davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

the rail before ] stepped forward 10 ASK
what was wanted. \ bury big fell
low. who was surely q Frenchman. but
spoke excellent English, advanced a
step ST two and replied:
We are cunNict-, a. YOU perceive.
We escaped Yesterday morning. We do
not mean YOU amy harm. and If YOU
Will do aS We wish all viii he well II
you are not the captain then please
call him"
There were siN mU>ketS among the
IA men. and one had but to glance at
the faces To realize that they were des-
large yavl. provided with mast and
sal! and oars. and a breaker Of water
and box 50 bread were slowed In the
bows
we had plenty ~ wiud Ye.,erda,
and Up 10 midnight" said the spokes-
man after that we took To the oars.
Let MS see tIr captain and come to an
understanding as soon as possible"
I sent the boy down for Capt. Br' yht.
and III / had been aStouished nj sight
Of the couvicts pouring I'm q, -r the bows
IL was .umbfouuGed at finding them
drawn up in line across the deck. lie
WAS trying 20 ask for an explanation
when Tire >Fohe>ma dofTed his cap.
bowed, and said.
MY dear sir. you see before Vou "a
evUvicts Who escaped yesterday from
Cayenne We were an serving life sen
fences. lu making our escape We had
musketS belonged "a Them. We sailed
down the coast. and them changed our
course. but 10 is likely that we shall be
pursued Your ship is ours. bat We only
wish % use it &c convey us 90 some safe
and distant place 1t i for YOU to say
whether We shall shed more blood"
Capt Bright was frey old fellow.
and I expected To- hear h5m call upon
the crew tc attack the Invaders. lie
grew red ana white vita anger. cIencEed
his fists. sud moved towards the smokes
man as ii To strike bn. Etleu common
sense came 10 his AID. There were ten
of Us Ia Il Of the couvictS. and We stood
70 show. They were a. good as iu pos
session Of the craft. and would not
hesitate Al killing Is all if provoked.
SO you arc cousicts2" said the cap
Lain ~ last.
I'VE have that honor. sir" replied the
leader
where do you wish 70 20 to?-
ITO any SPOT on the American coast.
We are sorry 90 troub.e you. but under
the circumstances IL cannot be helped. IS
'You have q big boat here" said the
captain. a he stepped 20 the rail. '-aud
why don't you make use OF il TO go
where sou WHIP"
For the reason that there is only one
sailor among Is. auG because Il ! a
pretty long Run Mp to the Americas
coast. We have our plans. and they
cannot be altered. With al respect. /
say that you must land rs where :
wish"
You have possession" said the cap
tain. a he paced oaek and forth. "and
l am forced 10 40 as You wish. Let
there be no trouble win agree 10 land
you or the coast Of Florida. and YOU
shall agree 10 preserve order among
your fellows. and 10 leave the ship
out act OF violence"
"Sir. I give yOu my word that il shall
be So" replied the leader; and that
ended the talk,
The ccnv.cts had 60 duunage. bat
N@fr lie berth gader ths topga.laat fore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
suitnhIenes- I'm pre.,.

The woman who wishes TO look her
best must never blindly iollow any and
every rev caprice of fashion, but must
aim to adapt fashion to her own special
requirements. The French understand
this art to perfection, and realize that
the woman of 40 in an old-fashioned
gown, and thin. badly dressed hair
looks passe, while her friend of IS in
smart array and hair well-dressed is
young in her every movement. Her
stylish gown swishes about her with
an air of distinction; she stands and
" lks with an erect carriage, anu sits
with her skirts sweeping the fooT Je-
side - instead Of founing down on
her back brsadths.- wsmsE's Home
csnpanlon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

siderable summer-made manure in the
barnyard. together with the remains
Of what was in the spring too coarse
and poor to be drawn out 1t should
all be drawn to the fields and spread
now. 1t will not waste by the heating
in the sun, but it viii mulch the sur
face of the soil helping the grass, and
ii will be mixed with the soil by the
falls and rains OF winter. 1t will do
far more good to next years corn or
potato crop If applied to the land now
than if left mill winter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
PainstakIng work wins.

