davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02

President Roosevelt evidently believes
that all that can be done by way Of Ter.
retlng out the rascality In the Pos'oii.ce
MAPPED out so that It can be finished IN
a short while At any rate. the report
Is In washington. that he has urged MI Mr..
ance. and have everything finished, and
cleared UP by the LIST OF September.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02

The report Of the United States Com
lie. shows that there are nearly, as many
teachers In the universities OF the untfd
States as there are university students IN
IN the colleges and universities In. this
country, according to this report IS 1909.
while the number of students In the uni n,
versities and university colleges O. o., the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02

The best financial authorities tell ". Us
ouantIt'es OF the best paying stocks In
Wall Street are now being absorbed from
day to day by investors, There are pien-
ty OF opportunities now to obtain secuti,,
Ties which will give a steady return OF
per cent annually, and It is believed
that the share list will remain "on q
per cent basis for some time 10
come.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-02

For some reason. uHknoWn W Nc. ~,
Cochran as a very reliable political fore.
caster The Hon. Mr., Cochran has Just
landed in New York from Europe. where t9
n Mi"ei,t"s' Almost the first thing the
reporters asked HIM When ne land lea WAS was
for for tho presidency. Mr., Cochran DID not
CLEVELAND would surely be elected re
p peets' and ID said that Mayor Low Is the.
T ann for mayor of New York,
disaster Of the kind d usually described
lowell Ii Mass, Wednesday morning; Az
explosion Gf n the g gompan ny
resulted in the immediate. death Of tWen-
ty-five persons and the injury Of fifty.
five others; also the destruction or many
Boston. twenty niles distant, and many
windows were broken in houses ten
miles away from the scene OF the expio-
sion, 49, ,, ., ,,,b,c, WAS
being 1sS celebrated all over the state. was
given a sad feature in that part OF MASS
ashusetts.
There is considerable .unfavorable eriti /
osm Just now over the repotts VIVA VIVA
show the big. sums OF money t tha Wire nniffe
House In in Washington. According to re
lie bindings and grounds; the sun go 81
year ended June soth for "ext tro F3Wbte
House. The total amount available fof
this purrose was ss!5,445 The i r re for
shows also that was t expeps Tsside eo
and his clerical force There hos airea ,ny
been much criticism of this bud,nsI a ap
only on account of its a arc eee ou a
p ~ n,nney th.t the government paid TO
erect such cheap~looking afraIf W
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
CUTICURA SOAP
The Worlds Greatest
+ Skin Soap.
The Worlds Sweetest
Toilet Soap.
Sale Greater Than the Worlds Product
Of Other Skin Soaps.
Sold Wherever Civilization Has
Penetrated.

Millions Of the worlds best people
use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura
Ointment, the great skin cure, for pre-
serving, purifying and identifying the
skin, for cleansing the scalp Of crusts,
scales and dandruff, and the stopping Of
falling hair, for softening, whitening
and soothing red, rough and sore hands
for baby rashes, itchings and channgs,
for annoying irritations, or too free or
offensive perspiration, for lucrative
weaknesses, and many sanative, anti
septic purposes which readily suggest
themselves to women, especially moth
ers, as well as for all the purposes of
tho toilet, bath and nursery.
Cuticura Soap combines delicate
emoliient properties derived from Cuti.
'ura, the great skin cure, with the pur-
est of cleansing ingredients and the
most refreshing of flower odours. No
other mcdicated soap ever compounded
is to be compared with 1t for presery-
Ing, purifying and identifying the skin,
scalp, hair and hands. No other for
eign or domestic toilet soap, however
expensive, is to be compared with 1t for
oil the purposes Of the toilet, bath and
nursery. Thus 1t combines In one soar
OF II price the most effective skin and
complexion soap, and the purest and
sweetest toilet, bath and nursery soar
ever compounded.
Sold throughout the world. Cufeura Resoiyent, eos.
On form OF Chocolate Coated Pills, 40. per vial Or cox
Ointment, Tc., eoep. ESQ. Depots I London, ~ Charter,
heuse sq.i Paris, 8 Rue del Paix Boston, 1871 Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug Z Chem. Corp. Sole Propt
or Send for " All About the Skin. Scalp and Eair."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

