davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14
The Ice Harvest.

Ice making by machinery has not yet
come to such perfection as to drive out
of the South the old fashioned ice that is
gathered for that market in Maine.
While chatting with e. S. English, of
Portland, in the Fifth Avenue Hotel, he
said to me: ''Ice gathering is one of our
great winter industries in Maine. The
rivers and bays are lined with great ice
houses. The market for the ice extends
all down the Atlantic coast below New
York. Baltimore is leading market.
The ice is sold there to the oyster houses.
OF late years many of the large oyster
concerns have put up ice houses in Maine
for themselves, and gather their own ice.
We supply the winter resorts of the
South with large quantities of ice, but
this season has been so poor with them
that the trade has been light with us.
do not look for an abundant ice harvest
this winter, but there will be quantities
left over from previous years. The labor
of gathering ice has been reduced to
mere nominal sum with us by the use of
machinery, the power for which is sup
piled by water. Iknow of one company
whose figures show that it puts ice on
board ship at a total expense of about
six cents ton. But that is extremely
low. "--Nesc York Press.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14
NO.le.
FUN.

The best site for the Worlds Fair is
undoubtedly the mirror.
Some women like whispered tale of
love, but belle prefers declaration
made in ringing gtones.-Baltinsore Ameri-
can.
The old railroad contractor should be
in good physical condition, for he is
training all his life.-Kear7sey Enter
prise.
The Indians are the largest land owners
IN the country, but they have raised more
hair than potatoes, thus far - Minneapolis
Journal.
A Morsel for the Dog.-Tramp-''Im
nothin' but bundle O. bones" Hired
Girl-"Here, Tige, go bury him. Nun
sey's Weekly.
81 think your wife wants change"
"Change2 Doctor, you don't know that
woman. Change will never do for her
She needs fortune"
Lioness-sI've been chasing a mis-
sionary for about s'teen miles. Did you
see where he went, me lord2" Leo
eyes, my dear; he just stepped inside"
Puck.
"What does a man know about
woman's dress, anyway" scornfully
asked Mrs. 3. s'He knows where the
pocket isn't" was Mr.. BIS reply
Louisville Journal
Stern Parent-sIook here. | have lust
been told that you received thrashing
in school last week. | didn't know it at
the time" Jimmy-'I did, pa
laurence american.
She-"Sir, what do you mean by put
ting your arm around my waist2" He
"Do you object?" She-"Mr. Arthur
Gordon, I'll give you just five hours to
remove your arm. ."-Boston Beacon.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14

the stax-beams that sift through the
thatche6 roof and ceiling. The Goals
serve also~as stove'and free light tor
cigarettes. eThe music will be given from
an orchestral composed of, a couple of
guitars, vidin, an accordion and one or
more harps-, Thereyare no hop cards,
but the habifue can tell youtin advance
what the programme will lbe-waltzes
alternating with the Mexican. redowa or
three-step la algalopa, polka and maybe
a square ldance or two. At IL o'clock
supper lis servediunder ansarboriof cot
tonwoods, which shades the running
acequia. This midnight lunch consists
usually Off chicken, good coffee, some
bad pastry and such strictly Mexican
dishes as ,chihs con corne translate lit
orally ndlyoushave it-pepper seasoned
with meat, toInales, portillas and encil-
ladoes, familiar to all our first class
northern restaurants. After supperid dane
ing is resumedttill day, when all seek
siesta.
l was surprised that among people
so tenacious. to custom in domestic mat
tiers education should have made any
progress; yet most of Tthe children read
Spanish-especially the, girls. .--Philodel-
31hia Times
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14
ECHO SONG.

Who can say where Echo dwells,
In some mountain cave methinks,
Where the white owl sits and blinks;
Or in deep sequestered dells,
Where the fox-glove hangs its bells,
Echo dwells.
Echo!
Echo.
Phantom of the crystal airi
Daughter of sweet mysteryi
Here is one has need of thee;
Lead him to thy secret lair,
Myrtle brings he for thy hair:
Hear his prayer,
Echo
Echo!
Echo, lift thy drowsy head,
And repeat each charmed word
Thou must needs have overheard
Yestere'en ere, rosy-red,
Daphne down the valley fed,
Words unsaid,
Echol
Echo!
w.
Breathe the VOWS she since denies!
She hath broken every vow;
What she would she would not now:
Thou did'st hear her perjuries.
Whisper, whilst | shut my eyes,
Those sweet lies,
Echo
Echo.
--Thon,as Aldiich, in atlantic Montht
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14

Estimates on the cotton crop OF
lSS9-90 have been made by $50 cotton
firms at Memphis, Tenn, and they aver
age z. 17S, ia bales.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14
A Bird Of Freedoms Fury.

