davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

paired off and anxious senators and members keeping their eyes fixed on their partners in case of a possible sep aration, the band in the gallery plays the national anthem, and their excellencies, preceded by the A. D. C., now looking relieved and happy, enter the room They make the rounds of the guests, shaking heytas wftlFevery rorfe,' the men all making their best bow and the wom- en the charity bob," which is now de rigueur. Lady Aberdeen always has one little page, sometimes two, dressed in costunies of the time yof Louis XIV and who look extremely picturesque. They carry her excellency's train and run about during dinner carrying notes and messages.
 His excellency leads the way to din- ner with the lady of chief importance present, her excellency following usu- ally with a cabinet minister. Lord and Lady Aberdeen sometimes sit beside each other at the table foften on oppo- site stdes), which runs along three sides of the large ballroom.
 The dinner is the same as at any pri- vate house, except that the piper, clad in kits and the proper tartan of the clan, walks several times around the table at dessert, playing his pipes furi- ously.
 Her excellency leads the way to the racket court after dinner, where the women are neither more nor less lively than they always are during the de- pressing half hour when the lords of creation are enjoying their postprandiaI smoke.
 Lady Aberdeen used to walk about and stand talking to the ladies, but hearing how many suffered from fla tigue in so doing she now, with her usual courtesy and kindness, always sits down, thus allowing her guests to do so.
 On his excellency's return every one rises, and he and Lady Aberdeen make the tour of the room chatting with each one. Another round is made to say
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

of a sharp black nose and pair of twinkling black eyes gazing at her around the doorpost. Her amazement was turned to apprehension when big, plump raccoon glided impudently into the room and began to make it's circuit, sniffing here and prying there and occa- sionaIly stopping to fix those wicked, keen eyes upon hers.
 The lady Is not naturally nervous. but she quickly called to mind stories of the ferocious nature of this beast and how, when proper inducement was present, it could make itself about as undesirable as anything of it's size. She was soon relieved however, to perceive that his intentions were pacific, for the crea- ture, after completing his inspection and apparently finding nothing much to his
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

which is perhaps. the costlfest of it's kind. It is adorned with gold and jewel fittings and cost S7.500.
 Miss 11die Ramage, the young English woman whose marriage to @ Spaniard, Don Francisco de Paulo Ossorio, was recently celebrated. posed as a child for Millais and was the original of his fa- nous Cherry Ripe" which has met with such universal admiration.
 Garihaldi's widow, who is still living at Caprera, where the patriot was buried in 1882. has been granted a pen sion by the Italian government, the corte de conti at Rome having. after much discussion. fixed the amount at Se0 lire (Se0) 9 year.
 Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Gibson. the two widowed sisters of Cambridge. Eng fand. asho discGvered the Biblical man usc-ipt on Mount Sinai. are devout
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

dry and crumbles. Bread made with salt water is said to be good in some eases of consumption. When cabbages, onions or strong smelling vegetables have been boiled in pans. to prevent odors clinging to them place some salt on the stove and turn the pans bottom up over the salt. Tn a few minutes the pans will smell sweet.
 . The refrigerator should never stand in d dark corner. It ought to be we'll lighted and carefully drained. When the time comes for the weekly scrub ping, remove the slats or shelves. wash ' in soapsuds, gfnse carefully, wipe thor ! oiIghiy dry and expose them to the open air for at least an hour The in. side of the refrigerator must he care fully wiped and any groove explored with bit of wire. so that no particle of food remains in hidden crevice Tses waste pipe should be cleaned with sMiase. flooded with hot soapsutis and wipeAaary with cicth. iA.s
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

! of strong salt water. All microbes, moths and pests are thus destroyed
 Black spots on dishes and discoloratiOns
 on teacups are removed by damp salt
 Rattan, bamboo and basket work fur niture may be thoroughly cleaned by scrubbing. with a brush and salt water. Japanese and plain straw mating should be washed with salt and water and rubbed dry This keeps them soft and prevents brittle cracking where traffic is heavier.
 Ham may be finely chopped and used in sandwiches. and the ways in which. beef may be used are innumerabic---ris soies, meat balls. ragouts or warmed up in gravy in the ever useful chafing dish.
 Salt thrown on any burning suh- >iaIis N... srop the smoke and ,-blaxe.- Bread iEsuaiciently sstted beeeH,esaeid,.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02
NOTES ABOUT WOMEN.

