davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
Vesuylus Story Denied.

Naples May 1.-THE report published In
Iarls that Mount Vesuylus is In eruption
IS without foundation
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-05-15
General Observations.

Observations taken by United States
weather bureau at S p. IN. 18th meridian
time. Temnpra. Rain
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
CARNEGIE ON WEALTH
Thinks 1t Desirable Only as 1T Can
be Employed for Advancement OF
the Human Race.

New York. December 1S.-The Even
ing Post today prints the following:
"In our real estate columns yesterday,
in our reference to the sale by Mr.. Car
negie to Mr.. Burden of certain lots in
the Highlands of Fifth avenue, we
spoke of Mr.. Carnegie's own house
which is to be a Christmas gift to his
little daughter. This item had been
printed before, and we took to be an
undisputed fact. We now learn that it
has no foundation whatever, and that
nothing could be less in harmony with
the ideas of Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie than
thu their daughter should now or ever
be burdened with great wealth. Least
of all is she to be taught while in youth
tina she has great expectations or any
expectations at all beyond a moderate
competence. Neither Of her parents
deems great wealth a desirable posses
sion for the morning of life, or for n
part of life, except as ii may be employ
ed for the advancement of the human
race"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
THE COAL
1t In Serious and officials Can Give
no Hope for Relief.

Philadelphia, December 18.-Offcials
of the Reading railroad company. hold
out no hope of relief from the present
anthracite coal stringency this winter
despite the efforts on the part of the
company to NINE and ship to its full
capacity. Under normal conditions"
SAID one of the officials, 1.-The anthracite
production never is equal to the demand
during winter months and the Reading
and all the other anthracite companies
Save been Obliged to draw upon the
stock at various storage points to help
out the demands of the trade. This
year there is not a pound of coal at any
Of these storage points INC consumers
are dependent entirely upon the daily
output of the mines.
Practically all the Reading COM
pany's collierie1 are in operation. The
company shipped during the last two
days nearly zoo cars OF coal. This
means a daily production of nearly
5000 tons. Reading company officials
decline TO discuss the question as to
whether the advance of fifty cents a ton
made in October would cd good during
1909 but hey admitted that it would
certainly rule reyond January 1. 1908.
the date fixed by President Baer for a
reduction.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
NEW YORK BANKERS
State Association in S~ession-Ad-
dresses by Prominent Men.

New York, December 1S.-William
Barret Ridgeley, comptroller of the
currency, President Woodrow Wilson,
of Princeton University, Rev. DR.. Rob-
ert Macarthur, Major General Adna
r. Chaffee and John S. Wise were the
principal speakers at the annual BAN
quet of the bankers of the city of New
York, composing group eight of the New
York State Bankers Association
given at the Waldorf Astoria to-
night. Five hundred members and
guests of the association were present
Comptroller Ridgeley spoke on Elias
ITCHY in the Currency"
1.-THE Relations of the University to
Business" was the subject of President
Wilson's address. DR.. Macarthur spoke
on Bankers, the Promoters and Con-
seryators of Civilization" General
Chaffee on Experience with Banks
and Bankers" and Mr. Wise on Some
thing which bankers don't know"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
SECURE $4,000
Bank of Mullins Was Broker Into,
Door of Vault Blown Open With
Dynamite and Safe Demolfshed-AIl
Evidences Goes to Show That Work
Was That OF Observation-Disclosures
hounds Were Secured, But the
Trail Was CoId-The Bank fs Not
Hurt to Any Great Extent and WEs
Open for Business.
Especial to The Messenger.)


Florence. S. 9. December 1S.-The
vault of the Bank Of Mullins. S. c.. ii
small station on the Atlantic Coast Line
thirty-ive miles east of Florence was
blown open last night and the bank was
reviewed of between five and ten thou
sand dollars in hard cash. 1t seems
that there is no police or watchmen
employed by the town at night and the
professionals had an easy time The
door of the vault. was blown open with
dynamite and no one seems to nave
heard the noise
The burglars made good their escape
with their booty. leaving NJ trace behind
them whereby they could be run down
The loss will o injure the bank to any
great extent n they are doing bust
ness today as usual.
CBy Associated Press.)
Columbia, s c., December ia
special to The State from Mullins. Ma
rion county, states that the Bank of
Mullins was ~burSIarized about 3 O'Clock
this morning and $1,000 stolen. All ex-
ternal evidence goes to prove that the
work was done by professional cracks
men. After blowing open the vaul door.
it was necessary to demolish a safe on
the inside which was SUCCESSFULLY one.
Bloodhounds were secured and taken
to the blacksmith shop from whence
some of the tools were secured. but the
trail was evidently too cold for the
dogs to follow. Mullins is the leading
tobacco marke in the state and the
bank usually cares a large amount of
funds. All efforts to trace the burglars
has so far proven G~navailing.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

