davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22
"a kina Firecra { kers.

when I was in China | used to see
them made, said C. NJ Vest of Mime
apolis. "The frecracker has been in use
there a few thousand years. Few peo-
pie outside of China know the method Of
manufacture. The straw paper is first
rolled by hand around an iron rod, which
varies in size according to the size of the
cracker to be made. To complete the
rolling rude machine is used. This
consists of two uprlg'nts supporting an
axis, from which is suspended by two
arms heavy piece of wood, slightly
convex on the lower side.
There is just room between this
swinging block and the top Of the table
to place the cracker. AS each layer of
paper is put on by hand, the cracker is
placed upon the table, and the suspend
ed weight is drawn over the roll, thus
tightening it until no more can be
passed under the weight. For the small
er whip cracker the workman uses for
compression, instead of this machine, a
heavy piece of wood fitted with a handle
like that of a carpenters plane. In fill
ing crackers 200 or 300 are tied together
in bunch.
"hcd clay is spread over end of each
cracker with a punch. While the clay
is being tamped in, little water is
sprayed on it, which makes it pack
closer. The powder is pou ad in the
other end Of the cracker. With the aid
of an awl the edge of the paper is
turned in at the upper end of the crack
er, and the fuse is inserted through this.
That is the way the Chinese make them.
In China they can be purchased at a
cost of 62 cents for 10000, although the
best quality commands twice that
price"
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22

ate but it was defeated in thu house.
The land frauds in Oregon and other
western states seems to have convinced
the members of both houses of con-
gress that If the timber and stone act
is repealed, the land frauds will be put
an end to. The timber and stone act
is believed by many to be a good law
and not the cause Of frauds, and this
was urged against repeal of the meas
ure last year, but the recent startling
discovery of frands in several of the
states has knocked the bottom out of
this argument, and it is only a ques-
tion of short time until the law will
be repealed.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22

In the archipelago off Mergui, off the
coast of Lower Barma, Asia, live the
''sea gypsies. Instead of carts they
own covered boats. in which with their
families, dogs, cats. chickens and pets.
they float about on the sea and wander
from island to island. By day they fish
or harpoon turtle or dive Tor oysters.
But every night they put back to the
shore. If the weather is bad at sea
they land with their dogs and then
poach. catching porcupines, squirrels.
armadilloes. hog, deer and the like. of
which they make savory stews. as
American gypsies do.-Chicago Jour
nal.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22
Advertised Letters.

Following is the list of letters re-
manning uucalled for in the Silver City
postoffiee for the week ending Dec. %,
1905:
Granthem, John
Edwards, John +
johnson, Miss Olga
Lowery, Mrs J
Mechanism, Mr.
Mahon, Thos
Robbins, Mrs Addie
Letters not called for will be sent to
the dead letter office.
c. H. CRETE, Postmaster.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22

A copy Of the program prepared by
the DeLamar schools, to pc rendered
Saturday evening, has been furnished
US by Prof. II. Simmons, and is as fol
lows;
l. Song, christmas Time Has Come
Again" .... ~ .. School
2 Recitation, "Welcome" ..........
Observation-Disclosures. Lizzie Hoskins
3. Song, "Christmas Bells
................ Primary Pupils
A. Drill, ~Christmas Tree Eight Boys
8. Play, "Christmas Carnival'' ...,..
.......... Eighteen Pupils
O. Recitation, "Advice to Young La
diesp ... $500. Willie Hoskins
7. Duet, "Just Plain Folksu
M Ruby Pascoe, Charlotte Crete
s. Drill, "Christmas STAR Little Girls
8. Song, "The Angels Love Song"
Observation-Disclosures. School
TO- Chorus. ......... Carol Singers
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22
CHRISTMAS
EXERCISES
Programs Prepared by Churches
and Schools Della mar
Entertainment.

