davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1903-05-08
He Knew Human N.tn.a

The typical Irish carman is a per,
son of much ~sagacity. One night a
returned missionary took a car, in
q dubious frame of mind. He had
been invited to dine with some friends
, 1903-05-08

Weary-What wuz Raggles sayin
about bulldogs?
Willie-He said he had a strange at
Taction for them, an they took such s
hold on i'm.
, 1903-05-08

you ought to see them," said Presi-
dent Hill, with a chuckle. why, Jim
and Lou are regular little old men
these days."-New York Mall and Ex-
, 1903-05-08

If a woman makes really goPd bread,
she should keep the fact a seer let or the
other women will hate her.
, 1903-05-08

Ping-pong shows that there Ore, after
all, healthful uses for even a fashion
shla dining-room table.-PunEb
, 1903-05-08
LONG AGO.

I onc knew all the birds that came
And nestled In our orchard trees;
For svery flower l had a name
My friends were woodchucks, toads
and beesj
knew where thrived In yondsx glen
What plants would sooths = stone
bruised toe
Oh, / was very learned then
But that was very long ago.
I knew the spot upon the hill
Where the checkerberries could be
found;
knew the rushes near the mill,
Where pickerel lay that weighed .
pound
NEW the wood-the very tree
Where lived the poaching, saucy crow.
And all the woods and crows knew me-
But that was very long ago..
And, pining for the joys of youth.
tread ths old familiar spot,
Only to learn the solemn truth
l have forgotten, am forgot.
Yet here's this y~oungster at my knee
Knows all the things l used to know
To think / once was wise as he
But. that was very long ago.
/ know it's folly to complain
OF whatsoe'er the Fates decree;
Yet, were not wishes all in vain,
I tell you what my wish should be;
I'd wish to be a boy again,
Back with the friends l used to know;
For l was, oh! so happy then
But that was very long ago.
Eugene Field.
, 1903-05-08
FATHER OF RAGTIME.

Americas DULY Original Music IL
That of the Negro.
1t has been said that the only orig
inal music in the United States is ne
gro music; the rest is either an i'm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

The revolving triple stage, which is to
be introduced in the Metropolitan is in
two methods. One. less elaborate, is
built upon the stage proper, to be taken
off when not needed and used in scenic
productions involving rapid changes
The other is permanent construction,
reaching from the flies down to one or
even two substages. The latter is in
use in many of the more recently built
theaters in Germany. In constructing
the stage of the Metropolitan opera
house all the latest devices of Beyreuth
and Munich will be introduced.
Another device the coming fall will
see introduced in some American
amusement houses will be huge sound
ing boards connected by electric wires
to properly adjusted receivers in the
front of the house. so that they will act
as resonators or megaphones, to1ncrease
the carrying effect of the human voice
and make the speeches on the stage dis
auditoriums. In one of the theaters
where this feature is to be placed the
orchestra is so located that between acts
it's music will be carried by telephone
arrangement into rathskeller connect
ed with the house. but separated by a
heavy wall. By this means the people
who are taking their refreshments in
the rathskeIler will be as agreeably en-
tertained, and by the same music. as
those who remain quietly in their seats
In both these ARRANGEMENTS the stage
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

she wasn't to be the subject of this ar
ticle. Isidora Duncan claims that honor
Miss Duncan is the American girl who
illustrates Chopin with her feet; a
danseuse who has gone back to the
masters for her inspiration and gather
ed at her pretty, supple, graceful toot-
sizes the art critics and the art lovers of
Europe. She is declared to be one of
the greatest dancers of all time, and
in Berlin she is one of the few Ameri-
can artists who have come into general
recognition as possessing even ordinary
talent. There her triumph was COM
plete.
And Miss Duncan has tact, too, as
was proved by the dispatch stating that
recently, after she returned to Paris,
she received a call from bailiff who
wished to collect a debt of $500 which
she had incurred during previous en-
gagement in the city of sights. The COL
lector's call was most inopportune, in
asmuch as Miss Duncan was entertain
ing at dinner a large gathering of
friends and admirers, and he threatened
to become obstreperous. But Miss Dun
can explained the situation to him, in
vited him to sit at table with her guests,
introduced him as a nobleman who sell
dom visited Paris, filed him up on wine,
and then. after the other guests had
departed, gave him a check for the
amount of the debt. convinced him that
it was good and turned him into the
street That's tact.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