Did you ever see a cabinetmaker fin
ish a fine piece Of furniture When the
material comes from the saw il is
simply rough lumber. When planed II
is reasonably smooth. but far from be-
ing finished: much sandpapering, rub
bling and polishing must follow before
the job is complete. The more work he
puts on the better price he will receive
for the article. So with the wheat field;
the pillow leaves the ground rough. and
there must follow much planning, rub
bing and polishing. The better finish
we put on the more profit In tas crop
Agricultural Ep.tomIst
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
rot So Rad After All.

Torn Tomkins. who had a fragment Of a
newspaper in his hand, rolled over until
he faced Woebegone Williams. nearly set
ting the haystack on fire in the operation
and remarhed;
Say
'Not.' returned Wocbeg1ae Williams.
4 guess mebbe water ain 50 bad after
all, If a Teller tackles 1t right"
Such as how demanded Woebegone
somewhat startled by the suggestion.
W y, here sa item that says Count Naltk,
has sailed for Havre in the saloon OF The
Bretagne"
Say! | thought there was somethin
funny in the way them swell guys keep.
crossin' the ocean. Now | understand it
And after full and free discussion botl
decided that they would risk the water
themselves under such Chicago
Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

query, l found that he was an eccle-
siastica student, who, at the call of
patriotism, had volunteered to go to
Cuba. And that WAS his fiji st battle
Leaving the dead to bury their dead,
we started to track" it through the
forest to where the Cuban camp was
situated-in a strong position in the
hills to the east.
All night long we travelled, pausing
only occasionally for a brief rest, or to
drink at some stream. And most of
the tramp was up hill, too. But dark
as was the night, and thick though the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
An Expensive bovine Habit.

Among the number of Baltimore fresh air
fund children who passed through Washing
ton few days ago. bound for the cool hill
country OF Virginia, there was one little
fellow who found the very best quarters in
a hospitable farmhouse at F7rt Royal.
When the cows came up IN the evening 70
be MIXED, 50 a friend down there writes me.
the little Baltimore boy went down TO the
barnyara with his host TO see the operation.
The COWS were standing about placidly, and.
as Is their custom az that time Of the day,
were coutentedly chewing the cud. The boy
watched the mllkmaids AZ work, and his
eyes dwelt with growing wonder on the
ceaseless grind of the cows Jaws. At length
he turned to his host and said.
And do YOU have to buy gum tor all
them COWS Washington Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
mai TcrribIe Scourrc,

Malarial disease is invariably supplement
cd by disturbance of the liver, the bowels,
the stomach and the nerves. To the removal
OF both the cause and the effects Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is fully adequate. IL fills
the bill" as no other remedy = :. perform
ing its work thoroughly. ltsi edients are
pure and wholesome. and 1t admirably serves
TO build up system broken 10y IN health and
shorn Of strength Constipation. liver aud
kidney complaint and nervousness are con
oIlgr2d bv II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

and have a hand. But my services are
not wanted. Younger men, and men
without families to put forward impor-
tunate claims in the event of unpleas-
ant contingencies, are to the front
Thus am shelved.
But all things come TO him who waits.
And the other day my opportunity
found me out. all on the jump. Few
people, even in Kingston, have any con-
ception of the frequency of the open
boat mail-and other service-that is
maintained between the Cuban insur-
gents and the Jamaica junta. Now and
then an inward boat is caught and its
occupants quarantined; and occasional
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Some folks are so humble that when they
get to Heaven they will go way around and
knock at the back door
When a man gets excited in an argument
he always says it does make him mad "a
hear people talk so foolish
Nothing makes girl so mad rs for a man
TO pretend not to notice when she has fixed
her hair up the way he likes II.
When a man goes out to shoot a bear and
ends up by picking huckleberries. he Is very
apt to tell il the other way round
a man viii go to the devil for a woman
and woman will 60 to the devil for a man
If she can't get one from somebody else.
When a man has to work hard to get
along his wife always says it's because he's
so good natured he let's people impose on
HMM. Y Press
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

