davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

beasts and Desperate highwaymer
were frequent
One OF the piuckiest riders was Ilt
tie Sam Dudley. He was only eighteen
years old. and his build was almost al
slight az a woman's. but the strongest
man couldn't stand fatigue any better
than sam. He seemed 10 be made az
OF steel and steam.
Sam had a route that was particu.
larry dangerous. as Il lay In a region
here bands OF Sboxhone Indians were
always prowilng about war-path or
no war-path. they robbed and butcher
cd white men whenever they found
them at a disadvantage. and when pur-
sued by parties sent out TO avenge the
outrage they hid themselves among the
rocks and lay quiet until Il was safe
10 come out again.
This was down In Nevada. near the
Toqulm mountains Sam rode from
Austin 20 san Juan. a distance OF fiffy
miles. his course running most OF the
way along the Reese river.
Sam was due In San Juan one after
noon about o'clock. but that hour
had passed. and then o'clock. and be
had not arrived. The mail agent seem
ed TO be trifie uneasy as he talked
about the delay.
He said sam Dudley. the rider. was
rs brave a fellow as ever straddled
pouch. but there were bands OF Indians
al. along his route and he thought Il
only question OF time when they
would wing him.
He had already had adventures with
them. In which his escapes had been
little less than marvellous, and IL was
while he was telling me about one OF
them that we heard shouts outside his
cabin. followed by the sound OF
horses reet sc tnpid gallop.
Every one hurried out and saw
sight that was by no means uncommon
IN such country. A young fellow,
mere boy In years, was
riding toward the station on dark
bay mustang.
His buckskin clothes were solled
and bloody and his left arm hung limp
and useless at his side. His right
hand grasped the long black hair OF an
Indians scalp, which he swung round
md round above his head. The reins
lay upon the pony's seek. but the beast |
knew his stopping place and needed no
guiding. In minute more he had |
halted and all anxiously approached
The rider.
Il was Sam Dudley, the young mail
,arrler. pale and weak from wounds
md loss Of blood. He was helped Off |
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

nof the best seihr OF the year" nor
as beautifully illustrated" or 'cspti-
yatingiy written" As matter OF fact
the Bible is not advertised az all. aud
yet II Is all and more than all that Is
claimed for secular books known ms
best sellers" These latter books have
their vogue aud then disappear. The
Bible has been sold almost from the
time OF the invention OF printing. II
will probably be sold 10 the end OF
time II Is the best seller" every year.
and It's sales Increase every year. Leay-
Ing aside all spiritual considerations,
as commercial and literary product II
has no equal The ninetieth annual
report OF the American Bible Society.
being for the rear past. shows that the
issues OF the society during ninffy
years amount 20 7s.509. 529. ani that
the total issue at home and In other
lands for the year amounts TO 2.23d,7o5.
The Bible has been translated into
serenty-two languages and dialects.
What other booky have had or ever will
have the chance 10 be read in Eskimo.
Gaelic. Grebo. Littish. Pampanga. PO-
nape. samogit. sheetzwa. Tonga. Zulu,
and a score more OF strange tOnguesf
The Chicago Bible Society is almost
as old as the city itself In the report
OF its sixty-sixfh year n distribution OF
over 5000 volumes Is announced. and
the report also says: mot u dialect is
found anlong the nifty or more spoken
Ia Chicago but the Bible Society can
match Il In Scriptures" Those good
but pessimistic people who grow de-
spondent about religious affairs and
are inclined 20 believe that Christianity |
Is dying out should take heart as they I
read statistics like these. The Bible
has always been the book OF books. and /
II always viii be. Though It's first edi-
ton dates back % a venerable an
tiquify. II stiil leads all other books In
II viii always be ''the most
book OF the year" ''the
seasons chief success .the best seller
OF the year. aud the book OF books. I'M
disturbed By higher criticism or ma
teriallsm.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

