davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

"VIITWnl hP'' were ItSPcC-
lively TaLitha, Dorcas and Abigail.
What their ages were was matter of
conjecture to everybody but them
selves, Indeed, they looked older than
they really were; which arose
partly from the fact that they wore
caps as was the fashion in those days.
These caps, however, were always a
spotless white, and the kerchiefs
which they wore, pinned behind and
before, were immaculate purity itself.
Their dwelling was a log cabin and
though very unprepossessing without,
within it was as tidy and clearly as
any house could possibly be. If in
summer you had occupied one of their
ponderous feather beds, you would
have slept the sleep of peace; which
cannot truthfully be said of many far
more costly and pretentious homes on
the Hundred andTwo.
The farm that these three old maids
owned occupied the valley from hill to
hill Though to be sure it was not
very wide, yet it was ample enough to
support them by its rent, they, as is
the custom in the west, getting one
third the crop in the bushel, delivered
in the crib and granary. Nor will we
deny but that they laid up a dollar or
two now and then, for they always
kept three or four cows and flock of
poultry, selling more Or less butter and
eggs the year round.
They were kindly trio, these three
old maids; fact that Ben Miller, a
poor, half-witted man who lived at the
foot Of the hill a little further down
the valley, but on their land, would
frequently aver Many were the times
in winter when they filed his basket
with good things for his wife, who was
consumptive, and for John, his little
boy, too small as yet to be of any serv-
ice in making a living. Poor Ben he
had once been as bright as the best,
till one day telling tree, bough flew
back, striking him on the temple, and
he was never himself again afterwards.
1T was Gods mercy the neighbors
said, that it hadn't killed him out
right
Throughout the months during which
Ben was bedridden, the old maids, one
or the other of them, visited him every
day, and they never went empty hand
ed. 1--WE should have gone to the poor
house had it not been for them," said
Bcns wife many a time after that
I'VE can't ever pay them, but God
WILL" she would continue; "for has He
not said: Blessed is he that consider
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

eth the poor" And the thin, con-
sumptive body had no doubt but that
the Father would bless the three old
maids.
Time slipped away. Summer and
autumn, and winter came and went,
and when May made the hillside lovely
with flowers and the corn was all
planted, and the trees were shooting
their leaves, Johns mother slept the
last peaceful sleep. The three old
maids were there and laid out the
corpse, and sent the man who rented
their farm for the coffin and when the
mother was laid in it, dressed in one of
the very best gowns. in the wardrobe
of the three old maids, she looked posi-.
lively beautiful There was that smile
of ineffable peace upon her face which
the dead generally wear and that
seems SO full of contentment and re-
pose.
After the funeral Ben returned to his
cabin, nor would anything induce him
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
THE BEAVER HAT.
Revived After q Long Period of Retire

Revived After a Long Period of Retire.
ment.
1t is satisfactory to find that fashion
has at last brought in a reasonable COW
ering for the head to which the most
fastidious lady would find it difficult to
take exception. The old beaver hat has
come in again, and bids fair to rival
most of the other head-covcrings, wheth-
er in the form of bonnet or hat; for, in
deed, beaver is a material that admits
of being nodded into almost any shape
or form. and remolded time after time
when it has been seen sufficiently often
on any individual head to make it dis
tasteful. The particular suitability of
beaver in this or that design, or in this
or that color, for this or that confgura-
ton of face or tint of complexion. is
not a matter we are much concerned
WITH though we see no reason why it
should not be adapted to any require
ments; but it is with the material as q
healthy head-covering. or during
the approaching inclement period of the
year or during finer weather even, that
we interest ourselves.
For years past ladies have been led
by fashion to display entire disregard
to the elementary principles which
should guide them in this respect, for
it may be said that they have not
adopted any real head-covering either
for themselves or their daughters.
While we avow, on the one hand, that
we are in no way Indifferent to the ele-
CANT appearance of the fair sex. and
not desire to detract from their fascina-
tons, we. on the other hand, know of
so many lamentable results in sickness
and suffering that we can not fail to
impress on those Of our readers who
have reasonable influence over their
lady patients las most successful prac-
titioners have) that they NOW have a
favorable opportunity of calling the at
tention of their faircr patients to the
hygienic improvements this autumn is
likely to bring about in the material
for ladies' hats and bonnets.-London
Lancet.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

