davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times., 1897-03-16
MORNING AND SUNDAY TIMES, SO
CENTS A MONTH.

commence at 1870, In order that the
youngsters may get out in time to ply
their calling when the afternoon papers
are ready for circulation. II anyone wants
TO witness u novel scene and a sea OF
laughing faces and sparkling eyes, he
Should watch the crowd at the perform
ance on Thursday afternoon. No event
within the historic chronicles of the city
win be looked forward to with more
eagerncss than the newsboys' benefit. and
success can only be the result.
The times., 1897-03-16

Judging from the large number OF in
quiries from abroad, concerning Wills and
estates, 1t is evident that cuigrated rela-
tives are presumed to die wealthy The
majority OF such inquiries, no matter how
addressed. eventually reach this office,
since washington being the seat OF gov
ernment 1t is assumed that, like in Eng
land there is a probate department for
the entire section. II seldom happens
that an affirmative reply can be made to
any of these letters. The disappointments
eviaeed by many Acknowledgements are
pathetic. j. Nota McGiIl, Register OF
wills:
The times., 1897-03-16

DID more than a months business
during inauguration week. and ever since
then have had much more than the usual
amount l am looking very hopefully to-
ward tie spring, and expecting three
or four fine months OF business till,
Candy Shop.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

it in the Musee de Cluny beside the Ma
poleon carriages guarded so reverently!
None would esteem it better as a public
possession than the Swiss or Tyroleans,
who have his portrait and that of Abra-
ham Lincoln in honored places on the
walls of their homes. His appeal is as
strong as that of the other who made
way for liberty"-brave Arnold Winkel-
ried. And wouldn't the Italians like to
wheel it into the great armory at Turinl
1t would look interesting beside the stuff
ed skin of the horse that carried the hero
of Marengo, and the picturesque accoutre-
ments of Garibaldi Here in New York
it is falling away with neglect
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Tanbark and Ordinary Bark.

Tannin is found in almost all plants
which grow, but some contain it in
much larger quantities, and some por-
tons of the plant have greater pro-
portion than others. The bark of the
oak, of the hemlock and of several other
trees contain more in proportion to
weight than that of most plants, and
thus it is preferred for tanning, the tan
min of the bark uniting with the gela-
tine and fibrine of the skin to make
leather. Most tanneries, it is said, pre-
fer oak bark to the hemlock from the
fact that the latter, from an excess of
coloring matter, imparts a red hue to
the hides, while oak leather, if proper
~ made, may be nearly white. The use
of bark in tanning is very ancient, the
manufacture of leather being known to
the Egyptians, $500 years B. c.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Distance a Cannon Shoots.

The range Of the modern artillery, by
which is meant the guns that have been
constructed within the last ten or fif-
teen years, would astonish the artiller
lists of a generation ago. The artiller-
lists of the war considered three or four
miles an extremely long range. and
few, indeed, were the guns capable of
doing execution at this distance. Now
the long range artillery carry with ease
a shot from ten to twelve miles, while
in few cases cannon Of exceptional
construction have carried a shot from
eighteen to nineteen miles. 1t is pos
sble with one of these long-range guns
for an artillerist at Gibraltar to bonn
bard the coast Of Africa, and, if the
present rate Of improvement continues,
the time is not far distant when the
forts of Calais and Dover, twenty miles
apart, may exchange an effective fire
Of projectiles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
"Barkis Is Willin'."

When painting the comical picture Of
David Copperfield in the wagon of the
honest carrier, Dickens probably never,
for moment anticipated the immense
popularity that would be given to Bar
kis' decidedly novel method of propos-
ing to Pegotty. Too bashful himself
to indicate the condition of his heart
he employed David as go-between,
and his somewhat ambiguous state
ment ''Barkis is willin',". little under
stood by the innocent messenger was
instantly appreciated at it's true value
by the recipient. A genuine woman,
Peggotty was quick to understand any
thing relating to matrimony, and Bar
kis' proposal. though novel, found ia
vor in her eyes. 1t is probable since
David Copperfield" appeared a thou
sand proposals have been made, half
in earnest, half jocularly, in the words
of the simple-minded carrier, and scores
of loving SWANS, finding the quotation
much superior to anything they could
compose on the spur of the moment,
have indicated their intentions in the
words Of Peggotty's lover, and often
with the same success as attended his
efforts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
FINANCES OF STATE.
SUBJECT OF A MESSAGE FROM
GOV. SCOFlELD.
he Tells the Legislature of a Deficit
of More than 100000 in the Gen.
eral Fund-Tax Levy of 2-5 Mill Is
Recommended.
Governors Message.

