davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
starch in Old Times.

About 100 years ago starch was only
used for stiffening the frills around
the necks of the ungodly. Religious
people called it the devil liquor" and
regarded its use as highly reprehensibs
Chicago Inter Ocears
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
One Dollar Per Year,
SIMPLE LlTrLE roy.
A hint for Mothers whose Christmas
Eund Is Not Extensive.

Perhaps the description of simple,
homemade toy, that gave great pleas
ure to our little girl, may help some
mother whose Christmas fund is not
large.
Select five corncobs-one large white
cob, two of medium size, and two small
popcorn cobs. You will also want tivc
common wire hairpins, and some bits
of gay cloth. BE sure that all the cobs
are perfect in shape
Now, push one of the hairpins into ths
pith at the larger end OF each of the
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
EVERYDAY FISHBALLS.
New breakfast Dish for households
Tirch of Goldfish.

It is mistake to suppose that Goldfish
balls must always be made out of cod
fish; in fact, some Of the most appetiz-
ing breakfast fish balls are made with
out shred of Goldfish in them.
Take the left-overs from the dinner
table of the day before-pieces OF blue
fish, salmon, founder, or even porgies,
and, stripping the fish from the bones,
mince fine in n bowl To a cupful OF
minced fish add an equal quantity OF
mashed potatoes, and Pepper and salt
to taste. Add q very little milk to hold
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14
HOMEMADE STOCKINGS.
Ern of Hand Work Is Surely Coming
with the New Ycnr.

WIN 'hc Ne"
Somebody made the discovery few
weeks ago that homemade stockings
were the best for golf and bicycling, and
as everyone these days does one thing
or the other it looks as though the
housewife had found new task for
herself, and one that will make her
plenty of hard work, but which when
done will be very gratifying all around
Some of the most fashionable cyclists
are seen on the road every day in loEg
stockings that have been knitted al
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1898-01-14

"A man in Chestertown, Nd, has a
pair OF golden fawn rabbits with ears
that measure ~ inches from tip to tip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
THE STATE DEBr AGAIN IN COURT,

The decision OF the supreme Court OF
the United States on Monday last. re-
versing the Court Of Appeals Of Virginia
which had held that the funding acts OF
1871 and 1879 were rcpugnant to the
States constitution. is the last chapter
in a phase OF VirginIas history which
VIII not be read by Virginians hereafter
with any pride. BE it said, however. that
it was not the present Court of Appeals
of Virginia that made the decisions that
were reversed. it was the Court Of APP
peals which Malone put upon the State
when he succeeded in fastening his bale
ful rule upon her and. we are glad 10
say that Judge Lewis, President of the
Court, dissented from the decision as
made by The other judges.
The following are the salient points in
this case:
In 1871 the Legislature of the State
enacted the funding act OF that year.
Under II some twenty millions of dollars
Of bonds bearing six per cent. interest
were issued. with tax receivable coupons
representing the interest Afterwards
in 1879 the McCulloch bill was passed
which offered new bonds in exchange for
the others but bearing only half the In
tefest rate. with tax receivable coupons
also. Malone made q hght upon this
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
" WHATS THE MATTER WITH
KANSAS?"

