davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1884-06-29

For RENT OR SALE-A good piano.
GEo. +. IHMAN.
, 1884-06-29

a long felt want filed at last. 1t has a
neat and useful index. Get one. For
sale at Rhodes & Troxells.
, 1884-06-29

Positively the finest toilet soaps ever
brought to this city, at Rhodes & Trox-
ellis
, 1884-06-29

Notice Q" Storkmeu.- -
We are prepared to contract, on short
notice, large or small lots of Texas cattle,
fresh from range in Texas, to be delivered
by rail at any point in the North.
JNo. d. DoBYNS & Co..
, 1884-06-29

Light weight underwear at PoIacE's.
, 1884-06-29
ctGxHS
CIGARS
CIGAHS


We can't be un lersold. 5000 cigars at
two for 5 cents. Rhodes & Troxell.
, 1884-06-29

For fine watch repairu g,
DAVID MLLLER, 18th street.
, 1884-06-29

To RENr.-A neatly furnished room
Apply at LEADER Office.
, 1884-06-29

Legal blanks at the Leader otic e.
, 1884-06-29

Little Joker is the best smoking to-
,accn
, 1884-06-29

New Novelties
A host Of them; at Rhodes & Troxells.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

The New York Commercial
Bulletin prints the report of the
oil producers committee at the re-
cent Bradford conference. 1t says
it would appear from this that the
cost of production is about as great
rs the present market value of oil, so
that, stripped of its speculative as
pect, oil men generally are called
upon to face a somewhat serious
aspect of affairs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

The question of building free
baths in San Francisco is again be-
ing agitated. James Lick left
$15O,00O for this purpose a great
many years ago, and the principal
reason why the baths have not
been built appears to be that the
Trustees of the estate are afraid
that there will only be about $780,
600 a year left for them to divide
if the baths are built.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

Major Huffaker, of Virginia City,
has discovered that two of the pro-
posed amendments to the
constitution conflict. Mr.. HUFF
faker happens to live in town
where the amendments are adver-
tised, but people living in remote
localities are obliged to wait until =
fresh appropriation is made for ad-
vertising.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

During three years the secret
service of the Treasury Depart
ment has captured $500, 600 in
counterfeit paper currency. twill
soon be burned. The amount Of
counterfeit money now in circula-
ton is said to be less than at any
time in the last twenty years
The most noted and skillful en-
gravers in the business have been
caught and put where they cannot
do any mischief for a loug period
The amount of spurious coin in
circulation is, however, steadily in
creasing.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03
ADVERTISlNG THE AMEND.
MRNTS

The question Of advertising the
Constitutional Amendments, came
up for discussion before the Board
Of Capital Commissioners yester-
day. The Governor stated that the
Secretary of State, alone had the
disposition of the advertising.
Attorney General Davenport
held that by advertising it in one
paper the law had been fully COM
piled with. 1t was stated to the
Board that the newspapers through
out the State were willing to do the
work and take their chances on a
relief bill, provided the Board
would audit the bills as correct con-
tingent upon the action of the
Legislature. Governor Adams
stated that he was ready
to pass upon the question when it
came before the Board, but declined
tn state whether he would vote to
audit the bills or not. lie stated
- an opinion that he saw no neces-
sity for any further advertising.
Secretary Dormer stated that the
advertising in the Enterprise ex-
hausted the appropriation.
The Attorney General stated
that there was no special necessity
for giving the proposed amendment
any further publicity as it was
matter for the Legislature to pass
upon, and not the people, who
would not be required to vote upon
them until 1886. No action was
taken in matter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

Tho price Of an announcement in this column
is S, spot cash. No credit viii be given under
any circumstances.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

It is claimed now that politi.
clans Of both parties have to 20
down to San Francisco and consult
with the powers before they
know what to do at home.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

Truly this is an age Of invention
and progress. A company is pre-
pairing to send letters and small
packages between New York and
Chicago through pneumatic tube.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

They have tried to prove that
Butler is the tail Of the Demo-
cratic party, but the way it is just
now thrashing the grounds with
the dog is an astonisher to the
Bourbons.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

On Monday Mrs. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton cast her first vote at the
school election in Johnstown, New
York. Better late than never.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03
DR.. M. A. GREENLAW,
URG EON DENrIHT.

