davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

she had attacked him with a hat pin,
Higgins denies that he inflicted in
juries that could have possibly result
ed in her death. A few minutes after
this attack she boarded a train for
Lacon, and, it is contended by the
members of the Higgins family and
friends of the prisoner, the brutal beat.
ing which resulted in her death must
have occurred some time between her
departure from Peoria and the calling
of physician to her home many hours
later.
Although Lacon Is thirty miles from
Peoria, Mrs. Thomson is said to have
ridden the distance, following the
depot attack, without making COM
plant or attracting attention. Re-
gaining partial consciousness before
her death she is said to have accused
Higgins of the attack and, upon the
advice Of Judge Richmond Of Lacon,
Chief of Police W. w. Rhoades placed
the young man In custody.
Following the woman's death a war
rant charging the young man with the
murder was sworn out by the police
chief. His protestations Of innocence
are shared by mis- sister, Jennie Hig.
gins. a beautiful young woman Of
twenty-one years, and his uncle, Doug
las Mcdonald Of Monica, ILL.,, who
were the only witnesses to the depot
attack. They claim that Mrs. Thoma-
son was not seriously injured at that
time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

in all the latest
coats and jackets.
This very attrac-
tive model is
adapted both to
the suit and the
general wrap and
to the entire
range Of season
able m a t eria Is,
but, as illustrated,
is made of black
velvet and the
waistcoat of heavy
white silk and the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

lar, and is maze Of
gendarme b lu e
"a 5 h m ere, COM
bined with a yoke
Of lace and bertha
and cuffs of the
material, embrOid-
cred in cyelet style,
out the design is
equally well suited
10 all simple and
childish materials.
And. when liked,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

Till now the "tickey"-a silver coin
worth 6 cents-has been the coin Of
the lowest denomination used IN
South Africa. But, at the request OF
the johannesburg Chamber of Trade
pennies (2-cent copper coins) are
about to be introduced.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

At a meeting Of the phrenologists
In London, DR.. Hollander said that
people suffering from slight infiamma.
ton of the brain were sometimes far
better, brighter and more clever with
diseased brains than under normal
conditions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04
Planned Tomatoes

Cut tomatoes into halves, dust with
salt and peIeer; put a bit of butter
in the center of each and place in a
slow oven for twenty minutes. Serve
on hot plates.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

Near Manantoddy q man, while sit.
ting in his compound with a striped
blanket wrapped around his body was
mistaken for tiger by another man.
an inmate Of his own house, and sh@
dead on the spot.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

The treaty between Thibet and Eng
land was written On an enormou.
sheet of paper, as the Thibetans, lo'
superstitious reasons, objected "
signing any document that occupis'
more than one sheet.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

The town council OF Douglas, Isle Oh
Man, which owns its own street cars,
carries school children between anu
9 q. m, noon and p. m, and 4 and D
D. M. for half cent each.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04
Killed Skirt with Round Yoke,

Skirts that are plated below a
smooth-fitting yoke are among the
smartest Of ali smart things for the
coming season and will be worn for
all street costumes. This one is Pc
Culiarly chic and attractive and is so
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

As an instance Of the extraordinary
customs which obtain in India, we
may mention that one section Of the
Geakwar's subjects have practice Of
performing all marriages every
twelfth year, infants over one year
old being eligible for marriage.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

About 1000 vessels Of all kinds as
appear in the sea every year, carrying
down 10000 human beings, and involV'
ing a loss of about s1O0,OOO,OOO ID
property.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

Senator Hoar's epigram on the la.e
Senator Davis of Minnesota: NJ
spark from his train was ever a GIN
der in the eye of a friend"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

There Is nothing more enjoyable
than an animated discussion Of some
thing We don't know anything about
with somebody that knows less than
we do.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

arranged as to give
a plain effect at the
front, which is al
ways desirable. AS
illustrated it Is
made of cheviot in
mixed shades of
brown and tan,
trimmed with hand
some brown braid,
but is shifted tn all
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

In Albany, N. Y, about 1914, the
first American carriage was made, a..
previously used having been importer
from England.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

Girls Dress with Handkerchief Bertha.
Simple frocks made with shaped
berthaS are exceedingly becoming 10
little girls and are as fashionable as
they are attractive. This one shows
the long-waisted effect that is so popu-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04
Goat With Vest

