davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
An Edison story.
New York Mail and EXPRESS

New York Mail and Express.
Among those who know him Thomas
"A. Edison has a reputation for ready Wit
and one OF the incidents which helped
TO make that reputation had TO do with a
church in Orange. -.
There had been a series OF severe cleo
trical storms, and the vestrymen had dis
cussed the ACCESSIBILITY of placing lightning
rods on the edifice. They were evenly
divided for and against IL, and decided to
appoint committee OF one. a pompous and
self-sufticient old gentleman. to call on
Edison, get his opinion on the efficacy of
lightning rods and abide by his decison
Edison was very busy and in no mood TO
be disturbed when the committee called
The visitor In his loftiest style explained
that he had called 10 secure the inventor 8
opinion OF lightning rods. and concluded
with.
Il think, sir, that lightning rods are a
mighty good thing on building. What do
you think?
What sort Of building is it?" asked
Edison impatently.
"A church"
BY all means put them on" said the
great inventor. quick as a fash You
know Providence is absent-minded at
times"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
THE PARLIAMENTARY EYEGLASs.
Anecdotes of Lord BeacOnsfieId and
Other Conjurers of the Article.
Pail Mall Gazaffa

Few accessories of personal attire have
played a more interesting part in parlia-
mentary life than the simple eyeglass. The
silk hat. as We know, is Indispensable;
member of the House of Commons often
moves and has his being entirely by virtue
OF his headgear; but the dexterous use of
the parliamentary eyeglass has often pro-
duced thrilling impressions.
The greatest cOnjurer in the use of this
little article the historic legislative chamber
Held. 1t has often been said of him that
he was splendid actor. He certainly con-
trived by a sort of dumb show with his
eyeglasS to create striking theatrical eff
fects, and the manner in which he would
manage, when ii suited him, to lose the
thing in the folds of his clothing, that
he could pause in his speech while he
fumbled for the missing article-a momen-
tary respite which gave him time to think
was frequent subject of mirth in the
smoking rooms.
One incident of the kind will never be
forgotten by those who witnessed ii. Mr.
Disraeli. then prime minister was speak
ing with great solemnity on question of
foreign policy. He had been several times
nolsily interrupted by a somewhat bolster
Gus Scotch representative, who threw out
ironical cheers without any relevant APP
plication. AT the third or fourth attempt
the great minister stopped abruptly in the
middle of a sentence There was dead ST.
lence in the crowded house as members
watched the statesman slowly feel for his
eyeglaSS, mechanically adjust ii to his eve
and then, turning to the direction of the
interruption, give the Highland gentleman
one expressive look. Having satisfied him
self of the identity of the offender, an ex-
preston came over the prime minister's
face which seemed to say: oh it's you. is
IT? Poor fellow. you don't know better,''
The eyeglass dropped with a clink against
the watch chain and the speaker resumed
his remarks at the very point of the broken
sentence That honorable member had
good reason to remember the episode
throughout his parliamentary career His
colleagues never allowed him to forget il.
When Disraeli could find his eyesiass in
a hurry and fix ii promptly it was a sure
sign that he was annoyed. In the course
of heated debate the prime minister was
once repell1ng an attack made upon him
by Mr.. Gladstone. The veteran Liberal
leader made some audible comment upOn
what Disraeli was saying. which in the
excitement of the moment Henry Chaplin
took upon himself to answer across the
floor of the house. Mr.. Chaplin had not
understood the point of Mr.. Gladstone's
criticism, and his interruption gave the old
parliamentary hand opportunity of put
ting in an explanation which the prime
minister did not want. When Ii came To
his turn to resume his speech he firmly
placed his eyeglass and. turning almost
viciously upon Mr.. Chaplin (who. of course.
sat on the ministerial side), and looking
hard at him. exclaimed Sir / am not
obliged TO my right honorable friend for
this Interruption
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
Atchison Globe.

Atchison Globe.
Miss Hannah Staegman won the prize of-
fered in Atchison FOR the most popular Girl
clerk. Miss Staegman and her sister Elsie
keep house for their father. their mother
being dead. They do the washing ironing.
baking and cleaning. cook two meals a~day
and put up their own luncheon and their
fathers every day. They do all their own
sewing. and are at the store every morning
at o'clock. Both clerk at Lakes. On
washing days they get up at 4 a. m and
have their washing the line when they
go To the store. The ironing they do the
following evening. You can't help admir-.
ing girls OF this sort.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
Old Hymn.

