davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24

In diameter at the base of the trunk
which for ten feet up to the whorls OF
sturdy green boughs bristled with
stubs of dead limbs that made CON.
~venient steps.
My gun was of German make, rugged
with a sling, which till now 1 had al
ways thought a useless ap%purtenance,
but in this emergency it proved quite
otherwise, when by singing the gun
over my back 1 got up, easily ard
quickly. None too quickly, for in two
minutes the leaders of the pack were
beneath me, and glaring up at me with
cruel, hungry eyes. having evidently
seen my ascent, for they were not at
fault a moment.
Others came till there we're seven in
all, some circling about the tree, some
sitting on their launches and treading
impatiently with their forefeet, like a
dog waiting for a choice morsel, and
licking their slavering chops; some
gnawed at the trunk or made prodigi-
Gus leaps at the lower branches.
climbed to a secure and comfortable
seat on a limb 90 feet from the ground,
and, after getting my breath, and my
nerves were a little settled, 1 tried the
effect OF a charge of No. 6 on one of the
besiegers, a l got a tolerable fair aim
at his uplifted muzzle through an open
ing. There was a yelp of surprise ard
pain, followed by a general commo-
ton among the crew, and when the
smoke had lifted above me 1 caught
glimpses of the stung brute clawing
his head with alternate forepaws.
l fired several times as opportunity
offered, but desisted when it became
evident hat instead of driving off my
assailants the sting of the small shot
made them the mt savagely persist
ent. l tried smuggling the shot in a cart
ridge made of a bit of the lining of my
coat, but it amounted to nothing. Be
wailing the i%ncredulity which had made
me refuse the buckshot, 1 was st my
wits end how to raise the siege.
Perhaps my supply of provisions
would last till the enemy was starved
out, If the weather did not turn cold
oiN 1ASN6S ihS Oh AS AOOoty "LISh WIS
prospect less agreeable than that of
subsisting on raw partridge flesh.
Then it occurred to me to climb to
the top and see if there was any chance
of making alarm shots heard down in
the settlements. Singing my gun, I
began the ascent. But ten feet further
up the pine came to an end, for there
the whole top vas broken off just above
a whorl of stout branches onto which
1 climbed, but could get no outlook
through the tree tops.
1 filled and lighted my pipe, and,
CHANGING to throw the unextinguished
match onto the stub, which was broken
about square across, and was at least
a foot in diameter, it ignited a handful
of dry pine needles that alighted there.
The flame lasted but a moment, yet
long enough to suggest the idea that
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24

out to the breelss when It he'd any
thin ter tell,
An often it seemed ter sing for me, when
1 pulled Their worn old rope,
A soundin' some holy message that was
full Nv blessed hope,
An its tones was sweet an soft like as a
woman's when she tries
To hush the wee ones cuddlin' down, an
close their sleepy eyes.
Yes! Tender as some soft lullaby that
mother used to sing.
'Twould make er boy Nv me again, to hear
the Oh bell ring.
On Christmas we wuz welded, an twas
then the bell was hung.
I recollect how full " joy it sounded when
it rung,
So many things it said to us so clear an
sweet an strong,
Like er heavenly benediction on our path
way all er-long;
An Susan whispered soft, "Amen!" ez If
twas sayin' er grace,
Smilin' SO sweet up in my eyes as the snow
flakes kissed her face
An peace on earth. good will to men,"
the echoes seemed to bring,
Just like the song Of Bethlehem, TO hear
the Oh bell ring.
The golden cross a-shinin' on the steeple
up so high
Was like a holy finger pointin' upward
toward the sky;
An one By one the stars peeped out, a
gleamin' through the night,
Ez though Almighty meant each man to
hev er beacon light.
Their belfry tower seemed hallowed, as q
place midway between
The earth below an heaven above, where
angels come unseen;
An when they whispered to 1t the secrets
that they bring
/ pulled Their rope, and they spoke I
heered the oil bell ring.
An so through all the passin' years a
friend without alloy,
It shared with me my burdens, my sorrows
an my Joy;
Almos' a living thing 1t seemed. a-swing-
in to and fro,
With me a-pullin' on the rope an tand-
in jest below;
An such a heap Nv comfort then 1t sound
ed to me there,
I he'd to climb up every night the little
windin' stair,
Jest SO that 1 might tech It; and. oh! 1t
seemed to bring
Me purity nigh to Heaven, to hear the oil
bell ring.
Walter s. Stranahan, in Chicago News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24
White CuStaru.

