davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

cannot do justice to its beauties the mind
can at least retain the memory of its
royal palms and verdant fields. Blessed
with an ideal climate verdure of the trop-
les and natives in the depths of whose eyes
can be traced friendship and love toward
their neighbors, it is certainly to be envtcd.
Avenues of Stately Palms.
The stately palms so carefully nurtured in
cur native country shelter here under their
foliage beautiful plantations of tropical
fruits. Ard these plantations, Their va
riety astonishes one We see the poorest of
the Japs and Chinese living in small, grass
covered huts in whose yards palms flourish
and the beautiful ferns grow, both the de-
SPAR Of our greenhouses, whose price
2;one IN our country would buy the plan
tations where they planted. In these
plantations can be seen some fifteen or
twenty varieties of the choicest fruits
growing together. the combinations so
G.any as to bewilder one. In one farm for
Instance, l saw Indian corn growing with
Ia q few feet of the luscious pineapple; the
green. inherited banana growing by the
dwarfed zig tree: the striped watermelon
at the foot Of the plum and peach trees;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

without which the Spanish would perish,
are unknown to the Honolulu belle, and in
her straightforward and candid glance you
can note the elevation of her mind and
purity of her thoughts. They love madly,
too. as many tales bear out. But that 1
know not OFF,
They are progressive people, these new
wards of Uncle Sam, and have a fire de-
partment. with American chief with the
latest engine and ladders.
The Hula-Hula Dance.
The mothers and grownup daughters
may participate Sub rosa in the bewilder-
ing and graceful hula hula dance" but
the younger members of the family are sent
to school and taught English by competent
American teachers. ! visited one school
where the exercises were opened by the
singing of the native national hymn, fol-
lowed by the Star Spangled Banner, all
standing, and exerting to the utmost their
shrill, treble voices. The spite noticed in
Cuba is lacking here, and we should have
no trouble in annexinS this country. They
are a peace loving and intelligent people.
who listen to their leaders. trusting to their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
v { v | n,

A Railroad Story.

where once it's massive iron wheels have
turned primitive methods can never again
prevail.
1 was wild with delight. If father was
sick of the whistle and bell, 1 wasn't. 1 had
missed them. Time had hung heavily on
my hands until l became acquainted with
Carrie, and even her company failed to sup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19
Easily Answered.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
If you had a million dollars, what would
you DOR
fool Questionsr'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-19

what is q delicate sense of honor?p
'It is distaste for everybody's Jokes bk
your own."-Chicago Record.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
SAVED FROM SPANISH SHIPS
Guns and Other Relies Recovered b,
the Navy from Cervera's
Vessels.

The United States collier Leonidas
lately delivered at the Washington
navy yard and ordnance factory vast
amount of valuable salvage recovered
by the wrecking companies from the
hulls of Admiral Cervera's warships
along shore near Santiago, which will
be preserved by the navy as trophies Of
the war with Spain. The relics. some
of which are massive in proportions
and in fair state of preservation, con-
sidering that they were exposed to the
conflagrations which swept the Span
ish ships and to the action of sea wa
ter for nearly two months, win be put
into thoroughly effective condition as
far as possible in the ordnance shops
and will probably be distributed to
various points of the country for ex-
hibition. the majority of them being
destined TO ornament the naval acad-
envy grounds at Annapolis.
Among the trophies are four 5H-inch
guns, with their mounts and shields,
taken from the Infanfa Maria Teresa
ande the Almirante Oquendo, and ten
guns Of various calibers from the Cris-
tobal Colon. The breech plugs of ali
the high-power rifles were not recov-
cred, but they can be duplicated in the
gun factory from working drawings
which the naval attaches long ago Sc
cured abroad. Much of the salvage,
notably the gun shields. show the re-
suits of the terrific fusillade main
tanned by the rapid-fre weapons of the
Brooklyn and other American ships
during the stern chase of July 8.
Among the other articles saved by the
wrecking company and brought to
Washington in the Leonidas were a
large quantity of shells of all calibers.
including 100 of 13-inch diameter: an
anchor and lot of chain, 40 barrels
of wine and the safe of the Cristobal
Colon, which has up to this time sue
cessfully resisted all efforts made to Sc
cure its contents.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

The police magistrate eyed the priosner
sternly.
You were arrested" he said, "for as
is your defense?'
"Well, your honor, / was just getting
home after having been out all night with a
sick friend. My wife was waiting for me
in no friendly frame of mind. The dago
came along and started playing Therell Be
a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, SO
! took it as personal matter and proceeded
to put dent in his features. The cops hur-
ried up and pinched the dago and his piano,
and -
"Well, you?" urged his honor. !.
II was carried away with the music" said
the prisoner, sadly. Baltimore American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
GREATEST OF GLUTToNs.
The Sole Ambition of Apicins Was tn
Discover Something New
I'm Dishes.

