davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-21
urs vyIu.iow's ~asthiae syrup

.iaa. sI.5s is.a. sar,. -i-i rai,. g. ssa,ss io.is
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-05-21

n days o. old.
when men were
shy.
The priEa and
y % " q e z q q
heauN
II u q ir passion
atined with a
sigh.
Too timid 20 pro-
pose
But times have
changed. a n q
knights galore
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

How one or both of them failed to get killed
seemed a marvel. Butthey finally separated
and stumbled off in different directions.
The stars had sunk low, and the chill
which comes before the dawn made itself
felt. Suddenly there came over me a sense
of some presence, an absolute conviction that
danger was at hand l whisperingly con-
suited with the Colonel, and we peered into
the gloom.
Turning uneasily to look behind me, en-
countered the intense, magnetic gaze of a lion
ess No sound announced the approach, her
padded feet falling as softly As that of one of
our own domestic CATS She stood, an I'M
defined and shadowy form, with burning
eyes.
We had hardly breathed as we watched,
but no doubt some inadvertent movement
must have attracted her attention, for the
greater wild beasts seldom look up and any
indication by means of scent was impossible.
She was evidently uncertain, and trying to
make out what was in the tree.
No animal can see without light, that is a
popular superstition only those whose habits
are nocturnal dilate their pupils so that many
reflected rays of light enter the chamber Of
vision, and they are already gifted with acute
ness of sight
| began to feel that our situation might
have been improved. Our machan | thought
was placed too low, on account of the tree
being stumpy and its branches sparse. | had
had enough training, however, to prevent me
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
wild beasts Besides, had a veteran hunter
- o. md cd

wild beasts Besides, had veteran hunter
at my side. And SO we waited.
The dusk settled over our ravine. The
birds began to gather from their arid feeding
grounds, and animals, each kind at its own
accustomed hour, came to drink ut the pools.
There were lordly Glands and delicate, di-
minutive spring box; ugly gnus; sleek, glossy,
prancing quaggas, and hideous wart-hogs
Hyenas also-tiger wolves the settlers call
them-prowleda around, and occasionally burst
forth into their yelling laugh; they looked
formidable enough, but were in reality cruel
and cowardly.
Most of these creatures approached in silence
and very timidly. All the animals incapable
of defense showed by their actions how we'll
they knew the danger of drinking in such q
place. After awhile the pool became deserted,
and it was not until much later that black
rhinoceros arrived without making the least
pretense at precaution.
This "borele' had scarcely appeared be-
fore crashing of brush on the slope above
and quick succession of puny whistling
snorts, which were worry absurd considering
its source showed that another beast of the
same kind was engaging itself about nothing
up there. 1t blundered down towards the
water finally, and as both the rhinoceroscs
were in a bad humor, SO soon as they saw
each other fight ensued.
1t was a grim spectacle, that of these great,
grotesque creatures plunging about, dashing
together, and lungng with their deadly horns.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
A NIGHT IN NEWFOUNDLAND
BY DIR. ]. HAMPDEN PORTER.

A sound which is alone in nature rose from
afar and rolled over the park-like plains OF
Mashonaland. The hollow and boding roar
was faint from distance, but full of power.
An Autumnal gale drove dense cloud wrack
from the Southern Ocean across a black sky,
vet those tones made themselves heard amid
the rushing wind Our horses strained at
their heel ropes; the dogs skunk in; men who
were strangers TO African wilds moved I'M
easily 1t was the voice of the Desert Sui
tan. . the tawny lion. Not much impression
was made upon little" Hans Van Dorfen,
however, our Beer friend being six feet four
in hight and broad chested in proportion.
He only regarded US with a fat smile, and
said: Dat list Elm lion" But he calmly
reached for his roer, nearly rs long as HIM
self. and put a load into it whose recoil
needed a bulk equal to his own to sustain.
Van Dorfen was renowned slayer of lions,
and report had it that he had once been seized
while sleeping, but SO tremendous was the
awakening that the beast was disconnected
and stole softly away. But one hears strange
stories in Mashonaland.
This was the first notice we had received
of the presence Of lions after we had passed
over many weary leagues to find them.
was a novice in African hunting, so when
our guide and fac fofum, Van Dorien, had
announced The day before that another "a
hours would bring us within sight Of the
noble game, / had felt my heart beat quicker
with the expectation of possibly meeting the
king of beasts face TO face.
1t was night well fitted for lions. These
animals are always most reckless, aggressive,
aud noisy in bad weather, and if seen in all
their glory it must be amidst gloom and
IL Dla,,
lion which accounts for the ianciiui char
Rcter that has been generally attributed to
him.
1t had been rather late that day when we
reached the water-holes that were our desti-
nation They lay in Y-shaped ravine, over
or into whose broad. deep eXpanse brushy
promontory from the plain extended itself.
This water. Judging by the innumerable
tracks, must have been the only drinking
place in that vicinity. Our lazy Kaffir and
Hottentot attendants regarded the traces, and
became inspired for short time with much
industry We had made camp on the pro-
iecting tongue of land We had cleared and
barricaded it with thorn bushes, constructed
grass huts, built fires and very soon every
thing looked comfortable. The night, though
tempestuous. passed peacefully, despite the
savage voices that seemed to menace US,
There had been no time to prepare for
shooting, and to have gone down into this
barren gorge, that afforded neither cover nor
advantage of position, would have been I'M
wise. There were lions enough to eat US all,
and in the dark every chance would have
been on their side.
Early next day, however, what is called a
scarm was made near the upper pool, and a
platform Tor mschan, as it is named in India,
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
A Word
About The
National Tribune.
About The