There's a Wilderness in Gods mercy,
Like the Wilderness of the sea;
There's a kindness In His justice.
Which is more than liberty.
There Is welcome for the sinner.
And more graces for the good;
There Is mercy with the Savior,
There is healing in His blood.
For the love Of God is broader
Than the measure OF mans mind;
And the heart OF the Eternal
Is most wonderfully kind.
II our love were but more simple,
We should take Him at His word:
And orr lives would be all sunshine
In the sweetness of our Lord.
Frederick w. Faber. (Born 1874, died 1861
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

in hair dyes. He was only a man. II ne
had been woman-well, a woman might
have been just as foolishly vain: but in a
crisis like that, she'd gone boldly out. and
she'd have made green hair seem the last
cry of the fashion,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
MerCerfz'd HeoVeS

Mercerized ribbon stripe Cheviots,
at CSC.
Real German Vestings, at 45c and Soc.
MerceriZed Oxfords, in two widths,
Csc and soc yard.
Panama Waistings, at Acc.
Peau Faconne and Silk Pongee Nov
elites. SOC a yard.
Fantastic Silk Tissue at soc.
Satin Aupres, a 27-inch novelty, SOC
yard.
Tsatlee Silk, of exquisite texture, CSC.
Waist patterns of embroidered Pique,
Linen and fine Batiste, in exclusive de-
signs. white and tinted, 1915 to sl475.
Exclusive dress patterns of silk and
cotton Pontalaise, in both colors and
white, $40 to 500 each.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
B ARGAINS
Of BRITISH Origin

Scotch Madras, in numerous new eff
fects. CSC a yard
Notified stripe designs of Madras
at 35c.
English Galatea at very low price
35c yard.
Novelty Zephyr Ginghams at 39c
and Acc.
The new printed Madras, at 25c, 35c
and 39c yard.
Printed Monte Cloth, at 35c.
jacquard Madras, Scotch make, 31lkc
a yard
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

also learned that he had sent us the tip
about the porous plaster"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18

Printed Batistes in Dresden, striped
and conventional designs, 12lsc and i5c
yard.
American Dimities, good quality and
newest printings. 12ikc and 15c yard.
Mercerized stripe Batistes at 1Sc
and 15c.
Embroidered Pineapple Tissue, In
light and tinted grounds, Csc.
Mohair Muslins, white and tinted
groundwork, 59c a yard.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
SuGGeSfion

Many of this seasons house Jackets
are lined with plaid.
Tucks In every size and direction
are the modiste's favorite fancy.
Many modish turbans have a stiff
aigrette standing on the left side in
military fashion.
Booices are short and tight at the
back, but still show a pouch in front,
over tight swathed bands. some Of
which are wider than ever, forming
regular corselets.
The damsel who need not count her
fully brocaded batiste, provided with
both hip and front supporters. La
Fluer is the very pretty name Of one
prettiest Of such stays.
Elaborate twists and twirls Of braid
form a pretty finish to folded stocks
of silk on our cloth or tweed frocks,
and a pleasing note of contrasting
color can always be struck in this way.
She is a wise woman who pays great
attention to her neckgear and con-
siders it of equal Importance with her
hats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-01-18
80 rum n1er COTTON S

you could have the
Cotons ago We anxious that should for
styles unusually attractive and early m2ionS greater than
ago. All both Friday and Sau day. saesoeoe and immsrs
s arranging booths the aisle that easily
Whether you buy later optional but dis
play other throughout the equals this and for that
your attendance
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-11-05

rreetsd every Thur.day by J. ". Assott /.
HOME NEWS.
All About Webster, Her People
And Her Visitors.

