience with 'em than ever.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1888-06-28
UNDER A CLOUD
CLEARING HIMSELF.
The Thrilling and Absorbing Story
OF q Great Crime.
ny JENNIE DAVIS BURTON,
AUTHOR or I" Hen LrPR's SECRET" AMI
OTnEu STORIES.
Copyrighted, 1883, BY the A. NJ Kellogg Newspaper
Company. AU Rights Reserved.

CHAPTER xxII.-CoNTrNuED.
While ho walked and frotted, Carol was
sleeping tho sweet and peaceful sleep of
carc-free girlhood. Whatever burdens had
pressed upon hor, whatever fears oppressed
her, were all gono now. The cold winter
daylight was streaming in ut the windows
when she awokc, flushed and smiling, from
some pleasant dream. She sprang up at
once, alert and cagor.
Z" The duy at last. Oh, am glad, 30 glad,
that It will all soon be over"
She dressed herself and ran down to Ly-
mans den. Ho was not there, but slip Of
paper bearing the words ~ will be in tim" ="
lay upon his desk.
"Dear brother" the girl murmurcd, as
she bent over IT, ~ am glad for his sake
as well as my own that 1t Is nearly over"
Very fresh and fair looked Carol in the
simple white drcss she had chosen. Thorc
were white roses in her belt and at her
throat, but they failed to mako her look
bride-lilso to tho cyes Of Mr. Ingot when he
appeared, full half-hour before his time,
making his way to the den, where Carol
was still waiting.
"Roses, ehi" as he looked her over
"Why, sent you orange blossoms.
thought brides always wore them, and vail
or something of that kind fiimsy and cloud
like, YOU know. One wouldn't suspect by
the look OF you that you were all ready to
be married."
+. Carol moved away from tho arm with
which he encircled her.
az thought heard Lyman como in with
you," she said, hurriedly. "Where Is hei"
"You heard o more important person, my
dear-the clergyman who is to unite u.s.
n IT. l.
we NAV as we'll do nm the Susiness at once
What do Won savi, =
UOb, NO H. "a not time vet and besides.
,vo ,nuat unit for LYMAN Uo will no here
in timen
uWoI,. g,ve vou fair, warming ~ no isn,t
that therc'li he no waiting. Just twenty.
Ave- minutea hv tho clock. and then--u
Carol moved further nwav from him.
Inoot ala NOT finish the sentence. He was
nervous under tho triumph and exultation
of the hour. and he studied his bride-elect
furtfycly while the moments wore on.
SHOW still she keeps her self.n he thought
half in raoe. hnlf admirinplv. "How will Il
be when the time comes, when LYMAN
comes, and fails to stop the ceremony, as
she fully expects him to dol It would bo
bad IL she should make q stand for herself
at the last minute, but mol it isn't in her.
She'll be mine fast enough, before she fair
lv understands that he Ia, failed her, poor
little thingi and vow pll be good to her TO
make IN for Il all.n
Tho minutes licked on. Carol had grown
very ,ale. The roses of the morning had
deserted her checks, her ewes were prefer
naturally largo and solemn, her hearing
was strained to catch the first sound OF
Lyman's coming, He had promised to save
her-ha ,vould eavo her thou oh nj tho verv