davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening world., 1895-09-19
A Stea m boat CAPTAIN.

The steamship men say that Mrs.
Daniels. Of Vergennes. VT, is the only
woman commanding a passenger steam
boat In the United States. as she was
the earliest in point of time in command
Of any steam craft. There are two or
three other women captains now, but
all in command Of freight boats, and all
having a record Of service much shorter
than that OF Cant. Phiiemona. Mrs.
Daniels has never had an accident
never expects one. She Is cool-headed,
sensible New England woman, who
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Maybe This WOn't Make the Brook-
Iyn Girls Mnd.

To The Editor:
Let those who wish to satisfy themselves re-
Rarding the looks OF female bicycle riders go to
Prospect Park. Brooklyn. and they Will positively
see the following at any OF the entrances; A lot
Of skinny. dried-up old maids. srinning and show.
ing all their old false teeth: donning boomers tC
attract attention and riding on a hired whee,
miserable looking gum chewing creatures dlsgrac.
Ing womankind by their forward actions DC.
casionally you can also SEQ some big. fat tub
who would look better pulling a coal cart than
sitting on n wheel. making a laughing stock o.
herself before all decent minded people. Can
ANY one say am wrong!
BILLIE Brooklyn, N. Y.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Wells and EyesfGht.

In spite Of the protestations of ocu
lists, women continue to regard vcls a,
an essential part Of their toilets, first
because they are becoming. and second
because they keep their hair in order
The plain tulles and nets. which come
in all colors, single and double widths
are always pleasant to wear and less
trying to the eyes than the coarser
meshes. Happily, the intention to re-
vive the veil of Brussels net. wrought
in sprigged designs, has been failure
1t Is becoming to nobody and essentially
inart.stic. Women with dark hair and
eyes and a brilliant color look well In
wells with the dots larger and nearer
together.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
brooklyn Bubblinx Over with
Pretty Cyclers.

To the Editor:
Wv b, D. states that after a scrutiny OF the
faces OF the wheelwomen Of New York. Brook
lyn. Jersey City and Hoboken, he Tor she. as the
case may bel never found a pretty eyclis, A,
Tor New York and New Jersey. Nnnt say any.
thing; but Brooklyn l can vouch for. There are
more pretty cyclists In brooklyn than any place
under the sun. 'W. y. D." should watch them
around bushwick avenue. Lafayette avenue and
the cycle path. He would then become con.
vinced | am devotse OF the wheel. and l am
not considered homeiy or a shapeless physical
mass In bioomers ] think | am passable
SWEET SIXTREN
The evening world., 1895-09-19
A Noble YachtswOma q n.

Lady Spencer Clifford Of England.
has passed with first honors the ex-
animation for sea captains license.
her purpose being to qualify as captain
of her own yacht. However. If she SO
desires, she can now serve as master of
any ship on the high seas.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
To the Editor:

To the Editor:
want to say right here. to all your readers
that John Henry is all right in his way, but he
doesn't weigh enough. cannot see why that
'gaiute" dares to air his inanity in your paper,
Now. John. you can't fool us We're right on to
your curves, vainglorious you are. and that is all
YOU ever will be. The public have enough trou-
bles Of their own. Give them a rest. john
They have heard enough from you. Go back In
your cage ssvyy? The Prince joins me in love.
QUEEN VICTORIA.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
West siders Want a Hook and Lad
der Company.

To the Editor:
wish to suggest to the Fire Department on
clas an idea which. II listened to. will meet
with the approval OF many west siders. 1t Is
the placing OF a hook and ladder company be-
tween Forty-eighth and Ninety seventh streets
1t may not be deemed OF sufficient importance
to pay any attention to this suggestion. but to
who has noticed the delay In reaching .
are necessltated by the long distance the present
truck has to travel this is OF great importance.
WEST SIDERG
The evening world., 1895-09-19

"Rich clubs are safe" They can defy
the law, with impunity. an Assistant
pistrict-Attorney says. because It is
impossible to secure evidence against
them. under the rules surrounding them
and the precautions taken" A saloon
keeper makes rules and takes precau-
tioi-. Yet the police break into his
place. get evidence. and convict him.
Why don't they break into II club? 1t
IL admitted by the prosecutors that the
"idb breaks the law AS murh as Ia.
sLluun- keeper does,
The evening world., 1895-09-19
jokes AND JINGLEs.
An Whaling Cause.
There's always q bitter for every swse

There's always bitter for every sweet,
thorn 70. every rose:
A rival for every sweetheart
And corns for the dsin,ies, toes
II ever We love a fragrant flower
'Ts sure TO fade away;
Whsnsver there's soup for dinner.
There's sure 10 be hash next day
-Ksnsas City Journal.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
One Narrow Law for All.

