davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Many a young man asks for girls
hond when what he really wants L.
her fathers pocket book.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

Happy is the wife who fnds the
heart her husband loseA
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Looking for Burglars

Looking for Burglars
Tommy's mamma found him rum
maging in the pantry.
"Oh, it's you, you naughty boyw
she exclaimed. II thought it was burg.
lars"
$50 did l." answered Tommy, land I
was lookin' for them"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Didn't Know Her Last Name.

Didn't Know Her Last Name.
Caller-What's your name, little
giri2
Little Girl-Dorothy.
Caller-But what's your last name1
Little Girl don't know what 1t
will be. I'm not married yet.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Didn't Want Loaf Sugar.

Kitty was dining at a neighbours,
and when she was offered the sugar
cubes for her coffee she said shyly:
mo, thank you; don't care for
sugar unless it's congratulated"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
Are Chickens So Fortunate.

Are Chickens So Fortunate
Mamma" said little Edith at din.
ner, do people have wishbones like
chickens2"
"No, dear" was the reply.
swell, mamma" continued the small
inquisitor, do you s'pose chickens
have everything they wish forT'
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17

sprague. -
Why, You called us Imocene Glare
ana Agnes Louise" said Jane re-
proachfully.
But You told me this morning TINT
You had decided those were the pretti-
est names, and that you had chosen
them for your own" said Mrs.
Sprague.
%, mother, but that was this morn
Ing, and now we've thought Of much
nicer namesl'' exclaimed Mary. eager
". Mine is Victoria Ardell and James
is Jessamine Florence"
obi! said Mrs. Sprague. "Well.
ITS rather hard to remember, You see.
because yesterday Victoria Ardell's
name was Elinor Erminie. I will try
and remember now that it is settled"
Don't you think Victoria Ardell is
nicer than any name?' questioned
Mary. 81 -
'Why, II I say that what will Jessa-
mine Florence thinkP" said Mrs,
Sprague.
The two little girls walked soberly
back to the front doorstep.
II don't want mother to call me
Jessamine Florence" said Jane. with
little culver in her voice.
"1ts lovely name!" insisted Mary.
II don't care. When she says Jessa-
mine Florence, or Elinor Erminie, or
any of those made-up names I feel
just as I did when we went over to
grandmother's to stay all night"
"Homesick," said Mary.
Jane nodded her head. .
Lets tell mother" said Jane.
The two little girls ran down the
path again.
20 motherW said Jane, with a little
skip. We've got the incest names
now"
20 dearP' said Mrs. Sprague. Elbow
can remember so many names?"
"You can remember these just as
easy" said Mary, land they are to be
our truly names always"
eyes, always" said Jane.
"Why, then I must remember
them? said Mrs. sprague. "Now what
are theyT"
''Mary and Jane" said the little
girls, together.-Youth's Companion.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
There Wan a Difference.

There Was q UInerences
"Come here, Bessie" said a visitor
to the daughter of her hostess, land
tell me how old you are"
"Do you mean when I'm at home or
when I'm riding on q street carr" ask.
ed Bessie.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-12-17
.LlTIl-E STORIES
AND INCIDENTS
Iinat WIN Interest and
Entertain Young
Readers.

. !,
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
CURIOUS WHlMS
OF GREAT MEN
Some Famous Celebrities
Have Been Subject to
Rather Peculiar FOibles

