davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Schedule in Effect November 5th. 1899.
Train A.-Leave Whining OF sos p. N.
arrives Lumberton Sis p. IN. Pembroke
2:5 p M, Maxton sos p. m L~aurinburg
e:Zs p. m. Hamlet s:2 p. m. Connects
lotte, Athens. Atlanta and all points
south: and with trains for Raleigh.
Portsmouth, Richmond. Washington and
points north
Train H.-Leaves Portsmouth go n n.
arrives Weldon u:43 a. m. Raleigh 52s
p m, Sanford SOS p. m. Hamlet G.5 p.
m. Wa1esboro $40 p. m. Monroe s:is
$40 a m.
Train 3s.-Leaves Atlanta $50 p. m.
leaves Charlotte 500 a. m, arrive Mon
roe e:45 a m, W~adesboro 6:5 & m,
R Ra ! Ills a. M M. TsehH5a go 2. "A. "A
Portsmouth $40 p. N.
Train 3s--Leaves Hamlet $50 a. n. ar
rives L~aurinburg s:4s a. m. Maxton SOS
s:53 a. m. Wilmington 12-o5 noon.
Train 402.-Leaves Washington 500 p
m. Richmond 500 p. m. Portsmouth s:is
p. m, Weldon u:10 p. m. arrives Raleigh
a, m. Wadesboro s:oi a. m. Monroe s:Ss
a. m, Charlotte SEQ a. m, Atlanta 2;0
p. m.
Train 4OS.-Leaves Charlotte $40 q. m.
1910 a. m. Rutherfordton HES n m,
Train Rutherfordton 49,
p. m. arrives Shelby eos p. m. Lincoln
ton 6:5s p. m. Charlotte $40 p. m. Mon
roe $40 p. m.
Train 402--Leaves Atlanta 1900 noon.
Arrives Monroe $3.50 p. m, Wadesooro
1890 p. m. Hamlet I:l0 p. m. Sanford
1885 p. m, Raleigh 200 a. m. Weldon
4:5 a. m, Portsmouth 7:& a m, Rich
mond Sis a. m, Washington l2:4l 10 II.
Train 1S.-Leaves Hamlet 7:l5 p. II Ar
rives Gibson $40 p. m. Returning re ives
Gibson $50 a. m. Arrive Hamlet TAO
a. m.
Train T.-Leaves Hamlet $40 a. m. Ar
riveS Cheraw 1000 n. m. Returning
leaves Cheraw 900 p. m. Arrives Hamlet
$40 p. m.
All trains daily except Nos. l. and IS.
Trains make immediate connection at
Atlanta for Montgomery, Mobile, New
| Orleans. Texas, California, Mexico, Chat
tanooga, Nashville, Memphis. Macon and
Florida.
For Tickets, SleepSSs, etc, apply to
THOS. D. MEARES.
Cen Agent, Wilmington, n. c.
Z. ST. JOHN,
Vice President and General Manager.
H. w. B. GLOVER. Traffic Manager.
v. E. McBEE. General Superintendent.
l.. S. ALLEN. Genl Pass. Agent.
General Offices. Portsmouth. Va.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Train 3S.-Leaves Atlanta $50 p. II
leaves Charlotte 500 a. m. arrive Mon
roe 5:45 a m, Wadesboro 6:5l q. m.
Hamlet 1:43 a m. Sanford s:a2 n n.
Raleigh G:l3 a m. Weldon $50 p. n.
Portsmouth $40 p. m.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Train 3s.-Leaves Hamlet $50 a. n, ar
rives Laurinburg s:46 a. m. Maxton SOS
a. m. Pembroke 9:3l a. m, Lumberson
s:5S a. m. Wilmington 12:o5 noon
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-26

Train E.-Leave s Portsmouth $50 n m.
arrives Weldon u:{3 a. m. Raleigh So
p m, Sanford SOS p. m. Hamlet G.5 p
m. WaGesboro $40 p. m. Monroe 81
p. m, Charlotte 1925 p. m. and Atlantis
SO a. m.
The Press., 1899-07-20
Men Who Live In Nests.

