davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
EDUCATION OF THE BOER.
The Wonderful craftsmanship of the
Boys and the way in Which They
are Kept in Constant Practice.

"Our land; the one and only land we
know of, and care for, wish to know of,
have any tie or connection withH'
Such is the patriotic creed of the
South African Beers. They stand
unique among the European races who
have settled in far-off lands for they
have neither love nor longing for the
country of their ancestors. Their sole
wish is that they may live and die in
the land that they have won and kept
by more than 200 years of sturdy fight
ing against savage and civilized foes.
The first Beers went to South Africa
from Java in 1852, and thirty-fve years
later their numbers were augmented
by the Huguenots, who were driven
into exile by the revocation of the Edict
of Nantes. From these has sprung the
sturdy race that has successfully re-
sisted English attempts at conquest for
over q hundred years, and which has
produced the man who has just out
witted in diplomacy the shreWdest of
English statesmen.
The Dutch household is a patriarchal
one, and nowhere else in the world are
the parents more reverenced and
obeyed by the children, even after they
pass middle life. With few exceptions
the Beers are a community of stock
farmers, and though no other place on
earth is so rich in diamonds and pre-
cious metals as the Orange Free State
and the South African Republic, which
they inhabit, yet they never engage in
mining.
one of the principal parts of a Boer
boys education is in learning how to
shoot, and it is thus that this people
have become the greatest markSmen in
the world Long ago, when game was
plentiful, it was the custom for the
boys to be handed a rife and told to
go out and kill their supper.
But this is no longer practicable, and
here it is that the wonderful prescience
of President Kruger shows Itself. For
this willy old ruler decreed years ago,
foreseeing that as the game grew less
rifle practice would fail into disuse,
that targets be set up and shot at each
day.
The Dutch Reformed is the stab
lished church of the Beers. At the fes-
tfvals of Christmas, Easter and Pente-
cost, and also in October, the Holy
Communion is administered, and on
such occasions the whole congregation
is expected to be present
AS a consequence, the whole country
for miles around the church is wellnigh
depopulated of its white inhabitants.
Except on these occasions the Beers
whose farms lie far out on the veldt
never get to church, cOntenting them
selves with the services which they
hold in their own homes
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
KRUGER IS THE OLDEST FIGHTER.
An Account of the Many Battles Fought During HstOr
and his Prospects for Another With EngIand November

He took pains to go about, neverthe-
less, among the malcontents, explain
ing his reasons for exercising mercy, a
course which he justified, as he always
tries to do with most of his actions by
citing the Bible as his authority. If it
had not been for his firm stand in re-
gard to Jameson and his men the Beers
would have Waged instant war against
their adversary, Great Britain.
ONLY HIS BIBLE.
President Kruger has had no educa-
ton whatever, in the ordinary sense of
the term, but what the diligent perusal
of his great family Bible has afforded
him.
And this is why it is so remarkable
that, whether as a soldier or a states
man, he has always been able to defeat
the best brains of Europe-men of the
highest culture and training in their
particular lines.
Some years ago he visited Germany
and London. 1t is related that while
in the latter city he never left his room
except to keep his various political ap-
pointments, and that he sedulously
avoided gazing into the shop windows
for fear that his mind might be cor
rupted, and that he never alludes to the
English metropolis now without CALI
ing it a wicked" city.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

President Kruger has served a long
apprenticeship at fighting. He is now
over seventy years of age, and his first
experience in war and bloodshed dates
back three-score years, when his FAM
lily first came from his birthplace
Colesburg, in Cape Colony-to what IS
now the Transvaal. From the very
first there was nothing but war, day
after day, with the savage Natabeles.
Night after night, did Kruger lie in
the "laager'' formed by the wagon
train, and help the women and chill
dren load the long flint "roers'' which
the men kept busily firing against the
fierce charges of the hordes of savage
warriors. There was no quarter given
in this long war, which ended only in
what seemed to be the almost complete
determination of the natives.
When he reached manhood, Kruger
became first a field cornet and then
commandant. In this latter capacity
he accomplished a feat which, for the
thoroughly original way in which he
wiped out a hostile savage tribe, is
Strikingly unique
FIRST FIGHT.
The natives had taken shelter in a
great cavern and Kruger determined TO
blockade the place so that none of
them could get out, and to wait the
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

life to my children. I do not believe
in boarding schools; I shall teach them
day by day, and shall live quietly with
my wife, going out not at all. It will
be my only comfort from now on; that
and the struggle of regaining my
honor"
Here Matthieu Dreyfus cautioned his
brother that he was talking too much.
He is very weak" he said; 'too weak
to talk. You know he has only just
begun to eat solid food; they starved
him until he was too weak to eat; then
came the trial, and his digestion was
shattered"
That is nothing" said Dreyfus,
lightly, smiling at his brothers solici-
tude; Il shall soon be we'll
Il wanted to tell you about the be-
ginning of the trouble 1t was my
fault, fear, little, in the way I
acted. When first questioned, was
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

