davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04

~ Dr. Bulls 'e5l oasa' sg RT3s'a'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04
sovEREIoNs rALKING AGAIN.

He Says The Negroes Ought 70 Go TO
Tho Congo Basin. Whrrc They
Can W0rf Out Thick
DcsiOluy.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04
WASH DRESS GOODS.

Extra Fine Zephyr Ginghams, iei<c yard.
Best Quality Apron Check Glughana &c yard.
Fair quality Apron Check GinRhAns DC yard.
i Inc 81-inch Percalog l0c u yard.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04

India S, good quality a6,ln wide now only 8bc yard
hest Black DveaatSlks In the city for sLOO yard.
Fun line OF China Slu, all shades zoe a yard.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04

Satin Striped Chacs only 26c yard
Figured Crcpoua, choice only aao aynrd
serpcutno crepes In winning coors ibo to e5c yard.
New styles In naltwooi Challlcs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-04

Satin jacquard Waffle 6rocades
Novelties lo Fuller Weaves
thing entirely and n
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

certainly studied the question carefully,
and much of his equipment is new. While
the path he is taking is not new one, some
of his methods are decidedly original, and he
may be expected to penetrate considerable
distance, butt haHeno condolences in his ability
to accomplish the object at1which he is aim
ing. He has laid his plans relying on smooth
travelling beyond a certain region, and as I do
not believe he will findi t,I expect to hear that
he has been forced to turn back unsuccessful.
He will, however, probably return with in
formation regarding conditions north of
Spitzbergen, almost as interesting as the
discovery of the pole, and will be able to
enlighten US on the advantages or disad-
vantages of the use of aluminium in the con-
struction of siedges and boats for Arctic
travel Another expedition is. that of
Frederick Jackson, AM tEnglish sportsman
who is to start inl ] une, anIi try his fortune
by way of Franz sJosep aHlband, his desire
being also to dancesaharnpipe on the North
Pole. This ompleteSthe list of distinctively
polar expeditions, but if none Of these sue
coed in attaining their object, it is safe
to predict that at least dozen others will
quickly take up the search, and endeavor to
Dc
Aside from these, a number of enterprises are
discussed in Geographical. circles, one or
more to locate the magnetic pole, another to
spend three or four years in the region of
Greely's old headquarters.
The party which I will take to Labrador
and Northern Greenland, sailing from New
York late in June, will in one sense be origi-
nal in its character, in that it will be the first
experiment toward popuIarizing Greenland
as d summering place for tourists, sports
men and artists. Those who go along this
year with the men of science, will find plenty
to occupy their attention, be they in search
OF novel scenes, big game or striking land
scapes Starting from New York the latter
part of June, we will pass up through the
Straits of Belle Isle, and skirt the Labrador
coast to Rigoulette, landing there party of
ten from the University of Pennsylvania,
under the leadership of Professor Hite, who
intend to prosecute scientific research until
the steamer returns from waters farther
north, and brings them back. to the United
States. From Labrador. ave; will cross to
Southern Greenland and cruise le:surely up
that coast until Peary's. quarters at Redcliff
House are reached, sezinsevery opportunity
that presents itself for. bear, wafrus, seal and
deer hunting, duck shooting and fishing, and
giving the men Of learning ON beard ample
chance for collecting the fossils they love SO
dearly, or making observations on the Won
derful geological formations to be found
hereabouts. Many of the points we, will
touch at have never BEEN FrSssed by white
men, and among the better known posts that
we propose tosee are the ruins O; Or. hane's
headquarters, tae Old quarters Of D.. Hayes
a. Per Fen ;s::itts t.fe CT. ogisIlw.iere the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

