davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

and, as we expected, money matters be.
came so pressing that he was forced to
shut down his place in the city and sell
out his machinery and wares at ter
rible sacrifice. I saw that the end was
rapidly approaching.
''This evening we three sat around
the fire and no one Of US spoke word.
When Gertrude rose to go she stood for
some moments looking at the glowing
Goals, then quietly shook my hand with
out looking up, kissed her husband and
left the room. AS the door closed my
sharp ears heard her sob-and in an in
slant my mind was made up. Charlie
complained that his cough was hurt
ing him.
"'Give me your handkerchief said
to him; 4 have something here that I
believe may relieve YOU
II took the small bottle of chloroform
and poured the contents on his hand
kerchief.
""Take a few breaths of this, and
think you will feel the better for it,
''He took it without looking up, and
without a word, and I watched him put
ting himself quietly to sleep-breath-
ing himself from the world into eterni-
ty. When he dozed I took the hand
kerchief and held it tightly to his face,
and he sat quiet. Then tied the hand
kerchief around the knob and made
sure of the job. His wifa-his widow
is provided for life by his death"
DR.. Rudd ceased speaking.
1T is strange story, DOCTOR" the in
spector said, after a moments silence.
II suppose you are right in believing
the insurance company must pay, all
though it appears to me that your
friend died more by design than by &C.
cident."
eyes, design on my part. but not or
the part of the insured. He took out
the policies in good faith. and it was the
greatest accident in the world that he
found so staunch a friend as me. have
given my life for my friend'
The door of the station opened and
the officer in charge of the search party
stepped in with strange bundle under
his arm. Walking up to the inspector
he said, brusquely:
"Quite right, sir. We found the BODY
in the chair. I have notified the coro-
ner. In the bundle is knob stick and
a chloroformed handkerchief
'This way, please" said the police
man to the stranger. and DR.. Albert
Kane Rudd walked quietly to the CELL
Detroit Free Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

more, haven't the money to spend on
ANYTHING but positive necessities. You
know how 1 stand financially
"'Your financial standing does not
trouble me so much as will your wltes
and children's standing, should any
thing happen to YOU
"'Nothing will happen to me--but
bankruptcy he answered, sorrowfully'
No such luck
ct am not given to superstition 1
said to him, nor do believe in coming
events casting their shadows before,
or behind, for that matter, but some
thing seems to tell me that you should
insure against accident
"'He looked at me and smiled, but
said nothing.
"'Tll tell you what I'll do, CHARLIE
1 continued. 1T may be foolish on my
part, but want to see you insured.
I'll lend you s25 if you will use it for
accident insurance premiums. You can
pay me when you like
What's the matter with you to-
night, Kane?' Charlie asked in an in
jured tone. 4 have no need of money.
OF course, if you insist, shall take our
a policy; but, between ourselves, old
man, think it's foolish thing to do Iii
my present financial condition. How"
ever; just as you say
"'For your children's sake do, Char
lie,' 1 said. DO it tomorrow. 94ll go
with you and see you do it. I won't
trust YOU
1--WE went. That is year ago next
Friday. He paid s24, think it was
for three policies of $4,000 each
They are now due.
"Day by day watched my friend as
closely as cat watches mouse, but my
feelings were quite the opposite of the
cats, for I hoped against hope that
Charlie would escape. But as time
passed Fate wove the web tighter and
tighter. Charlie fell to coughing hard.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

