davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
His second Season. /.

ST want yon to figure little for me, =
said q Second avenue wife to her huss
band as she brought him pencil and
paper.
He looked at her suspiciously as he
made ready. says the Detroit Free Press,
and close observer would have noted
signs of grim determination around his
mouth.
II want" she said, as she looked into
the far-away purple of sunset, "about
two bushels of peaches.
"Yes."
And one of pears. -
eyes,
81 might possibly get along with half
bashel of plums, but want at least
bushel of Siberian crab apples"
Anything else?"
"Oh, yes. must have citrons, toma-
toes, cauliHower and cucumbers."
"I've got it down; but where does
the figuring come in?''
81 want you to figure, as near as you
can, on the cost of all these, together
with ten dozen glass cans, bushel Of
currants, fifty tumblers, with sugar,
vinegar and spices enough to pre- serve
all the fruit"
He was Zig lightning gghftHHiHHgg calculator In
thirty seconds be had added upa column
of figures, tackled on 10 per cent. for his
commission and multiplied the total by
two to cover breakage.
sWhatlo she gasped as she received
the paper and glanced at the figures,
"you don't mean So, ,225. .40?n
"Certainly, I do," he replied as he
picked up his newspaper again,
"But we can't spare that to put up
sauce for the winter
"Just as you think. We can sell our
home for 5000 and put So ,225, 40 into
preserves, or We can keep our home and
Gil the vacuum with prunes and evapo-
rated apples. Go over the figures for
yourself"
She took the paper and begant to figure
on her own account, but after raising
the total 1915 she went out into the
kitchen and told the girl that as there
would be no doing up fruit this year
she might have weeks vacation.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

from literary attitude toward the sub
ject, and she replieds sI write what I
feel and believe, and ! love to turn over
human.nature. Y She added that she
had been greatly repressed in her
youth; that she was never allowed to
have an opinion or to be as "bad" as
she wanted to, and she said: s'1t is
such a satisfaction now to have q pen
in my hand and to be able to talk back
as much as l want to-
Someone aaid: s'Is it true that you
offered the MSS. of The Heavenly
Twins to II publishers?" mo; only
to five, and when they would not have
it had it set up at my own expense IN
country printing press, and then sent
the book. again to Mr.. Heineman, the
publisher, who finally agreed to take 1t
and pay me the cost Of printing tl0O
guineas) and to give me e1OO more. ;"
She did not add the fact that the pub
Usher found on carefully revising the
book that the language was too frank
for prndish public, and in consequence
all the original 800 volmes were de-
stroyed and a carefully expurgated
copy was printed and circulated. Since
the great success of "The Heavenly
Twins'' the publisher has given the
authoress a bonus of e100 on each OF
the II editions, and the subsequent pro-
ductions have not been sacrificed at
such low price.
Delightful Thomas Hardy, with his
quaint old-fashioned manners and his
clever wife as his secretary to whom
'tTess' and "a Pair Of Blue Eyes"
and his other stories were all dictated,
was also a tea-drinker Sarah Grand's
little bamboo table. He has not given
us his views of the advanced woman,'
vet. and I wonder if he likes them as
we'll as his own bright, womanly hero
ines; but he is great friend OF
Madame Sarah's, and his framed pho
tograph occupies most conspicuous
place in her draWing-r0om. An emil
nent physician was also present, and as
he is the leading nerve specialist in
London, an enthusiast upon hypnotism
and a disciple of DR.. Charcot, perhaps
he was studying the new phase in
woman's nerves which has brought
upon US the torrents of morbid thoughts
now in print. He listened with eager
interest to the conversation, following
keenly first one and then the other.
The hostess remarked that she was
asked to go to America to lecture in
the autumn, but she said: 81 am
afraid to go, for I could not endure the
adverse criticism. 1 am very sensitive
and never read line the papers print
about me.'' JEANETTE HALE.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

Ing 9 note stating that the writer be-
lieved. after ell, that q community Of
interests was snficient ground for
matrimony, aud that. aanyway, she
Guessed she loved him.
From which Il may b+ gathered that
els Q wise youth who bestows WE'LL
selected gifts.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

