davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-13

FOR sALE-ON PEKIN STREET,
two ia mil house, Il rooms. baths. water
closets lot runs through to Osborn
otr,et With ample room for another
house on Osborn street: price low @ 7.
4 IA. j. GROSS Managers of EstAtes
Banisan building
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-13

roR sALE-s2oo DOWN Guys A
seautifui home at. washinston Park: all
improvements: balance tn mS1nIniy pay
Cn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-08-13
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-oN PARK AVENUE. Be
tween Broad street and Warwick avenue
a plat of land containing us 600 square
feet. divided into "a houseiots. favorably
situated for imp ovemcnt Price low. q,
l. { "A. j. GROSS. Banigan Buildir-.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
HAD BAD LUCK WITH TEETH.

Misfortunes of a Woman Who Required
the Services of a Dentist.
A dentist enjoying an extensive
practice among the fashionable people
of the South Side relates this peculiar
experience of one of his patrons: "She
was a rather pretty young married
woman" he says, but her upper front
teeth were so badly discolored and de-
fective as to greatly mar her appear
ance. Her husband after much per-
suasion induced her to have two of the
worst replaced with artificial teeth.
made such neat job of it that she was
delighted. The two teeth were on n
plate, and she wore them to bed the
first night she had them. During the
night they fell from her mouth to the
floor, and when she got up in the
morning she trod on them and broke
the plate all to pieces. 1 reset the
teeth on another plate and she went
home again with them. That night
she put them in glass Of water on the
mantel. Her husband got up in the
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Kissing Queen Victora,

Apropos of presentations is an anec-
dote illustrating the Queens tact and
kindness. An American debutante, who
was both young and pretty, in making
her court courtesy committed the error
of kissing the Queen. Instantly realiz-
ing her blunder, the poor girl nearly
tainted, and hurried home in a most
distressed state of mind. Next day the
American Minister was asked by her
parents to present her apologies through
the proper channels. simultaneously
there reached the legation note for
our Minister from her Majesty's sncre-
tary, stating that, comprehending the
young Americans embarrassment, VIC
toria sent her an invitation to n state
dinner. Needless to say that this kind
ness not only silenced adverse criticism,
but gave our fair countrywoman an
open sesame to the London season.
Anglo American.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

ton are utterly useless-yet they have
inflicted suffering beyond calculation.
The dreadful fear of ghosts that never
existed has probably caused more act
ual suffering among chill
dren-than any dozen Illnesses. The
great mission of civilization and of re-
ligion is to do away with the reign of
fear in the heart and the imagination.
1t is comforting to know that each CEN
fury sees some step taken toward free
ing men from fear and its accompany
ing torture. We believe that the keen
est suffering through fear comes from
dread of being found out" What man
or child has not during life suffered
keenly the dread of exposure? Who
has not in dreams suffered from fear
so keenly as to make the dream seem
real for hours after waking and leave
a genuine sensation of agony in the
mind? The mother suffers the agony of
fear when her child is Ill. Medical
science is constantly anG successfully
struggling to eliminate that source of
suffering through fear. The working
man with wife and children depending
on him lives in constant dread of the
notice in his pay envelope: "Hereaf-
ter your services will not be required"
This fear causes him intense and use
less suffering, which weItkens his mind
and prevents his best effAct. That form
of fear is gradually fading out, thanks
to improved industrial conditions, and
especially to the growing power of
trades unionism, which compels the
employer to share the risk and the
worry. The animals, living in con-
slant struggle for life, know fear, but
only when danger Is actually present.
There is no reason to think that they
suffer the agony of anticipation, which
so often fortunes men. They are mer-
cifully spared. There is much encour-
agement for all in the gradual eXtinc-
ton of fear as a factor in our daily
lives. Every one who helps along this
extinction helps to free mankind from
slavery most painful. Every person
can do something toward minimizing
the suffering caused by fear. Free chill
dren from their dread of darkness and
of ghosts-never infiict fear upon them
by forcing them to do that which
frightens them. Cheer up the despond-
ent man or woman whose fear for the
future makes the present dark. Danish
fear from your own life, and decide
with the old Greek that by living just
ly you will put yourself beyond the
power Of any man, and, therefore. be-
You'd the reach of fear.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

than a month ago. The young king Is
10 years old, and it is his cousin who
is prince consort of Holland. His king
dom is one of the petty German States,
and comprises only 5000 square miles
of territory, with a total population of
10000. The total revenue Of the king
dom is barely $1O,OO0,OOO year, but
it has "man-sized" national debt of
nearly $3O,00O,000. Franz ". was the
second king of the new century to as
cend the throne, the first being Edward
of England. He is a near relative Of
the Gar of Russia, and has connec.
lions with almost every royal family
of Europe.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
ANGLERS SONG.