The sentiment among the Republicans o, thl.
State 'ayoring a uniform eNa'sc Law and Sabbath
observance In all communities great AMI small
is both pronounced and aggressive, ani It eer.
niny has not been diminished hy the last two
months experience IN Ne. York cil.-Rochestsr
Democrat,
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Build That North River Bridge.

To the Editor;
I fnd that you are ever ready to advance the
things thst are for the good ot the masses. You
have not been afraid to champion the cause OF
right You have also convinced the people that
The World is the paper OF tho people and for
the people Now. whs. wlald like to l.
the New York and New Jersey Bridge Company
helped in their struggle to give the travelling
public something which the country -at-large has
desired for many yesTs. Your article . few days
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Five years ago Mrs. John Pippert, OF
Middletown. Pa, lost her wedding ring
by throwing it with some dishwater
into the garden. A diligent search failed
to discover the ring. The other day
Mrs. Pippert dug some potatoes in her
garden, and while pcelng them for
supper the knife struck something hard
in one. and to her astonishment in cut
ting into the potato she found her lost
wedding ring.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
LETTERS.

[nhu column Il open 70 everybody Uho Aas
complaint to make. griepanoe to rsnt'lase. IN
formation to g.,e. a subject Of general interest "
dscuss or public service 10 acknowledge. and 'cAo
can put the idea tn,o ie~ than 100 UordS LOr'g
letters cannot be printed.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
VaIue Found for Roosevelt.

The efforts o' men like Roosevelt. although they
result In scarcely any direct good. are valuable
because they set reopls to thinNias ani hasten
the day when public sentiment Will be able to
unite upon some rational settlement OF the gues-
ton OF sunday observance. re.-kinss;on Freem n
(Rep).
The evening world., 1895-09-19

"olt wood to burn. old wine 10 drink
old friends to trust old authors to
rrad.' Also the old ticket to vote
for Morning Advertiser Ik,pD. Yes,
aud over and above all the game Nd
Boss To bend the knee To-
The evening world., 1895-09-19
4 Cycle Path Girls Claim,

To Tue IIIlVT| IN
Thanh YOU ssy TO that very agreeable
gentleman vino sisu.d himself Wheel" some
very ill-tempered people viii or!tuIss the
ladies' who ride wheels I ride frequently on
! lhe rl,s path and think myself pretty
BRoDkLNN.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
TINE TO DROP II.

II is time to quit talking about the
Dunraven incident. II is all told. Dun
raven has said all he can say and there
remains no necessity for the other side
to say anything.
The facts stand out all over Dun
ravens statement OF the case. They
can he summed up In SIX words:
~ came. I saw, quit"
What more IL there to be sa!d'
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Ex-senator Hutlcr arises to r-ulrl.
that Senator Tillman Ii a liar. also TIA,
ne hasn't resented being called "A COW
ard and thief. From This it might De
inferred that the campaign IN South
Carolina Is wide open. That is not tn,
case. however. 1t is only an ordinary
exchange OF political. courtesies which
10 going on In the lispensary STATE.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Acting chief Detective OBr-n may
be- thei OF hearing what former CHIEF
hArnes would not have done. Bat II is
pertinent to remark. lust at this time.
That the old head sleuth would not have
allowed the hadgcring OF an impui"nt
lawyer, In crosS-examina;ion. to disturb
hi temper un the witness stand.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Gave Herself Away.

James-Is Miss SNOWFALL a graduate Of Vassarr
William-She is
James-I thought she was. l heard her ask u
Texas Sfii1gs
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Archbishop toIrisan observes to-day.
" ,th"ut formal ceremony, the thirty
SECOND anniversary Of his ordination a.
a p,lest New Iork's fluctuations ur-
due to him over his wears Of f"iihf.l
service 49, churchman and citizen
The evening world., 1895-09-19

1t Is good thing to preserve In the
Governors Room at the City Hall, that
section OF the old pear tree OF Peter
otuyvesant. 1t is fine relic Of the
Gays when the city fathers had peace
ana leisure to indulge in the raising of
the succulent pear. In these times they
ere too busy over peaches and plums.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Devils Food.

Take two eggs, two cups dark brown
sugar. half a cup of butter, half a cup
sour milk. half cup hot water, two
cups -four one teaspoonful Of baking
soda in hot water, third Of . cake
of chocolate, grated. and put in hot
water. flour enough to make a stif bat
ter and bake in Jelly pans.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
The ScOrchcr.

