davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The National tribune., 1894-11-01
sCREEcHING OF THE SHELLS

bursting here and there in the air, and
the great heat of the day affected me
then as never before. experienced the
same feelings again here at Resaca while
beholding from a high ground Gen.
Cox's and Gen. Woods Division going
rapidly forward into battle. The noise
was deafening; the missiles carried the
idea of extreme danger to all within
range, and the air appeared for the time
as if doubly heated.
The effect was like that of a startling
panorama of which one forms part.
There was a sense of danger, deep and
strong, relieved by magnificent spec
tacle and the excitement of the contest.
The oppression of rarefied air, greatly
heated, exerted upon quickened brain
and nerves wrought up to high and
steady tension, who can describe? AT
any rate, moments like those afford un-
usual glimpses of an extraordinary
mental world, which leave impressions
of interest and memory not easily ex-
planned.
IT. l.
The National tribune., 1894-11-01
"Don't Tobacco-spit or Smoke Your Life
Away"

Name of the little book just received-tells
about Notobac the wonderful, harmless, eco
nomical cure for chewing, smoking, cigaret. or
snuff habit. You run no physical or financial
risk, for Noto5ac is absolutely guaranteed to
cure or money refunded Your druggists got
it Or will get il. Write for the book-mailed
free The STERLING REMEDY Co., Box 3 In
diana Mineral Springs, Ind. Agents wanted.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-10
ANSWERING GOV. NELSON.
Ex-Representative Ahlness Comments on
H. Numerals and Oiphers.'

The following is the text Of an article
received for publication by this paper
from Christian Ahlness, member of the
lower house during the so-called Alliance
Legislature: -.-.~ es
In your issue of October 3rd you re-
produce an article from the Minneapolis
Journal in which Gov. Nelson is applaud
ed upon his ''style'' of expressing thoughts
in numerals and ciphers,' and in which
it is said that the style is one that the
Democrats and Populists do not like
very much. Now, if you will allow me
space in your valued paper, I would
''like very much" to produce few mum.
erals and ciphers which the Governor
and his Journal, in the ssinebriate exuber-
ance of their own imagination" seem to
have overlooked. You quote from the
Journal as follows:
"Let it be noted that the legislature of
1890, wherein the blatant reformers of
the Donnclly stripe had their own op-
portunity, accomplished no legislation
advantageous to the farmers, and with
the exception of passing the Australian
ballot law the record of public service
Was blank.
For this meager service the taxpayers
had to pay $4,000 for running expenses
more than the succeeding Republican
Legislature entailed upon them. Here is
record, on the part of the so-called AL
lance reformers, of cold-blooded ciph-
er taxing the people extravagantly."
Now in the first place, the opportun-
ity to pass any measure introduced by
the reform element in that legislature
was exceedingly slim, inasmuch as there
appeared to be a mutual understanding
between the old party members towards
frustrating any and all measures coming
from that quarter, and, if possible to
make the proceedings of that legislature
as obnoxious to the people as possible.
Under such circumstances the passage
| of the Australian ballot law was really a
great achievement, especially when one
considers the "numelals of Alliance
members. Neither should.the establish
ment of the Irvine plant at Saltwater and
many other useful measures be forgotten.
The numerals and ciphers'' contained
in the appropriation bill of that legisla-
ture show, when read without glasses.
that $121,31s.5o were appropriated to
liquidate deficiencies incurred by THERE
publican State Administration following
the previous legislature, $1S5,O0O to buy
machinery and material for the manufac-
ture Of Irvine atStillwater and $4,000 for
show at Chicago, which last amount
would have reached 100000 had it not
been for the stubborn resistance Of ALI
ance members.
you see, Mr.. Editor, that the .sre-
formers of the Donnelly stripe" accomp-
lished something alter all, criticism from
friends or foes to the contrary notwith-
standinr
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-10

