davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1891-03-11

large lot only 5 stones have been declared of
no value the remaining 633 are all of real
marketable value, as genuine diamonds. The
stones, as we informed our readers two months
ago, were found in one small upturning Of soil
by men who were not experts, but ordinary
labourers, cropping as it we're in the dark. It
was simply taking up a few shovelfuls of soil,
washing it after a fashion and lifting the little
pieces Of mineral that had dropt to the bottom
of the vessel. Mr.. Kaufman is now taking
decisive steps to work his diamond mine to
advantage, and has been fortunate in securing
the services of a gentleman who has been
engaged upon diamond work in South Africa.
He has also-he himself not being possessed
of spare capital-resolved to form a syndicate
to work the business largely, and to-day gives
public intimation of his intention. This
offers a genuine opening for the capital of
persons who do not object to run the risk Of
making a big profit upon their money. It
is not IAN undertaking the richness Of which
exists only in the capability of the drawers
of the prospectus to gid their bait with
enough of brag. The certificate Of the
London expert which can be seen by inves-
tors, places the value Of the mine beyond
doubt, and all that is required to develop its
richness is a reasonable amount of capital
not to pay to lay directors and fancy pro-
f~essional men, but to engage labour and
meet the legitimate expenses.
, 1891-03-11
From the European Mail Feb. 49,

A humane and well-meant-if not alto
gether, we'll judged enterprise has come to an
untoward end. The Gar has declined to
receive the letter addressed to him by the
Lord Mayor on January "a, with it's accom-,
panying memorial, respecting the position
of the Jews in Russia and Lord Salisbury
has caused to be addressed to the Lord
Mayor, at the request of the Russian Am
bassadOr, IA letter returning to him the two
documents in question. A seYerer rebuff
than this has, perhaps, never been admin
istered to a Chief Magistrate of the City of
London. 20 the terms of the Lord Mayors
"covering letter" no exception could be
reasonably taken. It's tone was eminenrly
respectful to the august parsonage to
whom it was addressed. The Gear was re-
quested to observe that the memorial is ex-
pressive of "the great esteem entertained
by the citizens of kOndon for your Maiesty.s
person and throne" and he was assured
that it was dictated solely by "the feeling
that an expression of humane interest in
the welfare of the jews by the City of Lon
, 1891-03-11
THE GERMAN EMPIRE.

It is affirmed that Kaiser Wilhelm express
ed his strong ~disapproval at the Chancellor's
dinner on Friday at Prince Bismark's unceas-
ing attacks on the Government in certain
organs of the Press. His Majesty, it is add
ed, insisted that such a course would have no
possible effect on the policy of the Empire,
and that the ex-Chancellor's conduct could
only injure his own reputation.
Remembering that a great deal of political
tioed in this capital, I take this opportunity
of assuring you, on most emipent authority,
that all the unfavourable reports of the
Kaiser's health which nave been whispered
about lately are spread by persons influenced
solely by Interior motives.
, 1891-03-11

Stunning a practical shape at a moment when
Protection is rampant, and the produce of
foreign lands is menaced with an increase of
duties which may raise imports to almost
prohibitive prices. Let us hope, however,
that the prospect of seeing the metropolis Of
France some day in close touch with the
briny element may have the effect of modify
ing the ardour of the Protectionist champions;
for of what avail would be this splendid
river-highway if the ships of all nations were
warned off practically by a long catalogue of
vexatious dues and tariffs?
, 1891-03-11

c~riticizes it as being too general. The Ry!fOrnH
also remarks that it is very vague, and says
that the expectant attitude of the Chamber
with regard to the new Cabinet is inspired
partly by scepticism and partly by distrust.
People ask themselves, it observes. why the
present Ministers have taken the places of the
former ones, seeing that they announce moth
ing but things already accomplished or taken
in hand by their predecessors. The Popoto
Romano fnds fault with the Government for
saying nothing about it's ecclesiastical policy,
, 1891-03-11
THE ITALIAN PROGRAMME.

