davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02
Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia Wednesday, J
LIE EASY-GOING TRAMP,

A writer in the Gentleman's Maya
zine inv It's us to sea in the tramp not
residum of civilization, hut peri
ate'ic phil '-or her aud lover of n,iure
WI me -aue ste. the writer tn nk
aud f honest wi conf SIS thai we often
~i-h t. fee away from the city and
v tional modern lite and idle in
tn. woods lik a sava =, all the rest of
our days. Thoreau deliberately planted
lis hut IN the forest and spent two
years there. 81 went to The woods
he says, because I wished to live
deliberately, to front only the essential
facts of lie and see if 1 could not learn
what it had to teach, and not when I
came to die discover that had not
lived. I wanted to live deep and suck
out the marrow Of life; to live 81 stur-
Oily as to put TO roui all that was moi
life, to drive life into a corner and re.
duce it to its lowest terms"
Every rejecting person tires at times
Of the monotonous repetition, day after
day and year otter year, of heartless
trivialities which The ideas and habits
of ones associates makes compulsory.
"The mass Of men," as Thoreau puts
it, "lead lives OF quiet desperation,
envying the simplicity and nakedness
Of mans life in the primitive ages"
Walt Whitman is mentioned as an
other exponent of the vagabond idea.
"Ihe secret" he says, "of the making
the best persons is 10 grow in tie open
air and eat and sleep with the earth. l
think heroic deeds were all conceived in
toe open air." 1t is in search OF this
inspiration for "heroic deeds" we may
chaiitably suppose, that "Weary Will
lie cultivates the open air and is in .
different as to where he eats ann
sleeps
Robert Louis Stevenson, more than
Thoreau or Whitman, was a confirmed
tramp, getting close to the earth in
rambles through Scotland, England
and France, and finally settling dslio-
erately among the sayages Of Samoa.
Speaking of his sleeping in the pine
woods in France, he says; "What
seems a kind of temporal death to
people choked between walls is only a
light and living slumber to the man
who sleeps a6eld. The outer world,
from which we cover in our houses,
seemed habitable place; and, night
after night, mans bed, it seemed, was
laid and waiting Tor him IN the fields,
where God keeps an open house. 1
tnought Rad discovered one of those
truths which are revealed to savages
and hid to political economists" The
tramp, it seems, has his innings in com
munion with nature, indulging an ia
clination deeply rooted in human
nature. The philosophic vagabond in
herits an instinct too strong to be
vanquished by the unappreciative re-
marks OF the farmers wife, by the dis
couragsmeut of cold meals or by the
policeman's baton.-Baltimere Sun.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02

A visitor to a cemetery at South Yer
non, N. H., will find the following
upon gravestone there:
o, be she went, and am she gone
And left poor l here all alonei
0, cruel fate, to be SO blind
10 take she fore and leave 1 hind
Her can never come ba ok to we,
But us must surely go to she.
GAS TO IA Z a.
Bear, tho -IIhs Kind You Have .!rgs Bought
1', I ,IzhzZ a
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02
THE CENTURY'S NEW YEAR.

