davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
wree ed by Flames.

PITTsBURe, Jan. GA fire broke out to-
night in the large brick building occu
pied by the Collins Cigar Company, and
before the flames could be subdued the
structure was entirely destroyed, together
with three 6ve-story buildings and resi-
dence on Pennsylvania avenue. The
buildings destroyed were occupied
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Cold suap in Europe.

BERLIN, Jan. 3.-The cold is severe,
increasing all over the continent. Last
night the thermometer marked 10 deg.
above zero. A heavy snow is falling in
the mountains. Suspension of traffic is
threatened on several railways. All the
lakes in France, Germany and Austria
are frozen over, and night fetes have
been organized In most of the cities. In
Vienna thousands were employed all
night clearing the snow from the streets.
At Trieste the harbor presents an Arctic
scene. A whole fsmily were drowned
near Gifhorn, while crossing the Aller
on the ice.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Exonerated by a Coroner,s jury.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 4-The cor
oner's jury has exonerated Miss Clara
King, who accidentally stabbed and killed
Albert s Mccoy on New Year eve
during the performance of charade at
McCoy's home. The case will be called
in the police court today, when it is ex
pected to be dismissed
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Imprisoned Miners Rescued.

ST. PErERsBURe, Jan. 4.-Ten days
ago mine on the line of the Lonetz rail-
way was flooded by the sudden ingress
of large volume of water. All the min.
ers managed to escape except eight.
The pumps have been working day and
night since. and the water was today re-
duced enough to admit party entering
the mine to bring up the imprisoned bod.
les. To their surprise the imprisoned
men were found still alive in the upper
workings, but nearly dead from starva-
tion,
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
RepubI,can y,.tory I'm Knnsas,

Topeka, Kan, Jan.5-The supreme
court this afternoon decided the Stubbs.
Essential legislative contest In favor of
Stubbs, republican. This virtually in
sures republican organization in the
house.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Dem oern,s Control in kansas.

TOPEKA, Kan Jun. 3-The supreme
court IS hearing arguments in the cases
brought against the sta te board of can
vassers by the Populist central commit
tee Involving four seats i'll the legislature.
1t is believed that the hearing will not
result in any change, except to give Ros-
enthal, Dem, the certificate of election
issued to Stubbs, Rep, by an undisputed
clerical error. This leaves the Republi-
cans one majority in :he house On joint
ballot the Democrats will hold the bal
ance of power.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
The Oregon Improvement Company

NEW YORK, Jan. A committee OF
the Oregon Improvement Company,
which has extensive steamship and rail-
road properties on the Pacific coast and
in the states of Oregon and Washington,
has adopted a resolution to abolish the
sinking fund provision covering the
first mortgage bonds. 1t amounts to
$4,000 annually. Members of the ex-
ecutlve committee practically control the
affairs of the company.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Fata, Fight between COWBOYS.

DENIseN, Tex, Jan. 5-WilI Nevins and
Jack Langdon were killed and James
Neyens wounded in fight with win
chesters at ranch in Choctaw nation.
All are cowboys.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
sold weather in London.

LONDON, Jan. s.-The weather has
been very windy for several days. Much
Ire has formed in the Thames. Traffic
above and below London bridge is much
impeded by pack ice. The upper river
is frozen over.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-01-07
Carter on the situation. :

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3-Chairman Car
ter, of the Republican national commit
tee, was at the capital to day under a
subpoena from the judiciary committee of
the senate In the charge made against
The morning call., 1893-05-07
TOE WEIGHTS ON TRoTTERs.
Their Value as Speed Producers Acci-
dentally Discovered.
ST. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Ihe discovery of the fact that to improve
the speed of many trOtting horses it is neces-
sary { 0 weight their fOrefeet was made in A
rather peculiar and amusing way. About
thirly-fye years ago Edward Butler, the
well-known and wealthy Democratic pol-
tician Of ST. Louis, Mo-, was but a strug-
Cling young Journeyman blacksmith He
was at that time in the employ of man
who was the owner Of several trotters in
the Interior OF New York State. The horse
man had entered one of his horses in a race
which was about TO be run, and on the
morning of the day OF the race had exercised
the trotter on the track
hen the horse was taken back to the
stable IL was found that he had lost a shoe
from one OF his tOrefeet. BackSmith-shoDs
and horseshoers were not plentiful then as
now, so young Butler had to 20 all over the
track TO hud the lost shoe, but was unsuc-
cessful in his search. He was in n die, ma.
as he had no stock of shoes on hand and tile
nearest place where he might get a shoe was
wagOu-shop three miles away. OF he
went for the wa2on-sh0p, only to be disap-
pointed, as the only shoe to be had was a
large heavy one. The horse had to be shed.
so on went the big shoe
When the owner saw his horse later in
the day he made the air. blue with pro-
family, but as there was no telp for it the
shoe remained on. The horses got away
pretty well together, but it was noticed that
the trotter with the big shoe would throw
his newly shod foot much further forward
than he would the other, and his speed
seemed much increased. At any rate, lie
won the race. The owner had another
heavy shoe put on his other foot after the
race. and when given a trial il was found
that his strides were much longer and his
time much faster so that ever since weight
ing has been in common practice
The morning call., 1893-05-07

