davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17

kI of the United States coming to AAAl when a Chinese nobleman spends his money freely in stocking a farm? That is the query a we'll known breeder of trotters recently the replies were all of the same na- ture. ''The world loves trotter and the business of breeding noble ami mals cannot be monopolized by white men,"
 Ho Vow is the Chinese consul gen. eral at San Francisco and he is re- puted to be very wealthy. Among his possessions is a ranch near San Jose. Ho Vow intends to make this coun- try his home for many years. AL ready he has stocked this farm with choice sires and matrons and before long may be heard from on the speedways. Those who know this celestial say that his love for the trotter and pacer is as strong as is that of c. K. G. Billings, the million aire, who has attained the position of being one of the greatest patrons of speedways in the United States. Recently Ho Vow paid 9 fancy sum for Much Better (2:07), pacer, and he is negotiating for the purchase of Mckinney for which animal he has offered $23,5O0. Iran Alto, a we'll known California stallion, too, is fan a bid of SIP, 800 for him.
 Why should not Chinaman devote his money and leisure to stock farm? Thomas w.. Lawson, the Bos- ton copper king, says that years ago when poor young man he made a mental picture of stock farm with hundreds of acres of fine pasture land, big white barns and white picket fences. Later on when he ac- quired great wealth he satisfied his ambition by building just such farm-''filling in the picture of his youth,' as he said. He paid the Ham, lins about $4O,OOO for q stallion that he fancied and annually expends small fortune on his horses.
 Ho Vow might increase his ranch holdings until he was able to send to the race tracks horses bearing the nomenclature Kwong Tsin, Gum Box, Yot Sing, Chow Coy, etc, but it is scarcely probable that he will choose these patronomyics However, it is almost certain that the consul is the only Chinese of distinction in the country who is devoted to the breed ing of choice horses. Nearly every thoroughbred race track has Chi nese camp follower or two-some cook of former days who has found it profitable to play stable informa- tion,'' but these followers of the run ming races never invest in horsehesh. They choose rather to make com fortable living betting on reasonably 'ssure things" Unique as is the po- sition of Ho Vow in the turf world, there is no breeder who would apply any closure or exclusion rule to him.
 K G yyESTIAKE
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17

Il K M where are made so many skates EAM for Young America, there was meeting of the national assembly of the League of American Wheelmen. Twenty delegates representing 12 states met to legislate for the l.. A. W. and hear of the passing of their organization. Few have ever heard the result of t/s annual meeting. That venerable officer of the league Secretary Bassett told the story without elaboration of the grip of official death that had fastened itself on the once great and formidable cycling body. Last year, said he, there were 24,3S2 members enrolled. To-day there are but 10000. It is not dangerous to predict that when the next national assembly meets there will not be more than 1000 members.
 Time was when we used to travel many miles to these annual gather ings of the league. It was our GUS tom to print columns of advance poli- tics and gossip, pictures of the candi- dates for office and special dispatches galore about the proceedings of the meeting. No paper in the land was too small to be overlooked by the publicity department of the l.. A. w.
 We must get our membership up over the 100000 mark was the slogan. Cycling was at it's zenith of popularity. The l.. A. W. wielded un- disputed authority over the cyclists and had cry good roads that ap- pealed to all who pedaled bicycles and to many who drove horses over the country roads. The familiar winged-wheel device of the league-a badge on the lapels of the members was quite as common as the insignia of well-known fraternal and insur- ance orders.
 We'll do I remember when a tele- gram from Boston gave me the infor- nation that the 100000 mark had been reached and even passed. In short time this news, so pleasing to cyclists, was flashed about the coun- try. Then the warning note was ut tered: Beware of the professional politicians" Many of the latter had used the l.. A. w. as stepping stone for political preferment and many others were prepared to pull the wires to get ''soft berths.'
 Friction came, the l.. A. W. became the prey of factions and the poli- ticians with magnificent ideas but tricky ways, started the organization on the decline. The state divisions fell off and the usefulness of the body was impaired. Then came the abandonment of control of racing cy- clists and the growth of the National Cycling association. Cycling too ceased to be sport and passed into the field of utilitarian economies. There was steady decline in the l.. A. w. which ultimately will leave the institution but a memory of it's for mer greatness.
 Good Roads, H. s. Earle, the Mich- igan man who has retired as presi- dent, has an idea that the remaining strength of the l.. A. w, may be safe guarded by making divisions of the league. The merest novice in league history might tell Mir. Earle of the futilty of trying to keep alive an in stitution which no longer has any definite purpose. The passing is bound to be completed before long. Once mighty army of wheelmen, able to dictate legislation to state assemblies of solons who feared the L. A. w. politicians, there is now no politician so meek as to do the league reverence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
1.-THE COLLEEN BAWN. ]"
It will Be Presented at Polls This
 Evening in Grand Style.

