davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1898-09-08

human race. In olden times once In awhile a great and good man or woman would come up, and the world has made great fuss about 1t ever since; but now they are 30 numerous we scarcely speak about them. We put halo about the people of the past, but think if the times demanded them it would be found we have now living in this year 1898 50 Martin Luthers 50 George Washingtons, 50 Lady Hunting dons, 90 Elizabeth Frys. During our oivil war more splendid warriors in north and south were developed in four years than the whole world developed in the previous 20 years challenge the 4,000 years before Christ and also the IS centuries after Christ to show me the equal of charity on large scale of George Peabody. This generation of men and women is more worth saving than any one of the 180 generations that have passed off. Where shall we begin? With ourselves. That is the pill lar from which we must start. Prescott, the blind historian, tells us how Pizarro saved his army for the right when they were about deserting him. With his sword he made a long mark on the ground. He said: My men, on the north side are desertion and death; on. the south side is victory; on the north side, Panama and poverty; on the south side, Peru with all it's riches. Choose for yourselves. For my part go to the south. {" Stepping across the line one by ono hla trcops followed, and finally his whole army.
Connecticut western news., 1898-09-08
A New Reading Bookl

 The Book of Stories and Anecdotes of
 Animals, ,.s.a By ]. II. yanKeuren, former editor of the
 winsted Daily OitiHer,
 Has received many warm words of prmiee from children who have written 10 tho author thanking him for pubi~hing the book. IL has also boon used in several instances in schools as a reading book .iand from the fact that It's stories of horses, dogs. caie foxes. el- ephants. and other anin als, grea'iy interests and entertains children, tt has been commend ed by the press and by teachers. Tho book re- tails for 30 cents, and tho large sale lt has mot Rtteats It's vaiue Ns an entsrtaininR and instructive book for children. In order 10 place the book, which Is copyrighted, In dis irict schools, school teachers, and school committeeman will bc furnished the book in any desired number at greatly reduced rates below the regular retail price. All orders should be addressed to,
 J. II. VanKEUREN,
 winstcd. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-09-08
Your friends may smile
 But that tired feeling

Your friends may smile But that tired feeling Means danger. It Indicates impoverished
 And impure blood. This condition may Lead to serious illness. It should be promptly Overcome by taking
 Hoods Sarsaparilla, Which purihes and Enriches the blood, Strengthens the nerves, Tones the stomach,
 Creates an appetite, And builds up,
 Energies and. vitalizes The whole system.
 Be sure to get
 Only Hoods.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02

Ve ooadoRnA - tRuRSc4uoS iooa6uct Of thosO
officials, wherever responsibility may rest to
whose culpability Is due the death by starva.
ton and disease Of seve al thousand Of our
men. We demand that the awful scandals in
Volyed in the conduct Of the war be impa TALLY
and completely investigated, and that adequate
punishment be ineted wherever due
The people Of Nevada IRE justly proud Of
their University. We commend the efficient
management Which has made 1t an institution
OF infinite us fulness and widening possibilities.
Its II huence Is already felt M . potent factor
for the intellectual and economic development
OF the State. We pledge to 1t generous sup
port and hearty CO O. Grafton along every line
Ihat will tend to maintain its present high stan
lard. or conduce to its Improvement.
This conve ticn pie ge3 its nominee for Gov
rs will carry into effect the sixth sec
ton Of Article 10 of the st to Con-
stitution which provides that the Leg
islature shall provide a special tax which
shall not exceed two mills on the dollar
Of all taxable property in the State in addition
to the other means provided for the sup ort
and maintenance Of the State University and
common schools. This convention recon-
mends all county convent MS of the Silver
party to pledge their nominees for tn State
leGi lature to ca ry into effect the State Con-
stitution by passing bill levyirg q tax of one
mill on the dollar OF all taxable property in this
State in addition to tho other mea 8 now pro-
vided by law for the sup. ort and maintenance
this State.
We invite comparison Of the four years dur
ing which the Silver Party has been in ontrol
Of the State Government with the last four
years Of the Republican regime. The expen-
ses OF the last Republican Legislature amounted
to $5l,0 o. that of the last Silver Party Legi la
ture, S:9,5OO The expense of the Executive
Department fol- the IL t year Immediately pre-
ceding Silver Par contr.l amounted to
over 49,, 500, while but S2G5:O were tn expen-
ses Of the Executive Department for 1897. For
the last four years Of Republican management
$4,000 were expended in PLJlic buildings as
against S97 CO. by the Silver Party. And dur
ing the periods in comparison, in support of the
public hoos of the State, the Silver Party
exp nded $4,000 rs against s. 50J by the Re-
publ an party No one can examine the foro-
going and many other facts and Fl .ures which
might be adduced. without the RESULT & con
victlon that the Silver Party has fulfilled its
promise of retrenchment with reference to SAL
aries Of State officials lid to curtailment OF
unnece sary expenses, while the other
Tan it has generously fost rol the educa-
tional and chart able institutions OF the State
and wisely contributed to its public improve.
mot. ...--.--
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02
Platform.