AioNn the street his whirlins feet
Propelled him like ;hs wind.
Hts nose vas on his handle bar
lie struck a four-ton trolley car
And 10 his funeral from sfar,
The people came-snd srinned.
indianapolis Journal.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Ruby sauce.

glass OF any kind of red jelly. an
equal quantity Of boiling water. Bring
to boiling point and 5erve hot with pud-
ding. Jelly sauce is = fine accompani-
ment to any kind Of white pudding.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

President Roosevelt: "Thc law. a. il
| stands. VIII he enforced. fully and i'm
partially Distlict-Attorney's office:
| I'VE can't enforce the law against the
clubs, because We can't Het evidence"
The evening world., 1895-09-19
Grand! 4!

Piirrs Convention, Plat.s harmony. P.au's O.,
tysei, Plates platform. What grand old nan
snl what grand old party '--Buralo Courier
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Some of the London critics manage
though. as already stated, that play has
been very favorah!v criticised. One
critic declares that, like the maple sy-
rup talked about in the piece, rs sweet
hut thin. lie declares that he has never
listened to dialogue so persistenty
dragged out (what would he say to
The Capitol?'D. and then goes on to re-
mark that T.. ). Willard is utterly un-
lifted for the part he is interpreting.
Jack Mason. according to the critic, has
made a hit.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
How Patti Misses Terr- Hautc,

P.tN had to pay 1900 Tor ,hc re,e,ting o. some
Jewels 10 trim a g1wa far LA Tra,iA,s." II is
salh heavy and necessary expenses that make
rath too dear for Tore Haulc -r,-rc Ilau,s
Eyprr~,
The evening world., 1895-09-19

The contest for the Americas Cup
seems TO have degenerated into an cps
toiary struggle. Are yacht-raclng and
the sport OF the ring seeking common
The evening world., 1895-09-19

bears her unique distinction very mod
estly. Everybody is proud of her in
Nergennes and Westport. and everybody
has reason to be. She is known as an
admirable housewife, and a modest, re-
tirinE woman.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

By this time the milk dealers are
pretty well convinced that the Board Of
Health Is in earnest In Its crusade.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
The Objection,

why don't you marry that srl' She |, a
real pearl"
"Ah yes; but don't Ike the mother Q. pearl"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

In the process OF looking out for his
own fences. Mr.. Plat did not neglect 10
trim the Mayors Hedges.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

The Union League Club disobeys War
ing and defies Roosevelt. What are they
going to do about IT,
The evening world., 1895-09-19

When they talk about Warner Miller $
bound into leadership, the Boss ju9'
smiles. and smiles. and thinks he is n
willy schemer yet.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Mount Nesuvius keeps ON spouting
every day. Are there no Sunday-c!osing
laws in the Neapolitau district:
The evening world., 1895-09-19

fort Of q room. Now that they are
found TO be as dangerous and mysterious
incendiaries a. the Harlem firebugs,
they will probably be discarded alto
gcther.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

The return of Helen Blythe to the
stage has so far been commercially sue
cessful. She has already produced IA
as well as Leah in Troy. Miss
Blythe was dreadfully afraid that thea
tre-goers had forgotten her, but her
fears seem to have been quite ground
less. She il now negotiating for t!me
iu New York
The evening world., 1895-09-19

There has yet to arise the erectua
discourager OF Mllholland.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

ChickamauEa went into history lust
thirty-two years ago. To-day II Is
going into monuments.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

IL 1t true that Tom Piatt wooed an
Sloat Fassett wouldn't?
The evening world., 1895-09-19

A book on Progress and Prosperity
would be timely.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Auanta's Exposition opened happily
May its every day be as und!mmed as
its first day.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Is New York the only city In the
State that has an American Sunday?
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Now little Syracuse salt to SAVIOR tn,
campaign to the peoples taste.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
4 Poem in Latin.

Poyibus kisslbuss
Sweet girlorum;
Girlihus likibus,
WANT somorum.
-Walla Walla Union.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

A. Plat went. 90 went the slate.
The evening world., 1895-09-19

This Ia a picture OF one OF the hand
some women OF the South. She is Presi-
dent OF the Womans Board OF the At
lanta Exposition.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
THE GLEANER's BUDGET.
COssip Here, u Hint There and True
Tales Of city Life.