Rome, Feb. 14.-Vice-Admiral Pacoret di
San Bon has accepted the portfolio of Minis
ter of Marine. The King has approved the
appointment, which will be ratified by Royal
decree tomorrow morning.
The Chamber of Deputies reassembled
this afternoon after the Propagation follow
ing the defeat and resignation of Signor
Crispi.
The Marquis di Rudini, Premier, read q
tatemen Mt to the House, in which he said
the new Cabinet took up the flag of retrench-
ment hoi sted by the Chamber in the sitting
of Jan. 81. Under that standard the Minis
try would fight, resolved to conquer or fall.
The Premier declared that he proposed to
effect the equi librium of the Budget by re-
trenchments in all the estimates, including
those of war and marine aud the African De-
partment, and would not impose fresh bur-
thens upon the taxpay ers. A bill would be
introduced dealing with banks of issue. 1t
was not proposed to bring forward any bills
of a political character at the present moment
the Ministry believing that the country Cesir-
ed before all things ecOnomlc regeneration.
Regarding foreign policy, Me Premier would
follow the strong and clear verdict of the
last elections. "Our policy he continued,
will be simple and frank without eduivocation,
as BELTS q country really DESTROYS of peace.
Our programme is fortunately common to the
principal States of Europe, and it is this idea,
this desire, this need of peace that has led to
the unity of the Powers desiring to obtain
for themselves absolute security and for
Europe durable tranquility. We shall
staunchly and faithfully maintain our ali-
ances, and shall let our conduct prove to all
that we have no aggressive intentions.
Doubt, suspicion, and distrust having been
wrongfully raised concerning our relations with
France, we shall strive to dispel all false
judgments, and we are convinced that we
shall inspire by our calmness and modera-
ton the confidence which we are concious
of deserving"
The Premier concluded by stating that
peace was necessary to enable Italy to re-
cover from her present unsatisfactory econ
omic condition. He called for a prompt vote
of confidence upon the bills to be submitted
to the Chamber by the Government.
There was a very large attendance of De-
puties, and the public galleries, as well as
those reserved for the Diplomatic Body, were
crowded, in anticipation of the Ministerial
statement. All the Ministers were present
while the ex- ministers were in their places
as Deputies. The Premier's declarations
were followed with close attention by the
whole House, and were received with ap-
plause on the Right. In the discussion
which followed, Signor Imbrianl, the Rad
ical Deputy. made certain reservations with
regard to the the passage in the Ministerial
declaration relating to foreign affairs, especial
ly the Triple Alliance; Signor Barzilari ex-
pressing himself in q similar sense with
respect to the Governments foreign policy.
The Opinione says that the programme of
the new Cabinet conforms with the desires of
the immense majority of the people. Most
of the other papers are very reserved in their
praise OF the political programme. The Italie
, 1891-03-11
DAILY Telegraph, Feb, ~