Queen Victoria signs herself to her sons and daughters-in-law, Always your affectionate mother. v. k. I.''
 The Prince and Princess of Monaco will visit i'll the early summer Mime. Patti Nicolini at Craig-y-Nos.
 Princess Frederick Leopold of Prussia is undergoing a regular course of train ing as a hospital and field nurse.
 The fact is noted that. with Mme Hirsch's, S1, 800. 900, the total amount of the Hirsch charities is sj4,3D0,000
 Mrs. Sarah T. Brown, who died in Bioomsburg, Pa, not long ago, left ell her fortune of s60.oO0 tc. Methodist in- s.itutions. Clara Morris has boiled down Ca lifiiile'' into d 20 minute sketch and is making preparations tc perform it on the vaudeville stage.
 Mrs. I4angsry possesses n dressing bag
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02
 HOME, SWEET HOME.

Bread may be used for buildings. toast, croutons or breadfng. -
 If variety of vegetables have col lected, make them into macedoine salad.
 Fish may be made into scailops. creamed fish or outlets. and boiled rice into eroquettes. =ss
 The garbage bucket is a great thief and unless closely watched will devour our substance. s4
 The addition of one or two tablespoon fuls of peas makes a pleasant change from 2 plain omeiet.- Ss-.
 A dish of lyonnaise potatoes made from two or three potatoes left over from dinner, with the addition of an onicp sliced, will be enjoyed.
 Erooms soaked in s.cc wa-ar >sea, s,et- ter and do not break. Bedroom floors may be kep. eco. s;--c. Ere'ss s- s-sranaer If wiped daily with (. doth wruHg out
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

''Then I can't have it," she said, re- gretfully. land 1t is so pretty" "Of course you can't have it." said Send it back and get something not quite so pretty perhaps, but which will make you look at your best. After all that is what you want"
 Why, to be sure,'' she said.
 We were talking of Keely of motor fame the other day and in awed tones speculated upon the nature of his dis covery and whether it were really true that he had learned how to sway forces which it is not lawful for man to con- trol. 1-.-
 By the way" said lady from Yon- kers, 'is Keely dead?''-
 well, yes,' replied lady who lives in Harlem, The is dead practically. At least he's not dead exactly;s but, we'll he lives in Philadelphia"
 And nobody laughed more loudly than the lady from Brooklyn.
 Now that shad are comparatively cheap in the markets a shad roe salad makes a delicious dish for luncheon. Wash the roe in cold water. Then put it on the fire in saucepan, with a little fresh  water, and stew for IS minutes. Lay lettuce leaves in the salad bowl, cut the roe into dice. put in the bowl and cover with mayonnaise dressing. The last thing that enc would expect to hear of in the way of entertainment in this big city is a coon hunt, but that is just what number Of people have recently come to regard as part of their daily experience A naturalist over on the fashionable part of the east side has a special taste for this variety of ami nal, and, with a naturalist's usual dis regard of what is proper and reasonable, fails to keep the restless. beasts in strict confinement. A lady friend of mine who lives in his neighborhood related to me her experience with one of these creatures. She was lying in bed, pre- paratory to getting up, the other morn ing, when, on turning her eyes laZily in the direction of the door, she was aware
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

and let the mixture stand overnight. In the morning strain and discard the herbs, bottling the liquid for use.
 gThe first few days of warm weather remind me that one day last sum- mer I was Ieisurely walking along lower Broadway with a friend who is very nearsighted, but of very char itable disposition. The afternoon was hot and muggy. Every one was per- spring. The big policeman at the Rec- tor street crossing stood hopping his brow with one hand and holding his helmet in front of him with the other. My friend perceived him, but, owing to her afflictiofl, mistook his attitude for one of silent appeal. and. stepping up to him, deposited a nickel in his hel-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

