davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-07-27

Z. +. Benson writes from the Worlds
fair that half of all the people going west
are seeking fruit land. and thinks this a
golden opportunity to populate our valley,
from Ellensburg TO Kennewick, with a
thrifty, well-to-do people. but he wants
Yakima descriptive literature for circula-
ton. He says that nearly all our fruit In
jars spoiled, but in that respect we are
no worse off than many other counties,
and that hereafter we may profit by ex.
perience and get chemist to put up our
specimens, as did Mr. Reavis, of Spokane.
In regard to several hundred fruit jars, Of
from one to five gallons capacity, which
the commissioners have on hand, Mr..
Benson says: ''No definite arrangement
has yet been made as to their final dis
position. Those with whom have talked
favor division of them among the diff
ferent counties. taking receipt from the au-
ditor1s clerk Of the board OF county com
missioners. then, when We hold our state
fair at Yakima. each county will be in
shape to compete in displays. Thus gen.
erous rivalry may be stimulated such as
has always existed among the California
counties"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1893-07-27

"Castoria ia 40 well adapted TO children that
] recommend it as superior TO any prescription
known 10 me-" II. A. ARCHER, NJ. D.,
III South oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Press., 1893-04-13
Manchester Herald.) A LESSON FOR ADVERTISERS.

Some of our business men will recol- lect smooth talker named Defarrari, who, about five years ago, canvassed Man chester advertisers. He agreed to write their advertisements in rhyme and insert the same in The Herald for $3.75 each. He negotiated with this paper for space at so much an inch-the regular rate, which is available to any advertiser. He bought his space at the rate of $10 a col umn, and sold it at the rate of $40 col umn. But even that profit did not suit him, for, having secured a proof of the advertisements before they were printed, he collected from the advertisers, using the proof as voucher that the work would be done, and then silently left town, The merchants received nothing for the $375 they each paid; The Herald re- ceived nothing for it's work in putting the stuff in type, and the smooth talking swindler walked off with the cash that be- longed to the advertiser and printer.
 We have not heard from MT. Defarrari since, until last week, when we noted a column of his work in The Southington Phoenix. Wishing to learn whether the young man had changed his plan of work we wrote the publisher of The Phoenix. The publisher replied that he received his money as soon as the proofs were taken He added:
 "He (DefarrarD made a good thing out of it here-about $50 for a days work. If you ever discover why it is that people in your own town will pay to such per son as Defarrari the sum of $3.75 for a space that you have vainly tried to sell them for four times the insertion at one- fourth the cost, please drop line."
 Only little over a year ago, good looking, smooth-talking stranger cleared $ 125 ill one week here, by buying page of The Herald for one issue at $40 and Ecutting it up into two inch spaces, which he sold to local merchants at three dol lars each. The same space had always been and still is for sale at three dollars for four; weeks, but because the canvasser was a stranger the advertisers were will ing to pay him three dollars for one week. The money paid the local newspaper by advertisers is to a large extent paid out in the town for labor and other expenses and soon finds it's way back into the tills of the grocer, the shoemaker or the coal dealer, But the money paid to a stranger leaves town when he does and never comes back ..-
The Press., 1893-04-13
Number 2.
(Hartford Courant.) THE STATE PRISON.

The very unfortunate turn taken by the state prison episode calls for the wisest action and the utmost tact.
 The presupposition is in favor of War den Chamberlain. He has maintained good order in an institution where the in- mates are inmates for the reason that they are disorderly persons. He is sus- tained by gentlemen of the character and standing of Dean Wayland, of New Haven. And he has his own record of brave, effi- cient military service behind him.
 The charges brought against him have, however, been taken up, whatever the motive by the democratic party as par ty.' That is shrewd politics if only re- suits are to be considered. It is unques- tionably the popular" side in the sense of being the side that lot of people will take up. The crowd is always ready to turn against those who are in, and it is always easy to excite sympathy for those who have broken the law. You can get a murderer's cell to look like an Easter pulpit, while those who send the flowers there wouldn't send bread to the family of the man the murderer had killed.
 So now, the democrats have taken up the attack on General Chamberlain and at first accepted the issue. The demo- crats made the plausible plea that the regular state prison committee had six republicans to three democrats. The re- publicans replied that those three could make minority report. But the chance was that they would stay away altogether from any investigation, and so leave it en- tirely republican matter. That would give their party still more capital dema- gogic, of course, but no less welcome for that.
 Under the circumstances, the decision to make a special con mittee, whatever may be under it, is not to be regretted. It goes long way to disarm mean par tisan criticism. Now let's have an in vestigation that investigates.
 That is due to General Chamberlain as truly as to the state. The discharges and changes reported add to the seriousness of the situation, and on the surface do not look well for the warden. His action is open to the very charge made--that of intimidation. Every employee in the prison who can throw any light on the management should be made to do so and, if any one of them loses his place 1T consequence, his fate will surely settle the investigation. ~,
The Press., 1893-04-13

