davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1891-03-25

\ gentleman, who is a very heavy
smoker, did a peculiar thing in my
presence the other day. He knocked off
a portion of the white ash at the end of
his weed into his hand and without
more ado swallowed it. l naturally
asked the reason for this remarkable
performance, and, to my surprise, learned
that it is a sure cure for the heartburn
which sometimes overtakes the devotees
of tobacco. Not being afflicted in that
way, l did not care to try the remedy,
but hasten to communicate it to my
fellow smokers. My informant was at
one time engaged in the cigar importing
business, and was accustomed to test
cigars by the score. He informs me
that he learned the curious fact in ques-
ton in Cuba, where the remedy is
habitually used by the Dons, who breathe
as much tobacco smoke as they do air
New York Star.
, 1891-03-25
Cleaning coIored wooIen..

Four ounces of white CASTLE soap, four
ounces of ammonia, two ounces of alco-
hol and two ounces of glycerine. Shave
the soap in one quart of water over the
fire. When dissolved add four quarts
of rain water, and when nearly cold the
other ingredients. Bottle and keep in a
cool place. One cap of this mixture in
two quarts of water will be sufficient for
ordinary use. Now lay the goods on an
old sheet, and iron rapidly and lightly
on the wrong side, and then roll tightly
on n curtain pole or any round piece of
wood. If this is carefully done you do
away with the creases made by folding.
For black silk or cloth dissolve one table
spoonful of borax and one tablespoonful
of indigo in one pint of warm water.
Sponge the pieces well and lay smoothly
one above the other, and, if possible, put
in the sun to dry.-Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
, 1891-03-25

This remedy is becoming so well known
and so popular as to need no SPECIAL men
ton. All who have used Electric Bitters
sing the same song of praise A purer
medicine does not exist and it is guaran-
teed to do all that is claimed. Electric
Bitters will cure all diseases Of the llv..
aud kidneys, will remove pimples, boils.
silt rheum and uther affections caused by
impdre blood. win drive malaria from
rhe system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial feyers .-For cure Of headache,
constipation aud indigestion try Electric
Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
or money refunded. Price so cents and
81 per bottle at DR.. W. n. Hunts drug
store
, 1891-03-25

II so you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY? Because in the first place it is
to many Of the principal cities Of the East
thd
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and ele-
giant
RECLINING CHAIRS and, from
pointJ in the Rocky Mountain region, on
all through trains.
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to car
the climax OF luxury, all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
G. NJ. HAMPsoS,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
1927 Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-03-25

wisdom and Christian faith seem 20 be at
one in the conviction that on the tomb
must be written fms 70 what should be,
in the nature OF things, the sweetest and
most sacred form OF earthly companionship.
Yet, scattered throughout the United
States can be found a number OF men who
are prepared 10 dispute the general prupo-
sition, and who, because Of personal ex-
periences, insist that the dead exercise a
mysterious control over the living
These persons are wilowers who claim
10 have received visits from the spirits Of
their first wivesl
Prominence In the record Of such mys
teries must be given to the case Of Mr..
james Rowudy, a well known and respect
ed resident OF Kansas City. Two years ago
Mr.. Rowndy's home WAS at 2, ils Highland
avenue. His wife and three children lay
i'll with scarlet fever. The little ones be
gan TO mend, but the mother grew steadily
worse and within a fortnight was a corpse.
Just before she expired her husband said
TO her, Darling. n God permits it, come
back to me"
u will. she Easpcd, while a contented
smile iilumined her pain worn features.
An hour later death had claimed her for
his own.
The third day afterward the funeral took
place. That night Mr.. Itowndy put his
little ones 70 bed and then sought his own
couch. Toward morning he invoke with "A
start. He was not alone. His wife stood
beside him in her grave clothes. She stroked
his brow with her thin hand and pressed
her lips to his. She spoke in terms Of en-
dearment and told him not to mourn for
her, as she was Every. very happy" The
husband sprang 10 the floor. hurried 10 the
next room. reused the children, and told
them that Mamma is here But when
they rushed TO welcome her the vision had
gone, It came back the next night, and the
next, and the next, each time wearing a
look OF perfect peace and uuutterable joy.
The manifestations continued until Mr..
Rowndy moved TO other quarters. He told
the remarkable story Of his experiences to
several friends, who listened with incro
, 1891-03-25


