davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Meaning of Canard.

The word canard does not only mean
the water fowl beloved by gourmets; it
also signifies little lump Of sugar
dipped in brandy and often taken by
the fair sex with their after dinner cof-
fee. Journalistically it implies bit of
pseudo news, which owes more to the
Imagination than to the sense of verac-
ity of the author. The accounts of the
distortion of the original sense of the
word into its journalistic meanings
are many. One thing is, however, GER
tain. Three centuries and three-quar-
tiers ago the news criers of Flanders
shouted in the streets: 1.-THE canard
of the battle of Pavia," where Francois
I. at the head of his Frenchmen were
defeated by the Connetable de Bour-
bonn. Y. Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
American s.ud.n. In England.

The number of American historical
research students who have visited the
archives of this country during the
present year is stated to be exception
ally large, and the subjects upon which
they have been engaged are, as usual,
remarkable for their originality and
interest. Indeed, American historical
professors who cultivate the seminar"
system with such admirable results APP
PEAR to have a positive genius for select
ing subjects which lend themselves to
further calculation from unedited MSS.
At the present moment the subject
most in favor is the development OF
exceptional jurisdictions, such as the
palatinate of Durham and the star
chamber, together with the great eco
omical problems connected with the
nclosure of commons, the survival of
bondage, the history of great trading
companies and the emancipation of
colonial trade. On all these and other
important questions much good work
has appeared or may be expected.
Such exemplary labors furnish a still
further indication of the activity and
success of the new school of American
history, which bids fair to rival the
schools of France and Germany in its
scientific methods, while retaininS
Anglo-Saxon individuality of its own.
-Athenaeum.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
He Was I'm Demand

A merchant who lives on the up
per West side of the city was awak-
ened at two o'clock the other morn
ing by the continued ringing of his
front door bell. He tried to 90 to
sleep despite the noise, but had to
abandon the attempt when a series OF
shouts coming from the street In
front of his house assailed his ears.
Mingled with the shouts he heard the
voices of men engaged in a war of
words. Jumping out of bed, he ran
to n window, threw it open and
leaned out. There were five men on
the street, and seeing him, they began
20 yell with renewed vigor.
'What is wrong?" shouted the mer-
chant. The five tried to reply at the
same time, and the only word the
merchant understood was Fire"
'What is wrong?" he shouted again.
One of the five got his voice before the
others.
"Your store has burned out" he
screamed, land I'll give you FIVE dol
lars more than anybody else for the
privilege of FASTING bills in front of
your building."-N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Industry OF Ants.

In the matter of industry, ants can
compare, and not unfavorably, with
bees of the proverbial sort. Indeed,
there seems no end to their ability,
for in South America some of these Gu
rious little creatures were lately dis
covered to have burrowed a tunnel no
less than three miles long. In India
there is a red species so small that a
dozen of them have to band together
in order to carry a grain of wheat.
In spite Of this, however, they will take
grains s thousand yards to their nests.
Another interesting instance of an
ants industry was the result of a re-
cent experiment. An ant was placed
in a saucer with some larvae. So anx-
ious was the little creature to carry
them to the nest that it worked with
out pause from six o'clock in the morn
ing until ten at night, and as the re-
suit no fewer than $50 of the larvae
were so conveyed.-London Express.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Sunshine d Sugar.

The experiments of the French
grape growers in Algeria have shown
that too much sunshine is unfavorable
for the making of good wine. In the
more temperate climate of France
grapes possess proper proportion of
sugar to acid for winemaking, but the
hot Algerian sunshine inGuces so ac-
tive an assimilation by the vines that
the quantity of acid is reduced and
that of sugar Is increased. In conse-
quence, the winemakers of Algeria are
driven to many devices for improving
the flavor and lasting quality of their
wines.-London Mail.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Deep Sea Pren.ure.