President Kruger's manners, all
agree, are decidedly bearish, and he is
plain and blunt in his ordinary speech
He dresses always in black broadclOth,
which never looks fresh and clean, but
whose front is spotted with stains OF
all sorts.
His Sunday suit is a trif1e newer, but
hardly fresh looking. In door and out
he is always seen with top hat upon
his head He lives in a small two
story house, which is furnished with
exceeding plainness, and whose interior
is almost an exact counterpart Of the
thousands of habitatiOns of Boer farm
ers scattered over the veldt.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
THE OLDEST WIG

Wigs have been used either to con-
ceal the want of natural hair, or avow-
edly as mere ornaments. In the for
mer way they have been used from
the earliest historical times. The old
wig is believed to be one found in the
tomb of an Egyptian mummy at The
bes, and now in the British Museum.
This, it is considered by the best au-
thOrities, is 1000 years old.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25

NOURISH NO HATRED FOR >
THOSE WHO HAVE WRONGED :
ME so DEEPLY. I FEEL ONLY :
PITY FOR THEM"
your correspondent has had the
pleasure of visiting former Captain AL
1red Dreyfus at Villemarie, the coun-
try place to which he jOurneyed after
being released from Rennes. The Cap
tam had his wife with him, his chill
urens MS brother Matthieu DreyfuS and
grandfather and grandmother about
IFS Island.
naughty, disagreeabIe manner, with
marsh voice, and of weak, hesitating
words On the contrary, I found
man. tall and SOldierly IN bearing. ema-
ciated it is true, and prematureIy erav
out d1gnif1ed in style, and clear in
voice HIS eyes are large and wide
ltIt oi1sIL anu look AZ you IN thoughtful,
sincere way. The top of his head is
perfectly bald, but around it there is
a white fringe of hair. When he went
to Devils Island five years ago his
head was clothed with a heavy black
name.
T shall not go to America" said
Oreytus to me; that is, do not think
/ SHALL am afraid there might be a
demonstration which might be con-
strued as unfavorable to my country
ana L nave not yet reached the point
at which could bear it. I love France
1t is my wish to remain here at
Villemarie for a long time, or until
regain my health. I may spend all
winter upon the banks of the Mediter-
ranean- It is my desire to get strong
again, so that I can devote my life to
the regaining of my honor. I accepted
my pardon because it was due my wife
and family, but shall not rest until
nave cleared my name from the stigma
which must rest upon it, until the court
pronOunces me innocent
As he spoke Dreyfus coughed and
instantly his brother Matthew was at
his side Are you warm enough ?'' he
asked, for Dreyfus suffers constantly
from chills- Can I get anything for
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-25
A VISIT TO THE DREYFUS FAMILY.
Our Correspondent Sees the Martyr Captain at Viemar
Secures Remarkable Interview With him.

Yes; very glad I can sit all day and
watch the fields and the grass and the
flowers. 1t is all such a treat to me.
After they took away my view of the
sea I had nothing to look at except
that square of sky, clear blue always,
metallic without cloud; oh, it was
terrible.
Il shall devote the remainder of my
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19
Learn !
Shorthand (A'd g
Coz
and si,ua,
IypeWritingl

