davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11
lee AMazoNIAN LILY.
4 lFonderfug Fio,cer Btoomina ia Sa"
Francisco.

4 Tonderf~l Fi0,cer BtOoTling ia S0"
Francisco.
San francisco Chronicle, August %
A large concourse of people visited the
Golden Gate Park conservatory last night
Victoria Begia. the wonderful colossal lily
which blooms in the night only. This was
the first appearance of the second flower, the
6rst one having faded. A raised platform
has been constructed to afford better view
# the pond. on the surface of which repOse
the gigantic circular leaves, with their Gu
tiols raised rims. Ia the center of the pool
rested the wonderful lily, its wilderness indi-
eating thai it was at the first of the three
STAGES of RS life. which endures for three
DAYS. To night the lily will be OF beautl-
ful pink and to morrow night rose bud.
When the dower begins TO bloom 1t exhales
a delicious pineapple Odor which Is pisluly
diseernible. The present flower will bloom
for the last time To- morrow evening, and
one of this three buds which have made
their appearance under the water
viii open into floral loneliness
/ OF Monday night. The appear
/ ace of tine leaves on the water is far more
striking when viewed by artificial light than
/ when seeL n Il usynmes ana an open opera
glass will. in the evening, show the culors
aud proportions of the lily far more distinci-
Iy than tie uLaided eye. A large proportion
OF the crowd which throngsi the bai' Jog
&, evening" were ladies. there being about
oge hundred OF them, and as many as could
be conveniently accommodated. Most of
item expressed the greatest aaminton for
tie marvellous leaves and flowers.
Besides the Victoria Regia the aquatic de-
psrtment of the conservatory Is also in pos
session OF specimen Of the rare Nymphia
Dlyonien.iS. a night blooming, rose bud
water lly which is quite as uncommon q.
IT'S giant cousin. ALI the other plants grow
ing IN the pond ara wonders IN their way
notably the lotus of the Nile, which Is, bow.
ever. ont Of bloom for the season; also soma
specimens of the Egyptian papyrus; the frs
known material from which tbs produc
axes its name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11
A BAD FIX.


The yard was a-glitter with sunshine and dew,
The birds were abroad With their musical
din.
When over the balsams a bumble-be~ flew;
He found big blossom and BUNDLED rig
in.
20, the honey ~ buzzed he,
20, the pollen, see,
And no bee gstiT in this garden but me-
20, exquisite nectarl III ill ~ my bucket!
(The others will soon hurry up from the
I'll take The best sips, then IN lily like rock
uzz. O. this dew! It has wet me all over.
0, basamine honey,
More precious thar money
I've got big load-don't my pouches look
funny"
Buzz. Now I'm Of y Then his gauzy wings
spread;
His load was so eavy il pulled him like lead,
And there on the blossom he tiOundered and
BUNDLED.
Buzz o. dear me!
good thing, see,
Can be very bad if It's taken too free.
I'm shake of some pollen, and then I'm all
But, wei by the dew, stuck close as q
brother
He worked like hero: yet do what he might
He just scriped it of from one ella" To 3I-
other.
o then how be muttered.
H.. SEQ dcd 8ud -puttered,
As on The bright blossom be- helplessiy iiut-
tered.
A busy old spider stopped short in her spin
On hearing the noise, and came out Of the
shade;
hen, mounting daisy, she sat there a-qrin-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Probably no one. Doubt ess We have all sui
fered 10 some extent the disagreeable sensa
ton which d,sordered or lauguid liver cat
intiiet- Sallowness OF the skin, constipation
nausea, vertigo, soreness in the vicinity OF tn,
organ affected, a sensation as of congestion il
The head, positive headache, a loss OF appetite
extreme thirst high color of the urine arr
among the symptoms which announce per
version or vitiation OF the lille. The remedy
of remedies for the above is Hostel er's Stom
ach Bitters, administered by medical men
pronounced pure and wholesome by them
and popular as a com prehensiye family medi
cine, and as a specific preventive and remed,
for chills and fever and bilious Temittents
throughout America and to a wide exte II il
foreign countries. Disorders in the stomach
and bowels, as well as liver, are spe diiN
remediable with this popular and time-hon
Ored medicine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Princess incognita. Not at all, NV in
formant is an old inhabitant Of the village
1.-The Prince was downright in love with
her; he used to see her in chapel, and he
often spo. e to her outside chapel, and he
was quite in earnest, and it made the
Empress very anxious. So runs the
story, and, if you saw the fresh, pretty,
rosy, English village beauty you might
well believe it to be true.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11
"The Woods is Full of En-"

