davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1891-05-17

Joseph V. Mcmahon. a well known so
ciety man in Brooklyn, recently died by
poisoning at the Manhattan club, Of which
he was a member He sent two prescrip
tions to theofice Of the club, with n request
that a messenger have them Oiled immedi
ately. They called for thirty half grain
, 1891-05-17

kingley-Don't you at times lose conf
dence in yourself and feel utterly weak, as
in fact you weren't worth a continentalS
Bingo-Yes; l felt so the other day when
my wife showed me her dressmaker's bill.
-Clothier and Furnisher.
, 1891-05-17

The record Of crimes by Italians coutiu
ues 20 swell. the last victim being Charles
Margro, a lAborer OF New York. Margro
and three friends were playing cardsin the
back yard OF the tenement in which he
lived. A shower of tomato cans from an
upper window Of the house interrupted the
proceedings, aud Margro went to the JAM
, 1891-05-17

In almost every neighborheod through.
out the West there are some one or NOR,
persons whose lives have been saved by
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar
rhea Remedy, or have been cured Of
chronic diarrhea by it. Such person:
take especial pleasure in recommending
the remedy to others. The praise thai
follows its Introduction and use makes il
very popular. 25 and so cent bottles FOL
sale by A. +. Roedel.
, 1891-05-17

She smiles upon me with her merry eyes.
She watches Ger me with a tender care.
She gazes at me with a rapt surprise
Whene'er | tell her that him her fair.
She is a plump and pleasing little maid,
And l ask her never says me nay:
Bur yet 1 ne'er will wed her, I'm afraid
She waits upon me where 1 lunch each dA
New York Herald
, 1891-05-17

~Bedad. 1t was only a thriae, man,,
That cost me the loss o. me place.
To the question asked her she made reply.
With a grin on her foolish face.
The mtssis she gave me the baby to mind,
And a pinny to throw in the strate
To the organ grinder who came along
And stopped jist forninst our gate.
But insthid Of the pinny 1 threw the child,
An the fuss that the missis made,
Sure ye'd niver behave 1t. an so L left;
What dacint gurl would a staidYr
q Boston Transcript.
, 1891-05-17
Accommodation

First Fisherman-There's a trout there;
Pm going over to see.
Second Fisherman-Don't trouble your
self; I'll drop him "a line.-Yale Record.
, 1891-05-17

Miss Plumpleigh (choking)-Oh, Mr..
Dudekinl literally think I've swallowed
a dreadful fly. What shall 1 dol
Dudekin-Deah girl, better swallah some
hypapah.-Pittsburg Bulletin.
, 1891-05-17

ARE YOU GOING EAsTf
1t so you will ask for tickets via
WABASH LINE.
WHY Because in the fret place it is
to many Of the principal cities of the East
the
SHORT LINE, and because on all
trains there are, free to all, new and ele-
giant
RECLINING CHAIRS and, from
poinu in the Rocky Mountain region, on
all through trains,
THROUGH PULLMANS, and, to cap
the climax Of luxury, all trains are fed on
DINING CARS.
O. NJ. HAMPsON,
Commercial Agent, Denver, Col.
1927 Seventeenth Street.
, 1891-05-17

1ae largest stock of fine brandies. cid
WHISTLES, choice h9ueurs and superfne
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corne Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1891-05-17

stranger-I have 300 burglar alarms I'd
like to sell you.
Hardware Merchant-Do you manufact-
ure them7
mo, sir. l am a burglar. "-Detroit Free
Press.
, 1891-05-17

Victim latter being shavedSHow long
haveDyou been at this business,
Barber-Only a short time. Just thought
I'd try a hack at it.
Victim feeling his face)-That's about
what you've done.-Boston Herald.
, 1891-05-17

Roys, Here's Iour ChanceI
Not only to get way up" work done,
but also to get your darnng, patching and
buttons sewed Oh without extra charge.
CHEYENNE STEAM LAUNDRY.
, 1891-05-17
I l BY BURGLARS.

Mrs. Richards Shot While In Bed and
Her Husband Wounded.
An ~atrocious murder recently occurred
at Rising sun, Md. j. Granville Richards.
eN-member Of the Maryland legislature.
retired early, eNtinguishing the lamp and
leaving the room in darkness. About mid
night Mrs. Richards was awakened by a
noise in the room. In the dim light she
saw a man opening the bureau drawers.
She awoke her husband. who, grasping his
, 1891-05-17
Fresh tongues at HeHth's
market.