Father Dempsey will hold midnight
mass Christmas eve and services on
Christmas day, at the Catholic church.
A choir, composed Of the best musical
talent of the city, will be in attendance.
The Owyhee nugget. ([Silver City], Idaho) 1905-1984, 1905-12-22

The pupils of the Silver City schools
will hold their closing exercises to-
night at Honstead's Hall, next week
being vacation The following pro-
gram has been prepared:
|. .'In Santa Claus Landr A short
drama IN three scenes.
2 Coon song.
3. Lost on Christmas Eve A dia-
logue in three scenes.
LIST scene The Manley home, where
the children are specializing on Christ
mas aud the coming of Santa Claus.
The scene closes with the announces
ment that Doty, the Yonn ert child,
has gone to look for Santa Claus aud is
lost
I'd scene Dotty is on the street
looking for Santa Claus and falls
asleep. A sailor finds her, and, being
unable to learn from her where she
lives, and being obliged to go to his
ship, the Sea Foam, at once, he takes
the little girl with him to ask the cap
tain what to do. The scene closes with
the alarm that the child has been kid
nopped by sailor.
Sd scene The Manley home The
parents mourn the loss of their child,
but hope to have the sailor arrested at
the port for (which the Sea Foam is
bound. suddenly the sailor enters
wi b the child aud explains matters
and all are happy.
4. A cantata in four scenes
1st scene Prince Sunshine's invita-
ton to the Mayday ball.
ID scene Godmother Nature aud
Daisy off to the ball.
3D. scene The Mayday ball and the
shower.
4th scene The Princess of Sunbeam
Castle.
5. GOOD night song
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

J. B. Baker and daughter, Miss Lizzie, of Melbourne were at the Hazel Monday night re- turning home from spending Sunday with their daughter and sister at Maddox Seminary.
 Mrs. T. J. Gregg and Miss Bessie Watson left Sunday night for a short visit to St. Louis, and Miss Bessie will go from there to Chicago where she will spend a month before returning home.
 Rev. A. E. Holloway, former pastor of the Methodist church at this place, spent the after neon with his friends in this city Monday, returning to Corning from the annual conference at Helena.
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12
THE INDEPENDENT
 PERCY ii. VANDYKE,
 Publisher and Editor. ARKANSAS
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.
NEWPORT,

Go to I. D. Price for Christmas books, albums, etc. 93tc
 Chafing dishes for Christmas presents at Mosby's.
 I. D. Price for hobby horses, shoofiy rockers, doll buggies, cabs, etc.
 Our entire line of Muslin Un- derwear at cost for one week at Bowen's Cash Store. 90btf
 If you want the best Buck wheat Flour go to Gullette's and get the Sweet Home. It's the best. 93-1w
 Mrs. Tom Shaver attended the funeral of her aunt, Miss Hattie Leach, at Jacksonport Monday.
 Hon. Ransom Gulley. Revs. C.. H. Newman, w. T Locke, R. s. Robinson, the latter three Meth odist ministers of the Batesville district, were in the city re- turning home Monday from Helena.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Foushee, who is living with Mrs. Hattie Heard at Lawrence, Kansas, was quite sick Monday, and in response to a telegram her son, Frank Foushee, left that night. We are glad to know that he wired next morning upon his arrival that she was much better.
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