minds that they dread to accompany an ex-
petition bound poleward for fear of the venge-
anee of evil spirits.
The far Northern lands they believe to
be inhabited by fierce giants and mon
strous animals whose favorite food is the
flesh of the innuit (Eskimo), and they
claim that strange spirits lurk in the icy
businesses, waiting to pounce upon and
devour foolish natives who venture be-
You'd the limits of their present settlements.
This origin of the Eskimo superstitions it
has been quite impossible to trace, but for
supposed proof of their weird beliefs they
claim that the winds are the messengers of
the wicked spirits sent out for some unknown
but certainly dreadful purpose. The north
wind is known to the simple natives as the
male wind, the south wind lis the female wind
while the breezes waited from the east and
west are known as the 'tboy' and the 'sgirl.''
Speaking of the odd Eskimo superstition
reminds me of the queer idea advanced by a
couple or more civilized beings, to wit, two
Americans named Sims father and son, who
claim that the North Pole is nothing more
than great round hole into the interior Of
the earth, which is inhabited by race Of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

been heard about Bjerling and his COM
panions, we will proceed toLittleton Island,
then cross to Ellesmere Land and cruise
south to Jones' Sounds exploring the entire
coast line for traces Of the men, Along this
route we are almost certain to learn some
thing that will help US to discover them or
decide their fate. 1t is in this region that
Stein expected to find them, and where they
are most likely to have fallen in with, the
Eskimos. When they started from Gary
Islands, they had a supply Of food sufficient
to last until the first of 1898, and with the
prospect of game that would assure them
fresh provisions. They might easily have
subsisted until they met the natives. After
that their wisest plan would have been to
wait for a relief party; but in their youthful
enthusiasm they may have been eager to
push farther north to Hayes Sound, and in
that case, if their plans were not carefully
laid through this barren region, the venture
would certainly prove fatal. This, however,
is only a possibility, as such course
on their part is improbable. We GER
tainly should obtain some information about
them, and I hope we will succeed in restor-
ing them to their friends. 49,
Among the distinguished scientists who
intend SO accompany the summer party is
G. Frederick Wright, of Cleveland, Professor
OF the Harmony of Science and Revelation in
Oberiin College, whose works on questions
relating to ice formations have attracted
wide attention, and who goes to Southern
Greenland to prosecute further investiga-
lions in connection with his special study.
Professor Wright is the author of ssThe Ice
Age in North America and ssMan and the
Glacial Period" besides number of papers
ongiacia! subjects, published in various seien-
tific periodicals, and d bulletin OF the United
States Geographical Survey on ssThe Glacial
Boundary in Western Pennsylvania Ohio,
Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, Having ex-
plored the boundary of the gaciated area from
the Atlantic Ocean to the Mississippi River,
and to a considerable extent of the Mississippi,
the specific object he has in view in visiting
Southern Greenland this year is TO determine
from actual observations the character of the
deposits which take place upon the margin
of the vast Greenland ice-cap. Ee proposes
to make Omiak the basis Of his operation,
and will there also have the advantage of in
cidentaliy studying glaciers entering the sea,
and collecting important information con-
corning the general geography of the region.
Professor Wright will be accompanied by his
son, Fred. B. Wright, as an assistant.
In addition to these parties, Several of the
colleges are sending Representatives. north
with US. Both Yale and Harvard will be
represented, and the probabilities are, that
the ball grounds fo.. the present season. will
be transferred from tho temperate regioLs to
the polar ice foes. i.
FREcERIcK 4. Coc.S. NJ. D.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03


bosses. It is said that he was born In this
country soon after the arrival of his parents.
and that he was educated at st. Johns Col
lege, Fordham, but it is certain that there is
nothing in his speech or bearing to indicate
culture or refinement. While yet a young
man he began the business of ale brewing
with his father, and continued the business
after the latter's death. While still a brewer
Mr.. Murphy became connected with the fise
department of Troy, and this was the open
ing OF his political career. He is man of
large wealth, and he is said not to hesitate to
use money whenever he finds it to his ad-
vantage to do SO. In 1887 MIR. Murphy was
chairman of the Democratic State Committee
in which position he showed great capacity
for organization, and an audacity that won
the admiration and almost took the breath Of
such men as Mclaughlin, of Brooklyn Mr..
Murphy is the master of Troy to-day as
much as Boss Mclaughlin was of Brooklyn
yesterday. But those who best understand
what is going on beneath the surface Of that
misruied city, believe that his sway is -: nearly
at an end, and that the day of the municipal
boss in Troy will soon be over. -
Would that we could say the era of political
bosses in America will soon be at an end, to
be revived no more in City, State or Republic
GEORGE WESTON HoLMts
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03
some MUNICIPAL BOSSES
The Men Who Control the Politics
ttoox Our Largest Cities.
DIRECT AFFAIRS But DON'T SEEK OFFICE.
The Leading Eypes1Hugh Mclaughlin.
of BreOhlyn. t'Ehrlar, iMasee, of Pitts
burg. Christopher Buckley, Of sar
EraaeiscO, Richard Croker, of
New York, and Edward Muir.
- . etssphy Of Troy.

