davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
WON A VACATION.

A certain government officer was noted for being a hard taskmaster to those who were under him, the servants in his own establishment being no ex- ception. His valet was expected to be on duty 365 full days in the year.
 Being detailed to accompany scien- tific expedition on an extended cruise, the officer unbent a little in communi- eating the news to his personal attend ant.
 ''Well, James, he said, "how would you like to go with me around the worldY'
 Do we go from east or west, siry' asked the valet
 "Yes"
 "we lose day in going that way, don't we?'
 "We do.''
 "Well, sir, I'd like it first rate. It would give me one day off"
 His master was so pleased with the aptness of the retort that he gave him q week off to prepare for the trip. The Youths Companion
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
UP THE HAMPER.

Up the ramper-wee white houses Dot the narrow winding way; Picks the tethered goat and DroWses In some wet ditch all the day. Up the ramper-blooms and heather, Bushes on it's stem the ling; Moss-bred birds of modest feather Mate and marry, pipe and sing. Up the ramper-M Mary's shuttle
 Through the wool delighted huns; Clicks the loom-that trig and subtle Life of years and threads and
 thrums.
 Up the ramper-blue eyed Mary
 WeayeS a cambric web so fine, People come to Ballinary
 Just to see the borders shine. Up the ramper-birches buddin'
 Blush wi shame that time they see Some barefooted gossip scuddin'
 Home to her wee children three. Up the ramper-m -mirth and sorrow Scarce divided by drain, Change so quick that by tomorrow Woe has mirth and mirth has pain. Up the ramper-leaves like ribbons Shine upon the rowan tree, When wi turf the creels and cribbins Are as full as full can be. Up the ramper-when together
 Saunter happy girl and boy, Sings the skylark OCT the heather Songs of gladness and of joy.
 Moses Teggart in the Pilot.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
LYNCH STATISTICS.
Record of Persons Slain by American .s .s Mobs Since 1885.

Record or PerSOnS Slaln by Ameflcdn s zt Mobs Since 1885.
 For sixteen years, the Chicago Fri bune has been preserving carefully the complete statistics of lynchings in this country, and for four years pre- yiously record of the number. All though the public has become accus- toned to almost daily accounts of lynchings, the full list as published by the Tribune must cause surprise and horror at its extent. From 1880 to the end of last week 3,130 persons were executed without due process of law by angry, bloodthirsty mobs, and since then several others have been put to death in the same manner
 The crime of lynching has been committed in nearly every state and territory, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Utah and Vermont being the only ones to escape disgrace. Sixteen hundred and five, or more than one-half the entire number recorded, were lynched in eight states, namely. Alabama, Arkan- sas, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Texas and Tennessee.
 The list of states stained by this crime is headed by Mississippi, where 253 were put to death by mob law; Texas is a close second, with 247, and Louisiana is third, with 221. There were 219 in Georgia, 210 in Alabama, 169 in Tennessee, I56 in Arkansas and 130 in Kentucky. Besides these there were 1O9 in Florida, S4 in South Caro- lima, IS in Virginia, 65 in Missouri B in Indian Territory, 52 in North Caro- lima, 36 each in Oklahoma and Indi- ana, 8 each in Kansas and West Vir- ginia, 33 in Nebraska, 30 in Colorado, % in Wyoming, 27. in California, 9 in Montana, 20 each in Idaho and Mary land. r in Arizona, 15 each Washing ton and New Mexico, 14 in Illinois, 13 in Ohio and .12 in Iowa. The states and territories in which there were less than ten are: Oregon 9, Dakota 6. Michigan and North Dakota. each .; Minnesota, Nevada and Alaska, each 4; Maine and Pennsylvania, each 3; New York. 2; Connecticut and New Jersey, each 1.
 The greatest number of 1ynchings in any one year occurred in 1892, when 236 were put to death in this manner; but this disgraceful exhibit may be exceeded this year. as 115 We're lynched before the beginning of the present month. In 1880 only was the number put to death by Judge Lynch less than 100, when 90 were recorded. Although the record of the Chicago Tribune covers period of twenty years full statistics have only been kept for sixteen, and during that pc riod 2,516 were slain by mob law, and of this number 2.10S were in the south and 436 in the north and west. Fifty one victims were women and 2,4G5. men; 1,67S were negroes. S01 whites, 21 Indians, 9 Chinese and ' Mexicans.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14

