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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1901-11-13

sI thank you, Evariste. Now let US
pass to another subject near my heart.
You know I have intended always to
divide with you all own. Such is still
my purpose. Perhaps it should have
been done in form before this, but you
have never intimated the wish, and l
have been much distracted by other
! matters. But it is here provided for"
| Giving him q sealed envelope. he con-
tinued: "If 1 fall, open this ard act up
on it. 4 second and last pledge you
must give me. l told you three affec-
tions have made life sweet to me. The
last. Evariste, is my love for Estelle
Latiolais."
Evariste's heart suddenly ceased to
beat. He felt himself falling from his
chair, but clutched the arms with
tightening grasp and by q supreme ef-
fort Of will restored his self command
without drawing his brothers notice.
The latter continued:
81 need not tell you what this love
is to me. You can we'll understand
that it is more than food. drink, air,
rest or sleep. 1t is ell that makes
life. Yet I have never told her Of my
love"
"You have not?" Evariste exclaimed
quickly.
81 have not"
"Eut you will before you go?' he ask
ed anxiously.
81 will not" replied Horace. and Eva
riste breathed freely.
"The fate that awaits ME as q SOL
dier," Horace resumed, "is so uncertain
that it would be unjust to leave her
plighted, though knew my love to be
returned, and l have no such knowl-
edge. Now, Evariste, you are well
aware of the weakness Of her old
grandfather and how proftless to her
is his guardianship-indeed, how sadly
she needs protection against his i'm
providence; also you cannot be ignorant
Of the baneful influence exercised over
the old gentleman by that conscience
less wretch Quillebert. Swear to me,
brother, by all you hold most sacred
that you will advise, aid and protect
her against the mischiefs these two
may work to her fortune and defend
her from danger and harm in every
form. I place you on guard; give her
in charge to you. Swear you will pre-
serve her safe till my return" Oak
felrs feelings had mastered him. and
his eloquent eyes welled over.
81 make the promise and swear to
keep it," said Evariste.
"a wealth Of gratitude shall be your
reward" Horace cried, embracing him
warmly, and the brothers spoke good
night.
Wearing for the first time his mill
tary uniform. Oakfell paid his visit of
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DE ~lME now seemed to Qulchen lis
fight. Events trod on the
heels Of events in scramble
and hurry Of occurrence. Dis
integration Of institutions, en-
terprises and associations, public and
social, appeared everywhere like q cor
roding disease, and Generalization was
the rankest Of groWths. Secession, civ
II war, suspension Of industries, gath
erings and departures Of volunteers
dissensions and suspicious, dread OF
the negro-dumb cause Of contention
gave somber color to the life Of fail
Avoyelles.
The first banner flung to the breeze
was the flag Of France, hoisted by
Quillebert over his dwelling, thus
warning both factions that molestation
Of him or his would be at the peril OF
his imperial masters displeasure.
OakfelI was instant to take his stand
Though discountenancing negro slav.
cry, he was welded to the doctrine o.
state sovereignty and in its defense
buckled on his sword. He was chose1
lieutenant of the company of horse or
ganized under the captaincy Of Judge
Honore Victor Tailleur, whom Prat.
jean succeeded on the bench.
The day approached for the company
to proceed to New Orleans Gor assign
ment to its regiment and brigade, to be
forwarded to the front. The half
brothers held long conference in the
plantation Office.
"Evariste," Horace said, 81 do not
concur in the general belief that this
strife will end in 90 days. My fore
cast is that it will extend into years
and will be fierce and desolating. My
life has known three sweet affections
which have been as incense to it. The
love l bore your mother still clings to
her memory. All my yearnings for
kinship have been centered upon you,
whom I have cherished as son, brother
and friend and have sought to shield
from the rude experiences Of life.
Though absent, wish to leave my pro-
lection with you and for that entreat
you to promise that under no circum-
stances Will you enter the military
service during the coming war. I leave
with you full authority to manage all
NY interests, and this will supply you
with ample means to purchase exemp-
ton from any call which may be made
for troops. Promise me, Eyariste."
"Would not that be taken as coward
ice?' asked Evariste.
'Not necessarily" replied Horace,
"after what will say to our friends
on the subject. But, even if it should,
make that sacrifice for my sake and
give me your promise, for should you
enlist my anxiety for you would Un-
man me as a soldier, and should you
be killed this would never be home for
me again. Promise me, my boy
Evariste walked to the door and look
ed out into the starlit night. Return
Ing. he gave his hand to Horace and
said, as if he had struggled:
Il promise, brother
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so dlSlntereSted and costing so much
self sacrifice on your part" Laure
laughed contemptuously, assuming a
mock attitude Of humility and lifting
her saucy eyes to the young mans
burning face.
"Do you make bold to insinuate that
I am acting selfshly?"
"Oh, I do not call it making bold to
say what 7 know or what think, and
never insinuate."
"How, then, can you know my mo-
ti7es save as they are indicated by my
actsW
81 am the granddaughter Of the doc
tress," she said haughtily.
"Bah!" exclaimed EVariste.
"Have a care, Evariste; have care.
The doctress must not be insulted."
Laure's warning was so serious and
dramatic that Evariste Involuntary
checked the impetuosity Of his manner.
He said:
"Laure, meant no insult, no disre-
spect. Her relationship to you would
forbid that. We are friends?'
Friends" she repeated. 81 am your
friend. ! do rot believe anything
could make me other than your friend.
But what does it mean to be friend to
one? Is it not to tell the truth and
warn away from danger? I am not
convent taught, and I know nothing Of
what are called convent proprieties, but
I do know when to speak and what to
speak to a friend who is blindly endan-
gering his career. Hear me well.
Openly join hands with Quillebert and
trust in me, and independence and hap
