davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-04-19
sninster cave. 100000 For a Dog.

Miss Ellen A. Griffin, who died in
New York City, a few days ago, made
provision in her will for the support of
her dog, leaving $4,000 to her house
keeper on condition that she care for
thp animal.
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-04-19

Arrangements have been made in
Omaha, Neb.. whereby Charles Greun-
ing. Il retired capitalist, will open a
match factory there within sixty
days. The plant is to cost about $50
BOO,
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-04-19

! FARM And GARDEN,
~~EEr~~NwEs
How Deep to Plant Seeds.

There is a certain depth at which
each kind of seed should be planted.
Peas may go in deeper than the seeds
of cabbage. Some seeds will rot in
the ground If covered too deep. Small
seeds may be covered barely enough
to keep out the light.
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-04-19

The Assembly has passed the Ii
brary Enabling act providing for Ia
acceptance by New York City Of the
gift of $5,200,000 by Andrew Carnegie
for the establishment of branch libra
rios
The Penn's Grove record., 1901-04-19

President Mckinley, at Washington E,
has decided to appoint William NJ.
Jenkins to lie Governor of Oklahoma
Territory, to succeed the present Gov
ernor. Barnes, whose term will expire
soon. Mr.. jenkins is the present Sec
rotary of the Territory,
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
Her LITTLE Rrnther-

The ability OF the small boy to rouse
discomfort in his elder sisters breast has
been the theme Of more than one story.
Ten-year-old Ned had peculiar talents in
that direction, and in the month or two
before his sisters engagement he made
many embarrassing complications be-
tween her and the estimable young man
who ut last succeeded in winning her.
Ned was much interested in the engage
ment and very fond of his prospective
brother-in-law. One day he was taken
by the young man, who was lawyer, to
a courtroom wherc a case was on trial
Ned was allowed to remain only short
time, but he had an excellent memory,
and sundry phrases remained in his mind
and tickled his fancy.
The next day he stood in the window
and saw his future connection pass the
corner. Sticking his curly head out. he
called in clear, ringing tones for The ben
eft Of all the neighhors, George William
Snow, come in to court. Exchange.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
Danger In wcaring Rubbers.

a chiropodist says; II man has a
corn, ! can take it out and relieve him,
but if he is suffering from what | call
rubber fever" | can't help him and can
only prescribe liberal foot bathing and a
removal Of the cause OF the trouble.
Rubbers should only be worn to keep wet
out, and they should be removed the mo-
ment the wearer gets indoors Failure
to note this gives q man wet feet in a
far worse sense than il he had wadcd
through mud ankle deep It was the
trouble resulting from forcing the per-
spiration to soak the stockings and keep
the feet perpctually damp that drove
rubber solcd boots out Of the market
Even loose rubhers are a source Of dan
ger and the cause of many more serious
colds than they avert.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
HE STOUT OLD LADY AND THE MAN

He rushed into the car
The crowded car, and ere
The stcut ola lady who
Had dropped h,r fare
Recoyored it be took the only seat
That had been vacant there.
She grabbed a strap ana stood
Before him. While
The car Urehed On and on,
Mile after mile.
She looked down at him, AMI
He gazpd away.
He sat; She had to stand
There's more TO say.
The scene has changed: A maiden fair
Plays lightly on a sweet guitar;
Her checks are red, and on her breast
A bunch Of fragrant roses are.
lie comes at last; she grects him and
Then leads him where
Her mamma waits. half buried in
Her easy chair.
4 stout old lady glances up;
He bows, and then
They both remember how and when
They met before,
Diycrgiug ways.
A sad good night;
1t sometimes pays
To be polite
Chicago Times Herald
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05

johnny Il. was lad, often good, Otter bad.
just an ord nary everyday boy,
In his lessons, alas. at the foot q his class,
For study John did not enjoy
Home came he one day, very prou. 70 display
book that he'd won as prize
His mother said, "Why, my son, GU did tryi"
And kissed him, with tears in her eyes
But johnny blushed red and hung down his head
As he cried: "Wait moment, dear motheri
couldn't help win, for the class em in
Was only just me and one other.
"And when teacher said for the boy VINO was heat
To kindly step forward that day,
had just to reach out my hand for the book,
For the other icllow-he was away
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
Tn wash Woolena.

