davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

their own salaries earned in the Gov
eminent service, and without expense
to the latter, as is now being done
in the case of many different en-
ployes, such as teachers, etc, and a
system the writer would like to see
extended until every class of people
are provided for and made independ-
ent and happy in their declining
years, as the clerks wish to be, either
by their employers who hav. enjoyed
the benefits of their lifelong services
and by the energies of their brain
and brawn," or by some means de-
vised by themselves, as in the case
proposed by the clerks in the employ
of the Government.
OF course, we know our Republic is
"a government of the people, by the
people. and for the people" The i'm
mortal Lincoln said so. But the Gov
eminent clerks are not asking the
Government nor the people" of the
Republic to pension them, but only
to be allowed to pension themselves,
as stated above, out of their own
money and by their own salaries.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
PAGES STYLE.
An English Opinion of the American
Novelist's Negro Dialect.

Of Thomas Nelson Pages style, as ex-
emplifed in "Ole Virginia." the Anthem
aeum" of London speaks as follows:
THE very name of the State of Vir-
ginia-Ole ViIginia-is, to our ears, in
stinct with romance. Mr.. Page writes OF
the pictures 'us Southern land of great
estates, patrlarchal mansions, and slave
tended gentry not alone as one who
knows, but as one who is affectonately
familiar with it, and as one who found
delying in the country's records labor
of love
Several OF his stories (the book CON
tains DOZEN are narratives told entire
ly in negro dialect. which at first is some
what trying to a careless readers pa
thence. But the quaint phraseology de-
serves careful perusal. 1t is pleasing
when once its outstanding peculiarities
are mastered; and in his management Of
it the author has been deft and con-
sistent
Indeed, 1t may be said that he shows
to better advantage, or at least achieves
more distinction, when he uses this dialect
for medium than when he writes as au-
thor. His style then has the not unim-
portant merit of simplicity. His phrases
are very terse. but cannot be said to pos
sess literary style.
Regarded simply as stories, these mar
ratives merit high praise. They en-
phatically are stories: full of kindly SEN
timent, home talk. and stirring incident.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
AN APPEAL FOR THE
BULL RUN BATTLEFIELDS
By GEORGE C. ROUND, of Manassas, Va.

The Times recently published as
matter Of public interest my letter
to the Secretary OF War regarding the
Bull Run battleiields. AS some Of the
members Of the Grand Army seem to
regard my position as antagonistic to
the Fredericksburg Military Park.
permit me to say that the latter is a
large affair which it will take years
to bring to the shape desired by its
promoters.
Thirty years or more before the
Grand Army of thu Republic endorsed
the Fredericksburg Park dill. the SOL
diers themselves, while yet in their
uniforms, erected the monuments on
the Henry and Dogan farms. showing
that out Of all the battledelds of the
war they regarded the field where the
armed conflict began as worthy Of
special consideration. Long before
parks had been projected at Gettys-
burg. Shiloh. and Vicksburg, this be-
ginning was made at Bull Run.
l do not dignity my project with
the name Of a military park. only
ask the United States to pay for the
land on which these memorial stones
were erected and such adjacent ground
as necessary to get a fair view of
these most interesting historic fields.
The United States has spent hun
dreds OF thousands OF dollars on the
Fitz John Porter case alone, a single
interesting feature Of one OF the bat
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
Generals Who Have
Never Been Defeated.

1t is curious and interesting in reading
the lives Of great military commanders
to observe among the large number of
generals who have held Independent COM
mands how few have had careers Of I'M
interrupted success. A man who can go
through a long campaign and fight many
battles and never suffer a reverse must,
indeed, be commander of the first or
der.
The Duke of Alva, one of the most emf
nent soldiers of the sixteenth century,
never, throughout his long and eventful
career, lost battle. The Archbishop of
Cologne was struck by his efforts to avoid
conflict, having or one occasion urged
him to engage the Dutch. 'The object
of a general" replied Alva, lis not to
fight, but to conquer; he fights enough
who obtains the victory"
Oliver Cromwell, throughout his mill
tary career, never lost a battle, though
he very nearly sustained a reverse at
Dunbar
The Duke of Marlborough affords an ex-
cellent example of a successful soldier,
He combined all the qualities necessary
for great commander, and although he
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

