davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
LIKED THE POORHOUSE.
Would Net Leave IL to Go For None!
That Belonged 20 Him.

would Net Leave IL TO 90 For money
That Belonged 90 Him.
Il won't go out, won't leave here
for anything
Such was the amazing declaration Of
pauper attendant In ala east end Lon
don work house Oh being told by an
agent that he was entitled to some
money And the man--the son Of
post captain in the navy-meant all
that he said Not an inch would he
bulge nor would he sign any paper.
and 1t was only by taking a commits
sioner down to him that the fund
could be recovered.
Whether because 1t was only q com.
paratively small sum or whether be-
cause he was worker, the guardians
made no claim on 1t. Accordingly. at
his request. it was split. and two ac-
counts were opened on his behalf In
the Postofiice Savings bank. But. for
all that. he continued to remain In the
workhOuse.
Meanwhile he was very anxious that
Ills wife should not know he was alive
tuSt. hC uChit0 tudt hS "do hihA
ried. His life partner. however, called
at the agents office to inquire about
the case, though she begged that her
husband might not be told Of her
whereabouts. She WAS In fairly
good position. earning as she did n lly-
Ing by keeping a ladies' school, and
once or twice her reprobate husband
had turned up In an intoxicated condi-
tion and raised a commotion that had
scandalized her pupils. The Ill sorted
pair were, therefore. not brought into
communication.
Never would the pauper legatee leave
the workhouse. He remained there till
his death. whereupon, having left no
will, the money he had scorned to use
passed to his wife.-Casselps Saturday
Journal.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
He WORKED DESTRUCTION.
4 sample Of what Fairly Healthy
C0ekatoo Can Do.

sample of what = Fairly Hea1tby y
Ceekateo Can Do.
A light chain securely fastened on
the cockatoo's leg promised safety, but
be contrived to get within reach Of my
new curtains and rapidly devoured
some half yard or so OF hand painted
border. which was the pride of my
heart. Then came an interval Of calm
and exemplary behavior which lulled
me into false security. Cookie seemed
10 have but one object In life, which
was to pull out all his own feathers,
and by evening the dining room often
looked as though a white fos'l lad
been plucked In 1t.
consulted a bird doctor, but as
Cookies health was perfectly good and
his diet all that could be recommended,
1t was supposed he only plucked himself
for want Of occupation. and firewood
was recommended as substitute.
This answered very well, aud he spent
his leisure In gnawing sticks of deal
only when no one chanced to be In the
room he used to unfasten the swivel
OF his chain. leave 1t dangling on the
stand and descend In search Of his
playthIngs. When the fire had not
been lighted, often found half the
Goals pulled out of the crate and the
frewood In splinters. At last. with
warmer weather, both Goals and wood
were removed, 80 the next time Master
Cookie found himself short of job he
set to work on the dining room chairs.
first pulled out all their bright nails
and next tore holes In the leather,
through which he triumphantly
dragged the stuffing.
At one time he went on a visit for
some weeks and ate up everything
within his reach In that friendly estab-
lishment. His bag for one afternoon
consisted Of venerable fern and a
large palm. some library books, news
papers. a pack Of cards and an arm
chair. And yet every one adores him.
and he is the spoiled child Of more than
one family y.-Cornhiil.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
War Taxes to be Reduc ed.

Washington, Nov. 90 There will bs
sharp movement at the session ol
Congress, about TO open, to repeal man,
Of the war taxes. This is prompted
largely by tho fact that there is sur.
plus OF revenue now, and that it will he
added to In all probability by the still
further le.sening OF the war expenditures
There will be a general attack upon the
annoying stamp taxes, especially the
telegraph and express stamps. These, it
is argued, were levied for the purpose OF
making the telegraph and express con-
onies pay their share Of tho burden,
but the. law has failed to. reach them.
and their customers have to pay all that
the stamp calls for. The telegraph
stamps fall most heavily in cost upo.i
newspapers and news agencies. Some
OF The latter have declared that they are
obliged to pay more for stamps on tele.
graph messages than they do for rent.
Much annoyance and delay TO business
is also, it is claimed. caused to bu. mess
especially by telegraph Istamps. 1t il
aid here by well informed Congressman
that the telegraph stamp can be abolish
ed by all interested making a combined
and determined effort against its retsn
ton in the list of taxes. The beer man
ufaotarers want 81 tax cut off, but it j.
probable that they will have to be con
tent with reduction OF half tina.
The stock brokers also will
most surely have to continue buying
stamps. as the general opinion is that
they mi ke their money easily enough
to be able to pay for stamps The
boom in stocks since elec
ton, it is claimed, brought money in'o
their Golfers TO pay all their taxes for
the entire year.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
Need De mocratic Votes.

