davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-03-21
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY

The electric cars I'm Houghtou coun
y, Mich. have been fitted with tele-
phone appliances by which Il Is possi-
bic to establish communication be.
tween the cars and the stations. In
case OF a breakdown or an accident
the novelty would prove valuable
A new system OF steel roofing has
been patented which may dlsplace gal
vanized iron for roofing purposes The
system OF manufacture consists Of
steel strips bent cold in the press,
the covering being formed OF plain
galvanized sheets bent back on the
edges and locked into tubular rafters.
A new building is being erected in
connection with the Paris Observa
tory, and It will be devoted to the
purpose Of the special observations
which are to be carried On simuta-
neously at Greenwich and Paris. The
object Is to determine exactly the diff
ference of longitude between the two
observatories, and between the two
meridians, French and English.
In further experimentation with rad
ium rays, M. Berthelot has discov-
eyed that they possess the power Of
devitalizing seeds. A weeks exposure
to the invisible rays given off by ura-
MUM is found to be amply sufficient
TO deprive seeds of mustard and cress
of their powers Of termination. Their
irritating action on the skin is an
other peculiar feature of these rays
A Mobile hospital-a trolley car
with all the appliances Of a depot for
the sick-will eventually be one of the
features of Baltimore. The idea origi-
mated with DR.. G. Hampson Jones, as
sistant health commissioner who be-
lieves that it will prove 4 practical
and valuable adjunct to the hospital
service. The scheme Is TO have the
hospital car ever in readiness for a
call; that it be given the right Of
way, and its passage over the route be
facilitated in every manner by other
traffic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
A wHITEwAsH REPORT.
Court Of inquiry Exonerares Hemount
 Establishment,

Lcndon, Oct 10-The report of the court of inquiry which investigated the charges brought against the remount establish ment of the British army, was published in blue book today. With the exception of a couple of minor cases, the report not only whitewashes all concerned. so far as the alleged irregularities are concern ed, but finds that the unprecedented de- mands on the remount establishment were met with extraordinary success
 Two commissioners point out that the wastage of horses in South Africa reach ed the enormous rate of 12O per cent They express satisfaction at the arrangements made for the conveyance of horses and their accommodation at the various ports of shipment. with the exception of New Orleans. in the earlier stages of the war and Gibraltar Attention is drawn to the excellent laws governing the transport of animals by rail in the United States and Argentina.
 The commissioners find that the system of purchase abroad met the requirements of the public service. but it would have been less open to criticism if the remount establishment had cut loose from the fault pervading the many departments of the British service. namely, the suspicious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
The Bottomless Pond. .

Centreville Press.
 For the past five years the editor or The Pres, has heard of the bottomlcss pond situated on one of the highest hills near Centreyille. Hearing so many won derful tales about the pond the repre- sentative of The Press in company with Chancellor Smith, visited the place last week. Tho pond is about three anu one half miles from Centreville on the Fer ryville road, and is situated on a nisn hill It is surrounded by tall pines ana has no undergrowtn that usually grows around ponds. It looks quiet ana pedce- ful. Not living creature can be seen.
 It wouli be an interesting spot pht for the stories and legends connected With it. This pond has besn the same place and contained the same amount or water in it since the recollections Of our oia est citizens Lead lines have been let down to a depth of 2,OO0 feet and no bot tom was found. There are strange anu weird stories connected with the pond that are known 70 but few people ana they arc superstitious. It Is said on moonlight nj yhts n the spring the most beautiful music can be heard coming from the water faintly but distinct, ana when one draws nearer to better eaten the sound 1t gets further and further away down, down into the fathoms or water. Efforts have been made to ma who or what produces this beautiful mu- sic but failed and the undertaking was abandoned On dark and stormy days late in the afternoon chains can be heard rattling around the pond and the water bubbles and foams as if the very demons were at battle People who have heard these sounds never stay in the neghoor- hood to investigate the cause.
 These pools or ponds are said to ex tend in a northerly direction to the Ten nassee line.
 An old negro was riding through his field between Centreville and Six Mile when the hind feet of the mule sank down, and the rider jumped over his head, still holding the reins. The mule went down and the owner heard him hit bottom. He went to Six Mile. got large rope and some men to assist him to draw the mule out, but when the man went down the mule began to struggle and the bottom gave way and nothing has been heard of the mule to this day
 They say the evil spirits ride the mule around this pond with the gear still on him.
 The editor of The Press heard no pe- culiar sound but Lem Cash can vouch for the truthfulness of the above state. ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11