alleges an infringement of patent for an improvement in endless metallic aprons for card feeding mechanisms. An injunc. tion and an accounting is prayed for Fish, Richardson & Storrow, of Boston, are attorneys for the complainants
 Mrs. Mary F., wife of D. w. Ellis, of Monson, died Tuesday evening, April 4th, after a brief illness, of pneumonia. She was born in Brimfield 67 years ago, and was the daughter of George Puffer, who was long resident of that town. For many years she had been an invalid, and at times great sufferer. For this reason she was largely withdrawn from society, but was greatly beloved and respected by those who knew her. She had quiet, re- fined tastes, an exceedingly tender heart, and was devoted to her family. The world has been greatly enriched by her life, and is sad loser by her death.- P0lnser Journal
 Charles A., the eighteen-year-old son of Horatio Marsh, of Belchertown, and Grace, 15, daughter of Charles Jones, of Pelham, Mass, presented themselves be- fore Town Clerk J. W. Keith, the 31st ult. and asked to have the marriage cere- mony performed. The clerk informed them that he could not marry them un- less Marsh brought certificate from the town clerk of Belchertown and the writ ten consent of the parents of each of the parties. Marsh and the girl drove to Belchertown and returned to Keith's house at II p. m. and rattled him up. Marsh exhibited the certificate which he had obtained from Town Clerk Longley But when Keith asked for the written consent of their parents, Marsh informed fortunately had left them at MT. Long ley's. MT. Keith thereupon aroused his wife as witness, made out license fol the girl and married them. Marsh took the girl to her home in West Pelham where they arrived at o'clock Saturday morning. They found her parents much exercised at the girls absence so late al night, as she had left home to attend al | evening prayer meeting at the house ot Horatio Marsh in North Belchertown On Saturday young Marsh drove to the house of Charles Jones, took his wife anC l boarded train on the New London road and went to South Wilmington, Conn. where they have lived together as mar and wife, as a letter received by the girls parents proves. The above statement O. the facts was made to Union reporter by Charles Jones, the girls father.- Springfield Union.
The Press., 1893-04-13
A MOUNTAIN PREACHERS H.
 INSPIRATION.

group of young men were assembled near where there had been preaching one Sunday, when the following dialogue oc- cured:
 "See here, John, why didn't ye bring up my rifle when ye come to preaching? ?"
 "Well, Sam, lowed 'twarn't right to bring it up on Sunday. I thought see a warmint on the road and git shootin', or you thought git shootin' and forgit it was Sunday"
 Huh there's no use bein' so awfully particular as all that. I think its all right to do little turns of Sunday, even a little shootin' won't hurt if ye happen to see game"
 The discussion was joined in on either side by those around, and it was finally decided to leave it to the preacher. He was called and the case stated.
 Look yer, boys" said he. "Sposen a man comes along here with seven hand some gray hosses, a ridin' one and the others follerin'. You all like a pretty beast and you look 'em all over. You can't see that one is better than another; 1; they are all as pretty critters as ever were seen among these mountains, though there will be differences in hosses, boys, when you come to know lem no two is alike. We'll, that man says, Here, boys, I'll jest give ye six of these beasts for your own,' and he gifts on the other and rides of. spose now you'd mount yer hosses and ride after him and make him give ye the other hoss, or at least make T. loe T. IA n in"
 "No, we ain't 80 ornary mean as all that. preacher"
 Well thar, can't ye let the Lords day alone!"
 A blank look at the preacher and at each other, then Sam broke out
 ou've treed us, preacher. John, I'm right glad you didn't bring up that gum
The Press., 1893-04-13

