davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
rRAGEpY IN THE TwELFTH.

Patrick Fahey, contractor and
builder and proprietor of the
Connell Street Democratic Casino,
has goat He raised it
for a pet. hoping that it would be
faithful and affectionate and cheer him
in his declining years. But it has be-
come an migrate and, if reports be true,
he proposes to punish it by selling it to
his son-in-law. Whether the sOn-in-
law has a big life insurance policy
made out in favor Of his father-in-law
cannot be learned at this writing, but
Mr.. Fahey must have some design
against the coal man, or he would sell
the goat to some unsuspecting stranger
and not TO a close kinsman.
This goat has been the terror of the
Twelfth ward for a long time. 1t is a
Democrat, and knows a Republican
when It sees him. More than one of
Deputy Sheriff James p. Ratledge's
lieutenants have been routed by this
doughty four-footed partisan. In of
years the goat knows no party lines,
and goes gallivanting around making
it unpleasant for everyone, and espe-
clally for the lads and small boys, who
endeavor to persecute it, and seldom, if
ever, succeed if Billy knows what he
is about, for when the wind whistles
through his whiskers something ahead
has to give way, and the bigger the
object the better Billy likes it. He has
whipped every other goat in the ward,
and is king of the ranch with a crown
of horns, but no cross of gold. For a
long time Mr.. Fahey has been amused
at the antics Of Billy. He would listen
patiently to complaints and then say:
"Well you must consider that Billy is
nothing more than goat, and must
have something to amuse himself with.
You wouldn't want 1t to be anyone else,
would you2" This philanthrOpic view
of the matter made many a victim for
get an ugly fall and sundry bruises. But
there came a time and not very long
ago, when Billy forgot all that his mas
ter had done for him. He lost sight of
the wealth of affection bestowed. Ig-
nOred the duties Of servant to master
Forgot all about the item in the will
providing an annuity and so many bag;
of shavings and old shoes every year
In short, ran the risk Of being cut of
with cents and a curse and a contest
in Judge CrOssan's court
When the store of James Megary &
Son was remOdeled it was necessary tC
have certain large lights of plate-glass
One of them was broken, but not *
badly that it could not be used to prof
and advantage in some smaller build
ing. Mr.. F'ahey had it removed to hi
shop on Connell street This action OF
his part led to the downfall Of Billy
One day shortly afterwards the goa
was wandering around the shop look
ing for something to eat, and happenel
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRES
ENTS.

People living in local option counties
of Maryland, and who have friends in
this city, are receiving their Christmas
supply of hard wine in demijohn and
bottles packed in kegs. In most cases
they are sent as Christmas presents.
The shipments are very heavy every
year.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
LANTERN SLIDES AND MAGIC.

Everything is in holiday attire at the
Delaware State Hospital at Farnhurst
now. Last night the new electric
stereopticon was tried and it gave a
fine projection. This evening there
will be an entertainment consisting Of
stereopticon views and legerdermain,
the sleight-of-hand artist being Profess
sor AgostOn, of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
NOT THIS CHRISTMAS.

The telephone rang sharply in the
doctors office He was one of these
single young practitioners who is only
waiting for business to boom before
taking a helpmeet to keep his place
warm for him while he is out at night
answering emergency calls.
"Helloi"
"Hello!"
Don't you want a nice Christmas
tree? / have a dandy that l will sell
you for $2 Big balsam fir and as
round and full as an apple"
Not this Christmas!" yelled the
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

to spy the reflection OF his own manly
form in the large light of plate-glass.
That was enough for Billy. He imme-
diately came to the conclusion that his
master had purchased another goat to
take his place in his affections, and
that he saw his finish out in the factory
of the Ford Morocco Company. 1t only
required a few seconds for. him to de-
eide what should be done in such an
emergency. Acting on the principle
that self-preservation is the first law of
nature he backed off to the farther
end OF the shop. shook his head at his
opponent and got q salutation in re-
turn. Then he shot forward like a
thunderbolt. There was q crash, and
the big light of plate-glass was scat
tered all over the shop. Some Of the
fragments were found in the lots half
a square away. When Mr.. F'ahey's son
rushed down to see what was the mat
ter he found Billy, with a smile on his
face, eating glass and apparently rel
ishing il as a new French dish he had
never before tasted, and one which the
gods had served up to him for annihil-
ating the other goat.
This is the story of Billy's disgrace,
anu il 10 a. odu NAANs Apl AlN II NAAo VI
these lamb-like goats which a man
likes to meet when he is endeavoring
to catch a train which is just pulling
out of the station Billy likes to help
a man along. 1t is his nature. He can
not help it. He was born that way and
with all modern appliances for doing
it, Some Of his friends in the Twelfth
ward are talking of petitiOning his
owner to overlook this little transgres-
sion, but they fear that be will be OBJ
durate and insist upon making Billy
wander from his own flreside.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