Caramel and powd cred Sugar at Bowen's Cash Store. 90btf
 Harry Isaacs called on his Newport friends Tuesday.
 Xmas presents for mothers, wives, sons and daughters at 5 and 10 cent store. 89btf
 Martin Bros. are sole agents for Golden Gate and Bakers Steel Coffee, finest coffee grown.
 Souvenir state and other Spoons engraved, court house, Episcopal church, Methodist church and depot, at Palace Jew elry Store. 96btf Mrs. o. D. Hawn will reopen her music class at her home, 217 Elm street. Pupils desir- ing to make arrangements can call any time. 95d6t
 Will You attend the great closing out sale of Bailey Mercantile Co. and secure the great money-saving ad- vantages offered this week?
 R. T. Davis Milling Cos. Angel Food" cake and pastry flour awarded gold medal at the Worlds Fair. Put up in 25c packages. For sale at The Standard Gorcer Go. 70dtf Fresh and cured Meats of all kinds, with fish. and game in season. Call Up Pettet & Stiles. Phone 195. 46dtf
 Gentlemen, do you need a Suit of Clothes regardless of cost for the next ten days? Sink & Martin. 8obts
 Juicy Steaks and Boasts that bring you back for another at Pettet & Stiles Meat Market, Con Deans old stand. 46dtf
 The great closing out sale of the Bailey Mercantile Go. is sti1l going on. Big reduc- ton in prices this week.
 Found on Street Package con- taining belt and stock collars, purchased at Gus Blass', Little Rock. Owner can have same by calling at this office and paying for this advertisement. 1t
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

Highest quality in everything in the jewelry line at the Palace Jewelry Store. 92dtf
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

|
 Read Chas. Meyers new ad. The new prices will interest you. 85btf
 Meadow Gold Or aamery Butter, the best made, at Bowen's Cash Store. 9Obtf
 For Sale New Remington Typewriter, No. z. Mrs. R. w. Randy. 9Otf
 All the late and popular sheet music can be had by calling on I. D. Price. 91btf
 Exquisite line of Cut Glass and imported Chinaware at Jacocks' Drug Store. 94tc
 When you want Molasses don't forget Gullette has the pure Rok- land at 65 cents. 93-1w
 Regardless of cost we will sell Clothing for ten days. Sink & Martin. 6obtf
 We cater to a trade that ap- preciates good cooking. Give us a call. James Wegley. 92btf
 Go to I. D. Price for Christmas toys. It is headquarters for everything in that line. 93tc
 For the best pure coffee come over to James Wegley's restau- rant and you will come again. 92
 Jest a few of the prettiest Rain Coats left. Come quick, ladies. Sink & Martin. 89
 Note the ad of the Star" great sacrifice sale of Mems Suits, Thursday and Friday, 14th and 18th. 95-3t
 Don J. Casen, the travelling drug representative, who has many Newport friends was here Tuesday.
 The very handsomest Rain Coats ever shown in this city are at Sink & Martins. 89btf
 Take your father, mother, sis ters, brothers and sweetheart around to Jacocks and see the new goods. 94tc
 Special orders for holiday mu- sic will be attended to promptly. Please hand in your orders early. IT. D. Price. 91btf Sterling and plated silverware goods in most everything. Go to Wm. Mosby, who handles a frst-class stock. 96tf
 The Maccabees will meet at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in their hall. A good attendance ance is requested.
 I. D. Price takes subscriptions for all the leading magazines. Subscribe now in order to get the January numbers. 91btf |
 Pitkin 6 Brooks cut glass takes worlds fair premiums and is acknowledged the best. A beau tiful line at Mosby's. 96-btf
 I. D. Price has a good line of scholars and teachers refer ence Bibles. Very appropriate for Christmas presents. 91btf
 Do not fail to see the new Library Photo Folders. Bowen's Art Gallery. Something entirely new. Morocco binding. 91b7t
 Give us your orders for meats and we will see that they are promptly delivered to any part of the city. Pettet 6 Stiles.
 A home paper is a good Christ mas present for those absent in another state. Weekly Inde- pendent $1.00 for the year.
 Bradley Graham. the popular night ticket agent for the Iron Mountain at this place, has been made ticket agent at Cabot. Buy a Waterman Ideal" Fountain Pen. It is the best pen made, and every one guar anteed. For sale by I. D. Price.
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

Read the Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12
WRITE US A LETTER

freely and frankly, telling us all your troubles. We will send free advice Gin plain sealed enveiope). Address: La dies Advisory Dept. The Chattanooga Medicine Co.,, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Newport daily independent., 1905-12-12