Study the private lives of all truly
great men, both present and past. 1t
is not difficult to determine that all
of them, to a greater or less degree,
furnished material of the "odd and ec-
centric" kind. Cardinal Richelieu
found pleasure and amusement in
jumping and leaping with boys. Oliver
Cromwell sometimes cast aside his
Puritan gravity and played at blind
mans buff with his daughters and
attendants; Henri Quatre delighted to
go about in disguise with the peas
antry. Cowper occupied a great deal
of his time in making birdcages and
in feeding and caring for his hares.
DR.. Johnson was so fond of his cats
that he would even go out himself to
buy oysters for them, his servants be-
ing too proud to do so. Goethe de-
spised dogs, but he kept tame snake.
Gray expressed the wish to be al
ways on a sofa reading new novels
and Fenton, the eminent scholar, died
from sheer inactivity; he rose late,
and when he had risen sat down to
his books and papers. A woman who
waited upon him in his lodgings said
that he would lie a-bed and be fed
with a spoon. Contrary to this was
the example of Sir Walter Scott, who
wrote all his finest works before
breakfast.
Spinoza delighted to set spiders
fighting and would laugh immoder-
ately at beholding their insect war
fare; and Anti my Magliabec hi, the
famous librarian to the Duke of Tus-
f,,44
spiders which thronged his apart
ments, and while sitting among his
mountains of books would caution
visitors mot to hurt my spiders"
When he felt that he needed a little
activity the great logician, Samuel
Clarke, would leap over tables and
chairs, and it was not infrequent that
the upholsterer had to be called in to
repair damages. The learned Petavius
would twirl his chair round for five
minutes at the end of every two hours,
finding recreation in this. Tycho
Brahe diverted himself with polishing
glasses for spectacles. Ex-President
Cleveland would quit talking politics
any time to go fishing, and so ii was
with Paley, the author of Natural
Theology" who was so much given to
angling that he had his portrait paint
ed with rod and line in hand. Louis
XVI, of sad memory, amused himself
locksmithing, while Salvador Rosa
performed in extempore comedies,
taking the character of a mountebank
in the streets of Rome.
Charles IFS most innocent amuse-
ment consisted in feeding the ducks
in st. James Park and in rearing num-
bers of those beautiful spaniels which
still bear his name. 1t was difficult
for Beethoven to be free from a cold
from the fact that he delighted in
splashing in cold water at all times
Of the day, swamping his chamber
until the water oozed through the
flooring to the rooms beneath. He
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

would also walk out in the dewy fields
without stockings or shoes.
Shelley could spend an entire day
floating little paper boats on any water
he chanced to be near.
Poor Goldsmith's oddities and ec-
centricities'' were chiefly dandyisms,
and the story of his peach blossom
coat is known the world over.
Montaigne had an aversion for Fri
day, and while he preferred odd num-
bers, he would not sit down to q table
with thirteen people. Friday was al
ways a black day in Byron's calendar,
but Byron believed in omens, dreams,
supernatural appearances, appari-
tions, presentiments and all such. He
succumbed before the weakest preju-
dices, and afforded proof that even the
strongest intellects have always their
weak side. Voltaire, whom one would
suppose devoid of fear, mocker of re-
ligion and beliefs, was made sick when
hearing rocks cawing in the country.
Hobbies did not believe in God, but
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
GRAPE-NUTS.
MEMORY MAKER.
Food With Certain Elements Required
in the Brain.

Poor memory means an fil-nourished
brain The proper food to help and
nOurish the brain will thus help the
memory, as - the following case:
i have not known what II is to en-
Joy real good health, not having seen
q well day in over twenty years and
taking medicine most OF the time until
about a year ago.
At that time / was suffering greatly
from nervous prOstration and general
debility. the result OF several severe
illnesses from which / never expected
20 fully recover.
My memory was also so poor that
81 caused me much chagrin at times
4 had often heard how Grape Nuts
had helped other peoples memory and
that il was a brain food. Finally / was
put on Grape-Nuts for my meals.
4 was so pleasing 10 the taste 1
enjoyed eating it, and after time 1
saw such an Improvement In my health
generally that i gave up medicine alto
Rether. Am not even using laxatives
now. that ] had been unable to DO
without for years. Grape-Nuts helped
my nerves. gave me strength, Increased
my weight ten pounds and ] can now
work and walk better and enjoy life
as I.never expected TO again.
When my friends remark how wei
] look and act tell them ii is all due
TO Grape-Nuts. Ny doctor never sees
me but he smiles with genuine pleas
ure at my improved condition, for he
is an old friend and would like 70 see
me perfectly well. knowing how long
and how much have suffered" Name
given by Postum Co, Battle Creek,
Mich
Look in each package for the famous
little book, THE Road to Wellville."
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

he kept light burning in his bedroom
all night, being afraid of the dark.
Rousseau was another who was afraid
of the dark, and the approach of
night brought only terror to him. Be
fore retiring at night Sir Samuel
Romilly would always look under the
bed to see If any one was concealed
there. He dreaded to see night come.
Great warriors have been afraid Of
thunder. Caesar was almost thrown
into convulsions by it and Sir Thomas
Aquinas suffered greatly in thunder
storms. Queen Elizabeth, Talleyrand
and others could not bear to have the
word death uttered in their pres
ence. Marshal SAKE, who overthrow
armies, fed at sight of a cat.-Kansas
City Star.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
FETE
PROMISES TO BE
MERRY AFFAIR