Pay your subscription.
Put on your storm sash.
Try Arnett's 4sssh candy.
Horse blapketsa at Kading's.
The weather still holds fine.
Send us the news. Phone 81.
Try the new the STAR Gallery,
Arnett wants your eggyfand potatoes.
Some grain coming to town these
days.
Go tq AFhett's1for ounces and sweet
j. J. Smith was over from Butler
Wednesday.
Arns's phs~ full car Of New York
The Norwegian Lutheran parsonage
is all enclosed
Get Your pictures taken at the Star
gallery
y. II. Maxwell came oyer from Wau-
bay Wednesday.
A fine lipe of GHntk9E,s candy at
Halbkafs~
NJ. Rexford was a visitor from Wau-
hay Wednesday.
! The lsysc @119%9ra Shapes Of the season
@. f. Black was over from Waubay
Monday evening.
For abstracts OF title cali on Carl
Malmberg. Z
The board of county commissioners
are session this week.
For ren p a farm belonging to
J. M. Gibhfr
Emil Meyer was a visitor at Waubay
on business Wednesday.
We engrays sseryehinS free at Harris
jewelry stoFA1
August Wolf killed three Canada
geese Thursday morning.
If you wish Loan Dali on the First
National b4nk II
A good Garland range for sale, with
reservoir, as good as new. Al bargain.
A. Ross.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1903-11-05

Cloudy weather makes no difference
in the work al Me gat Gallery. You
can get a &ns, seaf picture any day.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Just think of it, people OF New
Iberia, and weep with envy and
shame. Every street in the town
of Crowley is to the paved. The
pYotracted wet spell of lac made
the necessity of this step manifest
to the town council, so they at
once took it under advisement and
and instructed the Mayor to al.
yertise Immediately for bids to do
the work. Now, if there is a town
In the state which should follow
this example it is New Iberia
During the late protracted wet
spell all of our streets were next
to impossible. They are but little
better now, and rain OF an hours
duration would have the effect OF
putting them into such shape as to
impede all travel on them, IT not
make it impossible. Shall this &C
on foreverf
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
The Montauk Ladies Quartette
OF New York

Will present their superb pro
gram of song, laughter and merri-
ment at the Vendome Opera
House, Monday night, March 9th,
in benefit of the Cemetary Asso-
clation of New Iberia. Admission
.75cts, seats on sale at Estorge's
On account of the enthusiastic
encores the program was doubled
in length, the quartette was re
called after each number. and
Miss Maxon who made a great hit
with a coon song was encoIed
several times in succession. The
affair was pronounced a grand
success, and was credit to the
lodge. BLOOMFIELD CITIZEN
May II, 1901
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Messrs. A. Il Johnston and S.
ID. Miller, who left Johnston,
Tenn, some time ago for The pur-
pose of seeking suitable loca-
ton for a colony of 100 people
from that place, have Travelled
over several States and at last de.
clded to locate them in Calcasleu
parish, having been most favor
ably impressed with the rice belt
and It's promising future. This is
the first time in the history of the
State when a colony from a South
ern State settled in Louisiana.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

NatchitOches is soon to have a
new weekly paper, to be known as
the NatchitOches Times. The
material has arrived and is being
prepared for use The paper will
be edited by a son Of ex-Attorney
General Cunningham, G. H. Gun
ningham, who, with n. 7. Smith
and j. H. Blanchard. are an
nounced as the proprietorS. The
paper will be Democratic, but not
partisan. A new departure.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

The regular annual election of
the Unsectarian Aid Society of
this city, was held at the residence
of Mrs. Jas. Gebert, on the
9th inst. land the following officers
chosen to serve for the ensuing
year: Mrs. E. l.. Grant, president;
Mrs JAS. Gebert, first vice presi.
dent; Mrs. Geo. Sabatier, second
vice president; MIS-. Clifford
Laughlin, third vice president;
Miss Mary Hanley, corresponding
secretary; Miss Julia Decuir, rec
ording secretary; Miss Louise
Fasnacht, financial secretary.
There was a goodly attendance of
members and much harmony and
enthusiasm prevailed
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

The pretty little Silsby steam
fire engine of Abbevill, which was
out of order and could not be
used to aid in extinguismng the
fire which did sucll-great damage
there on the night of the 10th ult..
was sent to the shop of Calwell &
Sheard of this city, to be over
hauled and repaired and they did
the job in frst-class style and
the little engine can be depended
on to do good work in the future.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
Extensive additions are bein'

Extensive additions are being
made to the ice factory Of Mr.. v.
Eratb, and when completed 1t
will possess twice the capacity
of last year apd will be fully able
to meet all demands which may
be made on it. Mr.. Erath is one
of our most energetic and pro
oreSsiye business men and it the
town had more like him it would
infinitely better off.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

