davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1902-01-25

AS Business Bringer there Is
nothing in Washington equal to
an advertisement in The Even
Star. A dollar planted in its
columns will bear fruit an hum
dred fold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07
Pen and Picture Pointers

T1S FAR as man can be traced into
| "a antiquity he is found living in
communities. This gregarious
Js& instinct is one Of his heritages
from an existence that ante
dates ali records and even disappears in
the vista of speculation. with the de-
velopment of the race the social impulse
lost none Of its virility, but rather did 1t
expand as mans capability for under
standing and enjoying the amenities of
social life increased. From that remote
period long before legend and tradition
had crystallized into history, come to us
stories of cities Of magnificent proper
lions and magnificent equipment. Con-
quering generals laid out new cities to
commemorate their victories and proud
emperors celebrated their pursuance by
plating new centers OF human industry.
Not less active than these were the pio-
neers, who, pushing out from the metro
poll, the mother cities, erected in the
slowly r~eceding wilderness the new hives
where following swarms of humanity
found Judgment. And which of these had
most honor? Is 1t to the military leader,
who pauses for a moment in his march,
turning for the time his soldiers into
artisans that he may found a place where
the victims OF his strength may have a
habltation? Or the monarch, swelled with
pride and lust OF power, who vain
gloriously undertakes to Guido the efforts
Of his predecessor and directs the energy
of all his people to construction OF new
palaces and temples. only for the gratif-
cation of an ambition to have II said that
he is mlghtier than the brightest? Or
shall Il be the bold spirit, who sees ahead
of his time, and bends his efforts to pro-
viding a place where others like him may
come. where there is a new field for en-
deavor and a new promise of reward for
the energy expended in conquering add
tional area OF virgin earth for the use OF
man? One need not think long to decide
which OF these has done most for hu,
manity. OF the latter class was Alfred d
Jones, who padded across the Missouri
river In a canoe one afternoon in Novem
Der. nearly fifty years ago, to lay out tn
TOWNSHIP Of Omaha. He lived to see HE
dream fulfilled, to realize all that he might
have expected when he run his lines over
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

latter she was a constant weekly visitor to
the local free dispensary, where she amazed
good old DR.. Davis by her perennial requi-
sitions for castor oil wherewith to drench
the anaemic boy. After a while somebody
was o~ficious enough to inform the doctor
that the contents of the "widdy's" oft-re-
plenished cruise was absorbed, not by the
invalid, but by the tresses of his sisters
who were blessed with splendid masses OF
''woman's browning glory." When Biddy
next confronted him the doctor interro
gated her brusquely:
did your boy drink that last bottle
he inquired.
Deed, thin, he did, docther, dear, an
1t seems the only thing to aise him." wa
the answer.
Knitting his brows and peeTing seyeTeS
over his spectacles, DR.. Davis r%ejoined
Il am reluctant to say, Biddy, that any
thing in petticcats is a daughter o.
Ananias. That rebuke is wasted upon
you. But there is a mistake somewhere
There was poison enough in that bottl.
to kill every man in the police barracks.
Flopping to her knees and clasping he.
hands in tragic earnestness, Biddy ejacu
lated: "For the love of God, docther, dar
Int, would it hurt the hair?"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

party Of guests in her plantation home, ex-
pected an English lord on a night train,
relates Current Literature. While her jet
black George Washington" served her
American guests admirably, he had had no
experience with English titles.
Therefore, considering a little instruction
necessary, Mrs. c. proceeded to give
IL, as follows:
George, Lord C will be here for break
fast in the morning and you must pass your
tray to him first and say: My lord. will
you have so and SOP"
After going through the formula several
times George was dismissed, looking more
than usually self-important.
When breakfast was announced George
was in his place. his face shining like
polished ebony and his eyes like full moons.
When the guests were seated George hest
tated a moment, then made a dash at the
guest Of honor with his tray and burst out:
Good God Almighty, will you hab some
o. dis?"
Representative Brownlow, upon his return
from a trip to his home in Tennessee, tells
this story in the Washington Times While
down in his district he attended a meeting
" the directors CT a soldiers home in John
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

