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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

Dor. 1t was young Janos Kazi. He
stared at me stupidity but said nothing.
GOOD morning, Janos."
'H'mr" he grunted, as he turned
away. walked through the yard.
The same deathlike stiffness prevailed.
tried to open the doors, but in vain.
They We're all locked. ! called aloud,
but there was no answer. 4 white cat
came out of the stable, looked at me
~curiously and passed on, as if surprised
TO see me.
There was peculiar smell of cooking
in the air, and going through the stable
into the yard l saw my young brother
Julius. He was sitting on the ground
in front of the small fire, trying to broil
our house dog Hector.
"JuliusI''
The boy looked up, recognized me,
shook hands, but did not smile or show
any indication of being glad to see me.
/ looked at him more attentively and
perceived that wonderful change had
taken place. There was peculiar look
~of age about him Between his eyes
Were three deep. perpendicular lines. or
rather burrows.
asked.
Il am getting dinner" he replied. In
differently. tss
s'Why do you attend to that2 In
there nobody in the place to cook for
you?"
Nobody he replied. drily.
"Where are they all?'
ssWhoP''
"The rest of the people belonging to
the house"
''They are dead"
saAll the servants dead?"
''Most of them are dead, but some ran
-sSvay."
I''Why did you stay here? Why didn't
you go to our relatives?''
''They refused to see me. They were
sfraid of the cholera"
Then there is nobody on the prem
ises except your
Nobody except Hector. must feed
him"
"Why don't you stay in the house In
stead Of camping out here?n
81 don't like to go into the house.
Somebody died in every room"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

keep the run of the days. 1t seems to
me that it was long time ago."
''Why didn't you let me know in time
to come to the funeral?''
Funerals! who talks of funerals?
The coachman took the coffin on his
shoulder and carried it to the family
vault"
Tears rolled down my cheeks, and fell
upon the hot Goals and ashes.
"Don't cry" said the child in gruff
voice. ''Let US act like men, come what
may" And this boy was only twelve
years of age.
'What has become of our coachman,
Klapza? know that he did not run
away
HE is in a corner of the stable on
some straw, dying"
/ went into the stable, and there lay
the faithful old family servant. The
color of his face was blush black, and
he was shivering as if from cold. The
old man, who had formerly served as
hussar, had fought manful1y against
the scourge. Two weeks previously,
when he felt the cramps in his feet, he
tied cord tightly around his legs above
the knees, and thus stopped the circula-
ton of the dread disease. It seemed as
if he had carried the day, for the symp-
toms left him.
"Even the cholera can't down old
Klapka," he said, boastfully, but he
was mistaken. The cholera had got
him down at last. There he lay in a
semi-comatose condition.
''Klapka!'' ] exclaimed, ''brave, hon
est, Mihala Klaplza! wake up! I've
come to see you. Don't you know me?"
With a great effort he opened his
eyes. gray shadow fitted across his
face. Probably it was intended for a
smile of recognition. He raised his
hand as if to make a military salute.
He tried to stagger to his feet, but the
cramps seized him, and he fell back
again on the straw. l took my bottle
of cholera medicine from my pocket.
His eyes were closed, but he seemed to
know what | was doing, for he opened
his mouth. / poured in a few drops,
and it seemed to do him good. Then he
shivered all over, and heard hoarse,
Growing sound. 1t was the death rat
tie. He fell back and died. dreaming
that he had drunk brandy. He finished
his dream on the other side of the dark
river.
could not repress my tears at the
death of the faithful old servant
Hector was right" said, returning
| to the fire; ''Klapka is dead
81 told you the dog knew it," replied
the boy, with perfect composure.
| The dreadful scenes through which
he had passed had destroyed all feeling.
He was an old man before he bad ceased
| to be child.
That very day took him to the head
quarters of the sanitary committee in
an adjacent village, and put him in
charge of his relatives. They fumi-
gated the poor boy and put new clothes
on him. He resisted with all his might.
He fought like tiger, and hit every
body who came near him.
Twelve years have passed since that
dreadful day, but nobody has ever seen
| him smile. The Indifferent, stolid ex-
preston, tinged with sadness, that was
on his face when saw him at the fire
in the stable yard, is on his face to-day.
He grew up tall and handsome, and it
is not impossible that gentle fingers
have toyed with his curly locks, and
bright eyes beamed on him, but they
have not effaced the three deep burrows
/ that the woman in black left upon his
brow. ALEX. E. SWEET.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
What Might Have Been.