thought but running toward MIN. CUR
at the ready. His horse had been shot
but be was unhurf-
Sam was astounded- He was not a
victor after all; on the contrary, be
now faced his greatest peril This
flashed upon him as the Indian stopped
suddenly. raised his gun and cred.
A sharp. quick spasm OF pain shot
through Sans left arm, and II fell
helpless TO his side-fhe ball had shat
tered H. This made him drop his rife
20 the ground. but his GOODNESS and
courage did not leave him. The gun
had not fairly touched the grass before
he had drawn his revolver and taken
aim at the savage. but the latter was
equally quick with bis gun. The two
reports rang out as one. and both men
fell.
Dudley was shot In the chest near
the left shoulder, and the shock
dropped him. He did not lose CON
sciousness. however. and soon rose to
his feet ready 10 renew the fight But
this was not necessary. His last shot
had been fired from a distance Of
twenty PAGES, and IL had gone straight
home.
His third and last foe was dead.
Forgetting his wounds thinking
only Of his triumph over bis would-be
murderers. be whipped out his knife
and took the scalp Of the Indian be
had just killed Then mounting his
pony be dashed OF toward San Juan
Chicago News
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

Prof. +. Peterson Of Columbia uniyer-
sity has advanced the theory that the
habit Of daily newspaper reading leads TO
mental deterioration. He says that the
man who habitually scans the newspaper,
reading a bit here and there and gather
ing a disorderly array of unstable impress
sions. is affecting his brain by wearing
out the faculty of the tissues for perma-
nent registration" and that be is cultivat-
ing the art of forgetting. At the same
time. DR.. Crichton-BrOwne. the London
physician. dealing with the same subject,
says that the newspaper rs the antidote
to corrosive egotism, and gives the world
wide horizon 10 the purblind and short
sighted. He adds that If newspapers werc
suppressed we should have to enlarge our
lrruafir asvlunx
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

A torpedo shell loaded with $50 pounds
Of dunnite was exploded at the Sandy
Hook proving grounds in the presence
Of members of the army board of ord
nance and fertilization, with the result
that a steel caisson representing sec
ton Of the underwater body of mod
ern battleship. was sunk. This test may
revolutionize naval construction. as rad
ical changes in the plans Of battleships
will be necessary to enable them to with
stand the force of this new explosive
The torpedo was placed at a depth of Is
feet distance from the caisson- 1t was
u inches In diameter and O feet In length.
so hung that its nose pointed downward
at an angle Of 45 degrees, to simulate
the path Of shell fired from the mouth
of a mortar or cannon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

Both In England and In the United
States there ~ restiessness and friction
over the question OF regulations fol
automobiles on public highways IN 4
general way II may be said that tbs
tendency everywhere Is toward reguln
fions based upon other things than
speed alone. The British Royal Com
mission. although II made specific sug
restsons Of other kinds. Is inclined TO
wsrd the abolition OF all speed limits
aud making owners aud drivers "
sponsible for pienary damages Both
France and Germany are moving To-
ward this point OF view. II Ia undoubt.
sdly a fact that nfy miles an hour
may be safer IN some places than i've
miles an hour ia Others and the sim
pier and more general q rule can be
made. the better. A new thing always
rouses opposition. The locomotive. the
steamboat. the bicycle. the trolley. all
had 20 nghs against prejudice: but they
conquered and are here 20 stay. SO IL
tho automobile. The sooner the oppo-
nenb Of II make ~ their minds that
this h 10. the sooner a working plan
will be reached. The comfortable and
prosperous look Of those who use the
automobile Increases the hostility OF
sosnc who arr not seriously offended
b. RECKLESS driving 4, Il beyond hu.
man nature 20 stand by the side OF the
road on q bot day aud take the dust
and odor OF a whiEzing motor car with
out a twinge 81 resentment against the
lucky occupants Hut this. Of course.
IL folly. Class distinctions and the
wealth OF a man have no business In
the making or enforcement Of laws on
the side Of the public there Ia much TO
b. said. Unfil horses get accustomed
10 automobiles the utmost consideration
"a due from chaurcurs. and must be
rxacfed and in cities or village streets
driving should be punished
with the utmost rigor. What IL needed
more than anything else Is check on
he recklcssness OF the man who Is rich
enough 10 pay fines without lncon.
senicnce. and who regards them not as
but Ms the price OF Inn
nunity from the laws lie. more than
~ others together. has fed the popular
prejudice against motor cars; and nj. I
'eady Imprisonment or the impoundlng /,
II his car Is under discussion. as q rem.
,dy likely TO be more efficient than
ines
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

io66-Willism the Conqneror reached the
coast Of England on his memorable
invasion.
1240-Originsl St Paurs Cathedral In
London dedicated.
1513-Fall Of Tourney, Belgium
l664-Dutch and Swedish colonies on
Delaware Bay surrendered TO tho
English.
16S7-Yenetians under Morosini bonn
barded Athens.
i736-Gin act riots in London suppressed,
1777-General Anthony Wayne surprised
and defeated by the British. British
under Lord Howe entered Philadel-
phia.
I77s-British captured American frigats
Raleigh.
l791-Freneh Assembly dissolved
1795-Count Allessandrodi Cagiiostros
whom Carlyle described as the most
perfect scoundrel in the worlds his
tory, died.
l799-Rome surrendered TO the British.
French captured Zurich. Switzerland
1s00-Treafy of Idelfonso. by which
Spain ceded Louisiana TO France
1s03-First Catholic Church in Boston
dedicated.
1s0s-War declared between Russia and
Persia
1s10-Battle Of Busaco.
IS13-Detroit evacuated by British and
taken possession Of by Americans
1s49-Hudson River Railroad opened to
Peekskill.
1S54-Steaner Yankee Blade. from San
Francisco TO Panama. wrecked: IS
persisted. United States sloop-of-war
Albany sailed from Aspinwall and
was never more heard Of.
1S62-Union garrison at Augusta, KY
surrendered after gallant defense
General Nelson shot by General Jeh
c. Davis at Louisville, KY.
1864 Confederates under General Prics
invaded Missouri
1s71-General Joseph II. Clanton shot
and killed by Colonel d. NJ Nelson
IN Knoxville, Tenn
1s12-Charles t. Yerkes. convicted Of
embezzling funds of Philadelphia
pardoned-
1Ssl-First time tables Of the Canadian
Pacific Railway issued
1s90-McKinley tariff act went into eff
feet
iS9s-Death Of Queen Louise OF Den
mark. American and Spanish peace
commissioners met in Paris. Repub-
licans Of New York nominated Theo-
dore Roosevelt for Governor.
lse9-Dewey arrived in New York on the
Olympia
Ieo3-Rioting az Sault Ste. Marie by dis
charged employees of Consolidated
Lake Superior Company.
eo4-Baftleship Connecticut launched al
New York navy yard.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

So be determined to 20 ahead and
trust TO his usual good luck either TO
oltrun or outwit them. Without slack
eling speed he rode on toward them.
lie WAS armed. OF course. repeat
Z rifle was slung across his back and
g revolver and knife were stuck in
lis belt.
When they were within 200 yards OF
g sch other. the Indians stopped. their
> ms In their hands. Sam stopped also
and unslung his rifle. Perhaps at this
distance he might prove to be the bet
ter shot and pick or one or two OF
them II their bullets missed him. Any
way. he much preferred to fight with
200 yards between them and he re-
solved 10 move no farther. but wait for
Developments.
Meanwhile the Indians conferred
with each other for a few minutes and
one OF them signed for him to come
on He promptly signed that he
wouldn't do II.
At this the redskins started toward
him. holding up their hands In token
OF friendship. But Sam was too shrewd
10 be caught in such a trap-he knew
them too well. His reply was shot
from his rife. and one OF the Indians
tumbled or his horse.
The other two Immediately fred at
him. their balls whistlIng harmlessly
by him. but. nevertheless. Sam fell
from his pony to the ground and lay
still In the long grass. The pony stood
like a rock. for Sam had thrown the
reins over his head.
All this time his enemies were gal
looping rapidly toward him. Another
shot from them would no doubt have
finished him--he dared not risk 1.-The
must deceive them by ruse.
Would II succeed? II was despe-
rate chance. and as he lay there think
Ing about It. and listening to the tramp
OF the approaching horses. who will
think 1t strange II he tremhled little. !
brave as he WASP
But he needed all his nerve. and he |
pulled himself well together. got his
rifle ready. and raising his head and
shoulders. took deliberate aim at the
foremost Indian. not 200 feet away.
and fired.
The savage fell, and another rider
less horse went bounding over the
plain. Quick as lightning Sam fired
again. this time at his last remaining
foe. and horse and Indian both
dropped.
Exulting In his easy victory. the gal
liant young fellow leaped 10 'ii' feet--to
zee the third Indian. not dc "a - -
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06
TIM TELEPHONE IN CACTUS CENTER.

a cacus-its ongtak machine.
And the W operates 5 a regular
in here the thing In style
clear from Nile
he a jangIn' bracelet rolin hair
paseled handed
She in her In her weInsprin' toys
that she's the this land OF prairie dogs
they aridin' the OF the
and they're actin mighty
dnkin and they
II puncher who's forgetfui loud resoundin'
phOnin' on cities where amt folks they
It's the II breaks the boys like sim
unlike their gambln pasmes chance win
So unless the girl ni be
For the roundup comm git help az ALL
It's hades amt H. pardner. pride.
Gits full OF edf
Denver Republican
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

Charles Lamb. according to his own
confession. was "a fierce smoker OF TO.
bacco.- One day when putting vigor.
ously the coarsest weed from a long
clay pipe In company with DR. Parr the
latter asked him how he managed to
acquire this 'prodigious power "By
failing after It. as some men toll after
virtue" was the prompt reply. As he
advanced In years. however, ELLA"
was obliged TO relax his intimacy with
the weed. 20 that. to use his own words.
he was like burnt out volcano emit
ting now and then only casual pun"
Eventually be took his formal leave In
Farewell Ode to Tobacco" and In
forwarding a copy OF the poem TO
Wordsworth he writes. Il have had II
In my head to do II these two years.
but tobacco stood In It's own light when
Il gave me headaches that prevented
me singing Its praises"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

No convict has t~cn guilioiined IN
Paris Tor ten ysars. and the sentences
Of tho~e condemned TO death have bern
COMMITTED to Imprisonment for life
The reason Tor this lies IN the fact that
the law provides that all capital exc
cutions shall b. beld IN public. and
slncr the xuiilotine was removed from
the riaoc De Ia Roquefie ten years aFo
no other place has been found for H.
The residents IN tho neighborhood Of
every place suKxcsted object 10 It's cr~c.
ton near them. The authorities were
lately put Ia a quaBdary when con
demncd man refused 70 ask for n com.
mutation % bis sentence. and declared
that thcy mus; put him to death
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

President Diaz OF Mexico ended a
strike on the Mexican Central Railway
the other day In summary manner.
when n committee Of the strikers
called on him he told the men. accord
ing to a dispatch from Mexico City.
that the government. although II would
protect workingmen In their just rights,
including the quilting Of work. would
never permit them TO interfere with
the management OF the railway COM
panIcs: he condemned the demand OF
the union that the number Of appren-
ficcs be reduced. and declared that Il
was an attempt on the part OF the ma
chinIsts' union TO create laf1r monop-
oily he further declared that the gov
eminent would permit no violence by
the strikers and would use severe
measures II there were disorder. lie
must have talked In a similar way to
the managers OF the railway, for the
strikers were taken hack
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

No persons are better aware than
those wbo i've under free forms Of gov.
eminent. either republican. democatic.
or monarchlcai. that all the virtues do
not necessalIiy pcrvade communities
literally governed But that no other
system is possible for peoples. who have
arrived at certain grade Of inteili.
epnce IL proved hy experiment; only by
come method Of representation and self
government can be avoided condition
Of cruel repression above aud OF misery
and unrest below. Only thus can hui
mainly work out It's own salvation.
with Japan following successfully the
direction OF freedom and progress. Il Is
not In the nature OF things that Russia
can long linrcr In the region Of night
mare and chaos. The Emperor and
people OF Russia have other lessons
than those OF war to learn from the
Emperor aud people Of Japan.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

The Chicago bureau Of charities. IN It's
weekly journal. Cooperation. reports
that 1898 country outings have been
given to the poor Of the city's. conrested
district. The transportation lines by rail
and boat rendered effective assistance
and country committees aroused local in
terest by providing temporary homes for
the ~shut-ins." The total was nearly
4.000 more than last year. The one-week
CAMP outings numbered 1902. and the
orrasy outings came to 7.oIS. Besides
~ many settlements maintained their
wmmer camps
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

