davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27
Subterranean Firaa

Some idea of the terror of volcanoes
may be gathered from an account of an
eruption in one of the Hawaiian islands,
as graphically described in the London
Budget, when the crater was filed
from five hundred to six hundred feet
deep with molten lava, the immense
weight of which broke through sub
terranean passage of twenty-segen miles
and reached the sea, forty miles distant.
in two days, flowing for three weeks
and heating the water twenty miles dis
tant.
Rocks melted like wax in its path;
forests cracked and blazed before its
fervent heat; the works of man were to
it but as scroll in the flames.
Imagine Niagara's stream, above the
brink of the falls, with its dashing,
whirling, madly raging waters, hurry
ing on to their plunge, instantaneously
converted into fire-a gory-hued river
of fused minerals; volumes of kissing
steam arising; smoke curling upward
from 10, 600 vents, which give utterance
to many deep-toned mutterings and
sullen, confined clamorings: gases de-
tonating and shrieking rs they burst
from their hot prison-house; the heavens
lurid with flames; the atmosphere dark
and oppressive; the horizon murky with
vapors and cleaning with the reflected
contest
Such was the scene, as the fiery
cataract, leaping a precipice of fifty
feet, poured its flood upon the ocean.
The old line Of coast, q mass of COM
pact, indurated lava, whitened, cracked,
and fell. The waters recoiled and sent
forth . tempest of spray; they fosmed
and dashed around and over the melted
rock; they boiled with white heat; and
the roar of the conflicting agencies grew
fiercer and louder. Tho reports of the
exploding gases were distinctly heard
twenty-five miles distant, and were
likened to q whole broadside of heavy
artillery. Streaks of the intensest light
glanced like lightning in all directions;
the outskirts of the burning lava, as it
fell. cooled by the shock, were shivered
into millions of fragments, and scattered
by the strong wind in sparkling showers
far into the country. Six weeks later,
at the base of the hills, the water con-
tinued scalding hot, and sent forth
clouds of steam at every wash OF the
waves,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27
August
Flower

This Is the query PEI.
What is petually on your htt1e
boys lips. And he i
It For? no worse than the big
ger, Older, balder-head-
ed boys. Life is an interrogation
point. what is it for?" we con-
tinually cry from the cradle to the
grave. So with this little introduc-
tory sermon we turn and ask: What
is AUGUST FLOWER FOR :" As easily
answered as asked: 1t is for Dys-
pepsia. It is q special remedy for
the Stomach and Liver. Nothing
more than this; but this brimful.
We believe August Flower cures
Dyspepsia. We know it will. We
have reasons for knowing it. Twenty
years ago it started in a small country
town. To-day it has an honored
place in every city and country store,
possesses one of the largest manu-
featuring plants in the country and
sells everywhere. Why is this! The
reason is as simple as a child's
thought. It is honest, does one
thing, and does it right along-it
cures Dyspepsia. o.
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man #. Woedburv,NI
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27
For Sale at a BARGAIN.

When the State Printer disposed of his of.
fee to the Hamilton Printing Co., the fol-
lowing machinery were duplicates in posses.
SION of Mr.. Hamilton:
LIST OF MACHINES.
1 Cottren Press-No. ~ Drum Cylinder (Bae
Press.)
Peerless Paper Cutter-30 inch.
Champion Numbering Paging machine, with
two steel figure heads-one four, and one
five figures.
1 Black 4 Clawson's perforatin2 machine-25 in
1 Sanborn Table Shears-34 inches latest i'm
proved
The above are in first class condition, and
are now in daily use on the state work. Fol
prices and full particulars address
KANSAS NEWSPAPER UNION,
Topeka, Kansas.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27
The Discovery OF M.hor.,v