Th" 81 vet Fatty of Nevada pledges its un.
wavr' int: devotion to Tho prime pie, Of govern
mont G!d down Iy Jefferson and Lincoln:
Thatthc h'gh"&6 duty of Cove nmcnt is to so
regulate it, lave, u:"J Tao spirit Of equally
shall follow men through life giving each ann.
lest oppo lurity TO work out to the fullest
measure his lu.}a..iitc3, unrestricted by law,
and uuui,>Gtcu Ivy the CunQU. - Of his domin-
ion " CT .>trn ~ hy other mon. We irdorSo,
as C%i'l,.'a o.. x the GuTlHFll3 OF tho American
pGOpio "a cr,..C1."rn with the furngC ir.c. tho
platform of tho .,aJio&%l Silver party fo MI
latcG Il So. l.na.a JUly -. Is q, and the finau-
cial plank o. tho National Democratic party
adopted mt Chicago, July Z, 8Dj.
Tho history of the movement for the rC5to' o.
ton of bimctallisIn is tho glorious story of Me-
vada's leadership. THO educational work so
periodically undertaken six years ago has
spread throughout the cntiro country. On tho
issue that the value of money Is quantltativo
and not qualita i've, tho intellectual and politi-
cal forces Of nations are now battling. Mind
tu OF her glorious record Nevada will take her
place again in tho conflict, not as the ally Of
Gold, but on the side Of those who struggle in
the fields of advcrsity.
We reafllrm our devotion to tho free md un-
limited coinage OF silver at the ratio Of 10 to
by the independent action Of the United States,
and we are una terably opposed to the Repub-
loan policy Of increasing tho bonded debt. Of
transferring the sovereign power of the gov
ornment to issue money to banking institu-
lions: OF contracting tho circulating medium
10 tho single gold standard, and of increasi Hg
taxation while contraction Is diminishing the
means Of payment.
Our faith in tho loyalty ability, and wiso lead
srship Of William j. Bryan Is undimnished,
and we p' edict for tho silver forces Of the Uni.
tod States, with 10 to 1 as their motto, and
William j. Bryan as their standard bearcr, an
overwhelming victory In 1870.
We invite tho cooperation of tho Republican
party Of Nevada who declared in their plat
form OF May 20 l8I1 a. follows:
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02
SILVER PARTY
State Ticket.

For United States Senator
WILLIAM NJ STEWART
OF Ormsby
For Congress
FRANCIS G NEWLANDS
or Washoe
For Governor
REINHOLD SADLER
OF Eureka
For Lieutenant Governor
JAMES RJUDGE
OF Ormsby
For Associate Justice Supreme Court
CHARLES II BELKNAP
". OF Ormsby
For Secretary of State
EUGENE HOWELL
OF White Pine
For State Treasurer
DAVE RYAN
or Storey
For State Controller
SAM P DAVIS
OF Ormsby
For Attorney General
WILLIAM y JONES
or Lander
For State Printer
ANDREW MAUFE
OF Nye
For SurveyOr-Gencral
EDWARD ID KELLEY
Or Wasiloe
For Superintendent Public Ins'tion
HENRY G CUTTING
OF iIs:IGraiIa
For Regent Slate University
(L1ng 'icrm)
W e l. DEAL
OF s-"rGy
For Regent State University
(SiIort Term)
HENRY s STARRETT
OF Lander
For District Judges
First District
CIIARLIS f MACK
OF Storey
Second District
L f. CURLER
OF Washoe
Third District
AL FITZGERALD
OF Eureka
Fourth District
g Il TALBOT
or Elko
Fifth District
SAMUEL BONNIFIELD
OF Humboldt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02
AN ELEPHANTS THOUGHTS.
How a Hindoo Can Tell When the
Animal Intends to De-
stroy Him.