Washington. Nov 26 The Republi
coming session OF Congress saiisfac
torily. Democrats will be able to get
any little pet schemes through they
wish, ~ there are only 80 working days
in the session, and there are 10 great
appropriation bills to pass, besides the
Army Reorganization, Reapportio, +.
ment of Congressman. War Revenue,
Ship Subsidy bills, and other very i'm
portant bills. One or two Democratic
Senators can greatly delay matters by
objections.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

Relow Is Il story found IN IA recent
book Talks With the Old English
rricketers." which prompts the retlec
tion that "tlAfe were giants In those
days" OF the "old" cricketers.
A man who did n private business In
athletic requisites a; his home In
Blackpooi was one day approached by
"A man who asked him II he kept n full
supply OF cricket requisites.
Certainly" was the response.
Then" said tue man gravely. wrap
me up bottle of arnica. II paper Of
court plaster and an arm sling. ! am
going to play In II cricket match this
afternoon against Jack Grassland"
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
End OF the First Century at the
National Capital.

WAsHfSaToN, Nov 90 The commit
tee in charge of arrangements for the
celebration OF the end of the first Gel
tnry OF the National Capital are per
fecting an elaborste programme, with
grand procession, addresses from
several governors OF states. besides ad
dresses by Senators Hoar, Daniel, Me
Comas and Representatives Payne oi
New York and Richardson Of Tennes
zee. with probably another Senator and
Representative. In the evening there
will be reception at tho Corcorns
Art Gallery.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
To Build The Tunnel {.

BRooKLYN, n. Y. Nov. 23.-A new
company has been formed to build a
tunnel under the East River and connect
Long Island with Manhattan and
New Jersey. The tuAnel will begin al
the Hackensack Meadows, connecting
with network of railroads, and at Il
depth OF 30 feet ran to the north aud
East rivers and Tho island OF Manhattan
Elevators in n " York will connect II
with the surface.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

There is no pleasure in lie II yon
dread going to the table to eat and cant
rest at night on account Of indigestion
Henry Williams, of Boonville, Iud., say
he suffered that way for years till he
commenced the use OF Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure. and adas. Nov can Sat anything
like and all ! wlnt aud sleep soundls
very night" kodol Dyspepsia Cnro
will digest what YOU eat. II. A. n. Todd.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

You can't afford to risk your life by
allowing cough or a cold to develope
into pneumonia or consumption. One
Minute Cough Cure will cure throat
and lung troubles quicker than an,
other preparation known. Many doctors
use it ~ a specific for grippe. 1t is al
infallible remedy for Group. Children
like it and mothers endorse it. II. A. N.
Todd.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

Havana: Cnba, Nov. 26. This is the
last day for presentation OF duplicates
of models,plans and specifications, or
authenticated copies of them by all
persons holding letters patent regis
t red in Madrid, Spain aud extended
t. the Island OF Cuba, in order to pro
tect them from probable infringement.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

Many people worry bcause they be-
lievs they have heart disease. The
chances are that their hearts are all
right but their stomachs are unable to
digest food. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and prevents the
formation Of case which makes the
stomach press against the heart. II viii
surs every form OF indigestion. II. A. n
Todd.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29
In Winter Quarters.

