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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-01-14
CHAPTER XIV.
HARRY COMES HOME.


Alphonse Damiens' strength was laid
low now. Popular opinion was stronger
than the bonds he held over Squire
Robson, and that worthy, seeing no
way to wriggle out OF his dilemma re-
ductantly signed his commitment to the
State lunatic asylum, while even
James Dolman kept discretcly in the
back ground and offered no remon-
sStrance.
1t was not long before Mrs Evesham
was established in the Dolman HOUSEHOLD,
a tender nurse to the sick man, who con-
-trary to expectations, gave rapid signs
of amendment.
And herewith, Mr.. Dolman's line of
conduct was truly remarkable He
seemed to have utterly turned his back
~on the interests Of his quondam patron,
loading him with abuse and even refus-
ing to recognize his insanity as an ex-
~cuse for his misconduct. Then, too, he
crawled in obsequious humility before
the blind mans friends, especially the
stout old servitor, who regarded him
much as mastiff might have looked
upon a wandering cur. The ''gyruls''
sgrumbled at the additional work in the
household, but when Martha ventured
an objection, his answer was terse and
eloquent:
You're more'n twenty-one years of
age" he snarled, IAN can earn yer own
livin' eff yer want to; but while yer bide
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-01-14
OPINIONS AND POINTERS.

The national treasury is getting
into very shoal water. The balance
has fallen to the lowest point ever re-
corded since the adoption of the pres
ent form of the debt statement-Bos-
ton Herald
The appointment of Stephen b
Elkins is probably an assurance that
Blaine Will not be q candidate for the
republican nomination With all the
disreputables supporting him. Mr.. Har-
rison viii probably take the nomina-
ton without much Observation-Disclosures
apolis Sentinel
-Republican president makers are
pulling their brains over two sem
fences with an Interrogation point at
the heel of each: Has Blaine traded his
presidential ambition to Harrison for q
cabinet position for EIkins, or has
Harrison bought Elkins away from
Blaine with a cabinet position?- Fort
Worth Gazette
Some of the democrats on the
floor of the house have been little
cross. perhaps but they enjoy the
blessed satisfaction of knowing that
their seats are safely under them dur
ing this congress Reed. of Maine. and
his sestsnatching committee ON cleo
lions are not IN business at the old
xtand Just now.-St Louis Republic
One of President Harrison's
, oome papers characterizes the appoint
"a emit of Judge Woods as an indecent
act It does not stop with the asser-
ton. but slows the brazen and scan
dalous character of President Har-
fison's selection by detailed review
of the judges actions among which
| were his reversal of legal opinion to
save William w. Dudley from indict-
ment for advising bribery, and re
| vers ed legal opinion to save more than
| a ha.1dred indicted republicans from
con viction- The facts justify the
| charges and are familiar to all who
keep track of important political mat
serk-Detroit Free Press
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-01-14

in my house you'll du my biddin', an
my orders is tibet Mrs. Evesham shell
-tiu es her durn please, an likewise Mr..
Bladon, whom the Lord love an
prosper
Thus week passed. Each day the
physician had a more hopeful report of
his patient. 1t was beyond all doubt
that George Arundel would weather
the storm. and the silver lining seemed
at last coming to the cloud.
Cheered with these glad tidings,
Wanda's spirits revived; but there was
another reason why the rose should
come back to her cheek again and the
elasticity to her footstep.
wanda, DEAR" Mrs. Evesham said to
her one morning, as she was preparing
for school "Have you forgotten that
Harry is coming to-day?"
Forgot*en! Had she for one single
moment since the first shock Of George
Arundel's calamity had been assuaged
thought of anything else?
And was thinking" the elder lady
continued. shat he might walk up to
the schooihouse and fetch you home"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-01-14
ELklNs. SECRETARY OF WAR.

