davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

at last he would mount the stool and
beat the keys whenever ordered to
play. One day he. was practicing
while Biondi was in the room. The
dog seemed possessed with an, idea,
and he mounted the stool beside the
cat and struck the keys hard with his
paw. rs '>''|'
The resulting sound was SO loud that
both cat and dog jumped down in
fright and escaped. Later they re-.
turned and resumed playing: Since
that, time their performances are duets.
When asked to perform for visitors
Biondi jumps up on the stoool and
banks for Thomas to join him. The
cat does not respond to the first in
vitation, but after persistent barking
on the part of the dog Thomas arises
leisurely and walks with dignity to
the stool. Once seated beside the dog
he begins to pat the keys.
Biondi sits up straight and throws
all his weight on his hind legs, SO that
his front paws will have freedom of ac-
ton. With one ear cooked he will look
at the music rack where usually a mu-
sic book is placed for their benefit, and
beat the keys with great vigor. He
prefers deep bass notes.
Thomas is not so thorough must
clan as the dog. He does not assume
such correct position. Because SC
much of his weight rests on his front
paws he slurs his notes frightfully al
times. Occasionally he will stop play
ing altogether, resting his paws on the
keys. At such moments Biondi will
play frantically, endeavoring to hide
the shortcomings of his partner.
Sometimes the dog will bark, but
this is sign only that he is enjoying
himself and not that he is endeavoring
to sing. After the playing has been
going on for few moments Biondi
will reach out with one paw and turn
a page in the music book. This leaf
turning trick is one he has picked up
himself.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
WHEN EDWARD WAS
GONE A-FISHING 90
BY ADA G. SWEET
! Copyright, 1903. by Daily Story Pub. co.,

TT WAS on the third day of May that
Hannah came to me and told Inc
that she had joined the Domestic Serv-
ice union, and that under the rules
there were certain things required of
no before she could consent to remain
longer in ny employ.
And Edward was away on his annual
fishing trip!
At first wes so surprised that l
could hardly understand what Hannah
said, but she gave me typewritten
paper, sort of an ultimatum, which
set forth the demands Of the union,
and this read, behind closed doors, In
my own room.
We kept one general servant, Han
nah, and hired laundress who worked
two days a week. Hannah was fair
cook, when looked after her, and
had taught her all she knew of any
branch of homework. With my active
assistance the home was well kept, and
Hannah, at least, was we'll paid in dol
lars and cents. My own remuneration
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
THE LIFELIKE BIRD.
A Charming Little Toy Which IL
En>tly Made and Affords Con-
siderable Amusement.

You have probably seen some of these
well-balanced birds in the toy shops. You
can make one easily If you follow these
directions. The drum is made of two cir
cular pieces Of cardboard las large as the
palm of a mans HANDY, which are Joined
by narrow strip of paper pasted around
the rims.
But before the strip is pasted, a piece
of wire is run through both the circular
pieces of cardboard and small ball of
lead is swung from the wire between the
two sections.
Then the strip Of paper is pasted
around the rim of both circular pieces
and the ends of the wire extending over
the paper are bent over the rim of each
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
SECRET OF HAPPINESS.

Are you almost Disguised with life. little
man? -.,
will tell you a wonderful trick,
That will bring you contentment If any.
Do something for somebody quick!
Are you awfully tired with play, little girl +?
Weary, discouraged, and sick?
III tell you the loveliest game in the world
Do something for somebody quick!
Though 1t rains like the rain Of the flood,
little man,
And the clouds are forbidding and thick,
You can make The sun shine in your soul,
little man
DO something for somebody quick!
Though the skies are like brass overhead,
little girl,
And the road like a well-heated brick;
And all earthly affairs in terrible whlrl:
Do something for somebody quick!
IN. X. News. ~ f4rE
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
Wise.

Though worth several millions, Hugh Nc
Laughlin, the Brooklyn democratic boss,
spends very little money on himself, his
clothing at times being absolutely shabby.
His chief lieutenant, James Shevlin, is q
relative by marriage and dealer in shoes,
says a New York exchange. Come over to
you pair of good shoes made" The old man
demurred at first, but finally consented and
was measured for fine pair. Shortly aft
erward he received bill for $l2, just about
three times as much as he is accustomed to
pay for footwear. He looked at the docu-
ment gravely for minute, wrote across the
face of it: "Collect from Shevlin; he's re-
sponsible," remaied it to the sender and
beard nothing more about the matter.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
An Intelligent Canine.