Gov. Scofelds message in regard to
State moneys and State expenditures calls
attention to the depleted treasury, and
makes number of recommendations look
ing to placing Wisconsin upon sound
financial footing. One of the recommend
atoms was that special tax levy of two
fifths of mill for 1897 and 1898 be de-
clared in order to bring about a normal
condition. Gov. Scofeld's report was III
part as follows:
The fiscal year of the State ends Sept 80,
and on that date in 1896 there was balance
In the general fund of $49,S1556. AS was
shown by report from the State Treasurer
Jan. 2 there was on Dec. 81 last, three
months after the close of the fiscal year, ap-
parently cash on hand to the amount Of ST.
140.09. But there had been advanced to the
State Treasurer by various railroads $780,
900 of money not due from them until Feb.
10, 1897.
1t is obvious that if the railway companies
had not been so situated in the present finan-
cial depression that they could advance to
the State Of Wisconsin the sum Of $25O0
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Washineton's Greatest Glory.

The transcendent glory Of Washington
as soldier is that when the war was end
ed he surrendered his victorious and stain
less sword to the civil authority. For
eight long years he had carried that
great trust without salary or pecuniary
compensation of any kind, never but once
seeing his beloved Mount Vernon. A pill
ant army, smarting under grievances,
would have made him king or dictator. He
crushed the very suggestion with indig-
nant rebuke. Cromwell and Napoleon.
after successful revolutions, had held on
70 power. There is hardly another case
in history where, under like circum-
stances, power has been voluntarily sur
rendered. Washington set for all sue
cessful generals, in all ages after him, a
noble and immortal example, when he
sought out that weak and migratory con-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
WASHlNGTON'S COACH.

1t Is Now a Roost for Chickens in an
Old Barn in New York.
Washington's coach, in which the faith.
er of his country rode to his Inauguration
and which should be treasured as pre-.
cious relic, is now rusting away in an old
stable in New York, serving as a roost
for chickens and catch-all for discarded
things usually thrown into garrets. A
few years ago this coach was purchased
for $500, but to-day it is virtually neg
lected.
With what delight, says the New York
Press in commenting on this, would the
French take this graceful relic and array
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Pension Offices.

The Government has closely consult
ed the convenience of it's pensioners in
locating agencies where they may be
reached by any one without much ex-
pense or loss of time. There are now
pension agents in Augusta, Me-; Bos-
ton, Mass; Buffalo, n. Y; Chicago, Ill. !;
Columbus, O.; Concord, \. H.: Des
Moines, Ia; Detroit, Mich; Indianapo-
lis, Ind; Knoxville, Tenn; Louisville,
KY; Milwaukee, Wis; New York City,
N. Y; Philadelphia and Pittsburg, Pa;
San Francisco, CAL; Topeka. Kan, and
Washington, D. c.. No person claim
inng pension need go very far or sus-
tain any considerable outlay in order
to visit the nearest agency.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

instead of there being on hand Dec. 81, 1896,
49, 14O.O9, there would have been an actual
deficit of $241 ,S59.91. Nor is this all.
On the first day Of January 1897, it became
necessary, to meet obligations then due, to
overdraW the States accounts at one of the
banks to the amount of $1O2,O 900, upon which
overdraft interest was paid, by an arrange
ment to leave on deposit Tor time when
practicable sum belonging to the State,
without interest
1t is seen from this statement that while
the general fund was on Dec. 81 apparently
solvent, it was, in fact, not only exhausted
fund has been kept good by bank overdrafts
if at all, or by advances obtained from the
railway license funds has not been ascer-
tanned.
1t has seemed to us that every principle Of
public policy requires that the finances of the
State should be placed now upon different
basis. 1t Is not believed that the people of
Wisconsin are willing they shall owe from
year to year the protection Of their treasury
from insolvency to the accommodating dis
position Of either the railroads or the banks
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18