Some of the old-time trotting horse men, who would rather see the devil than a pacer on their farm, are utterly beside themselves at the unwarranted number of side-wheelers now on the turf in this coun- try. The sight of a .Paeer's name in a pedigree just lowers it's value in the minds of these pedagogues; but the pacer can- not be eradicated from the list of Ameri- can harness horses by the selfish wish of these horsemen, whose entire minds have been locked up in the trotter. Pacers are slick, deceptive in gait and decidedly en- joyable on the dusty road. As an average road horse they have more speed than the trotter. As the possessor of excessive speed, they are no faster, on the average, than our trotter.
The Press., 1893-04-13
THE following well-known and
 RELIABLE FIR M S Will send upon application :
 A-AB nNRRE0

And price lists, and give information in regard to their goods When a price is charged it is mentioned below.
 BICYCLES.
 CEO. R. RABIDWELL CYCLE O., New York. NH ..The Tourist" High grade. Fitted with the new Bidwen constructive tire-the perfection or DEMINGTON. D ARMS CO.,, 315 Broadway, New 1A York Manufacturers ef Bicycles that are eaualed by few and excelled by none. Catalogue free. - r, fl Greenwich streets, New York, N. Y. Zim- merman rides Raieigh Go9d d agents p1 Wanse9' M1 "A 124th-st. & 7th Ave-, New York, have 1000 Di- cycles from $25 to $160. Cash or credit. Cata- logues free I1REMIER CYCLE CO, New York. Helical tube 1 Premiers. Detachable Tires. For ladies and gentlemen. Lightest, strongest 19 to ss IDS. Art Catalogue, 4c. =4L 1yOLUMBfA-POPE MFG CO.; Boston. Oldest V and largest manufacturers. Catalogue free at our 200 agencies. By mall for 22-cent stamps.
 PIANOS TyERs & POND PIANO CO, 183 Fremont St., 1 Boston. Easy terms. $35 down and S10 a month will buy f1r3tclass piano. Write for full ln1oFsn- tiOn
The Press., 1893-04-13
Highest all in Leavenng PoweLaest U S. Govt Report @&!a!:'!:!! Q! Rski1's RsMas4
PURE

A government clerk entered the private office of the head of his department to ask for fortnight's holiday. The off cial received him with his usual affability and told him to hand in his request in writing.
 ssOh! did not think it was necessary if I applied to you in person." said the clerk
 "Oh, yes; in fact, it is Indispensable 2
 "Then will go back to the office. :"
 ;'No need to do that; see, here are pens,. ink and paper; sit down and write. ?
 The clerk obeyed. The petition was written out, signed and folded.
 "Now," said the functionary, ''you have only to present it.'
 To whom?" '-.e
 "To me, forsooth!" And, taking the petition, he wiped his glasses, carefully adjusted them, read the document from the beginning to end, placed 1t on file along with Q number of similar applica- tiens, and then remarked, with the ut most gravity: "I have read your petl tion and regret exceedingly that 1 am compelled to inform you that cannot ac- cede to your request"
The Press., 1893-04-13

How TO BECOME FLEsHY.-Dr. Miles Nervine not only cures all nervous dis eases, headache, blues, nervous prostra- tion, sleeplessness, neuralgia, St. Vitus dance, fits and hysteria, but also builds up the body. ''I am pleased to say that after years of intense suffering with ner- vous disease, headache and prostration, tried Dr.. Miles's Restorative Nervine, and in two weeks gained eight pounds in weight. could not lie down to sleep, but now sleep perfectly easy, and am still improving wonderfully. Cannot say enough for the Nervine. l.. B. Mil. lard, Dunkirk, N. Y." "One customer used Nervine and gained fifteen pounds in flesh, says Brown & Maybury, Cortland N. Y." Trial bottles and elegant book free at ". D. Heald's drug store. 3
The Press., 1893-04-13

BUoKLEN's ARNIoA SALvE.-The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. Guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25c per box. Sold by E. K Taft.
The Press., 1893-04-13
RUPTURE.