dulity. Among the number was a Mr.. Bal
lard, who succeeded Mr.. Rowndy as tenant
OF the Highland avenue house, He enjoyed
"A single week Of undisturbcd occupancy,
Then the late Mrs. Rowndy appeared. She
came each evening in fuldllment Of her
Ante-mortcm promise. and failing TO find
her husband, made things uncomfortable
for Mr.. and Mrs. Ballard. Both Of them
saw the ApparitiOn and they lost no time IN
leasing another house.
Mr.. Fred Wheeler next rented the place
He laughed at the tales poured into his
ears by his wife and mother-iu-law who
claimed 10 have seen a woman in white
hJttiug about the halls and apartments,
but one day his skcptiCIsm vanished. He
was lying on the bed waiting for n call to
supper when the spectral female loated in,
seized tho couch by the footboard, lifted It
high In the air and let IL fall with a bang.
Before the astonishcd Mr.. Wheeler could
grasp the situntiou there was another lift
and another bang. The family sat up all
night, and fed as soon rs they could hire
truckmen TO remove the furniture in the
morning. Now the house is vacant Evi-
IDENTIFY Mrs. Rowndy's ghost resents any
Intrusion on the spot where she lived and
loved and died. Her husband being gone,
she prefers solitude, and the neighbor-
hood strictly respects her wishes, even the
offer OF "A years tenancy Tree having no At
traction for house hunters
The widower who remarries, however,
has the most TO dread from the reappear
ance Of his dead and buried better half
Four years ago Mr.. j, b. Carney, OF New
York, lost the partner Of his joys aud sor,
rows. His welded life had been an ideal
one, and he felt keenly the blow that be
reft lin. Among his CONSIDERS was "A
handsome widow who had been Mrs. Car.
ney's dearest friend. The two met often,
and when the days OF conventional mourn
ing had passed and time had dulled the
edge Of grief the gentleman asked the lAdy's
hand IN marriage. She gave It to him, and
as both are middle aged people the wedding
ceremony was performed very quietly at
the home Of their pastor. They then went
TO Mr.. Carney residence, and retired about
II p. m. As the groom turned down the
gas he noticed a white wrath, which ex.
hailed the odor Of v~iolets, streaming up
from the floor. He jumped into bed, great
Iy agitHted, and called the notice Of his
bride to the phenomenon As they looked
the cloud took form before their Mortified
eyes. 1t was the first Mrs. Carney She
had a disaguceable smile on her face, and
when she spoke there was an acid tone to
her voice. Her words, however. were in a
measure cungratulatory. She said: why,
John, I am delighted with your choice,
Amt she sweet Hope you will be so hap
py." Turning TO her successor she con.
tinueis $50, Sallie, you caught my hus-
band Ter all. you you darling
, 1891-03-25
TWENTY DOLLAR GOLD PIECES.

Mrs, John Curtis of Peoria, Ill, writes:
Used one box of Usage Pills previous to
my second confinement; they worked like
a charm. Would pay 500 for a box
rather than do without them, as they
have proved a Godsend to me-" Write
Usage Medicine company, Wichita, Kas.,
sor particulars. and their book to wives
mailed free. Sold by druggists. Sold by
w. N. Hunt, Cheyenne.
, 1891-03-25

An ordinary clock is electrically con-
nected with the call bell, which, when it
once starts off, does not stop ringing un-
til the circuit is broken. As this can
only be accomplished by ones getting
gut of bed, the chances for the appa-
Totus to accomplish its mission are ex-
,ellent. A great advantage this inven-
'ion possesses over the common alarm
,Jock is that the alarm does not require
any winding to set it, but is always
ready to perform its work at the appoint
ID hour.-B IL IN Transcript.
, 1891-03-25

When a mother seeks to precipitate
herself and three little children, one an
infant, into the river as the only escape
from the sufferings of hunger and want,
as n mother did last night, the thought
will come that the charitable ~organiza-
tons Of the city where this occurs can
not be all they should be.
If there are any proper objects for
municipal charity a starving mother and
children crying for food should be fore
most among them. Something is wrong
wien despair can drive to such desperate
remedy as death in the wiutry flow Of
the river. The thought Of this little
group Of sufferers seeking to cas- away
life too wretched to be endured is u
heart breaking one. Let mercy and
charity reach a staying hand to such
aching woe.-New York Evening World.
, 1891-03-25