fn6 presidential candidate. as to be
uniting itself on policy that will adj
minister relief to the common people on
whose happiness depends the life and
perpetuity of the nation. While we sleep,
the patriotism which is needed to cope
with the enemies within our doors will
find its birthplace elsewhere. Let the
Republicans be up and dong.
If the people of this land, and by that
mean those who earn their bread by
the sweat of their brow, ever had true
friend, it was Robert G. Ingersoll, Fear
less, honest, and generous, he has never
failed to lift his voice against op-
preston. Listen to what he says: When
the rich combine, it is for the purpose of
Exchanging ideas.'' When the poor
combine it is conspiracy" If they
act in concert, if they really do anything,
it is a mob. If they defend themselves
it is s'treason." How is it, that the rich
can control the departments of govern
ment? Why should the rich control?
Why should not the laborers combine for
the purpose O. controlling the executive,
the legislative and judicial departments
of government?
O o
I am as good Republican as the next
man, but I am not hide-bound to sup
port men who are nominated, as in the
state, at the dictation of railroad mag
nate. Honor bright, am I?
o o o
sometimes am led to strongly wish
for woman suffrage in this country, be-
cause I am sure that their strong love for
home and native land would lift politics
above mere biennial fight for the ma
jority and make it contest for protec-
ton against the dangers which threaten
us.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-10
The Politician.


ought to go to the people who live here.
After the wives and children of this ma
have BEEN provided for, it is time enough
to look after the brotherhood of the
world. My doctrine will always be,
home first, neighbors afterward.
The best use we can make of these evil
times is to make of them an occasion for
greater good will and a wider fraternity.
. o o
Yes, there is somethinglwrong in this
land of ours. The rich are becoming
richer and asystem of money worship il
taking hold Of the centralized powers that
is fast making man the slave of property.
Relief must come soon if we would have
the Republic continue, and if the Repub-
lican party desires to hold the fealty of
the millions who have loved1it for its
traditions, it must rise to the solution of
new problems that will free the masses
from their thralldom. A new party is
springing up with new ideas of reform.
To disregard its warnings is fatal to Re-
publican success. It is not mushroom
organization, for back of it all is the dis
content OF distressed people crying for
help. In years gone by, the Republican
party stood for progress and for uuion.
It was true to the Republic. then, let it
be. true to the people now. Let it stand
united for a financial policy that will lift
up the masses and check the greed and
oppression of corporate wealth. Fair
ness and the safety of the nation are on
one side; Legitimate Capitalization and
piling up of wealth Ill the hands of few
on the other. Which will. the Republic
can party choose? # true to its tradi-
tions, it will grapple with the disease,
without fear or trembling. It will de-
mand of its leaders allegiance to the
cause Of humanity, or it will demand
new leaders. Right must prevail IN the
old party ranks OF they Twill be shorn Of
their power and prestige.
It is not Of half SO much moment, in
my opinion. for the Republican party to
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-10

Hoods Pills are purely vegetable. care
fully prepared from the best ingredi-
ents. 25c.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1894-10-10
PROPOSED AMENDMENT,

tho shove quoted section Of the Constitution BY
adding thereto the following provieo; Wis.,
BY law .7ied aed coses.d tax 1 upon M" al in
heritances. devises. requests, legoclse and gifts
Of every kind and description above . fixed and
Of and .. natural snd
sum may bs uniform: or it may be graded or
progressive, but shall not exceed . maximum
tex OF i've per cont"
following subiect@:
plates that ali inheritanoes, devises, &c. in *
cess Of certain amount to be detsrninsd BY tho
Legislature. shall be subject to taxation.
2. The tax may be graded or progressive.
but shall not exceed maximum tax OF ave per
cont" In other words. it Is proposed to confer
named subjects by appropriate methods to any
extent not in excess OF Ave per cent OF tho
amount thereof.
conferred. prescribe Axed rate not to exceed
ave per cent. applicable to at inhsritances. de-
vlses. bequests legacies and gifts regardless OF
provide that an inheritance of Five Hundred
Dollars shall be taxed at the same rate pre-
scribed for an inheritance Of Fifty Thousand
4. It may provide rates of taxation varying
with the amount of the Inheritance devise, etc.
The rate Of taxation may bemade to vary as APP
piled to any particular Inheritance. bequest. etc.
For illustration. an Inheritance Of One Hundred
Thousand Dollars may be taxed At g certain rate
for the first Ten Thousand Dollars. . different
rats for the next Ton Thousand Dollars. and 9
still different rate for the third Ten Thousand
Dollars. and 20 on. according to rule which
shall oe prescribed BY the Legislature.
8. The tar contemplated by the proposed
amendment IL defined generally ito be burden
imposed by government upon all Rffts, legacies.
inheritances and SUGGESTIONS, whether Of real Of
personal property, or both, or any interest
therein, passing to certain persons by VIII. BY
lntsstats, Asw, or by any deed or instrument
made inter pipos. intended TO take effect ct q
sitter the death Of the grantor."
8. The justice Of such ajax IL claimed to rest
upon the fact that the. right to take property
BY devise descent Is the creature OF the Law and
secured and protected by its authority; whore.
fore It ID urged that the state may Justly attach
4 to such subjects . reasonable tax.
81 Z, Similar legislAtion has been in force for
some years In Rsnnsylvanta and several Other
states. ].
reason that doubt prevails % to tho validity 81
such legislstion IN the absence Of express con
stitutional authority.
81. ". CmLDs,
Dated March q. 1894 Attorney General
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