EVe11Qg Ill GFduQ StylG.
 Everything is now in readiness for the production of that well known Irish drama. 1.-The Colleen Bawn," which will take place at Polls theater this evening. The last rehearsal was held last evening and as it was full dress affair, there were many present who expressed satisfaction at the manner in which the various charac- ters adapted themselves to their roles. The costumes were beautiful and ad ded to the success of the rehearsal. New scenery has been secured in or der to make the drama as near per lection as possible Everybody has worked hard and all those who are present tonight will appreciate the eff forts made by the young ladies and gentlemen 10 make the play an artistic triumph.
 This will be a fitting way ill which to celebrate St Patrick's day and you will never regret the little amount you are asked to contribute to wit ness the performance. Then, too, the money made on the production is for a very worthy object. The Cath ollie Women's association is deserving of every assistance, for the objects of the association are excellent ones and many young woman in this city will be benefited by the profits of the en- tertainment. There are many good seats that can still be secured and as the prices are only 9, 35 and 50 cents, you will never miss either of those amounts and you will be aiding a good cause SIS well as getting in re- kr71r Nf .f.,.x of the kind ever given in the city.
 Besides the play proper there will be singing by the Sacred Heart quar- tet under the leadership of Mrs Wolff and at the rehearsal last night the songs practiced all received the unan- imous appreciation of those ill attend ance. There will be songs during the progress of the play by Miss Cecilia c. Moriarty and Thomas F. Maher and Miss Elizabeth Lawlor will act as accompanist. Bergen's orchestra will attend to the incidental music and from q musical standpoint all will be pleased.
 Boxes have been reserved for the clergy of the city and there are many other guests who will attend to as- sist in the fitting celebration of St Patrick's day. Poli's theater should be crowded with those anxious to see a good Irish play and the following cast of characters vii present the play:
 Myles na Coppaleen. Thomas F. Maher Hardness Cregan. Daniel F Lawlor Danny Mann. E. l.. MaIoney Kyrle Daly. y............ Oscar Race Father Tom. ..,........ William Riley MT Corrigan. IF. J. keeley Bertie O'Moore. Patrick J. Cavanaugh Hyland Creagh. James Colwell Servant. Andrew Cavanaugh Cofpofal. IF. J. Regan Ely O'Connor Miss Cecilia c. Moriarty Anne Chute. .... Miss Annie E Coyle Mrs Cregan. Miss Katherine Calvin Sheelah. Miss Daisy Lord Kathleen Creagh. Miss NJ. Coughlin Ducie Blennerhassett. ett.........
 .................M Miss, NJ. Frederick
 In addition numerous soldiers will be furnished by the St Josephs soci- ety and women by the Catholic Wo- mems association.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
PORTO RICO INSPECTED.
Governor Hunt Pleased With What
 He Has Seen.

He Has Seen.
 SAN JUAN. Porto Rico, March IT, Governor Hunt and his party, who have been visiting coast towns of the island, returned by automobile from Guayama. The governor expresses him. self as delighted with his trip and as being particularly gratified with the excellent spirit of the people and the generous enthusiastic reception ac- corded the party.
 Everywhere the party stopped ban quets, balls and other entertainments were given in their honor. The govern or says he did not see many idle per- sons. He also says the crop of sugar on the island Is heavy. that the coffee crop is satisfactory and that in another year these crops will reach a normal condition.
 New tobacco fields are visible on all sides. The health of the people is good, the governor says, and the inha bitants appear more thrifty than at any time in the past.
 The main impression gained by Gov ernor Hunt is that the responsibilities of government are better appreciated. It is wonderful, he says, what appreci- alton there is now among the people of the tremendous power to make their own laws. Less bitterness is shown ill individual politics. The governor says the largest cities of the island will shortly float bonds and are approach ing the questions of municipal i'm provement with intelligence and eau tion.
 Progress" says Governor Hunt, lis the best word with which to sum up the islands condition-progress in edu- cation, commerce, agriculture, health and satisfaction
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
WORK BEFORE CONGRESS.
The Senate Votes Today on ship
 ping Bill