An eagle attacked peacock on the
farm of Henry Huber, near Baraboo,
Wis. A boy who tried to drive the bird
away was attacked in turn and was badly
hurt. Two men, who finally came to the
boys assistance, captured the eagle,
which measured nine feet from wing tip
to wing tip.
Sullivan republican. [volume] (Laporte, Pa.) 1883-1896, 1890-02-14

A martial strain is that which is put on
the drum majors spine.
The Press., 1890-02-06

2 A RAILROAD INrHRPRETER Well, sir. 7 said the railway superintendent to g for .lorn-lookine man who had gained admit tance to his presence, sswhat do you want P X II would like situation on your roal. :"
 "No place for you, I think" "But there is Twant to be interpreter. "
 Interpreter p''
 "Yes, sir; to tell the passengers what the brakeman says when he is calling out the names of the stations The superintendent studied few min utes, and then told the man to call later.- Merchant IraveIcr.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Two of the best known amateur billiard ists of the country, in New York recently, played two match games under their nick names of 'Sleeper" and s'Towns." The first match was 500 points up, and Sleeper when the score was 199 to 72 in his favor, railed the worries aud ran the game out. By request he continued the run from 3O1 to 365. The second game was 300 points up, and Towns turned the tables on Sleeper when the latter had. scored 1O4 to Towns 17. The balls were then in perfect shape and the players stroke admirable, and to please the spectators he played on until he missed. He scored 428 before that catastrophe happened.
The Press., 1890-02-06

(Notices of births, marriages and deaths inserted free when sent in by friends. Obituaries, in prose or verse, beyond mere notices of death, at half ad- vertisng rates.)
 BOrms
 Stafford, Jan. 2Oth, daughter to F.J. Glover.
 West Stafford, Jan. 30th, daughter to John Milo. ley. Stafford Springs, Jan. 31st, daughter (Mar- garita Alden) to Ismar A. Schreier.
 Stafford, (state Line), daughter (Georgia Louise) to Fred T. Smith.
The Press., 1890-02-06

COMPLIMENTARY Nor1cE.-To those wishing roses, hardy plants, bulbs and seeds for home planting, we cordially recommend the old re- liable house of The Dingee & Conard Co.,, West Grove, Pa. They are admitted to be the largest rose growers in America, and their roses and plants are we'll and favorably known all over the United States and Canada. Their New Guide, l 10 pages, handsomely illustrated, describes and tells how to grow more than two thousand varieties of the newest and choicest roses, hardy plants, bulbs and seeds, and is sent free to all who write for it. See advertisement in this paper, and address The Dingse < Oonard Co.,, West Grove, Pa
The Press., 1890-02-06

Hartford Times The Vermont Central desires to renew its lease of the New Lon don Northern, and it's efforts to carry its point have resulted in running Northern stock from $120 up to $145 during the past two weeks. Agents of the Vermont Gen. tral have been busy for some time past buying the stock from the many small holders in New London and Holland coun- ties. The Northern gives the Vermont Central very necessary outlet to tide water at New London.
The Press., 1890-02-06
Bnrning of Secretary Tracy's Resi-. dence in Washington! His Wife and Daughter Burn ed Go Death!

