davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
Dayy Crockett in Congress.

Dlvy Crockett was the toughest dia-
mond that ever sparkled in the House of
Representatives Reared in the cabin of
his father, a revolutionary soldier VIII ,
was u pioneer settler il Tennessee, he be-
came noted as mark sman, IL bear
hunter and an Indian fighter. In due
time he was sent to the legislature, and
F.! in 1927 he came to Congress. Wearing
a )me spun saiS, wi h wal It coat made
| from the skin of panther which he had
! shot, he attrat ted some attention, and
the most absurd stories were told of his
prowcss. He told some good stories, but
| the greater part OF his remarks were
coarse and vulgar. 1t so happened, how
ever that he b came ar.ayed against
General jackson on an IEdlan BILL and
when the President sent friend to him
| TO tell him that h must support the bill
| if he desired reelection he replied, IL
believe the measure is UNI Just and wicked,
and | shall fight it. let the consequences
be what they may | am willing to 90
with General jackson in everything be-
licve right and honest, but beyond this
/ | wont 90 for any man i'll creation.
would sooner be honest and politically
banked than hypocriticaIly immortal
lied" The Wings took him up, and he
visited Philadelphia. New York and Bos-
ton, receiving marked attention and
many presents in each city. When he re-
| turned to. Tennessee and went into the
canvass he found that President jackson
was too muci for him, and he was beaten
( by about 300 votes. He went to Texas,
where he fought calamity, and wa-
killed when the Alamo was taken and its
garrison was slaughtered. His son,
John w. served as Il whig in Congress
! from 1887 to 1S4i lie then removed to
: New Orleans where lie edited paper
for Il while, and then returned to Ten
nessee, where he died in 1852 Several
| lives Of Crockett were published, written
by others. Of the many sayings credited
to him the most popular one was, "Be
sure you're right; then go ahead, Dos
/ tan B,u7grt.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
4 Fortune for IL pateut.

The M~hqhimi Engineer says that Ben
jamin Lauth, ST., tn: inventor of tic
process of making nail plate out of old
steel rails, has sold the right Of his pat
cnt to five Eastern firms. Mr.. Lauth claims
that by his process at least go per ton
can be saved on the manufactured prod
net, Al, compared with the present meth
dds of production. Mr. Lauth will re-
ceive $50 per day for one year and $500
per day fer the remaining sixteen years
lf t, e life of the patent.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
A series of very interesting letters be-

A series of very interesting letters be-
ginning with one signed by John Adams
aud Timothy Pickering. his Secretary of
State, are treasured in the National Mu-
scum. There is deed of land in "the
territory northwest of the river Ohio,
and above the mouth of the Kentucky
river" signed and sealed 179S. A letter
by Madison and one signed by John
Randolph, of Roanoke" June, 1912.
James Monroe, President. and ]. Q.
Adams have their signatures attached to
a public document permitting the Gov
ernor of the territory of Mi higan to sign
treaties with the Indians.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Consumption. the greatest curse of the age,
the destroyer of thousands of our brightest
and best is conquered. 1t is no longer incura-
ble. DIR. Picrccs Golden Medical Discov-
cry" is n certain remedy for this terrible dis
nase if taken in time. All scrofulous diseases -
consumption is scrofulous affection of the
ungs-Can be cured by it. Its effects in dis
cases of the throat and lungs are little less
Ian miraculous. All druggists have it.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

L. Your Blood Purct

For impure hlooi tho best medicine known SEQ
Wills SARsArARIiI.h, or Brodr AND LIVER SYRrP
may hp ir>plHiuS feI'ed o, when cvcfytH'iI else
falls Take 1t in tn" sprn; time especially for the
impure sCcrctions of the Ulo,i Incidental to that
season of the year: and take il AZ times for Cancer
Scrofu!a, Liver Complaints, Weakness, Boils, Tumors
Swcllngs skin Diseases Malaria, and the thousan
Ills that come from impure blood To insure
cheerful disposition take SCOVIILS BLOOD AND LfyEI
SYRrr, v inch Will restore the mind To its natural
equilibrium,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

One of the curiosities of Texas is the
vampire bat. One of these uncanny
creaturcrs few into the bedroom of a
San Antonio woman the other night and
nearly frightened her to death by light
ing on her.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

NEURALGIA AND RHEUMATISM are de-
picted in cngravinSs as demons tearing at
the human form, but they could be more
truthfully described by showing a dis
ordered stomach of cloggel blood vessels
VINEGAR BITTERs afford certain relief
and eventual cure for both by acting
upon the internal system. 1t dispels all
main demons instanter
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

TO err is human, but You make no mistake il
you DIR. Jones Red Clover Tonic for dys
ps, I%rHs,G,S, Oh! nrcih, pies pmpics
diseases of the kidneys, stomach and liz er. Scots
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