politely to the inspector, he tucked a
fyold-headed cane under his arm and
proceeded to remove his tan gloves
finger by finger.
I'm sorry to trouble you. do it
only to save you trouble" he said, with
out looking up from his occupation. Il
am here to give myself into custody"
The inspector glanced across the
room to where two brawry policemen
sat on a wooden bench. One of them
stepped smartly forward and took his
position by the stranger, without, how
ever, laying hands on him.
II have come to give myself up" re-
peated the man, as he carefully
ssmoothed his gloves, the one on top of
the other. ,-s
Eyes, what have you done?" in
.quired the inspector.
II have killed a NANNY best friend,
in fact" said the stranger, calmly, land
so that there may be no bother or de-
lay I am here to tell you all that is to
zoe told, and save you the trouble of
cooking for me-"
The inspector ran his eyes over the
man skeptically.
II must warn you that whatever you
say will be used in evidence against you
If it should turn out that crime has
been committed" said the inspector,
slowly.
IL realize that perfectly" continued
the man. His face was pale, but he
showed no nervousness. II wish every
thing to be used against me, and used as
soon as possible. have nothing to be
ashamed of and nothing to hide. I
hope you will take down what say in
black and white, and / will sign it. now.
It will save time, think"
Gust as you say" answered the in
spector.
''First let me ask you to send couple
of men to A. East Exeter street, N. w.
Request them to ring the servants bell
and ask to be shown into Charlie's-I
mean Mr. Booth'ssmoking-r room, up
stairs. They will there find my friend
sitting before the fire dead, unless
some one has happened to look in before
this time. But that is very unlikely.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
rho Raprape smasher's Fate.

First Baggage-Smasher-say' jake
I'm thinkin' it 'ud be money in cur
rockets if we'd begin handlin' trunks
more kearful.
Jake-Why wud it?
"Recause the more we smash EN- the
bigger, and stronger, and heavier they
make 'em. I've struck three this morn
in made out of regular boiler iron. Me
h,ck,s most broke."-N. Y. Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
~, :. ,,re.t,ou Of Arithmetic.

Not = Question OF Arstnc'
II hear you're very good ct arithme'
lie Bobby" said the visitor, pleasantly
.sure." returned Bobby. without lcok'
ing up from his play:
''Well, If should tell you wnen you: !:
papa and your mamma were born coult.
Won tell me how old they are:" asked
the visitor. .,
II could tell you how old pap H.
answered the boy.
"And not how old mother isl?
The boy shook his head.
Arithmetic hasn': anything to do
with = woman's age" he said.-Chicago
Post
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Neat Way of Putting 1t.

Two friends met recently after many
years absence. The one said to the
other: well, old chap, and how have
you been getting on in the world?''
"Well,' was the reply, "as failure
have been a distinct success. But as a
success l have been a complete failure"
-Tit-Bits.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
What She Would Sav.

What would you say" she asked her
dearest friend, If told you that was
engaged to the count?"
I'm sure don't know" replied the
dearest friend absent-mindedly, Il
wouldn't be exactly surprised, YOU
know. because never did think much
of his ."-Chicapo Post.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
%oxt Door to the Truth.

"Catherine, you are a brunette oe'
lieve?'
. Eyes, madam"
care you engaged to the coachman
next door?" a..
"Why, no, madam never saw him.
"Rut there was red hair in your
soup last evening".
"Ah, madam, you forget that mon
.;eur. YOUR husband, has auburn hair"
LA Monde Comique.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
A Good Excuse.

Louise-Harry, 1 hate to ask Won
but tell me, do you snore in your sleenp
Harry-Sometimes, darling; Won
know an active business man doesn,t
get time to snore when he's awake
Tit-Bjts.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Ruined by His Eloquonce.

Ruined by HIS EIoquonco'
Elbows YOUR son, the barrister, get
ting on?" :,
BADLY, poor fellow. He's in prison..
"lndeed!"
Eyes; he was retained by a burglar
to defend him, and he made so good
plea in the burglars behalf that the
Judge held him as an accessory. Tilt
Bits
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
a "ls0 Head.

Pretty Observation-Disclosures "nen VIII
be Of age?"
Mother-When you are 1s.
"Can't get married before that?
Indeed you shan't! Not day. -,
Homely Daughter-Must 1 wait until
am IS, too? w.
Mother-No-o-er-my dear. You
have such an old head or your Shout
ders that I am sure you Will choose
wisely. Marry when you like.-N' T.
Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Literally Construed.

What you want to avoid" said the
publisher to the struggling author, lis
writing over the heads of the people,"
II know it," was the answer. II was
depending on getting you to take this
book so that could come down out of
the attic and do my work on the parlor
floor hereafter" -Washington Star.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
No Great ADVANTAGE.

Mr.. Might've docking up from the pa
per)-Well, well! Wonders will never
cease! They've got so now that thew
can photograph in colors.
Mrs. Might've (glancing at his nose)
Il think, my dear, you'd better get
your picture taken before the old pro-
cess is abandoned.-N. y. Weekly.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
$50 90 to Warrington, d. c., and R.t,,
Through Sleeping Car.