REthe lies Of we'd
lock completely
unduuc 10y death'
The laws of ma
tons say yes, and
permit the surviy
ing partners to the
contracts 10 take
new mates II they
desire The Script
ures assert that in
the life beyond the.
grave people mel
Their marry nor are
given In marriage
Therefore finite
, 1891-03-25

The following item has been going the
rounds of the press, aud as our druggist.
A. f. Roedel, handles the goods, it may
interest u readers:
Having had occasion TO use Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, it gives me pleas.
ure to state that | found it to be the best
medicine for a cough | ever used; in fact,
it cured me Of a cough that had bafied
several other cough medicines. N. r.
BURNETT, Atalissa, Iowa.
, 1891-03-25

A meeting of the stockholders OF the
Standard Cattle company will be held
Meuday, April 6, 1891, Tor election Of
officers. at the office of the Union Cattle
company, Cheyenne, Wyo. at - o'clock
noon. r. NJ. ALLEN,
General Manager,
, 1891-03-25

Gives a better quality of ice than that of
any other dealer, and we cannot be under.
sold. Give -FOUR order to our milk OF
bread wagon.
ELLIS, SLOAN & SHAVER.
, 1891-03-25
A FEW REASONS

Why you HhOuId ny the Celebrated Dr, ID
Wagner methods OF cure:
l. HDr. II. Wagner Is a natural physician
o. s. FowLER,
The Great Phrenologist-
= You are wonderfully proficient in your
knowledge OF diseases and medicines"
DIR. J-MATHEws.
B. Few can excel you as a doctor.n
4. "The afflicted lind ready relief in your
presence" DIR. j, SIMMs.
8. "Dr. H Wagner is n regular graduate
rom Bellevue Hospital, New York City; has
mad very extensive hospital practice and is
thoroughly posted on all branches OF his be
loved science, especially on chronic diseases" ~
g. ID h Wagner has immortalized himself
BY his wonderful discovery OF specific RENE
uies LOT private and sexual diseases."-Nir
gtnia City Chronicle.
q Thousands OF invalids flock TO see him"
san Francisco Chronicle,
3 The doctors long experience as a spe-
GiAlist should render him very SUCCESSFUL
Rocky Mountain News
, 1891-03-25
Here 1t is, and it fills the bill much

Here 1t is, and it fills the bill much
better than anything we could say;
at gives me the greatest pleasure
to write to you in regard to Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. During the past winter
| have sold more OF it than any other
kind, and have yet to find any one but
what was benefited bv taking it. Ihave
never had any medicine in my store that
gave such universal satisfaction" j. NJ.
rooney. Druggist, Geuda Springs, Kan.
so cent bottles for sale by A. K. Roedel
, 1891-03-25

Not only to get way up" work done.
but also to get your darnng. patching and
buttons sewed on without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-03-25

Ed Knapp as receicing
fresh oysters and CLAIMS ina
the SheH direct from " eIU
York erery other day. at
his rest dHr0Ht ora Ste
tenth street. supplying
Families of a specially.
, 1891-03-25
SPECTRAL FORMS.
Ghosts of First Wives Call on
Their Husbands.
MRS. ROwNDYS PROMISE KEPT.

A Strange Tale from Kansas CIty-Un-
pleasant Experience Of NIr. Carney and
Mr.. SundeiIus on Their Wedding Nights
a WronEcd Womnn's Revenge.
, 1891-03-25

THE GHOST OF THE FIRST MRS. s~UNDELIUs
missed 10y hiding the casket in a mountain
cavern. Then he brought home his bride.
As they reached the door they heard some
one singing within. The voice was the
voice Of Olgni They entered and found no
one. but on the big open Bible lay the print
OF a bloody hand! At no hour OF the day
or night did they have peace. Songs, shrieks
and groaus filled their ears, and they were
compelled to seek another ~habitation.
Are any or all of these narratives truel
Who can say' They are at least n faithful
reproduction OF the accounts given by the
principals, and none Of the men or women
involved had, so far as known, any purpose
TO be served by the utteraDce of f~alsehoods
FRED c. DAYTON.
Mr.. James Lambert Of New Bruins
wick, Ill, says: Il was badly afflicted
with rheumatism in the hips aud legs,
when | bought a bottle OF Chamberlain
Pain Bilm. 1t cured me in three days.
| am all right today and would insist on
every one who is afflicted with that ter
uble disease, to use Chsmber,aIn's Pam
Balm and yet well at once. For sale by
\. T. Rocdel.
, 1891-03-25

