davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
of s.Ta cam. from the Following named

Of e.773 came from the Following named
states:
Illinois. 315: Chicago. 1873 OF the total In
diana, 173; Indianapolis II OF the total.
Iowa, 81 reported. Michigan. 161: Detroit
25 of the total Minnesota, 100; Minneapo-
Lis IA Of the total. st. Louis. II. New Jer-
sey, 49, New York state. SCI: Greater
New York. s42. Ohio, 2s9: Cleveland. 80;
Cincinnati. 20 Pennsylvania, Gal; Scranton,
"a; Wilkesbarre. J5; Allegheny, 20: Phila-
delphia. LAP; Pittsburg, AZ. Virginia FL.
Wisconsin. 1913: Milwaukee Is.
1t will be noted from this list that the
General Slocum disaster is not included In
the causes as an undivided item. Doubt
less there were many cases of death by
burning in that catastrophe which have
been counted in with the New York score.
Thus the years total is not especially
swelled by any tremendous calamity, such
as the 1roquois Theater fire of December
1908. The year was as regards such dis
asters normally destructive of life. The
great Baltimore fire, with its property de-
struction of nearly 800, 600. 600. did not cost
a single life. Doubtless when the cases
contributing to this aggregate are analysed
it will be found that large percentage of
the deaths from burning occurred in f1imsy
buildings, such tenements, which ignite
easily End burn rapidly, giving their occu-
pants little time to escape. The New York
city tenements are ravenous destroyers Of
human life and the fires among them dur
ing the past year have swelled the record
of the metropolis in this respect appallingly.
The firedeaths, numbering 6712. are ex-
ceeded only slightly by the deaths from
railroad disasters. which totaled $780,
Deaths from drowning aggregated 5,3ST.
These comparisons show that the fire fend
is altogether too destructive of life. There
are ways and means of lessening the peril
There are in practically every community
laws forbidding the maintenance of fire
traps. There are laws relating to fire.
escapes, safety devices. hose couplings, the
storage of combustibles and explosives. and
all sorts of statutes and regulations which.
if strictly enforced, would unquesrionably
lower the peril to life from fire by heavy
per cent. What is needed on all sides Is a
more rigid application of these rules of
caution and high standard of official en-
terprise and integrity to give the laws their
fullest possible effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Gambling in New York.

District Attorney Jerome is paying his re-
spects to the gamblers of New York in
way that should solve very interesting
question. There are a great many of the
gentry in that town, and some of them have
been considered influential in political
circles They toll not neither do they spin,
and yet Solomon in his fiushest days could
not have drawn his check for a larger
amount of good money.
These fellows like New York for several
reasons. 1t is big town. well furnished.
and attracts in the course of a twelve
month host of visitors They come from
all quarters, and are Of all kinds. A lead
ing consideration with many is to "see the
sights" and the sights as a rule, are the
things forbidden. Here is where the enter
prising gambler comes in. He figures on his
knowledge of human nature, and fits up an
establishment so gaudy and attractive that
those who hear about it will want to see it,
and those who come to see will remain to
play.
Gambling and drinking, we are assured
by the genial PHI 'sophers of the every day,
cannot be suppressed. '1f," said an old
rounder once to a reformer, 1.-THE young men
in my town were given to good resolutions
about drinking. I'd set up fancy barroom.
slOth II We'll. anu tuen COuiil on
getting rich" But whatever of truth there
may be in the fact that the passion for both
of these indulgences Is exceedingly strong
those who quote and urge that fact in
variably In effect support the proposition
that no restraint should be put on men who
live up to their natural appetites.
And so we are brought to the assertion
that gambling In metropolis like New
York is an indiSDen Sa bile evil So MANY men
herded together cannot be governed by laws
designed to put them in hobbies. They
will go their natural gaits, openly if per-
mitted, but secretly if they must Why,
then, attempt to execute the gambling law
in the face of such situation? What can
come of 1t but a passing furry and the de-
struction Of a small stock of gambling i'm
plements? The passion will remain, and
the factories where such implements are
made will continue to do business.
Mr.. Jerome challenges all this in the name
of the Office to which he has been elected
and whose duties he is under oath to dis
Heves, can be and should be suppressed
there are laws on the books calling for that
accomplishment. and he invokes them to
that end. 1t is fight that calls for both
grit and staying qualities, and as he is &C
credited with both we may expect to see
some stirring times on Manhattan Island.
Much power to his elbow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
PARTY Platforms.