the cofin. It was empty and the glass vas broken. The coffin was cheap af- fair and the opening where the glass had been was not more than eighteen inches wide. The lid was securely fast ened.
 you see." said Cantrell. "that body could not have been pulled out of this box without removing the lid. The man sup posed to be buried here was Dorie Snow den. and he weighed more than l do. The family paid for a good coffin. This one Is a s6 pauper box"
 A dispatch from Alexandria, Ind, says the authorities have information mat will appall the people about Alexandria. Fairmount and Summitville, and leaves no room to doubt the ghouls statement that many bodies in those sections nave been stolen. ..
 "White ghouls." the dispatch says. in close touch with the negroes are responsi, ble for the gas belt depredations, ana carted the bodies of by daylight tnrousn the country in old barrels covered with funk"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11

of its officers of the assistance of those outside their own department, and had utilized the assistance rendered by the British military attaches at Washington and Vienna.
 Commenting on the report, The Vest minister Gazette says:
 Ut will hereafter rank as a British classic as a most subtle and beautiful description of the working of a British institution and of the manner in which it Is justified when exposed to criticism. According to the report. the remount es- tablishment had only one drawback. It never contemplated the possibility of the outbreak of war;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11

exposed an average width of about twen- ty-eight feet of ore from wall to wall. The ore is said to be very high grade of iron pyrites carrying some copper pyrites and gold. The company repre- senting Atlanta and Savannah gentlemen has a mining force and saw mill on the ground sinking ad timbering large working shaft of three compartments and preparations are going on to develop the mine to the full limit of its production.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
BAGGAGE HANDLERS STRIKE.
Trouble With St. Louis Terminal As
 sociation Reaches Crisis.

St. Louis. Oct. 10.-The differences be- tween the management of the Terminal Association and the baggage handlers employed at the Union station reached ] crisis this afternoon when eighty men struck for increased wages. While the association does not appear worried over the outcome the strike may result seriously.
 It was said that the mail handlers who are experienced men are also affected and that they may determine their action by the step taken by the baggage handlers today.
 The foreman asks for s70 month, a raise of $10, while the porters demand $2 per day. The latter now receive $1.60.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11

Indicates riso. Indicates fall
 River Forecast. The Coosa will probably begin rising slowly by Saturday, while the Alabama will be about stationary.
 Weather Conditions. A disturbance has made it's appearance on the Gulf Coast, near Port Eads Louisiana. and is causing high winds and heavy rains in that section while the high barometer area central over the upper Great Lakes yesterday morn ing Is moving slowly eastward of the North Atlantic coast; rains are reported. except on the Gulf coast and Northeastern Florida; 1t is somewhat cooler over the northeast DOT ton of the country, with light and heavy frosts at Pittsburg Boston, Buffalo and os- wego.
 Cotton Region Bulletin. U. s. Department or Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, Oct. TO-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
CANTRELL AT CEMETERY.
Member of Grave Robbers Band Ex-
 plains Methods.

Indianapolis, Ind. Oct. 1O-Rufus Can trell. a member of the grave robbers gang under arrest in this city. was again taken to the Mount Jackson Cemetery today.
 He said he could show that there were collins buried in the place without bodies. One of the graves was opened. Before reaching the coffin Cantrell said: Now. you will find the glass broken It is a trick of the undertaken to make it appear that the body was stolen from the grave. "
 Cantrell opened the box and disclosed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
FALL SUITS CLEANED. Eolt's Dye Works. Telephone 432.
The Cost of Living.

Chicago, Oct. 9.-The cost of living has been discussed before the Arbitration Committe sitting the grievances of the employees of the Union Traction Com pany. Tables presented in behalf of the men showed that the price of thirty-five necessary articles had gone up and fif- teen decreased while the street car men have worked at the same wage for six teen years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Woman's Relief Corps.