In the bushmen of Australia we find,
perhaps, the lowest order of men that
are known. They are SO primitive that
they do not know enough to build even
the simplest forms of huts for shelter.
The nearest they could approach to it
is to gather lot of twigs and grass
and, taking them into thicket or jun
gle, they build nest for home, much
as does bird. The nest is usually built
large enough for the family and if the
latter be very numerous then the nests
are of a very large size.
Into this place they all turn and
snuggle and curl up together like so
will grow together and for a sort of
natural covering, but there is never any
attempt at constructing a protection
from the rain and storms, and it is a
marvel how they endure them.
But, though the bushmen of Australia
are the very lowest in the scale of ig-
norance, they possess a rare instinct,
that equals that of many animals and
is in it's way as wonderful as man s rea-
son. 1t is almost impossible for them
to be lost. Even if they be led away
from their home, blindfolded, for miles,
when released they will unerringly turn
in the right direction and make their
way to their nest home, and, though
these are all very similar, they never
make a mista ke.-S Louis Globe
DemOcrat
The Press., 1899-07-20

John was a bashful lover and had
been calling Oh Mary for three years,
but that was as far as he got until, Wis.,
iting st. Louis on business, he found
himself detained beyond the expected
time.
He had to write to Mary. explaining
his absence on the usual evening, and,
while writing, the courage he had SO
long lacked came to him and he made
a point blank proposal of marriage. He
mailed the letter, and for two hours
was one of the happiest men in Mis-
souri,.
Then he began to believe he had been
precipitate and was assailed with doubt
as to how his letter would be received.
That night he didn't sleep. He thought
all sorts of things, and vainly wished
he could intercept the letter before it
reached her. But that was manifestly
impossible.
It was not until noon the next day
that he received an inspiration as he
was passing telegraph Office. Rushing
in, he seized a blank and nervously
penned the following:
Miss Mary -, Chicago:
Mailed you wrong letter yesterday. Please
do not open, and deliver to me on my return.
After that he breathed freer, at the
same time wondering if he hadn't
played the fool in not letting the mat
ter stand. That evening telegram was
awaiting him at the hotel. 1t read:
John -, St. Louis
No; you mailed right letter. 1t was about
time.
And John didn't allow business to
interfere with his return to Chicago
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Press., 1899-07-20
Other
Attractions.

The Sale of our ENTIRE
STOCK OF SUMMER
WASH SKIRTS = linens,
ducks, piques, madras-all at
TwO-Thirds Prices!
The Annual July Move
ment in FINE MUSLIN
UNDERWEAR for women,
misses and children.
Manufacturers san mple
lines of WHITE LAWN
APRONS.
Reduced prices on four
new lots of GAS STOVES
AND PLATES.
Big purchase of the famous
A. F. SMITHS OXFORD
TIES-black and chocolate
colors at less than two-thirds
of regular prices
&c and $1.69 pairi
Special display and sale of
handsome new novelties in
Boys Wash Suits.
Cut prices on Office Roll
Top and Flat-Top Desks,
Letter-Press Stands, Filing
Cabinets, etc.
The Press., 1899-07-20
Unsuspected Energy.