Commencing Sunday, Feb. u, 1891, a
through Pullman Palace Sleeper will be
run from Salt Lake City and Ogden to St.
Louis via Denver and Kansas City over
the Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific
:. railways.
, 1891-05-17
Strawberries at He0th'S
market.

Wisdom's Violet Cream will keep the
skin proof against the effects of severe
weather.
, 1891-05-17

II you want to please your housekeeper
try Jack Frost -four
, 1891-05-17

The Conn Had to Be Lowered by Ropes
from a window.

A novel funeral took place recently in
Brooklyn. II was that Of Bridget Rafferty,,
n married woman, who weighed 40
pounds, She died on the third floor OF a
~Stuyvesaut avenue tenement When the
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
Bancroft's Funeral.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The funeral OF
the venerable historian George Bancroft
took place this morning at st. Johns
church, and was attended by a large
and most distinguished gathering.
Among those present were President
Harrison and Mrs. Halford, Vice-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Morton, the cabinet Off
GERS and their wives, the British and
German ministers and nearly all the
other members of the diplomatic corps.
The navy, army and congress were
represented also. The remains were
incased in a handsome black cloth
covered casket, with silver ornaments,
and bearing on its lid heavy silver
plate. The floral tributes were beauti-
full. The services were simple and brief,
and were conducted by the Rev. DR..
Douglas, rector of the church. The re-
mains were then taken to Baltimore
and Potomac train for transportation to
Worcester, Mass, where the interment
will be made.
BERLIN, Jan. 20.-The German news
papers print warm eulogies of the late
George Bancroft, the American histor-
ian
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
THE BRIrIsn WAR rAxn.
Mr.. Blaine Says John Bull Has No Cause
for Alarm.

Hat
Mr.. Blaine Says John Buil Has No Cause
for Alarm.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Secretary
Blaine was asked by representative Of
the Associated Press today if the state
department had learned the cause Of the
war" excitement of a fortnight ago. in
London. He replied that he had lust
received copy Of the London Times OF
January 9Th, in which he found q dis.
patch from its regular American cores
pondent, dated Philadelphia, January
9th, ss follows:
"Naval orders recently issued indicate
the gathering OF formidable American
fleet in the Pacific waters before the
Bering sea fishing season opens.
Eleven war ships and five revenue cut
ters are now, or will soon be. there,
having ninety guns and 1925 men.
Seven other steamers, it is rumored,
will be chartered for revenue duty, in.
creasing the feet to twenty-three ships
with 118 guns and 5000 men, including
two OF the fastest and most powerful ol
the new cruisers, the San Francisco and
the Charleston"
Blaine said, on receiving this un
founded and malicious telegram, he
sent to the navy department and had
been informed by Secretary Tracy that
there had been this winter a smaller
naval force on the Pacific than at any
time in the last ten years. The whole
number of ships is five; guns, fourteen
and the number OF men $50.
Blaine added that he thought the cor
respondent of the Times owed an, ex
planation to the American people
There was no excuse whatever for trans
mitting erroneous statements to Europe
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-The depart
ment of state is informed that Bocas de
Toro, United States of Colombia, hal
been made an open polt, the same al
Panama and Colon.
The house committee on Indian affairs
has nearly completed the Indian appro-
priation bill. 1t carries $6,95O, 900, an
increase of 1907 ,233 over the current
year.
The finance committee of the senate
today directed favorable reports made
upon the nominations of Nathaniel B.
Hill, of Colorado; Lambert Tree, of
Illinois, and William A. Russell, of
Massachusetts,, as commissioners to con-
slider the establishment of an inter-
national coin or coins, as recommended
by the international American congress.
The house ways and means commit
tee has ordered a favorable report on the
bill to impose a discriminating duty
of ten per cent. on all teas imported
from countries which discriminate
against the United States.
Senator Manderson today introduced
bill making an appropriation of $780,
600 for the exploration and survey of
the interior of Alaska. A similar bill is
now on the house calendar.
In answer to the resolution calling for
copies of the accounts of John l. Daven-
port, as commissioner of the circuit
court of the United States for the dis
trict of New York, for 1856 to 1890, in
elusive, the acting secretary of the
treasury today sent statement to con-
gress showing that Davenport rendered
no accounts for such services.
Senator Mitchell today offered pro-
posed amendment to the sundry civil
bill, appropriating 100000 for a river
light and fog signal station On Coquille
river, Oregon, and 100000 for repairs
to the Yaquina bay light, at Yaquina
bay, Oregon.
The inter-continental railway COM
mission held an adjourned meeting to-
day, but transacted little business, the
delegates from Brazil and Argentine not
yet being here.
The two leading papers of Venezuela
recently printed articles saying that the
Mckinley bill was being sadly felt in the
Venezuela markets, and asking that the
government attend to this grave subject,
adding that the remedy consists in a
treaty of reciprocity.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
The Stormiest Scene of the Session Wit
messed Yesterday.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-In pursuance
of the policy OF the Democrats in the
house, Bland, OF Missouri, this morning
demanded the reading of the journal OF
yesterday in extenso.
The clerk having concluded reading,
Bland made the point that the journal
was not read in full, and demanded a
description of the various executive
communications, resolutions, bills and
petitions, which were referred under
the rules and not in the open house, be
read.
The speaker ordered the clerk to read
this portion OF the journal.
Its reading was not completed until l
o'clock. Then ensued one of the widest
scenes of confusion in the house seen
during the present congress. The
speaker having stated the question to
be on the approval OF the journal, and
having counted the vote, stated that the
result was in the affirmative.
Mills, of Texas, rising to parlia-
mentary question, asked whether the
proper question was not on ordering the
previous question. This query was
based upon the fact that when the clerk
finished reading the first part of the
Journal, the portion usually read, Nc
Kinley, of Ohio, had demanded the pre-
yious question.
The speaker, in response to the in
quiry, stated that this was the fact, but
said the demand had not been renewed
after the reading of the completed jour
nal.
Mckinley corroborated the statement
of the speaker.
Mills then expressed his wish to de-
bate the question of approving the jour
nal, but the speaker declined to recog-
nize him, on the ground that the house
had decided it.
Then the storm cloud burst. With an
excited gesture Mills strobe down the
aisle, and shaking his fist at the speaker,
poured out volume of denunciation
accusing him of practicing fraud ON the
house. "You are perpetrating fraud
upon the house, he thundered, "and
you know it" and his party colleagues
burst into round Of applause and
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21