It is said that the assassination of the president, in the midst of q reception. such as is given ire quently in Washington, when several people shake hands with him, =iII result in the permanent discontin- uation of these functions. There is no reason why the president should be ex- pected to undergo the fatigue, to say nothing of the danger of these crushes. No other head of a great nation has ever submitted to them. Their discon- tinuance will not interfere with the ac- possibility of the executive to those who really have business with him, but the crowd at receptions must be filtered through an anti-chamber and the name and address of each caller must be taken. It is not impossible that, with the great Improvements in the photographic art, snap shots may be taken and doubtless the detective force about the president can be so strengthened and increased by ex- perts familiar with the physiognomy of anarchists that it will be impossible for q suspected person to approach the executive. It is evident, moreover, that there will be both state and fed eraI enactment for the suppression of anarchy and for the deportation of an- archists. They have heretofore been tolerated, but hereafter the confession of anarchism or of anarchistic sympa- thy will be treated as reasonable crimes and they will be punished as enemies of the state and of mankind.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
A CERTAIN CURE FOR DYSEN-
 TERY. AND DIARRHOEA

"-Some years ago was one of a party that intended making a long bi- cycle trip" says F. l.. Taylor of New Albany, Bradford county, Pa. T was taken suddenly with diarrhoea, and was about to give up the trip, when Editor Ward of the Laceyville Messen- ger suggested that I take a dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. purchased a bot tie and took two doses. one before starting and one on the route. I made the trip successfully and never felt any i'll effect Again last summer I was almost completely run down with an attack of dysentery. I bought a bottle of this same remedy and this time one dose cured me" Sold by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
CHILDREN's EATING HABITS.

Little folks themselves, if brought up on plain, wholesome foods, will be their own best guides as to their bills of fare. A child that is well is hungry at the proper time; and, if he refuses food there is reason for it.
 Eating between meals is q frequent cause for lack of appetite at meal time, and the producer of many indisposi- tions. Nothing is more important than that meals should be regular. Dainties ill the way of fruit, candy, and nuts should be eaten then, and not at inter- Vals through the day. In this, as well as i'll many other things, the victim to oyer-indulgence and indiscriminate feeding is literally killed by kind ness" A hungry child will eat bread and butter, and this alone should be offered when there is plea before the regular meal for something to eat"
 Once regular habits are gained, there will be no warfare, and little thought given to the subject of eating. Many a .wilful disposition" stubborn trait, . and naughty spell'' result directly from unwise parental management and, if the truth were known, the con- sequent upbraidings and dfsciplinings should by rights be bestowed on the mothers
 Little meat is required by the young child; and. until all the teeth have come, only meat soups should be al lowed. Beef, mutton, and poultry are the best meats for the children; and milk and eggs. The menu should include fruit and vegetables in season. and these should appear at every meal. Pie should be rarely, if ever, used in a family of children. Dried prunes and apricots are both delicious if cooked properly, and they are healthful Thorough soaking and long stewing are necessary for both. Dried apples, too, if care is taken in their prepara- tion, may be made appetizing; and any of these served with whipped cream will satisfy all child's longings for goodies.
 Dates and figs are desirable, and will always be hailed with pleasure. Either may be cut up with cereals and served with cream Raisins may be added to apple sauce, cereals, rice,
 
 with desirable results. Tapioca with fruit, baked apples, fruit sherbets and ice cream, gelatines, rice, chocolate buildings, and the like. will all be ap- preciated by the young members of the household.
 It is most important that cereals be thoroughly cooked and the fifteen or twenty minutes required, as the various boxes direct, is never sufficient. It is well to vary these, and not give the children an opportunity to get tired of any one. With the great variety to be found in the market, it is easy to do this.
 Breakfast should be at an hour which will allow the school-goers to have plenty of time without hurry for the morning meal The hearty meal should be i'll the middle of the day. and only simple food allowed at,night. Tea and coffee should never. be given to a growing child. Made dishes. such as croquets, and all friend foods. in- cluding doughnuts are hard to digest and ought to be absent from a bill of fare that is arranged for children. Whole wheat bread is far and away preferable to fine white breads. com mon 1n this country, not only for the children, but adult members of the family. New York Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
HEARD IN PASSING

