davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-12-30

+. b. Thirkield, health Inspector OF
Chicago, says. "kodol Dyspepsia Cure
cannot DO recommended too highly. It
cured me OF severe dyspepsia" 1t di.
casts what you eat and cures indi-
ges.ion, heartburn and all forms Of
dyspepsia.
Cox & ODEp.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18
Institute Notes.

The Normal Institute District NJ.
8 which convened in La Junta, closed
successful two weeks session last
Friday. The attendance was regular
and the interest lively throughout.
Mrs. Helen /. Grenfell, Superintene-
ent Of Public Instructions, visited the
institute on the last day and delivered
a very helpful lecture. During the
afternoon following the spelling con-
test, the instructors, the members Of
the executive committee, and others
were one after another called to the
platform by the teachers. All re-
sponded in expressions of apprecia-
tion and good will A set of resolu-
tions including helpful suggestions
was adopted by the teachers.
The enrolment from PrUwers coun-
ty is second to that Of Otero and two
more than Otero county enrolled in
Lamar last year, although our county
has but about half as many teachers
as Otero. The enrolment from Prov
ers county is as follows:
f. R. Jones Miss Carrie Hopkins
J. Il. Puntenpey Ellie Wilson
Geo. II. Momyer Mrs. Ella Barnes
\. +. Glasc Mrs. j. Puntcnny
David Barnes Ethel Hoffman
Geo. Robinson Miss Lizzie c. Harper
Dena Thoman Miss Carrie IIainlinc
Miss 5. TrcgOning
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18
Among the Melon Growers.

The iirst crates ot c1ntaiOupcs ship
ped by Wetzel went to Denver aud
Colorado Springs and sold for -.
Andy Nicholes brought IN the FIRST
crate.
The first car Of watermclons will be
shipped tbs evening.
Rust is injUriously affecting some Of
the earlier fields mostly in the vicin-
ity of Rocky Ford While few in
dividuals may suffer considerably the
effect on the crop at large will not be
uOticrahly felt.
At msl IN hea|lutrtcr; Mr.. W.tzcl
Keeps two typswriters bus. with c.
respOndcnce. He is keeping in torch
with every business mai who handles
melons in all the West Eastern husi-
ness connections have pccn planned
some months ago The outlook is
that growers will receive much more
money from western business than
ever before. Rocky Ford Enterprise.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

Senator Swink. Of Rocky Ford, who
in an authority on cantaloupCs, was
in Denver last week and in an inter
view with a Post reporter said: ar
kansas Valley melons are Just begin
ming to move and carload lots will be-
gin going out next week. Melons
werc never as fine and their flavor
was never rs sweet. This is on ac-
count of the plentcous rains which
have made the entire valley won
dertul garden spot. The crops repre-
sent more dollars and cents than ever
before. and this. so far, is the record
year. La Junta Tribune.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

Bronze grass is believed by the grass
men Of the Department OF Agricul.
turc to be a highly acquisition to the
sub-arid regions Of the Vest. Nc
plant can grow in dry soil. and the
difficulty in most plants is that under
such condition they not only fail IL
grow, but they die. Bronze grass,
while no different from other plants
in disability to grow during drouth.
can yet maintain its life under con
ditions when other grasses die, and
start off again in new growth as soon
as welcome rain arrives.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

The board Of directors of the Fes-
tival of Mountain and Plain has not
flied the county clerks throughout
the state that fine upright piano,
the gift of the Denver Music Co.,
will be awarded TO one of the Maids Of
Honor attendant upon the Queen OF
the Festival. The award will be
made IN some way that will be fair
and equitable to all the young ladies',
and will take place in the Grand
Stand during the ceremonial of the
Queens Coronation, when 1000 peo-
pie will congratulate the Maid Of Hon.
or who becomes the fortunate poss.
essor Of the magnificent gift.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

EycrSinCc the days Of the earliest
settlers in the far West, the attractive
proposition has presented itself OF i'm
pounding winter waters in canons
and keeping it against the dry time
Of summer, when it could be utilized
for growing purposes. Most of such
operations in our West must necessar-
lily be on large scale, owing to the
generous hand which nature used in
moulding the country, and this ac-
counts for the fact that the practice
OF constructing these artificial lakes
or reservoirs has not been more gener.
al. In India, where the formation OF
the country is different, thousands of
small canons have been damned and
little reservoirs formed, which fiji
during the period Of rains and form a
water supply for the cultivation of
the acres adjacent. India is looked
upon as benighted portion Of the
globe, but when the great American
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