A correspondent writing from Topeka,
Kan, says that the indications are that
never again will a Populist State ticket
be named in that State and that the end
OF Popuism is at hand.
The reason for this is not hard to find.
calamity. The hard time struck Kansas
a severe blow. and the people We're made
to believe that the trouble was all due
to bad govrnmcnt that the government
could by legislation bring back pros
perity to Kansas. and that no prosperity
would come until the Populists should
get control and set the printing presses to
work making money for the people.
But prosperity has returned TO Kansas
through the natural channel There has
been an increase Of S35.o00.O0o in one year
and S75.O00.O0O i'm two years in agricul-
tural production in that state and Kan
sas is now nourishing According 90 the
Kansas City Times. which, by the way
is free silver paper "this is 70 pros
perity into which politics does not enter,
but is due to the steady toll ana thrift
Of the farmers and stock men of the
State
The Times adds that the farm ranch
garden. vineyard. dairy and the helpful
hen all contributed 10 swell the value of
years production to the grand total or
S2C5. 1866. being approximately $50 for
every man. woman and child within the
borders of Kansas. our contemporary
further declares that Kansas has every
thing that she wants-that bounteous
crops and surplus cash spread their pros
perity into the stores and shops and
trains and every channel of trade, that
Kansas merchants. Kansas railroads and
Kansas jobbers are an making money
and that even Kansas City. which is be-
vond the borders Of the state. enjoys and
profits by The prosperity of its geograDh-
zeal clients.
We might go on al length to show how
this prosperity has permeated every
channel OF trade I'm the State. The gem
eral statement is enough Prosperity in
Kansas has entirely stihed the calamity
cry. and as Populism feeds upon ca
lamity it is now lansuishing and dying
for the lack of it's natural food. Kansas
has prospered in spite Of itself and the
people have learned. as this free silver
newspaper ingenuously remarks, that pros
perity comes not through politics. but
through the steady toll and thrift Of the
workingmen Of the state This IS true
not only OF kansas. but of all States
in The Union. Our people have got to
learn and they are learning that legisla-
ton does not make prosperity, but that
the people are better OFF and happier and
more completely IN the enjoyment of
American citizenship with al that ii I'M
plies when the government interferes as
little as possible with the business affairs
az life
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
I,DoI<inr backward.

As l look across the river towards the
fading afterglow-
Through the twilights misty shadows
that are sinking, soft and slow,
All my thoughts go fleeing backward TO
the happy days OF yore-
TO the bliss of careless childhood, ana its
joys-that are no more.
An. those long enchanting hours that
wero spent near Natures heart,
When she shared with US her treasures
and her secrets did impartl
IL was then we often wandered through
the maze OF fairyland,
with our tiny friend, Titania, and all her
elfn band.
Every wild bird in the forest. every
creature great and small
Flocked about ms fearless, ever friendly
one and ali.
Fain woulI 1 recall my playmates OF the
time 50 long ago,
But, alasl they're gone foreVer-ohly
childhood knows no foe.
As 1 sit here, sad and lonely, IN the
calm and dewy eve,
Though supplied with every pleasure IN
my heart of heart | grieve'
I have lost the cherished jewel Twas
the purest pearl, forsooth'
have won the jewel Wisdom but lNe
lost my careless Youth.
C. W. Hervey in Boston Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

| bill before the people and, by aid OF me
negro vote he carried the state ana WIS
| elected United States Senator. The DEM
| ocratic party did not give up the hghL
however, and in 1851 Senator Daniei was
made it's candidate for Governor against
VIM. L. Cameron the ReadJuster candi-
date. Cameron and Readiuster Lesis-
lature were elected and thus Mahone
party came into control Of every depart
ment Of the state government This
Legislature elected the Court Of Appeals
which made the decision that was re-
versed last Monday
This Legislature passed all the acts
that could be devised fo- destroying the
tax receivable coupons. and thereuDon
commenced the prolonged and obstinate
contest In the Federal courts between the
State and her creditors over these cou-
pons. That contest Is not yet old enough
for the great body Of the people to have
forgotten its bitterness and its varying
fortunes. At one time the Supreme Court
Of the United States would make a de-
cision that looked as though the State
would be released from her obligations
on the coupons. and then il would come
out with another that looked as though
she wouG be compelled TO redeem them
all to be followed by another ia the
States favor and after that by others
in favor of the creditors. Never in its
f4f .I
as it did in connection with this contest,
and its prestige suffered much from fits
varying decisions. The contest went on
until negotiations were set on foot which
resulted in a settlement of the contro-
versy. Under this settlement all but
few thousand OF the tax receivable cou-
pons were surrendered 10 the State but
the holders Of those commenced proceed
ings i'm the courts 20 compel the state TO
receive them I'm payment Of taxes. Be
lated as the case was tho old Court of
Appeals of Virginia decided. I'm oppose
ton 10 other decisions by tho score. that
tutional and void and this decision. be-
ing taken to the Supreme Court OF the
United States was reversed last Monday.
There are so few of the coupons out
standing now that the controversy is
almost entirely acadomical There is lit
tie of the practical in it-certalnly not
enough 90 give the State the smallest
concern about her revenues. But there
will be litigation enough to continue the
Irritation that the old contest caused
and it is unfortunate on that account
that the subject is 10 be again brought
to public attention.
We hope as soon as the Legislature
meets it will make some settlement with
the owners Of these coupons that will end
the last stage of this most unhappy and
unfortunate controversy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
AFTERMATH.