Washington, Oct. 1O.-The following na- tonal officers have been elected by the Woman's Relief Corps: Mrs. Lodusky J. Taylor of Minnesota, President; Mrs. Geraldine Frisby of California, Senior Vice President; Mrs. Mary M. North, Maryland, Junior Vice President: Mrs. Sarah C. Philips, New York. National Treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Day, Connecticut, Chaplain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Members of Committee,

New York, Oct 10-Wiliam R. Hearst and Max Ihmsen If New York, President and Secretary respectively of the Nation al Association of Democratic Clubs, have heer elected mer?teTs of the Executive Committee of the Democratic Congress sional Committea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Women's Relief Corps.

Washington, Oct. 9.-The twentieth an- nual convention of the Woman's Relief Corps began is sessions at the Church of Our Father this morning. Mrs Celis- ta N Jones of Vermont, the National President presided and delivered her an- nual address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Hanging in Mississinni.

Macon, Miss. Oct 1O-Gus Bush, col ored, was hanged here today for the mur- der of Earnest Dismukes white Two thousand witnessed the execution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
THE WEATHER.

Daily Local Weather Report-Daily
 River Bulletin. U. 6. Department of Agriculture.
 Weather Bureau. Lscal observations fCentrat timsD -
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, Oct. TO-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Indicates trace.
Remarks.

Night temperatures slightly higher in Mo bile and Savannah districts; light rains have occurred in Mobile. New Orleans and Savannah dstr it's and sprinkles in Atlanta, Galveston. Montgomery and Vicksburg districts.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE.
 Secticn Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
 tu-th-sa-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
Final Settlement.

STATE OF ALABAMA, Montgomery County
 Probate Court, Sept, 26th. 1902
 Notice is hereby given that D. O. Rushing Rushing. minors, this day filed his accounts and statements for final settlement of his guardianship of said estate and that the goth day of October. 1902, was appointed for said settlement. J. R. GASTON,
 sat-S Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11
GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE

cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. No Cure. No Pay. 50 cents.
 adv-tu-thu-sat-eo wkly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-11

tAL BAKING POWDER CO.,, NEW YORK.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
Theatrical
 Fraternal
MOROCCO BOUND"

A capital entertainment Is prom ised at Polls this evening when Mo rocco Bound will be the attraction It is the latest offering of the Cham berlyn Amusement company, who have launched in past seasons "The Greek Slave" .sThe Cadet Cir" "Ihe Casino Girl,' ssThe Founders" etc, and is said to be far more popular than any of these well known success es. Morocco Bound'' is in two acts, the first showing the fine estate of country squire on the banks of the river Thames, London, while the sec ond act displays magnificent palace scene at Morocco The settings em- ployed in presenting these stage pic lures are elaborate, beautiful and novel. The large company of sixty people engaged in the Boston presen- tation of the piece. which recently closed 8 three months run at the Co lumbia theater. will be seen here 1n- tact The superb cast of principals includes Dan Collyer, W. Herman West, E. Lovatt Fraser. Philip Bran son. P. ". Mcguire, Templar Saxe, Berram Godfrey, Edith Bradford, Tillie Salinger, Hattie Moore, Florence Holbrook, Vashti Hollis and Eloise Sargent. The chorus is large and the production is complete in every re spect Prices are 25, 50, 75 cents, Sl and $1-50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
REAL TEARS ON THE STAGE.
An Incident in the Early Career O.
 Ellen Terry.

An Incident in the Early Career of
 Ellen Terry.
 One. that concerns her representa- ton of Prince Arthur in s'Kfng John, is quite pathetic. At the point where she left the stage in the full and ter rible Knowledge that her eyes were to be burnt out, the little Ellen at first presumably at rehearsaD made her exit with such composure that she re- ceived a strong reprimand from Mrs. Kean, who told her that she must give expression to the anguish of the situation. This little seolding caused the easily affected child to shed such earnest tears that her monitress cried out, .Oh, if you could only do that on the stage, what Prince Arthur you would make!'' The hint was taken to heart and adopted, and the success of the imperSonation was assured. The new Prince Arthur was honored with a special call, and the critics were loud and unanimous in their praises, freely acknowledging the ramatic force of the performance, together with it's delight ful simplicity, tenderness and truth to nature.-The Sketch.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
SUBSTITUTES FOR MEAT.

