davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
NEW MINT in PHILADELPHIA.

Will Not Be Ready for Occupation Be-
fore May Next.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
new mint building at 10th and Spring
Garden streets, Philadelphia, but Con
tractor McCaul does not think it will
be completed before May 1, the time
named in his contract The building
is being constructed of gray granite
from Mount Desert and will be plain in
style except in the numismatic room.
the decorations of which will be Oh a
magnificent scale. Many rare kinds of
marble will appear in this room. The
entrance in Spring Garden street will
also be somewhat ornate. The carvers
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Politicians will scan the census re-
turns with lively interest, because pop
ulation forms the basis of the appor-
tionment of representation in Congress.
Some States will gain and some viii
lose, relatively at least, according to
the measure Of growth Of population;
but 1t Will be months, probably, before
the full statistics are tabulated, and a
much longer time before the ratio of
apportionment is settled. The ratio
adopted after the census of 1899 was
one Representative to each 1I3 sol Of
the population. This resulted in
House of three hundred and ifty-s,x
members; when Utah was admitted the
number was increased one. The use
Of the same ratio, with a population
larger by twelve to fifteen millions than
that of 1890, would add about seventy
five to the membership of the House.
Congress win undoubtedly-tas has
been the almost UNMARRIED rule adopt a
larger divisor to determine the repre-
sentation, but a number that will result
In some increase Of members. Under
the last apportionment, thirty-one men,
bers were added, and under the appor-
tionment next preceding, thirty-two.
The present House is not large body,
as compared with European parliament.
tary assemblies. 1t is smaller than the
German Reichstag, much smaller than
the French Chamber Of Deputies, and
but little more than half as large as
the British House of Commons. But
the size Of the present hall of the House
Of Representatives sets a limit to in
crease, unless the desks and chairs are
removed. and benches are provided, af-
ter the British custom. The center OF
population was fixed, by the last cen
sus, at a point twenty miles east Of
Columbus, Indiana. 1t had moved
farther and farther westward with
each census. Doubtless the new cen
sus will show it to have moved still
farther west, but it is probable that
the change Will be less marked than
in some previous decades. The last
decade has not been one of blooms, :"
but Of widely distributed growth. The
Indications are that the largest per-
centage OF growth viii be found In the
central West rather than the farther
West, and in the States which have a
considerable urban population rather
than those whose population is chiefly
agricultural.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
PHILADELPHIA's NEW MINT.

are at work at this point, but find their
work difficult the granite being very
hard. The grain is coarse and tough,
rendering it difficult to get the smooth
ness necessary for every piece used in
the building. The carvers have been
at work ON the stone for more than a
year.
Within the walls workmen are still
busy putting in place the rafters. Sew
eral huge boilers have been built in al
ready. bur none of the new machinery
has been brought to the building yet.
No machinery will be put in place I'M
til the interior is completed. All ma
chlnery will be of the latest design.
Only a few machines will be moved
from the present mint.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

and all other quanues OF character
which go to the making of real man
hood are all reduced to material
sources in the blood corpuscles. The
more Dutch blood tie Drawer Is the
man. An interesting question is, what
If the professor had found say 80 per
cent English or American blood in adj
ditlon to the 100 per cent? The Boer
would certainly be invncible had he
thought to introduce little Of this
fluid IN his veins. 1t is not right TO
trent science with leyity, but one can't
help wondering If great follies are not
sometimes committed in the name Of
science.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

