davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
As8EsTus.
s,lae of the PecuIiaritics of This
Mysterious Substance.

Mysterious Substance.
Asbestus is a physical paradox, yet
one of natures most marvellous produc-
tions. It has been called a amiueralogical
vegetable; it is both fhrous and crys-
talline. elastic, yet brittle; a floating
stone, which can be readily carded,
spun and woven into tissue. In Ger
many it is known as steinfachs (stone
fax, and the miners of Quebec give it
quite as expressive name-pierre cotton
Cotton stone) The asbestus mines Of
Quebec are the most famous in the
world, yielding SIS per cent Of the en-
tire output, Italy being the only COM
peting country, and there the industry
is declining. Although Charlemagne is
said to have had tablecloth Of lsbestus,
which he cleansed by throwing into the
fire, it was practically unknown until
1850.
The italian mineral was then expert
mented with and some years later put
on the market. In 1878 the first Cana
dian mine was opened, and the product
steadily increased until 1890, when
1850 tons, worth $l,260, 700, were
mined There has since been a decline
in value, the amount for 1896 being
12,200, worth only $43O, 600. Asbestus
is flexible, noncombustible and a nom
conductor of heat and electricity, and
on these properties its increasing use
depends. It is spun into yarn, from
which cloth is woven for drop curtains
in theaters, clothing for fremen, acid
workers, etc. It is made into lamp
wicks and gloves for stokers and ropes
for fire escapes. 1t is felted into mill
board to be used as an insulator in dy-
namos and as a freproof lining for
floors. 1t is used to insulate electric
wires and as a covering to prevent loss
of heat from steam pipes. Mixed with
rubber it is used to pack steam joints.
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
EPWoRTH LEAGUE.
Topic For the Week beginning May
Fl, 'sThe Gift of Power"
Text, Acts 1, Is.


"Ye shall receive power and ye shall
be witnesses unto lie unto the utter.
most parts Of the earth.
Three years Jesus had lived in close
intimacy with the people and had re-
peatedly shown His inner life by dis
plays Of power in healing disease as
well as by His words The last weeks
Have been full of strange events. Be
trayal, crucifxion, resurrection, had
followed each other in quick succession.
Forty days have elapsed with frequent
appearances of the risen Master, but nc
resumption of the old life of journey
ing, teaching and healing Then came
the ascension, and after that ten days
of anxious. prayerful suspense. A prom
ise of power had been given, and the
group of believers are gathered in Jeru-
salem in expectancy of some new and
wondrous experience, of whose nature
no one can be certain.
The morning of the feast which COM
memorated the giving of the law to
Moses on Sinai, came. Jerusalem was
crowded with pilgrims from all parts of
the world, who had come up to worship
in the temple on this anniversary.
The law had been given by God to
Moses. Now God gives, not words of a
commandment, but the spirit of holi-
ness to abide in the soul, enabling one
to love and do the commandment. Be-
fore this the burden of obedience had
been heavy. Men saw the right, but
found it hard to do it. Now they seemed
to themselves and others to be filled
with ecstacy and joy in doing Gods
bidding. Timid ones became bold in
proclaiming the truth and pressing
home its claims on their hearers. Love
overfowed from full hearts and trans
formed speakers and hearers. The prom
ised power had come.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
All Ahnnt 1t.

''There's one thing about the north
pole, asserted the returned explorer
emphatically.
The crowd leaned eagerly forward to
learn the result Of his Investigations
Eyes, +" repeated the returned explor-
er, lighting his cigar with great de-
liberation.
'fEr-what did we understand" PIT
was the man with the inquisitive nose
who spoke-"you to say it is, pro-
fessor 2"
The returned explorer threw away
his match.
ssIt is the ice," he explained kindly.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
BATTLE WITH SHARKS.
A Desperate Encounter In Which
Two Man Eaters Were Slain.