Tae largest stock of fine ~brandies, old
WHISTLES, choice iiqueurs and superfne
cigars 1T George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-03-25

VISIONS Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects Of severe
weather.
, 1891-03-25

A hotel where you can get solid and
substantial value for the money expended
is the Occidental. Good table board 25
cents per meal, or 81 per week.
Board aud room 81 per day.
The Occidental has good rooms and is
we'll and comfortably furnished through
out. Visitors to the city will find the
Occidental a good stopping place. 1909
Themes street.
, 1891-03-25
ICE

Delivered to any part of the city
and in any quantity by the Cheyenne
Transfer Company, Sixteenth and Eddy
streets.
, 1891-03-25
PLAIN FACTS PLAINLY SPOKEN.

At one time a discussion ofthe secret vice
was entirely avoided by the profession. and
medical works. OF but a few years ago would
hardly mention 1t.
To-day the physician is OF a different opin-
Ion; he Is aware that 1t Is his duty-disagree-
able as II may be-to handle this matter with
out gloves, and speak plainly about 1t and
intelligent parents and guardians will thank
him for doing so.
, 1891-03-25
CHRONIC COMPLAINTS REQUIRE
TIME FOR CURE.

Persons at a distance who wish to be treated
by DR.. Wagner need not feel backward be
cause OF Inability to visit him. II they will
write to the Doctor he will send them a list OF
questions which enables him to send medi-
cines, counsel and advice to thousands he has
never seen. He has patients in every city,
town and station throughout Colorado, as well
as all over the United States. See his address
In his observation-disclosures Tribune.
, 1891-03-25

10 all those engaged in this dangerous prac-
tice L would say, nrst OF all, stop It at once.
Make every possible effort to do so; but II you
LAlI II your nervous system is already too
Huch shattered, and, consequently, your will
power broken, take some nerve tonic to aid
you In your effort. Having freed yourself
from the habit, | would further counsel you
10 go through Il regular course of treatment,
for II Is a great mistake to suppose that any
one may for some time-be IL ever so little
give himself up TO this fascinating but dang
erous excitement without suffering from some
OF It's evil consequences at some future time.
The number OF young men who are tncapaci
lated TO NIL the duties enJoined by wedlock is
large. and in most of such cases
TINS unfortunate condition Of things can be
traced to the practice OF selEabuse, which had
been abandoned years before. Indeed, "A few
months practice OF this habit is often sufi-
cient to induce spermatorrhosa In later years,
ana have many OF such cases under treat
ment at the present day
, 1891-03-25
xoUNa NTEN

WHO may be suffering from the effects OF
youthful follies or indiscretions, will do well
10 avail themselves OF this the greatest boon
ever laid at the altar OF suffering h Imanity.
DIX. Will guarantee to forfeit i've
hundred dollars for every case OF seminal
weakness or private disease OF any kind or
character which he undertakes and fails TO
cure.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
STATE TICKET.


No better Judge ever sat upon the
bench in the GratiUt circuit than Judge
Daboll. Personally above reproach, he
brings to his position legal ability and
business methods which have aided III
saving the county hundreds OF dollars.
No time has been lost unnecessarily IN
useless arguments bnt the work OF the
court has been conducted with such dis
patch AS was consistent with the in
terests of justice. Judge Daboll has
shown himself to be IA fair, impartial
official and in the short time that he
has occupied his position has won the
esteem of every member of the bar who
has had case before him. 1t is for
the interests of the people that he be
elected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
Electric Lights on Railroad Track.

The line of the Pennsylvania railroad,
from Frankfort creek on the south to
Progressing creek on the north, at Torres
dale, distance OF nearly seven miles,
is soon To be lighted by electric lights
ranged along at intervals. so that for
that distance the tracks will be is light
as Chestnut street.
The contract for this latest great feat
in modern railroad management for the
security of the lives of passengers and
employees, and the avoidance of loss by
the smashing up of freight trains, has
been awarded.
The stretch OF railroad to be lighted is
through populous district, and has
long been noted for the frequency of ac-
cidents on it. There is little doubt that
the electric lighting will greatly reduce
or almost entirely do away with this
danger.
II is understood that in time the cleo
trio lighting system will be extended
along the railroad, and may in time ex-
tend all the way between Philadelphia
and New York. In this way the track
would be made almost as bright as day.
Philadelphia Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06

