davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17

turned UP. Everything went all right
until an hour after noon, and then, as
the coach reached the foot of q long,
steep hill, and the driver had checked
his horses for brief rest. man stepped
out from behind a rock 100 feet away
land lifted a double barreled shotgun to
his eye and commanded the driver and
inside passengers to "hands up"
THAT you, Hank Shawn" demanded
the driver as he rose up to get better
view of the man.
Yes, it's me, Tom. and you know I'm
a man of my word" was the reply.
The driver handed the lines to the pas
senger, jumped down over the wheel and
started for the robber.
Halt! Hold on, or fire!" shouted the
latter.
you haven't the pluck to do It,. re-
piled the driver as he continued to ad-
vance. Hank Shaw. put down that gun
or you are a dead man.
By this time we were all out of the
coach and under cover of the rocks and
trees, but our assistance was not needed
The robber lowered his weapon and the
grabbed the gun and yelled:
You are a purity cuss to turn stage
robber, you arei Why, you haven't the
pluck to shoot at a Chinaman."
'T'm desperate man.
mo, you amt! Git out o. this or I'll
tie We up and switch we till We can't
holleri'
won't you gimme my gum"
mo! Off with you or I'll fill you up
with shot"
The "robber" backed off few feet and
then disappeared into the thicket on the
left Of the road. When the driver came
back to us we were enthusiastic to con-
graduate him. but he handed the cap
tured gun to the passenger, followed az
ter to pick up his lines and growled out:
why, knowed the blamed reptile
when he was a cook In miners camp.
and you can't make me believe that no
cook. has any bizness turnin stage rob-
bert"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17


DR.. Stubs. In bulletin of the Louis
lana experiment station. says:
The best varieties of peas for vines
and green manurfng are the Unknown.
Black Clay and Red. while the strictly
bunch varieties, such as Whippoorwill
Blue and Black-eye give large returns In
peas" 1t has been found by analysis az
well as from feeding experiments, that
peas and pea vine hay possess large feed
ing values, az well as high fertilizing.
and when converted into either hay or
sfIage are palatable and nutritious food
for farm stock. AS a renovator of worm
soils cow peas stand In the front rank of
leguminous crops. drawing large quanti-
ties Of free nitrogen from the air. often
amounting to over 100 pounds per acre.
and when turned under adds this to the
soil, besides greatly increasing the hui
mus content.
In the rotation Of crops systematic
plan, which scientific agriculture shows
walton Of the fertility of the soil. cow
peas should occupy position, at least
on farms In the south, or where this crop
makes satisfactory growth.
To build up worn out soils q three
years rotation of fine crops. two Of which
are cow peas. has been found most effect
i've. especially II appropriate fertilizers
are used with each crop.
The best time to turn under the vines.
IL the crop is to be used as q green ma
nure, Will depend upon the soil and the
exigencfes of the farmer, but full eco
nomical use OF the crop as green manure
is made by turning under early in the
fall. sowing the land to some winter crop.
small grain, grass or ciovers, and then.
when spring comes. turn these under
again for the new spring crop. The prop
or disposition to make on pea vines. with
greatest profit to the grower. Is to con-
vert them into hay or Stage feed for
stock. carefully preserving and returning
the manure to the soil. BY this method
very little. of the fertilizinG value Is lost,
and meat Is also produced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

as that the gown Itself should be well cut.
Again and again a costume is seen, says
Harpers Bazaar, which IS itself very
smart. yet looks somewhat exceedingly
doWdy and quite lacking in style. Just
what the trouble is II would be at nrst
difficult to say. Apparently It is well cur
and well hung, and tho materials used
are OF the best, and yet II viii not have
the same appearance Of being IN style as
will some costume that has cost third
OF the money The real reason for this Is
that the petticOats worn beneath IL are not
well cut. Women who are really IN otner
WAYS neat never seem 10 realize how
much thought and care should be be-
slowed upon this particular article OF
dress.
The new styles IN petticoats are Devil
derlngly pretty, better still, they are emi'
nently sensible In material and cut. SiB
IS the favorite material. and Is there
never was a time when silk could "a
bought 30 cheap. II IS quite possible, ever
for the woman who has 70 consult ecouo'
my. 20 have several. Fashion requires
that the Innings OF the cloth suits thii
year shall be Of contrasting silk, and on,
Of the newest fads IL 20 have petueoAl
to wear under the gown made OF tht
same color as the gown Itself, but just
q shade or two lighter. All these arc fulloi
than they were, but the fulness is gather
ed into a small space al tho back, quite
Ike the skirts OF the gowns, and tho al
over the stomach and hips Is carefully
attended 10. A deep Spanish 1ounce II
stl the fsshlon, but the skirt itself ex'
tends under the hounce now. one Of
more rufIies to trim the iouncc, and jusi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

