davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

The best feature of the real estate
dealers meeting is that Nebraska de-
serves all the good things that they are
saying Of Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19
Lost on the Way.
Washington t a

Washington Star.
1t looks as II the consumer were a great
deal slower in getting the news when a
trust puts down prices than when it puts
them I'D,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Wishing to obtain some special informa-
tion regarding the Philippines, Secretary
Root gave a breakfast at the Arlington to
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19
sTATEMENT OF cIRcULATIoN.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS:
George b. Tzschuck. secretary. OF Tne
Bee Publishing Company. being duly sworn,
says that the actual number of fun ana
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and sunday Bee printed during the
month OF November, 1902, was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

International weather observation;
Squally In the vicinity Of Venezuela
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Just before the fight began over state
hood bills in the senate Senator Beveridec
walked across the chamber and shook hands
with Senator Quay. the two statesmen being
radically opposed TO each other on tho
proposition. They exchanged a few words
OF elaborate politeness and then Mr., Bever-
idge returned to his seat. The whole Incl
dent irresistlbly reminded beholders Of the
Handwriting preliminary to a prize fight
and Senator Stewart called out sharply
'"Timei' Quay grinned, Beveridge blushod
and everybody else laughed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

two men who we're thoroughly posted on
the matter. Being unusually absent
minded that morning he breakfasted alone
and then went into the lobby. where he
found his two friends. He Invited them
into his ONCE and there talked with them
for a couple Of hours, forgetting all about
his breakfast invitation until they had de.
parted. His apologies were %profuse, but he
has been the subject Of much ~raillery on the
subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Net total sales O22,8Y3
Net average sales 3O,766
GEORGE B. TZSCHUCK.
Subscribed in my presence ard sworn to
before me this 30th day of November. A. D.
1902. M. b..
(SeaD Notary Fuohc'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

A day or two before the senate got
around to consideration OF the omnibus
statehood bill, says the Chicago Chronicle,
a dozen barrels of big, luscious, red APP
pies were delivered at the senate wing OF
the capitol and rolled into the cloak rooms.
The barrels bore cards indicating that
they had come from Roswell, N. NJ, and
around each apple was a paper bearing
the following inscription:
Here the desert lands blossom as the
result Of irrigation from various streams
and 500 artesian wells. flowing from 300
to 1000 gallons per minute. Our fruit
industry is in it's infancy. yet we have
shipped 200 cars Of apples from Roswell
community this year. Our apple is a per-
feet one, free from insects and the defects
so common to other apple-producing sec
lions. Our apple growers have attained
perfection, as this specimen will attest
May you enjoy this fruit and may 1t
prompt you to speak a good word for the
Pecos valley Of New Mexico and for state
hood for the territory at this term Of con-
gress."
The senator's ate the apples and az
knowledged that they were the finest fruit
they had bitten in many years. One bar
rel was identified by the name and trade
mark of jeremiah Simpson, who turns out
to be none other than Jerry" Simpson.
the famous sockless statesman, who at
one time represented the Medicine Lodge
district of Kansas in the house Of repre-
sentatives. When sockless craftsmanship
ceased to be a winning card Mr.. Simpson
pulled up stakes and migrated to the
Pecos valley, where he is now engaged
in the culture Of one of the greatest apple
orchards in the world. He was one Of tho
first populists in Kansas who foresaw tho
decline Of that extraordinary political
movement and likewise was one Of the
first to cut loose from It and its influence
and get into another sphere Of activity,
where fortune seemed to smile more
brightly. He is now a permanent resident
of New Mexico. Undoubtedly, II New
Mexico becomes a state, he will be a candi-
date for senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Representative Wesley L. Jones OF Wash
ington state says one of the funniest things
that happened to him during his campaign
was following a stump speech.
I had concluded my remarks" says Mr..
Jones, quoted by the Washington Post,
land was descending from the platform
when a queer-looking fellow approached me
to shake hands.
Jones' said he, cordially, 4 never
heard a speaker who could tell such a
pack Of lies as you can
THAT took me back somewhat, but nv
friend added, showing that his politics were
democratic:
But, oh, Mr.. Jones, II we could only
have you on our side how we would tear
the republicans up the back"
Workmen are engaged in putting in place
a steel screen over the glass roof of the post
office building in Washington to protect It
from icfcles. During the winter huge ~icicles
form on the tower and when the sun shines
warm fall on the glass roof. Several times
the heavy panes Of glass have been shat
tered by the fall Of a particularly heavy
mass OF Ice and II has been found neces-
sary to place some protection over the roof.
The postof1ce officials are beginning to
think they are paying dearly for the brill
liant light that filters through the big roof.
In the summer 1t is necessary to paint the
glass to defect the rays OF the sun, and in
the winter workmen again have to ascend
to the roof to put in place the steel screen
which protects the glass from the ice. AL
together workmen are on the roof about
half the year and the expense is something
to make an economical man shudder. The
clerks in the postofice enjoy their advan-
tages, however. They have the best lighted
office building in the city, the glass roof
making it possible to give every room nat
ural light as bright and homeIike as though
all rooms were exposed to the sun.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