-She-"When is honeymoon sup
posed to end?" He-"When the last
quarter is gone, guess. Indianapolis
Journal.
-Jack-"You should never throw
kisses, dear" Ethel-"Why not?"
Jack-"They are too precious to han
die so carelessly'" He was allowed to
help himself.
II can not see why do not get
| along better. am not one of those fell
lows who want the earth, either mo;
what you want is the INDIAN
apolis Journal.
-Teacher-"Can you tell me why
lightning never strikes twice in the
same placer" Boy-"Yes, sir. Because
there's nothing left of the place after
the first strike"
To be Continued.-"Mrs.B Brown and
never quarreled but once" what?
heard you two weeks ago, and heard
you again to-day" 1T was the same
old quarrel, sir."-N. Y Sun.
-"Why didn't yez wear the blue silk
dhress at the parity lasht noight,
Bridgct?" Sure an OF wanted to, but
the misses. bad cess to her, she wore it
hersilf. "-Harper's Bazaar.
We'll have to offer extra induce
ments to that trout" said the old sport.
THE bait doesn't seem to please him."
Pull in your line and offer him a lib
eral rebait," said Waggles.-.N. Y. Her.
aid.
They had a regular fst-fght TO,
her, did they? And she married the van
pushed? l should think she would have
picked the winner" 'Oh, no; she want
ed man she could handle. "-Boston
News.
-He-"The artists say that five feet
four inches is the divine height for a
woman" His Darling (crossly)-"You
know am five feet eight" He quick
ly)-"You are more than divine, dear"
-Binghamton Republican.
The Difference Trotting-
There has been a great awakening at
our church." Mrs. Dimlong--"We have
great awakening at ours twice every
Sunday-just when the minister con-
cludes his sermon. detroit Free Press.
No Use in That-'l'd like to 90
away for the rest of the week, SIR" said
the tired book-keeper. There is no
need for you to do that, replied the
employer. Stay here and the rest of
the week will come to you. IN. Y.
Sun. s
Fair Maiden Ia summer boarder)-
How savagely that cow looks at me-"
Farmer-"lt's your red parasol, mum"
Fair Maiden-''Dear me! know it was
little out of the fashion, but didn't
suppose country COW would notice
it."
Cyril Gin the garden)-"Father,
father! look out of the Window Pa
terfamilias' (puttingF out his head)-
What a nuisance you children are!
What do you want now?" Cyril with
a triumphant glance at his layfellow-
Johnnie Cope wouldn't believe you'd
got no hair on the top of your head. -
Canadian Tid-bits. 81
Trying to Please Bennie.-Actual
occurrence at one of the largest rail.
road centers during the busiest hour of
the day. Lady with bandbox, UNI
brella and small boy to ticket-seller)
-'What time does the train go to-?''
Affable Agent-"12:3O, madam, and 1
think this is the thirteenth time have
answered that question for you" Fe-
male 1nquisitor sir; but my boy
Bonnie here does so like to hear you
talk. Utica Observer E'.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
A Fool Two Ways.

Jinlls-Well, if ever there was fool,
that man is one. He's worth cool
million, vet there he stands waiting for
newsbcy to bring him two cents
change GU: of nickel he gave the boy
for three-cent paper.
Blinks-Well, he is fool. OF course
he'll never sec that boy again.-Dcmor.
est's Magazine.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

: A new variety Of autumn hat is called
the Brighton; that with a cleft crown
being SO styled. In place Of the fancy
open-work straw Of which the model
was first made, the Brighton is now
produced in soft, hairy felt like
pressed camel's hair. The most popu-
lar are Of fawn color, with q monde
script pattern. shading to brown, and
the hat is trimmed with q simple brown
silk cord or brown velvet. A hat Of this
class, when the shape suits, il an ex-
cellent investment, as It defies both
weather and wear. Chicago Post.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Tho Difference.

summer girl and She summer mani"
1.-The summer man looks trihe more
effeminate than the summer girl, that's
all "-,Jurv
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Maria re in High Life.