Whitcomb, from which the Old
Homestead was evolved; Old Horse
Hoey, Charles Evans and the French
Sisters. The late Billy Barry present.
ed his first negro monologue there, and
William j. Scanlon made his debut a.
an Irish comedian. Jennie Yeamans.
Harry and John Kernall and the older
Pat Rooney all had their start in this
theater. In 1865 my entire show of 8
acts, together with the necessary Of
ficers cost me $3.50, and were I able to
duplicate that show today ten times
that sum would not pay for the per-
formers alone. In the old days, when
paid Billy Emerson, then in his
prime, SIS a week, 1 was regarded as a
spendthrift. At that, you must re-
member, that very frequently a per-
former appeared in the olio, played
with the stock company, and was seen
again in the afterpiece. Now, they
work twenty minutes twice a day, and
think it is hard life. I have made it
rule not to speak definitely of the var
ious salaries I have paid, but there are
hundreds of actors L have paid, both in
the vaudeville and legitimate fields.
whose services have obtained for $50
a week. can remember paying Sher-
ldan and Mack, then one of the star
attractions, just $3.50 apiece"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting, nervous feet and in
growing nails, and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is certain cure
for sweating, callous and hot, tired,
aching feet. Try it today. Sold by all
druggists and shoe stores. BY mail for
25c in stamps. Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
HAY FEVER ABOLISHED
Relief For This Malady Discovered
by Medical Science Breathe
lily omei.

Among the important additions made
to medical science in recent years. none
is more notable than the positive an
nouncement of a cure for hay fever.
While this disease is not regarded as
fatal, it is certainly a most distressing
malady, and if anything can be devised
to cure it. a great boop will be conferr-
ed upon the human race.
Exhaustive experiments with Hyomei
prove that this treatment will prevent
all attacks of hay fever If used two or
three weeks before the annual appear
ance of the disease and that it may
be relied upon if used faithfully after
the disease has begun. to relieve at
once and afford a speedy cure.
Geo. w. Stansfield, druggist. 632 Kan
sas avenue has sold hundreds of Hyo-
mel outfits for the treatment of dis
the agreement to refund the money l.
Hyomei did not afford relief
In selling Hyomei for the cure of hay
fever, he will continue this equitable
plan, and want all who are subject to
this distressing malady to begin its use
at once with the understanding that
if it does not give satisfaction. the
purchase price is to be refunded
Stomach dosing cannot cure hay fe-
yer. A change of climate is the only
treatment that has heretofore aborted
an attack, and Hyomei, which is
breathed through a neat pocket inhaler
coming with every outfit, acts upon
this principle, giving in your own home
climate like that of the White noun
tains or other health resorts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoea After Ten
Years of Suffering.

81 wish to say a few words in praise Of
Chamberlain.s Collie. Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy" says Mrs Matte Burge
chronic diarrhoea for ten years and dur
ing that time tried various medicines with
out obtaining any permanent relief. Last
with cholera Horbus and I procured a bot
tie of this remedy. Only two doses were
required to give her entire relief. I then
decided to try the medicine myself, and
did not use all of one bottle before 1 was
we'll and l have never since been troubled
with that complaint. One can not say too
much in favor of that wonderful lnedi-
cine This remedy is for sale by all drug
gists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
THE WEEKLY GRIsT.
The Jokes and Stories Told on and
Off the Stage.