Berlin WAS startled some few weeks
ago. on hearing that the kaiser's chief
master Of ceremonies, Baron Won koize,
had been placed under arrest in the
military prison In Linden strasse. The
local papers limited az Il mysteriously,
with iragmcntarY and Farbled re-
porlA II was the chief topic for dis
eusslon In hotelG cafes and on the
street corners indiscriminate gig
Cling followed the mere mention OF
KoiEe's name, and the very air became
pregnant with scandal
There are several women in H. OF
course. fine ladies. with high shoes
and gold.laccd CATERS How do
know this? II 10 an open secret now,
and much more which may not be
mentioned here
Herr Raron Won KoiEe Is captain In
the haiscrs guard and chief master Of
ceremonies IN Williams household.
lie Is scion Of an old family and q
man % commanding presence. Fol
more than eight months past high
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

Two men who had not moments
warning of their impending fate were
shot down in New York the other
morning. The circumstances sur
rounding each shooting are similar in
many respects Owen Sery was sit
ting on stringpiece at the end of the
open pier at the foot of Livingst ton
street. when one of the two men who
were rowing up East river deliberate.
ly shot him through the right breast
William Clarkson and Thomas Nee
han. said TO be ex-convicts were ar
rested. The other victim is Michael
Welch, homeless man. The shoot
ing occurred in Monroe street near
Pike, about midnight, and, as in the
case of Sery, the shooting was done
by one of two men, who have net vet
been caught
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

firms best customers and cashed the
check without hesitancy. Within a
few days it was discovered that the
signature forged. The was manager
notified InspectorsShea and detectives
were detailed TO effect her arrest
Meanwhile the woman had gone to
Kansas City There, profitiug by her
Chicago experience. It is claimed she
obtained money from a number of that
city's best merchants, She was ar
rested and about to be prosecuted,
when, it is said, her father came to
her rescue, effecting her release by
the payment of sums 0aggregating
sI4, 600 Miss Ellsworth was next
heard from in Minneapolis, where her
experience was similar, and again in
st Paul and Omaha. According to
the ,pohce she is wanted now in
those cities on charges of forgery.
She returned to Chicago about six
months ago, but the police were un-
aware of her coming.
Miss Ellsworth is 30 years old. 1t is
said she left her luxurious home in
Milwaukee seven years ago going to
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

the secrets Of the anonymous letters.
as chambermaids usually do, and
from these TO the lackeys IL travelled
on and down TO the pages and por-
tiers, increasing in volume and color.
Count X had already sent his
seconds with peremptory challenge
to Baron Won Kotze. but was pre-
vented by the prompt intervention of
the emperor, who. on hearing Of this,
at once ordered the count TO report
for duty TO Gen. W.. In obeying
this order Count q eonhded the
matter TO his superior, who in turn
told the prince of R..
Meanwhile these defamatory letters
continued 10 increase, some of them
directly attacking the princess Of A..
beauty in her day, but now rather
passee She was reported to have spread
stories rejecting on the princess and
foreign ambassador, report says
Count B., Of Italy--a most delicate
and ticklish story. BY this direct
reflection was cast ON the emperor's
own family, and might have thrown
two countries into an unfortunate
war.
The very air in and about the inn
psrial court was pregnant with new
rumors daily Like dynamite bombs
these inexplicable missives fell in the
imperial camp, and no one knew
whence they came.
A private conversation which had
taken place between the emperor and
Count Gutenberg, Of the Prussian
ministry. was also discovered to have
leaked out Even the pages knew
enough 10 tell that Privy Councillor
HI derlein. Wechter. OF Kladderada-
tsch fame, was about 10 be appointed
minister 10 Ham burg, together with
the cause Of mis- predecessors fall
Then, again, and perhaps worst Of all
vile letter came, UNANIMOUSLY charg'
ing that the emperor's own and in
fallible General Won c. had been
looking deep into the affection Of one
OF the empress own ladies-in-wait-
ing Another letter kindly informed
the husband Of the latter that his
wife had spent many agreeable hours
on the bespangled bosom of the gal
LIANT general. or vice versa, which
amounts TO the same thing The letter
charged also that Count Won Z, al
one time protege Of the emperor
had been transferred as ambassador
10 r. recently on account OF th'
same countess
Circumstances seemed 10 assist III,
scandalmongers for just at this tim'
General Won c. had left for Carls
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08
LORD RusseLL's eAsHFuLMsss.
The Great English Barrlstsr Was aal,e
Dimdens la Ills Youth.