lodges of the Ancient Order of United Work
men, who went to Krug's park on a Satur-
day afternoon to lave a good time. The at
tendants did have some fun out of it, but it
was between showers. A Bee staff phOtog
rapher got some views of the crowd watch
ing the competitive drill, which was the
main event of the afternoon.
.
Iowa is become as noted for the produc-
ton of fine stock as for any of the other
things which have made the Hawkeye
state much talked about during the last
few years. At the state fair recently held
at Des Moines one of the features was the
stock show, which competent judges pro
nounced the equal Of any ever seen in the
west. Governor Cummins and Senator
Dolliver would not be good Iowans were
they not interested in the fancy cattle
horses, sheep and swine for which their
state is becoming famous. A staff artist
secured a splendid picture of these eminent
statesmen watching the parade of some
prize animals for inspection before goin-
to the show ring.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

Omaha with his family in April, 1857, but
did not land here until the following June
on account of the sinking of the boat near
st. Charles, Mo-, a short distance north
of st. Louis. In this accident Mr.. Koes-
ters' family lost their entire household
effects, including a knocked down house,
which they brought along from Cincinnati.
The goods not being insured caused a
total loss. They landed at the foot Of
Farnam street too poor to think of in
vestments and therefore had to start life
anew. but after a few months of hard work
Mr.. Koesters was enabled to buy the lot
at Eleventh and Harvey, for which he
paid 500, selling it in 1888 for 800, 900. Mr..
Koesters was engaged in the painting and
paper hanging business until a few years
ago, when he received a slight stroke Of
paralysis, causing him to abandon his bust
ness pursuits. Mr.. and Mrs. BOOSTERS
have three children living, they are:
Frank H. Koesters, Joseph B. Koesters and
Mrs. Oscar Pfeffer, the latter residing at
Council Bluffs. All of the children and
grand children were in attendance at the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

wooded bluffs and through ravines choked
with underbrush. He saw bluffs and woods
and ravines disappear. He saw the broad
streets he plated become busy thorough
fares, resounding with the of a
mighty city, and the handful Of huts clus-
tered near the bank of the river he saw
grow into great business blocks, stately
churches. magnificent public buildings and
the handsome and comfortable homes of a
happy citizenship. Full of years and honor
Alfred d. Jones died, but not before he
had seen the glorious fruit Of the seed he
planted.
Sounds queer to talk about yachting
around Omaha, but it's here Just the same.
II the young men who have sun-burned
their faces and arms and backs and legs do
not wear the regulation costume, they can
at least "splice the main brace" with as
much gusto as the Earliest salt that ever
wore whiskers. They don't know much
about mizzen tops'ls or topgallant yards,
or that sort Of thing, but you can't fool
'em on bowsprits or backstays, and they
can tell a peak ballard from a cleat with
one hand tied. "A wet sheet and a low
ing sea" is their delight, and when they
go forth to pillow tho bosom of the raging
Manawa they make such preparation that
II they do have to swim out II won't be at
the expense of garments that water might
injure. Such rollicking cruises as they
have had during the summer afternoons
and evenings! From Mosquito Point to Tin
Can Flat, around the sandbar and past the
fishing hole, they have raced and sailed and
whistled for wind, and argued which is
port and which is starboard, compromising
finally on the more familiar "gee" and
''haw." In real earnest, the members Of
the Council Bluffs and Omaha Boat club
nave had all immense lot Of fun ont Of
their fleet during the season. and not n
few who hadn't thought of the pleasure
that might be enjoyed even on Manawa
have become enthusiastic converts to the
sport. Races were held weekly through
out the summer and some very exciting
sport was the result. Out of the i'm
promptu affairs came some Of the best
contests. The page of splendid pictures
in this number shows some of the yachts
and their crews.
A very interesting event in Omaha's
history was the private celebration on
August 25 OF the golden wedding of Bernard
and Elizabeth Koesters at 1116 North
Eighteenth street, Mr.. Koesters being in
his 10th year and Mrs. Koesters in her
72d. This old couple were both born only
a few miles apart in the province of West
fahler, Germany. The groom on April II,
1923, at Metelen, and his wife on October 81,
1929, at Laer. Mr.. and Mrs. Koesters were
married at Cincinnati, o.. on August "a,
. 1852. and celebrated their silver wedding
August "a. 1877, at their old homestead.
T. Eleventh and Harvey streets. Mr.. Koes-
, tiers arrived here from Cincinnati in May,
1856, on a via the Ohio, Miss
issippi and Missouri rivers, returning to
Cincinnati in the fall of 1856 to return (,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