/ TeacheT-Now, children, can any of you
means saving one thing and meaning the re-
/ verse OF it. Cas anybody give me an ex
/ ample of that
Little Wilie-Yeth. | kin
! We'll, Willie, You give me an example OF
| sarcasm, then, showing you mean Just the
| opposite of what you say
| bod bless teacher Y. World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

the first approach of weakness, may
I'LL your future years with healthy JOY.
Mrs. A. c. BUTLER, 1928 North AL
bany avenue, near Humboldt Park,
Chicago, Ii, says: am fifty-one
years old and have had twelve children,
and my Youngest IS eight years old. L
have been suffering for some time with
a terrible weakness; that bearing-down
feeling was dreadful. and l could not
walk any distance. | began the use
of Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Sanative Wash and they
have cured ne. l cannot praise your
medicine enough"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
FARM AND GARDEN.
ECONOMICAL HEATER.
II Makes the Warming of Water fol
stock COMPARATIVELY Easy.

stock Comparatively Easy.
The warming of water fer stock, es-
pecially for milch cows and animals
being fattened, is something which de-
serves attention in all sections where
the winters are long and cold. Many
farmers, however, neglect TO do it, sim
ply because they think it is too eNpen-
sive.
The cut presented below represents
a heater which does the work effective
~, at the minimum cost of construction
and running. 1t is made of gall
vanized iron, and cylinder about 20
inches in diameter and eight inches
high, provided with twopipes. The long
er one is four inches in diameter, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

$50 Boracks is going 10 marry that aged
Mum girl. is he:
Yes, and the funny part OF 1t is that
he told her he wanted to marry her on &C
count OF her fortune"
"Eh:'
lie told her that she was too young and
foolish to have the care Of so much money"
India aanolIs journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Aliens Foot Ease. n powder for the feet.
II cures painful, swollen. smarttng feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunous It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age Aliens Foot Base makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. Ii Is "a certain cure
for sweating. cailoUs. lot, tired. aching feet
Try 1t today. Sold 10y al druggists and shoe
stores. 25c Trial package, FREE. Write TO
Allen 5 Olmstcd, Leroy, y. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Mrs. Jones Is a very observing woman, 4"
| said Harlem woman, referring To her hus.
! band.
Il guess you are right about IT, | noticed
last sunday in church that she was a clothes
! observer responded her husband, {, nc
| ally.-TammanY Times
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

/ The Star tobacco factory at St. Louis is
| the largest in the world. Tn, buidiEl are
| IN two rows: 24o0 feet on Park and 2i00 feet
/ on Folsom avenue, with "a total width of 21l
/ feet You Will discover the reason for this
/ marvellous growth If you give Star plug
| tobacco tIiai
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of Or klincs
Great Nerve Restorer Free s. trIal bottle s
treatise. DR.. Kline. 1858 Arch St, Phila., Pa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
LABOR-SAVING DEVICE.
Ii Lifts Large Rocks out of the Ground
with Perfect Euse

Field powders are usually buried
either wholly or part in the surface
of the ground. 10 pull such a bowlder
out of the ground requires an enormous
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
Halls Catarrh Cure

II it were not for funerals a great many
men would never hear a sermon. Washing
ton Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

4 cablegram from Constantinople says
that the sultan wants time lie ought TO
have eternity.-Chicago Times Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

After physicians had given ne up, Was
saved by Pisos Cure Ralph Erieg, VII
Transport, Pa, Nov. -, 1892.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

He-Will you give me one kiss?
she-I wouldn't be iheT TO put up my
nps for one kiss.--N. Y. Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Harry-A kiss is a drink of rarest nectar
Carry-Have one on me.-N. Y journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

.Tudge-Prsoncr al the bar
Pris3ner-It I'm at the bar give me a
dGnk-N. y. Truth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Many a woman can do exquisite en-
broidery, but can't darn a sock.-Washing-
ton Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23
TO MOTHERS OF LARGE FAMILIES.
Mrs. Pinkham's Advice Free.