The Great Ensii,h Barrlstsr Was oaits
Dimdens la Ills Ysuth
10 his Journalists Note. Book Mr..
Frankfort Moore tells story Of the
early life of Lord Russell IL may. he
says surprise some OF those persons
y ho have been unfortunate enough 10
lad themselves witnesses for the
prosecution in eases where Lord Rus
sell has appeared Tor the defense. 20
learn that Ia his young days he was
exceedingly shy lie has lost good
deal % his early d!hidenee, or AZ any
rate no manages 10 prcTeut il betray.
ise ltsrif ia such way a. might tend
h rm barsAss hostile witness As a
rule witnesses do not dnd that bash.
.ulapss Is the mosl prominent eharae.
gerssIle of hss cross examination.
Bat learn from az associate .!
Lord gaas1lrs that when hia name
appeared On the list 10 propose or 70
res cad To a ,ossi ~ one % the din.
aers % patriotic society q which
my Informant ~ well as Lord Russell
vas membcF he would spead the
day stalking nerroasly about the
streets aud apparently quite unable
10 rolirct bis thoughts Upon ono oc'
eassou the proud duty devolved upon
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

him OF responding 70 the toast Ire
land a Nation Late ia the after.
noon ms tniorman, found him In a
condition 81 disordcrly perturbation
aud declaring that he had no idea q
what he should say, aud he felt Ger.
tain that unless 10 got the help OF the
man who aftcrward become my in
formant he must inevitably break
down.
II laughed at him, said tho gentle.
man who had the courage to tell the
s,ary which have the courage TO re.
peat land did my best 70 give him
confidence sure. any fool could re.
spond to ireland a Nation and
You'll q o as we'll as any other But
even this didn't give courage con-
tiuucd my informant and ! had TO
sit down aud give him the chief points
20 touch on In his speech. lie wrung
nv hand and In the evening he made
fine speech, sir Man, but it was a
pity there weren't more OF the party
sober enough 20 appreciate IL ="
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

mood of the west side. They are
furnished with luxuriance The same
taste and elegance are displayed as re-
CARDS her personal appearance and
when taken TO the central station the
prisoner wore a costly dress of the
latest style After her arrest she i'm
sisted on taking Detective Peyton 20
the Sherman house to supper before
making an effort 10 find bondsman
Isaac Ellsworth, father of Miss
Ellsworth, says that he had lost track
Of his daughter for a. year. and that
he had given her up Further than
this he would say nothing.
Before Miss Ellsworth left Milwau-
lkee six years ago she moved in the
best society and was a member OF the
Plymouth church When she first got
into trouble her father said she was
a kleptomaniac. and under this de-
Tense he succeeded in releasing her
from the charges under which she
rested in Kansas City. Isaac Ellis
worth is wealthy, and was formerly
connected with the Cream City rail.
way company.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08
ARRESTED A TRAIN.
4 Brave ohio Constable Tries to satisfy