piness will be yours. Pursue your dou-
BILE faced course with that fearful chit,
and upon your brothers return your
post will be that Of servile dependence
upon his bounty. Bold? Yes, because
I feel the truth and say it for your
sake and"-turning away and hiding
her face, she sobbed-"for nine"
"Laure, you have said too muchw he
exclaimed hotly and started away.
"The senseless infatuation for a girl
who despises you makes you say that.
But time will show. You will come to
me yet. You are Of my kind. You will
come to me yet" Her eyes blazed with
passion as she confronted him again,
and her words seemed to burn their
way into his soul. She ran into the
forest and, throwing herself at the foot
Of a familiar old oak tree, gave vent to
her oYerwrought feelings in fit Of vio-
lent weeping. Then, bathing her cheeks
and eyes in the cool waters Of the ma
rails, she stood long upon its edge,
thinking intently. Setting her teeth
firmly and clinching her little fists, she
mentally vowed, "I will it-he shall be
mine!w and returned to the cottage
with the bright look and airy step Of
one whose spirit had never known
tribulation.
But Evariste's agitation was not so
quickly aIayed. He now saw in Laure
an active, interested hinderer Of his
designs. He could not estimate the po-
tentiality Of her influence with Quille-
bert, who could make disclosures fatal
to him in the regard Of the pure hearted
Estelle. He recognized that he had
made no progress in her goodagraces.
Difficulties accumulated, but they only
hardened his determination and drove
him to devise a course Of action Of
swift and heroic severity in ending all
uncertainty. The event on which this
policy depended, though abhorrent,
was one for which he devoutly wished.
Laure's speech had stung him, and he
swore Estelle Latiolais should be his
bride.
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Gave Uent to her over1urought feelings.
strengthen the armies at the front, and
Eyaristes name was drawn, to the in
finite amusement Of Quillebert and
Dede. He joined in the merriment and
by the application Of 1000 francs sent
Dominique Binoret of Par en- Haut to
the enrolling officer in his stead. Six
weeks later Dominique was capering
as nimbly as ever at the gumbo balls Of
Bayou Blanc, vanishing with the stars
of morning and as completely.
Evariste fastened to explain to
Estelle that his sending Of substitute
was in fulfllment Of the promise ex-
acted from him by his brother, adding
cynically:
Therefore, mademoiselle, you will
not only acquit but you will praise me- -
But when ct sight Of him Laure sang
teasingly,
Soldier, soldier, marry, marry me;
Will give you fife and drum"
he was annoyed not little.
every WELL" said he; IF you wish it
so very much, mademolselle, I can vol
unteer and march to the battlefelds,
gaining the credit for two recruits in
stead Of one"
"No. you must not; you shall not,
said Laure, suddenly dropping her gay
ETY. and showing alarm. ut is not
your fight You own neither slave nor
land to fight for. Even the gains Of
your ventures with N. Quillebert you
must account for to your hero brother
If he returns, for they were made by
the use Of his money"
"Laure, why are you continually say
ing things which you know Vex me|
Because want you to realize your
situation, learn the truth, see your in
terest and know who are your friends.
Does that girl over there" extending
her arm in the direction Of Estelle's
home, "ever tell you a truth for your
profit"
"She does not presume to advise me-"
Evariste replied.
"a little presumption in the way OF
good advice would be but slight return
for your devoted protection Of herself
and her doting grandfather, protection
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20 merciful God.' Leon groaned,
clutching q chair for support. Save
me from that man, Mr.. Horace. or kill
me-"
"Save yourself. Take a good horse
from the stable and fly for your life.
Never stop until you are where that
human wolf cannot reach you. The
cursed news may not be known to any
one else in the parish for two days yet,
and, if so, you will have that much
start. Take this and CO." Oakfell
gave him q sum Of money.
"So1ne day will prove I am grateful
for all your goodness. sir" sale the
poor fellow, retreating from the door.
Soon the mufied sound of horse speed
ing over the dusty road was heard, and
Leon was again runaway slave.
The newspapers Of the city arrived
two days later. bringing the intelli-
gence of the supreme courts ruling,
with editorial remarks CON mending 1t
as timely check to abolitioaist propa'
ganda. Great was the rejoicing on the
highlands. The cabarets had day OF
business recalling that Of the trial.
Dede did so thriving q trade that be
was put to bed early in the afternoon,
leaving the harvest to the madame.
At night bonnres were lighted, and po.
nies clattered and fitted across the
prairie, their courses indicated by the
cracking Of pistols and shrill cries of
"Long live Quillebert!" Down with
Oakfellw
The victor received the congracula'
tions Of his admirers at Dede's with
profuse entertainment Of gumbo and
rum, but with the tr:3Guillity Of a
strategist who had forcSeen success
planned through feigned retreat. Pratt
jeans lips and eyes were beyond con.
troll and continued to dance long after
the hot rum had stilled his tongue.
Oakfell assembled his friends and,
explaining that the decision could be
used as an effective weapon against
him in the convention. requested their
leave to withdraw his candidacy. Aft
er.much discussion the business Of his
view was conceded, and the consent be
desired was given. 4 formal note was
received from Pratjean demanding the
return to his client Quillebert Of the
slave Leon, who. the writer said. was
harbored by Oakfell. 1t was consigned
to the flames. \ little letter came
through the local post saying. II suffer
for poor Odette's grief. but more be-
cause you suffer and through my fault u
This was not consigned to the flames.
The result Of the litigation was a Sc
we're shock to the young lawyer. His
confidence in his fellow men was weak
ened. He lost respect for authorities
Ambitions seemed but snares to peace
of mind. Wrong. chicanery and cruel
ty appeared essential to success. His
brother, upon whom he had lavished SO
much affection, could not or did not
cheer his dropping spirit. The time
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CHAPTER XIV.
THE BLIGHT OF WAR,