This paper has a very large
circulation, but it has set about
doubling it.
With perfect confidence that
it can hold the increase during
many years, it is satisfied to
more than sacrifice the profits
of the present year.
With this end in view, it
makes an offer on this page of
almost unexampled liberality.
Following will be found a
brief prospectus of THE Ma
TIoNAL TRIBUNE for I897-I898:
First of all. the great subjects of living
interest, like the Cuban Question and Alaska
Gold Fields, as they come up, are treated
with a fullness and accuracy found in no
other paper. We publish at the Capital of
the Nation. the very fountain source for
news and information.
New pension rulings (of great importance
this year appear first, and often exclusively,
n THIS paper. Keep posted. 1t may put
money in thy purse" All the old features
and departments OF the paper will be kept up
and improved.
The NATIONAL TRIBUNE has the most
distinguished contributors of any paper in
the country. 1t is now publishing
Gen. Sherman's Memoirs. Written by
himself
Andersonville: A Story of Southern
Prisons.
Where the Laurel Blooms. By John
McElroy
Fighting Them Over. Short true stories
Of the war contributed by soldiers
The Man Who OUTLINED Himself By
Albion w Tourgee
Public Buildings and Monuments of
Washington. BY Kate b. Sherwood
Uncle SNOWFALL Pussonal Rekollek-
shuns of an Army Cook. The war viewed
from the rear
During the Autumn. Winter and coming
year. it viii publish
The Truth of History This viii be the
actual history of the war, drawn from official
sources. told in an interesting way, and set in
opposition to full presentation OF the rebel
side of the story.
Historic Homes of Washington. By
Mary s. Lockwood.
81 klegg as Veteran. His expert
encc in the Atlanta Campaign and on the
March 10 the Sea.
Three Months in the Confederacy."
BY Col Freemantle of the British Army.
The Brady WarViews. From photo
graphs taken during the War
Life of a Private in the Rebel Army.
BY J. f. Cannon. NJ. ID.
The Santa Pe Trail in the Old Days,
and A Journey to the Manitoba Coun-
Try in l849, both by Gen. John Pope,
L. S. A.
z. Smith & Co. Sketch OF the War.
by the SolderAuthor, Albion w Tourgec.
Among the Wild Beasts. A Series of
Hunting Stories BY Dr. j. III. Porter
"reminiscences of Gettysburg. By Jas.
Fulton, II ID.
War Events in East Tennessee BIS
w. Z. Doyle.
Sabe1s Again to the Front. BY Biney
Mclean.
And many other attractions, arrangements
for which arc in progress.
Every line in the paper is well worth
reading.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

