davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-04-02
THEATRICAL RIOTS.

Sko"0 AFickS Played by an Early
schemer by tho Name OF Venner..
Readers Of dramatic history arc
familiar with the well-worn subject of
theatrical riots. The o. P. riots, the
BOTTLE conspiracy disturbance in the
Dublin theater, the Macready riots NJ
New York, with many other similar
outbreaks, have often been described.
But an Elizabethan forerunner of these
disturbances may not be 80 we'll known,
says writer In the Cosnhill. About
the end OF October, 1902, the London
play-goers were informed by bills cir
culated by rascal named Venner that
on. certain Saturday evening there
would be performed at theater ION
the Banckeside" play "to be acted only
by certain gentlemen and gentlewomen
Of account"
AS at that time women never acted in
public, the female parts of plays being
taken by boys and men, such an an
nouncement. broughb crowds to tho
theater. The charge was eighteen
pence or two shillings, and Venner,
when most Of the money was taken, de-
camped with the spoil. He endeavored
TO escape by water, but was soon over
taken and secured. In the meantime
the victims of the hoax, as soon as thew
saw how they had been gulled, wrecked
the theater. John Chamberlain, writ
ing to Dudley Carleton, in one OF num-
Der OF letters since published by tho
Camden Society, says that thew "re-
Venged themselves upon the hanpinps,
curtains, stoales, wales and whatsoever
came In THERE way, very outragiously,
ana made great spoile." Somewhat
akin to this Venner was the coniuror
who advertised that he would iumpi into.
aquart bottle at the Haymarket Thea.
ter on January 16, 1749. The theatep.
was crammed with spectators, while
great crowds unable to gain admit
tance, thronged the street. The con-.
juror, however, did not .appear, but got
elear'away with the receipts, and, his
dupes took their revenge in the usual
way by violent attack upon the thea.
ter.
The Inquiries Had a Purpose.
Johnny" said the farmer to a lad
who had arrived with the summer
beUrders. and who was, watching him
turn the grind stone. kin ye readP"
Yes. sir"
% "Ts;; ill.,: H." II ssH:
Eyes, SIR"
"'fen, 'spose We jest speh ma little
while Mt this birthstone till go and
feed the cows" Merchant Traveller.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-04-02
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Nepot Hotel--ClarLS Sc Green, Pro-
prietoRs.. ......
Phos Williams, Deeth; Geo "
2echuer,. Denver; J. j Campbell, Fort
Halleok; p II McDermett,, Lamoillo;
&S, DE Line, ST; W;Garlylc, Carlin;
! g. Brown, Minneapolis.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1890-04-02
The Inquiries Had a Purpose.

Johnny" said the farmer to a lad
who mad arrived with the summer
bo@rders.. and who was watching him
turn the grind stone. kin We readP'
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
How a scotchman Took a Joke.

/ was not long since sitting between =
Scotch and an English physician, when
the former remarked. Il never could
for the life of me understand why my
'countrymen have this character, and
he himself thereupon related several
anecdotes which showed, at any rate.
his own keen perception of wit. Where
upon the English doctor said: "What
you say may be true. but it is curious |
myself should know case which sup
ports the general charge against the
Scot. One day very witty obscrva-
ton was made ut the breakfast table
OF a Scotch gentleman, but he failed to
sec its point.and was rs grave as a judge.
He conducted family worship, and
what was the CONSERVATION of the fam
lily and the visitors when Mr.. - burst
OFT into uncootrollable laughter, he
having just'c to Il sense of the wit
of the observation which had been
made Mt breakfast.
Well, if this accords with the notion
that n Seotchman does not see wit
readily. on is not given to wit himself.
it also shows that when time is subs,i-
tuted for the brain operation which
Sydney Smith regarded rs necessary in
the ease of Scotchman. he catches
the idea at last. and then enjoys it as
heartily Us the quickcst-witted English
man. Person said of would-bo poet
of his day. named Blackmore, "Hc will
be read when Homer and Milton are
forgotten-but not till then" This is
an excellent example of the sarcasm
which is also wit uiUerSuL ReUieiO.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
there" said Mr.. Lollard.