Henry Thompson, New York man,
who has just returned home, encoun-
tered an instance of unusual canine
Intelligence during his travels abroad.
When in the Netherlands little fox
terrier belonging to one of the Gus
toms officials at the Hook of Holland
trotted down regularly every morning
to meet the boat. When the baggage
was deposited for the necessary exam
ination, this small, self-aprointed in
spector would sniff inquiringly at each
piece, and never failed to detect cigars
or odorous dutiable goods, no mat
ter how cleverly concealed.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
Which

The president had an informal reception
in his office recently and a number of visitors
were presented to him. One lady introduced
herself as from Jacksonville, Fla, and said:
'Mr. President, l have come all this way
Just to see YOU. have never seen a live
president before:"- Mr.. Roosevelt seemed
much amused. "Well, WE'LL" he said. Il
hope you don't feel disappoin tment now that
you have seen one. Lots of people in these
parts 60 all the way to Jacksonville to see
live alligator. l wonder which kind of .
tourist feels the most Sold"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

Double Daily Through Service to Californis
vic Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Noun:
tain Route Choice of Central route through
Colorado or via the True Southern Route
through Texas, Arizona, etc. Through
sleeper to Los Angeles. Only line operating
through sleeping cars, St. Louis to San
Francisco. Tourist car service to California
four days in the week. For rates and full
Information address any agent Of Missouri
Pacific Railway, or Iron Mountain Route,
or H. G. TOWNSEND, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, st. Louis.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
New Fast Train to Texas

via Iron Mountain Route, leaving st. Louis
$50 a. m. for points in Texas and the South
west. Direct connection with trains from
North and East. In addition to this the
Iron Mountain Route have three other
trains to Texas, leaving St. Louis 2 ri pm,
$40 p. m and sos a. m. Through Pullman
Sleepers, Dining Cars and Elegant Chair
Cars. Twelve hours saved to California.
Fastest schedules to Texas Tourist tickets
on sale the year round. Write any agent
of Iron Mountain Route, or H. e. Town.
SEND, General Passenger and Ticket Agent,
St. Louis.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

circular piece of paper and Joined (see
CUT. A small bird cut from cardboard
which may be colored to make it more
lifelike, is fastened to the top of the wire
(the bird, of course, must be lighter than
the ball of lead inside of the drum.
When the drum is rolling over the
table, the little bird will bob and hop
as if alive.-Boston Globe.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
Wastef:1l Women,

Church, understand your. wife is
very short of breath.
Gothan-Yes; but it's not to be Won
dered at; she's wasted lot.-Yonkers
Statesman.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

Which were exceedingly varia bic, some
times excessive and at other times
scanty. The color was high, and pass
ages were accompanied with a scalding
sensation. Doan's Kidney Pills soon
regulated the kidney secretions, maxi
ing their color normal and banished
the Inflammation which caused the
scalding sensation. l can rest we'll,
my back is strong and sound and feel
much better in every way"
For sale by all dealers, price so cents
per box. FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
He'll Do.

City Editor Ito new reporter)-lf a
ten-story building would fall down, what
would you do?
New Reporter-Write it up, # course.
IN, Y. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
Professional Opinion

Young M. D.--What do you think Of
the automobile, doctor?
Old Physician-Ve:y fine. It will give
you a practical knowledge Of disloca-
tons and contusicns that wouH be diff
ficult to obtain otherwise-N. Y. Times.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

Can you put two and two together"
Not % we'll as one and one; I'm min
ster."@Detroit Free Press.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

'1Mrs. L. c. Glover, Vice.Pres. !
ident Milwaukee, Wis.,, Business
W0man's Association, is another
one of the million women who
have been restored to health by
using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
"DEAR Mrs. P1NKHAM:-1was mar
ried for several years and no children
blessed my home. The doctor said
had complication Of female troubles
and could not have any children I'M
less could be cured. He tried to cure
mo but after experimenting for sew
eral months, my husband became dis
gusted, and one night when we noticed
the testimonial of a woman who had
been cured of similar trouble through
the use of Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, he went out
and bought bottle for me- l used
your medicine for three and one-han
months, improving steadily in health,
and in twenty-five months child
came. I cannot fully express the Joy
and thankfulness that is in my heart.
Our home is different place now, as
we have something to live for, and
all the credit is due to Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Yours very sincerely, MRS.
L. G. GLOVER, GA Grove st. Milwaukee,
Wis" Vice President, Milwaukee
Business Woman's Association. - $4,000
forfeit If original Of abous letter proving genuine
ness cannot be- produced.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