The vest effect makes a prominen'
feature of the season and is apparen;
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-11-04

A man seluom gains anything by eE
changing bachelor quarters for bet
ter halves.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25


who married Coleman 5Drayton On
it's base for many years was the IN
scription in pencil: IA Wiilfni dallgh
ter. The statue is there this after
noon, but the inscription, written by
Mr.. Aston, the girls father, q been
removed. Mrs. Astor is one az the
remarkable women of this country.
Her son, Colonel John Jacob Astorss
is a model of hIial deyotion.Sh e IS g
valuable mentor and friend n mani
young matrons making their frst#seas
son in the social rem of New York
or Newport Her Judgment is infal7
lible. She never makes sociaIsmis-s
take. If Mrs. Aston invites anybodyl
to her house his or g status 3 irrs
r%evocably fixed and nothing thatSthes
individual can dosWi1 change
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25
The lAlINER SEX

Vanity according to the dictionary,
is anempty pride oc~casioned by an
"overweening conceit of one:sperson-
definition, however. does not go far
enough. 1t should be added that this
empty pride is cherished by others.
Your Indulgence in it is merely
prompted by a spirit of fairness to
youself. You do not give way to it
without reason. while others may and
in a majority Of cases do.
Moralizers agree that vanity is a
vice, and if it be it must be added
that it is the most common of the
vast category, for every man has
something about himself of which he
is proud and which he feels others
should view at exactly the same angle
he himself has found to be the most
advantageous.
Woman has always zee accused of
being the o common victim OF AN
ity. The peacock. with his radiant
plumage and his eager watch for an
opportunity to display it In all It's
glory, has been made the standard
Will "IllSh " SOluDdle nSI, duu III
many minds it is a question whether
vanity or curiosity is the greater. fail
ing of feminfty. Men, almost with
out exception, look upon the weaker
as being also the vainer sex. and
many women are inclined to agree
with them. perhaps because they
have mistaken repetition for proof.
Two shrewd observers of men and
things dropped into a Fifth avenue
the slack hours of the day and
it so happened that only one clerk
on duty He was busy with n
customer in search of a pipe, as the
array of rays spread out on the show
case before him bore witness.
This customer was a man approach
middle age and of an appearance
indicated comfortable circum-
stances. if not wealth. He evidently
what quality of pipe he wanted,
for he had centered his attention on
two trays of briar roots with expen-
sive amber fittings. One tray con-
straight stems and the other
curved. of the type known as bull
dog.
He was very plainly at a los to
which to choose and the two OBJ
servers were amazed to see him SCI
lect a pipe of each pattern and walk
V e to a mirror that formed a panel
in the shop wall. He put the
Steamed pipe in his mouth
first and viewed himself from every
angle an energetic cranins of his
neck made possible. He tried the
bull dog in similar fashion and then
turned to the clerk
Which looks the better?" he asked,
the clerk, without betraying the
east surprise rendered his verdict in
,avor of the bull dog, which the Gus
,omcr purchased, leaving a moment
entirely satisfied.
Mine out of 10 of EN- do that"
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25