Agreed" said Melvorne. awe will
pass some interesting places there, but we
cannot see everything"
We were soon on our way southwark.
"Oh, there" cried Stella, "see the little
sseeples with hats on"
THAT is Monument Park" said Mel
.orne rs we rushed along.
What queer mountains" said Lady
Irving; at seems as though there had been
~ mighty river here once that washed
AWAY all the earth except these little pill
lars that are left standing, like Lots wife.
is that the theory of their creationg"
NO." said Mr. Lollard, consulting his
guide book. They are said TO be formed
by the currents OF air which descend from
the mountains in funnel-sheped currents
md tornadoes."
Colorado Springsr' cried the porter.
We gathered up the bundles, counting
them to see that none had been lost. We
had bundles now, for we had lady compan-
ions Ladies and bundles, raises and
thorns.
This is n beautifully located city, said,
Offering Stella my arm as we walked up
the slight ascent to the hotel.
where are we going, Lollard'" asked
the duke.
ITO the Autiers."
1t was an elegant building, occupying a
prominent position on the rising ground.
After securing our rooms, depositing our
bundles and arranging our toilet, we met
OnIthe balcony to enjoy view of the sur
rounding country.
NNVhat is that massive outline that we
see 10 the westg" asked Lady Irving.
"Ihat is the range of mountains and
DISAPPOINTMENT peak Is the famous Pixies
Peak of history"
What is that rel tower which looks
like u brick fertilization, there to the
nOrthwesty" asked Stella
THAT'S the gateway to the Garden of
the Gods" answered Mr.. Lollnrd, who
stood with his guide book open in his hand
ready to answer C'IestEons.
Those mountains to the southwest are
the Cheyenne In them are some famous
canyons" said the duke.
why, where has the sun gone toy"
nsked'3Irs. Lollavd. sit has disappeared.
lit has hid behind Pixies Peak" said
MelvOrne. I'VE have long twilight here,
for Colorado Springs l.es under the after
noon shadow OF ten thousand feet OF eter-
nal granite"
After an hour or two Of quiet conversa-
ton we strollcd out upon the streets.
Here, as in Denver, they are lined on
either side by tall graceful trees. Some of
the broad avenues arc laid out with double
roadways, separated by two rows OK shade
trees and walk, while on either side IL
another row of shade trees and walk
The city il under thorough system OF ir-
rigation. Besides, the water brought in
open bitches, there il IA iron pipe to Rux-
tons creek six miles away on the moun-
tain side, which brings pure cold water
from the melting SHOWS on the mountain
top.
"Tbis must be very wealthy city" said
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Disease in California Grape Vines.

Whatever Injuries farmers in any
section OF country is likely to affect all
Others For several years the profits
OF California; fruit growing have great
ly diminished the yield OF wheat and
other grains. IL is probable that fruit
will in the future be the chief agri-
cultural product OF the Golden state.
But new disease has attacked the
grape vines in the southern part of the
state, and is giving vine growers great
uneasiness. The worst OF it Is they do
not know its character. The state and
National Departments OF Agriculture
have been applied to, but though the
leaves and fruit of the plants. and even
the soil, have been carefully ex-
amined, no cause appears for the
fatality. The fruit appears all right
in the afternoon. The next morning
the grapes turn s.ckly yellow, and
soon shrivel and die. The trouble at
pres affects the San Bernardino
valley in the southern part of the
stale, where Los Angeles is situated.
There are reports that IL has extended
TO the San Joaquin valley farther
north, but these lack confirmation.
Some of the growers have theory
that the blowing OF ocean air on the
vines is the cause, but this has always
been the condition. while the blight
has only appeared the past two or
three years. New vineyards planted
in the place Of old ones die before they
come into bearing.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
THE FARM AND HOME.
4 Half Hour with the Reading Farmsr
and the Busy Housewife.
A Few Words about Poisonous Plants-The
Importance of Doing Farm Work Well
Necessity Of Skilled Labor on the Farm
Household Suggestions.
Poisonous Plants.

The poisoning OF domestic animals.
by eating plants and vegetables that
frequently grow in out Of the way
places, is not so common as one would
imagine, considering the number OF
poisonous growths that spring up all
over the country. A natural instinct
seems to warn most animals away from
certain plants that are dangerous to
them; but, occasionally, new plants
find their way into fields and pastures,
which are poisonous, and yet juicy and
sweet TO the taste. Horses and cows
will frequently eat these, and suffer as
u result.
The Experiment Stations are making
valuable studies OF poisonous plants.
and it is hoped that in time all OF them
will be classified, and methods suggest
ed for their destruction. Farmers in
different sections of the country fire.
quently disagree us TO the relative
merits or dement's OF certain plants.
and SO no true conclusion can be
arrived at until the matter is examined
scientifically The loco weed has thus
found champions VINO have claimed
that it possessed no poisonous qualities,
while others are confident that it proves
injurious TO all animals that eat it.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
skIIIed Labor on the Farm.