 Ehe Senate Votes Today on Ship
 ping Bill.
 WASHINGTON, March 17.-In ac- eordance with the agreement reached a week ago the senate will begin vot- ing on the ship subsidy bill and amendments this afternoon at , o'clock. There will be no speechmak- ing after the voting begins.
 The senate met at II o'clock, an hcsr earlier than usual, in order to give senators who might still wish to be heard an opportunity to speak on the bill before the time to vote arrives. With the subsidy bill disposed of the bill introduced by Senator Hoar for the protection of the president of the United States from assassination will assume first place on the calendar, having been made the unfinished busi- ness. 1t is expected, however, that there will be prolonged debate upon this bill, and there is great interest among senators as to which of several measures will be next preferred.
 Either the oleomargarine bill or the Chinese exclusion bill will doubtless be made the unfinished business to succeed the presidential protection measure, though the Nicaragua canal bill is also pressing for attention. The canal bill, however, according to pres Nnt understanding, will be compelled to wait on both the other bills.
 The house during the present week pill pass the river and harbor bill, will decide the contested election case of Moss versus Rhea from the Third Kentucky district and will consider the bill for the retirement of officers pf the revenue cutter service. Such is She programme of the house leaders
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
MMN their obstinate refusal to ac

E FIN their obstinate refusal to ac- E M cept the increasing popular M@ ity of three-cushion billiards, knights of the cue persist in trying to make balk line games that will be attractive. The latest scheme of play to be '.invented' is the eight-square balk line, which Nat Ward, a veteran player of over 30 years experience, claims, will revolutionize the game of billiards. Conservative veterans with whom I have discussed this eight square game, place it in the category with the many styles of exhibition games that were played years ago as "revolutionizers" and are now scarce ly ever resurrected except as illustra
 tions of the possibilities of the game.
 Take any table and draw chalk line through the center lengthwise. Draw three other lines across the table at the second, fourth and sixth diamonds and the green surface will be divided into eight spaces. On a 5x10 table these spaces will measure 28 inches. At the points where the lines touch the rail there are eight anchors. each 3x6 inches. Rules goXs
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
Long Strike Max Ena.

SCRANTON, Pa, March 1.-The Scranton Railway company has post ed q notice of a general advance in wages. Formerly the scale was from 14 to 19 cents an hour. The new scale is from 171a to 1912 cents an hour, the higher rate to be attained by three years service. The strikers are de manding 20 cents an hour flat, but a belief prevails that the company's offer will result in an end of the long con- tinued strike
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
Prussian NfiIIionaires.

habitants the millionaires were distrib- uted as follows, according 10 the 1899 assessments: Berlin, 1906; Frankfort on-the-Main, 447; Cologne, PIT; Char lottenburg, 191; Dusseldorf, 151; Wiesbaden, 143; Breslau. 101; Hanover, 95; Aix Ia Chapelle, 92; Magdeburg, s9; Elberfeld, 80; Halle 50; Crefeld, A; Dorimund, Al; Essen, 34; Cassel, 34; Koenigsberg, 30. The millions are of marks so that it takes only $25o,OO to be Prussian millionaire.-Ch Chicago Tribune.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
No Wonder.

"Business is frightfully dull to-day" said the junior partner of the tailoring firm.
 ''No wonder" said the senior part ner, angrily. "Who wrote our ad. for the papers to-day?''
 T did. Why?"
 Because it says: Do you need an overcoat?' Try our Melton nd frieze.' n--Philadelphia Press. i.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
MEETINGS ro.NIcHr

Company A drill.
 Naturalists' club.
 Concordia rehearsal. White Oak, W. o. ".
 Nutmeg lodge, P. of A.
 Magnolia lodge. K. of P. ; Court Yigilant, F. of A. Painters and Decorators.
 Sixth division, A. O. IT.
 St Thomas Cadets A. A. Sequses council, D. of F.
 Hellmann Advance corps. Mohawk council, o. H. c.
 Waterbury Debating club. ' Townsend lodge, I. o. o. F. Past Chief Rangers, F. of A. Mattatuck lodge. N. F. o. P. Patucko assembly, K. $. of A. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Abraham Lincoln camp, s. of V. Sterling commandery, N. O. G. c. Friendly league, physical culture, dressmaking, violin, English, arithme- tie.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
x4a,f a Town Burned.