{ braid and over the shoulders wonder full collar of mauve batiste tuekel and trimmed with real valenciennes. ' fts
 revival of exceeding charm is a lit tie sillSen fringe. Rows and rows of this appear on many of the new dresses, trimming the sleeves and decorating the skirts. And there is a positive rage for tulle bodices, as shown by many of the creations of many of the leading London and Paris makers.
 A charming evening gown, which is here illustrated, was designed hya lead
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

silver studded with amethysts. The whole is crowned with a hat of cerise which many may think showy, but which is really very beautiful
 Another excellent costume is of fine blue rep cloth, with a bodice faced with yellow glace, traced with braids, green, blue, yellow and red, these being ar ranged in trellis fashion, one across fhe other. The bodice is pouched at the back and at the front over a belt of gray suede which fastens in the front with large buttons of oxidized silver With red and green enamel on them.. Very fascinating is a dress of the palest gray covert coating trimmed with bands of white cloth, followed with gray
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02
Copyright. 1S97.I

It will probably be comforting to the woman of small or of average means to be told that diamonds are not be- coming. A diamond necklace will take the glint out of the brightest eyes and make them dull and Iusterfess. Bear this in mind, and then if you still wish to wear them you will know that you show off the gems at the expense of one of your chief beauties.
 Diamonds on the fingers are we'll enough, but they must not be worn close to the face unless one wishes to depreciate rather than to enhance ones beauty. There are very few women who can wear diamonds suitably to their appearance. On young girl they are out of place, and on a small. ordi- nary looking woman they but serve to emphasize her insignificance. A tall. stately woman. with "presence," is able to wear diamonds without being overpowered or overshadowed by them. But such women are rare as snow in June.
 It does not require much thought to know that a dead white stone will be unbecoming to a sallow skin. The very best stone for a doubtful complexion ter enough to be pretty. and the color is beneficial. A topaz is not an ex- pensive jewel, which is another point in its favor in the case of women of limited means.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

met and walked on. radiant in the cons sciousness of a noble action. The off, cer was equal to the occasion. Walking quickly after us, he said. with grace full bow and winning smile: Deeply obliged, madam, but we are not allowed to accept tips"
 And he left me, convulsed with mer- riment, to explain the matter to my confused friend and to administer an- other gentle reproof upon the unwis- dom of indiscriminate charity.
 MRS. ALMON- -HENSLEY. |
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02
CANADIAN SOCIETY
 LIFE AT OTTAWA.

The Canadian parliament is in ses- sion, and consequently Ottawa is again a fairly lively town. As a rule, one never sees Any one in hurry in Ottawa unless it be an occasional member of parliament looking for more comforta- ble quarters.
 The hotels are all full, and the lodg- ing and boarding houses are either oc- cupied or bespoken.
 Their excelIencies the governor gen.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

Gerone intends to present to the Lux ernbourg museum his fine new bust in ,polychromatfc marble of Mime. Sarah Bernhardt. The likeness is said to be marvellous, and it is heightened by the touches of color on the face and hai-. The base of the bust is decorated with Cupids and with symbols representing Berniardt's accomplishments in paint ing and sculpture. as we'll as in the drama f
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

ent regime dinner party is really such. r Dining with Lord and Lady Lans
 downe or Lord and Lady Stanley only differed in one respect from that of any other host and hostess. An aide received the guests always on their en- trance to the drawing room, and their excellencies appeared when every one had arrived. The Stanleys rarely dined over A people, always in the dining room, and Lady Stanley had pleasant,
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

have been a good one, but I knew in a moment that it was the last color for her to wear.
 Put it on," I said. s Shesd did so and surveyed herself crit ically in the mirror
 Isdon't look very nice, do I?' she said discontentedIy. "I must be get ting awfully pIain."
 Nonsense, my dear girl" I said "It isn't your fault The thing doesn't suit you; that's alI"
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

.epaulets are of gold and pearl em- sbroidery. %
 My lady is deprived this year of ask ing her husband, brother, lover or wo- man friend, as the case may be, that most frequent of all questions when starting out for a walk and at every other time. both in and out of season. No more shall we have the query, "Is my hat on straight?" for fashion de- crees that they should tilt a little to one side and point downward Tn front E An ideal coat for wearing at the mo- ment is of covert coating in drab shade, tight fitting at the back and semifitting in the front, fastening with huge round oxidized silver buttons. The sleeves are not made particularly small, but they set so admirably that out of fullness of gratitude many will forgive their ful- ness. Of outline.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

