davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
BoNDMAN FREE.

The oft-discussed question whether
 man can stsvt fair with the world again,
 uinnIng confidence and esteem, after ex- patiating a crime in prison. comes up once more in an interesting way in .'Bondman Free" a pathetic story of young husband borrowing" money from his employer in order to take beloved girl-wife to a mild climate in the hope of saving her life. This poor fellow. John Bellinger, begged his hard master to advance him the necessary funds on his next half years salary: and when the old man grufiy refused. "as 1t was a matter of principle" and something quite contrary to his regular way of do-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
@ sp CLIVCNDEN As ss
BIZ KENYON WEST.

fought and the British General Howe was threatening the native forces. Both sides of the struggle are represented. the American patriots, and the British red
 coats and a charming love story Is de- veloped in which the principles are a
 well born American beauty and British officer with a noble character. The Chew residence is in a. state of seige and the attempts of British spy to wreck the fortunes of General Washington, who is only a few miles of. make exciting read- ing. As a whole the story Is one or most satisfying nature and leads one at its close to feel glad they have read 1t: Gothrop Pub. Co.,, Boston. Mass.' sl.oo')
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

The climax of feeling in the seory 4 attended with a most dramatic cafaoexye phe in great forest lire whfch sWeQ though all the region, burning nuz Der of people. Tho hero succeeds h xo41 cuing some of the survivors. and md~ when the fire is past, that t has coLi stunned all his antipa*hies. and left 2 Ter work, together with the people. fcr t114 future of the town.
 The novel is marked throuSisout VI much intensity of feeling. excelleu4 dt11 logus. great rapidity of narrat1cus ax wealth of incident. It is entirely mol ern. and it's air of sincer1ty c rel1( from . great deal Of lotion of tho M few years. QIoughton. Mifflin Cos NoQ York, N. Y.. H.50.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
M The Dead Line of Fifty se

physical life, his intellect has broadened and commands the admiration of the world. Had Beethoven been likewise careful of his everyday life, his soul might not have sent forth only the minor tone, but the happy note might have caused the heart of the world to vibrate with joy as it Is ever moved to sorrowful impulse. when listening to his wonderful thoughts. At 70 a man should. in the ripeness of his faculties. be able to evlnce soundness of Judgment. born of experi- ence. brilliancy of logic. the outcome of mental expansion. and beauty of imagery, the power of an enlarged soul When a man has ripened Into full fruition of his faculties. then the world Is reconciled. to giving him up. and loves to cover him with the laurels of a me-honored fame.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
HUMOR FROM CURRENT FICTION

Mid whales and sharks and poruodse14
 how frightened ws would bel supposing we fell up-5ust think how v9X
 far we'd falli I And presently the earth would hays n1t
 people left at alii .l
 The reader for the publishing house wuft doing a little marketing, and the Grooo4 had handed him in change . suspdciou4 looking dollar bill.
 He looked at tt abseutrmtndedyk Uu<1f handed 1t back.
 ''I find myself unable to use th1s,S hA' said, '.and herewith return it. You nxGl not to understand, however, that te MI declined on account of lack of merits hut3 because for my particular purDoss t iA unavailable.
 A book in the hand 's worth i've n taaI press. i
 Too many books spoil the tradAs
 Many hands make light verse. -
 Circumstances alter bookcases.
 A good name is rather to be chcsen& than great characters.
 Dead authors tell no tales. ll
 It's a long page that has no turning.
 Authors will happen even in the beTA regulated families.
 Fine feathers do not make fine words,
 A gilt edged volume needs no accuser-
 A profit is not without honor. save on a best selling book. A publisher is known by the Co. ha keeps. GK Don't look q gift book in the binding. Ye cannot serve good English ana | Mammon.
 An ounce of dialect is worth . pound of royalties.
 Epigrams cover a multitude of sins. 
 The Junior curate of an English church was preaching on reasons for coming ta worship. Some people," he remarked. come to church for no better reason than to show off their fine clothes.~ Pausing and glancing thoughtfully over the audience. he added: T am thankful to see, dear friends, that none of you have come here for that reason" Things have changed greatly since wa | were young" said the reminiscent friend
 That's right" answered Mr.. Cumrox. | ''I used to get these blood and thunder historical novels for 10 cents apiece when was boy" is After instructing his men in the points | of the compass. Lieutenant x. said to enc of them: You have in front of you tho north, on your right the east. on your left the west. What have you behind youT'
 Private B.. (aftsr some moznent'a re- ! hection)-My lSnapsack. Lieutenant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
America i'm It, Relation.r to
 the Great Epochs of History

