davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
McCULLAGHS LOVE ROM ANCE
Pittsburg Dispatch.

Henry Watterson, who for thirty years was
a close friend of j. B. McCullagh, confirms the
impression that there was love romance in
the dead EDITORS early career in st. Louis.
The young woman in the case lived in Louis
vile for while. She was handsome and
accomplished girl, and was the adopted
daughter of a present ST. Louis Official who
was Mayor of st. Louis in the early '70's, and
almost millionaire then. Her foster parents
lived In the most aristocratic section of ST.
Louis, and broke off the match because McCul-
lagh was poor ''Why, he is only reporter"
was the crushing reply, when she pleaded for
permission. About twelve years ago she mar
rled rich doctor, and they moved to San
Francisco. He cruelty abused her from the
start, and III few years she got divorce and
soon after died OF q broken heart. The recol-
lection of the affair saddened McCuIlagh's 8
later years, and helped to make him the cynic
he was.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
TEXAS ANGEL.
Washington Post.

Chief among the Populist candidates for the
Senatorship in Idaho whom Senator Dubois
has to fear is one bearing the euphonious
name OF Texas Angel. This is not nickname
and Mr.. Angel is considered quite big gun
out in the Gem of the Mountains State. He
was gallant soldier in the Union army and
led q company in desperate charge at the
battle Of Gaines Mill. An old friend of his
tells story OF this charge which would fndi-
cate that there is some connection between
profanity and good fighting. This particular
en- arge was so desperate that l75 men were
killed out of column of 400 The men
wavered in the face of the storm of lead that
met them. Angel sprang forward swinging
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
THE TELL.TALE EYE.

She tried to kill me with a glance,
But refused to die,
. Because / saw a twinkle In
One corner Of her eye.
A twinkle that she vainiy tried
Poor maideni-to conceal,
Because she knew secret hid
That twinkle would reveal.
That secret was a secret sweet,
Not cen to self confessed;
That l, the man she'd kill, was he
She really loved the best.
CARLYLE SMITH, in Life.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
A PECULIAR PEOPLE.
Ghinnn0 Mana

Above or below this whirling earth there is
not more interesting subject for study than
the American people They are blessed with
more different kinds of contradictory natures,
they are more consistently inconsistent they
are more harmoniously unharmonious than
any other people that ever drew the breath of
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
BICYCLE EXPORT rs.
Providence Journal.

In the latest official returns of our export
trade appears the handsome sum of So, ,40S. .612
as the value of the bicycles shipped abroad in
eleven months. Probably very few were aware
OF the existence of foreign trade OF SO large
proportions in these goods, but 1t Is q trade
that is growing all the time. 1t would be in
teresting to know, however, at what price these
exported machines are sold
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
The Superintendent Speaks
of Proposed Improve
mentS.
He Recalls Some of the More
Notable Achievements
of the Past.
The Acreage of Wood and Water Will
Be- Increased - Rsclaiming
the Wilderness.

If the auguries are not faIsified the pres
ent wear will witness number of improve
ments in Golden Gate Park calculated to
add greatly to its attractiveness as pleas
ure resort for the public OF San Francisco.
1t was while in retrospective and pro-
phetic mood yesterday that Superlntend-
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
cALIFoRNIANs in NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, N Y, JAN 25.-At the St
Cloud, c. Bandman; MetropoIe, A. Agnew
Belvidere, S. Well; Park Avenue, Mrs. Sher
wood; Imperial, w. A. Restenpart; Holland
c. r. Lloyd Jr., C. Bruguiere; Grand Union
B. H. Johnson, H. Lester; Plaza, c. A. Curt1ss
Albert, j. Evans; Manhattan, J. S. Foorman
Everett T. Heilborn.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

his sword and shouted 10 them in language
more forcible than elegant to cline up" They
die line up and carried the position that was
the objective point OF the charge Some OF
the men explained afIerward that when tney
heard their captain. who had the reputation
OF being very pious man, talk like that they
were more afraid of him than they were OF the
enemy in front of them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
THE SEAT OF EMPIRE.
Washington Post.