Add to the white of n egg two tea
spoonfuls of sugar and a small pinch
of salt. and mix thoroughly together.
Heatoneteacupful of sweet milk, add to
the boveingredients and s%tiruntil quite
smooth; then strain, if the egg is not
entirely dissolved. Pour into custard
CUPS, cover with brown paper, set in a
dish of boiling water and bake in a mod
crate oven. Test the custard with a sill
yer knife, which will come out quite
clean if it is sufficiently cooked. Serve
In the cups with cakes or ielly.--Boston
Budget.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24
Forest Preservation in bohemia.

After many centuries, during which
the forests of Bohemia have furnished
fuel and building material for a dense
population, it is said that they retain
nearly their primeval area. This is
due to the forethought of the govern
ment in ordaining that as trees are cut
down others shall be planted to fill
the vacancy. The wood is mostly pine.
Trees r constantly being cut, but
wherever a clearing is made small trees
are planted the next spring. These new
trees are raised from seed in small in
closures scattered in the mountains and
are thence t~ransplanted. - Chicago
Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24
How Pc Esca5ed.

She-And is it true that you poseaA
IN amateur mind reader? NJ ~.
He-I believe some of my friends sr7
cuse me of it. n, r..
II wish you would read my mind"
"Why, er-you haven't an amateur
mind, have xnl?"-Chicago ETeSinE'
News. aa a29d es'
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-12-24
Carried Too Far.

"Timmins, you don't seem to be max
ing as much love to the landlady as you
did" +,
Had to ease up a little. She thought
she had me SO sure that she could put
off the scraps and meat ends on me, as
IL 1 were already married to her."-In-
rianapolis Journal.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
Programme

OF the 10Th annual session of the
Seneca River Baptist Association, to
convene with Pleasant Hill Baptist
church August goth, 9th and 2Sth, lS9S.
FRIDAY.
II n. m,-lntroductory sermon, Rov.
ID. Brown.
12 m.-Intermission.
/ p. m.-Lcttors read and members
enrolled.
2 p. m.-Elcction of Moderator and
Clorf,.
2.30 p. m.--Rcport of Treasurer.
2.4b D. m.-RoDort of Exncrtivo Board.
$50 p. disappointment of Select
Committees and miscellaneous business.
450 p. m.-Adjournmcnt.
$50 p. m.-DOctrinal sermon, Rev. w.
G.. Craig.
$50 p. disappointment of commit
tees by Moderator and Clerk.
SATURDAY.. -
$50 a. m.--DevOti0ns. ..
IA. m.-Reading of miuittcS and other
business.
10 a. m.--Elcction of Treasurer and
Board.
1880 a. m.--Addrcss: "rho future
prospects of our Association" Rov. S.
II. Oglcsby.
II q. m. --"rho necessity of coming to
tho restrictions of Scripture uualinca-
tions of Doacons," Row. III. Wiggins.
IL m-"1' 1'oncdict College and it's i'm
mediate claims upon tho churchcs,'
Rov. j. y. Wilson.
| p. m.-mtcrmission.
p. m.--Miscollancous business and
report OF committees.
p. m.-Iteligious services and tho
proper way to conduct them, Rov. r.
Williams.
130 p. m.--GGncral discussions and
report of committees.
5p. m.-Adjournmont.
$50 p. m.-Education sermon, Rev. w.
S. Sutherland.
SUNDAY.
pa. m.--Sunday School Concert, con
Quoted by ID. l.. Hall ana N. A. Doyle.
II n. m..-Missionary sermon, Kov. s..
II. Oglosby.
REV. X. WILLIAMS,
Moderator
W. j. THOMAS, Clork. - ."
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
Embarrassed Him.

A good story is told on certain min
istcr not q thousand miles from here. Ho
made call recently at homo which
had not long before been blessed by tho
arrival of a new baby. Ho was met at
the door by tho lady of tho house, and
after tho usual salutation, asked about
tho baSy's health. The lady, who was n
little hard of hearing and suffered with
tho grip, did not quito understand him,
and thinking he was asking about her
cold, answered that, although she usually
had one every winter, this was tho worst
ono she had ever had; it kept her awake
at nights good deal, and at first CON
fined her to her bed. Then, noticing
that her visitor was getting nervous, she
said that she could tell by his looks that
ho was going to have ono, and asked him
to go in and sit down.-1Ienderson Gold
Leaf.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
Close ! the state and County Canvass.

