davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-09-11

SNASSOS Va A1OkUUD21UO 1011D QN1UxU
lost TO sight. He vas busisd frosa viev
for nearly two minutss, wen I bleck epeca
covered with thick white coattog wss
seen bobbing and Jumping 70 and ~ g
the rushing water. In : ahort time Brodie
was caught and carried BY the currsns
toward the American shore, who're John
Ledger swan out and dragged him a.
Brodie was lifted on the rocky shofs end
quickly stripped. He was unconscious,
and blood ooxed from his mouth, nose nd
ears. For twenty minutes he lay until
ammonia was applied to his nostrils,
when he began to shiysr. He gradually
recovered consciousness, and it vas thon
FOUND that his Injuries were mot serious.
How II Fssls - prsp see rssa
In describing his experience Brodis says
that after he entered the river he weak.
ened and would have given anything In The
world Il he could have reached the land
again. He attempted to Rst ashore By
using his paddle, but the swift current
swept him back and turned his fest toward
the cataract. When he saw that Il wAs
impossible to get ont, hs felt the same O.
man wAo WAS to inset death and prayed
for dear life. Just Oh he came TO the bs1nl
Of the falls he became unconscaoua
through fright and remained 20 until ha
touched the watsr q the base Of The falls,
when be was temporarily brought 70.
Then hs again lost consciousness and
knew NO moro until he found himself lytne
ir his rubber suit at the waters edge.
Arrested For II. He Dsssss tAs AsG
Chief McDougall, Of the Oetasio police.
arrested Brodie ct the Grand Trunk Sta
tSnvV an N nh Al al
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-09-11
wAx1ED D-rnEAEascAI sn,ssArloM

~ 4. 5As
0ssas Enlsh Daaa - - 1naAasr = osss,sp
Hrs 1sssy - - eonoA
The annoanesnsnt = mA1e ~ oasaa
Althse Hill IesrY = hksay 70 y sssn e
tbs stags besoss next speine. Niehin !
wssk afsss the shootiae 4 - hss6eai
she rscsivsd ~ lsss lAaa thsso psososi.
tious from responsihle Nsv YEA -.
aGsrs. With Mn. Blaino IN Aad M,
Carers dsbut inde1uitely poOEponed n
ssnssiional stax II tAatheeks3sal lsnonnonl
- Just now visihle, anA . eood nany nAns
agsxs Who Do not leek With fAvueahIe eyes
1pon the mndsrn staee innovoitons solao.
family admit thaE svsu II ~ dir oasah
can not 81 littlo ~ - NoalA -.
ported by : fair sempaay, psoys : 1ssvig
card. 3 & '''
GIVE rHc WonEN 4 cmA1cn
Wyessa.e Rsspssss - H. 90 = : osn1s =
We1f - Unaes = 1Ma1oasanl 8Gsq1s
The ps1Aclpal eyeat 0e : yeooa4 1ay'e
ssssioA q - Wyd1ing sonae1lul ~
eonvsnti0a . Cheyenne, NAst1e -
tfcn of : Bssnausjon ~ Da1tsE. q + ~
prevtding thae : peesisis1
nsainR ssAsaAs saiyseSa vi1Ass
q. :ess e 9, g: ~. .'.ss: 80, r .
Ihess = 40 = doaA9 "a s sjs151o RI
bo adep4ed = ~ ooaseo6loA h661 11 1j lliIn
~ &saGe n ~ tlen1 - y u i
li1tlo ~ q
b1ea n opeko - q ~ IN = n p n
ua6se - tG1xl ~ - ~ Y
-. !. au ssee O J Il
= ]. :
- J&1 n r. Il
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1889-09-11
sURPRlsED ~ THE SEA. I.

. 7sa - Z
An Unexpected Navs spbmorees Beach
and People.
At Rockaway Beach, N. j.. about 4:3o
the other a sfernoon, great confederation
vas caused by tidal wave which rolled
seventy feet up,the bea6A ana hroke ovSs
two or three tho1san { PERSONS, 1hen wo-
men aud children, who were ON the sands.
It came without warning, aud though .
rush was made for shelter, faNs escaped
being drenchsd. A larpe numbsf cf sm,all
baildings, stands. ETC.. were wasked awav.
AN INvOLUNIAnY ERONAUr. 4
A Small Bsy Osis Hinlesif HAnnysd II =
q Da1eeAa4 Gss
At Potland. Ora. ngpt. r. II. Rsdmssl,
On mronaut, was to make - ascsnsfpn n
hot air bAllocp, -
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
THE SEMI-CENTENNIAk