In this workaday world few women
are SO placed that physical exertion
is not constantly demanded of them in
their daily life.
Mrs. Pinkham makes a special appeal
to mothers of large families whose work
is never done, and many of whom suffer
and suffer Tor lack of intelligent aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

My child, what made your face 50
dirty ="
That Billy Bludkins an ] had a fight. an
he throwed more dirt IN nv face than 7
could digest, mamma. Judge.
Don't have your head turned too quickly
when folks brag on YOU for roasting others.
They may be trying TO get YOU into trouble.
Washington Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money Il 1t fails tocure. DC.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-23

The wasted mental force would do all
the work N tLe worlds RAMS Horn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
The Eastern Question,

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-An unconfrmed
report is current here that part of the
British far eastern squadron will be
stationed at Wei.Hai-Wei this winter.
II true, this indicates that Great Britain
is working in harmony with Japan, as
the latter power still occupies Wei.Hai-
Wei, pending payment of the Chinese
war indemnity.
The Globe says: Russia and Ger.
many now have the two most import
ant stragetical positions in northern
China, and Great Britain, whose COM
nercial interests there are ten times
greater, must be content with the
crumbs from the St. Petersburg and
Berlin tables" Advices received from
Paris show that if Great Britain follows
the lead OF Russia and Germany, and
occupies seaport, France will forth.
with follow suit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
a New Sect.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-.Polish Catholic
seceders from the Roman Catholic
Church who have organized the indie
pendent "Polsh Catholic Church OF
America" have received Bishop Koz-
loWsky leader of the revolt, as the
spiritual head OF the church in America
with impressive ceremonies. The new
prelate has just returned from Europe
where he went to receive ordination.
As he could not secure recognition
from the Holy See and was conse.
Grated by bishop of the Catholic
Christian Church, of Switzerland,
there was said to be doubt about
the welcome awaiting him, but his
old parishioners received him back
With great enthusiasm. By this act 9
new sect is formally established in
America which occupies the anomalous
position of recognizing the Roman pom
tiff as primate of the Occident, the
Roman Catholic faith as based on the
foundation OF the apostle, yet affirming
complete liberty in local self govern
meut and the investment of property
titles in the local parish organizations.
The new Polish Church is said to be in
communion with all the independent
Catholic churches of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

A BILL is now before the legislature
to prohibit from voting those men who
will not pay their capitation tax, OF
whom last year there were no less than
one hundred aud twenty-three thou
sand, nearly equally divided between
the two races. The passage Of such q
bill could work no harm to anybody,
aud surely no one who takes enou h
interest 10 his town, county, city, State
or nation to go to the polls and cast
ballot, objects to paying dollar to en-
able him to do so. Then, too, q law
prohibiting men who refuse to pay a
capitation tax from voting, would tend
greatly to reduce the number of pur.
chasable voters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
Trial Of John Anderson.

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 20.-The United
States Court this morning took up the
case OF John Anderson, accused of the
murder of Mate Saunders ofthe schoon
er Olive Pecker, the prisoner having
been reindicted and petit jury sworn
last Saturday. District Attorney White
opened the case for the prosecution.
Mr.. Mcintosh, counsel for tie accused,
in presenting his outline of defense to
the jury, said he would show that An
derson was subject to unheard-of and
unparalleled cruelties and that Ander-
sons deeds were committed in self
defense to save his own life. The ex-
animation of six witnesses followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20