Miss Mamie Gilroy. who has scored so
pronounced a success at the Crystal
Gardens, New York, is the DossessOr of
an umbrella which the rightful owner
can have by proving property.
One afternoon this week Miss Gilroy
was walking along Broadway when sud
denly rain began to fall. There was no
cab in sight and Miss Gilroy was in a
quandary Suddenly she saw a young
woman hastily leave the ladies' entrance
of the Marlborough hotel.
why, there's Helen Lord" she ex-
claimed to herself. "I'll get her to walk
with me to my hotel" So, advancing
rapidly, she touched her supposed friend
on the arm and exclaimed. in mock an
ger:
Here, what are you doing with that
umbrella ?"
The young woman turned 1t was not
Miss Lord but a badly frightened
stranger. without a word she handed
the umbrella to Miss Gilroy standing
amazed in the rain. with very hand
some gold and ivory umbrella in her
hand
The question agitating Miss Gilroy is:
Where did the young. woman get the
unibrella?''
There are very few theater- goers in
the oft-discussed ''one night stands
that do not recall the plays of Alden
BENEDICT. His "Fabio Roman was one
of the Monte Cristos" of the provinces.
When Mr.. Benedict died recently it was
discovered that although he left an es-
tate said to be worth nearly $500, 900, 70
secretive was he in his business man
agements that only 5000 deposited in a
New York bank was accounted for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
Army
Life Caused Chronic
Headaches.
Stomach Trouble ALI
His Life.
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
Cured Him of Both.

As is very frequently found the stomach
trouble and headache in the following case
came from the same cause. DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills, Like ali of DR. Miles Remedies,
are designed to cure the disease, not the
symptoms- This readily explains why these
sterling medicines can cure such a variety of
diseases. There is no remedy, formula or
prescription which in any way equals DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills for the speedy cure
and relief Of headache and kindred ailments.
"Up to tire age of twenty-three my son was
greatly troubled with severe pains IN the
stomach. After he had served his term of
enlistment with the army in the Philippines
he came home and was unfit for anything
because of terrible headaches. He found
that DR.. Miles Ant-Pain Pills not only re-
heved him Of the headaches but would pre-
vent an attack if taken in time. He contin-
ued their use for some time and to his sur
prise and delight he found they had cured
me stomach trouble also. You may imagine
how grateful both he and myself feel to you
eor the good the Anti-Pain Pills have done
hin may add that have used your med
ieines In our family fer many years and keep
2 bottle OF Nerylne in the house all the time
think It an ideal household remedy and all
the remedies are Just what you recommend
them to be. You have my permission to
publish this."-MRs. NJ. L. FARKAK, Walla
MalIa, Wash.
All druggists sell and guarantee DIR. Miles
Anti-Pa ain Pills. They are non-la xative: con
tain no oPiAtes, never sold IN bulk. az doses.
! IS cents Dr.. Miles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
A REMINISCENT MOOD.
Tony Pastor Recalls Early Days in
New York Theatres.

Tony Pastor ran into New York last
week from Elmhurst. and being in
reminiscent mood entertained a party
most interesting history of his man
agement. In speaking of the old Volks
Garden on Broadway. which he opened
in connection with Sam Sharpely, the
minstrel manager he said:
There Is probably no place Of
amusement in New York that gave the
real start on the stage to more actors
and actresses who have since become
famous 1t was there that Nat Good
win made his first appearance on Feb
ruary 5, 1876, and among the others
who made their debut on that stage
were Lillian Russell. May Irwin. the
Hansel troup. Tyrolese Walkers, Gus
Wllhans, Richard Carroll, who wac
then known simply as Little Dick,
Francis Wilson who did his song and
dance; Denman Thompson. who pre-
scented rural sketch. called Joshua
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
REVOLVING THEArER STAGE
One of Newest Ideas to Be Put in
Metropolitan Opera House.

In the present age of mechanical
progress in other spheres of activity it
would be surprising were the theater
exempt from the influence of improve
ment.
One Of the newest ideas to be put into
the Metropolitan opera house, New
York. is a revolving stage.
The principle is for the stage to go
round on wheels underneath, thus max
ing it possible while one scene is in view
rear half or quarter of the stage circle.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

"Just after my unsuccessful campaign
for mayor of Yonkers a friend of mine
came up to pay me a visit" said he.
HE inquired my address of a police
man, and I am glad to say the police
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

its changing phases Of light and shad-
ow, love and hatred virtue and vice.
Resurrection is the modern morality
play, almost medieval in its simplicity,
certainly medieval in its realistic force
fulness and concentration. Mr.. William
Wadsworth, the Topeka actor, will be in
Miss Walsh's company next season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

great Russian teacher. philosopher and
prophet, Tolstoy. 1t cannot be said to
be a play from a play standpoint It is
rather an allegorical presentation of
great truth-a series of truths, ancient
as the rock ribbed hills, but ever new
as is the awakened heart of man with
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

is completely insulated. and the mere
turning of a switch connects or discon-
meets the electric current.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
The Star of Tolstoy's Play, @The
Rasurrection.n