The question of changing the date
of the Inauguration has been dis
cussed for many years. That it should
be changed there seems to be no ma
terial dissenting opinion. Reasons
been advanced in its favor. The pro
verbal March weather, clustering and
cold. usually experienced on inaugu-
ration days, is well known. The dis
appointment and discomfort it causes
the thousands of visitors, the colds
contracted, in many cases resulting
in death, and, indeed, every aspect in
which it may be considered, make the
Fourth of March a most undesirable
day to happily carry out the ceremo-
MES attending the inauguration.
Why should a change not be made
to day when it is generally mild
and pleasant weather?
To meet all the requirements of the
Constitution and laws of the Repub-
lie, severely practical man might
say that the President-elecr could
reach Washington by night train. on
the morning of the fourth, proceed
TO the hotel. breakfast, ana appear
at the White House by II o'clock.
The Chief Justice could administer
the oath. Then the President could
shake hands with the outgoing Presl-
dent, wishing him pleasant and safe
return home. In turn, the former
President could express wish that
the new Administration will be sue
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
Prince Henry and His Odd Insurance.

guest probably only
100000 his life which
otherwise He
in
speech This assassination
called
between be fool
Empress Austria of
will
1t would if the
insured
his
birth
a insuranc of
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

ties. A man who would stand on a
tower one hundred feet high on Henry
Hill could understand more of that
case in five minutes than he could
from reading all the ponderous vol
umes published by the Government
The topography Of those battlefieIds
is such that from two prominent
points a hundred important military
movements could be followed out to
the Lest advantage. Hence, a large
military park is not contemplated and
is unnecessary.
Let every proposition stand or fall
on It's own merits. do not an
tagonize the Fredericksburg Park, but
] do insist that ii is matter of his
tory that Immediately after the armies
OF the United States celebrated their
grand review of May 20 and "a, 1865,
they set to work to build the monu-
ments in question. and dedicated them
in such a solemn and impressive way
that the Government and the Grand
Army of the Republic are committed to
their reasonable care and protection.
do not think the United States can
afford for its own credit to let them
stand longer on private property. The
same motives that induced the Gov
eminent to pay $500, 900 for Arlington
should be potent in inducing Con-
gress TO pass Mr.. Rixey's bill appro-
priating $4,000 for this tardy justice
to all concerned.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
CHANGING THE DATE
FORSTHE INAUGURATION.
JOHN EDISON, Chairman o a


cessful. There would be no hitch in
this simple ceremony. The Constitu-
tional requirements would have been
fully complied with and the President
would Immediately enter upon the
great duties and responsibilities of
his high office.
1t cannot be imagined that this
would be really satisfactory to the
most practical minded citizen of the
Republic. Let us realize the fact that
sentiment more than all else besides
controls the human family and sub
stantially all the affairs of society.
Sentiment leads practical matters and
rules the world. Without sentiment,
society would have no standing.
There is no national public event
that regularly occurs that so intense
ly interests every man and woman in
our land as the Inauguration of the
President-the man who has been
chosen by the people of the Republic
in convention and by their vote as
Chief Executive and head of the ma
ton.
The President comes to Washington
literally at the call of the people-his
fellow citizens. 1t is the result of
their will and wish, and it matters
not to what party one belongs-every
citizen glories in and is proud of the
fact that the peoples choice is placed
in the White House
Mr.. +. A. Richardson, in an admir-
able address delivered before the Co
lumbia Historical Society of the Dis
trict of Columbia, giving reminis-
cences of correspondent of thirty
five years service in his profession,
stated that there is no national event
about which there is so much written
by so many reporters and writers, for
SO long a time before and during the
ceremonies, as about the arrange
ments and incidents connected with
the inauguration of the President.
This is clearly a response to de-
mand BY the people for such reading
and information and shows the uni
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
THE PARALYSIS OF COMMUNICATION.

given how insignificant the ~
of holds
isolated from the world yeser
communication and
hamp drailw
communication equal that of the famous
of outside of the
nconsruous 1t
of the weather ind
should do something
yesterday The only solution of the difficulty be
when
outside world This subway should
would undoubtedly
enou to for itself witt a very shortt
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
"KlLL AND EAT"