If charming young women in exqui-
site gowns can attract, it is safe to
prophesy that there viii be a crush at
the first fete of spring, to be given by
the chrysanthemum auxiliary of the
Children's Hospital board on Saturday
next. The Sorosis Club rooms, at 1920
California street. will be the scene of
the brilliant affair, and the public will
be received between the hours Of and
p. m. The fair young chrysanthe-
NUNS have never given an entertain
ment Of this kind, but their dances for
charity in the past two winters have
been smart affairs, and while they may
lack the years and experience which
readily assure the success Of bazaar
giving, they have the advantages Of
youth and popularity, which will bring
a stream Of friends with loosened
pursestrings for this worthy cause. In
fact, on the occasion of the last hos
pital benefit, at the Palace maple room,
it was the chrysanthemums, bewitch-
ingly costumed as Geisha girls, who by
Offering their services in the tea room
lent the brightest touch of color and
piquancy to the bazaar. At the coming
fete the score Of chrysanthemums will
devote themselves to visitors and pre-
side over the booths and refreshment
tables with their most inviting smiles.
In every available place attractive
booths laden with fancy work, candy
and other desirable articles will be ar
ranged to tempt the throng Of patrons
A fish pond will contain no end Of sur
prises for eager children, and the
charming chrysanthemum in attend
ance will attract as many society men
as juveniles.
An excellent musical programme will
be an important feature of the after
moons enjoyment Miss Laura Taylor
has charge of the music, and having
many musical interests herself will
procure artists well worth while.
The proceeds Of next Saturdays fete
viii be devoted to the chrysanthemum
fund. which provides a free bed from
year to year in the incurable ward of
the hospital The dire necessity of a
little waif cut off from all hope Of
health and success from the beginning
of life stirs a chord of pathos in many
hearts which viii respond gladly to the
appeal for financial aid
The following list comprises the
chrysanthemum' auxiliary, most Of
whom are selling tickets and are other
wise working for the success of the
coming fete: Miss Norma Castle, Mrs.
Jack Chase, Miss Ruth Gedney. Miss
Mabel Hogg. Mrs. Edward Hume, Mrs.
Richard Hovey, Miss Hovey, Mrs.
Charles Harley, Miss Edna Hannigan,
Miss Marie Bull. Miss Edith Bull, Mrs.
Richard Bahls, Miss Azalea Keyes,
Miss George Shepard, Miss Lizzie
Painter, Mrs. Gardner Perry Pond,
Miss George spinker, Miss Mabel Toy,
Miss Zelda Tiffany, Miss Laura Tay-
lor. Mrs. Morong. Mrs. Jack Wilson,
Mrs. Andrew Welch. Miss Paula Wolff,
Mrs. J. Vincent de Laveaga, Miss Ma
bel Donaldson and Mrs. Harvey Toy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
Comnass Tbat Makes RECORDS.

In the last number of the Bulletin de
Ia Societe Industrielle de Marseilles We
find described an apparatus invented
by M. Heit which automatically regis
ters, minute by minute, the direction of
the compass, so that by consulting the
chart which is the result it is possible
to determine what the route was that
was followed at a given moment of the
passage. The commander of a vessel
indicates to the helmsman the route
which the vessel should follow, but he
does not know whether this route is
followed unless he is continually OBJ
serving the compass. The Heit appa-
ratus gives this information, register
ing every change in the position of the
vessel, every move made by the helms
man and the exact time at which such
changes occurred.-Public Opinion.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
LIBRARY OPENS
AUSPICIOUSLY
Dedication of New InStitu-
tion in Santa Cruz Is Made
an Event of Importance
LETTERS OF GREETING
Public-Spirited Citizens Con-
tribute Generously to the
Equipment of the Place
spocial Dispatch to The CAN.