Apicius, the greatest of all gIuttons
wrote long and elaborate work on
culinary science, which is filed with
descriptions of extraordinary dishes
and sauces. His sole ambition in life
was to discover novelties in food, and
to this pursuit he devoted all his energy
and most of his wealth. Shrimps were
at one time his hobby: and because the
marshes of Minturnae produced
shrimps OF an enormous size, he set up
magnificent establishment in that
seaport, and made himself happy with
his favorite luxury until he heard, by
chance, that still larger shellfish of
the same sort could be found in Africa.
Instantly he bought ship and set sail
for the blissful region. He was nearly
drowned on the voyage, but that lid
not worry him. His single thourht
was of the delicious monsters awaiting
him. But when the fishermen he en-
ployed could show him nothing bigger
than he had eaten at home, he few into
rage and straightway started across
the Mediterranean again, declaring
that the whole continent of Africa was
worthless compared with his private
shrimp bed at Minturnae. Well, Apicius
2pe-lt so much of his fortune on feast
ing that one day, on looking over his
accounts, he found he had only few
millions left. Then the strange i'iea
came into his head that he was going
to die of starvation. And what do you
think he did,"
Cut down his expenses
Turned miser, perhaps"
HE committed suicide; just hanged
himself, out of sheer terror lest the
time should come when he could not get
enough to eat, though in fact he was
rolling in wealth. "-E. H. House, in ST.
Nicholas.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
Courier
1t wouldn't CO.

Ipeeped into her watch when she said
1.-THE old thing wouldn't CO." After a
hasty glance ! didn't wonder. And my
diagnosis was indigestion
Pasted against the inner side of the
case were: /. A portrait of her first
love and lock of his hair. 2. Some
dead forget-me-nots. 3. A newspaper
clipping announcing her recent engage
ment. 4. A four-leaved clover. Between
the inner cover and the works were two
pictures and recipe for cold creaml
And still the obstinate thing refused
70 go.-Buffalo News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
MANIToBA's CAPACITY.
Oan Raise Enough Wheat to supply
Britain All She Requires
from Abroad.

Toronto, Nov. 10th.-The World COM
ments on the report of the United EN-
pire trade league on the capacity of
Canada as granary' for Britain. The
report refers to Manitoba as follows:
Manitoba has an area of AZ millions
acres. Deducting ten million for lakes,
rivers, townsites, and waste land, a.
100000 acres are left for farm cult
vation or homes for 10000 families on
$40 acres each and as up to now there
are only $1,000 farmers there altogeth-
er, that leaves room in one province for
s9,00s more wheat growers. Suppos-
ing, then, we got them there and each
one of them out of his 320 acres grows
on an average 100 acres at 20 bushels
to the acre, If you figure it up you will
find it is quite possible for Manitoba
alone to supply US with all the wheat
we require from abroad. 1t is only q
question of money, and, comparatively
speaking, not money either. The cost
of lone first-class battlcship (about
6 750,oo0) would put 5000 families onto
farms in the North West, allowing 6 $50
TO each TO find them in implements,
seeds, horses, &c. Would keep them
until their first crop was harvested.
Five thousand farmers, averaging 100
acres of wheat each at 20 bushels to the
acre, means an extra 100000 bushels,
for if that scheme is not liked Britain
would put aduty on foreign wheat.
>, In addition to the wheat lands of
Manitoba there are the millions Of
acres in Assiniboia, Alberta and Sass
katchewan.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
Beware of Ofntments for CatarrA
That Contaln Mercury,

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole sys
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be
used except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. j. Cheney L Co., Toledo.
o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. 1t is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by f. j. Cheney 4 Co. Testi-
uonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
Jaya.a Formulation,

Java is very thickly populated, and
cultivation is pushed to an extraor-
binary distance up the steep slopes of
the hills. The plain of Leles in the
month of July sis one sea of ripe golden
rice, with here and there village of
brown thatch roofs nesting in group
of green cocoanut trees" In the mid
DIE si> &c -iziaru -ssssr chimneys Of
sugar mills peep above miles aud miles
of sugar cane fields.-Cincinnat En-
Quirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.
There are nearly 5000 stitches in I
pair of hand-seWn boots.