I thought, when Briggs arrived with
n Interesting news that he was an es-
capped convict. that I had him sure.
From the way he acted, / am con-
vinced that Briggs simply ~concocted
the story I'm order to have something to
show, since he blundered when / set
him TO watch the man."
That may nave been mere bravadc.'
We'll, IL that Is true, he Is the best
actor 1 ever saw, or the cunningist
rogue. Now, you have had experience
with UGH people"
Frank Ellison adjusted a gold mon
ocole and stared at his brother with
well-affected establishment.
Really, my dear boy, 1 am at a loss
to know what you mean by such vulgar
insinuations."
James Ellison knocked over a vase
on the table as he made an angry ges-
ture. Don't provoke me-you are not
performing-just remember your audi
ence, If you please. Now, / never
bothered my head about the people you
consorted with"
His brother arose and said, with a
sheer: >
Are you trying to show me how
much more respectable you are than L?
Well, we both started out In life to gain
n living by out wits. You were lucky
enough to marry an heiress, while 1
was forced to live as l could, brought
up to no trade or profession, with q
good education and n taste for q luxur-
ious life, and no means to crafty it,"
There, there" said James soothing
ly. Il had no Intention of hurting your
feelings, but / simply stated the case
that l wanted you to do what you could
to get possession of this paper. Don't
you see that this impudent scoundrel
holds me fast?"
nN -No L. A.. A.
vict?"
bah! 1 believe that is all moonshine,
invented by that SNUG rascal. Briggs. I
don't put any faith in what he may
say In the future"
well, what do you want me to do 2"
II want you to find out, IL you can,
who this fellow really is. If 1t Is true,
as Briggs says, that he is that cele-
brated criminal, you can get some Of
your Che was going to say friends but
h~esitated) police friends to identity
him. For the fellow seems careless and
moves round In broad daylight as IL
he bad nothing to fear"
And what do I get out Of this 2"
asked Frank as he eyed his brother
keenly.
Get out Of it?"
Yes"
why, anything you want" replied
James Ellison.
That's rather a broad statement,
isn't it?" and Frank laughed.
mo, II Is not. l don't want this mat
ter hanging Over me, and I would give
half what / wi to be rid Of the incu-
bus"
Indeed" skeptically.
"Oh, / mean what l say. Come, now,
Frank, don't act In an absurd manner
you know that o are under obliga-
tons tC me-"
THAT Is a poor way to begin when
you want a man to do you q signal
favor"
well, I thought that you perhaps
needed touching up n bit on the sub
ject."
II know exactly who m creditors
are and whom l owe" grumbled Frank,
for the references to his obligations
seemed to stir him up and fill him with
q mutinous spirit.
1T isn't money l want" he said al
length, with long-drawn emphasis. 81
want o to stop protecting this
young man, Barrett. Why on earth do
you wan to NIL in on that affair, any
way?"
1t was James Ellison's turr to be
surprised.
CONTINUED Next Weekly
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
Mixed M sxims,

Eat, drink and be merry, for tornor.
row the cook VIII go on a strike.
Every cloud has q silver lining" but
usually 1t is made Of German silver.
Everything comes to him who waits
including despair and decay.
The darkest hour is just before dawn
at least 1t seems darker when you are
trying to find the keyhole.
"a squeaking door hangs a long time
and no one ever thinks to oil it.
zone swallow does not make q sum,
mer-" no, nor a meal.
at Is a long lane tina has no turn
and sometimes II does not turn at all: II
just ends abruptly at a precipice.
"a soft answer turneth away wrath,
but 1t is just as well to be prepared anC
keep your hand near your pistol pocket
IF at first you don't succeed, try, try
again." even If vol have to impress Il
with a club.
Virtue is it's own reward" at least II
is the only apparent one up to date.
"a good conscience makes a soft oil
low" as does also the knowledge that
you have tomorrow's rent money.
where there's a will there's a way
usually the wrong one.
Love laughs at locksmiths-" Blu
sometimes it laughs on the other side o.
its mouth, and mas a mighty hard time IL
the divorce court trying to find a skele
ton key that works as easily as that low,
lock did.
"'Tis better to give than to receive
this holds good even to a blow.
Forbidden fruit is sweet" but your,
very apt to choke on the seeds.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
CHAPTER XIII.
TRICKEn

