davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13

was quite exercised berause she must
needs remain in the house and miss
her Sundayschool class-the first time
in years. She thought of her boy as
she knew him best five years ago and
asked him TO teach the class for her
He made an excuse about prcfering her
company there at home. But she was
SO in earnes: about il that he finally
gave in.
1T was the first time I had. been to
Sundayschool for years" he said in
telling me about it, and i was rather
lost. The classes and all were much as
when / was a kid and used to go there
myself. But l knew none of the young
er children and few Of the older ones
Some Of my former teachers in the
Bible class and the same superintendent
greeted me and showed me to mothers
class. ! noticed that he was consider
ably Older. grayer about the temples,
his voice more mellow. and that he
had little halt in his STEP The class
was boys about twelve years of age
res;l'ss as a lot Of colts. punching and
kicking each other and seeing how near
they could come to whistling without
doing so. Well, We tackled the lesson.
1t was the story OF David and Goliah,
and what | knew about il was ex-
hauSted in ten minutes. Those boys
rumbl'd tc the fact and fell to asking
questions that would stump a supreme
judge. They were getting noisy and l
was growing desperate when somehow
the subject Of the lesson suggested to
one of them the coming COrbett-Fitz-
simmons fight. In a moment they were
all full Of il and giving me pointers on
the situation from every standpoint and
even Offering 70 make bets of small
sums
improper. yes, but it kept the little
chaps quie: for the rest OF the hour.
The next week they ted my other that
next 20 her her son 'bea, the other
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13

They were sitting in the cashiers
office en- the teller's cage-an old Ger
man farmer and his wife. The mans
overcoat was faded brown, torn in
places and with dirty velvet collar. His
face was baked and scanned with toll
and weather and his hair. thin on ton.
was gray streaked about the temples.
His wife wore a cheap black dress. an
Old plaid shawl drawn tightly abou:
her thin shoulders and a gray felt ha;
streaked with dust and water. Her
mouth was drawn tight at the corners.
The crows-feet Of her neck and cheeks
were fast running TO the burrows of
time, and in her eyes was the dull. pa
tient light Of years of toll.
The old couple sat stif1y and awk-
wardly on the leather chairs whilc tho
cashier faced them from across a high
ly-polished oak desk in the center Of
the apartment. His black business
dress. his smoothly shaven features and
white almost delicate hands heightened
the contrast.
UnfOided on the table was a legal
looking document with two signatures
at the bottom-an uneven. trembling
scrawi, and a running business hard
The cashier was gazing steadily al
the two perhaps he did not know how
steadily-that comes from long businers
OF the kind and playing with the cor
nsr Of the document.
No, i cannot do il. The bank i,
making no extensions. The times are
too uncertain. II is seif-preservat,oa.
The date falls due in two weeks I h.
lieve. You understand"
The German half arose. dropping his
nat unnoticed to the floor, with a
strange light in his grey eyes. A lean
knotted hand reached over and grasped
his. pulling him back into the chair.
The cashier vas still gazing steadily a,
the two
But my check was cashed and I had
to give way to others az the window
HARRY GRAVES SHEDD
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13
STORIES IN PASSING.

There were about a hundred of US
fellows living in the old dormitory on
r street which is now the Catholic fe-
male school," said one of the younger
university professors who is graduate
and has worked into a good chair in
the institution. 1T was in the days
when Professor WOlfe's bookcase bear
ing the slightly paraphrased legend,
God help him who helps himself to
the contents Of this case was the talk
of the college, and when We we're all
young and enjoyed nothing so much as
a joke. Well, one OF the men in the
dor1nitoTy was suriy, sour-faced chap
from Cass county. who loved his own
company too well to have many friends
among the students. His way Of re
ceiving tempting boxes of things from
home and carrying them up to his
room for his own enjoyment did not
add much to his popularity.
But one box of apples which he re
ceived went the round Of the entire
crowd Of students. through no will of
his own. The box was unloaded just
before supper and taken up to the
young mans room A few of the boys
saw. the box and quickly laid the plot.
About 8 that evening the occupant
Of the adjoining apartment dropped in
to the Cass county students study.
Hello Robinson, can you lend me
your Latin die. this evening" he said,
and then as he caught sight of the box
uncovered, apples? By Jove! where'd
you get such fruit? Ill just help myself
to one
Robinson did not Object and the
visitor picked out good red Ben
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13