1.-THE first thing we do, let's kill all the law
yers" This is rather blood thirsty PROPOSE
ton, which we modify by Offering to cure this
worthy class of people. Most Of them suffer
in common with nearly all others Of seden-
tary hab ts), from the injurious effects Of dys,,
pepsia, indigestion, piles, loss of appetite, and
other ailments caused by const pated habit
of the body. Dr. Perces Pleasant Purgative
Pellets" eradicate all these disorders In
promptly removing the cause thereof, and in
duce q rare degree of comfort and health.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Six gold medals have been given to
St. Jacobs Gil at w rid's fairs and expo
sitions for b.ins the best pain cure. 1t
is itself better than gold. 1t cures rhcu-
matism and every oh.r painful trouble.
1t never fails,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

THE purcst sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil
in the world, manufactured from fresh
healthy livers. upon the scashOre. 1t is abso-
lutely pure and sweet. Patients who have
once taken it prefer it TO all others. PhEsi-
clans have decided ii superior to any OF the
other oils in market. Made by Caswell, Haz-
ard d Co., New York.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

A positive guarantee is given by the manu-
I-cent bottle of this remedy contains more
curative properties than any dollar preparation.
1t prompt! 2uresall stomach, kidney and liver
iinI las
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

No dcpre sing effects from Rel Star
Cough Cure. No nausea, no danger Of
poison. Safe, s.ecdy, sure. only
twenty five cents.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

The Young women belonging to So
ciety connected with ST. Peers church
in Cshk sh. have publicly promised not
to da: ce ro"nd dances any more.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

1t is not certain that the wreck found on
Mount Ararat Is the remains of Noahs Ark;
but we certain that Aliens Lung Balsam
will cure coughs and colds, and save the many
wrecks from the ravayeS of consumption
see now a-days. All druggists sell the Balsam.
Price, PC, soc. and ST per bottle.
Flowers will be arranged as pompons ard
aigretteS
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Better late than never" but better never
DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure at once, which
lures all throat and lung troubles speedily
and thoroughly. Pleasant for children, 30
cents and 81,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

CIIAPPED HANDS, face, pmplcs and rough
skin cured by using Junuer Tar Soap, made b.
Caswell, Hazard <; Co.. New York.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Have used DR.. Bigelow's Positive Cure in my
family as general cough medicine. One Of
my children was quickly relieved Of a severe
attack of Group byit. 1cheerfully recommend
it. II. l.. CCyELL, Grand RAPIDS. Michigan.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

A lady wrote: II dent have that awful side
ache now. applied Hop Plaster" p cts.
Talk is cheap. Actual results count. Use Hop
Porous Plaster for pains, aches andweaknesses.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

ONE pair OF boots can be saved every year
by using Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiff
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
Spring Me dicine

/ when in the n ing Tel. all run down. AMI debit
itat I'll found Hoods Sarsapara j:st the medicine
, to build me up. My wife also, after much physical
pros'rIt!on found in its use now life and ia-tins
Ien'at Upon our little girl, who ha been sick with
scor,ct fever its effect marvellous entirely
moving the poison from her bloOl nnl restoring
her t" good hcal'h.."-E g. SrRATToN Swamp colt,
Mass.
Il have used Iiools Sarsnparia ah find II to e
the best remedy for impure blood have taken -
/ Nj H. BAXTER, Il kct agent, =. & r. Ri Bound
| MIMI, y 1
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
A liking JtJe-t,ckpoKe

TIE best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made of zinc ana leather. Tn them.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Everybody NEEDS and should take a good sprin.
medicine, for two on:
LIST, Tn, toiy is now more susceptible 10 benefit
from medicine than at any other
3D. The impuri $ which have accum HAT d in the
blood sh 'uld be expelled and the systcm given tone
and strength, before the prostrang effects of warm
weather are e /.
Hoods Sarsaparlla Is the best spring medicine 1t
purifcs the blood 1t sharpcnS the appetite It
tones the digestion. II overG debility. 1t builds
up the whoc system. Try ii and you VIII be con
vino. Il of its
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure fol
Consumption, Sold everywhere. PC. d.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
Tcetic Il jus ice Hi ling the bal poets.
A deadimitat'on-Cata'ep

Too wei known to need lengthy advertise.
nicnts -Dr. Sdgc's Catarrh Remedy.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Jet and cxid z d silver heads are combined
in the new ! . ns.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Sailor hats, with broad brims, ere among the
various shapes in straw.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Surahs and rhadames, in delicate tints,
continue in favor
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Cream, eucre and gray crochet laces will be
used for dress trimmings.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

The scalp is clcansed and excited to healthy
action by Halls Hair Remover.
In Consumption the disposition to cough Is
diminished by taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20