guardian chats with others Of her kind
or holds converse with a friendly o.
ficer.
1t goes without saying that the ma
iority Of mothers whose children are en-
trusted to maids would not willingly per-
NIT them 10 be ill-treated. The extent
OF their culpabuity in the matter IS mere
" the extent Of their thoughtlessness.
They do not think far enough to under
stand that a childs nurse is In sense
it's foster-mother. The child viii re-
ceive not a few OF it's lifelong impress
sions from this second mother, whose in
divlduahty. however pale, has influence
for good or evil. IL is not sufficient 10
be assured that the nurse IS not rough
I'm her treatment Of the child; that she
does not neglect its physical needs. There
should be also certain knowledge OF her
character and disposition. The question
has been discussed lately OF the desira-
buity of obtaining educated women as
child-nurses. The plan IS excellent in
theory. but the difficulties in tho way,
of it's realization are well-nigh insur-
nountable. The best substitute for an
educated woman IS a woman Of whose
kindness. purity OF heart. and consclen-
tious intentions there can be no doubt.
Such nurse will never harm the charac-
ter Of her nursing. even II she cam
not do much to further its general cui-
ture That side OF its education should
devolve in any case upon the mother.
Petticoats are a most essential feature
IN every costume. and IL Is quite as neces-
sary that they should TT and hang well
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13
Gotham Gossip.

II IS unfortunate that tho Society for
the Prevention Of Cruelty 20 Children
cannot extend fits jurisdiction over the
children OF the rich, who are entrusted
10 tho care Of inefficient nurse-maiis.
The fact can have escaped no one IA
miliar with the parks and squares Of this
city, that not a small number OF
the women employed as nurses arc
hopelessly untitled for their position
Many OF them are coarse in voice. in
manner, and in appearance. The wealthy
woman OF fashion would on no account
permit her child to associate with those
not its equal in social standing; yet she
allows Il to be day and night in the COM
pany and under the charge Of rough
grained, ignorant. and sometimes brutal
person. IL IS not uncommon to see
prettily-dressed ana refined-looking little
children dragged about by an overwhelm-
ing girl. They are ierked over crossings
by the arms. They are scolded voluby.
They are abjured TO behave, under threat
of being handed over TO the policeman,
the black bear the "bogy," or what-not.
This vulgar offlciousness frequently al
ternatcs with n finished Indifference to
the probable fate OF the small boy or
girl. The little wards may be lost, or
stolen. or run over while the stolid
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

time. II IL possible 70 write accurately
about the actual fashions Of the evening
gowns for the winters season. Delicate
coiors, with white IN the lead, are, as
usual, most favored. and soft faille
silks, MORE and satin brocades are more
fashionable than plain satlns this season.
Black satin gowns, embroidered with
Jet in fanciful designs and black satin
dresses, covered with black Brussels net
ard finished with a belt Of colored velvet.
are very popular. Some shade OF red Il
the usual finish, with artificial flowers
en- the Same color at the neck.
Narrow ruches Of net with a line Of
Jet or silver spangles in the centre trim
the skirt very prettily. and one Of the
latest fancios IS 10 have tho sleeves
quite Different IN design and material
one may be a round wired puff Of satin
Ike the gown, and the other made OF
narrow rufies OF chiffon covered by a
fan OF lace, or with a double chiffon frill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