Tho canvass by the Democratic oandi-
dates for state and County Offices has
boon about completed, and now tho only
ching loft to be done 10 to registor tho
wish Of tho voters, which will bo done
at tho polls noxt Tuesday at overy pre-
cinct in every County In tho State. If
q tho election should be conducted fairly
and without any triokery, ovory ono
ought to bo satisfied. q
We all have warm friends in tho fold
and would like to 500 thom successful,
still thoy cannot all be elected, and there
will be disappointment for many. There
arc many good mon and true in tho can
vass asking for tho offices, but there has
been conduct By some Of tbs candidates
OH tho stump that has boon disgrace to
themselves and tho State and almost an
opon insult to tho Intelligent voters
whose suffrage they ask, which, in de-
concy, should DO robuked at tho polls.
There aro, nevertheless. some CT the
candidates who havo 80 conducted them-
votors. They havo rofrained from indie
cent language, ana therefore do not fall
within tho van.
Noxt Tuesday tho Democratic voters
will DO called upon to perform tho high
est duty they owe to tho State, tho
County and to themselves. Therefore,
every voter should ask himself, when he
goos to mako UP his ticket, first, is tho
man l will cast my vote for tho most
competent to fiji tho oflico he asks for
Second, has he so conducted his canvass
that l, Judging therofrom, would DO
willing for him to instruct my son or my
noighbor's family Would his morals
be good for tho rising generation {?
Would his past and likely future con-
duct bo for tho honor of this State and
her pcoploP If you can answer these
questions in tho affirmative, vote for him.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
Forty thousana slSiag gh ii of tiltas III re
In SstsSsn ii dance at stEst Bienniai en6aMp,
ment at indianapolis. i; E li y ssaS

rilor'9 ~ ~ Sl3
The four big vessels, che Almiranle
CI es.st5s5, 81, Iii &; ii 81 i
Teresa and vi zeaya e Snst ni,c,t s
wy apiece, Is On otseI Vessels AT least,
naye Deen a,estroyea Oh ea} }tgnged, which
Ce'sI ~ 1, y low aYerage, apong.$ $5e0,CuO
eaS 9aoh l.. dnag gives y totai ~. loss OF
wv ~ ySsssls aione ae the lowest 3esti-
,nato. Spahlsn hon%sPapors say that tho
loss OF sn SSrVSpns poa cSo ileee oausea q money
The wholesale drug stora and nronr,o.
tary medicine 1nanufaotolx of mhI! Ia
mar g Sons! was, with tho oxcos,tion' IL,
some contiguous ,garoroiSms. fofaiivs do.
/ aoyed by fire on the 24tI instamt' .The
es.H6lishment is said to bo iarGest of ;ts M
kind i'm the South. The t,ro stnrtcd iSo i,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Our expenditures on account of the
war during tho month Of July woro
about S30,000,000 ; tho receipts on ac-
count of the now war taxes about S14,-
0O0,0 900. Thus tho war may be said to
have added to tho deficit for tho month
Of July by about $4,000, ,O01. At such a
rate tho S2W,000,000 provided by tho
bond salo would last for moro than II
year. In otllor words, war expenditures
arc running at tho ratio Of $4,000, 900 a
month or about $780, 900 year, and
tho now war taxes are yielding at tho
ratio of about S14,000,000 n month, or
S16S, ,QOO,O 900 year, so that tho new taxes
and tho S200,000,0O0 loan would appear
to promise together a war fund for the
year of S3GS, 900, 900, or littlo moro than
enough to moot tho expenditures of tho
war evon If it should be continued for
yoar, provided expenditures did not OK
coed the ratio they reached for July. But
to- all intonts and purposes tho war is
ovcr, and ncxt month will not probably
mark tho beginning of rapid decline in
war expenditures.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
What Tommy Saida

Uncle John: Woll, what do you moan
to be whom you got to be man?
Little Tommy (promptly): A doctor,
like pa.
Unclo John (quizzically): Indeed; and
which do you intend to DO, an allopatll
or a homeopathic
Little Tommy: don't know what
them awful big words mean, Uncle John
but that don't mako no difference, 'cause
l ain't goin' to bo either of 'em. Pm
just goin' to be n family doctor am give
all my patients Hoods Sarsaparilla,
'causo my pa says that if he is a doctor,
hos 'bliged to own up that Hoods Sar-
saparilla is the best family medicine he
ever saw in his life.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
IA spicy .etter nom syaslllaa tom