It was recently stated before the
Royal society of London that the only
reason the earth has not long ago been
deluged in sea of nitric acid is that
the igniting point of nitrogen is much
higher than the temperature produced
by it's combustion, and therefore the
fame is not hot enough to set fire to the
adjoining gas. Were it not for this the
first lightning fash would probably
have fred the air, seriously interfered
with the development of the world and
made things generally uncomfortable
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

use small door, thirty by seventy
eight inches, is placed at either end. A
well and a pump should be placed where
most convenient so that no delay will
occur when feeding time comes. There
is but little trouble to provide places
for grain and meal, but bountiful
supply of water is quite as important
and often neglected. The cost of the
house, with lumber at twenty dollars
per thousand and shingles at three and
one half dollars. is about one hundred
dollars. Several loads of sand or gravel
may be profitably dumped into the pig
yards each year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
Trouble Enough.

The Parsons Wife-John, there is q
report about the village that the church
is going to raise your salary.
The Parson-Raise my salaryl Well,
hope they'll do nothing of the kind. I
have trouble enough to collect the small
salary they pay me now, and if had to
collect larger one it would set me
crazy.-Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
Good Advice.

"Do you believe, Uncle Allen" said
one Of the good mans little nephews,
shat we descended from apes and
baboons?"
my boy" said Uncle Allen Sparks,
''untll You are a few years older you'd
better not monkey with Darwinism-"-
Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
a Generous Rival.

Dora-What a quantity of rice you
threw after the bride!
ClaralShe'u need it before he gets
his salary raised.-N. Y. Weekly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
In q Flash.

Dolly-Well. old fellow, asked Miss
Amy last night to marry me and she
declined
Goslin-Did she deliberate, as though
to pain you?
Dolly-No; she produced her mega
tive by the instantaneous process
brakes MAGAZINE
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
And He Did.

He-Doctor. every time raise hand
I'm completely knocked out with pain
Doctor-Then you had better play
some other gane.-Judga
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

Dancing Master-'I want to look
at some nice shoes for dancing" Shoe
Man-''Yes, sir, here you are. A nice
pair Of kangaroo-skin shoes; and you
know. sir. for hops, the kangaroo can't
be beaten"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

OLD strawberry beds are especially
subject to blight and all the other
fruit diseases 1t pays to renew the
beds often. But to lessen the danger
from blight burn the beds in the fall.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

WHEN laying drain-tile those who
have tried the work claim that it can
be done better when the deeper por-
ton Of the drain is made fast, and that
tile-laying should begin at the outlet
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

TIE doctrine that alfke cures Iiken is II.
Illustrated by the fact that when people tire
the best thing for them to do il 70 retire.
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
WILLOW HEDGES.

Spring Is the Best Time to Set Out the
Cuttings.
The best time to set the cuttings is in
spring. They may be of any size up to
two or three inches: about an inch is a
convenient magnitude. They may be
placed upright or s1oping. The accom-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20
THE WOMAN IN BLACK.
Reminiscenco OF the Cholera Epi-
donic in Russia
a Gruesome Story Adapted from the
German by Alex. L. Swect-The
Curious Effect Produced by the
Pest on a Boys Mind.
Especial letter.