There are people in New York who
toady after the rich. The following
conversation took place on Third ave.
nue. street car:
$50 your sister is married."
Yves, and she did very well-splen.
did. Have you heard of Vanderbilt"
''Oh, yes. Did she marry into that
family?"
"Well, yes, so to speak. She married
a nephew of Vanderbilt's chief cook.
he is the driver of street car. Texas
S;ftinCs.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
An enumeration of the mushroom,

An enumeration of the mushrooms
and toadstools known to scientists has
Just been made by DIR. M. C.8Cooke, Of
London, England, which shows that
1900 species of these fungi are already
known. OF this number 1,40o are
found in the British islands; but of the
total only 1874 can be relied on as edible,
while thirty are decidedly poisonous
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
"A lfayseeds' New Fence

Mrs. Hayseed-Land sakes! Why did
you order all that barbed wire fence?
You know the cattle will alters he
hurtin' themselves.
Farmer Haysced-Now don't have a
conniption tit, Mariah. We've got
plenty OF ole stuff to wrap the barbs
with-(1Ood News
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
About Even.

Physician (sitting down to lunch)-
The kitchen French on this bill of fare,
John, is simply vile.
Waiter formerly druggists clerk)
Yes, sir.~~It's the beastliest lingo
know of kept doctors Latin.-Chica-
po T,rihune = -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
A SAFE DEPOSIT VAULT.

Mr.. Breathlike- What'll we spend d
kitty fer dis ebenin'. gonnlemen2
Mr. Keezar textracting an ace)-1f d.
rest % d club doan' mex no objections.
fink We'll CUB it to yo', SOS yo' kin 60
n git yo' hair cut fore d. mex game
.IuCTe
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Modern Improvements

Mr.. Citiman-You have a very fine
trout pond, understand.
Mr.. Wayback-Yessir. raise trout
fer}a livin'.
-"What do you charge for fishing in it. ~
Don't allow no strangers to fish in it.
Might catch tn wrong kind, you know"
But was told this was good place
for days sport"
"Y'r right about that You and y'r
friend go over to that there arbor, an
take it easy. My wife'll bring ye out a
bottle of whisky an some glasses. At
bout train time III fill yer basket with
fish, lift ye inter the wagon, an drive
We to the depot. Y. Weekly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
An Artist in His Way.

Will-You don't mean to say you are
something of an artist?
Tom "a United States officer)-1 do.
I'm engaged on bit of still-life now.
"Great Scott! What is the subiect?'
''I'm looking up some moonshine
whisky distillers." - Pittsburgh Bull
latin
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Asking T0O Mncil.

'Of course it hurts, Josiah" said Mrs.
! Chugwater, as she applied the linament
and rubbed it vigorougly. "Rheuma-
! tism always hurts. You must grin and
! bear it,
I'm willing to bear it, SAMANTHA -
groaned Mr.. Chugwater, but darn ME
if I'm going to grin. Chicago Tribune.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Simply Superhuous.

Younghusband-H 1 were you. my
dear. wouldn't tell my friends 1 had
trimmed, that hat myself.
Mrs. Younghusband - Why. love,
would it be conceited? = O.. @2
Younghusband - No; superfuous.-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
She Wasn't Pretty

He-I don't think coat like that
would become you. Manic.
She-Why not? You said miss Bright
looked simply perfect in bers.
He (the idiot)-Oh, yes, those coats
are just the thing for pretty girl
Yankee Blade.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Overexertion.

Kind Lady-How did you become 80
lame?
Tramp-Overexertion mum.
Lady-Indeed! In what way?
Tramp-Movin' on every time per-
liceman tole men. Y. Weekly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
InYar3able

When people don't mind their own business, fea
1t the reason you'll quickly 6nd-
They haven't got any business, or
They haven't got any mind
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Concerning the Home Plate,

Mr.. Rooter latter luncheon) That
leg of mutton of ours made good base
ball run, Maria.
Mrs Rcoter-Baseball run? What do
you mean?
Mr.. Rooter-H'm! 1t made the rounds
of its bascs-hot, warmed up, cold and
-bash!-Judge
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
For the Sake of Quiet.