Fifty years passed away and the semi-cen-
tennial of the first Inauguration was celebrated
by the New York Historical society April
80, 1882 The accomplished John Quincy
Adams delivered an eloquent address. Forty
one years more passed, and in 1880 the
chamber of commerce Of New York began
the movement to erect q colossal bronze
statue of Washington ON the same spot
where he took the inaugural oath. The nee
essary money was raised in a few days and
the work was executed by the eminent sculp-
tor, John Quincy Adams Ward
On the 18th Of November, 1888, the one
hundredth anniversary Of Washington's en-
trance into New York city, the unwilling
ceremonies took place, unfortunately in the
mist of drenching rain. George W. Lane
president of tho chamber of commerce, pre-
sided. Richard 8. Storrs offered prayer.
Royal Phillips, In behalf Of the chamber of
commerce, reported respecting tho work.
Governor Grover Cleveland, of New York.
unveiled the statue, and President Arthur
accepted it on behalf Of the government of
the United States. An eloquent address was
delivered by George William Curtis and the
bcnediction pronounced by RI Rev. Henry
G. Potter, bishop of New York. Two wears
later the New York Historical society began
the movement for centennial celebration.
which has now reached such immense proper
tons ALI the old societies of New York have
Joined in. Committees have been organized
on every branch of the work, Of which it is
only necessary to mention the most RESPONSE.
BILE and those of most historic note.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27

historical reproductions Will show Now
YORK as it was when Hendrick Hudson
landed in September, 1909, and again as it
was In the days of the Dutch and early Eng
lish occupation, the colonial days and. in
short, oil its stages from the seaport town I'd
tho metropolis of the western world. SINH.
iariy visitors from every section of the coup-
Try will see their progress portrayed from
tho wgwam in the forest. the rude hut of
the settler and the early town to the present
time Its believed that in the way of tyni-
Tying hundred years progress Of a preat
nation III general and detail the indus1 rial
parade will he among the most attractive
features of the centennial
Although the committees ha re arranref, h,,t
tor tnreedays, yet number of supplementary
exhibitions OF various kinds will precede AMI
follow the centennial During the entire month
OF AWlithere will he an exhibition of historical
portraits In the Metropolitan Upera Housa.
ana OF portraits, letters and documents never
before exhibited to the public. Among the
noted relics will be the chairs which stood in
Federal hall, especially that occupied nv
washington during the first days of the presi.
oency The noted portrait of George WASH
mston painted by Gilbert Stuart. az Noun,
vernon, In l'9', and given by Washington to
Alexander Hamilton, a portrait which has
never been photographed or engraved will
oe on exhibition 1t Is now the prorertv "A
Hamiltons grandson, Alexander Hnm,i,or.
Of New York
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27

met In Federal hall, opened and counted the
votes, George Washington receiving every
one for president and John Adams enough
to elect him vice president. Charles Thomp-
son, secretary of the Confederation congress,
was Immediately dispatched to Mount Yer
non with the official notification to the prcsi-
dent-elcct, and 9ylvanJs Bourne sailed in
packet boat through Long Island sound on
the 7th Of April for Boston with the formal
notice to John Adams
Federal hall had been thoroughly refur-
nished and remodeled for the occasion. In
front were four dofic columns and pcdi-
ment, the corniccs being arranged In thirteen
squares, each OF which contained q star, ard
over 1t WINS the American eagle and other RI
sigma Over 1t also were the arms of the
United States with thirteen sculptured ar
rows, eiatwined In olive branches, all combin-
ing to give the imposing structure q truly
national appearance. Tho chamber for the
representatives was sixtysone feet long and
ffty-eight broad, with an arched ceiling
fofty-six feet high in the center The sen.
ate chamber was smaller and much more
highly decorated. In the center of its arched
ceiling of light blue was sun and thirteen
stara lts tite places were lined by polished
variegated American marble, and tho presi-
dents chair was elevated three feet above
the floor under q crimson canopy. Near II
o large door opened southwark upon the bal
cony where Washington took the oath Of
office. In these halls In the closing days Of
April, 1850, were assembled tho really REPRE-
sentative men of the United Htatea
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27