A FIFTH AVENUE COON HUNT. taste, quietly slunk away after treating her to a final long, level, piercing stare,
 On comparing notes with her neigh bors she learned that similar eXperi ences were of almost everyday occur renee among them. and she is of the opinion that the conditions over there are becoming more and more unhealthy for that naturalist and his vagrant coons.
 The question of perfumes is one that enters very seriously into the physical
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

A woman makes a great mistake when she buys gown or a hat simply because it is pretty or fashionable without regard to its adaptability to her own face and figure. If her desire is to make herself attractive, to wear a gown simply on account of it's color or style when it is utterly unsuited to her is certainly suicidal.
 As far as the opposite sex is con- cerned, it is a well known fact that a man, except in rare cases, does not notice the gown a woman wears at all. He observes the tout ensemble and says, What a sweetIy pretty grill" or
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02
LATE STYLES FROM OVER THE SEA.

The winds of March are past, the showers of April are. at an end, and now the flowers of May are with us. The fashions this season threaten to
Birmingham state herald., 1897-05-02

ing London tailor. It is made of mal- maison satin. The skirt and sleeves are ornamented by cascades of cream lace, and the handsome stomacher and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Urban hill in England. The site is in
the heart of the city, and the conical
hill, twenty-five acres in extent, over
looks the upper reaches of the port
from which, in May, 1887 the Mat
thew sailed on her successful and
epochmaking voyage. The committee
has received donations amounting to
$4,000 towards the $4,000 which it is
proposed to expend on the memorial.
If John Cabot had kept better track
O. himself, history might keep better
track of him, but as it u.s. so little is
known of him that it is q risky under
taking to give too much credit 10 sc
vague and shadOwy a character Not
even his native country is known and
his name is variously given as Caboto
in Italian and Cabot in English. His
name is first mentioned in the
al chieves of Venice, where he received
the rights of a citizen, March %, 1476,
after legal residence Of fifteen years.
Eighteen years later he hobs UP in
Bristol with a wife and three sons.
The voyage Of Columbus five years
before having proved the world was
round, Cabot got a charter from the
king OF England and in May, 1887, vita
his sor Sebastian, sailed in the ship
Matthew to discover islands, provinces
or regions in unknown seas. He came
to land seven hundred leagues out
and fancied it was part of the regions
Of the great chain" It was in reality
the coast Of what is now Labrador, and
here Cabot planted the flag of England
and Venice. After sailing up and
down the coast and landing many
times, he went back to Bristol. The
noise of his discoveries reached even
the dull ears of Henry VII, who gave
him a more comprehensive charter
and sent him out again. But John
had enough of roaming and let his
son Sebastian take his place Though
the latter discovered New Foundland,
he thought he had failed as 2 naviga-
tor because he had not discovered the
mystical passage to Asia. Then Spain
and England competed for Sebastian's
services and he gained much renown
through his discoveries. The date of
his death and his burial place are I'M
known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Bristol, England, June 6.-The 40Oth
anniversary of Cabot's discovery of
! North America will be celebrated June
IA, in an imposing manner, through
the efforts of American citizens living
in London. In February a meeting
was held in London at which Consul
General Patrick A Collins presided.
Then it was decided to celebrate the
anniversary. Ambassador Bayard was
chosen president of the celebration
committee and subscriptions have
been secured for the event. This city
has been selected for the celebration
because John Cabot sailed from Bristol
in 1897 in a Bristol ship, fitted out by
Bristol money and manned by Bristol
soilors. Slowly, but surely, have
CabOt's services come to be recognized
by English speaking people. 1t was
his daring chat gave the English Ian
guage to North America. Columbus
discovered South and Central America
and the Spanish tongue took root
there. Cabot's boat first touched the
northern shores and with it came the
language of Shakespear yet unborn.
Lord Dufferin is president of the
English committee for the celebration,
and among the vice presidents and
members are the mayor of Bristol, the
high sheriff of Bristol, the earl of
Ducie, Sir Michael Hicks-Be and
other distinguished men.
A memorial will be erected here to
commemorate Cabots adventurous
be laid June "a, the generally accepted
date CT his discovery of Labrador.
This memorial will take the form of
ar ornate tower, which will be placed
on the summit of Brandon hill, which
has been designated the finest inter-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
THE VEIL OF ISIS.