The development of manual training
schools and departments in our high
schools for the study of bookkeeping,
stenography and other branches con-
nected with clerical work would seem
at first glance to be an unmlxed bless
ing. AS pointed out by Supt Nightln-
gale, of the Chicago schools, the pupils
who complete such courses are ready
to take positions Immediately on leav-
ing school, and become self-supportlng.
The Importance of being equipped by
the State, without cost, for the inevlta-
BILE struggle for existence is easily seen,
but such equipment, If granted at all,
should be uniform. To increase the
number of bookkeepers or stenogra-
pliers in this way is certainly dis
elimination against the people who are
now making a living in such branches.
1t is inconceivable that business men
should encourage the growth of a cleri-
cal Ideal in pupils or a method of pub
lie education that win reduce wages In
particular occupations. and apart
from this it is little less than a crime
~ ANAAA NOunE men lIutt
the study Is optional, but 1t is a tempt
ing chance, and since the announce
ment was made great many who have
no definite aims as to the future have
drifted into this practical opportunity
which is so temptingly placed before
them. The youth who knows short
hand Is handicapped. While he Is act
ing as an ameuuensis. and doing mere
ly mechanical work, his possibly less
accomplished schoolmate is receiving a
smaller salary. but plugging away at
some trade or business that will ulti-
mately bring its reward in a spirit Of
independence and a knowledge the pos
sible reward Of which may be a COM
Portable existence. A good stenOgra-
pher Is too valuable to the promoted.
Instances might be given in answer to
this, where stenographers have risen
above their positions by the influence
of their employers. There are many
such cases, but they depend on spe-
/ Giles OF charity and are exceptional Ii
boy wishes to become professional
reporter for the courts. lectures, etc.
1t is another question. He cannot bring
too much intelligence or physical ca
pacity for the nervous strain OF these
positions, and he may make money;
but the public school is not the place
for him to receive the training. any
more than It would be II he desired tC
become a journalist, a physician. or q
lawyer, unless the system OF public in
structiOn is to develop into the fitting
Of pupils Z work In all walks OF life
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

think about the thirteen walk-around
queering the other fellows hand?
An hour later Hardy took fresh
pack pinned the ace of diamonds from
1t on a walters shirt front tore I'D
the other ifty-one cards and then
marked a skull and crossbones in
creme de menthe on the walters shirt
bosom just above the ace. On the
very next deal, with only three mines
on one-card draw, he bluffed sl50
poi out of fellow who held a deuce
full Now what do you think of
that?"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Music has won more battles than
gunpowder," said A great general. Ger
tainly more days lave been taken by
Sousa's band than by all our armies
In the field. Nearly every city in Eu-
rope has presented Sousa with civic
banner, and his so-called american"
music has marched triumphant
through camps usually half-hostile to
the states May such peaceful vic
tories attend "The Stars and Stripes
Forever
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Prof. Cesare Lombroso accounts for
the desperate bravery OF the Beers on
chemical principles. He made analy-
sis OF some Boer blood he obtained
for the purpose. His conclusion was
that 1t was composed Of rs per cent
Dutch blood. u per cent French, u per
cent Scotch and per cent German.
This is said to be a very strong mixture.
The professors percentages foot up
1O5. instead Of 100. II this is correct
the Boer Is indeed a very remarkable
individual. But let that pass. The
point Is that spirit. courage, patriotism
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

"a library in garden" the aspira-
tion OF an old scholar who loved nature
as well as books, is In fair way to be
realized for everybody In Brooklyn. BY
the cooperation OF the public library
and the park commission there were
reading-rooms and libraries in three Of
the Brooklyn parks during the sum
mer, and one Of them was visited by
more than six thousand persons in a
month. People who used to sit around
stupidity, half-asleep read while enjoy
ing the peace and quiet of the place,
and children found something to do
besides playing until they were tired
and quarrelsome They all are to be
congratulated, but equally warm CON
CALCULATIONS are due the public library,
which has found one more way to full
ill its mission OF reaching the public.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

A New York railway man says that
there should be schools for the educa-
ton Of engineers, firemen and other
railway workers. While 1t Is true that
railroad work can only be finally mas
tered In practice, the suggestion is a
good one and applies to other callings
where the members are public or semi
public servants. Schools for motormen
and conductors would no doubt do
much good. In such schools the gem
eral education OF the pupil should re-
eelve attention. And In the case Of
conductors and other individuals COM
ing In close contact with the public,
manners and department might be in
cluded In the curriculum with advan-
tage. With such schools In existence
and with laws providing that efficiency
should be a prerequisite for employ
ment In these semi-public occupations
In which inefliclency endangers human
life, accidents might be greatly reduced
IN number and extent Of damage done
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
DRIVING our The HooDoo.