,f,8,s t.f-. .ft %.t.H Il sA'a III; a
and such ladies as they shall .choose, ana
Along with these other sets will be made up
Of people who are the lneal descendants OF
the heroes of the revolution.
The committee on art have arranged de-
SIGNS for the hall, in which the American
Eagle, the Father Of His Country, the Star
Spansled Banner, Peace, Victory, Fortune,
the Genius of the Republic, Liberty, and the
Goddess Of Justice will I've presented IN the
most im,,i'essiv We sly of art. Bronze medals
have also been struck. having on one size
medallion of Washington and on the otner
appropriate Inscriptions. These are to be
kept as historic souvenirs The badges OF tho
committee and the drapings OF the hall VIII
be arranged in various colois. namely: FOR
the general government, In red. white and
blue; for the army, light blue. for the navy.
dark blue, and for the other committees anu
departments in appropriate colors.
q The great day of April 80 will begin
with demonstration unique in itself, and
which could probably occur in no other coun-
try in the world; at any rate it distinguishes
the American republic above all others
Representatives of all the great religious
bodies in America have combined in a re-
1uest to the people of their respective beliefs
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
PLAN OF THE CENTENNIAL.

The general outline Of proceedings will be
as follows, to which will be added a supple
mcntary outline for each separate depart
ment, and directions furnished upon the
ground for each Of the different dctachraents
represented by various nations aud various
departments of the government:
!. Tho president q the United States, pro
ceeding through Philadelphia and New Jer.
sey, hating in the same manner and stopping
Mt the Same places as did Washington, will
arrive at the harbor of New York on Mon
day, April 70, will be met by a deputation of
the officials Of New York state and CITY and
taken thence on government dispatch boat
to the foot Of Wall street in the city of New
York, passing en- route the United States and
foreign ships Of war, the yachts of all the
clubs which may be present arranged in
proper order ard a large number Of other
vessels suitably decorated for the occasion.
In this progress he will be received by the
crews Of all the vessels with the honor due
his Office and by the ships of war with the
salute prescribed by law for the president.
At Wall street the president will be formally
welcomed by his honor Mayor Grant, Of New
York, and escorted to his quarters
On the evening Of April 90 will occur the
great ball at the Metropolitan Opera house,
which is designed to be the greatest assembly
Of the kind the world ever saw. At the head
of the principal committee in arranging for
This ball is Mr. Ward McAllister, the recog-
aized authority on matters Of social rank,
adornment aud taste In the city of New York,
who has devised many unique and original
making the ball as distinctively
American as pt,ssible The dance will be
opened with quadrile, wherein the dancers
viii DO the president, vice president and their
wives, with Governor Hill and Mayor Grant
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
HIS PERSON AND CHARACTER.

Washington was at that time 81 years old,
and as WIS stated by thousands who knew
him intimately, had outgrown that awk-
wardness of movement which marked him
all through his early life, and arrived at an
attitude Of most wonderful and kindly dig
nifty. His figure was neither awkward nor
stiff. He was six feet three inches high,
splendidly porportioned, finely developed and
straight. He had long and muscular arm
and a very large hand. His motions were
somewhat slow, and his voice almost uni
formly gravo His breeding, Of course, was
that of a gentleman He was fond of So
ciety, enjoying the good things Of life, and in
the circle Of his intimates he INDUCED in
Quiet humor and was sensitive to the beauty
Of good story.
After Washington's return to the senate
chamber and delivery Of the address, he, with
both houses Of congress and many others,
proceeded on foot to st. Paul's chapel ON
Broadway, where divine service was per-
formed by Bishop Provost, when the presi-
dent was escorted to his own house. In the
evening the city was illuminated in style
unparalleled in America, and which drew
forth praise even from visiting Frenchlnen
and other foreigners The theatre in John
street WIS blaze Of light, the front covered
with transparencies, one Of which represented
Fame like an angel descending from heaven
to crown Washington with Immortality In
Bowling Green were numerous Transparent
cies representing Washington and the differ
ent branches Of the new government presided
over by Justice and Wisdom, Columbia, Lib
erty and many other characters.
1t is reported that every house in the city
was Illuminated, the most brilliantly so being
those of the French and Spanish ministers,
who tried to Guido each other. All the doors
and windows Of the French minister's house
were bordered with brilliant lamps shining
upon numerous paintings representing the
past and present Of American history.
Gathered about the door of the Spanish min
ister's house was curiously elaborate group
Of the Graces, and in each window moved
pictures arranged to pass before the eyes of
the spectators so as to present the illusion Of
panorama. One Of the ships of the Battery
arranged its rigging with lanterns so as to
represent a pyramid of stars, and the display
of fireworks under the direction of Col
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27

chaHcelfh Livingston slowly pronounced
the OATH Washington reverently repeated it
aftst him. The Bible was raised As the
president bowed 10 kiss it. he said in = clear
voicsi "ls~ear," then, closing his eyes, added,
"So help me, God"
ut il DONE" said the chancellor. Then,
turning to the multitude, he said in b loud
voice:
Long I've George Washington, president
Of the United Statesl"
Instantly the Gag was run up to the top Of
the staff Of the cupola Of Federal hall, and all
the bells Of the city broke forth at once.
Shouts and acclamations from the waiting
Thousands were repeated again and again,
and cannon doomed from every point of the
compass from land and water. Although q
century has passed, what American can read
Of this inspiring theme without feeling his
pulses thrill anewi
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
THE FIRST ELECTION.