press is descended from a family or
lepers, and Is fearful Of suffering from
this hereditary disease. In some way or
other she has become imbued with the
idea that II she bathes IN the blood or
young children she will escape the terrible
curse Of her ancestors.
She therefore ordered a search 10 be
made throughout the country for young
children Of healthy appearance and with
out marks Of any kind upon their bodies.
Even those with pierced ears were not
considered suitable. Before the wretched
peasants OF Abyssinia could take precau-
tionary measures. dozens OK children were
snatched from tho'r homes, to be put 20
death for the sake OF tho Queens health.
As soon as parents came to know Of the
danger meuacing their little ones they
branded them with not irons and pierced
their ears. and this Is tho explanation or
the mutilation noticed by visitors to the
country.
4 Philadelphia man bet his wife cigars
against ice-cream in this way: IL Mchin-
ley won the husband would leave the
parlor curtains untainted for a year from
tobacco smoke. II Bryan won the wife
would eat 10 ices nor pie for the same
period. The husband now claims that
bets made with non-voter are not valid.
Isn't that Just like a man?
one girl agreed that II the gold candi-
date won she would change her name to
that Of the man who held the other half
Of the wager. II Bryan had succeeded il
would have been deferred four years TO
permit Of an elongated European trip.
one man IS now hoping that the Major
is as pleased with election results as he
himself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

tied up on the shoulder, with satin rib
bon bow.
Artificial flowers. fine laces, jewelled
laces. and embrolderies, and beaded ef-
fects of all sorts are decided features
Of evening dress, and epaulets Of flowers
are seen on some gowns. with garnitures
Of flowers on the skirts outlining an
imaginary tabler or festooned In grace
full curves around the front Soft taf-
feta ribbons IN delicate tints are used in
loops with lace and chiffon frills for a
finish at the neck, and belts of various
widths. made OF satin. velvet, or beaded
embroidery. are very much In evidence.
The satin and velvet belts are formed
with the usual bias folds. and q very
novel effect IS gained by using satin OF
various co0rs, making each iold diner
ent, yet arranging them all so that the
whole shall be a pretty harmony rather
than q series Of contrasts.
Bodices OF colored miroir velvet, en-
broiIered all over in Jet and silver and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

The Roman press announces that the
dowry OF the Princess Helene. OF Monte
negro. consists OF an annual income OF
10000 lire (s2iooo). which is present from
her father. Prince Nicholas. A member
Of the Montenegro legation IN Rome. how
ever. has aeerted to a representative %
the Secolo. OF Milan. that this news cam
not be founded upon fact for tho total
Income Of Prince Nicholas. including tho
rebates which ne receives from Russia and
Austria, amounts TO only soSooQo, and IL 10
hardly likely that no would turn over
nearly a tenth part Of this sum. when he
stiis has three additional marriageAble
s.auxnlors on his hands
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13

as many inside ruches or l.tIle fiounces as
can be put on. are added. Lace insertion
IS very much used-black lace on tho
nounceS OF petticoats 10 wear with street
gowns. white lace on those to be worn
with white gowns in the house. In ali the
petticoats there is some attempt at wiz
ing, either with a featherbone run through
just above and just below the founce, or
the dress extenders, which are really capt.
tai. put into the back breadths so that the
pettlcoat hangs out fall and wide. The
objection often raised that silk pettlcoats
are too cold for winter wear is quite done
away with by lining them with thin nan
mel as far as the knee; this does not ADJ
to the weight, and yet gives sufficient
warmth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-13
SG0PERA GOWNS
uuVyG DRESS FGH THE WINTER
Pc GORGEOUS WITH RICHNESS.
&c AND DEMI TRAINS.
.oiors and Materials are. yzzScd,
Ircu the Sleeves OF The same
Gown being DiTerent-Lace waits
arI T1ounccs.

csnoudence o. the Dispatch)
,-F YORK. December u.-Now that
rs para has been on Tor some little
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30
COUNT ZUBOF'S SUICIDE
RUSSIAN WRITER AND NEWSPAPER
MAN KILLS HIMSELF In JAIL.
Engaged to Marry New York
Heiress, but Arrested for Debt and
Couldn't Stand Disgrace.

