davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

, ..,s "' +-- -.-I-.r~~.~u.J $50,
and had since prospered: that he knew
she was married. but In spirit she be-
| longed TO him. Did she reciprocate this
feeling? IL so. let her defy the world
| and he would come TO her.
| When the wife opened this forged
letter one morning at the breakfast
table. the husband saw her turn pale
| That evening when he came back
from business his wife said 10 him
that something had happened. She had
| debated with herself whether she
| should tell him or not and had decided
! that II was better that she should not
| He replied that he had full confidence
In her Judgment, and this was all he
said abort the matter.
After this the wife showed plainly
that she was under the influence of
some powerful emotion. Her husband
meanwhile wrote her another forged
letter from the same correspondent
She was informed that her lover could
no longer endure the strain of Separa-
ton. lie must see her. He begged
her to send her husband away for a
certain evening. during which he
would call and they would concoct
Il modus vivendi. He asked for this
one interview only, after which, if she
so wished, he would never see her
again. simultaneously with his send
ing this letter the husband informed
his wife that he must be away on busi-
ness on the evening he had appointed.
His wife clutched her fingers Spasmod-
ically. which he pretended not to see.
and left her.
At o'clock on the evening he went
home and was packing valise pre-
paratory to his departure when his
wife came to him trembling and,
throwing her arms about him, begged
him to take her with him.
He had accomplished an object, but
he did not yet feel sure that it was ac-
compllshed for all time He told her
that 1t would be inconvenient for him
to take her, but she begged so hard
that he consented. They dined togeth-
er and after dinner took train
The husband kept his own counsel
The wife during the journey one even
ing announced that she desired his as
sistance on matter that was dis
treSsing her. Then she confessed TO
the letters she had received from her
supposed to be dead lover and asked
him to devise some plan to get rid of
him without hurting his feelings. The
husband took her in his arms and con
fessed that he had written the letters.
From that time there was no
shadowy lover between the two, and
soon after children came on to
strengthen the union between husband
and wife
]. ANTHONY TWINING.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26
A Shadowy Lover.
lOriginal.J

lOriginalI
She was a girl of great depth of feel
ing. Her sense OF duty was of the
highest So intent within herself was
she that her friends never got very
near her. Among men the feather
weights Il mean mentally let her
alone from choice, the neavyweights
because she was not of easy approach.
She was twenty-five before she re-
ceived single offer of marriage: then
1t came from practical. common
sense man of business. He was tempo
rarily thrown into intimate association
with her and discerned great deal i'm
her. When he proposed she took time
before giving him his answer. then
gave it in this wise:
Some years ago l received letter
from man who was dying. He told
me that he had loved me without being
known by me. Being afflicted by a I'M
gering disease. he had never sought
me with a view to declaring his love
Since ii gave dying man comfort 10
tell me OF his devotion, he hoped
would not blame him for doing so. He
carefully concealed his identity. and i
have never discovered 1t.
81 have since been unable TO shake
off sense of being appropriated.
know this is unwise. but | can't help
It. ! have analyZcd my feelings for
you and cannot tell whether or no |
should marry you. l am, however
willing to throw the responsibility on
you and become your wife if you say
the word
He told her that he fancicd marriage
to be practical sentiment. Her feeling
for the dead was sentimental Scnti-
mcnt. The first pertancd TO the high
est of all human institutions. the fam
lily; the latter was simply canker-
worm feeding on emotion. He would
have her marry him. trusting to the
great unbreakable bond. family affec-
ton, to absorb all other sensations.
They were married The wife for n
time appeared to be contcntcd and
happy. but after awhile showed that
size was brooding. Her husband no.
ticed the change, but did not refer to
it, lie knew that her sentiment was
with her and that it could not be dr' =
en- away by open interference. He did
not consider his wife responsible for
its presence. He knew that ii came
from some mental condition the nature
| Of which he could understand though
| he had not experienced it. He conclud-
| ed TO wait for it TO disappear. Doubt.
| less the first child would drive it away,
rs the sun will dissipate cloud
| But children did not come. There
was still this intangible. psychological
| freak between the Two to keep them il
| Il measure apart. II was never re
fcrrcd to by either. bu, both knew 0t
Its existence. 1t was endured by botn
| for the wife felt that it was wrongine
her husband, and the husband felt tha
| it was sappng the happiness of hi,
wife aS we'll as his own.
One day while searching in desk o.
his wife for Il paper inc came upon
the note that had been written he
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