venezaelan Situation Causes no
Comment, But Attitude Of United
States Causes

Berlin, December ia fact which
impresses the foreign observer here Ia
the quiet indifference Of the newspapers
and people toward the Venezuelan af-
fair. Not a Berlin newspaper has a
leading article on the subject today and
the news published Is largely an ADJ
stract Of what the London and New
York papers are saying.
The Germans appeared to be aston
ished at the commotion in Great Britain
and the United States over what Is re-
garded here al a mere episode. Few
Of the German newspapers have CORE
spondents in New York. but those who
are there telegraph hat Ger Is
seemingly without one friend in the
country and trace the cause to Ger
many's alleged attitude toward the
United States during the Spanish
American But IL public op':ion
a little concern as yet over Venczreia,
the foreign Office here is extreM.alv sen
sitive over the developme ITS Ut public
feeling abroad, especially in the United
States. The reason for dslav In doing
anything that would change the situa-
ton either by replying TO Venezuela.
proposition made through Ministci
Bowen or by blockade e atoms. or
taking any forward step, Is 1t
thought better to remain passive for a
few days and see how far public feel
ing in America will 60.
Indications are not wanti TX that the
German government is seeking an rx-
pedient to arrive at a solu On or ne
difficulty without anything further hap
pening to vex the people ar the bnltec
States whose good will s r~onsi6ered 20
be more important than the humiliation
of Venezuela. Still must
have her claims satisfied and the hopes
Of the hour among the linipacoIs &d-
visers are that President Castro will
yield voluntarily in a few days II 1T
pushed anv further. that the commercial
classes in Venezuela will compel a SGT
Element or hat the United States will
offer to guarantee that Venezuela pay
up if she loses by arbitration.
The German commander in Nenezue-
Ian waters has been instructed to usa
extreme caution and avoid acts OF force
till he receives further orders.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

y Domestic
They had been married three months
end were having their thirteenth quar-.
rei-an unlucky number, by the way.
"You only married me for money"
he said, with exceeding bitterness.
Il didn't do anything Of the kind"
she retorted.
well, you didn't marry me because
you loved me-"
II know l didn't"
"In heavens name. what did you
marry me for. Them" he CRIED In de-
spair. for he had not expected this.
Just to make that hateful Kate
Scott you were engaged to cry her eyes
out because she had to give you up and
see me get YOU"
He fell down on the white bear rug
at her feet and rolled over on it until
be looked like an animated SNOWFALL.
Great Caesar. woman" he shrieked,
"what have you done? Why, l married
you just because she threw me over"
And by the time dinner was ready
their sweet young hearts were once
more so full Of sunshine that awnings
were absolutely necessary.-New York
Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Fatal Shooting ARRAY.

Bluef1elds, w. Va, December IS
Matthew Dodd. of this city today shot
and instantly killed S. Lee Palmer. Of
Brooklyn, N. Y. The killing occurred
in the Norfolk and Western shops where
both men were employed, and followed
a scufie, said to have been provoked
by Dodd criticising Palmer for allowing
his assistant to do a certain kind or
work. During the seuff1e. Dodd struck
Palmer over the head with the butt OF
his revolver, but finding he could not
get the best of him, he fired the fatal
shot which passed through Palmer's
heart. Dodd was arrested. Palmer
would have left tomorrow for New York
where he was to be married Christmas
daY.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
His Thrill,

"Do you know. colonel" said the
beautiful grass widow. that l had a
strange thrill the first time you and I
met?'
80 did l." he answered. 1T was
just like one I had once when a fire
broke out in a hotel where l was stop
ping. / was on the tenth f1oor and ran
to the window to see if there was a
fire escape. There wasn't."-Chicago
Record-Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. GRANT.
Services Will be Held in Warrington
and Later In New York.