4 said the clerk in response to- an <
preston of establishment fromonesof
the Observers 1T kind D Jared me
the first timeaI saw IT. shescontfnued.s
but / soon got used tt 1T guess
men amt got much on womenswhan;
it comes to vanity, after an,sssheSconsS
cluded with a chuckfe.
a few minutes after he left theto
bacco shop one of the observersswas
riding in an elevator tina had5slong,s
narrow mirrors OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
corners. He&was still thinkinEeabouts7
the incident Of the pipes and hemade.
up his mind to watch the use
men that rod on that eieyatorsscars
might make sof the mirrors
The first n to enter paid no ats.
%tentfon to them, and the obseryerbe-s
gan to think, being preiudiced fnsfaS
vor of his SEX, that he was doing III an
injustice. The second man caughtS
sight of himself in the glass and fixed
his necktie. The third brushed back
a lock of hair that was awrys The
fourth twisted his face to one d
whether he was Clearly shavena
I'LL SStIleu Ills
snugIy after he had caught sight Of
his reflection and then was compelled
to step back to give a oms room
The woman was obvious OF the fact
that there was a mirror in b 3 can
BY this time the observer was at
sea. When he got out on the@street
again the sun was shining brightly
and he watched the men q
they passed the show windows. Most
of those that w~ere#not In too great AZ
hurry shot complacent chances towara
the broad expanses of pIate8glass and
either found the picture mirrored
there to their satisfaction Or
here and there at portions of their
apparel to correct some fault
Things were no better when the ohssss5
server felt the need ofssomethiEg to-
brace him up after thes shock he had
received. He realized forsS&perhaps
the first time why thereawas q n1frrprS
behind the man In the white coats8
Next to him stood a handsome cum
fellow who wash chatting brightly
with a couple of companions. ie
was telling a story and as5he#falkeda#S
he was not looking at his companions
at all, but at the presentmenfAof hfna.
self in the mirror.
The fnal proof n the
observer was on thescars
a street car. homeward bound
pretty girls sat directly oPpositeshfn
AS they talked together they Iooksaa
impersonal1y at him and oneof#them
suddenly turned to her companion
with a laugh. The second girl looked
by chance at the observer as she.too
laughed, and he took f1rtivesbutsceIis@
plete stock of himself to bessuressthat
nothing was wrong Then8he reais
lied what he was doing and
He was guilty himself.-The Wooden
in Pittsburg Dispatch
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25
mrs. c-lexeIand,s Coca Memory.

Success.
1t is said in Cleveland that ifMrs.s
Grover Cleveland had been@9a nam
her equipment for high place would
have been as substantial as that OF
the ex-President. Besides the breadth
OF view, tact, and personal magnetism
which have won her the respectand
affection of all dwe1Iers j q t~he9univer#a
sity town. she possesses q faculty
which is an invaluable assetato pub
lie man. She is celebrated IN france
ton for her remarkabie memoEy&of$
names and faces.
1t a recent afternoon assemblage
at which she was f the hostesses
a guest, who was astrangerin the
town, was asked If she hadsevermet
Mrs. Cleveland.
Yes" she answered, we4Echatted@
together for a moment once#in@NeWz
York. but it is seven#or eight9years
ago. She's forgotten all about ne.of
course, and 1 shall have tobe Intro
duced again.
"oh, no, you WON'T replied m
friend: mo one has ever seli#fntTo
duced to Mrs. Cleveland twice.
The latter. after greeting the
mi turned tosthsAss
with a quick smile$ofreeognlEonsssg
Why, Mrs. --z,s b exeIaisned.7
not a ins~tant forths name.
Il am very glad to seeSyousBus5
New Yorkwomen don1come tovi
US very often. Youmustnff forge
call on me
Some nice lots onHamiltonH
sale,sat good bargain.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25
WALKS N L
(By Julius Chambers, in Pittsburg
Dispatch.)

Dispatch.)
The return from Europe of Clar-
ence H. Mackey is an important event
in financial circles. Hiss cable sys-
TEN in the Pacific has been complet-
to-day master of the electrical con-
ditions in the western ocean The
day before he went abroad I had a
chat with Mr.. Mackey about the fu-
ture of wireless telegraphy. Never
shal I forget what he said: "It is
well SO far as it goes but we do not
feel any anxiety. Suppose, for ex-
ample" he said, that you we're in
the London office of a New York news
paper-as l know you have been
with a message of vital Importance
ceived and printed the next morning.
Would you send it by Marconi or by
cable?"
BY cable. without a moments hest
tation," was my instantaneous reply.
Undoubtedly; because you could
not afford to take any risks. That's
good journalism. Why should you
take the chance of failure for the sake
Of an experiment? That Is the very
thought hat induced our directors
to go ahead with the Pacific cable.
We can do the business. and other
people AVE to go two-thirds of the
way round the globe to render the
same service. When we get things
adjusted we shall supply communica-
ton with Manila almost as cheaply
as with Europe"
A controversy is in progress at the
St. Louis exposition regarding the
tallest man in the world since the
of Edward Beaupre on the
Worlds Fair grounds yesterday.
Beaupre was 8 feet 2 inches tall. Bliss
Carmen, the Canadian poet, is 6 feet
4 inches, but the two feet difference
in height will probably prevent Can
ada from carrying off h prize.
The return from Europe of Mrs.
William Aston is a national event She
gone directly through to Newport
without dallying in New York. 1t is
generally known that in the foyer
Of Mrs. Astor'sSspIendid residence on
the Cliffs at Newport stands a mar.
Bile statue OF her daughter Carrie
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1904-07-25

Some nice lots OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
sale, at goodsbargafn.
ham.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
ONE GRAND DRILL TEAM.
Modern Woodmen Preparing for The
Big Event in June.