| teach You the profession and you do
not have to pay me for your teaching
until you have completed your studies
and secured position. l have taught
successfully over ten years and ma
iority of those who have studied under
me have secured excellent positions.
Read here what one of my old scholars
has TO say:
WASHINGTON. d. C., July 10th. 1899.
MIR wN. BoErrCHER,
Snow Hill. Md.
MY DEAR SIR:-I take pleasure in offering
my testimonial To the efficiency with which
you teach the arts of Stenography and Type
writing. I shall, perhaps, never know just
how much | am indebted To your painstaktng
In impressing upon me as student, the basic
principles of Stenography and the absolute
necessity of the utmost precision and clear
ness on the part OF the student.
have never regretted the time spent in
prosecuting the study. undertook II when
there seemed to he before me nothing better
than clerkship Mt SIS or $50 per month. the
highest had ever received. Having advanced
sufficiently to do amanuensis work. | was
given q place at 500 per month. two years
later $.5, and now am receiving 800 per
month.
| most heartily commend your school to
any young person who ,, wishes 70 prepare to
ment, and trust that many may avail them
selves of the advantages You offer. With best
wishes, remain.
Very truly yours.
ID. HUGH REED.
BY permission refer You as to my
standing and qualifications to any bust
ness house in Snow Hill. to Judges
Holland and Lloyd, School Examiner
Straughn the editors of the MESSENGER
and Others l give six trial lessons
absol,tciy ire, and if it is not convenient
for You to attend my school in Snow
Hill / can teach you by mail. | would
he pleased to correspond with anyone in
terested Very truly,
w. BOETTCHER.
School of Shorthand and Typcwriting.
SNOW HILL, Nh.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19

Amount of property taxed
for State purposes. $5,3i6, $4,000
On which levy of l12c.
amounts to 9,iS9.16
Total amount of propertyin
Worcester county subject
to tax for county purposes, 5,34i, $4,000
On which levy of so
cents makes ~, f54. so
Tax on National Banks, LIS 90
On which levy of soc.
on the 500 makes $3.50
Tax on State Corporations SLID
On which levy of soc.
ON the 500 makes 1857
Bonds subject to State Tax 100000
On which levy of SOC.
on the 800 makes 900
Counties portion on mort
gage tax estimated 10000
Total expenses levied Ii.10l.Sl
Leaving the sum of ......... 56S.6l
in the hands of the coun-
~ Treasurer to be ac-
counted for TO the County
Commissioners.
GEO. w. BISHOP.
County Treasurer.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19
SUMMER SCHEDULE
STEAMER
OCEAN
CAPT. G. f. BABBITT.
CAPT. G. f. BABBITT.

Delightful trips between Chincoteague
Public Landing and Ocean City.
The ocean City will leave Chinco-
league for Ocean City ut 6 O'Clock a. m.
every Sunday, touching at Franklin
City 6. 40 a. m. and Public Landing $40
a. M. Returning will leave Ocean City
for Chincoteague at o'clock p. M.
touching at Public Landing $50 p. IN.
and Franklin City SIS p. M.
The steamer will leave Ocean City
every Saturday afternoon ON arrival of
afternoon train (about O'clock for the
Sunday excursion from Chincoteague to
Ocean City and will return to Ocean
City every Monday morning.
Parties from % to 100 will be given
excursions anywhere desired on appli-
cation TO G. 4. Babbitt, post Office ad-
dress. Ocean City and Chincoteague.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19

Wharton Thomas witness state II
Watson Maurice witness state 1 10
White Rev Isaac II wit state ~
Wonnell elk of election 1 35
White ] ID DIR registrar and judge Is 30
vaccinating indig children 10 90
Worcester Advocate printing POI %
Wicomico Co Tapman & Lewis 333 66
Watson Painter + pauper collins 4 90
Williams w 5 pauper collins 20 go
Wonnell j Gordon addition tn Jail 40 90
work on court house 20 81
Wilmington w haul & work , p
White & Burbage lumber 1000
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19

Watson Annie wit grand jury 32l
Watson \ l. witness grand ju 80
Wilmington John wit 3 -
Williams Henry witness l07
Waters & Company material - 81
81 loads of bricks ) -
Wilson + NJ & Co thing 9l5 II
Young J Henry wit grand jury ~
witness state 10 IS
sup of elcc house rent ) 90
services TO sheriff IS p
Young James T door keep cleo 3 90
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19