\ New Enslander. about seventy years
old. who apparently Is a vegetarian, hav-
ing learned that Henry van Dyke, author
of THE Ruling Passion" made occasional
expeditions to Canada and elsewhere in
search of big game. recently sent to him
a pen drawing made by himself of a stag
"a charming piece of work for 4 man
O. such years-and underneath placed this
MOTTO in large letters: Thou shalt not
kill"
DR.. Van Dyke. in acknowledging receipt
of he drawing. thanked his friend for his
kindliness and suggested that under GER
tain conditions a more appropriate text
would be-Acts xii" Rise. Peter; Kill
AMI eat.''-ESchange.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
A NEW INAUGURAL DAY.

o the
The of
should
the
of the
ion becomes local in locality
of awmaIng bodies, the action to
will date for the important and i'm
pressve installing the Executive time when meteoroog
of igheers will not be
to health
be a possible.
should made There
nwhy
allowed the date for that
diagreeabe conditions
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

fought several battles against the most
experienced generals in Europe, he was
never once defeated
The famous Russian general, Suwaroff,
was another commander destined never to
suffer defeat. He gained several victo-
ries against the Turks and against the
Poles, and in Italy he was opposed by
Moreau. Being completely outnumbered,
he effected a brilliant retreat over the
mountains of Switzerland, through Ger
many, into Russia. He was held in great
respect by his soldiers, and although he
showed himself to be an exceedingly able
tactician. he used to say that the whole
of his system was comprised in the words,
Advance and strike
The Duke OF Wellington, throughout his
brilliant campaigns, both in India and in
the Peninsula, has preserved to himself
remarkable record of uninterrupted sue
cesses from the first battle in which he
was vested with supreme command
throughout the Peninsular war, in which
he defeated the ablest of Napoleop's mar
shals, until the eyentful day of Waterloo.
when he defeated the greatest soldier of
modern timeS.-Tit-B Bits.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

1t should be a celebration of
a bright and joyous character,
beautiful and dignified-with
the hearts and minds of the
people full of patriotism, love
of the country and its republi-
can institutions. For such an
important occasion, a spring
day as pleasant as possible
should be selected.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

There is no national public
event that regularly occurs
that so intensely interests
every man and woman i'll our
land as the Inauguration of the
President-the man who has
been chosen by the people of
the Republic in convention and
by their vote as Chief EXecu-
tive and head of the nation.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
BEYOND.
By JOHN A. JOYCE.

Beyond the sunset cleaning
There's a land of golden light,
Where the Truth is never seeming,
And the Right is always right.
Far beyond the stars still singing
There's realm of endless love,
Where the golden bells are ringing
For the banquet board above.
Far beyond this world of sorrow
There's Home for you and me,
Where the day has no tomorrow,
In yon vast Eternity.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

Milwaukee Sentinel-If Benjamin Dan
ie!s, of Arizona, has been a law-abiding
citizen for many years, it is rather hard
lines that Imprisonment Cor larceny in his
youth should disqualify him for the office
of marshal now. Virtue out of a job is
always called upon to pay its board bill
in advance.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
THE LORDS PRAYER.

Thou to the mercy seat souls dost gather,
To do our duty unto Thee Our Father
To whom all praise. ION be given:
For Thou art the great God who art in heaven,
Thou. by Thy wisdom. rul'st frame.
Forever. therefore, hallowed be Thy
Let nevermore delay divide US from
Thy glorious grace. but let Thy kingdom come;
Let Thy commands opposed be by none
But my good pleasure and Thy will be done
And let promptness obey
Inc very same IN earth as tbs in heaven
our souls o lord we also pray
Thou woudst be pleased to Give this day
The food of life. wherewith fed
Sufficient rainen and our daily bread;
With every needful thing u.s.
And Of Thy mercy. pity and forgive
All misdeeds, Thou dd'st please
To make an Offering for trespasses
forasmuch. Lord as We believe
That Thou wilt pardon forgive
love teach wherewlth Thou dost acquaint US
pardon . those who trespass against us;
And though sometimes, Thou fnd'st We have forgot
This love for Thee yet help and lead
Through soul bodys desperation
Nor let earth's gain drive into temptation
Let not the of any believer
Fail in the time of trial deliver
Yea, them from the malice OF the Devil
And both in life and death, keep from evil
Thus pray we. Lord Thee. from whom
This may be had, For thine is the kingdom
This is O Thy work its wondrous story
TO Thee belongs the power and the glory,
And all Thy ended never
But will remain for and for
Thus poor again.
And thus would eernaly Amen.
Unidentified
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
EPlTAPH.