All, there, Mara
Win you please get On to Sseves
Steve EIkins.
OF West Virginia
d. S. A,
Secretary OF war;
How does he strike your
Amt he q corkers
Mind that sword OF hls,
His good broad sword
Ex-Blainabari
He can bend IL all
Around the situation,
And straighten 1t out again
When he wants tot
And cut with itf
Why, Marsy. old boy.
He can cut the ties
That bind him to
The Piumed Knight
With il as slick as butteri
Has he,
Well nobody said he had!
Had you heard anything
To that effect up your way.
Strategy, me boy, strategy
It's strategic
War secretary
That this country needs now
And Steven is that,
Bigger than o load of hay!
You missed il Mars.
In not having been raised In
West Virginia
And afterward having
BloSSomed as Blaine boomerf
You amt in at all
With Steve.
He's SO warlike,
And heroic and strateGicf
But If he had to wear
A suit Of your statuary clothes.
Marsy, old chap,
During Office hours.
He couldn't compete with you
A little bit,
Because he is the modeStsSt man
That ever pulled
Political wirei
How ever, that's all right
But you just keep your eye
On Steve, Mars,
And so will
a good many other people
Dr.e=
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UNEASY MEXICO.

Mutterings of Rebellion Against the Diax
Administration.
CITY OF MEXICO, Jan. 5.-Though the
government is trying to conceal the facts
in regard to the situation in Durango,
it is now well known that the reports
of misery there heretofore received
were not exaggerated and that many
people are suffering from starvation,
and it is said if the government con-
tinues deaf to the cry of the suffering
an uprising of the people may be ex-
pected. To use the words of man of
influence among the common people:
ST prefer to die fighting than from
hunger"
In the state of Chiapas the new gov
ernor Rabasa. is trying to set the peo-
pie against the late Gov. Carrascosa,
but the latter, who knows the people
well, has created a most decided hos
tility on their part against Rabasa, and
the state is said to be ripe for revolu-
ton against President Diaz' appointee,
Rabasa-
In Puebla a revolution was only
averted by the general government
backing down after arresting the priests
in two of the thirty monasteries in Pu-
ebla, which is the most Catholic state
in the republic. 1t is stated that it was
the intention of the government to ar
rest all the priests and if the people
rose to shoot them down, but Bishop
Morally avoided what seemed to be a
trap.
The Cara revolution is becoming a
more important matter than the gov.
eminent is willing to concede. 1t il
an open secret here that Cara j.
receiving money from both Mexico
and the United States, and that con
| trabapdists of all classes on the border
| of both countries are contribu ting Il
carry on the work
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CHAPTER xIII.-CoNr1NUED.

CHAPTER XIu.-CoNrINUED
Trembling and obedient, the young
sgirl accompanied him. For time
neither spoke, then her pent-up emo
lions found vent.
''Oh, Mr.. Bladon," she said, show
can I ever find words to thank You for
the noble service you have done me this
.day?"
Bladon looked wistfully at the sweet
face.
..Would thee mind an old man asking
a question? 'Tain't right, 1 know, to
put young girl to the blush, but"
''Ask me what you will, and will
answer you without reserve"
There was no doubling the truth that
shone from those velvet eyes.
(Which, then, of those two lads was
thy sweetheart?'
$50 help me Heaven, neither!''
What"
''The one, hated, scorned, loathed
The very presence of; the other loved,
but not with a love which you mean
(Which one, my pretty?"
There was a depth of tenderness in
the old mans voice.
'.Why, poor George Arundel, of
''course," she said with all simplicity.
''And now, lass, speak fearlessly, as
between an old man an young maiden,
be there anyone thee dost love in the
way / mean?"
Though the crimson blush dyed her
echeek, she never faltered.
-'Yes, Mr.. Bladon. there is one 1 love
in the way you mean"
THANK GodI'' wae all the old man
said, but the light in his face showed
the relief he felt.
just as they reached Dolman's door,
The held out his horny hand to the girl
land said with some emotion:
Il didna like thee, lass. / couldna
bear the sight O. thee; but all that has
passed now; an you'll try to forget the
wrong I've done thee?''
II shall remember nothing but the
debt of gratitude owe YOU
"'You see," Bladon went on in contrite
apology, cit was thy name that first
set me against thee"
F-'What, 'Wanda?"
AYE, lass. There was Wanda once
;as wrought a bitter wrong to my lads
fathers cruel, hard woman, as wrecked
noble life"
"You mean George Arundel's moth.
er?"
81 do, lass. An strange to say, you
are her very image. Only there's a soft
ness about thy pretty face there never
was on her'n."
"Was She"
NAY, nay" Bladon interrupted, hur
rriedly, ''thee mustna ask questions.
Georges mother be nothing to thee,
lass, an never will be. Never tell the
young master 1 even mentioned her
name to thee. Forget 1 ever let my old
tongue wag as I've done to-day; for
least said is soonest mended, an
vould'na regret the bit of confidence
I've put in thee
''And you never SHALL" she said
;sweetly as they passed into the house.
But, from that time forth, William
Bladon had always q kindly smile and
"A gracious word for the pretty teacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-01-14