z A TITH the line Of Federal oc-
"a cupation extending along
ABEB the east bank Of the Mis-
" sissippi from New Orleans
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ak Notice.
COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE,
CLARENDON COUNTY.

Manning, S. c., Oct. 4, 1901.
The tax books will be open for the
collection of taxes for the fiscal year
commencing January 1st, 1901 on the
18th day Of October, 1901, and will re-
main open until the 31st day of Decem-
Der, following, after which time a
penalty of Is per cent attaches to all
unpaid taxes.
The following is the tax levy:
For State purposes, FIVE (5) mills.
For Constitutional School Tax three
(3) mills.
For Ordinary County Tax, three ~
mills.
Total, II mills separate from Special
School Tax
Special one ~ mill, School Tax,
School District No. ''24''. Total II mills.
Special two ~ mills, School Tax,
School District No. ''16''. Total Ii mills.
Special three ~ mills, School Tax,
School District, No. (21". Total IA mills.
Special four a. mills, School Tax,
School Districts No. ''7", s19", "19", ss20''
and "22". Total Is mills.
Every male citizen between the ages
of twenty-one and sixty years, except
those incapable OF earning a support
from being manned or from other
causes, and except those who are now
exempt by law, shall be deemed taxable
polls.
The law requires that Communication
Road Tax shall be paid for the succeed
ing year when State and County Taxes
are paid.
S. J. BOWMAN,
Treasurer Clarendon County.
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was sadly out Of joint; the adjustment
was that of the powerful, "brief, com
Portable and wrong"
Thus detected and gloomy, he wan
dered for days about the plantation,
not caring to read, avoiding converse
unable to feel interest in what had
formerly engrossed him, when in the
early days Of November came the IN
telligence, astounding, Incredible, yet
verified, that Abraham Lincoln had
been elected president Of the United
States.
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Treasurer Clarendon County.
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CHAPTER XIII.
TURRID WATETS.