Canada wants the same sort of free
trade with this country as prevails be-
And she will get it, tOo-when the st.
Lawrence runs up hill and the Cana
dian sheep wear bristles instead of
fleeces.-New York Mail and Express.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

young physician, and he threw himself
in his operating chair and spent the
rest of the afternoon in building air.
castles around a pretty brOwi1-eyed
face, and he could see at all times a
big Christmas tree in the dim dis
tance.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

Call and see that Upright Piano at
$S5. Dearborn's, $50 and S22 Market
street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

Pianos and Organs at prices in which
we defy competition, at DearbOrn's,
$40 and S22 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
THE PUNCH BOWL GUARDED.


While the punch bowl and glasses
presented. to the gunboat Wilmington
were in the store window OF Samuel II.
Baynard they were viewed by thou
sands of persons. But few OF those who
saw them, both day and night, while
walking up and down Market street
were aware of the extraordinary pre-
cautions taken by Mr. Baynard to in
sure their safety until they were for
mally delivered to the keeping of the
officers Of the Wilmington. Had they
paid close attention to what was going
on around them at night they would
have noticed a policeman not far off at
intervals of about fifteen minutes. It
was not always the same officer, but
the Police Department had its eye on
the rich offering at all times, both for
the credit of the city and for the safety
Of Mr.. Baynard, who had not delivered
it, but held it subject to his own risk.
1t would have Jared Ill with any crooks
who thought the bowl would be rich
fish for their net. The first lawless
movement would have brought a
swarm of bluecOats to the scene, and
then there would. have been work for
the court and jury.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23
WAYFARER'S S NOTE BOOK
Things, Pleasant and Unpleas-
ant, Caught on the Way.
sKITs ON PERSONS AND THINGS

IF YOU READ THEM BEFORE SUP
PER THEY WILL AID YOUR d.
GEsTION, BUT THERE is MOTH
ING PUT IN THEM TO LULL YOU
TO SLEEP.
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

................-..-.-......-.,......-..
Evening journal., 1897-12-23

g. Co. and Charles Safer the Proprietor of the East
promptly delivered. Telephone Of Main Office No. So
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12

DR.. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y,
has made a life-study of the problem Of
restoring health and strength to wo
men. His "Favorite Prescription" is
the most successful remedy that has
ever been known for women's peculiar
ailments. Its sale exceeds the COM
bined sales of all other medicines for
women. It cures the most obstinate
uterine disease. 1t goes directly to the
internal organism which is the real
seat of all the troubles. It. imparts
vigor and health where they are most
neEded: heals ulcer alton; stops the
weakening drains; promotes regularity
restores muscular power to the liga-
ments. thus correcting displacements
of special organs in the only natural
way. Complete Information regarding
the ''Favorite Prescription" and tes-
timonials from hundreds who have
used it, are embodied in DIR. Pierce's
Common Sense Medical Adviser. a
standard medical work of zoos pages,
profusely illustrated, which will be
sent free on receipt of 81 one-cent
stamps to cover cost of mailing only.
This work is complete family doctor
book and should be read by both youn g
and old. The profits on thu sale of
$50, 900 copies at $3.50 has rendered
possible this free edition. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
ton, Buffalo, N. Y.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12
New Tourist Sleeping Car Service.


The Southern Pacific have inaugu-
rated through Pullman Tourist sleep
ing car service as follows:
Between Washington, D. @. and San
Francisco, via Piedmont Air line,
passing FL Paso east Mondays and west
Tuesdays.
Between San Francisco and Cincin-
natl, Ohio, via Queen & Crescent pass
ing Ell Paso east Sundays and west
Mondays.
Between San Francisco and Chicago
east Fridays, west Saturdays.
In addition to this special tourist
cars for San Francisco leave Ell Paso
on Fridays and Sundays. -
The cars are operated by the Pull
man company on same plan as first
class sleepers, and like first class
sleepers are furnished complete with
mattresses, curtains, blankets, pillows,
sheets and pillow slips, new upholster-
ed seats (cane) being put in and
other improvements made. Clean
sheets and pillow cases are put on
every night. Berths in these cars are
available to through or local passen-
gers holding first or second class or
excursion tickets. Each car is in
charge of uniformed porters to make
up berths and keep the car clean. For
rates and further information call on
II. r. TURNER, L. Z. HUNT,
Ticket Clerk, Commercial Agent,
Corner San Antonio and Oregon
streets, Ell Paso, Texas.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12