A Desperate Encounter In Which
Two Man Eaters Were Slain.
Probably the most desperate fight
which has ever been witnessed between
a couple Of sharks and human being
took place at Havana some time ago.
Several fruit peddlers had boarded a
large mailboat, and among them was
swarthy, bare legged young chap noted
among his comrades as clever swim
mer. The purser-of the vessel was stand
ing by the gangway, holding his child
in his arms, watching couple of sharks
that were hanging about the ship. Ac-
cidentally the child fell out of its fa-
ther's grasp into the water. The father
Immediately jumped overheard and
seized his child, and in a moment the
sharks were making for the pair.
Seeing the predicament, the bare leg
ged young buccaneer dropped his fruit
basket and went over the rail like a
flash.
AS the first shark turned. on it's back
the invariable prelude to biting its
victim-the young fruit seller rose to
the surface, and, with a long, keen
edged knife, fairly disemboweled it.
The other was not nearly so easily
disposed of. The shark seemed to real
ize that in the fruit seller he had a
dangerous foe and apparently SPARED
for an opening. Several men on board
the vessel blazed away at the monster
with revolvers, but the young fellow
begged the men to desist, being un-
nerved by the firing. Fish and man
dived alternately, and when the fish did
make for it's foe the plucky boy dived
and plunged the knife in its side.
The water was crimson with blood
when the three were hauled safe and
sound to the deck of the vessel, and
handsome sum Of money was collected
for the victor
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
PRICE THREE CENTS
'Tis now the giddy summer girl
Improves each shining minute,
And patches up her landing net
To catch husband in it.
NATIONAL PEACE JUBILEE-wAs-
HINGTON.
uced Rates via PennsyIvania

Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
RAILROAD.
On account of the National Peace Jubilee,
to be held at Washington, D.. G., May %,
"A, and 25, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged to sell excursion
tickets from all stations to Washington at
rate ofsingle fare fer the round trip, except
that the rates from New York; PhiIadeI-
phia, and Baltimore will be IS 90, $500.
and $500 respectively, with proporhonate
rates from Intermediate and adjacent points.
Tickets will be sold May % and %, good
to return within ten days from date of sale
when properly validated by the agent at
Washington.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
water Eight Miles Deep

The greatest sea depth known to man is
in the South Atlantic Ocean, midway be-
tween the Island of Tristan da Cunha and
the mouth of the Rio de la Plata, the bot
tom being here reached at depth Of 40, ,2s6
feet, or eight and three-quarter miles.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Higher Grading.

For some years a movement has been
progressing to bring our schools and
colleges into closer union and secure
greater uniformity in courses Of study
and in methods Of management. This
work has found an able leader in DR..
Charles H. Payne, the secretary of the
board of education. Cordial co-opera-
tion has been given by most of our lead
ing educators, and system is appearing
in the work of the schools as never be-
fore The annual report of the board Of
education gives information which is
surprising to one who has not kept
close watch of the rapid development of
our educational interests. The number
of our institutions and the high grade
of work done are revelation Of industry
and success and Providential blessing.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
A RIaodthirstx Editor.

A down east editor has drawn MP
some new game laws which he wants
adopted. The following is a summary:
'tBook agents may be killed from
Oct. to Sept. spring poets, from
March 1 to June 1 scandalmongers
from April to Feb. /; umbrella bor-
rowers, from Aug. 1 to Nov. / and
Feb. to May 1, while every man who
accepts newspaper two years, and,
upon being presented with his bill, says,
4 never ordered it may be killed on
the spot, without reserve or relief. -
Christian Register.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
PhOtO0PaOhio.

The celebrated Cyclone Cameras are being
used by amateurs and professionals all over
the civilized world. The most compact
and least complicated of any in the market.
A child can operate them. Plain and
Complete Instructions go with each Camera.
Size of pictures 24x24 up to SKI. Price $3.50
up. Nothing on earth will give you or
friend to whom presented more pleasure
than one of these Cameras. Write for Illus
trated Catalogue with full descriptions.
Prices &c.
Marsh Mfg, Co., 542 W. Lake st. Chicago.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Trust In God.

o Lord, how happy should we be
If we could cast our care on Thee;
If we from self could rest
And feel at heart that One above
In perfect wisdom, perfect love,
Is working for the bestl
Could we but kneel and cast our load,
Fen while we pray, upon our God,
Then rise with hghtened cheer,
Sure that our Father, who is nigh
To hear the ravens when they cry,
Will His own children hear?
Lord, make these faithless hearts of ours
Such lessons learn from birds and flowers;
Make them from self to cease;
Leave all things to Fathers win
And, ON His mercy leaning still,
Find the eternal peace.
Joseph Anstice.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
His Position.

