davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-03

"John-nys mam-ma passed the
plate to Johnny. There we're two
apples on the plate. One was a
nice large one; the other was small
and speekled. Johnny was too
polite to help himself before his
sister Jane was served. She was
too polite to take the big apple.
She took the little speckled one.
Johnny had the big one left for
him. John-ny was IA good boy. ]
know you are glad his po-hte-ness
and goodness We're rewarded 1t
was hard on Jane. Yes; but this is
not u story for girls"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1880-04-03

In the early settlement of Illinois
and Missouri, two trappers were so.
ing down the Mississippi river to
New Orleans on tiatboat. Every
well-regulated boat i'll those days
carried plenty of whisky aboard.
The trappers tapped barrel with
ii ginllet and sucked the whisky
through straw. The AIissourian
"puked," but the Illinois man, like
all of his successors, being proof
against so weak beverage
his down. From that
men were called
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
POLITICAL.
SO Give Me Three Grains of Corn,
Mother"

Gaunt famine again stares the people
of Ireland in tie face, and we republsh, as
appropriate now, the following patheic lines
suggested by the painful incidents of the mem
orable Irish famine Of 1913. Give Ne Three
Grains Of Corn, Mother" vas the last request
Of an Irish lad to bis mother, as he was dying
Of starvation. She found three grains Of corn
in a corner Of lis ragged jacket, aud gave them
to him. It was all she had. The whole fam
ily were perishing from famine
Give me three grains Of corn, mother,
OnlT three grains of corn
Ii will keep the little life have
Till the coming Of the morn.
| am lying Of hunger and cold, mother,
Dying Of hunger and cold,
And half the agony Of such death
Ny lips have never told.
am cnay7ea Ike a wolf a, my heart mother,
wolf that Is fierce for blood
All TIE live-long DAY, and the night beside,
GnawIng for lack Of food.
dreampt Of bread in nv sleep, mother,
And the sight Was heaven 70 seer
awoke with an eager. famishing ip,
Blu, you had no bread for me.
How could look to you. mother,
How could look 10 you,
For bread TO give your starving boy,
When you were starving too
For read the famine in your cheek,
And in your eye so Wild.
And felt II in your bony hand,
As you laid Il on your child.
The Queen has lands and gold. mother,
The Queen has lands and gold,
While YOU are ioi ced 10 your empty breast,
A skeleton babe 10 hold
4 babe that is dying Of want mother,
As am dying now,
With ehastly look in its sunken eye,
And famine upon lis brow.
What has poor ireland done mother,
Whathas poor ireland done,
That fbe world looks on and sees us st1ryc,
Perishing one by one?
Do the men of Eng and care not, mother,
The great men and The high,
For the suffering sons 0f Erins Isle
whether they live or die
There's manr brave heart, here, mother,
Dyug OF want and cold,
White only across the channel, mother,
Are many that ro! in gold
There are rich and proud men there, mother,
With wondrou. wealth !n view,
And the bread they fling 70 their dogs to-night
Would gly9 lie to me and yo".
Come nearer to my side. mother
Come nearer To my side,
And hold me fondly, As you held
Ms father when he died
Quick. Tor cannot you, mother,
Nv breath Is almost goDei
Mother dear mother ere die,
Give me three grains OF corn. --.-------
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
For ne Free Pres. }
a GOOD Il ! L..

Falling lesf and fading tree.
Lines gf white in a sullen sea,
Shadows rising on yon and me
The swa lows are making them ready TO uy
Goodbye, Summer! Goodbye!
Goodbye.
Hush a voice from the far-away -
d" Listen and learn" I, seems To say,
" All the To- morrows shall be as to-day"
The cord is fr4ycd and tie cruise is dry,
The link must break and the lamp must die.
Goodbye, Hope Geodbye.
Good.byel
What are We waiting forg oh my heNt,
Kiss me straight On the brows and part
Again Again! Ny heart My heart!
What are we waiting for, you and
4 pieadiHJ iaok-a stliled ety.
GOODBYE, forerer Goodbye
Good bye,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