fourth is the epoch of Notification. and of the events leading up to our civil war. also the world epoch of tho political re- construction of Europe and of the gen. eral adoption of the modern methods of thought. A conveniently arranged list of books bearing on these epochs Is pro- vided. and the entire volume is rich in suggestive material for student of tho history of our country. Gittle, Brown & Co.,, Boston. Mass. $1.00 neD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
BY ALICE BROWN.

stantly added to her circle of readers.
 In her new novel 'The Mannerings," she has chosen a fresh scene and a style more powerful and emotional than that of her earlier books. The story passes in or near a charming country house; remote from towns. though the commercial in- terests of a great city are in the back
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

will show some of it's interesting facts as we'll as those which are valuable:
 "Chinese Customs" Boats are drawn by horses; carriages move by sails.
 Old women, instead of the young, are the idols of society.
 Old men play ball and fly kites while children fold their arms and look on. The highest ambition of Chinaman Is to have a nice cofiin and a fne funAEaA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
CURIOUS FACTS.

This volume of odds and ends of valua- ble information is compiled by Don Le- mon and edited by Henry Williams. There have been many books published on this topic, but we have yet to see one which is as complete as this. Its value Is doubly enhanced by one of the most re- liable indexes possible. which can be easi- ty manipulated. The following quotation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Much has been said about the death of the historical novel and the passing of its hold upon the public. But it must be ad- mitted that the writer has 1t in his or her power to make ths historical novel of as much attraction in the future as in the past.
 We find ourselves captivated and thrill cd by Vests latest production. The story, which Is quick in action pictur- esaue in scene and dramatic in situation centres in the famous Chew House. in Germantown, during the Revolutionary War, at the times when the battles of Brandywine and Germantown were being
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
.. # INCENTIVES FOR LIFE # :.
BY DIR. JAMES LUDLOW.

Whatever pr. Ludlow has to say on any topic is sure to be entertaining and instructive. Whether he be handling present novel or roaming through the realms of the essayist. he is sure to say something that is in the nature of men tai feast. In the work under discussion' his theme is the vital importance or the will in the formation of character. and inc incentives which lie back of it as mo- lives to action. These incentives Dr.
 Ludlow discusses with acumen, senten-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

tious force and ever fresh suggestfve~ ness. The discussion Is not. however. q mere collection of essays or homiifes. but a coherent and cumulative work. Ie glows with spontaneous metaphorm and apt illustration, to the extent that the book Is a rare repertory of usabie illus trations drawn from life. literature, science and art. These are So rich ana numerous that they give it a value apart from it's primary purpose as 6 practical treatment of a philosophical. yet vital theme. Nleming H. ReveN CO, N. Y.l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
@ A Man for A That. @

rather conversational style and the con nection is rather In storied form. It Is not book of religion and yet when one has finished they feel as though the heart had been washed In purifying lotion, and still Is more bright and beautiful In its appearance than ever before. tJen- nings & Pye, Cincinnati. O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Homeward the plowman plodsshis weary
 way, The plowman. weary. his way homeward
 plods, The plowman plods his weary homeward
 way, The plowman plods his homeward weary
 way, Weary. the piowman his way homeward
 plods, Weary his homeward way the plowman
 plods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
A LITERARY CURIOSITY.

