davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08

In the geological branch Of the Brit
ish museum the visitor is shown a
wonderful specimen of natural imita-
ton in a small ribbon jasper" This
stone, the material of which is not IN
like that Of other banded agates, has
upon it's surface perfect miniature
portrait Of the poet Chaucer. Every
detail is startlingly correct. There are
the white face, the pouting lips, the
broad, low forehead and even the
whites Of the slightly upturned eyes.
The attendants, say that it is utterly
impossible to convince even some Of
the educated visitors that it is not an
artificial production.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
A TANTALlZlNG FISH.
The Ways OF the Salmon Are BEYOND
Finding Out.

The Ways OF the Salmon Are Beyond
Finding Out.
Who knows the way of the eagle in
the air or of the salmon in the sea?
OF all fish the most tantalizing, he has
been the life study of thousands of
men. Yet how little any one really
knows about him, and how conflicting
is the testimony as to what is known!
If you want to get the idea that there
is no such thing as abstract truth, you
can form that opinion quickly BY sit
ting in front of the fireplace ira fish
ing club some evening when the most
experienced members are present and
feel like talking. There is scarcely
any proposition connected with the life
history of this fish upon which any
two men of forty or fifty years expert
ence in salmon fishing will agree. The
biography of the fish is filled with puz-
cling blanks. You catch glimpse of
him in his infancy. He mysteriously
disappears, returns during adolescence
and then is gone again until, on his
third appearance. the infant has grown
to be fully mature. Who would think
the childish smolt of few ounces that
slips quietly down river in the early
spring could come back the same sum-
mer in the pride of youth as three or
four pound grilse? And the next time
he goes upon what meat doth he feed
that he jumps to maturity and ten
pounds weight? What ports does he
visit while he is off on his deep sea
cruise? Where does he keep the chart
by which, after his far away wander
ings, he unerringly returns to his
birthplace? And why do many grilse
come to some rivers and comparatively
few or none to others? In Miramichi
waters there are in August ten grilse
to every full grown salmon. In the
Tobique there are scarcely any grilse
at all.-From "The Trout of the Ne
pisiguit." by Frederic Irland, in Scrib-
ner's.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08

Baking
PoWde
The Standard Of
porfoot Baking.
COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
Action Of National Committee on Coz
tests Approved.
The Standard Of
e0rfoot 8akInG.

Action Of National Committee on Con.
tests Approved.
st. Louis, July S.-With one excep.
tion-the contest in the Twenty-first
Illinois district-the credentials COM
mittee of the national Democratic con-
vention followed the lead of the ma.
tional committee and seated the dele
gates recommended as the temporary
roll of the convention. This result
was accomplished after a session last
ing all night.
The feature of the session was the
declaration of w. J. Bryan, who paid
the committee call at a. M, that
he should make the Illinois contests
an issue on the floor of the conven-
ton.
Mr.. Bryan explained to the commit
tee that he had been busy on the plat
form committee during the time the
Illinois contests were being consid-
cred. All he asked was the right to
make q minority report to the conven-
ton. This was granted.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
According to the Code.

The commanding officer had surprised
the young lieutenant and his daughter
trying to occupy the. same chair. The
lieutenant sprang to his feet and sa-
luted.
Sir" he said, II have the honor to
report an engagement at close quarters,
in which I have been entirely victori-
GUS. 1t now merely remains for you to
give your sanction to the terms Of sur
render"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
THE USE OF CHARMS.
Peculiar Amulet Which Is Common
Among the Koreans.