James Ellison was so surprised at
the sudden turn Of events, and the
thought of how neatly he had been
tricked, that he could only stare al
the door through which Hendricks
had taken his triumphant departure.
He had been congratulating himself
on his cleverness in securing posses
sion of the agreement, only to find out
that 1t was but copy.
He was reused from his moody
thoughts by the clicking of a door
latch, and his brother entered the
room, waving a paper gayly in the one
hand, while he hummed a song.
We'll, James, my boy, you see that
l am good for something after all!
How neatly we tricked the old fellow"
dancing up and Town the room.
You are an asst" exclaimed his
brother, se~ntentiously, turning with a
scowl, as If he resented his compan-
ions ill-timed hilarity. The other
came over to him and looked at him
In wonder. He was much younger than
his brother, and good looking in a reck-
less way. In his smart clothes and
smooth-shaven cheeks, it would have
been hard to recognize him as the wild
ragged being who a few days before
had claimed his brothers hospitality
at Eaton.
whats the matter, Jimmy?" he
asked, fumbling the paper in his hands
n~ervously.
Matter e%nough!" growled the elder.
THE rogue fooled us with q 10 and
that is what you are now holding m
your hand, He had evidently made
arrangements to Zoe u.s."
The deuce!" and the brother I'M
rolled the document and examined it
carefully. BLESS me If you amt right"
and then, tearing 1T UP with a gesture
of rage, tossed the pieces in the CRATE.
This done, he dropped down sullenly
into a chair neal his brother, and for
some minutes neither of the men said
a word. Finally James Ellison rose,
and, coming over to where his brother
was seated, said In an earnest voice:
Il tell you what 1t is, Frank; this fell
low annoys me, and / wish you would
take steps to relieve me of such an in
cubus-that is, / mean to get possession
or hat paper. / don't want him
harmed, o know"
III is a cunning rogue, whoever he
is,' replied the other, thoughtfully.
Cunning; of course he is. and for
that reason l am interested in clipping
his claws. Actually, / have not enjoyed
a good nights sleep since he appeared,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
WHEN THE GREAT RELAX.
Queer Ways People Take to Res
Themselves, Body and Mind.

queer ways HeopIe axe to Hest
Themselves, Body and Mind.
New York Times: II don't know what
we are coming to- said a Grande Dame
Of the old school, when a married WON.
an with grown children and a man ole
enough to know better are seen leading
a wax doll around the Casino piazza. Ir
my young days fashionable society wa
neither so empty headed nor so undigni
fed, and It's leaders had something better
to do than TO make laughing stocks OF
themselves for sensible people,"
"Still, It is only the most mediocre kind
of person who never does anything silly, -
said her granddaughter. Il was lunch
ing last week at the house Of an em.nen
specialist, an enormous man of so add
who leads a very strenuous life and scorns
all persons Of fashion. AS his wife and
entered the dining room we found him
there before us, prancing around the ta-
BILE, grinding a toy handorgan that huns
around his neck, and with his ~disengaged
hand dangling a canton-nanne monkey
by a bit of rubber. No, the man had not
suddenly fallen a victim to dcmentia, II
was simply his way of relaxation.
"Then there is Mr.. Blank, one of the
best known corporation lawyers in the
country, an elderly man Of profound
learning and little taste for general so.
ciety, who plays solemnly in the seclu.
sion Of his library with mechanical TOYS
and will sit on the floor In his rare hours
Of leisure winding up tin beetles and ALI.
gators for the diversion of his little vel
low dog. His associates at the bar Nigh
consider mis- eccentricities undigniied, bu
they certainly could not attribute them tc
an empty head"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