No part Of the laundry work is as n
e. so unsatisfactory as the washing ot
wooden garments. The structure OF
,ol fiber is so different from that OF
on and cotton that it should receive
different treatment in the laundry. Rub
bing ana wringing cause the wool hh'rs,
to knot, thus giving us thichencd ana
shrunl,cn fabric therefore WOODEN goods
should he soppcd and squeezed to remove
the dirt. and the water should be pressed
out, not wruug out.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
CouIdn't Give Less.

"Oh, Miss Stone" the undesirable
suitor pleaded, 'if you would only give
me the least encouragement"
THAT'S what | am doing, Mr.. Dc
Trow," replied the naughty beauty.
Good day."-Philadelphia Press.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05

a fail
card and Il roll of money stolen in :, s+oor
age and-thcn sworc. As | said had
learned some French in bovbood Tbon
had bought drinks for a Paris bonIavar.
dier, and-wcll. never mind Tho Poris
boulcvardicr had taught mo to svoar =,
such fashion as would have made mo hail
fellow in Monmartre.
l called him the worst things that his
native tongue permitted.
The man who knew McGlory bIushed
and looked back and forth from tho hoo.
gar to me-
Ana the man with the bundle shrank
ana Shfahk and made no reply He crept
always facing US, backward farther from
tne llsht ana disappeared into the deep
shadows under the trees His form was
iost. Ills pale face was the last thing
"hich / saw.
And we went away.
Summer makes Gramcrcv nar, nro+tr
and the lights of the Players club shine
out and mon drink there and saw cynical
things in the small hours.
An August night was passing through
Gramercy square homcwarl. There was
just the distant murmur of Fourth ave
nuc, with the occasional football of n late
fellow walking along Irving place.
could hear the fountains drippincs fall
into It's still basin. The air was sweet
with the fragrance of blossoms. waited
out through the tall iron palings.
Out Of the shadows Of the park came
man. In Il voice which in that soft night
was the most utterly piteous sound | ever
heard he cried, stretching out one hand
III Suppliant way;
farieZ-vouS Francais. monsicur?'
1t was strange, courteous question TO
arrest home going chap at such an
hour. turned, then stopped. Then
closed my right very tightly, as Bob
1umbuIl had showed me how long ago.
Then | answered My God. yes"
had learned some French in boyhood.
then had bought drinks for Paris bouie-
Warbler and fulfilled the dubious lin
gulStlc requirements of a New Jersey
college. had deep seated love for the
French people and a deal of foudness for
the French tongue.
There in that Sutry night, hearing that
question, | saw the honest peasants-sim-
PIE sturdy tolk-toiling aticld in far Pro-
vencc. | saw the Breton fisher, singing
as he Lord, who and what was this
genus of gall, who with his pale, beggar
race ana dismal, heggar voice kept stalk
ing out upon me from dark places?
Was he going to be like Mr.. Dicks
ugn from tbie ,,oriio Lnaatb,,i D;"oI ,iG III
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
SEASONS in THE HEART,

II no kindly thought or word Ill
We can give some soul to bless,
II our hands from hour to hour
Do no deeds Of gentleness,
II to lone and weary ones
We no comfort will impart.
Though 'tis summer in the sky,
Yet tbs winter in the hearth
II we strive to lift the gloom
From a dark and burdened life,
II We seek to lull the storm
OF our fallen brothers strife,
If We bid all hate and scorn
From the spirit to depart,
Though It's winter in the sky.
Yet tbs summer in the heartl
-Woman's Life
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
MANS CRUCIAL H,
a Woman on the TrcatInef
bands When They Get

a woman on the Treating
bands When They Get
The crucial hour of the day
It's effect upon the man ofetl
commonly thought to be ASS
breakfast. Then a chccrfal
a Joyful demcanor on the
feminine kind of the familyl
to be most effective in puttina
Tue house into the right sort &
The day. There are cther1
ever on this subject, and 3
came from a woman whose
IN her married life have Dec
TO encourage any wife.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
Cooking Morality.