Gray's well known poeticaT thought is here made to read in many different ways without affecting the meaning: The weary plowman plods his homeward
 way, Tie plowman. weary. plods his home
 ward way.
 Ills hrmeward way the weary plowman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

In this day when books are so plentiful and old grounds and scenes are so often gone over 1t is indeed refreshing to get into ones hand novel of so virile and unusual nature. The publication of Meadow Grass" and "Tiverton Tales
 brought to Miss Brown a host of admir-
 CTS. and her more recent books have con
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
Bird Dentists for crocodiles.

"I wish we had a crocodile plover here. It would smuse the children" said John Lover a keeper at the ZOO to a reporter of The Phil adelphia Record. Tt Is the crocodile's dentlse It keeps the croodiles mouth in good eondi- tion. The crocodile is much annoyed by a breeds there in crannies that he can't get at. The blower feeds on this insect and will Ro into croeodiie's mouth fearlesaly after C. The crocodile seems to recognize instincttvaly that the bird is his friend. He let's it hop n and out of his meHth ENahant mclestatioa.~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
x THE MANNERINGS V

ground of the picture. The pictures of this free, unconventional country life have much beauty and variety and are vigor- ously drawn. The plot, which involves double love story. is ingenious and un- hackneyed. In short. The Mannerings
 is the strongest. most vital and dramatic work which Miss Brown has yet produced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
BY GEORGE VAN p1RvEER MORRIS

t5at shlneth mere and more into the perfect day"
 Beneath the clrface of the writing can be felt the warm beating of heart fired with tHe love that God gives and joys in, a love that stretches itself out over the whole world of humanity and knows that they are brothers. It Is written In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
BY GEORGE FOWLER.

directions for the construction and ap-
 paratus of any electrical apparatus. It explains thoroughly and simply how to build. maintain and operate electric bells.
 telegraphs. telephones dynamos and mo- tors, electric lights. electric plating, stor- age batteries, transformers. burglar alarms, and gas High ing. electrical ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
BY VIM. JUSTIN MANN.

covery of America. which is also the world epoch of the. Italian Renaissance.
 The second Is the epoch of the Settle ment of America, and tho world epoch of the reformation and its resulting con- ficts-the epoch of the Christian Renais- sance The third Is the epoch of the Federal convention and the adoption of our constitution. and is the world epoch of Revolution and illumination. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

We have here q most admirable coliec- ton of lectures which have been revised and condensed into their present shape.
 The author has skilfully grouped events, and shows that the epoehs of our nation al history tally almost exactly in point of time with the epochs of modern his tory of the world. The four epochs may be denoted by their dates, 1492. 1920, 17SS. and 1850. The first epoch is of the dis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12
ELECTRICITY.
Conducted by Edward Yourg clarios, IT.

periments, etc It is hardly possible that a more compact or valuable treatise on this subject could have been written. A careful perusal leads one to the. opinion that the book is one of the little "in- dispensables" of the book world. Penn Publishing Co.,. Philadelphia, Pa, 5e ce,tso., Theo. Young.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

One of the most invaluable little books on electricity and its manipulation which has ever fallen into our hands is this volume by Fowler. Beginning at the very bottom it goes into all the details as to how to understand the operations of mechanism using ele,.ri.ity. It forms a
 condensed and reliable treatise giving full
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

This is one of the grateful heart to heart and life to hfe books that goes deep into human nature and helps to make all the world feel akin and believe in its nearness to the creator of things good It teaches above and beyond all things worldly that the
 Path of the ljust is as a shining light.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

William Paterson was contributor 10 literature, a wit, scientist and good fel- low, and the friend of more than one celebrity.
 '"Tito," the hero of William Henry Car sons latest novel, bearing this title. has already become the darling of the femi- nine portion of the reading public. Though brought up a little savage, he possesses tenderness of heart and a passionate earnestness that appeal to the emotional side of the average woman. But as the reader progresses with the story of his trials. his battle for existence, his final meeting with his father, when love does what religion or teaching had not the power to do, they take him to their hearts and holds them captive. The Negro book" seems to be the most likely bidder at the present time for the popular favor which the historical novel and, in a measure, the novel of pur- pose have in turn enjoyed. One novel
 which deals with the danger of negro domination. is now reported as selling 10000 copies, and the publishers of another. on the best of evidence, | are quoted as having sold twenty thou
 sand copies in advance of publication | The interest in such books appears to
 