Would you increase your faith
Would you dissipate your doubtsl
Would you convince yourself that lifs
is very. we'll worth living, even wher
the shadows throw their gloom on youl
|.path2 Then visit those who are wear
lily plodding along, hopeless and friend
less.
You will find yourself stronger bJ
forgetting yourself ard saying kindly
word to some poor creature who would
think he was in heavenly surroundings
if he lived under your roof and enjoyed
your advantages.
When you are in the presence OF the
Lord, who was Himself poor and OF
pressed, and SO lonely that He knelt IN
Gethsemane to ask for help, you will
be poorly off il you have nothing bet
ter to say than that you accepted all
the creeds of the Church and kept
yourself unspoted from the world. But
you will be well off if you can assure
Him that you kept some one else un-
spotted from the world at great pains
and sacrifice.
Love God, love your neighbor, obey
the command, 'sFeed my lambs" and
you will get a warm welcome at the end
Of the journey after death.
tits not what you believe, but what
you do, that will entitle you to a resi-
dence in the New Jerusalem.
You may be worth million. but if
you have done nothing to make the
worl d better you " i'll die beggar.
You may be counted among the poor,
but if you have been a brother to your
fellow men a group Of angels will
gather about your bed and usher you
with songs into the presence of Him
who said, "The first shall be last. and
the last first"
No one ever yet loved God acceptably
who did not love His children.
There is no room in the House not
built with hands for a soul that has
not made some sacrifice for others.
If you love your kind and manifest
that love by generous deeds it will be
but step from your grave to heaven.
New York Herald.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
H,. Pint Wa. Better Than a Pound.

Old sayings are nearly always truth
full, but they must be applied with due
discretion, as woman in little store
ssdown the neck" discovered to her sor-
row. An old darky called one morning
to purchase a pound Of shot. The store
keeper being out, his wife attempted to
serve the customer. She could not find
the weights, but being good house.
keeper she remembered an old saying Of
frequent use in cookery, "a pint's a
good as pound the world over. !"
In her dilemma she quoted that say.
ing to the darky, asking if he wou1d be
satisfied to take pint for pound.
The darly, with wide awake cunning,
snapped at the chance, got his shot,
paid for it and hurried out of the store.
The woman couldn't account for the
sudden hurry Of his departure until she,
with pride. related to her husband hen
happy idea enabling her to get along
without weisAt- Philadelphia Call
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
Practical Eye Wash.

A little salt and water used as an eye
wash will cleanse and strengthen in
famed lashes and rest tired eyes. It is
safe to use it at any time that irritation
is felt A New York surgeon prescribes
the ocean for bad eyes, particularly
young eyes. "Get of, " he says, "when-
ever you can and let the salt and the sea
breeze wash and blow around your eyes
It will do them good. 1t will dislodge
the germs Of disease. for the air breath
ed by half the world is germ laden, and
sore eyes are more quickly caught than
smallpox and more fatal twill bright
en- and strengthen them and prolong
their beauty and usefulness. /"
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
A Moment ofDoubt.

A good many soldiers north and south
must remember moments which will
enable them to sympathize with the
spirit Of question recorded in south
ern magazine.
On tiresome night march Florida
soldier, sleepy and worn out, fell into 9
ditch by the roadside There he lay be.
moaning his fate when the next regi-
ment came up, and hearing his moans
some Of the men hastened to his rescue.
As they stood him on his feet, be.
draggled and demoralized. he turned ta
one Of them and said:
II say, stranger, don't you think
South Carolina was a little hasty?'
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
Knights of the Meccabees.

The State Commander writes us
from Lincoln. Neb.. as follows: "Af-
ter trying other medicines for what
seemed to be very obstinate cough in
our two children We tried DR.. Kings
New Discovery and at the end of two
days tie cough entirely left them. We
will not be without 1t hereafter, as our
experience proves that 1t cures where
all other remedies fail. ."-signed f.
W. Stevens. State Com.-Why not
give this great medicine atrial as Il Is
guaranteed and trial bottles are free al
DR.. Vaughan's Pharmacy. Regular
size Soc. and 81. 90. -
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

A little girl had a kitten. She was
very fond Of it, and it was great de.
light to hear 1t purr. One night she
was restless and her mother said:
"Cynthia, why don't You lie still and
60 to sleepT '.I can't" answered the
little one; "papa purrs so loud"
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
It May DO as Much for You.


Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving. ILL.,,
writes that be had Severe Kidney
trouble for many years, with severe
pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many
so called Kidney cures but without
good result. About year ago be be-
gan use of Electric Bitters and found
relief at once. Electric Bitters is es-
pecialIy adapted to cure Of all Kidney
and Liver troubles and often gives
instant relief. One trial will prove
or statement. Price only SOC. for
large bottle. At DR.. Vaughan's Phar-
macy.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

For sour stomach and all
other conditions resulting from
constipation, go by the book
on Beecham's 5 pills.
Book free, pills 25c. AT
drugstores; or write to B F
Allen Co, 365 Canal st, New
York.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
CORNER OF SMILES.

The day he was married his soul was thrilled
And his face wore happy smile,
As he noticed the very superior way
His bride swept up the aisle.
But now that they re settled his soul is sad
And he feels just as meek as a mouse.
As he sees.the inferior manner in which
His wife sweeps up the house.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

NK5a 1t Is OfNo Use
to say that there is Something just as
good as Ripans Tabules for disorders
of the stomach and liver" 1t is not SO.
This standard remedy will relieve and
cure you. One tabule gives relief.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

The wild waves soon will begin to talk,
1t matters not what they say,
II you go to listen it's certain sure
You'll have big bill to pay.
Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

She-What did you mean by saying
that I looked like chrome? He-Why
-er-I meant to say that you did not
look as if you were painted.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

Little Ethel wonder why Adam
and Eve had such an awful time just
because they ate one little apple?
Johnny (reflectively) Maybe it was
green,
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
Liked Church, But

Sweet Girl-Do you enjoy taking me
to church!
Lover-Net SO much as riding with
you in street Car.
"Goodness! Why?"
'"The sexton never yells sit closer,
please. New York Weekly.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
Conundruu.

Traveller (on south coast railway =
Why don't you put up time tables ir
the station?
Porter-What for?
Traveler-To show what time the
trains arrive.
Porter (scornfully)-How're we goiu
to make out table showin what time
the trains get here till we see what time
they do get here?-London Million.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

It's not what its proprietors say.
but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does,
that tells the story of its merit. Hoods
Sarsaparilla Cures.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

Frank-It makes me SO mad to see
my wife SO dead gone on that fool Of a
McFlurter. Dick-Oh, be charitablel
She used to think Just as much of you.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
A Noinciden,

Mrs. Janson said to Mrs. Lammis in
perfect confidence, "Do you know mine
Is the prettiest baby in the world?"
"Well, really, now, what coin
cidencep' said Mrs. Lammis. $50 Is
mineI''-Loudo>Q Culver.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
CAPITAL. $500 10000.
Surplus and Profits Sill. 100000.
Secu rty Trust and Safe Deposit
Company,
5ls MARKET ST.. WILMINGTON, DEL.

oAS MAhAGI SI.s W1Lm1NdION, DELs
MONEY UNEMPLOYED or waiting investment
can be made to earn you Interest ii deposit
ted with this company,
INTEREST PAID on deposits of money as fol.
lows: per cent on deposits payable on de-
mand, by check, same as banks; IN per
cent on deposits payable after 10 days
notice 3 per cent on deposits payable after
80 days. notice. Special rates for large sums
to remain for year or longer,
SPECIAL ATTENTION given to the accounts OF
Ladies, also to those of Executors, Admins
traitors, Trustees, Guardians and Receivers.
The Company acts by authority OF law as
Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Re-
cefver and Agent, and executes trusts of
every description.
Correspondence solicited and full fnforma-
tion furnished concerning any branch OF
the COmpany's business, Satisfaction guar
anteed. Send tor pamphlet.
BENZ, NIELDS, JAS. B. CLARKSON.
President. Treas. & Sec.
VIM. r. BANCROFT, JNO. s. ROSSELL,
Vice President. Trust Officer.
DIRECTORS
Benjamin Nfelds, Jos. Fl. Chandler, NJ d
Phillip Plunkett, j. Davis Sisler,
James A. Hart, William NJ. Field,
Henry f. Dure, Charles e. Fritz,
VIM. p. Bancroft Archibald Az Capelle
Vim. j, McClary VIM. r. BrinckIs
John Il. Tatum, SamuelG. Simmons,
mayl-lY
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

She showed her ankle on the street
And men began to mutter,
But next day in her bathing suit
She didn't cause f1utter.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

