davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The silver star., 1899-11-03
FRAMkL,N.s MONUMENTS.

There are a. many. statues Of Benja-
min franklin. probably. a. of any 9TH
or American, unless It be- Warrington;
but the city Of Philadelphia, which was
Frankfn's place Of residence through
the greater part Of his life. possessed
NO really splendid memorial Of the
great man until recently. On June
18th statue Of Franklin. presented to
the city by Mr.. Strawbridge, the work
OF the sculptor, John J. Boyle, was un-
yelled in front of the postofnce.
The statue IL of bronze, and repre-
sents the philosopher and statesman
seated. in an attitude Of that thought
ful and courteous attention which, 1t
seems to US, must have been charac-
teristic'of him. 1t is In the costume of
Franklin's own period. II represents.
undoubtedly. the Franklin whom Phil
adelphia knew; for he was best known
In the city Of his residence, as the
philosopher, the journalist, the author,
the man Of science, rather than as the
statesman or man of affairs. The def
erential smile which the seated figure
In the statue wears was certainly char
acteristic Of Franklin. The gentleness
OF his ways always endeared him to
bis neishbors. although they found
much to deprecate in his opinions and
In his way Of life. Even when, on his
arrival in Philadelphia. he was once
seized for falling alseep in religious
meeting. account was quickly taken of
the fact that he was young, and great
ly exhausted by travel.
Franklin has received one sort OF
monumental tribute to a degree second
only to that of Washington. More
towns and postoffces have been named
after him than after any other man,
even Washington himself, although the
bestowal of the name Washington on
the capital of the country transcends.
OF course. any of the similar honors ac-
corded to Franklin. Thirty-six places
In the United States. in as many states
and territories. bear the name of
Franklin simply, and thirty -four others
bear names into which the word enters
In combination, such as Frankliuville,
Franklin Falls. and SO on. As against
this there are twenty-seven Jacksons
in the country. thirty Washingtons and
twenty-five Jeffersons.
Thirty-one counties bear the name
OF. Washington. twentyfour the name
Of Franklin, twenty-three the name of
Jefferson and twenty-five the name of
Jackson. The naming of the first town
for Franklin was regarded by him as a
great honor. This was in ITS. during
the revolutionary war. The town OF
Wrentham. Massachusetts, was divid-
ed. one part of it taking the name OF
the celebrated diplomatist and philo-
sopher. In recognition of the honor
Franklin presented the new town with
bell for its church.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

ince the recent marriage Of Miss
ia Dent Grant to Prince Cantacu-
|e at Newport. r. l., much curiosity
been felt In regard to the nature
THE Greek church ceremony which
necessary In order to render the
|rriage contract valid under the laws
Russia. Father Hotovitzky, pastor
khe Greek church In New York. met
y general desire by furnishing de-
led information ON the subject. In
|ef, this distinguished prelate says:
be sacrament Of matrimony In the
|hodox Greek church consists Of two
es-that Of betrothal and that Of
|rriage. In the former the man and
woman afIirm their mutual engage
|nt before God: the rings are the
|dge Of the engagement. In the rite
marriage their union is blessed with
byers. invoking upon them the grace
the Holy Ghost: Of that grace the
|wns which they wear are the visible
The silver star., 1899-11-03
M.NAlR,s LOST OPPORTUNITY.

All Of the glory that has come to
Admiral Dewey might have been be-
slowed upon Frederick v. McNair.
The latter officer was the commodore
in command OF the Asiatic squadron
before Dewey was given the assign
ment. Commodore McNair was tired
OF sea duty and did not expect war
with Spain. Hence. when the navy de-
partment offered to relieve him OF
command n few months before the
commodorc's expiration Of sea duty. he
The silver star., 1899-11-03
ODD FACTS ABOUT THE czAR.

In Russia the cars will is the only
law. and 1t follows that he can name
any man he likes as his successor-a
barber. for example. AS a matter of
fact. the czars have lately observed the
laws laid down by their predecessors.
but they used not to. and there is no
power to compel them to do SO.
The czar commands an army of O.
532, ,496 men, who know no higher law
than his will. He has a personal es-
tate OF more than a million square
miles of cultivated lands and forests.
besides gold and other mines in 81
beria. His wealth is simply incalcula-
BILE. and probably inexhaustible. Pub
lie documents give no account Of his
income. as they do in other monarchial
countries.
Although the position OF the czar
may appear an enviable one, 1t has
many disadvantages. The mortality
among czars is probably higher than
among match factory operatives. Peter
I'LL, grandson of Peter the Great, was
murdered in 1862. Paul. son of Cath
crime H.. was murdered in 1901. Alex
ander was assassinated by the Nihi-
lists in 1881. The late czar. Alexander
ILL.,. died prematurely through the con-
stant fear of assassination. The czar
possesses the most splendid collection
of jewels of any person in the world
monarch or millionaire. These, OF.
course. are OF more Importance to his
wife than to him.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
Tho I.shmus Of P.n.m..