cheers and gathered around their cham
plen. but the speaker was immovable.
and, amid the excitement, requested
those opposed to approving the journal
to rise. Phlegmatically he counted !:
Zone, two three, and announced that
the motion was carried 81 to 3.
The yeas and nays were demanded by
the Democrats and ordered, and as the
clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mills
poured out his denunciations again. He
again accused the speaker of perpetrat-
ing fraud upon the house, and
referring to Mckinley, said: ssWe did
not expect the gentleman from
Ohio to lend himself to such proceed
ings. We relied on the gentleman from
Ohio, for we believed him an honorable
gentleman, and we knew he Indicating
the speaker) was not"
Perkins, of Kansas, (sarcastically)---
And he Indicating Mills) is a gentle-
man.
Allen, of Mississippi-That's more
than can be said of some persons on the
other side.
Then, as the clerk went on monoton-
ously calling the roll, Mills, ignoring
him, proceeded substantially as follows
"You do not dare to 60 before the
country with such revolutionary meas
ure as you are proposing to pass. We
have a right under the rules to debate
the question of approving the journal,
and you addressing the speaker) are
denying that right" Democratic
cheers.)
Kerr of Iowa-Such proceedings as
this are reasonable, and they are headed
by man who helped treason once be-
| fore.
Miils-You are traitor yourself to
| the constitution and the laws. You are
| trying to surround the ballot box with
bayonets, and to deprive the people OF
their right of representation.
Then followed Enthusiastic Democratic
applause, while the Republicans crowd
ed to the bar OF the house and an
nounced their disapproval by lusty
bjsses. The house was a regular babel
o. voices excited, loud, bat unintelligi-
BILE.
Cutcheon of Michigan stood in the
center aisle, and as Mills went on re-
peated with indignation, and emphasis
one word-''Bosh."
Mills's reply to this exclamation was
Bring another resolution of censure,
| then"
By this time affairs had approached
so near to personal rupture between
the gentlemen on the opposing sides
that the speaker was obliged to call
upon the sergeant-at-arms for assistance,
and that officer bearing his mace in
front of him, induced Mills to take his
seat, and the storm passed away for a
time.
The journal was approved-yeas, 144; !;
nays, l03.
McComas, of Maryland, moved that
the house go into committee of the
whole on the District of Columbia ap-
preparation bill. TIE motion was agreed
to-yeas, 139; nays, 107-and accord
ingly the house went into committee OF
the whole on the bill indicated.
Hemphill of South Carolina decla red
against the elections bill.
The negro question was brought up by
Richardson of Tennessee, who quoted
newspaper extracts relative to the treat
ment of negroes in northern states.
After long discussion, during which
no progress was made on the bill, the
committee rose, and the house ad-
journed.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
STATE LEGISLATURE.
SENATOR CRANDALL DIGS UP
DEAD ISSUE.
San Jose-The Worlds Fair Bill De.
clared Constitutional-Other Matters.

