davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

The Glorious Fourth is especially glorious TINS
year. One OF the heroes of the struggle which 1t
commentaries has returned from the grave as
1t were. TO take part in its ceremonies Ihoush
dead these last one hundred and thirteen years.
and though lying in his coffin now in a foreisn
capital, the memory of his deeds will neVertne-
less be for many persons the chief inspiration OF
The day.
The discovery of the body of Captain John
Paul Jones. which for a good part OF century
was thought to be lost, and which was at last
found by Ambassador Porter In an aoanooheo
cemetery in Paris has made many an American
of to-day realize as never before how valiantly
his forefathers fought to make this land of lio-
.ertv For the nonce the Revolution has been
brought nearer than the with Spain. John
Paul Jones just is "the man of the hour'
and his exploits told as If they had nap
pened yesterday. In schools all over the iaho
children have made him the theme of essay ana
defamation, much as they memoralized Dewey
after the battle of Manila. Poets in every
hedgerow are singing his praises anew HIS
Forfans have been raEtrlg out the musty recoros
of his life-faded letters, yellow memoirs-to
publish in fresh volumes the story of his career.
And there are John Paul Jones art shows, as, for
example the exhibit Of portraits and prints
opened yesterday, under the supervision OF
Frank Weitenkampf, at the Lenox Library.
CAPTAIN Jones' too has become the chief idol
of many women's clubs, one OF which. in Phiia-
teiphia recently voted to have lifesize bust
made of him ito be2utify the tearoom. This,
however is not especially remarkable, as the
.Chevalier" as he was sometimes called. in spite
of certain difidence in the presence of the fair
sex made the more noticeable by his sta1nnler-
ing speech was exceedingly popular among
women For instance. Miss Edes once wrote
of him: "To be sure, he is the most agreeable
seawolf one would wish to meet. If am in love
with him, for love 1 may die. L have as many
rivals as there are ladies'.
In one way therefore, it was blessing that
the body of the hero was lost SO long The post
ponenaent of his final burial has brought him a
certain majesty of fame which otherwise might
not have adorned his memory, and honors also
which the jealousies Of his own time prevented
his having Throughout his life and long after
his death his character was maiigned by those
envious of his genius Happily, time has worn
his name bright He is now TO be honored with
an imposing funeral. special ambassador has
been sent to Paris to represent this country at
the ceremonies there this week, and an escort of
American marines will guard the body on its
way from the capital to Cherbourg. From Cher
bourg squadron of warships. more splendid
more powerful. than Jones ever dreamed of Will
bring him back across the ocean which he loved
so we'll and at Annapolis the last rites over his
body will be performed in the presence OF the
highest officers of the nation.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

of his fellow officers his services received ~ re s
recognition AS he said in his own account u
this experience -, ,,,a1a,o-
LENT and decetfuI persons surround the eredIr. r,a
While fighting with the Turks Jones ,he m" 9ra,ii
den by a companion officer 10 1olloM ~ r b;s src
cesses as far as possible This he reIuseu ol,' u
do. and in consequence ne was completeiy Of his
riwa1s He refers to this when he says:
since am found too frank and TOO site,,t sncert
to make my way at the court OF Russia oor,,
creating powerful enemies, nave tiie pii'i0''-'
r,yifJ, ,1raIx
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02
ENGLISH DIsLIKED HIM.

Jones was judged by the men of his own time
in various ways. IN England he was regarded as
a pirate; in certain court circles oe France as
society man; in America n military genius.
Yet even in the land which should have re-
garded him only with loveAhe was treated both
with respect and disrespect The populace idol
lied him. for it knew him only as the hero of
battle but there were few who had hoped to
succeeded like him, but failed, and who, accord
ingly, hated him. They called him braggart
and poser. They, like the British. stgmatized
him a traitor, saying that he fought for
America, as the politicians of to-day would put
it. s.just for what was in it" Before he had won
his first fight these same vilifieFs kept whisper
ing that ne was only spy. and at the right
moment he would go over to the British
That John Paul Jones pirate. but
man of honor, both in war and peace, is proved,
say his admirers in manifold ways. His at
tackS on the British coast where whenever pos
Slble he burned ships or set fire to warehouses,
were in way prompted by the instincts of a
buccaneer. He did not do it to enrich himself,
but to demoralize the enemy. The British navy
was too big to tackle face to face, and accord
ingly Jones operated his ships as q true mos
quito fleet. to worry, not kill. his antagonist AS
he wrote TO the United States commissioners at
Paris:
we cannot yet fight with their navy as their
numbers and force far superior ours.
Therefore it seems to be most natural prov
ince to surprise their defenceless places, and
thereby divert their attention and draw it from
coasts
The raid by Jones and mis- men on the estate
of the Earl of Selkirk, when he took away
quantity of plate, used to be mentioned d
striking illustration of Paul JOneS's piracy"
Leaving Whitehaven, his home in Scot
land where in the early morning he had made
a daring, though practically unsuccessful, t.
tack. it occurred to him to capture some English
iord for hostage. In this way he would
pei the English to treat American prisoners
generously or bring about their release. At st.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02
CLAIMS TO RENOWN.