Away, away, to the brookside green,
In the mornings earliest flush,
To the purling brook where the alders
lean
Gracefully DER the water's rush,
And the golden sun, with its many-hued
sheen,
Makes the tinted wavelets blush.
The Lakewood rod, with its supple tip,
Is sound and strong as a pine;
But, arching, it bends with dainty dip
When the brook trout strains the line,
And the spray flies high when the fsh's
lip
Is pierced by the hooks sharp tine.
So there's chance for luck to-day;
With the wind in the south and the sun
not bright,
Our creels will surely weigh,
Ere with weary feet, by the gloaming's
light,
Homeward, we wend our way.
And where the messy bank is sprayed
By the waters roaring fall,
Meath the slender birches' Pickering
shade,
Well rest and thankful, recall
That, of sports the Fates for men have
made,
Angling's the best of all.
National Sportsman.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

an alarm clock, but naturally it was Of
little benefit to him. since no member
of the family could hear its morning
call.
Then he got the dog Gyp, and trained
him to get up when the alarm went off.
1t was slow work, but after fourteen
months of patient endeavor the dog
learned his part Since then the family
has not oversight.
At the first sound of the alarm Gyp
gets up. rubs his eyes for a second. and
then makes a dash for his masters
sleeping room. One bound carries him
to the bed, and he doesn't let go until
his master gets up. For six years Gyp
has never once forgotten his lines or
made a miscue.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

got her address in London and permits
sion to call on her the first week in
October"
The hours dragged themselves away,
and on the first day of pheasant shoot
ing, in spite of his brothers remon-
strances, Roy left home for the great
metropolis.
Two days later Albert followed him
to town. 1t was but a forlorn hope, but
it occurred to him that he might pur-
suade the girl-for a consideration of
course-to be merciful and release his
brother from any foolish promises he
may have made.
AS Albert did not know much about
London, he determined to seek the as
sistance and advice of his uncle, Lord
dorchester, but on his arrival at Tor
party was in full swing.
Lady dorchester greeted him with a
few kind words of welcome and he
passed on to his uncle.
"Hellow exclaimed the latter, what
has brought you up to town."
why, to tell you the truth, Roy has
been inveigled by some typewriting
girl, and I've come up to see if 1 can get
him out of the mess, and as 1 thought
you would be able to help me, l."
Certainly, certainly" interrupted his
uncle; but here comes Miss Garrick,
the famous actress; shall 1 introduce
you"
Nothing should like better, have
read so much Of her that What! Miss
LEROY.
1.-THE same, Mr.. Lestrange," answered
the smiling girl. And perhaps you will
permit me to present my future hus-
band, Mr.. Roy Lestrange! By the way
will you be best man ?"-Ally Sloper.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

A distressed but industrious reviewer
who tries to keep up with the process
sion announces that, by actual count,
no less than Lightweight historical ro-
mances appeared in the month of
April. If this sort of thing keeps up
steps will have to be taken to save the
lives of reviewers. Novel readers who
undertake to read all the new books
may become mental and physical
wrecks, but since they voluntarily
tempt fate they deserve no sympathy.
The unfortunate wretches who have to
read the endless supply of historical
fiction, whether or no, are the ones who
need relief
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

night to get drink of water, and find
ing something in the tumbler threw the
contents out of the front window, thus
disposing of the second set in three
days. Then l made her a third set.
These she put on the mantel when she
retired and forgot to replace them in
the morning. The maid while busting
the room swept these off into the CRATE
underneath the mantel, where they
burned up. The family moved out of
town a few days afterward, so whether
she got fourth set of teeth 1 do not
know."-Chicago Chronicle.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