North Carolina and Georgia are
about, the only Democratic States
tnat have not yet chosen their dele.
gates to the. Denver convention. and
they Will make their selections this
week. 1t is said that Georgia will
and North Carolina mag send unln-
structed delegates to the national
convention, but 1t Will make no prac-
tical difference what the representa-
tives of these two states do at Den
veT, as Mr.. Bryan is sure of nomina.
tion on the first ballot and his name
may be the only one to go before the
convention Charleston Post.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Now we know him. The Charleston
Post tells us that the Hon. Jim"
sherman, who has been nominated for
vice President on the ticket with Taft
is The man who ran to the White
House to tell the ugly things that
Hartman said about Roosevelt when
tie railroad maRnate refused to he
touched" second time for money to
help carry Though the Presidents
candidates for Office. ce.-Augusta Chron.
icle.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

nature has provided the stom ach
with certain natural fluids known as
the digestive juices, and it is though
these juices that the food we eat is
acted upon in such way as to produce
the rich, red blood that flows tbouph
the veins or our body and thereby
makes US strong. healthy and rot ust
Kodol for dyspepsia and indigestion.
Kodol Is pleasant to take, it IS Ielia
BILE and IS guaranteed to give relief
1t 10 sold by +. Il. Gunter.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26
Protection Against Lightu;-1 .

prof Thos. A. Edison the worlds noted electric
". h says in letter dated May g. 1907: "Ligttning
VIII protect buildings provided good contact is
made With the wet earth
+t otate Board of Agriculture of Missouri in its
tho d ro annual report, calls public attention to
erect,o, f 10; eaused by lightning and advises the
" "S"tiIlg rods means of protection
i' se'ei'i agent for the sale of Cole Brother,
celebrated Lightning Rods hsst o tI, , . ~
So'o 'he''' 'or zS years. guarantee all work
VIII sell lightning rods on easv term. to n,rties
wanting to protect their loved ones and will give the
manufacturers guarantee for $500. The com,anv
IS backed by a million dollar capital
}. l.. Winstead, Wards, S. c.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve Wins

Tom Moore, of Rural Route |, Coch-
ran, Ca, writes: 81 had a bad sore
come OH the instcp of ny foot aud
.ould find nothing that wcH'd heal it
lntil applied Bucklen's sArnjca Salye.
Less than half Of a % cents box won
the day for me by affecting Il perfect
cure" Sold under guarantee at all
irug stores.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

This week we are issuing six pages
and will do so in the future. Onr ale
are coming in so fast that in order to
give our readers what is their due we
find 1t absolutely necessary to make
the addition.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

IeWut's Kidney and Bladder Ptus
are prompt and un ough and wiII in
a very short tim strengthen the
weakcnencd Kidneys nd a.lay troubles
.a,iSius from inflammation OF the b!a g.
or THEY are recommended every
mere Sold by q. b. Guuter.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Next week pack your grip and staI /
out for the Press Association meeting
at Gaffney. All the scrbes will be
there.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Two swallows may net make sum
mer, but two mosquitoes will give a
pretty good imitation OF a summer
evening.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Have you decided who you are going
10 vote for Dent let anybody do
1t FOR you. Just pick out the man
yon know to he deserving of the Office
and then stick by him.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

The injunction plank n the Repub-
stop the people from voting for Bryan.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26
For Sale

One 2j horse power Eric boiler and
20 horse power Tozier engine. Apply
L. X. Feaster. route 3, Batesburg or
Batesburg Advocate.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Preparations are being made al
Denver for the Democratic Convention
which will be called TO order on July Z.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

They're OIL with large lield for the
U. Senatorship SO far the track
fast.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

The seaside resorts are all doing a
rushing business.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

More candidates are entering the
lists for county Offices.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

The campaign meetings are drawing
small crowds.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

The cheering was all done for Roose
velt and the voting for Taft.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26
Advertising Rates
FRIDAY, June 10th. 1908.