"Please. Dan'pa, will 90 tell me-" asked a
small but thoughtful youth,
"Why is little Ratchet called symbol OF
the truth?'
"Why, don't you known" said grandpa. Lit
tie Bobby shook his head,
II tooly don't" he answered. "Then you
ought to-" grandpa said.
'All ready" he continued, taking Bobby on
'sIt's going to be story, and you're wide
Once on a time a little boy Of just about
your lift
Received little Ratchet from his father
for gift"
ooh, what funny present." thoughtful
Bobby cried. s.Suppose
That boy had chopped his fingers off and
booded all his clothes;
l dess his foolish papa then would cry lot.
/ say!
Why didn't that boys mamma take the
Ratchet right away?
"Perhaps she didn't know IT," grandpa
laughed; sat any rate
Next morning bright and early rose that
To try his little Ratchet; In his fathers gar
den he
Displayed his skill by cutting down favor
lite cherry tree"
"a cherry tree?' cried Bobby. "Weren't
any woods around?
Why, cherries are the coolest things to eat
l ever found;
l dess that little fellow wasn't smart bit,
Say, Dan'pa! Do you fink I'd kill lovely
cherry tree?
"Of course you wouldn't, Bobby; you're too
fond Of things to eat;
But, just for fun, suppose you did, and then
had CHANGED to meet
Your father In the garden, and he sternly
asked you who
Cut down his favorite cherry tree. Now, tell
me what you'd do
swell, Dan'pa! let me fink. If cut down
his cherry tree
And papa came and caught me with the
Ratchet, wouldn't he
Know certain sure did 1t? If told story,
why
He'd whip me twice as hard, you know, for
telling him lie.
"But If looked real sorry and didn't skip,
and said,
Dear pop! forgive poor Bobby, who cut
down your tree instead
OF getting any whipping wouldn't papa say,
My son.
Because you didn't tell lie. no whipping
will be doneY
dom of the tot,
'That's just the thing that happened in the
story. Now you trot
Away to bed. and say your prayers before
you close your eyes,
And dream about the whippings bad boys
get for telling lies"
Detroit Free Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
No Tariff on the Prince.

Prince Ranjitsinjhi, the cricketer, ap
pears as one Of the articles on the fire,
list in the New South Wales tariff. HI
is going to visit the country with ar
English team next year, and has beer
excepted by name from the penaltie,
Of bill imposing tax Of f1OO on al
colored aliens that land In the colony
The bin is intended to exclude Hin
docs, Chinese and Japanese from Aus
tralia-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
February

TCUEUdTye
When the streets are full Of slushy mushy
snow,
When our cellars and our cutters overflow,
When we lose our gum galoshes
As the snowdrift slowly sloshes
And upon the sidewalk sploshes-
Doncherknow?-
head
From his warm and comfortable winter bed
And receives an Icy tiplet
From Johannes Frostus' niplet,
And then dieth Of the piplet-
Very dead
When the earth Is in sort Of frozen web.
When the cigarette gives way to the cubeb,
Then, oh, then, It's very clear
And / say 1t without fear
We have reached the time Of year
Written, Feb.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Our Coinage

ne soid eagle weighs 27o grains
- ne 20 gold piece weighs 1s5 grains.
The trade dollar weighs 42o grains
:, ne s2o gold piece weighs SIG grains
-, ne lucent piece weighs 41.e grains.
The 2o-cent piece we,cnaa ls.
grains. "eisnea 17.l6
grains ns bronze cent piece weighs IS
.ra is- gold dollar coin weighs a5.s
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

gress at Annapolis and in such dignified
and manly words as these closed his i'm
pressive speech of resignation:
Having now finished the work assign
ed me, retire from the great theater Of
action, and bidding an affectionate fare
we'll to this august body, under whose
orders have so long acted, here offer
my commission and take my leave Of all
the employments of public life.'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
Light and Durahla

A paper bicycle has now invadod -, :
neid. One OF them, at least. is In use
In this country. Paper fibre, similar -
that sometimes used in the manufoo
lure OF railway carriage wheels 70 ON,
pioyed for tubing. The bicycle weigbs
twenty pounds, and is said 70 10 -
strong as any now in use. %
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

II all men knew what they say Of one
another, there would not be four friends
in the world. This appears by the quar-
rels which are sometimes caused by In
discreet reporta-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

It is said by philologists that there
are thirteen original European Ian
guages, the Greek, Latin, German, Sla-
vonic, Welsh. Biscayan, Irish, Alban-
ian. Tartarian, Illyrian, Jazygian.
Chaucin and Finnic.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18

Do.anists say that there are twen+v
six different varieties Of yepatan,. en.y-
Ss'tes "asch attack the sugar cane
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1897-02-18
MIsCONsTRUED REPORTS.
Published Statement Gives Wron. In,
pressiOu of State ExDeuditures.