year.
After singing by the congregation,
Supt. Putnam of the public schools
exhibited series of stereopticon views
illustrating the workers and buildings
of the Y. M. G. A, both in this coun-
try and abroad. This was very inter-
eSting and gave the audience valua BILE
object lesson in what the Y. M. @. A.
has accomplished throughout the
world, and especially in Japan, India
and the Isles of the sea. 1t was notice
able that in a number of comparative
ly small places the buildings were of
superior character.
The Y. M. c. A. work in this city
ought to go ahead now with greater
activity and earnestness than ever,
especially as the institution is now on
a business basis, and has active, ener-
getic men in control, especially since
it has such a capable, active Jealous
and devoted christian secretary in Mr..
Sloane.
THE BOARD OF MANA CEMENT.
The board of directors for the coming
year are as good business men as our
city affords and under this management
the work is certain to grow and become
permanent attraction to our city. 1t
is only a matter of time when fine
modern Young Mems building will
grace one of our principal streets. Tie
ulrGCGOTS anu lnclT UeTLu VI OlllCO oil z Us
follows: Colonel E. w. S. Neff, Chas.
Rokahr, A. G.. Foster. Prof G. P. Put
nam-term expires Jan. /, '9S: Judge
Blacker, j. H. Harper, j. j. G. Arm
strong, j. A. Smitk-term expires
January /, 80; Millard Patterson, F. E.
Morris, Joshua Reynolds, DR.. A. E.
Brown-term expires January l, 1900.
These men have entire control of the
business management of the association
and the disbursing of all monies re
ceived. They are anxious to do their
working knowingly and would be glad
of any suggestion from members or
contributors to the work at any time.
The officers elected for the present
year are: A. G. Foster, president;
Colonel E. S. w. Neff, vice president;
DIR. A. E. Brown, treasurer; j. j. G.
Armstrong, secretary. The member
ship of the association is growing daily
and all citizens are invited to visit the
rooms from time to time and note the
class of work done. Contributors in
the work are especially requested to
follow up their payments and decide in
that way whether it is a paying invest
ment to support such an institution in
Ell Paso or not. If the saying is true
"that prevention costs less than cure"
the association can bear the closest
scrutiny of the community that will
look at it from business standpoint.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12
Com'l. Agent. FL Paso, Texas

Many merchants are well aware tn at
their customers are their hest friends
and take pleasure in supplying them
with the best goods obtainable. As an
instance, we mention Perry 81 Came
ron prominent druggists of Flushing,
Michigan. They say: eve have no
hesitation in recommending Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to our customers,
as it is the best cough medicine we have
ever sold and always gives satisfaction. .
For sale at % and so cents per bottle by
all druggists.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12
Mexican Central Railway.

Is the only standard gauge line be-
tween the United States border and
Mexico City.
Mexico is known as an all the year
round tourist resort for pleasure travel.
Health resorts and mineral springs ad-
apted to ali the various ills to which
human flesh is heir are found in the
great country. Climate unsurpassed.
For full particular address.
J. F. DONOBOE.
Com1. Agent FL Paso, Texas
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12
TexaS & Pacific.

You have your choice of routes, via
the "El Paso Route" via New Orleans,
Shreveport, Memphis, st. Louis or Chi
cago. Train leaves Ell Paso at 4:l5
D. IN. For further information call on
or address:
E. S. STEVENS, B. F. DARBYSHIRE,
Depot Agent. General Agent
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12
Notice to all Travellers.

Travellers Insurance Tickets have
again placed on sale at the Southern
Pacific citv and depot ticket Off ce.
r. E. HUNT. Com'l Agent.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-01-12

best form. For sale at HERALD jot
office.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