are summarized by Helen NJ. Winslo !.
in Club Women and Life Congeniali'v
and good hnmor pervaie the tim y
hints IN Girls Interests and Cccupa
tons, i.y Lafayette Mciaws. Of .p, :
ial home Interest are the domestic sub-
jects Some New Cakes. by Sharlot
III II; Parfaits by A. s.; The Artis, c
Home, ,Y Ed"a s. v therspoon. In
addition are The regular departments. !.
Social Olservanres, hy Mrs. Frank
Learned; Fancy L'iiches and Einbroi .
eries. by Ein".a HAYWOOD; the MILNE
the Diessmaker Lace Making, Crochet
ing Knitting; .he Newest Books, etc =
II treasury in fact, Of entertaining and
impro wing household information. The
Delineator is issneh ly the famous
fashion publishers, The But,erick Pub
fishing Co., vt TO II West 18th street.
New York, at the remarkably low rate
of 81 90 q year.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18
Lamar LulldbieS.
BY NuMA-
Too late for publication last week.

Too late for publication last week.
Chas. Billingsleas have another
girl at their house. All are doing well.
The L. o. T. NJ. gave soshul the
10th. Ice cream and cake for refresh
ments.
j. r. Mullen, Of Denver. head man
ager Of Lamar mills. was in Lamar to
attend the funeral services of A. J.
Hotel.
Dad" Rhodes has purchased the
north so acres of the John Morris
farm OF Frank Movie and has moved
thereon.
Mr.. c. A. Dow and wife are selling
out To 90 back to Iowa to find cold
weather We are sorry to lose such
good citizens.
Mr.. Tibbetts, of the electric light
plant, purchased the house and two
lots in town OF Frank Moyle and is
now occupying the property.
Ora CisSne is still some better, but
his brother Byron is very sick with
measles. and Ora has never had them
and it will be very apt to go pretty
hard with him.
Newell Morris and wife are rejOic-
ing over a brand new nine pound boy,
which arrived at their house on the
4th inst. Grandpa Colcburn and fam
lily are very proud of it.
G. b. Merrill, of the Register, ! as
an idea people could not read his pa
per last week. It's boy and that 50
far outshone the Register, in his eyes,
that he feared it would to others.
st. George Creaghe has gotten
fairly settled in his residence and is
now on the lookout for tresspassers in
his melon patch. 1t is hoped parents
will look after their boys closer, SO
they will not commit s. many deprc-
dationS.
Miss Meta Johnson, of Medicine
Lodge, Kansas, who visited for awhile
with her cousin, Mrs. Ncttie Henkins.
,rd then went on to the mountains
iUr short sojourn, has returned and
will stay here till fall. Mrs. Rhodes,
who accompanic her, is still in the
mountains.
ID. f. Cooper has also moved to his
lovely new residence on south Fourth
street this week. Mr. Cooper has a
house to be proud Of and not far from
his place of business, which makes it
more convenient. CRANKY Hilyer's
father and family will occu.y Mr..
Cooper's farm.
\. j.. Hotel died on Wednesday
evening the 9th inst. and was buried
in Riverside cemetery on the 1lth by
the maSons. The coffin was hermctic-
ally sealed and grave cloth lined. A
large concourse followed the remains,
which was carried to the cemetery
mile by the Masons and Firemen. His
two brothers came down from Fort
Collins to attend his funeral. Mr..
Hotel was member of the Lamar
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18
THE SEPTEMBER NUMBER

OF The Delueator is called the Early
Autumn Number. and combines an es-
sentially authoritative synopsis of FASH
ions lates; AMI most artistic creations,
a Numb, of literary features of singular
strenhth and beauty and variety of
original discussions on pertinent social
and household themes. Ia this num-
Der appears delightful s'ory A Wo-
mans Reason. bv Ellen O.ney kirk-
a sprighily Romance demons rating, in
cidentally. how satisfactorily afiinitirS
may be readlus,ed. The New Kinder
garten Papers, by Sara Miller Kirby,
are taken up ngai, in this issne-t.,e
topic for The month being Home Work
and PLY for September. The article
rloral Pillows, BY Katharine +. Max
well suggests many pleasing possibll-
ties in the construction of serviceable
souvenirs. Local and educational fea-
lures of the various institutions for wo-
men are discusst d in College News by
CAROLYN Haisiead, the History and De-
velopement Of Club Houses for Women
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

The first crate OF Rocky Ford can
taloupcs received this season arrived
to-day. 1t contained forty-fve mel
ons, and sold quickly for $500. Mel
ons will continue arriving from Rocky
Ford, Colorado, from now until the
end Of the season. BY the end OF the
week dealers say more plentiful sup
ply will cause prices to be more rea
sOnablc.-kansas City Star, Aug. 7th.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

In Colorado the new art OF irriga-
tion sprang up as an accessory indus
try to mining for gold and silver
The great desire OF many mining sec
tiOns for irrigation work is that prod
ucts may be raised for the man who
does the mining and the mule which
hauls the ore, and the cost Of their
living Cheapened.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

Southwest shall have progressed a.
@ t ri@'tiu
'.v' e.
leIar Hsr. asr ap,.-Irinre "ili fan
90 recognize hnr then smiling areas.
d. rfls Wus' of To-day
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18
Teachers Examination.