Published Statement Gives Wrong Inn
PRECISION of State Expenditures.
Henry Casson, Secretary of State, and
Sewell A. Peterson, State Treasurer, have
addressed Gov. Scofield as follows
An article in the Milwaukee Sentinel of
Feb. 4. showing a seeming increase of State
expenditures for the biennial period ending
Sept. 80, 1896, would seem to call for some
explanation In order that the public may
have q clear understanding.
Under the system of bookkeeping in opera
ton in the offices Of the Secretary of State
and State Treasurer. it Is necessary that
every dollar coming into the general fund of
the State should show as a receipt, and every
dollar diSburSed therefrOm as an eXpendi-
ture. Under this system the one mill tax
for the year 1894 amounting to 100000 and
a portion of the nine-fortieth mill tax for
the support and maintenance of the univer-
sity, amounting to S132,57O, having been paid
from the general fund surplus, instead OF by
levy upon the t taxable property OF the state,
report as expenditures of the State Govern
ment, when In reality they were not
The figures given in the article In the Sen
tinel. as taken from the biennial report Of
the Secretary of State, are correct in every
particular. but are misleading for the rea-
sons given above. The increase of eXpendi-
lures alleged for the fiscal years 1895 and
1896 over those for the fiscal years of 1893
and 1894 may be accounted for as follows:
Increase OF eX
penditures 49,. 81 $40, 4S5 rs
This increase consists or the following:
Payment of trust
fund loans. ........ $26OOO0 90
One mill tax paid
from general
fund surplus. ........ 100000 90
fart % '-iv ; ,iii
AZ iu a;a "' fron,
sl,! pau I'm tin
sc n.I, i"o 100 s7o IN
Taking of census
as requltteu oy
Ihe consul "a f' tbn
Gnu S.a+a laws VI 'no On COX AZ
State $3.50. $1,000 o'o-o 10
fr rnnant census : zoo 90
report :'....I:.' ''''.''' '''-' 30
increase LOT HILL
e n n &c OF
chronic insane 1 III
county asyiuins'
causeu W
creased n"iii'ei ,,., -o,. oc
OF lnsahe. .'..t.' '-''''' 10
rag 10 enaIi; ;n
p.u "mu NJ ~
s1ltutlohs a. ~
Inlay . rafnnJad
CT ou, Iehuu.u
oy saiu lFeas n,
10 the eene,aa
~ n q. ooo oe 81
chap.er - ,so5 .,n-o :,
the laws OF ios9 -'''',r 81
Money reIel'eu
FROM anu
pended TOT char
liable ana penul
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

A business man Ia not the muat pa
urnt cNa,urr In the world lie can
not wait a. hear any lung,drawnruui
story u the cause Of his ailmcnt lir
dooA't care two strawH about flno
spun theory Of how hc should trea,
himself iip may DO prcdisposrd 10
scrofula. or consumption That" he
viii toll you has nothing TO do with
ths oasr" lie wants to be we'll II
no can be eurvd. write out prvscrip.
zion and send In your hill. so here's
she nrHt par, Of the proposition.
pr ITcroe's Golden Medical Dlscov.
cry la micrvbo hunter and killer.
Many pVrpons ot scrufulouA blood. en-.
courage the breaking out or unAightiy
Aorvs.t 10 proven, the disease going to
the lungs. Thep In no uood ~ this
state ~ dread and discomfort. Pun.
~ tho blood 1, can DO dons "Goldea
Medical Discovery" will cure oS per
cent ot all oonHumptivc eases also
os all other lingering bronchitis. throat
and lung diseases.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31
the FaVOTIts Home RsInSdQ.

For al diseases caused by derangcmen,
Of the Liver, Kidneys. and Stomach. y
Skeep !, always In the house and you
will save time and Doctors Bills, and
have at hand an active, harmless and per.
feetly safe putgatlye, Alternative and tonic.
liyoG feel dull, debllItated, have frequent
headache, mouth tastes badly, poor hppe.
ute and tongue coated. you arc suffering
from torpid liver Of bIIlousness, and SIM.
MONS LIVER REGULATOR will cure you.
II YOU have eaten anything hard to
digest, OF feel heavy after meals or sleep.
less At night, a dose Of SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR will relieve you and bring
pleasan. sleep,
u at any time you feel your system
needs cleansing and regulating without
violent purglng, take SIMMONS LIVER
REGULATOR.
j. u. znilin A Co. Philadelphia
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