Found on Street Package con- taining belt and stock collars, purchased at Gus Blass', Little Rock. Owner can have same by calling at this office and paying for this advertisement. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23

seconded to 1t. There were politicians poo
ing pure before the world and even in
the partys behind-the-scene who would
have sneered at Docs conscience" Yet.
to my notion they, who started high and
from whatever sophistry OF motive trailei
down into the mire, are lower far than
they who began deep in the mire and have
been struggling bravely toward the sur
face. / know a man who was born IN The
sums was a pickpocket at eight years of
age, was a boss at forty-five, administering
justice according to his lights l know a
man who was born what he calls a gentle-
man and who, at forty-five, sold himself for
the "honors' Of a high office And once,
after he had shaken hands with that boss.
he looked at me. furtively made a wry face,
and wiped his hand with his pocket hand
kerchief!
The other part OF our work Of prepa "a ton
getting the Wall street whales in condi-
ton for the "fat-frying'-was also finished.
The Wall street Roebuck and I adven-
tured was in a state of quake from fear OF
the election of 1.-The scourge OF God" as
our subsidized socialist and extreme radi-
cal papers had dubbed Scarborough-and
what invaluable campaign material their
praise of him did make for usl
Roebuck and / went from office to office
among the great of commerce. industry and
finance. We were received with politeness.
deferential politeness. everywhere. But not
a penny could we get. Everywhere the
same answer: I'VE cannot see our way to
contributing just yet. But If you will call
early next week-say Monday Tues
day"-four or five days away-'well let you
know what We can do The most ardent
eagerness to placate us, to keep us in good
humor; but not cent-until Monday or
Tuesday.
When heard Monday or Tuesday" for
the third time my suspicious were rousng.
When heard 1t for the fifth time, I under
stood Wall street was negotiating with
the other side, and would know the result
by Monday, or at the latest Tuesday.
(To be continued tomorrow)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
JAMEs ". RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FIVE ATTRACTIVE
THREE STORY BRICK AND STONE MOD
ERN DWELLINGS, KNOWN AS PREMISES
1865 2i6S. 247o, 2472 AND 24T4 ONTARIO
AVENUE. ON THE SUMMIT OF MERIDIAN
By virtue of Ave certain deeds of trust, dated
June "A. A n. 1900. and recorded among the land
records OF the District OF Columbia In Liber 2495
folius respectively 239 ct seq 245 ct seq. go ct
seq 256 ct seq. and 262 ct seq. and at the re-
quest OF the holders of the notes secured thereby
will offer separately, at public auction, In
front Of the premises Thu RSDAY, THE
TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF AUGUST. AID. 1905
following described real estate, situate in the
county OF Washington. District of Columbia. To-
wit: Lots numbered sixty-three 1851 to sixtyseven
t6Tl. both inclusive, OF George c. Browns subdi-
vision Of lots in block numbered eleven I'D Of
Hall and Elyans' subdivision Of Meridian Hill. as
said subdivision Is recorded In Book County No.
II page 1853 Of the records Of the office of The
with the Improvements thereon.
Terms OF sale: One third of the purchase money
10 be paid In cash and the balance to be paid IN
four equal iDstallments. respectively in two,
three and four years. secured by deed of trust
upon the property sold. with interest payable semi
all cash. at the option OF the purchaser. de-
post OF. 800 will be required each property at
the time of sale. Sale TO he closed within fifteen
days from day Of sale: otherwise the property
may be resold at the risk and cost Of defaulting
purchaser. after five days advertisement IN some
paper published In Washington. d. c. Convey
sncing at cost of purchaser.
CLARENCE B. RHEEM,
Trustee.
sul2-d&ds .eSu 0iC ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
JAMES M. CAPERToN DEAD.
Former Resident Of Georgetown, g
Can ex-Confederate.