"Law me, but I'm jes' plum beat cut
frum runnin cross lots, but then seed
Mis- Green headin this way, an so I
jes' sez. 'Marthy Potts, don't you give
thet misera BILE ole gossip ther satisfac-
tion nv tellin Mis- Brown ther news
fust, an dropped my hakin an rushed
right over here. You remember that
lopsided, snag toothed Hiram Medders,
what went to ther city las month, or
ruther he had to GO, fer he wus so
ornery an shiftless nobody in town
would put up with him? Well, what
do you think He hadn't been in ther
city a week before he got in ther way
Nv street car, gittin both legs broke
an gen rally Jared up, an doggoned if
he didn't have seven thousan dollars
given him fer it'll Jes' think Made
seven thousan dollars an him only in
ther city week. Laws a massy An
we said he'd never amount to any thin -
San Francisco Examiner.
The Press., 1899-07-20

Number 16.

time, though, she grew accustomed to
it, and as she sped on her ears or her
Imagination became conscious of the
''swish" of a bicycle still following.
The pace at which she was going be-
gan to distress her. Her muscles seemed
to be contracting, her breath came pain
fully. She remembered that after the
level stretch came sharp downward
slope, and after that hill, up which it
would be impossible for her to ride. She
was growing desperate. She dared not
face John, for she could not rely upon
her strength. She was angry, mortified,
resentful, but she loved John Castle,
and therein lay her vulnerability.
The "swish'' behind her sounded
nearer. She could not stop. In the hur-
ry Of her thoughts she determined to
keep up the race to the last possible
moment. There was little hope now of
escape, but it was the only course-and
anything might happen.
Then the slope began. It was steep
and rugged. The road, too, narrowed
gradually, and the slush was deeper.
Kate seemed literally to fly over the
ground, for she gave no thought to her
brake. The cyclist behind seemed to be
using the same method. He was close
upon her now, coming swiftly as an
eagle.
AS they neared the bottom Kate be-
came conscious that big black object
was looming down the opposite hill,
but she did not heed it. "Anything may
happen, was the only thought she was
conscious of as she swerved close to the
hedge to allow the big thing to pass.
Next moment there came slip, crash
behind her, shout and groan. She
lost her nerve and swerved over into the
hedge-and the race was overl
The shock half stunned her for some
seconds. Then she scrambled up and
looked back. A wagner was kneeling
beside man, who was lying very still
the man was John Castle.
John Castle lay motionless at the bot
tom of the wagon on that slow journey
back, and Kate held his hand in an
agony of love and fear and remorse, not
daring to cry out, yet finding it almost
unbearable to keep silence.
Her heart was soft and humble
enough when che reached the home and
saw the mothers misery, and she told
her tale as gently as she could. Only
when she turned to Leila did har bitter
ness rise again.
''Last night your brother asked me to
be his wife, she said. 'That," point
ing to his still body, sis the result of
my refusal. If you wish to learn the
result of my acceptance, you shall come
and ask me for it,
And Leila did.
| Acceptances of love are not in the
recognized list of cures and antidotes
but one acted most successfully in tht
case of John Castle-so successfully in
deed that once or twice Kate was tempt
ed to think his conclusion a fraud
However, if it were, so the end seemet
really to justify the means.
| Nows 4.
The Press., 1899-07-20
(Jessie M. Good in How to Grow Flowers)
IMPROVEMENT ASSO
CATIONS.
Begun May 4th.

Begun May 4th.
(To be continued next weekly
The most unique modern example Of a
departure from the old manner of laying
out town is that of Wyoming, Ohio.
It is one of the many beautiful resi-
dence suburbs of Cincinnati. The streets
are laid out In curves instead of the
usual straight lines. These curves are
not complete circle, but are left open at
opposite sides of the circle for pretty
little wedge-shaped parks, beautifully
cared for. The larger. part of the village
is so embowered in trees that it was ex-
ceedingly difficult for our friends to get
photographs In the newer part, where the
fences are down and where flower beds
flourish. $751;
The citizens organized an improvement
league some years ago, and the next
morning after the organization was effect
ed over four hundred trees were planted.
Cement sidewalks followed next. The
annual dues of this association were
placed at five dollars, the highest fee of
any association of which l have any
knowledge. But many of the members
were people who, If not rich, were willing
to spend freely for short time in order
to put the village in good condition as
quickly as possible.
These curving streets make an exceed
ingly attractive town, and in LAYING out
new suburbs 1t would be we'll for real
estate men to note the fact To lay out
new residence suburb in this manner,
leaving large central ovel for park
with small park places at intervals
through the streets, might attract many
people for the novelty who would remain
for love of the pretty place.
The enterprising people of Wyoming,
urged on by the improvement associa-
tion, now have all conveniences of the
city, with none of it's discomforts. 1t is
near Cincinnati and one of our great rail-
way systems runs it's lines through tract
Of country covered by beautiful farms on
which for several miles not fence can be
seen. The Miami Valley is famous
amongst travellers for its beauty with
the fence blemish removed it Is idyllic.
People are slowly realizing that it is time
to fence cattiein and let people out. Fhe
millions of dollars spent annually upon
fences is frightful to contemplate.
The Press., 1899-07-20