lscticns On lnstSumsnfs ttst sre NV 70
Richmondsrs, and beautiful music they
mako. TOO. Nm. 'Dobb1n's "6swing Class
Of Ola MAZDA" WHO 10 not 1t Al mind
the title. win tel the audience Why they
sre ola MAZDA '~xr.lby' will appear In
her concert dress, and under the mss
msrism Of Mr.. Doobin. viii sing ben
Bolt. One Of the best numbers Of the
evening viii BE- beautiful musical seec-
ton from an instrument which ans neve.
before BEEN heard IN Richmond ana
which the skuls feels quite proud IN In
PRODUCING to tho public. The old nyos-
ties. Romeo and Juliet, sister Ruth Cou-
sin Jedediah, etc.. together with NUM-
Der Of beautiful old-fashioned choruses'
sung By the splendid voices OF .ye sko.-
lers," will furnish an evenings enyoy-
ment. which IL rarely equaileo smons
our amateur performances. =
The box-sheet at tho M =. =. -
omen for preserved seats" Gas MIS-. BOD
bin says). and large number nave AZ
ready been taken. Persons who nave sen
eral admission tickets can have them re,
served at the hall by paying small
additional amount
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
FITS FORFEIT MONEY.
frHxSBEsx DEPQS1TED AND COR
DSrT ~ RieHLx PEslSBO.
The Lsstsrs Condition Declared fsrsscs ~
. Physician-ns spends the Night -
the Home al His Parsnts-

CARSON, NEW, Feb. A-Dan Stuart
received q dispatch this afternoon from
Al Smith, stakeholder for Corbett ana
Fitzsimmons, informing him that Martin
Julian had deposited the final instaiment
OF the Cornishmans forfeit and appear
ance money, and that the entire stakes
were now In hand. This means that the
pugilists will contest for side bet OK
$500 in addition to the purse.
THE FORFEIT MONEY.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Feb. 13.-When
Corbett was informed this afternoon that
the balance Of the Fitzsimmons side bet
and appearance money had been placed In
AL Smiths hands he was delighted.
This looks as though Fitzsimmons
really meant business. and INTENDED Nv
ing I'D to the articles" he remarked. I
have no doubt now that he will be In the
ring on March 18th. though l did feel
trife skittish when l was told that he
could not find the cash for side bet.
This later news treasures me, and nothing
remains now for US to do but get In con-
dition ard give the people Quid pro quo.
as 1t WERE"
CORBETTs CONDITION.
There Is no question that physical APP
appearance has doomed Corbetts stock
materially since his arrival In this city.
All his old friends and acquaintances
comment continuously on his splendid con-
dition, and their confidence In him Is I'M
bounded.
DR.. A. p. OBrien, q well-known pry-
stefan, made a thorough physical exam
nation Of Corbstt. and has given GER
tihcate that his condition Is perfect. The
doctor describes Corbett as the most
perfect specimen of physical MANHOOD,
in his opinion. in the world to-day.
WITH HIS PARENTS.
Corbett spent last night at the home
of his parents, but rose early and came
down town. The first work OF the day
was done In the afternoon when ne VS.
tied Ryan's handball court for spell
of his favorite exercise. Ex-Assessor
James C.. Nealon was there, as were
also AL Hampton and Corbetts brother'
ice. Neolan and Hampton arrayed them
selves against the two Corbetts. and the
four contended for some time with fairly
even results.
After the handboll exercise was over
Corbett and his trainer, McVey, boxed Tor
a time. following this up with wrest-
ling match.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
Alccstis.

I tell you that the gods give not. they
SELL
Their penalty for every golden boon,
pitlful hucksters, they demand full
soon:
And every counter grudging down they
tell:
yea cheat us with base metal unless well
We watch them; strain the quaiity OF
our ioy, q
And hardest bargainer is Venus boy
"Eor 60 much heaven, so many hours or
hell" 1ssh
Yet whom l come unto that shadowy
or doom. and the gods taunt me with
my pains. =
Shall not answer them, though with
80. faca ,s.-sNs
And anguished eyes: "AIl depths of bliss
/ proved;
Cast from my heaven, its memory yet
remains. sga
Yea, for 1 loved. and have been loved!
8zasT<aslzssAss
Therefore of Lethe's food l wiz not
drink. a@E
O cruel gods, though it should auench
for aye -
This torment Of fierce thirst, I thrust
away :
The trimming beaker. Backward from
the brink
OF the dark flood wherein no star may
blink
I pass with hurrying feet l will not
STAY
Mine only joy! Let memory with me
stay.
And from your keenest torture I'll not
shrink
Not like yon inky waters IL my soul;
The Star of Love Is mirrored in my
breast.
dare your fury on me spend the whole
Tossed. tortured. stung to agones OF I'M
rest.
My heart burns through my bosom like
a coal
I think on love. we gods. and l am
blessedw
Alice Williams Brotherton. in Century.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

Letters by Members of the Jefferson Fam
jlv and Some Old Relics.