How can Mr.. Foster and Encs
Nebeler keep money in the treasury 50
long as President Harrison is the
friend OF subsidies and jobs?-Louia-
vile Cour;erlJournal
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~OoS
Harry Evesham will refuse to let her
still be my loving friend and sister,"
Like as not" Bladon confessed, but
the reflection did not give him unal-
loyed pleasure. 1t was bad enough for
the young master to be smitten with the
charms of q pretty girl, but to carry his
devotion to her fireside, when she was
| married woman. was a proposal be-
yond the old mans philosophy.
Weeks passed by, and George Arun-
del was pronounced sufficiently recov-
| cred to return to his lodgings in Glas-
tonbury. OF course Dolman was rnu-
nifcently recompensed for all the trou-
BILE he and his family had been put to,
and candidly confessed that he did not
| mind how often he turned his house
into hospital, under similar circum-
stances.
Things had settled down into their
old groove. The sunshine of early
| spring was already loosening the ice.
barriers of the big river, and the chill
dren were looking forward to the
] emancipation of long holiday, when
| an event occurred that was of so start,
| ling a nature that it completely changed
the aspect of affairs. as far as Wanda
| Arlington was concerned.
This was none other than the pay
ment of the sum of ten Thousand dollars
to her order in the First national bank
| OF Glastonbury. There was no clew tc
! the payee. The bank officials in New
York who had transmitted the draf,
declared that it was sent in the reguls,
way OF business at the request of per.
feet stranger.
iTo BE CONTINUED
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-04-21

In his Greenville speech Gov. Tillman,
referring to the late ("driftwood") Legis-
lature, said: "The Legislature Is not fit
to elect anybody or anything. About
the time the mem mbers reach Columbia
they are bought and swapped and inau-
enced py social relations there" That
Legislature was overwhelmingly Till
man Legislature, and therefore the Gov
ernor refers to his own followers when
he speaks of members who were Thought
and swapped and influenced by social
relations in Columbia. To be more
specific, he refers to those of his faction
who had the manhood to refuse to vote as
he desired them to do on all the visionary
and impracticable schemes advanced by
himself. Now, what we want to know is,
how long are the members Of that Legis-
lature going to meekly endure these
abusive and 'sland erous chargesP The
Anderson delegation did not support all
the measures sent up from Executive
.heade uarters, with the Governors ear
marks; upon them. Does the Governor,
then, include Anderson's members as
among the ."bought and swapped and in
fuenced" crowd? If so, will they allow
the accusation to pass unchallenged !?
Perhaps, though, they know that the
Governor is only at his same old tricks
malignsng and accusing, yet never con-
victing- His friends, however, had the
right to suppose that they would have
been spared this "unkindest cut of all"
at the hands of their Chief. We will war
rant them that if they will pin the Gov
ernor down to an explanation Of his un-
seemly and belittling accusations he will
finally inform them that he was "only
blowing" Try him.
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Tonoy Greek Items.

Well, Mr.. Editor, as my first escaped
the waste basket, I will write again.
The farmers are very busy planting
cotton. Our advice is less cotton and
more corn.
We regret to record the death of Mrs.
Betsy Acker, which occurred at her
grandson's, Mr.. II. a. Griffin, in Bolton,
last Wednesday night, aged So years.
She was the widow of the late Holbert
Acker, and has always lived in this COM
munity until about q year ago, when she,
with her grandson, moved tSBelton. She
has been member Of Shady Grove
Church for many years, where her re-
mains were inferred on Friday, the fu-
neral services being conducted by Rev.
NJ. MCGEE. She leaves one daughter,
who lives in Tennessee, and Il host of rel
atives and friends, who will regret to
hear Of her death but we all have assu-
rance that she is at rest.
Mrs. Emma Tins, wife OF Mr.. John
Tins, died Saturday night, and her re-
mains were inferred in the Shady Grove
Churchyard, of which Church she was q
consistent member. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. L. NJ. Rice. She
leaves husband and two small children,
one being an infant six weeks old. They
have the sympathy of our community.
There will not be any picnic at Cooley's
Bridge this May, as has been tho annual
custom heretofore, as there was so much
bad behavior last May.
Mr.. Ed Griffin was in cur country re-
Gently. Ed says he needs a wife. We
won't tell him what the young lady said,
but our advice is to como again. The old
man says he drives good horse.
Our little preacher carried young lady
home last second Sunday and got lost, but
we can accc ant for that, as he wore his
beaver for the first time up here.
We have had plenty Of rain.
PATTY,
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NaWell DOta.