Mr.. James Mosher Caperton. an inmate
Of the Maryland Line Confederate Soldiers
Home. died at the home. Pikesville. Md,
after a lingering Illness yesterday.
Mr.. Caperton was born In Georgetown
d. c.. October 16, 1913.
On August @ 1862, he enlisted In Otey's
Battery at Union, Monroe county, Va. and
served with that battery until transferred
10 the LIST Maryland Artillery In 1853
He remained with this command until the
close OF the conflict. being paroled at Lynch
burg, Va in April, 1865.
He was wounded in the knee by a gun
shot on April 3d. 1865, near Appomattox
Court House. just before Lee surrendered.
Mr.. Caperton admitted to the Pixies
Vile home from this city March 1, 1904
He is survived by brother, Mr.. Hugh
Caperton. who lives at 916 Newington ave-
nue. Baltimore.
The remains will be brought to this city
for interment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Gen. Baldwin Escaped Bullet.

At Denver yesterday, Gen. Frank D.
Baldwin. U. s. A., narrowly escaped death
from the bullet Of soldier at Fort Logan,
just before he left for his new command in
Oklahoma. The men were supposed to be
firing blank cartridges. but one contained a
bullet, which whizzed close to the head of
Gen. Baldwin. Investigation has been in
progress and the use of all cartridges. blank
as we'll as loaded. has been discontinued.
1t Is charged that it was deliberate at
tempt to murder the commanding officer,
and the affair was reported to the War De-
partment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
HUSBAND AND WIFE HELD
Callfornians. Charged With Forgery
in Real Estate Deal.

Charles II. Hoffman, forty-f1ve wears old
of Los Angeles. Cal, and his wife. Eliza
beth, good looking young woman Of eight.
cen, were arrested by detectives from the
Bronx, New York city, yesterday on a
charge of forgery There are two com.
plants against them for forgeries in that
city and the detectives believe that the
couple are wanted for a score of similar
crimes In Baltimore and Philadelphia.
According to the police Hoffman went to
isaac Friedman, real estate dealer. or
Saturday afternoon. and represented him.
self as broker. He had Mr.. Flair
among his clients, he said and wanted to
purchase for him a house and lot for which
FRIEDMAN was the agent. Hoffman dick
cred just enough to ward off suspicion anf
then closed the deal at $500. He gave q
certified check for $1,000 ON the Bridgeport
National Bank as part payment
On Monday morning Hoffman called
again and received a check for $685. as his
commission on the deal. The check was
drawn on the Germania Bank, but Hoffman
gave 1t to his wife, and she deposited II al
the Hamilton Bank, at 765 fremont avenue
On Tuesday morning Mrs. Hoffman drew
out 500 on account.
Mr.. Friedman meanwhile had deposited
the 50, 600 check in the Germania Bank. Or
Monday afternoon the check came to the
attention of the cashier. He considered II
forgery and confirmed his suspicious by
telephoning to Bridgeport.
Cashier Montgomery OF the Hamilton
Bank said that the prisoners answered the
descriptions Of persons wanted for forging
$4,000 check on the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company and also of persons who
operated with similar game in Baltimore
and Philadelphia. The police say they con.
form to the descriptions of the persons who
fimftammed John Kelly. a real estate deal
er Of 1851 East Beth street, out OF $1,000 on
forged check.
Mrs. Hoffman wore costly apparel and
she wore jewelry worth over $1,000 and
she had $279 in cash. Her husband had
jewelry, but was shy Of currency. They
were locked up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
Passenger Ladened With Jewels.