Seldom has New York been called to
a play house to witness so powerful an
ethical drama as Resurrection by the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

Benedict was a school teacher at one
time, although he could never add a
column of figures correctly, and he
started in the show business because
some ambitious actor took him for an
angel to be fieeced. When Benedict
wrote to his mother, who was Quaker,
that he was ahead of a show, and that
he expected to stay in the theatrical
business, she wrote him: My Dear Son
show business, but am glad that thou
art ahead of the show. trust that rhou
wilt always stay ahead of it."
The memory of Stuart Robson is mo-
mentarily revived by the coming to this
country of Sir Thomas Upton. The ac-
tor and the English yachtsman were
profound friends, and one of the sweetest
messages of coincidence to Mrs. Robson
was last here on his fnsistent assault
make him a present, but remarked that
it was difficult because Sir Thomas
seemed to have everything on earth he
wanted.
Give me a present for the Erin,
then" said the Englishman.
And Robson began the preparation of
a cushion which was to contain the his
tory of the English-American yacht
struggle. The pillow was completed. but
the actor passed over the great divide
before he had the opportunity that he
Thomas arrived. Mrs. Robson recollect-
ed the pillow, which since Robson's
death has been at the woman's exchange
in New York. She procured it and sent
it to the yacht Erin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

man did not know me. My friend
thought that a corner saloon keeper
could surely tell him, but 1 am glad to
say that he also did not know me. A
constituent of mine, happening to
overhear his inquiry, asked.
Bangs, Bangs; do you name that
Bangs that was just after runnin' fur
mayor
MY friend told him that L was the
same one, but explained that was not
Mr.. Bangs only attribute to fame. He
went on to say that Mr.. Bangs had
written several-bo6ks, one of which a
man out in California had read from
beginning to end, and that a large fam
lily in Salt Lake City had read another
of his works. In fact, he said Mr.
Bangs reputation might well be called
national
Well broke in the Irishman, his
reputation moight be national all
roight. but Orn be DAMNED if it's
local"
Speaking of announcements and an
nouncers, Lee Harrison is so good that
no benefit is ever arranged in New York
without having Harrison, if possible, to
tell the audience what is coming next.
Here are two samples of his introduce
tory speeches:
Ladies and gentlemen, wish to an
nounce Mr.. William Gould, the million
aire Mr. Gould is not related to George
Gould. the coster singer
Miss Edna Aug will now appear in
Scrubwoman's Dream Miss Aug is the
champion in her class and will scrub
any woman living for $4,000 a side.'
ALWAYS USE TACT, TACT, TACT
How Isadora Duncan Took Care Of
the Bill Collector.
Tact Isidore Rush used to sing of
it in "Florodora," and she had tact, too,
and not a little determination. However,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

John Kendrick Bangs may well be
gossiped about in the players column,
now that he has decided in favor of the
life of a playwright in, preference to
that of a high-salaried editor.
F The other day he told story on him
self that carries rather a good point.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25
ALWAYS USE TACT, TACT, TACT
How Isadora Duncan Took Care of
the Bill Collector.

Tact Isidore Rush used to sing of
it in "F'lorodora.'' and she had tact too,
and not a little determination. However.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-07-25

There is just one
route that will prove
thoroughly satisfac-
tory-the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-24
AUCTION SALES.

,.-.,-
BY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
dated the 25th day of January, 1882, recorded
in Liber B, No. 8, page 81, of the deed books
of Fairfax county, Va, executed to the uh,
dersigned trustee by Jonathan Magarty and
wife. the undersigned trustee at the request OF
the party thereby secured, default having
been made in the payment of the indebted,
ness thereby secured, will offer for sale al
public auction in front of the Court House OF
said Fairfax county, at ~ o'clock on
MONDAY, MAY Is, 1908.
County Court day., THAT TRACT OF
LAND whereon NJ. G. Dion resides, located
principally within the corporate limits of the
town of Vienna, in Providence district of said
county. on the old road leading from Fairfax
c. III. to said town of Vienna, adjoining the
lands of Hunter, Moore and others, and con
tanning 126 acres more or less. Said land Is
mostly cleared and is very well adapted to
farming. II is improved by commodlou'
frame dwelling-hOuse and outbuildlngs. inns
is very valuable property.
Terms of sale: So much cash In hand a.
will be required to pay the expenses of sale
and the sum Of $4,000 with interest thereon
from January 25, 1902, and the residue on
credit of one, two and three years IN equa
installments to bear interest from day Of sale
and to be secured by deed of trust on The
r. WALTON MOORE, Trustee,
apr17 w5w.f Fairfax, c. H., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-24
A Parable Impenched.