We ore glad to know that Mr. and Mrs.
Mauldin are some Letter.
MIR. w. A. Tripp, one Of our champion
watermelon growers, sends in his subscrip.
ton for the lSTELLIaENCER to-day.
a good many OF our farmers will attend
the mass meeting. which Is to be held in
Greenvile Tomorrow. Hope they will
have fine time.
There will he about as many cotton seed
planted in this section this year as there
WIS last
The cold snap of last week came near
killing all the peaches, but if no disaster
befails the black berries guess wo can pull
through.
The Mountain Springs Debating Society
is still on boom.
The boys have learned how to tie their
horses or joined the infantry one. Idon't
know which, but 1 had rather think that
they have joined the infantry.
We have had all abundance OF rain In
this community. think that if the farm
ers could get to work a whole week at q
time they would soon be done planting.
Early planted corn has come up and Ia
looking fine. The wheat and oat crops
are nu % her one so far. The farmers are
looking forward for better times every
where, and 1t IL hoped that tho day is not
far distant when odr corn cribs and smoke
houses will be located thin q few feet Of
our dwellings,.
The "Alliance Liver Pills" are no joke
Brother mon Conscire Sivi." They are
purely vegetable compound, and highly
recommended for all liver and Alliance
troubles. The price has been cut down 80
low that they are in reach of all.
Mr.. Editor, as you have so many cores.
pondents that will want space in the IN
TELLIGENcER this week I will close.
NED NEEDLE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-04-21
Cook'SCorner.

The freezes, frost and rains have inter.
fered considerably with farming operations
the past week or two. The small grain
crops are looking tine-the only trouble
not enough sown.
The fruit by some means or other seems
to haveamade its escape, and if it is not
damaged in such way that will cause it
to fall off, there will be an abundance Of
it 10 this community.
There is no diminntion in the area Of
cotton in this neigh borhood, though We
can bosst of a man, a one horse farmer, who
has not planted seed Of cotton in several
years, aud We judge has not bought
thing to eat, except sugar and coffee, for
years, as he always raises everything nee
essary 10 live on at home, and besides be
his neighbors With the loan Of the ready
cash.
DR.. A. G. Cook is off on two or three
weeks visit to Florida and South Georgia.
BE Is attending the Associate Reformed
Presbytery, and visiting relatives he has
not seen In years
Some people around Cooks don't give
cent for free coinage or the silver bill
they have discovered and established a
new medium of exchange.
1t Is little amusing to see the Tillman.
ties hufhug up among themselves at the
re. organization of the Club at this place.
After the election OF all officers. and dele
gates to County Convention (all Tillman.
iles), one prominent man on that side said
he was endorser on twenty Bank Notes
for members present, and did not receive
q single vote. nomination or appointm ent,
and had scarcely left the hall before the
twenty-frst man asked him to 60 on
another.
Rev. W. Fl. King preached ut this place
on last Sunday.
Mrs. Hall, Of Newberry, and Mr.. W. P.
Cook, of this place, are preparing 10 erect
nice residences in our town.
Mr.. Robt +. Stewart is spoken Of as one
of the probable candidates for the Legis
lature on the Tillman ticket. Bob will
make good one. He is staunch friend
Mr.. r. r. Harris, of Anderson, was Wis.
iting with bis family in the Corner few
days ago.
1t would not be considered strange, or
look greatly out of place, for Fed Nance,
Josh Ashley or myself, but how any
Christian, especially minister of the gos.
pei, elder, deacon, steward or class leader
in the Church, can make up his or their
mind to vote for man who can make
euch public utterance as II would rather
be dead aud in hell with my followers
than in Heaven with Sheppard and his
crowd" is strangely nconsistent-(the
above quotation is credited to Gov. Till.
man in his speech at Greenville)
If the boys run scarce of Congressional
material think the Corner can scare up
candidate for that important Office. We
have several who are we'll up, especially
on the money question.
Some people it seems might hold up on
independentism, boiling, and the like, if
they will only remember that less than
two years ago ue.Jeffersoniaa Tillman-
ite Democratic Club in Anderson County,
killed, by large majority resolution
to support the nomiaation.
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A subscriber upbraided the INTELLI-
aENcER for inconsistency in having ar
gued for direct State primary before the
peace and unity Convention met and in
having receded from or remained silent
on that point since then. Said subscriber
was non plussed when we directed his
attention to paragraph in this paper the
week succeeding the Convention still
maintaining that the direct primary was
the safest and wisest solution of the pres
ent crisis, and asking that delegates be
sent to the September Convention, whose
authority to hear and pass upon this mat
ter cannot be questioned, instructed to
make no nominations, bat to order di-
rect primary, guaranteeing to every voter
free ballot and'a fair count, by which
method every man who participated in
tt primary would be bound to support
the nominees of the people. Subscribers
who disagree with the sentiments of the
INrELLraENcER should read it's columns
closely before making charges ofany kind
against it. The INTELL1aENCER is in no
degree 'subsidized' paper nor ''cor-
poration" nor "ring" paper, but is
owned and edited by independent free
men, who bays at heart the welfare of
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Barnes DriftingB.