MY daughter admired both law and
music, SO had her study law"
What impelled you to that choice?"
81 think practicing law is quieter
than practicing piano playing. Truth
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
A Peachy Complexion.

Mr.. De Bullion-What 9 peachy com.
splexion Miss Prettie has.
I Miss Beautie "a rival belle)-Yes,
isn't it awful7 just full Of fuzz.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Luck in Old Shoes.

Boniface-So they threw old shoes at
you. Were you lucky?
Nuwed-Yes; there didn't any of
them hit us-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
DishearteninC.

ONN0Art 6uHuSs
District Attorney (disgustedly) well,
this Job sickens me. I'm going to hand
In my resignation at once.
Friend-Why, what's the matter?
District Attorney-Well, here I've
worked night and day on this murder
case, and had just succeeded in getting
such complete chain of evidence that
any jury would have convicted the &C.
cused without leaving the jury box,
when along comes substantiated con.
fcssion from a man who has just died
in the penitentiary that he committed
tho murder, and my six months hard
work goes for nothing.-Judge.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
PROOF POSITIVE

Hebrew Creditor Ito McScribbl's little
boy)-My little boy, ish your fodder at
home?
Tommy-Where else would he be-?
Don't you see me taking his shoes to
the shoemaker to get mended? Expect
him to 60 around Observation-Disclosures
Siftinas, -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Parting pangS.

''Good-by, my dear friend, am going
to leave you. ! am going to Canada and
will probably never come back" said a
New York youth to Gilhooly.
Twill never see you again?"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
A Recommendation.

Mr.. Keewest-Ilave a cigar?
Mr.. Fewmar No, thanks. You
mustn't be spending money on me all
the time.
Mr.. Keewest-Tutl These didn't cost
much. Take one.-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
LSy5t>l

y a ma r r o w
valley of the
upper course
of the middle
Oue-Hundred-
and Two in
the state of
Iowa, We d
y e a rs a 60
Ca n d II o w
lives) thre e
oil d N a i d S
whose names
vera reSrpc-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
No Wonder They Ouarreled

"You and Charlie quarreled, hear"
"Yes."
"What about?"
"Ile said he only wanted one little
kiss when had half a dozen large ones
all ready for him. Epoch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

Old man snobberly of Fifth avenue
came home one day last week and
found his wife in despair, shedding Bit
ter tears, etc.
whats the matter? Any misfortune
occurred?"
Gust think of it, our Gus, the pride
Of our life, has gone and"
"And what? Speak! Don't keep me
In suspense!"
HE has gone and engaged himself to
q sewing girl"
"You don't say SO. Why, this is some.
thing appalling"
They say that she is respectable"
Respectable! Worse and wore. he
may bring disgrace on US by actually
marrying her. "-Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
His IntantiOn.

Mr.. Secondtrial-But, my dear, when
Angelina was alive--f'> ~-..?
Mrs. Secondtrial-Just stop right
there. This thing Of drawing COMPARE
sons between me and your first wife is
something will not permit. You had
better make up your mind to that at
once. ,r.li.:l ( ,si&t .:.;f-.. IL u -..' =
Mr.. Secondtrial--I had no idea OF
drawing comparison. meant to
draw acontrass.-Indiana Journal
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

Charlie Youngnoodle--Um! ali! Bal
bonn! bomi r---,.---- -! he! he'll
Jeweler Ito his clerk)-Bring that
tray of engagement rings here, Jerry
Jewellers Circular. .-.,;-, 8.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Good Weather,

Tourist-These grounds are very
beautiful-public picnic grounds?
Proprietor-Yes; picnic here yester.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
A Might Practice

Why does young DR.. Bohn like 70
play poker so much?'
He gets called SO often. Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
An Unintentional Compliment.

Sparkles (the sport)-I say, you're nc
gent.
Robinson-Thank heavenl-Puck.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
In stage Warfare.
was that for?