or affairs. The baby was in white and a
few of the neighbors, members of the same
congregation, had been invited and were
seated under the trees. When the babe was
brought out by the parents the clergyman
asked:
with what name shall l christen the
child?"
Mas promptly answered the wife.
Mas repeated the minister, slightly
bothered. Where did you find such a
name?"
I'm the bible" said the wife.
Il guess not" said the preacher. mildly.
"Oh, yes, it's in the bible" coolly an
swered the wife. "Ananias is in the bible.
This is a little boy, and we only want to
call him Mas, without the Anna"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

anniversary, including a few old settlers.
The family reunion was a most happy one
and none were gayer than the aged couple
who began life together fifty years ago.
Old King Corn is holding his head high
this year. Millions of acres in the great
corn belt Of which Omaha IS the center are
covered with stalks that tower ten and a
dozen feet above the soil in which their roots
are buried, while a tall man must stretch
himself to reach the huge ears that dangle
from above. One of the pictures in this
issue of The Bee is made from a photograph
taken on the ranch of Albert Bros, near
Stanton, Neb. 1t shows ears of corn seven
and one-half feet from the ground, and the
size of the ears will give some idea of the
prospective yield.
-
Jupiter Pluvius has played no favorites
among the picnics in the vicinity of Omaha
during the present season. He has ducked
them all with impartial enthusiasm. The
last one to receive the cordial attention of
the jOvial rain god was that of the local
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

young woman to help her down a hill.
She. being of rather an independent nature,
told him she could support herself, where
upon he fell on his knees, saying:
Madam, l have been looking all my life
for a woman who could do that"
A belated Renaissance of the battle of
Gettysburg illustrates the strict attention
to business of the professional soldier under
the most distracting circumstances
When General Hancock was wounded he
was carried to the rear, where the surgeons
cut away his clothing and found and ex-
tracted the missile. The general became
much interested on seeing 1t and insisted
upon sending for an aide de camp, in spite
OF the medical admonitions against exciting
himself. When the aide appeared the gen
eral called out to him:
Go straight to General Meade and tell
him the enemy is running short of am
munition. / have been wounded with a
tenpenny nail!'
A Georgia hostess. entertaining a large
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

son City, in which he is much interested.
The meeting was held in a building on the
ground floor of which is a saloon. The pro-
prietor, an I%rishnian, who knew Mr.. Brown
low well, presented him with a quart bottle
Of fine old whisky.
Il appreciate your kindness much.
Murphy" said the representative, but you
know | don't drink. However, I'll take this
upstairs to the directors; no doubt some of
them would like to indulge a little
The directors did sample the contents Of
the bottle and pronounced it to be of finest
quality. Mr.. Brownlow, in reporting the
opinions Of the directors to the saloon
keeper, told him that the liquor had been
declared to be nectar for The gods"
The next day Mr.. Brownlow heard Murphy
telling some Of his patrons that the di-
rectors had praised his whisky and said it
was a "neektie for God Almighty"
In the Pennsylvania hill country where
such first names as Noah, Cain, Ananias,
Absalom, Judas, etc, are common, a clergy
man who has a circuit in Lehigh county was
called a few days ago to o~ficiate at a
christening. When he arrived at the wood
mans cabin the wife seemed to be in charge
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

An Irish physician practicing in the
country districts of the Emerald isle fire.
quently meets some peculiar people. That
was the experience Of a member of the
profession now on a visit to this country.
He relates this incident of his practice:
WILDLY Biddy" Welsh dwelt in a remote
hamlet of COnnemara, her humble roof
sheltering two buxom daughters and a
hopelessly invalid son. In behal of the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

GORGE BARTLETT, the Concord
historian, is the hero of this
little tale. retold by the New
York Times; One day, when on
a picnic, he offered his arm to a
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-07