The lberi1n returns sincere
thanks to Mr.. Leland Hume, A ssist-
ant General Manager of the Cum
berland Telephone and Telegraph
Company, Nashville, Tenn for a
copy of the minutes Of the Thir
teenth Annual Banquet of the Di
rector;, Officers, Managers aid
other employees of the Company,
which is neatly printed in book
form
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
Cures sciatic Rheumatism

Mrs. A. f. Simpson, 500 Craig street,
Knoxville, Tenn, writes, June 10th,
1899: II have been trying the baths
of Hot Springs. Ark, for sciatic rheu-
matism, bus get more relief from
Billiards. Snow Lniment than any
medicine or ANYTHING | have ever
tried. Enclosed find postoffice order
for 81. Send me a large bottle by
Southern Express Sold by Estorge
Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Mrs. +. Y. Peale's kindergarten
School was of necessity closed for
the better part of this last week,
due to Mrs. Peale suffering an
attack of Grippe. We are pleased
to announce, however that the
school will be opened again next
Monday.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Mr.. Louis Scharff, prominent
business man of Gr0vesbeeck.
Texas, eldest son of Mr.. Joe
Scharff, one of our leading mer-
chants, spent q few days here this
week and was given a cordial wei
come by his numerous friends.
We had the pleasure of meeting
him, and were pleased to find him
as hardy and genial as he was
wears ago, when we first met him
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Bad streets and mud of Later
Say, don't mention it, some PEG
pie, whose duty it is rectify mat
tiers, might think you are trying
to reflect on them. Nothing of the
kind? All right, only the streets
and the clerk of the weather are
to blame.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

We learn with much satisfaction
that Mrs. CaaS. Weeks, one OF our
Oldest and most highly respected
citizens, who has been quite i'll for
several days, is now much i'm
proved. We hope to be able to
report her complete recovery IN
our next issue.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
READ IT THROUGH.
'Twould Spoil this Story to Tell it in the
Headlines.

'Twould Spoil this Story to Tell it in the
Headlines.
To use an eighteenth century phrase,
this is an "o'er true tale.n Having
happened in a small Virginia town in
the winter of 1902, it is a story very
much of the present. Up TO a short
time ago Mrs. John Il. Harmon, of
NeIfa Station, Va, had no personal
knowledge of the rare curative prop
erties of Chamberlain Cough Rem
edS. Last January she says, "my
baby took q dreadful cold and at one
time | feared she would have pneumo-
MIA, but one OF my neighbors told me
how this remedy had cured her little
boy and | began giving it to my baby
at once and it soon cured her, | heart
ilv thank the manufacturers of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy for placing
so great a cure within my reach,
cannot recommend it too highly or say
too much in its favor. | hope all who
read this will try it and be convinced
as | was" For sale by Estorge Drug
Co
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
A Noted Lecturer.

We are pleased 10 announce
that the people of New Iberia will
have an opportunity of hearing
Mrs. Clara G. Hoffman, of Mis-
sou1ia, National Recording Sec
rotary of the w. G. I. T., who
will lecture at the Methodist
Church, Thursday evening, March
l2th.at S o'clock. All are invited.
Free to everybody.
Mrs. Hoffman has recently at
tracted wide attention in New
Orleans by her inspiring lectures
there, and the following testimo
malls bespeak the rare treat IN
store for our people. Do not fail
to come Don't forget the date,
March 10Th
| consider Clara Hoffman as,
unquestionably, one of the fore
most orators of the age. Her
style is clear, logical, convincing;
her wit is keen, her eloquence
at times almost overwhelming.
Withal she has such a heart OF
love and tenderness as is given to
but few, and when her words OF
arraienment are most fOrceful,
one feels the love and pity back of
it all which make her dare to say
the unpopular thing that she may
reach and save the people.
Every where and always she is
an arouser and inspireI to all
things highest and best
KATHARINE LENTE STEVENSON,
Corresponding Secretary \. W. G..
T. e
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Mr.. A Daigre, who has jus
|icturDed from Plaquemine, is Civ
lns our people some idea of the
god streets that town has and
xhich are its pride and boast,
|uedit for which is due to the
|uergy, public spirit and push OF
ElAhte'Mayor, DIR. ID. l.. Reville,
|vho originated the plan, worked
Knp and put it into execution.
Such progressive and self-sacrific
|ng men come to the front Occa
Aonslly, take hold of public affairs
sllh q firm grip, carry out some
sfeat public scheme, which en-
hanceS the value Of every mans
Fuperty, gives the place a good
1ame aboard and then fails to re
'''ve the gratitude and. appre
aatlon which is his due from his
NOV men. If every town in the
pc had a Mayor in it like DIR.
|AsVllle, they would be blessed
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Mr.. w. o. Bunch, the courteous
and popular manager of Mistrot
Bros. & Co.'S. mammoth store in
this city, spent several lays in
Galveston, Tex. last week. He is
at home again, looking as bright
and cheerful as ever, and expresses
himself as much pleased with his
trip.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