Had Jones never won the victories which have
made his name especially illustrious, he would
still have made memorable figure in American
history. He the first man to hoist the
American flag, and he was also the first TO
obtain salute for it by a foreign power.
1t the flagship Alfred that Jones first
displayed firm the masthead the Stars and
Stripes. He had received his first commission,
that OF first lieutenant, on December %, 1775.
and the historic duty was assigned TO him by
Commodore EseS Hopkins. For this reason the
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

dore Lamette- -Riquet. The question accordingly
arose as to how many guns should be fired In
recognition of the new Republic. Jones de-
manded that as the chief representative OF ms
country he should have many guns hred loI
him as he fired for the commodore He wanted
gun for gun and he would not come Wlthln
salutfng distance until he had learned the facts
At first the French commodore hesitated about
giving him any salute at all. Messages went
hack and forth between the two officers for some
time. till the Frenchmen at last decided to give
Jones nine guns the full number ACCORDED at
that time to a republic and four less than he
wished for himself, the representative OF
king.
4 won't bubble over Details" said Jones to
his lieutenant learning of this decision II
he will give us the full recognition of a repupnc
1 can't ask more" Accordingly. he sent word
that nine guns would be satisfactory. The
French waited for him, but he did not stir He
then explained that it so late in the after
noon that the salute would not be seen to the
best advantage. 1t was not until the next morn
ing that in the bright sunshine he sailed his
ships right into the middle of the French fleet
and fired his guns; and in return was given the
first salute to the American flag.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

Alliance came up and fired broadside at hiin'
killing many OF his men. T.. tho
There is also an element OF IhyS II. io,iraI
character of this remarkable man. His orlglldI
name was John Paul, but on settling IN Amer
he added Jones. Why he chose fh1s par IGuis1 -
name he never would tell Neither would ne
affirm or deny the truth of the saying tnat ne
was a descendant Of that Thane of Scotland VINO
slew Macbeth His mother before her hlalIia9o
q Macduff.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02
THE ARvERNE HOTEL OPENED.

The Arverne Hotel, at Arverne Long ISL
and. was opened on Thursday. The hotel is on
the ocean front, and is considered one OF the
finest on Long Island. 1t is under the manage
ment of / H. Rosenfeld, the proprietor, who also
manages the Cafe Boulevard, in this city. The
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

house has -beAn entirely refurnished. and Is
equipped throughout with every modern con
venience including indoor sea water pains, gym
nasum etc. There will be concerts hlsn1iy, anu anu
q Ia carte dinners will be served in the Casino
every day The number of guests at tne OPEN
ing Indicates a highly successfui season.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

NOT A LOVER OF COURTS.

was returned. although he had to buy it back
q his cost
New-York tribune., 1905-07-02

known policeman, Eddie Reed" that of pro-
lessor, 'Mory's' the well known Yale cafe. as
also "Heublein's'-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
LEAsEDLAND.


The people behind the proposed rail
road from Newport News TO Yorktown
have leased frov' the to Sn trustees Of
Yorktown a parcel OF land adjoining
the warf at that place. The lease 10 for
period oil ten years The contract has
been signed-
Ii the road 70 built il win open up q
rich section of country, The line viii
connect with Gloucester by ferry. Ii Is
said thet the Goulds will build road
from Richmond TO Gloucester Point. II
this is done the future of that section Is
very promising.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
The Entertain rnent

A delightful entertainment was given
in Cameron Hall Tuesday night by
some Of our best local talent and the
play was ably managed by Miss Rosa
Emory.
The subject of the play was Mrs.
Wiggs OF the Cabbage Patch" This
was not an attempt at the professional
but its rendition was sstisf actors IN
every way 20 the large crowd that st-
tended.
The entertainment was given in be-
halt Of the Methodist church and a neat
SUN was realized.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Ernest Jensen.

