davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

70 interfere In public affairs have kept him more IN
throne, while tis fathers unexpected death pre-
vented the late Car rom assOciating his son WIN
himself in the administration o. the Empire It Is
an undOubted fact that the Emperor Alexander
thought most highly OF his future daughter-in-la" a
strength OF purpose and force OF character anI H.
the conversations he had with her during hts las
Illness il is likely he spoke long and seriously on
the opportunities she would have Of Influencing her
husband. and thus Indirectly rwayng the dcstini"s
OF the vast and about to be committed 10
his hands.
1t is nothing new for the Muscovite statesman 70
note the acious presence OF a lady in the Council
Chamber. The young Czarna is only folio wing the
example OF the DOwager Empress when. unan-
nounced abe quietly enters the room, usually with
some dainty needlework in her hand. and seating
herself where, by raising her beautiful dark eyes.
she can let them rest her husbands face. pro-
cccds to give eager and intelligent attention TO all
that is going
1t IL known that the Princess AK OF IIcsse was
paSsiOnately fond Of music ana az. In marrying the
car. she entered family whose devotion TO tho
art IA 'qualled by few. IL might be thought tha;
would spend more time than the instru-
mentS she prefers. The contrary is the case. the
magnificent piano In her bOudor viii remain closed
for long mornings at the time. while the graceful
head OF the young Empress IS bent low over some
page in the Grabbed characters Of the Muscovlte
tongue, or one which, while written in the simpler
language Of the French. deals with subjects OF no
more general Interest than international Jaw
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
THE YOUNG CZARIN4.
a WOMAN WISE. BEAUTIFUL AND TrIo1,Gr4TFr,r.

a WOMAN WISE BEAUTIFUL AND TuOrGrITrr,r
From The London Queen
The beautiful young Empress Of Russia looks upon
her approaching coronation. not doubtless ha vr
OF unparalleled splendor. but as a solemn religious
rite She makes no secret of the fact that she has
taken life most seriously since her betrothal ~ tho
Czarewitch became an accomplished f,rt. nor vct
that. in spite OF her devotion TO her husband ihe
man OF her hearts choice. as we'll as the sutor
whom the statesmen OF her country thought il de-
sirabe she should espousc. she cons 'dcrs that mo
brightest part OF her life was left behind with her
irresponeible girlhood. During their honeymoon a.
was natural with young lover. the Car was in
cned to cut audiences OF State short 10 sign official
documents with hardly n glance at their contents
and TO openly display impa tience when TOO man
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

details were submitted to his constellation. With
woman.y and sweet reason aOleness the Czar!na
has modified all this Her bright and vigorous IN
tellect has known now give interest the dgll-
% business % State her originality has thrown
a glamour over the nOnOtonous round OF Court c-re
monies. while her suggestions as 10 what nigh Doe
done for this that section OF the community have
done much make her Cons0rt realize tadt tn
millions he has govern are human individual 3
and not one great vague indefinite WHOLE.
We do not assert that the young Emperor would
not I'm time have made th- discovery Tor himself.
but IL is notorious mat his youth AMI dsincllnition
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
ems out and shapes Itself into really pretty feat

Il should have had regular knob on tho end Of
my nose said a pretty woman with the dearest
little tp-ulted nose imaginable 'if nv mother
hao not mdde me wear hairpn on the end of II
every day while was studying my lessonsT Per-
maps one OF the hardest experiences in life apart
from actual misfortune Is that of an eycentionaIi,
pretty child. who has always been admirei and
petted FOR her beauty who suddenly develone into
plan, commonplace looking Young girl rhis fre
Quently happens. and is apt 70 have lasting i'm
preston upon the character changing n frank as
sured nature into that is tirnid and distru;,fl
Beauty Is certainly great gift. and II the wzarde
or the future Will give us the power of conserving
and cu,ivaing it they Will certainly bestoU an in
csimable boon upon humanity " "
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
A. SIMONSON,
033 BROADWAY,
Ist and I'D sfs.. Nrv-York.
A COIEEURE

par excellence is beyond all doubt cofrc. the
MARIE ANTOINE1TE. lave designed new style
of frontisriece which mahes impOssDily :DT
artificial tGuctlon. look this
t,rely new design convinced that without
a rival. The .e., ,,o,,
NEWPORT COIL.
patented for The back head iress siemcss
and made roft SILKY. natural. hair.
fastened lGht flexible ring, produces wonderful
pIeasing coinuTe. Light In weight, full APPEARANCE.
and 50 easy adjust; avoid clumsy limitations.
NATURAL GRAY HAIR.
I never had pleasure spread before my worthy
narons such OF beautiful fine
Of gray goods fon silky. straight natural wdvy
designs. numerous 10 mention In detail
WIGS AND TOUPEES
OF my ma he the standard OF perfection invite
close Inspection OF which VIII convince you
wigs OF my manufacture "A without rival
Matchless quality unique in designs and reliable
every Instance unsurpassed stock OF Human
Goods. .o.
ps3 BROADWAY. 21st and 22d sA
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
PRICES ~ RUSSIA.