says: "Up to the early part Of the year
1902 / had been a sufferer from kidney
troubles for many years. The pain in
my back became worse and worse un.
til 1t was a daily burden that inter-
Tered with every duty. l was much at
nicted with headaches and dizzy spellf
and was unable to rest well nights. In
May, 1902, after using Doan's Kidney
pills / made a statement for publica.
ton declaring that they had entirely
relieved me of the pain IN my back.
I have since then had a years time in
which to study the effects Of the med.
lcine, and while 1 have had slight
touches of the trouble since, the use
Of the pills has always driven away all
signs Of the disorder and 1 have be-
come convinced OF the fact that tho
FIRST treatment was practically perma.
nent In its effects, and l know that a
box Of Doan's Kidney Pills kept on
hand are q sufficient guarantee against
any suffering from the kidneys or back.
[ should advise every sufferer to take
Doan's Kidney Pills, and l know that
they will be surprised and pleased
with the result"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kid.
ney medicine which cured Mrs. Brod.
erick will be mailed on application to
any part Of the United States. Ad-
dress Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 90
cents Der box.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Chicago Tribune: Indulgent Father
dining In restaurant)-I presume,
Horace, while you were attending that
foreign medical college you formed the
foolish and re~prehensible habit of
drinking beer?
Son-Why. yes, father; I Just had to
drink it occasionally. All tie other
students did.
Indulgent Father-Waiter, two
beers!
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Chicago News: Why do you watch
the thermometer on the wall SO close
ly7" queried the invalid.
Because" replied the unframed
nurse, the doctor said IL the tempera-
ture got any higher to give you an
other dose Of quinine."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
The Basis of Wealth.

Philadelphia Public Ledger: "Of .ours,
Meaney made his vast fortune himself"
II believe he inherited the foundation
Of 1t from his father"
"NNhy, l understand his father wa.
quite poor"
Eyes, but he was also mean and stlngy
and the Eon inherited those traits"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
DandarouR.

Puck: Hong Kong Chinaman-But we
might learn to make these goods our
selves, instead of importing them.
Pekin Chinaman-I'm afraid that would
be considered an u~nfriendly act and
might lead to demands for further in
dennity.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
ELY'S LIQUID CREAM Balm Is

prepared for sufferers from nasal catarrh
who use an atomizer in spraying the dis
eased membranes. All the healing and
soothing properties of Cream Balm are
retained In the new preparation. 1t does
not dry up the secretions. Price, includ-
ing spraying tube, 70 cents. At druggists
or Ely Bros, So Warren street, New
York, mail il.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
No Trust.

Puck: Little Girl-Does your mother
tell your father to spank you when you
misbehave?
Little Boy-Nope; mothers an indie
pendent operator.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Assuming that eZpe. mental tests
continue to verify the clectrom NV
pothesls, the discover, ~ The existence
OF these infnitesimaHy small quantities
of matter viii remain a monument Il
the power Of scientific research.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Always look for this trade mark: eth,
Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind" The stoves
without smoke, ashes or heat. Max,
comfortable cooking.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Have used Piso's Cure for Ccnsump-
ton nearly two years, and find nothing
20 compare with it.-Mrs. Morgan, Berke-
icy, CAL, Sept. 2, 1901.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
The Difference.

Puck: Teacher-What is the differ.
ence between a monarchy ana a re.
public?
Pupil-Oh, the people think they rur
a republic.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
How He wcn Her.

Ice cream lie bought his darling,
And she ate. and ate, and ate;
TIL at last her heart she gave him.
To make room for one more plate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
NaturalIy.

Chicago Daily News: Mrs. Wages
treading)-A well known physician says
that one should never go into the water
after a hearty meal.
Waggs-That's right. It's better to 70
into a first class restaurant after II IL one
happens to have the price.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

The Turk now shivers in his fear,
And cries There's naught to save us.
We hoped for peace, alas! but here
Is Richard Harding Davis"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
Evidence of Popularity.