Now that the democrats are again discuss
ing their last years platform 1t might be
well for the republicans to recall theirs 1t
was a very good document and it stood the
storm and stress of the campaign excel
lently. OF course, we have been told since
that the party could have won without any
platform at all. But that is mere extrav-
agance. The fact is that at the time the
republicans met in national convention the
impression prevailed that the fight between
the two parties would be close; and, accord
ingly. great care was taken in the selection
of a platform committee and in the drafting
of the party's deliverance men of first-rate
ability did the work and in the campaign
that followed republican spellbinders held
closely to the text.
Regardless, then, of the Presidents extraor-
binary popularity with the voters, it re-
mains true that the republican party, as
thoroughly as ever before in its life, stands
committed by a national platform to def
mite policies. and should faithfully carry
them out. 1t will control both houses of the
next Congress upon the promises then given.
In the Senate Mr.. German will lead only
small number of democrats, while in the
House Mr.. Williams will be able to marshal
his squad in a corner Mr.. Fairbanks and
Mr.. Cannon, each from his perch, will look
down upon wide stretches of chairs filed
with republicans
Now, in the Chicago platform was a
plank generally construed as promising
tariff revision. There had been much agi-
tation of the question, and had the stand
patters controlled the situation the conven-
ton would have pronounced emphatically
against any changes in the Dingley sched-
ules. But no such deliverance could have
passed that convention. The one that did
pass was clearly a concession TO the re-
visionists, and yet we are now told by the
standpatters that the Dingley schedules
must not be disturbed
The Chicago platform likewise declared
in favor of investigating suffrage conditions
with view TO the correction OF unconsti-
tutional inequalities. And that too was in
response to much agitation. And vet we
are told now that nothing will be done
about that 1t was, we are assured in
some quarters. a clever campaign trick for
stirring up the colored voters in the east
ern and middle states. and having served
that purpose should. il is suggested, now
be dropped.
Well, we shall see. The democratic party
went 10 pieces by promising one thing and
doing another. and that road and that fate
are open to the republicans IL they choose
to follow suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

this h. Can It be that the actress b more
careless than other womenf In some things
some actresses, no doubt, arc more care
less than other women. but It would seem
that the actress carelessness was at Its
maximum in the matter Of diamonds.
Is 1t that the actress has SO many more
diamonds than other people that she does
not look with care upon such bright
baubles? Or is it that Thespian diamonds
are more lustrous than other diamonds?
Or Is 1t that theatrical diamonds are OF
such kind that IL lost or stolen they may
be replaced without much expense?
The telegraph tells of a new wrinkle In
the robbery of lady actors. The message
comes from the west, and follows:
Thieves last night took away a wagon
load of plumber from the home of an ac-
tress. The loot included furniture, pic
lures, costly clock and other household
articleS"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Don't Spare Them.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.


1.-The man who manufactures an aduI-
terated food" says the Philadelphia In
quirer. land sells it for what. 1t is not,
is thief and a rascal, and deserves the
severest punishment that the law can give
him." Good! 1t is delight to see such
words in print in a paper of general cir
culation right in the staid old city of Phil
adelphia. Fraud should be denounced
wherever it is, and in language that can
not be misunderstood. 1t is time to call
spade a spade, even ii it shocks the
tender sensibilities and the careful parts
OF speech of the good Philadelphia town
II Philadelphia and her newspapers can be
"braced up" to proper denunciation OF
her food swindlers, perhaps they can be
stimulated in time to an exposure of their
election thieves and rascals. Let us have
reforms. Name names A little sand in
the Philadelphia sugar, or chalk in the
milk, Is not going to hurt half as much, in
the long run, as voting dead men at the
elections. and then holding back the re-
turns till 1t Is seen how much Is needed
and piling in the bogus ballots by whole
sale. Really, 1t Is possible to stir Phila-
delphia up till 1t becomes q very Interest,"
Ing town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Deaths by Burning.