TIOm l. lludy D1iiy.
Foresters of the Modern Woodmen OF
America are drilling in many parts OF
southern Minnesota, for the purpose OF
forming one grand battalion at the
Woodmen's picnic to be held in Mankato
next June. Captains of the New Ulm
and Sleepy Eye teams were in the city
last week for the purpose of ascertaining
the exact uniform of the Mankato team,
in order to procure for their own teams
a uniform just like it. The local camp
of Woodmen will put up some splendid
prizes for the best drilled teams. 1t
is hoped that the Mankato boys will be
successful in their efforts to repeat their
achievement at Owatonna and carry of
the first prize. B. G. Cain is captain
of the Mankato team and L. Colson is
first lieutenant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
EXCITING RUNAWAY.
Team and Buggy Plunge Over an
Embankment.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
An exciting runaway occurred on the
Guenther hill road last evening at about
$50 o'clock. A team belonging to HI.
r. Kurth, hitched to buggy, dashed
down the hill. DIR. j. M. Edwards was
driving down the hill, and heard the
runaway coming. He had just time to
draw up to the side of the road when the
frightened team overlook him. 1t veer-
ed to the outside of the road and the
horses and buggy went over the en-
bankment and down a distance of TWEEN
ty feet into the ravine
DR.. Edwards drove to the city hall
and notified the police of the occur
renee, and Officers Klughertz and Lund
berg went to the scene, and, aided By
others, got the horse and buggy up onto
the road again. Strange as it may seem,
the horses were uninjured and the buggy
escaped with very little damage.
No one was in the buggy when the
team started and therefore no one was
hurt, although it was close call for
DIR. Edwards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
MRS. EDWARDS DEAD.
Grandmother Of C. l.. AIleman Expire S
Aged Ninety-ivo,
From SATURDAYS Daily


Aged Ninety-iivo,
From Saturdays Daily.
Mrs. Ovanda Edwards died at her
home, at the corner of State and Byron
streets, this morning, after an illness
of three weeks. Her ailment was pneu-
monia. She reached the ripe age of
ninety five years.
Mrs. Edwards was born in Green
county, N. Y, September 2Sth, 1908,
her maiden name being Ovanda Bailey.
She was married to VIM. G. Edwards
Oct. 18th, 1881, and they moved to
La Porte, Ind, in 1886, and to Plymouth,
Ind, the next year. Mr.. Edwards died
there Feb. 23d, 1898.
Mrs. Edwards came to Mankato with
P. S. and j. A. Alleman, in June, 1892.
Four sons and two daughters were
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards, five of
these dying in early life. The only sur
.viving child is her daughter, Mrs. 2. S.
Alleman There are three grand
children, Mrs E. e. Horner of Mime
apolis, A. r. Alleman of Blue Earth and
C. L. Alleman of this city. There are
also greatgrand children.
The last time that the deceased was
out was on Christmas day, when she at
tended church with her descendants to
the fourth generation. She was an ex-
cellent lady, pleasant to meet, and
sprightly for her years. She was
faithful member of the Episcopal church,
and had many warm friends who will re-
greet to hear of her death.
The funeral will occur tomorrow at
three o'clock from the residence, and the
remains will be taken to Plymouth, Ind,
for interment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
WOLVES HELD AT BAY.
A GREEDY PACK OF ILLS SURROUND
A OLERGYMAN'S WIFE.
Through the Arrival Of Timely Aid She
Escapes from the Terrors of
Prolonged Siege.