Sleuth Tim Donahue of the customs serv-
Ice at New York noticed a second bin
passenger of the North German Lloyd
steamship Kronprinz Wilhelm with several
unnatural protuberances under his coat.
waistcoat and trousers. He bumped against
the man. incidentally felt the bulges and
found them very solid. He showed the
passenger, who is Moritz Mordell. a jew
eler Of Boston, his badge and invited him
into room on the pier. There the protub-
erances were reduced without surgical help.
They contained eighteen packages of unset
stones, mostly diamonds: three packages OF
cuff buttons. a pair OF earrings four set
tings for earrings. seventy settings for gold
rings. fifteen gold chains and other jew
elry. The value of the lot will be estimated
by appraisers. Donahue said II might be
worth several thousand dollars. Moritz was
permitted TO go after the stuff had been
confscated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
OCEAN TRAVEL.
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD

Fast Express Service.
PLYMOUTH-CHERBOUR
Kronprinx. Aug. %. 2 pm Kaiser. Oct s. 10 am
Kaiser. Sept. s: 10 am VIM. II. Oct. 10. pm
K. VIM. ii. Sept IL, pm Kronprinz Oct "a noon
K'prinz Sept. 2e. 1870 pm Kaiser Oct 81, 10 am
Twin-Screw Passenger Service.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
kurfuerst. Aug. 81. 10 am Friedrich. Sep. % 10 am
main -. Sept. 7, 10 am Kurfucrst.. Oct g. 10 am
Bremen. Sept. a. 10 am Main. Oct. l2 10 am
'Rhein. Sept. 10. 10 am Bremen. -. Oct il, noon
sails lor Bremen direct.
edlterranean Service.
GIBRALTAR-NAPLES-
Albert Sept, 2 IL am I.uise Oct a. IL am
Lutse Sept g. IL am Irene. Oct. 2s. IL am
Irene Sept %, IL ain 'Neckar. Nov T. IL am
Albert. -. Oct. Z. II am Albert. Nov H. II am
'Gibraitar and Naples
OELRICHS CO., NO. BROADWAY Ny.
E. I; DRoor SONS CO. 925 PENNA. AVA
mf22 3 q. eSu. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-23
SOUTHERN RADIlWAW,

Trains leave from Pennsylvania Station.
7:35 am. daily. Local for Harrisonburg, War.
renton, Danville and way stations.
lO:bl am. Daily. Washington and Florida Linn.
tied. Through coaches and sleeper to Columbia
Savannah and Jacksonville; Dining car service.
11:l5 am. Daily. United States Fast Mail.
First class coaches and sleeper to New Orleans.
Dining service.
4:OI pm Week Days Local for HarrIsonburr
and way stations on Manassas branch.
4:oo pm. Daily. Local for Warrenton and Char
7:s9 pm Daily. New York and atlanta Express.
Firstclass coach to Atlanta. sleeper to Columbus.
Francisco Mondays ami Fridays.
$3.50 pm. Daily. New York and Florida EI-
press Through coaches and sleepers to Columbia.
Savannah and Jacksonville. Sleeper to Augusta
and Port Tampa. Dining car service a la carte
1000 pm. Daily. New York and Memphis Lin.
tied (vla Lynchburg). First coach and sleeper
to Roanoke, Knoxville Chattanooga and Memphis:
sleeper to Birmingham and New Orleans. Dining
io:45 pm. Daily. Washington and Southwestern
Limited All Pullman train; observation car to
to NASHVILLE Atlanta. Macon. Birmingham. Mem
phis and New Orleans. Dining car service.
TRAINS on BLuEMoNT BRANCH;
Leave Washington SIG an, 1850. 4:l5s 4:Ao.
week days for Leesburg only: On Sunday leave
washington s:o1. s:lo an. 6:2s Pm. for Blue
mont. "A,
ton 6:42 1852. $40, $3.50 ~, 800. $3.50 and $3.50
nm daily Local trains from HarrisonburE IL SO
am. week days and $50 pm. daily. From Char
lottesville. s:2a am; from Luxembourg, 800 pm.
Tickets sleeping reservations and detailed
Information be bad at ticket Offices, 70o 18th
st.. 61I Pa. ave and Pennsylvania Station. Bag
gage checked through from hotels and residences.
Phone Main S72o ppE R R CAB 6I Service, vice
Au ISoo. u ". d. TAYLoE, Gen Pass Agent.
L. g. BROWN, Ge7. Agent