For long time we steadily refused to pub
fish testimonials, believing that, in the opinion
of the public generally, the great Majority
were manufact ured to order by unprincipled
parties as IL means OF dsposing of their worth
:ess preparations.
That this view of the case is to a certain en-
tent true, there can be no doubt.
AT last, several years ago we came TO thu
conclusion that every intclige mt person can
readily discI inmate between spurious and
bona iidc testimonials, and determined to use
rs advertisements a few of the many huE-
dreds OF unsolicited certificates in our posses
lion.
In doing this we published them rs nearly AZ
possible in the exact language used by our cor.
respondents, only chang ng the phraseoiogy, il,
some cases, so as to compress them into a
smaller space than they would otherwise
occupy, but without in the least exaggerating
or destroying the meaning of the writer's.
We are glad to say that our final conclusion
VAS Il correct onc-that a letter recommend
ing an article having true merit finds favor
The original OF every testimon al published
by US Is on file in our Office, an inspection OF
which will prove TO the most skeptical that our
ass 'rtion made above, that only the facts are
given aS they appear therein, is true.
But as il would he very inconvenient, if not
Impossible for all OF our fr edS to call on u,
for that purpose. we invite those who doubt Ii!
there be suci), TO correspond with any of the
parties whose names are signed 10 our teSt!-
mOnials. and ask them if we have male any
mi s atements so far their knowledge ex-
tends, in this article. In other words, if we
lave not published their letters nearly ver-
5atim possible.
Very respectfully
f. T. HAZELTINE,
Proprietor PiSU'S Cure for Consumption
and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh.
We append recent letter. which came to US
entirely unsolicited, with permission to pub.
lish it:
, DAYTON. Ohio Jan. L., 1881
i You may add my testimony as TO the merits
OF Pso'S Cure for Consumption. | TO * q
.evere cold last February, which settled on my
lul =. They beam; u,ca 'atai and
ptintul that had no rest for two days and
| nights, got bot c of P.sl's Cure for Go
sunpt ion, and wa, rel eve by the time had
taken half of II. : nee that me have kent
Pi,o'S Cure in the house. and us. it ii II pI.-
ventivG, both for lung trpltb es md trGur, for
which tam teco nmell it a, the best nj I'd i
cine ever used; and that is .aying a great deal,
for have used at least twenty others, beside.
about as many rhysician' prescriptions.
Piso's Cure for Consumption has never failed
to give rcliefin M fam ~.
4. j. GRUB,
al, Il
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Pongee silk. embroidered with chenille, is {
novelty.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20
Purify Your Blood

Remember, we do not claim that Hoods Sarsa-
parila will do mpossibiities. We tell you plailly
what ii has done. an submit pl IFS from sources
inquest ON d reliability and ask you frankly II You
are suffering from "ny ds,ase affection caused
or promoted by Impure blood or low sta of tn,
system to Try HOODS Sarsaparilla. oar experience
warrants Us III assuring you that you will not he dis
eppOintet. in thr 2 SIT
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Some of the straw hats have Rembrandt
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-03-20

Il. T. Z y
Proprietor Pisos Cure for Consumption
and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh.
We append recent letter, which came to us
entirely unsolicited with permission to pub.
lii
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-04

THE SUDDEN sHoCK.-PART III.
They attached fuse to powder keg,
And hastily rowed away;
For in its immediate neighborhood
They had no desire to stay.
But they paused on their oars and listened,
When over the waters came
The voice Of woman singing
s'When the Robins Nest Again.
Grow back; tits she, my Mary Amer
He cried, as one bereft,
''For when that powder keg explodes,
''There will be nothing leftp'
The row-boat touched the barge's side,
And then-a sudden roar,
And the boat, the barge and the captain bold
Were seen n'this earth no more.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-04
A PIONEER OYNIO,