Former Judge William II. Robertson
whose appointment to be Collector OF
the Port Of New York under President
Garfield caused the retirement from the
Senate Of Senators Platt and Conkling.
died on Tuesday at his home, in West
chester county, New York.
The quarterly report Of the State Bank
ing Department indicates a most surpris
ing condition Of prosperity in Nebraska.
says "a Lincoln special. While all the
banks have a large surplus and largely
increased deposits, there is a strong de-
mand for money for investment at per
cent There is little Eastern money in
use. so great Is the local supply, but even
some of the funds offered by the Eastern
companies are being accepted. The
money borrowed Is being invested in
lands. cattle and mines throughout the
State.
In the suit Of the Carson (Nev) Band
against United States Senator w. NJ.
Stewart. a verdict OF $40 and costs was
given on Tuesday against Stewart The
band PLAYED at one Of the Senator's po-
liucal meetings. but he refused TO pay.
II now seems very probable says a
Cleveland special. that the report OF the
Trial Committee Of tho Cleveland Bar
Association and the disbarment proceed
ings against State Senator Burke will be
tabled indefinitely. 1t IS said the friends
Of both Senator Burke ana Judge Del
lenbaugh are in favor OF dispOsing Of the
verdict In that manner.
The latest inkstand, which has just been
placed on Mr.. Hobart's desk in the Vice
Presidential chamber. was made to order
during the recess of Congress and cost
81 .000 IL is Of solid silver and made In
the form Of the Capitol in miniature de-
tails being followed as closely as posi-
bic. The small domes of the old Senate
chamber and the House Of Representa-
tives are the tops OF inkwells. while trays
for pens are formed on each side OF a
stamp box in front of the building. IL Is
twenty-four inches wide by thirty-six
inches long.
Tho debate Tuesday night between Yale
and Princeton debating teams was won
by Yale unanimously The subject was:
Resolved. That the United States should
annex Cuba" Princeton had the aiiirma-
tive.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
erAood Of man ana tn: Fatherhood Of

erhood Of man and the Fatherhood Of
Cod
Two points sometimes alleged against
Zionism remain Co Doe noticed. The one.
that any appropriation of Palestine
against Turkeys will must mean vio-
lence. The answer is that only by The
S2irit OF God DO the Hebrews hope 10
have the land given 20 them. By mu-
tuai consent of an che erclt Powers and
among them Turkey do the sons OF mo
deathless nation hope Co see their dreams
realized.
Tho second point is that many Jews are
opposed TO what they can political
zionism." By which they understand that
all Jews I'm all lands win owe political
obedience % Palestine and therefore cam
not be citizens OF the land on their adop-
ton. To this the efficient answer is that
they will owe only spiritual ALLEGIANCE
20 Palestine. just as Catholics Owe spir-
itual, and only spiritual. ai'eeance 20
Rome: that they viii owe temporal ale
glance. T. e.. obedience to an tho laws %
their adopted country just as Catholics
owo and give allegiance to rho temporal
laws OF the country of their adoption.
The destiny Of The Jews is only snlr-
itual one. IT, pEREIRA MENUES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

ferred TO its as territorial expansion
and the like and they have lodged tho
term imperialism they have lodged
the term gold standard in discussing the
currency question. But the Sun calls It
Imperialism with big | and is says that
while the word does not occur In the Pres
idents message the spirit OF imperialism
I'm the new American sense is there in
every line OF the document We have
intimatcd as much In our reference 10 the
Presidents message. hut the statement
is all the more significant as coming from
a Mckinley newspaper. No one who
studies the situation can fail TO see that
the acquisition Of the Philippine Islands
Is the first step in policy Of Imperialism
TO which the present administration
would commit this government and al
ways excepting the atrocious reconstruc-
ton acts and the force bill we regard it
as the most dangerous departure from
constitutional principles which Republic
canism has made since the war.
No true Democrat can with his eyes
open. be a party to this scheme and now
that free silver is practically settled we
have an abiding faith that all true Demo-
Gratis in this country will discard their
minor differences and reunite upon
common platform in opposition to impe-
rialism and all that it implies. 1t is not
only an opportunity for a reunion hut in
our opinion the very existence Of our
great institutions Of government demands
that Democracy resist and defeat this
dangerous movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
The White Man,