To lift her veil, whose broideries
Are horned moons and 1otuses.
None dare, though priest and thurifer
Charm her With frapkipcense and
nlyrTh,
And lOng-drawn mystic harmonies,
OF all mankind's divinities,
None secreter than this of his!
Behold, it's but to anger her
To lift her veil.
Nathless, in each mans time there is
4 lifting Of her veil; each dies.
To die, when all the hate and stir
Are DER, to be a slumberer,
To dream, perchance-oh, is not this
To lift her veil?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10


knew, ali! yes, and loved, too, spoke:
Miss Carr. [ think?
Startled, I looked up. The cap
tain had been called away, and
stood face to face with-Mr. Rogers.
What does it mean?" I gasped.
ct means, my darling, that I am
Duncan Eastwood. Will you for
give me for the deception?"
[ couldn't speak, and he went on:
Il was impatient to see the dear
little girl who had trusted her future
to me, SO, as [ had been i'll and was
ordered a holiday, I came to Alden to
meet you. Then it struck me I would
like to see what sort of little girl
you were before you knew who was.
Lii was right; you were made for me,
dear heart. Then I found you loved
me. Last night I nearly betrayed my
self, but I wanted to see your face
when you met me this morning. By
the by, [ haven't seen it yet; my sis
ter is waiting for you; I have been on
shore and got rid of my beard, etc.
Look at me, darling, and see how you
like the change"
l looked up, and he took my hands
in his.
care you still afraid Of the risk,
my Bertha?"
There will be no risk" I mur-
INJURED; my life will be all sun
shine"
And if not" he broke in gently,
"our love will help US through the
shadows"
The experiment turned out a per-
feet success, and Lii is more than
ever convinced that a man should let
his sister choose his wife for him.-St
Paul's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

Pat-"Yer putin the bye Dinny
early to wurk"
Mike-"Yis, it's himsilf is the oliver
gassoon, for he's larnt ivirything the
tacher knows
Pat-"He has?"
Mike-"He has thot The teacher
sed, sed he, 'Oi can't hammer anything
more into thot head av his. "-Pittsburg
News
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
IN MEMORY Of CABOT
ENGLISH VOYAGER TO BE HON
ORED AT BRISTOL.
4 CELEBRATION JUNE 10

And the Foundation OF a Fitting Me
mortal to Be Laid Later in the
Month-Americans Inaugurate the
Undertaking-S25, 600 to Be E,xpend-
ed on the Monument.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
To be continued.

Cholly-"One sees some very anus
ing things on bicycles, sometimes;
don't you think so?'
Dolly-"Yes; where is yours today ?'
-Yonkers Statesman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10
REGRET.

| saw her strolling by the sea,
A sweet, shy and winsome miss,
And as she slyly glanced at me,
threw her stealthily a kiss.
She looked around, the winsome miss.
No prying eyes were there to see;
Responding to my waited kiss
She waved her handkerchief to me.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

We're married. She's no more a miss,
And oft l ask myself in grief,
Why did I throw that fatal kiss?
Why did she wave her handkerchief.
Boston Courier
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

At this moment, md at other mo-
ments,' said the Cheerful Idiot, ''there
are thousands suffering for bread"
L suppose So" said Mrs. Hashcroft.
And yet women will persist in vast
ms it by making pudding Of it. Please
pass the prunes. Indianapolis Journal.
Cle1k-''Sir, I've joined the church. -
Right glad to hear it; I've
been a nember for some years. It's
a splendid thing, and"
Yes, sir; and will you get some
other clerk to sell those pure spices
nOW?"-Adams Freeman.
She (after giving him a kiss)-''You
mustn't tell anyone"
He-''Why?"
ooh, I don't know. I'd rather give
you another than have you ll."-Bos-
ton Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-06-10

The Holland submarine torpedo boat,
described in our January issue, is now,
according to correspondent rapidly
nearing completion. and it is the in
tention to launch it very soon. The
accompanying illustration shows the
interior construction of the boat. It