.s{ssssAsHiEsroE 8. S. gust ss, iseS
no the Editors OF CoURiRR /: Permit d.
line from the city OF "fuss. feathers and
a southerner sees some strange things
here. Ono is. some we'll dressad woman
board q car for one Of tho cool, subur-
ban resorts with forty dog under
slobber ovor them to the annoyance Of
many passengers, and then 90 back in
tho city to ono of those nine by twelve
parks AS hot as that place which was
created too warm In fact to be permitted
space on our maps, and there see her
own littlo o,ics being opffed about by
some wonoh, Vile mama and the dogs
are taking q constit9tional np the river.
Yet we have the finest streets, wt t5r,
schools, public and private buildings on
earth; no not MI tho schools, but most
all; some few are run by old maids, who
rush things along most any way to get
done; then it's primps and powder for
the opera. >,%. l..e,, .
:. Speaking Of paint, &c., this city takes
tho ginger for paint as we'll. In passing
q fast moving car 1t nearly takes you of
efforescence, goose grease of all known
varieties; in fact, you got Whit Of most
anything you care to smell. What it is
used for can't toll and can't find any
ono who can. am glad Southern girls
uso but little Of it. It's no mark of re-
tinementI am sure to smell that way and
tho poorer they arc here tho louder they
want to smell.
Some things arc cheap while others
ore very high. Many things sold there
by tho measure sell hore by the pound,
such as Irish potatoes, tomatoes, 60.
There Is i. law compelling it to be done
80. Steak Is from 10 to 1S cents per
pound.
All seem glad tho war ia ovor. District
Commissionor Ross has called mass
meeting to prepare reception for tho
District boys when they return next
week. Yet all will not return who went
away some months ago. An old room
mate of mino will DO left behind. Many
Of tho San Juan Hill heroes arc horc in
tho hospital Ono If thom told mo the
following Ono Of our boys took news
paper. from n wounded Spaniard and
some half breed Cubans and was reading
to thom from its columns. At ono place
it stated the American pigs were great
rascals and did not fight fair, for, said
the writer, Gin many instances tho moro
'wo shot to turn them back, tho fastor
they came at us. J.Q.c.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
w. D. Lunney, Druggist,
Seneca, S. C.
Masters Sale.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, !
COUNTY OF OCONEE.
IN COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,

In COUItE OF COMMON PLEAS.
l. URSUANT TO DECREE OF
THE AFORESAID COURT, in tho
case mentioned below, will offer
for sale, to tho highest bidder, at auction,
in front of tho Court IIouso, in Walhalla,
5. G., on MONDAY, tho 9th day of
September, 1903, being Salcsday, be-
twoon tho legal hours of sale, tho tract
OF land below described:
Franklin g. Power ct al, Plaintiffs,
against
Seneca Manufacturing Company OF al. =,
Defendants.
ALL that certain piece, parcel or tract
OF land, situate, lying and being on both
sides OF COrnoross Crock, at what is
known as High Bridge, in Oconco County,
South Carolina, adjoining lands now or
formerly belonging TO EZelsicl Cox, Tur-
nor Sloan, Peggy Crooks, estate of Jas.
moore, estate of John B. Stton and
others, and being tho samo conveyed to
NJ, w. Coleman by John G.. Cary and T..
w. Jordan, and known as Taylor Falls
Place, containing ono hundred and
scvcnty-two Q72) acres, moro or loss,
and being tho tract of land purchased by
defendant, Seneca Manufacturing Com.
pany, from tho defendant, Matthew w.
Coleman ...'5 :. =,
TERMS Cash. Purchaser to pay OK
ira for papers.
III j. w. UOLLEMAN,
Master Oconeo county.
August II, 1903. 1886
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

The ships belonging to Admiral Samp-
sons fleet received thousands of callers
on Sunday. 1t is estimated that the
Staten Island forry boats broke their
record for carrying people. During tho
greater portion of tho day thoy carried
as many passengers as the law would
allow. 1t was estimated that fully 1885,
600 people visited tho island during the
day. The big excursion steamer bound
for Conoy Islands and Now Jersey sum-
mer resorts all followed the Staten Island
course instead of koeping in toward tho
Long Island coast, thus giving tons of
thousands of additional excursionists
the opportunity of viewing tho warships.
1t is estimated that at times at least $50
small boats swarmcd in and about the
big warships during tho day.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
commissioners Appointed,

For Cuba: Major General James f..
Wade, Roar Admiral William r.. Samp.
son, Major General Matthew G. Bntlor
For Porto Rico: Major General John
r. Brooke, Roar Admiral Winho ! s..
Schloy, Brigadior William w. Gordon.
Spain has announced for its military
commissioners :
For Cuba: Maj Con. Gonzales Parade,
Rear Admiral PASTOR Landlord, Mar.
quis MOntOrO.
For Porto Rico: Maj. Gon. Outoga y
Diaz, Commodore Of First Rank, Valla-
rino Y Carrasco, Judge Advocate, San.
chez de Aguila y Icon,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
FIGURING Mill.