MONDAY. APRILI3

A trunk full of money will be
given away free. Call at Pfister
Bros, jewelers., and get a key for
the holder of the lucky key which
opens the lock to the trunk and
get the big pile of money on the
inside.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

1t is devoutly to be hoped that
March will not follow the example
Of February and deluge us With
cloudbursts of rain, notyithstand-
ing the disposition shown IN that
direction on the End
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
A Physician Writes.

II am DESTROYS of knowing if the
profession can obtain Herbine in bulk
for prescribing purposes? 1t has been
of great use to me in treating cases OF
dyspepsia brought on by excuses or
overwork. | have never known 1t to
fail in restoring the organs affected,
to their bealthful activity" soc bot
tie. at Est ,rpe Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
So Sweet and Pleasing in Taste.

Mrs. G. Peterson, 625 Lake street,
Topeka, Kan, speakingysof Billiards.
Horehound Syrup, says: 1T has
never failed to give entire satisfaction,
and Of all cough remedies. 1T is my
favorite, aud 1 must confess to my
many friendshthat it will do, and has
done, what is claimed for ito speed
lily cure cough or cold; and it is so
sweet and SO pleasing in taste" 25c'
soc and 81 bottle, at Estorge Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

EgIf you get a complimentary
copy of the Iberian it is for your
inspection. We trust that you
will find it "News-letter" worth
two (2) cents a week. Send us
your subscription - only 81 90 for
a year of 80 copies.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
PERSONAL 1 n
y DOINGS

!. I. J. Reynolds, editor of
y, 1Derian, left for his home IN
ths s,niue yesterday to spend a
Plaq w. with his family, some Of
'ss ~ of which have been
"a III of late.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

The idea appears to be gaining
strength among the people that
this town should have at least one
good street The idea is a good
one and should be carried out.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
Well Again.

The many friends Of John Blount
will be pleased to learn that he has
entirely recovered from his attack OF
rheumatism. Chamberlain's Pain
Balm cured him after the best doctors
in the town (Mpnon, Ind. had failed
to give relief. The prompt relief from
pain which this liniment affords is
alone worth many times its cost. For
sale by Estorge Drug Co
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

hearted Capt. John 4.
Uh;te one of our progressive
.4;vens and real estate agents, IS
laying his lot, on West Main
.t,sct, near the brick yard of Mr..
l0hn Emmer, leveled and fenced
nrepatary to erecting neat and
dtractiye two-story residence
6n,Nipg on it. The Capt. is a firm
,s,ioyer in the future greatness of
yew Iberia.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07
GOOD ADVICE

The mosJ miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dys-
pepsia and liver Complaint More
than seventyfve per cent ofthe people
in the United States are afflicted with
these two diseases and their effects:
uch as Sour Stomac hnSick Headache,
Babitual Costiveness. Palpitation of
the Heart, Heart burn. brash,
Gnawing and Burning Pains at the Pit
of the Stomach Yellow Skin, Coated
Tongue and Disagreeable Taste in the
Mouth, Coming up of Food after Eat
ing, Low Spirit, etc. Go to your Drug
gist and get bottle of August Flower
for % or Is cents. Two doses will re-
lieve you. TRY it. G. G. GREEN,
Woodbury.. N. J. Get Green's Special
Almanac
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

r. +. Hogsette, Jr., of Neco-
lette, West Va, is here on visit
to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs Il. f.
Hogsette. He leaves Monday
morning for his home
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

"WindsOr" Rubber Collars and
Cuffs for sale at Millard's.
Just as good for winter wear as
for summer.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1903-03-07

Mr.. Chas. Kahn, one of our lead
HDg dry goods merchants, will soon
lave for New York to purchase
10 immense stock of spring and
SIMMER goods, and when he returns
he viii make a display, in more
Ways than one, that will surprise
the natives. He has our best wish
Il for q pleasant trip and safe re-
turn.