NEW YORK, July 29.-Roman j. Zubof.
oelaiming TO be a journalist from Boston
and a Russian count, committed suicide in
a cell of a police station here to-day.
Zubof who was about twenty-five years
old was arrested as he was about TO sail
for Europe on board the American line
steamer New York. the allegation being
that the owed hotel bill of $500. He
pleaded with the complainant TO withdraw
the charge, as ii was very important that
he should go 10 Europe at once and he
paid $3.50 on account The officer who
served the warrant would not listen to talk
of compromise saying the case was then
out of the hotel keepers hands and he took
Zubof TO the station, where he was locked
up. Soon afterwards Zubof was found
dead, having hanged himself with his
pocket handkerchief.
Zubof was a graduate of Trinity College,
Dublin, and an accomplished linguist. He
came TO the United States about eight
years ago and engaged in literary work.
John" and After the Manner of Men"
both of which attracted much attention.
Latterly he had been employed on Bos-
ton newspaper. At one time he was en-
gagged in newspaper work in Philadelphia
An acquaintance who went to the police
station in response to a note written by
Zubof did not arrive until the latter was
dead. He said Zubof was engaged to marry
the daughter of a New York banker said
10 be worth .000 that he was badly
in debt and that this morning Zubof had
procured 500 from him a draft for $3.50
said nothing of his intentions of going
abroad
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30
At WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS.
Democratic and Republican Bureau
Employees Up to Their Eyes in Work.

WASHINGTON, July 29.-It was stated
al the Democratic congressional campaign
committee headquarters to-day the entire
force was buried under the demands made
for literature TO be used in the campaign.
In reply TO a question as to whether in
quiries were for silver literature, the off,
cial in charge responded: Entirely. We
get no other requests" The committee is
far behind its order in the matter of docu-
ments and larger force will be employed
in the mailing and folding departments.
AT the headquarters Of the Republican
congressional campaign committee there
seems TO be a larger force employed and
already tons of documents are being sent
out. Vice Chairman Apsley says that the
demand is for financial literature and tariff
literature. The committee is now supply
ing very large amount of tariff docu-
ments TO every section of the country.
The silver forces came 10 Washington to-
day, and are making arrangements for the
temporary headquarters. These head
quarters will be maintained until the Demo
era tic national committee headquarters are
permanently established. The silver head
quarters will be established at the same
place The silver partys organization has
been completed by the selection of the fol-
lowing executive committee which will
have charge of the campaign. Charles ID.
| Colorado. vice chairman: X. T.. Offender
| fer. Illinois. secretary. William Il. St John.
| New York treasurer. Curtis Hilyer. Dis
! trict of Columbia: W. II. Harvey. Illinois
/ G. T. Kinney California: George S. Nixon.
! Nevada, and Il. o. Flower. Massachusetts
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30
st. John Has Not Resigned.

NORFOLK. Va, July 29-In reply to a
query regarding the rumor that he had
resigned vice pi esident and general man
ager of the Seaboard Airline. Mr.. ST. John
yesterday said: THE rumOr is entirely
without warrant and evidences the despera-
railway. who are quite likely at the bottom
of il. The holders of the securities of the
lines comprising the Seaboard system are
quite satisfied with the action of the off,
GERS of their system and will not assent
TO any proposition that would invalidate or
reduce the material value of such securities
by consolidation of their interests with
the Southern which could have but that
effect nor will they consent 10 be held up
by the Southern whose purpose by creating
an opposition line on the way has no other
object than the destruction of its COM
petitor and of all competition in the South.
This and this only. The Seaboard Air
line will endeavor TO protect the people OF
the South In their efforts TO maintain COM
petition against a monopoly that would de-
stroy it, and ii calls for a halt on the fur
ther violation Of law by the consolidation Of
additional lines ana the restoration of lines
unlawfully consolidated into its system. The
people shall have all OF the facts If neces-
sary. | was. advised few days since that
a rumor of this kind would be started. and
further that II had been discussed at the
meeting OF the Southern States Freight AS
sociation. held In Atlanta last week II is
in line with another statement which was
made at the meeting that the Southern had
AIRLINE This is the first instance record
ed where the Southern is known TO have de-
ciined ANYTHING in the shape of railroad.
The people need not feel in TIE least dis
turbed by rumors of this nature. Our pur-
pose is 10 stay with them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30