ALI Women Are Beautiful
II they have a clear, delicate and rosy
skin and bright, sparkling eyes. All
women can have those requisites to true
beauty. Pure blood, strong nerves and
perfect organic health are all that is nec-
essary. Cleveland'sC Celery Compound Tea
makes pure blood, cures all nerve and
functional diseases, and gives the skin
the clear, perfect bloom of youth. w.
.. Heald, Stafford Springs, and g. L..
Phillips, South Coventry, Druggists, will
give you free trial package. Large
packages, 25 cents. 8
The Press., 1899-07-20
ALONE.

Since she went home
The evening shadows linger longer heres
The winter days fill SO much of the year,
And even summer winds are chill and drear-
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins nest has touched minor strain,
The old glad songs breathe but sad refrain,
And laughter sobs with hidden bitter pain
Since she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence bless
ed,
Untouched the pillows that her dear head
pressed.
My lonely heart hath nowhere for its rest
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The long, long days have crept away like years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with doubts
and fears,
And the dark nights have rained in lonely
tears
Since she went home.
Robert Burdette
The Press., 1899-07-20
White Shirt
Waists.

Nothing better this season
than these fine, stylish, $1.25
and $I.5o white lawn shirt
waists, at
One Dollar Each!
Some are made with fine
tucked fronts, some with en-
broidered fronts, some with
white fronts and pink tucks.
They are new and perfect in
every way.
The Press., 1899-07-20

81 have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and al
ways with good results" says Mr.. W. B.
Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. "For small chill
dren we find it especially effective"
Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs
II. F. Cady, Stafford
The Press., 1899-07-20
furbef . a1eafiaces

00<%ONNACSNSS ~NS~<aaNa
Springfield, July, isps
The Press., 1899-07-20
HeIUinE n Tartar.

A singular custom prevails among
the Tartars or Kurds. If man gets into
difficulties e., loses his cattle or
other movable property he pours a
little brown sugar into piece of col
ored cloth, ties it up and carries one
such parcel to each of his friends and
acquaintances. In return he is pre-
sented, according to circumstances,
with COW, or sheep, or sum of mon
ey. He is thus at once set on his legs
again.
The Press., 1899-07-20
Brazil is Portuguese term derived
from braza, "a live COAL" relative to
the red 0yewoOd, with which the coun.
try abOunds

ROBBED THE GRAvE.-A startling Incl
dent, of which Mr.. John Oliver of Phila-
delphia, was the subject, is narrated by
him as follows: "I was In most dread
full condition. My skin was almost yell
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain
continually in back and sides, no appe-
tite-gradually growing weaker day by
day. Three physicians had given me up.
Fortunately, friend advised trying 'Elec-
trio Bitters;' and, to my great Joy and
surprise, the first bottle made a decided
Improvement. continued their use for
three weeks, and am now we'll man. !
know they saved my life. and robbed the
grave of another VICTIM" No one should
fall to try them. Only 80 cents per bottle.
Sold by A. q, Eaton, Druggist.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
A CONVEN lion.
Annual Assembly Of the schuyIkul County
Sabbath school Association.