being assembled by Grant and then hepaed
Louisville and tour through Kentucky
With the ubiquitous genius of journalist again find him at
Wilson's Creek where Lyon fell and later with Fremont and
Sige Hunter Pope and Asboh in turn Then he had
perence with uerra and find him tie expedition to Fort
Henry the capture Of Doneon. He vivid descrp
the battle of Shiloh full of yivacOus "reminiscences OF the
leaders at that time and inside lights illustrating the ealouses
that unfortunately exercised sinister influence the events of
the day We haa description of the advance against Cornth and
other operations the West and then author East for
Potomac Nextwe find him with the Army
the Cumberland the Headquarters Of Resecans then in
pany with his fellow journalists he joined Grant who had for months
been Intellectually endeavoring to invest Vicksburg
author found his the dungeon the result Of thrill
ing and disastrous effort the batteries at Vlcksbug ON board
transport loaded with provisions and forage. rebel she'll
struck and blew the tug which towing the transport down
the river midnight conagaon the the result
In few minutes the party sailing burning ship and
the author in attempting floating bale OF hay was
picked up by rebel boat.
Next have the journey to Richmond the life at Libby Prison.
Castle Thunder and Salisbury and finally after fifteen months OF
futless endeayo the successful effort to The journey
through the baclwoos the South and the final beneath
the protecting folds of the flag told with graphic that
entrals the reader line This great work great
subject treated broad vivid style 1t is worth man
time read it.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

from becoming readily disconnected, and my
jungle experience had taught me promptness.
l raised my gun, aiming as best could in The
semi-darkness over my white front sight.
Nowi" exclaimed the Colonel and
fired. Luckily my shot proved instantane-
ously fatal The bullet reached the lioHess'
brain. Yet scarcely was it fred when .
great roar reScunded in our very ears. and
a full-maned lion bounded out from the dark
ness beyond his Consort's body. He was IN a
splendid rage, and evidently prepared to fight
desperately for his mate.
The Colonel's bullet broke his shoulder as
nc came ON, but bis rush carried him MP to
the tree, and he reared against il and reared
until the thunder of his mighty voice WAS
absolutely deatening.
Breech- loading double rifles are blessed in
ventions when one Is looking down the
throat of lion This furious brute soon got
raked with heavy balls. It was tremendous
sight, those agonies of fruitleSs rage vet in q
little while death put an end to them, and
that night adventures were over.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

terrible fighting Aneam Gettysburg and Bethesda Church
was unprecedented in the history of light artillery.
caught at the first and held to the end The
meGenerals battery officers and privaewhom he describes
are pictured so admirably they personal acquaintance
friends and the reader gets breahessy interested in them
camp and march wonderfully to life and call
up a memories in the breast of every old soldier
The features of the book
The real life and experiences of private soldier fighting
battery
Wonderfully fresh and vivid descriptions of the battles of
Antetam Gettysburg the Wilderness Spottsy the terrible
fighting from there the James River the oange duel with
rebel battery which destroyed the assaults the rebel
lines Petersburg the months of fighting and digging in front of
that stronghold the battles of Opequan and Cedar Creek in the
Shenandoah Valley the decisive little battle Five Forks which
forced Lee of his works. the the rebel
army and the surrender Appomattox All this clearly told
Careulydmwn diagrams of the various battlefeds.
rected from the War Departments SURVEYS.
d. vast number of facts and figures regarding those battles
the numbers OF the opposing forces the organizations both sides
and the losses
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

experiences has approached the widespread popular favor
extended to Isl Klegg and Shorty published in The
NATIONAL TRIBUNE a dozen years ago The sketches
written by who boy had actually through the fullest
the experience himself Orhs immediate
Eade He described them well wildly that
the country at recognized them his faithful portrayal
the ordeal through which ne had himself They told
actly what he underwent in becoming real Soldier better than he
could do himself They revived thousand fading memories of
the camp the battle-ground the march and tho battlefield They
took him through changing experience from the feelings with
which he signed his the enlistment roll and started from
his dear old home his trbuaons learning the drill and regu
tons accuomng hmsefto the Government aons slumer
ing the soft side of rail- the gues OF the march and the
awful strain Of battle.
These sketches have been laughed at and cried 10000
homes veterans in Post cmpres and wherever the
vivo of the have gathered together by rees hun
dred There has been the oud call from the country
for their republication in FORM and this THE
NATIONAL TRIBUNE has done
Not the least interesting part the book the pictures in which
the artist has caught the spirit the realistic
way. He gone hence pictures live
diering days a vivid reality
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

i HAVE READY VOL. !. OF AMBER
sonville, the most graphic story of life in
rebel prisons ever written. 1t is large
volume, and its appearance is peculiarly
opportune at this time, because this volume
brings the story up TO the point reached by
the work now running as a serial in weekly
instaments i'll THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
New subscribers, therefore, who receive this
volume may read it and continue the story
In the paper week by week
1t is impossible, briefly, to give an ade-
quatc description of the scope and character
of this immortal chapter in the history of
the civil war. 1t deals with great subject.
and one little understood, because it was a
tragedy enacted behind the scenes, ooscured
by the smoke of battle in front. While
the public was kept daily informed of march
and siege and desperate attack and repulse,
fixing the attention upon the ever-changine
panorama of active warfare. the voice of he
oes dying IN prison-pens was lost No news
came from the men herded like cattle beyond
the mountains of tho Sontb The N.,;o,,
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