Vienna, Nov %. S.-Advices recelved
here are that winter has set in on the
Pei-Ho river and that the allies have
Il cir troops safely provided with winter
Quarters to withstand tn fierce blasts
OF North China winter.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

An old servant was asked 10y an arr
,st what she thought OF her master
portrnlt. which he was painting.
She looked at IL critically. "ie might
nave made him irille better looking
may be. but If ye had ye'd la spoil'
it," Pick Me-Cp.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

1920 ---~- ------------ss - -1--s-.ssv
tll. -4.-r .'-s-slss --s->ss
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

"Did you see Jones? He was looking
for you"
Yes; saw him, but ! managed
things so be didn't see me. ."-Chicago
Rarerd
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1900-11-29

II you have ever seen a child in the
agony OF group you can realize how
grateful mothers are for Ono Minute
Cough Cure which gives releifias soon
as il is administratsd. Ttrquiekly cures
coughs, colds and all. throat AVID lung
troubles n. A. N. Todd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
BRYAN AT NASHVILLE.
He Addresses an Audience of 1000 at
The Tabernacle.

Nashville. Tenn, Feb. 24.- Hon. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan arrived here to-
night He was met some distance o.t of
town by committee of citizens and AT
the railway station vast crowd gather
ed to greet him. Shortly after arriving
Mr.. Bryan addressed an audience of
1900 people at the Tabernacle. His re-
marks We're along the same lines follow
cd during his Southern "trip, trusts and
Imperialism being discussed in the order
Tomorrow Mr.. Bryan will
visit the historic Hermitage the old
home of ex-President Andrew Jackson.
The Hermitage" is thirteen miles from
the city, aud the day will be consumed
in the TRIP. Mr.. Bryan's rl9n is to leave
tomorrow night for Memphis.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Clark Cool as a Cucumber.

Washington. Feb. Ex-senator Clark
and Marcus DAILY, the rival millionaires
Of Montana, faced each other during the
greater part of today in the Senate Com
mittee ON Elections in the investigation
Of Mr.. Clark's election to the Senate O.:
the United States. Mr.. Clark sat in the
rear Of his attorneys and Mr.. DAILY on
the opposite side of the room. Mr.
DAILY wore a pleasant smile throughout
the day and Mr.. Clark maintained an
entirely unruffled countenance. 1t had
been expected that Mr.. DAILY would be
called TO the witness stand during the
day. but he was not. The day was given
Up To Mr.. j. Il. Toole, an especially close
friend Of Mr.. DAILY.
Mr.. Toole's testimony covered the Sen
atorial contest from the DAILY side of the
question He also related many particu-
lars concerning the capital contest plac-
ing the total expenditure in behalf OF
Anaconda in that contest at from $3.50
coo To S450.OoO.
Hon w C.. Conrad also testified dur
ing the day. He was a candidate for
the Senate in opposition to Mr.. CLARK
He said that ne had spent no money in
the Senatorial campaign proper.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
THINKS ALL DANGER PAST.
Quartelmaster at Honolulu Reports
on the Plague.

Washington, Feb, 4.-Quartermaster
General Huntington has received a report
from Major Rubin, quartermaster at
Honolulu under date or February Sth in
regard to the progress of the plague at
that port, in which he says:
When | wrctc my letter of February
md, forwarded by last mail. the situation
respecting the progress OF the bubonlc
plague was much improved and no new
cases had occurred within a period Of
about week. Since then there have
been three additional cases. but they
were all traced directly to a distinct CEN
ire OF infection which was destroyed by
fire Yesterday, and do not, in my opinion,
change the general tendency toward a
cessation Of the epidemic. While techni-
cal quarantine measures as regards in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
CARNIVAL IN FULL SWING.
Battleship Texas Arrives. WI Ting
Fang Given Freedom of City.

New Orleans. Feb "a The New Or
leans carnival of 1900 may.now be said
to be in full swing. Every hotel in the
city is crow ded or has its rooms engaged
in advance, every arriving train is packed
ard the promise is for the largest crowd
ever present during Mardi Gras season
The outlook Use for cool and fair weather.
The carnival this season has been made
to extend over six days instead or two.
The Nercus electrical parade and the
pageant of Momus on Wednesday and
Thursday nights We're extra events OK
this season. Today there was trades
display.
1he battleship Texas. Commander Glib
son, arrived and was given a noisy well
come. WI Ting Fang, Chinese Ambassa-
dor to the United States who has been
extended the freedom of the city by the
council and the National Editorial AS
ISOLATION arrived Monday. There will be
a notable river and land reception to
Rex II Monday and superb pageant by
lroteus on Monday evening.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
WILL STARVE HIM OUT
AN IDEA THAT THIS IS ROBERTS
PLAN.
REPORT Hat CRONJE'S BURST Trough
t is Stated That Lord Roberts is Prepared TO
Cope With Any Reinforcements the
Beers Are Able 10 Send
Againet Him