They had bull fight at Cadiz with women as toreadors. But Mrs Nation with her hatchet could show them a trick that would beat that.
 Liquid air stock is said to have gone down. The corporation which was going to make gold out of sea water went up. The result in both cases may be much the same to the stockholders.
 It is reported that MT Vanderbilt is about to buy an English country seat, and he will spend the next ten years finding out what he ought no to do to be good Englishman. An English country seat sounds well, but when you come to sit in it you will find that an American rocking chair is better.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
 ,. :. ..
THE DEAD PRESIDENT.

For the fifth time the nation is called upon to mourn the loss of q president and the third to fall a victim to an assassin. Friday afternoon of last week the almost incredible informa- ton was flashed across the wire from Buffalo that President Mckinley had been assassinated and was dying. As when the perverse shaft of lightning thwarts an inky sky, and shiyering na- ture bids the cheek to blanch, so came this bolt, upon the American people. We had become accustomed to read ing of the cowardly attacks made by anarchists upon the lives of those Ill authority in foreign lands. But that one of their number should go up to William Mckinley, remarkable for his humility and kindness, and while proffering what should have been the hand of fealty. shoot him twice, sur passes what is supposed to be the stern realities of their own diabolical schemes. There has settled over the land such a period of gloom such as history does not record in many epochs. Men are too sick with sorrow to call for vengeance or pronounce the name of the wretch who could commit such a deed It is truly an awful crime against charity, mercy and peace. Me Kinley dead is more powerful tha ] when alive. No party lines are drawn to mark the limit of his popularity. Millions weep at his bier and repudiate as inhuman the deed which one of their race has done. Quick and forceful must be the laws to reach the group of beings who could stoop so low as to conspire to slay the lowliest of mortals, but least of all one of the best and most loyabIe of men. Mckinley was not only a great man but he was a good man. His private life was more pure. if possible, than his public career was illustrious The recent sickness of his wife showed in a cogent manner the tender side of his human nature. The days faded into weeks but the de- voted husband kept up his constant vigil by the bedside of his faithful spouse And they may well be singled out as couple embodying all that is good and pure in the American family. This faithful wife now lives to mourn him dead and a grateful people join in offering her in this supreme hour of her trials and sorrow their sympathy and love. The earnest christianity of Mckinley was beauti- fully exemplified the day before his foul assassination. in his last public utterance, his closing sentence being: .four earnest prayer is that God will graciousIy vouchsafe prosperity, happi- ness and peace to all our neighbors, and like blessings to all the peoples and powers of earth" Noble words from a noble man, and a more appro- priate and lasting epitaph could not be written to place above his tomb.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
RAILROAD DIRECTORY
HIGHLAND DIVISION.

Trains leave Meadow street station for Boston, Hartford and way stations at TOO and S:38 a. m.; 12:3S; 4:05; 5:0T D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from Boston, Hartford and way stations at S:05; 40 a. m.; 1:45; 5:13 and 7:45 D. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station for New York. Fishkill Landing, Dan- bury and way stations at S:13 q. m., and 1:50 and 5:18 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta- ton from New York, Fishkill Landing, Danbury and way stations at S:36 a. m., 12:34 and S:O4 D. m
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:30; 1O:o5, q. m.; 200; 5:05; TOO p. m.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at $50; 11:3O a. m.; 4:50; 6:5O: $50 D. ID.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14

Considerable interest is being taken, says Washington correspondent, in the plan to start fund for the purchase of a home in Washington for James B. Parker, the colored man whose prompt action at the time of the attack upon President Mckinley last week is credited with preventing the anarchist from firing third shot. 1t has been decided by committee ap- pointed at meeting in the Metropoli- tan A. M E. church of Washington, Tuesday evening, that the local news
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
BRIDGEPORT STEAMBOAT CD.