Its engineers believe that they have
solved the problem of the successful
completion OF this great enterprise. II
so, 1t will prove great benefit, no
more than has Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, the remedy which never fails to
cure Affections of the stomach. The
Bitters strengthens weak stomachs
and torpid livers.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
uar.ll.blllsy Of Earthquakes.

Earthquakes cannot be successfully
predicted. "A long period Of scientific
observation Of seismic disturbances
has failed to. show that an approach
ing earthquake can be predicated by
the weather or by the most scientic
instruments. These disturbances,
which are caused by movements of the
earth's crust, may occur at any time in
any part of the world.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
Dea fness Cannot Bo Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear There Is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by consti-
tutional remedies Deafness Is caused by an
lnflnmed condition OF the mucus lining OF the
you have d rumbling sound or Imperfect hear
Ing, and when 1t is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an intiamed condition OF
the mucus surfaces.
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for any case
of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
circulars. free.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Jimmy and our preacher collided on
their Wheels as Jimmy hurt?' "Yes /;
he heard what the preacher said,
The silver star., 1899-11-03
MISSING BASTION.

Search has been made at Oxford,
England. for the missing bastion Of
the city wall. An extraordinarily fine
piece Of the wall surrounds the garden
Of New college. and makes 1t really
the most beautiful In Oxford. But be-
tween this and the bastion which for
merly existed in the garden of the
rector of Exeter college all trace had
been lost except the fine medieval
carving in the house facing the Bod
leian. which was, as known from doc
umentary evidence. abutting on bas-
tion.
Excavations now being made in the
angle between the Bodleian and the
Sheldonian theater reveal ample traces
OF the missing bastion and a number
6f ancient tobacco pipes and glass bot
ties. resembling those in which bene-
dictine Is sold, with a protuberance on
the top Of the bulb to receive a seal.
The next bastion was, as has been
mentioned, In the garden of the rector
of Exeter; the next Is in the premises
of the furnlture-maker opposite Bal
liol; and the next adtoins the ancient
church of st. Michael's, In the Corn
market. famous for its perfect Saxon
tower. The bastion opposite Balliol is
particularly interesting as having
formed the prison of Latimer and Rid
ley before their martyrdom.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
s,,.~. .na rrlmin.i..

From London Tit-Bits: II have dis.
covered another clew." said the detect
I've. "What good thing II would be"
returned the man who had employed
him. 1T cicws werc criminals"
The silver star., 1899-11-03

The art Of self-deiense II incuicated
carly among some Of the wilder tribes
Of the Caucasus, who instruct their
children. a. soon - they can walk. In
the use Of the dssgsr.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

ever incurred by any nation In the
world. II he continues In Office and is
allowed to carry out his plans he hopes
to reduce this and perhaps lessen tax
alton. which at present IL greater than
In any other country In Europe.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
Elegant, Clean, Convenisnt, Roomy.

New equipment makes the Union Pacific
the most popular line running both east
and west from Denver. Nine hours saved
between Denver and San Francisco or the
Pacific northwest. and only one night to
Chicago. st. Paul or st. Louis. Ticket
Office, 9f 18th street.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

The owls reputation for wisdom ID
probably founded upon the fAct that
he mover expresseS his thoughts In
words.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

One of the queer things In life is that
the frocks in old photographs were once
considered pretty.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
[E GREEK CHURCH.
w MARRIAGE CEREMONY Is
PERFORMED.