New York Sum Johnson-Will you have
Johnstein-No: I'll take the same.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Sometimes \
think so hard IT makes me tired"
How thoughtless!"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19

Kansas City Journal: 'Podkins insists
that the Garden of Eden was a roof
garden"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-19
hen drive into something cheap"

Electrical Review: John" said the re-
tired lawyer to his coachman, aren't the
horses trying to run away?'
"They be. sirl'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
PIANO FIRM TO INCORPORATE.
Will Be Known as The VanDyke
Piano Manufacturing Co.

The Keller & VanDyke company have
made application for a charter and are
about to incorporate under the firm
name OF The VarDyke Piano Manuftic-
turing company.
The officers OF the company will be
w. T.. VanDyke, president and treas
| urer: Arthur d. VanDyke, vice presi-
dent; Arthur l.. Collins, secretary; JOS
eph Keller, superintendent and general
manager. Mr. Keller was the general
manager OF the old company and Mr..
w. +. VanDyke it's financial head.
These gentlemen are exceptionally we'll
equipped for the offices they are to fill.
Arthur y. VanDyle will open a
branch once in Worcester to take
! care Of the Eastern trade. Mr.. Collins,
vino has been the Eastern representa-
tive of the firm, and who has built up
very large New England business for
them, will, besides attending to his du-
ties as secretary, take charge OF the
local trade.
Mr.. j. l.. L. Travis, who has very
successfully represented the firm for
the past two years in the West, will
continue with the new firm. Mr.. p. j.
Quinn, who has been representing the
ldctoIy ioCails, VIII lil tllaE pOSlLlON, as
heretofore.
The success Of the Keller e. Van
Dyke company has been phenomenal
Starting q little more than three years
ago with a very limited output, they
soon outgrew their manufacturing fa-
cilities and We're forced to double their
capacity. They are now putting out
about $50 pianos Il month. This is
more eloquent recommendation of the
quality Of the instruments that they
manufacture than anything that could
be said for them, but every day the
firm receives the most iiattering testi-
nonials from those who are using their
pianos.
The people of this vicinity were a lit
tie slow st first in patronizing them,
but they are beginning to learn that
they can receive very good treatment
and the best of satisfaction at the fac
tory ware-roOms and notwithstanding
the unsettled labor conditions of this
section, their local trade has grown
very rapidly the last year. The fact
that the output from this factory is,
perhaps, doing more TO advertise the
city than any OF its other products is
being appreciated. The pianos made
by this firm to go into homes scattered
over the country from Maine to Cali
Iornia and the name of Scranton be-
comes household word wherever they
are introduced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