Washington, December 18.-Arrange-
ments were completed here today FIR the
funeral of the late Mrs. Julia Dent
Grant. There will be funeral services at
the Metropolitan Methodist church in
this city at $50 o'clock Saturday morn
ing. Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol officiating.
Immediately after the services al the
church, the funeral party will proceed
to New York city. The commital SER
vice will occur at the Grant tomb in
Riverside driv,, Sunday morning at IL
o'clock Bishop Andrews officiating. as
sisted by Bishop Co-Adjutor Mackay-
Smith.
SPECIAL military honors will be paid
the dead woman n all the army and
naval officers in New York and vicinity
will attend in full dress uniform. There
will be no funeral services at the home
Of the late Ms. Grant in this city.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Coal Famine Causes Illness.

Washington. December 1S-A material
Increase in the number of cases of pneu-
monia and severe colds among the peo-
pie of this city is attributed to the coal
famine, according TO a number Of phys
iciians interviewed today.
They say hat in most of the houses
they visited, only a few of the rooms are
heated. Even in many of the homes of
the well-to-do residents, furnaces have
had to be abandoned. The price of hard
o a from the independent operators to
day was $12 a ton. Soft coal at retail
brought IS a ton and many Of the deal
erS are unable to furnish even small
lots to regular customers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
In 1910.

did you hear of Mrs. Sisters unfor.
tunate mishap?"
mo, indeed. What was it?"
"Why, she was having a little house
party at her aerial chateau and sent
her %aeronaut with the omnibus balloon
to the air line station to bring the guests
to the house."
YES"
"She has always thought the man so
trusty. He has been with her two
years. But it seems he had mixed him.
self an oxygenated highball that morn
ing. and he wasn't in a responsible con,
dition."
Mercy! What did he do?"
why, he completely lost his head on
the up grade and collided with an aero
motor moving van with such violence
that the balloon broke loose from the
bus. and the dreadful man dropped his
whole load into the lake!'-Clevelahd
Plain Dealer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

~OMETTNfES wen 7 am piayinf with
some f..e-s at I knows
~ ky ma sac comes TO call 1e. cause
she vans ne. I sur2ose.
An then she calls in this way: willie:
Willie. dear. wt.iee-e-eef"
An you'd be surprised 20 notice how
dre,fui def l be.
An the fellers at are piayin' they keeps
mos orful still
VILE they tell me. JUS In whispers "Yeur
ma is CALM. BILL"
But my hearin' don't git better. 90 fur -
! can see.
w'ne my ma STAINS there a-caIl.n': "wu-
lie. Willie. dear! w~Ilee-e-ee!
An soon my ma b gives 1t up an nays.
We'll. I allow
IT'S mighty Gurus were that boy has got
to anyhow"
An then keep on playin' JUS the way I
did before:
] know IL she was wantin' much she'd
call to me some more.
An purity socn she comes ag'in an says:
Willie. willee-e-ee."
But then my hearin's JUS a. hard -
wat II useter be.
II q Teller has good Judgment en- uses tt
He can almos' alters manage to git con-
But JUS vile I am playin'. IN prob'ly !
am "it."
They's somethin' diS"rent happens, an I
have to ep an git,
Fer my pa comes 10 the doorway, an he
Interrupts our glee:
He jus says. William Henry" But
that's enough fer me.
You'd be surprised to notice how quickly
can hear
Wen my pa says. William Henry!'' but
never. willie, dear"
Fer, though my hearin's middlin' bad to
hear the voice OF ma.
It's apt to show Improvement wen the
calm comes from pa
New York Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Ad Interim.

Johnny"
"What, dad?"
"I've been thinkin' bout how you can
put in your time to best advantage"
Eyes, dad"
'Ts the corn all in an the potatoes
dug?"
Yep"
"The winter wheat sowed an the ap-
pies barrledr'
yep"
"Then 1 don't see why you shouldn't
60 to town for a couple O. months
tween now an Christmas an git you a
college degree. There amt much else
to do."-Newark News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
A Grand, Sweet Song.