Wing-After we had gloriously de
feated the enemy the audience assailed
us with eggs. .3Etg.s r.r..E, -s--5
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29


mo, it wasn't no Sunday-school pic.
mic. Good News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

Long Bill from Lost Basin, as az
overland -bicyclist comes uP)-Gentle-
men, I've seen some thin horses rode on
the roundup, but churn me II there
amt the worst case ever see. That's
wicked!-Judge
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

II say, do me one last favor. Lend me
twenty-five dollars"
20, no; don't let US do anything to in
crease the pangs of our parting"
Texas Siftings.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29

Indeed! Did it rain and thunder and
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
Knew what he wanted.

Wing-Because ito the victors be
long the spoils," suppose.-N. r
Herald -? @E,ai +2t-.'t f-.F. -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1891-10-29
HUMOROUS.

-She-"When is honeymoon sup
posed to end?" He-"When the last
quarter is gone, guess. "-Indianapolis
Journal
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-04
TIVE DRAMA AND THE NOVEL
A Wide Difference In Their Respective
Methods and Treatment.

Wide Difference In Their Respective
Methods and Treatment.
The novel and the drama differ so
widely in their respective methods that
IL is strange their results should be SO
closely comparable as they are, for tho
impressions are really much the Same
which come from readings well-written
novel and from three hours in a good
theater. Hence arises the question
whether these two literary forms have
the same possibilities. or whether the
one can accomplish anything where the
other fails
The answer to this is doubtful, but
there is one point on which assurance
seems warranted: it is the inferior ade-
quacy of the drama to deal with vast
ness, to picture expanses of time and
space. For while the novelist, by ap-
pealing to the minds eye alone, can
make prominent what he pleases, the
dramatist is restricted, in addressing
the bodily eye, to the resources OF the
carpenter and ccstumer.
The actors, too. almost monopolize
attention by their physical presence.
their gestures and the sound OF their
voices, and he is. therefore. compelled
to devote himself exclusively to the
mutual relations of the dramatis per-
soma, together with the thought and
action arising therefrom.
The novelist, on the other hand, with
an amplitude of detail cunningiy
wrought into his story, can re-create
an age and make a nation wear the
buckskin as well as man. To point
to historical plays and claim this
power for the drama is to forget
that England, France or Rome, as the
case may be, appears almost only as .
name on the play-bill, and that it Is
! Falstaff and Henry, Bessus and Ar
baces, who live on the stage.
| The difference, then, is one OF per-
spective, and il is this which In wide
sense distinguishes the Elizabethan and
the Victorian views of life, and thence
of art.
A pictorial print of the former period
will show you. maybe. human figure
or two. well enough drawn as regards
these, but indifferently as to surround
ings and backgrounds; while nowadays
a broken teacup or distant hilltop II
rendered almost as faithfully as the
centerpiece.
The fact is. man is now seen more
nearly in his own place in the order OF
things. Darwin and Calico have com
bined to clog his self-asser,isn an'
stimulate his wider interest. 50 that HI
now spreads broader canvas for IN
art, which questions the Pleiades while
paving full attention 20 street lamps
Ulysses is still Ulysses. bat he Is nov
seen by Tennyson in place of Homer
he is "a part OF al that he has met" l
is. therefore. the present aim of art t.
throw on life all manner of side lights
such as the stage can hardly contrive
but which the novel Processes to man
age for those who can read.
The round. unvarniShed tale of tn
early novelist has been dead for over
century. and in its place we have fictio
that seeks to be as complete rs life II
self-Lippiacot;'s Magazine
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-04
JAILED BY A POLAR BEAR.
\ Young Danes Thrilling Experience
Among the icebsrgs-

4 Young Danes Thrilling Experience
Among the icebergs-
On the western coast of Greenland Is
n settlement called Upernavik. 1t is
peopled partly by Eskimos and partly
by Danes. In this settlement dwclt a
Danish clergyman. Olaf Nelson by
name, with son and daughter: Os-
car eighteen years old. and liiida, six
teen.
In early summer, Oscar frequently
went hunting walrus and seal. with his
gun or spear. 1t is wei known that
this cold. cherries coast is never with
out ieebergs. One June an iceberg thus
drifted straight To the mouth of the har-
Dor of Upernavik. There it grounded,
and the in-shore wind pressed IL with
great force up into the jaws of the har-
Dor. The sun honey-combed it, and left
huge dark caves in many parts close to
the waters edge. and into these caverns
the sea went booming with "-o"'