&@cuAA0E hAuuAel w HIGH - SO0u 0Oh
Among the Koreans.
The people Of all nations are super
stitous, and belief in charms and
amulets prevails among people of ev-
cry rank and grade, educated or igno-
rant, refined or vicious. When a man
tinue the subject, and in a few min
utes he will state, while l am not
superstitious, yet l must say l always
did believe" ETC., demonstrating that
he is about as superstitiOus as the
average Of mankind. Charms and am
ulets are made of almost everything.
from a repulsive collection of human
fingers, human bones. frogs. toads,
snakes, pieces of glass, stone, iron,
dried blood, bottles of water. etc, to
elegant and artistic combinations of
gold and precious stones. For many
centuries scraps of paper with quota
lions from the Bible, from the Koran
and from the Vedas or combna tons of
letters or figures containing Some mys-
tic significance have been used all over
the world.
The abracadabra Of the ancients, the
letters being repeated and placed in
the form of triangle, was in general
use. Written on a sheet of paper,
folded up and worn on the person, it
was supposed to keep off fevers and
bring good luck to the wearer The
Koreans have most peculiar form Of
this kind of charm. consisting of the
figures ! to inclusive placed in the
form Of square, thus:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
ENDORSE PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

Negroes Declare Their interests Are
Safe in His Hands.
st. Louis, July 8.-After nominating
two persons for president Of the
United States. both of whom deolin ed
to accept, the convention of the Ma
tional Liberty party, an organization
of negroes, which convened here
during the day, decided to indorse the
candidacy of President Roosevelt, de-
claring that he is 1.-The true friend of
the negro" and that the latter's intei-
ests will be safe in his hands.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
Believed to Have Sulcided.

New York, July 8.-Alexander
Fischer, an importer of automobiles,
was found dead in his home at the
residence of DR.. David D. Stevens, a
United States surgeon with whom he
lived. A bullet wound in his head and
revolver clenched in his hand led
to the belief that the man had COM
mitted suicide.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
THE MAD MULLAH is BUSY.

Attacks SomaIis and Kills Fifty of the
Natives.
London, July S.-The Daily Mails
Alden correspondent, under date of
July &, says that the Mad Mullahs
forces have attacked the Somali, kill
ing fifty, levying on the natives
friendly to the British and looting
about 1000 sheep and so cattle. They
then retired, pursued by pioneers, who
shot down twenty of the Mullah's men.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

If the Baby 10 Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and well
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth.
ing Syrup, for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is
the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Twen-
ty-five cents a bottle.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
A Waste Of Money.

But" expostulated Jones, 1T you'd
only pay me what you owe me I could
pay Smith what owe him."
II know it," said Robinson. But
Smith wouldn't pay me what he owes
me. You and I would merely impov-
erish ourselves to enrich Smith,
Town Topics.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
Quick Dfauatch.

A bill was once stuck Oh the shop
window of tradesman in the Fried
richstrasse, Berlin, setting forth that
''these premises are temporarily closed
owing to the marriage Of the proprie-
tor; to be reopened in twenty min
utes." 81 .4ss.~ IT,. >a~@
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08

"How did that prima donna come to
lose her voice?" s- %
"Well," answered the impresario,
some people say she sang too much,
but my personal opinion is that she lost
it arguing about salary. ~" Washington
Star. If 81 N sis H
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08

There are few wild beasts more to be
dreaded than talking man having
nothing to say. Swift t III;
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
Excursions East.

Summer tourist tickets to all eastern
points By train and steamer Ct greatly
reduced rates. II You intend going
est let us plan your "trip. We can
save you time and nnoney Duluth.
South Shore 4 Atlantic nv, Mari IA,
son, General Agent 40 spalding Hotel
block, Duluth, MINI u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
OmiMous.

OmiMOus.
lis the boss going to give you the
raise you asked for?"
"Well-er-I'm afraid to say. told
him / thought my pay should be COM
mensurate with the amount of work
! do, and he promptly agreed with
Philadelphia Press. ..={
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
They Loved Each Other So.

Ethel Ito Rose, who has just told her
a funny story)-But, my dear, that's an
awfully old joke. Ross-Is 1t really,
dear? Well, Of course you ought to
know.-New York Telegram.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08

towards die many times before theil
death Shakespeare.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1904-07-08
Hack. y Pas.