Many cases OF Grippe" have lately
born cured by One Minute Cough Cure.
This preparation SCENE especially
adapted 60 tho cure OF this disease II
ac,n quickly. thus preventing serious
complications and bad effects in which
this disease often leaves the patient.
Chaa Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

They are 80 small that the most SEN
sitive persons take them. they art so
effective that the most obstinate cases
OF constipation headahce and torpid
liver yield to them. That Is why De
Wits Little Barly Risers are known
as the famous little pills. Chas. Rog-
erB.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31
RHEUMATISM QUICKLY CURED

After having been confined 10 the
tIoune for eleven days and paying out
S26 In doctor bills without benefit, Mr.,
rnnk Dolson OF Sault ste, Marie, Mich.
was cured by one bottle OF Chamber
lain's Pain Balm costing 20 cents. and
hns not since been troubled with that
complaint, For sale by EStcs-conn
Drug Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

Tho haSo OF Ayers Hair vigor is
n refined and delicate fluid. which does
not soil or become rancid by exposure
to the air. and which ia as pcrfec, a
substitute for the oil supplied by ma
ture In youth and health. Rs modern
chemistry can produce.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

Success ls the reward OF merit not
OF assumption. Popular appreciation is
what tells IN the long run. For nifty
years people have been using Ayers
SaraapaIflla, and today II is the blood
purifier most In favor with the public.
Ayers SarAaparilla cures.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

chicora, Pa. Herald" Richard
vrnscl rcports one Minute Cough Cure
tho greatest SUCCESS IN medical science.
lie told IN ,ha, I, cured his whole
Family u terrible coughs and colds. al.
Ter all other uo called eurvs had failed
oh,irriy, Mr, vcnsol said It asaistpd
hln children through very bad siege
ot measles one Minute Cough Cure
makes cNpcctoraiion very easy and
rapid Chaa, Rogers. Druggist
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31
TREAsURER's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there
Is funds in tho city treasury to pay
all warrants indorsed prior to July /,
1894. exoopt warrants drawn on Wall
street and West Ninth street sewer.
Interest will cease after this date,
J. w. CONN.
Caty Treasurer,
Astoria, March "a. 1897.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31
In the heart
of Chicago.

The Union Passenger
station in Chicago. into
which all Burlington
Route trains run, Is To-
Gated in the very heart
OF the city.
The principal hotels.
the largest stores, the
best theaters. the biggest
business establishments
are only a few blocks
distant. To reach them
1t isn't even necessary
IiiIIIIllIltlllIl to take a street car.
iL,lIt To reach Chicago, 1t is
necessary to take the
Burlington Route; that
is, It is II you want the
best there Is.
Two routes - via Bill
lings. Mont. and via st.
Paul, MINI. Swift, safe,
luxurious. Compartment
sleepers are notable fea-
lures of or St. Paul-Chi-
cago trains.
Tickets and time tables
at any ticket Office.
A. C. SHELDON, G. A,
Portland. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

It In surprising what n "wee bit OF a
thing" can accomplish. Sick headache,
constipation, dyspepsia. sour stomach,
dizziness, are quickly banished by De
wttt's Little Early Risers. Small pill,
Safe pill. Best pill, Chas. Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

The schooner Sacramento. which ar.
f1v~i In tho river on the Goth. eigh,
days from aan Francinoo. fl-d her en-
tranoi papers IN the custom house ye'a,
tnrNiay. showing that aho carried no
cargo ami M ballast,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

Torturlng, lching. scaly skin erup-
tlons. burns and scalds are soothed
at once and promptly healed by De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. the best
known cure for piles. Chas Rogers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

There are many vain mothers who
run the risk of running their chlldren's
hair by putting bleaches ON It TO keep
the golden shade that Is thought sc
lovely.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

u s"vtna strange thai a woman in.
varlablS wears MOURNING fpr rich
roiaiitr when brilliant ciiofp would
he mnrr In hafmrny with h-f feelings
wh-a a nay Atl0 fuftun~ has becn
LETT in hrr
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails TO cure, 2bc, For sale by Chas.
Rogers. Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1897-03-31

Did Il ever occur 20 you whose hair
iA thin and constantly failing on that
this can b. prcycntedg Halls Hair
Ronowcr IL the sure runcdy