This expression Is in frequent use in
fhiS State, both in conversation and COM
position, and vet its origin Is probably
known only to one in thousand of those
who use 1t. \ gentleman who claims To
krew gave a rep, ter of the indianapolis
News the following as the manner in
which 7 was first used
In the neighbcrhrod of Washington,
Wavne County. lived well-known char
acter named Bill Dean tie Vas what is
aeaerally termed 'smalt A'cck, al
qgavs endeavorlng to perpetrate joke at
somebody's expense. One day, while
riding toward Richmond, every foot OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

after reading it, persists In worshiping
the golden calf as there displayed, must
have something very vealy in his Cor herr
own nature or constitution.
c'The Life and Letters Of Madame Be-
naparten By Eugene L. Didier. With
a portrait from the studies by Gilbert
Stuart. New York; Charles Scribner's
Sons. 1879. Price $1.509 J.K.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Now it is sand that the poor cuss whose
picture appears in the patent medicine
ahnanacs with the sign of the zodiac al
lacking him at various points, was once
editor Of a local newspaper and neglected
to collect subscriptions in advance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Children do not Due ul the Group to whom
Dr. VIM Halls BalSam for the Lungs Ii ed
ministered. arents will do well to remeinbel
the fact and keep a medicine. which saved st
many lives Ia the house ready for an emer
gency, The Balsam oyercomes a tendency Il
consumption, strengthens weak and heals sore
lungs, remedies painful and asthamatic breath
ing, banishes hOarseness and cures all bron
chial and tracheal Inflammation. II you have :
cough. use il "early aud often" Ail druggists
sell H.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

DERSONAL-Bsve You weak sore eyes caused b
u casarrh some scrofulous disessey II you have
lose time but cleanse your blood WITH Dr h. b. Hal
Hday's Blood Purifier Ues In connection the catarr
fnhalsnt and your eyes viii become ali right Try II
snd you will be surprised at the result For kidney
urinary diseases and female cornplantst EEs equal
As this medicine has been extensively eoantersited
see that 20. Bisckford" Is blown In the back Of
cry bottle aud has brozEed Autographed label ash
druggist for it, and II be does not keep IL he vii
order Il for you will send IL 70 sou, with testimf
malls Of OF the best citizens Of ST. Paul Address
Blsckford. LAG West Third street. Sc. Paul, MINI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

One of the prittiest styles of costumes
seen at present is the short, plain skirt
with the bouffAnt matinee, as the style Of
polonaise is called
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

About organs, this fact is conclusive: Mason
& Hamlin Organs have taken the highest hon.
Ors at eUe1y Worlds Exhibition for ftOtlss PEARS
and no her Am eriean organ has taken the
highest award at anu such
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

"A Slight Cold" Coughs.n-Few are aware
OF the Importance OF checking cough az
slight cold" which would yield to mid
remedy, if neglected, often attacks the lungs
"By0tcn's bronchial Iroehts" give sure and al
ar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Lyons Patent Heel Stiffeners keep boot,
and shoes from running over. SoN by shoe
and hardware dealers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11

Insist on having 2. GlLberl's starches
Chew Jacksnns best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-09-11
Mason & HamIin Cabinet OrEars

Dem onstra ted pest by HIGHEST HON ORs AT All
WORLDS PROPOSITIONS ; OK TWELVE y EAY 3
viz at Pants E67 VIENNA 1873. SANTIAGO. 1878 PBTr
ADELPHIA 1874. PANS 1878, and GRAND swEEDlsh
aoLp MEDAl, 1913 Only American ORGANS ever awArd-
I'D suc sold nor cash or instausuts, lLLUsrRAfED
CATALOGUES a1d Circular WITH new style AND gTlcs.a
sent free. MA ON II AMLiN ORGAN CO. bUb1ON
II ny n 80 A
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-24

by angels who appeared to shepherds as
they watched their flocks in the adjoining
fields.
The Babe of Bethlehem was visited by
the wise and great of the nation, and
through jealousy the wicked emperor en-
deavored to slay him, but his life was
preserved and he grew to manhood, and
his life has furnished model for all ages.
In the lives and career of these two
boys was fulfilled the prophecies of ages,
and in the death upon the Cross ofMrry's
son, redemption was made for all man.
kind.
We have given this brief and imperfect
sketch of the first Christmas, in the hope
that a perusal of it may aid our young
readers to better understanding of the
subject, and awaken an Interest in the
study of the only perfect guide for young
and old-the Bible.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-24

5Oth YEAR
GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK.
The oldest and Best Fashion Magazine
in America.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE
REDUCED TO $500 PER YEAR.
subscriptions will be received at this Office in
Clubs with this Paper.
The DAILY REVIEW and Godey's Lady's
Book for one Year at $3.50.
See what Godey's Lady's Book will Contain
IN 1880.
Nearly 1900 pages of first-class Literary matter
II Steel Plate Beautiful Original Engravings.
II Large and Elegantly ColOred Fashion Plates
"a Pages of Vocal and instrumental Music.
900 Engravlngs, on Art, Science, and Fashion.
II Large Diagram Patterns of Ladies' and Chill
dren's Dresses
II Architectural Designs for Beautiful Homes
200 lr more Original Receipts for Family Use.
And the usual Original Department matters.
The January No. of the New Year will be issued
December rst. and will contain the open g chap
ters of one of the Best Serial Stories printed in
American Magazine, by
CHRISTIAN REID,
the author of "A Gentle Belle" "Valere Avl-
mer," Morton House." etc, entitled
ROSLYN'S FORTUNE.
We have eagaged a Full Corps of Distinguished
Writers, whose Contributions will enrich Godey's
Ladys Book during the year.
Send in your Clubs at once. You can add ann
names afte,7oards at the same price as the
original Ctu6.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-24

NO REVIEW TOMORROW.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1879-12-24


One copy, one year. So 90
Two copies one year. .................. 3 70
Three copies, one year,. 5 25
-Four copies, one year.. Observation-Disclosures. 60
Five copies, one year, and an extra copy to the
person getting up the club, making six cop
lcs,''.' ...'.'.'...... Observation-Disclosures. 90
Eight copies, one year, and extra copy to
the person getting up the club, making nine
cOplcs,. ..................Sl 90
Now is the time to make up your Club.
now TO RENIT.-Get a Post-otliceI Money
Order on Philadelphia, a Draft on Philadelphia
or New York. If you cannot get either of these
send Bank-notes, and in the latter case register
your letter.
To parties intending to get up Club, specimen
copy will be sent on application.
Address,
GODEY'SiLADY'S BOOK PUB. CO. (Limited),
1905, Chestnut ST., Philadelphia Pa
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
MINOR DISPATCHES.

CHARLESTON, s. G., Sept. 28.-
Special United States Deputy Mar
shall A. F. Davis was shot yesterday
in Spartanburg by J. B. Panther,
while serving a bench warrant is
sued in North Carolina, but made
serviccable in Spartanburg District
by Judge Bryan. Panther was
snot in the leg by colored man
and is now in jail. Davis thigh
bone was broken.
ALTOONA, Pa, Sept. 23.-The
Prohibitionists met in convention
:o-day and nominated VIM. L.
Hsichal d5on for State Treasurer.
AURORA, ILL, Sept. ga
crowd of people, including $500
school children and 1900 yeomen
from the surrounding country,
greeted the Presidential party on its
arrival TO- day. Congressman Sher>
win introduced the party, and Pres
ident Hayes, Gems. Sherman and
Sheridan responded.
R.:ADING, Pa, Sept, 23'-J.
Warren W oodward, State Supreme
Court Judge, is dead.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
J0nesbOrO' Items.

Mr.. EDITOR The Fair is all the
talk. Our people are at work. The
ancient burg" is spreading herself.
4 he fsrmers are encouraged at the
prospect of better times. The display
at the Fair will be much larger than
ever before.
The relics for the Centennial are
being gathered in the several districts
of the county. We claim 10 have the
Oldest house in the county, in the 18th
district. Some say it is the oldest
house in the State. It was built
by Capt. Taylor, who was soldier in
the Revolutionary war. 1t was built
long before Jones boro' was laid out,
while the country around was a will
derness. It is log house, "a feet by
20 feet, and two stories high. The
second story was used as fort. The
port holes are about as they were over
a hundred years ago. This house is
situated about two miles southwest OF
JOI esboro'. 1t is the house of Walter
J. Chase.
Andrew Jackson, it is said, boarded
at this house when he held court in
Jonesboro'. For more than hun
drcd years this house has been in the
pose ion of the same family, having
been handed down from sire to son.
Postmaster General Key will GER
tainly be here. So will the Hon. II.
: NJ. hoax be present to address the
people Many distinguished men, from
the different sections of the State, are
expe. ted.
The first school establis he'd in the
we was opened in this county, at or
near the site of Washington College,
eigi. miles southw west Of this place.
Rev. Saml. Drake, D. D. was the
fout der of the school and first Presi-
dent of Washington College.
We expect a grand exhibition. We
want to see the contrast between the
present and a hundred gears ago.
CIVIS.
September %. 1879:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
Cinciunati m Market,

CINCINNATI, Sept. 23.-Flour strong
and higher, family; $5.10a525. Wheat
strong aud higher, ST. 05al.l0. Corn
active, demand higher, 48c, but held
higher at close. Oats active, firm and
higher; 2S1a31c. Pork in fair demand,
50 25s9 so. Lard strong; current make,
Sc G0a6 05. Bulk meats quiet; shoulders
held at SIC asked; short ribs, SIS 50a-
565. closing at the inside price bid;
short clear, none offered. Bacon dull
aud shade lower; shoulders 4sc; clear
ribs. 64a6sc; clear sides, 6s46ac.
Whisky active. firm and higher, 81. U6
Butter in good demand and shade
hi her; fancy creamery, 25a26c; choice
dairy, l7alSc; prime Western reserve,
14al5c; prime Central Ohio. 11al3c,
Sugar firm; hards 94a10, white
Sla9c; New Orleans 7s8:. Hogs inac.
tive and lower; common, So 75.3 80
light, So 35a3.65; packing grades, So. Boa
$40; butchers, $3.70aS.75.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
ALABAMA.

SELMA, Sept. 22.-The Selma
Gulf Railroad was sold under fore
closure to-day. The bidding was
spirited. The Mobile and Mont
gomery Railroads final bid of one
hundred and twenty thousand dol>
lars was raised one hundred dollars
by Charles Williams, of Atlanta,
for D. T.Sullivan, president and owner
of the Peninsulsr Railroad, who was
declared purchaser. The citizens
of Selma are rejoiced at the pros>
pect of direct line to Peninsular
Bay. The Mobile and Montgom>
cry Railroad did not bid as a COM
ny on the Selma and Gulf Rails
road. The syndicate was composed
Of New York parties.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

PA~rs, Sept. 23.-The bulletin
dcs Hollss reports that the new
wheat threshed so far is unsatisfac-
tory, both in yield and quality, be-
ing deficient, even in the dist lets
where il was expected favorable.
In several depar" nents, new wheat
brings from three to four francs
quintal less than the old, some of it
rcq,iring several months drying
before it can be milled.
ERUrGELs, Sept. 2G.- The No7>
arelles d" Dour states that M. Trere
Orban, Minister of Foreign Affs RS,
has gone to Rome incognito to ne
gotiate with the Vatican respecting
the attitude of the Belgian clergy.
That journal s?ys: Cardinal Nina,
Papal S ,retsfy of State, inclines
to moderation, put the Jesuits are
pushing matters to extremes. The
Belgian Bishops have asked the
Pope for precise instructions, which
the Pope hesitates to give. The
threatened refusal of the Sacra-
ments by Bishops to the elementary
school teachers who retain their
posts under the new system has, SO
far. led to the resignation of only
100 out of total Of $500 teach
els."
VIENNA, Sept. 23.-The confer
ence between Bismarck and An
drassy undoubtedly contemplate d
the consolidation Of the German
and Auetr: interests. The Rus
sian story of the occupation of Bos
MIA and Herzegovina served perhaps
SIMLA, Sept. 23.-The Russian
advance column has been defeated
by the Jarcomans at Geoktepe and
seven hundred killed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
Shattanoosa Sidewalks.

If there is a denizen of Chattanoo-
ga who is not heartily ashamed of its
sidewalks, he is certainly a very care
less and Indifferent specimen of hu-
manity. The com fort and convenience
of every resident of the city are di-
recly affected by the condition of the
sidewalks. 1t is not a matter of re.
mofe interest, or Of mere city pride,
but one that comes Immediately home
to all.
Winter will soon be upon US. with
its SHOWS and rains, and our people
must trudge along through slop and
mud. as they have done heretofore.
It may be well enough for those who
have become used to it, but for us
poor devils who have not, it is really
too bad.-ChGttanooga Chronicle.
If they've got any sidew walks in that
place, off of Market and one or two
other principal streets. we have never
been able to find them. Perhaps they
were concealed in the mud and slop.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
OkOlOnaisms.

Hurrah for the Kemper county
jury:
DIT is pity that every man who
will talk such twaddle about seces~
sion as do the editors of the Oko>
Iona States was not made victim
of the late war.-Littleton (N. H9
Republic.
"Why, you immortal idiot the
Democratic party would be deader
n Caesars great grand daddy if all
the present believers in the right of
secession had been rife-balled in the
late war"
"And the boys in blue will stink
at the heels Of the guards in gray,
as the docile dog follows the beck
of his master" ;"
We hate your Union, and We will
continue to hate it,
Until the right of secession is
recognized.
Until Cuffy is caught by the nape
of his neck and the seat of his
trousers and pitched headlong out
of politics !;
Until Jefferson Davis can step
into the Senate Chamber of the
United States and help dictate laws
that will undo all that your party
did in the high hey-day of its dev-
iltry.
''Barksdale was justified in shoot
ing Dixon to death"
And never by voice or act of the
Democracy shall Lee, the Patriot,
be ranked with the Red-handed
Traitor of Galena.
Or the name of Davis, the grand,
heroic President of the old Confed~
eracy, be coupled in song with that
of the Sangamon Assassin of Lib>
erty.
Let the Democracy read the Con-
servatives out of their councils
Let them proclaim that the
United States is NOT Nation;
Let them swear by the Lord God
Omnipotent THAT IT NEVER
SHALL BE A NATION;
Let them teach the Radicals that
they are ready to stand by this
oath at whatever cost,
And all will yet be we'll.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 22.-Jockey
Club races, for the Bluegrass stakes,
two year old fillies, tnree-quarters
of mile dash. There was dead
chat between Bye-and>Bye and Sly-
Dance, Blue Lodge second. The Sec
ond heat was won by Sly-Dance in
1:174.
The second race for the st.
Ledger, two miles, was won by
Lord Murphy by half a length,
Buckner second, Aureolus third;
time 1884. Aureolus claimed foul,
but it was not allowed.
In the third race for the Ashdon
purse, mile heats, the first heat was
won by Shortline, second by Ben
Hill.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23.-At the
instance of the Postmaster General,
Chief Special Agent Parker has
telegraphed his deputy at Atlanta
thus ''The case of the shooting of
the postmaster at Blackville requires
immediate attention. The Posts
master General will abolish the
Office if the postmaster is not safe
while performing bis duty and is
not protected by the authorities.
Go yourself if possible.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
SHEREFF'S SALE,

WILL ON MONDAY. THE 9Th DAY OF
i october. 1879, By virtue of two executions in
county. Tennessee. each in the case of Perry
MuIraney VS.. Lindsey Rose and G. J. Rule, pro-
ceed to sell in front of the court house in the
city of Knoxville, Tennessee, all the right. title,
claim. interest and demand the defendant.
Linsey Rose. has in and to the following described
piece Of land siiuated and and lying in the ZINC
bounded a sfollows: Beginning at a pine knot
ami small sasssfras, Wyrick's and Casters corner
thence west 60 east fourteen poles to black
oak. thence south 25o east three poles TO a small
hickory, thence south $50 west one hundred and
forty-six poles to a stake, thence north 25" west
three poles to fallen down pine. thence north
$40 west fifty seven poles to a stake. thence
north 56o east one hundred and sixty four poles
to stade. VIM. Carters corner. thence south a.
east sixty wn polls to well, thence south 790
east twenty seven poles to the beginning. con-
tanning s. acre, more or less. SAID sale will be
made to satisfy Judgment in the above case.
This September 18th. 1879.
septlidltw3t G. B. GOSSETT. D. Sheriff.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-09-24
SOnaI.

Rev. J. u. Schaidt. pastor of the Ger.
man Evangelical Lutheran Chprch
Rev. G. II. Cox, and Messrs. Luther
Miller and w. H. Burnett, went up
on yesterday evenings train to attend
the session OF the Lutheran Synod
near Union, Tennessee.
Messrs. w. II. Briant, of Athens :;
ID. r. Nelson, of Loudon, and Robert
Pritchsrd, of Madisonville, came up
on yesterday evenings train to attend
Supreme Court.
Hon. s. M. Dyer and family, of New
MarKet' arrived in the city yesterday.