''Now, how do you stand on this
question 2" asked the man who had in
dulged in long dissertation.
Exactly as stood years ago, when
it first came up" answered Senator
Sorghum. ssIt's been SO long that for
get just exactly how l stood, but /
haven't changed my mind bit, sir ;
not bit. w Washington Star.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
He Fooled The surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, Of
West Jefferson, o.. after suffering lS
months from Rectal Fisiula, he would die
unless costly operation was performed;
but he cured himself with five boxes Of
Bucklen's Arnica Salye, the surest Pile cure
on Earth, and the best salve in the World.
25 cents box. Sold at vanghan's Phar-
macy.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
The A nnetite Of a Goat

Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
Stomach and Liver are out of order. All
such should know that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. the wonderful Stomach and
Liver Remedy, gives a splendid appetite.
sound digestion and regular bodily habit
that insnres perfect health and great energy.
Only 25c. at vaughan's Pharmacy.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Poor BiIford

when Bilford went West he told me
that as soon as he had settled down and
pulled himself together, he would write to
me, but have never heard from him."
"Bilford was blown up in, an explosion
of dynamite three months ago. He may
have settled down, but don't believe he
has pulled himself together YETI
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Next Thing to II.

He-Oh, by the way, the doctor ad-
vised me to eat a water cracker before
going to bed; said it would prevent my
insomnia. Are there any in the house
She-The only thing in the house
approaching water cracker is the ice
pick.-Indianapolis Journal.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
REV. SIMPSON Johnson.

well known on both sides Of the water.
He has filed some of the most impor-
tant circuits of the Wesleyan church in
England and has during all his minis
terial career been in close touch with
the young people. His services as a
speaker are in great demand. Those
who%were present at the Toronto con-
vention will not soon forget him. He is
in his prime. being about 40 years Of
age
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Had Trouble Enough

u have had trouble with my stomach
and at times would be very dizzy. In the
morning | had bad taste in my mouth
aud felt worn out. l bought a bottle of
Hoods Sarsaparilla and after 1 had taken
1t l felt much better. l am now entirely
we'll, thanks to Hoods Sarsaparilla." JOHN
A. FISHER, Eakles Mills, Md.
Hoods Pills cure nausea. headache.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Her idea

He-aI see the doctors have decided that
slasbem, who killed hisWife and six chill
dren. is not insane =
ShessWell, don't see why man in
his right mind, who would do thing like
that, isn't crazy
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
short Sarhted.

McLubberty = Ovid Uncle Moike
Duffy is out ov his moind intoirelyl
Mrs. McLubberty-Phot makes yez
say thot2
McLubberty-Phwoy, he's been afth-
er maxim his will an lavin iveryt ing
he's ogt in dhe worruld to his heirs,
not kapin back for himsilf as much as a
quarters wort av anything. T'ink av
ut, layin himsilf pinniless at his age,
in case he should doiel- Harper's Bazaar.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
I.he YanEen la I,nrI.

Yes, monsieur, these are the shoes worn
by Louis XVI when led to execution"
He must have limped painfully"
"0n the contrary. monsieur, he walked
boldly upright and with great dignity
He must have beena marvel of stoicism.
Both these shoes are rights .
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Some of the cod lines used in the fish
ing industry measure 1000 fathoms
long, or about eight ordinary miles,
having 4. $50 hooks, the whole costing,
In some .,ases, e200 or $500.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Shot Fired Fifteen Miles

The greatest distance that shot has been
fired i'll few yards over fifteen miles,
which was the range of Krupp's we'll
known monster l5o-ton steel gun, firing
shot which weighs over ton and a quar-
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Lacks opportunlty

You dou't seem to have much to say
about domestic affairs.
You are mistaken, sir. have good
deal to say but never get chance to say
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
sure to Mqrs.

The prayer that st#rts sEtai- 4 .
promise Is sure to move Il ..., =
Rams Horn.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Making HIMSELF Popular

Waggles--"What pretty babyi''
Proud Mother DO you think so2''
Waggles-"Yes. and a perfect inage Of
his mother, toot,'
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

Blobbs-ssW Why did you resign from the
Country clnbs'' slobbs-eI caught malaria
ont there. Blobbs-"Ye understand
the dues are very haaYy.'
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Not Tangible

CONSISTENCY 5 \ jewel
That all right but you can't work it
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
Eardanier Stands.

.T..rdanier Stands
Hall Stands, Hanging Hat
IL Racks.
Easles in Bamboo, Oak and
IL White.
M irrors for Mantels and
IVA Parlors.
Ebony and Oak Book
II Racks.
Dugs in all sizes OF Smyrna
N and goat skin.
Ctands-Card, Umbrella and
~ Parlor.
nttomans and small articles
" for ornamentation.
New Novelties in Furniture
Window Shades. Carpets by
sample.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

The charge of the light brigade--a gas
bin.
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20
A Secretary of wesley Guild.