The average person is likely To regard the
chances OF death occurring by burning as
remote. yet statistics which have been
compiled by the editor of the Fireproof
Magazine serve to show that this is one of
the chief menaees to life. During the cal
endar year just closed all available re-
ports show that G,T72 persons were burned
TO death. in the United States, or at the
rate of more than FIVE hundred each
month. This stands for an average OF nine
deaths to every 10000 of population. In
1890 the deaths from fire were % per 100.-
600. and in 1850 the average was s.s. This
indicates an increase which calls for in
vestigation and, If possible. cure of the
conditions giving rise to these disasters,
which occur chiefly In the cities. The
heaviest contributions to the shocking total
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
From a Wayside Wanderer.

Longin' fur spring an the flowers.
Longin' fur skies of blue;
Longin' fur golden, laughin' showers
Cause there's nothin else to do
Longin' fur June-time roses,
An fur August daisies white;
An the harvest moon that poses
Mongst the stars on breathless night,
Longin' fur that kind season
When all outdoors is a room;
When there amt no chance of freezin',
Nor of loneliness an gloom.
An while l am lookin' fur cover
keep on singin' this song:
when you're short you're bound to dis
cover
There's nothin' to do but long"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
The Actress and the Robber.

The actress must be an undesirable risk
for a burglar insurance company. They
seem to be the most robbed ladies on earth
or elsewhere. Not all their suitors are
gentle Willies; some that court them are
rude robbers. Between their press agents
and safe-blowers, actresses must find it
difficult to escape blindness from the des-
perate effort to keep an eye on their
Jewels
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
SHOOTING STARS.
An Early Advantage.

He is very rich.'' said the woman who
knows all about everybody. "And yet I
can remember the time when he could
scarcely write his name"
Perhaps answered Miss Cayenne, that
Is how he managed it. He didn't take SO
many chances on having his signature
forged"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Our Petty Exclusiveness,
the Iouisvilla Courier- Journal

Fr0m the LOuisyiIIe C0ur1er-JOuTnal.
eff Japan holds worlds fair" says
contemporary, 'ft will not insist on COM
polling all the American girls to leave the
country after it ends" More than fifty
years ago, through our sailors, we rescued
Japan from her exclusiveness. It now
seems about time for Japan or some other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

TIN order to avoid delays on account OF
personal absence, letters to TIE STAB
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with the office, but simply to
THE STAR. or to the Editorial or Busd-
nes. DEPARTMENTS, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Due Humility.

DO you believe that aristocracy Is a
divine institution"
Certainly not" answered the nobleman.
But might think differently If 1 were a
coal baron instead of an ordinary duke"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

The idea of assembling Congress in the
summer season seems less formidable at a
time of year when the weather predictions
are running mainly to billiards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

The original Nespasian is described by
historians as parsimonious. Applicants for
pensions, on learning of the appointment of
Mr.. Vespasian Warner. will hope there Is
nothing in a name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

1t is hoped that no art connoisseur will
become affected mentally and conceive an
ambition to dynamite all the bad statuary
in the public parks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
An Embarrassment of Riches.

why is it that a man of Bliggins' un-
doubted mental capacity Is not more sue
cessful?'
Inc dihculty is that he has so many
diHerent kinds of wisdom heaped together
that he can't put his hands on the exact
article he needs in an emergency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

People who advocate government owner
ship should make sure that even govern
ment could run a railway without becoming
unpopular with numerous citizens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

President Roosevelt does not encourage
the kind of patriotism that can be dis
couraged by hot wave when there is
business for an extra session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Whip the Trusts.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Would 1t be in order for some one to
propose whipping post for the trusts?
1t seems to be the idea that something
ought to be done to them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
So They Write Them.

From the New York American.
Railroad lawyers do not care who intro
duces the bills to regulate interstate COM
merce so long as they can write the bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

Mr.. Bristow, of course, expects no SYM
pathy whatever from the people who have
been embarrassed by his curiosity as to
post office methods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Pursued.

