davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

old maid school teacher who knew well
to shoot" SO long had she been obey
ed that the memory of man runneth
not to the contrary" and she expected
that her wishes would be obeyed by all
who heard her slightest command. In
an unguarded moment, she consulted the
only lawyer in that portion of "the moral
vineyard" forgetful of the fact that
there was vast deal of difference in the
market value of her "chin music" and
that of the limbs Of the law" scattered
around promiscuously through the sage
brush. The aforesaid limb of the law
like Jersey mOsquito-sent in his bill
and the presentation thereof aroused the
same feeling in the breast Tor to be more
modest, the bosom) Of the maid and she
proceeded to slap back" ''The Attorney
and Counsellor at law-United States
Land and Mining Attorney" (as the coun-
try weekly for $500 per year described
him) thereupon proceeded to vindicate
the law. The strong arm of the law was
called into requisition to teach the con-
tumacious school marin that the law was
strong enough to make even her obey its
mandates, and suit was accordingly start
ed before ''the Judge''-as the Justice of
the Peace was designated-for the mum
ificent sum of FIVE dollars.
The oonstable-4w;th all the Importance
of a special policeman on circus day
served the summons on the fair defen-
dant and summoned three stalwart "cow
pundhers" and three of the fair sex to act
as jurors and try the case. The lady
who described the trial to me was one of
the jurors and her hired woman another.
They left home one evening, accompanied
by their respective husbands and the
small babe of the hired woman. After
travelling eighteen miles in the rain, they
arrived at the home of the Justice of the
Peace. On the morrow the trial was
begun, the jury empannelled and the hear
ing of the evidence started. 1t was nee
essary every few minutes to adjourn the
court to permit one of the juroors to nurse
her babe. After many adjournments the
case was finally given to the jury and
they proceeded to deliberate on q verdict
The only question considered by the fe-
male members of the jury was how to
punish both plaintiff and defendant most
AS was to be supposed among men whose
reverance for womankind is so great, the
women had their way and verdict was
rendered for the plaintiff for $500, but
he was taxed with the costs of the ac-
ton.
My informant told me that up to that
time she had been a very ardent and en-
thusiastic advocate of "woman's rights"
but that her sentiments were changed and
that she was henceforth perfectly willing
to be the power behind the throne" and
perform the duties of citizenship by
proxy. G. G. DANIELS.
Salt Lake. Utah, Jan. II, 1897.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24
MIR. KEITH SPEAKS.
Party Gives His Views on Pritchard's
Election.


To the Editor: notice with regret the
election of gold bug Pritchard. The fact
that he voted for Mckinley and the gold
bugs Thereby doing all he could to give
us four more years of Clevelandism), is
sufficient evidence Of the hypocrisy Of
those Poputists who betrayed their trust
by voting for gold-buggery and Pritchard.
Let us remember, and mark every one
of these hypocrits who appeared in silver
clothes to his constituents, in order to be
in position to further the cause of greed,
oppression and gold-buggery! Traitor
should be written after their names as
long as honest people live in the Old North
Statei tse n
You made noble and heroic fight, and
every reformer will respect you for it.
The Progressive Farmer Caucasian and
a few other honest papers have done their
share in the battle for honest politics,
also.
| am very sorry to see that party spirit
still seems to be stronger than the desire
to rid us of gold-bug rule. 1t looks as
If some OF the honest silver men were
misled by the same element that defeated
the Democratic party, and will put it
out of existence If allowed to continue
to rule. That element seems to be more
interested in the success of drawing sharp
party lines, than in success Of the party's
principles. Silver men will have little
confidence in those who did not use their
influence for the defeat Of gold-bug,
no matter what the name of their party
may be.
1t is plainly TO be seen that the silver
men will have to unite i'm order TO save
the State, and though we believe that
it will be impossible for them to unite
again in either of the old parties, they
can put patriotism above party and unite
their forces in fighting for free silver and
reform. Thus the National Silver party
seems to be destined to form the nucleus
around which all honest Democrats, hon
est populists and silver Republicans can
crystaiize. IL all the conservative men
who are not the very embodiment of
partisanship and prejudice will rally now,
we still can save the State within two
years, from plunder and ruin.
There are at least 100000 honest silver
men in North Carolina who are not hunt
ing for an office, and there is strength
eonugh in them to run the affairs Of our
people as they should.
Senator Buffers noble and courageous
fight has been watched by all who are
silver men at heart: and well may he be
placed along with Bryan as one of the
foremost leaders of the nation, against
gold trusts.
Very respectfully,
B. F. KEITH.
Wilmington, n. c., Jan. %, 1897.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24
ELECTION OF Z. S. SENATOR By
THE PEOPLE.