The vastness of our material re-
sources, the immensely of our mineral
wealth, the superior skill of our citi-
we depend for world-conquering prog
ress in the victories of peace are not 60
ing to be neutralized or minimized by
conflicts between labor and capital.
Without compulsion, by their own vo-
lition, for their mutual interests, wage
workers and employers will quietly
settle their occasional disputes. Strikes
will steadily decline to the vanishing
point.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Noiseless baseball, as distinguished
from the game played largely with the
lungs, may not be so far distant as it
seems to many respondent lovers of a
sportsmanlike game. A graduate pub
lication, representing a well-known col
lege, declares that the adoption of a
noiseless game would do more good
to that institution than winning
the championship. The campaign
motto of a baseball nine ought to
be, "Give an opponent every ap-
portunity to do his best-and
then beat himv' A rowdy may re-
sort to barbaric yells as a means of de-
feating an antagonist. but gentleman
is bound to refrain from debasing
methods of gaining a triumph.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Eggs of Insects.

The collection, preservation and ex-
animation Of the eggs Of insects will
afford interesting recreation Curtains.
carpets, fioor-crevices, cushions, furs
and wooden garments will serve as a
prolific hunting ground indoors; while
out of doors the surface waters of
ponds and water-butts, the corpses of
birds, the skins of cattle, and the leaves
and branches of the strawberries give
an abundance of material.
Among those insects whose eggs
make the most interesting MICROSCOPE
cal mounts may be noted the common
house-fiy, the wasp. the tortolse-shell
and cabbage butterflies, the notified
umber and the puss moths, the dragon
fly, and most Of the parasites. The eggs
of these are all shapes, hexagonal, conf
cal, oval, spherical, and are most richly
and tremendously colored; while the
deliberately sculptured surfaces are
hardly excelled in the beauty of their
designs by the symmetry of the ciliat-
ed, winged and fringed ornamentations
with which they are surrounded.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
AN ALARM-CLoCK DOG.

Family of Deaf Mutes Rely on the Pup
for Time of Day.
John Canton, who lives near Helena,
Ohio, has the only alarm clock dog
in the world. Canton says that the
entire output of the mint would not
purchase the dog.
Canton, his wife and little son, says
a Cincinnati paper, are all deaf and
dumb. They live on a farm, some dis
lance from their nearest neighbor, and
for years they were at a loss to solve
the problem of early rising. Canton's
work made it necessary for him to be
up at 8 o'clock every morning. He had
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

An interesting temperance measure
was presented in the New York Legis-
lature, recently adjourned, but failed
Of passage. Its purpose was to oblige
all saloonkeepers to sell tea, coffee
milk and chocolate as well as intoxi-
cants. The theory of those who draft
ed it was that many men who seek the
saloons for warmth and light and So
liability, and drink from a sense of
obligation, would be content with tenn
perance beverages, and perhaps prefer
them, if they were to be had. The op-
ponents of the bill argued that the
saloonkeepers might easily defeat its
purpose If they wished by serving tea
and coffee Of so poor quality that no
one would drink it; but a plan similar
to that provided for in the bill has been
tried in certain saloons in England, and
with considerable success.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

1t is an encouraging sign for the
health Of the modern American that the
popularity of outdoor life in this coun-
try seems to be increasing. The num-
Der and variety Of sports and pastimes
which allure to open-air exertion has
grown greatly. Not very many years
have elapsed since the time when ten
mis- and football were unusual and golf
and the bicycle were almost unknown.
Yet the influence of these and other
sports has been so strong in recent
years that open-air life has come to be
enjoyed for its own sake and apart
from the amusements associated with
it. 1t is great mistake to suppose that
the pleasures of outdoor life are espe-
cial privileges of youth or of any given
type of summer amusement-seeker.
The immense advantages they confer
should be shared by all alike. In the
present state of our social development
they are among the richest of the bless
ings within the reach of the people
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

the same time the
lineal representa-
tive of the Oldest
reigning family in
Europe. His name
and title is Grand
Duke Franz ". of
M e C k | e n b urg-
Schwerin, and he
assembled to the
throne on which
his fathers have
sat for twenty-five
generations less
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

"Twenty-six deer at one shot sounds
a little like the beginning Of one Of
those yarns which are told in the
country grocery store. Nevertheless,
this is given as a fact, nor did the Yer
mont man who made the remarkable
record violate any game law. The
shot was "snap shot," and he fired
1t from a camera instead Of from a
Vun
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

If certain people could have their
way no man would be allowed to part
bis hair in the middle or go out in the
rain without overshoes, or appear on
the street In cold weather without ear
muffs. Whenever some undesirable
thing in society is brought to the atten-
ton of the people, emotional persons at
once cry out, Lets have law about
If
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Beautiful Wild Plants.