O~cc-()ver Savings Eank, Carson.
once Hours From Q. m. to D. N.
Extracting done At residence after
. .@2>o. nOVlS
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

To the Editor of the New York
Sun: If you have no objection
please answer through the columns
Of the Sun which of the four candi-
dates for President you expect to
vote for. }. b. Il.
Ans.-For BENJAMIN F. Butler
Ed. Sun.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

Rigs. Single or Double. at
Anv Hour of the Day
or Night at Rea-
sOnablo Prices
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03
CHAS. MARTIN,

Present incumbent, announces himself = can
d.date for office Of County r corder Of Ormsby
County, Nevada, subject to the decision Of the
Republican County Convention.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-09-03

Announces himself as = candidate for Sher-
il Of Ormsby county. subject to the decision
Of the Republican County Convention.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
Startinc ,Ju.t Richt.

Amos Lawrence was one of the most hon.
ored citizens of Bosom. alike for high per-
sonal CHI aIacter and for eminent success in
business. He attributed his success To pur-
pose early formed to do just right. During
his appren ticeship in a store at Groton, it
was the uniform custom TO take drink
every forenoon. He says, I'VE i've boys
were in the habit, every forenoon, OF making
a drink compounded of rum, raisins, sugar,
nutmeg, ETC., with biscuit, all palatable to
eat and drink.
After being in the store four weeks, L
found myself admonished by my appetite of
the approach Of the hour for indulgence.
Thinking the habit might make trouble if
allowed To grow stronger, without farther
apology to my seniors, declined to partake
with them
During the five years Of my apprentice
ship, l never tasted a spoonful, although
mixed gallons daily for my old master and
his Gus toners.
81 decided not to be a slave to tobacco in
any form, though l loved the odor of it then,
and even now have in my drawer superior
Havana cigar given me by friend, but only
to smell of. D.
~ have never in my life smoked cigar;
never chewed but one ouid, and that before
/ was fifteen and never took an ounce OF
snuff, though the scented rappee of forty
years ago had great charms for me-"
Amos Lawrence not only accumulated
great wealth but. what was better, used 1T
bepevolently and wisely for the public good.
and thus his early restraints were change
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
Take Things as They Come,

"The man who has learned to take things
as they come, and to let them go as they de-
part" says the Christian Register, has
mastered one of the arts of cheerful and con-
tented living. The fatality of chasing after
happiness and the faulty of changing to sor-
row are illustrated on every side. A good
many of the disappointments in life come
from trying to fly kites after the string has
broken or from looking for gold in the tabled
pot at the base of the rainbow. Vision that
takes in the far off and far-up is a compensa-
ton for many locks; but the gift of seeing
what is near and utilizing that which is
within reach is more valuable for everyday
use. A great many people are signing for
the measurless opportunity of eternity who
don't know the value of an hour. The boon
of a new chance in the other world is craved
most by those who have thrown away their
chances here. The unreasonableneSs of hui
man expectations is only equalled by the neg
lect Of human opportunities. Lowell says
of Chaucer that he was the first great poet
who treated to-day as if it were as good as
yesterday 1t is an even more admirable
thing to treat to-day as if it were better than
tomorrow"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
The Young Parsons Retort.