What has just happened in this State
port, in favor of the proposed reform in
favor of the election of United States
Senators by the People. Had that been
the mode OF election last November, the
real sentiments of the people of this
State would have been expressed by the
election of silver Senator by the same
majority by which Mr.. Bryan carried the
State, and we should have been spared
the ignoble spectacle Of the election of
a so-called representative of this State in
the Senate by promises of money and
offices to members of the Legislature to
betray their constituents. The pressure
of immense corporations is too heavy
when brought To bear upon the least
trustworthy members of Legislature.
and they can almost always determine
the result. Hence the United States
Senate is filling up with railroad lawyers
and appointees. Not long since, the cor
porations took up an ordinary railroad
manipulation of Legislatures and with
him defeated Governor Fitzhugh Lee, of
Virginia, who was unquestionably the
choice of that State. But he was too
noble to be tool for the corporations.
This reform has again and again passed
the House of Representatives, but always
to find its grave in the Senate itself-for
obvious reasons. Then, too, If the Sena-
tor had been elected by the people last
November, as he ought to have been, the
Legislature could have promptly gone to
work with its legitimate legislative duties
and not have wasted full one-third Of its
time Costing the taxpayers $2O,0OO at
tending solely to this one subject Of the
election of Senator. The present mode
Of election is therefore the most expen-
siye one possible and the one least likely
to secure true exponent OF the public
will. asa
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

A lawyer properly presents his case to
the jury. He is scoundrel if he after
wards attempts to visit the jurors pri-
vately and influence their verdict. A
legislative committee is a jury. Any
honorable lawyer can address them when
in session in favor of client, whether
a corporation or any other, but if he
seeks to seduce their judgment and con,
troll their actions by arguments and in.
fiuences in private, he is on the level OF
a lawyer who commits "embracery" on
jury.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

We are glad to give space to-day to a
communication from Capt. James ID. Nc
Neill, president of the North Carolina
State Firemen's Association. This AS
sociation is OF great service to the State,
and cannot be held in too high esteem.
The cities and the State have never
shown, except in few instances, proper
appreciation Of it.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24
Stockholders MOtice.

The directors of the North Carolina Rail.
road Company have declared dividend OF
6K per cent, 3h per cent payable February
10th to stock holders OF record, at IL o'clock
m, Jan. Goth, 1897, and 3 per cent August
9th to stockholders of record at IL o'clock
m, July 20,h. 1897 The stock book of the
company will be closed at IL O'Clock M, JAM
uary 10Th, until February 10th, and at II
O'Clock m. July 20th, until August 10, 1897.
+. h. RUFFIN,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

Oatarrh is constitutional disease and
requires constitutional remedy like
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which purifes the
blood.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 23.-Gen. John
D. Stevenson, aged 76, is dead after a
protracted illness. He served with dis
tinction in the Mexican and civil wars.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money Ii 1t
fails t. sure. &c.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

GOODS PILLS cure Liver Ills, sh'
BUSINESS, tndigcstlons headache,
The news & observer., 1897-01-24
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF RALEIGH PAPER Co,