From the attempts many persons are making to forego the eating of meat, there comes a story of the unWise use of substitutes that contains an obvi- ous moral. Two or u rec times recent ly 8 young woman employed in the office of a commercial house has faint ed after reaching the office at the close of her luncheon hour. Most of her as sociates were at a loss to discover the cause, but one OF them thought he saw possible connection between the at tack and the luncheon which she had eaten. So he questioned her as to what she ate, and without going into details 1t was revealed that the edibles composing her noon meal were mostly Of whipped cream connections. Vari- ous rich cakes, buildings and sweets decorated with this rich froth were the chief of her diet. all accompanied by 3 cup or more of rich strong coffee. Then 1t was simple matter to diagnose the case. Of course there are many girls who can eat and assimilate such food
 but this girl was not like them. and there are number more who are not
 as any one may see and 1t is a pity that they are led into making sucl mistakes. While they may find roasts ef beef or chops and steaks thought too expensive for a place on the regu- lar luncheon, they can certainly dC much better if they will take two ol three kinds of vegetables as a substi tute, and leave out the coffee and tht sweets altogether. Just now, especial
 ly with spinach and dandelions offered everywhere. either one of which is
 capital spring medicine the business
 girl who goes out to her luncheon every
 day should take a regular course il
 them. She will be healthier physicall,
 and happier mentally all the summer through for it.-Boston Transcript.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
A GLORIOUS INTERVENTION.
Mayor os sfatanzas Expresses Senti-
 nient of Gratitude.

Mayor Of afatanzas Expresses Senti-
 ment of Gratitude.
 WASHINGTON, May 15.-General Wood has submitted to the war depart ment the following letter, addressed to him, from D. Lecuona, mayor of Ma tanZas, dated April g:
 'The American troops that were sta toned at this city sailed homeward yesterday, therefore bringing to an end in this province the glorious interven- ton undertaken by your government.
 '@The demonstration of sympathy and gratefulness made by the people of Matanzas in their farewell to them shows the gratitude of the Cubans for the benefits which so open hearted have been bestowed upon them by your nation A
 ..At a public meeting held by the city council in the evening of the same day it was resolved to state i'll the minutes the satisfaction felt by the council that the people of Matanzas, looking back into the period of this Intervention, have understood the highness of that intervention and know how to feel grateful for the action of the United States and how highly pleased they are with the correctness observed by the American army in the fulfillment of it's delicate and humane commission. It pleases me to make you acquainted with the fact"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
GooDRICH,s cIRcus

Goodrich's combined shows. wild
 west and hippodrome will exhibit at
 Waterbury, Bank street lot, Wednes- day, May 21. The coming of the cir
 GUS is always a source of delight to the
 little ones, and a means of bringing back to the older ones recollections of childhood's happy days. This season the show is bigger and better than ever, and besides the Jugglers, acro- bats, aerial artists and funny clowns,
 as a special feature MT Goodrich has secured Cyclone, who dives from the top of seventy foot ladder to the ground on bicycle. Cyclone has just returned from four years engage ment in Europe with Barnum & Bai- ley's circuses, where he caused a great sensation. There are cowboys and h. dians who give an instructive exhnf. ton of frontier life on the nJains. trained dogs, horses and ponies galore to please the little ones. fnciudino Billy the most wonderful pony in the country. He does everything but talk
 Don, the high school horse: diving dogs, riding dogs, clown dogs. and ali kinds of performing dogs. The price or admission is 15 and 25 cents A
 novel street parade will be given at noon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
A SHREWD LOBBYIST.