To obtain the best knowledge of how to be cured, send for J. A. Sherananss New Publica- tion,. illNatrated with photographic likeness of American and English patients before treatment and after cure, with particulars of each case. No work so cOnvincingly interesting has ever be- fore been published. Sent by express on receipt of % cts Plain book of information sent for 10 cts. Sherman recently returned from London, England, where the result Of his treatment sur prised the most eminent Surgeons, and may now be consulted at his former office. Address J. A. SHERMAN, Hernia Specialist, 294 Broadway, NY
The Press., 1893-04-13

Miles Nerve and Liver Pills act on a new principle regulating the liver, stom- ach and bowels through tte 7ae'-oes. A new discovery. Dr. Miles, Pills speedily cure biliousness, bad taste, torpid liver, piles, constipation. Unequaled for men, women, children Smallest, mildest, surest! 6O doses, 25 cts. Samples free at w. D. Heald's drug store. =
The Press., 1893-04-13

MT. Francis Treas, Northumberland, Penna., thinks it a good remedy for rheumatism. He writes: II have been using your liniment called Salvation Oil for rheumatism, and I find it gives me great relief It is a good remedy"
The Press., 1893-04-13

Ugly and hateful, but couldn't help it. Everything went wrong with me, and I thought hadn't friend in the world. Dyspepsia caused this, and for months couldn't eat anything, and just suffered in misery till used Sulphur Bitters. Three bottles cured me. D. Lewis, 22 Bowdoin St.. Boston,
The Press., 1893-04-13
LOCAL TOPICS. Penned and ScissOretl.

H. F. Topliff, who purchased the in- |snrance business of Chapman x Harwood,
 Rockville, has rented an office in the sDoane building. While the office is be- ling fitted up his business will be conduct |led at the Rockville National bank. | The receipts at the Rockville post of- ice for the year ending March 31, 1893, were $ 10, ,673.13 showing an increase of B ,332. 82 over those of last year. This fsmount will warrant free delivery, but Ejust what action in regard to & free de- Ilivery system will be taken it is not known. The Andover creamery made 120, ,00C bounds of butter in 1899. This was a year, but not so large as is expected in f1893. Within year two rotary churns
 and power butter worker have replaced Told fixtures. Lewis E. Beebe, of South iCoventry, takes the place ofsMr. Fargo who leaves town for his health MT. Beebe worked three years in the creamery lat Mapping.
 | Mrs. Mary E. 0. McCollum, wife oi Fenelon McCollum, the organ-pipe manu. facturer at Mansfield Depot, died last week. She was teacher in the Sunday school, and was much interested in the new chapel erected few years ago, hail the cost of which she and her husband lcontributed.
 The Hartford Courant says that a bill of complaint has been filed in the
 United States circuit court by George S.
 Harwood and Sidney Harwood, of New. ton, Mass. and William c. Blamwell, ot Hyde Park, Mass, against the Hope Woelen Company, of Staffordville, and
 Julius Pinney, George H. Pinney, Cyri Johnson and Lucien Pinney. The bill
The Press., 1893-04-13

After trying many remedies for catarrh during the past twelve years, I tried Ely's Cream Balm with comple'e success. It is over one year since stopped using it, and have had no return of catarrh. recommend it to all my friends. T. Palm, Reading, Pa.
The Press., 1893-04-13

Now TRY THIs.-It will cost you noth- ing and will surely do you good, if you have cough, cold, or any trouble with throat, chest or, lungs. Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is guaranteed to givesrelief, or mon- ey will be paid back. Sufferers from Ia grippe found it just the thing and under it's use had speedy and perfect recovery.
 Try sample bottle at our expense and learn for yourself just how good thing it is Trial bottles free at B. K. Taft's drug store. Large size 50c.s and $1. 5
The Press., 1893-04-13

When the Yale freshman kissed New Haven girl she said she felt down in the mouth.
The Press., 1893-04-13

ssWhat beautiful child!" exclaimed Mrs. Intheswim; pausing before baby carriage which a nurse was wheeling through the park. 'What 8 lovely com plaxion! Your face is familiar to me" ]" she added, addressing the nurse Will you please tell me to whom the child be- longs ?"
 "Bless your heart, ma'am, she's your own, but she has grown a great deal since you saw her last"
The Press., 1893-04-13

was troubled with catarrh for seven years previous to commencing the use of Ely's Cream Balm. It has done for me what other so-called cures have failed to do-cured me. The effect of the Balm seemed magical. Clarence l.. Buff, Bid deford, Me.
The Press., 1893-04-13