The heat for the past few days has
been intense.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

You can bet your hat that Bryan
will give Taft the 'Pi ,k Slip
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

Lexington court adjoined on MJn-
day. Many cases being carried over
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

the rounds and no "spats" have yet
occurred.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

When changing address always
give old post office otherwise change
will not be made.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

All Copy sent in mast be written
ON one side only.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1908-06-26

No D,ii presented for over due SUBJ
scriptl0ps
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

w. 3. WALroN, Secretary.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22
Passing of Wedding RInqs.

Perhaps because rings as simple
ornaments are so completely out Of
fashion, few married women wear the
symbolic gold band at present" said
fashionable manicurist the other day.
"Of the several dozen patrons who
frequent our establishment In the
busy season every Gay not one In six
or seven of the married matrons is so
distinguished The fragile looking
circle which of past years has grad
ually been losing something of its
solidity Is carefully preserved, no
doubt, with other interesting souven.
irs and keepsakes. II is seldom worn"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

The new pension act which
went into effect April 10 gives
TO 2oI,o5I widows and other
pensioners an increase Of S4
a month. All pensioners get
ting less than SI2 will re-
ceive that amount commenc-
ing April 10 without the nee
essity Of puttingin newclaims.
The increase will operate au-
tomatically. In addition to
the increase Of SO, 65o,44S in
in the amount Of the pension
roll it rs estimated that 81
5o2 900 in additional claims
will be filed during the com
inf year on account OF the
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

provisions in the new act
granting a pension Qf SI2 to
.sldows Of officers and enlist
ed men who served ninety
days or more in the army or
navy during the civil war.
The new act will give an in
crease to one widow of a sol
dier in the war of 1912, to
IS3,63o civil war pensioners
under the general act, 1910
Mexican war benehciaries and
to 3I7I widows Of partici-
pants in the Indian wars.
The appropriation asked of
congress this year is over
$l6a, 900, being $4,000,
900 more than the appropria-
ton Of 1898, which was the
argest ever authorized.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

While tissue paper is steep
ed and perfectly softened in
water and by thoroughly
kneading with glue transform
ed mto a paste, and by means
of others (earth colors), color
ed as nearly as possible to the
shade of the wood. To the
pastecalcined magnesia is then
added and it is forced into the
or holes. This ce-
ment attaches itself very firm
ly to the wood and after dry
ING retains its smooth surface.
. Scientific American.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22
Too Careless.

"Did you bring the engagement ring,
Henri?n
Eyes, have it here. But fair and
softly, Gwendolin Before | place ii
upon your taper digit | must ask for
sufficient security to cover it's fair
value"
Security. Henri?"
AYE, security. | have lost no less
than three rings by being careless on
this point. No security, Gwenny, ne
ylng."
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

,Ir,, .lr0Sal, l,'.bt' '''tRF'1
The ~ mocratic Central Committees
Of tue respective counties are requested
to hold primaries and county conven-
iions at TIC earliest p ssible data to tto
end ihat iuli representation from eyefy
county may be IN attendance at said
convention. All Democrats audcitizens
irepaciiye OF past purity aaliations,
who believe in the objects sought 60 be
attained by the Democratic ptry, are
requested to participate il said prima-
ries and the selection Of delegates to said
convention.
A meeting Of the members Of the ter-
Iitorid rtmocratic Central Committee
is also hereby called to meet at Roswell
on the 10.h day Of June, 1908, at nine
O'Clock a. m, for the purpose Of transact
ing such business as may properly come
before said committee at aad time.
a. A. JONES, Chairman.
Democratic Central Committee
Attest
W.B. W1roV, Secretary.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22

The unappropriated public
lands 10 area Of about $500
acres now temporarily with
drawn for forestry purposes
near the Huachuca national
forest, Arizona, in Santa Cruz
county, will become subject to
settlement jhhe' 4, i0o8,' But
not 10 entry, filing or selec-
ton, etc until July /, 1908,
at the land office at Phoenix,
Arizona. The vacant public
lands in an area of about 5Io,-
400 acres which were tempo
rarily withdrawn for forestry
purposes near the San Angus
tine national forest, New
Mexico, will becomesubiect to
settlement on and after June
IS, 1908; but not toentry, etc,
untllon andafter JulyI5, 1908,
at the land offices at Santa
Re and Las Cruces, N M
Las Vegas Optic.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22
EE-FEGO EACa,

Attorney and Councillor at Law,
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEX
Will be present atall temrs Of Court for
Bernahlo, Valencia, Socorro and Sier-
ia CoNni .es.
De j in goo Gold, silver and Cope
Mining Properties in New Mexico.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1908-05-22
Call for Democratic Territorial
Convention.