N9F4R %1Rs Caa0sIsA eoSKTT. THE SUPERIOR COURT.
q. II. Belvin, Cashier, &C., VS. The Raleigh
Paper Company, j. N. Holding Lessee, and
w. w. Vass, Trustee.
In pursuance OF an order dulyemade and
entered in said action the creditors of the
said Raleigh Paper Company are hereby
notified to come In and make themselves.
parties TO said action.
ID. II. YOUNG,
Clerk Wake Superior Court.
January IL, 1897.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24

r EMPLOYMENT can be obtained by sending
| $l.05 for samples of of the best selling ar
ticles. Also details of the best cash register
Mes sell for amomnt nyasTe6 pe' Reference @
Bradstreet. II. G. Underwood Manufacturing
Co, Wabash, Ind.
The news & observer., 1897-01-24
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION,

Having this day qualified as admins
traitor of the estate of G.. A. Avera, de-
ceased, late OF Wake county, n c., this
is to notify all persons having claims
against the said estate to present them
to the undersigned on or before the first
day of February, 1898, or this notice
will be plead in bar of their recovery, and
all persons indebted to said estate will
please make immediate payment
ID. s. AVERA.
January %, 1897.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24
A BIG MAYOR ON ASPHALT.

Mayor Harrison of Chicago was in
this city awhile ago, and if he tried to
see our asphalt pavement he didn't
have much success, for when he was
here the dirt on the fine pavement was
so thick that nobody could see much
of the pavement But he took a look
at the asphalt pavements in some of
the cities he visited, and he went back
to Chicago convinced that asphalt paw
ing, if properly done, is the best and
most durable. He tells his subjects: I
saw a street in Pittsburg paved with
coal tar which had been laid twenty
two years, and it was in splendid con-
dition. I saw other streets that had
been paved with asphalt fifteen, eight
cen and in some instances twenty years
ago, and they are in good condition
Contractors must pave the streets that
way in Chicago if they wish to do bust
ness with the municipal administra-
ton ! do not wish to reflect on any
one in particular. Our streets are laid
for repair and not for wear. In Pitts
burg they require ten-year guarantee
and in New York contractors must
keep the pavement in good condition
fifteen years after it has been laid. l
am satisfied that is one reason why
the pavement has lasted better The
conclusion as to our asphalt paving is,
it has not been properly laid We
should require a greater guarantee of
the work.
This is encouraging. If New Ha-
ven's asphalt pavement has been prop
erly laid, and if the guarantee is all
right, we have something to be proud
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24
WI THDUT.

His View.--Brown-"Do you believe
in civil service reform?' Jones (who
has failed to pass an examination)-"I
do The questions should be made
easier
She Knew Better-"The perfect
man." said the brown eyed girl who
was reading Sunday paper, SHOULD
be 6 feet 21s inches in height
What nonsense said Mrs. Bryde.
Edgar is only feet indianapolis
Journal.
Mr. Snarle (savagely)-'Tve given up
drinking, I've given up smoking, and
I've given up the club. (Sarcastically)
Is there anything else you would like
to have me give up?" Mrs. Snarle
(promptly)-"Yes. I should like you to
give up the ghost. London Fun.
Hobson's -Mother-Johnny,
see your little brother has the smaller
apple Did you give him his choice. as
l suggested?
Johnny-Yes' I told him he could
have his choice, the little one or none,
and he took the little one.-London Tit
Bits.
Philanthropist.-"I am surprised that
lady of your refinement and good i'm
pulses should wear a dead bird upon
your hat" The Offending One.-"But
then, your see, live bird would fly
away unless it We're tied on, and that
would be cruel, you know. Boston
Transcript.
Not Necessarily have just had a
note from Wille's teacher" said Mrs.
Parvenue, land she says that he is
very deficient in spelling" What in
thunder is he studying spelling for %
demanded Mr. Parvenue angrily Does
his teacher mean to insinuate that he
won't be rich enough to hire a type
writer?"-Chicago Evening Post.
Three men walked into a drug store
the other day and one ordered drinks.
He and one of the others asked for
soda water and then the clerk turned
to the third.
wv hat will you have, sir?'
The man looked at the one who was
treating and said:
You know l don't like soda, John"
Then. turning to the clerk, he said
Give me five postal cards. Louisville
Evening Post.
Sherlock Holmes cat burlesque show
The little man over there In the box
is professor of mathematics.
DR.. Cubebs-He is an acquaintance of
yours?
Sherlock Holmes-No; 1 never saw
him before in my life,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