Electricity as q mothers help" Is the lat
est invention from across the Atlantic. Many
people have wondered why it is that the
Power of the Future should not be adapted
with more speed than at present to various
practical needs of lfe-to giving us heat with
out Goals, for example, and movable carriages
without horses. The secret, no doubt, is to be
found in the problem, as yet unsolved of how
to lessen the cost of producing electrical force;
the Genius Is quite ready to be of service to
mankind, but unfortunately he requires q
very big fee. However it so happens that in
New York and in most American cities one of
the greatest wants of the day is to find per-
sons willing to cook and do housework and if
electricity is capable of taking som of this
burthen on its own shoulders the Joy of the
Transatlantic matron at the discovery will be
overwhelming. 1t seems that a lady named
Mrs. Mary Lowell, who is such an adept at
electrical engineering that she has gained for
herself the somewhat unmeaning tile Of the
electrical Star, was recently devoid of a serv-
ant. 1t was cold weather, and Mrs. Lowell saw
before her the dismal prospect of being oblig-
ed to go downstairs in the bitter chill of a
New York December dawn-perhaps when
there was q blizzard about-andl light her own
kitchen tle with her own fair but frozen fin
gers In this extremity she bethought herself
Oh Gue 6lecGflC OaGC6ry, ana alter mucU COSlGa~
ton and some trouble she managed to fit up d
wire communication between her own bed
head and the kitchen CRATE. A small battery
was to supply the necessary force, and the next
thing to be done was to hit upon the sort of
fire which could be ignited by q spark or fash.
Obviously, the usual device of sticks, paper,
and Goals would need experimenting; but here,
too, the inventiveness of the female 'Star"
proved to be of a brilliancy worthy of her title.
a piece of platinum was placed at the connect
ing point of the two wires, inside the CRATE
round this was loosely wrapped some of what
is known in the irework trade as Tightening
paper; and this, again, was EMBODIED in tissue
paper. Then came the "fre-wheel," and
finally the coal. We can pleasantly imagine
the anxious interest with which Mrs. Lowell
tried her experiment for the first time. At
seven o'clock in the morning, that being her
rising hour, she touched the button at the
side of her bed which was to set the appara-
tus in motion. Hastily dressing herself, she
pro ceeded downstairs with natural curiosity,
and WIS delighted to find that the kitchen fire
was we'll alight, the room nice and warm, and
the kettle already boiling. 1t is not mention
ed whether the inventress exclaimed" Eurekal"
or how she behaved under these undoubtedly
cheerful and g ncouraging circumstances She
certainly had done something to aid in the
management of her own house and she ap-
pears to claim, further, that she has advanced
a good step in the direction of solving the
"servant-girl question in America,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15
The Plensure of Natnr.d Are.

Young people il this country are very
apt to think that the world and its
pleasures belong TO them alone, that the
outlook for older people Is colorlrSs and
uninteresting, and that, at the best they
can only enjoy life vicariously through
their children. This is, however, by no
means the case, the sense of enjoyment
is as keen. in most instances, at fifty "a
at twenty-five, and vastly more appre-
ciative. To be sure, that which wonld
constitute the pleasures of one aye would
not be exactly the kind which would suit
another
IL do not envy you bit" said dear
old lady of seventy, as her granddaugh-
tiers presented themselves in all the
bravery of their fine attire before going
to the ball. Il have my pleasures, too,
and | would not exchange my comfort
able seat before the blazing fire with my
feet on the fender and good novel for
all of your anticipated triumphs."
/ Young people are really too full of
themselves to enjoy thoroughly an alb
stract idea, too brimming over with
their own personality to enter entirely
into the spirit of art, music or the mystic
beauty of nature. Only those who have
learned that flesh and blood cannot in
herit the kingdom" can feel the keen in
tellectual enjoyment that is warped by
no personal bias, no restless self seeking
and whatever may be the glory of youth
to it is not given the fuller and higher
appreciation that only comes with ma.
turer years New York Tribune.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15


"The Bank of France Is a remarkable
institution in many ways" said Lewis
G Carroll. a broker Of New York, "but
In no way is il mure remarkable than in
the manner In winch il guards the vaults
in which its great stores Of gold and sill
yer are kept The Bank of France gen
orally carries more gold and always
more silver than any other institution in
the world, with the solitary exception Of
the United States treasury. But even
the latter does not take such precautions
to prevent thieves from breaking in and
stealing We confide in bolts and bars.
but while the Bank of France has com
plete system of these, it does not deem
them sufficient and adopts very pecul-
lar means for insuring the security of
its treasures
Every day when the money is placed
in the vaults in the cellar a lot of ma
sons are on hand and wall up the doors
with hydraulic mortar Water is then
turned on and kept running until the
cellar is flooded. Thus burglar would
have to provide himself with a diving
suit and break down cement wall be.
fore he could begin work on the vaults
When the officers arrive in the morning
the water is drawn off, the masonry
broken down and the vaults opened. II
is difficult TO imagine how the most ex,
pert burglar would penetrate all these
defenses, and certainly the treasures Of
the Bank of France are better guarded
than any in the world. st. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