"How about this cough of yoursP Is
it doing wellp" "Well, yes. 1t has
bought new horse and buggy. for the
doctor this month";
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

'sCould this little poem get in to-
morrow? Don't know; vast te- baskets
pretty full, but we'll try to make room
for yoIp'
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

Very Amateur Singer lat evening
party sings)-Oh, let me like soldier
fall Agonized guest-You certainly
should if I had gun nanywhere handy.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
No matter what your trade may be
h f,f ha ffn,s

NO fHNtGtF WnaI YOUR tIdut IIdy Uo
An herbalist or halter.
Or something else, sayto thee
1t you have aught the matter,
Don't take the old style gripping pills
That rather cause than cure your Ills;
but take DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
for they are very small and pleasant to
take and are prompt and effective in
their operation. They cure indiges-
tion, sick headache, biliousness, dis
ordered liver and habitual constipation.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

1t sounds rather paradoxical for a
perfectly we'll man to speak OF his
invalid wife as his better half.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25


Palmistry assumes to tell what the lines In your
hand indicate: It will amuse you, II nothing more.
length ns s0ofs the eP1si
gives you thirty years. well-marked LINE OF
FORTUNE, fame or riches Both combined mean
ideas to win il. You win fnd plenty Of these n
Demorest's Family Magazine, 90 attractively pre-
sented that every member Of the family Is enter
LINE OF HEART bespeaks tenderness; q straight
crooked crook IL A Well Wen defined Line OF HEALTH
IL Demorest's. No other magazine publishes e
many stories to interest the home circle. You will
be snbject to extremes Of high spirits or despond.
marked; keep up your spirits by having Demorest's
Magazine TO- read. BY subscribing to il for 1894
you viii receive gallery Of exquisite works Of art
Iasinches. Il % % I'm Ysi Daisy ais which Is smost real
baby, and equal to the original oil painting which
cost $500; and you will have magazine that cannot
Illustrations and subject matter, that will keep
ron posted all the topics Of the day, and all the
iads, and different items Of interest about the
matter. both grave and eay, Tor the whole family
and while Demorest's is not q fashion magazine,
lts fashion pages are perfect, and you get with it
he Gos and IN .y as y0u choose SEND e
really gel over $500 in vslne. Address fhe pub.
Usher, W. Jennings DemQrest, Is East 18th st.,
New York. II you are unacquainted with tho
Magazine, send for specimen copy. A large QUAD
generosity; long FIRST DIVISION OF THUMB.
yrong will; LONG SECOND DIVISION, reason
ing faculty. The MOUNT OF JUPITER betokens
ambition that Of SATURN, prudence the SUN,
love Of splendor; MARS, courage; MOON, imaginar
tion: VENUS, love Of pleasure and MERCURY,
intelligence. Take our advice a. above and rod
wfl % sure 70 possess the iaa md most valuahle.
vuality. .s---.--s
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
Professional.
DR.. 7. B. Gilpin Dr.. ]. G. Sites
SuRaE0N DENEISFE


AND REGULAR GRADUATES OF PENNSYLVANIA
COLLEGE.
/. Office of twenty years standing; will con-
tlnue at the old stand, corner OF Main and
Scott Streets, MiddIetown, Delaware.
All operations pertaining to the teeth and
mouth will receive the best and most care
fui attention at moderate charges.
Our specially is the saving and preserving
OF the teeth not the indiscriminate extrac-
ton as IS too often done.
Teeth Extracted Painlessly by the New
Process without extra charge.
This Anaesthetic has been carefully pre-
pared by the Dickson Anaesthetic Manufac-
turing Company.
To say that our Office has the sole right
for the use of the New Process would be
misleading and deceptive.
Why-The Dental Society sometime since
for the public safety has the much named
preparation analysed at the Philadelphia
College of Pharmacy proving that it was
being falsely represented to the public by
men who gave it names that were mislead-
ing. The analysis showing that Cocaine is
the essential property.
Consequently it is free to the world and
anybody may use it by the simple purchase
OF the mixture at a nominal price-Teeth
also Extracted by
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25

III. Robot BatlsE received that even.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-25
His Gifts And
Her Graces
The end Of the Century Girls Ground
for Matrimony,