The committee on native plant exhib-
it's of the Massachusetts Horticultural
Society have been considering the best
means of preventing unnecessary de-
struction of native plants, and in their
instructions to exhibitors have de-
clared that more than three specimens
of a single species of plant in bottle
will disqualify the bottle for exhibition
to the amount OF the excess. This will
effectually prevent any exhibitor from
bringing large punches Of cypripedi-
ums, gentians, and other rare and
beautiful flowers for the purpose of
making q big display. Nature books
in part, bicycles, lack of proper instruc-
ton and appreciation, selfishness and
thoughtfulness-all conduce to the de-
struction of plants and animals, not to
mention monuments and objects Of the
greatest veneration.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

There is a disposition in some Euro
pean countries to form a commercial
alliance against America. The fact in
Itself would indicate they felt they
were already up against it.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
A Guilty Conscience.

eyes, SIR said the patient salesman,
1--WE shown you our entire stock Of
gold and silver watch-chains."
'Well, they amt the kind I want"
replied the cranky customer 81 don't
propose to buy what don't want"
Certainly not, sir. Perhaps you
want a steel one"
Whats that? Jest you come out
here, an I'll show you if 1 want to
steal oner'-Catholic Standard.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
His Future Field.

"John says he'll have his graduation
papers purity soon."
whats he been a-larnin' OFF,"
Greek, an Latin, an French, an
German, an so forth"
AN what's he goin' to do after he
comes clear?"
"Well eff he don't go to splittin' rails,
or farmin', reckon he'll spend the rest
of his days a-writin' Of dialect!-At-
lanta Constitution
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
His Grounds.

"And on what ground do you base
your application for divorceT" asked
the lawyer of his new client.
"EXertion, sah."
"You mean desertiOn, 1 suppose
Your wife has left you, doubtless"
mo, sab, she hasn't left me, sah."
"Then you can't ask for a divorce on
the ground of desertion."
81 said exertion, sab. OATS de ground
perzackly. She done exert herself con-
tinually to make me mizzable, sab.
Put it on de ground OBJ exertion, sah."
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Clean SYDNEY.

In Sydney the streets are thoroughly
cleaned every night, and any one
throwing refuse or waste material of
any sort on the street is arrested and
fined. All the kitchens in the larger
residences are on the top floor, and all
the clothes are dried on the roof.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Girls may deliver addresses at college
commencements, but as bearing on
subject Of interest to them as well as
the boys there's no maiden speech that
beats the shyly spoken Eyes"
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Her MISREPRESENTATION.

Mr. Crimsonbeak.- l see that
Englishman has got his Gainsborough
back, after twenty years.
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I shouldn't think
his wife would care for it now; it's out
of style.
"Out nothing; a picture as valuable
as that is never out of style"
"Oh, is it a picture? 1 thought all
along that the Gainsborough was a
hatp-Yonkers Statesman.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Mr.. Backward Well-er-yes, since
you ask me. 1 was thinking of consult
ing a fortune teller.
Miss Coy-To find out when you will
marry, Ell?
Mr.. Backward-Why-er-y L
Miss Coy-Why not ask me and save
the fortune-teller's fee toward the
price Of the ring ?-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Typical Fire Escapes.

Guest-What precautions have you
here in case of fire?
Hotel Clerk-We have fire escapes
from every floor. All you have to do
is to make your way to one of them
and fell off.-New York Weekly.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

A San Francisco man traces his de-
scent back to Adam. What of 1t? We
are all descended from Adam if high
and generally accepted authority is
true. We all have ancestors, if it comes
10 that.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Where Were They?