Well, Mr.. Editor, 1t has been some time
since we have troubled your valuable pa
per with any news from Barnes. We
have been keeping ourselves quiet only to
hear from other writer's, who are better
qualified. AS we do not expect to say
much, we will only ask for short space.
The farmers are getting along we'll with
their work. All of them seem to be in
good spirits and determined by the help
Of God 10 raise something to live on at
home. That Is the best resolution you
ever made in your lives, brothers. Hold
out faithfully, and may Gods blessings
rest upon you, is the prayer ofyour hum.
BILE servant.
Some of our boys and girls went fishing
few days ago, and some who were anx-
ious to initiate Peter and John, toiled all
night and caught nothing.
The cry of mad dog has been heard
Better keep lookout for them and be
sure and keep the children In the house
and keep the gun loaded
Mrs. Harper, who has been visiting her
father and mother, has returned to her
home in Georgia. Mrs. John Norris, who
has also been paying her mother and
friends visit, has returned to her home
in Georgia.
Miss Mamie Davis is now staying few
days with Capt. Barnes and family.
Miss Onie Martins school at Fellowship
closed last week. We are glad TO hear
that Miss Onie can teach school where
others have failed. Two cheers for Miss
Onie and thrae for Fellowship neighbor.
. hood.
Our school at this place is still doing
we'll. BUD.
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AS ahonesty is the best policy" we
suggest that the genuine reform" Office
seekers, instead Of disclaiming the truth
as to the inmost yearnings of their heart,
,candidly tell the "dear people, what they
want, and frankly make use of the fol-
lowing couplet from Shakespeare:
I am not a a sportiYe humor now,
Tell me, AMI daily net, where Is the money?
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-04-21

Senator Vance has presented to the
United States Senate petition from citi-
zens Of Raleigh, N. G., asking the adop-
ton of an amendment to the Constitution
prohibiting States from legislating in re-
gard to religion, etc. These petitions are
coming to Congress by the thousand.
Printed heads are sent out through the
country and people sign readily.
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Governor Tillman is quoted as having
said here that he was going to Greenville
,tloaded for bear" While in Columbia it
was the "Piedmont Shanghai" he vas
going to meet. Funny that as distance
between the two places shortened the
harmless Shanghai developed into a
formidable s'bear." "'Twas distance
lent en- chantment to the view." Sae?
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1892-04-21

The Governor of the State of South
Carolina spent day in this city last
week looking after an enterprise that is
popular with our people, and in which
they folt sufficient interest to assemble in
J crowds to discuss and watch proceedings,
yet not one cheer nor one call for a
speech was given him, nor the least de-
monstration made in his honor. How
ever he was treated with all the courtesy
and consideration due the governor Of
more than million of free people at the
hands of a generous and hospitable citi-
zenship, and was driven to every part of
the city by gentlemen who are his politi-
!, cal opponents.