DAu2nteF BufMe0 70 DeAth9
 The most startling calamity which ever befell member of the cabinet fell upon Secretary Tracy Monday morning. At z o'clock he and his family were sleeping peacefully in Washington in anticipation of pleasant journey to New York. At 9 o'clock his wite and youngest daughter were dead and he was asthought to be at the point of death His house on FarragutSquare caught fire at about7 By g the fire was out and his wife and his daughter lay dead beside him in little wooden house just behind his home. His daughter, Mrs. Wilmerding, and her daughter jumped and broke their legs. When the fremen arrived, they found the front door inaccessible, the fire having started from defective Hue under the steps. The family were still sleeping. They devoted themselves chiefly to getting the people out, taking their ladders around to the back of the house. Mrs. Wilmerd- ing, who was apparently the first up, jumped from the front window with her child. She broke her ankle and her child broke both legs. Mrs. Tracy also jumped from 8 window, and her lungs having been strained by the smoke, suffered tension which caused her death. Fire Chief Par ris went into the house after the secretary He found him in bed, reused him with difficulty, for the smoke had already par tially asphyxiated him, and carried him out aud down the ladder in his arms. Return ing for Miss Tracy, who was still missing the fire chief found her dead. When ht took hold of her hand to draw her out, tn. flesh came off in his hand. She died iron the heat and smoke. Beside the member of the family, there were several guests and servants. All escaped except one fe male servant. At last accounts Secretar! Tracy is likely to recover. All the sur vivors were removed to the white house where everything was done that could b' for their recovery and comfort.
 Secretary Tracy improved 80 much ol Tuesday that in the afternoon, in accord ance with his request, he was taken int the east room and shown the caskets, con taining the remains of his wife and daugh
 ter. The secretary was very much affect ed, and sobbed as though his hear would break. The casket containing Mrs Trlcy's body was opened, and he was al lowed to lock upon her face for the las time. The other body was in no conditio
 for inspection, and the casket was no opened.
The Press., 1890-02-06

The California raisin crop for 1889 was the largest in the history of the state
 The total shipments aggregated 1864 1000 boxes, representing nearly 33, ,OOO,O pounds of raisins, an increase of IF, ,OOO, GOO pounds over 1888, and double the yield of 1887 The financial returns are said to average $237 per acre.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Secretary Blaine has had a most trying domestic ordeal to pass within the past few weeks. First sister of Mrs. Blaine died, then one of his brothers, then Walk CT, his oldest son, upon whom he had trusted and leaned to great extent in his later public life, and now his oldest daugh- ter Alice, Mrs. Coppinger, is dead. Sure ly no public man has been called upon in recent years to face so much of domestic sorrow, ard political friend and foe alike extend sympathy to public servant who is so severely afflicted. Domestic misfor- tune is, after all, the only misfortune that counts for much in this world All other troubles are as nought.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Providence Journal Miss Nellie By E exploit in going around the world as fast as railroads and steamboats can carry her is good deal like what Mark Twain said concerning Ben Franklin's making his en. trance into Philadelphia barefooted and with loaf of bread under his arm. When you come to examine it critically almost anybody could do it.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Among the European passengers arriv- ing in New York last week was Sister Rosa Gertrude, (Amy Fowler,) Demin- ican nun, a native of England, aged 35, who is on her way to Molokai, in the South Pacific, to devote her life to the care of the lepers in the leper settlement on that is land. She became interested in the lepers through the work of Father Damien, who sacrificed his life in ministering to these most unfortunate people.
The Press., 1890-02-06

It is stated in London, on what seems to be good authority, that Master Abraham Lincoln, son of United States Minister Lincoln, is slowly dying from blood poison ing, the result of the drastic treatment to which he has been subjected by the phy- sicians who attended him in Versailles.
The Press., 1890-02-06

MR. LELAND, president of the Sixth Nation al Bank of New York city, held a majority of the stock of that bank, which carried 8 large surplus. He sold his interest to MT. Clausen at high premium. Mr. Clausen of course got himself elected president and pro- ceeded to gut the bank. The cashier, how ever, interfered, and MT. Clausen was pro- ceeded against criminally and imprisoned. MT. Leland then came forward, laid down $500, 900 of the $65o, ,OOo for which he sold out ito insure confidence" and is again made president and the bank goes on. The minor ity stockholders lose their share of the de- cline, but forgive MT. Leland because he re- stores SO much of his share of the plumber. Of course he again controls the bank by Vir- tue of the amount of stock he owns. It is a satisfaction that MT. Clausen is in jail, but is Mir. Leland just where he should be?
The Press., 1890-02-06
D DIed e

Stafford (Street), 2d, Mrs. Lucy Davis, s5 years, months, mother of Mrs. G. R. Kings- bury.
 Quinebaug, Conn.,, Jan. 29th, Horace ". Sessions, 61 years, months, formerly of Union.
 Coventry, 3d, Lillian E. Welch, 21.
 Stafford, (Hydeville), 3d, Allie, only son of Henry and Mabel Rect. @-
 Staffordville, 3d Lucinda, v, widow of Ed win Wolcott.
The Press., 1890-02-06