On the 2lst Of June. l7SS, New Hampshire,
The ninth state, ratified the constitution. On
the I'd OF July her formal notification of that
fact was read in the Confederation congress.
and after long and heated debate, that con-
ere1 on the 18th Of September resolved that
the first Wednesday in January should be the
day for appointing electors, the first We'd
Tuesday In February the day for them to vote,
and the first Wednesday i'll March the tune
and New York. the then seat OF congress, the
2iaes TO commence proceedings under the
new constitution.
On the %th of March but few delegates were
present On the 18th twenty-s;x representa-
tives answered TO their names, but thirty
were necessary to a quorum, which wGs not
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
AYnSS0


Washington had set out from Mount Yer
non as soon as Secretary Thompson arrived.
aud his journey was one continuous tri-
umphsl PITT cession- Cities, towns and vii
lagos turne,. out en- Lussa The road for
many miles was lined with people from the
adjacent country, manisexting thoir Joy in
many impulsive ways, by shouts. by laugh.
ter aud by tears Mothers who had
trudged many milcs held up their babes
that they might say In altar life that
..sy uad sesn Washington. The sick and the
aged were carried to the line and given prom
mont places at the windows The veterans
u the revolution and the new militia paraded
everywhere. Guns were fired, triumphal
arches were erected In the towns and
stretched from tree to trec In the country
AT Grays Ferry, across the Schuylkill, tho
prcident-eiect was escorted through q long
avenue Of laurels under sort Of arixr COW
cred with laurel branches AZ be passed the
Inst arch civic crown of laurels wax ingen-
iousiy lowered upon his head from above,
greatly to his surprise, aud amid the dcafen-
ing shouts OF the multitude A. Trenton a
magnificent triuInphal arch Ind boon erected
Above it was the date Of his victory At tina,
place In gold lettering with flowers twined
about it, and a. be passed under this thirteen
girls In white marched before him, sang q
welcoming ode and scattered flowers In his
pathway.
1T the same time John Adams was ap
preaching with sdthewhat less state from
Now England, and on tho s0th II April hs
arrived III New York, escortsd from the Con-
necticut line TO kingshridgs BY the light
horse Of Westchester county. and from
Kmgsbfidgs into the city BY hi tho city cav
arv rosyt mn nslSs{ nv f1x,v, Aal>nlv, and Cant
Stokes, and followed ny most Of the n,embers
He lodged ct the house Of Hon John Jay.
and the uext day was escorted to the serate
chamber by Calsb Strung end Ralph lizard,
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
WASHINGTON PASSING THE SPANISH VESSEL,

WASHINGTON PASSING THE SPANISH VESSEL,
GALVESTON.
congress, Of which Elias Boudinot was chair
man, and by the heads Of the departments In
the confederation, namely: John Jay, score
tary Of foreign affairs; John Knox, secretary
Of war; Robert r. Livingston, chancellor OF
the state of New York; Samuel Osgood, Ar
thur Leo and Walter Livingston, commits
sioners Of the treasury; Ebenezer Hazard,
postmaster general, and by the mayor and
recorder Of the city.
A large and handsome barge, prepared and
drnped for the purpose, was in waiting,
manned by thirtocn masters Of vessels In
white uniform, and commanded by Commo-
dore James Nicholson. Washington was
seated In this, and as it moved slowly from
the Jersey shore other barges, fancifully dec
grated, fell into line behind it. The process
sion moved through the narrow strait between
New Jersey and Staten Island, and many
boats and vessels fell into its wake. A it
passed Bedloes Island sloop came alongside
bearing volunteer choir of twenty five ladies
and gentlemen, who sang an ode composed
for the occasion to the music of God Save
the Queen" Every vessel in the harbor was
In holiday attire, the Spanish ship-of-war
Galveston being especially noticeable, and as
the barge came abreast Of her she at once dis
played every flag and signal in use among
nations It is to be remembered that tho
new nation was un especially friendly terms
with France. Spain and Holland.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
RECEPTION or THE PRESIDENT
ELECT.