A good old German lady who keeps
native wine and some chickens in q
suburb was waiting on a guest when
one or two hens set up a cackling of
such vehemence that it suggested to
the stranger dire disaster-either al
ready happened or impending-in the
chicken park. Immediately the big
rooster took up the refrain and in his
hoarse bass and inexcusable falsettoe
"malady and not melody"-ma6e more
rumpus than all of the other fowls put
together.
"What in the world is the matter
with those chickens. frau:" asked the
visitor.
"Ach! De schicken. she hat de eggk
laid, an venn she an eggk hat laid de
rooster be bin so glat he help her sing"
Philadelphia Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
. FAvoRITe OF FORTUNE.

Yaiier dog out In de sun.
Prancin' roun. an haboin' fun:
Doesn't know de cost o. coal:
Nufin' tail to fret his soul
When us time fob him TO eat
Knows Ire gwineter 81, i'm meat
Eebber ieels . Syn o. care:
Reckon. dat It's my AFFAIR
Whah ] gits de daily bread
When YES ready To be led
Knows IN hab IL without fan:
Simply zones an wags bis tail:
Lookin' friendly In my eye;
Hain't de h'aht to pass i'm By.
Kin O. wish dat I could see
Some one lookin' out foh me
When de time Ia hahd an grim.
Same as I looks put fob him.
Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

This Is our week for lying about our
circulation. and we therefore announce
a gain Of over half IL million subscrib-
ers in the last ten days. Our bona
tide circulation at the present date is
close upon Il billion. and the young
man who acts as mailing and shipping
clerk is beginning to get tired and
hopes for a rest. If the rush keeps up.
we may have to hire Il small boy to as
sist in the business Get your adver-
tisements in early. 81. QUAD.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
A Face That Would Stop q Clock
Perfection.

"Can you tell M anything about MI.
Blank-Mr. Richard Blani:" asked q
visitor Of a resident in TiGewater, Va.
L mean Of cours about his standing
and financial responsibility"
"Mr. Blank. sub, is a perfect gentle
man, sub, a perfect gentleman, sub"
Aod here he paused until he gently
whispered. But short o cash."-New
York Times.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Very Likely the Case.

LAS I recall it, when men were max.
ing a fierce crusade against women
wearing their hats in theaters the
women refused to take them Off"
'"They did"
"And then, after awhile, they took
them off,"
"They did"
II wonder why?"
"Just because there was no satisfac-
ton in wearing them after the men
stopped protesting."-Chicago Post
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
No Yellow Fever ut wiIIemstad.

San Juan. December 1S.-The report
that there was yellow fever at Willem-
stad, Curacao. has been authoritatively
contradicted and with the exception of
the Chicago, the ships assigned to Cura-
Gao for the holidays will proceed for
thai port. The Chicago has a cracked
steampipe and will come to San Jua
for repairs. Admiral Dewey and Ad-
miral Taylor are gratified at the results
Of the manoeuvres.
Admiral Dewey has ordered the fleet
to husband it's coal so hat fuel will be
available when the maneeuvres are re-
sumed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Virginia Bankers VIII Oppose the
Shakelford Bill.

Richmond. Va, December 1s.-This
afternoon about forty representative
bankers Of the state met here in the
chamber of commerce to consider the
Shackelford bill pending in the leais-
lature and which provides for the ap-
pointment of a banking commission and
the establishment of a state depart
ment OF banking. The meeting was be-
hind closed doors. but II is learned thai
u committee was appointed to antagor~
ize the BIZ, ard that the measure r.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
The Singer.

For twenty years she practtced,
For twenty weary years;
She had her hopes. her triumphs,
Likewise her doubts and fears
For twenty years she bravely
Kept on the course laid put
And practiced self denial
And rose Ger dread and doubt
For twenty years she ~practiced:
Success was hers at last!
A year or two she dazzled,
And then her day was past
Chicago Record-Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
His EXPLANATION.

Nurse was reading nature stories Of the
chickens. ducks and geese.
Johnny. tell me. what's a gander?" asked
she. with a smile of peace.
Little Johnny looked up quickly. all his
fancy turning loose
As he. answered. smiling proudly. IT'S
the rooster Of the goose"
Judge.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
English Blood In Him.