when we say man." declares The
Richmond Va) Times. we mean the
white man." That is a decidedly startling
statement, when literally interpreted,
and IL forms part of an editorial article
which. though it may have been written
as well as published this week, certainly
reads strangely like the editorial articles
which thosc Of US who are really old fell
lows remember as coming from about
the same latitude In the earliest of the
sixties. when man was created" be-
gins this reminiscent Nirginian-and II
must be admitted that he takes a good
start-"when man was created, the Lord
God gave him the earth. with the com
maud that he slibdue II and hXN- domin-
ion over all things. and man has obeyed
that Injunction" Then are set down sew
eral Of the triumphs-not all of them.
fortunately-that man has achieved as
an agriculturist, metallurglsr, me-
chanic ana an animal tanner, and. after
the list is ended, there comes the impress
slve phrase first quoted. Next arrives
the minor premise: THE negro has sub
dued nothing. but has been subdued him
self from the beginning until this day by
the white man. He was not even able
10 hold his own continent, which was
seemingly set apart for him, but the
white man went In and occupied II, US
ing the black man for his slave, and II
is only by the voluntary act OF the whites
that the negro to-day Is free man"
And Extraordinarily. in an essay so logi-
cal-appears the conclusion: I'm View
OF these things. It Is not possible that
the white man will permit the negro 10
rule over him. Nor will the white man
permit the negro to be forever Disturb
ing factor in his government" The bear
ing OF these remarks is probably in their
application TO local politics, but they
make interesting reading. none the less.
for people living some distance from
Richmond. York Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

Thou gloomy lingering shadow or death'
How stealthy is thy ever-present tread
Thy pale visage fills my whole soul with
dread;
tremble when I feel thy chilling breath;
Thy deadly clutch is tightening on my
veins,
Each hope has fed, no happiness remains.
But why o Death, should I fear thy
dark crest?
All life in man and beast must have an
end:
Zen death sometimes doth prove a well
come friend;
For death bestows a sweet unbrOken rest,
Provides a hall-a narrow earthly deep
Where one may lie at ease IN perfect
sleep.
Perhaps. it IS thy right my life to claim;
l challenge not that right. In thee, I'll
find
Release from pain and grief, and peace
Of mind.
In thee I'll not crave wealth or fleeing
fame,
Nor can ambition tear my aching brain;
Complaints no more I'll hear, no more
complain.
J. THORNTON GITTMAN.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
The Man Who Waits.

Everything comes to him who waits.
Another. ,ong years ago. said;
But surely twas due to slip OF his
pen,
Or else he was weak I'm the head.
/ took his advice and | waited for her
That l loved 10 come ncekly to me
A trifie had arisen, too foolish TO men
ton,
over which we had failed to agree.
1 stubbornly waited-another stepped in
All that came unto me was regret
When I want anything in the future I'll
start
Right after the same, YOU can betl
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
SucIl Love.

Give me a love which, like 4 mighty
wave
Rushing to meet the palpltating shore
VIII greet my heart. Such love as venus
gave
To young AdOnis. or as Eos bore
For darkened earth. when, with her hiy
hand
She ope'd the heavens gate and willing
ligat
Loosei from its prison. quick o'erspread
the land
And flooded nature with an ocean
bright
A love which. welcome as the kindly
dew
sprinkied at even. to the parched earth,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

VIII battle my burning heart with glad
ness too,
And deck my pallid cheek with rosy
mirth-
love so strong, yet ever gently sweet,
That ne'er will die with cold orlfaie with
heat.
London Sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

Senator Pritchard telegraphed that he
was unable 20 reach Washington in time
for the beginning of Congress, but the
eager Senators went ahead and opened 1t
up anyhow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
When Love is Young and Old.