Governor George Clinton received the
Presilent-elect at the ferry stairs, and when
Washington stepped to the shore the vast
multitude broke into loud and prolonged
cheers The crowds were 30 densely packed
In the procession that it required long time
and much exertion to force the way to the
presidents house in Franklin square Every
house ON the route was decorated; overy win
dow was oiled with people, shouting and wav-
ing Gags and handkerchief Flowers fell in
:s.o s.zsst- ts. so-ast.nt showers and were dis
played in every kind Of device. The name
Of Washington was presented in flowers
flags and evergreen At his house in Frank
lin square Washington spent the remainder
Of the day. from p. m to late bedtime, In
receiving visitors and congratulations Of for
eign ministers, political characters, public
bodies and private citizens Of distinction. In
the evening the entire city was brilliantly u
Illuminated.
AL this time the city was being filed with
people from every part OF the adjoining coun-
try and from New England. New York had
mover before had such . multitude Old let
tors lately resurrected give amudng accounts
Of the difficulty Of securing lodgings, Of the
breaking down OF carriages and delays and
hinderances ON account OF the bad roads Of
that day. AL the houses Ia the city were
soon filled and tcnts were pitched In vacant
iotA s,sr
On the 20th the rommitess Of the t~o
houses reported an elaborate plan, providing
that Gen. Webb. Col Smith. Lieut. Col
Fish. Lieut. Col Franks, Maj EEnfant,
MAJ. Dleecker and Mr.. John R Livingston
servs a aids and assistants; that chairs b
placed In the senate chamber for the pref
dent and vice president. tho senators sitting
On that side where the vice presidents chnif
was placed and the Representatives on the
other ode, with the speaker at their head also
that ssats should b provided In the senate
eAAnhsr for the Ats presddsas of ~ Co
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27

TABLE AND CHAIR USED DY FIRST CONGRESS.
Bauman was the finest America had ever
seen. President Washington drove down
Broadway, around Bowling Green, along the
Battery and through the principal streets, OBJ
tanning full view of the cheering spectacle
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1889-04-27
THE GLORIOUS DAY.

THE GLORIOUS DAY.
The programme was FULLY carried out. A
national salute ushered in the morning of the
18th Of April. At o'clock every bell in the
dty pealed for few minutes, then In slow
zones summoned the people to religious ser
vice, immediately after which the procession
was formed in the following order:
Col Morgan Ls*!s, attended BY two oficerA
Capt- Stokes. with the Troop Of Horse.
Artillery.
Maj. Van Horne
0renadiers under Capt Harsin
German Grenadiers, very gayly sttired. unaer
Capt. Serbia
Maj Bicker.
The Infantry Of the Brigade
Maj. Chrysle
Sheriff.
COMMITTEES of the Senate.
Preddent-elsct. In . Chariot Drawn by -Four
Horses
His Suite
Civil OfilcerA
Committee OF the Representatives.
Hon. Mr.. Jay, Secretary Of Foreign AffairA
Gen. Knox, Secretary Of War.
Chancellor Livingston.
Several Gentlemen Of Distinction.
At Federal hall the troops massed in close
order on Wall and Broad streetA Washing
ton passed through and was conducted to the
senate chamber according to the programme,
when Vice President Adams said:
"Sir, the senate and house Of representa-
tives Of the United States are ready to attend
YOU to take the oath required by the consti-
tuition, which will be administered by tho
chancellor Of the state of New York"
II am ready to proceed, " was the reply.
They then passed to the balcony in the or
der prescribed. Broad and Wall streets in
each direction presented q compact mass Of
upturned faces, and 1t is remarked that every
person was still as a statue and profound Sd
lence reigned. The windows and housetops
were crowded with people. Spectators ex-
sctly on the opposite side have many times
described the appearance Of the group on the
balcony.
In the center ind standing apart a little,
separated by a space from all except Col
Webb and Chancellor Livingston, stood
Washington, clad in complete suit Of ele-
giant broadcloth, Of American manufacture,
with white silk stockings, also a native pro-
duction, plain silver buckles In his shoes,
head uncovered. his hair heavily powdered
and tied In q cue, according to the fashion
OF the day. He stood upon q square stone
slightly elevated above the floor Of the bal
cony. To the right Of him stood Chancellor
Livingston, nearly a. tall as himself On
the G her side stood Vice President Adams.
Samuel A. Otis, secretary OF the senate, stood
near. A little to the rear and forming sort
Of semicircle was group Of persons then and
ever since dear to the American people,
whose fame was second only to that Of WASH
ington- First was the secretary, John Jay, a
tall. slight man, with face indicating calm