! I1ool N -,-- N ~ I-l14 ,--o-,
pnrsn..,tt, ;,s,rn's, s. ~ ~.
cr H. re.t.,l r.,ar,i,,ce i MI. ,,at '''g
60 - j MI, ,g,.5,s 80. = " ~ .'g,
u A,rIii 1aos s.io y
If tb. Demo r.n ae M. nts.,s 49, ~
~ rallaIto e, r.54at wnn !, ~, I,
a. 1vufno M, M ~. a :. i
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

had not been warned ty Tom $ Jru-herLy advice /
certainly should have Welded 10 the spell 9- this
man wonderful magnetism. on. It Is marvellous
TO sit IN that quaint little church and see row upon
row Of grrlish faces al turned eagerly w1sttuy on
the vestrv door waiting for him
They have a simple service here az SAINT orlC
Il IS not all nigh There IL no processl1nal- the
choir sits N q low gallery At the back OF the church
and Is not even vested At the second verse OF the
opening hvrn the vesr-v door opens and he comes
quietly forth With Toms words n my mind i
almost listened for the applause that gree-4 the
stage hero. He did not look toward MS people bur
kept his ewes fixed the cross until he reached MS
place where he Nuelt IN silent prayer
Well it IS for little Nudge that mad brother
TO advise before ! came 10 Saint John s. or j
might have Joined that chrong of dumb adorlrz
devprees. hanging on his every word Not tHat !
did not listen l listened never before 20 The
Word. for It was preached IL such pure Eng--s1.
such earuestress such simplicity The vereSr child
could understand him. And the words seemed u
come direct from his heart TO my tired hungry soul
speaking peace and rest sat as IT trance. listen
ing to that divine voice and woke with sign a. the
closing prayer.
Then. when | had passed from the sanctuary out
into the crowd and dirt If the city streets. sQohe
indeed and felt Tom had said that ms SPIRITUALITY
was a pose that ne turned his face 20 the cross ta
give his adorers the benefit of MS perfect profile
Yesterday ne visited the school He came at
time when my infants were quiet as little mice
listening To- story / was telling them, but the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

moment ne opened int uetI
they all Jumped up and ran
toward him. caperlug about
and cIamorIng for his aCCen-
ton | was Mortified at the
conduct of nv usual exem-
plarv pupils. and went for
ward with apologies and
called them to order
He laughed and lifted rhe
lirtlest one to his shoulder
Please don't send them
away, Miss Langdon, he
pleaded. The children
always look for a froIic
when I come IN, and I
should be as disappointed
as they II II was forbidden
Won't you let us have 81
little recess
I could not resist his
smile and the ewes that
looked INTO mine half plead
ingIv halt WhImsicaIlv. and
while / felt convinced that
this was only another pose
I laughlnglv consented and
we had q merry half-hour
Among my pupils IS "a
little crippled boy II Is
IN nv heart 20 be more than
usually kind To the afflicted
but there Is something about
this child iefo-mIrv that
IS to me repulslve | would
not have the poor little
chap know my feelings for
the world. and | hide them
by being more than or
dinarily kind and gentle %
him But my heart re-
preached me when l saw The
heavenly pity IN nv pastor +
face and noted the tender
ness with which he lifted the
child into the honored place
by ms side This was no
pose. and the child knew it.
and knew the difference be-
tween ms kindness and mine
All Midgc when saw
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