From The London Queen.
One word more to the cost Of Ewing I'm rural
Russia The following list OF prices IN White Rus
sia may be OF interest TO intending visitors: Chick
ems 3i4d 10 Cd cach fat ducks 81. - ia. geese
ls 6d. each turkeys Is. 3D. to Is 81. each c,Es.
2Iad to 3d. dozen; excellent fresh butter Cl to ST.
per pound: beef and mutton. 81 to 3'2d the pound:
veal. from 2i4d 10 3d. the pound. Strange 10 say
there is no difference I'm the price OF the various
portions Of beef mutton. the best hlet being sold
at the price as the Inferior portions. Nca riy
all the butchers In White Russia Jews and in
accordance with their religious customs re- reorve
for Their own people The foreparf Of the carcass.
selling TO Christai.s the hindquaricrs. which they
themselves refuse
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
simply sat and listened until my visit was

over.
so you Mr.. b. the other day?' the same
mutual acquaintance happened 70 say TO the laoy
IN question few days later. HE told me he had
- Yes. poor SOUL he to call" returned Mrs.
~ and | fear he Is getting little old. He all
ways was inclined to be garruous. but the other
afternoon he surpassed hmself-just onO continuous
1r!bDie OF uninteresting small talk. just got
out my knitting and let him meander on II Is really
a pity that people cannot realize II when they be-
come old and prosy,'
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

whole crown covered by rufies Of pink mousse
line de sole. each rufie being edged by tiny band
OF black velvet; stiff bunch OF straight. glossy
black feathers placed side gave smart
touch. A hat of white chip rested on a twist OF
turquoise blue velvet and trimmed with masses
OF white tulle and short black ostrich tips. There
were many white straws worn and black seems to
be popular trimming for them.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

Flower hats are still the rage and, strange TO say
the artificial flower keeps pace In kind with the
spring blossoms appearing in the market. A month
two ago every one was wearing violets. artificial
ores and real ones: and now hardly violet of
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

ing all about the bottom Of the skirt and naturally
suggesting rel lining The bodice had high.
fitted corselct reaching half over the bust OF red
cloth covered with drablsh gulpure lace figures.
Abovc this the blue cloth arranged In sort
fol6s The slaevos were novel. They matched tn"
corgclet and were very long ana tight with a short
drapery o. blue cloth falling over the very tops /
snake OF this style of sleeve when u first appeared
on the dressmlk RS models. and when II was un-
certain to wh ,thcr people wouli generally adop;
IT, II his now become a success. although the idea
Of the long perfectly tight sleeve Is still too new
20 have become common. There are several different
WAYS Of arranging the slight funess at the top.
ON thin gowns s6veral narrow rufcs Of the stuff
or OF lace NAV be uscl 10 advantage for this pur-
pose The usual manner wool gowns is a drapery
OF soft folds reaching - not below half way be-
tween shoulder anl elbow.
on the whole. there several pleasant things
about the spring fashions II ~ nice 10 sec the con
tour of the arm again. and euCgestion or limb.
under The gradually narrowing skirts. am far from
feeling sure that skirts and s:eeves have reached
the limit Of their fall yet ard that people may not
By next autumn be going about in their figures as
our cranlmothers used o say when nelghbor
POSSESSED u gown that fitted too well But women
VIII continue to occupy good deal Of space in the
world while hats and neck-ruches continue their
present size.
Al "A smart little concert given yesterday at the
Sale des Agrculteurs. where the music was OF a
high order there was most charming display OF
hats and IL might be remarked en- paSant that one
OF the differences between "A wholly professional and
a semi pro fessiona musical affair lies in the mill
llnery one pretty hat had narrow Com
paratively speakng) brim Of cerse-colored straw.
finished by narrow binding Of black velvet The
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