that Instead OF occupying an upright or
a seated position while at their WORK,
the grinders, men anG women, lie nat
on their stomachs upon planks. placed
nearly horizontally on a scaffoldinS,
which rises above the grindstones On
the planks are sheepskins to relieve the
hardness of the wood, and the head and
shoulders of the grinders project be-
yond the ends of the planks, and their
arms reach down vertically to the rim
of the grindstones, which are kept in
continual motion by the betting, driven
by water power. The grinder, extend
ing his length on the plank, soon be-
comes fatigued and enfeebled, and the
cold gains on him, without any power
on his part to resist it. When the chill
strikes him he whistles for his dog,
which Immediately springs upon the
bench and lays himself upon the eX-
tended legs of his master, covering him
as much as possible and supplying him
with a grateful warmth.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24
sENsE EoR sHoEMAKEns.

Why anybody should prefer German
shoes to United States shoes is puzzle
to all but the Germans who live in Ger
many. They know, and because they
do it is well for makers of footwear in
this country who want to trade with
Germany to pay close attention to what
the Germans want. Consul General
Mason of Frankfort has been studying
the subject, and he finds that it is a
lack of adaptation to foreign ideas and
tastes that operates SO often to keep
American goods out of foreign markets.
Instead of trying to compel complete
transformation of the German ideas. in
regard to footwear the American manu-
facturer should study how to lead the
Germans gradually up to the American
styles through easy gradations until
they are finally impressed with the fact
that American leather and American
workmanship are not equalled in the
world. Mr.. Mason declares that by this
mode of procedure there could be es-
tablished in every important German
city or large town an American shoe
store which would be practically GER
tain of success. But the Americans
who establish these stores must not
only be able to speak German, but they
must understand German tastes and
methods of dealing, and the goods must
be sold at American prices, plus the
cost Of expectation, with the prices in
marks and pfennigs stamped on the
goods.
This is good sense, and there are dol
lars in it for those shrewd enough to
act in accordance with it.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

The committee appointed at the
school district meeting the other night
to talk with the board of finance about
Money and How to Get 1t" is to be
allowed to talk, though the, permission
given by the board was not very
hearty one. The pow-Wow will be held
Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock, and 1T
will be interesting if not important.
If it results in anything practical or
helpful there will be general sur
prise and pleasure. And If 1t
only results in making the Won
drous new charter little more
clear than it now is that will be some
thing. But whatever is said or done
the taxpayers are sure to be burdened.
One-man power and the other good
things bestowed on us by the new char
ter come high.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

tlcle that 1t was thought would ilnd II
fairly rapid sale. Manufacture was be-
gun on a small scale, and now, at the
end of two months, larger quarters are
needed Those among the unemployed
who could best sell things entered the
department of distribution. The prod
uct has been sold by them. A good
sum is in the treasury, and about fifty
men have been receiving wages equal
to what they would have received had
they been fortunate enough to find the
situations they looked in vain for when
their pastor made his suggestion. The
department of relief has looked after
deserving families. The cooperative
plants to be increased and it is thought
probable that more men can be taken
on.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24
A GOOD WORH.

The Rev Willis K. Crosby, pastor of
a Methodist church in Erie, Pennsylva-
mia, is not only a man of faith, but
he is also man of works. He planned
to help men in enforced idleness to
help themselves. and succeeded. His
plan was cooperative one, and out of
it grew a new industry. At his sug-
gestion a meeting was called, and three
departments, namely, manufacture, dis
tribution and relief, were created. a
vacant building was found, and the
men fitted it up a small cost to admit
of the manufacture of 4 household ar
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