Davis and was polishing it with his
hand, when a second knock brought in
another student.
Evening. Robinson! Having little
treat? Just in time. see. Apples? Well.
you know me- and he made a reach for
the box.
Just then another knock came, fol-
lowed by another student. and then an
ether and another, until the room was
full and the boys were crowding the
whole length Of the corridor. all
munching the ripe red apples that had
come up from Cass county that after
noon.
Robinson was not much of gentle
man at best. but he could not stand up
against such a gathering. He bore it
srimly and ever after brought his box
es up from the depot after dark"
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13

He is young man who came up
fIOm Geneva five or six years ago and
began reading law with a well-known
firm in this city. At home his people
took a prominent part in church and
he himself had been an active worker
in the Christian Endeav1r society and
local Y. NJ c. A. But since his coming
to Linccln with his work, his study.
and the Tx lie of the law, he had
slipped out # the old ways into the
habit of spending his Sundays in gen.
eral reading at his room or at the city
library. In fact, he had scarcely been
to church half a dozen times in the
past two years and to the side meetings
not once.
Last week his mother was i'll for the
first time since he left and he ran
down home to spend Saturday and
Sunday with her. Sunday morning she
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-03-13

teachers all hollow and they hoped he'd
oome down often-right after the fight.
anyway"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
pREslDEsr Mo0nnulL,s ngALrn.

For some days past there hsve been
rumors Of the ferlous illness o Pfesi-
dent wlliord Woodruff. These hsve
arisen from the fac. that his health
has not been tho bost, and in the
natural anxiety Ct the people for hi,
welfare, accounts OF his in1isposition
have not grown leag by repetition. II
Ia generally realized that the venerable
President Of the Church, being at o
greatly advanced age, has been feeble
for some time past. For few weeks
his health has not been good, although
he has bsen out evory few days at.
tending 10 his official duties.
The NEWS is pleased to be able 10
announce thai today President Wood.
run is much improved In health
above his condition for ths previous
two or three dHys. He is free from
pain, has q stronger appetite, and gen.
orally feels better. Regarding alleged
details OF his illness that have been
given out, the NEWS wishes TO say
tina. they lack the element OF Rccu-
rRcy. He has no drop1y, aud
no alarming inoroase OF flesh;
neither was he Frustrated by attending
the laying of the foundation stone Of
the Pioneer monument. nor has he
boon confined to his bed ever since.
He wRs at his office a subsequent
day, equally us well "a on the previous
day; but, as We have stated. was feeble
and not feeling well-has not been for
weeks.
A most encouraging feature OF his
condition ID President Woodruff
wonderful recuperative power. II
will BIO recalled that some four
years ago he was 30 critically
Ill that the best physicians
could discern no natural prospect for
his recovery. But lie did regain con.
valescence. and has been quite active
aimee. or course his years are more
advanced, but bis recuperative pogers
still are strong, and his mind vi lorous
and active; ana we trust that he will
soon regain that health Of body which
will enable him 10 perform with ease
the high duties resting upon him as q
devoled Apostle of the Lord.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
PINS IN The MOUTH.

The practice OF putting pins In The
IN outh Is even more common anon Z
women, and more foolish II possible,
than using coal oil to light fires; and
1t probably Will continue while there
are foolish or careless people. But tn e
recent experience Of California cir!
should be- another warning to thought.
iul people to guard against a danger.
Gus and useless habit. Mary Sullivan,
who lived with her parents In West
Oakland, CAL, was engaged In house.
mold duties on June IS, and almost
unconscionsly placed pin between
her lips. She drew deep breath 90 the
result OF come exerlion a moment
later, and the pin caught about the
epiglottis In come manner and stuck
there until, alter a!lng exertion, the
young woman forced 1t down her
throat and into her stomach. Then a
doctor wac sent for. Miss Sull-
van suffered untold misery Tor
hours; sudden sphsms clused her to
lose all control OF herself In her agony.
More physicians were tummoned ana
for seven days they worked hard to re-
lieve her, but without avail, and on
July 5.h she died, having fingered 10
great pain TIL the very Last breath was
drawn. Then post. mortem examin.
alton revealed the fact that poisot-
Gus irtllmmstiol had been caused
by the pin. which was found rusted,
and the stomach had been psralyzed.
The recital OF the Incident should be
sufficiently touching and severe ON the
practice named, not to require further
comment 70 induce every thoughtful
woman who reads 1t absolutely aHd
forever TO exclude pins from tie
mouth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