Few more impressive condolences
cnn be impaired than one in which q
Hindoo describes how he knows his ele-
plant intends to destroy him. 1t is
all SO seemingly trivial, and yet in
reality of such deadly significance.
His story is so full of details that prove
the mans profound understanding of
what he is talking about that one re-
mains equally amazed at the brute's
power to dissimulate and it's intended
victims insight into this would-be
murderer's character. And yet, from
the psychological standpoint an ele-
plant never gives any other such indi-
cation Of mental power as is exhibited
in its revenge. That patient, watchful,
implacable hatred, often provoked
simply because man is in attendance
upon another animal (for it is the rule
with tuskers to. detest their next
neighbors) speaks more conclusively
of high intellectual guide than all
stories, true or false. that have been
told of their ability. Such concentra-
ton and fiXcdncss OF purpose, such
careful. unreu%ed vigilance. such per-
feet and consistent preteuse, and,
when the time comes, such desperate,
unhesituting energy as lonic;dal an
imais exhibit are Impossible without
very considerable, although in this
instance very Irregular, development,
says Outing. .......
No one can deny that if this creature
is great at ali its greatness shows it.
self in its crimes. Thean have caused
it to be worahired in TIE cast. where
men venera;e nothing LsG inercilcss.
irresponsible force, and where an en-
hibition of these qualities aGd traits
described fully accounts for the
formula: "My lord, the elephant"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02
Political announcements.

Announcements under this head viii BE-
published up to the General Election for
DO. payable invariably in advance.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1898-11-02

Bill Nye discovered cheap and sim
pie invention for producing newspaper
portraits. Item. One box containing
"a interchangeable parts Of wooG-cut
portraits, including high and low fore
heads, bald heads, flowing locks, an
assortment of boards, several sets of
eyes, several noses. several ears. Item.
One screw-driver. Item. One screw
driver. Item. One oil-can. When
great man dies or great criminal
rises to the surface. the rho.oc "crh
is laid before the operating artist. who
in five minutes screws together an ex-
act resemblance of the original. By
this process anyone may become q
pictorial artist.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-12
FUNERAL OF EDWIN F. MERsIcK
Held Yesterday Afternoon from Trin- I,1,iscc,aal Church

Held Yesterday Afternoon from Trin-
 ity Episcopal Church.
 The funeral of the late Edwin F. Mersiek was held yesterday afternoon. After a short service at the house the funeral cortege moved to Trinity Epis- copal church, where the impressive Episcopal service was conducted by the Rev. Dr. Douglas, rector of the church. He was assisted by the Rev. c. w. Bispham. The surpliced choir of the church sang the music of the service in beautiful manner. There was no sermon and at the request of the fam fly there were no floral offerings. The chancel and altar of the church, how ever, were very beautifully decorated, the decorations having been used in the Easter services.
 At the conclusion of the service the remains were taken to Evergreen cem- etery, where interment took place in the family lot. Rev. MT. Scovill, cu- rate of Trinity, officiated at the grave. There was very large attendance, particularly of the more prominent business men in the city with whom the deceased was more or less inti- mately connected.
 Of those noticed were ex-Governor Henry B. Harrison, George T. Hol- comb, Oliver T. White, W. W. Far nam, l. N. Damn, George E. Dam, w. E. Miller, S. s. Thompson, M. Zunder, E. Henry Barnes, c. M Matthewman, Ewen Mcintyre, Edward c. Beecher, Henry F. English, Benjamin R. Eng fish, George Futile, F. H. Hooker, N. A. Hooker, Dr. w. D. Anderson, Gen. eral E. E. Bradley, c. S. Morehouse, Gardner Morse, I. w. Well, Herbert Mason, Colonel Bigelow, c. S. Leete, John c. Cannon, Walter Bigelow and George L. English of New York city.
 The pallbearers were Thomas R.. Trowbridge, Charles E. Graves, Joel A. Sperry, Wilbur F. Day, James Foy and Judge A. Heaton Robertson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-12
Tuesday, April 12, 1898.
NEW ADVNRTISElENTS T0-DAY