A number of public receptions have
already been planned for tomorrow
and those who may desire to go out
will have no dearth of places to go.
The annual New Years reception at
the Young Women's Christian Associ-
alton rooms will be conducted between
the hours OF 4 and 10 p. m. THE men,
bers OF the board of managers will re-
ceive. assisted by a number Of the as
sociation managers and Miss Wood, the
secretary.
In the afternoon there will be a GYM
nastic exhibition in the gymnasium con-
Guiding with a. basket ball game. Be
tween the hours Of 8 and 10 there will
be u musical and literary entertain
ment in the main auditorium. Recep-
lions will also be held between the
hours of and 10 at the South Scranton
and North Scranton branches.
1t was thought ut first that the new
Young Mems Christian Association
building would be ready in time to
have it opened with a grand reception
tomorrow, but this has been found to
be impossible. The building itself is
practically complete but it is not COM
pletely furnished as yet.
The knights of Columbus will have
an "open house" all day at their club
house on North Washington avenue
and the lady and gentlemen friends Of
the society are invited to attend. Light
refreshments will be served all day.
"Welcome, firenen," will be the slo-
gan at the headquarters of the Fire
mems Relief Association on Spruce
street, where the general public is i'll
vited.
There will be q New Years eve SER
vice this evening in the Providence
Presbyterian church. Lessons will
be the theme of the service. The pas
tor, Rev. Dr. Guild will give q brief ad-
dress
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
MILITARY BALL OF COMPANY G.
Will Be Given in the ArmoIy on
New Years Night.

The military bah which Company C,
of the Thirteenth regiment, will give
at the Armory on New Years night,
will be one of the largest social func-
tions of the winter. Every member OF
the regiment has been invited, and it
is expected that fully 1000 persons
will attend the ball. A special Della
ware and Hudson train has been se-
cured, which will enable the guests
from Carbondale and intermediate
points to remain at the Armory until
2.30 a. III.
The dignity and beauty OF the ball
which Company C conducted at the
Armory on last New Years night in
sures the eminent success of their
coming social affair. Both the gor-
geous floral and electrical decorations
OF the Bachelors ball, which will take
place on the previous evening, will re-
main in place for the ball of Company
c. Bauer's regimental band will rem
der the dance music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
HE EMBEzzLED $3.50.
Francisco Constantine Held Under
$1,000 Bail.

francisco Constantine OF Carbondale
was arrested yesterday on the oath
and information Of Felix Morocco and
Antonio Popotola Of this city, who
charge him with embezzlement.
Constantine formerly conducted q
steamship ticket agency In Carbon
dale and the prosecutors allege that
they sent him sums of money amount
ing to. $3.50, to be sent to Italy for
them. This money, they say, never
reached it's destination. Constanino adj
mits having received the money and
says that he sent 1t on to New York to
be forwarded by a company which
makes business of sending money tC
the old country. He never received q
receipt from the company, he says.
Magistrate Millar held him under 81,
0o0 bail for his appearance in court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

All doubts as to the ability of the
Scranton Bicycle clubs team to win
the Bicycle clubs league trophy were
removed last night when it's five play
ers took three straight games from the
Electric City Wheelmen's team and in
cidentally made one Of the best scores
Of the season.
The team can now afford to lose one
or two of the three games yet remain
ing to be played and will remain at
the top of the heap. Every man was on
his mettle last night and q total score
OF 2,7t1 was the result. The work done
by the players was remarkably even,
their total scores varying but little.
The scorn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
To the Republican Voters of the City
Of Scranton,

A Republican primary TO elect Re-
publican candidate for the office of
city recorder and ward vigilance COM
nittees will be held on Thursday, Jam
uary u, 1908, at the regular polling
places between the hours of and d.
M. Candidates for the nomination for
city recorder must register their names
with c. Il. Chittenden, $40 Lackawanna
avenue, on or before Dec. 20. 1902, and
pay the assessment levied on or before
December 27, 1902 il their names are
to be placed on the ticket. The city
committee earnestly requests that all
nominations for ward and election Of
ficers be held at the same time and
place, the vigilance committee running
separate box.
Z. Il, Chittenden, Chairman Republi-
can City Committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
Trainmen's Dance.