HASTINGS, Neb., March 17.-A dis AsIrous< fire has destroyed nearly half the town of Campbell. It started in a billiard hall and In an hour, with 8 terrific wind blowing, burned the bil. Hard hall, q newspaper office, black. smith shop, postofices hardware store hru9store and hotel ~Js.ts3z5{y-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
A Fatal AuarreI

RENO, New, March 17-Reese Evans and A. A. Smith fought duel with Winchesters at eight feet distance at Purdy Station. Each received inju- ries from which death resulted. The quarrel was over a strip of almost worthless land.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
Noted New York Merchant Dead.

NEW YORK, March r. - Hugh O'Neill, founder of one of the largest re- tail dry goods businesses in New York, is dead at his residence in this city, MT. o'Neiil was a native of Belfast. Ireland, and was fifty-nine years of age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
Suez Canal Blocked.

SUEZ, March 1.-The canal is at present blocked by the British pc troleum steamers Nerite, from Mar seilles Feb. 24, and Bulysses, from Constantinople Feb. 24 for Port Said. The former is on fire, and the latter is ashore and abandoned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
OUR NEW GROCERY DEPT

OUR NEW GROCERY DEPT THRoNGED FROM MORNING TILL NIGHT Best Granuaed Sugar 2 cents h. with other groceries Best Vinegar P 1-2 cents gallon. Oi He gallon. Washburn & Crosby's Gold Medal Flour, COG bag. Schimmers Chicken, Tomato, Mock Turtle Vege- table, Tomato, Okra, 9c can, value P 12c.
 Cabbage 2 1-2c a head. Oranges, 25c dozen. Best Lard, P 1-2c To- Compound, Sc ID. Extra quality Smoked Ham, P t-2c lb.
 Extra quality Smoked Shoulders 9c ID.
 Oar Coffee at 15c ID. is winner, worth 25, try it. Best Coffee 32c, sold everywhere at 38 and 40c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
Theatrical
 Fraternal

VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 Lovers of vaudeville have something 10 talk about this week in the original cycle whirl which Manager Poli has provided for their entertainment at the Jacques. 1t was first produced at Proctors and the New York critics at once pronounced it, as have those or Philadelphia and Boston since, the most original and unique novelty brought out in American vaudeville during the past decade. The cycle Whlrl has been described somewhat already in these columns, and one needs to be told here simply that it is composed of narrow strips of wood nailed to strong supporting frame. Ine Whole looking like q fence bent outward and slanting direct from the 1oor at tremendous angle. The men start at the bottom, and in a iWinkllng are up and down and all over the course. Sometimes they race side by side, sometimes in oppo- ste directions, and once, at the finish aii TOUT are speeding like mad. threat enlng every second to collide. One of ene most daring feats is that of q rider "no removes his street clothes and is revealed in riding costume while going ie a lightning clip. Another is when HIS same man and boy do q douhla aee, maintaining perfect balance and uoing some clever work while tbav are ieanIng in almost horizontal nosi- tioH- IL is all the sort of snacta,Ia 'Whlcn forces people to wonder how in tue world the men manage to kaan rom Delng dashed to atoms. Tn ad. aition to this whirl. which fascinatas ttie laules quite as much as the ,nan iLtlere IS d very fine vaudeville bilI
 noug tlIe prominent names includad
 are the Iaylor-Richard company. Dix on, boWers and Dixon, John Zimmar -lack and Elliott. the HeIstins and DlIers- .. Prices are 10 and 20 cents to tne matinees, ladies 10: eyenino plices, 10, 70 and 30 cents.
 PENNSYLVANIA
 1Ge new comedy drama written nv
 alnel L. Hart and Charles E. Calls-
 an' under the title of "Pennsylvania,, ,s VII De played at Polls to-morrovv
 ", '. seinesuay and Thursday, with T sne- .S'i lnallnee on Thursday. The play neplcts the life of coal miners pba scenes are laid near Wilkesbarre and uepict typical miners home. with Vlew of the breaker and tbe culm neap Ill the background. The second aet taxes place in the bottom of coal 1nIne. The miners are seen at work ioauing and unloading cars. and an eI- eFator cage is ill actual use This ace IS brought to close by an explo- s.on oI Ire damp and the destrucfion ol tne mine. The plot is founded on law peculiar to this state. whereby 9ne title to property does not convey the right to the coal or other vaIuahla products under the ground. The pIav IS interpreted by a capable company ana should prove an excellent attrac- iion at the popular prices for which if IS to be played.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
1.-THE OuTPOsT

J. h. P'ritz) Emmet and Lottie Gil- son III The Outpost Friday evening
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-08-23
PRIMARY IN THE EIGHTH DISTRICT
Hon. John Sharp Williams a Winner.