ilyand Some Old Relics.
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. Feb. c.
Special.-Looking over the ancient
files at the parlors OF James Perley &
Sons. furniture dealers and undertakers,
of this city. ] came across several letters
from members OF the Jefferson family,
Cooking 10 the promotion Of the cause
OF American liberty
The following Is from the pen OF Marina
jefferson TO Mrs. Washington:
"Hichmond Aug. 5. 1850.
Mrs. Washington has done me the
honor of communicating the enclosed
proposition OF our sisters I'm Pennsyi-
vania and of informing me that the same
grateful sentiments are displaying them
selves i'm Maryland. Justified by the
sanction OF her letter I'm handing for
ward the scheme I undertake with cheer
fulness the duty OF furnishing TO my
country-women an opportunity OF proving
that they also participate OF those VIZ
tuous feelings which gave birth to IT.
/ cannot do moro for its promotion than
by enclosing TO you some OF the papers
10 be disposed Of as you think proper.
IT am with the greatest respect,
madame. your most humble servant.
MARTHA JEFFERSON"
Another paper from Mr.. Jefferson to
Mrs. Mary Lewis. reads thus.
htCclNcu OF MIS-. i@'Wi~f W Wv
hands OF Mr.. Lewis. fifteen hundred and
fifty-nine pounds and eight shillings, old
Continental and state money Ohere be-
ing seven and fiye-dollar bill. more
than was enumerated in the enclosing
paper. also four guineas. silver dollar
and ten pistereens. her collection In the
county OF Abemarle for a donation TO
the soulders."
Nov o. 1850"
| also found in the establishment OF
perley & Sons. for repairs. an old-fash-
toned settee ola years old. made OF
poplar. 5le feet long and q inches wide,
with very high back. very plainly made.
and painted dark and appeared 10 be
well preserved. II is now the property
OF Miss Carrie Randolph. a great grand
daughter OF Mr. jefferson. and who now
resides at Edge Hill. in Albemarle
county
There is also in the above-named es-
Enlistment for repairs n large mahog-
any dining table, now the property of
the Hon. Jefferson NJ. Levy. the present
owner Of Monticello. the historic homo
of the late Mr.. Jefferson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14

CHARLESTON. &: g. Feb: 4Ss
oay down &C Admiral Hunceu -
that IL was neithog fA1R ncg - ~ :
test, but the fact etu rem:lne 49, -.
Vesuvius ran the blockado into u =
Der last night with N 49, u.s. w.,
squadron. Tho run vas maao 49,
the cvening, the cSufs9 oyonmnr -
line asd whls!lins . neeice o -
cess Ct "a o'clock. -.
TAs EshtA which ns,sa1ly threw 3 49,
liant path q rsdience for aeo Ynro1 49,
the wster, proved utterly 1no0eU<1s2 ~
the task q penetrat1ng tho eog. oSZ
so yards away oould scarcely - a.
guished With the aid q H. nncst Doyo{.
ful Of the seerch-ll9hts. and when
remembered that the ships were -
yards apart. Il will be readily tmnD0eo
that the vesuvius had pretty much evoey.
thing her own way. She had gone uovoto5
miles to go and then returned.
The VeouviuD seems to have ooUoos
strated fairly we'll. on the WHOLE tnoe
four Of Uncle Sans best warships WOULD
not be able to keep a blockader cut oS
Charleston harbor. All she would heve
to do would b to walt Tor = heavy fog
and raen run n between the lines.
The dynamite cruiser Vesuvtus made
five unsuccessful attempts to run the
blockade tonight. The conditions were
exactly reversed from last night. IS the
air was free from fog or mist and the
search-lights worked perfectly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-14
iRlc Snit Cnmnrnmised

DULUTH. MINI. Feb. 15.-The case Of
Alfred Merritt IS. John ID. Rockefeller is
reported to have been settled for $4,000
in cash paid 10 Merritt 1t is understood
that all the members of the Merritt fam
fly who had claims against Rockefeller
have Joined In the settlement. The total
claims would aggregate A0o0,0OO or
100000. In the Alfred Merritt case. a
verdict for $4,000 was secured in June.
1898. but new tria, was ordered. A. A.
Harris & Son instituted the case and
fought it through, but rupture between
the Merritts and Harris took place some
weeks ago. and j. i. Washburn. who
was associated In the case is supposed to
have made the settlement. Alonzo and
Alfred Merritt are now in Mexico. where
they have investments. and 1t IS said that
the entire family will move down there.