the world to bless and cheer,
Down the pathways Of he cav
comes the Century, New I ar,
Opening wide to all the n ! 3 W
the laureled gates Of p ace,
And bringing to the captive sud the
long looked for release;
Far behind him lie the sorr1ws that
fore'er have passed away,
But an echo ems to l'nger where G
laugh was loud and gy;
And the New Year, tripping lightly DER
his velvet path OF snow,
Brings the Futures bright fruition that
we dreamed o. long ago.
In the splendor Of the dawning of the
Invent eth Century
We may see The feeting shadows of The
great even to be,
When the nations snail Dc brethren anu
the battls flags be furpJ,
And the Prince Of Peace be ruler
over all this mighty world,
When the Oldest flower blossoms
where dost rust the warriAr's blade,
And the grass grows tall and tender
DER the wounds that war has made;
For the Century's first New Year will b.
crou-, true and sIroug,
And the mingliDg voices of the world
sLal greet it with song.
I.ail the Century, roseate dawning.
greet the guest who seeks our door,
For he ushers in cycle that is ours
fcrevermore;
From the snowy crests Of northland to
the land Of erdless sun
Let the people greet the New Year
with a sense Of duty done;
As a Nation proud and hcnorei with a
flag that makes men free,
Let Us hail the Century's coming on
the land and On the sea,
For it cannot bring us sorrow when
when we battle for the right,
and our Past Is grand and glorious as
cur Future must be bright.
Greet the New Year crowned With
luster, hail the morning bright and
fair
Set the tuneful bells a-ringing till they
stir the winter air;
Let tue silence OF the steep,e broken
be by happy chimes,
Thai prophesy fo- everyone the dawn
of better times;
With q Century before US we shall
march to newer fame,
And the Year will crown with glorys
wreath tie flag we love to name,
For the footsteps OF the New Year,
seen amid the feecy snow,
Shall guide us to the grandeur that we
dreamed of long ago.
Thus 10 us all shall come the NewYear
with an anthem ard a smile,
And the people shall be happy as the
bel ring out the while;
We rejoice that on the threshold Of q
cycle still unknown
We are mighty and reslstless, stretch
ing far from zone to zone;
Hail, oil hearts, the guest who seeks
us thro' the Century's portals wide,
Let the New Year enter boldly in bis
majesty and pride;
Gcd is with us as a Nation and He
gives the Century
To advance us on to glory and 10
splendor yet to lie.
II g. HARRAuGH
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02
500.
DR.. e DETcHoY's anti DiURETIc
500.

DR.. E DETcHoN's ANT DiURETIc
May be worth to you more Than
500 if you have cEild who soils
bedding from iucontnence of water
during sleep Cures old aud young,
alike. 1t arr ests the trouble at once,
81. Sold by B. q. Gorrell, druggist
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02
| RESOLUTION WORTH THE
WHILE.

Resolve shat you will stand we'll with
yourself during the coming year wheih-
err you stand we'll with Others or not.
Resolve never again TO set cheap es-
innate upon yourself or our chances
in life.-O. S. Marden, in Success.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02
True Economy

The difference of cost between a
good and a poor baking powder
would not amount for family's
supply to one dollar year.
The poor powder would cost
many times this in doctors bills.
Royal Baking Powder may cost a little
more per can, but it insures perfect,
wholesome food. In fact, it is more
economical in the end, because it goes
further in leavening and never spoils
the food.
Royal Baking Powder used always
in making the biscuit and cake saves
both health and money.
You cannot Il YOU value good health, afford
cheap, lowgrade, alum baking pow
ders. They apt to spoil the food; they
do endanger the health All physicians will
tell you that alum in food is poisonous
feoyM BAKING POWDER Co. 100 WILLIAM ST. NEW YORK;
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02

You cannot, 4 you value good health, afford
to use cheap, low-grade, alum baking pow
ders. They are apt to spoil the food; they
tell you that alum in food is poisonous
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1901-01-02

GL5 EGa8&Eh1
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.
Columbia Grand Lodge Preparing for
the Annual Session.

the Annual Session.
of the District Of Columbia knights OF
Pythias will convene on February 10, at
Knights Of Pythias Hall. 902 Pennsylvania
Avenue Each of the nineteen lodges Of
the order in the District will be repre-
scented by five delegates. The opening day
OF the session will be the anniversary of
the founding of the order in this city, on
February ~. 1854. The first day OF the
session win be devoted to the reports of
officers of the Grand Lodge. On the sec
ond day the annual election of officers will
be held. A spirited contest is expected
between the candidates for the position of
supreme representative. There are two
Knights holding the position now. and the
term OF office of ]. VI. Kline, OF Mount
Vernon Lodge, No. 8. expires this year.
For the ensuing term Of four years an cleo
tion will be held. Besides Mr. Kline. who
Is a candidate for reelection. Mr. John c.
Yost, OF Amaranth Lodge, No. IS. and Mr..
!. b ConnOr. OF Excelsior Lodge, No IA,
are also candidates.
There are also several candidates for the
office Of grand chancellor of the District,
the position now held by George H. Bau-
mum. The Grand Lodge will be visited
during the session by the grand chancel-
lor of the order, Ogden H. Fethers. OF
JaHesville. Wis.
Following is the list of officers whose
terms expire this year: George H. Bau-
mann. C. c.; A. f. Glascock G. V. c.: H.
Yenney G. P: Fl. J. Gasson. G. K R S;
John Humphrey, G. N. E.; J.. G. Mcqueen,
C. NJ. A; w NJ Hodges, C. I. G.: J. T.
Woodield G. o. G.; ID. f. Wiber, G. Lee:
j. F. Skidmore. Thomas f. Laudon. and J.
X Mangum trustees: j. NJ Kline 5. Rep.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