When a rich man refuses to be robbed,
the unthinking are apt to accuse him Of
meannesA
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10

Pointed Query.
SheI might have married foreign noble
man!
He-That so-who did pay his debts?-
judge
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-12-10
HAPPY WOMEN.

Mrs. Pare,
wife of C. B.
Pare, APRON
inent resi-
dent of Glas-
6 o W, KY,
says: II was
S IL If erin;g
from a COM
plication of
kidney trou-
bles. Besides
a bad back,
l had agreat
deal of trou-
bic with tho
secre ton &
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
ATHLETIC MEET.
To be Held July FOurth-LOcal Men Will
Enter.

A number of Tottenville athletes
have signifed their intention of enter
ing the athletic tournament to be held
at the Cove, Livingston, S. l. ,[on July
4th. 1t will be under the auspices
Richmond County Athletic Club.
Among the events will be a ball
game for the championship of Staten
Island between the Alaska Baseball
Club and the West Brighton Athletic
Club.
The following are the other list of
events that will take place on that
day: High jump, broad jump, one
mile relay race for schools, one mile
for athletic clubs, 100 yard dash, 220
yard run, 440 yard run, an obstacle
race, an unlimited two men pursuit
bicycle race and one mile bicycle race.
Entries for all events must be made
not later than June 27th with any any
of the following committee: w. F.
Jefferson, B. McKenna, @. Seaton,
J. Lyon, O. Cummings and @. Kane.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
Ugly for Sure,

In a mining town in the mountains
of Virginia lived two little chaps aged
eight and nine years, neighbors and
good friends, who passed most of their
leisure time together in boyish sports,
but, like all healthy boys, they some.
times "scrapped."
On one of these occasions the young
er one, who was built on the lines OF
the proverbial man who could not stop
a pig in an alley, was being twitted by
his companion on his bowlegs.
He stood it manfully for awhile, but
finally losing patience he blurted out:
"Well, L may be bowlegged, but when
the Lord made you, He made you as
ugly as He could, and then hit you in
she face" e."-Lippincott's Magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12

Just enough alliances between
American fortunes and European
titles turn out we'll in the conventional
sense to give substance to the good
natured wish, which undoubtedly is
entertained in the case of every new
alliance, that it will be "a happy
match" Among the four-score Amer
Scan peeresses in the old world there
may be score of happy women-or'
rather of women who have not been
violently disillusioned. For the most
of these international matches, such
as they are, American women-ther
mothers and daughters-are response
BILE. "The old man" is usually Protes-
tant. but he does not run his own
houDehold. The mother and daughter
take things out of his hands. The re-
sponsibility is theirs and the suffering
if any, is theirs-the mothers, whose
foolish dreams of admission into Eu-
ropean society in her daughters train
lead her up squarely against the blind
wall of caste and privilege; the daugh-
ter's, whose vain, imperious young will
and confiding nature are brought into.
contact with the realities that a clear
er vision might have read between the
lines of the ante-nuptial dowry COM
tract.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
WOODRRIDGE
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Jane Alystyn, who has resided
in New York city for some months,
has returned to Woodbridge.
Chicken thieves visited the hen
house of Mr.. E. F. Edgar, Sunday
night. Mr.. Edgar heard them and
fred at them, when they disappeared
across the fields and up the railroad
track.
Miss Mamie Harmed is spending a
week in town.
Mr.. Coffee, the father of Mrs.
Q'Neil, of Sewaren, died on Tuesday.
Mr.. Albert B. Boynton left for Bos-
ton on Wednesday night, where he
will spend a week.
Miss Minnie Smith was the guest of
Mrs. @. W. Bonyton on Wednesday.
Mrs. Bauman, of Brooklyn, former
ly of Sewaren, committed suicide last
week.
Mrs. Henrietta Jacques passed .her
eighty fifth birthday on Wednesday.
Mrs. S. B. Hinsdale, of Barron ave-
nue., is spending a week in Atlantic
City, where she will attend the meet
ing of the G. A. r.
Mr.. Gorham Boynton is rapidly i'm
proving.
Mrs. Wright entertained the Sewar-
en- Library Whist Club on Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Ruth Freeman won
the first prize and Mrs. Wright the
second.
DR.. Seth Lock wood met with pain
full though not serious accident at
Maurers, yesterday. A morse stepped
on his toes, bruising them consider
ably.
Miss Dorothy Robertson has recover
ed from the diphtheria.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
The Strong Chinese Premier.