There are nearly 5000 stitches in q
pair of hand-sewn boots.
Women, according to Sir Erasmus
Wilson, have, as rule, much coarser
hair than men.
There is a breed of dogs in Russia
which are said to be naturally quite
unable to bark.
1t is said that every thread of :
spiders web is made up of about 5000
separate fibers.
To make 1000 watch movements by
hand would cost sO,s22; by machinery
they are produced at an expense of
s., 799.
Chemists have extracted from coal
tar 16 shades of blue. 16 of yellow, IL Of
orange, nine of violet, besides shades Of
other colors too numerous to mention.
Whales from 300 to 400 years old are
sometimes met with. The age is ascer-
tanned by the size and number of layers
Of the whalebone, which increases
yearly.
Women students at the University OF
Berlin are not allowed to wear their
hair In braids down their back. Two
girl students who persisted in doing
this were expelled.
1t is reported from France that the
juice freshly expressed from poppy
stems, if promptly applied on bees
stings, will immediately alleviate the
pain and not allow an inflammation TO
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
Clouda over Fircs.

During large fire in Charleston last
December Mr.. Ward, of Harvard uni
versity, found an uncommonly good OPP
portunity to observe the formation Of
clouds in the atmosphere above the fire.
Whenever there was an especially active
ascent of the smoke a large cumulus
cloud formed over it. This recalls other
observations of such clouds becoming
dense enough to produce q shower Of
rain.-Youth's Companion.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11


Friend-How are you getting along
these days, old fellow7
Author-very poorly. Living between
the hand and the mouth.
Il thought SO from your appearance.
Why don't you give up writing and 60
into some kind of business in which
you can earn u comfortable living2"
'Tyeoften thought of doing SO, but the
hope of some day making strike, al
you business men call it, keeps ne at
the pen. However. my new book may
bring me in something handsome"
You are writing book, thenY"
EYES,"
"What's its title?"
How to Become Rich - Boston
Courier.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
GIVE tha Children q urtnIx

called Grain-O. It il delicious, appetizins,
nourishing food drink to take the place 81
coffee: Sold by all grocers and liked by ell
who have used it. because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
is free from all its injurious properties
Gr,no d: digestion and ENG as
builder, and children, a. well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about q
much as coffee. Is and 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Nothing in which few dollars may be
invested will return so good dividend, and
in SO short time, as the artificial raising of
Poultry by use Of Incubators. But you
must get good Incubator to start with,
not necessarily an expensive one. Any max
er of a first-class incubator will not fear to
let you try it before you pay him for it. The
Buckeye Incubator Co., of Springfield, O.,
make an Incubator as cheap as $500, which
they sell on these terms. Send 4c for No. l29
catalogue.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Dix-I once knew a young man who
smoked 30 cigarettes daily without any par
ticular harm resulting therefrom.
Hix--Is it possible?
Yes; and the only noticeable effect was
the death of the smoker Chicago Evening
News.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

4O4A0WC0 yOAx SA4Oo
tions, and cannot praise your medicine
enough for what it has done for me.
Many thanks to you for your advice.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Conn
pound has cured me, and I win recon-
mend it to my friends.-Mrs FLoREHc1
3. HOFFMAN,, 512 Roland St.. Canton, O.
The condition described by Mrs. HON.
man win appeal to many women, ye4
lots Of sick women struggle ON with
their daily tasks disregarding the
urgent warnings until overtal<en BY,
actual collapse.
The present Mrs Pinkham's expert
ence in treating female ills Is unparal-
leled, for years she worked side by side
with Mrs. Lydia e. Pinkham, and for
sometimes past has had sole charge
of the correspondents department Of
her great business, treating by letter
as many as hundred thousand ailing
women during single year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Standing-The chief of the Imperial
secret service was assured that he might
tell all, without fear of getting the federal
machine down on him. "The foreign dogs"
the chief of the Imperial secret service there
upon announced, "are saying your highness
stands for medieval barbarity!" well,
trousers, like some peoplelv sneered the
sultan, heatedly, thus indicating that he was
aware, in despite Of the censor, of the fall
fashions for enlightened men.-Detroit
Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
Female Scientists.