1t is difficult to realize what the
pressure at the ocean bottom really
I1eans; low enormous it is at three
Tniles in depth. It is greater by sew
eral times than the pressure exerted
by the pistons of the very greatest
steam engines. Scientific men ascer-
tain the temperature of the deep sea
by sending strong, thick glass tubes.
Sometimes these tubes suddenly col
lapse to a fine powder under the
enormous pressure of several miles of
depth. Indeed, one may say every
hollow, man-made thing that sinks in
the deep sea is crushed beyond recog-
milton before it reaches the bottom.
The strongest steel ships are hardly
more resisting here than pasteboard
boxes.-McClure's Magazine.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
SELECTED VERSE.
Did You Ever


DID you ever go TO luncheon with a quarter
In your jeans,
And then find that you were seated by a
friend OF ample means?
DID you note he ordered sparingly. as you
were forced to do;
Then developed generosity and paid the
check for two?
DID you feel an obligation then this kind
ness to repay
BY inviting him to luncheon on the next
succeeding day?
bio ne go with you most gladly on your
turn to pay the freight?''
Did your heart sink down within you when
you noted what he ate?
Did he start with soup and oysters and con-
clude with demi-tasse?
Dio ne take in game In season? Did he let
no entree pass?
WeL' II ever this has happened. why, beg
OF you to note
you've no reason to feel lonely: there are
others in that boat.
Chicago Evening Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Mastodons I'm Death VALLEY.

The bones of three mastodons have
been discovered in Death valley, CAL
ifornia, and their discoverer, a miner,
has taken out claim for the purpose
of excavating them. Another indica-
ton of the popular appreciation of the
money value of the remains of prehis-
toric animals is the fact that a mining
claim has been filed in southern Cali
fornia to recover the excavation of a
fo@il whale of the Pliocene epoch
Youths Companion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
The Earth and Men

A little sun, n little rain,
A soft wind blowing from the west
And woods and fields are sweet again,
And warmth within the mountains
breast.
So simple is the earth we tread.
So quick with love and life her frame;
Ten thousand years have dawned and fed.
And stu her magic Is the same.
A little love. little trust,
A soft impulse, a sudden dream
And life as dry as desert dust
Is fresher than a mountain stream.
So simple is the heart OF man.
So ready for new hope and joyl
Ten thousand years since Il began,
Have left IL younger than a boy
-Stopford A Brooke. in Philadelphia Rec
ord.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Aftermath.


When. splendid day to somber darkness
dies; SS
When all the riotous birds have hushed
their song,
And the blue water and the perfumed
throng
OF flowers are hidden; when sad shadow
lies
eyes,
And all is dark and cold the hills among:
on then the moon will rise. and, pure
and strong,
Flood the gray world with silver to the
skiesl
So, when youths glow and glory fade
away:
When the sweet laugh and dearer love-
words die;
The high endeavor and the happy play
Alike are past; perhaps in the dark sky
Another light win bring a lovelier day,
More tender, rarer, full of mystery.
-ahdegarde Hawthorne, In Century.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
For other Reasons

you amt acquainted around here
much, be your" asked the mountain
eer of the man on horseback.
mo"
81 rec1oned not. I don't believe I'd
go down the trail that runs past Abe
Cores shack, if l was you. Abe had
his boss stole last week"
but this isn't his horse"
You don't seem to understand. ]
amt accusin' you of stealin' his boss.
I'm simply intimatin' to you that at
the present time Abe happens to be
In need of a boss purity bad. l would
mt go down that road if 1 was you.'
indianapolis Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Unexpected ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

$50 this is the end" he in bitterness cried
Displaying the note she had written.
Just now it's the end" she with eau
ton replied
Regrett!ng to see him thus smitten.
And vet" she went on In her feminine
way,
Don't deem the world barren and hol-
low.
Whate'er woman writes. just remember
pray,
a postscript is nkely to follow"
Chicago Post. aEE EttH
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Outclaksed.

loved a maiden and proposed,
And she at once said yes"
We married soon and settled down
To lifelong happiness
At least that was the way I thought
That IT was going to be,
But pretty soon l had my doubts.
For we did not agree.
She chose to rule, and so dbl,
We could not both be first;
one OF us was compelled to yield
And that is not the worst.
Her will l found outrivaled mine,
a termagant was she,
thought at FIRST I'd married her,
Not muchi She married mel
-Somerville Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Big Kitchen UtensiI.-

There is in Paris a hotel which has
1000 employees. The smallest kettle in
the kitchen will hold 100 quarts and
the largest 500. Each of so ROASTING
pans is big enough for 300 outlets.
Every dish for baking potatoes will
hold 225 pounds. When omeIets are on
the bill of fare $500 eggs are used at
once. For cooking alone 60 cooks and
leo assistants are always at the ranges.
N. Y. Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Scientific Research.