Bishop Wilmer, Protestant Episcopal, of
Alabama, is one of the resdiest men with
retCrt to be found in the States. His first
parish was in Virginia. At q certain
company, where all the gentlemen of the
neighborhood were, the young clergyman
was present. There was also present {. man
noted for his infdelity as to Christianity,
and for the Toughness of his manners, ana
speech to those by whom it was protested.
This skeptic soon began TO talk at the youth
full parson, who prudently made no reply.
The enemy became more aggressive, and, ad.
dressing him directly. said:
"Mr. Wilmer, you don't seem to like to
talk about religion and the Bible"
Eyes. sir" he replied: Il do like to talk
about it TO people who are earnest aud re-
spectful in their treatment of IT,"
We'll, rejoined the assailant, "If YOU will
answer one question | will let you off"
Mr.. Wilmer said: "5ir, do not know that
care to be let off from anything, but ask
me the question, and if it is proper ques-
ton and if l know the answer, l viii give 1t
to you.n
well, sir. have asked all the preachers
| have ever seen, and none of them could
tell me, snd now / ask you: What became
of the body OF Moses when the devil aud the
arch-sngel had contest over it?'
Itwas trying question for the young
theologian and trying occasion, for tue
assembled con pany all silently awaited his
reply. He quickly arose from his chair,
walked across the room, stood directly in
front of his antagonist, and said, firmly and
respectfully: "Sir, that question does not
concern you in the least"
"Why not, sir"
Because it is perfectly certain that no
arch angel will ever have any contest with
the devil over your body"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
Little Africans, Playthines.


1t axes but little to please children-and
many of US, like Eliza Cook, have wished
ourselves back to the days
when sticks OF peppermint possessed
A sceptre's power 10 sway the breast.
And heaven was round US while we fed
On rich, ambrosial gingerbread"
AS for playthings the fancy of the little
folks is everywhere pretty much the same,
and about equally simple. pleased with a
rattle, tickled with q straw" A missionary,
writing to the Methodist Recorder, speaks of
the toys with which the children in Africa
amuse themselves.
The girls in Africa, as elsewhere, are fond
OF dolls but they like them best alive, so
they take puppies for the purpose, and carry
them about tied to their backs as their
mothers carry babies. Some of them "play
baby with little rigs. The boys play shoot
with gun made to initiate the white
mans gun"
Two pieces of cane tied together make the
barrels, the stock is made of clay, and the
smoke is made of tuft of loose cotton. In
one African tribe, the boys have spears
made of reeds, shield, aud bows and arrows
with which they initiate their fathers do
ipgs; and they make animals out of clay,
while their sisters Jump the rope" Be
over the world, erjoy themselves making
believe" They initiate the life around
them, not playing keeping house, ego
visiting" Or give party" because they
see none of these things in their homes; but
they pretend building hut, making clay
jars and crushing corn to eat.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Our Usual Weekly Budget From the
National Capital.
Something About Three Interesting Charac-
tiers, Gail Hamilton, Olive Logan
and Mary Clemmer Hudson.

WASHINGTON, Sept 5.-The recent death of
Mary Clemmer Hudson, for nearly twenty
years prominent as q writer in Washington,
brings to the surface some interesting mat
ter regarding the lady writers of Washing
ton. OF the three who began this peculiar
journalistic and literary work here nearly
twenty years ago-Mary Clemmer, Olive
Logan and Mary Mapes Dodge Gail Hamil-
ton)-she was the only one i'll Washington
at the time of her death. This city was her
home, and had been for many years. The
others had been here m UGH, back and forth,
but did not claim Washington as their home,
as did Mrs. Hudson. They had grown out
of journalism in the strict sense of the
word, and none of them had for the past
few years given much attention to it. The
higher walks of literature had claimed them,
and in their places have come host of
other lady writers, none of whom will feel
offended if it is said of them that, though
their faces are turned toward the heights
which Mary Clemmer, Olive Logan and
Gail Hamilton reached, they have not yet
reached that point. Yet it is not fair to say
only this of them. The lady writers of
Washington are not only numerous,
but they are as rule success
full. While the correspondents of the
sterner sex are to be counted by
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10