The parable Of the wise man who
built his house upon a rock and OF the
other man who built on the sands was
uttered before the "house with modern
improvements" had made its appear
ance or modern sanitary science had
been evolved. A rock foundation Is IN
impeachable for stability, but 1t may
be very bad when 1t comes to matter
of drainage, whether 1t be for the dis
posaI of sewage or of surface or ground
water. A cellar excavated In the rock
is usually a wet cellar, because the wa
ter leeches through the crevices and
seams In the rock, and it IS both diff
cult and expensive to trench and drain
properly about the walls of building
in a medium so hard to eXcayate. To
be sure. If the rock drops away quick
" on a sharp grade this difficulty may
be altogether a minor one. n good
gravel soil is one Of the best to build
upon in respect both to drainage ana
to the stability of the house, and com
pact sand. If not subject to the action
of running water, is most excellent
foundation and a thoroughly good me-
dium.-Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-24
alexandria Gazette.
FsIDAY EVENING. APRIL "a. 1908.
B,smnrck and Grant.


Sidney Whitman in his Personal
"reminiscences of Prince Bismarck
says:
"Bismarck's intimate friendship with
Motley, the historian, is well known.
He was also particularly attached 10
George Bancroft, so that when 1t De
came a question Of Bancroft being re-
called from his post of United states
minister at Berlin Bismarck wrote spe,
cially to his friend Motley ana Degseu
him TO Intercede with the president 70
allow Bancroft to remain, and he dlu
remain. $500.
"Rismarck told me that when Gener-
nj Grant came to Berlin he accompa-
Mod him TO see one Of the reviews az
the Tempelhofer field Grant was not
well that day, and they had to drive
out I'm n closed carriage. Grant looked
downcast and told Bismarck that 1t
worried him to think that he was to
meet the Prussian soldiers sitting cud-
died up in carriage like any ordinary
civilian. Never you mind that, General
Grant Bismarck said. You may sit
here hidden from view, but our sol
diers are we'll aware what sort OF hght-
ing man is in this closed carriage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-24
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAILS

Northern mails, week days, close at 81,
00 and 10 20 a. m, and IS, 240 6 40, s %
and 10 40 p. M. Open at 800 a. m, IZOO m.
and 4 80 D. m. On Sundays Northern mails
close at so p. m. and 20 p. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close
! 80 and 10 40 a. M, and l 45 and 10 40 p. m
Omen at S 90 a. m. and 80 and 4 80 p. m.
Southern mails. via Richmond, close at
10 30 a. m, and 90, $50 and 10 40 p. IN.
Open at s a. m. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails close at Z Oh a. M
and 8 45 p. m. Open at II 90 m.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close at
7 80 a. m. and p. m. Open at 90 a. IN. and
3 90 p. m. .,u
Chesapeake and Ohio mails close at l As p;
m. and 10 As p. m. open at sOO a. m ana
1902. m. oo ooo
Washington mails close at 80, 900 and
II 10 a. M, and 10, 40, 40, % and 10 40
D. m. Open at 500 a. m, II % IN. and 4V p.
Office Hours-Open at 500 a. m. Close at
Sunday Hours-Op4n at 900 a. m. Close
at 1000 a. m.
Carriers Observation-Disclosures made on In;
side routes-6 80 and 10 90 a. m. and w ana
53Op. m. Full rOute-6 80 a. IN. and 81 p;
m. Sunday collection 500 p. m. Carriers
window open Sunday 900 a. m. ana close
1000 a. m. -.
Deliveries made 90 a. M, p. m. and 10
p. IN. ....
All mail should be in the Office ten minutes
before our indicated time for closing.