low employee who refuse to cea'e work.
In this condition, a resort to vlole nee
Is q natural outcome. This is eeen.
and is being provided against, In a
railway which 10 under receiver.
ship applying for official protec-
ton. Corporaiions not in the
hands OF the courts will also
be on the alert TO guard pgaiDst an
angry outburst, which lie very far
from improbable II the effort to
maintain the etrike be kept up for
long.
1t 10 clear that the point Is reached
in this country where differences be.
tween employer snd employees must
be settled ia SOME other way than by
men ceasiug work in body, at the
command Of labor Ieaders. They
must have the differences ad.
juste1 by arbitrator, made
operative by legal opaclmenl;
or they must resort primarily to force
or submit TO the emplnyors' will.
There is no logger any room for the
halfway means Of strikes that carry
water on both shoulders by invoking
compulsory means while claiming n
peaceful intent. Whether or not the
wiser course Will be followed remaina
to be seen; bat labor leaders must
make a new choice.
1t lie regrotiul to have to admit that
there appears no prospect OF controlling
this labor co fict in a way to preserve
the peace anu integrity OF the
nation undlsturbed. The selfish
interests that prevail, the cor
ruption, avarice, irritation, or
press.oS, and angry unrest that
exist under present conditions, will
bear fruit. Gloss 1t over or emf eayor
to conceal 1t ne we may, 1t is neverihe.
lees TACT that the people OF this coun.
try, by the proverbiRl fast lie OF
A mericans In politics, business and
society, have been sowing to the
wind, and are not showing sufli cient
regard for the future to avoid reauipg
the whlrlwind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
GROWTH OF A GREAT CITY.

1t ia estimated that the city OF
Chicago now contains population OF
ISIS, 900, being gain in one year OF
the enormous sum OF 10, 900. enough
OF itself to constitute large city.
There are any number of people llv-
Ing whose early childhood antedates
the corporate existence OF that won-
derful place, and another great num-
her who first saw the light OF day
when all the western shore Of Lake
Michigan was a bowling wilderness.
What q study this is for them! II Is
equaled by nothing in ancient or
modern history, and excluding all the
aids to the Judgment which have
grown with the city's growth is IN
example of magic power rlvallng in
wonder the tabled creations OF the
genii of old.
AT the time when Chicago began 10
lay its plane and begin lite work look.
ing to its present proportions and con-
stquence-when 1t decided to cut
loose from nil forms of provinclallsm
and become the great and only nletTop-
oils OF the wide West-it was visited
with r misfortune 30 widespread and
crushing that 1t seemed at the time
impossible for 1t to recover from the
blow In this generation. The greedy
and uevouring flames destroyed nearly
all Of the business part OF tue city and
a good deal more, this when 1t had
probably quarter of million people.
The blow instead OF stunning as ex-
pected proved stimulanl; misfortune
was transformed into an incentive to
renewed aud more vigorous action,
and the growth from that day to this
has been one OF the phenomena
wrought by human hands compared
with which all others pale into iuelg-
niiicance.
At the present rate OF increase
Chicago will 90 well beyond the two
million mark by the close Of 1899
and enter the new century as the
third city OF the globe. From an In.
dian trading post to such distinction
inside the time allotted to man Tor his
mundane earser--how strange story!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
THE MINERS' STRIKE.

Tho Geographic reports as TO the ex.
tunt OF the coal mlners' strike in the
East are very indehnitei but they ore
sufficient to insure one thing, II
il deed that was not already Ger.
tsinty, viz, that this strike will fail in
It's main object. L. ia clear from the
failures to respond already known
that the miners as a body have los!
faith in the strike method OF attaining
their ends. Persuasion on the part OF
Leaders may induea more workmen to
come out than now are idle, but there
will not DO sufilcien, to tie up the
operators 60 that they will capltulate.
The strike is failure.
The conditions which mark the
present situation, however, do not give
satisfactory assurance that there Will
not be trouble OF SERIOUS character be.
fore affairs resume their ro'mal state.
There Is discomfort Rmong the elrikers,
who are not only displeased with their
employers but also are angry WITH fell
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