London, Feb. 25.-(4:35 a. m.)-Since
2:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon, moth
ing has been received from the scene of
what the London papers call General
Crcnje's death struggle, the war officials
announcing at midnight that they had
nothing TO give out. They stated that
they believed it impossible for Cronje
to escape from the grip of Lord Roberts.
The report circulated in Berlin that
Cronje had succeeded in making his
escape, came from Boer headquarters in
BRUSSELS, where it was stated that de-
tails were still lacking.
The only news from other parts of
the seat of war received during the
night Is a special dispatch from Colenso.
under date of February 24th stating
that the British In spite of strong OPP
position, were advancing slowly out sure
ly and driving the Beers from the kopjes
between Grobler's Kloof and Hang
wanna.
Ladysmith reported by Photograph on
Friday that the Beers were retiring
northward in large numbers. Meanwhile
the certainty of relief is so strong at
Durham that the authorities are actively
preparing train loads Of provisions,
luxurips and medical comforts for dis
patch to the beleaguered town as soon
as communications are re-opened.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
THE EDITORS AT JACKSON.
They Are salvoed With Guns. Ban.
quoted and "Balled"

Jackson, Miss, Feb. 4-The special
train of twelve Pullmans bearing about
500 delegates to the fifteenth annual
convention of the National EDITORIAL AS
socatiOn reached Jackson this afternoon.
Two Thousand people assembled at the
depot to greet the visitors, and salute
cf thirteen guns was fired After dinner
the editors and their families were given
a trolley ride over the city and an in
formal reception was held at the resi-
dence of r. II. Henry, president of the
association. The delegates then assem-
bled in Representative Hall. where ad-
dresses OF welcome were delivered by
Governor Longino, Lieutenant Gov rnor
Harrison, Bishop Galloway and others.
Responses were made by Joseph Macabe,
of Boston, and f. B. Balloon, of Texas.
The editors were seated to a banquet
in Masonic Hall tonight, which was fol-
lowed by a bali.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
THE REORGANIZATION SUITS.
Judge Field Will Try These Suits
Filed Yesterday.

Louisville, Ky, Feb. 24.-The suit of
u. c. w. Beckham, of Kentucky"
against w. $. Taylor, was filed in the
Circuit Court here today. This action
was originally brought at Georgetown.
The filing of the suit here was in ac-
cordance with the agreement made by
both sides for consolidation of isuits
involving the Governorship OF Kentucky.
The action is for am injunction Gov
ernor Taylor is the plaintiff in a similar
suit against Beckham and others. By
the agreement Judge Field will try the
consolidated suits.
The answer and counter claim Of
Reckham, Castleman and Carter in the
injunction suits by w. 5. Taylor, John
Marshall and Daniel Collier were filed.
The answer denies all of the allegations
of plaintiffs petition, and sets up a
cotnter-claim that the offices of Gov
ernor, Lieutenant Governor and Adju-
tant General have been llsurped by piain-
tiffs and defendants pray that they be
adjudg5d the holders of said Offices.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
Brings Living and Dead.

Washington, Feb. 24.-The Mcpherson
left Santiago on the 10Th instant and
was due at New York CITY on the Goth.
The Mcpherson is classed as troop and
freight Ship and was attached to the At
lantic Transport fleet, being engaged in
the transportation of troops and sup
plies between New York and Cuban and
Porto Rican ports.
Later in the day it was ascertained
that the Mcpherson carried an extra
shaft piece, and it was ordered that the
vessel be sent to the shipyard at Newport
News provided the necessary repairs
could be made there without much delay.
Otherwise the vessel will be towed to
New York for repairs.
The Mcpherson brought number off
passengers from Santiago, including sew
eral discharged soldiers; also the bodiesI
of ninety-six oldiers who died in Cuba.
and miscellaneous cargo. AN the pas-|
sengers who choose to do $40 may dis
embark at Fort Monroe The vessel il
now anchored off that port. The soldie
dead are to be brought to this city Il
interment i'll the National Cemetery
Arlington. I'm case of delay in II
the repairs, it is probable that thu
will be brought direct to V
from Fort Monroe instead of
ed to remain ON the vesse
reaches New York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
THE EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Spenser Wilkinson Gives His Sum-
mary With Comments.