Two young women of Moscow re-
Gently strangled an old female miser
and took her money, as they explained
in court, Gin order to provide them
seleves with funds for travelling abroad
to complete their scientific education"
IN. Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

The yearly consumption of sugar in
the United States is about 10000 tons,
or 4,00o, 100000 pounds, which IS equiv
alent to about GO pounds for every man,
woman and child in the country. The
quantity of salt consumed is about L.
SOC, 900 tons, or 2oc,00o,0oo pounds less
than the weight of the sugar used.-N.
Y. Sun.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

The Chinese claim to have invented al
most every old thing, but the social position
of women in the orient is such as to make
it reasonably. certain they did not invent
that story of the average husband about
staying downtown to hear the election re-
turns.-Detroit Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

NJ. Chaille Bert, son of Paul Bert, is
trying to have the French government
alleviate the lot of settlers in it's col
onies by exporting wives to them. This
is the revival of plan in which both
France and England were unsuccessful
in the last two centuries.-N. Y. World.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Anxious Citizen Gi, danger of losing
a ,rain) why don't you drive faster,
instead of dragging Dong this way?
Street Car Driver-tWot'H tn use? 1
can't quit till eight o'clock anyhow
n. Y. Weekly,
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

'sWhe', you have a sore tooth you 20 t.
the dentist and he pulls it, don't he?v Eyes
my son." Now that you've got sore leg
if you 60 to the doctor will he pull it.?
with deep feeling.) eyes, my son."-Bal
fimore Life
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
JUNE
May bring Lepro.y to This Countr

IT is pointed out that the United States
soldiers in Hawaii may contract leprosy there,
and bring it to this country when they
return. While leprosy is much to be dreaded,
there are thousand times as many victims
to stomach disorders and blood diseases, but
there is cure for them in Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters. Other common ailments that
the Bitters are a specific for are malaria, fe-
yer and ague. Sold at all drug stores.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

IL am wondering" said Blanco, as he
turned over his piece of army mule steak.
What, your excellency?" asked the
minion.
'If Cervera isn't guilty of treason in ac-
cepting all those square meals up there in
America. Philadelphia North American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

aDo you know, Paul." said Ethel,
tremblingly, Il sometimes fear that
you don't love me any more?"
fright yam are" said Paul, embrace
ing her. II couldn't"
And Ethel heaved sigh and settled
down OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Journal
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

He-Sometimes wonder il you real
~ love me.
She-As if hadn't proved it'll
Haven't called you Dumpsy darling?
"Well ?"
"And that is. a name which, until
met you, had held sacred to dear little
Fido. Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Bill-What do you reckon that docto,
Jumps me all over de chest fer?
Nd Jddf; Re ; 70 see how much dough you
cinnati Enquirer.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

The Speaker-Wealth is not to be attained
by short cuts.
The Butcher-Oh, don't know!-Indian-
apolia journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Magistrate (sternly)-"Y pitabl,
specimen of humanity. What brought 70,
to all this degradation and disgrace?" Pris
oner (proudly lit took three policemen
Melbourne Weekly Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

'Your wife is somewhat strong minded
isn't she, Littlejohn?" "Strong-minded! A
furniture polish hawker came here yester
day, and in five minutes talk she sold hin
some polish she had made herself. Mel
bourne Weekly Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Boarder (disgustedly)-'T can't eat this
food; 'tisn't fit for pig" Boarding House
Keeper (coolly)-"I don't cater for pigs
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Why They Quarreled.--The Onion Eater
MY, but he just took my breath away!"
The Brute-"Dear mel You'd never take
him for a strong MANN. Y. journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

The average man prides himself on the
possessions his .neighbor can't Afford
Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Girls should be taught sady to beware of
the man who says his kindness arises from
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

I have found Piso's Cure for Consumption
an unfailing medicine.-F. X. Lott, l30
Scott St.. Covington, KY, Oct. !. 1894.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Johnnie-Will you let me see youi
flowers, Mr.. Tanl<e?
Mr.. Tanke-Why, Johnnie, I haven't
any flowers.
"Yes. you have! Pa said you were
;nising the finest nosegv in town."
--TwinlSler.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

He-You think you know it all, don't you
Him-No; have never been able to figure
out any reason for you being alive.-Indian
apolis Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Mistress Ito servant)-'Did you tell thos,
ladies at the door that | was not at home!'
Servant-sYis, mum" Mistress-ssWhai
did they say!y Servant-''H How fortinit. -
Melbourne Weekly Times.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Husland-A man who serves FIVE minutes
Is commander in chief and the rest of his
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

"How did you maLage to get such an ex-
tensivc manufacturing plant in your town"
asked the visitor.
tiye.-Chicago Tribune.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

To Cure a Geld I'm One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Troublesome times-cl0cks out Of order
Golden Days.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

a clean man will not live in dirty house
Rams Horn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Holman Describes How She
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and IL Now Wen.

DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-Before using
your Vegetable Compound / was ,
great sufferer. / have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
in both sides Of abdomen, sore feeling
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price Is and Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-02-11

5, also suffered
with dizziness,
headache, and
could not sleep
I wrote you .
letter describ-
ing my case and
asking your
\. advice. You
= replied tell
ing mo just
what to do. ]