The discovery of the beautiful and
costly timber known as mahogany was
purely accidental. The first mention
made OF it was by Sir Walter Raleigh,
who used it in 1897 at Trinidad for re-
pairing his ships. About the begin.
ming OF the eighteenth century q small
quantity of it was taken to England by
West India captain named Gibbons,
who sent few planks to his brother, q
physician residing in London. This
gentleman, at the time of 1.-THE receipt of
the wood, was having q house built,
ana placed the planks in the hands of
the carpenters.
They attempted to cut it, but because
OF Its hardness very quickly threw it
aside. The doctor e1postulated, but
the workmen remained fixed in their
determination to have nothing to do
with the lumber which so successfully
resisted their attempts to saw it. The
planks were then taken to q cabinet
maker named Wollaston, who was di.
rected to make candle-box with por.
ton OF the wood. The same objection
was advanced by this workman. but, be-
ing Q persevering individual, he per-
sisted. and finally made the box. When
polished, it 80 outshone anything pre-
viously made that it very quickly be-
came an object of curiosity, and the
people focked to see it.
As consequence the wood became
quite popular, especially after portion
of the physicians treasure was en-
ployed in the construction of two bu-
reaus, one for himself and the other for
the Duchess of Buckingham. These
specimens of csbinet-work caused the
rejected wood to become a prominent
factor in the construction of luxurious
pieces Of furniture. Thus Wollaston
was amply rewarded for his persever-
ance in fashioning it into candle.box,
and his name, together with that of the
physician and his nautical brother, be-
came inseparably connected with the
history of the introduction of this wood
into civilized lands.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

The regular Routine. Visitor lat newspa-
per ofice): Want some thing good for your
paper tomorrow morning? Here is an idea
/ thought of just now. You can fix ii up to
suit yourself. You know the name of this
boat that started for the Arctic regions the
other day, the Kite, you know? Well, she
ought to be able to get higher up, you know,
than any other. Editor (pressing lever with
his foot aud calling monotonously down the
speaking tube): There goes 946. Clear away
the remains below there and push the trap
door again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27
Human Smartn0ss.

The compilers of statistics tell US that nine
hundred and ninety-eight houses out of ev-
cry thousand are certain not to burn, yet ev-
cry business man insures his property volun-
tarily, but fights the life insurance agent
inch by inch before yielding. In like man.
ner people with incipient consumption put
off from month to month visit to the
health-restoring, life-giving mountain re-
sorts along the Union Pacific road until too
late, when few months sojourn would CON-
pletely restore them to hea tn.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

"Half the world doesn't know how the 9th
er half lives" and what is more it doesn't
cara.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Regular Rates. Young Man: I have a
poem here. Editor (after examining it):
Well, how does SO strike you? Young Man:
That's really more than expected. Editor:
Well, we can't publish such poem as that
for less than ten.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Doctor A: How IL it that you can afford
IN 90 abroad for the smmmer? Doctor b:
Oh, advise all my patients to 60 to the va
rious spas, and than 60 over myself and
make expenses.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Smart Customer: You fellers are maxim q
heap O. souv'nir spoons, amt ye? Why don't
yer git up souv'nir knives? Jeweler: Well,
people like to remember their spoOning. Its
different when they've been cut.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

No Anomaly. His Latest Girl: But if
she'd have you, why on earth didn't you
marry her. Didn't you like her? Her Latest
fellow: Like her? Yes; but it's just the
girls like that there's 50 deuced little In,
doutchemow?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

ssWhat is unse,fshness," asks subscriber
Unselfishness is one of the rarest qualities IN
the world to find in anyone else.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

No Doubt She Will. Old Bachelor: Do
you expect to marry, or do you prefer to keep
your liberty, Miss Wand Sand? Miss Van
Sand: What funny question. intend to
do both.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Peddler: Madam, how would you ike to
look at pair of NICE suspenders with which
to surprise your husband? Lady: What be
wants is a collar and chain.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

In spite Of al that can be said h
favor Of Adam and Eve. they were m.
doubtsdly shiftlen pair.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