DT%IME now seemed to quicken its
fight. Events trod on the
heels Of events in scramble
q and hurry Of occurrence. Dis
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Notice 10 Executors, Administrators,
GulrdiGIS Gld Committees.
OFFICE OF JUDGE OF PROBATE,
Manning, S. c.. August !, 1900.
To Executors Administrators, Guardians and
Committees:
respectfully call your attention TO annexed
statute You will please give this matter early
attention.

Very respectfully.
J. N. WINDHAM.
Judge OF Probate.
Sec 1904 -Csi2). Executors, Administrators,
Guardians and Committees, shall annually
while any estate remains in their care or Gus
tody, at any time before the first day OF July Of
each year. render to the Judge Of Probate OF the
county from whom they obtain Letters Tesla
mentary or Letters Of Administrators or Let
count, upon oath, Of the receipts and expendi-
lures of such estate the preceding Calendar
year, which. when examined and approved
shall be deposited with the Inventory and ap-
praisement or other papers belonging to such
estate in the Office OF said Judge Of Probate
there to be kept for the inspection Of such per
sons as may be interested in the eState-(under
former penaileS)
Approved the I'd day Of March, 1897.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
AN ENJOYABLE AFFAIR.

Mrs. Roy Harvey fully sustained
her reputation as fret class enter
taiuer Tuesday evening when che
gave a card party in honor of Miss
Minnette Hoffmester of Beloit, Kan
eas. The Harvey home on North
Military street was prettily decor
ated with potted plants and chrys'
authemums and presented a most
inviting appearance. Different
kinds of card games were played
until II O'Clock, when the hostess
led the guests 10 the dining room
where delicious refreshments con-
sisting of sandwiches, cake, pickles
and coffee were served. After lunch
con, card playing was resumed, and
60 pleasantly did time pass that 1t
was after midnight before the
guests realized Il.
Those present, including the
guest of honor. were Mr.. and Ars.
A. r. Kane, DR.. and Mrs. A. O. De.
Witt, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Scott, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. L. Smith, Miss Hoff.
mester, of Beloit, Mics Ida Mich.
olas, Mr.. Harold Hanback, and Mr..
Guy Nicholas.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
LEFT WEDNESDAY.

On Wednesday of this week the
members of Camp No. Q started for
their annual hunt on the Spsvinaw'
Those who compose the advance
guard are o. n. Youse. Joe LathFop
". n. Gin, Geo. Wash. Petersoh Of
Joplin, ]. 3. Chew, Frank Hem
street, L. d. Brewster, Charlie Frib-
ley, Kelly Carmichael, J. B. Opper'
man, Ed. Gaines, Bill Overton and
the cook, n. C. Kinney.
J.B. Boyer. ]. N. Cooper and c. F.
Noble will 20 down tomorrow.
The crowd will be absent about
three weeks. <
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
Notes Purported to Bear
Signatures of Philip Bull
ger, Thomas Howard
and James Murphy.
Evidence Seems to be Very
Conclusive-Possibly An
other is Implicated.

On Monday of this week Daniel
Holiday. living six miles west and
two and a half miles north of Bax.
ter Syringe, was arrested by Con-
stable John Jones on a warrant
charging him with forging two
notes, one for $50 and one for 500.
One of the notes was purported to
be signed by Philip Bulger and
Thomas Howard and the other by
James Murphy and Philip Bulger.
The notes were made payable to the
order of Wilford Starrett.
On October 2lst, it is charged in
the information, Holiday secured
a loan on the notes from the Baxter
National Bank. Holiday, II 10
claimed, gave the name of James
Charge at the bank and represented
himself as a farmer living near
Keelville.
We do not feel at liberty to 60 in.
to details just now, but we know
the evidence the state will intro
duce and must say the outlook for
Holiday is very dark. At this time
il would seem that another party is
implicated with Holiday.
The defendant was arraigned be.
fore Justice Weaver Monday even.
ing aud placed under a bond of
500 for his appearances for prelimi.
nary examination on Tuesday OF
next week. The bond was signed
by a man named Mcclure and Viii.
ford Starrett.
Holiday is a young man of good
parentage, and with his parents the
community sympathizes.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