Mahanoy City, Feb. 2O.-Every town in
the county is represented at the annual Sab.
bath school convention, which opened here
this afternoon. The attendance is large
one and the convention promises to be- a
helpful and interesting one. Almost every
Protestant denomination in the county il
represented by two or more delegates.
The first session opened at two O'Clock this
afternoon. in st. Pauls German Reformed
church, with praise aud prayer service Rev.
II. A. Keyser, the pastor Of the church, made
an address Of welcome, which was responded
to by Rev. r. Maxwell Morrison, president OF
the Schuylkill County Sabbath school Asso.
citation, and pastor of the Presbyterian church
Of town. The other officers of the Associa-
tion are Vice President, J. l. Hollenbeck,
Pottsville; Secretary, Miss Matte Price,
Shenandoah; Treasurer, J. S. Callen, NJ. D.,
Shenandoah
During this afternoons session addresses
will be made by Rev. ID. l. Evans, pastor OF
the First Baptist church of Shenandoah, Rev.
A. Brunner and Mrs. J. w. Barnes, the
latter being the superintendent of primary
work in the State Association.
There was change in this afternoons
program, owing to Rev. Charles Roads, d. d.,
s6uoIdl SECRETARY OF the ASSOCIATION, being
detained in Philadelphia His place on the
program will he taken by Rev. d. |. Evans,
of Shenandoah, who will make an address on
How to retain older scholars" Rev. Evans
was assigned to speak at Tuesday afternoons
session, but on account Of the change Rev
Road will take his place at that session. The
latter will arrive here in time to participate
in to-night's program.
There will be four sessions of the conven.
tion. rhe second will be held in St. Paul's
German Reformed church tonight, at 1880
o'clock. The third and fourth will be held
in the Presbyterian church tomorrow morn.
ing, at 9;15, and tomorrow afternoon, at 2
o'clock.
One of the features Of the convention is a
Sabbath school supply table furnished with
the newest and best Helps of the different
denominations.
Among the delegates enrolled at the con.
vention up to three o'clock this afternoon
were Misses Ella McGnness, Mary D.
Gritliths, Ann Lawson, Agnes D. Dodson,
Ethel Albin, Clara Williams, Misses Davis
and Williams and Mr.. A. H. Swain, all Of
Shenandoah
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

the party 10 their support. The people have
little use for "bushwackers, " In any form.
The Democrats held meeting yesterday
10 prepare for to-morrows contest
The Third ward secured the two borough
Offices on the Democratic ticket The Fourth
and Fifth ward candidates were given the
marble heart
The Democratic candidate for Borough
Auditor is unfortunate. Uncle Mickey
will prove the stumbling lock to his ambi.
ton. Truly, he is unfortunate
The Citizens Standing Committee and can.
didates will meet IN the law offices Of T. X.
Beddall Esq, this evening A full attend
ance is desired
Surely, the Democratic candidate for Couu-
Gil in the Second ward is not running for
County Treasurer Has he tapped his bar.
rel2 Recent events would indicate as much
The people of Turkey Run Of right ought
to be represented in the borough government
They now have the opportunity and will uu.
doubtedly take advantage of Il.
That periodical chestnut about the Citizens
party being dead, again emauates from
alleged Democratic sources. Each year, how.
ever that partys candidates get there" all
the same. The party is harmonious, and
was never in better shape
School Director Dewitt made a good official
aud the Democratic voters of the Fifth ward
will rebuke the ringsters for turning him
down.
The Constable elected tomorrow, under
the new fee bill signed by Governor Stone on
Saturday, will receive so cents for the first
name on a warrant or subpoena and Is cents
for every subsequent name thereon
One can imagine what praises the Council
men would receive had they granted $500 fol
the services of the secretary Of the original
water committed For protecting the Dor.
ough's interests in that respect, Of course
they are now criminals. Consistency, eh
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