Dance the old year out and the new
one in with the II. A. Mace lodge, No.
157, Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen,
In the Providence auditorium. Law
renee and his popular orchestra will
furnish music. Every courtesy will be
shown you. Tickets, so cents. "9
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
new YEARS
RECEPTIONS
SEVERAL PUBLIC FUNCTIONS
ARE PLANNED.

The Board of Managers Of the Young
Women's Christian Association
will Receive Between the Hours of
and 10 p. NY. M. G. A. Recep-
tion Originally Planned Will Not
Be Held--"Open House" at knights
of Columbus and Firemen's Relief
Association.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
Mrs. H. White, Of Moscow, Commit
ted to Jail for Adultery.

Mrs. II. White, of Moscow, was ar.
rested last night by Detective Jack
Tierney on a charge of adultery, and
was committed by Magistrate Millar tc
the county Jail in default Of $500 bail
The arrest was made about 8 O'Clock
at disorderly resort, and according
to the story told by Detective Tierney
under oath, the woman was found in a
room with a man not her husband II
was necessary to break down the door
to gain admittance. Mrs. White is a
handsome looking woman, and is said
to come of a good family.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
HAYDN EVANS.
Director Scranton College of Music,
Commonwealth Building, Corner
Spruce and Washington Avenue.

VIII organize new classes in the
study of piano-forte playing, to begin
Jan. s. Terms $13 and upwards to the
end of the season, June 25, 1903. Com
petent and thoroughly tried teachers.
Private lessons only. For further par
ticulars write or call. New phone. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
BICYCLE CLUB
CAN'T LOSE
1T NOW HAS THE LEAGUE
TROPHY "cINcHED.,

Team Was on It's Mettle Last Night
and the Result Was That It Took
Three Straight Games From the
Electric City Wheelmen and Rolled
UP Total Of 2,711, One Of the
Highest Made This Season--Hampe
Team Won Two Games From the
Franklins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
New Years Ice Cream.

Although we are very busy, all New
Years ice cream orders received by Z
O'Clock tonight wednesday, will be
taken care of. Will not accept orders
later. j. D. Williams & Bro, 314
Lackawanna avenue. "a
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

Radishes, Lettuce, Celery, Cucum-
bers, Tomatoes, Green or Wax Beans,
Cauliflower, New Onions. Egg Plant,
Mushrooms, etc. Order early and we
Will see that prompt delivery is made
and selection of'best goods in the mar
ket, for the season, The Pierce Co.,
%s 10 to III Penn ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
To Art Lovers.

BY the courtesy of Messrs. Connolly
& Wallace, The Spanish Wedding"
painted by Chas. Muller, New York,
will be on exhibition. 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
A Rare Opportunity for Lovers Of
Fine Art.

Mr.. A. d. Van Gorder, having
purchased the entire stock Of
the Griffin Art Company, 2O9
Wyoming avenue, and being de-
sirous Of disseminating the
wholesale department, announces
a heavy reduction in prices OF
all Pictures. Frames and Art
Materials.
Very many of the best pieces
in the stock will go for much
less than cost.
An early visit assures most
desirable selection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
Don't Forget

That the performance at the Dixie to-.
| night will be continuous until mid
night ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
NEW GLASSES.
Scranton Business College.

New classes will be form9i in both
day and evening sessions OF the Scran-
ton Business College on Monday. Jan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
SSOO.OOO of Bonds
and Stock for sale

Among this list are included most
OF the Local Stocks and Bonds, the
former being Bank, Lumber, and
the Industrials. Our Bond list en-
braces Railroads, Lumber, Water.
Electric Light, Electric Railways.
Municipal, and in fact most every
kind of Bond that in our opinion
are a conservative investment, and
include As, SIS and 6's.
r. MEGARGE EL &c Co.,
Bankers and Brokers.
Connell Building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
For the Military Ball,

TO accommodate the many up-the-
valley persons who wish to attend the
Annual Military Ball of Co. C. Thir-
teenth regiment, which will be held in
the New Armory, New Years night,
the Delaware and Hudson railroad will
run a special train to Carbondale. leav-
ing Scranton at ESQ a. M, and stop
ping at all intermediate stations. 10
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

High scOre-Gorman, 90.
High average-O'Connell,1 189 1-3.
The Hanpe team won two out of
three colorless postponed games played
last night with the Franklins. The
score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

Fancy Oranges. Grapes, Figs, Dates,
Raisins, Apples, Grape Fruit, Mixed
Nuts. etc.
Oyster orders for delivery New Years
morning, should be placed today. Try
our Blue Points. Glenwoods OF Rock
aways on the half shell.
The Pierce Co.,
- l10 to la Penn ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31
City and School Taxes 1909.