poor ratious are demoralizing," says
a prominent army officer. And it is true
that when a man does not get in his food
the stimulating nourishment which his
nature Graves he becomes demoralized
and seeks in other stimulants the sats-
. tion of the craving of his stomach for
II cooked, nourishing food. y man
|appointcd in his meal can console his
nger with something to drink This
es him spasmodic activity and ticti-
us strength for brief time, but when
reaction comes leaves him worse off
IN ever. Is it not correct to argue that
breakfast unfailingly good, composed
clements that stimulate and nourish
body. has a moral as well as a phys
benefit Sallie Joy White in Wom-
s Home Companion.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05

h,l "as strange, courteous question to
";e3h ,;', n on the vernal quiet of spring
A,T,t. 5I | turued, then stopped.
b;,,e, me man who knew McGlory laughed
Oit'elly twice, "IIa, hal"
! sad, My God, yesr' | had learned
JUG French in boyhood. Then | had
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05

spring came. The trees in City Hall
2oIA were budding. Tramps had come
= { under the clqctric LIGHTS in the cir
II ,r-s,n until the eggs arr.suuu-uu.~
1 York Sun
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-04-05
10. ~
WORK FOR WOMEN.
TRAINING is NECESSARY IN MOST
OCCUPATIONS NOWADAYS.

Seekers For Employment Must Have
Special Qualifications - Women's
Work Now Isn't What 1t Was In
Our GrandmOthers' Days.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

dral green color, and big pillows set
the ark to pitching and rolling, the
motion growing more violent with
every second.
Salty spray dashed over the deck
and spoiled what was left of the pud-
ding, and presently the poor animals,
who were not any too steady on their
feet any way, topplea over on their
sides and lay strewn about the deck
Their little wooden legs being perfect
ly stiff, they could not get up them
selves, and kind-hearted Andy, with
the ever-obliging Captain links, went
around putting the animG-} upright.
This was rather disheartening work,
as they promptly fell over as fast as
they were righted. Noah and all his
family were also lying on their backs,
the little round bases on which their
feet were glued making them roll
around in circle.
III never was so upset in my life, ="
murmured the lion, peevishly, as Andy
set him upright for the seventeenth
time.
To make matters worse, great waves
that felt to Andy like warm soapsuis
swept the deck and threatened to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

Something has got to be DONE" re-
marked Andy, decidedly.
The mutton's done-very we'll done,
l should say muttered links, pointing
to the disappearing sheep.
Come, links, cried Andy; help me
carry everybody indoors"
AYE, aye, sir" responded that
worthy; and, Selling on the lion. they
first escorted him to a place of safety.
Next they made for old Noah, who was
rolling around the deck in a most
amazing way AS the two rescuers APP
preached Noah came rolling toward
them with such fury that before he
could jump aside the old fellow had
tripped up links and sent him sprawl
ing.
"Wot re yer tryin' TO do" growled
that gentleman, as he scrambled to his
feet.
Il beg your pardon," cried Noah, in
feeble tones. But I'm restless to-day
i cant lie still"
Its the force of gravity that makes
you roll put in Andy. who. to tell the
truth. was not a little proud of his
scientific knowledge.
IF | took to making jokes, would il
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

about such things. If the boat went
aground-well, the ark was Just as
much at home on land as on the water.
In the meantime the sea had Gained
down somewhat and the animals were
able to stand up, though still a bit
wabbly; but few top-heavy creatures,
like the giraffe and the elephant. did
topple over now and then.
Seems to me they always have a
concert on shipboard, don't they ?''-ask-
ed Andy, wishing something of the
sort would take place All the ami
mails were standing about in detected
groups, looking rather pale and not
talking much; which, however. is Just
about what you would expect of ami
mails, anyway.
Just leave it to me- replied links.
with a wink. And he went over and
whispered something in Noah's ear.
The old fellow nodded.
Then links stood up and bowed to
the company.
Elephants. lions, uniforms and 9TH
ers," he began; our captain suggests
that we give a concert IN honor of the
owner of our gallant ship-Mr. Andy"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03
AN OLD FASHIONED PARTY.

Beulah Blake had come all the way
from Vermont to pay visit to her
cousin Jessica Clayton, whose home
was in New York.
Jessica had taken much pleasure in
showing her little country cousin the
sights of the big city. She had taken
her TO the Museum, where she had
viewed all the wonders therein; had
driven her through the park, though
now hardly seen TO advantage. as the
trees were bare and the grass brown
and frostbitten. All of the big depart
ment stores were visited, where Beulah
had her I'LL of looking at the pretty
things; then up in the elevators of the
great skyscrapers, until the small
maiden gasped for breath at the won
der of It
Now. the two girls we're husily dis
cussing in Mrs. Clayton's cosy morning
room the party. For, Of course. Jes-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03
ADVENTURES IN A NOAHS ARK,