Time which changes all things is changin ns
the famous London coster and his 'moke." Il
Will be sad news to the musI hall audiences in
New York that the type Of character portrayed
In the vocalIsms OF Kitty Lawrence and some
other delightful foreign entertainers is passing
out OF the picturesque. The velvet plush trou-
sers and pearl buttons big as crowns. are going
out Of fashion. and one sees the once rough but
plctureslus ngure OF "'Enry 'AwkIns' attired
In black suit OF clothes. and . buttonhole as
big as bouquet, seated In a smart vehicle
drawn by q diminu'ive cob Of q pony. with a
barrel OF a body aud thin legs, Even the cos
ters 'dona' Is beginning 10 wash her face and
to despIs. the big hat ani huge ostrich feathers
which once gave warning OF her approach,
Discussing the proposition that the bicycle Is
favorable t. marriage. u Philadelphia cont-lnao-
rsry rymarks HAT ths wheel wlli have to Look
t. its iaur-is II It Is 10 keep w with ,he record
~ the horse as an ally ut lIynru. The same
paper then recalls that Mrs. hclin ot DetenG,r
fame. met her husband at the New Nurk Horse
Sh"w, aud Miss Irene Iansh"rne. who is soon tG
marry A,tst Gibsoa met him under simllLr cir.
,ums;an,
Riley Gauaan. Whose rc. ca, winning ot 4
fortune bv "piunriny' a. the SARATOGA rscetrscs
has extracted much attention is u product Of
kentu,hy. through Irish parents. and his nos,
and good -humur-d mirth be;rAy his C.ltic origin
sight In figure boy isA faxed. Quirkly moving
gf.y cy-s. qu.rt In dtmeauor aHl plain OF dress
Ih..e is n"'hlug abou, him T. Indicate a pro
'r-slnnsl ~ ser ~ the rare TRACK YET L- ha,
hs.n Trough, up AMONG hu'T.s all hs HE Il
may surprise rrlis1"u. folks wAo associate ,Srr)
Ealing that is wicked wt.A racing 10 hs told tha
-. .t,.r. tat. -
The evening world., 1895-09-19

As the jug follows-"Got II! Thanks
cookie, AS you haven't the coin handy.
this'l do. l can get half-a-dollar for
It in the morning!' .
The evening world., 1895-09-19

Charles Dickson has taken the advice
of his friends. and will shortly forsake
the part OF the old Chicagoan in Other
Peoples Money" and play that of the
tire to Aubrey Boucicault. The role is a
very good one. and as Mr. Dickson
made his principal hit In a juvenile role
In THE Wife" 1t is directly In his line
or course. II Is always temptation to
an actor to strike out for character"
business, but he should be perfectly
sure before he does 1t that the "charac-
ter part Is worth tackling.
The evening world., 1895-09-19
No Empty Title Nonsense Here.

DONERACING.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29
Cultivate theMemOry.

4 habit of forgetfulness IS one OF the
,,-oatest bindrances. in all business and
social relations. but our modern siyie Vl
life and education is certainly injurious
TO The memory. The old methods vl
learning by rOte have fallen INTO ulsiaf"I'
and there was much 10 say against lHeil
"a a bindrarce TO originality, burt there
is time in every chlld's lie wheh leHli'-
ing bv rote is a useful thing, and II is
at q very early age, fer the minds OF
Young children not being occupied WIN
so many things as those OF their elders,
they are in a receptive condition, ana
their memory is more retcnuNe IMAM
later on. Every mother has been SIT 'ch
l,v her child Of or years remembering
nerhaps foi some months where Ger
tain thing was placed. or some niue
event. and it is a'matter OF common eN-
perience that We remember the events OF
our early youth more forclbly u'hh
those Of even few months back
1t is possible 10 begin TO cultivate the
memory as soon as child can talK'
when 1t should be made TO describe eN-
ervtbinp il mas seen curing its morning
walk. or 10 repeat some little story that
has been told 10 il, or short lesson
which which has been learned. Every
teacher before beginning a new lesson
should make sure that the lesson OF the
dav before has been retained and under
stood. for the more We ONercrOWd the
little brain in the attempt to force knowi-
edge upon il the less we impress upon II
for future use. 1t is the experience OF
all those who have crammed for eXani-
nations that as soon as the eXamina-
ton is over the undgested knowledge
passes away, and similarly through ne.
Unless an item OF knowledge is assimi-
lated it becomes as useles to the mental
system as an undigested article OF food
10 the bodily system. and in both cases
they act as an irritant, interfering with
the proper digestion Of other matters.
In well ordered mind the facts remain
and points are. as it were. pigeon-holed
i'm such q way that they can be brought
out Immediately when required. Ihere
are untidy brains. i'm which the objects
Of knowledge are confused and not ready
10 hand. so that they may turn up at
unexpected moments. but not just when
wanted. i'm the same manner as .'ere are
untidv drawers. wardrobes and rooms
and 10 cultivate habit Of mental order
as well as one OF physical order should
be the earnest desire Of every mother
and teacher.-Home Notes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29
A Sclf-Taught Boy.