fectly absurd. Applying II practically, II
means that IL brakeman, starting at
Baltimore and reaching a point on the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hundreds of
miles from Baltimore. meets with an ac-
cident through the carelessness of
switchman in West Virginia perhaps, the
courts would hold that as the switchman
and the brakeman were co-employes OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, tn.
brakeman could not recover damages. So,
in factory a weaver might lose an arm
through the carelessness OF the engineer
hundreds OF yards away and having moth
ing whatever to do with the machinery
operated by the weaver, and the weaver
having no knowledge whatever of the ca
pacity or integrity of the engineer, but
under an accident occurring under such
circumstances the weaver could not re-
cover as she and the engineer were
co-employes of the same corporation.
THE injustice Of this old rule has been
recognized, and law, both In England and
in this country, and in some countries on
the Continent Of Europe, has undertaken
to modify or abrogate 1t entirely. The first
legislation in England was in 1850, and In
this country in 1885, but now very many
Of our American States have modified the
rule so that unemployment without con-
tributory negligence on the part of the in
iured co-employe shall not work as a de-
fence in a suit fer damages. 1t is a most
interesting study. one full of legal philos-
ophy.
Now for three years there has been
much more far-reachng enactment in
England based on the doctrine that the
proprietor takes all the risks OF his bust
ness, and hence Is responsible for any in
jury occurring through defects OF ma
chinery or carelessness of superinte ndents
and not due TO the carelessness of the in
iured employe. The law does not set aside
the employers liability modification, but
gives the injured workman the right to
bring his action under either. This later
extension Of the principle of employers
liability results in greater care on the
part OF the proprietor, the selection OF
more skilled and competent employees, and
so far has worked fairly well It has not
resulted, as was supposed, in increased
cost of production, except in very slight
degree. nor has It resulted in a decrease
in wages"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
THE LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS
Carroll ID. Wright's Lecture on
Changes in the Laws

The first Of a series Of lectures 10 be
delivered by Carroll D. Wright, Commits
sioner of Labor, was given by him yes
terday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the Car
roll Institute Hail. under the auspices Of
the Catholic University winter course. The
topic OF Mr.. Wright's lecture was EN-
ployers' Liability" and il discussing that
subject, he said, In part:
Perhaps the most interesting result Of
the establishment Of the factory and lsgis-
lation growing out OF il is to be found in
the statutes in this and some other coun-
tries. especially in England, reversing the
old commonlaw doctrine relative to the
liability of the principal for injuries re-
ceived by a third party through the acts
Of his agent The commop-law doctrine is
that the principal is liable for the acts Of
his agent II through the carelessness of
q driver the team OF the proprietor runs
over stranger In the street, under the
common Law the stranger can collect dam
ages Of the proprietor. This is the old
Roman law, recognized in all countries
that have based their legal codes upon
the Roman law, and it is the practice in
this country
But, curiously enough. under the com
mon law. If two parties are working for
the principal and one OF the employees is
injured through the act OF his co-employe,
also an agent OF the principal, the in
tured party could not recover from the
principal. Courts have declared that CO.
employment released the employer from
liability as principal under the common
law rule, the reason Of this action of the
courts being that an emplOye took the
risks Of his employment. and hence could
not recover.
Probably under old Industrial condi-
tons, when employees and employers
worked side by side, each knowing the
other, knowing their weaknesses. habits of
carelessness or Of neglect. the rule had
some reason, but today. with large cor
porations like railroads and manufactur-
ing companies, the rule seems to be per-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
BROKE A GLASS DOOR.
John Hooker, Coiored, Arrested for
Destroying Property.