A very swell looking, middle aged
man, apparently every inch of what is
termed man of the world, entered a
Broadway car coming down town re-
Gently at Thirty-fourth street. When
the conductor came for his fare the swell
looking, middle aged man addressed him
very politely, saying
kindly let me know when we reach
the Fifth Avenue hotel
The car rolled along The street cross
ing leading to the entrance of the Fifth
Avenue hotel was reached, and the car
was brought to halt by the conductor.
The swell looking, middle aged man was
sitting sideways gazing out upon the
beauties of Madison square.
Fifth Avenue hotel" the conductor
shouted in the door
The swell looking, middle aged man
bolted around in his seat and began to
stare at the big hotel
"Fifth Avenue hotelp' shouted the
conductor again, coming into the car.
Then, as the swell looking, middle aged
man did not move, he added somewhat
testify, Here is the Fifth Avenue hotel,
sir; are you going to get out?
why, no, responded the swell look
ing, middle aged man, surprisedly. q
only wanted to see the hotel Heard so
so much about it, you know"
The passengers laughed in spite of
themselves, and the conductor went
back to his station and jerked the bell
strap viclously. New York Times.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

Parisians-if we are to Judge from
some statistics published--do not take so
kindly at present to fiction in book form,
Formerly the yellow covered novel,
which costs usually about half crown
or little more when just issued, was to
be seen ON every table and in the hands
of numerous travellers by boat, rail or
car. There is now, however, a crisis
threatened in the book trade, and novels
are at il considerable discount
1t is estimated that there are from fif-
teen to twenty popular authors whose
books fill the requirements of the pub
fishers To attain this end at least
thirty thousand copies of work must
be sold Zola and few others reach
this point easily, but it has happened
lately that one of the most celebrated Of
the latter-day tictionists had the misfor-
tune to find that 1900 copies of his last
production were returned to the pub
fishers by the Maison Hachette, which
has the monopoly Of railway bookstalls.
OF a splen6idly bound book by IA
nous author, ornamented with designs
by eminent artists and advertised in the
most extensive and elaborate manner,
only one copy was got off. Of another
work of the same description but less
expensive, only six copies were sold, the
remainder being handed over at Il ridic.
ulous price to the secondhand booksell.
ers on the quays. 1t is stated further
more that one publisher in Paris has
now on hand 5000, COO volumes which he
cannot sell. ll.-London Telegraph.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

The body Of an individual animal or
plant is to be regarded, from the point of
view Of heredity, as consisting Of two
distinct elements. These are germ cells
and body cells, the former devoted to the
important work of reproducing the race,
the latter constituting the actual bodily
material, and discharging all the ordi-
nary functions through which the indi-
vidual life is maintained. Inheritance is
a matter Of the continuity Of the germ
plasm or germ cells, which are handed
down from one generation to another in
cumulative ratio, carrying with them in
each case not the features and qualities
Of the one predecessor and parent, but of
all preceding generations.
Assuming that the germ plasm is liable
to exhibit variations, we can see how and
why such variations can be transmitted
to new generations; but we have also to
take into account the influence on the
germ cells Of the body to which they
belong, VIII le, then, inheritance pre-
serves through the continuity Of the
germ cells the stability Of the race, il
gives the rein to variation, and by the
combined Influences Of environment act
ing on the body of the individual peoples
the world with new and ever varying
forms of fe,--Dr. Alexander Wilson il
HarDer's
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

Little Edith had the habit of eating
out the soft part of her bread and tuck
ing the crust under the edge Of her plate,
Her mother had frequently reproved
Edith for this reprehensible practice but
it appeared to have no lasting effect.
The other evening Edith was detected at
her old trick Said her mother:
edith, how oTJel have told you
about leaving your crustsY There may
come a day when you'll be glad to get
them.
"Yes, mamma" replied Edith, with a
demure, whimsical countenance, that's
what I'm saving them for Boston
Transcript.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

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taste, perfectly safe, and can always be
depended upon.
Trial bottles free at D. J. Hum
phrey's drug store.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