The Duke of Argyll. lived in Queen
Anne's reign. who was one day walking
in his garden when he saw Latin book
living on the grass. Thinking II mad been
brought from lis library. he gave direc-
ton for IL TO be taken back, when a lad
called Edmund Stone. then in his eigh-
tcenth year. a son of the gardener, claim
cd it as his cwn.
Tho Duke was surprised. and on ques-
tioning HIM was sun further astonished
at his answers
But how" said the Duke, came YOU
by the knowledge of all these things
Stone replied a servant taught me
ten years since TO read; and on being
further pressed by the Duke he thus
continued:
Il first learned to read. The masons
were then at work upon your house.
approached them one day. and observed
that the architect used rule and COM
pass. and that ne made calculations.
| enquired what might be the use and
meaning of these things. and | was IN
formed that there was a science called
arithmetic. | purchased a book of arith-
metic. and l learned IL. | was told that
there was another science, called gcon-
etrv. | bought the necessary books. and
/ learned geometry. BY reading. ! found
that there were gcou DOCKS on THESE
two sciences in Latin | bought a die
tionary and | learned Latin. l under
stood that also there were good books
of the same kind in French: | bought a
dictionary and learned French. And
this. my Lord. is what | have done; II
seems 10 me that we may learn every
thing when we know the twenty-four
letters Of the alphabet"
Edmund Stone afterwards published
some scientific works. and was chosen
n fellow OF the Royal Society.
All my readers know the twentv-four
letters OF the alphabet. but how few
have thought the knowledge Of them was
so valuable as to enable them to learn
everything. Exchange
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29
\ QUARTET or

y ll AltlEI Of
greatest people Of the DAY. and the read
ing should be interesting
Fright or left hands, asked the palm
ist.
Right"
That is good The left hand shows
natural propcnsites. but the right hand
presents attainments and life-traits. Lay
the paper upon the table Cover up an
but noe palm. An YES there
Good Now let MS walk. ] can read
palms better when pacing the floor and
CHANGING this way and that gust as 1
backed by one Of unqcsuoncd authority.
I have here the palms of eight of the
judge a person better by conversation
than by staring at him. We Will take
that palm first"
vigw or HARRISON.
The hand laid out upon the table was
that Of ex-President Benjamin Harrison,
and the palmist stopped short I'm his walk
to give it searching glance.
"You have selected the wrong hand"
said he. Tor me TO begin with. 10 is too
clear and open. No PIANIST but could
rattle off the traits of that hand with
out studying for an instant.
Il see a curvod-in thumb, an incurvng
palm and fingers larger I'm the middle
than at the base. Result: Here is man
who will never be rich. though be Will
make others wealthy lie is timid for
himself and a little too honest; hollow
palms aye self-depreciatinc and self
sacrificing. This man is not good
speaker except when he has something
to say. He could never. like Gladstone,
talk hours about nothing, and make q
great ado about saying H. He has been
violently in love, and may be so yet. but
with just one woman. lie will never
marry a second time. nor viii ne live be-
yond eighty. lie viii De strong until
that age and then die very suddenly"
The amateur smiled, but did not dis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29
with sword and brush and pen. If

With sword and brush and pen. ~
And then. methinks. beside the" III
one name will surely SHINE
In hamcs OF glorious light. ms own
Along the foremost line.
For he has fought, and conquerins
Made captive foes his friends:
And shown how war, well ordcred,
In peaceful triumph ends.
No tutor he. and yet his SIKH
His daring courage too.
Have taught the races everywhere
What energy can do.
He has shown the world the redskin
Who soon must pass away;
He has shown the world the lesson
OF savage hories at play.
He counts his friends by Nations.
Worldwide Is his renOwn,
A duke without a coronet.
king without a crown.
A gallant man. noble MAJ
As brave as knights OF old
A cavalier OF cavaliers.
The boldcst OF the bold.
Who IS this new Sir Galahad.
This Bayard OF to-day
This peerless Prince OF common men
what name does he displ8y2
All, There's the rub. To poets ear
II sounds no rhvthmic thrill.
For It's simply William Cody;
His cognomen IS bill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29

Adam stood at the gate Of Eden. look
ing out sadly at the new world.
why don't you hurry up?' he shouted
81 can't for the life of me see why a wo-
man never is ready in time. What the
serpent-is keeping you?''
IL can't get these fig leaves pinned
straight" was the reply OF Eve. in a
voice that warned him to carry the dis
cussion no Acknowledgement Journal.