John Booker, a negro, is prisoner at
the Second precinct station, charged with
breaking a glass door at the lunchroom
of William b. Smith, 1888 Seventh Street
northwest He was arrested yesterday
afternoon by Policeman Evans. 1t appears
that Booker went inyo the lunchroom
about o'clock, and became so noisy that
Smith put him out of the place. The
negro grew angry At this action and
thrust his fist through the glass door or
the establishment. He then turned and
ran. but Policeman Evans saw him ana
gave chase. oyertaking the negro and ar.
resting him. The glass is valued at 81
Shortly after taking Booker to the sta
tion the same policeman came upon Rob
ert Wright. colored who was quarreline
with Jane Smith, a c0lOred woman at
Seventh and NJ Streets northwest Wright
saw the policeman coming, but refused
to move on. and showed fight when placed
under arrest A charge of d'sorderly
conduct is entered against Wright He
lives at l22i Seventh Street northwest.
and is twenty-five years old.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Joseph Strauss, residing at 122 How
ard Street Baltimore. while s;rolling about
the Pennsylvania depot, Sixth and b
Streets northwest, yesterday. slipped and
fell. and broke his right leg below the
knee. He was assisted to an ante-room
by Detective Hewlett and several railroad
employees, and the physician OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad summoned TO attend
him.
The Injured leg was set and dressed. and
Strauss was then removed to a nearby
hotel. He declined TO 60 to a hospital
Friends in Baltimore were notified Of the
eccident.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

In her suit filed Yesterday, asainst her husband,
Philip II. German, for separate support and
maintenance, Mrs Lydia J. German states that
she was married to the defendant in this city
less than a year ago Soon after her marriage,
she declares. her husband deserted her and has
since failed to support her. Shr states that he
a barber and has an income Of SO Il day, and
asks the court to allow her suitable almony and
counsel fees.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
nies Mithnnt Attention

Joseph Thomas coored, living in an alley near
Eighth and Streets southeast. is reported to
have died suddenly without the ATTENDANCE of
physician yesterday morning. Thomas had a room
at the home OF MARY Lee and she notified the
police OF his death last evening. Word was sent
70 Coroner hewitt. who viewed the remains last
night and gave Il certificate OF death from natural
causes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Marriage licenses issued yesterday TO Fred
n Clarke. Omaha Neh., and Mayc Z. Clafin.
this city; James II. Allen and Mollie GarFin;
Ernes, NieheI aud Elizabeth Gockstatten; William
Powell and Harriet Bird; Thomas Il. Washington
and Courtney Scott: Robert 4. Duncan and Ella
G. Adams: John A. Pumphrey and Helen b.
HALEY; Staley Searlcs and NJ. Gertrude Lyon:
Harry Yates and Rosetta F. Miller; Charles T.
Very and Kathleen c. Haslctt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Natioual-"FoNy CUTLER" evening
Columbia-"Quo Vads," afternoon and even
ing.
Laiayette-"A Social HighwaynAn.' evening.
Chase's New Grard-Polite vaudeville afternoon
and evening.
Academy Of Music the Throne after
noon and evening
evening.
Bijou-"oriental Burlesquers." afternoon and
evening.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
acld rending Morc serious Chnrger.

William Wallace. Young colorcd man who
was unable to give bond in the sum OF sIoo TO
keep the peace toward Mrs. Rosa Murray, who
charged him with making threats. wa, sent to
Jail yesterday for thirty DAYS The police are
Goldsboro, \. C., Tor having killed a fellow
student. \ reply = telegram sent yesterday
is expected this morning,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
PnIiccmnn Rch Resisa..