The steady decline of the relative greatness
and power of the East is very impressively
shown by each succeeding decennial census
and the reapportionment Hereunder of seats
in the National House of Representatives.
One has no occasion to look at the big picture
hung over the west staircase of the hall in
which that House assemblies in order to realize
how surely and how fast the star of the empire
takes Its way westward.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
THE WHEAT SURPLUS
Kansas City star.

The United States continues to export wheat
in such large quantities as to raise the ques-
ton whether the farmers are still holding
some wheat from the huge crops of 1891 and
1892. The supposed eXportable surplus of
the 1896 crop is already exhausted, yet the
country goes on shipping about 100000
bushels every week.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

very we'll and other varieties from Central
America and the East Indies seem TO
thrive. The geological collection will from
time to time receive additions in the shape
OF those animals and birds which may be
allowed to enjoy a certain measure oil
freedom. The present park staff COM
prises 100 men,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

A. Conan Doyle won the cricket match be-
tween the Authors Club and the Press Club IN
London almost by himself, making 1OI runs
to 81 by the whole opposite side. Neither
]. NJ. Barrie nor Frankfort Moore, who were
on his side, was called upon to bat.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

MONEY IN BANK-G. B., City. If two
brothers have money in bank and it is joint
deposit either can draw the money unless
there is an agreement that neither shall draw
more than a certain amount without the
presence or consent of the other.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Kaiser Williams recent statement that
he knows nothing of cabal in his court
is the first acknowledgment of ignorance
on any SUBJECT he ever made. and is a
striking illustration of what happens even
to a crowned head when it gets too big to
read the papers,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

LOSES HIS CITIzENsHIP-Sub bscriber, City. A
man convicted of crime that carries with it
the penalty of imprisonment in a State prison
in the United States loses his citizenship, and
1t is not restored unless by pardon at or before
the expiration of sentence.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Chancellor Yorke, after speaking at
Oakland of the evil effects of the sensa-
tionaI newspapers OF the day. pointed the
right moral in saying: 1.-THE antidote is
with yourselves. Refuse to purchase such
trash and it will soon be Withdrawn from
the market"
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Hirsch conferred on the settlers in his Argen-
tine colonies the heads of the families there
have decided to give the name of Moses Hirsch
to every male child born until the fl rst ami
versary of his death.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Once more the powers have agreed to
coerce Turkey. Ring, ring the chestnut
bell
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Lady Arran is managing handwriting In
stitution in County Mayo Ireland. Although
designed to give work to such of her husbands
tenants as needed employment the venture
has proved profitable financially 1000 pairs
oil stockings having been knitted last year and
$4,000 paid in wages.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
CAL!FoRNIANs IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. IS. - F. w.
Felhewliesen OF San Francisco is at the We'll
lington. C. C. Grove and J. P Montgomery of
Los Angeles are registered at the Hotel John
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
BUnsErr's Corn Cure. 827 Montgomery. 25c.

In response to a letter signed by over eighty
noblemen and men eminent in literature,
science and art. including Mr.. Gladstone, Her
bert Spencer has consented that fund shall
be opened to paint his portrait for the British
nation. Hubert Herkomer, r. A., has been
chosen as the artist.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

It is reported that the Kaiser intends to
repress liberalism in Germany, and that
means of course that he is going to SOW
anarchy,
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

ingalls, has been lecturing in Atlanta
and the people, after contrasting him with
Bryan, have reached the conclusion that
while the Kansas orator could not have
stampeded convention as Bryan did, he
is far away the more entertaining lecturer
to a cultured audience
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

1t might pay to import Lii Hung Chang
for while and give him the freedom Of
the City.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

1t is reported the Pcpulists of Georgia
are denouncing Tom Watson for not Keep
ing in the middle of the road, just as if
there were any road in sight for either
him or his party.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