Through the Arrival OF Timely Aid She
Escapes from the Terrors of
Prolonged Siege.
The Rev. w. A. Denton, Of Girard,
Crawford county, Kansas, tells the fol-
lowing story Of q narrowing experience
of one Of the members of his family:
"My wife," he says, was assalled for
fifteen years by a combination of all
ments following the birth OF our first
child. The food she ate fermented In
her stomach, she had frequent dizzy
spells, her limbs were swollen and pain
full, her nerves were quite shattered, she
was unable to sleep and she was many
times on the verge Of heart failure.
Physicians gave her only temporary
relief. Finally the favorable reports Of
some relatives and neighbors led her
to make trial Of DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People. She expert
rienced improvement almost at once.
They relieved her sleeplessness, the
smothering sensations have disappeared
and have not annoyed her for years.
They freed her from stomach trouble
and the dropsical tendency was mitl-
gated. The progress Of the rheuma-
tism, which had begun to make her
fingers crooked, was stayed and the pain
was banished. In every respect they
gave her more help than any other rem
edy she had ever used, and she is today
in better health than for many years,
"Dr. Williams Pink Pills are our sta
pie household remedy, and am in the
habit of recommending them to all who
suffer from troubles like those which at
flicted my wife"
All the elements necessary to give new
life and richness to the blood and repair
shattered nerves are contained, in con-
densed form, in DIR. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. They are also specific
for troubles peculiar to females, such as
suppression, Irregularities and all forms
of weakness. In men they effect rad
ical cure in all cases arising from men,
tai strain, overwork or excuses of what
ever nature. DIR. Williams Pink Pills
are sold in boxes at fifty cents box
or six boxes for two dollars and fifty
cents, and may be had of all druggists,
or direct by mail from DR.. Williams Med
icine Company, Schenectady, NY. Be
sure you get the genuine; substitutes
never cured anybody.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
WANT AN EXCURSION
Modern Woodmen Picnic Will Draw
From S0un Dakota.
From SATURDAYS Daily.


Thos. J. Jones has received letter
from F. S. Wells of Watertown, S. D.,
suggesting that an excursion be run
from that point to the Woodman picnic,
to be held in this city in June, and say
ing that number from that point want
to come to Mankato and see the city.
He thinks that there would be no diff
ficulty in getting train load from the
points between Watertown and Manka-
to.
Mr.. Jones will take the matter up
with the committee of arrangements,
and it will probably consult with the
railroad about the matter. There is
also talk of an excursion on the Omaha
from Sioux Falls, s. D.
Mr. Wells was formerly dyer in this
city, but couple of years ago located
in Watertown and is now proprietor of
the Watertown Die Works. He ex-
poets to erect business building this
year. His friends will be glad to know
that he is getting along so well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25

that live in soils and by their magic,
make desert sands to bloom and all
vegetable life to rejoice. The secret of
fertility or fruitfulness in soils, is in
herent in certain forms of bacterial life.
Judge for yourselves then whether the
study of these little things in Nature,
may not well be productive of the most
results.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
BROKE A WINDOW.
Young Man Remains in a Dance Hall
All Night.
G. Dos1 In
From Saturdays Daily.

A dance was held in the NJ w. A. hall
at Rapidan last night which was attend
ed by quite a large crowd from Rapidan
and nearby towns. At the close of the
dance, young man, who resides at
Good Thunder asked permission to re-
main in the hall until train time, but
was refused bv the ianitor of the build
ing. In due time the janitor locked the
building and the young man, determined
to remain, breaking window in order
to get into the hall.
The young man was seen In Mankato
today by the janitor and asked to
either liquidate for the broken window
or suffer consequences. He settled and
the matter will probably be dropped.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-03-25
MUNICIPAL COURT.
From Saturdays Daily.

From saturdays DalIy.
The time of the municipal court yes
terday afternoon was taken up with the
trial of the case of Chas. F. Anderson
vs. VIM. Foster. The parties reside at
Lake Crystal, and the plaintiff sues to
recover $l7.42, balance on a promissory
note given as part payment on thresh-
ing bill. The defendant puts in coun-
ter claim for $622S for damages and
money paid on the bill. He claims that
the plaintiff did only part of the
threshing agreed upon. Judge Ogle took
the case under advisement.
d. A. Reed of Lake Crystal and W. E.
Young of this city appeared for the
plaintiff and Carl Strom of Lake Crys-
tai and C. O. Daley of this city appear
ed for the defendant.