Puck: They tell me yer DRAWN big
crowds"
big crowds? Why, in all my expert
ence / never saw so many peanut shells
after q performance"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

There are more wrecks In the Bal
tic Sea than in any other place In the
world. The average is one wreck a
day throughout the year.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

The Rev. III. p. Perkins, of Pao-ting-
fu, China, says there Is a great demand
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

One Of the most IcGular riders with
the South Perks foGhoUnds Is a small
boy, who ie3tyides a p,sc,; dcase
bareback.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

fiIO nrEt days use OF DIR. Kins's Great Nerve Re
storer. Send for FREE %. 90 trial bottle and Treatise.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
A Discouerx.

Life: Young D~orothy-Oh, mamma!
Look at my doll! Why, it is stuffed
with breakfast food!
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
War Will Reain.

Carpets can be colored on the floor
with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
Tested by Time.

Mrs. Robert
B r o d e rick,
who resides at
d915 Virginia
street, in San
Antonio, Tex
as, tells an
e x p e r fence
that will inter-
est e v e r
r e q d e r; it
shows as we'll
that Doan's
cures are last
dng cures. She
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
Inclined TO Overlook Il.

Mr.. Winsiow,s SOOTHING srzuP Tor Children
tsssh psin s s9rs" .t sne .cqn Ssdscss al
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

When writing to advertisers it will b
to your interest to say you saw thei
"ad" In this paper.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13
Mot Laid Out.

Princeton Tiger: zone of our revo.
lutionary ancestors was slightly wound.
ed at the Brandywine."
"Oh, half-shot, | presume"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Cincinnati Enquirer: She-Books are q
good help to mankind.
He-That's what they are-especially
bank books and pocketbooks.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot Ease
A powder to shake into your shoes. L
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Callous. Aching
Sweating feet and Ingrowing Nails
shoes easy. Sold by oil druggists ant
shoe stores, 25c. Sample mailed FREE
Address Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-06-13

The constitution Of Mexico forbids
monoplies.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1903-08-20

Statutes Of the State Of Florida, Reeula
ting the Issuance OF Commissions and
Fixing the Amounts to be Paid by Per
sons Appointed or Elected TO Office Before
the Issuance OF Commissions to Such
Persons.
Be q Enacted BY the Legislature of the State of
Section /. That Section 212, Revised Stat.
utes, Of the State Of Florida, be. and the
same is hereby amended so as to read as fol-
lows:
212 No Commission to Issue Until Bond
Filed, Etc.-No commission shall be issued
by the Governor Of this State TO any person
who is by law required TO give bond before
he shall enter upon the duties Of his Office
until after such bond shall have been duly
executed, approved and filed In the Office
where Il Is required by law TO be deposited,
and official notice thereof given to the Gov
ernor. There shall be hereafter paid BY or
on behalf of any person appointed or elected
to Office the sum of one dollar to be paid In
current money Of the United States before the
issuing of any commission.
Sec. g. This act shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its approval by the Governor.
Approved May %, 1903
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1903-08-20
CHAPTER srSa-fNo ~

An Act TO Provide for the Registration Of
County Warrants by the County Treas
urers, and Their Payment in Consecutive
Order Of Registration.
Be q Bnaeied BY the Legislature of the State of
Florida:
Section /. That the County Treasurers Of
the several counties Of the State Of Florida shall
be required to register all county warrants
on presentation thereof by holders and note
date Of said registration on back Of said war
rant when payment thereof is refused by rea-
son Of lack Of funds.
Sec. 2. That the County Treasurers Of the
several counties Of the State Of Florida shall
pay all warrants In the consecutive order OF
heir registration. Provided, That holder Of
any warrant must present the same within ten
days after notification Of Treasurer that there
are funds to meet same and after which no
tihcation all interest shall cease.
Sec. 3. Failure on the part Of the several
County Treasurers hereinbefore mentioned to
comply with the provisions Of this act shall
be deemed sufficient cause for removal, and the
Governor is hereby authorized to remove any
and all County Treasurers who may violate
the provisions Of this act; Provided, Moth
ing in this act shall be construed as requiring
counties to pay interest on warrants after pre-
sentation TO the treasurer.
Sec. 4. All laws and parts Of laws In con.
puB 'eq 1oe slql 10 suolsIAoid 9Vl qllM loIB
the same are hereby repealed.
Approved June 4, 1908