-Wen-Tsao, recently appointed
minister of foreign affairs of China,
and virtual premier of the empire, is
one of the most progressive of modern
Celestials. He is said to be an enthu-
siastic advocate of Occidental diplo-
macy and of introducing the latest in
ventions in the domain of science. 1t
was Wan-Wen-Tsao who was mainly
instrumental in effecting the early
closing of the late war, and who has,
until now, more than any other Chi
nese diplomat, been active in the sup
preston of the antiforeign revolts.
He is regarded as the most powerful
man in China, even more powerful
than was the late Ii Hung Chang. He
occupied place in the cabinet during
the long tour abroad of Ii Hung
Chang, and has been intrusted since
with many high posts.-Kansas City
journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
SOUTH AMBOY
Easily Amused.

A traveller writes: Il have often
been struck by the ease with which
people in southern Europe are amused.
In Rome at the feast of the Divine
Amore' 5000 people go out on the Cam
pagna to a spot where once stood a
temple to Venus and hold a picnic,
while $4,000 go out and line the Applan
way to see them return. In Madrid
this popularity is even more marked,
On the Puerta del Sol about thousand
people stand around and do nothing
outdoors, while crowds of people sit
indoors or lean from balconies to
watch them do it. And in Seville the
idle rich sit in clubs and cafes on the
Sierpes to watch the lower classes walk
bv. while the lower classes walk by to
watch the idle rich sitting in the clubs
and cafes on the Sierpes. detroit
Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
FRIGHTENED BY AUTOMOBILE.
Was Driving to Missionary Meetng-PuIIed
Horse Into the Fence.

On Sunday afternoon while I. B.
Bedell, Rev. and Mrs. H. Kinsey and
Miss Hughes were driving on Amboy
road near Huguenot, where Miss
Hughes, who is returned missionary,
was to give lecture in st. Mark s
church, their horse became frightened
at a large red automobile, which was
being driven along at terrific speed,
and ran away.
Mr.. Bedell, who was driving, saw
that the animal was getting beyond
his control and pulled it into a fence
with broken dashboard as the only
injury sustained. After the horse had
been quieted down the journey was
again resumed without any further
accidents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Viola Gibbs, of Broadway, was
a Perth Amboy visitor yesterday.
Miss Charlotte Lembcke, of 173
Madison avenue, spent yesterday with
her friend, Miss Gertrude Birkholm,
of Henry street, Tottenville.
Miss Stover, of Pleasant Plains, is
spending the week with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ryder, of Amboy avenue.
Miss Marsh, of High street, Perth
Amboy, was Tottenville visitor yes
terday.
J. F. Bedell. of Main street, was a
New York visitor yesterday.
George Hoehns, chief clerk in J. f.
Bedell's drug store, enjoyed a days
vacation on Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12

Among the 20 girls who took part
In an amateur comic opera perform
ance in Philadelphia one evening re-
Gently were Is whose fathers are mil
lionaires. 1t is said that the girls in
question represented some $40 900 900.
The affair was the biggest event among
the Hebrews of Philadelphia for 20
years. A train load of wealthy New
Workers went over specially to take
part in or witness the performance
which was given under the auspices of
the Mercantile club.-N. Y. Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
WANTS WATER MAIN EXTENDED.

A petition is now being circulated
among the employees of the s. s..
White Dental Works at Princess Bay,
asking that the proper authorities of
Staten Island have the water main ex-
tended from Tottenvllle to the fac
tory. At the present time the factory
has wells of its own with good water
but they want city water in case of
an accident of 1any kind, in which
they would be called upon suddenly
to use large amount When the
petition is presented the request, it
is said, will probably be granted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
s42 s42 s42.