 | of the usual novel. and this Is perhaps | not hard to understand when we consider l the constant interest in one phase or | another of the negro question. and the | acute interest at the present. moment as to the part which the negro shall be allowed to take in public life in the South Mir. Philip Verrill Mighels's novel ''The Inevitable" which treats these issues
 with forcefulness and clearness of vision. | hxy all
 critics, and which has steadily brought
 the book into larger vogue together with l the Rev. Mir. Dixon's work. IS indication | that the enormous circulation of Uncle l Toms Cabin" was not due entirely to a | feeling upon the negro problem of which the Civil War and it's lessons have made an end.
 l Congress has refused to admit any new 1 States to the Union at present but never | theless Guy whetmore Carryl in his
 novel "The Lieutenant Governor" has
 added a new commonwealth called Allef- hania. It is a State by no means free | from political corruption and laber
 troubles. but it was fortunate in having one good man at It's capitol. The story
 Is virile and timely.
 Three printings of Bishop Lawrence's
 study of Phillip Brooks" ware necessary
 to supply the demand on publication last
 Saturday. The publishers also report that Margaret D. Jacksons novel. "A Daughter of the Pit" Is in It's second
 edition and that the Field of Ethics by Professor George H. Palmer, is in its fourth edition.
 Chertulness pervades every page of C. c. Hanford Hendersons new novel. John Percyfield. It Is an idyllic love story
 the scene of which Is laid for the most
 part at a charming Swiss chateau over | looking Lake Geneva. Here a young ] American aristocrat studying social
 economy, is singularly successful in his
 search for the "Indeterminate good" The
 book has an old fashioned flavor which is very refreshing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

When Paderewski was introduced by Walter Damrosch to the champion polo player of England, recently. he is said to have remarked: T know we shall be friends for you are dear soul who plays polo, whereas am dear Pole who plays solo,"
 Folks neber is saterfed," said Uncle Eben. "Er white young lady is allus try in ter get frizzes into her haid an de cullud young lady is allus tryin' ter get 'em out"
 The Lawyer-You say that you were walking behind this woman. could not distinguish her figure because of thescape she wore. saw nothing of her face. and yet knew that she was a pretty woman. How do you account for that?
 The witness-well. could see the faces of the men coming toward me.
 He calls his ofiice a dental parlor. Isn't that ridicuious?"
 Ut is indeed. He should call 1t draw ing room.'"
 Magistrate-Did understand you to say that the parties used high words?
 witness-Yes. your worship; their voices were exceedingly high. and their lan- guage was extremely low. If the chigser were bigger sAF As big as a cow t.Ath And his digger had vigor 4sl1Hl Like a suhsoil blow. fs9lEslf Can you fgger. picnicker. TIM Where you'd be now?
 supposing trees grew down. like beets- l in orchard and in dell! | To climb for pears and butternuts wet simply dig a well. | supposing shadows that we cast wer' solid-I'il be bound Wed find them quite embarrassing af fairs to carry round. l, Supposing rain was black as ink-imagin' what sight | 'Twould often make of picnickers, at tired ia pretty white! supposing birds were eagle big, ant walked instead of flew | I'd like to know what chance there't | be to take a stroll, don't you?
 Suppose snow was hard and hot instead
 of soft and cold How dreadfully people who slipped dowi | in 1t would scold!
 supposing fishes swam in air as tidcl
 as in the sea-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-12

Things have changed greatly since wa were young said the reminiscent friend
 That's right answered Mr. Cumrox. 'T used to get these blood and thunder historical novels for 10 cents apiece when I was a boy" @ tfs
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-08-13
Ward Captured.