H"HOUOU o1ocpauB Gar.
July 8, 4, 5 and Il tickets will be sold f,ol
Minneapolis and St. Paul to WashincS
and return account International Mee;']
Young Peoples Society Christian Endear1
at the above rate. A Through sleeping y
VII be run over the NoRrnwEsrERS Hls|
Ry., leaving Minneapolis on the Nortlve
ern Limited train 1880 p. m. MONDAY e,sl
ing July 9Th. This route combines eyervs
sential feature of first class tourist III
Finest mountain scenery in Amencl
Virginia battlefields, electlic-lighted triI
smooth track and dining car service uusu
passed. For further particulars, limit I
tickets, sleeping car space, etc., address CT
Ticket Office NORTHWESTERN LINE, ID No
lot House Block, Minneapolis, MINI.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

BY the way, I'm sure it will be a kind
ness if you instruct your officers to first
call at the residence of Rev. Joseph
Canning-he lives at No. 81, same
street-and ask him to accompany
them to my friends house. Mr.. Can
ding is an old friend of the Booth fam
lily, and may be of some comfort to-
to the widow. Poor woman, she will be
doubly shocked-the killed, and the one
who killed." ..4-.-.,. F..
The inspector in an undertone passed
these instructions to the leader of
squad of men who had been summoned
for the purpose of making inquiry, and
they stepped smartly out into the night
All but the brawny policeman who stood
like mute beside the carefully dressed
stranger.
"You still intend to inform?- asked
the Inspector, when the door had closed |
On the search party. !
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Measurements

Measurements
give seen the machine workers" sale
Senator Sorghum's emissary.
'How do they feel?"
"Their enthusiasm is beyond meas
ure."
mo it isn't. There is always one
way of measuring their enthusiasm"
"How?'
'By the barrel" Star
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
At the Seaside Hotel.

Dora (shyly)-I became engaged to
Mr.. Atherton last night.
Cora-Oh, you lucky girl! You are
sure to have a perfectly lovely time this
summer now. You know was engaged
to him myself last year.-Someryille
journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
What Made the D,noronc..

Mrs. Meanitall-Don't you think il 4
woman could have a whole house full of
husbands she would have one favorite.
just as the Turk has favorite wife?
Mr.. Shrudeleigh-Of course. Thew
would not all have the same incomes.-
Brooklyn Life.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

pened to glance up
from his desk to
the clock and no.
ticed that it was
ten minutes to II,
when the station
door opened and a
n a t. t i l y-dressed
y o u n 6 m a n
slipped in out of
the dark NO6dinr
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
An Unluckv Star.

An Unlucky Star.
They look upon the gems Of night.
SO clear, so bright. so far.
my love-" said he. will constant be
AS yonder steady star"
But even as he spoke there came
To both sudden jar
That speck of light has dropped from
sight
It was d shooting star!
Cleveland Pls n Dealer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
She Needed II

ID.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-That Mise E,,s,
feather is putting ON heap of airs.
nowadays.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-Well, 1 saw her
az the opera, the other night, and I'm
glad If the poor girls been PUTTING IN
something.-Yonkers Statesman
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Still In EYialenoa

Mrs. Nagger-The lecture business
seems about played out.
MT. Nagger (sadly)-Yes, all but the
curtain variety.-Town Topics.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Asking for Details.


II tell you, my son John, who gradu
ated last June, is carrying everything
before him now," said old Mr.. Reddick
proudly.
"Ah," said Mr.. Spatts, unimpressed
''is he a waiter in a restaurant or is h,
pushing wheelbarrow on railroad ?
Art in Dress.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
His Post of lDan1er

For three months during the war
occupied the most dangerous nos;.
ton in my company"
"Indeed?"
Yes; every morning curr;ed the
eight mules belonging to our commits
ry.'-Chicago Record,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Sarsa parilIa
One Fare to Washington,. d. e.
turn.