LEY became en-.
engaged because
they had so many
tastes in COM
mon. They broke
their engagement
b e ca use s b e
thought she dis
covered to her
pain one day thai
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-21
Beautiful UPRIGHT Piano, $50;

-ery little used; full seven and one
bird octayes K. Il. LEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Moseiey. and were cordially
greeted by friends and relatives on their
arrival. and repaired 10 the residence OF
the brides mother. where an entertain
ment WAS given.
THOMpSON--ALLCO1
At the Baptist church In Clarksviiie
this week, Miss Matte AIico,t. danghter
OF Philo Allcott. ESQ, OF that town. anu
Rev G. J. Thompson. OF Lynchpure'
we're united In the bonds OF matrirnony'
Rev. DIR. J. s. Wharton officiating. Ai'er
the ceremony the happy couple ieft on
bridal tour by the Southern railway
Professor w. +. Long, a son OF 'ne
late Rev. John G. Ions, OF Albemarie' u
now conducting the South-Side Acaueiny
at this place. The school Is IN eNcei'e"t
condition.
Rev. DIR. !. s. Wharton. VINO came he'e
from Crisneld. Md. 20 assume the pas
toratc OF the Baptist church rev ihon.ns
ago. and who has lived In Mexico FLO
r,da and other states. though he was IN
a land of strangers. was surprised TO mee'
here recently one Of our oldest pnysIclahs'
DIR. James W. oliver. with whon nc
rooned while attending lectures aoout
thlrty-rve years ago at the Mcui-
cal College In Philadelphia. Neither
knew OF the whereabouts OF the o'ner'
and were rcjolced TO meet again. IT
DIVERS father. now nearly 20 years o'n'
4, often In town. and can mount ana rue
his horse with the agility OF young man
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-21
Mr.. Lathann's Marriage I'm Washington.

Wednesday. at high noon. a very pretty
wedding was solemnized at the home OF
Mrs. Lawton-MOrgan, Sunderland Place
Washington. ID. C., when Miss Ariadne
Elizabeth Vaughan. daughter Of the late
DR. Vaughan. Of Hampton. and Mr.. John
Spencer Latham. of Richmond. We're
united in the sacred bonds Of matrimOny
The house was beautifully decorated in
palms and Ia France roses, and the
many lamps shed a soft pink glow.
The bride entered the room followed by
two little tots-Master Vaughan Darby
and Miss Lieze Goodwin. The former very
gallantly removed the brides glove when
the groom was ready 70 pace the ring
The bride was very becOmingly attred IN
mauve broadcloth and white MORE an
tique, and carried Marechal Neil roses.
The ceremony was impressiVely per-
formed by Rev Dr. Woodfn. Of IIamp-
ton. after which a reception was given to
only the intimate friends and relatives OF
the happy couple.
Among those present were Judge Card
well. OF Virginia; Miss Sallie B. Hammer
Of Washington; Mrs. Lawton-McrSan.
Miss Morgan. Mrs. John r. Turner. and
Misses Lena and May Fletcher, Of War
renton; Miss Nellie Blrdsong, Of Rich
mond; Mcssrs. Blincoe, Morgan, and
many others.
Mr. and Mrs. Latham left for an OK
tended northern tour. and Will make
Richmond their future home
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-10-21
PROBABLY FATAL SHOOTING.
Edward NichoIsos. while Intoxicated.
Seriously wounds Himself.

DANvILLE. VA. October 20.-tspecial)
Edward Nicholson. n young white man.
aged 20 years. went into house Of III
repute to-day a few minutes before 1
o'clock. and about fifteen minutes after
entering pulled out a 32-calibrc revolver
and commenced firing. One shot tore
of an ornamentation from a chandelier;
the second buried itself In window
casing. passing uncomfortably near the
head OF one OF the women. who was
playing on n piano. He continued TO
flourish the weapon. when II again ex-
ploded, the ball entering Nicholson's right
aide, passing through the liver. and lodg-
Ing somewhere in the body. The wounded
man had been drinking. and declared that
whskey was the cause OF the affair II
Is not thought by any OF the inmates that
he attempted suicide. but that IT was
simply a case Of reckless shooting on the
part OF drunken man. When the bullet
entered his body he fell TO the floor and
medical aid was summoned. Later he
was taken to the Home for the Sick. But
little hope Is entertained for his recovery.