Life called to me-a changeful call
OF joy. of strife, OF woe.
Each day ! pondered, Shall make
My answer Yes or 'No?'"
Death called to me-a wondrous call.
So sweet, so calm. so clear!
l did not wait to question it.
But quickly answered. "Here!"
Clarence Urmy in Lippincott's.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES TO OUT OF

MORNING EDITION, one year, 50; six
mon. rs. S2.50; three months. SI.25. Morn
ing and sunday, one year. 81; six months,
$3.50: three months. s1.15. Sunday edi-
ton only, one year, So; six months, 81;
three month, 80 cents.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23

Any who cannot buy the Morning. Afternoon or Sunday
Edition of The Times Washington suburban
towns railroad trains elsewhere will confer favor by notifying
the Publisher of The Times Tenth and StS Washington D. T.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
WashRgton-The American Immortal.

First when the call to arms was heard,
First when Peace resumed her sway,
First in the hearts of his countrymen,
Homage we pay to thee today
o Father of the Land of Free
Immortal George, we sing to thee.
First in the country's heart of hearts,
First as the safest, surest guide
Prophet, thou, and hero, too.
Freedoms boast and freedoms pride
O Father of the Land of Free,
Immortal George, we sing TO thee.
The Washington times., 1902-02-23
TOWN POINTS, POSTAGE PREPAID:

EVENING EDITION, one year, 50; six
months, S1.5o; three months, 20 cents.
Evening and SUNDAY, one year, 50: six
months. S2.5O; three months, S1-20.
Mon ming, Evening, and sunday, one year
SO, six months, -; three months 500.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18

That very large contingent of Ameri-
Gus people who enjoy all the adVant
ages and conveniences here and pay not
penny therefor are gotng to be made
to bear a proportionate part of the tax
burden right away. At the meetinglof
Council on Monday night last Officers
Feagln and Smith were detailed to
make a house to house canvass, where
such was deemed necessary, to find
out if furniture and other property
was returned for taxes, And the re-
suit of their two days work has been
surprising. They find scores OF fami-
lies, possessing furniture and house
hold effects, none of which appears
upon the tax books and thereby es-
capes being taxed. Officer Smith yes
terday found horses and buggles, cows
and other stock of which no return has
been made. On one street he filled
three pages of his book with the names
of people, principally colored, who
have failed to give in dollars worth
of property for taxes, though living in
well furnished houses. BY the time
the entire city is thus gone over the
city treasury will be the better of by
several hundred dolIars-prob badly sew
eral thousand-as the number of tax
dodgers is found to be surprisingly
large and confined to no particular
locality,
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
A Parsons Noble Act.

81 want all the world to know,
writes Rev. G. J. Budiong, of Ashaway,
r. T., "what a thoroughly good and re.
liable medicine found in Electric Bit.
ters. They cured me of jaundice and
liver troubles that had caused me great
suffering for many years. For gem
inc, aII-aIound cure they excel anything
| ever saw" Electric Bitters are the
surprise of all for their wonderful worl
in Liver, Kidney and Stomach troubles
Don't fail to try them. Only 80 cts
Satisfaction is guaranteed by the Ell.
bridge drug stores.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
FIND LITTLE IN MARKET HERE
Country Produce Is Scarce and Hard
to Find.

Usually at this season the local mar
ket is bountifully supplied with yege-
tables, chickens, eggs, butter and pro-
duce of every kind, but not so now,
There is little to be found in market,
aside from shipped stuff, and altitudi-
nous prices rule here. A coop OF
chickens is as much rarity in Ameri-
Gus as a coop of ostrichee, and the
birds are about as dear in point OF
price. Just now Americus house
keepers are paying 125 cents for Chi
cago fresh pork, while our eggs come
from the cold storage plants in Kan
sas City, our cabbage from Virginia,
potatoes from the west, onions, tur-
nips and apples from the east and, IN
fact, pretty much all we get is hauled
from distant points. Very few vege-
tables are to be had from local gar
dens, and altogether the howl of the
unfed is heard in the land. There is
not a fish to be had, aside from the
omnipresent and odoriferous mullet,
and there is nothing to fall back upon
except that toothsome and ever season
able delicacy, the plney woods COW,
in various forms of the art culinaire.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
POSTOFFICE CASE
STILL QUIESCENT.
No Appointment to Vacancy
There as Yet.
w. K. WHEATLEY AN APPLICANT
Among Others Here For the Postmas.
tership Many Coniectures as to
What Will Be Done In the Matter of
Appointment of Postmaster.