Marcus Daly's story of How a Southern
err Changed His Poker Luck.
Marcus DAILY, the Montana million
aire, tells OF poker game with some
peculiar features. The game" said
Mr.. Daily, "was in progress the second
night after we sailed. don't believe
much in hoodoos and signs and that
sort Of thing, and don't put much
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Ida-Elmore- received a terrible insult
this morning.
May-What was it?
lda-Why, an old lady saw the han
die Of his golf clubs projecting from
the bag and asked him how much he
would charge to mend an UMBRELLA
Stray Stories.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

The weather expert at Galveston esti-
mates that the wind blew at the rate of
100 miles an hour during the great
storm. This appears to be a very mod
est estimate, considering the fact that
thelanemometerha had blown away and he
was left wholly to his imagination.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

"where lies the East7" was the
eager query OF the fifteenth century
nayigators seeking a passage to China.
Captains of Occidental ships Of state
in this last quarter-year Of the nine
teenth century put 1t differently: How
the East lies"'
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Hetty Green says she is using her
money to save souls. She probably
goes on the theory that everybody who
gets money Is damned; hence she Is
keeping as many as possible from OBJ
thinning any.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

A Philadelphia woman has begun
suit for $1,000 against a man who call
ed her IAN old maid" Perhaps she
didn't know when she decided to take
this course that she would have to tell
her age In court,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

A London newspaper calls Yerkes the
'King OF the tramways." Before they
are through with him they win find he
Is also the ace and joker.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

The man who would serve himself
and not other people viii not live long
after he Is dead.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

While the whipping post ls not low
able institution, should It come into this
State there are doubtless some who In
time will get attached to It,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

The bicycle could not do it, nor viii
the automobile starve out the horse.
These increasing shows are proof he
will never be without a bit in his
mouth.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

1t is said that there Is a multitude OF
old copper cents that cannot be located.
The same elusive quality has been OBJ
served frequently about the $50 gold
pieces
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07
Chinese Present.

Among the Chinese a coffin is consId-
cred a neat and appropriate present for
an aged person, especially if in bad
health
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

Judging by the recent tests, the
United States submarine boat Holland
promises TO beat the Dutch.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-12-07

aARvnY A. rreH. rubll.h.r.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11

tered the little French MAZE: as she grad
ually lessened the distances between them.
On they tore. Once under an arc light
the man ahead turned hall. way in his sad-
die and looked back over his shoulder for
an instant The vision of a set face made
Pierre renew his efforts and the little French
mare responded n0bfy sAftsr you, after
you. after you." she paetelsas and soon only
length separated the two. Three hun
dred yards more and they would be on even
terms. Now On the riuA6. Bsor1e two hun
Cafe Madrid came into view.
"Sapristi, the cafe!' Shouted Pierre, hop
ing that he hatless rideT. might still have
enough control to guide his horse from the
tables and windows that meant his certain
destruction. s~ "re
Yes, the cafe!" answered back the other
In voice that evidently showed he realized
his danger.
But the mad horse seemed attracted by
the lights and did not change his course
Pierre was desperate. Now the little mare
was. even with the others saddle girths.
but there were those tables only 50 yards
away Now they were neck and neck Both
horses with nostrils dilated and bloodshot
eyes were strainng every muscle AS they
went tearing through the gateway the little
mare forged her nose slightly to the fore,
and Pierre was just reaching over to grasp
the rein, when as If by magic. the runaway
stopped.
You have won m'sfeur, drawled it's rider
with slight American accent. What will
you have to drink?''
But Pierre Deloire had already turned his
head toward the Bots, and was once more
curslng at unkind. fate in general with a
special clause added pertaining to Ameri-
cans-New York Sun.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11
MISS ASHLEY'S CLERK