Ernest. the 5-ysar-nid son Of Mr. and
Mrs. L. A. Jensen. died Sunday morning
at IL O'Clock. after a short hlDess
Ernest was a bright. interesting little
fellow and bis death came as a Are 1
shock TO his parerts who have che
deepest sympathy OF many friends.
The funeral took place Monday after.
noon from the Baptist church the Rev.
J. B. Harrell officiating. The interment
was IN C,dsr Grove Cemetery.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
To Santa Claus.

Msguder, dec. IL.
ny Dear Santa Claus--I guess / will
write you letter this Christmas and
hope you won't forget me.
Please bring me some Bible Story
books from David G. Cook. Please
bring me bracelet from Macy's,
Please bring some games Please bring
me some candy and nuts. Please bring
Grandpa and Psps some handkerchief.
viii close tor this year
Your little girl.
Elssuor Simonson.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
To Visit Jamestown.

Washington, d. (. Dec. 24.-Repre
sentative Maynard will invite the house
committe on industrial arts and eK-
position TO visit the site Of the James
town exposition during the session.
The exact date has not been decided on.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Schools Close.

The public schools have closed for the
holidays. The pupils of the Model
school enjoyed Christmas tree Thurs
day afternoon. Quite a number Of pa
rents attended and the occasion was a
decidedly happy one far all.
The Model school 10 one of the best IN
the State aud IL doing a great work for
the younger pupils
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Pound Party.

The members OF the congregation Of
the Episcopal church gave their rector.
the w. A. K. Goodwin, a pound party
Friday. The popular rector was re-
membered in a substantial way.
Rev. Mr.. Goodwin has done a great
work in this community and his parish
toner's are devoted TO him.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Pistol and Knife,

Henry Billups and Ed. Thurston. two
Young colored men, engaged IN n fight
at Harris pool room Thursday night.
Billups used.a pistol with no very ser
ious results. Thurston got busy with
his knife and cut Billups seriously. The
latter is confined 20 his bed.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23

Send us your subscription.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Our Advertisers.

Jensen, the uptown merchant. has
an attractive ad in this week. Read IL
carefully. you may save money by it.
Person. the jeweler, has one of the
most attractive line of goods ever seen
here and If you want a Xmas present
give him call.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
special Notices.

"NNitD. - by b. gentleman guod
r'sr.i m private ami.y. az . ressonoi.'s
ice Adir-- re care Gsz.tte
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
COCIAl AND -
DERSONAL
u ==-l-------

For developing dlms, 10c. any size
chsyne's Studio. Williamsburg.
Go to Griffin & Rolf for
everything in picture line.
Miss George Byran of Norfolk, ar
rived here last night TO spend the hoh-
days with her mother Mrs. K Bethany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Bryan will also be
here to spend Xmas with their mother
1 wr. w. II. wroten OF The Gszette.
Left last night TO spend the Christina
with friends in Louisa county.
Go to Griffin & Rolf for Cabi-
net frames and Medalions.
Misc Pearl Marable is the guest Of
relatives here this week.
Miss Margie Marshle is visiting rela-
tives in Hampton.
Miss Mary Wharton of Bedford is
visiting her uncle, DIR. l.. B. Wharton
Owing to the wires being down TIE
passenger trains were greatly delayed
several days this week.
The spiasterina in Brutou church has
been completed aud the workmen have
returned to Richmond. The work wAs
superintended by Mr.. Ed. Gilman.
Rev. W. A. K. Goodwin returned from
a trip TO New York. DR.. L. b. Wharton
filled his pulpit last Sunday.
Col. L. W. Lane. Commissioner OF
State Hospitals LETT Thursday for
Petersburg on official business.
Go to Griffin ( Rolf for
PER- Mirrors and pictures.
Miss Nora Macon. Mas Katie
inc Geddy. Miss Mary Henley Speneei
and Miss Alice Ware have arrived hom'
for the holidays.
Mr.. L. A. Squires Of Manchester. 10.
arrived here Thursday to take eharg
OF the fine farm he recently purchased OF
York River.
Mr.. w. c. Parsons of the Easter
Shore. q former student at William AM
Mary. spent several days here thi
week.
MrDH Bridge of Kansas City. IL her
on a visit to hts father-in-law. Mr. c. "
Thorpe Mrs. Bridge has been her
several months.
Councilman s. n. Proctor was cor
fined to his bed by sickness several day
the early part of the week.
Go to Griffin & Rolf TO
paint and wall paper.
Mr. Randolph Macon Is home fro
BIacksburR for the holidays,
Mr.. George Hankins spent ThursdI
IN Richmond
Or, II. E. Davis, williamsburg ne
dentist was in town this week. he "
begin practice here early in January.
Miss Maynard. daughter of Capt.
WIMaynard, arrived home from schC
Thursday 10 spend the holidays.
Mr.. T. F. Johnson. proprietor of I
Hotel Williamsburg, lost a hne no
Thursday.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23