Many good farmers use an almost
Incredible number OF machines and
implements in their work, and find
them all necessary. For IA crop OF hay
for instance. there are ten machines.
A crop of potatoes calls for no less than
seven distinct implements and ma
chimes. A crop of oats OK wheat
brings eight of these into use, and
everyone is Indispensable for the prof
liable culture and harvesting of these
crops. There are several kinds OF
machine too, plows. harrows. ETC., for
different uses and so on. And every
one of them calls for mechanical skill
and scientific knowledge OF the pur-
poses for which it is used. 1t is thus
seen that skilled labor is Indispensable
TO the profitable culture OF a farm. and
not TO mention thorough business hab-
its which are equally necessary, 1t fol-
lows that farmer needs quite as
much preparation for his business, as
a business man or a mechanic.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Saved by a Presentimcnt.

However the mattcr-of-fact may SCOT
at the idea, there are such things az
presentiments. Not long ago a Boston
man received a large sum of money rs
treasurer of nm organization too late
for deposit. so he took it home with him
TO his suburban residence. II worried
I'm. this money. I'm way he could
not understand. He kept thinking:
Am / going to lose this money which
does not belong to mc?" So strong
WAS this feeling that ho could not yet
to sleep. Yet he WAS ashamed of HIM
self. Saving nothing to his wife. lie
got up, took the money from his coat
pocket, put it IN his stocking. and
threw it under the bed. In the morn
ing his wife said In him, IN a joking
way. II wonder viva, condition YOU
were IN whea YOU caGIe to bed last
night? There's your coat on the floor.
you vest is on. la the hall. aud your
trousers are across the doorsill." Be-
ing n man OF stca,ly habits. il did look
suspicious. II did not take him long.
however. To discover tiiat burglars had
been through the house. and his own
money and watch taken.
But the stocking under the bed was
safe. y .!iost01 Times
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Poultry Picking.

If farmers would take one good
breed of fowls and carefully study
their characteristics. they would make
double the profit than If they keep
trying to originate some new breed.
1t sounds nice TO hear yourself spoken
OF rs the originator OF some new and
valuable breed; but few succeed in
starting variety OF fowls that amount
10 anything.
At a recent nesting OF the Oxford
Farmers Club Mr. Linter said: -Four
geese are good for IA pound OF feathers
every six weeks. and their feathers
are worth fifty cents each year. We
are looking for something that pays.
We have it in the goose. But it is not
fashionable now for farmers wives
and daughters to pick geese. IL is
hard to find any fancy work that pays
much. Any smart girl can make mus
Gle and money raising geese"
The Amer caa kg.'iculturist advises.
II you can't get meat for your fowls
buy them some cotton-soed meal. II
fed daily one pint to II mess OF soft
food for 2J0 hens Is sufficient. Milk is
also an excellent substitute for meat,
and, in fact, is considered preferable
by some poultry keepers. No matter
how we'll balanced their ration may
be. change it often. A variety OF food
il best
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01

net are amiable and accessible, and when
they are not shaking hands they are boz
ing curiously looked at by the hundreds
that file through the official apartments
and content themselves with an optical
inspection. And in the evening Senators
and Secretaries open their parlors andre
fresh a wild eyed procession of visitors,
passing the salads and ice cream, and
ladling out the punch to the omnivorous
crowd.
The season" is technically at an end;
but still entertainments drag along un-
wearyingly. Still choice hops and select
supper5 are given, and the round Of
social excitement is such as would have
brought delightto the ambitious soul of the
wife and mother of the Dodd Family. It
is but fair to add that the tolerant society
of Washington does not insist on the
swallow tail coat for evening during tho
unreasonable festivities. A good many,
even of the young men, appear to their
lady friends, in response to formal cards,
in unceremonious frock coats of flimsy-
material, and quote poetry about hot
weather in extenuation of the solecism.
And the ladies flock to the dance and
the dinner in their lawn suits - Just
changing their shoes and pinning on a
bit of extra lace or so. The cast iron Of
etiquette melts when the Thermometer Is.
at the top. w. A. CRoFFUT.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01