There is great deal of work before Con-
gress, but Congress doesn't care. 1t is not
compelled to finish anything before it
quits.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

1t is regarded in Washington as certain
that the next Senate will have a majority
for good protective tariff bill and thus
another cloud rolls away from the hori-
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Since British law found way to well
nigh exterminate the thugs in India
American law ought to be able to put a
little decent restraint on the highbinder.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The billiards of Chicago seem to have
been just about cold enough to warm the
heart of charity and set it moving.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

WHIST CLUB-E. E. p, Los Gatos, CAL The
secretary of the San Francisco Whist Club is
w. F. Blehdon. The clubrooms are at 326 Post
ST
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

HUSBANDS Calcined Magnesia-Four first
premium medals awarded. More agreeable to
the taste and smaller dose than other mag
nesia. For sale only in bottles with registered
trademark label.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The report of the State Controller is not
easy reading, but as he had to deal with
the extravaganza of our Lawmakers it must
be admitted he had tough subject.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

If abolishing commissions does not lead
to economy the only resort left will be to
abolish the Legislature.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

PETER JACKSON. c., City. The last time
that Peter Jackson, the pugilist, was in Sar
Francisco was in August, 1894 He left here
to make a match with Corbett in New York
but it ended in wind. He then went to Eng,
land and has been there ever since.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

WILL E. FISHERS creditors will find it to
their advantage to place their claims with
Coffey's Cole Company, 314 Montgomery
phone Black 2795
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The plague in India seems to follow the
famine, and if the famine is driven out
the plague will go also.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

1t is now time for the Legislature to
leave the payroll episode and go on to
something that isn't scandalous.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

It would have been easier for Mckinley
if he had accepted one of those ready
made Cabinets offered him Immediately
after the election and let it go at that.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

IRRITATION OF THE THROAT AND HoARsENEss
are Immediately relieved by 50 Broicrs BrOHchiGL
IrOches." Have them always ready.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Instead of four more years of Grover we
have less than six weeks of his frozen
clover. Time improves everything.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

California cannot be called jay coun-
try when local artist is able to earn $780,
600 year from the products of his easel.
This fact speaks volumes for the advance
ment of refined taste in our community.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The Nicaragua canal bill may be dead,
but it Is far from speechless.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

If American sympathy were only ammu-
milton fit for battle it would not take the
Cubanslong to drive the Spaniards out of
their island.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Corbett declares, "FitzsImmons is talk
ing great deal and with very poor ex-
cuse," and as Fitz has been talking of Cor
bett the public will agree to the PROPOSE
ton
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Rhea, the actress was turned away from two
st. Louis hotels because they would not toler-
ate her Skye terrier
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The cold wave struck everything from
Montana to England at the first swoop,
and is still going east.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

No TOILET is complete without bottle OF Ayers
Hair Vigor-the best hair-dresslng. Ask your
druggist for Ayers Almanac.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

If the Greater Republic of Central Amer
lea W i'll not give consent for the United
States to build and control the Nicaragua
canal it els pertinent to ask to whom it
will give consent. They need the canal
almost as much as we do, and certainly
they cannot build it themselves.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers,
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 Montgomery
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Why not proclaim Chinatown publ,
nuisance and clean it out?
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

The only way to suspend highbinding
is with a rope.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Little Pete made big money at it, but in
the end it did not pay.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

THE YEAR 1900-A. C. R., City. 1t takes 1OC
years to complete century. The year 100
closed the first century and the year 101 was
in the second century. The year 1900 will
close the eighteenth tury SO the year 1901
will be the first in the nineteenth century
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Queens Home in Chelsea, which is now in
the market, is famous as the supposed resi-
dence of Charles lis neglected Queen, Kath-
crime of Braganza, but more famous latterly
as the house where Rossetti, George Meredith
and swinburne took up their residence to-
pether in 1862
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