for the East. over what route he will make
the trip or how long he expects to be en-
route. IL is known that Mr. Bryan is now
preparing his speech of acceptance OF the
nomination. He expects. in his New YORK
speech. to lay the groundwork for the
campaign. and ii is believed that up 10 the
date of it's delivery no man will learn from
his lips just what he may be expected to
do in rela ton TO the PoDulist nomination.
Possibly he may not even then declare
himself. but il is believed that he Will give
some intimation of his plans In relation
TO the Populistic nomination.
Further than the above announcement
there was nothing given out from the Bry-
an home to-day for publication; There
was an apparent lull in the tide of visitors.
Chairman Lane. of the Silver party ma
tional committee, was at the Bryan home
during the day. There was one party OF
visitors from Mississippi. There has been
something of decrease in the magnitude
of Mr.. Bryan's correspondence. Ever
since his return from Chicago the greater
portion OF each day has been spent at his
desk. debating responses TO letters and
kilograms. A corps of five clerks and
stenographers has aided him and it was
only to-day that they began to see their
way TO the bottom of the great mass OF
mail before them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30
BIG STEEL COMPANIES
Will Hold an Important Meeting in
New York Friday.

NEW YORK, July 29.-The Advertiser
tomorrow will publish the following: The
special meeting which has been called py
the steel billet manufacturers, at the Hol-
land House for Friday. promises some i'm
portant developments. The reason why this
special meeting is called at this time of
the year is said 10 be on account of what
is called by some of the smaller concerns
interested as a discriminating allotment
of business. 1t is claimed that the business
that is being done in the steel billet line.
according to the allotment. goes TO the
largest tlrms in the pool who. by reason
OF their equipment and improved facilities.
are enabled 10 reap the profit. Ii is stated
also that threats of secession from the
combination have been made, and that 1t
is to consider a more equitable division of
the work that the meeting has been called.
The concerns to be represented at the
meeting are: Carnegie Steel Company.
Jones K Laughlin, Hainsworth Steel Com
pany, Shoenberger & Co, Spang Steel and
Iron Company. of Pittsburg: Cambridge
Iron Company. of Johnstown; Bethlehem
Iron, Company. South Bethlehem; Illinois
Steel Company. Chicago; Johnson Steel
Company, Cleveland; Lackawanna Iron
and Steel Company, Scranton; Lickdale
Company, Thurlow, Pa; Shenango Valley
Steel Company, Newcastle; Maryland Steel
Company: Sparrow Point; Riverside Iron
Works, Wheeling; Wheeling Steel Works
Benwood: Ashland Steel Company Ash
land, Ky; Ohio Steel Company. Youngs-
town: Bellaire Nall Works. Cleveland
Rolling Mill Company. Junction Iron and
Steel Company, Mingo junction.; Gilbert.
King & Warner Company, Columbus; Otis
Steel Company. Cleveland: Springfield Iron
Company Chicago; Union Steel Company,
Alexandria, Ind; West Superior Iron and
Steel Company, Colorado; Fuel and Iron
Company Pueblo, Col.
The situation of affairs as described by
a large dealer is that the steel billet trade
has been much duller than was expected
since the organization was made. II is
has arisen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-07-30
BOLTERs TURNED DOWN.
Colorado Republican Committee Is
Sgunre-TOed for Mckinley.

DENVER. Col. July 2s.-By vote of
IS 10 IS the Republican State central COM
mittee to-day adopted the following reso-
lutions:
believing that the best interests OF the
United States, well the State OF Colo
rado demand the election of William Nc
Kinley as President and Garret a. Hobart
as Vice President of the United States as
nominated at the ST. Louis convention.
therefore. be IL
Resolve ed That il is the sense of this
meeting that this committee shall take
such steps are necessary TO place before
the people of the State OF Colorado for
their suffrages in November a straight Re-
publican ticket. headed by Republican
electors, who will cast their votes. II oppor-
tunty offers, for Mckinley and Hobart"
The meeting OF the committee in
many respects the most exciting that body
has ever held The minority. or Bryan and
Sewall faction, was led by a. NJ Steven
son. an ex-State Senator. and one OF the
bolting Colorado delegates at st. Louis. J.
L. Hodges spoke for the Mckinley and Ho-
bart Republicans. When the resolution