turn.
On July 3, 4, s and 6 tickets will, J.,
from oil points north and west Of Of a. ~ "
c TO me'1nss9n and return at one
Peoples Society Christian Endso ~. 1oad
for tickets via the BIG Form PouC:- Al
CHEsAPEAKE AND ONO RY. This rovt y
btues every essential feature Of a S S,se coy
Tourist line. Finest mountain .oas ss cIal
America, Virginia battletields ''e a1ey
lighted trains, perfect track and dn vtectt1
service unsurpassed. Tickets nav 'bg q
tended returning until July 81. Fo, 49, ~ :
particulars, beautifully illustrated ,s ,urtl1
and sleeping car reservations adtlms sp1'
L. Truitt, n: w: P. A, C. 4 O.-BS' h!
Route, "a Clark Street, Chicago. fo'
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
Hard Hit.

Hard Hit.
"Yon ough: to see how expert Mrs.
Payson is with Indian clubs"
II fancy she is an adept with another
aboriginal weapon"
"Why SOP
Ibid you ever notice thu place where
Payson's scalp lock ought to be ?"-To
Date.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

"EF some men," said Uncle Eben .o.,.
think ez fas'.ez dey kin talk dew; halh YOU you
ished de;worp long befo' dis tftHe."Dtks.s w.
ington Star.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

Distinguished Foreigner-Have you
nevaire met my cousin, re Duce lie Mont
morenci, ven he vas in re New York?
Plain American-No, I always shave
myself.-TeXas Sitter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10

A Matter OF Making Up.
The wife Of his bosom had bought for him
Just the lovelest made-up tie
And he only escaped from wearing the
thing
BY many a made-uD lie.
Indianapolis Journal.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-10
A CONSIDERABLE MURDERER
BY ANGUS f. ABBOTT.

HE inspector hap
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Truckees Railroad

TRUCKERS new railroad is progress
sing rapidly. The grade has been
com leted and tracklayeTs are nOw At
work. Though only eve miles in
length. the road means much for
Trnckee. Starting from the center Of
town it runs westward into IA hitherto
inaccesSi lie chain Of mountains,
where an excellent quality Of pine
lumber ahounds, the supply being
practically lneXhaustlhle.
Planing-mi Is and boX-factories will
be erected at its terminal point, katZ
Flat, and a town almost the SIZE of
Truckee will spring up within a few
mouths. At least 200 men will be k pt
at work during the lumber season,
and this place will be benefited
greatly.
The Sierra Nevada Wood and Lum.
Der Company is the protector OF the
road, and plenty Of money is benin
it. Upward of eighty five men arr
NV engaged III construction.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Body Identified d.

Coroner Peers has come TO the conclu-
sion that the man found dead in the Truckee
river at the man LagamaI sino bridge last
Friday was the body of a former inmate of
the Nevada Insane Asylum, who escaped
from that institution several weeks ago.
He wore the same kind of clothes that are
from a piece OF pas ebeard taken from the
dead mans pocket with the narne of Conrad
Ogg, Virginia, Nev. written thereon, it is
almost proven positively that it was Ogg's
body. The body was in such an advanced
state of decomposition that his features
could not be recognized.-Reno Gazette
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06

Mr.. Newlard. said tnn! he relieves
that the complications resulting from
tn two VICE Presidential nominations
BY The silver men will tie u~nrnvelled
by fusion, division OF electoral votes,
and harmonious compromises OF diff
ferent kinds. TIE Republicans will
use money to make hi-rOrd; t., keep
the Democrats and Popuii-ts apart;
and to defeat Bryan by dividing his
vote.
Mr.. Newl,nds said that the Ma
tional Silver party will deliver a mil
lion votes, mostly Republican, to
Bryan. The South and West are s lid
for Bryan the Middle States and New
England States are for Mckinley;
and the Middle Western States will de
termine the issue. The National Sill
yer P.rry will deliver the votes in
these Sfates-Ohio, Indiana. Illinois.
Mighlran, e,c.
Mr.. New!anhs is opposed to the dis
organization Of the Silver party Of
w t'h 49, LilN bIOt- l'S III XIV tPsfNl
party and the Popnlist party into the
Democratic party. He believes that
they shOHli act in harmony, however
He spoke Of his own prrs pnal candi-
day, and sid thai he wnuli be glad
to be intorsed by the Silver organic
atoms Of the State. He has bel
potential in lie past AMI feels that he
will be mOrr so in the future.
Mr.. Nawlauds Expressed the heliel
that no campti-n would be needed
here, aud said he had baen asked 10
take part in the struggle in tn" Miidlr
Western States He would like TO g
to tn It section if agreeable t. his cor
s~tituertS. He also felt that Senator
Stewart and jones -houli be allowed
t. go there aud all in the silver fight
The people OF Nevada could help th'
cause by contributing to the cam
, pai4n fund.
Mr.. NeWland- concluded by express
> ing the belief that The silver force
viii be victorious in this campaign
After songs by t"e G}ee Club the Is eet
ing adjourned with three rou5ins
-, cheers for Bryan and Newlands.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Notice to C.editors.