William j. Moore, brick mason and
contractor. has just received title from
the West Jersey board of proprietors to
an island which ne discovered was with
out an owner He values his find at
$1,000.
The island is located in the thorough
fare, stream of water that divides At
lantic City from the mainland, midway
between the railroad bridge and the new
found fishing grounds. 1t contains a
trife over fourteen acres. The title,
which he now holds by virtue Of having
located the land and filed a survey with
the board of proprietors, is transmitted
from the estate Of William Morris
Cooper.
The cost of establishing his claim to
this valuable piece of land was less than
$3.50. Cor. Philadelphia Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
Trusting o Stranger.

\ queer story is told about a Maine
character who recently won an unenvi-
able notoriety. While a well known
Baptist clergyman, Rev. c. V, Hanson,
vas coming from Lewiston by train
about q year ago, an elderly MAP IN the
same car inquired whether there was
any one present going to Skowhegap.
Mr. Hanson told him he resided there.
whereat this man counted out $500, and
gave the same TO Mr.. Hanson to deposit
n the First National bank.
The circumstance passed from his
MUD until one day looking over his pa.
pers Mr. Hanson discovered by the Re-
ceipt given him By Cashier Page that
the man who intrusted him with the
$500 was none other than Micah w. Nor
ton, Of New Portland. Either Norton is
pretty good reader of pbysiognomy N
thinks he is.--Somerset Reporter.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06

An inhabitaut of Meriden. aged -,
a coach painter by trade, has had an at
tack of hiccough, the like Of which has
never been known. IL lasted without
interruption twelve days and nine hours.
The doctors consider it very extraordi-
nary that the man has survived, as in the
opinion of Hippocrates - disputed by
Galep, but generally accepted by the
medical profession-no person can have
the hiccough for nine days in succession
without giving up the ghost with his
last hiccough on the ninth day.-El Bill
baino
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
According TO the Ohio Valley Man

According to the Ohio Valley Man
ufacturer of Feb. 5: At the beginning
of January the factories built and build
ing for the manufacture of tin-plate
have a capacity of 100000 boxes
per week or 100000 boxes a year. AS
this country needs only 100000 a
year, it will be seen that American
manufacturers have made no incon-
siderable start toward supplying the
demand These mills have been
started since the passage of the new
tariff. The S2O,OOO,OoO paid out to
England will be kept at home. The
thousands of laborers employed will be
fed by American farmers who will
realize increased prices for their pro-
duce. And the tin pail of the laborer
has not increased in price one cent.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
Feared Being Hnricd Alive.

Abner L. Dunn, IA veteran of the civil
war, was buried at Burlington, Ia, the
other day. He died several days ago at
the age of SO, but in accordance with
the request he had made the interment
was deferred as long as possible This
was the second time Dunn had died, to
al appearance. Several years ago, af-
ter a peculiar illness, the doctors pro-
nounced him dead, and his body was
placed in casket Shortly before the
coffin was lowered into the grave Dunn
showed signs of life, and in a few days
was well and strong. The story of his
experience was thrilling. He claimed
that he was conscious of what was going
on about him; understood the conversa-
ton; could even see the faces Of his fam
lily as they bent over him; but could not
speak or move. Afterward he had a
dread Of being buried alive, and it was
for this reason that he made the request
for Observation-Disclosures Ledger
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-03-06
4 Singular Partition.

A case which is believed by lawyers
TO have no parallel III legal history has
Just been brought out in the Norfolk
county court at Dedham. The late r..
w. Shapleigh, of Brooklyn, n. Y, died
eaving an estate of 100000 for thirty
aeirs, with no provision as to its dis
posal that would stand the test of the
courts. There was found, however, in
An old wallet paper in his we'll known
handwriting, but without his signature,
which disposed of about half Of the prop
srty to individuals, mostly nearest rela-
lives. Some OF these would not get a
penny if the estate was settled by proc
ess of law. \ family meeting was forth-
with held, and it was agreed by all 10
abide by the apparent wishes of the late
Mr.. Shapleigh. They also decided to SGT
apart a sum to maintain q cemetery at
West Lebanon, Ne, in which Mr.. Shap-
leigh always had deep personal inter
est. The lawyers say there was never
;ucn case brought to their notice be-
fore. Springfield Republican.