The next regular teachers eXami; :
alton will be held at The court house
in Lamar, on Friday and Saturdar,
August 18th and 10Th 1899. Morning
sessions, o O'Clock to II. Afternoon
sessions, l:l5 to kl5.
DAVID BARNES.
Co. Supt. of Schools
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

DR.. CADY'S CONDITION Pow.
DERS,are just what horse needs
when in bad condition. Tonic, blood
purifier and vermifuge. They are not
food but med icine and the hest in use
10 put Ii orse IN prime condition,
Pr te p ems pr passage 10 sale
W Tx ,lnt, Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-08-18

council and will be much missed
among his associates. His wife and
three children have the sympathy of
all.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
II & BROTHERS, Publishers New York and London
VAR ARTIST PR.4ISES OTIS.
Says the "KickinE" in the Philippines
Is Chiefly Due to HOmeatckness.

G. w. Peters, an artist, who went to the
Philippines fourteen months ago, and who
has done work in the field since the insur-
reCtou began, and has contributed to
Hnrpcr's weekly. the century, Golfers.
Frank I"siis'S. and other periodicals, was in
this city yesterday, having come East from
San Francisco, where he arrived on the
transport Newport. Mr.. Peters. on Feb
ruary last, shortly before the war actual
ly began, was captured and imprisoned as a
spy by the Filipinos. under Gen. Montenegro.
While he was in the Caloocan prison some
of the savages threatened him with death,
but he was released through the interces-
sion OF Capt. Salada of the Filipino cavalry,
who knew him.
Gen. Otis" said Mr.. Peters, "is in my
opinion, very able man Inconsistencies
has more to do with the kicking on the part
OF the soldiers than anything else. The
well taken care of-better than in any other
army in the world. The beef they get is the
very best. and comes from Australia. and
the commissary service Is excellent. The
hospital accommodation are also very fine.
The instruction is now very nearly over
and the Philippines should never be given
UP. l am going to exhibit some work at
the Paris Exposition but ultimately expect
10 return to LuZon.'
The wife and young son OF Mr. Peters
have. in his.absence, been living al Leonia,
J
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
KNOBS ONLY DEIT- HTTE GERW.IN.
Supposed Burglar In the TOmbs no
Is Likely to Escape Trial.

The District Attorneys office is sadly III
need of German interpreter. who knows
not only German and English, but also the
deaf and dumb manual in German. Unless
such a man be found within a few days
Michael Polack, prisoner in the Tombs.
charged with burglary, will be allowed TO 90
free because Of the apparent impossbilty
OF making him understand the charg"
against him, and OF learning what he has
to say for himself
Pollock has been in the Tonlbs two
months awaiting trial DR.. Gallaudet OF the
Deaf Mutes' Institute. and others have tried
to communicate with him, but without sue
cess, although he uses a system OF manual
sign making with which he seems to be IA
milar.
Lawyer Hugh o. Pentecost, attorney for
Pollock. presented the facts before Judge
Newburger, in the General Sessions yes
terday. and the Judge said he would give the
District Attorneys Office few days more
grace before letting the prisoner go.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
hit AT the Eden MusGe has just Lcen increased
by several now figures.