with dyspepsia. and the reporters insisted
that his physical condition influenced his
decisions. They had watched him and
made memoranda on the subject. If there
was slight hectic flush on the Judges
usually stliow complexion when he took his
seat on the bench in the morning and his
eyes were bright, it boded good for the
prisoners in the dock. That was 'go and
sin no more" morning for the drunks ana
vags. II on the contrary the Judges eyes
were dull and his complexion leaden, he
gave the arrests all the law allowed, and
little more where he could edge it in, with
the added threat that he would send them
TO the County Jail for an extra month if
thev came before him again.
Once a real-estate agent whose name was
George Il. Moon, set up an Office in Mer-
chant street. nearly opposite the Ivy Green,
in the hope of picking up some business, az
the locality was well frequented at the time,
but he had to put up with so many annoy
anees from the idlers and practical jokers
round about that when one of them filed
the measure by writing over his sign, mo
connection with the Moon over the way"
ne took it down and removed from the
neighborhood. much to the satisfaction of
the landlady of the Ivy Green.
Here l drop the curtain over the Ivy
Green portralt-gallery and recommit the
subjects TO their rest again. Many more
might be sketched who, in their day and
generation, played important parts as his
tory-makers III the municipal growth OF San
francisco. but enough have been outlined
sufficiently to give fair idea of the free
and-easy manners that prevailed during the
evolutionary period of this now great city.
Their faults may be eondoned as those of
the days in which they lived, and. at the
same time, their talent and courage admired
as helps, meaSurably, in the onward course
OF events. GEORGE Z. BARNES.
The morning call., 1893-05-07
LINCOLN'S TIMEPlECE.
1t IS Now Worn by Pittsburg Man
and Is Valuable Relic.


It is, perhaps, a noteworthy fact that
Abraham Lincoln left fewer relics behind
him than almost any other of our Presi-
dents. Though his death occurred such a
comparatively short time ago. the objects
which, so to speak, are permeated with his
personality are exceedingly scarce. A
token dOubly valuable on account of the
associations with which it is surrounded is
IN the possession of Harry {. Campbell.
formerly chairman OF the Campbell Burner
Company OF Pittsburg, who is temporarily
stopping at the Astor House in this city.
1t is Hall open-face gold watch with the
case No. 14,964 which was owned by Presi-
dent Lincoln and worn by him during some
OF the most trying periods in our nation 5
history. 1t came into Mr.. Campbelrs pos
session in rather curious manner.
Charles Heyser of Company d, Second
United States Cavalry, enlisted a Albany.
this State, August II, 1859. lie was ap-
pointed acting orderly to Acknowledgement
Thomas in 1861, and by him was detailed as
orderly to President Lincoln. President
Lincoln kept him buslly employed during
the war carrying messages to the different
departments and TO the front, and see med
to be much attached to him.
Christmas day. 1864. the President pre-
Sented Heyser with the watch he had been
wearing rs Christmas gift. He afterward
took it back and had the inside case en-
grayed in fine script ITO c. Heyser, A. Liu-
coin, President, 1864 aud returned it.
Heyser carried the watch until February
p, 1889. when, desiring to raise money
enough to get to his birthplace in Prussia,
be sold it to c. b. Todd of Plttsburg, who
in turn. on December l. 1899, sold it to Mr..
Campbell
Mr.. Campbell has received a great many
offers for the timepiece since, but has re-
fused to sell. The watch is a stem-winder
and setter, and was made by Ligne Droitei.
1t is 4 perfect timekeeper.
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Human Nature in Eating.
Washington Evening Star