Jester-Old Squeezlt has agreed that
after his death his body shall be
turned over to the university in the
interests of science.
Jimson-Interests of science?
Eyes, all Squeezit's relations have
insisted that he has no heart; the
doctors are going to find out."-Ohio
State Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
DR.. Shea, Marvellous Medium

Gives the names OF dead ana living friend.
cell who and when you win marry, also OF
business journeys, lawsuits, absent friends
hoelth or anything you know, no mates
friends and show them to yen. Can MAKE
them rap All around the room. He asks nj
him: Don't try to pump you in any way
put tells you right on: He is thoroughly en-
received from them a gold medal and sTsec
ta1 license to practice his wsnd erful powers
credentials no one else cah show, can give
thousands or references to both white anc
colored patrons. twenty-five years practices
seven In BrookIyn-will show you that ne
can do all that he can tell OF. Can tell what
business Is best for you and where, how &C
win speedy marriage with the enc you love
How to be successful in all your doings II
all others fail. 9ositive satisfaction or No
pay. CAL and see; You win find &c lucky &C
medicine that viii cure drunkenness cad bf
be given patient not knowing It Thosandf
through him are now Ef.H
RICH, HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL. -
with all their undertakings, while those wht
neglect his advice are still lacorfng against
poverty. Through his perfect knowledge 0.
chemistry, he can impart to you secret that
friends. His AID and advice has often beer
solicited; the result has always been the se+
eli your Wishes In love ep sfrairs he r ne Sns
Ssils. He has the secret OF winning the az.
cetiees OF ne ppssite SEES IL IL the ours.
C1Gt0a thArN
are a GLASS of men aud women who ciaiu
powers they do not possess They havS
neither gifts, credentials 40 references
In sense a. to throw their tim and money
away al <usa. Or. -1,I e4ts 90 the Hon
Wtiltsa 0'nm're, Isost..', d builder, Is
Cleyelana I'VE, SUt AFFAIR ewell, hip
him for the past seven years he gives
free test of his power TO all. edoctor mas
racticed ave years In New o ans, st. Lot
is, Memphis and Louisv lie; understand
N 10 NJ tee
had large patronage from them.
PLEASE READ THK FOLLOWING.
Broeklyn, Aug. Is, 1891 This Is to certtt>
hat came to New York from Albany. WA
. stranger In strange city, out OF work and
undertook, What TO do 1 did not Know.
riend advised me to go and see DR.. Shea
did He told me the cause o. my troubles
through him got good position that verx
week. had been TO others; they took my
Money rSty and did me me no good bless the d:
)nce, Y Sincerely,
ALBERT AYERS, 1861 Atlantic Ave
South Plainfeld. Aug Is, lse1.-TAis Is &c
been absent two years. 1 mourned for him
night and day. gave him up as dead.0
vas doing. resolved de to eonsnSt him r sh a,
Sold me my husband was alive and we'll and
where he was told me he would come homs
| Is home now, come back like one from the
dead. / also wish to say that this mon tn
ost the sum OF $50 | am poor woman
and he told me would ind my money anc
60 my intense Joy did find it as he told me.
thank God there is a man so gifted in ouS
midst that can help people and tell then
what TO do. Sincerely,
MRS. MARY MILLER,
South Plainneld, IN. j.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
The Town at Night.


Through ali the busy day of toll and striv-
ing,
How selfish seems the town;
place OF heartless plotting and contriv-
ing
To crush our best thought down;
But, oh, believe IL not, this cruel seeming,
For when the home-lights shine,
Unnumbered beacons through the darkness
cleaning.
The town becomes divine.
This is its life; not OF days fierce endeavor,
But of the sweet nights peace:
And of its coming dream the toilers ever,
When the days war shall cease;
The gentle time Of the souls true refining
When God starlights heavens dome,
And the great towns each hearth a love-
star shining,
Is consecrate to home
RIPLEY ID. Saunders. in st. Louis Republic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
InfaIIibIe Signs

She-You haven't told me you loved
me once to-day.
He-And you haven't asked me if
love you since day before yesterday.
The honeymoon, shuddering, saw its
finish.--Indianapolis Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
A CommercinI A.n.a.