"McGuire's father was an 1rishman and
his mother a German" 'Great heavens!
What does he drinkT' "Oh, he's an Ameri-
ican-anythinQ."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Theatre Manager: In my new play expect
to have tank of real water, real fire-en-
CINE and a real patrol wagon. Can you sug-
gest anything else? Tomdik: Yes; you
might try q real actor or two.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Mamma Was Mistaken. Mamma (severe-
ly): am sure heard Mr.. Sweetoner kiss
ing you last evening. Daughter. Impossi-
BILE, mamma. am positive that my voice,
telling him to stop, drowned all sound of it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Nudge: I'd much rather man called me
a knave than fool Yabsley: OF course
It's the truth that hurts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

MusicA Item. 'eHow beautifully your
daughter plays" said Mrs. Peterby. The
nusic ceased at that moment. The door
opened and German professor said. Pc
fore finishes tuning dot piano wants mime
tollar and half"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

When they begin selling eggs by weight the
goose will take her proper place in poultry
yard circles.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

When q man goes down the general verdict
is that he has gone up.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
lsc and Sc. Majors Best Liquid Glue l0c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Some mems talent for discovery is alto
gether in the line of fault finding.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

A cold climate is hard to bear, but it
makes men robust and active. People in very
warm countries lead rather shiftless life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Fair Customer: You say you trained that
dog yourself. Can he understand me if
call him in English? Dealer: Yah. OF you
whistle to him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

EITS.-An Fits stopped free By DR. KLIxrs GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No Fit after nFstday suse. Mar
yelous Treatise and 500 trial bottle free TO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

The reason why some people 'love at first
sight" is because they don't know each other
then
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

No defaulter ever kept personal expense
account. The man who keeps personal ex-
pense account accurate to . cent never has
time to steal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

DIR. l. L GORSUCH. Toledo. o.. says: Il
have practiced medicine for forty years have
with 20 much confidence Of success a. can
Halls Catarfh Cure" Sold By Druggists nc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

Some of the seal controversy is very fur
fetched.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

To tell the age of horse-rske examine its
teeth.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

The Phantom Lady. ''Cornelia is widow,
now" I hadn't heard of her husband's
DEATH" ''She married Lord Bancastle, you
know, and it seems that title has been ex-
inct for sixty years"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27

This Is the query PEI.
petually on your little
boys lips. And he i
no worse than the big
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1891-06-27


possessor of it?"
1T u.s." they cried together, and then
looked fondly at each other.
The old man at last was touched, and
the scales fell from his eyes. He real
lied the truth of what Laura had said
in regard to hls having cheated himself
of the greatest blessings of life. he
comprehended that his life had been q
failure, and that he had cheated him
self in spite of all of his precautions.
This young and unworldly couple pos
sessed the secret Of happiness which he
had never found.
He bee sme greatly agitated, and the
effect upon him in his weakened condi-
ton was very serious. he put his
hand to his side and cried:
"A spasm Is coming. believe I am
dying. Run to Lawyer Andrews and
| tell him to bring forth both Of my
Wills
Laura hesitated.
do rs you are bidden,' said her
grandfather, sternly. Il have done
wrong, but I may be able to leave the
property to you yet
Laura obeyed him. Fortunately
Lawyer Andrews lived in the next
house, and was at home. He rushed to
his safe, took from it bulky envelope
and followed the frightened Laura to
her home.
Mr.. Pendergrass was sinking fast
when the lawyer arrived.
Have you both wills?' the dying
man asked, eagerly.
YEA
A look Of great relief came over Mr..
Pendsrgrasg fAoa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
IN THE WHITE HOUSE
The President and Party Back in
Washington.
A HUNDRED AND FORTY SPEECHES
Were Made by Harrison During His Triple
was Impressed with the Unity of the
Entire Country.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-The presidential
oraln arrived this evening at $50, exactly
on scheduled time. Before the train
reached the city, the President summoned
TO the observation car every person who
had accompanied him on his trip, including
all the railrord employees about the train,
and made short address He said he
louno ne had made 139 speeches since leav-
ing washington on the 14th of April, and
onought this was good time to make the
NUMBER round 40. He referred to the
unprecedented excellence and perfection of
railroad service throughout the entire trip,
ana SAID the fact that they had been able
10 travel over ten thousand miles of terri
tory IN spiendidly equipped train with
OUT accident or mishap or one minute's
variation from the prearranged schedule,
must be regarded as most remarka BILE
achlevament He returned thanks individ-
ualIy to every person who had rendered
s9IVIce on the train and gave all the en-
P.oyees substantial token of his appre-
olaIlon. Inc postmaster general, secre-
gary OF agriculture and other gentlemen of
Ine party also remembered the employees.
, Inc arrival in Washington was unmarked
NY any demonstration beyond the presence
a0 tle station of a small knot of afficials
anu sveral hundred Travellers The Presi-
uent's grandchildren were at the station.
ana MS first greeting was to them. The
White House.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
= English Parliamentary Matters.