IF l can see man handle his fork, 7"
said the clerk, II can tell you the part of
the country he halls from.
"Ihe hotel dinipg-room is the best place
in the world to study human nature and the
manners and breeding of our fellows. 1t
seems odd that people in this enlightened
and advanced age will still feed themselves
with their knives. especially in a first-class
hotel. Yet instances of this ba5it are very
frequent. In my opinion man who S,eda
himself with his knife should be boiled
alive in oil.
''As rule guests from Boston and New
York are the most correct in their table de-
pertinent. They are very exaeting as TO
service and all manipulate their knives and
forks In one way, which Is the proper way.
1t may seem trlfe strange TO form basis
for a Judgment of mans character in the
manner IN which he holds his fork, but it is
correct one. Some stick 1t between their
first and second fingers, others between the
middle and third fingers. while others grasp
1t as you would gf1rp pineapple cheese
scoop.
80 it is with the spoons in eating soup.
Ii man has a mustarhe which falls down
The morning call., 1893-05-07

ness for games of chance Impecu1iosity
was epidemic in the inns of court about
Merchant street, and although temporary
Iellef was afforded by Mistress Ellen
moons eXcheqner it could not cure that
consumption of the purse contracted by too
great tondness for the green cloth. James
dled as he lived. lie did not value the
worlds opinion flip and the world re-
ciEroeated. Il was an even thing.
The Green brothers-Daniel, Alfred. John
ana George-often darkened Mistress Ellen
NJ oon's doors. They we're factors in GER
tain way In the municipal history Of San
francisco. Al one time they owned or
Claimed all the Ocean House lands, rs they
were called. in the vicinity of the Mission
Dolores, bounded by the littoral westward,
and were indefatigable in asserting their
rights or claims. Alfred was the most active
member of the family, and was an object of
interest to the Y GLANCE Committee OF 1856
because of certain important documents ne
had in his possession. The Greens were
natives of ST. JOHN, n. B., from which
place they emigrated about 1919, and
Jumped into business almost as soon
as they arrived here. The time was
iull OF chances for enterprising. specu-
lative men, and they reached out
Tor their share OF them. George, the
Youngest, who had a romantic turn Of mind
cohJOlned with business instinct, affected
me nelghborinE republic and became largely
Interested IN MeXicap affairs. During the
occupation nf that country by the French,
under Marshals Forey and BAzaine. George
Green Joined the Liberal army, led by Co.
roma, and distinguished himself. He reached
the rank of colonel, rank which be still
retains. He and his brother Alfred now
reside in Mexico and have become Mexcans
In thought, word aud deed.
As sort of companion picture to the
Greens we turn to Senator James (or Jim"
as he was Familiarity called Dennisnn of
San Mateo, who had married into the native
California family of Guerrero. In and
around dSpanishtOwn the Senator circulated
when he was at home, but he was oftener
IN San Francisco County than in San
Mateo, and he made Merchant street
hum when he struck the harp of
thousand strings at the Ivy Green. Dem
nlson was a good-natured. thriftless
fellow so much like a native Californian in
his ways as to be readily taken for one. with
plenty OF money to spend, and as Bob In-
gersoll advised the boy who wanted to lay
out dime, he spent it like prince" The
ring OF the golden coin was familiar 10 his
ears until he came to love IL for the sake of
the music it made. and TO despise the Gov
ernmenps greenbacks, which lie called
dirty makeshifts for money" Senator Jim
took 1t into his head one day, two or three
years after the war had broken out that lie
would leave the fascinations of San Fran
cisco and the Ivy Green for a spin in New
ork. 1t was long time since he had seen
the old place, and he wished to see how
things looked while the war cloud was low
ering aud greenbacks were circulating.
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Attractive Elderly Women.