we nave mon, things in the United States,
in our Municipal, State and National Govern
ment, that are entirely different from those
of other civilized lands. Some of these things
we have, perhaps, good reason to be proud
Of; other peculiarities can only be mentioned
with blush of shame by an American who
still retains his Independence and manhood
and whose heart throbs with genuine feel
ing of patriotism, and one of these is the
Municipal Political Boss. Outside ofAmeriea
the municipal political boss has no prototype,
and yet, as q rule. these leaders of political
debauchery are not Americans by birth, or if
so, they are not Americans in feeling.
Machinery is essential in party politics and,
under proper conditions, the better the ma
chine the more secure will be the-rights of
the people at the ballot-bex, and the more
certain they should be of electing proper
representatives to office. But, largely
through the negligence of men who consider
themselves good citizens simply because they
pay their debts, hold a pew in church, and
vote, the machinery Of our municipal poll
tics has fallen into the hands of corrupt and
ignorant men, who, with their army Of fol-
lowers, have come to regard the taxpayers as
proper objects of plumber, and the municipal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

Magee is q strong friend and n heart
hater. He is manlof great personal magnet
ism, OF commanding presence'and unusually
handsome for politician nHe is.stili in the
prime of life, ciearsishtad, ,slong headed.
suave in his manners, a close student of
character, and aatural leader of men.
Christopher Magee Heuld win in any calling
he undertook, aud isa great pity that a
manwith abilities SO commanding should have
permitted his name to- be smirched by asso-
Citations and actionsswhich his own better
judgment cannot approve. He has strong
friends among the Democrats, and his Bit
terest enemies ara te be- tppnd in his own
party, and among the leading Republicans of
his own State. II Senator Quay, Of Wash
ington, were asked for his candid opinion of
Chris Magee's character is safe to say it
would not be fatterina, that is if Quay had
the courage to write what was dictated by
his heart. -
"Boss BUCKLEY" oF SAN FRANCISCO.
One of the most perfect types of the poiti-
cal boss is Christopher A. Buckley, late of
San Francisco, and now a fugitive from that
justice which for years he outraged and set
at defiance. In many respects, Buckley
resembles Boss Mclaughlin, OF Brooklyn.
He is man of middle life, quiet in his man.
ners, correct in his dress and department.,
and not addicted to the little vices that force
themselves into prominence, and tell so
strongly against characters better than his
own. The career of Boss Buckley has in it
many Of the elements OF romance. AS
political leader in San Francisco for many
4 oIc a,,I
although believed far and wide to be Demo-
erat, he has helped the Republicans as often
as he has his own side, but always with
purpose in view that ended in benefit to him
self. About fifteen years ago Buckley became
blind. This afflietion, one would think,
would weaken his power and prevent that
constant intercourse with men which is es-
sential to retention of political power. But
instead of being cast down as weaker men
would have been, he set assiduously to work
to cultivate his powers Of MEMORY and logic,
until those who came under his influence
believed that he was stronger without his
eyesight than when he had It, Buckley, like
Boss Mclaughlin, Croker, Murphy and many
other city bosses, is of irish ancestry; in
deed, he was born in Ireland, and came to
this country when a child. Boss Buckley
was a youth when he crossed the plains to
California, and like Mclaughlin in Brook
Ign, he took an active part in Navy Yard
politics. In 1876 he removed to San Fran
CISCO and opened a liquor saloon on Brush
street. For time he was an ordinary heller,
and drank so much bad liquor, that disease
followed and he lost this eyesight. Hereformed
his drinking habits when it was too late
When he became blind, he had read to him
all the laws of the State and all the leading
works of literature, and by cultfvating his
memory, which was naturally good, he came
to be regarded as a man Of ed ucation. Buck
ley's appearance is not that of the typical
boss. His features are regular and refined,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