What did he get $500 back pension
fors'' Ss5 .s. n
why, he was shot between the
shoulder blades. Yonkarp Herald.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

One of the sleeves shown in the Illus
tration is extremely novel The ma
terial is voile and the entire costume
sleeve, bodice and skirt-shOws a de-
sign of Van Dyke points of self-color and
very narrow silk soutache braid. Silk
acorns edge the sleeve, from the edge
of which extend lingerie ruffies.
Another of the illustrations shows the
collar and cuff details of a costume
These portions are made of finely shirred
silk forming fiat puff, the sides edged
with braid and trimmed with fancy
rosette.
An excellent trimming idea for collar
and cuffs, for tailored costume or shirt
waist suit, is shown In another of the il
Illustrations. The disappointed collar and
cuffs are trimmed with fiat rows of braid
of contrasting color. fancy buttons and
loops of braid giving the additional
style touch.
Three other of the pretty modes in
spring sleeves are also shown, and while
not so elaborate or startling as the one
already referred to. will no doubt be
more generally worn.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

with an accOrdion-plaited ruffle of the
silk. Another is made of Powered lawn
in Dresden design. set in a border of
fine white lawn. The trimming is en-
tirely of white lace insertion. and out
lines the lawn upon the bib and the
skirt. A third. to wear when sewing, is
very useful with its deep pockets, and is
of white lawn. A bias ruffle of the lawn
finishes the entire edge The rest of the
trimming is lace beading through which
ribbon is run, and tied here and there in
little bows. A Russian tea apron is
shown which is made of a Bulgarian
printed square, or a silk bandanna
handkerchief may be used to reproduce
this deegn One side of the square will
make the bib and the shoulder straps.
which cross at the back and button to
the belt. And fifth apron is of fine In
dian linen. trimmed with border COM
posed of Teneriffe lace wheels, outlined
with an open-work lace braid. The sides
of the apron are hemstitched The
strings are finished with the lace wheels.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
THE SPIDERS TRAP.
Laid for busy Bird That Was Ex-
terminating Insects in Chi
cage Museum.

During the past season the Field mu-
scum in Chicago became infested with
large number of obnoxious spiders.
They festooned the ceiling and great
columns of the building with yards of
their shuttlework. Scrubwomen and
janitors tried in vain to rid the building
of the pests and their work. Finally a
small bird known as the brown creeper
discovered the state Of things, and de-
cided to take up his abode inside and
assist the authorities in Kidding the
building of the pests The Chicago
News describes the birds experiment
For several days he fitted about very
much as he pleased, wagSng up and
down column after column and probing
his bill into every crevice. With his
vigilance he actually carried on a very
effective work, and the authorities and
the public eyed him with gratified inter-
est.
One morning, however, as a curator
of one of the departments was passing
a guard remarked There's a bird for
your collection. Looks as if it were
done for"
The bird lay painting on its side at
the bottom of one of the columns.
Bring a fly" said the scientist. as he
took the little ereeper in his hand The
guard held buzzing fly on the point of
a long pin to the birds beak. and to his
surprise the creeper bit at the insect vi
ciously
Doesn't look as If he were going to
die, said the scientist Il wonder
what's the matter with him, anyway"
Turning the bird over in his hand. he
found it had been entrapped in a large
spiders web which had bound the wing
and tail together in such a manner as
to preclude flying. 1t looked as if
some wise old spider had resented the
birds work of determination, and had
purposely ersnared him in a trap.
The queer bandage was removed. and
the bird darted out over the iron graf
ing and shot out of sight across the
lagoon.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

Denmark suffers from a quite medic
val paucity of surnames, and so incon-
venient is this fact becoming that the
government has announced its inten-
ton OF presenting bill to the legisla-
ture sanctioning and encouraging the
adoption of new surnames. Such names
as Hansen. Petersen and Sverensen are
Overwhelmingly frequent. 1t is even
said that there are towns of 80 600 in
habitants among whom there will not
be found more than 20 different sur
names. as many as a thousand different
people having the same surname.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
FARM WORK BY "SIGNS.o
Quaint Customs Are Observed Among
the Dutch Farmers of New
York state.