htn 1oFk commercial Advertiser.
10 those women who cannot claim trnth-
fully any right 10 wears ending in teen. and
have even lost those tackled onto twenty.
the knowledge is very comforting that the
youngestwomen have by no means been the
most attractive. as history very ably
shows. The fair Helen of Troy was 90
years of age, and possibly fat as well. when
she eIoped with Paris, and was certainly no
younger when that gentleman returned her
to her husband, whose love was so great that
lie received her with undimuished affection
and gratitude. Cleopatra likewise was ON
the shady side of 30 when Antony fell a
victim to her charms. and the whole world
has sung Of her wnndrous power over all
men, though she was no longer
young, and from all accounts must have
been both uDdersized and far from
beautiful. Anne of Austria, NinOp.
the celebrated wit and beauty Of her day'
Nine. de MaintenOn and Nine. Reeamier
were all at that age when women OF to-day
fear that they will be called passe when
their most enduring conquests were made.
III lsn t real beauty that attracts and retains
admiration. II is grace of mind and man
ner, an indefinabe winning power that
women can learn TO acquire through the
cultivation of mental beauties, even though
they may not be born with it, and once so
endowed the coming years need possess no
terror for her who shows that age cannot
wlther or custom stale her Infinite variety.
The morning call., 1893-05-07
ON LIFE's BANQUET STAIRS.

We pass each other on Lifes banquet stairs;
New guests are mounting to the festal light,
while we descend together to the Night,
Close mufhed 'gainst the outside wintry airs
They tread upon our shadows as they climb
With quick, strong steps TO Join the crowd and
crush,
We see, IN sparkling ewes and speaking blush.
How expectation gIlds the coming time
Young forms go by us tossing rosy sprays
IN brave apparel tints OF flower and bird
Oi blossom patches by the summer Stirr'd.
with sheen OF SILK and gems that scatter rays.
knew We such zest true heart when mounting u D {?
such haste 10 lift the chalIce 30 our lips,
To learn # pleasure sweeter is in sips.
or when, with mannoods thirst, we drain the cup >
Shall we stand by ana carp at these and say:
'Go, giddy ones, and moth-llke fire your wings
Pleasure IS pain and laughter sorrow brings"
Shall We speak thus, who once were young they I?
Farewelll We've supp'd. Lne's wine was keen
ard bright.
Old iriends move by and gain the outer door:
The wind blows huifets with northrr IN roar.
And past the shadows CLEANS the distant lighti
w NILsEY MARTIN.
The morning call., 1893-05-07

great-grandm0ther, all unconscious. walked
directly into the midst of them. Up got the
geese with great Kissing and clamor and
began biting about her bare toes and ankles.
Suddenly awakening, to find herself in her
nlgEtclothes nearly half 4 mile from home
surrounded by clamorous Kissing crowd
Oh creatures that in the dim light SIZE did not
recognize. was terrifying experience 10.
any one, let alone n young girl and my
great-grandmOther was in terrible fright.
Terror lent wings to her feet, and she fairly
new down the hillside and along the road.
irae 10 their nature The geese. who always
IoiiOW anything that runs from them, rushed
after her headed by YociferOus old gauder
ana every one OF the flock in full cry. They
chased her nearly to her own gate, when
coming iui!y awake and realizing what they
we're, she turned and put them TO flight.
She crept to her bed, tired footsor and
frightened, but she had the spindies.
Ihat, however, did not end the story. She
was loo thoroughly ashamed of her es-
capaue 10 tell the tale until some years
aitel, out the geese had belonged to a poor
oIu woman who lived on the edge of the
Town anG was generally reputed to be a
Wltch. She had died very suddenly short
Time previous. and had been buried by the
town. She had no heirs, and no one caring
10 possess BIRDS whose mistress had been
regarded as uncanny the geese had followed
lneir own sweet will ever since. On this
particular night half a dozen of the town
1Oys mad decided TO make raid on the
HOcK' For some reason or other they
reared 10 do so openly, dreading public
opinion. and knowing the favorite rest
ing plaee OF the geese they had stolen
up one SIDE OF The hill and were al
most upon their game when my great-1rand-
mother appeared on her humeward way.
from where they were crouched on tha hill
sue they could not see her awakening and
fright. Ihey only saw the white appar-
Ion suddenly walk into the midst of the
neck, then 1Y down the hill with the geese
after II, and frightened half out of their
DucoIic wits they rushed pel-men for home
10 tell th9 astonishing adventure. They
forgot The doubtful morality Of their rX-
peuiloh IN their eagPrnesS to relate how
Just as they were about to bag the geese
Hoouy Grahame herself had appeared, all
III Wnlte ana with wings like a goose and
marshaled her beloved flock TO a pIace of
safety.
There were those who professea to dis
Oelieve the tale, but the geese were never
m0leSfed after that Even the road over
the mn was abandoned, drivers preferring
10 go around the hill rather than to drive up
through the eery flock, and the geese re-
NAMED In undiSputed possession of the
hllitOp unlli late in the autumn, when, their
cIippeo wings having grown, following some
wlld instinct OF their kind. they one day f-w
away away south and were never again seen in
that section.
The story Of the mysterious appearance
llVed on, however, although my great-grand-
mother ID after years often endeavored 10
explain and lay the ghost by statement Of
the facts. She died long since. full of years
ana good deeds, but | never heard that she
ever again walked in her sleep.
PENELOPE POWELsoN.
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Coughs and Their Cure