FAR as man can be traced into
antiquity he is found living in
communities. This gregarious
instinct is one Of his heritages
from an existence that ante
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

piece If fifty-four inch material be en-
ployed; IL twenty-seven inch stuff be
used. seam will occur at the back.
where IL will be hidden by the tucks
which face toward the center. A seam.
however, will occur in any case In the
center of the back of the simulated
yoke.
Lay the pattern on the double OF the
material and cut II out. Then stitch
the tucks and neatly join to the yoke
part by the stitched straps. as shown I'm
sketch. These straps must be repeated
on the inside, as, OF course. no turn
ings can be taken there. Gather the
material under the arms and draw up
10 the size required for the armhole.
The lower edge OF the blouse is also
gathered and set into a double webbed
band. This keeps the blouse in correct
position.
Now seam the shoulders. Place the
box plait to the notches and attach the
fastenings. which may be hooks and
eyes or flexible buttons and button
holes. the latter being worked through
the center OF the box plat. which
should be covered with lace insertion.
The neck is cut trine low in front
TO permit OF the wearing of band or a
row or two of pearls. The turned down
collar is interlined with muslin and
faced with the material. The sleeves
are each cut In one piece, with slight
fullness at the top. The wrists are
gathered and set into tight shaped
cuffs, which may also be covered with
fpeertiop
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

blue enamel pin. With this costume
was worn n hat on which Wedgwood
blue silk and cream colored lace were
contrasted with chiffon blush roses.
Mime. Loubet the wife OF the presi-
dent of France, appeared at Versailles
during the afternoon and, rolling slow
lv over the shaded drives in her brough-
am. gave one opportunity TO note the
perfection OF "a pearl gray muslin cos
tune which was thickly incrusted with
cluny lace and entire deux OF valenci-
ennes. Her large white hat was gar
nished with black chantilly lace and
among it's folds sparkled clasps of bril-
liants The costume was eminently
suited to her years and figure and made
a much better impression on me than
the rather gorgeous gowns In which she
usually appears. On most occasions
she displays the bourgeoise love of gay
colors and ignores the fact that at
present neutral shades are a la mode.
Muslin and silk is an odd combina-
ton, but IL is one at which modistes
have arrived. Embroidered muslin
and poppy red taffetas piped with white
are united with surprisingly good effect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

A small tub entirely covered with
twigs makes a handsome flower stand
IL three twisted tree limbs are cut short
and used to form a stout column for its
support. Bits of thick branches are
sometimes tackled over the rustic feet
of the jardiniere TO enhance its beauty,
Geraniums, verbenas, mignonette, he
liotrope-any low towering plants look
well In the tubs. while drac@nas and
ferns suit the taller holders. Square or
oblong window boxes with a rustic fin-
ish are the easiest for the home jardi-
Mere maker TO construct. They require
no planning in the adjustment of sup
ports because four small blocks glued
or nailed TO the box corners are the
only ones needed. Often because of the
irregularity of their shape rough tree
limbs are very hard TO adjust to
stands.
A barrel cut i'm half and covered with
bark or bits OF branches Is n roomy re-
ceptacle for the choice flowers Of the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

gauntlet cuff OF plain silk at the elbow
are also OF white mousseline Across
the bodice front knots OF rose Du Barry
SILK gather the fichu into loose over
hanging puffs.
An inexpensive afternoon frock suit
able for a garden party or for visiting
is fashioned Of pale blue cambric trim
med with ecru lace threaded with black
velvet ribbon. The vest of ring spotted
ecru net is plated from the lace collar
TO the black ribbon velvet bows which
head the embroidered velvet tabs rum
ming down each side the bloused front.
Cambria forms the rest of the waist and
Is laid in box plaits on each side of the
net vest Lace motifs threaded with
velvet ribbon overlay the cambria box
plaits, motifs border the collar and the
ends of the short sleeves where the net
sleevelets are adjusted. Groups of mar
row plaits over the hips mold the skirt
! 10 the hgure. Shaped tucks OF the cam
brio, very narrow I'm front and widest
at the sides, are novel decoration for
the skirt. Lace motifs form a border
above the shaped tucks. A black velvet
ceinture encircles the waist. The ease
with which the laundress can work
with gown made like this is apparent
TO every one. The lace net is merely
basted into position and can be removed
whenever the gown is sent TO be
washed. The velvet ribbon may also
be removed and replaced when the
gown is renovated. There are no
| fiounces or frills TO be toiled over and
consequently even in the hands of a
second rate ironer the costume loses
none OF its beauty Linen, dimity. ba-
tiste, lawn, challie and sateen can be
successfully made like this lawn gown.
Silk lawn is one OF the most charm
ing materials for garden party frocks
IL is soft and light and so exactly suit
ed for slender, graceful figure! Pale
blue is just the tint for a blond. A silk
foundation is necessary when this ma
terial is used. for IL is so thin and plia-
BILE that IL is impossible to make a skirt
take on a fashionable fare about the
lower part unless some supporting fab
ric is placed underneath IL. Two
fiounces headed by lace insertions and
edged by lace make a pleasing skirt
trimming for the pale blue silk lawn
frock. Narrow plaits on the hips will
give the skirt the correct shape. The
bloused bodice should be fastened in
the back artd quite plain in front ex-
cept for two vertical applications OF
lace insertion. II desired. a few rows
OF narrow plating may be put on
around the neck. A deep lace collar
over the shoulders matched by the van
dyked cuffs upon the wrists makes a
pretty decoration. a ribbon belt is all
that is needed TO complete this dainty
robe. CATHERINE TALBOT.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