Popular Long Islan-. Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all
 Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N Y., N. H. and Fl. k. R.
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves Bridge port daily Sunday excepted) at 7:45 a. m, on arrival of train leaving Wa terbury 6:45 q. m. from all stations on Naugatuck division, arriving New York Il a. III.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves Bridge port daily Saturday excepted) 12 o'clock midnight. arriving New York in early morning, giving passengers ample time to connect with trains for the west and south. Passengers can remain aboard boat until 9 a. m.
 RETURNING FROM NEW YORK.
 Steamer Allan Joy-Leaves from Pier 31 (newl East river daily (Sun- day excepted) at Il a. m., arriving Bridgeport 3 D. m., connecting with afternoon trains for the east and sta- tions on Naugatuck division1
 Steamer Rosedale-Leaves from Pier 31 (new) East River daily (Sun- day excepted) at 3 p. m.. and from foot East 31st street, 3: 15 D. m., con- meeting with TAO p. m. train for ali stations on Naugatuck division. Sat ufdayS this steamer leaves New 4OfK one hour earlier from both landings.
 Special excursion rates. every Tues day and Friday vkB steamer Rosedale, round trip soc, other days regular rates.
 SUNDAY SERVICE.
 Commencing Sunday, June 9, steamer Rosedale leaves Bridgeport at g a. m., on arrival of Sunday morn ing train from all stations on Nauga- tuck division, for New York and Coney Island; returning leaves New York at p. m., arriving at Bridgeport Q D. m.
 Tickets sold and baggage checked to all stations on N. T.. N. Fl. and H. R. R. Baggage transferred to and from railroad depot free.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
NAuGATUCK DIVISION

For New York-6:35, S:1Z, 1o:50 a. m.: 1:3o, PAS. COS p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For Bridgeport-6 SIP, 10:50, q. m.; 1:30, PAS, COS p. m.; Sunday 7:o5 a. m.; 5:10 p. m.
 For New Haven (via Derby June. .tion)-6:35, SIP, 1O:50 q. m.; 1: 80, PAS. COS, 7:2O (mixed p. m.; Sunday, 7:o5 a For Ansonia-e:s5, SIP, 1o:5o a. m.: 30. 2:4S, 4:45, COS, 7:2O (mixed) D. m.: Sunday, 7:05 a. m., 5:10 D. III.
 For Watertown-6:45 S:41, 11:17 m: 1:31, 4:01; 500. 6:12, 7:O3, 9:O5, ii 20 D. m.; Sunday, 9:43 a. m., 500 D. ms
 For Thomaston, Torrington and Winsted- -S:36. 11:12 a. m.; 3:56, 6:5S. goo p. m.; Sunday, 9:3S a. m.; 7:55 D. m.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains Leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at $50 a. m., and 6:15 ?. m
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta. tion from Middletown and way station at 7:50 a. m., and 400 D. m-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
A COMMUNICATION.

Mir Editor: Allow me to speak a few words in favor of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. l suffered for. three years with the bronchitis and could not sleep at nights. 1 tried several doctors and various patent medicines, but could get nothing to give me any relief until my wife got a bottle of this valuable medicine, which has completely relieved me.-W. S. Brock man, Bagnell, Mo. This remedy is for sale by all druggists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
LIST OF PATENTS

E. N. Corriveau, Stonington, bread cutter; A. Currier, Manchester. N. IT., machine for inserting latch pivots into latch needles; c. l.. Gaffney. Pawtuck- ct, k. l., electric switch; B. Janelle, Manchester, N. H., weft fork clearer for looms; s. Jensen, Providence, k. l., paint or window cleaner; J. H. Post, Andover, embroidery hoop; F. R. Spaulding, Waterville, Me, piazza
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14

Have you a sense of ful1ness in the region of your stomach after eating? If so you will be benefited by using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab lets They also cure belching and sour stomach. They regulate the bowels, too. Price 25 cents. Sold by all drug gists.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
FOR SALE.