Is remedy that would be in every
home II all knew what thousands In all
parts OF the continent have learned.
Those who have used ordinary liui-
ments are amazed at what Snow Llni-
ment does AND the rapidity with which
1t doeh H.. Cures Lame Back, Rheu.
matism, Neursigis, Soreness, Bruises,
btrRins-Mu9cular Pains anywhere.
Equally good for animate. l.. &c. Morse,
Travelling Salesman, Galveston, Texas,
sayt: 1.-TWO bottles OF BalIard,s Suow
Imminent cuFed me OF Rheumatism Of
three months standing" When buy.
ing remember Snow Liniment has no
substitute. Price 90 cents. SolI by
u. g. NJ. |, Drug Department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

somher shades by the CLEAN OF hope
contained in the statement OF Secretary
Of State Sherman, the author OF the
national antitrust law, that the meas
ure is not stringent enaugh. Perhaps,
with such views preyaillpg nj hesd.
quarters apd the Increased demand
Tor something more elective, way to
equalizo conditions msy bo had as
matter OF concession from the princlpa
benehclaries, who Of course und er-
stand hiatt lie tho part Of vision
sons,imsh not to take MI that one ca
get.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

10 the one remedy for Tnroat anu Lung
troubles that cures the right way.
Given Nature Just the help needed.
Heals anu strengthens while 1t cures
and Is Just as harmless as 1t is sure. Its
possible this guarantee: Use 1t faith
fully for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis.
WhoopiDg Cough, etc. II 1t tails to
benefit, our authorized agent will re.
Turn your money. II anything
stronger than this could be said, Hore.
hound Syrup would deserve II. Price
rs and 80 cents. Sold by q. G. NJ. L.
Drug Department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

When the llv.T Is sluggish all other
organs are Involved. You suffer ffom
Constipation, Biliousnesl, Jsundice,
Headache, Indigestinn. Pain IN Back,
Chills and Loss OF Energy. You viii
never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
AERBINE. IL cures quickly when
other remedies utterly fail. Regulates
TIE Liver, purlhes the Blood. HERR.
1NE is "a harmless Vegetable rem.uy
that gives new life and energy almost
from the fret dtss. Price 75c. Free
trial bottle at z. y. MI.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
PIONEER RELICS.

All reTsons Owning TaliCs OF tho
fret pl neuls er q Eauvoo dnys, Oh
any objects o historic i1tor'st, are re.
uuested to leave them at the Hall Of
Relics. they Will be taken special
care Of and returned when the hall
ls closed. Apply 10 Il. w. Nalsbitt
Of the hal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

Have purchusei the grocery busin ess
formerly conducted by Peace d Brown
at 1855 south Main, and Will continue
the business at the old stand. The
best of everything the market Chords.
PficeB absolutely right.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
ODOKE.ESs

salt Lake scRvenGer Company.
All kinus OF ecaveng watk at fair
prices. Office under Walkers Bank.
Telephone 273. Z. o. box 2o5. Frank
LlISen, MANAGER.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

After sickntss Of any sind, com.
plete and speedy recovery is injured
by the use OF Ayers SarsapsrillR. 1t
expells all disease.germs which may
be lurking In tho system, and restores
tone and efficiency to every organ OF
the body. 1t is the best summer medi.
cine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

w. /. Barnett, scientific, thorough
and painless dentist, does the bes. and
cheapest dental work in the city. II
West First South.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

McGurrln d Co., 3S west Second
South, have money to lend at low
rates. Privilege Of payment at any
time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

Randy. Randy. Handy,
The firest on earth. ut Soc pound.
The Kolitz Handy Kitchen, 80 Mniu.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

We carry an elegant assortment Of
welding cake, supplies, choicest can
Jies and ice cream, J. q. Mcdonald,
opposite u. G. NJ. L.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

Taylor Btos., IA ". LIT South, Stock
anu Real Estate Brokers. Tel. 1853.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
pEsERET NEWS PUBLISHING
COMPANY. LESSEES.