the store, goods that in month or SO
will be distinctly last years. Until
November you can be looking stylish
and comfortable in your last spring
dress, and be making up your mind
just what to choose from the styles as
they come in.
Novelties in gloves are offered for
wear with close wrinkled chiffon
sleeves through which the arm shows.
One soft is one-buttoned affair. The
sleeve fits closely to the wrist, where
a funnel shaped cuff or fitted fall of
lace reaches almost to the knuckles, so
the fact that the glove Is one-button Is
noticeable only to the wearer in added
convenience of adjustment Another
sort is daintier. 1t is of kid to the be-
ginning of.the wrist, where a finish of
ribbon completes it. The ribbon is
fastened about the edge of the kid, ends
being left where the buttons of the
usual glove would come These ends
cross and tie in bow on the top Of the
wrist The ribbon may match either
the glove of the gown in color. Such
gloves cost fancy price, but 1t will
be easy to cut off pair Of your old
kids and apply the wrist ribbon finish
with entire success, only be sure you
wear the glove with an air of having
been clever enough to seize upon the
very latest importation.
FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24
FASHION NOTES.
New Gloves for Long Sleeves.

Approaching tailor finish was the
treatment Of the gown show in the ac-
companying picture, but its liberal
braiding and the nature of its goods
saved it in good degree from an appear
ance of severe, plainness. Its material
was of light brown wooden goods cross
ed with fine dark brown lines. Light
brown braid trimmed it, in military
fashion on the bodice, and the sleeves
were of the severest plainness. Fash
ions for wool dresses are not difficult
to select but the goods are, for neither
color nor texture in woolens is yet set
tied For women with light purses it
is wiser to wear dress already on
hand, made of last years goods than
to run the risk Of buying, fresh from
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

Situations, Wants, Rents, and other small
advertisements, One Cent Word each IN
sertion. Five Cents Word for full week
(seven times).
Display advertisements, per inch, one IN ~
sertion, $3.50; each subsequent Insertion; ~
cents; one week, $500; one month, Slo'
one year, $40. -
Obituary Notices. in prose or verse; 10
cents per line. Notices Of Births. MAT MAJ
riages. Deaths and Funerals; 30 cehts e"'n
Local Notices 10 cents per line. Mt,
Yearly advertisers are limited TO thg IL
own Immediate business (all matter 10 pt
unobjectionable). and their contracts 10 ho'
include Wants To Let. For Sale. etc.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

DR. Cubebs-Then how Go you know
lac is u professional mathematician?
Sherlock Holmes-By the interest he
takes in the figures on the stage
Chicago News.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

After trying for half day to learn
to ride his new bicycle the slim-legged
bookkeeper carried it up to the attic
and thrust it in among the cobwebs.
Il shall have to charge that machine
up to profit and loss" he said with a
dismal sigh. II never can make it bal
ance Chicago Tribune.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

w as in Schuyler, Is generally long
"i'' in English, though Sohuylkill is ex-
ceptional. And "j' receives the full
English sound, as in Rapalje and Jams.
Chicago Times Herald.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

DELIVERED BY CARRIERS IN THE CITY, ID
CENTS A WEEK, 50 CENTS A MONTH. So FOR
SIX MONTHS, So A YEAR. THE SAME TERMS
BY MAIL.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

A curious account is given of the use
to which dogs are put in the cutlery
works of Theirs, France. Each grind
er man and woman. takes a dog to the
grinding room in winter. and the four
footed heater stretches himself out up
ON the back of his master or mistress
for no other purpose than 20 keep his
owner warm. The reason for this is
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

Eileen Rowena Victoria Diamond
Jubilee Vagg and Queenie Victoria Will
liams are the names to which two lit
tile English girls are condemned on &C
count of the recent celebration in Eng
land.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-09-24

A charter has been applied for in
New York for the incorporation of the
Florida Transpeninsula Ship Canal
company with a capital of SIS 900. 600
The purpose of this company is to build
canal from st. Augustine to the Gulf
of Mexico two hundred feet wide for
its entire length, and for a depth sufH-
Gent for both merchant ships and the
largest of our navy This canal will
shorten the time to Texas and Mexican
ports three days. It's projectors esti-
mate that it will carry fifteen million
tons Of freight annually. The chief en-
gineer reports, as a result of careful
survey, that it will take about five
years to construct this waterway. One
of the incorporators is H. Bolet Peraza
consul general at New York of the
great republic of Central America. who
thinks that it will vastly increase trade
between the United States and the sew
eral confederated republics he repre-
sents.