! went all around the globe
and finally secured a car load Of
High Grade Globe Flour. This Is
the very best flour on the mar
ket and It sells at the low price
Of 81 per hundred. Try this flour
and you vii use no other. For
sale In Baxter only by
J. W. MccAMMON.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

Michael C. Kent, an old and high
ly respected citizen. died at the
home of his son In this city Sunday
Deceased was i'll a long time. He
leaves widow and several grown
children. Funeral services were
held Monday and the RENAME in
TERED in the Baxter ceremony.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
money.

Happiness depends very much on
the condition of the liver and kid
neys. The ills of life make bat lit-
tie impression on those whose d.
gestion is good. You can regulate
your liver and kidneys with Her
bine and enjoy health and buoyan.
cy of spirits. Price, 30 cents. A. r
Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

The dance at the city opera house
last Friday night was one of the
most enjoyable ever given In Bax.
ter and az a result of Il club will
be formed to perpetuate the dances
during the winter. Refreshments
were served by the ladies and a gen.
erai good time was had.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

Alma, little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Loveland, died Satur-
day night of Group. Funeral SER
vices were held Sunday and the re-
mains inferred in the Baxter Gem
etery. Mr.. Loveland 10 working in
Colorado,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
A Liberal Offer.

The undersigned will give Q free
sample of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets to any one want
ing a reliable remedy for disorders
of the stomach. biliousness or coz
stipatiou. This 10 q new. remedy
and q good one, A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
WARNING NOTICE.

All parties are warned against
throwing stones at or In any way
molesting the property of the Bax-
ter Telephone Co. Transgressors
will be vigorously prosecuted un-
der Section / of Ordinance No. 80,
which provides q penalty of t&.
3. w. Dow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
FOR sAlE OR TRADE.

Owing to i'll health of the owner,
the J. II. Garrett livery, feed and
sale stable, together with all its ap-
purtenances, 10 for sale. Part cash
and good property will be taken.
Liberal terms. J.H. GARRETT.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
pATrON-WO0DRUM.

The nuptial knot which binds In
holy wedlock Mr.. Benz. w. Patton
to Miss Bonna Woodrum was tied
by Rev. A. Cullison at the home of
the brides father In this city on
Sunday evening, Nov. 8, in the pres
ence of the immediate relatives OF
the contracting parties. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony those pres
ent sat down to a collation. com.
posed of the substantials and deli
cacies of the season, and full jus.
tice was done IL. The bride and
groom then repaired to their own
home in tie Daniels block. where
Mr.. Patton had previously fitted up
in comfortable shape their winter
home.
II is scarcely necessary for us to
cay anything by way of introduc-
ton for these young people, as they
have spent the years of their girl
hood and boyhood in Baxter
Springs, the bride having been born
in this city, and consequently they
are well and favorably known to
nearly all of our people.
Mr.. Patton has been foreman of
the NEWS Office for several years
and will continue in that capacity.
He bears the best of reputations for
honesty in every way and ie in fact
a first rate kind of a fellow.
His bride is an estimable young
woman. She was the recipient of
many handsome and useful pres
ents. Her friends are numbered by
her acquaintances and she is loved
by all of them.
We see no particular reason why
this young couple should not walk
along life's pathway happily to-
gether, and we believe they will.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

Mrs. Samuel H. Smith and chill
dren returned Sunday evening from
a visit with relatives at Ann Arbor,
Mich. They had intended to spend
the winter in Michigan, but the son,
Willie, could not stand the climate.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09

DR.. and Mrs. C. L. Parks of near
Seneca were visiting in Baxter this
week. They are going to remove to
Parsons, where the doctor will en-
ter the Office of DR.. W. Sam Jones.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1901-11-09
NEW MEAT MARKET.

Sam d. -stroup has opened a meat
market on South Military street in
the building next south of Craiu's
blacksmith shop.