One of the measures before Congress
that should by all means be passed at this
session is the immigration bill. Every
weeks delay in the establishment of
needed restrictions adds just so many
more to the number of undesirable per-
sons who come to this country to compete
with our labor and conflict with our laws.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

Princess Beatrice, as Governor of the Isle of
Wight, will unveil the local memor ial to Lord
Tennvson next summer. 1t is monument of
Aberdeen granite, which will be erected on the
verge of the cliffs near Farringford. so that it
will be landmark Tor all ships passing up or
down the channel.
With the avowed object of commemorating
the great benefits which the late Baron de-
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

TowNsEND's famous broken candy, lbs 2oc..
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

It is reported from the East that a Phil
adelphia publishing g-house is trying to
forestalI Bryan's book by issuing one wit b
a similar title and misleading title page
TO deceive the public but if Bryan is the
brilliant genius he is said TO be it would
be impossible to initiate him. You
couldn't deceive the public with an imita-
ton Webster.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

THE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26
PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

Francis Darwin makes the announcement
that ne Is preparing q supplementary volume
OF his fathers letters. These will comprise
many OF purely scientific interest, which could
not be used in the Life and Letters, " together
with some 1resh material that has come to his
hands.
The San Francisco call., 1897-01-26

HEIGHT OF BUILDINGs--A. R. T. c., City. The
height of the Palace Hotel above the level OF
the street Is 120 feet The new building COR
ner Third and Market streets being erected by
Claus Spreckeis will be sixteen stories high.
To the top of the main cornice the height will
be 210 feet and to the top of the dome the
height will be 800 feet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
Was Taking No Chances.

Dark had just settled over the Ozark
when the writer rode up to shanty
ard dismounung, raped on the door.
\ woman soon made her appearance
and in Il harsh voice asked what was
wanted.
"Can get lodgings for the night
ma am 2'
"Who be YOU
a traveller on hi~ way to Jones'
Vile"
"All alone 2'
Yes.
Ride up a lcttle cIusscr and lcmme
see what sort of a lookin critter yo
are. Might be better and might be
wuss. Ar yea married man. 2'
"YeS m.
THAT settles It, Stranger, don't
think kin take We ln
"Is your husband away
I'm a widder with three children,
sir. It's five miles to the next shanty,
and its a dark night and goln TO rain
purity soon, but woman has got to
look out Tor herself out yere.
why, ma am, | hope YOU are not
afraid OF me ! protested.
Not IN the least mite, stranger, nor
Of any other human crltter on legs
This ar the stuashun jim Conoyer
has been sparkin me fur three months.
This is one Of his nights fur comm.
He may pop and be may lot, but II be
finds stranger IN the house be may
marry the Widder Jones I'm a-doin'
my best to git him, and | don't want
no accident to happen.
Couldn't YOU stow me away in the
garrct 2'
Haint got 10 garrett, SIR
T Only two rooms in the house -
Madam, said Hungry Hawkins.
lingering his tattered gripsack as the
sharp-nosed woman opened the door,
Il am introducing a new patent gun
cleaner that is one Of the finest things
you ever see. It's the very thing if
you're husband or
Il amt got no husband nor no gun
Well, perhaps you would like to
look at our latest dog collar, silver
pleted, name engraved free Of cost,
selling at the low price Of
There amt dog on the place. |
don't want to buy anything, 40 you
Just
Lady" said Hungry Hawkins,
"then You want ter get move on yer,
and hustle me up the best breakfast
yer know how, or you'll hear some
thing drop-see?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
A Trilby Party.