Mrs. Jones-I am sorry 1 could not
come along with Henry to your house
last night. What! Wasn't my husband
at your house all last evening?
And these few words led to a reve1a-
ton which Jones and Brown will have
trouble to explain.-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

An Eastern man is going into the
courts to try to recover $4,000 he lost
In gambling. While the courts are deal
Ing with his case wouldn't it be we'll
for them to furnish him with guard
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Education may be a good thing"
said the man with the stubby mus
tache, "but if my parents had not in
stilled in my mind so great reverence
for grammar 1 am almost sure 1 could
have been a poet"-Indianapo Press.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

President Schwab, of the steel trust,
advises boys to rely on merit, not intiu-
ence. However, many boy with merit
has failed to rise in the world for want
of a pull.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
The Dramatic Craze.

Mr.. Fijjit-Our friend Epicure has
gotten out a new cook book.
Mrs. Fijjit-That's nice; is it going to
be dramatized ?-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Too Rich for Him.

links (meeting Winks in light lunch
cafe)-Hello! What are you doing
here?
Winks-Getting my lunch, of course.
Jinks-But thought you were keep
ing a swell restaurant down town.
Winks-So am, but wouldn't keep
it long If 1 ate there. It's too expen-
sive.-Philadelphia Press.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Peasant-After you've let the case
drag along now for three years, you've
lost it for me!
Lawyer-Hm! That's what 1 get for
my good nature-I might have let it
drag along for three years more!-
Heitere Welt.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Wise Old Merchant.
Old Merchant-Where is your refer

Old Merchant-Where is your refer
ence?
Tommy Tucker (who wants job as
office boy)-Here's one from my Sun
day school teacher, sir.
Old Merchant-We don't want you to
work on Sundays. Get me reference
from some one who knows you on week
DAVIS
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
His Imagination.

Percollum-What are you working at
30 feverishly?
Spacer-I've got an assignment to
write an article on How to Be Happy
Though Moving Chicago Tribune.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Man loves to kick with might and main;
Sad sounds best fit his mouth.
He'll first complain about the rain
And then about the drouth.
Washington Star.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
The AftercIap.

Observation-Disclosures heaven, houseclean-
ing is over.
Wife-Yes, dear, but the pictures are
yet to be hung.-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

'What do you think Of the Chicago
professor who says he never kissed a
pretty girl?" said one young woman.
ooh. don't stop to think" answered
the other. 81 have no time to listen to
other peoples troubles. wv ashington
Star.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
An Explanation.

Mrs Brown-My husband never says
to me about the way his
mother used to cook.
Mrs. Green-That's something un-
usual. l wonder why he doesn't?
Mrs. Brown-She used to keep
boarding house.-Chicago News.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Everybody Wants 1t.

"Well, the Northern Pacific corner
didn't last long. That shows how hard
it is to get q corner in railroads.
Eyes, and if you've noticed, it's next
to impossible" replied the end seat
hog, 'to get corner in street cars
Philadelphia Press
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

A doctor recommends 1.-The song and
dance" cure. Too many patients get
to thinking about themselves. Have
funI
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
His Mistake.

Ethel-He telegraphed his proposal
to her.
Maude-And did she accept him?
EthelENo; she said that she had no
use for a man who would waste his
money on telegraph tolls instead of
spending it for misunderstanding
Journal
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Not Complimentary.

Briggs says his daughter looks like
him. Did you ever see herr"
mo, and L never want to see her If
she looks like Briggs" -Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
A Very Long Sermon.

Bobby-Say, pop. how much did you
put in the collection plate?
His Papa-Sh! A dime, Bobby.
Bobby-That preacher is certainly
giving you an awful lot for your money.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
More Afraid oil Losing the Girl.

aren't you afraid to keep such a
pretty girl in your kitchen? You may
lose your husband"
81 guess you don't know that the
present ratio is something like fifty
husbands to one competent girl
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

1t is called coup Of SORROW" but it is
the experience of most people that it is
measured in a tub.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

"Does Mr.. Billionson play golf?
mo. He works at golf. When he
wants little real diversion he goes
into the stock market" -Washington
Star.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Youngest and Oldest of Kings.

Europe has new little King who
has a double claim to distinction. He
is the youngest of ruling kings, and at
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10
Too NOisY.

Bitterly wife is subject to nervous
headaches; can't stand a bit of noise
Buffer-Too bad!
Biffer-Yes; why, 1 even had to sell
my new golf suit.-Ohio State Journal.
Holbrook argus., 1901-08-10

Mr.. Poore-Will nothing induce you
to marry?
Miss Witte-On the contrary. 1t is
the nothing you have which induces me
not to marry