It's queer how many things are sent
Into this world to kill us.
If you dodge the street-car accident
You're caught by bacillus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

General Stoessel would appear to the
casual observer to have suffered enough
without being called upon to explain to a
court-martial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

There is some complaint because Mr..
Tom Lawson. having cornered the frenzied
finance literature, has seen fit to push up
the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

II Mr.. Phipps can construct motel tene-
ments worthy of the name he viii leave
monuments in memory of his millions even
greater than Mr.. Carnegie's libraries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

w. J. Bryan will hardly become so strong
an admirer of the President as to try to
persuade him to run for another term.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

Speaker Cannon may stand pat, but some
of his colleagues will require him to play his
hand to a finish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
Law is Helpless
From the

From the New York World.
The law can make the theaters safe. but
what can it do with the woman who
smells smoker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

OF course, no gentleman beats his wife:
but DIR. Chadwick would be excusable If he
gave his a severe talking to-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14
A Suggestion.
From the Norfolk vireinian-Pilot

From the NorfoIk Virgfnian-Pf
The removal OF duty on wood pulp and
print paper would not only assist Attorney
General Moody In his fight against the
paper trust but would somewhat check the
destruction OF American forests Conxress
woulE do well to consider the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

The Mormons are said to be very much
displeased with polygamy, but they do not
go so far as to criticise Brigham Young
for establishing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

De man dat puts on airs" said Uncle
Eben, rs liable to give a good imitation of
an alrship. He makes a fine start. but he
don git nowheres in particular"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

The modesty Of some multi-millionaires
becomes remarkable when the assessor in
terviews them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-14

We have recently made many improvements and
are now prepared TO give good a bath AS can
be had. We have corps Of fine shampooers. who
treat all patrons alike. having no fayorites.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Ell ESCANDALO
TEANSE LOS PROSP EOIOS.

de csstdad de regosa de loo mobiles penssmienos e
Gabrsa Matide resultaba msrCh mpura criminal iDQrata
sn ozana fsica nj prenda slguna moral 70 .p.rec mis-
propos oos Vicoo groeo adorador de musos en-
cnto oos hombres hbn deado " con haso como nm
adr6n hAba ntroduedoen aena aprovechando il
ausenca de du6o aesno de honra de IN noble es
teado encanecdo en- e servico de Pat an trador
No sga usted IT,, intenumpi6 e padre Manrioue
Esta ued uaj ando 10 memoA de se6or padre Ouero
decE: nsed
On 10 celobre noche de Ia consulta .
Fabian baj6 Ia ca otz, murmurando:
-Ea verdAdl sempe que pienso en- GAbriela me p.,a
noche los de Lazaro huben prevslecido an mi
decision Pero agt de mi guarda hbis dejado "a solo
cate bsio mundo solo, enteramene solo he edo an Il
hAsta hoy que he tnido la dicha de haAr ustedl
-OlVida usted lazaro.. El 20 tamb6n esfuerzos
extraordnarios apArtAIle utted del NAL 80.
-Puede que los hiciea en- eff pero e.t.hs Disooo
mi lado Diego e huracdn que aviya todos los incendos
de mis- pssioues! ~0
Volvsmos G brea .. repti6 Fabian
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Amor, cha nullo dmato omar perdona

Hacfa ag6n tempo que Ia ioven 90 habia vueo muy
cturna sobre todo los que eaba soa Conmgo
NO parcels sin embargo te ri enoiads Era senCo como
e de meditaC6 ben guarda para escucha
DeFase que 90 ocuchaba 81 isms trando de De
aQo que babuca esptu creyerae que sscuChaba hta
ola 10 que nOsOros penskbamOs dscamOs pre-
senciG.
-Yo me incline cato 6ltimo principle decirls
Matilde:
Gabrea habla ri mira sino 10 puramente ndispen-
sble Gabrea calls observa mucho Gabrela sospecha
nuesras relacones...
-Te epgaEas, responda Matide. 70 leo en- e alma de
Gbriela IN lbro aberts, s6 adsnAs que ella
habamos cuandOt6 marchAs Pusdes No azlte COM
petamente.
Nj s6n sf tranquiIic6 tod hora echaba de menos
IL tranquidad confnza que trataba a oven
No. podta contenarme 10 duzura sctud pays
mUy anes Ia ndugencA que hbisn suceddo 81 antique
entusia'mo aque erno f<n ecudr6G mi vds aqueos
continues ssaltos mi Amal...
-Repan que "a O. una ae6orta.,, segua diciEndoms
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Junta Esco|ar de Manatl