The farmers of the township Of Fay
cite. adjoining Waterloo. are largely of
Pennsylvania Dutch origin. They are
a hardy and thrifty race. and for gen.
eral intelligence compare favorably
with their neighbors of Anglo-Saxon
stock. They are. however. says the
Rochester Post Express, full of quaint
superstitions and rural folklore of their
forefathers. and many interesting anec-
dotes are told by Fayette people Illus
trating the length to which the good
Dutch yeomanry go in their devotion to
the signs" in the conduct of their farms
and the routine of their lives.
In all earthly matters the almanac
seems to be their Bible. and the moon
and the consultations are really ven
Grated. though in a different way. as
they were by their yellow-haired ances-
tors along the shores f-the North sea.
Not only in the filling of their land. but
in all the minute concerns Of their daily
lives the signs must be right before
anything is done, or-"woe betide."
If a cheese is to be cut, it must be
done in the increase of the moon, or.
by the same token. it will fade away
with incredible rapidity before the daily
demands of the family, who will yet
derive a miraculously scanty nutri-
ment therefrom; whereas. it, in ODE
dience to the sage counsel of the elders
of the house, it be done as the moon
wakes. it will be like the widows meas
urP of meal and ernst of oil
If fence posts are to be set, spade must
not be put to the ground till the posi-
ton of the sun in the zodiac be deter
mined from the book of fate, the al
manac. Otherwise, ii is only a matter
OF time when, not the frost below but
the stars above. will heave them from
their places. The swine must not be
slaughtered with disregard for the stel-
lar divinities. or the pork will dwindle
in the barrel as if an army corps were
feeding thereon.
In the sowing. tilling and harvesting
of their crops. of course. the same fdel-
ity to the old-folk notions of their ia
| theirs is shown; but in this they are
not peculiar, for here their ideas are
shared by the unscientific of every class
and race. In Waterloo business place
recently. where these signs were under
animated discussion for an hour. only
one man raised the voice of skepticisn
against these fancies, and all but two
OF those present expressed positive
falth in one or more of the signs Of
Fayette Dutch folklore.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
EDITORIAL NOTE.

EVTNIINL NO SlC-
cessful is Swamp-Root in promptly
curing even the most distressing cases
of kidney, liver or bladder troubles,
that to prove its wonderful merits, you
may have sample bottle and book
of valuable Information, both sent alb
solutely free by mail. The book con-
tains many of the thousands upon
thousands of testimonial letters re-
ceived from men and women cured.
The value and success of Swamp-Root
is so we'll known that our readers are
advised to send for a sample bottle.
In sending your address to Dr. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, n. Y, be sure 70
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

your water frequently night and day
smartin8 or irritation in passing, brick
dust or sediment in the urine, headache.
backache. lame back. dizziness sleepless-
ness. nervousness. heart disturbance due
to bad kidney trouble skin eruptions from
bad blood. neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes.
bloating. irritability. WORKOUT feeling. lack
OF ambition. loss of flesh. sallow COM
plexion. or Bright's disease
II your water. when allowed to remain
undisturbcd in a glass or bottle for
twenty-four hours. forms q sediment or
settling or has a cloudy appearance, it is
evidence that your kidneys and bladder
need immediate attention.
Swamp-Root is the great discovery Of
DR.. kilmer, the eminent kidney and blad-
der specialist. Hospitals use it with won.
derful success in both slight and severe
cases. Doctors recommend it to their
patients and u5e it in their own families,
because they recognize in Swamp Root
the greatest and most successful remedy.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
for sale at drug stores the world over in
bottles OF two sizes and two prices-ffty
cents and one dollar. Remember the
name, .Szvamb- Root, DR.. AInsey's
.SWamb-Root, and TIE address, Bine-
hamt0n, " T., on every bottle.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

serve as appropriate gifts. or upon their
making may be spent pleasant hours
The dainty housewife appreciates them
especially. for they add attractiveness
10 morning working gown. Then, too,
aprons may be designed for special
work. such as sewing, and these special
uses but add to the number that may be
desirable.
We give illustrations of five dainty
aprons. which. together with descrip-
ton of the material of which they are
made. should be of assistance to any
one wishing to make such garment
One of these, which is of black silk, is
for a lady in mourning. made of black
China silk and trimmed with bands
of black and white fancy ribbon. The
edges of the apron and bib are finished
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
The Quicker Way.