The pay aboard the South Shoal light
ship is somewhat higher than on other
lghtships. The captain receives 81, 900,
the mate 500 and the crew $500. These
sums may not seem large, but it must be
borne in mind that even the prodigal son
would have found it impossible to make
away with his patrimony on the South
Shoal hghtship, especially as the govern.
ment furnishes all supplies. OppOrtuni
ties for extravaganza are absolutely
wanting Occasionally a member Of THE
crew may remark in sadly jocose tone
that he is going around the corner to or
der case Of champagne or to be meas
ured for dress suit; but there is no cor
ner Gustav Kobbe in Century
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15

tone which Is used toward one VINO is
mere valueless acquaintance She gave
him ner haud. however and turned to
ward Miss Fain but she had walked
away
i am glad TO see You looking so well
Mrs Roosevelt. be SAID throwing into
his voice an irresistible music Your
summer solnuru IN the north must nave
been pleasant Is Mr. Roosevelt wells'
Yes quite thank you. She dared
not trust herself 10 say more
he was ready however and went
easily forward INTO graceful talk, draw
ing her out IN spite of herself and after
a manner winning upon ner interest If
not her respect He was a charming
talker in every way, and MS knowledge
of human nature was broad and accu
rate
+ Colonel Talbot and Mrs Farley had
seated themselves ON log the bole of a
tree cut down in the course of some i'm
provement of the grounds and were sur
veylng the wide expanse Of water, is
lands and marshes through an opera
glass While Mrs Farley was thus
amusing herself she chanced to bring the
glass to bear on the group 10y the river
composed of Rosalie and young Ellis
He was holding her hand and gazing III
tently down into her face II was very
suggestive situation Mrs Farley did
not know who the young man was but
she could be sure he was a lover, she
thought After looking for a moment
she handed the glass to Colonel Talbot
and pointing IN the direction, said
See if you can make out the young
man with Miss Chemer on the bluff
yonder
He looked and when he mad succeeded
IN finding the proper line OF vision he
started not percepubly to any one but
himself and watched the little tableau
develop as has been described
1t is some friend to Miss Chenier. he
presently SAID as Mrs Roosevelt came
upon the scene but do not know him
He must be a visitor to Savannah
think; a northerner possibly.
But he Is not a northerner said Mrs.
Farley His face and manner deny the
possibility He may be a north Geor
gian, however
Colonel Talbot lowered the glass and
looked at his companion
He would be her mountain lover
then he said smiling complacently
and turning the opera glass over and ovel
in his hand
Well neither you nor | need cart
as to that she replied But do won
der who he Is
She took the glass and looked again
An, Mrs Roosevelt has Joined them,
she exclaimed He Is no stranger t.
her that is plain He Is strlklngly hand
some-dIst1ngue--a military man, p0ssi
bly, | wish | could hear what he is say
ing No doubt it is vastly interesting
Mrs Farley was clever woman, ant
she rarely did or said anything no mat
ter bow apparently light and unstudled
without having some well defined obJec
in view She had begun to suspect tina
Colonel Talbot felt some sort of tende
interest in Miss Chenier and she wa
now endeavorlng to surprise him int
something like a confession Of it. Bu
he WAS too reserved and self poised to b
caught in her slender net He knew he
better than she thought, and he playe
with her webs without seeming awar
of their existence
Ellis did not remain long at B0naveI
ture After short conversation wit
i Mrs Roosevelt and her niece he WEI
away but not before Rosalie had il
vited him to call at the mansion.
TO BE CONTINUED,
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1891-10-15
AMysrery Exprained.

The papers contain frequent notices OF rich
pretty and educated young girls eloPing Win
negroes, tramps and coachmen- lne Eeh
known specialist. Dr.. Franklin Miles, says
all such girls ARE npre or less hySterical'
nervous, ,v-ry mprl-iv, unbalanced; nsuaiiy
subJeci ip .-auAr' r.. i'-nralgia. sieepirs-hers,
immod' rate cry /. s Angling. lheSe SNOW
a weak n- v,.l- ysr,m for winch there Is no
remed, equsi "a R-str rlt,v- NeTnHe. Trial
bottles aud H fin. h,pk contsinIng marvellous
cures, IIru az Ia l. ~ 3. ,vll, a.~o sells and
guarantee ". .lIirS e. rbrated New heart
Cure, the finest of heart I.lics. cures nut
terlng. short breath. etc