NINE persons, mostly Italians, were roasted in burning building on North street, in Boston, Sunday night, and several others were burned, some fatally. A drunken orgie caused the fire, and the victims were driven to the upper floor by the rapidly spreading flames, and there met their horrible fate.
The Press., 1890-02-06

AFTER all whose pictures, as catalogued for Gill's exhibit, do we anticipate more from, or count more upon seeing, than J. G. Browns They are always life studies, and are sure to seem just like something we have seen in real
The Press., 1890-02-06

The Chemical Bank. of New York, de- clares dividend of % per cent. monthly, or 300 per cent. annually. The par value is $10O per share. Capital, $500. .OOO. Sur plus, $6, ,O52,9O0 The last sale of stock brought $4, 56O per share.
The Press., 1890-02-06

The house committee on invalid pen sions has authorized g favorable report on the bill granting pensions to surviving of- fcers and enlisted men, including marines, militia and volunteers of the military or naval service of the late war, who are now suffering from any disability, reasonably presumed to be the result of exposure and hardships endured while in prison.
The Press., 1890-02-06
THE public debt was decreased $12,245,- 895 during January.

THE name of James Mclaughlin of Stafford Springs has been sent to the senate for con- firmation for the position of supervisor of the census for the five eastern counties of Con- necticut.
The Press., 1890-02-06

' ADIES desiring an Extra Fine Bright A DODgO1a Button Root, Stylish, Fine Fitting and Durable, can obtain it by remitting us s2 with fifteen cents for return postage. Give size width and whether broad or narrow toes are deefed Every pair warranted. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ad- dress
 MANUFACTURERS SHOE CO.,, 30jan3m 490 Main-st., Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1890-02-06

The democratic members of the Ohio legislature have agreed on plan for re- districting the state, which will soon be incorporated into bill which is expected, if made law, to so divide the republican forces that Major Mckinley and General Kennedy will have no hope of returning to congress.
The Press., 1890-02-06

General Sherman is now the only one left of the great trio of American soldiers who won the highest honors in the great est civil war that the world has ever seen. Gen. Grant is dead. Gen. Phillip Henry Sheridan is dead. Gen. Sherman, who was born before either of these men, is still alive and vigorous. He will be 70 years of age on February 8. A variety of suggestions have been circulated as to the manner in which the event should be eel ehrafad
The Press., 1890-02-06

So FAR the national house of representatives has adopted no ''rules," as is customary, and is running under general parliamentary law. Under this state of things the republicans with their majority have an advantage, as the special rules of congress have as rule been apparently better planned to obstruct than to facilitate business. The consequence of pro- ceeding to business before adopting special rules, are 'tfirst class row." and first class row in U. s. congress is first class indeed. The chief complaint made by the democrats is that the peculiar rule by which a member sitting directly under the speakers eye, be- comes instantly 'absent' when he refuses to vote upon question, is ignored. Under the past rules a member could obstruct business by all sort of dilatory motions, could force a vote upon some question, calling for ''ayes and nays" then refuse to answer to his name, and enforce the counting of himself as absent from the chamber, even if the eye of the speaker and clerk were directly upon him. Of course if there were enough of him so re- fusing to vote to destroy quorum his pur- pose was served, and the session ended for the day. Failing to so destroy quorum he could instantly resume his presence and also his process of delay. In our state legislatures members can destroy quorum only by leav- ing the hall in sufficient numbers. The lack of special rules in congress makes it now necessary to resort to the same step. Of course no party can afford to enact rules un- der which it cannot itself work when in the minority. The republicans have probably looked at this phase of the case. We hope that both parties may see the absurdity in flu ture of having rules whereby the sergeant-at. arms may arrest a member and compel his attendance, so long as that member may sit in his seat, and still not be counted as present if he so elect. There is not parliamentary body in the country, if in the world, that SC nearly resembles bowling mob as the Ameri can house of representatives in session. A Connecticut speaker would convert an ordi nary gavel into toothpicks every five minutes if given the charge of so lawless gathering There is no reason why the national house o1 representatives should not be orderly as thu senate, or the Connecticut house of repre- sentatives, which is body of about the same size.
The Press., 1890-02-06