The DTrrAr- EvrSrso News 70 puollShed dnlly,
Eundsy excepted, at corner South and East Temple
Street,. Salt 1.Ake city.
Train Edition at $40 p m. Regular Edition A.
. O'Clock.
The DISSENT sTsuwKxug EErI is published
en- Tuesday and Friday Of e.eh week.
Tho DEsrREr WEEKLY In tnagarlns form 10 puH-
bshsd ayary satutdAE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

Tbs ryvs Is en- sale a. the principal Ho,sls. Esvs
rtands and ali passenger <ains leaving he city
after y. m. dAny
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
CITY TICKET orrIcr

oregon short Line Railroad.
Moved cJfner Stcoud 3 nth and
West Temple street,, under Masonic
hall,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
MALE HELP WANTED.

NNANTED-MEH FOR GOVERNMENT
w positions as railway mail clerks, car
riers, gaugers, inspectors, engineers, watch
men, tsnitors. etc, TO write al once for valuable
information (free); examinations occur soon
in every state. U. s. BUREAU Oh lNfOk-
NATION. Dept IS, Cincinnati. o.
TN EVERY LODGE AND COMMUNITY
i good agent, canvRsser and correspondent
Big pay, stendy work. Address. Cooperation.
Denver. Colo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

A RARE CHANCE FOR PARTY WITH
IA $1,000 or moro In climate hieh class
investment that viii pay profits Of so per cent
mouthly; no risk whatever. will stand most
rigid investigation. II You have the spot cash
and mean business, address conndentially at
once No. 1923 this ofilce.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
MKNTS.

1uent, i0ords lor tines) Inserted Under
Gis heading, once Ior Ice, thrice for Zoe;
one ieeek Jor toe: one month for soc per
Inc. No ad. taken Jor less than l5c-
Wants of more than lines same proper
ftonate rate. AdVertiSe and gei results.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
FOR TRADE.

2n ACREs WITH HOUSE. ouTBUILD.
Nm lngs, fence and ample water right.
WIN trade Tor city properly or acreage close
IN. Apply hoom .o3 county Building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
PATENTS AND PENSIONS.

EITZ.GERALD, ATTORNEY; o'MEARA
"A Block. Book on Patents free. No pat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
LOST.

A fOCKkT BooB. CONTAINING MON.
A ey. trunk check. key and cards con.
tanning name OF Clifton II. Hawkins. Return
70 ms oiice and receive reward
A OVAL GOLD LooKET CONTAIN.
~ ing photograph Monogram &, l. y. on
please return to room isl Atlas Block and re.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
PHOTOGRAPHERS.
oPTiCIAN.

TO NOT TRUST YOUR EYES TO US.
Tests free. Moody, expert, Constitution blds
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

EGINNlNG JUNE ISL l CAN CARE
ID for $50 head of Horses and Cattle win
good pasturage. Charges reasonable;
49, GEO. X. REESE.
Church Farm, Thirteenth south and second
WeBt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

GOOD SECOND HAND ORGAN; MUST
" be cheap md good. Spot cash. Apply
at this Office.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
FOR SALE.

A GOOD FARM In CULTIVATION, rs
IA acres. with plenty OF water and all i'm.
Proyements. Inquire OF +. A. Cooper, We'
Jordan, salt Lake County.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
TlN Ann sNesTlRoM WORK

rTnE DAVID JAAiRs co, TIN AND Ga
l. vanizoa IRON works, No. O. Main stree
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
CITY s61VlNGrK-

EFoRE HAVING YOUR CEssPooLs
ID cloBets, greaBo-traps cleaned. see .ny
seayenger Co. Best and chenpett WORK a0n''
Elingworth s Woods e5sk so. tth East.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
WANTED-MIs CeLLAEEoUs.

A COMPETENT MIDDLE; AGED WOMAN
n wants room and board for light house
work or sewing. Address Mrs. Nj. J. Davis,
General Delivery, City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08
STEAM HEATING.

rJ,HE DAVID JAMES co. STEAM F1TIlSs
i and plumbing in all their branches y"
67 Main Street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-07-08

THERE WILL BE A Room HERE IN Ihs s
L near future. Then you will wish you ns.
a couple of those lots in Garden Cily. seeutss
them now. $50 per lo.. 50 down. hnlanos %
GCHLlTZ MALT EXTRACT. a FoOp.
- a tonic. So dozen. The kentucky Llqu"
Co.. lSE. second south Agents.