pole there would be but one direction in which
to turn-to the south. One would take as
many routes to the south as there are points
to the compass, for north, east and west
will have vanished. The hour of the day is,
at the pole, paradoxical conception, because
that point is the meeting place OF every me-
ridian, and the time of one holds good for all;
indeed, it may be any hour of the day that
one cares to mention. Contrary to popular
belief the summer weather at the pole is
rather warm, so far the question of travel
ling is concerned. We're the temperature
below the freezing point at this season, prog
ress over the ice and snow would be COM
paratively safe and easy instead of extremely
difficult and dangerous. The obstacles that
make the quest of the pole SO arduous and
,erilous, have been discovered and overcome
by slow degrees. Strange as it may seem,
nearly the. full limit of present northward
attainments. was accomplished at an early
period. Barents penetrated to about IS de-
grees north, discovering Spitzbergen, in 1896.
In 1870 Hudson reached the S0th degree, and
in 1927 Parry penetrated to 2:45. In late
years, Notwithstanding that explorers have
been aided by all modern resources, such as
and preserved foods by which expeditions
could be proyisoned for indefinite periods,
and guided by. the experience of centuries,
further progress northward has been so slow
as to be altogether discouraging to any but
the most persevering and indomitable
spirits.
Forty units nearer to the pole is the record
of what has been accomplished in this long
interval, but it is gratifying to know that
two Americans, Lockwood and Brainard be-
longs the honor Of having attained the most
northerly point SO far reached. When we
analytic the reason for this Sow advance, we
discover that the difficulties in some respects
have been found greater than first supposed.
The common notion that extreme cold re-
tards the onward march is far from correct.
The temperature is so mild that snow melts
and ice separates, leaving miles of water be-
tween the polar foes, and raising Instructions
in the pathway of explorers that are often in
surmountable. If man could secure fresh
food and drink in the northern regions
through which he travels, one of the greatest
difficulties in his efforts to find the pole
would in measure be overcome. This, how
ever, not being the case, an explorer starts
from a base of supplies, usually stationed
1000 miles or more from the pole, and his
advance is hampered by a burden embracing
everything he is likely to need in the shape
of food. fuel, arms and general equipment
for snow, ice and water travel during period
of some months. The road over which he
moves may be one of rugged, hummocky
ice, or soft, deep snow, and perhaps the only
assistance he can obtain with the present
knowledge Of conditions is from the Eskimo
or Russian dog. Aid might be obtained from
the Northern Greenlanders, were they dis
posed to give or sell their services; but super
stition has been found so deep-rooted in their
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03

tiles over which they may be said to rule as
a proper field for spoliatien.
These political bosses have gathered about
them class of men who are to the wards
and primaries what they themselves are to
the cities at large. These men are known as
''heelers" or FOUNDERS" and they are either
the keeperssof bars and the lower classes of
saloons, or they are the most frequent patrons
of the same It is well-known fact that in all
our large cities majority of the men who are
regarded by the bosses as political workers
are either ex-eriminals or men who, if they
had their deserts, would be behind prison
bars. 1ATa:tt 80 60:
One of the most perfect types of the politi-
cal boss is Hugh Mclaughlin, of Brooklyn.
For many years this man, without education,
culture, professional training or any other
qualities than those required for the peculiar
organization which he had at his back, con-
trolleda destiniesa Of the great City of
Churches, and would be controlling them to-
day, had not an Indignant people arisen last
year and hurled himself and his followers from
power. Mclaughlin was, and perhaps is,
nominal Democrat, though tits said by those
who know him best that to retain his power
and to help his friends, he has not hesitated
to betray the party to whichshe claims allegi-
ance. This man, now nearly seventy years
of age, has had Brooklyn under his feet and
control as much as the Gar of Russia has
any part of his empire. In his early man
hood, Mclaughlin occupied a mechanics
position in the navy yard in Brooklyn, where
it is said the name HBoss' was first applied
to him. ss
Afterward he WIS elected Registrar of
Arrears. for one term, and then he retired,
nominally, to private life; but actually, from
his headquarters, lin an auctioneer's shop on
Willoughby street, to dictate all the office
holders in the city, tesn the ward constable
who gets few hundred dollars year to the
sheriff, who makes a fortune in one term.
Men vastly McLaughlin's superiors socially,
in intellect and in training. became his ad-
herents and sought his favor, because they
knew his power with the machine and wanted
his influence. The very machine itself, which
had made Mclaughlin, came to regard it.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03
TO THE NORTH POLE.
The Fascination the North role
Has Had for Navigators.
The eaLDEsT LAND IN The WORLD.
The Great Difficulties are the Transport
~tati0n of Food and Drink-Value of
= -sthe Eskimo Interpretations OF
- the NatiyeS-The Expeditions
OF This Year and Their
'-F Chances OF success.