LONDON, May 15.-GCopyright 1891, by
the New York Associated Press. Though
parliament had completed the discussion
OF ali the original clauses of the Irish land
bill, much remains to be done with the
measure after the Whit Sunday recess.
Inc government has nothing to do in
regard TO the educational bill except TO de-
eide If 1t shall be introduced before the
session Closes
The action Of the Portuguese ministry
caused no surprise at the foreign office
mere. Existing differences over the policy
OIL dealing with financial troubles rendered
Ine formation of new ministry desirable
he embassy has received assurances the
change would not interfere with the pre-
senting of the Anglo Portuguese conven-
non TO the cortes. Tne Portuguese have
every reason to be content with the con-
Tentlon for Lord Salisbury in order 10
strengthen the tottering monarcical in
terest, has conceded to Portugal a solid
plock OF territory, $4,000 square miles in
area north Of the Zambezi river, obtaining
In return only narrow strip of land reeti-
lying the frontier of Manicaland The
terms OF the convention are certain TO be
opposed in parliament.
Reports OF impending defections from
the Parnellite party arose from the
government which originated outside
ALioAt AeAUers VI tne commons, the OBJECT
OF which was to heal a factional Several
bishops made Gray the channel OF com
munication between leading Parnellites
and McCarthyites. The oyertures for
reconciliation were taken by the Mccarthy
ties as equivalent to the abandonment of
Parnell by his principal supporters. No
definite proposals reached either side.
Gray places the blame for baking his
efforts upon the untimely revelation of the
overtures.
Cable dispatches asserting that it had
been decided to abandon the international
character of the Chicago exposition.
though obviously malignant, operate in
retarding the operations of English ex-
hlbltors. The absence of the explicit
official statements from Chicago and the
want of organized representation here, are
1eenly felt and may result in leading in
dustries ignoring the fair
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
The President at HARRISBURG

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 15.-From AL
toona to Harrisburg the trip was devoid of
special incident. The ride through the
picturesque valley refreshed the party.
ana when they arrived here there was no
appearance of fatigue upon any face.
1t was 1918 when the train rolled into
the station, and it remained here fifteen
minutes. Postmaster General Wanamaker
LOOK leave OF the party here and boarded
tue Train Tor New York, whence his family
sans ior Europe to morrow When the
Craln move In sight cannon began booming
d presidential salute of two gnns. This
was signal to the great crowd
gathered in the Pennsylvania station
Whlch numbered now several thousand
people, ana all pressed forward with
mighty cheer. Governor Pattison and
other state officials boarded the train and
greeted President Harrison. After an ex-
cnange OF courtesies the crowd was ad
dressed briafiy by the President. He said
"nen lis stenographer told him this morn
ing ne mad made 13S speeches since leaving
washington, he realized the magnitude of
MS oHense against the American people
auu was IN hopes he would be permitted to
'n1[oogh harrisburg without adding to
IT, mo one," said the President. tsneeds
10 tell you anything about Pennsylvania or
It's resources. Indeed, my work was Verv
much lghtened on this journey because I
FOUND the people, clear out to Puget Sound
mad already found out more about their
country than l could possibly tell them
Our journey has been accompanied with
labor OF travel but out of it all | think |
nave gained a higher sense of the perfect
unity OF our people and of their enduring
and all pervading patriotism.
he was followed by Postmaster-G General
Wanamaker and Secretary Rusk. At the
conclusion of the speech-making the train
steamed toward Washington, where it is
due at $3.50 o'clock this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
The Esmeralda Touches at Acann,co.