NEW 4DP ENIS 'p-O4I. IA Step Ahead--E. R. Jeffcott & Go. Auction Sale-R. B. Mallory. Auction Sale-Cor. Court and State Streets Bicycle Suits-The Chas Monson Co. Carpets-Brown & Durham. Consolidation Sale-F. M. Brown X Go. Daily Doings-Malley, Nicely & Go. Tor Rent-Flat-13 Bishop Street. For Rent-Desirable Rent-40 KenSington St For Rent-First Floor-111 Dwight Street. Grape Nuts-At Grocers'.
 Grand Exhibition of Dogs-F. F. Dole. Hyperion Theater-The Hooser Doctor. Loaf Cake-Gilbert X Thompson. Notice-George F. Wilson
 Paints-Thompson & Belden. Perry's Policy1H; B. Perry,
 Rents-John c. Punderford. at Spring Season--Brooks & Company. Savin Rock Clams-A. Kelsey Jones. Special Message-E. Mcintyre Co. Strawberries-E. D. Nichols. The Cloak Room-Howe X Stetson. Wheels-H. NJ. Manwaring.
 Wanted-Situation-3 Oak Street. -Situation-29S Washington Street. Wanted-Situation-1 Mansfield Street. Wanted-Girl-72 Maple Street. Wanted-Si -Situation-799 Grand Avenue. Wanted-Situation-16 West Street. Wanted-Gir-277 Grown Street. Wanted-Situation-3 Winter Street. Wanted-Person-Mr c. K. Billings. Wanted-Situation- Lines Street. Wanted-Situation--71 Ashmun Street. Manted-Situation- Albert Street. Wanted-Cook-Mr F. H. Whittemore. Wanted-Girl--41 Park Street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-12
DOG SHOW OPENS TO-DAY.
Fine Lot of Canines on Exhibition a
 Polo Rink.

Fine Lot of Canines on Exhibition at
 Polo Rink.
 The New Haven dog show, under the management of Frank F. Dole, opens at the Polo rink to-day and promises to be one of the most successful affairs of the kind ever held in this vicinity. The rink floor has been well arranged for the housing of the canines during the show and some of the dogs shown will be among the best in the country Besides the regular first and second prizes, silver cups in all classes, many special prizes will be given by various merchants and firms in the city. The dogs will be looked after by Veterinary Surgeons F. c. Ross and H. J. Kelly. The judges will be Henry Ganett of Philadelphia, George S. Thomas of Sheffield, Eng, and s. Edward Osborn of this city. MT. Osborn will judge the sporting dogs, while the other two gen. tlemen will judge the other classes In addition to the show of dogs there has been reserved special space for monkeys and among the exhibitors of these animals are Miss Justine Inger- soll Dr. Ross, Dr. Ruickoldt and Charles Bigelow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-12
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
LOYAL CRUSADERS SUNDAY AFTER
 NOON MEETING.

New Bridge Tender-To Move to Lennox
 Street-Death of Miles Farren-Rev. MT.
 McNicholl at East Pearl Street Church.
 There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Loyal Crusaders at the Sons of Temperance hall Sunday after noon. After the regular meeting the following programme of exercises was given by the children for the good of the order: Singing, by the company; recitation, Easter Dawn, Lizzie Phil lips; recitation, Easter Story, Robert Hanson; Easter song, by nine girls and boys; recitation, Tell Us the East CT Story, Leah Phillips; The Easter Story, four girls and four boys; song, by the Eastertide, eight girls and boys; recitation, Mary at the Tomb, Nellie Langley; recitation, Easter Day, Bes- sic Hanson; recitation, The Woman at the Tomb, Cora Vincent; recitation, Easter Days, Cora Muchmore; song, At Easter Time, by twelve little girls; recitation, Natures Easter, Gertie Hanson; recitation, Hattie Vincent; song, Shout Aloud for Christ is Risen; recitation and song, He is Risen; sing ing by the company c. s. Lyers from Harmony division, S. of T., was pres ent and made few remarks at the close of the exercises. The loyal cru saders meet every Sunday at o'clock in S. of T. hall; children between the ages of five and fifteen can join. The meetings are open to the public. Par ents and friends of the children or any one interested in the work will be well come
 MT. Johnson, the new bridge tender, is to move from Westville to Lennox street.
 MT. and Mrs. F. W. J. SiZer have gone to New York to spend the Easter holidays with friends.
 Walter Turner and family are nov ing from Blatchley avenue to 216 Clin- ton avenue.
 Miles Farren, formerly of Fair Ha ven, died at his home in New York yesterday at the age of seventy-six years. The funeral will be solemnized from his late home this morning at 10 o'clock, and the burial will take place in the Fair Haven cemetery in the afternoon. Mr. Farren leaves a widow. He was a brother of the late Captain William Farren and the late Deacon John S. Farren.
 Francis E. Merrell has purchased of Edward M. Clark a lot at Norris Cove
 MT. and Mrs, William F. Morgan of Grand avenue are entertaining Mrs Prof. Scott of Mt. Herman, Mass, a niece of the former.
 During the coming year Mrs. c. D. Horton will have charge of the music at the East Pearl street M. F. church.
 Rev. MT. McNicholl, the new pastor of the East Pearl street M. F. church preached in that church on Sunday and Rev. N. G. Cheney took charge at the Washington Park church, Bridgeport MT. Cheney and family will remove to Bridgeport this week. He had been pastor in Fair Haven three years. The official board of the church gave him a call to remain another year and the people of the church were hoping he would return. He goes to larger church and his salary, including par sonage, will be s3,00O.
 The members of the Rain and Shine Whist club were entertained last even ing by Mrs. Lamb of Exchange street
 The cantata of Esther will be re- produced this evening at Polar Star hall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-12
THE CANTATA OF ESTHER,
To be Given This Evening in Polar