The above tax duplicates are now in
my hands for collection.
EARKED
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

High score--Birchel, PIT.
High average-Wharton, 1876.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. IT. E. Jones save a
dance last night at the Country club
for their daughter, Miss Evelyn, and
her friend, Miss Frederica Yeni, OF
Brooklyn, N. Y. About seventy-five Of
the younger set We're entertained ana
one of the pleasantest evenings of hol-
iday week was enjoyed.
reunion will be held tonight Mt
the Scranton Bicycle club by the
members of the classes OF 1899 and 1900
OF the High school. This Is the fourth
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-07-18

The Federal Governments report
shows that the drouth OF last year, 1901
cost this country, in decreased products,
one million and half dollars.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-07-18
Romatic Marriage at Fulton.

Mr., Frank Newton a reputable and
well TO do young farmer of near Fulton
inserted an advertisement for CORES
pondence with some young lady with a
view to matrimony. 4 young lady, a
pretty French Canadian, by name Miss
Beatrice David. responded. The cor
respondence led to an engagement,
conditioned that the young lady was 10
accept the hospitality of Newton
family until they became sufficiently
acquainted 10 ratIfy the engagement.
One week time proved that they were
desperately in love, and they were
married. 1t is said that the next day
the young lady counted out 5000 to
the bridegroom which she had con
cealed all knowledge of her possessing
pending the correspondence before
marriage.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-07-18
BRIDE welded To BROTHER.
COMMITS SUICIDE WHEN SHE
LEARNS RELATIONSHIP.

Jefferson City, Mo, July
"a sensation was caused
when il became known that
Mrs. Maggie Wagner, Young
and attractive, had commit
ted suicide at RuSSellviIle be-
cause she had learned three
months after her marriage
that her husband was her
half brother, iron whom She
had been parted since early
childhood.
The discovery was made
by the wife while she was
discussing with her husband
certain scenes OF her child
hood. \ remark let slip. by
him aroused her suspicion.
and further questioning con
WINGED her that the man
whose name she had taken
at the altar was none other
than the little brother Of
twenty years ago, the son of
her mother, who left home
when his father died.
Without revealing to her
husbant@the discovery She
had made. Mrs. Wagner
brooded oyer The matter
until she felt death afforded
the only relief from an in
sufierable position. Friday
she secured carbolic acid and
drank it while her husband
was away from home. A
neighbor found her before
she was dead and summoned
her husband home. She
died in his arms with his
name on her lips.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1902-07-18
OIL FIELDS BURNING.

Beaumont, Texas, July - The
greatest excitement prevail
throughout the oil section of Texas
and Louisiana to night over a fire
which started in the Jennings, La.
oil field this afternoon.
lightning struck an oil tank
and started the fire. There is a
pool of oil covering over an area
of five acres, which is now burning
ferociously.
In the midst of this pool is the
first big gusher struck at Jennings.
] f the fire reaches this well, it will
melt the pipes and start the oil
flowing and burning at the same
time.
1t is not conceivable how this
column of burning liquid can be
stopped until the well exhausthed
itself, which might require months
or even years.
A special train bearing every
man who could be found in this
field who has had experience with
oil fires, and the big chemical fire
engine left here at $3.50 o'clock to-
night for the scene of the fire.
A late message from Jennings
states that the fire is Nearing the
well. The Jennings stiles that the
fire is rapidly nearing the we'll.
The Jennings field is controlled by
Haywood Bros, the one-time AS
tors, who made the big hit here.