Wolfe drapes gracefully and does not
soon lose its elasticity. The thinner
qualities of this, supported by silk
foundations. have a richness and soft
ness most valuable to the woman who
is compelled TO content herself with a
moderately inexpensive robe for general
wear. Shirring is an effective decora-
tion for wolfe; indeed the majority OF
the newer dresses of this material are
decorated with finely gathered yokes.
The skirt yoke when shirred is so ar
tistically threaded on silk that IL is
scarcely raised above the level OF the
cloth. Pastel shades, almond blossom
pink, delicate blues, chartreuse green,
zinc whites. biscuit tones and soft grays
are apparently the favorite colors for
nonwashable toilets. especially for aft
ernoon visiting service.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
STYLISH SUMMER AFTERNOON GOWNS.

rich effect is attained with them on a
robe of beige batiste which today not
ed In one of the famous dressmaking
establishments The usual yoke upon
the skirt is vandyked with rows of
shirring. This gives that increased
fullness TO the draperies which the ad-
vance guards of fashion are aiming to
popularize. Around the lower part OF
the garment are three rows Of Irish lace
medalions. the lowest series being the
largest. A yoke is shirred upon the
blouse and the sleeves are shirred from
the shoulders for about one-third of their
length. The waist fullness is caught in
by a black ribbon belt. connected with
which are ribbon velvet bands brought
from the shoulders underneath the
arms to join the sash ends in the back.
There paste buckles are affixed. A
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

To deprive mutton of the strong fla
vor which characterizes it cut off as
much OF the fat as possible and when
a Joint is to be cooked place II upon
rack in the pan instead of allowing IL
70 cook In the fat. a leg OF mutton Is
boiled or roasted. the neck Is stewed.
chops are broiled, the saddle is roasted
Caper sauce is served with boiled NUT
ton. The sauce is made as follows.
Take about half a pint of good melted
butter and stir into IL one and a half
tablespoonfuls of chopped capers and
two teaspoonfuls OF vinegar. Stir the
sauce over the fire. letting It simmer
very gently for about a minute. Serve
i'm sauce tureen.
The following are some excellent sug-
gestions for cooking mutton:
Rolled Loin of Mutton.-This makes
an excellent dish hot or cold. Get your
butcher TO bone the joint for he will
use sharper knives than you can, and
so there will be no wasted meat on the
bones. Form the meat into. neat roll
after stufTing with veal forcemeat. Sew
up carefully and roast. Just before
serving scatter Drowned breadcrumbs
on the top of the roll and baste with
little butter. Pour round a rich, good
gravy in which a good tablespoonful OF
red currant jelly and a squeeze OF lem
on are blended. To carve cut into thin
slices. and there will be a nice mixture
OF fat and lean.
Steamed Leg OF Mutton.-Take the
bone out OF a small and tender leg OF
mutton. Chop some apple and onion
very finely. season them with powdered
mace few cloves and tablespoonful
OF red currant jelly. Fill the cavity
made by removing the bone with the
stuffing. roll II tightly and place In
double cooking pot so that the water
will not touch the meat. IL you do not
have this, set the meat on a dish stand.
ing Il on n cake tin in large pot. and
have water below the dish so that the
steam cooks the meat. When the meat
Is done. place Il In a deep pie dish ana
pour the gravy over Il. Scatter chop
ped parsley and capers thickly over II
and serve caper sauce In a separate tu-
reen.