London, Feb. 24.-Spenser Wilkinson,
Summarizing the weeks events in the
war in South Africa for the Associated
Press, tonight said:
ION the night of Thursday. February
10Th General Cronje marched ont from
Magersfontein between General French.
who had just entered Kimberley and
General Kelly-Kcnny, then al Kip
Drift. ,on the Modder River The next
day General Kelly Kenny pursued him.
attacked his rear and delayed him until
the Highland brigade was on its way to
stop him on the south bank of the Mod
der end General French could pass him
en- the north hank.
"After three days running fight
General Cronje was stopped at Koo-
doosrand. near Paardeberg. where he
was surrounded. His force was be
tween the river banks. which gave him a
defensive position facing either way. SO
that attacks on him involved heavy loss.
hut he was held until on Tuesday Lord
Roberts arranged TO grip him with a
girdle of infantry in his position. while
cannOnlding him with 80 guns. enfilad-
ing the river bed. IN. the meantime
Lord Roberts with a spare division or
TWO beyond the three brigades holding
Cronje. set h 'mself to intercept ard drive
away any Boer achievements.
''This was the situation on Wednes-
day. and it offered 4 reasonable proba-
hil;ty Of the capture of Cronje's force,
and Of the feat Of any achievements.
I'VE have little news beyond Wednes-
day. On Thursday the Smelling of
Cronie was continued at intervals, con-
t'nuous Smelling probably involving a too
lavish use of ammunition. Beers have
been giving themselves ul1 by fifties a
day. On Tuesday Lord Roberts drove
off reinforccments coming from Coles
berg ard from Natal.
"A Berlin report declares that Cronie
has forced his way through. This is inn
probable, but may refer to a small partv
who may have escaped in the night.
Lord Roberts advance has dra WIN
away some of the Rocr forces from
Colesherg. Sterkstroom and Natal. as is
seen from the diminished resistance to
the British at all those points.
General Butler. after taking Inhlaws
Hill has crossed the Tngela River and
according to the latest kilograms. has
heen fighting continuously since Thurs
day morning. THIS looks like decided
attempt to relieve Ladysmith wherein
! expect General Butler will succeed if
he does not. as before, interrupt his adj
vance by stopping to count his losses
and declaring that he has mot lost
enough. a general has never lost
enough to justify the giving up Of his
enterprise, SO long as his troops are VIII
ing to go on with him. Ladysmith can
probably hold out for several weeks.
and in that time the effect of Lord
Roberts advance will probably be even
more than it has yet been"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25
KILLED BY HIS HORSE
Mr.. Buck COx's Neck Broken
in a Runaway.
News Has Been Received That The Laughing
house Robbers Have Been Located in
Roanoke, Va.

Greenvile, n. c., Feb. 24.-(Special.)-
Mr.. Buck Cox, of Contentnea township
this county, went in a cart to Grimesland
Friday afternoon for barrel of flour.
After starting back home his horse ran
away and he was killed. People living
near the road saw the horse with the
broken cart running by. They went
back to investigate and found Mr.. Cox
dead in the road
His neck was broken and his head
terribly mtpnglcd, ind eating tnat in fall
ing from the cart, his head caught in the
wheel Mr.. Cox leaves wife and three
children
y T. gram received here from a detec-
tive says the Laughinghouse rybers
have been located at Roanoke, Va.
Further particulars are awaited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-02-25

Spection and precautions in respect TO
force. | consider that all actual danger
of infection is over and believe that no
outbreak Of the disease in epidemic form
can or will occur for the reason that all
sources Of infection thus far discovered
have been destroyed by fire. This has
been done by the authorities regardless
of cost or location of buildings. One
large 2-story frame house with all its OUT
buildings in the best residence portion of
the city was burned with all It's contents
because of the occurrence Of death
from plague upon the premises"