No 20 Washington street, the rent of which is $645.JO per year; 5000 will take it. Look at the beautiful place on Pleasant street. also High street. A place with all improvements; one real nice up-to-date place on Ward. Ridge wood; that place on Waterville street is one of the finest fin the city: make me an offer. The place on BelleView avenue will be closed out for less than cost Lots of houses and lots every where. Call at
 D. H. TIERNEY. Real Estate. Insurance and Bond Office 1e7 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14
Me Make the snots EIy

And return your linen 1aundered beautifully clean and sweet. Nothing secret about our method. It is very simple. Intelligence is used as well as cleansing agents, which do not harm fabric or color. Those through whose hands the work passes use every effort to reach perfection, and our work shows that they are successful.
 HOME. STEAM LAUNDRY, A. J. COONEY, Prop'r,
 277 BANK STREET.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-09-14

Popular Long Isldn-. Sound Route. Between New York, Bridgeport and all Stations on Naugatuck Division
 of N. Y., N. H. and H. k. R.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-08-22
A Cornet Performance,

In the early part Of Queen Victoria's
reign a very talented family Of the
name of Distin earned considerable
fame both in this country and on the
continent by their singing and admira-
BILE performance upon quintet of sax
horns. Subsequently the party broke
up, and one Of the members essayed
to start musical instrument shop in
Cranbourn street, Leicester square. He
was, however. in very Indifferent Pc
cuniary circumstances. and his "store"
had hardly advanced beyond its four
bare walls, which Distin himself was
engaged in embarrassing. when a Gus
toner arrived and demanded cornet-
Hastily explaining that his goods
were not yet unpacked, but that If his
customer would wait few minutes he
would procure him what he wanted.
Distin slipped out of the back door and
took cab to wholesale house in the
city. where he obtained on approval
cornet. value Is shillings. Returning
with this. he expatiated upon its beau
ties and to prove them performed up
on it himself so superbly that his Gus
toner. convinced that he had here a
really exceptional instrument. very
readily paid the 10 guineas demanded
This sum, it is said, enabled Distin
to start business which was rapidly
successful and eventually sold for a
considerable amount.-Good Words.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-08-22
A Very Curious Plant.

There is curious plant. said to be
native of Palestine. but which grows
freely in England. which is called Cal
vary clover and which in appearance
is like ordinary clover. 1t is SAID that
to thrive it must be sown on Good Fri
day The leaves as they appear above
the ground have a blood red spot on
each division of the leaf. which will
remain for some weeks. eventually dy-
ing away. The three leaflets during
the day stand in the form Of cross.
with the head erect and arms extend
ed. but with the setting sun the arms
are brought together. and the upper
leaflet bows over them as IT IN the act
of prayer.
Calvary clover has a yellow flower
which in time becomes a little spiral
pod covered with sharp thorns and
which when ripened distinctly resem-
bles ''crown Of thorns" 1t Is thus
by its blood stained leaves. its extend
ed arms and bowed head and by the
day when the seed Is sown to await Its
resurrection that It has gained for it.
self the name OF Calvary clover.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1901-08-22
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas, Amelia K. Nickerson of Stockton
Springs in the County of Waldo and State Of
Maine, by her mortgage deed dated the thirteenth
day of October, A. d. 1890, and recorded in the
aldo Registry of Deeds Book 222, Page 49, con-
veyed to George A. Croker of said Stockton
Springs certain parcel of real estate situate in
said Stockton Springs, bounded and described as
follows, to wit: beginning at the northwest corner
of the old Boyd lot so-called, shore lot; thence
north seventy seven degrees and thirty minutes
west, sixty -One rods to small spruce tree mark
ed; thence west forty three rods to cedar stake
marked 1885, thence north sixty rods to a stake
marked 1897; thence east by land of Mary A.
Blanchard sixty-one rods ten links to stone
monument; thence south by said Mary AS land
forty -four rods to a stone monument marked /;
thence east by said Mary AIS land forty rods
to a birch tree marked; thence south three de-
grees east twenty-four rods to the first mention
ed bounds, containing tWenty-nine acres and
lightweight rods, more or less, together with
the buildings thereon; and whereas, said George
A. Croker afterwards assigned said mortgage to
A. j. NickerSon of Searsport in said County of
Waldo, and said A. j. NickersOn has assigned
said mortgage to me, the undersigned, both of
said assignments being recorded in the Waldo
County Registry of Deeds; and whereas, the
| condition of said mortgage has been broken, now
| therefore, by reason of the breach of the con-
dition thereof, claim a foreclosure of said
| mortgage.
| Dated this 9Th day of August, A. D. 1901.
CHAS. E. ADAMS.
D. 3W32