The Wesley guild is to Methodism in
England what the Epworth League is to
Methodism in America. Rev. Simpson
johnson is one of the secretaries and is
Middletown transcript., 1899-05-20

IT Ended In a Clfnch and a Roll
Down Snow Covered Mountain
Side-A Close Call, In Which the
Man just Escaped with His Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02

they ought to win many games. This is
going to be a great tight. There are 50
many clubs that have chance for the flag
that no one can predict the winner. OF
course, We expect to have something to say
about it. but there are others. / don't think
that the Bostons have cinch. In fact
they have harder road to travel this year
than ever before. Their chance for the flag
depends almost entirely on Willis, their
best pitcher. If Willis can keep up his
present clip, Boston will be hard 10 beat,
but / doubt very much If he can. He Is
pitching the best bali In the league by far"
Harry Vonderhorst said emphatically yes
terday that the Baltimore Base Ball Club
Is not for sale. He followed up the asser-
ton by saying that III any one buys 1t
will be myself" and II would not be at all
surprising should this be the ultimate ter
mination Of the syndicate business in the
east. Not for several years has Mr.. Won
derhorst taken more active interest IN the
welfare of the club than at present. Since
Manager McGraw showed the mettle of
which he and his men are made the former
sole owner Of the club has stuck to them
faithfully. Baltimore base ball matters
have improved considerably since the open
Ing of the season, and 1t now looks as If the
horizon was clearing.
President Nick Young saw both games at
Baltimore Memorial day and while there
was the guest OF Harry Vonderhorst. The
work of O'Day and McGarr. McGarr par
ticularly, having been adversely criticised
by local scorers, Young was asked whether
ne DID not think II would be better policy
to assign McGarr anywhere else than to
contests in which his former comrades par
ticipated. He replied that he did not think
it made the slightest difference. and that
McGarr would not be unconsciously inffu-
enced by his friendship for Tebeau's band.
Both men, anyway, he said, il they were
inclined to stretch a point would hardly do
against the team which was surrounded
by it's own rooters. President Young says
there viii be no Inspector of umpires this
season. Lynch, who was popularity sup
posed to be the man to fill the position
resumed active duty behind the bat Tues
day at Brooklyn. paired with Connolly.
Mr.. Young says the business affairs of his
theater in New England city caused
Lynch's delay in getting 10 work this year
Mr.. Young has no fault to find with any
of the umpires.-Baltimore correspondent
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02
Base Ball Briefs.
St. Louis today.

st. Louis today.
Also Ladies' day"
''Merce'' seems too good to rest on the
bench.
Incidentally, the Washington club is get
| ting none the best Of it from the umpires
these days.
The old rail splitter. Cy Young. will prob
ably be on the rubber for the St. Louis
club this afternoon and Willie Dinneen for
the Senators.
Baker has pitched some great ball for
| the Senators, and Is generally at his best
against strong clubs. Like all twiriers, he
| met his downfall yesterday. Those specta-
tors who took great delight in comparing
| Bakers work with Gardeners in the early
part Of the game had to take to the woods
after the fifth inning.
Bowerman Is of the most conscien-
tious and hard-working Of players and will
do almost any old thing to win. but when
he gets hurt covering the home plate he
should take his medicine like a man. Mer-
| Ger would have been the rankest Of quit
tiers to refuse the bump in that he knew
was coming to him at the home plate, and
that he pulled 1t off in artistic manner
simply shows that he uses his noodle
in tight places.
That was a funny break by Catcher But
Ter in the seventh inning. He wanted to
make a quick return of the ball to Mercer
and just as he drew back his arm to throw
Mccarthy, who was at the plate, leaned
over and the bah struck him back of the
ear. Inc flTdle went 10 the SIOullU ike Il
log, and 1t was several seconds before he
recovered. Not bit worried by the blow,
Mac ''lambasted" the next ball up for a
single.
The Pittsburg infield, with Ely in posi-
ton, need not take the dust from more
| than one or two clubs. batting and fielding
considered Boston, Cincinnati and per-
haps Brooklyn, have infields that are d
''leetle" bit better. Williams at third is
certainly a ball player. every inch Of him.
and he is fast forging to the front as a star
The tW1rling exhibition given by Winnie
Mercer in the few innings he was on the
rubber yesterday was of the best, and the
indications are that MERGE will endeavor
to regain his once great standing in the
pitching corps Of the league. Should Man
ager Irwin be lucky enough to find Mercer
first class. hts pitching staff Of weighing,
Dineen and MacFarland would be very
strong.
Arlie Latham made hit at Chicago. Nc
Guire was at the plate, and Phyle turned
loose bender that almost csved his ribs
in. Let 1t hit you, Mac" yells Latham.
ut won't break you: tomorrows pay day."
st. Louis Star. good story, but Latham
wasn't with the Senators on their last tour
Ed Hanlon says: Ewing has a great ball
team The pitchers are very strong. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02