CITY OF MEXICO, May ia dispatch
received late last night from Acapulco
says: 1.-THE Gillian cruiser, Esmeralda.
entered this port yesterday and sailed
again today. Several of her officers were
ashore and used the wires and made various
inquiries regarding the action of the
United States, showing they are informed
the cruiser Charleston has been sent in
pursuit of the Itata. They steamed north
to intercept the Itata and protect her
should the Charleston attempt to capture
her.
1.-The officers who came ashore were very
reticient, but from one of the sailors it is
learned they expected to sight the Itata
and act as her consort down the coast.
The Esmeralda has a numerous crew and
in appearance they are veterous and win
fight"
The above dispatch is confirmed at the
war department, but the officers are in
clined to be reticient. A prominent official
said the cruiser was warned not to remain
in port as Mexico was not harboring in
surgent vessels and did not recognize any
other government in Chill than that of
Balmaceda.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
The Rock Island Bridge Policy.

OMAHA, Neb., May 15.-TSpecial telegram
20 THE HERALD. The position which the
Union Pacific has taken relative to the
Rock Island and Milwaukee roads using
the formers bridge over the Missouri, has
forced the latter roads to resort to a differ
ent course than the one of mastery mac
tivity. To-day the situation was materially
changed by the Rock Island placing on file
In the recorders Office deeds vesting half
OF the right, title and interest in certain
lands extending from Albright a suburb
Of Omaha, to the river in the Milwaukee,
road, the consideration being slOO. 600
About year ago the Rock Island. through
an agent, purchased from local owners the
lands above mentioned, paying $500, 600 for
the same, and half of these lands now
belong to the Milwaukee road. But this
Is not the only move toward independence
on the part of the Rock Island and Mil
waukee. The site of the bridge which
they will build conformity across the Mis-
Souri, has been located, the boundary line
between Omaha and South Omaha being
decided upon. Nothing will be done in the
direction of building a bridge until the
case Of the Rock Island against the Union
Pacific is decided in the United States cir
cult court. But it is probable that the
construction will be commenced soon after
that case is ended, whichever way it goes
as bridge will render these roads entirely
independent of the Union Pacific and it's
peculiar system of contracts
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-05-16
American Ladies Presented to the opean

Alnerlcan Ddules PRESENTED TO the Queen
Especial to THE acknowledgements Cable
LONDON, May 14.-At drawing room
which was held yesterday at Buckingham
palace, two American ladies created a
decided sensation by reason of the magnifi-
cence of their dresses. They were Mrs. l..
Helm, wife Of Captain Helm, military at
tache of the American legation at Vienna.
and Mrs. B. B. Stafford, of n ew York. The
dress worn by Mrs Helm was copied from
a picture by Sir Joshua Reynolds. The
petticoat and corsage were rose colored
brocade embroidered with silver, and the
full court train, also of rose velvet. fell
from her shoulders and was edged with
silver. The bouquet carried was of pink
roses, which harmonized delightfully."- with
the costume.
Mrs. Safford's dress was of satin of
curions shade, which may be described
as mauve rose. 1t was made of tablier of
pointe a la guile and duchesse lace, which
covered the front and sides of the gown.
The corsage, also of satin, was trimmed
with mauye lace and with mauve mousa-
line de sole. The train was piece of
superb material composed of silk, which
was awarded a prize at the Paris exposi-
ton, OF satin and silver brocade embroid-
cred with bouquets of pink and mauye
flowers with lining of white satin. The
Jewels worn with the costume were neck
lace composed of diamonds and opals, and
in Mrs. Safford's hair sparkled some superb
brilliants.