Els, / have met
her face TO face.
By ''her" l refer
to the woman in
black she of
all women who
kills the quick
est and surest.
/ saw her in
1878, and am
one of the few
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-10-20

IL feeding pigs it is quite an item to
give sufficiently, so that all can secure
what they need.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
[ CORRESPONDENCE
Mine Creek Dots.

Mr.. EDITOR: 1t is with pleasure
that we are again permitted to
give the new ADVERTISER as it
now is, a few more dots.
Everything is quiet here now
and everybody at work with new
energy.
Health is pretty good in the
piney woods except a few cases of
la grippe, which still linger.
People are, hauling fertilizers by
the tons, We guess that our farm
ers are bent on nothing less than
another full crop of 5 cents cotton.
They seem to be going at the
farms this year with great vim
and vigor, just what they ought to
do. Some of them have found out
that counting chickens before the
hens lay is very uncertain busl-
ness. Some, a few, are preparing
for a corn crop this load of poles.
A good thing to do, I can tell you.
The "feller" who makes his own
hog and hominy and as much Of
the cheap cotton as he can, be it
5 or 10 cents is the one who makes
the money. You see the cotton is
all clear gain, be it much or little.
We had very disastrous fire in
the piney woods last Saturday.
lot of fencing, and itwas g miracle
almost that some houses were not
burned. How the fire originated
no one seems to know.
Prof. ]. III. Lewis is conducting
a flourishing school at Pine Grove
Academy. The professor is an ex-
cellent teacher and would succeed
in Kamschatka.
Small grain is improving and a
fair crop indicated.
Guess Mr.. Tom Whittle is going
TO have a finger in the pie this pop
we mean the Legislature-from
the way he has been ditching,
building fences, ploughing and
sweeping the yard.
I shall close, wishing the AD-
vERTIsER that great success which
it deserves. JOHN BLAKE.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

COUNTY OF EDGEFJELD.
J. d. ALLEN, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, E. S. ETHEREDGE
wv hath made suit to me to grant
him Letters of Administration, with
the Will annexed, of the estate and
effects of James H. Busby.
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, to cite and
admon1sh all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said James I'll.
Busby, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court OF Pro
bate, to be held at Edgefeld G. f., on
the 3lst day of March, A. d. 1892, at
IL o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, if any they have, why said ad-
mlnistration should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this,
the l4th day of March, A. D. !,
1892. Published on the 18th L. S.
day of March, 1892, in tAe ~ !
Edgefeld ADVERTISER.
Of j. P. E. G.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
DENNY,s DoINGs.
A Budget of Newsy News Items
From "Bud."

Mr.. EDITOR ION Wednesday
morning last tie dawn of day re-
vealed the chastity form of john
son Peterson, a somewhat fussy
negro character our community,
cold in death lying few yards
from the public road, some 300
PAGES from Dennys. Examination
soon proved that his light had been
knocked out by pistol ball, taking
effect squarely in the heart. The
Squire was summoned, q jury
sworn in, and two days consumed
trying to ascertain who the guilty
party or parties were, but in vain.
No direct proof could be had and
finally a verdict "that the de-
ceased had come to his death by a
gun shot in the hands of an un-
known party" was rendered, How
ever, suspicion and circumstancial
evidence were great enough to have
a young mulatto negro, Pick
Smith, arrested, and we suppose
he is now enjoying the lu1uries of
the county jail. Peterson was
noted for the pretty scrapes he
had been in and was killed for
some of his deviltry. At first it
seemed as if his colored brethren
would not even bury him, but be-
ing encouraged financially, at last
condescendeG to put him away.
The smoke-house of Mr.. Willie
Crawford, of the Butler section,
during his absence at court last
week, was entered and robbed OF
five middlings of meat, some flour,
sugar, and various other edibles Of
a substantial nature. No clue as
yet to the economical (?) parties.
We are also informed that Mr..
Hardy Crouch, of the same sec
ton, has recently been the loser of
some fifteen or twenty bushels of
corn. We also hear that he has
about located the mink that got it.
The members of Butler Church
have been for some time contem-
plating putting new roof on their
church and we are glad to report
that the idea is taking shape-the
shingles having been secured, and
now nothing prevents the final
consummation of the work.
To our young friends, Mr..
Walter Dufie and Miss Fannie
Perry, the young couple united in
matrimonial bonds quite recently
by the Rev. A. F. Perry, we extend
congratulations and best wishes.
Mad-dogs are on the scout in the
Amaker settlement. One went
through some time since, and not
only bit several of the canine kind
but snapped hogs, cattle, and
whatever else came in his way.
Mr.. Shem Amaker has had a calf
to 60 mad, while Mr.. - Mack
has had to kill several of his hogs,
all of which were showing hydro
phobic symptoms, Now is 8 coed
time for Col. Talbert to spring
the dog question again.
Farmers are all busy preparing
their lands and putting down fer
tilizers, "Hope, the anchor of the
SOUL" is inspiring them to launch
forth again with (somewhat)
wilted expectations.
BUD.
Dannvs G O. March %
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
Not Circumstances, But the Man