Burbage Sa h hds w X Purnell 10 90
Benson Hope hands J I Blaine - 90
Bethards Geo G lids w Boston IL 90
Bradford Mollie lids Bowen Bro 10 90
Bunting Macy hds Levin Bunting IL 90
Birmingham, Jas hds + Mason IL %
Birmingham Mrs Jas 5 + Mason - 90
Clifton Elizabeth hds Mary
Anderson IL 90
Coffin Sallie lids Mary Anderson 10 90
Davis Robert lids J + Dickerson II 90
Devereaux Thos Jr lids $ + Mason IL 90
Dickerson Lem lids .Jno Paradee IL 90
Donaway Geo b hds En- V Dennis IL 90
Davis Emelie lids Scarboro Bros II 90
Godfrey Emelne hands J +
Dickerson IL 90
Gray Johnson lids Josiah Boston 10 U0
Hammond Mary hands A G.
Stricklad 100
Hudson Mary hds A G. Strickland IL 90
Hamblin james IL 90
Harris VIM lids III + Merrill IL 90
Jackson Eliza lids \ G. Strickland IL 90
Jones Jennie lids w Fl Rowley Co IL 90
Mumford Thos lids J B Richards II 90
McCready Benz lids b Taylor Son II 90
Mason Cordelia lids l. w Benson IL 90
Pennewell Yves lids \ Boston 10 90
Purnell Geo II hds Bowen Bro 10 90
Pollett Lee ] Mrs hds X J
McAllen & Bro Is 90
CULLEN Joshua hds + J Holland 800
Redden Alfred lids w Fl Rowley % 90
Redden Silas lids A G. Strickland 10 90
Ruark Parker lids ] L Dickerson 10 90
Shocklev S + lids S + Mason 1900
Timmons Mary lids w f Boston IL 90
Timmons Vincey lids I II Collins ID %
Timmons Isaac lids Bowen& Bro Is 90
Taylor Sarah lids w II Payne 10 90
Timmons John Handy hands
Bowen Bros IL 90
Webb NJ G lids 5 + Shockley IL 90
Webb Hiram lids S + Shockley 10 90
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-08-19
y STATEMENT
OF THE EXPENSES
Of Worcester County,

From the l2th day of July lS9S To the
18th day of July 1899
At meeting of the County Commits
ssioncrs held i'll their office on the l2th
day of July. 1899. the following al
lowanccs were made and ordered TO
be recorded
W. ELTON BOSTON. President
WIN w. BRITTINGHAM.
CHARLES NJ. PETERS.
EDWIN II. TAYLOR,
LAURENCE HASTINGS,
Commissioners
GEORGE w. BISHOP, Clerk.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15

me and the door, and was just about to
contest the place with view of forcing their
hands if possible. when the door was flung
open and the same page who had taken my
name appeared and called out:
"Signor Donati, his eminence awaits you.
As the door opened there was a general
movement towards it. But the cry of the
page in moment arrested the crowd, turn
ing the look of anticipation on the faces Of
all to one of disappointment, and loud
murmuring arose against my being so ia
vored. lost not a second in stepping for
ward, and in doing SO purposely brushed
against the young man near to me, turning
round as l did 80 with a somewhat brusque
"By' your leave, sir" fully expected that
he would resent my rudeness and make
some speech, but he merely bowed his head
with courteous inclination, showing q set
of small and even teeth as he smiled under
his blond mustache. / was little put out
by the failure of my plan, but the next in
slant the door closed behind me, and at any
rate the letter to the cardinal was safe, and
my task was as good as accomplished.
l followed the page, therefore, with an
equal mind, and, lifting curtain, which fell
in heavy folds at the end of the passage,
where couple of gorgeous lackeys stood, he
called out "Messer Donati," and then
stepped aside to let me pass. entered the
room with firm step and saw before me
large, but plainly-furnished apartment In
lounge chair near a small table, on which
was set out light repast, was a man whom
l at once guessed to be the cardinal. He
wore a purple robe, and the barettina or
small skull cap, which covered the tonsure
on his head, allowed his short gray hair,
which curled naturally, to be seen around it.
Under the cap saw square, resolute face
with keen black eyes, and full but kindly
mouth. He was just putting down glass
of vernaccia as came in, and caught the
purple glitter of the sapphire ring he wore
in token of his rank, as he set down the glass.
He was not alone, for, leaning against the
window and caressing the head of an enor-
nous wolf-hound, was a splendidly- dressed
cavalier, who looked up as l came in, and /
saw at once it was Bayard. / kept my eyes
away from him, however, and advancing
straight towards the cardinal placed the let
ter before him without word.
D'Amboise looked at the seals carefully,
and then taking small jade-hilted knife
from the table ripped open the envelope and
ran his eye quickly over the letter. AS he
did so no. a muscle of his face moved to show
how the contents stirred him, and when he
had finished he held it out at arms length,
saying:
"My dear Bayard, what do you think of
this?"
Bayard made step forward to take the
letter, and in doing this our eyes met, and
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15