Cumpliendo con 10 que preceptds
el articulo 81 de las vigentes Leyes
Escolares, queda alberto el plazo de
diez dias, a contar desde la fecha' pa
"a Ia admission de solicitudes de los
Maestros que deseen ser contratados
On esta municipalidad. Las solicitu-
des deben dirigirse q la Secretarfa de
6sta Junts, calle del Sol ndmero IL.
Manatf, IA de JUNO de 1.9o5.-Cle-
nsents Ramirez, Presidente de la Junts
Escolar. 9-8.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Acadia municipal de
- QuebradilIas

Sc declara alberto un concurso
para proveer la plaza de Official de Sa'
nidad de este pueblo para desempe-
harla desde el dia primero de julio
pr6ximo en- que empieza regir el pre-
supuesto municipal de 1905 1906, en- el
cual tiene asignada la cantidad de
seiscientos dollars. Sc admitiran So
licitudes hasta el 28 del actual. Qae.
bradillas, JUNO 2l de 1905 Santiago
Mestre. Alcalde.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26

Esta antigua y acssditada
tasmacia, La msjos do Ia locaHdad,
- sanovado todas sus existsncias
4 iAtYoducido IN sxtsnso sustido
do dsogaz, Sroductos qu!micos y
msdiciaas de patants 10 los erin
cipalas labOyssostos de Euvova5y
America.
Bl jsfs del sstablecimisase.
que casata 90 afos de sxpsrien-
sia o. tan dslioada srofsaie q. atisn.
do oaida dosamsats. arxjliado nos
I'm intaliQsnts personal aabsl~
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Acadia municipal de A6asco

Creada una plaza de Ofcial auxi'
liar de Sanidad en- ell pr6ximo presu'
puesto de 1905 1906, con el sueldo anua
de $40, 90 anuncia por la presente
para que los aspirantes & ella presen
ten sus solicitudes documentads or
ell termino de diez dlas, en- la Secreta
ria de este Municfplo. Adasco, Junic
10 de 1905 Jose A. PeSante, A'calde
municipal accidental. 3-2s.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26

tssno. al dsspacho do la prsscris
clones facaltativas.
Ia msjoY gasantia do ssta Co.
% % 81 crscisnss favor que 81 pd
blico arscibsho ls dispense = l.
especial rscomsndacidn qus 10.
psincipalss msdicos de Ii ciHdar
hacsa do slla 4 sas c1isasss
Sus precios son tan equitati
vos que no admiten competencia
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Acadia municipal de Aaguab(
AV1SO

Este Concejo Municipal ha dis
puesto que el dfa 26 del mes en- curse 81
efectd3 ell remate en- p1blica subssts
de los servicios siguientes que har
de ser pressados durante el pr6xim
afio fiscal de 1905-1906.
Gos.os de escritorio, s q. m. Ii
bros impresos, $50 a. m. Extraction
basuras, 8 a. m. Alumbrado pdblico,
10 a. M. Socorrcs presos, p, M
Bsgsies 2 p. m. Reparaci6n fuente
pdblies, 3p. m.
Las subastas tendran efecto en- el
al6n del Consist orio Municipal. Los
pliegos en- los que se extipulao las
clndiciones a que han de sujetarse
los solcitadores y rematlstas de los
servicios indicados estsran dispo-
q ci6n dc losque interese conocerlos
en 10 ofcina del Secretario municipal
dursnte las horas laborables de los
dfas no festivcs
Rafael Rocco.
Alcalde municipal.
Naguabo, q de Junio de 1905
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
GEsToR: M. L.. Az u A Z

p. o BOX ~. CABLE: AGUIAR j
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
Cubos Y bonbNas ecOn6micas

Las ha recibido Ia S. A. Luz
EKctrica. Son propiss para anun-
clos para los abonados que tieuen
contador, pees so graduan & diversas
intensidades.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1905-06-26
N0TJCJAS DEL DJA
(Continuacidn de la pdgiaa 59)

-Esta mahaua una Comisi6n de
10 Junta escoiar de Manatf. tuvo una,
conferenc q con el senior Svayer acer-
CO de los pueyoa profesores que en- el
pr6xlmo curso eiercerAn en- todo aquel
distrito,