There is an odd fashion in the
world that continues from
generation to generation. 1t is
the fashion of charging to
circumstances our failings and
our failures. Undoubtedly, sur
roundings have much to do with
conduct; but, after all, our deeds
find only their occasion in the cond:
.tions of life; the ca'ase is found in
character. "Nature is stronger
than environment says one; and
quaint old Thonnlsa k"mpis wrot"
long AGO: Occasions do not max,
"a mansfail hui they show what he
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

In an interesting account of the
development from the egg to the
adult bee, "a lecturer recently showed
that but three weeks are required
for the full transformation.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
ELMwooD ETCHINGs.
Death OF an Old and Respected
Citizen. House Burned, Roads
Worked, Oats and Wheat Pros
poets, ETC., etc.

EDITOR ADVERTISER: l am
glad to know you have re-estab-
lished the old-time and honored
ADVERTISER. During its suspen-
sion it was greatly missed. l
hope before very long you will
make back the money you lost by
the recent fire.
Last nighta buildingw was burned
that belonged to Mrs. j. P. Norris
occupied at the time by Mr.. j. M.
Bell, Jr., as a school house, where
he teaches the young idea how to
shoot.
Mr.. Marshall Faulkner, an old
and esteemed citizen died some
time last night. He was about
70 years old, and will be buried at
Mountain Greek church tomorrow.
Wheat and oats are looking
+tolerably we'll.
Mr.. T. S. Lewis has worked his
part Of the public road we'll and
deserves great credit for SO doing
|-he makes an excellent overseer.
CLoDHoPPER.
March 1892. III
Call at Once.
And get first-class choice of those
beautiful French Sateens, only 15c. 8
VIZ o. ~
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

Careful investigation in Prussia
reveals the remarkable fact that
the average life of Jews in Prussia
is five years longer than that of
Christians.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

Sir James Crichton Browne says
a good many men nowadays die Of
o:d age between forty-fve and
fifty.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

A species of crow in India has
note which exactly resembles
the. human voice in loud
laughing.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

For sleeplessness a Chicago
physician recommends q light
meal of plain food just before
retiring.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
No one Responded.

Senator Hill, who is making tour
of the South to strengthen his chances
for the Presidency, passed over the
Richmond and Danyille road last Sat-
urday. A telephone message was sent
TO Edgeaeld stating that the Senator
would deliver ten minutes speech at
Johnston and that any one desiring to
hear him could come over. NO one re-
sponded. Bus ap along the line: of the
richmond and sDanyille road from
Graniteville to Lexington, at every
little station thereof, he received what
might be called an impromptu, Edge
field ovation. In fact the Senator him
self. before it was announced to him
that he had reached her classic soil,
said, aFrom all I've read in song or
story I believe upon my soul Pm in
Edgefeld county, The Senator was
right. They crowded on at every sta
tion, they filed the platforms, they
fiattened their poses against the win
dows Of the kyars, they whooped and
they hellered, they yelled and they
beloved, they said, aWhar is that
coon dog Hillp" Senator Hill may not
lnowit, BIT in Edgefield county to
call man q. .cm:n dog is the highest
evidence and exhibition OF esteem and
honor. 4 coon dog, Srnator, is the
dog parsescelleiiee in these parts s5si,l';f
ae,rr anit running. .niggers.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