YENHE WHEAT GROWERS of Oconoo
Il county arc notified that thu Flour.
lug Mill at High Falls, s. G., has been
put in firstclass running order and with
entirely now boiling cloths and compo-
tent miller. It's customers aro highly
pleased with both quality and quantity
of flour turned out Patronage solicited
and satisfaction guaranteed.
u. s. =. DEJDY, Attorney,
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Two good signs are to be scon these
days. Tho people are saying little about
tho elections. That shows thoy arc
going to bo guided by reason. Another
sign is that tho domand for homemade
flour is increasing. Both these tond-
oncies Indicate that the people arc get
ting in thoir right minds.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Tho State campaign will close as fol-
lows: Lexington, Friday; Columbia,
Saturday. Monday will be rost day and
tho ballots will be silontly dropped in the
boxes Tuesday from s A. M. to p. NJ.
by ten O'Clock that night the results will
be pretty woll known in Columbia.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Tho State campaign closes at Columbia
on Saturday of this week and on tho
following Tuesday tho Democrats of
South Carolina will speak and by their
speeches will decide who shall hold office
in South Carolina for tho next two
yearS.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Tho Southern express company has
asked for hearing boforo tho Railroad
Commissioners to get authority to charge
so much more on tho rates 80 rs to
cover tho 1-cent tax stamps. Tho OK
press company will have to pay for tho
stamps after to-day and now wants an
increase in tho rate to indemnify it. 1t
is not likely that tho increase will DO
granted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
Dissolution OF Partnership.
The Southern FIOuTijng Mills,

WESTMINSTER, s. G.
YHHIlE undersigned respectfully gives
Il notice to tho public and to tho pa
irons Of tho above mills that ho hes
secured the services of q competent
miller and 10 now prepared to do good
work, and will guarantee satisfaction to
all customers. r. Y. III. LOWERY.
august is, 1903. 1896
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Tho government of Hawaii was for
mally transferred to tho United States at
high noon, August 18th, with most i'm
prossivo ceremonies. The flags of Ia
waii were pulled down and the stars and
stripes run up on every government
building. At the firing of the national
salute tho ilagship's band struck up tho
Star Spanglcd Banner and amidst cheers
from thousands tho annexation procla-
nation was read by Minister Sewall. A
ball ut the executive building at which
1000 guests wcro present was tho culmi-
nation of tho Festivities
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Road what the Johnston Monitor says
of tho disponsary as a prohibition move
mont or oven step toward prohibition.
1t is interesting and instructive.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25
:W.ALEALLA.
HIGH SCHOOL,

'Parsimony toward education means
liberality toward crime"
Tho battle of Waterloo was fought at
EtOn."
Tho victories at Manila and Santiago
wore gained at Annapolis and Wost Point.
THE SEVENTH SESSION ..
OF tho Walhalla High School begins
September 10Th noxt.
Students prepared for life OK college.
discipline kind, but firm. Building to
bo mado moro commodious, convenient
and comfortable.
Tuition absolutely free during pu1Nc
term.
Town unusually healthful Church
facilities unsurpassed. Board in private
families reasonable. Common- sense
methods. Able assistants will be em-
ployod Desire to teach your girls and
boys, Thorough work. Cheapest torms.
Call on or address,
JAS. M. MOSS, Principal,
3l-30 WAIIIALLA, S. C.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-08-25

Tho President docs not care to send
troops to Havana until October l, because
of thu sicky season. lie has, however,
arranged to put into tho capital of Cuba
strong forco on worry short notice if
conditions demand. The American COM
missi0nors will judge of tho demand and
Gen. Leo will bo ready to meet it. This
is what has como Of the conferences dur
ing tho past few days. Gen. Lee has
informed tho President that he is conf
don't ho can camp his mon on tho high
hills just outside Havana with worry little
risk from yellow fovcr or climatic dan
gers, oven If they go now.