The congressional primary in the
eighth district was held Thursday.
There were three candidates in the
persons of Hons. John Sharp Williams,
Pat Henry and G. Z. Hooker. All
are at present members Of Congress,
and the race has been a very spirited
one. The first named gentleman car
ried the district by a majority large
enough to obyiate the necessity OF a
second primary. He is an able man
and deseryedly popular. The men he
defeated are strong and influential and
rank with the best, and it is a pity all
three men cannot be retained in Con-
gress. The news of Mr.. Williams
election was received with much graft.
~fication by his numerous friends in
Grenada.
Since the above was put in type ii
has been learned that the election
was a regular landslide for MI. vii
liams. He carried Madison, Hinds
and Yazoo counties, while Henry car
ried his home county by a small ma
jority. Mr.. Hooker received but ;
small vote in Kinds county.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-08-23

President Schwab Of the steel trust
is another victim whose health has
been sacrificed to the race for wealth.
He is the man who says it is more
important to get al early start in
business than it is TO secure a finished
education. His eagerness to get rich
drove him to bend every energy in
that direction until he collapsed under
the strain. He obtained the wealth,
but sacrificed his health, and now is
in no condition to enjoy the prize for
which he has striven. Who will say
that he made a good swap? How
much more there is in life than the
mere getting of wealth. How much
better it would have been for Mr..
Schwab had he devoted a portion Of
his time to mental culture.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-08-23
SOME ROMANCE LEFT.

Occasionally a bit of romance ap-
pears upon the surface in these days
Of business hurry and excitement. A
short time since Miss Exile Burleyson,
a prominent young lady of Belen, dis
appeared very mis~teriously. She was
supposed to be away from home visit
ing, and the last seen Of her she was
in a buggy going toward Lyons. A
stranger was driving the buggy. She
got on the train and went to Memphis,
but there all trace of her was lost.
The man who drove the buggy also
went to Memphis, but ostensibly not
with the girl. The girls, disappearing
alarmed her relatives and the man, S.
J. Flemings. was arrested for enticing
her away from home. He played his
role well and by Offering a reward Of
500 for the recovery Of the missing
girl convinced the family that he was
innocent and they released him. In
a day or two he left Memphis, claim
ing to have urgent business in Louis
lana. The girl had not yet been found,
though the search continued. The
family again became suspicious and
swore out a warrant, charginglFleming
with having murdered the girl. This
warrant was not served, as he could
not be found.
There was much mystery about the
affair and it bid fair to become a Gel
ebrated case, but a special from Wi
mona in Wednesdays News cleared the
whole thing. Fleming and the girl
have been married, and it was for this
that they left together. He did not
say when or where the ceremony had
been performed, but stated that his
wife would be carried to see her pa
rents in a short time.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1902-08-23
JUDGE L. p. COOPER DEAD.

Judge Lunsford P. Cooper, Of Men,
phis, died Tuesday at Tate Springs,
Tenn, at the age of 70 years. At
the time of his death he was Judge Of
the Criminal Court of Shelby county,
and one of the leading barristers of
that city. For a number of years the
deceased was a citizen of Mississippi.
being a large planter in Pamela county.
lie enlisted in the Confederate army
as a private and served faithfully
through that struggle. After the
war he resumed the practice of his
profession and was one of the repre-
sentative citizens of his state. In
the constitutional convention he took
a prominent part and was one of the
leading spirits in framing the law to
met the new condition of things. He
was a man of excellent disposition and
was always much beloved. His was
a life Of usefulness and his demise is a
sad piece of ewS to thousands OF
friends and admirers in Mississippi as
well as in Tennessee, in which he was
born and of which he has been a res.
ident since 1875, when he moved tC
Memphis. Peace to his ashes!