arr held BY few slcnl.r bones lncaecl in PINK silk
This belt. for (, can hardly be called corset. does
not extend below the waist Inc ana is intended TO
be worn under a loose n6glig"e
Some charming poti!coats OF linen hatiste have "A
deep lace nounce mounted over one Of co.Orod SILK
The silk rilile IS slipped between the lace one and
the foundation and IS simply buttoned % the
skirt It may easily be- removed when the skirt l.
aunlcrel or changed for OF another color II the
gown worn demand, it,
Some pretty corset covers are trimmed bertha
fashion. the lace falling over the top Of the arms
and concealing a tiny attempt At sleeve. Tn"
bertha crunplcS sadly after one wearing. II is true
but tho tiny sleeve H. a clever iloa ana does moro
than the average slecVp-sheld in Keeping the arm
holes OF a gown In nee condition.
corah silk ia thn firm silk which does not
crease and is very much used for lingerie Il
makes charming pcttcOats, acCOrllon-plcltcd on
TO "A deep. httel yoke. Some Of tho. scnsh," walk
new but ls worth remembering. There IS no open
ing TO the skirt al all. In front there - narrow
ntted yoke but the back hr"adih~ are Simply ful"d
on the band. Two drawing strings are run through
thiS with the ends coming Out OF eN"l"ts on the
sides The skirt slips over the head and Is drawn
In place by these strings
dainty matinee ia Of lrocaled pink silk
trimmed with ruchnss Of p.ak nCG'seline de so!e
about the bottom In the back ard on the sidoS iS
mantle arrangement OF white embroidered net
edged all about by the ruchng. The slr"Nes pass
through this mantle. but - does no. touch IN" tS
urc although tho under gown is tttoi 10 II. except
I'm front, where the SIX hancS IN iO.is. There - a
high rolling collar lined with lace ians. The sleeves
reach TO the elbows and are covered hy drapory
OF the Lct held IN place by straps %; pink ribbon.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

either kind is to be seen. In its place we have
acs ana glorious red tulips that blossom early
here A charming hrOad-brmmed hat Of a lace-like
black Is simply loaded with lilac In boih white
and purple possessing the most natura-looking
stems. on side. toward the front. IL a tulle
butterfly passed through diamond buckle. few,
a very few. people are wearing strings this season
They make the chapeauX appear oven more I'M
rnense. for strange 10 they appear on hats and
not on tOqUes blnncts. However, they are sPe-
c.ay lovely and becoming mad" Of TWO shades or
coors OF tullc ard tying in huge bow under the
chin A bunch Of flowers is sometimes added 20 tho
bow. Small flowers usol to make whole hats.
and II lightly arranged are charming trimmed with
tulle.
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24

with al, tho wedding trousseaus in process OF
making a visit - one Of the important lingerie
places In Paris Is very interesting. II IS marvel
lous how quickly fashions change in underwear. or,
70 speak more correctly. how many novelties are
constantly being evolved There seems 70 be a
slight return toward tho OF colored silks IN
lngerie-a, least pctticoat and stays should match
and silk cnemlses and pett!coats Otter come In sets
One SGT which wOuli appear TO DO the "dernier cri
in tho way OF ellbOra eness has undor p~ttcOa and
chernise OF pale blue six. The chemiS~ has straps
Of embroidery passing over the shoulders and down
the front ard back 10 the hem; and between the
straps lace insertion Is arranged in rows OF W.
The chemise has tiny runleI sleeves of lace
trimmed SILK The po'ticoat has Two full rIhles OF
lace about the bottom. irlne shorter than the
other There are two lenGthwsc STRIPS o! en-
broide-y front and back arranged 50 that when ths
pettlcoat IL worn this embroidery appears TO ho n
continuation OF that on the chemise VS. Of inaer-
ton are arranged N. skirt between the strips
after the manner of tha; on the chemise An over
pe,icoat OF stlm short SIX In the game shade OF
blue and gold completes the .. About HE bottom
!s a ruTIe OF blue tue over yellow -nk and above
(, n deep nouncc of yellow lace arranged IN po.nts.
Rosettes o. blue and yellow ribbons head each
point
Among the novelties displayed is pair % tiny
STAYS made q inch-wile bands q pink ribbon.
They run about the figure. corse,et fashion and
New-York tribune., 1896-05-24
HOME AND SOCIETY.
- AMERICANS IN LONDON.