Asr Hotovitskv. Who Joined Julia
lsnt 0rsnt and Prinos Cantaeusens,
kplsins the Geaning Of Various Acts
+Bstrothal La Always the First.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

Ibid you enjoy Uncle Toms Cabin at
the matinee, Aunt Lucinda?" No; Il
didn't have half SO many deathbeds as It
used to have when l was young"
The silver star., 1899-11-03

A man forgives his sweetheart for
trumping his ace. but he always reminds
her OF II after they are married.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
Ars- You Using Alien. root-E...,

Ars' You Using Aliens Foot-Ease9
1t is the. only cure for Swollen,
Smarting. Burning. Sweating Feet,
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
The silver star., 1899-11-03
REAR ADMIRAL M'NAiR.

made mo- objection. George Dewey
was then given the appointment. Had
NcNair been anxious to continue In
Asiatic waters It Is believed that he
could have done so. Naval officcrs also
believe that no would have been sue.
cessful. for. like Dewey. no wns trained
under Farrngut and he won meritor-
ious mention for bravery In the attack
ON Fort Fisher.
The silver star., 1899-11-03

stone, Jr.. Listowel. and Mr.. Charles
Livingstone. Seattle. For the last eight
years he had made his home with his
son In Listowel.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
FAST FLYERS FOR CHRISTMAS.
A Full Card of Events at Thunder
bolt Track.


Everything is in readiness for the
Christmas races at the Thunderbolt Driv-
ing Park, and the newcomers are arriving
daily.
Among the recent arrivals are the stable
of Dr. Messervey of Charleston, which in
cludes the harness horses Phenon and
Josie B., both eligible to the thirty class
and the two thoroughbreds Perfidy and
Lucy. Old Henry Black is at the track
and has with him Salome and the hand
some 2-year-old flly, Lula Hammond. The
veteran horseman, Bill Smell, is also quar-
tered at the park, and has in his stable
the noted runner Ben Roy.
John Gehans stable is expected to-day
with Fitz Mack and Santicoy in the string
The running stables now at Brunswick
will likely ship Saturday, at which time
Manager Doyle will have his entry list
TO running event ready.
The card for Christmas Day will in
clude the 2:30-class, pace and trot, and
three running races. The harness race
will have at least six starters, and all Of
them can step close to 2:30.
The running events will be a feature
of lhe card, and it is very likely from the
large number Of thoroughbreds now at
the track, and those coming, that there
will be large and closely matched fields
in every event.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
SKIN GAMES HAVE FULL SWAY.
Continued from Eighth Page.

ana the cube. The outfit is quite simple
aha consists Of an ordinary small square
laoie' on two opposite sides, of whicn
are uprights surmounted with a cross
piece. From this cross-piece a wooden
pan IS suspended by small chain in such
manner that it can swing freely in all
directions. The game consists in
hoiding the ball to the side
oil the table and allowing it
10 swing forward in such a manner that.
upon It's return it will knock down a small
Guoe that is in the middle of the table.
II costs % cents to play and if successful,
Ihe payer receives in return $3.50.
Another game that has been doing a good
business IS that of the prize package va
nety. A small package of candy prob
aoly half pound, is sold the player with
me Information that there is a sealed en-
Velop inside, containing a number which
ehutles him to a prize if it agrees with
any OF the numbers on a lot of articles,
prominently displayed in show case on the
counter Once in while the player gets
a prize but in the great majority of cases
ne does not. The candy is probably worth
less than cents, and so the proprietors
OF the outfit make about 45 cents on each
package.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
personal.