Alexandra Dumas has not lost his recent
vogue on the London stage. The Black
Tulip 10 to ba gwen there next autumn The
action OF the play passes in Holland in 1872,
Winitred Emery Is to be the heroine. sydney
Grundy las aGnpted the piece to English use
The municipal authorities Of Vienna recently
refused to allow company OF actors from Ber-
LIN TO perform Gerhsrt IIauptmann's The
Viewers. Elizabeth Gorevs. the first Russian
actress of note who visited Germany, has re
,Trssd to 1nr sssrs In series Of
Las, season: will return next winter for longer
from the IMPERIAL Theatre at ST. Petersburg.
this month viii be- more saborats hnn uF nS
Witnessed during recent years in the ancient
s tarSfre there Jss Gars;e y.toren
among those in charge OF the affair this sum
nor, sarah Bernhardt is to appear in Edmond
the Grand Opera House is to appear in ranto-
mime ioundsd on .irerian subl""t the actors
V TsE rs SO bapren il knGnfs
;hn Colonne ORCHESTRA and sarah Bernhard
w Cioss the festival With performance OF
H2unet Snlly Is TO make tour OF the prin,i-
pal European cities during his Leave OF absence
tire from the stage on the ground that he pre-
fers to he remem bered by Paris Mt his best ana
not III the decline oil his powers.
The latest of the Sapoleonic PLAYS was acted
in Paris recently without making much i'm
precision. Napoleon Is its title and its
author surrounded an mag Incident with
familiar historical scenes. A woman in love
with tho Emperor DISCUSSES herself as a soldier
in order to be near him. She is made a lieuten-
ant and follows him to Saint Helena where, in
an effort to cnablo him to escape. she loses her
ne The recertion OF the play seemed to
Justify one OF Francisque Sarcoy's last dicta.
that he public has wearicd OF Napoleon on
the stage Even the Bonapartists were not
numerous enough to make demonstration at
,he first performance. Charlotte Cordav" will
10 the next play put before the Paris pub
lie. ~ will he revived at the Com edie Franchise
where IL was act Cd lrst in 1880. This heroine
o' the revolution ha, furnished the inspiration
Tor two other dramas in France One was acted
az early as 1881. and the second was produced
IN lS4I Both were failures
Paris theatres sonnet mes ENJOY a degree OF
prosperity which would not be ignored here
La dame dc chez Maxim" has played at the
Novelty Theatre there to an average OF 81 900
night for forty nights.
Sarah Bernhardt has remodeled her theatre
in Paris in very elaborate fashion She will
start on three months tour OF Europe in Sep
tember. and on her return produce Rostand's
new play to be called The Eagle" which is
expected to run all through the summer OF the
exposition II II does not a new work by Sar
dou called The Witch will he given In the
October following Nine. Bernhardt will be over
here
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
BUSINESS TROTBLES.
Morrisania Dry Goods store Man Has
to Knock Under.


Moses Alexander kuh proprietor of the
Leader dry goods store at 2s07 and 2s09 Third
Avenue, corner OF One Hundred and Forty
eighth Street. made an assignment yesterday
to William Bettemann without preference.
The liabilities are $50 32S, of which $40. 500
is for merchandise and rent and s2S ,S2S Dor
rowed money, chiefly from members of his
family The assets are about $1,000 in
merchandise
Mabel F, Barnes, wife OF William y.
Barnes OF Yonkers has filed petition in
bankruptcy. with liabilities $50 sos. and no.
minal assets 1898 in accounts and $3.50 in
wearing apparel. For three years up to
September 10. 1897. she carried on a Carria &c
mandatory al 3l6 to 800 Western Boule-
ward. In the list of creditors are William D.
Barnes, $4,000; Henry h. Barnes $2l 900
Richard S. Barnes and George D. Mackay,
$4,000: Alfred e. Barnes. as trustee for
himself and five brothers and sisters, 50 900:
Sprague National Bank of Brooklyn, $l4 3O-
Henry Z. Minden. of l49 East Forty Sc
Venth Street. has filed petition In bankrupt
cy, with liabilities $36l2 and no assets.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
COLER'S RETORT TO MOSS.
Accuses Him of Reckless Statements
About the Paving Bond HOld-Up.

Comptroller Coler sent a letter yesterday
to Frank Moss, in reply to Mr., Moss
charge that the Comptroller Corpora
lion Counsel, and other department
heads had entered into a conspra-
cy to discredit the Municipal Assembly
for selfish ends, and that the Assembly is
justified in refusing to issue paving bonds
until the streets to be paved are designated
He says: Such recklessness OF statement
unsubstantated by even the slightest evi-
denCe, invariably reacts, and never Injuries
public official" He points out that the
Municipal Assembly must approve every
street selected for requirement. by the Com
missioner Of Highways before any work can
be done. and says that in his opinion the
worst probable selection OF streets by the
Highway Department lacting it does on
professional engineering advice) would al
most certainly be better than the log rolling
of even a superior local Legislature"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
com FOR ENGEL IT THE HrB.
The East Wind In Mayor Quincy's OF
Zee ScmdN lin Home With n Ohm.