One wet spring morning, for the first and
last time in his life, Farmer Hirst walked
into Miss Ashleys millinery shop, and left
a trail of muddy footprints on the linoleum
Kitty Regain was gingerly trying to crowd a
big hat into a very small box.
Morning" he said, looking straight past
her at drawer labeled, "Hairpins'
Good morning. SIR answered Kitty,
What may l have the pleasure of showing
your"
Il want a pound of blue ribbon grunted
the farmer.
1--WE don't sell it by the pound, sir she
ventured to say. Il suppose you mean a
yard
do II" ascked the farmer, lamely. well,
maybe l do. Get me it. anyway
You will find the ribbon counter next to
the door, sir. Walk straight down, and
Miss Ashley will attend to YOU
'She won't" said Farmer Hirst, shortly.
"Get me my ribbon and let me CO. It'll be
as good bought here as over there"
LAS you wish. SIR said Kitty. 81 will
let you have It in half minute
Kitty came back very smartly, and he
turned to watch her cut off the ribbon. He
wasn't sentimental man. but the one thing
that dominated his mind just then was
burning desire to squeeze those sweet
needle pricked fingers.
Il saw you in the lane on Sunday after
noon,' he said, playing with his watch
chain.
Indeed" responded Kitty, in polite sur
prise.
You were talking to Teller, remem-
ber"
WAS T."
"a scrubby feller--loosed as II he'd been
knocked about a bit in railway collision"
OH exclaimed Kitty, Indignantly.
Sweetheart, eh:" went on the farmer re-
morselessly.
mo, sir friend Of mine Here is your
ribbon. Shall we send it up for your
Rising slowly Farmer Hirst gathered both
ribbon and fingers into one tight little
bunch
Thanks he said, with mischevous
twinkle in his eyes. i've got everything I
want-and more Good morning
When he had gone, Kitty suddenly remem-
bered that he had forgotten to pay for the
yards instead of one.
Miss Ashley shan't know about it, at any
rate" she determined. Perhaps he will
come back and can advance 1t till then"
So 10 cents found its way from Kitty's slen-
der purse to the cash drawer. and she men
tally resolved that she would do without
watercress to her tea that night.
Miss Regain" said Miss Ashley at clos
ing time that night Il wish 1 could think
your wages had been well earned This is
a millinery shop-notta school for nirta-
ton"
II don't understand you. Miss Ashley"
cried Kitty.
mo-" sneered the proprietress. 'Well, in
future should be glad II you would pay
as much attention to my lady customers as
you do to the gentlemen. You would be a
brilliant success as shopgirl then, Miss
Regain"
A hot reply rushed to Kitty's lips, but she
restrained herself in time.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11
BRET HARTE's ARRIVAL.
Pistol Shot Yearly Spoiled His First
Drink in the Gold Dfxrins.