,xn ABUSE or PREsENTs-THE FocN-
thb NOTIFYING THE FEATURES
,oxs N PARIs-DIRECT1oNs FOR
,,vtxG SPRING SOUPS
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

ing and took care that they were at
tended to-"
In many places the government was
obliged to use compulsory measures,
and dragons watched the peasants to
see that they planted potatoes. In
other places the priests and clergy en-
deavored to enlighten the people and
stimulate them, but everywhere the
progress was slow.
Before it had become fairly establish
ed, the disease appeared, which first,
in 1854, infested Erzgebirge, then in
17SO-179O South Germany and Han
over, and in 1880 West Germany. In
the great famine of 1770 in Bohemia,
where they had no potatoes, 10000
persons starved, while in Silesia, where
potatoes were already cultivated, all
lived.
In Switzerland, potatoes were fire.
auentiy cultivated as early as 1730 in
the famine of 1771, they saved thou.
sands of lives, but they did not come
into general use until the beginning OF
this century, and principally since the
scarcity of 1917.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

A BUSINESS TRANsAcTIoN.-Sam
Oppenheimer, of San Antonio, was
one of the passengers on the San Saba
stage that was robbed a few weeks
ago.
"Shell out your money, or off goes
the top of your head" remarked one
of the robbers, holding a pistol under
Sans nose.
"Three hundred dollars wash every
cent I got so hellup me schiminy
grashus."
"Han'm over"
Sam quickly did so, keeping back
Sc. :,
"What are you keeping back them
Sc for?" mildly inquired the robber,
pressing his pistol against Sans head.
"Mine Gott! don't you let a man
take out per cent. when he advances
money without securities ?" asked
Sam.-Texas Siftings.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

A YANKEE CAPTAIN OUTwITTED.-
Captain Farrow, of Islesboro, tells a
good story of himself which occurred
a few years ago, while he was trading
at Key West. 1t was case where a
Yankee was outwitted by a'Southern-
er. The captain was trading in a
small vessel, and had been up the coast
to Tampa bay, where he purchased 20
dozen chickens, paying 81 a dozen.
The chickens ran all the way in size
from few days old to full-grown ones.
At Key-West q hotel landlord come
along and asked the captain how ne
sold his chickens. The captain re-
Piled: "If you pick them out 1 shall
charge s6 per dozen; if you let me
pick them out, you can have them at
$3 per Dozen" "All right" said the
hotel man, "you pick them out" The
captain selected several dozen of the
smallest, when the man said: 500
ahead: I want more" The captain
was now among his largest fowls, and
wished the man would stop, but he
still said, "go on" The captain saw
the point at last. The man kept him
selecting until he purchased the entire
lot at a loss of 500 to the owner. After
this the captain sold his chickens on a
different plan.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01
Aumurous department.

The CoURTING OF A SHARP MAN
OF BUsINEss.-Pittsi is fast man, q
sharp man, a man of business tact,
and when Pitts goes into store to
trade, he always gets the lowest cash
price and he says: "Well, I'll look
about, and if l don't find anything
that suits me better, I'll take this !"
Pitts, like all fast men, is partial to
women, and young ones in particular.
Now, quite lately, Pitts said to him.
self: "I'm gettin' rather long in years
and I guess I'll get married"
His business qualities wouldn't let
him wait, 80 off he travels and call
ing upon lady friend, opens the con.
versation by remarking that he would
like to know what she thought about
his getting married.
"Oh, Mr.. Pitts, that is an affair
in which I am not greatly interest
ed, and I prefer to leave the matter
with yourself"
"But," says Pitts, "you are interest
ed, and my dear girl, will you marry
me ?"
The young girl blushed very red,
hesitated and finally, as Pitts was
very well-to-do in the world, and
morally, financially and politically OF
good standing in society, she accepted
him. Whereupon the matter-of-fact
Pitts responded:
"Well, we'll, I'll look about, and if 1
don't find any that suits me better than
YOU, I'll come back"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

A YOUNG BROTHERS. PRIDE
Featherly was making an evening call
and had just complimented Miss Smith
on the beauty of her teeth.
eyes," interposed Bobby, "an they
are all natural teeth too, an every one
of 'em is sound"
"There, there, Bobby" said his sis
ter sternly, but her face flushed with
pleasure, ''little boys should be-"
eyes, sir" repeated Bobby, proudly,
"they're all sound, an pa says that for
a woman of her age, it is quite re-
markable."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

A CoLoRED MANS HINT.-Colonel
Witherspoon, of Austin, is very close
man. Not long ago he lost his pocket
book containing large sum of money.
1t was found by a poor, old, but honest
Negro, who asked: -,
"Is dis heah de portmoniayer lost?'
"Why, yes. I'm q thousand times
obliged to YOU"
"Thank you, boss. You is welcome
And if ever you lose your pocket
book, and I should happen to find it,
I'll give it back to you; and it shan't
cost you cent unless you want to re-
ward me for my honesty"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