To Denver, Colorado Springs, and
Pueblo, COL, and return. On account
of theEC. E. Convention the Lehigh
Valley Railroad will sell round trip
tickets to the above points, for the
extremely low rate of $42. Tickets on
sale July 6, Z, and 9Th. Good to re-
turn August Slst For further infor-
nation consult Ticket Agent, 119'
Smith stl eet. 6-12-1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
NEWS ITEMS.

William Mundy attended the we'd
ding of Miss Florence Hull, at Yonk-
ers. Wednesday. The young lady is
well known to many in this borough
having made a number of friends
while visiting here.
Mr.. and Mrs. John x. Westervelt,
of Bayonne, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Walters, of David
street.
Miss Elizabeth Slower, of First
street, is anticipating weeks so1ourn
with friends in Brooklyn.
Mrs. William Moore, of Catherine
street, is quite ILL
Miss Lily Brown, of Mt. Holly,
spent few days with Mr.. and Mrs
Stidpole, of David street
The trustees of the M. E. church
will hold meeting tonight and dls-
russ the matter of having metallic
ceilings put in the church and Sunday
school rooms. Some of the boards
have already come down from thu
church ceiling and it is thought 1t
will not only be better to have the
metal ceiling but it will also make
the church warmer.
Mrs. Elwood Newman, OF Spring
Lake, spent Tuesday and Wednesday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sexton and
other relatives. Mr.. Newman was
former resident of this place.
On Monday evening the 8 O'Clock
trolley car stopped in front of a store
where the Evening News correspond
ent happened to be and whose atten-
tion was attracted by hearing the
words "Git up therei Git up there ="
IN a loud voice and as if speaking to
a dog. The correspondent was sur
prised to see what appeared to be a
rather elderly man boarding the car
and to whom the rough words were
addressed by the conductor of the
car.
Miss Miriam Pearce, of Second
street, and Miss Mabel Walters, OF
David street, were pleasantly enter
tanned by Mrs. L. Moore, of Perth
.Amboy, Saturday.
Undeptaker MeCarthey wishes to
7Ns---K the citizens of South Amboy
the report being circulated that
not going to carry on the under
takIlsg business any more is erroneous
rs he is still in the business and has
no idea of giving it up at present.
Mr.. Mccartney expects to keep a
confectionery store at his new home
sOn Augusta street.
A large number of people are said
to be suffering from sore throats.
The Choral Society and the choir of
the M. E. church are practising an
thems to sing on Children's Day,
Sunday evening at the M. E. church.
MIR. ana Mrs. Harvey Bloodgood are
visiting friends in New York today.
Mrs. August Behne has just recover
ed from very. bad sore throat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
HAVING ENGINE INSTALLED.

The new tug boat Henry O'Brien,
which was launched at the Brown
shipyard last Saturday afternoon, is
now at the machine shop of Schantz
& Eckert's, of Perth Amboy, where
an engine and boiler are being placed.
The tug is owned by the O'Brien
Bros, of New York city, and is one
of the handsomest tugs which has ever
left the Brown yards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12

'"That new neighbor of mine told
an acquaintance that 1 was jabber-
ing IDIOT" sad Meeker, $50 I started
out to make him eat his words"
'Good for you," said Naggsby. "And
did you succeed?"
NO." replied Meeker, in tones redo
lent with sadness. "He proved to be
one of those strenuous chaps who
would rather fight than eat. Chicago
Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
READY FOR PICNIC.

Everything is now in order for the
grand picnic and entertainment to be
given in Amicitia Hail. Pleasant
Plains, by the Excelsior Athletic club,
Saturday night for the benefit of the
sick fund of the club. The committee
in charge report great sale of tickets
and as it is for good cause, it will
be largely attended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
Feminine Charity.

He-I wonder why Miss Overton is
so sensitive about her age?
She-I can't imagine. She's certain
ly old enough to have got over little
thing like that long ago.-Chicago
Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-12
Evidently Found 1t.

"Know Col. Trotter! Well, 1 should
hope so! He used to be an old flame
of mine," said Mrs. Norris.
"Humph! Why didn't you marry
h1m, then?" snorted her husband.
Mrs. Norris smiled one of her sweet
est womanly smiles.
because 1 was looking Cor something
easier" she observed, simply.-Stray
Stories.