Sacramento, CAL, August IA war
rant has been issued by the governors
office for II. d. Ward, who is wanted in
Montgomery county, Tenn, for felony.
1t appears that Ward was q teacher in
an Odd Fellows home in that county,
and the allegation filed is to the eject
that he took advantage of his position
to assault Aleuse Blanche Townsend,
aged 70, and that when the crime was
discovered he left the state, leaving his
wife and newly born babe.
He was located in Amador City, this
state, where he occupied position as
bookkeeper. Yesterday morning two
deputy sherifs from Tennessee, ac-
com panied by Lew Norton, OF the sec
retary of states office, went to Amador
City and placed Ward under arrest,
and he will be returned for trial to the
state where the alleged crime was com
mitted.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-08-13
EDISON ON WIRELESS TELEGRAPH.
MarcOni System Both Commercial and
Scientific Success.

Scientific Success.
"There is absolutely no reason why
Marconi may not develop speed Of
500 words minutein the transmission
of transatlantic messages, said Thos.
A. Edison, to representative of The
Wall Street Journal, in the course of
an interview at his laboratory in Llew-
elyn Park.
"On the other hand" continued the
inventor, "there are technical scientific
and mechanical obstacles which make
it absolutely impossible to increase the
speed of transmission by ocean cables
There is absolutely no doubt but
that the Marconi system is successful.
All this talk about lack of secrecy, in
terruption and the interception of mes
sages, is nonsense. What secrecy is
there in cable operation? At least ten
men know the contents of every ca
BILE message, and none of them receive
a very high salary.
"No business man ever entrusts an
important business secret to the wires
without employing a cypher code.
There is no doubt but that code will be
necessary in the wireless system, just
as it is in the cable system.
PERSONALLY, have no doubt, but
that the Marconi system is both a com
mercial and scientific success, / have
agreed to act as member of the com.
pany's technical board and expect tC
consult with Mr.. Marconi when he re-
turns to this country"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-08-13
Low Rates and Other Information.

The country along the Cotton Belt
Route in Southeast Missouri, Arkan-
sas, Northwest Louisiana and Texas of
fers the greatest opportunities for
Homeseekers. Mild climate, good
water, cheap building material, abun.
dance of fuel, and soil that will often
in single season yield enough to pay
for the ground. Land can be bought
as cheap as 81. so an acre, prairie land
at "a and So per acre up, bottom land
at 50 and SG per acre and up, improved
or partly cleared land at $40 and $15
per acre up. Some fine propositions
for colonies tracts of 1900 to 5000
to 5000 acres at "a to $40 per acre-big
money in this for a good organizer.
Fruit and truck lands in the famous
peach and tomato belt of East Texas at
$40 to $50 per acre up. Write us for
information about cheap rates, excur-
sion dates, also literature descriptive
of this great country and let us help
you find home that will cost you no
more than the rest you pay every year
For full information, address,
Il, w. LABEAUME,
G. p. & Il. A.,
st. Louis, Mo-
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1903-08-13
PARENTS, DON'T S(0LDI
This Information Will Prove
d Boon TO johnson City
Families.

Ifa juvenile member of your family
lacks control over the kidney secre-
tions at night, do not scold or whip the
child. The coating or lining of the
bladder is inhamed and the secretions
are so full of acid that they irritate
that organ and bed-wetiing is the re-
suit. The hundreds of testimonials
from every state in the union all declar-
ing that children have been cured of
this weakness by the use of Doan's
Kidney Pills prove at least in their
case the remedy did what was prom
ised, namely stopped the so-called
habit. Here is a proof for johnson
City parents.
b. W. Watson, master machinist,
employed by the e. 7. & W. N. G.
r. r. and living ON Jobe street, says:
81 am thoroughly satisfied with the re-
suits of the use of Doan's Kidney Pills
in my family. My little boy was
troubled with weakness of his kid
neys for some time. l didn't know
what to do for him but one day having
happened to read about Doan's Kidney
Pills l decided to try them and got a
box at the store Of the Patton Drug Co.
From the first thev seemed IN strenoth-
EN- him and by the time all the pills in
the one box were taken he was strong
and much better than he has been for
long time. We are continuing the
treatment.
For sale by all dealers, price so cents.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United states.
Remember the name-Doan's, and
take no substitute.