A south sea islander was constantly
Boosting about his English nationality.
Rubbish said q friend. You
haven't got a drop of English blood in
yon"
Indeed I have" he proudly replied.
"My great-grandfather helped to eat
Captain Cook."-London Express.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Sells His Seat In stock Ex-
change.

New York. December 1s.-Horace Ia
lHatchkiss. who was Jay Gould's brok-
Ter. and enc of The oldest members OF the
lsteck exchange las sold mis- seat and
Twill retire from Wall street after a ca
lreer I'm the street OF forty-fye years.
Mr.. Hotchkiss was one OF the organizers
OF the N~icaraguan canal association
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Just the h Way.

"He looks Is prosperous as a trust
promoter. Is that his liner
"Oh, no. Quite the contrary
"What do you mean by that?'
HE doesn't promote trust, he limits
It He's the credit mar Of a big whole.
sale house."-Brooklyn Eagle.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Trusts.

But there are good and bad trusts"
I urged.
Certainly" replied the economist,
sand none is better than a public trust"
Which l afterward recalled a public
office is.-Indianapolis News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Thfevine, Gang at Big stone Gap.

Richmond, Va. December 1s.-At Big
stone Gap early this morning, burglars
blew open the safe in h postofice,
taking about $500. in stamps and $500
IN n They entered the by
boring out a panel in h door.
The postmaster had received q large
s,zox.1x of stamps from the department.
last night which had not been invoiced.
saa1e <enr 4 3itfle 1afe} entered s
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
Careful.

Careful.
There's one thing / admire about
you" said the frank friend. you
carved out your own fortunes and yet
you brag about being a self made
man."
"No," answered Mr.. Meekton, 81
shouldn't think of suggesting that Hen
rietta wasn't entitled &c all the creditI'
Washington Star.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
1t Didn't Go.

Freddie-Did you bet on the football
GAME. Willie?
Willie-Why, 1 was going to, but
when l offered to bet a husky fellow
two ice cream sodas t q box of cara
mels he just gave me a rude stare
Chicago News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
How She Gets Them

She Is q magnet, and the men
She charms by her remarks:
IT'S this electrical display
That gives her many sparks.
New York Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
In 1903.

Hostess-Yes. he's q poet, Mr.. Gruf.
fee.
Mr.. Grufee -Ah! What brand OF
health food does he sdverrise7-Chica.
60 News.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
A Good

as it true" they asked of the small
boy, that your sister is engaged to be
married?"
II reckon So" was the answer. "Any-
how. pa hrs to Ia re the armchair
braced."-Chicago Post.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

Every attempt to introduce the game
Of pingpong into this neighborhood
has ended in somebody getting shot
and the result ID that draw poker will
be about the only amusement INDUCED
In this winter. In that game shooting
does not come as a surprise.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

81 wish / could find a honeyed route
to success" remarked the indolent fell
low.
II suppose you'd Ike a bee line for
It," his friend "Reminiscences Her
aid.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

These string BEANS" said she, "ars
heavenly"
"Ah, mam'selle." said the restaura.
tenn, Athat is indeed praise. for who but
m angel would know heavenly beansY'
What to Eat.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

A stranger halted In front Of the
Kicker office on Tuesday and fired six
shots at us as we stood In the door.
When he had finished. we bowed our
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
in The HOUSE
Bill Passed Reducing Du-
ties on Products Of
the Philippines
FOOD BILL

Was Again Called Up and Discussed
Mccall Resolution Casllns fer Ger
respondence In the venes9elaa
Controversy Was Adopted-Dstfes
pines Were Reduced from 70 Fer
Cent. Of the Dingley Rates 90 g Per
Cent.-ghe Question Of Free Trade
Argued.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23
ION kIcKLETs.
Breezy Items of News From . LAvel,
Locality.

copyright. 800. by c. e Lewfs-1
We shall take the lecture platform
this winter with three good things to
hand out and are now ready to make
dates. We can get away two evenings
per week and bit any town within If
~ miles. With twelve bullets In our
guns and perfect confidence In our
self. WI hope to get away without seri-
Gus trouble.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-12-23

A STRANGER IRE SIX SHOTS AT Us.
Acknowledgements. and he walked of.
If he is lot ashamed Of such poor
shooting. We are. Net II of his bull
lets came within u foot of us.