The coolest quarter of the groDe nor as
generally supposed, the region surrounding
the North Pole. It's probably at the Northern
extremity OF Eastern Siberia. When the pole
is reached, as expect it will be before the
nineteenth century closes, believe its dis
coverers will find there landscape of ice
and snow, perhaps with rocks containing
here and there the fossil remains of a previous
age Of heat and maybe cut up with pools or
lanes of water. The polar star will appear
directly overhead, with the other stars of
the northern half of the earth moving round
in horizontal circles, never far above the
horizon.Y never beneath it, but each complet-
ifg its eircdit once every twenty-four hours.
The sun for about, six months of the twelve
would act somewhat similarly, appearing
first to be winding upward, then descending
, n spiral fashion till lost to view. From the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-06-03
RIcHARp cRooKER, or NEW YoKK.


It is said that New York had one honest
political boss, and that was John Kelly. Mr..
Croker, we are informed, is now no longer at
the head of Tammany Hall. The newspapers
say he resigned the CHIEF Saehemship of Tam
many Hall; but those who have inside light
on the question believe he was forced from
his position by a power stronger, than him
self. Richard Croker. was born in ireland
something over fifty years ago. His father
was blacksmith, who came to this country
in 1916, and who in addition to horseshoeing
did some practice as aiyeterparyz surgeon.
Between his twelfth and fifteenth years,
Richard Croker went to the public schools of
New York, where he was distinguished
neither for diligence nor, ability. He was
expelled from school with an education that
could hardly be called elementary. At no
time since then has he attempted to make up
for the wasted opportunities of his youth.
Although occupying so prominenta position,
he is a coarse, illiterate, and an entirely
ignorant man. In his early manhood he be-
came attached to one of the fire organizations
of New York city, where he distinguished
himself by his unusual strength and brutal
courage. Indeed Mr.. Croker became a prize
fighter, and there are men in Tammany Hall
now who can remember distinctly, for it is
not many years ago, betting on or against
him in his encounters with other toughs and
bruisers. One battle Croker fought with
Dicky Lynch, in "Jones' Wood in 1866 gave
HIM decided reputation as pugiIist. Sub
sequently he knocked out" Mat Green and
Denny LeaFy, both of whom were noted fight
ers. But a greater ring than that in which prize
fighters struggle was opening to this re-
marha5le boss. He entered Tammany Hall,
and, despite the fact that he had violated the
laws again and again by assaults and drunken
debauches, he gradually rose to political
leadership. In 1869 he was elected Alder
man, and although the salary was not great,
in 1870, he became his own landlord. On
November I, 1874, Richard Croker was,
charged with the murder. of John McKenna:
but, although there was no doubt OF his hav--
ing killed the man, he succeeded through the
influence of Tammany Hall in getting clear.
Needless here to follow step by step the pro-
gress OF this man from the position of bar
keeper and prize fighter to that of ruler of the
destinies of great city like New York; yet
this is exactly what heaccompiished. To-day,
without any Office any employment any
business, or any enterprise in which he
could have made money honestly, Richard
Croker lives in q palace, is no,ed horse
man, travels through hetceuatry in his own
private ear, and is in TACT 2 wealthy man.
How. he made his money, it is not necessary
to ask. 1t is very certain, however, thai he
his been more Fortunate f!sanc Bass 2uc,..ley
o. Sd7 -'sss:lt..-.a.z.r,.lr rs s,,,il