CIVIL SERVICE CBANGEs.-It is now
stated that the President will, before
Congress meets again, issue new rules
10 regard to the civil service law, re-
moving from the classified list all bono
ed officials, such as deputy collectors
of customs, deputy collectors of inter
nal revenue, deputy marshals, assistant
district attorneys, assistant subtreasur-
ers and perhaps executive chiefs OF
bureaus and departments. 1t is well
known that the members ofthe Cabinet
favor such modification and have urg-
ed that it be done.
This will not affect the civil service Law in
regard to clerks or other officials, for which
the civil service law was originally intended
1t will have the effect of having the Cabinet
officers and chiefs of the various departments
to select their own assistants, to carry out
tho policy of the administration, and at
the same time protect clerks and other officers
aud .remove the latter from political in
fuence The change contemplated will af-
feet several thou;and officers. not only in
Washington, but all over the country, and al
ready hints as to the order have been given
ard preparations made as to the changes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

The weavers ct the German looms in
the William Strange Company's mills,
in Paterson, \. j., are on strike be-
cause wages had been reduced.
Edward F. Moon committed suicide
at Warsaw, Ind, to-day by drinking
carbolic acid. Moon was for many
years very wealthy merchant of that
city, but lost his money in grain specu-
lation.
Lewis Leland, one of the family Of
f,mous hotel men of that name, died in
New York city today, aged 65 years.
He, with his brothers, have been among
the most prominent hotel men in the
United States.
Notices have been posted at the
China, Pembroke and Webster cotton
mills, at Suncook, n. H., announcing a
reduction of the wages of the opera
tives of about ten per cent. on January
l. The cut down will affect the su
perintendents and overseers and nearly
l 800 operatives.
Jack Mcclure, a gambler, who killed
VIM. A. Albin on the morning of Au-
gust 9Th, committed suicide in the
county Jail at St. Joseph, Mo-, to-day
ny taking morphine. McCune had
frequently said be would never be tried
for the crime, and his case was to be
called soon.
Two pasteboard boxes filled with
celluloid combs came in contact with
steam pipes of q car on the Six avenue,
New York, elevated road to-day, and
exploded with great force, while the
train was standing at station. Two
men were hurt and three women faint.
q and had to be carried out Of the car.
There was panic in the car.
Peter G. McMahon, of Albany, crazed
by cigarette smoking, committed sui
eide atSyracuse, to-day. He was about
90 years old. He left note advising
his brother to quit smoking saying,
cigarettes were the cause OF his rash
act. Mcmahon had stood in front of a
mirror and fired a bullet through his
heart.
John Hogan. a patient at the Cook
county insane asylum, at Cunning, ILL.,,
and brother of the widely known
sporting man, Malachi Hogan, COM
mitted suicide last night in a peculiar
manner. He eluded the vigilance of
the guards and going to the bath room
picked up dust pan and drew the
ragged end oft across his throat, com.
ple,ely severing the windpipe and
veins Of his threat.
The Supreme Court of New jersey has
granted writ Of oertiorari to review the
constitutional amendments adopted in Sep.
tember last. 1t is claimed that recount OF
the vote will knock out the sambli1g am, nd
men..
package containing $4,000 in Mexican
money was stolen from the steamer City of
Washington during her last trip from Vera
Crnz to New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
Susnected Filibusters.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Dec. 20.-There
was considerable activity on board the
U. S. steamer Montgomery Saturday
owing to informatio to the effect that
several suspected 6libusters were in
the harbor. Consequently, the cruiser
made preparations for getting under
way at moments notice. Several OF
her boats were fitted out with guns,
ammunition and armed crews with or
ders to patrol the harbor, while the
Penrose did duty outside. The Somers
n. Smith, the Britannia and another
schooner are now loading here with a
cargo Of boxes, supposed to be ammu-
milton, etc. 1t is reported that the
Dauntless is waiting somewhere out
side the bar in order to ship the NUM-
lions NJ sea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-12-20
500 Reward 500

The rea1ers of this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is at least one dreaded d !.
sease that science has been able 70 cure in I'll
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Balls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to tie
medical fraternity. Catarrh being const.
tutional disease, requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken ir /.
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system, thereby d. i.
stroying the foundation of the disease. and
giving the patient strength By building IN
the constitution and assisting nature in dong
its work. The proprietois have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer one
hundred dollars ior any case that it fails 20
cure. send for list of Testimonials. Address
F.. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.