\ Washington Correspondent Of the
Wheeling Register says Senator Hereford las
under consideration a bill whereby some relief
will be given and the present detestabe spy
system ofthe Qlariernaster-Go Generals Depart
ment done away with Unaer the present
working system of this department an agent
is given a number Of claims for investigation.
lie repairs to the locality where tho claims
originated and in secret collects what iulorma-
ton he can by asking questions, not under
oath, not as 10 tie justice Of tho claim, bu,
simply as to tie standing for loyalty the claim-
ant has iu the community in which he resides
and from this hearsay evidence be collects hc
makes out his report. which is sent 70 the
Quarteanaster- Generals Department, aud up
on bic report, DO matter what the justice Of
the claim may be, nor how dishonest it is,
upon bis report the claim is passed or rejected.
Such proceedings are certainly contrary to our
Republican form Of government. Now, 10 put
stop TO this abuse, Senator Hereford has un-
dor consideration a bill for tic relief Of this
class Of fas Hon. Ben. Wilson termed them 10
speech upon this subject mcritorious eredi-
tors Of the government.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

The estimated -uumbcrs'of religious dc
uomina,ions among ,he English-speasins
communities throushont The whole world are !:
EpiAcopalians. $4,000. 600; Methodisss, iC.-
100000; Roman Catholics. l3.50O.O00 -
Presby y,crians, lO25O, 600; Bapiists, s,O00.-
600; Corgregaiiopalists. 100000; Unin-
rians. 900 900 minor 'ioigleus secis, -
tOO.O00 ~ particular religion, $500. 900. 80
Total, 100000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
CATARRHAL AFFECTIONS,

Such as Sore Weak. Inr1mol, Rcd and Watery Eyes
liberation anl Inflammation Of the Far; Ringing
Noises IN Tho Heal: sore Throat; Eongation Of the
Uvull and Swcilcd Torsi's; Nervous Headache, kCu-
ralgia, Dizziness, Cloudcd Memory. Loss Of Nervous
Force, DCprcs ion OF Spirits, ,-rc al carefully AMI
scientifically treated with this remedy according 20
directions which accompany cath bottle, or W4H be
mailed TO any address on receipt of stamp.
Each package contains lir. SanQrls Improved ln-
hang Table. w.A iull directions for use IN al cases
Price Slr Sold hv al Wholesale and Retail Druggists
Throughout the United States and Canadas. WEEKS &
POTTER. General Agents and Wholesale Druggists,
"a.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

Five years ago a man at Hartford,
Conn, fll and became inscnsibe. 4 surgeon
then found slight wound in his body. close
by the heart, and thought the man had been
either. stabbed or shot. \ few days later,
however, small pieces Of black lead began to
come out Of the wound, and il was then con-
cluded tha, IN fsNing the point u lead pen
ell which the man had in his vest pocket bad
penetrated the body. Probing later brought
out little wood Monday the surgeons used
the knife aud, TO their astonishmeut, whole
lead pencil, which had been sharpcued, but
once. was extracted. Il was o. inches long.
and the wood was split in two. 1t had been
completely inihcllcd below the ehes. and no,
half an inch from the heart The man is very
weak, but it is thought he will recover.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
- - COLLINS e
vOL'TAIC PLASTER

Affords the most SZs-tesul relief in Sheunia-
usm, Weak spine, local Pains, Nervous AZ
r,otlons, Local Rheumatism, Tic Douloureux,
Nervous Pain, Affections OF tho kidneys,
Fractured Ribs, Affections OF thc Chest, Colds
and Coughs, Injuries OF the Back, Strains
end Bruises, Weai, Back, Nervous Pain of tho
Bowels, Cramp in the Stomach and Limbs.
Heart Affections. Enlarged Spleen, BRUISES
and Puncturcs, rheumatism OF the Wrists
and Arms, EsllHa, Gout, Local and Deep
seated Pains, Pain in The Chest, stitch in tho
Back, Pain in The Hip, Varicose or Enlarged
Veins, Cricl, in the Back and Neck, Pain and
Weakness il side and Back, Ioarseness, Sore
Throat, Lua.ba~o, WhaOping Cough, Sharp
PAINS in TIE Breast, Heart Disease, ouinsy,
Giss-.czs 60 &C. -anoncss IN any part Of the
BODY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
Grand Crowning Triumph