SANTA CRUZ. April ls.-one of
the most interesting features Of the
dedication of the Free Library to-
day was the reading OF letters from
prominent people. The following let
ter Of greeting was sent by President
Roosevelt:
WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON,
January 25, 1e04.-My Dear Sir:.wiI
you permit me TO convey TO the citi-
zens OF Santa Cruz my best wishes for
the success Of the dedicatory exercises
at the new Free Library. which offers
10 each man and to each woman the
opportunity to help himself or herself
20 the wisdom that he or she has the
ability or the desire to acquire. Such
p library is OF incalculable worth and
deserves the support and encourage
ment OF every one who is interested in
the welfare OF his or her fellow citi-
Eens. for TO such welfare education in
its largest sense is Of first Importance.
I am very glad to send my best
wishes for the new library. Sincerely
yours.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Robert II. WOrthingtOn."
Others letters We're received and
read from William Dean Howells. the
author Edwin Markham, the author.
and Edward Everett Hale, chaplain
Of the United States Senate.
MANY VALUABLE GIFTS.
The feature this evening was the pre-
sentation Of gifts TO the library, which
included a check for 500 from Ernest
COrven, a check for 500 from F. A.
Him. an elegant desk from the Forest
ers Of America, two richly upholstered
rockers in leather from the Native Sons
Of the Golden West, the entire furnish
ing OF the assembly hall by the Native
Daughters, an upholstered leather
couch from the Elks. an elegant birds
eye maple dresser from the odd Eel
lows, a gift from the Masons and the
ladies entertainment committees. pic
lures from John Gamble and l. Lati-
mer, the artists; desk blotters from
Mrs ]. B. MOulton and Miss Lillian
Howard, vase from Mrs. James O.
Wanzer, brass andirOns over 100 years
old from Mrs. Whipple, Edwin Mark
hams poem on Lincoln with autograph
OF the author from the author. two
King. palm from William J. Thompson
and clock from Christian Hoffman,.
The most valuable gift was the. deed
OF Miss Laura HecOXs valuable natural
history collection, which has been at
the lighthouse for many years and was
one OF the show places OF Santa Cruz.
A programme was given this evening,
including the following numbers: Vio-
-
F. r. Liewald; waltz song, When Day
Fades" (Parks), Miramir quartet; cello
solo, "AriOso" CDel Vale de Paz), ]. T.
LOtman. vocal solo, Down in the
Depths" (Kreusch), Howard Bush;
announcement Of gifts to the library,
by Hon. W. 7. Jeter; vocal duet. The
. Gypsies" CBrahms). Mrs. Lottie Thomp-
y son and Miss Kate Bauter; vocal solo,
A May Morning (Denza), Mrs. J. J.
Kerlin; cello solo, Tyrolese variations
CBockmehD, J. r. LOTHIAN; serenade,
Until the Dawn" CParks), Miramir
quartet.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
Bob" Evans Health Failing.

Everywhere lin the United States re-
gret will be felt to learn that Admiral
Robley D. Evans, the commander Of
the Asiatic fleet, is but little more than
a shadow of his former robust self
Fighting Bob" has lately undergone
a great change physically, and is about
ready to retire from active sea duty
when his term expires. His limp is
worse than ever, and the admiral's
constitution. may be said to have been
shattered by his last tour of duty in
the Orient. While the fleet was coaling
recently at Honolulu Evans kept to his
apartments at the hotel
He will be succeeded by Admiral
Cooper in command of the Asiatic sta
ton this month, and will then return
to New York on the flagship Kentucky
by way of the Mediterranean.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
NOMEN'S CLUBS HOLD
QUARTERLY MEETING
Federation of Northern California
Meets at Sacramento and

Elects Officers.