Iceland made me feel foolish
when he proposed to me last night"
Got on his knees and delivered a
prepared oration?"
NO, he went about in such a bust
ness way that couldn't tell for
awhile whether he wanted me to be
his wife or his confidential Clerk
Denver News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Bswar Of 0intmsuts for Ostarrh thst
Contain Mercury,

Bswar Of 0intmsnts for Ostarrh thst
Contain Mercury,
ss mercury viii surely destroy shs
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering 10
through the mucous Surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable physi-
slams, 80 the damage they will do ID
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Hsll'F Oatarrh
Cure, manufactured by z. J. Cheney
& Co, Toledo, o., contains no mercu-
~, and is taken internally. acting di-
rectly upon the blood aud mucous sur
faces Of the system In euying Hall's
OsssIrh Cure be sure you get the gen.
uine, 1t IL taken internally aud ID
made In Toledo, Ohio, by r. J. Cheney
& Co. Testimonials free.
~ Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
per bottle.
T1lps F&nilvPills a-s slsc~.s
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
For Example

Il shall order modest luncheon"
said Tenspot as he scanned the bill of
fare.
What is your idea of a modest
luncheon?" asked Bunting.
well, for example, l shall have
dressed tomatoes" - Detroit Free
Press.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16

What mock is this of summertime,
That blue Ike Augustus melting deeps
Broods softly where earth's still heart
sleeps
From out gray skies this wind should blow.
That chills the soul within my breast:
Yet radiance clear is in the west,
And shadows lie across the snow
it Is no imock-this sky this sun,
But promise of the Fastening days
When down the waiting woodland WAYS
The waking thrill of spring shall run!
William Lucius Graves, in Youths Conn
paEion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
Pride OF the Nesterner.

He's his pappy's boy, you bet;
Never seed a youngun yet
That could beat that little cuss-
Land o Lawdy! What a fussl
Playin' boss an prancin' round,
Rollin' kickin' on tn ground
Say, young Teller, seems to me
That you're gittin' rollicky;
Guess bin better IL you had
Bin a little less like dad.
SEE he wants a buckin' boss
An a cow outfit to boss;
SEE he wants a six-gun, too.
Don't know what I'm goin' to do
~ that boy Keeps that away;
Tho swear I'll have to say
That there youngun on tn ground
Jes makes pappy stand Ground.
Cause he's all ever had
An EXACTLY like his dad.
Chicago Daily Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
a Good Reoson

Householder-This bin of yours is
twice as much as it should be.
PlUmber-Wel, my man was in
your house twice as long as he ought
70 have been.-Bro0kvn 7 life.
~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
why He Tramped.

Housekeeper-Td just like to know
why you go tramping through the
country?
Mouldy Mike-Well, mum, I've heard
that these ere palace cars is rather
stuffy, mum.-N. Z. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
He Knew Them.

Higgins-Was that your son 1 saw
with you yesterday?
Wiggins-Yes; did you think he
looks like me?
Higgins thought those made-ove1
pants looked like the pair you used to
wear.-BostOn Transcript.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
4 SENSATION IN BRooKLYN-A MINIS
TIERS STATEMENT.

TIERS STATEMENT.
I wish Co state that one OF my par1snonerx
vas sick and In trouble for a long time Mrs
Brown, 81 Gay Street, No one seemed Co mn.
lerstand her case. She had several DOCTOR
tut none or them seemed to know what wat
ne matter. None could do her any good Is
vas my duty as Der pastor to call and see
Ter. Hearing OF the wonderful work be:ns
lone by DR.. Shea the last few years, thou ghs
would can and see him myself / found
Inn kind sympathetic gentleman. He gave
re a wonderful test OF his powers tsld nae
SEND MIN iock OF patient htch
It'd by ner daugh ter.
He told at once what w ,Uer and
short time cured and well
Ter family had seemingl ider n clouc
VOW all Is changed. are well anc
ne9d pP Shea ta Az tbSs aia ssr5y recon ON
resS or any kind, Rev. William johnson
'astor Lebanon Church, Brooklyn %
above
DIR. SHEA
las been carefully educated In the Homo
lathic and Eclectic Schools or Medicine
lis success is wond erfI.l in curing paralVsls
rheumatism, Asthma, Sore Eyes, 1qmorS
"a raace lr Constipation. Agpe, Dyspepsis
aU'trrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility
deGrt Disease. Consumption, Diseases 8,
women and children, Fits, Kidney Disease
ana all strange mysterious diseases Vvhsct
rthers don't understand. All diseases ne
matter ma what they be Nothing but honora
5ell you If You can be cured Has all new
comedies and new success Has had ampS
experience in public hospitals and priVaGs
clinics. Nc triding with human life. Can g.
once
Do not delay. Diplomas nang in parlors
Is registered physician. A new remed3
Tor rheumatism just discovered, not Ina
menT. Hopeless cases and those that oSher1
cannot cure solicited to call. Fat folks thiF
the childless made parents. All letters mus
contain 81. 90, Two stamps, age, lock of hair
For consultation, advice and diagnosis Nc
postal cards.
Charges for medical treatment only. Men
ton this paper.
q 651 FULTON STREET,
BROOKLYN, N. "
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Somewhat ConfusJp~