colates, exudes, watts, and softly sim
mers the honey sweetness of the mag
nolia bloom that hangs and hides every
where as big as full moon.
Excursions hither are in full blast-if
/ may use that explosive word to desig-
nate such an oleaginous institution as an
excursion. Washington is the great
Convention city of the United States
About four big excursions day visit us
from all points of the compass, and at
least one National Convention OF Some
thing or Other is in session here every
afternoon. Everything comes here and
holds session. There was a Congress of
Hucksters-with big H-here last week,
and this week is more or less devoted to
a Convention of Dancing Masters. Wo
are expecting a Convention of Boxing
Professors next week. Nobody comes to
Washington, but everybody "cOnvenes"
here. There is an editorial excursion
here about all the time-the one that ar
rives tapping over upon that which has
not yet departed.
And aren't they "received?" Well,
they arel In no other town in the world,
/ think, does the reception ripen to per-
lection. The President and all of his abi-
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Hints TO nausekeepers.

In sewing it rests you TO change
your position frequently.
Tough beef is made tender by lying
a few minutes in vinegar water.
Quick buscuit:-Two cups flour, one
tablespoonful mixed lard and butter,
one cup milk, one heaping teaspoonful
baking powder, pinch salt. Handle
little, roll out and cut quickly, and
bake in steady oven.
Half teaspoonful OF sugar will
nearly always revive dying fire, and,
unlike the few drops of coal oil which
servants are SO fond of using and
which have caused so many sad acct
dents. is perfectly safe.
Chocolate Icing:-Allow ono pound
of icing sugar to every two ounces OF
chocolate; CRATE the latter into sauce
pan, and with it eight tablespoonfuls
of water; stir well and let it cook gent
ly for ten minutes, then add the sugar,
and use while warm.
II child chokes in trying TO swal-
low Il button, IA penny, or any article
of the kind, turn him head downwards,
holding him by the neck and heels.
If the offending article does not roll
out OF his mouth, administer a dose of
castor oil To ala its passage through
the stomach and intestines.
Potato soup:-Three pints OF rich
milk. one pint OF mashed potato, two
tablespoonfuls OF butter. salt aud pep
per to taste. Boil the milk. add the
potato and boil again, stirring FREE
Quently, that the potato may become
thoroughly Dissolved, and season just
before serving. Serve very hot.
The simplest method OF loosening
wallpaper is To start large kettle of
water boiling in the room. The damp
ness will soon loosen the paper, and it
may be readily stripped Off II the
boiling water is not possibility, mop
the paper all over with wet cloths, and
leave the water to soak in, repeating
the process many times until loosened.
"All is not gold that glitters," nor is
everything brass that discolors. A
person wearing "a 14-carat ring on one
finger and a l0-carat ring on another
may have noticed that the finger with
the higher carat will b. discolored and
the other one not. The reason is that
the ring OF the lower carat fits snugly
and the other is rather loose, thus
causing friction.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Showing His Sympathy.

A 14year-old boy went into his moth
er's presence with one eye black, his lips
swollen, and a ragged scratch across his
cheek, the blood from which he had
wiped off on his shirt sleeve. "Nicode-
mus, )" cried the parent, as he sneaked in,
have you been fighting AGAIN."
Nope, he sullenly grunted.
~Then what on earth ails your facein'
"Jim Green's mas dead, " he replied.
well, suppose she is, what's that got
to do with your bunged-up facet"
Il seed Jim just now, answered the
boy. IAN he looked awful sad end SOL
cmnsome.
"Wellw
II didn't knew what ter do to make
him bright and clipper like, an feelin
80 sorry for him, jest went up an let
him hit mo few ticks"
did it help him?' asked the mother.
Help him ?" echoed the boy in a sur
prised tone, course it did Don't you
think it'd make you feel good to bust'a
fellow that way what had licked you
every week for year."
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Agricultural Items.