 "One of the shrewdist lobbyists I ever saw" said an old politician who had visited nearly all the capitals of tn southern states while the lawmaking power was in session, twas fellow who never said a word."
 He. came from the mountains of East Tennessee, and was born and bred In that strange but beautiful sec tion of the old volunteer state. His acquaintance was very limited. He did not speak to get acquainted with men, It was not in his line. He found it to his advantage not to be known. He was a typical mountaineer in appear ance. If he had ever visited a barber shop there was no indication of it in his appearance. His hair was long, shaggy and uneven, and had an iron rust sort of cast. His long beard was a shade darker and covered his face | and hid the front of his shirt. He had sharp, deep set, gray eyes. He wore boots and generally had his trousers 1 legs stuffed down in the tops. He wore cheap slouch hat and always pulled I it down over his eyes.
 Il have seen him hundreds of times at the Maxwell house at Nashville,
 
 1 sion, but I never heard him engage in conversation with a single man or with crowd during that time. He was either leaning idly against one of the i big pillars of the rotunda or walking aimlessly up and down the floor. At the same time he was business. He was listening. Of courst the shrewd men around the capitol soon got on to 1 q c hn 0vyfr1 or1d f.f,r, discussed state secrets they would slip beyond the range of his hearing.
 He knew every public man in the state by sight, knew where he came from and all about him. But only few men knew him. I have heard men who know him discuss his character. and it is claimed for him that he has I the most delicately attuned pair of ears ever hung on human head. While ap- parently needing nothing, and perhaps too far away to hear from the way the ordinary manwould look at 1t, he would yet hear and report accurately a half-dozen conversations on as many subjects at the same time. He would even know who said this and who said that. Because of his talent In this re- spect he became of much value to con- cerns interested In big legislation. and his services were always sought.
 He was simply listener, but he be- came more powerful than a dozen or more of the gabby fellows who dealt in bombast and fattering platitudes, and who mixed with members in many ways. His business was to hear those things which came within range of his ear, and he heard them, and in a select circle he became known as the Silent Lobbyist "-New Orleans Times Democrat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
..rHE cHo1R cELEsTIAL.. .

Miss Gertrude Haynes and her beau tiful novelty known as .sThe Choir Celestial continue to attract many lovers of refined vaudeville to the Jacques. It has not been the fortune of Manager Poli to offer anything more unique than this novelty, and the sweet singing of the 20 choir hoys, the solo singing of Master Duff, the organ playing by Miss Haynes. and the beautiful cathedral settings which invest the act with a realism and solemnity that are almost startling, make the novelty one or rarest attractiyeness. Then for per sons who favor the more rapid kind of vaudeville Lady Africa" ," with Its ten colored stars in their characteris- tic moods of comedy. offers all the fun necessary. And there is a wealth ol fun for these, too, in the acts offered by Marion and yedder. Al Lawrence the three Afillettes. Lynn Welcher Keiffer and Diamond and Smith ano sBourman. Prices are 10 and 20 cents afternoons. ladies 10; evening prices 10, 20 and 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
DoRoTHEA's STOLEN CHEESE.

Little Dorothea is one of those chil- dren whose silence when awake is re- garded as a certain sign that she is in mischief One day when she was about 215 years old her mother gradu- ally became aware of silence which boded trouble. She was about to look for the baby when Dorothea came in, her rosy lips bearing the traces of a feast
 Where have you been, Dorothea: What are you eating?"
 Cheese. said Miss Dorothea.
 Where did you get it, dear?" asked her mother.
 Tn the mouf trap,' answered the delinquent.
 'In the mouse trap"' exclaimed the mortified mother.
 "Yes''
 Then the mother laughed .But what will the poor mousies do? You will frighten them all away.''
 'sDey wasn't a bit frightened. nam ma. Dey was two moufes in de trap when eated de cheese '- Brooklyn Life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-15
rairna Has Hard Task.

HAVANA, May 15.-The house of representatives has elected Pelayo Gar cia president. President Elect Palma says that the matter of making up the Cuban cabinet is causing him much worry and trouble. He wants to sur round himself with men of experience and ability in whom he has confidence, but he also desires to maintain harmo- ny among the political leaders. The president elect held q long conference with the leaders. and it is understood they then objected 10 the men Senor Palma said he intended to appoint to the cabinet. Another meeting between the president elect and the Cuban lead- CTS Will be held.