IMpREss1NG HIM.-"Well, you had
quite a siege with that California real
estate agent. I never saw man gesti.
culate so violently. What allied him ?"
"Oh, the fellow has just heard of the
German professors theory that the
Garden of Eden was located in the
United States, and now he claims that
he has seen the impression of Adams
fall on rock in the neighborhood OF
the land he has to SELL"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01
TUNlSON'S
NEW TOWNSHIP. COUNTY, RAIL-
WAY, DISTANCE, STATE
MAP OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

THIS new Map of South Carolina has
l. just been completed and has no equal.
It was constructed by the most accom-
plished draughtsmen and engravers; Is
based on government surveys, official
railroad information and other authentic
sources. Unequalled in accuracy, it is
newer in design than any other, and Is the
only may Of the State sold at reasonable
price. Each township Is colored separate
stencil process and named. The counties,
including the new county Of Saluda, are
plainly outlined and the principal wagon
roads all over the State are shown, also
the canals.
This is also the most complete railroad
map Of South Carolina ever published, as
it gives the entire railroad system of the
State with the correct distance between
every station marked with figures from
official railroad guides. The names Of the
railroads are printed on them; thus we
can tell what railroad to take to 60 to any
town or place, and the correct distances,
shortest road, and cost of travel between
any two places.
This map locates each postoffice. includ-
ing those most recently established. It
gives the population of towns and coun-
ties, also Of the State according to the last
census and brief historical sketch Of the
State with views Of Charleston and large
scale map Of Charleston Harbor from re-
cent government survey, making it the
latest and most valuable map OF South
Carolina ever published.
Size, 2 feet inches by feet. Colored,
vanished, bound with tape.
Will he given away free for club of
TWO PAID SUBSCRIBERS TO THE
YORKVILLE ENQUIRER at $1.75, or
will be sent, postage paid, to any address
upon receipt Of Sl.25. Address,
l.. M. GRIST & SONS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

B~ "Betty," said the learned lady to
her dingy Abigail, "go for some spirits
for the lamps, and tell Mr.. Mixum that
the last was so very weak that it only
served to make the darkness visible" !"
"Yes'm," replied Betty; and away
she ran with the message, which she
delivered as follows: "Missus says
the last sperrets you sent want good
for nuthin' and it only served to make
the darkies miserable, it was so weak
it was"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01


desired All the at. m4S saere pes for aa p Soh
entirely with the s cn nv
Thaon and others showing me
we'll as an
perfect chords to NO we'en a
producing
and would know more about It, VINE ar
Auohap The Family With every an
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01
THE AUTOHARP.
A BEWITCHING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
EASY TO PLAY! EASY TO LEARN! EASY TO GET !!

The Autoharp is one Of the
most novel inventions Of the
age, representing perhaps
more than any other the tn
umpbal progressiveness Of
American inventive genius.
In size and shape the Auto
harp resembles the either, but
the scale Is similar to the
grand harp. Padded mutes or
dampers which are called
chord-bars or manuals, are
placed over the strings. By
pressing one of these bars and
running the fingers across the
strings, a perfect chord Is pro-
duced-soft and sweet or loud
and strong-as one may desire.
1t is so thoroughly musical,
and yet 80 thoroughly simple,
that 1t seems to almost contra
dict the statement that there is
no royal road to learning.
The Autoharp is so con-
structed that, with the use OF
- L1 - <l1oa x,,,t n ont
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1896-07-01

OF preaching duu mouOy iohoot3 "S
offering a prayer in which was the fol-
lowing petition: "Grant that we may
have more interest in heaven J" "Don't
do it % exclaimed one of the congre-
cation "don't do it The old sinner
gets five per cent. a month now, and
that's enough, the Lord knows"
p@ Intemperance cannot be treated
like theft, or lying, or covetousness.
"Look not upon the wine-cup," and
"Woe unto him that giveth his neig-
bor drink", have been in the Bible
from the beginning, and yet public
sentiment has been so low that they
have been greatly overlooked. The
church, surely, must lead in this mat
ter. Canon Farrar says: eff Bud
hism has succeeded in makiug Mo-
hammedan lands temperate, surely
the church of God should blush that
she has not done so much.
sG@ The Soar family of Ambaston,
Derbyshire, England, have a curious
heirloom in the shape of a loaf of bread
which is now over six hundred years
old. The founders of the family, it
appears, were great friends of King
John. When that monarch died, he
made several land grants to the Scars.
One of these tracts, it appears, had
always been conveyed with loaf of
bread, as a witness of good faith.
When King John made over the papers
to the original Soar, he sent the tradi-
dional loaf along with the writings" "
and the deed and the loaf are both
kept to this day as sacred relics.