For Six Cents we will send you Dr. Kaufmann's great Medical Work 100 pages, colored plates from life. The most valuable adviser ever published. To any Address on receipt of three 2-cent stamps to pay postage, Address A. P. Ordway & Co.,, Boston, Mass.
The Press., 1893-04-13

N LESSONS on Organ, Piano or Violin L given by Walter R. Carpenter. Rooms fitted for that purpose in Mrs. Spellmans building on Main-st. Terms reasonable.
The Press., 1893-04-13

Invites attention of the people of Stafford and vicinity to samples of his work to be seen in the homes of many of the best people of Stafford, and on exhibition at E. L. Burr's store. The follow ing list is given of patrons who have placed or ders within the last six months, to any one of whom reference is made as to satisfaction given
The Press., 1893-04-13

NURTIS & JOHNSON, Arclli- V tects. Plans and Specifications for Residence es Blocks Factories, Public Buildings, etc. Esti- mates furnished. 284 Asylum St., Room 4, Hart ford, Conn. T. A. Curtis, Wm. D. Johnson.
The Press., 1893-04-13
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

~ H. KING, Attorney and Counsel Ss sellor at Law. Special attention given to pensions. On1ce, Natl Bank building, room No. 2.
 Y w. CHANDLER, Insurance and eg Real Estate Agency, Stafford Springs. Of- flee at residence on Westford Avenue.
Morning journal and courier., 1893-07-21
No. I73

ground, ready to listen. u'How did you work itI' he asked. By steam"
 'fSiesng" said the man with the ginger beard Nav Done it by lightning"
 'fEghtingF'
 "YSs. You zee, in the part of sde state l was in they Is no metals Of any lind in the ground and no trees I've often watch ed the hghtnin' cEveTtin' around In the heavens fer 8 hour st s time, jisi Rchin' fer soneihiu' to strike kf; but not being able 10 do %, 'cs1se they wasn't nothin' tf could take a start st-no attraction, you see. We'll, one day was 6 swestin' away, just like you wonld be If the boss was around now, when 6 old feller, thkt lived there before come, cCms along and says he'd show me scheme to save all that work fou can bet was willin', 90 he sends me to The house fer 6 bag O tenpenny nails, and ne plants a nail in every place had marked Ter hole They is 8 storm cuutu'' RsyE he, 'a>d if Rin't Iaistskened rhe ts s eoir' To do the job in one Whirl' l didn't ssy nothing, fer. honest, I though be wuz crazy, an l lowed IT better hunor him. After he got the nails all planted he dragged me away 10 safe distance an told ne 10 watch her work. Pretty soon the storm come along, with more thunder an lightnin' in 1t than you will see here in & month O SundsyE. Dreckly it got over them nails Then-biHl blAml IL went to pirggin' away at them there nails stuck in the ground, the most delighted lIghtnin' you ever sse 10 git so-ae:hin' to shoot at And ev'y time she hit there WAS the nestest posthols dug cut you ever see. did hsf to trim few of lem up with & spade, but, ss & ginersl thing, they WAS G neat as 6 body would want 10 look at. NatuE' is mighty useful If ycu know how to handle her"
 The hired man said ''Goshl" and re- sumed work in the automatic manner of one in q dream
Morning journal and courier., 1893-07-21
A Good Inrc.rmcnI.

The extraordinary suooess Of the pur- chase of the Suez canal shares, viewed &s 6 speculation, wss brought out in A state ment made by the chAncsllor of the eK- chequer in the house of commons on Mon day night in answsr 10 sq1estion by Sir E. Ashmesd Bartlett The shares were bought for e4,OOO, 900 in 1875 Since then q. sos. GOO, or nesrly the whole sum, has been paid of by the Sinking Fund. But the present vAlae of the shares Is El7, 750, GOO. Therefore, there has been 6 net gain on the transaction Of. say EI7,- 500, 900. But in g y~sr from now the shares will have 6 right to receive divi- dsnd, whick 1t is quite possible may be st the rate of l7 per cent. That is, the shares, the cost of which will have been re- deemed. will be worth nearly three quarters of million a year. Since, however, We have 75 per cent. of the shipping that goes through the canal, it is quite night that we should be deeply interested in the under taking -IspEdpn SpEetstnr