he frankly held out his hand. I could hard
ly believe it when saw it extended towards
me. My breath came thick and fast, and the
whole room swan around. The man was the
soul of honor, the noblest knight in Christen-
dom; he had seen my trial, nay, he had been
one of my judges, and he offered me his
hand He must hold me guiltless, felt
MY lord!" I rather gasped than spoke as
took his grasp, but, seeing my emotion, he
put in:
"Sit down, cavaliere. His eminence will
forgive me for disposing of seat in his house
we are more than old friends" He placed
his hand on my shoulder and forced me to
seat, whilst D'Amboise, still holding the
letter in his hand, looked at US with puz-
lied air.
"St. Dennis!" he exclaimed. "What does
this mean, Bayard"
ct means, your eminence, that this is a
gallant gentleman who has been most basely
used; but pardon me-the letter."
He took the letter from the cardinals
hands and read it quickly, whilst sat still,
with emotions in my heart cannot describe,
and D'Amboise glanced from one to another
with halfamused, half-curious look on his
keen face. Bayard finished his perusal in a
few seconds, and, laying the letter on the
table, said: Nothing could be better. We
should be prepared for action, although
there is yet plenty of time. wonder how in
the world the Forentine got wind of this?"
'Oh, he has long ears. We shall, however,
want a good sword, and if all that the Sec
rotary writes is true we have got it in your
friend the Cavaliere Donati. In fact, Machi-
avelli suggests him for the task"
my name, your eminence, is not Donati,"
I here put in, "but Savelli. When misfor-
tune overlook me changed my name; but
l see no reason for hiding the truth from
you"
"Quite right" said DAmboise, "but Sa-
velli! Is this the Savelli of the Arczzo at
fair, Bayard:"
Bayard nodded assent, and the cardinal
continued, turning to me. "Then, sir, have
heard your story, and you have more friends
than you think. But of this, later on. Were
you not at FornovoY
YES" replied, wondering what the car
dinal's speech meant.
"Ciel! / made out your patent of st. La
rare myself. What could have made Ire
mouille act a. he did do not know, and he
u ~ obstinate a mule. Bayard, I know ell
about this gentleman. and your testimony.
to his worth convinces me that what l have
heard i correct. ceuld never believe the
stosy nyseE."
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15
IRREvOCABLE.

Once on q time spoke q word
That was bitter Of meaning and harsh Of
tone,
And It went as straight as poisoned dart
To the very core Of a true friends heart,
And the beautiful page Of our love was
S.3rred
Forevermore by that word alone.
Once on q time I cast a sneer
At the small mistake Of one knew.
And his soul, discouraged. let slip the rope
That anchored 1t to the shore Of hope.
And drifted out on a sea Of fear.
To waves Of failure and winds untrue.
Once on a time whispered q tale
Tainted with malice, and far and near
It flew, to cast on a spotless name
The uras shade Of limited shame,
And wherever 1t reached 1t left trail
Across the promise of many year.
Never that word could be unsaid
That lost me friendship old and true
Never that sneer might be undone
That broke the trust Of an erring one
Never untold the tale that sped
To blight and battle lifetime through.
Il. NJ Montgomery. In Congregationalist.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15

was young Elan OF Slngularly handsome
countenance. A short, neatly-curled mus
tache fell over his upper lip and mouth, but
there was no sign of beard on the small
and rounded chin, which was clearly shaver.
On his right cheek he wore black patch,
placed as if to hide the scar of wound, al
though his complexion was rs delicate as if
the sun had never touched it. In his ears
he wore earrings, an affectation of female
adornment hateful to me, and the fingers of
his small right hand, which he held un-
gloved, were covered with rings. The hilt
of his rapier, too, peeping from under the
folds of his gay cloak, was crested with jew
els, and altogether it seemed as if could
have nothing to fear from this painted lily,
who looked more fitted to thrum lutte in
lady's bower than have aught to do with the
stir of the times. ! therefore loosed my
glance from him with some contempt and
turned to his companion, who was robed as
an able, and evidently in a sour middle age.
companion, but distinctly those of the
eanaille, and there was nothing in them in
any way remarkable.
Nevertheless, thought it well to be on
the watch. knowing that dagger thrust is
easily sent home, and there was the GER
tainty. too, that the fact of my coming to
Rome with letter was known to the Medici
plotters in Florence, and evidently it was
their object to Illustrate its delivery. What
puzzled me, however, was that the look the
young man directed to me was not unfriend-
~, and it struck me that if could only hear
his voice it might give me some clew to rec
ignition The two hsd come LITTLE betwssn
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-12-15
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, L.


LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
9o;na business .ns IN The OF civ 81 ToieSo
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh.
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D.
1856. A. w. GLEASON,
lSealJ Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
free. F. J. CHENEY l. CO., Toledo, O. !.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.