Estate of VIM. J. Picker deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Administrator Of thu estate of VIM
J. Picker, deceased, to the creditors of and
all persons having claims against the said
airy vouchers, within two months after the
first publication of this notice, to the said
Administrator, at the office of County
Recorder in Carson City 0Imsby County,
Nevada. Dated July 3rd, 1896.
J. G. Ellis, Administrato of estate
of w. j. Picker deceased.
JAS. r. Judge Attorney for estate,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Bryan in North Carolina.

Miss Lehman, the milliner, received
a Litter from her hrrth-r in North
Caroltna. saying that the State WAS
are fer Bryan. H has always been
a Republican but "ili vote the Demo-
cra:ic wicket along with hundreds Of
Others in the came seton. He says
that Hn old farmer in the adjoining
county tlI him that there we're but
SIX Mckinley men in the county.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06

Frank Folsom met with a very
painful accident yesterday afternoon.
While driving u wedge with II slrdge-
hammer, his middle finger came in
contacf With the hammer, aud it re-
Quilted -four stitches To bring the sep
arated parts together.
The Chicago Stock Exchange is still
closed and many failures are report
ed.
Dispatches from San Francisco state
that n vigilance committee has been
formed and will drive Nagle from
San Francisco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Notice

There will be a meeting of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee held in
Carson on Wednesday July 29th 1896,
T. w. Healy
Chairman.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung 20 Cas+oria.
When she bad Children, she gave then, castoria
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
Bentun'S Liniment.

Which has been used in Carson for
over twenty-five years, has saved
many an ache and pain to those who
know it. 1t is really intended for
horses but works with the same magi-
cal effect on the human. 1t is ID pow
erful remedy and for rheumatism is
the king Of the world. Aches knocked
out in short order. No forseman
Mould be without a bottle. Benton's
Liniment is fol sale at all drug stores
Anyone wishing board in a private
fanniIu INN 70 Ut Mr. Il NJ Shnlt1
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1896-08-06
CLEVELAND NOT GROVER

But d Cleveland Hydraulic Ram Beer
pump, now in operation at the Wei
land Saloon. Gail and see it.
w. Whitney. Prop.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1896-02-14
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

Governor Lowndes has named Edward
Ferry, Democrat and Samuel Kirkwood and
Clarence e. Pussy, Republicans, the election
supervisors of Hartford county.
MIR. L. NJ. Wheeler, who lives near
Thomas Run, had two fodder stacks burned
on Sunday night, February2. The fire was
evidently the work of an incendiary, as there
were evidences of coal oil having been used.
The revival services now in progress in
the Methodist Protestant Church of Bel Air,
will be continued next week. Rev. g. w.
Jester, of York county, has been assisting
the pastor this week, and other help is eN-
pected next week.
The young people of the First Presby-
terrain Church. Bel Air, are arranging for
very interesting meeting on Friday, February
%. The meeting will take the form of rally
of the Young Presbyterians of the county,
and a large crowd is expected, Rev. Maltbie
ID. Babcock, of Brown Memorial Church, Bal
timore, will make an address, and preside at
both afternoon and evening sessions. Revs.
Frank f. Williams, of Baltimore, w. \. Price,
of Bethel, Samuel G.. WATSON, of Churchville,
will also take part Mrs. Hurley Mcmillan
and Miss Julia Armiger, of Baltimore, Will
speak to boys and girls in the afternoon.