II needs little argument TO convinc,
the woman that narviare Is a failure
when she is allowed ~ play RAG l1ne
tunes on a washboari five day : a ~ecs
TO entertain some loafer who calls hcs
wife.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
No Room for pOub,

Maude-I wonder n Elvlra and
young Greening are engaged, I'm SURE
he proposed TO her
ciara-Then it's cinch they art
ergaged.-Chieago Daily NewA
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23
Closed For Holidays.

The Knitting Mill has closed until
after the holidays for the purpose Of
making much needed repairs and the
installation Of new machinery. A new
boiler viii also be put In.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-12-23

representing the following
hlrst-class Companies
Va. Fire < Marine and Va.
State, Richmond. Virginia
Home. of y. Y. Hamburg
bremen, Norwich u mo IA
Pennsylvania Fire and Fire
Association, oi Philadelphia.
1 also represent the tldel-
iry X DepOsItCo. Oh Md. and
the Fidelity and Casualty
Co. OF y. \.
All business entrusted,
whether nre insurance bOnu
or OI indemnity ON Ofhclalt
or employees Viii receive
prompt attention.
Office ossr Spencer 5rOs. slsrs,
WILLIAMSBURG Va
Amador ledger., 1905-05-26

They need only to be exposed to re-
ceive the condemnation which they
deserve.
While on this subject we may also
mention another branch of clique
tactics against the Ledger. False
hoods are being circulated that this
office is not equipped for posters, the
object being to divert that class of
work elsewhere As a matter of fact
the Ledger has the largest and best
assortment of poster type, as we'll as
other type and printing material, than
any print shop in the county, and
can turn out work, from vising card
to three sheet poster, in hetter shape
than any of it's leagued competitors. We
can afford to scoru such disreputable
way, but nevertheless we wish to say
that if we hear any more of such un-
derhanded business, we shall make a
move that will probably upset the
calculations of our contemporaries to
an infinitely greater degree than these
miserable plottings disturb the Ledger
establishment.
Amador ledger., 1905-05-26

1t will thus be seen that the only
material gain is in township one,
the heavy increase in jackson dis
trict being more than sufficient to
offset the loss in the rural districts.
Township one has over one-third of
the census children, while Jackson
alone has one-lifth The gain in
the county seat would Indicate an in
crease of about 200 to our population
during the year. Indeed, the tide
OF popuatio continues to be
away from outlying districts, and
In favor of the towns. Township 3
is the greatest loser, Indicating a
loss of 100 in total population in
twelve mon tbs.
But by far the most serious asnect
OF the census is the steady decline
OF the infant population. We have
lost 64 children under five years in
the past year. The logical conclu-
OF this is an alarming decline of the
birth rate. Children are passing
into the schoolroom without a corre-
spending filling of the gaps in the
ranks of the under age infants. If
this tendency is general-as it prob
ably is it shows decreasing birth
rate. The natural increase of popu-
latlon is not sufficient to offset the
ravages of death. This tendency is
perhaps more pronounced in a min
ing community like Amador than in
an agricultural section; inasmuch as
the proportion of married men is no
doubt smaller, while the death rate
is larger, owing to the perils Incl
dent to miners life. Still the
same drift, in less marked degree
perhaps, is noticeable in other sec
tions, warranting the inference that
similar condition of affairs prevails
throughout the country.
Much is said about the immense
immigration into the United States
from the overcrowded empires of
Europe. The majority of these ref
ugees are of the undesirable class
illiterate and without means. They
crowd into the large cities, showing
an indisposition to branch out into
the country, where employment is less
difficult to secure. 1t is estimated
that over million foreigners have
landed in this country during the
past years, beating all past records
in this line. This tremendous influx
is becoming gave problem, that con-
gress must soon grapple with. What
effect the suspension of this human
inflow will have upon the already
dwindling birth rate is another
problem that looms up in the
future, which is of almost equal
gravity with the one of unlimited
immigration that now confronts us.
Amador ledger., 1905-05-26
OLETA ITEMS.