A lady in San Diego, Cal, is
said to have succeeded in
accumulating $4,000 postage
stamps.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

Immense beds of silver have been
discovered the bottom of tho
Bay OF San Bias, Argentine
Republic.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

The railroads of the State refuse
to pay their taxes because their
lawyers could not dictate the
policy of the Legislature and of the
State government. They have
carried their tax lodging fight, into
the United States Court, thereby
hoping to cripple the State
government and deleat the
administration in its war on tax
dodgers. These corporations it is
said propose to raise a fund and
enter the primary elections this
summer in the interest. of the
"Thirteen combination, and wi th
their power, money organization
and facilities for getting from
point to point in the State, whip
the people into line. May be they
will, but we don't believe it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

EDGEFIELD COUNTY.
j. D. ALLEN, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, Mrs. S. F. HOLDER,
w hath made application to me, to
grant her Letters of Administration
of the estate and effects of j. NJ.
Holder.
THESE ARE, THEREFORE,, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said j. NJ. Holder,
deceased, and that they be and appear
before me, in the Conrt of Probate, to
be held at Edgefeld c. H. on the 9th
day of April next, after publication
hereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
to shew cause, if any they have, Why
the said administration should not be
granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day
of March, A. d. 1892. Published on
the 23rd day-of March, 1892, in the
Edgefield ADVERTISER
j. d. ALLEN,
J. P. E. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

Mr.. EDITOR
Excuse me this week if you please,
For am just about to freeze;
I am so cold 1 cannot write,
In fact I've nearly lost my sight.
I've had sore eyes at least a week,
They've nearly spoiled my fine ply
sique.
And every time T write line
I have to take little wine.
Just merely for my stomach's sake,
AS Paul told Timothy to take
When he had grip little wine,
Pm almost sure it's not crime.
So tell your readers, one and all,
When better will make call,
And give them all the dots collected
From then till Tillman is elected.
stir up the boys and stir them duly,
And then believe me yours most truly
ShAnks.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

]. D. ALLEN, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, JACOB GIBSON, hath
w made suit to me, to grant him
letters of administration of the estate
and effects of Nancy Ann Gibson.
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors of the said Nancy
Ann Gibson deceased, that they may
be and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Edgefield Q.
H. on the 7th day of April next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to shew cause, if any they
have, why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this 2lst day
of March, A. D. 1892. Published on the
23rd day of March, 1892, in the Edge
field ADVERTISER.
J. D. ALLEN,
T P 10. C..
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24
Dennys, S. c., March 20.

The Comptroller General has
decided to fight the railroads in
the courts to which the latter have
appealed. Messrs. Lord, of Char
lesion, and Ira B. Jones, Of
Lancaster, have been employed
as assistant counsel :. for the
State.
This is an excellent selection
of counsel, and theintersts Of thai
State will be closely guarded
There is fundamental principle
of government involved in these
cases, and the whole people will
watch the proceedings with intense
interest.
If the courts decide in favor
of the railroads, it will be time
for every tax payer in the State
to refuse to pay his tax on the
ground that the assessment does
not suit him and then apply to
the United States Court for in:
junction to prevent the sheriff
from molesting him.--Cotton Plant
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1892-03-24

Call at Once,
And get first-class choice of those
beautiful French Sateens, only 15c. 8
yard, at w. II. TURNER & Co.