There are few disorders more teasing to
the sufferer and those about him than a
cough, writes Elizabeth Robinson Scovil in
the second of he: series Of articles on Life
in the Inyalid's Room" in the May Ladies'
Home journal. \ slight hacking cough is
often a bad habit. When it IS at all under
the control OF the will il should be steInly
repressed. Sometimes the uYula, the pendu-
ious part of the suft palate at the back
of the mouth. becomes relaxed. the
point touches the tongue, producing Il
tickling sensation, which produces cough
to relieve it. A little dry tanuic acid put in
Quill and blown on the uvu will con-
tract 1t, or half teaspoGnfu Of the powder
mixed with two teaspo0nfus Of glycerine.
stirred into half glass Of warm water and
used as a gargle.
When cold has been taken and there is
cough, with soreness # the chest, bed
should be prescribed for fear OF severe
attack Of bronchitis. Soak the feet in a
pail Of hot water in which is dissolved
three tablpspoOnfuls of mustard, and rub
the chest with warm camphorated OIL
The morning call., 1893-05-07

buttons decorate the jacket in front The
sleeves are puffed to the elbow, where they
are met by deep cuff or narrow bands of
the white leather. With this suit white
silk neckte Is worn and n white sailor hat
trimmed with band of dark blue velvet.
A charming spring dress for a young girl
is of plaid, tarlatan, in which reds and
blues and black ara blended. The dress Is
all in one. The skirt is made with de-
cided flare Mt the bottom. Over the shoul-
ders are two capes, outlining yoke of
bright silk. The ribbon belt ties in bow
at the front. The sleeve is puffed and
fiutfd at the elbow, where it furnishes a
tiarinp cuff
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Physicians Have round ont

That communicating and foreign eIemen. In the
Diood developed by indigestion. is the cause of
rheumatism. This settles on the sensitive sub-cu
ta"eo"s covering OF the muscles and ligaments OF
the joints, causing constant and shifting pain and
aggregatlng as caleareous, chalky deposit, which
produces stiffness and distortion OF the jouts. No
fact. which experience has demonstrated in regard
10 hostetter's Stomach Bitters has stronger eyi
dence to support than this. namely that this medi
cine of comprehensive uses cheeks the formidable
and atrocious disease. is 1t less positively es
tsblshed that 1t Is preferable to the pofsons often
used 10 arrest H. since the medicine contains only
saiutary ingredients. 1t is also u signal remedy for
maiarial feyers. constipation. dyspepsia. kidney
aud bladder ailments. debility aud other disorders.
See that yon get the genuine. IS
The morning call., 1893-05-07
Scared by Lightning.

A negro in Washington has the scorch of
q lightning stroke on his body-a white
streak that begins between the shoulders
and runs down the left side. 1t is waving
in form, like the leetiess stalk of vine.
This mark, which he has worn for about
thirty wears, he received when he was sit
ting under a tree during a thunderstorm
always q dangerous place at such a time.
Though he was stunned for moment after
being struck. he suffered no lasting incon-
venience from the shock. Another man
who was struck while sitting beneath tree
escaped mark and hurt, but the soles of both
of his shoes were torn off and flung to dis
tance of several wards,
The morning call., 1893-05-07

over his mouth he may be pardoned fer
putting the point Of the spoon to his lips.
But when you see well-dressed men, and
women, too, raise their elbow and pour
their soup down their throats from the
point Of the spoon, as You would feed a
sucking babe, you regret that they cannot
be given years course in school for de-
pertinent. 1t is the same with the napkin.
1t is utterly inexcusable for a man to put
his napkin in the top of his vest, and when
1t comes to sticking it in his collar like
bib. as great many do, 1t is all but re-
pulsive TO one of refined tastes. 1t is great
relaxation for me to escape the confning
duties OF the desk and watch people feed
than salvas -