The picnic and ball at Aukum
were we'll patronized by our town
people, every body having a good
time.
Grant Schroeder, one of our former
town boys, had the misfortune of
breaking his leg just above the ankle
in Gait, few days ago.
Miss Viola White accompanied
Miss Nellie Robinson home last Sun
day evening, returning to Slate Creek
Sunday.
Rev. Chas. Swithenbank, wife and
daughter we're in town Tuesday and
Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Laura
Hatterman accompanied by Miss
Dottie Hatterman of Sacramento paid
a weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. E..
e. Mccormick.
Miss Addie Billion is improving
at this writing.
Jezbel.
We make speciality of printing all
kinds of notes, receipts, checks, etc.
Send your orders tn the LedGer office.
Amador ledger., 1905-05-26
JACKSON SCHOOL REPORT.
Total enrollme't s94
Pupils neither absent Dor tardy
during the month:

Pupils neither absent Dor tardy
during the month:
Principals room-Ben Sanguinetti,
Monroe We'll, Walter Keller, Loring
Kent, Leonard Heiser, Anna Strohn,
Mary Heath, Amelia Piccardo, Ethel
LeMoin, Bertha Eudey, Callie Sey-
mour.
Miss Gartlin's room = Lena Po-
desta Bessie Ladar, Elmer Clark,
Margaret Lean, George Schacht, Ode
Giuocchio, Lida Marcucci, Carrie
Giannini, Eunice Going, Annie Love
Augustus Mare, Ruth Post, Edward
Lawless, Leo. Schwartz, Mary Morie,
Lena Ashman, Madge Sanguinetti,
Richard Kevern, Ida Smith, Elsie
Norman, Ray Justus, Marie Lake
mich.
Miss McLaughlin's room Harry
Lean, Eda Piocardo, Alfred Tucker,
Lillian Gregor, Ray Witte, Lepet1ch,
Elma Newman, Katie Fregulia, Ward
Kent, Viola Love, Lille Podesta,
Bennie Boone, Luke Glavinich, YER
da Caminetti, Frank Cuneo, Verne
Keffer, Albertine Lester.
Miss Payne's room Mamie Will
Jams, Eva Deletis, Mildred. Ousby,
Lena Dal Porto, Sarah Bonati, Laura
Parker, Bertha LasswelI, Edith Dal-
Porto, John Love, Guido De Paroli,
Leon Schwartz, Russell Seymour, Ma
rion Calvin, Willie Bartle, Del Norte
Winning, Harold FIagg, Eugene Boro.
Miss Devan's room: Dorothy
Hieser, Annie Lepley, Nettie Tuson,
Edna Lasswell, Eda Dalporto, Idalie
O'Neil, Arthur Bartle, Cory Lester,
Stephen Sanguinetti, Adele Castner,
Selma Cite, Elsie Bellumoni, jamie
Nettle, Willie Carley, Alex Barbeg-
eIeta, Samuel Savlch, Will Yelland,
Guy Keffer, Enrico Cuneo.
Miss Breese's room - Josephine
Boone, Meta Hintman, Mildred Oil
yer, Mamie Boone, Esther Ladar,
Marie Weller, Helen Rust, Violet
Lean, Loretta Newman, Rowena Dau-
gherty, Matthew Perlanda, Emerson
Harrington, Elmer Tabeau, Ernest
Tam, William Daley, RenaIdo Mare
liza, Holt Vicini, Wallace Fraser,
Fred Belluomini, jackson Dennis,
Evans Winning.
Miss Morrow's room. Rudolph
Belluomini, Marion Hurst, Denman
Lester, Milton Mattley, Melvin
Thane, Fenton Daugherty, Chas. JEFF
ferry, Dewey Lee, Sylvester Cuneo,
Joseph Gregor, Oda Dennis, Clorease
Boro, Ellen Turner, Lily Daley, vi
Wan Buicb, Amelia Lepetich, Helen
Kelly, Elizabeth Harris, Frieda Hint
mann, Ada Tuson.
A. l.. Anthony, Principal.