4 Brave Ohio Constable Tries Go satisfy
Claim.
Armed with writ of attachment a
constable of Mount Sterling, Ohio,
stopped baltimore s. Ohio train the
other morning and ceained one of the
driving wheels to the track, The
constable was determined that the
train should not escape his legul pro-
cess and all the entreaties of the
trammen TO be released were without
avail The conductor finally tele-
graphed the company's headquarters
and, after three hours delay, received
the message; IL the chain is not too
strong go ahead" The engineer
pulled open the throttle, the big driv-
ing wheels revolved and away went
the train with the constable chasing
ing after it, The trouble was a suit
against the Baltimore & Ohio COM
pany to secure the payment OF $500
claimed for the accidental killing OF
two horses
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

ison street At the time of her arrest
she claimed TO be a writer for morn
ing paper In the arrest Of Miss Ellis
worth the police claim to have appre-
hended the cleyerest woman forger in
the country, whose operations have
extended over period of seven years,
covering four principal cities besides
Chicago. and costing her parent more
than $50 600. Miss Elisworth's first
appearance in Chicago was about the
beginning of the Worlds Fair. Short
~ after her arrival she engaged in
newspaper work, she says and in that
way obtained an estimate knowledge
Of many Of Chicago's first citizens
About the close of the fair, IL is al
legged, she entered the store, saying
her name was Jennie Knoll represent
ed herself as being a member of the
family Of DIR. James II. Etheridge of
1884 Michigan avenue. In behalf of
Mrs. Etheridge she purchased an in
voice Of goods and ordered it delivered
at the residence. Then she rep
resented TO the salesman that she
desired to make some cash pur-
chases, but had left her money al
home She had, however, check on
the Illinois Trust and Savings bank
for $50, signed and given her, she
said, by Mrs. Etheridge. The sales
my took the check TO the manager
and told him it was good The man
ager recognized the name as one Of the
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

bad. which was interpreted rs a sign
OF royal displeasure, and Countess
c. was reported on the eve Of de-
parting for Vienna
All OF q sudden the report spread
abroad that Baron Lebrecht Won Kotze
was under arrest supposed to have
written these letters The baron had
received an intimation OF being charged
with this terrible crime, and at once
repaired to the commaudant Of Berlin,
intending to explain his innocence.
But the cummandant very CURLY re-
piled: The emperor has ordered
your arrest; you are my prisoner, y
and personally conducted him in a
closed carriage TO the military prison
In Linden Strasse. Here kotze was
assigned to lodgings and privileges
BETTING his rank. but further eX'
plantations were denied him.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

gentlemen and noble ladies in the I'm.
mediate encourage Of the emperor
have received anonymous letters al.
most daily, in prose and verse, inti'
mating certain charges against some
one nearest and dearest TO the re.
cipient
AN sorts OF charges and insinuations
continued TO arrive daily for members
Of the cmperor's immediate circle, II
was re ported. for instance, Count "
had petitioucd the emperor for Q
transfer TO another post on account OF
the charges in the scaudalous letters
The interview between the emperor
and count, It was given out had been
overheard by the princess Of Pless, who
could not keep the secret and, in turn,
gave Il away to other ladies OF .he
court circle. Count KS persecu'
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

Frank St Clair, bridge carpenter.
had thrilling experience at Jeffer-
sonville, Ind, the other day. He was
at work on the traveller used in build
ing the Louisville and Jeffersonville
bridge. While righting piece of
timber at the top Of the traveller he
lost his balance and fell into the
river, distance Of 253 feet In the
fall St Glars body struck the false
work, injuring him internally and
breaking both legs lie was rescued
from drowning but can not live.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

sale of it to indemnify him Rice
found next day that Wilson
had lied about the corn, but
in the night Wilson stole the team
oack and went to Sioux City. Here
he went to the auditors Office, told the
auditor that he was a nephew of JUS
tice Budd, before whom he was ar
raigned, and that his uncle had sent
him to get warrant for his fees on
state cases He got the warrant for
SILL including fees in his own case.
had it cashed, and has not been heard
of since
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

Payson Tucker manager OF the
Kelley Institute in North Conway Is
an old friend OF Mason. and he placed
rooms In that institution at the al.
posai of Jack and his afflicted wife.
The latters little daughter also az.
eompanied them
Her condition is now SO serious that
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1894-12-08

his subsequent release, is recalled TO
the memories Of the Berliners by a
resolve which the Empress Augusta
Victoria has just taken.
She is said TO have arranged during
her recent visit 10 her mother 10 law.
the Empress Frederick, in Frieder-
iehs.Kron. for a family council. TO be
held very soon The subject Of this
council win be the accusations which
Baron Won Kotze was charged with
bringing against numerous person.
ages at court