tons, wide comprehension and refined in
sight into the subtle relations and the under
currents OF human life. Strong in their po-
litical Characterization, these letters have
been a potent force in the shaping of ma
tional issues BIZ their power to influence
public opinions.
Mary Clemmer was the daughter of Abra-
ham and of Margaret (Rneale) Clemmer. She
was Dor in Utica, n. Y, in 1888. She was
married to Edward Hudson, of Washington,
ID. c., and the day of their marriage sailed
with him for Europe, where they remained
until the late autumn. 1t was good to re-
member how beautiful was this last year of
her life. What it was to her is told in the
yelled sweetness of one of her poems entitled
"Fulfllment," in which she says:
What did do with all the years at best
Before knew thee? DID no mys ic chord
Tremble with prescience of the crowning word
At last TO make my life divinely blest?
What could l find in all my eager quest
OF dreamed OF JOY, OF labors slow reward,
When had never seen INV sole LIES lord
Nor entered into Loves largest rest?
All! now know why fair young days were dark
had not reached thy beings larger arc
Nor worn, as thy great gift Loves sacred crown.
1t is fitting that life of such labor and
self-sacrifce for others should go out thus
EMBODIED in peace and sweetness. In this
past year Mary Clemmer has concentrated
the happiness of a lifetime, and to him who
mas gwen her this the assurance Will be his
dearest consolation.
Mary Mapes Dodge, better known as "Gail
Hamilton" has done little journalistic work
for the past few years, devoting most of her
time to the writing of books and some work
for magazines. 1t was only in the earlier
portions Of her work that she gave ner
thoughts to the world through the medium
of the press. That it was well done, those
who read them disinterestly will bear wit
ness; that the caustic with which she so lib-
orally supplied every sentence burned to the
quick, many men in public life have had oc-
casion TO know. She is a cousin not q sis
ter, as some have supposed, of Mrs: Blaine,
and. like that good lady, is not famed tor her
beauty, as her portrait given herewith will
show. She has as strong mind as face, and
is never more happy than when she Is scoring
some poor devil of a statesman with her
ready and trenchant pen. She makes her
home in New England most of the time
when she is not in Washington, and is at
this moment reported as riding up and down
the New England coast in blackboard, ac-
companied BY lady friend.
This letter would not be complete without
the portrait of Olive Logan, whose name
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10

tolerance for the prairie puppies; he often
snapped at them, at which they hid in their
house, until Lily had driven him away.
One vacation day, Lulu was at home and
with her she had brought little Cherokee
Indian girl to see Lily. They played with
the puppies until they were tired, and Lulu
called them into the house for a lunch of
wild strawberries gathered in the Territory,
and cream.
What is that queer noise, Lily" asked
Mimi, the little Cherokee, as a queer bark
ing and squeaking noise was heard in the
yard.
Lob, it's Beppol' and away Lily ran to
the aid of her pets.
Toby was used to catching rabbits aud no
doubt thought the puppies were rabbits; he
bae taken patch of skin from Pippo, the
smallest and weakest puppy's nose, and the
blood was flowing freely.
Beppo and Pippo were giving Toby good
battle; they barked and squeaked while the
great puss growled and had all he could do
to keep out of the way of the sharp teeth
that the puppies knew so well how to use
Toby was glad to leave; the puppies were
too excited to allow Lily to pet them, they
ran up and down the sides of their house,
and barked loudly and angrlly.
Mimi found Toby under the kitchen
stove, with several little patches of fur torn
from his glossy coat by the sharp teeth of
Beppo and Pippo, and looking very much
ashamed of his defeat.
Toby never afterward molested the prairie
puppies, and they are full grown dogs now,
and seem to love their mistress too much to
ever want to leave their funny mud house,
which they keep smooth and clean. Beppo
is much the larger and friendly; in fast,
Pippo is shy, and is inclined to hide in his
house when Lily has company.
MOUND VALLEY, KANSAS.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
a New Word Hunt

at the request OF several readers, "Knotty
Problems" presents a new WORD hunt, -
which all are iAyited to try. The list OF pos
sible words is small, yet those who try the
exercise for the first time may be surprised
at the result of few moments coming of
the dictionary.
The letters selected are those OF the word
pirate" and for the largest number Of ords
made from those letters an elegant goh pen
with fine gold-plated holder will be pre-
sented. No letter is 70 be used more than
once in any word, and only such words as
are defined in Websters Unabridged Diction-
airy will be allowed. Foreign and obsolete
words, localisms, proper names, abbrevia-
tons, contractions and musical syllables will
be excluded; and a single combination OF
letters will be counted but once although it
may have several definitions. All lists must
be arranged alphabetically and numbered,
and must be sent in before October LIST. In
case of tie preference will be given for the
list from which fewest words are rejected for
non-observance OF these conditions.
A few specimens of the allowable words
are appended, viz 1, A. ,, Air. 3. 1t. 4,
Rate.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10
Shooting Folly.