Andy glanced down at the water and
noticed that it was pale yellow and
thickish.
I'll bet this is a custard seal" Lean
ing over the edge, he dipped a finger
in the liquid and then put it to his
lips.
'Cracky! It's good" he cried. Ev-
erybody followed his example, and the
giraffe had the best of it, because he
had so much neck. The lion pulled a
quill out of the porcupine, which he
said worked better than a straw. and
before five minutes had passed all the
animals were leaning over the side of
the ark sucking in soft custard through
quills, all except the poor porcupine,
who hadn't one left.
Suddenly there was a shock and a
dull thud as the ark ran into the Float
ing Island. A great mass of the glst-
ching stuff, nicely favored with lemon,
stretched out before them, and then all
the animals BEGAN tapping it up or
guzzling it down, according to how
they had been brought up.
. Everybody aboard the ark was so
ousy eating the Floating Island that
no one noticed how dark it was get
ting. The sea had changed to its nat
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

sweep everybody into the sea- Just
then Andy heard cry for help, and
turned to see one of Noah's sons swept
overheard
In minute he was past help, and
Andy and links, at the stern of the
ark, gazed sorrowfully after him. AS
they gazed they saw first one arm and
then the other detach itself from the
poor man and go floating away. The
little round base floated off next, and
then all his features seemed to wash
away till nothing was left but one eye.
which gazed imploringly at the ark
Finally that, too, vanished, and all that
was left of poor Noah's son was a
small stick Of wood, gently bobbing up
and down on the big swells. 6,ucs~ -.
Dear mel cried familiar voice. Il
never saw any one go to pieces as fast
as that chap, did your" And Andy
turned to behold the lion, who had
managed to crawl to the stern
THE water is so warm it melted the
the glue explained Andy, who was a
practical little fellow. "'
A monster wave came dashing over
the boat and the next second a poor
sheep went floating by, bleating feebly.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

sica was going to give party for her
cousin before she left for her home
among the hills.
Beulah was saying in a rather dubi-
Gus tone of voice: But | am afraid
that | will not suit your party, Jessica
do not know how to dance, and my
best frock is only long-sleeved, high
necked Yelling" and she looked doubt
I fully at her cousin.
Jessica was in quandary. She we'll
knew that the girls in her set generally
wore silks or thin stuffs to parties, and
that dancing was the only amusement
INDUCED in. She feared her cousin
would not enjoy such an entertain
ment
Turning to Beulah, she asked: What
do you do at your rarties?"
Beulah smiled. why, we don't
have many. Sometimes we have a
candy frolic, or straw ride, or
Jessica interrupted her. What is a
candy frolic? Some of our girls can
make lovely candy-creamed nuts,
| fudge and
Il don't mean that" said Beulah.
AT home we all go into the kitchen
and make molasses candy and taffy,
and mother makes such dear little
cakes and biscuit, and there are great
! apples that we shine up, so that we
can almost see our faces in them. It's
great fun, and she gave quick little
sigh.
Her warmhearted cousin sprang to
her side. Why, Beulah, dear, are you
| homesick?"
mo, no." Beulah hastily replied. ~
am having just a lovely time here with
you" And she gave her cousin a good
| hug.
Jessica was thoughtful for moment,
then she exclaimed joyfully: Il have
it, Beulah, will give a candy frolic,
and you shall show me how TO do it,"
Beulah looked incredulous. viii
your friends enjoy it,"
"Of course; it will be something en-
tirely new, and | am ever so much
Obliged to you for suggesting it."
So the invitations were sent. and
those TO the girls had in one corner
OF the sheet of paper these words:
Please wear high-necked. long-sleev-
| ed. wooden frocks." while both boys
and girls were each requested to bring
| Bingham aprons.
All the lucky recipients were on tip
toe with curiosity and expectation, and
every one Of the invitations was ac-
cepted.
Beulah, though only 10, was well
versed in the culinary art, and, as-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