SACRAMENTO. April 16. - The
Federation Of Women's Clubs of
Northern California held its regular
quarterly meeting in this city to-day.
Reports Of the various clubs were
read, which showed improvement
work undertaken in the different
cities.
The following officers were elected
FOR the ensuing term: President. Mrs.
Virginia Bell OF Auburn; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. @. W. Thomas of Wood
land; secretary. Mrs. NJ. E. Merriam OF
Chico; treasurer, Mrs. c. B. ogden Of
Auburn.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

Manchuria's climate corresponds to
that of Canada; it's size is six times
that of England and Wales; it's popu-
lation 20, ,000, 900.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

one person ir three in the state Of
New York has a savings bank account,
and the average depositor has $3.50 to
his credit.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

The passage through the Suez canal
in January was made by 354 vessels,
against 296 in January, 1903. and the
dues collected in that month amounted
TO 9.1SO,OOO francs against S,1SO.00O
francs
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
Notions.
small Items at smal1 p,

COLLAR FOUNDA-
TIONS-Made of silk @
E !: !:
chiffon or featherbone. AAA
black or white. use ANGSfy
DRESS SHIELDS y III II
Nainsook covered. vegeta- ~ H.
bic lined. washable and
odorless, at....A pair &c &-|
d r E S SHIELDS
Stockinet, soft and velvet
finish, medium size, washable. ....
"A pair &c
DRESSING COMBS-Made of gutta
percha. eight inches long, fine and
smooth teeth. Each 12c
LADIES' SIDE ELASTICS-Made Of
fancy frilled Isle elastic, button clasp.
In pink. blue, red, white. Price. 1Oc
CAPSHEAF SAFETY PINS-NickeI-
plated and needle-pOinted; cannot
catch or tear the fabric. coilless; we
cannot praise them too much in print
erS ink; small and medium sizes.
"A dozen &c
HAIRPINS-4 assorted packages in
a cabinet; crinkled, straight, invisible
and plain. ...........A cabinet 2hc
STEEL BEADS-For fancy work
and neckwear; the kind that will
not rust, bright luster, full weight. .
A bunch 1Oc
SLEEVE PROTECTORS Made of
good heavy rubber elastic, drawing
string at each end. so as to fit snugly
to the wrist and arm. Our price. 19c
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
According to the Paris Fashions Wash
Net Is All the Vogue

For WAIST or DRESS TRIMMINGS.
And here is some at an exceedingly
low price:
~ inches wide, in extra fine mesh or
white twisted thread. Price 1t else
where. then come to the Price Cutters
and you'll find how reasonable we sell
II. NOW ............. "A yard OOc
BLACK ALLOVER NETS inches
wide; made of mercerized thread; in
floral and guipure patterns. Just the
net for dress or waist purposes. No
premiums, but values. That's what
you'll find here. e............ Yard 45C
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

Protestant Christian communicates
in China number 112,S0S.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

Sailed whale meat is Japanese deli
cacy.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
First Come First Served.

And you Will be glad
you were one of the first
to come when you see
some of these laces. Black
French lace, from 5 to 8
inches wide. in all of the
new Chantilly patterns.
all silk, fast black. soc
and 60c quality. AS long
as the quantity lasts. -.
................Y Yard 15c
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
BeautiferS.

BeautiferS.
Every 80 days we gather all our
remnants and end pieces of yelling
and place them on our bargain tables.
Some are criss-cross. spider web. che
mile dotted, Tuxedo. chenille bordered
and plain. a yards and / Il yards
long. Mostly all black. 40c and soc
quality. AS long as the quantity lasts
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17

warmth in summer and winter, here's
your opportunity to buy them now for
....... 75c
LADIES GOWNS-Made of Ions
dale cambric, circular yoke, trimmed
with fine torchon lace and insertion,
also washable ribbon; cuffs and neck
trimmed with lace to match. When you
see them we are positive you will buy
more than one at this low price. .9Oc
LADIES GOWNS-Made of Xxx
cambric, the Zouave cut yoke, trimmed
with eighteen hemstitched tucks. also
swiss embroidery, with insertion to
match. Perfectly made in every detail.
If you paid $3.50 you could not get any
better At the Price Cutters this week
" ....S 90
Sorocis Ladies', KID Gloves 81 90.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

hobert h WorthlngtOn.
Others letters were received and
read from William Dean Howells, the
author; Edwin Markham. the author,
and Edward Everett Hale, chaplain
Of the United States Senate.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-17
Money Worth Saving?

If so. here's some GOWNS
for the particular women.
No skimping of sizes or
sighting of workmanship.
Made of steam -shrunk
Daisy cloth, square yoke,
with eighteen small tucks,
rolling collar. cuffs, yoke
and collar trimmed with
feather-stitched braid. To
those who are looking for