Contrary to expectation, in some
quarters, there was nothing doing yes
terday in tie way of appointment to
the vacancy in the Americus post
office and the matter is still in quies-
cent state. Additional interest has
been given by the entrance Of Mr..
Walter X. Wheatley among the list of
applicants, though this had rather
been expected for several days. Mr..
Wheatley, it is said, is quietly seeking
endorsement here and hopes to re-
ceige the appointment. This makes
three ayowed aspirants here for the
position made vacant by the death of
Postmaster Smith week ago; viz.
Mrs. Smith, Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.
Wheatley. For time the name of
Capt. John A. Cobb was suggested in
that connection but he will not be an
applicant, it is said at least for the
present, 1t was believed two days
ago than an early appointment to the
unexpired term would be made, but it
seems a matter of doubt whether this
will be done soon if at all. 1t is not
improbable that Assistant Postmaster
Mitchell will continue to perform the
duties of the office without formal ap-
pointment, though nothing to that
end is given out here.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
owes His Life to Nolghbor's Kindnes

Owes His Life to Nolghbor's Kindness
Mr.. d. P, Daugherty, we'll known
throughout Mercer and Sumner ooun.
ties, W. Va, most likely owes his life
to the kindness of a neighbor He was
almost hopeleSsly afflicted with diar.
rhoea; was attended by two physicians
who gave him little, if any, relief wher
neighbor learning of his serious COD.
dition, brought him bottle of Cham.
beriain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which cured him in less than
twenty-four hours. For sale by all
druggists.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
Take Care of the Stomach.

The man or woman whose digestion
is perfect and whose stomach performs
its every function ism ever sick. Kodol
cleanses, puri1es and sweetens the
stomach and cures positively and per-
manentlY all stomach troubles, indiges-
tion aud dyspepsia. 1t is the wonderful
reconstructive tonic that is making 80
many sick people well and weak people
strong by conveying to their bodies all
of the nourishment in the food they eat
Rev. J. II. Holiday, of Holiday, Miss,
writes: COdol has cured me- ! con-
slider it the best remedy ever used for
dyspepsia and stomach troubles. l was
given up by physicians, Kodol saved
my life. Take it after meals. W. A.
Rembert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18

No profession has advanced more rap.
Idly of late than surgery, but it should
not be used except where absolutely
necessary. In cases of piles for exam,
Pile, it is seldom needed. DeWitts
Witch Hazel Salve cures quickly and
permanently. Unequalled for cuts
burns, bruises, wounds, skin diseases.
Accept no counterfeits. 81 was SO
troubled with bleeding rilos that 1 lest
much blood and strength" says @, J.
Philips, Paris, H. "DeWitts Witch
Hazel Save cured me- in a short time"
Soothes and Heals. w. A. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18
revivify the torpid LIVER and restor,
its natural action.
A healthy LIVER means pur,
Take no Substitute. All Druggists
VIA sEARoARD TO WASHINGTON
Account of Natural Encampment of
the C. A. r.

On account of the above occasi or
the Seaboard Air Line Railway will
sell tickets from Amerlcus, Ga tc
Washington, d. @. and return at the
rate of $50 30, tickets sold for all trains
October 3rd., 4th., 5th., and 9th and
limited to return Oct. 18th. but by de-
posting ticket with joint agent and
payment of so cents fee, same will be
extended for return until November
3rd See Seaboard Air Line Ry.
Ticket Agents for full and detailed
information, or address e. H. Whita-
ker, Ticket Agt. Americas, or g. b.
WaIworth, Asst. General Passenger
Agent, Savannah, Ga.
Americus times-recorder., 1902-09-18

Ineffective liver medicine is a disap.
pointment, but you don't want to purge,
strain aud break the glands of the stOm-
ach and bowels. DeWitts Little + Elrly
RIsers never disappoint. They cleanse
the system of all poison and putrid mat
thr and do it so gently that one enjoys
the pleasant effects They are a tonic
to the liver Care billiousness, torpid
liver and prevent fever, w. A. Rem.
hert