SURE" ALMOST ENTIRELY SOLD
out; yet a few diamond rings. fancy set
gold rings, plain gold band rings, both In
light and heavy weight. to be sold at re-
marknbly low prices; rememberl!!! Dla-
mOnds are always diamonds whether
found in Kimberley or in YAmacraw; gold
always gold whether found In the klon-
dixie or in Uncle Sans mint Fegeas re
tiring-out-sale, a boon to Christmas gift
seekers, 2S East Broughton, hair, jewelry
and shaving supply house; store for rent
show cases for sale.
MIR THOMAS LEIGHTON CARAKER,
a very prominent young man, In the money
brokers business, connected with the
Philadelphia Loan Office, on East Liberty
street, happened to quite a sad accident
by having his foot cut off by the street car
at the corner of West Broad and Ander-
son streets, yesterday about 4. MIR Cara
ker is of a well known family of Mnledge-
vile, Ga. His friends are numbered by
the score. who deplore his quite sad acci-
dent This is another warning that the
motorman should stop cars when waved
so by passengers.
CHRISTMAS BARGAINS IN ABUND-
ance at Tarvers old book store, 303 West
Broughton street.
THE PALACE CAFE. AZ BULL
street, Is now prepared to serve oysters in
every style; also steaks, chops ana game
in season.
HOLIDAY GOODS FOR OLD AND
young. boys and girls; anything from a
fine silver cabinet 60 a don's go-oart; you
viii certainly find the right holiday gift
In my mammoth stock. G. =. Miller,
agent. 2O Broughton. west.
CHINA CLOSETS, BUFFETs, SIDE
boards, dining tables. dining chairs Fine
a
agent. W Broughton, west
LIBRARY TABLES, CENTER ia
bles. jardiniere stands, hall stands hall
divans, in great variety c. L. Miller,
agent, 2O7 Broughton, west.
CASH BUYERS WILL FIND SPECIAL.
attractions in my mammoth stock Of fur
niture and carpets. My goods are money
savers" c. +. Miller agent 207 Brough-
ton west
BEFORE BUYING A NEW STOVE OR
range call and look at my stock OF Othel-
los, Sunshnes and other first-class stoves
ranges and heaters handsome durable,
and price will inn@nce you. +. H. Kier-
nan, 10 State street. west.
MILLER WANTS YOUR TRADE AND
will do anything honorable to get It. You
need Mlller's furniture and carpets. Be
just to yourself and call on him, 207
Broughton, west. c. r. Miller agent, 207
Broughton, west
KEEP ON TILL YOU GET TO 9O7
Broughton west; that is Mlllers' furniture
and carpet store. &. p. Miller, agent POI
Broughton, west.
CRATES, BLOWERS AND ASH PANS
always on hand; when your tin roof or
stove needs repairing, call and see me
NP H. Kiernan, 10 West State street.
BUY THE "wINNER HEATER" AND
the Economist Cook Stove" Guaranteed
in every respect. c. +. Miller. agent, 2O7
Broughton, west.
GENUINE BODY BRUSSELS CAR
pets, best velvets tapestries, and lngrains;
also choice line Of rugs, art squares, mat
tngs, oil cloths, linoleums, portleres, etc
sell only reliable goods at reasonable
prices. All work promptly and satisfac-
torily executed. G. r. Miller, agent 2O7
Broughton, west.
PORCELAIN LINED BATH TUBS,
syphon jet water closets and the latest
sanitary improvements: let me give you
a bid. P. II. Kiernan, 10 West State
street.
The morning news., 1899-12-22
TIRE EATENED TO BE A RIOT.
Little Negro Girl Caused Disturb
ance ON West Broad Street.

Little Negro Girl Caused Disturb
ance ON West Broad Street.
What was thought might become Sc
rous riot took place yesterday afternoon
on West Broad street near Berrien. About
o'clock a hurry call was sent in to po-
lice headquarters from West Broad and
Taylor streets and a patrol wagon and
several mounted policemen were sent to
investigate the matter. Luther Hers,
White, had been charged by a little negro
girl with having kicked her and num-
Der OF negroes had threatened to take
summary vengeance upon the man. He
was forced TO take refuge in the store
OF Mr.. r. y. Breland, a green grocer,
VINO telephoned the barracks. Several
rocks and brickbats were thrown into The
store in the attempt to hit Hers, but he
Hdds his escape through the rear door
VI the store before the police arrived.
Lottle Bolds, the girl who was kicked,
was found in the neighborhood, but show
"a no marks of i'll treatment. She said
tAat together with a number of compan-
IONS she was coming down West Broad
street when a number of white children,
VINO We're on a stoop, began throwing rocks
al Them. She and her friends threw them
0ack, and 1t was while thus engaged that
,1leIs came on the scene end ordered her
10 move on, giving her a number of kicks
70 induce her speedy compliance with his
orders.
Hlers told Mr.. Breland an entirely differ
tnt tale. He was standing on a stoop with
the white children when the crowd of ne
sues came along and began throwing
toVNs. He ordered them to get away, but
,lSlead of doing so the Bolds girl cursed
,tlh ana told him that she respected nei-
tler him nor his color. This, he said, lead
w. the assault. As he had left the neigh
su.od o9l mood by the 'ime the police arrived no
"'iests were made
The morning news., 1899-12-22
sOLoMON'S LODGE OFFICERS.
Elected at the Annual COmmunica-
tiOn Last Night.