record of 10 As seconds was equalei by
Parson. Kennedy did the best all around
work, carrying or four first prizes. one
second and one third.
William w. Bride manager of the East
ern field and track team, managed the af-
fair and everything went OFF promptly. and
consequently satisfactorily. The following
Is a summary of the events:
lb-yard run, won by Parsou q yarisl.
second, Castell g yards); third, O'DonnelI
(scratch). Time OIL
Second heat, won by McCardeII G. yarfs)
second Hiider Scratch; third, Sanderson
Is YARDS. Time. OIL Is.
Finals. won by Parson; second, McCar-
dell; third, Castell Time 0:1O 4-5
22o-yard run-Ftrst heat won by CasteIl
20 YARDS; second. Craighin Us yards;
third, ODonnell (scratch). Time OBJ
Second heat, won by Parson Us yaris);
second. Hilder (scratch); third Kennedy
(scratch). Time. 0:24 As.
Flna4 heat won by Parson; second, Hill
der; third. Castell Time. 0:24 IS.
4o-yard run, won by Kennedy q yaris);
second. Hilder (scratch): third, Craighiii
90 yards). Time. O:54 Is.
SsO-yard run, won by Worsley C75 yards);
second. Sanderson 90 yards, third. Lee
lscratch); fourth, Bradshaw @ yards.
Time, 2:1S 3-5.
One mile run, won by Bradshaw GO
yards; second, Marsh co YARDS; third.
Lee (scratch); fourth, Stonebreaker ~
YARDS. Time. 5:25 AS.
Tw@mile bicycle race, won by Adams
(scratch); second, Mcdowell (25 yardsl:
third. Galliher 40 YARDS. Time. els
One-mile bicycle race won by Adams
(seratch); second, Mcdowell Q5 yards);
third, Galliher (25 YARDS. Time. go 40
Field events-High jump, won by Ken
nedy (scratch), feet 2 IA inches; second.
Guy (scratch, feet 10 inches; third
oDonneH Gone inch), feet inches
Putung underground shot, won by Wors-
ley (scratchl, 81 feet IL IL inches; second.
Kennedy e feet, "a feet 10 inches; third
Iom Bradley q foot. - feet IL inches.
Throwing discus, won by Worsley, ~ feet
IL L. inches; second, Bradley, 90 feet
inches; third, Kennedy, 80 feet ID inch
es All men were scratch.
Pole vault, won by Kennedy q tnchesN &
feet IL inches; second, Terry g inches),
feet 1-2 inches: third, Sanderson
(scratch), @ feet / inch.
Broad jump. won by Kennedy {scratchl,
Is feet inches; second, Craighill q foot
IL feet inches; third, o'Donnell (scratch),
Id feet inches.
Georgetown to Play New York A. c.
The Georgetown University base ball
team and the New York Athletic Club nine
will play on Georgetown field tomorrow
afternoon. This will be the last game OF
the season for the Georgetown boys.
College Base Ball.
At Worcester, Mass.-CornelI. z, Holy
Cross, 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-02

The cleverest thing imaginable is
an accomplished fact. This being
true, a business success might be
called a clever thing, or an accom-
plished fact In May, 1873, the
q. O. Taylor Whiskeys made their
appearance. The public, from the first,
seemed to believe in the representa-
tons made about their purity and
medicinal value, and the sales, year
after year, have shown a healthy
growth. To-day large percentage OF
licensed tradesmen carry &c. 9. +"
in stock, because it is a standard arti-
Gle, being regularly prescribed by
physicians, used by invalids and kept
amongst family stores for use in
emergencies. We bottle today the
same quality of whiskey, under the
trade mark name, "G O. TAYLOR"
that we have bottled for a quarter OF
century Reject substitutes and
don't overlook this point: We never
sell @. O. TAYLOR il bulk at any price.
anywhere, to anybody. Look for our
flrm name signature on face and
neck labels. Refuse to buy substi-
tutes, and write to us your expert
cnCes
c. H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston.