davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1906-05-05
Hints of Desired Changes.

The report closes with the following
significant statement:
L call your attention 20 the claim of
Mr- Gardner that one of the academic
teachers in the Mckinley Manual Train
ing School is not in sympathy with the
ideals Of manual training schools. and in
this connection refer TO the thoughtful
statement of Director Chamberlain in
regard to the necessity of a cordial un-
derstauding between the faculties Of the
academic and purely manual training
departments in a school of this char
acter in order TO get the best results
Should IL he shown that there are anv
teachers in the school out OF accord
with the best ideals of a school of such
a composite character, the success of
the school viii in my opinion demand
such changes IN the faculty as may be
necessary to assure absolute unanimity
OF purpose and effort"
The Washington times., 1906-05-05
No Basis for Scandal Stories.


Least of all is there a substantial
basis for the sensational stories describ-
ing alleged occurrences at inadequateIy
chaperoned dances.
Eleven teachers signed the charges.
Thirty-eiSht teachers were examined
Only two claimed to have seen improper
conduct on the part of the boys and girls
on these occasions. Mr.. Woolverton,
whose testimony was published in a To-
cal paper the day after he gave II.
claims only 10 have found boys and girls
In rooms with the lights down. and ex-
phcity states in his supplementary
statement, L did not actually see the
pupils engaged in loving demonstra-
tions-' The only other eyewitness was
Miss Forbes, who speaks Of a single cou-
pie i'm a dark room.
/ am confident that a careful reading
OF the testimony of Miss Sanders, Miss
SOlomOns. and Miss Dalton. the two
latter having charge of the girls exclu-
slVeiy and coming in contact almost
daily with the entire body OF female
pupils, viii set at rest any fears that
may have been aroused in the minds of
parents that due vigilance has not been
exercised over their girls while under
The care of the school. If such things
were once known TO have taken place
as described. II seems to me that any
thinking teacher, man or woman.
would have promptly made such repre-
sentations, first 10 the principal then to
the director. then to the superintendent.
and failing Of redress finally 10 the
board, as To make il impossible for them
ever to occur again.
The Washington times., 1906-05-05
Principal Gravely Derelict.

However, the testimony has proven
the principal 10 be gravely derelict in
important respects.
He has been frequently tardy; he has
been guilty of smoking on two occa-
sons, at least, in the school building.
but denies doing so during school hours;
he has also allowed captains to drill
their companies when conditioned and
contrary TO the recommendation of the
military committee, he has been dila-
tory in notifying teachers of matters
concerning suspension or readmission of
their pupils; he has been vaciIlatlng
and proCrastinating in his policies OF
ulsClplne and general administration.
The weight of evidence, not only of
the petitioners, but of other leading
teachers In the school. shows conclu-
slNely that the principal does not have
the confidence of his faculty as an ex-
ecutiVe officer. One teacher after an
Other. In answer 10 direct questions re-
gaiding competency of the principal.
either answered unhesitatingly that he
Is not competent as an administrative
oIncer or qualified an affirmative reply
IN such terms as at best TO betrav the
educational methods.
1t is also shown that Mr. Gardner
was inclined too often to treat the Of
IenSes Of pupils too lightly to disre-
gard the plea of the teacher for sup
port, and sometimes to put the teach
er in wrong light before the pupil
Mr.. Gardner also seems TO have failed
20 inspire his teachers with respect for
him as an educational leader He has
had most difficult problem but in nv
judgment has never regarded il seri-
ously enough 10 realize the vital i'm
alton OF his faculty as by demonstrat-
ing 10 them his power of ieadersbir
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-10
l. CHASE
LINCOLN DAY MONDAY
Banks. Library and Offices iD City Hall Will
 Be Closed.

Be Closed.
 Monday will be Lincoln day, a legal holiday. The different banking insti- tutions. the Bronson library and all the offices in the city ball will be closed, with the exception of the de- partment of charities, weere somebody will be on hand to take care of any case that may come in.
 The clerks in the, different offices are planning for a sleigh ride to Quassapaug. but so far they have not been able to get together regarding the number of persons who should make up the party. some taking the ground that it be confined to employees of the city government and others making a fight to get invitations for q few outsiders, presumably their ''steadies." N''
 The difference over the place may be bridged over without any serious trouble but at press hour there was little hope of the TOW regarding invi- tatiops being settled and if this can not be adjusted the whole thing is likely to fall through.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-10
THEY SAY

the bride to be, Miss Alice. has said that she intends to .sepd her order to our store for the coffee to. he served al their first breakfast as MT and Mrs -----, but we have not received the order as yet. However. If we do set it. the breakfast will he grand sue. cess. Never has such nice tasting and palatable coffee passed either of their lips before.
 THEY SAY " that our police physician intends to put our policemen through what is klown as the bydrotherapy cure as one of the tests when they are going through the examination We understand the above treatment will all but drown them. Say, there are whole lot Of us who would be delighted to see our 'fnest'' get an ice cold water bath.
 THEY SAY
 our city officials are planning to place about 300 settees in Hamilton park ca or before May 1. 1906, Well. if they do this good work. they will accommo- date thousands of people who are de serving of just such favers. ,a
 THEY sSAl
 the people are beginning to see that trading stamps are only catch-penny scheme and that they sould never be allowed in any civilized community, and gssa
 WE SAY Fl. if you want nice-tastipg tea or coffee ata reasonable price and have 1t guar anteed torbe good or your money back, our store is the first place to call, and if you doubt us, call and have one trial, at @ pHELAN's IT STORE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-10
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Brewers union. [ Nosahogau lodge school meeting.
 MEETINGS TOMORROW. French Canadian institute.
 Mulcahy council. K. of (. ]. St Fatrick's Holy Name society. French Canadian band.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-10
SURPRISES.

Briefly general house cleaning. Ev. erything must go. Does these prices appeal to YOU?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-02-10

Mrs Susan J. Burpee. widow of Captain Henry L. Burpee. died yes. terdsy afternoon at the home of ter son. J Frederick Burpee at Hartforl aged 4 years. She had been i'll for about six weeks. her sick ness being due fo old age. He- desth occurred on the same day os the Uonth as that ot her husbaod. who died forty-tTo years ago. Mrs Bur pee was the eldest daughter of Daniel and susan Hale of West Springfield. Mass. In which town she was born. but she had been a resident of Hart ford for fifty years She had lons been a member of the ParS Coagrega- tional church and in her younger days bad been active in cburrb and beneT- oient xOrk and all throuCh her life bad displayed a genial and ChTistiaa nature Besides her son she lezres four grzndchildren. Gerald IT. Alice I Robert L.. and Horace F. Burpee. brother. D Frank Hale. aDI half brother. John E. Hozza. both If Sprinzfed- Captain q. W Buuee of this city and CoI01es L. F. Buri,ee of Waterbury gre nepheus- The fu- BeTzl vIll te beSd ct tbe hone sf her son Mo1.Iay afternoon st I-15 o'esy-z and the bodv will te tskea Q West sorngfsld fer burial
 Jcck into thcse secrst plsoss ot yours ard perhance ron -iE Eui some piece of forgotten Je-etrv. We t7y osf Ee31 sni give yOa easb fe- t
 T .g1 Hsy fske the znoa1- e5s Ia trzds Tbe Ip@S1 IerelF5 go- Ss Rsrk su@L
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
AN ASTOUNDING ROCKET.
Eyewitness Graphically Describes the
Shaft of Fire from We
, suvius.

Entering Naples from Rome, | had
intended to keep my eyes open for
everything, says q writer in the indie
pendent, but after q tremendous day
Of work, tired nature gained her way
and l went sound to sleep.
I was suddenly awakened by a most
tremendous clap of what I took to DO
thunder, and opened my eyes full on a
scene which few people have been
privileged to witness.
On a background Of piled up heaps
of yellow gray smoke, seeming great
puffs from a giant fire, rose a perfect,
straight column Of burning material,
without a flaw or deviation, to what
seemed thousands of feet above.
spreading at the top and throwing out
myriads of iridescent globes in all di.
rections; no smile can be so perfect
as that of a C%yclopean rocket.
This unique rocket issued from a
burning caldron in which red-hot
glowing material boiled up and over.
flowing down the side of the noun.
tain so quickly that l imagined /
could see 1t advance as l watched.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

benefited as she was. Miss Goode Is
president of the Bryn Mawr Lawn
Tennis Club Of Chicago. She writes;
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
II tried many different remedies to
build up my system, which had become run
down from loss of proper rest and unreason-
able hours, but nothing seemed to help me.
Mother Is q great advocate of Lydia Z. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound for female trou-
bles, having used it herself some years ago
with great success. So l began to take It,
and in less than q month I was able to be out
OF bed and out Of doors, and in three months
l was entirely well. Really ! have never felt
% strong and well as / nave since. "
No other medicine has such a record
ofcures of female troubles as has Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Women who are troubled with pain
full or irregular periods, backache,
bloating Tor fi~atulence), displacement
of organs, Inflammation or liberation,
can be restored to perfect health
and strength by taking Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
to write her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health. Her experience
is very great, and she gives the benefit
of 1t to all who stand in need of wise
counsel. She is the daughter-in-law of
Lydia e. Pinkham and for twenty-five
years has been advising sick women
free of charge. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
A Strange Awakening.

Senator Bailey, of Texas, in describ
Ing a terrific fight that he had once
seen on the streets of New York, said
that the hubbub and confusion remind
ed him of an episode that happened
on a train.
"On a certain train" he said, 70
very large, muscular man fell asleep
and annoyed all the passengers by
snoring Tremendously. A drummer,
carrying half a lemon in his hand,
tiptoed over to a little boy who sat
behind the snorer.
Son said the drummer, I am a
doctor, and II that man doesn't stop
snoring he'll die of apoplexy. Watch
your chance, and as soon as his
mouth opens a little wider, lean over
and squeeze this lemon into it.
The boy obeyed."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Plain Spoken Man.

One Of the candidates for governor,
in speaking to friends of his trip to
the sticks" Of north Georgia, declared
that some of the good folk in that
part Of the state evidently were no
more familiar with the dictionary than
the old woman who said 1t was good
reading, but that she didn't like the
story.
While in the middle of a speech
said the candidate, when everything
was going smoothly and | thought the
audience well under the spell Of my
eloquence, | spoke Of the gubernatorial
race as though 1t were already won,
When | mentioned tine word 'guherna-
torial' an old inountaineer shut
fled to his feet II the rear OF the
building, and after waiting until I fin
ished the sentence, declared in his
piercing voice:
"Ef you want to poll Z vote OF
north Georgia, Mr.. Speaker, use plain
language; we call 'em plain gubers
up here ATLANTA Constitution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
SAVED BABY LYONS LIFE.
Awful Sight from That Dreadful Com.
plant, Infantile Eczema-Mother
Praises Cuticura Remedies.

Our baby had that dreadful com
plant, ~infantile Eczema, which aflict
ed him for several months, commenc
ing at the top of his head, and at lasI
covering his whole body. His suffer
ings We're untold and constant misery
in fact, there was nothing we would
not have done to have given him re
lief. We finally procured a full set Of
the Cuticura Remedies, and in abou'
three or four days he began to show q
brighter spirit and really laughed, for
the first time in a year. In abou
ninety days he was fully recovered
Praise for the Cuticura Remedies ha
always been our greatest pleasure,
and there is nothing too good that we
could say in their favor, for they Ger.
tainly saved our baby's life, for he
was the most awful sight that l eve
beheld, prior to the treatment of tn
Cuticura Remedies. Mrs. Maebelle
Lyon, 1926 Appleton Ave-, Parsons,
Kan, July IS. 1905"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
improved on Nature.

Miss Mary C~assatt, the noted Phila.
delphia artist, lives in Paris. Several
Of her pictures have the great honor
20 be hung in the Luxembourg, and
Miss Cassatt's studio teas are ex-
tremely popular in the American col
only.
Miss Cassatt at one of her teas
talked to a Philadelphia about an
English animal painter.
He painted last winter" she said,
"a number of pictures of dead game.
They we're highly praised. Tie mans
head was turned. Among the pictures
was a group of dead rabbits. A critic
= commended these rabbits.
"'They are remarkably true to na-
ture,' he said.
"'Nature!' the artist exclaimed.
Yes, l flatter myself that there is
more nature in those rabbits than
you-ah--usually see in rabbits
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
NAPOLEON'S MANY ESCAPES
Reckless of Danger, the Great Soldier
Was Wounded Many
Times.

In reply to the question in what en-
gagements he considered himself to
have been in the greatest danger Of
losing his life Napoleon once said, On
the commencement of my campaigns"
Indeed. If further proof were demand
ed to show that he did not spare HIM
self at Toulon it is only necessary to
add that during the ten weeks Of its
siege Napoleon, in addition to a bay
onet wound In his thigh, had three
horses shot under him, while at the
siege of Acre during the expedition to
Egypt he lost no fewer than four in
the same n
During the last days of his life,
when captivity, disappointment and
sickness had we'll nigh completed their
work, 1t is said that the agony of his
fatal disease drew from him on many
occasions the pitiful cry of. why did
the cannon balls spare me?"
During his long military career Ma
poleon fought so battles, while Caesar
fought but so. In the early part of his
career he was uttrely reckless of dan
ger while on the battlefield, and this
spirit of fearlessness contributed large
ly to the love and esteem in which he
was held by his armies. There was a
curious belief among the English In
Napoleon's time that he had never
been wounded, and indeed the report
was current that he carefully II not in
a cowardly ann refrained from ex-
posing himself. Nothing could be more
contrary to the truth, for he was In
reality several times severely wound
| ed, but as he wished to impress upon
his troops the belief that good fortune
never deserted him and that, like
Achilles, he was we'll nigh i~nvulner-
able, he always made a secret Of his
many dangers. He therefore enioined
once for all upon the part of his i'm
mediate staff the most absolute silence
regarding all circumstances of this ma
ture, for it is almost impossible to cal
culate the confusion and disorder
which would have resulted from the
slightest report OIL the smallest doubt
relative to his existence. Upon the sim
gle thread Of this mans life depended
not only the fate and government of a
great empire, but the whole policy and
destiny Of Europe as we'll.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
he QUELLS A RIOT.
G1GGG

the big nozzle to a lead OF hose that
he had borrowed from his friends in
the engine house on the corner, but
otherwise the street was almost de-
serted.
What's the ~trouble?" asked the
driver, as he pulled his horses up.
What stra-ange idees We get!" re-
turned Policeman Flynn. 1--WE had no
throuble at all. There was a few
la-ads come down tn shtreet a bit ago
lukkin' fr throuble, but they've gone
AWAY"
Where are they?" was the next
question.
II dunno fr sure" answered Police
man Flynn, but It's me IMPRESSION
they've been hung out on tn line fr
to drhy SOS they can be sta-arched up
ag'in!"
Copyright, by the Century Coz
Copyright, 1906, by Joseph B. Bowles.)
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
A Good Record.

Out OF all the external remedies on
the market we doubt If there is one
that has the record of that world
renowned porous plsster-Allcock's.
1t has now been in use for sixty years.
and still continues to be as popular as
ever in doing its great work of re-
lieving u pains and aches. 1t is
the remedy we all need when suffer
ing from any ache or pain resulting
from taking cold or overstrain.
Allcock's Plasters are sold by Drug.
gists all over the world.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
NERVOUS COLLAPSE
Sinking Spells, Headaches and
rheumatism all Yield to Dr..
Williams Pink Pills.

Mrs. Lizzie Williams, of No. 416 Ce.
dar street, Quincy, ILL.,, says: Ever
since / had nervous prostitution, about
thirteen years ago, Ihave had periodical
spells of complete exhaustion. The doc.
tor said my nerves were shattered. Any
excitement or unusual activity would
throw me into a state of lifelessness.
AT the beginning my strength would
come back in a moderate time after each
attack, but the period Of weakness kept
frightening until at last ! would lie
helpless as many as three hours at q
stretch. l had dizzy feelings, palpita.
ton Of the heart, misery after eating,
not flashes, nervous headaches, rheu.
matte pains in the back and hips. The
doctor did me 50 little good that / gave
up his treatment, and really feared that
my asa was incurable
when l began taking DR.. Williams
rink Fills my appetite grew keen.
my food no longer distressed me, my
nerves were Quieted to 3 degree that I
had not experienced for years and nv
strength returned. The fainting spells
ieit me entirely after I had used the
third boz Of the pills, and my friends
Fay that I am looking better than I have
done for the past fifteen years"
Dr. Williams Pink Pills are recon-.
mended for diseases that come from i'm.
diversified blood such an anGmis, rheu-
matisln, debility and disorders Of the
nerves guoh - neurrlO{a. uervone nroa.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Playwrlaht's Method Of Work.

Mr.. A. w. Pinero has an unusual
method of writing his plays. His
work day does not begin until that Of
the average city mar is over. In the
morning he goes out, preferably on
his bicycle, returning in time for early
dinner. Then he has a comfortable
sleep, and on waking up. late in the
afternoon, he prepares for business.
After a cup Of tea he goes to his desk
and remains working at his play until
far into the night
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
SUCCESSFULLY Paints on Metal.

Carl Lunde, a Norwegian artist, has
made himself famous by painting on
metal, an art even the Japanese have
failed in, great as they are as metal
workers. Lunde decorates ordinary
tin with characteristic designs in col
ors and Eliminates an ordinary tray
Or plate that would otherwise be
cheaply japanned. The method is his
secret and only one of many clever
nesses he employs to render utility
artistic and decorative.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
How's Thisp

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Cstarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's
Catsrrh Cure.
r. J. CHENEY O. CO., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly hon.
orabie N all business transactions and nnanciaIlv
able to carry out any obligations made by his nrp,
h WALDfSs. KixSAx q MAEvIg,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure ts taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents per
bottle, Sold by all Druggists.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

Six Frenchmen who were discovered
a short time ago on a remote part Of
the island Of New Britain in the South
seas say that they escaped from the
penal settlement Of Noumea on a raft
constructed Of slaves Of beer barrels
and sailed 1000 miles on 1t.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

What is the goal of your ambition,
Harry?" Il amt got no goal. I'm
named after mas bachelor brother,
who's a millionaire, and amt goin' to
leave anything to charity"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
New South African Industry.

South Africa has a new and pro1ta-
BILE industry-the manufacturing Of
hemp from olive and banana fibers.
1t realizes from 500 to s167 a ton in
London.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

] sought for q woman Of thirty
In vain. II IL plain to me
That all women under NIFTY
Are not over twenty.throol8
Cleveland Leadss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
A Harmless Laxative.

II you must take a laxative, take a harm.
less one. Lax-Fos does not gripe, therefore
does not ~irritate. Irritation is what does
the harm. Price 90 cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES cost hut
10 cents per package and color more goods
faster and brighter colors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
You DON'T HAVE 10 wait.

Every dose makes you feel better. Lax.
Eos keeps your whole inside right. Not one
grippe in a full bottle. Sold on the o
back plan everywhere. Price so cents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

When a woman knows her husband
like a book II 10 usually his pocket
book.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

Written by Woman.Hater.
Women may be %outspoken, but they
are never out-talked.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

It Is easier 70 loot over another'a
faults than It . 70 overlook them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Artistic Marriage Certificates.

The smart wedding invitation or
announcement is engraved as simply
as possible nowadays. but IL the bride
wants elaborate treatment Of her
marriage certificate she can have 1t.
These may be done by hand and beau.
tifully Illuminated on parchment or
Japanese vellum, and some brides are
having theirs framed and hung in the
boudoir.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
BUILT UP HER HEALTH
SPEEDY CURE OF MISS G00DE
She u Made Well by Lydia q. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, and
Writes Gratefully to Mrs. Ptnkham.

For the wonderful help that she has
found Miss Cors Goode, 255 e. Chicago
Avenue, Chicago, Ill, believes it her
duty to write the following letter for
publication, in order that other women
afflicted in the same way may be
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02
Many a mans popularity Is due to
his lack OF ~self.respect-

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children ~teethIng. spfseus the gums, ituuces In
ANIMATION aiisys pain. Ires wind eoiiy. sc a bottle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-11-02

II you wait for others to do things
for you they are apt to do you while
you wait.