| SACRAMENTO, Jan. 20.-In the senate
today, Crandall introduced two bills, one
to remove the seat of the state govern
ment from Sacramento to San Jose; the
other for an appropriation for additional
normal school buildings at San Jose.
The report of the judiciary committee
was read.
The bill to declare the Klamath river
navigable, was reported back with the
recommendation that it be removed to
the mines and mining committee.
Chairman Sprague stated that the
worlds fair bill had been sent to his
committee to pass on its constitutional
ity. They had found it to be constitu-
tional, and now recommended that it 60
to the committee on finance.
After the reading of bills, the ques-
tion of Waterman's appointees came up
and was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee..
Goucher wanted the question as to
wheth er one governor had right to
withdraw appointments made by an
other governor, referred to the same COM
| mittee. 1t was done.
The senate then adjourned until to-
| morrow morning. ew
The elections committee of the house
met this evening to hear the Eackle-
Campbell investigation. Eackle is the
assemblyman from Colusa county, and
Campbell contests his right to the seat.
Eackle was not ready to proceed, and
the matter was put over until Thursday
evening.
THE ASSEMBLY.
The assembly met at IL O'Clock. Hea-
cocks senate bill, regulating and speci-
flying who should be employed in the
senate and house, was read the second
time and made special order for third
reading tomorrow.
The committee on state prisons re-
ported the consideration of the bill pro-
viding for new building at Folsom and
asked for further time.
The judiciary committee reported
back, without recommendation shanna-
hans bill to abolish the railroad COM
mission.
Dibble's bill to amend the section of
the penal code, relating to fines and i'm
prisonment, was passed after third
reading.
Kellogg's bill relating to the redemp-
ton Of land sold at tax sales, was re-
turned to the engrosslng clerk. f
The second reading of bills was then
taken up, after which the house ad-
journed.
Senator Shippee, who was elected to
take the place Of Pond, deceased, was
sworn in this morning, and took his seat.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
WHERE HE LOADED.
The Veritable History Of Anderson's
lag.

I Tie VerItaDIe F1lsr0ry OF HnderSons S
Jag.
G. D..Sumner called at the HERALD
office last night to say that his man An
derson did not get his load on Monday
at the San Gabriel winery. He had
taken glass or two OF light wine before
leaving the winery. After leaving there
he took some brandy on top of the wine,
and this was too much for him. On the
way home his load thus grew too heavy
and he broke down. Mr.. Sumner saws
the people at the cellar were in no way
to blame.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21

When purchasing teas or coffees do not look
for chrome or a 6-cent pickle dish to go with
1t, but go to II. Jevne's Grocery House, where
pure teas and coffeas at proper values can a.
ways be had. 1876 and 1873 N. Spring street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
A Worlds Fair Resolution.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 2O.-The state
board of trade at its meeting today
adopted the following resolution
Resolved, That this board earnestly
requests that any appropriation made
by the state legislature for the purpose
of securing a proper exhibition OF the
products of California at the worlds fair.
be made under such restrictions as will
make it impossible to use any part OF it
for sectional purposes.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21
Sandy olds' Fourth Trial.