HE MYSTERY WHICH EN-
shrouds the life of a spy is one Of
the neyer-fading charms of the
stories of war. The experiences
ofthe men who take their lives in
their hands when they enter the
contest of subterfuee, risking
death in the battle OF wit and
deceit, fall upon ears that never
tire. Stories of such adventures
have the same fascination which
attend the exploits of freeboot-
eTs, the daring of navigators in
unknown seas and the dOings Of
hunters in untrodden wilds.
Such a narrative is the one
told by the Boy Spy in Dixie. It
is a relation of stirring episodes
among enemies, in the face of
the gibbet. The author, while a
L =
The National tribune., 1897-10-28


War Secretary the first Capital the then budding Southern Con-
fedeacy Montgomery what the traitors doing
their nnermos retreats where rebellion was being Matched From
there ne went Pensacola and disguised aTexan undertook the
delicate task of frustrating the plans of the to seize Fort
Pcens this successful related the graphic
language After accomplishing this task he escaped to the Union
fleet and in due time he made his back Headquarters at
Washington and dispatched back again into the rebel
lines, Richmond
Here tie midst of constant peril he watched the dOings JEFF
Davis and his Cabinet and the Confederate Congress- and by
of correspondence CIPHER sent forward day by day to the
Government Washington the of his observations His
perence varied and trying At times he in the confidence
of those high authority the Condeacy and again object OF
suspicion Finally by circumstances he compelled to
enlist and become Confederate arteyman; and being ordered
with the command Cumberland Gap deserted from the rebel army
escaped Kentucky finding hway to the protec
the flag No had he reported Washington
however than he again sent peous expedition within the
Fredericksburg and found himself
Richmond Every day added to his jeopardy He not
only Union spy but rebel deserter.
In the midst of all his pe however author found time for
passages gaany among the Southern bellies and incidentally
vivid gmpses social life Richmond and Federcs-
burg that might well grace the pages of novel dealing IN the arts
o love rather than the cruelties of war.
Having all these desperate chances and his neck
Spy now generation the have past
thrilling rich with detail wherein he tells what he and how
he escaped the fate which he dared day after day.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

HE IRA NSFORMA-
ton Of more than
1000, 900 young, brave,
enthusiastic but wholly
undisciplined American
boys, into hardy, sea-
son ed veterans, the
equals of which the
world never saw, is
always a story of the
most fascinating in
terest.
1t was a process full
of the most terrible
earnest ness to every
boy who underwent it,
yet its most trying
incidents frequently
abounded in the most
lndicrous features, at
which no one laughed
more heartily than
the boy himself after
he, graduated in the
grand school Of actnal
war.
No o,on,rk 80 Il,o,o
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

knew little of the horrors behind the Stockade
The author of Andersonvile has told thrilling story If has
horrors they not of his invention
The book however Will be found to treat only prison e
but to abound incidents of the camp the march, the battle
field. In fact there better of
experiences of cavayman than there is be this story
The reader OF these viii with the author and
how the boy transformed into soldier with him
mountains and rivers will camp the hillside stand
guard IN the moonlight and the rnsom; will with him
vdet IN the lonely forest and charge when
in the mountan he face face hosemcn of
the South
phases OF all told with the pen master Finally
comes GRIM battle defeat the surrender the travelling through the
and at CHASTITY Belle Isle then the climax prison
soadc at unreasonable ITSELF with its40 600 poverty
Its starvation its DEATH All these things with the dramatic
power Of truth and they told only they be told by
who there
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
~ \mAr1ONG:THE
[..|,\,YlLDsBEA5T5
SkxSF! ~ 5sf'es' Of Hunting Stories

placed in a tree that stood by itself near the
other water-hole Scarms are deep trenches,
heavily roofed except at their ends, where
the hunters stand. They give an advantage
by defining objects nearly invisible against
the sky. Such a position is not a citadel by
any means, but it forms the best that can be
obtained for those who hunt lions. Van Dor
fen, as its constructor. claimed place in the
trench, and we drew lots among the rest of
us.
1t was decided that Col Gordon and /
should occupy the machan. We repaired
thither in good time, taking with us enough
provisions to stay our hunger during the
night, and | looked forward TO the nights
adventures with much self.congratulation It
was, of course. not my first hunt, and l had
learned to keep fairly cool in The presence of
The National tribune., 1897-10-28