Manure that is fire fanging" Gas
it will sometimes do when the heap is
very large) should be turned over, as
the heating process, if allowed to
continue may cause the loss of am
monia.
There is not one crop grown that
requires killing up il it is grown In
the right manner. Level cultivation
is best for all; while deep planting
provides depth of soil without the in
furious piling up of the soil in ridges.
The crops grown should he in
accordance with the demand OF your
nearest market, but this rule does not
apply where articles can be shipped
to other points at IL low cost. The
markets should be carefully observed
and prices noted.
Professor Storer says that many
farmers in New England have found
that mixtures of bone meal and wood
ashes serve them an excellent purpose
when used as substitutes for barn-yard
manure. On good land apply 600
pounds OF bone meal and 20 bushels of
unleached ashes.
All plants and trees consume water
in large quantities. Sir John Lawes
discovered that an acre OF barley will
take up 1904 tons of water in two
days. Trees aud plants are COM
posed more largely of water than any
other substance. The branch of Il
tree will lose nine-tenths of its weight
by drying.
A gallon OF pine tar costs very little,
but it is very useful to have around the
farm. 1t makes an excellent grease for
wooden axles; little of it rubbed on
q trough in which salt is given to the
sheep, will preserve them from the
CAD fly which lays its eggs in the
sleeps noses aud causes GRUB in the
head" and little of it stirred with
fresh COW dung and applied to
young apple trees will repel the hate
full borer and deter rabbits from eating
the bark
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Do Well,

Some succeed in raising large yields
OF corn or potatoes, and they are in
addition of a good quality. Another
secures a large yield OF fruit and of n
good quality, that sells readily at good
prices; others have good. fat stock
that there is always u purchaser look
ing for, instead OF the farmer being
obliged to hunt around to find a buyer.
One of the principal secrets of this is
that whatever is necessary TO be done
is done we'll. Whether it is in the
preparation OF the soil, the planting,
cultivating or harvesting of the crops,
or the breeding, feeding or manage
ment OF the stock. And in very many
cases it is the failure TO give this care
ia the ditfereat parts of farm work
that is the cause of not making or
deriving as much profit as otherwise
might be realized. Close competition,
the raising of surplus amount Of
product that must be disposed of, rem
ders it necessary to secure good yields
and also TO take such pains as are
necessary TO secure the best yield at
the lowest cost. And one of the best
plans OF doing this. is 10 condense the
work instead OF attempting TO skim
over large acreage, doing no part of
the work thoroughly.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01

travelling through" asked Melvorne OF
Lady Irving.
1--WE have been through parts of Italy,
France, Germany and the East Indies.
Then through the Sandwich Islands into
California since last fall.
you are only birds of passage, should
say from the short time you spent in each
place." j said.
1--WE were there long enough to see the
places of greatest interest but not long
enough to become attached to any particu-
lar spot" said Stella.
"When did you reach Denver?" asked
Melvorne.
ION the afternoon train from the west.
When did you reach Denver" she asked.
"On the mornings train from the east"
answered Melvorne.
$50 you came from the east and we from
the west, to prove that the world is round,
by meeting in this queen city of the
plains" said Stella. "There are good
many grand things on this round bail. In
the past few months we have seen wonder
full sights"
YES" said Lady Irving, California
alone is an art gallery of exquisite pict-
ures, painted by natures own hand. i
wish we could have met there"
Colorado ranks high among the art
galleries of the world for charming pict-
ures," said Melvorne. "What are your
plans for tomorrow, Lady Irving"
II believe Mr.. Lollard has been study.
ing the guide book for points we want to
see. OF course we will all travel together.
1t will be so much pleasanter," she an
swered.
'Indeed it WILL" / said. "You would
have to evaporate into thin air to get rid
of me now, or else make me prisoner be-
hind iron bars"
me. too" laughed Melvorne. 81 just
now begin to appreciate American scene
ny"
Good nights were said with glad re-
frain
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-08-01
Cost of Working Poor Land.

The reason many farmers have to
work harder and longer hours
is because their land is not
rich enough to give full crops.
Such land may be called cheap. but
the greater cost of working it in pro-
portion to its products makes 1t the
dearest OF all. So if the farmer wants
reduced hours of labor let his efforts
be concentrated on increasing the fer
tility of his soil. When it is ricn
enough he may make eight hours a
days labor. Hours of work for market
gardeners are always shorter than on
the farm. The land is richer and the
employees receive on the average bet
ter wages for their shorter hours than
DO hired men on the farm.