Il entered the ~barroom. 1t was crowded
with miners and traders and a few smartly
dressed professional looking men Here
again my vanity led me into extravagance
l could not bear to address the important
white shirt sleeved and diamond pinned
barkeeper as mere bOyish suppliant for
reformation. l was silly enough to demand
a drink and laiG down, alas! another quar-
ter.
Il had asked my question, the barkeeper
had answered it, and I had poured out the
stuff with as much ease and grown I'D con-
hdence as could assume, hen a singular
incident occurred. AS it had some bearing
upon my fortune, relate it here.
The ceiling of the. saloon was supported
by half dozen wooden columns about
Is inches square, standing in line parallel
with the counter Of the 9bar and about two
feet from it. The front of the bar was
crowded with customers when suddenly.
to my establishment they, one and all put
down their glasses and hurriedly backed
into the spaces between the columns At
the same moment a shot was fired from the
street through the large open doors that
s."od at ris,r angles with the front OF the
counter and the columns
The bullet raked and splintered the
holdings of the counter front, but with no
OTHER damage. Tie shot was returned from
the upper eEd Of the bar, and then for the
first time, l became aware that two men
WIN leVeled reviewers were shooting at
each other through the saloon.
The bystanders in range were fully pro-
tected by the wooden columns the bar
keeper had ducked below the counter at the
first shot. Six shots were exchanged by
the duellists. but as far as I could see
nobody was hurt. A mirror was smashed
and my glass had part of it's rim carried
cleanly away by the third shot, and it's
contents spilled.
Il had remained standing near the coun-
ter and l presume l may have been pro-
tected by the columns; but the whole thing
sorbed in its dramatic novelty that l can
not recall having the slightest sensation of
physical fear. Indeed, had been much
more frightened in positions of less peril
my only concern, and this was para
mount, was that l might betray by any
word movement my syouthfulness aston
ishment or unfamiliarity with such an ex-
perience think that any shy vain
school boy will understand this, and would
probably feel l did. So strong was this
feeling that while the sting of gunpowder
still in my nostrils 1 moved toward
the bar and taking up my broken glass
said to the barkeeper, perhaps somewhat
slowly and diffidently: t
Will you please fill me another glass ?
It's not my fault if this was broken
THE barkeeper, rising flushed and excited
from behind the bar, looked at me with
queer smile, and then passed the de-
canter and fresh glass. l heard a laugh
and an oath behind me, and my cheeks
flushed as took single gulp of the fiery
spirit and hurried away."-Youth's Com
paniOn
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11

Also the Man Who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Cam

Also the Man Who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Can.
THE man that is so far advanced that
he likes the work he is doing, said Mr..
Stoggleton, has reason to feel hopeful of
himself. l suppose that the great major
ity of us go through the work we have in
hand the easiest way We can and get through
it, skipping the hard places when posi-
BILE, ad think We will be glad when it's
finished: but the next job will be just
the same; there will be just about so many
hard places in it, and then we'll be wish
ing just the same that we could &c through
that job.
THE fact appears to be that we are al
ways trying to shirk the present Job. We
mean well. in feeble way and the next
up to the handle. but when we strike that
when that becomes the present work, don't
We try to shirk that, too? We do, indeed
And that's what we do all through life
daily putting off our best endeavors till to-
morrow. Kind OF miserable thing to do
isn't it?
But occasionally you meet a man who
puts in his best ticks every day and re-
joices in the labor; he doesn't care a con-
tinental what the next day is going to bring
to him. he can handle it, whatever it is:
just now he's engaged with today's labor;
and he does that thoroughly and completely;
and searches out the last nook and Granny;
he isn't trying to see what he can pass BY
but what he can root out; and he goes home
satisfied with his work, and he's the one man
in thousand that leads all the rest and
his pay corresponds with his labors.'
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-01-11

The report which has appeared in certain
English papers that Queen Wilhelmina of
the Netherlands is betrothed to Prince
Joachim Albrecht. of Prussia (the second
son of the prince regent of Brunswick)
has, it is stated. caused considerable aston
ishment in Berlin and other parts of Ger
many, where nothing has been heard of the
matter The ION dit may possibly have
arisen from the following incident, which
happened during Her Majestys visit to
Potsdam. One evening, when driving home
from a festivity at the New Palace to the
Stadt Schloss, Queen Wilhelmina and her
mother were driven by the carelessness of
their cOachman into swamp near the road.
To their assistance came the gallant young
Joachim Albrecht, of Prussia, also return
ing from the same fete-and very likely full
of thoughts of the gracious young queen.
His Royal Highness rescued the queens
from their unpleasant sitqstion, though not
before their gowns were completely spoiled,
and gave them his carriage, which he fol-
lowed and saw them safely to the Stadt
Schloss. Queen WilbeApina was most
grateful for the timelyES distance, and the
other suitors for her h3{sdsare said to have
been extremely jealous pc the good fortune
Of Prince Joachim Altrefht. Naturally,
there was good deal Pf gossip about the
incident. and many pebble said. that the
prince had won the ha9 of the queen
Vanity Fair.