Morgns Raid great failure and embarrassed Bragg
in his operations.
contains fullest details The story of Grierson's
Raid told in wildly fascinating by the Chief Scout of
the Expeden-a who and part of all that hap
pened who contributed large to the of
the enterprise. He private soldier but contributed
brains and daring to the exploit than he This followed
by the official reports of Col Greson and of other prominent
offcers-Union and rebel
The story of Morgans Raid is given in eeno by various
writers, headed by Gen A. v Kaut, o. A. and Maj Rue
9th KY Cav who actually captured Morgan Both these give
many lifeke details not found in their official reports To
added voumnous extracts from the official reports
corning the raid follows the story Of his escape from prison.
by Capt Hines of Morgans staff who conceived the PLAN and
superintendent its execution and escaped with his chief The
by exceptionally and vivid account of
Mogans death by East Tennessee public who boy
to the and aerward
dustriousy gathered up all the facts relating TO it,
This is the first time that all the facts rnng these two
stirring have been gathered together from official and
official publications. and presented i'll convenient shape for the
reader Everybody has constantly heard OF Gersons Raid
Morgans Raid but this is the first time that all the nfo
concerning them has been culed together and
handy volume Much of has been found
cess ibe to the general reader.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

Chapter Secret Military Expedition III. Midnight Consul
alton I'LL Companions and Incidents ~ Locomotive an
Train Captured " Unforeseen Hndrances VI Terrible Rail
road Chase VII Night in the Woods VIII In the Enemy
Power TX. Other Captures X Horrible Prison N Lights
and Shadows of Prison XII The First Tragedy KILL Con-
Martial XIV The Crowning Horror XIV. Prison
Religion XVI Liberty Death. XVII Romantic Escapes
xviii From Atlanta Gulf XIX. From Atlanta Rich
mond Xxx Libby and Castle Thunder XXI Sickness aud
Liberty.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28

expedition unparalleled either ancient modern warfare No
writer the OF acrowded rail-
the camp by band of twenty
armed soldiers who had ouned hundred miles from their own lines
The subsequent escape of the band by szs armed
sight regiment and stealthly crossing
the whole breadth Condeacy different directions sequay
marvellous; Atlanta freshly
wildly the inhabitants Of tat beautiful city
lapse than thirty The claims this whole
Railroad be regarded the remarkable
episode of the civil war has been disputed.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
Free to Every Subscriber:

NY TWO your cfoice) of these eight Great War
~ Books, never before sold for less than $I.5o to
4 81 EACH absolutely free and postpaid to every
subscriber, old, who sends ST., either
scription to THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
Illustrated With Portraits and Wood Cuts, $50
THE STORY OF THE BOOK.

HIS Is, UNDOUBTEDLY, THE NUST-
Il Filling book of the great civil war The
enterprise described possesses all the unity of
drama from the first plunge of the actors into
the enemy's country, through all their adven-
lures and changing fortunes, until the few
survivors stood once more under the old flag.
No single war story wildly presents so many
of the hidden, underground elements of the
struggle against rebellion as this From be-
ginning to end the readers attention never
wearies, and he rises from the perusal feeling
almost as if he had again lived through those
terrible days The adventures trayersed the
Confederacy in all directions; some persisted
as spies, all suffered terribly, and the wonder
is that any escaped alive.
rrIro1 n..,,,t.. ,,nrrn tod IN, the story of thiI
The National tribune., 1897-10-28
A Change of Heart.
Harper $ Bazar.l

He think / shall have TO preach a
cycle sermon Tomorrow, advising all my
parishioners TO ride n whee'
She-Why, j. seph, it was only three weeks
ago that you denounced the wheel
He-Yes but. remember my dear, thas
was while | was learning o ride.