PORTLAND, Ore, Jan. 20.-In the state
circuit court today the application OF
Sandy Olds for change of venue was
granted, ana he will be tried in Wash
ington county for the murder of Emil
Weber, committed in May, 1889. Olds
has already been tried in Multnomah
county three times. In the first trial
Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-21

the jury disagreed; in the second and
third he was convicted of murder in the
first degree and sentenced to be hanged.
but the supreme court reversed the yer.
dict in both instances. NJ
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-19
THREE MILES UNDERGROUND.
Thrilling Experience of an Explorer o

Thrilling Experience of an Explorer of
One of the Lost Rivers.
Colonel Rufus Heptherone is a prominent
ranchman of Martin County, Texas and was
recently the hero of an adventure, rivaling
the extrayaganZas OF Jules Verne and Hag-
gard, but which is vouched for by several
other well-known reliable gentlemen. Col
Onei Heptherone, in company with others, was
eDdeavoring to ford a small stream of tie
class known as lost rivers, as it loses itself
in the earth after a run of few miles. This
stream, which is known as Pilgrims Friend,
is very rapid. running downward with great
speed and is at all times considered danger
Gus to cross, but being in haste Heptherone
and his party resolved TO try it.
The former gentleman led the way. aud
had only proceeded a few feet when his
horse was caught in the current and borne
away before the others could lend any as
sistance. Heptherone soon lost his held on
the animal and gave himself up for lost on
approaching the sink hole. through which
the stream loses itself. He made an attempt
to catch the earth as lie went under, but car
ried by the powerful suction. vanished with
the stream. He became unconscious at this
point, and knew no more until he found
himself in the hands of a couple of negroes,
who were endeavoring to restore him to con-
seriousness.
These stated that they had been fishing
in small lake known as Johnson's pond,
when they saw the body Of man rise sud-
denly to the surface of the water and put
ting out in their boat, rescued the Colonel.
whom it proved TO be, though nearly cap
sized by the volume of water that seemed to
burst at this point from the bottom of the
pond. The spot where the Pilgrims Friend
loses itself is over three miles from the
lake, with which it has no visible connection,
and there can scarcely be doubt of Colonel
Heptherone having made this incredible
Journey under ground and in the space Of q
few minutes.-Philadelph Times.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-19

In the second sketch is presented a de-
cided novelty, in the shape of the new
naval frock coat, original with Redfern.
This was also prepared for the Princess.
1t will be noted that it is made with the hip
seam and that it is OF even more than three
quarter length. 1t NAV be of dark blue,
dull red, or blue gray cloth or serge, and is
trimmed with n narrow border of white on
the lapels and cuffs, and with rows of gold
or silver buttons. AS the long coat has been
in favor Tor the greater part of two years,
having oeen revived immediately after the
downfall OF the hustle, it seems more than
likely that fashiou'sl next within will dictate
a return to the lit g bobtail jacket, and
also that the coat-skirts on b0dices will not
more than survive the coming winter.
The wedd!ng-gown was extremely beau
tiful. being composed of cream-white
duchesse satin. The train, three yards
long, was bordered by orange blossoms
and myrtle. and the sleeves, front of skirt
and veil were of lovely Honit0n lace, which
was originally worn by the brides mother,
Princess ChristiaD-when she was bride,
and was designed for the Queen by the late
Prince Consort The edge of the bodice
was finished with girdle of orange bios
SONS and myrtle, falling in two long ends
at the back, a bunch of the same blossoms
appearing at the edge of the skirt from be-
meath the lace dracery
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-19

unexpectedly to the spectators, and was not
down on the regular bill. While playing
Diliiards with the attaches of the court after
the performance, the Car being present in
the saloon, shot ball with all my strength
against piate-glass mirror extending from
feor to ceiling. 1t was shiyered into fifty
pieces. CONSERVATION was depicted on every
countenance; on none more plainly than my
own. While the Gar courteously waived my
apology, considering the destruction Of the
mirror as trifing, and ordered the game to
proceed, could easily see that my sup
posed awkwardness made disagreeable
impression. With the Cars permission l
examined the mirror to estimate the damage
done done and the possibility of repairing it.
W ME so engaged one Of the suite playfully
challenged me to exercise my art and make
tne mirror whole again, never dreaming that
MS chailenge was the very cue | wanted,
and not considering the successful acce pit
ance OF It as possible. hesitated an instant.
ana Then ordered the mirror to be covered
with a cloth. entirely concealing it from
view. On the removal of the cloth, after
ten minutes. the mirror was found To be
without flaw, and as perfect as before the
damage. l will leave it to my readers inI-
aglnation to decide how this trick was done.
From the Art of Magic, by Chevalier Her.
mann IN North American Review for July.