Invitations have been sent out announcing
the approaching wedding of August w
Carls, the East Centre street butcher. The
bride-to-be is Miss Jennie A. Young, of VIM
Penn. The ceremony will take place in
the German Lutheran church, on Tuesday
the 2sth inst, at s p. m.
Miss Mary j, Edwards, of town, and Shem
r. Evans of Shamokin, will be married OF
Wednesday, next, at the residence of the
brides parents, on South West street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

John Curry, young man of Yatesville, is
reported missing. Curry left his home on
Saturday night, and has not been heard
from by his parents since then. His mother
and sister were in town to-day, searching for
him. 1t is understood that Curry came to
town from Yatesville Saturday night, accom-
panied by young woman. He is believed to
be the young man who called at Neiswenters
livery stable on Saturday night and hired a
sleigh to take drive to Lakeside with a
young woman. He made the trip and re-
turned here, leaving the sleigh at the stable.
The party has not been seen since
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

The stockholders of the defunct Reading
Saving Fund Association, residing in this
town, will hold an important meeting this
evening at Meldaizis' tailoring shop, on South
Main street. The main object is to receive
the report of ex-Judge Lyon, who was en-
plOyed to make Il thorough investigation OF
the affails and books of the fund This he
has done, and there will likely be large at
tendance of those interested.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
Critically Ill.

Many residents of town will regret to learn
of the serious illness of Hon. Thomas J.
Edwards, formerly of Mahanoy City and for
some time past inside foreman at a Shamokin
colliery. Mr.. Edwards was very prom
inent in Schuylkill county political and
musical circles few years ago. His illness
has assumed such serious nature that he has
been obliged to resign his mine foremanship
and William Williams, who moved to Mt.
Carmel from this town a few years ago, has
been appointed to the position.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

Local freight train No. rs, P. & r. Railway,
oolided with train No. 81 at East Mahanoy
Junction yesterday morning which was lying
on the main track waiting for orders to pro-
ceed over the Catawissa branch. Several
cars were wrecked and the engine of train
No, rs was badly damaged
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
Organized the American Mechanics,

Philadelphia, Feb. 20.-Luther Chap
In, the founder of the Senior Order of
United American Mechanics, died yes
terday at his home in this city, aged SO
years. His death was due to general
debility. His organization of the first
lodge followed the native American
riots of 1874. He was the first state
councillor of Pennsylvania and the first
national councillor of the order.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

Louis Culbertson, champion pool player Of
the county, was released from the Miners
hospital on Saturday. Several weeks ago he
had leg injured while at work on the tim,
ber bank at ElmwOOd collieTy,
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
Guberton Weddings.

The following weddings are announced to
take place this morning; Mr.. Christ Martin,
of Gilberton, to Miss Bessie Huber, of Frack-
Vile, on the 23d and Mr.. Evan DaVa and
Miss Amanda Blackwell, both of Giberton,
on Wednesday, the e2d.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20

Notice to stoekholders.

A meeting of the stockholders of the
Reading Safe Deposit Building & Saving As
socation will be held at Mieldazis' tailor
shop, l22 South Main street. this evening,
Feb 2Oth, at o'clock, sharp, to receive the
report of the attorney T. H. B. Lyon. By
order of CHRIST, WILLIAMS,
2-l7-3t President.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
STILL NO CHOICE.

Result of To-day's Ballot For United States
Senator.
Special TO EVENING HERALD.
Harrisburg, Feb. 20.-The ballot taken to-
day for United States Senator at the joint
session of the State Senate and House was a
very light one. There was no quorum. The
vote was Quay, 8; jerks, 4; Grow. l.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-02-20
Stevens Sentenced.
Special to kvENING HERALD.

Easton, Feb 20.-Prof. G. H. Stevens, who
was tried and convicted last week on a charge
of burning down Pardee Hall, connected
with Lafayette College, was this morning
sentenced by Judge Scott to Imprisonment
for nine years.