N OTICE.-An persons liable to taxation in IN School District No. 8, in the TOWN of WELLINGTON, the list of October, 1688 are here by notified that will be at the store of Mrs c. D. Rider for the purpose of receiving such taxes on Tuesday, Feb. 4th, from .. m. to p. m.
 All persons negecting refusing to pay said taxes must expect to pay interest and costs of collection.
 RUFUS OSTERH0UDT, Collector. East Wilmington, Comp Jan, 1s, 1890.
The Press., 1890-02-06

Some women are "bothered to death" with corsets break ing. There is a" bone" that never breaks; it. can't be broken-by wear. The only . way it can be broken is by bending it back the other way which is never done in wear.
 Don't believe it, perhaps?
 Very we'll. Let us sell you a Kabo corset; and, if it breaks in a year, come back and get your money.
 The steels may break the Kabo never!
 We have a primer on Cor sets for you.
The Press., 1890-02-06

New London R. R. time table:
 Passenger trains leave Stafford Springs, going nOrth--0.41, 0.54 ., m., 4.s6 p. m. Going sOuth-9.lz g.. m, 2.s9 and 7.49 p. m.
The Press., 1890-02-06

"The Hartford Courant" relates that MT.
 Morse and General Cogswell (who are now colleagues in congress) were members of the Massachusetts senate together. Gen. eral Cogswell thought Morse was shallow, and objected to his views on several topics
 MT. Morse, on the other hand, felt his su- periority to the general in some respects, and an inveterate antipathy grew up be- tween them. Cogswell particularly lost no opportunity to attack Morse. One day in debate he 'just went for him." as the phrase is, for about half an hour. Mr.. Morse sat quietly under the assault, and when it was ended coolly arose to reply to it. He did it in this way: "Mr. Presi
 dent, the senator from Essex (CogswelD in his remarks reminds me of an incident in my experience. was once travelling and took meal at hotel where opposite me sat man with an extraordinary appetite for coffee. One after another he called for seven cups. When the waiter brought the seventh, he stared at him and could not refrain from making the remark You seem very fond of coffee, sir ''Yes,' re. turned the man, but never in my expe. rience have been obliged to drink such an extraordinary amount of slops to get al little coffee before.' guess I will leave the spec oh of the senator from Essx there. '
The Press., 1890-02-06

Hon. John M. Thurston of Nebraska has been talking (for publicatIop) about the president. "He is painted" says MT. Thurston, 'as close, unapproachable, al- most surly man, with no sympathetic char acter whatever. The fact is, that in his public relations he is grave and dignifed, measuring all matters with solicitous care that the judgment may be fawless, and disposed to restrain himself from ut terances which folly or malice may mis- construe. Yet in his private relations, in hours of leisure, and among friends whom he trusts implicitly, he is affable to such a degree that the observer of that moment would depart with the thought that the president of the United States is jolly be an opinion close to the truth"
The Press., 1890-02-06
m@ITie6a

Stafford Springs, 1st, by A. J. Turner, Esq Frank 0. Prouty and Dianah Smith, all o Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1890-02-06
What becomes of the trunks left a

What becomes of the trunks left at hotels? Nick Byrne, hotel porter, has, been telling the St. Louis Globe Democrat, all about it. Every day, he says, s'some- body who wantsa trunk cheap asks me if I haven't one to sell. They think, you see, that the hotel must have lot of trunks left by guests who couldn't pay their bills, and that the house would be glad to get rid of them. All that is true, but then the trunks can't be sold. There's no telling what trouble would follow when g man came around to pay his bill and get his trunk, vand found it gone. knew hotel man in St. Louis once who sold two trunks belonging to man who had left the house owing bill. The fellow came around af- terward, demanded the trunks, and then sued the hotel. He claimed that the trunks were valuable, and he got got 8 900 from the hotel. That has set the example in St. Louis, and trunks are now kept for years and then sold only.b legal process. '
The Press., 1890-02-06

\ Trustees Conservators, Administrators, Exec utors or Guardians may purchase with trust funds the Middlesex Bapking Company's per cent. Dc. benture Bond free from taxation lppon the payment of 2.mills Q year), the amount of issne limited by law. For sale by J. F. CHAMBERLlM.