N-NN~NS
 Star Hall.
 A musical treat will be furnished to all who attend the sacred cantata of Esther to be given this evening in Po- lar Star hall, 116 Grand avenue. The cast includes many local singers of note, and their work at the first pro- duction of the cantata three weeks ago received words of warm commendation from all hearers Mrs. Hettie Bradley Kelley is too well known both as a singer and actress to need any descrip- ton to New Haven people. Robert C.. Hart, who takes the part as King, has had many years of experience in pro- ducing works of this kind, and demon strates great dramatic ability in inter- preting his part while his voice is ad- mirably adapted to the score. Samuel D. Seviere possesses a very sympathetic voice, which is just what is needed for the part of Haman, and his duets with Miss D. Gertrude Duell, who takes the part of Zeresh, demon- strates that fact. His acting is also very praiseworthy. Miss Duell possess es an alto voice of great range and sweetness, and her figure sets off the costume of the Persians to perfection. The difficult part of Modecai, uncle of the beautiful Queen, is faultlessly sung by Nathaiel E. Smith, whose voice blends beautifully with Mrs. Kel- ley's in several duets. Mrs. Julia Foote-H -Hadley as Mordecais sister, and Mrs. E. P. Putnam as tile Prophecies, both do splendid work.
 Miss Edith A. Augur, whose engage ment with leading Hartford church choir has been announced, takes the part of a Median Princess. Miss Au- gur has a very rich and deep contralto voice and is a great favorite, as is also the Persian Princess, Miss Esther A. Ely.
 Ernest B. Beers, a pupil of Prof. Ta- marro of New York does a fine piece of acting as the beggar. This feature has been added since the last produc- ton, and will be a drawing card, as Mir. Beers has established a reputation as an actor in New Haven.
 E. H. Stiles as Harbonah F., K. Post as Illegal Mark Hare as High Priest and c. B. French as the Herald, al though taking minor parts, add much to the production of the cantata by an intelligent rendering of their parts. The chorus of eighty voices has been thoroughly drilled by w. J. Kraft, a we'll known local musician, and with their variedAeestumes present fine appearance on the stage.
 There are some good seats still un- sold which may be procured at the box office. Following is the cast of char acters:
 Queen ..... Mrs. Hettie Bradley Kelley King. .. Robert c. Hart Haman. ........ Samuel D. Seviere Mordecai.. ,.........-.. IN. E. Smith Zeresh... ......,.D. Gertrude Duell Mordecais sister..... ... .............
 ........ Mrs. Julia Foote-B Bradley Prophetess. ...... Mrs. F. P. Putnam Median Princess. Miss Edith A. Augur Persian Princess. Miss Esther A. Ely Beggar ........ Ernest B. Beers Harbonah.. ..-...... ....E. H. Stiles Hegia ...........-...... .....E tx. foSt High Priest.... Marx Hare Herald ................C. B. French Scribe..... ..................E 7. Is. Beers FUNERAL OF EDWIN F. MERSICK