VIXEN Love is young. when Love is
young
Oh many a wiml prank he plays
And many fool is made when Love
Is in his adolescent days.
When Love is young, when Love Is
young
His foolishness is great indeed
But the climax Of his folly comes
When poor oil Love has gone to seed.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

MY family can't help feeling little
proud Of having been carried over by the
May1ower," said the young woman VINO
was visiting in Chicago.
lis that so" answered the young man
interestedly. "None OF our folks ever
went into the florist business. What
brought US through was wheat. Wash
ingtOn star
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
BIRMINGHAM ENTERPRISE


A tremendous now enterprise has nr'
started i'm Birmingham without amy ok
that noise and ciattcr which 'ltN
companies "a new concern in til' ''sl ll...
For the past several days i'i5p
of workmen have been erecting ".i
rick at Gate city. adjoining ODE large one ,,
Of the present fowing arte7ltn
Yesterday tho boring ~ a no" "e,| ~
inches I'm diameter. was comm is,y ~
is proposed TO go down 1000 ieel " NJ
cessary The object OF ile "N'N e,N."9
10 ho tho constr,lction of n new water
works system and water supply for N,
city Of Birmingham and the Birmingham
district. II H. also said to De tne obJecs
Of the men behind the enterprise 10 erect
two cotton iron furnaces ana steer
plant and other Industries near Cato
citv AZ the point whore the Southern
railway crosses Rel Mountain. just a
few hnhdred yards from the present AZ
teslan wells. The Age-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

Noticed Watts and his wife? She
seems TO De AN smiles here lately, while
he looks careWorn."
you can notice that in most any mar
riod couple nowadays. They are think
ing about Christmas presents. Indian
apolis Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
TrrrrATE COLUMBIA REGISTER

The Columbia Daily Register oiH N',
appear Yesterday afternoon. IT'S ".'
ended with Saturdays issue.
The Register was tfe oldest daiy
Der Tn columbia. having been iound u
hi fs-- and It's history covered n longer
neriod probably. than any of its preae-
cessors in tho journalism of This ciif
For ten years and more from l,' I'd
tSgl-it was the only morning paper in
columbia. IL was. however never
profitable paper, and Tor The last eisnt
wears had been run 20 "a helvf loss over
and above It's large net income from
the state printing The amount mus
sunk IS conservatively estimated at
Sll0W0 Columbia State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal says
Mr. Harry J.. Merrick claims TO have
written the Washington Post March. Mr..
Merrick does better, be writes the Wash
ington Post paragraphs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
An Abstract Nonn.

A goyerness was giving little Tommy
grammar lesson the other day. IAN alb
stract uoun," she said, 'is the name OF
something which you can think or but
not touch. Cal you give me an exam
plo?
Tommy-A red-hot poker.-Tid-Bits.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

"I understand that your daughter has
begun taking lessons ON the piano"
.'Yes. the folks who live next door 20 us
are very obnoxious people We want 70
have them quit the neighborhood. Chi
...D NlNa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

There comes a change IN natures plan
when things begin 90 freeze;
The farmer turneth grcen-goods man
And scueth Christmas trees.
Philadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
Corning a Big Boy Now.

He stands before her as she knits.
This small boy, whom She loves.
And SAYS: Gran ma, don't make me
mitts.
I'm big enough for gloves
Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

The Presidents message is TO be appar-
entity the leading serial story of the
winter edition of the Congressional Rec
ord.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
nccidedlY Ngainst IL.

"Are YOU I'm favor Of this open door
policy we hear SO much about these
days."
mo. sir. not by a jugful, with the cold
weather coming onr'-N0rth American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
Perfect Bliss.

"Is your daughter happily married,
Mrs Plump
"Oh, yes. her husband has bought her
a seaiskin cloak which comes down TO her
heels. Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

Baltimore wants $4,000 to improve her
barber Some Of this planted in the
Spring Gardens would bear fruitful re-
turn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08
4 TIInrlY Hint.

oh. Christmas time is coming fast.
So cheer mp. girls. be pleasant,
And shake the fellow with the past
For that one with the present.
Philadelphia Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-08

The colored parson was pfe''il. ,l5 Z
about he Gre and birthstone reserved 10Y l...
sinners hereafter lt was an eAtre,m,.y
cold day. and as DE pictured Che lurians.'
~ maj region. one of the shiverins mem
hers of his congregation arose ana mao
PIER Williams" the parson shou,ti'
.v.har is you swine. SUM-
Il mighty hard up" brer William "'-
swcred cen ! gwlne ter HI tes sa''
coalv'-Atlanta Constitution.