sisted by the cook and Jessica, made
the dearest little crullers. delicate and
flaky, rolled in sugar, until they re-
sembled tiny balls of snow; mites Of
biscuit, crispy lemon cookies, ginger
nuts, spicy and snappy; then there
would be chocolate, with whipped
cream; big red apples. polished so that
they shined like mirrors, and to top
OFF with-did you ever hear OF such
thing at a party?-hot flapjacks, that
fairly melted in ones mouth. with
plenty of the delicious maple syrup
that Beulah had brought from her Ver-
mont home to eat on them. forgot
to say there We're also dainty Little
square cakes OF maple sugar that were
as different as possible from those ono
buys in the shops. for they also came
from the big shadowy maple trees than
grew just back of Buelah's home.
When the guests arrived and had taken
off their wraps they were straightvay
ushered into the kitchen. where Jessica,
Beulah and Sarah. the housemald. who
was to be maid OF all work for tho even
ing. were assembled. The cook had been
temporarily ousted from her domain, and
right glad she was to be rid Of It all. but
what a swate looking place the kitchen
would be In the morning, sure"
When the young folks saw the kettles
Of boiling molasses and the generally fes-
tive air and smell Of the big Kitchen
they were in high gIee. and quickly dom
ming their aprons. begged 70 DO allowed
to help
Beuiah showed them how 20 throw the
candy over the big hook. and the strong
arms Of the lads served them well and
they pulled with a right good will untif
the candy was OF A creamy yellow. and
then laid on buttered piatters. while sons
Of the boys filled plates with snow. for
there had been a snow storm the day be-
fore. and they made all sorts Of grotesqus
figures by pouring the boiling liquid
from the big spoon over the frozen sur
face.
Their hands we're sticky and so wers
their aprons. and I am afraid their faces
did not escape the general sickness.
But what rnattsri 1t was clean dirt. ard
soap and water would soon make II right
again.
The boys thought It much better fun
than pumps and jumping about TO a nd
die" as one lad expressed IL. and ths
girls agreed with them.
After the candy making was over the
aprons we're DOTTED. the sickness re-
moved and then TO the dining room for
supper.
How good everything tasted The fap-
Jacks we're pronounced a decided success.
Some OF the children had never eaten
them before. and one boy declared he was
going TO get his mothers cook 10 make
some just like them.
After supper Bealah taught them sons
old fashioned games-proverbs. scandal
consequences-whIch were all new TO the
little city people. Then there was SUR
prise even for Jessica- Beuiah quietly
left the roorrtAand returning with mani
dolin undsr &c. sat down and sans
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

sake Of killing time, strolled into the
county court room, where I witnessed an
amusing scene. The trial justice, a big,
pompous official, with a voice like a from
bone, took it upon himself to examine a
witness, a little, withered old man, whose
face was as red and as wrinkled as a
herring.
What is your name?' asked the JUS
tice.
Why. Squire said the astonished
witness, you know my name as well as
l know your'n.
Never you mind what I know or what
I don't know was the caution given, with
magisterial severity. I ask the question
in my official capacity, and you're bound
to answer it under oath
with a contemptuous snort the wit
ness gave his name, and the question
ing proceeded.
Where do you liver
Wall l swami calculated the old man.
Why, he continued, appealing to the
laughing listeners, I've lived in this town
all my life, and SOS he pointing 20 the
justice; an, b'gosh! to hear him go on
you'd think
Silence Numbered the irate magis-
trate. Answer my questions or I'll con.
fine you for contempt of court
Alarmed by the threat, the witness
named his place of residence. and the
examination went on.
What is your occupation?'
"'Huh?'
What do you do for a living?'
Oh, git out, squire! Just as II you
don't know that / tend gardens in tho
summer season and saw wood winters
AS a private citizen. I do know it.
but as the court l am not supposed 10
know anything about YOU explained the
perspiring justice.
Wal, squire remarked the puzzled
witness, if you know somethin' outside
the court room and don't know nothin'
in it, you'd better get out and let some
body try this case that's got boss
sense
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-02-03

help my gravity any, do you suppose?"
inquired Noah, anxiously. Here he
rolled off in great hurry. When he
rolled back again Andy said, laughing:
Il didn't mean that kind of gravity
There are several kinds, you know.
For instance, there's specific gravity"
We'll, this can't be Pacific gravity"
rejoined Noah, because we are sailing
or the Atlantic
Andy didn't know just what specific
gravity meant himself, so he didn't at
tempt to explain. Come, Noah" he
said, links and 1 are going to put
you inside the ark, where you'll be
safe
Look to the passengers frst," cried
Noah, grandly. The captain, you
know, is always the last one to be
saved. Take in the others. In the
meantime I'll just stay here, and enjoy
another roll.'
Gracious mel" whispered Andy to
Jinks with a giggle. He talks about
enjoying another roll as though he were
eating his breakfast"
After good deal of hard work all
the animals and Noah's family were
safely housed inside the ark. Andy
felt bit worried to think there was
no steering in the ark; but links said
that was the beauty of sailing in such
a craft-you did not need to bother