MIDGE- LITTLE AIDGE WI E- --- forgive
w me for this long silence / SHIP could not
write I was too ashamed could -l- confess
but knew YOU would guess. knew -.- lu-l read
nv secret between the hines
Yes ]Ldge my Ia-e has ova---e-- t--sr Al
nv 1oaS-Iug All nv Wanted pride -1ucn 8
other women are And he, on -n-ng %
him only one Of the ten score and ldo1
him Flow s1--v I am COR them ARD. SEX
used -a sCor1 them for weak foolish --res ou-
now ON the bitter 1----l-4--.- has c1Lls
upon mel
Ms Cs-lzvv7r5-- room i, -.z- #. --.-- and VI
---4r, the door omen t-.------ F- .------ On Mrs
CTr1srolds dressing table Is a large --zph q
Mr. Graham. which the dear odd -elsI15
The dressing table directly Opposite -Z i2e-
and when / open INV ewes IN -1e ne SUI
Is gliding the frame and lighting III .---1 Lax
81 STRONG. tender. and wholly sweet ne e@1AT5
ewes look straight a- me w--L -a.e 71-
ness III their depths
Nv guilty. heart has made ne ---.- ARC e
1 can scarcely tails -o Mr. Graham re- WIZ
ID. visits -h- school and h. ----- most every
morning To- chat with the c-ll l-e- -1-onl-es
me with ms Wora-I lose MY sell r.-a-S,1a l-.-
90 cover my confusion assume d cold -
uer which seems co. puzzle HIM . JAR II
meet his eves.--hcr, earnest. ---- -
which seem 10 rerroach me. ] z-.~
anxious TO have hum GO bur- v--- s1--
so--v. and regret the c----. .u--z>- --.i--
/ have used toward him and .- az =
Nlul things I might have said. l- -1 -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

ever saw She has pretty
pink cheeks, and sIlvery.
wavy hair parted over her
forehead that Is now / shall
wear my hair when l get
old She Is inclined to pet
and mother me. which Is
very gracious 10 this poor
mOtherless chick l have
only one thing against her
and that Is. she Is as hope
lesslv III love with the rec
tor as the Youngest miss IN
MS congregation, and sings
his praises until | am weary
OF his very name
The Rev Donald era
ham has not visited the
school since my arrival l
tell myself / am grateful for
this; but deep down III my
heart I feel d trl1le plqued
at his Indifference Mrs
Griswold assures me that II
is an evidence of his thought
fulness, that he Is staying
away until / get accustomed
to the place and feel entirely
at ease II may be 50.
but | know the dear old soul
IS preiudiced IL his favor,
and attributes the kindest
motive 10 his every act
M work IS advancing
beautifully. / feel that |
have won the love of the
children. and already have
established a system Of dis
cipline So that when the
Rev Donald feels inclined
10 honor the school with
visit ne VIII find It IN per
feet condition
Good by, little Nudge |
am tired and viii say good
night BETTY
March ~ 1908
DEAR LITTLE MIDGE
IL / have seen him and
heard him rireachl If |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

March I 1000
NEAREST MIDGE;
I } Rejoice with me;
81 for l have received
an appointment at last. l
have been made kinder
garrner in Saint John S
DarochiaI school. Il must
seem a puny situation to
YOU. with your splendid
talent and brilliant pros
poets. but YOU must be
patient with one who is not,
ike Yourself. endowed with
the voice Of an angel Il
seems to be the only calling
for which | am fitted, and |
am anxious 10 work /
have been such a helpless
burden on Tom $ Young
shoulders since father S
death. and ne has borne Ii
expense Of my education an
girl needs at schoOl.-that
burden and be my own br'
Saint Johns church IS on
city in what are now the
picturesque little edltice and
hundred years ago by some O
of old New York. and IS
descendants. who give bour
There IS a large congregi
coming from the other side
by the good looks and eloqut
I have never seen him but
occasionally. and from wh
of the Rev Donald Grahal
anxious to meet hun
Tom calls him q maC1nt
that he pracuses his graceful
while rehearsirg ms sermon
profile and Is careful 70 t
Tom SAYS the girls fairly 5
and then sit and gaze and
niration while he breaches
l hope that the house m1
as | viii be to some extent
and she can make It pleas
Good by, Nudge dear. i
and all your cqnquests- \
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

DARLING MIDGE: Your dear letter. so lrll of
~ sparkle and 10Y. came Yesterday
/ have been here II Saint John school Tor nearly
q week and have grown to like 1t very much The
housf mother Is the dearest little rOlypOly you
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1908-09-13

March -, 1908
DEAR LITTLE MIDGE
~ / have seen him and
heard him preachl If |