Harry was so mad with him that
| came very near calling him a fool
right to his face
Uncle George-That would have been
poor policy. Tell a man he is a fool
and he will keep it to himself; tell ii
to one of his friends and the whole
town will probably know it-Boston
Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

tent. Some show width at the back
some at the front some at the sides
Some are ornamented with conspicuous
are comparatively plain. very much
believe it will be a case of take your
choice. with the full assurance that
whatever that choice may be, it is sure
to be in style, and what is even more. not
so very expensive.
ETJEN ncMnNpU-
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
To Prove what SwampRo0t, the Great Kidney Remedy,
Will Do for YOU, Every Reader of this paper May
Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible for moro
sickness and suffering than
through neglect other kidney
continue fatal results follow.
Your other
because they do most and first.
If sick badly" begin
SwampIsoo remedy.
kidneys begin get better
other health. anyone.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
Proof Positive,

Tom--But do you think you can sup
port a wife?
Dick-Of course. WY, I've been en-
gagged two years.
"Well?"
well, if can buy flowers and candy
FOR faneee for two years and not go
broke | con surely support a wife =
Philadelphia Press.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

did | understand you to say that
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Smith were great
friends?'
"Oh, no; | said they were neigh.
bors. Times Star.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

The mild and immediate effect of DIR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root the great kidney
and bladder remedy. is soon realized 1t
stands the highest for its wondeIia es
of the most distressing cases. SW=.np-
Root will set your whole system right.
and the best prcof of this is a trial.
IA EAST 10th ST.. New YORK CITY,
DEAR SIR: Ger. 18th. 1908
L had been suffering severely from kidney
trouble. All symptoms were on hand my former
strength and power had left me; could hardly
drag myself along. Even my mental capacity was
giving out and often wished 10 die. 1t was then
! saw an advertisement Of yours in New York
paper. but would not have paid any attention it.
had it not promised a sworn guarantee with every
bottle OF your medicine. asserting that your Swamp
Root is purely vegetable. and does not contain any
harmful drugs. | am seventy years and four months
old. and with good conscience ! can recommend
Swamp Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles.
Four members of my family have been using
Swamp Root for four different kidney diseases.
with the same good results"
With many thanks to YOU I remain,
Very truly yours,
ROBERT BERNER
You may have a sample bottle of this
famous kidney remedy. Swamp-Root.
sent free by mail. postpaid. by which you
may test its virtues for such disorders as
kidney. bladder and uric acid diseases,
poor digestion. being obliged to pass
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05
Fond of Flowers

The Mexicans, as a people, are fond
OF towers, roses and ported plants,
which are sold very cheap in all the
large cities.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

UGH a thing as having too
many nice aprons is unheard
of. Every woman appreci-
ates them, and though a
dozen may be her supply, it
can be none too many. They
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

before we are considering the cut and
material for our Easter gown, and for
those OF us who must, through force of
circumstances. replenish our wardrobes
at the present time. it is just as well
that We know something of the near flu
ture, that We may. perchance. be able to
introduce some of the little novelties
INTO these gowns. and SO be not only
Just tribe ahead for once at least, but
also not be behind the procession if we
have TO wear the gowns purchased now
through the spring.
Sleeves and collars make the fashions
in waists whether they be of the tailor
variety, the washable kind. or that
which goes as part of the complete re-
ception or dinner costume. So il is that
we give glimpse at the coming sleeves
and collars.
The Forrest City times., 1904-02-05

nected with the Dry Goods Economist
some days since. While | was at that
time thinking of holiday costumes, he
was working away picturing the spring
and summer modes. and was giving his
special attention just at that time to the
coming belts.
Judging from the array which were
spread out before him. should say that
ito the making of belts there is no end, ="
BeIts of every variety, of almost every
Imaginable material, belts with buckles
and belts without belts wide and belts
narrow, in fact every conceivable form
of belt was there.
Both leather and fabric belts will be
worn during the coming season, and it
is hard to say which will have the
greater prestige. The illustrations given
here are of the fabric belts only. and
they tell their own story TO certain ex-