Among the foolish Alterations of girls
that of annexing soft examinations to the
good honest names their parents have given
them. The San Francisco Call tells how a
brother cured his sister of this ridiculous
within:
There is young man in Oakland who has
a young sister by the name OF Jessie, who
was sent to fashionable school for young
ladies.
He said when she left home he wondered
If she would acquire the airs and affectations
that certain young ladies that he knew had
by attending the fashionable seminary.
After being there year he began to iatter
himself that his sister was proof against such
nonsense, when he received letter signed
'Jesslca," instead of Jessie, as heretofore.
IL answering he wrote something like this
DEAR SISTER JEssIcA: Your welcome let
ter received. Msmmaica and papaica are
well. Aunt Maryica and Uncle Georgia.
started for the Santa Cruz Mountains yester-
day. Have bought a new horse; it is a
beauty; it is named MaudicS, etc. Your al
fectionate brother, Samica."
The next letter was signed Jessie,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-09-10

ADMIRAL CoURBET. COMMANDER OF THE FRENCH
FLEET IN CHINESE WATERS.
Operations begun by France against China
on August 90 without the formal declara-
ton of war, have been rapidly executed and
brilliant, giving the Western power great
advantage in negotiations between the tive
Governments, which, If report does not err,
are to be resumed before the victorious feet
shall recommence the conflict. With the
destruction of the Chinese feet in the River
Min and of all the batteries on the bank of
that stream, the victorious French are at
liberty to operate elsewhere, and have &C
cordingly left the Heighborboo0 of Foo
Chow. Statements are at variance as to their
destination, which is probably Canton.
French Losses were triiing in the recent fight
ing, but thousands OF Chinese were kill
led and wounded. Although the success of
France may serve to stimulate the war feel
ing in that country, anu Tue resources St
China may still buoy her up with the expec-
tatiGn that she can better afford to continue
the contest than her enemy. both countries
would gain by the resumption of peaceful
relations between them, and the interests of
all the powers doing business in the treaty
ports would thereby be promoted. The most
able statesman in China, Lii Hung Chang is
opposed to war with France, and if French
successes should recall him to power and
the war party IN its power should be hu-
inflated, the better for the selligerents and
for the rest of the world.
To Admiral Courbet more than 10 any
other man, France is indebted for her adj
vanta2eo1s situation in her relations with
China, whether peace or the continuance of
war shall be determined He has been in
the French Navy thuty-six years, and has
taken part in many important operations.
1t was not, however until 1880 that his
name became widely known. In that year
he was made Governor of the colony Of New
Caledonia. His administration was the sub
ject of much criticism, favorable and unfav-
o1able, but was maintained notwithstanding,
on the same line Of policy and with becom-
ing dignity. When, in the judgment of the
ruling statesmen of France, it became nec-
esSary to occupy Tonquin, Courbet was en-
trusted with the command of
the naval squadron which sue
essa1y operations. The results. not
achieved without considerable bloodshed,
gratifed France with territory and the
virtual surrender of the ruler of the cOun-
try to French domination, thus putting an
end to that of China. When, however Gen
eral MillOtt, in command of the French land
forces. advanced to Langson and was at
tackled by Chinese soldiers, and China re-
fused to pay en- indemnity of $4,000, 900 for
the alleged breach of the treaty giving
France the above advantages, Admiral COur.
display of French power which should com
pei payment or provoke war. The manner
in which he has performed his trust gives
him his present prominence.