American unlforms may be adopted
fer use By the nussian army. !, Is dif-
neniL however. 70 imagine a natiy look
Ing Russian army unless raror~ be,
come more popular than they arr over
thsrr
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

During the bicentennial Of Christ
church at Oyster Bay President Roose-
welt said be could not understand why
any American citizen fails to appreciate
the essential need of religion for the wei
fare Of his country. lie thought that the
different creeds were coming closer to-
gether all the time.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

Some folks md IL particularly hard
% understand bow a bunch Of spell.
Ing reforinen could SET Up a list OF
30 simpiinsd sfsllings without lnciud-
Ink -phthlsle-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

The labels on canned goods must In
future indicate just what the goods are.
People with weak stomaehs should be
cautious about looking at some Of the
labels
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

II was srpcctrl sinor u has become
the custom Of eending men 20 prison
who have BEEN accustomed 70 many Of
the luznries Of iife. complaints are be-
Eiuuing 10 b. made against the Jaiia
This may result Ia an agitation for
more bonsslik prisons
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

President Roosevelt has unintention-
ally deprived a great many poor peopis
OF comfortable feeling By explaining
that II IL not a sin TO b. rich
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

-Young De Parvenue was Just telling
me that their family fortunes all came
down the old family line"
Il dare say It's true. Before they
struck oil his mother took In washing
to support the family"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

Gsnsral Lsriianki's name suggests
an explanation Of a GOOD deal Of the
Ds~s that Eess oat Of Russia. II may
b. Hsnb~r Of bis family who edits
the Official Dispatches
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

when Death calls for woman
these days on his white horse, does he
think the modest way is TO ride on
sideways. or does he ask her to ride
~traddlcf
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

San Francisco policy holders ind
that even an earthquake will not Jar
money loose from some IRE insurance
ooSnpaaies
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

King Peter OF seryia Is reported 10 be
suspicious Of his cook. lie must reeog-
nizs the fact that poison Is 10 respecter
OF st0maehs
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

As Aston helress is 10 marry an edit
or devoid OF wealth" according TO the
papers Is there any other kindf
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

In various ways the burglars and
footpads are managing TO secure their
share OF the eountry's Astounding pros
perity.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

There are men who will not allow
themselves 70 Be dictated &c. not even
By their own consciences.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

The Comptroller OF the Currency de-
elinss to become controller" lie says
be won't stand for -eon-"
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

No matter what other countries may
do. Russia will continue 10 spell crisis
and chaos in the same old way.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06
Topics of
the Times

II might Be the making OF Cuba 70
marry into q quiet peaeeable family.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

I'm ssddest when | sing" she sang.
Clesr rang the notes and high
Her fsther from THO other room
Responded. so am l."
---Hou- con Post.
Thu real humble man is the plum
,ors ssslS'ent
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1906-12-06

After you have been given a thor
ough try-out, you have a better stand
Ing In the community.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1906-10-12
WATER SUPPLIES
OF WEST VIRGINIA

A publication of great interest to
all communities In West Virginia has
Just been issued by the United States
Geological Survey as Water-SuppIy
Paper No. 1872. In this report,
which may be obtained upon applica-
ton to the Diector OF the Survey at
Washington. ID. c., are discussed the
conditions that affect the quality of
water In the basins OF the most i'm
portant tributaries OF the Ohio River
In West Virginia and PENNSYLVANIA.
The methods OF sewage disposal and
the source OF the supply OF drinking
water are described In detail, and
there ar" discussions OF the epidem.
les OF ty old fever that have occurr-
ed at various points. AS such epi-
denies necessarily have their origin I'm
pollution OF the watersheds, IL is
EVIDENT that adequate sanitation OF
small towns and careful guarding OF
their water supply would prevent dis
ease at it's very source and be far
less expensive than the costly battles
that are waged against epidemics I'm
the centers OF population. The pa
per also contains sections devoted to
tho publication OF river water by
means of filter galleries and filter
cribs.
The report is of great value from
the Industrial as well as from the
sanitary point OF view. as the assays
OF river. spring, and well supplies
from a great many points in the area
Indicate what waters are best adapt
ed to manufacturing or boiler pur-
poses