At Bath Beach, n. Y, one Of the
suburbs Of Brooklyn, there was Tril-
by party given last week to raise funds
for the First Methodist Church Of that
place. 1t was a bowling success. 4
curtain was hung across door, COM
ing down TO within few inches Of a
foot-rest beneath. Upon this foot
rest the feet APPEARED, the owners Of
the feet being behind the certain and
rid from the view Of the bidders. The
feet were not in the altogether. There
were no stockings, but they were in
low slippers. Tied around the ankle
was tag with number, the purchas-
er receiving tag bearing a correspond.
ing number. The bidding was spirit
ed az each foot was put up at auction.
Only one man kicked, and be found
that be had bought bis sisters foot.
The last two feet which appeared on
the foot-rest were without slippers,
having rings on the toes and being
decorated with ribbons. These feet
brought fancy prices, after spirited
bidding. and were knocked down"
amidst the greatest enthusiasm Of the
evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
NEW VOL. 32.--NO. II.

were driven south OF the Potomac, and
when, perhaps, after months of skir-
mishing. they regained the lost ground,
the interrupted work of conveying the
rolling stock was patiently and sys-
tematically resumed. Two or three of
the locomotives which were started
out Of Martinsburg on the pike never
got to Winchester, the Union forces
having suddenly appeared upon the
scene and driven off the party engaged
in hauling them The attempt to con-
vsy them to Strasburg was never re-
uewed, and they stood by the pike be-
tween Martinsburg and Winchester
until recovered by the B. & o. people
at the close of the war, somewhat the
worse for their exposure to the ele-
ments, but still capable, after repairs,
of doing good service.
Col. Sharpwho conducted the move
ments for the seizure of the rolling
stock, was, not many years after the
war, made master Of transportation of
the B. * Q. road, and filled this i'm.
portaut place for number of years
under President John W. Garrett, who
was at the head of the road during the
war and was able to appreciate enter
prise and ability, even when for a sea-
son directed against his own interest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

Smiles And Frowns.

Iknew the box where the smiles are kept,
No matter how large the key
Or strong the bolt, would try so hard
'Twould open, l know, for me.
Then over the land and the sea broadcast
I'd scatter the smiles to play,
That the children's faces might hold them fast
For many and many day.
If knew a box that was large enough
To hold all the frowns meet,
would like TO gather them, every one,
From nursery, school and street.
Then foldir g, and holding, I'd pack them in
And turning the monster key,
I'd hire a giant 10 drop the box
To the depths OF the deep, deep sea.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
Beware
OF Mercury!

Mr.. Henry Roth, of 1S4s South 9th
Street, st. Louis, was given the usual
mercurial treatment for contagious
blood poison. He was twice pronounc-
ed cured, but the disease returned each
time, he was seized with rheumatic
minis md red lurnnS and sores COW
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

cred his body.
Twas in Il hor-
rible fix" he
says, "and the
M ore tre at
nlent | reCeiv-
ed, the worse l
seemed TO get.
a New York
specialist said
he could cure
me, but mis-
treatment did
ME no good
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

According to the Cincinnati Times
Star the average value of the six lead
ing crops during the past eight years
was as follows:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18

w II teV l was Still and full or
pains, my left arm was useless so
that 1 was unable to do even the
lightest work. This was my condition
when l began to take 5. 5. s., and
few bottles convinced ME that l was
being benefited. 1 continued the
medicine. and one dozen bottles cured
me sound and well. My system was
under the effects Of mercury, and
would soon have been 4 complete
wreck but for S. S. S."
S. S. S., guaranteed purely uegetdble)
is the only cure
for real blood dis 40 Cd go
eases. The mer- "a -
curial treatment - "a ~
of the doctors al hsSj 49, RssS5
ways does more
harm than good. Beware of mercury!
Books on the disease and its treat
ment mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-02-18
AUCTIONEERING.

oxopcETS for Ladies, Misses and Children,
[ ,Snmmer Breeze Feather Weight Chill
Sren's Waists, something new for summer
iadies, and childIen's vests, short sleeves
sumner weight. Hose for Ladies ana MISSES,
Sncrs for Children. black white and stripped;
a9IarE Hose Supporters for Ladies anu Chli-
srsn. Rubber Sheeting, by the yard or square'
1ren' tonnd at MISS ELLES'S.