An old man, with long white hair and a
flowing white beard, stood among the
plated divisions of flower garden in the
private grounds of an attractive home in
the residence portion of ST. Paul. His
snowy-white head was surmounted by a
black velvet skull cap. while a robe-like
dressing gown of neutral tint hung about
his fat and well-kept form. He busted
himself with the flowers, tenderly ar
ranging them so as to display them to the
best advantage. He heard the patter of
childish feet on the walk leading to the
garden, and straightway he concealed HIM
self behind large, blooming bush of snow
balls and awaited the little ones coming.
A tiny girl, scarce years old, came trip
ping in sight, her light hair streaming out
behind as she rushed toward the place
where she expected to find her aged COM
panon. She was dressed in white. Her
blue eyes opened to their fullest extent as
she failed to- find the person for whom she
was looking, and finally she lisped out
''dranpa," and the old man was at once at
her side. Hand in hand they walked
through the garden, the grandfather extern
porizing stories of flowers to suit the child
ish auditor and occasionally reaching down
to lift up flower that had dropped to the
earth, while the grandchild appeared to be
interested both in the stories and in the
poisoning plants, her pleasure being testi-
fed by repeated EXPLANATIONS of ''yaint
dat petty?" and ''tell anozzer one, dranpa."
The walk ended and the old man and the
child rafr1 o1 &O ho "a
was soon dreaming of angels as she smiled
in her sleep, sure sign, while the old
man, pipe in hand, was dreaming of the
past-the early days of Minnesota. Not a
resident of st. Paul, he has very dear
family ties in the capital city that have
brought him many summers to spend the
heated season with those he loves so we'll
his grandchildren. Riding or walking
about the city one of his little children's
children is always with him.
Isn't it pretty near time for Mamie to
wake up?" said the old man, addressing
his daughter, who sat near her aged father,
sewing in hand, and referring to the Sleep
ing grandchild '.Strikes me this is sleep
ing a good, long while this afternoon.
Where did want to take her! Oh, down
to the corner and get her some torpedoes
for the Fourth. This rheumatism bothers
me good deal to-day. I guess I'll take
another smoke"
do I look like cynic, Mary?" contin-
ued the old man, still addressing bis daugh-
ter. ''Well.. do act like one? Isthought
not, and yet am a'good natured cynic, If
such thing is possible. / mean by that 1
laugh over the inconsistencies of people
and the frailties of the human race.
''Now everybody is talking about the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-04

poor Indian; how he is being robbed of his
abiding place, of Gods green temples, and
how something must be done by the federal
government to protect the poor red man.
| The first time | ever came to Minnesota
was before it was made territory. The
Indians were thick then, and the
pioneers were thinking more about
protecting themselves than in protecting
the treacherous red skins. Well, the
whites were then talking a good deal about
the Indians, even in thst early day. They
were talking of a great payment of money
to the Indians. 1t was something like half
million dollars. Being stranger 1
CHANGED to meet a pioneer editor, man
whom had known back in the East. He
said that the Indian payment was such only
in name, as the Indians would never get a
cent of it. would not believe him. To
convince him l brought forth the bill by
which congress had appropriated the
money. The bill was guarded in every
way and made it necessary that the money
should go to the Indians per capita.
''That's all very fine," said the editor who
had had experience in that particular line,
''but the law does not prevent the different
Indians from signing power of attorney"
''At his suggestion waited over to see
the grand payment. / noticed one Indian
trader take in 100000 at Mendoza and
$4,000 at Traverse de Sioux, an Indian
station that has of late become St. Peter.
Yes, that one trader got away with over one
half of the entire payment. was impressed.
just to think that few Indian traders
circumvented the wisdom of congress. Now
those very people who helped to take the
Indian payment away from the Indian, are
talking loudeSt about federal Intervention
to save the poor red man.
Then this cry against.the railroads is an
other funny affair-amusing to man who
happened to be around in the early days of
the territory, when. the first railroad legis-
lation was passed. At that time everybody
wanted railroad, and nothing was too
good for the company that would come to
the young territory. A company had OBJ
tanned loan, charter and a land grant,
and wanted the territory to give it SIS, 000,-
600 Q bonds with which to build the road.
My old friend the editor saw that it would
be voted, but that it was robbery. He
saw the taxable property in the territory
was not sufficient to pay the interest on the
bonds. There were no settlements in the
territory, and nothing to tax.
''But the company advertised for laborers.
The advertisements went in all the papers
down the river. Two or three weeks before
the bond question was submitted to the
voters of the young territory, the company
had a hundred or so men at work, wheeling
sand on ST. Anthony hill. The working
men were put to work so that by election
day they became legal voters. Of course
they voted for the bonds, and the next ter
ritory passed the required law, authorizing
the issue of the bonds. Now, only the
other day met man here in St. Paul
who had been strong in favor of the bonds.
| He is now against railroads and monopolies
but there, Mamie is up"
The old man put down his pipe and he
and his little grandchild passed out of the
| house and on the street.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-07-04
THE DECK OF THE sUNDAY-sCHooL BARGE
PART II.
He stood at the stern of the craft,

He stood at the stern of the craft,
And his bosom swelled with pride,
AS he wiped his blood-stained scimite
sat last he thought, ''throghout the world
Ny triumps will resound,
And they soon will discontinue
all excursions on the Sound
Then he raised his voice, and loudly cried,
1.-The booty bring to me!''
And they brought him a copy of 'Paradise
Lost
And tract on Charity"
Then shook with rage his mighty frame,
His gleeming eyeballs, rolled,
And he savageiy Kissed beneath his breath,
''Oh, Samuel, you're sold.''