Private +. r ". Reh. OF the Sixth precinct.
Yesterday rendered his resignation is a member of
the police force. To take effect Immediately. He
was held m high esteem by his superiors, who
have congratulated him on improved business
prospects
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

An order has been issued by the Com
missioners that in view Of the death Of
Annie E. Waldron. pensioner Of the Fire
Department. a pension Of so month be
allowed each OF the minor children of the
late Private John E. Waldron, of the Fire
Department namely Edward Waldron,
Louis Waldron, and Naomi Waldron, pen
sions to date from January 30. 1901. and TO
continue until the said children, respec-
lively, shall arrive at the age of sixteen
years
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation OF Thomas Fisher. In
spector of Electric Lighting, for the cree
ton OF fourteen naphtha lamps, eight on
Hamilton Road from Good Hope Road to
Anger Avenue, and six on Anger Avenue
between Hamilton Road and Bruce Ave
nue.. at an estimated cost OF S2S, charge
able to the appropriation for street light
ing for 1901.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Mrs Elizabeth Welch. who severely cut
about ten DAYS ago by John ". Gaines at her
home on street northwest near Twenty fifth
Street is rapidly improving NJ the Emergency
Hospital and the physicians believe that she is
ont of danger.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
sent 10 the workhouse


William Jenkins went to the workhouse yoster-
day morning for thirty days for fast driving. lie
failed TO pay 4 fine OF SO
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

blanche C. Corey was Yesterday granted di-
vorce from her husband. Charles \. Corey, by
Justice Haguer. presiding in Equity Court No l.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

ment at 81 per diem. payable from the ap-
preparation to prevent the spread of scar
let fever and diphtheria. BY the terms of
the same order the said McCravy Is ap-
pointed additional private OF the Police
Department, for duty In connection with
his services as Waterman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation of Richard Sylvester.
Major and Superintendent Of Police, that
H. C. Burch of the Ebbitt House, be per-
mitted to hang large flags across the
street from the Ebbltt House and VIII
lard's Hote; about February IS, 10 remain
during the meeting of the Daughters of
the American Revolution.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Mary f. Ellis yesterday filed suit for divorce
against her husband. William Andrew Ellis, On
the grounds OF cruelty and deseTtion
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

By order OF the Commissioners, John E.
Hartman, of the Metropolitan police force,
has been promoted to the position of act
ing sergeant promotion to take effect Feb
ruary 3 1901
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
AFFAIRS OF THE DISTRICT
A Tax Sale Due to Confusion in
the Assessor Records.

Failure TO Enter Deed of Convey
ance on the Ledgers Leads to I'M
of Land - Citizens Demand Better
Police Protection in Fifth Precinct
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
- Tinlfs
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7. 1901.


Fair today Tomorrow increasing cloudiness
and snow or rain: fresh westerly winds, be-
coming northeasterly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Highest temperature, 3 p.m................
Lowest temperature, 9 a.m.........-.......
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
We're Demonstrating Chr. Ralsen'S =" Dainty jIlksI."


paabe wishes eata OF Creams utdins
viii
he enjoyed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

Sun rose. ......7:0l AN. Sun sets..... .5;27 P N
Moon rises. Dab Il. Moon sets.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

The Commissioners have ordered that
James C. MeCravy be appointed in the
smallpox service of the Health Depart
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07

The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation OF the Health Officer that
Dr.. J. p. Turner veterinarian OF the de O.
partment, be authorized to go to such
points in Maryland and Virginia as may
be necessary for the purpose of inspect
ing the dairy farms from which milk is
being brought or shipped to the District
of Columbia, and that the actual ex-
penses incident to the trips be paid from
the contingent fund.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-07
Another Great Mark-dOWn in WOmenS Suits.

finished nobb
color of Z
brown ~ ~
We have u
trimmed with
handsomely
~ 49,
of the begr of
blue royal black
TWO alike They reduced $50 "
fine of plsidback CO
material finished
oxford mixtures to be sold each W
backC Iothw
material ux
through
ana browns cut with faring hounce and with Ill