To get our names straight have striven
But the problem seems accursed;
Ones first name is the last he's given
While the last name" is the first
Chicago Post.
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Our Agents will call on you at any
time and will be glad to write your
application for membership at any
time, Principal office. M. I705 EASt
Broad Street, Richmond. Va. Offisa
hours: from A. NJ. 20 z. NJ.
A. o. HINES, Pres,
JNo. h. JOHNSON, Sec,
). IL. BINFoRD, Gen. Mang.
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C w LEWIS.

Atrocns a. bSe. 400 No.sey FUDat
Nhst-aes - Nfs oh = Ies
)rpp-rtY t~r~ig.lgs-S ninsd 20
ts0ti "a, Civ FT.t sttita dOeher ~
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Mr.. Parvenu-Waiteri Bring me q
bottle of champagne.
Waiter-Yes, sir. Dry, sir?
Mr.. Parvepu-It's none of your bust
ness whether I'm dry or not.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
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YUoR ATTBNTIoN, PLEASE.

THE UNION BLOOM OF YOUTH
BENEFICIAL CLUB, NO of Rich.
mond, Virginia, wSs chartered Octe-
Der Is, 1899, ia known To- be one OF tha
finest and most charitable clubs in
this state. Pays weekly lick Benefits,
Birth Benefits and beat. Benefits.
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Explanation.

woman read the last
l first?"
that she shall have
l suppose. Tow
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
DR.. Humphreys

Specincs cure by acting directly upon
the disease, without exciting disorder in
any other part of the sy TEN.
NO. cuRrs -
A-FeVers. COMPOSITIONS Infiammattox,a. 0H
S-WOrms. Worm Fever, Worm Colic-.. .06
3-Teething. Collie. Crying, wakefulness ,oS
4-Diarrhea. OF Children or Adults... .2S
7-COughs, Colds, bronchitis ....... .o5
s-Nenraigin. Toothache, Faceache. OK
9-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. Of
IO-Dyspcpsin. Indigestion, Weak stomach .2s
ll-SuDprcssed or Painful Periods "a
l2-Whitcs, Too Profuse Periods. OK
I3-CrOup. LarynGitis. Hoarseness .25
I4-shlt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions. .25
lS-RheImhtism. Rheumatic Pains.. Ok
16-Malaria, Chms, Fever and Ague .o5
1S-Cntnrrh. Influenza. CID in the Head .oS
SO-WhOopiRg-CO Cough ................. Oh
Ss-htdneY Diseases ...................... On
SS-NerNous Debility. ...................I.O 90
3O-UrinHry Weakness. wetting Bed. -. .25
71-Grip. Hay Fever on
DIT Humphreys Manual OF an Diseases II Won,
pl'St ills = Mailed Free
00id ny Druggists. or sent ON rhc,eig-f ~ Y,rfcs
View York. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
IS no imock-this sky. this sun,
The Record.

God gives TO each of US page in His Great
Book
The .fateful book men call the Book Of
Life and there
Each writes down his own record-nor bv
hook nor crook
Shall any man have unearned praise, or
blame that is unfair!
Thrice blest is he whose page Is written fun
of lines
That tell Of hard-Wou yictorfes-Ubo
never shrank
Nor turned from duty or from toil-how
well he shines
Above the doubly cursed who scorned to
strive-whose page is blank!
IS. e. Kisers in Chlca go Times Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1901-02-16
when Most Needed

January sunshine is the brightest of the
year,
When the air is crisp and bracing and the
sky is blue and clear;
For it dissipates the shadows that vera
dropping like a pail
To make the days of winter he most
mournful of them all.
Although no rose Is waiting to he cbar-
fShed into bloom,
X comes a generous herald of tha err,
mer to our gloom.
Like passing smile of.kindness or O
gentle word of cheer
January sunshine is the brightest ~ the
year.
Washington Star.