Elected at the Annual COmmunica-
ton Last Night.
The annual meeting of Solomon's Lodge
No. l, F. and A Nj, was held last night,
and the following officers were elected:
w. M,-John w. Parker.
S. VII. Wylie johnson.
j. WI. H. McLaws.
Treasurer-Charles r. Boardley
Secretary-James r. Cain.
Committee of Property-R. L. Colding,
f. w. Clark and w. B. Spann.
Tyler-J. S. Tyson.
The following appointments were made:
S. D.-George H. Richter.
]. D.-William Denhardt.
S. S.-W. a. Cox.
]. S.-R M. Lester.
Third S.--A. II. Lane
Chaplain-Rev. ]. D. Jordan.
The installation was made by P. M. and
d. d. Charles f. Fulton.
The annual reports which were read be-
fore the election show that the lodge is
in most prosperous condition. After the
installation of the officers Rev. ]. D. Jor-
dan presented to Mr.. Fulton, on behalf of
the lodge, q beautiful 2. NJ. jewel. Mr..
Fulton responded most happily, thanking
the lodge for the gift.
One of the largest crowds that has ever
been in the lodge room attended the meet
ing.
The following address was made by Mr..
Fulton Immediately preceding the cleo
ton:
Before retiring I wish TO thank you
all for your kindness 10 me during my
term of Office. 1 have been master of
this lodge for the past two years, during
which time it has made rapid strides. And
count it a great privilege to have sat
in your east during this very successful
period. Yet it is no spirit of boastfulness
that stand before you tonight to render
an account of my stewardship, but
rather in meekness and humility. Yet
feeling that I have done my best and
knowing that you will exercise charity for
my shortcomings and imperfections
I'VE have been very active in the con-
ferring OF degrees. We have increased our
income. We have done much TO improve
and beautify our lodge room, yet we have
been engaged in a higher and holier work,
that of relieving distress. No worthy OBJ
ject has ever been turned away. You have
been kind and generous. You have sent
me forth on your missions of love, dis
pensing your charities, which you have
done with a glad heart and open hand.
You have lessened many a burden, you
have gladdenedi many heart, and l bring
you the message tonight that widowed
women and orphan children call you
blessed. Let US continue in this good
work. Let us be even more Jealous in the
future. Ever active in the cause of hu-
manity, ever attentive to the calls of dis
tTess, and thus
Shall we tell to God and man
Freemasonry's all-perfect plan"
The morning news., 1899-12-22
Unlimited choice of
the best clothing
made, economically
priced, at
Leopold Adler's.

Among the men who have made "a name
for themselves by their own personal
exertions we wish tc mention the name
Of Prof, A. j. Dexter. This gentleman
has thoroughly earned the right to be
called a self-made man. II Is true that
he has been endowed with gifts and Apow-
ers that are possessed only in a limited
extent by very few, but the fact that he
has put these gifts to use that has proved
of the greatest benefit to his fellow men
entitled him to an additional amount of
. respect. His career has been a checker
ed and interesting one. but the suns and
winters that have came and gone since
his boy-hood days have only given him
additional strength TO perform the work
in which he is engaged.
His apartments az q Laura street are
fitted up in a cozy and comfortable man
ner and they are daily thronged by peo-
pie who are afflicted by the many ins
to which humanity is heir. 1t is an inter
esting sight to drop in there some fine
morning and watch the throngs Of peo-
pie who are continually coming and going
Old time-worn men, upon whose heads
the frosts of many winters have fallen
and whose locks have been silVered with
the impress of age, slowly and painfully
drag their aching limbs up the stairs
old ladies. upon whose once beautiful
faces disease has pencied many dis
tinct line, and the brightness and sparkle
of whose eyes have been dlmmed by suf-
fering; young men and maidens from an
over the state whose physicians have long
since given up their cases; middle aged
people who have considered their cases
hopeless for years, and who had accepted
the burdens which disease had imposed
upon them as q visitation at the hands of
Providence. are among those who are
daily to be seen in his reception room
awaiting treatment, and Il is no less in
teresting to watch their faces as thev
come from the operating room The woe
begOne expression has entirely disappear-
ed. Hone has unfurled her banner and
once more the future has brightness
about 1t that the sufferer never expected
Already the effect of his simple and won
derful treatment has began to be felt and
in ordinary cases a few days suffices to
accomplish that which physicians have
failed to perform in years. There is no
question but what Prof. Dexter has cured
many incurable diseases, and many a
man and woman who has patiently suffer
ed what must have been thousand
deaths win treasure many kindly remlnis-
cence$ of the man who has done so much
for them. Around many hearthstone
this mans name IS mentioned with re-
verence and respect that his works thor
oughly entitle him to-The Florida Trop-
ical Paradise, Jacksonville, Fla.