Together With special certificate II merit q
jacob Gross. Superintendent q the SuoA Fscto-
torv ior his extraordinary skiA displayed in every
paft og tAcir construction, the whole forming a
Gra.d Award. higher by far than that of any
other American E,biolt, snd dem0nstrating be
yan8 doubt the immense superiority Of tha Stiett
tnstrEueuts.
The g. Suef" combine, eTory quality necessa.
- for perfection 10 Pisao. lts rich, grand,
mellow end powerful tone has never been exec He'd
bv auv otnes insirunenL Especially IA the tire
bic docs the SsieH" piano show its superior lty
over all olhe-s, bv The beil-hko c!esrness, sweet
ue.. sud singing quality ot tone, watch lend TO it
an ine.tirna5le charts. For quickncss % response
20 ths hurcr aad eyeaness u touch thronshootthe
entire scale C.ultess action. uosurpsssed cursbi-
v and -~tis;ic hui,h this Piano has Justly earned
= world wide reputation.
SECONDHAND PIANOS of all maEers eona
startly in stock, from $3.50 S3e0.
Sole AGENT fog tbs Southern states ot the Fel-
cubct, Peiton & Co. and other make go kGANS.
Catalogues of Pianos and Organs sent On ap-
pHea;lon. Address -........
CHAS. n. STIEFF,
NO.gN. IIgERTV STREET,
u,v9ls-9. BALTIMORE, ND.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

Pittsburg has discovered that riots are
expensive l.xurics. She has already bad So
p,y over Sl.600.OOO 50 tbc Pennsylvania
railroad for damages during the :bito, ard
Las several hundred thousand dollars more 10
nay
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

Pennsylvania iron manufacturers are
making things lively in Virginia Tho Lynch
burg correspondent Of The Richmond Dispatch
sa, s that capitalists from P,tsburc, Philads-
phia. Poitsvilc and other place. are arriving
in tina, city every day, and are making iavest-
mems IN the ore lands on the upper waters oI
the James river. \ Pennsylvania company
has set the large rolling mills four miles above
Lyuchbure in operation, and other important
enterprises are il. Progress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

The smart young "local' who headed On ac-
count Of the wedding Of Mr. Long and Miss
Shot as Tic Long aud Short Of It. has beer
actively engaged 10 lodging 40 irate husbald
these many days
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

There is a village in New Hampshire which
has produced iwesty-six editors. Il wss IN
allusion to this circumstance that pious dea-
con remarked " Yes. there are twepiy-six oi
en- but as they'v al sft the town, reckon
tho Lorl wont lay Il nn agin us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

Coy. II. John, Of Kansas, estimates
iha, since last April at lens, 10000 colored
refugees have arrived ia that State, oal that
no. less shan 10000 Of iAsm have been drs-
,i,utc Of food and means, and very 'cantly
clai lie expects many thousands 10 como
this year Can't tie co,ored people see that
those who induce them TO % wLctc dcsti,u,iou
awaits them are not friends
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

A certain young lady has, among her many
galauis. an admiIer whose atleulons a,c cs-
pecially noticeable on inclemcrt days She
calls him her rain beau.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

Some Of our exchanges have domestic
department" This must be hard TO eetup, IL
IT it is anything ike our hired girl 10 the
morning
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

4 little girl xas asked by her mother, on
ber return from church. low she liked tho
preacher Didn't Ike him AZ oil. was The
reply. why" asked her mother. Cause
be preached I'LL he made ne sleepy, and then
bolerel so loud he wouldn't Jet ne % %
eieep
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

The small boy never comprchends how easy
it is to scale bich, smooth board fence until
lie spies the neishJors ca, making Of with biz
pet pulet.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

No comedian can make as laushable n faco
as that made by the small boy when be brings
a jelly jar down from the closet shelf and dis
covers it to be full of ten-penuy nails.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
The Old Family Journal.
VARIETY.

The chap wLo emerged, unirjnfed, from a
railway collision described his cxpegicocc as
resembling land'scopc-tho' quite narrow 10
its proportions.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

&" ! have nothing bot my heart 20 give you.
said spinster 10 4 lawyer who had concluded
a suit Tor bcr well" fail ne lawyer gruh-
ly. "go to ny clerk be iaSes the fees.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

As a lord Of creation. whose wife WAS 10
tanirum. sat at the table he quietly broke ir.
half bead Of grecrs and gently murmufed
lettuce past.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

d" Bruddcr Pete contributed q temporary
support 70 tie sunny side Of tie house yes'er-
day aud thus solioquized Dere nm dis sir
gulariiy atwixt pau,d lumber and alleybi
u er trial ~ mufder-dey am bofe necessary
iur de fence"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

a Boston physician announces that kissing
is unhealthy Nonsense lie was probably
caught by bis wife while kissing the servant
girl.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

IT'S fac. that can be srbs,altatcl hy the most
j respectable testimonials ever offered ia favor a
any proprietary medicine that the RADICAL CURE FoE
CATAEEu does IN every case aa0rd Instant and per-
ranpnt relief. No matter O how long s1-ilg or how
severe the disease the st dose gives such evidence Of
its value In the treatment Ct Catarrhal affection that
confidence s Qt lct IN !ts ability 20 DO all thnt =
claimed FOR It, The testimony Of physicians, druggists
and patients is unanimous ib this respect ard the ac
cmulltins evidence > IN point OF rcspcctanity supc-
ror to any ever before obtained in favor Of popular
remedy. Tie pIopiiCtoTs therefore may justly feel
proud OF the position tho RADICAL CvEE hcs attained
and believe it worthy .. rs r-pr.-.lol.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

4 writer tells US 70 place our hand upon our
heart and feel is nuhied beat-,hat It wil
saiden us. True; but not bali So much as
placing our hands upon our wallet. aud realiz.
ing rom its tiinness that we must soon be-
come the mufiel beat
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

James, said the veteran parliancniafian,
as they sa, quietly fishing, /, wouldn'i Do
to move the previous question mp here. -
" Why not here A. well as eiscvhe>e p IN
quired James Because, explained the vet
Gran, as he proceeded u render ais hook
tsmpiing to the fish, " because If The motion
should prevail. it would cut of all dc bait"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

In some counties Of this State steps are
being taken to organize wool growers and
sheep breeders associations, the objeet being
to encourage the raising Of improved breeds Of
sheep. aud to extend the raising Of wool ard
mutton. and above all to secure better pro-
lection against the ravages Of dogs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

II amt 50 much what man kan lift, says
Josb Billings. as what he can hang cuto, iias
shows bis aktusl strength.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
NJ. w. Gait, Bro. & Co.,
& Silvel'smith-,
liO7 Pennsylvania Avenue,
WA ashington. d. 9.

TINE JEWELRY in every variety.
Diamond Rings, EarRing- and Lace-Pins
GOLD 9 SILVER WATCHES,
For Ladies, Gentlemen aud Boys.
New Pattern Sterling Silver Forks and Spoons,
Sterling Silver Fancy Ware in Cases
for Wedding and Anniversary Gifts.
Children's Cnps and Sets; Table Cutlery; and
zine Plated Tableware.
Clocks. Bronzes and Fine Fancy Goods,
Antique Brass Candesticks, Sconces and Mirrors
Gold. Steel and Shell Eye-Glasses, Speciacles, &c.
ag-Fine Watch Repairing and Engraving.
S,yancers are invited 20 visit our Store with
nm, iocnrrinp any obligation 10 purchase. All
orders By mail promptly executed.
October Is, lS70-5m.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
n. 4 v. ND. GhIIATEl. editors.
,horlestown, Jefferson Co., W. va.
OFFICE IN JEFFERSON BUILDING
Saturday, February Ii, 1890.
Book Notices.

ScRBNER's MONTHLY for Febru-
ary Introduces TO its readers the first chapters
of Sir Eugene SchuyleF's illustrated papers Oh
the Life oi Peter the Great, aud also Of Mrs.
Burnett's new story in four parts, entitled
Louisiana" the scene OF which is laid in
North Carolina, tho characters being chiefly
some literary people" from New York, and
the young lady from whom the title Of the
story Is derived. Mr. Cable 5 "GrandissImcs"
develops in power as it progresses An inter
estins paper is that on Edison's Electric Light.
which is endorsed by Mr.. Ellison MS an au-
then,ic account Of lis discoveries. Mr. BOye-
sen contributes q short story entitled a
Knight Of Dlnneborg," and there are several
other noticeable articles, among them bio
graphical sketch OF John Bright, with por-
trait.
"Sr. NICHOLAS " for February is As
usual full Of interesting reading for the young.
prolusely illustrated with charming engrav-
inss Alfred Tcnnyson, the P0et-Laureate,
furnishes two Chill-Songs, and the two serials
" Jack aud Jill" by Miss Alcott. and Among
the Lakes by W O. Stodlard, are continued
In addition to these there are Dix complete
stories by Mrs. Burnett, Elizabeth Stuart
Phelps, A. 4. Hayes, Jr., and others.
The February number Of WIDE ~
WAKE" has reached us Among the illustrated
magazines for the young Wide Awake "
holds a prominent position. This number has
an interesting historical frontispiece, illustrat-
ing an incident 10 the life Of Queen Charlotte
accom- panied with poem entitled a Crown
and Letter The table Of conteats is
varied aud interesting one. including three
continued stories. illustrated. and several short
stories, poems and sketches, most of which are
handsomely illustrated with taking pictures
adapted to the juvenile mind.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

The attempt upon the life OF the Gar Of
Russia was Mgscow-ardly thing.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

and Market W agons.
Having been doing business more than twelve
wears. and working for Wells j. Hawks before The
war. and having now in my employ Mr. VIM. =.
Davis and Thomas Ryan, Hawks old reliable
Painter aud Wood-workcr can give satisfaction
10 all who NAV favor me with a call. All New
Work built by ne warranted for t%elvc months.
REPAIRING done IN the best manner and at
short notice. and with the best material. -
Oct. &c, lSTS-Y JOHN +. HILBERT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14

CODA WATER Having jost erected a new
- Arctic soda Fountain. We are prepared e
s.rve customers. All and the best - Svrups
r~ssb LIGHT < MIrCHELL.
Nav 2l, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-02-14
S I | E s f .
VICTnai0uSl TRluMPnANT.
Ex. Uniyerscllc,
PARIS. 1873.


PuILA.. 1876. PARIS, 1873.
The "SucG" unrivaued Grand, Upright and
square p!Suos. the recipients of more than sixty
f,rt premiums and Gold and Silver Medals. in
,,n'ii6, the Medal of Merit and Diploma Of Hon
or n he CeuteuuAl Exposition IN 1916, have
achieved al the Exposition Uniyerseiie, Paris,
ISIS. over Oh American aud many foreign COM
peti;ors, their
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

The mon union" end of this jour.
nal had nothing whatever to do with
an item printed yesterday, announcing
an advance in type-setting from forty
to fifty cents per thousand, as the
printers union seem to imagine, by a
card they print in the morning papers.
The information was obtained from a
union printer, and if it is not correct
the informer was misinformed or mis-
stated the facts. There could not
we'll be any purpose in making an in
territorial misstatement by either the
printer or this paper, when, if it was
not so, the fact would appear in less
than twenty-four hours. The printers
in this Office never heard Of the sup
posed advance until they began to set
up the item. The ill-tompered card
of the union is wholly un-cailed for,
and is more apt to do them injury than
good,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
Base burner,

The base burner is far :.1nerior to
aay Otner heating stove on account of
the little trouble in managing it, the
uniformity of the heat and the little
expense compared to a large open
Crate. The Crown Jewel Base Burner,
sold by H. Wetter & Co., is without a
rival, being pronounced the King of
Base Burners" by the most competent
judges. Those who prefer comfort,
convenience and economy during this
cold snap, as well as during cold
weather for years to come, should get
one of these superb base burners Of
H. Wetter & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
FINNIE 4 60.

Flour
300 barrels and half barrels Of New
Process Silver Moon Flour, which is
a great improvement on what is known
as the old style Of grinding, and is as
fine as can be madei so white and
light, possessing a richness that can
only be obtained by the New Process
of grinding.
Hams
SO tierces Zone carload) Whitaker
hams-noue better.
Butter
200 twenty-five pound tubs of very
choice Creamery and DairyTable But
ter, every tub Of which is selected by
our resident agent in the Butter dis
trict of the great northwest.
Roasted Coffee
We Roast every day with the latest
improved and best known machinery
the very finest grades of Mocha, Java,
Maracaibo and Rio COffee-always
fresh.
Yeast Powder
We manufacture in our own store
full strength Yeast Powder, under the
Silver Moon Brand, which we know
to be absolutely pure and free from all
injurious authorizations used so extern
sively Of late years in the manufacture
of yeast powder.
Fruits
Richardson & Robbins yellow and
white Heath Cling Peaches, sliced and
grated Pine Apple, Chambers Peach
es for Cream" and "Puree de Peach
certainly the finest fruits ever put up
in cans.
California Fruits, finest Imperial
London Layer Raisins, OitrOn, Cur
rants, etc.
Candles
An extra quality Of Fancy Candies.
very cheap.
Largest wholesale stock of Fancy
Groceries outside Of New York.
OLIVER, FINNIE & co.