Ace Sends Him Home with n chin.
Martin EngcI. the Tammany leader OF de
Ate who Went to Boston on Saturday
night to seq Mayor Quincy about municipal
reform, came home unexpectedly yesterday
morning. Engel had carried with him a let
ter Of introduction from Silver Dollar Smith
to Mayor Quincy. 1t read as follows:
DEAR QUINCY; This is my friend and
the leader OF our district, the Eighth. He's
all right. and il you can show him the town
or fix him in any other way, you will do me
a great favor. l especially want him to see
the Parker House, aud the marble bar in
Toung's where ! met Col. Sid Hedges OF the
Ancient and Ilonorables. | hope they are
still running that punch bowl. Our honored
leader wants to find out something about
free baths. Please show him how they are
worked, and whether or not they would be
injurious in any way to the health.
When Enge went away the letter reposed
in the inside pocket of his linen coat. A neg
lige shirt, tan shoes. and straw hat made
up Engels outer garb on this occasion When
he came back yesterday morning his coat
collar was turned UP, black hat was
pulled down over his eyes, and he wore
gloves. did you see Quincy asked Sill
yer Dollar Smith when he saw Engel.
Yes, / saw him. Lord, amt it cold"
replied Engel.
Smith and Engel then retired to a private
room in Smiths hotel few moments
later Engel jumped into a cab and went
away.
He met Quincy" said Smith afterward;
but he tells me that he couldn't stand the
east wind from the electric fans in the
Mayors office. Quincy asked him to have
a drink OF ice water, and gave him the
freedom OF the town. 1t was Sunday. and
the marble bar in Young's was draped He
saw the Frog Pond, and got cold in the
head. Engel tells me that he thinks the free
bath scheme is all right, but they will have
to improve on 1t here by heating the wa
tar'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
JAKE REPORTS on THE GRiTErI
They Are All Very Peaceful snd Their
Iiterntnre Is GO0L NeadInH.


Keeper Jake Cook. the custodian OF the
monkey collection in the Central Park Me-
nagerie, has returned to duty after spending
his summer vacation as usual in visiting the
cemeteries about the city. Cook is of me-
ditative disposition and when his annual va
cation comes around he seeks the solitude
OF q graveyard contrast TO the lively
time he has with the monkeys and their
visitors
He and his wife start out in the morning
with lunch basket and pass the day in
some cemetery, inspecting the monuments
and reading the inscriptions on the head
stones They go to different place each
day
How are the cemeteries this year." ask
ed Director John b. Smith OF the Menagerie
when Cook returned to the monkey house
YESTERDAY
Nice and pleasant" the Keeper respond
ed THE people there are very quiet and
it feels good to get into so much silence
once in while"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
DETECTITES ASK MORE P4Y.
Under the Charter They Say They
should Get &2.OOO n Y ear.


Sixty-four of Capt. McClusky's detectives
and twenty Of Capt. Reynolds's Brooklyn
sleuths, who are classed as detective OFF,
GERS, with less rank and smaller pay than
detective sergeants, sent petition to the
Police Commissioners yesterday asking
that they be made detective sergeants with
the pay OF that rank. The document was
more in the nature OF demand than
petition. They not only demand the higher
rank and pay, but also arrearages of
salary from January l, 1898, when consolida-
ton became effective. to make up the diff
ference between what they have been re-
ceiving and the pay OF detective sergeants.
The maximum pay OF the men who are
classed simply as detectives is sl,40O
year, while that Of the detective sergeants
is 81 900 a year. The men have retained
Col. James and he advises them that they
are entitled to the full pay OF the higher
rank, as under the charter all detectives
assigned to Central Once duty are entitled
to the rank OF detective sergeants
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
TorICS or THE REr4IE BrrcHERs.
Eastern League of the National Assoc
citation In COnNentiOn.

The thirteenth annual convention OF the
Eastern League of the National Retail
Butchers Mutual Protective Association be-
gan yesterday at the Terrace Garden AS
sembly Rooms No. 100 East Fifty eighth
street. j. f. Callahan. President OF the
Eastern League, was installed as chairman
and delivered the opening address. He said
that the butchers business was in excellent
condition, but that present trade conditions
demanded the formation and maintenance
of II fXed policy.
The credit system the use of trading
stamps and the relations between whole
salers and retailers are among the principal
topics to be discussed to- day. There will he
trip to Coney Island this afternoon and a
drive to Grants Tomb to- morrow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-08
Ex-Conyict sues the State.

ALBANY, Aug. Among the claims fled
to-day against the State was that of John
Culleton OF New York city, an ex-convictS
who seeks TO recover $4,000. He was sens
fenced from New York city in April, 1885,
and during his confinement in Sing Sing
prison contracted blood-poisoning from the
hair OF horses which he was compelled ia
clean and tease. He claims damages on
the ground that the State authorltiess
by compelling him 10 perform that works
have ruined his health for life. The claim
is filed by virtue OF Il law passed by the
last Legislature.