davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22

delicately adjusted scales inclosed IN a
glass case. 1t weighs, to the fraction Of
grain, forty silver dollars or fifty half
dollars per minute, and those which are
too light pass into one box, while those
which are too heavy fall into another
deviation of a grain and a half is allowed
by the law in the case of every silver dol
lar and a proportionate margin of error
is permitted for smaller coin. The blanks
weighing too little are returned to the
meters, while those found too heavy are
passed to corps of women who file them
at the edges until they are the proper
weight All of the filings are scrupu-
lously saved and sent daily to the melte:.
You have noticed the raised rims around
the edges of your coins These protect
the face surface and lengthen the life of
metal money These collars" are now
added by nine machines, one for each
coin minted, excepting pennies and nick
els, the blanks for which are already so
adorned when sent to the mint by the
contractors. Dollars and dimes are 50
stamped at the rate of AGA and 616 per
minute The blanks are now soled. To
clean them and make sure that they are
not too tough for the final process they
are annealed and then thoroughly washed
| in acid solution, rolled in Eastwood saw
dust passed through a current of hot air
and turned out bright and shining.
From Button to Money.
The final step is the addition of the gov
eminent stamp which converts these fat
buttons INTO the OHlcldl money OF the
realm. In one great room in the new
Philadelphia mint are twenty-five coming
presses-more such machines than in all of
the other government minis combined.
Each resembles a great letter of polished
steel, and about the height of man.
Before each sits a woman. who feeds the
finished blanks to tube in the front of the
machine. A pair of metallic fingers takes
from the bottom of the tube one blank at
a time, carries it between upper and
lower die, where it is held in collar, the
inner edges of which grooved. A stamp
then descends, with 155 tons pressure, upon
a gold double-eagle and thirty-five tons
upon a IS gold piece. This blow fattens
the blank, squeezes its edge into the grooved
collar and thus produces the file-edge on the
coin, which adornment, by the way, Uncle
Sam provides to prevent any of the metal
being filed off without detection. At the
same terrific stroke the dies press the blank
on both faces and their heads and
tails are thus stamped on. The finished
coins fall into can at a per minute rate of
so silved dollars, so double-eagles, eagles,
half -ea giles, quarter-eagles half dollars and
quarters, and 100 dimes, nickels and pennies.
If you could make twenty dollar gold pieces
at the rate of one and d half per minute
YOU would indeed be a rich man at the
| end of a year. Yet Uncle Sam at such
speeds of manufacture cannot In an eight
hour day make money fast enough for the
, present Christmas rush. Hence he has
| and thus double its output.
Flues Scraped for Stray Gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
TELL me, Mr.. Kerr, what has become of

Tell me, Mr. Kerr, what has become of
Mr.. Sherman's library and papersT
His papers have been given to Mrs. Nc
Callum, his adopted daughter, and l sup
pose she has them with her at what was
his Washington residence. AS to his library,
the heirs were allowed to take such books
as they wanted. Some of his books were
given to the public library at Mansfield and
others were sent to the Ohio State Library
documents were sent to those places HIS
private library was divided among the
heirs.
Senator Sherman had in the neighbor-
hood OF Il. 600 volumes In his library, con-
tinued Mr. Kerr. He had something like
10000 volumes in Mansfield and, in addi
ton. those in his residence at Washington.
He had all the classics and a good collec-
ton of general literature. In his Mansfield
library one section was devoted to btog-
raphy another to science and another to
and German. His collection of public doc
uments was large and valuable
sherman's Estate Over 100000.
"You were one of the executors of John
Sherman's will, Mr.. Kerr. Has the estate
been settled?'
"Yes; it was all disposed of about two
years ago.
What did it amount tor
Its total value was 50 100000. 1t was
composed of lands in Washington and here,
together with stocks and bonds of various
kinds. The different properties were in eX-
celelt shape. John Sherman was good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Flues Scraped for Stray Gold.

Suppose, just as a Christmas present,
Uncle Sam should offer you such particles
of gold as you could find in the dust OF
these rooms in the course of the year. At
first blush you wouldn't regard this as a
very generous offer The writer's dentist
gives his wife each year as her Christmas
shopping allowance the rug that has COW
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-22
Talk With Sherman's Executor.

met, and he was chosen by him as one OF
the two executors who disposed of his
papers and administered his vast estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
Blow at Jersey Election Methods.

Gov. Stokes signed two important bills In
troduced by Mr.. sMarrelli and amending
the election laws at Trenton, N. J., yester-
day One of them provides a penalty OF
five-year dsfranchisement TO expend any
money TO improperly influence voters or for
employers to exercise any duress or threats
to influence the votes of their employees.
For a second offense an additional disfran-
chisement of five years and a fine OF 81 600
is provided. 1t is provided that no person
may refuse to testify on the ground OF
Standardization, but it Is further pro-
vided that testimony so given shall not be
used against the person testifying An
other bill prohibits the expenditure or
money to influence the election or nomina-
ton of any person for any of the follow
ing purposes: The furnishing Of meat,
drink entertainment; the payment of
rent of club rooms or the purchase of uni
forms for organized clubs. 1t is also pro-
vided that no money can be expended for
advertising to influence voters unless such
advertisement contains the name of the ad-
vertIser. Disfranchisement for two years
is provided as penalty for violation under
this law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
THE IRON INDUSTRY.
Furnaces Are Prepared for Tie-Up in
Ore SHIPMENTS.

The Iron Trade Review in Its issued of
yesterday says: Furnaces, as a rule, are we'll
prepared for the cessation of ore shipments
from the Lake Superior ranges through the
strike May ! of the 'longshoremen's union,
comprising the laborers employed about the
docks. Trouble of this sort had been an
ticipated for several weeks and furnaces
generally are stocked with enough ore to
run without embarrassment for a month
six weeks, and, in many cases, for con-
siderably longer Shipments of ore from
dock to furnace have been exceedingly
heavy since March l. and the amount now
on docks is not more than 2, 900, 600 tons
considerably less than year ago. A num-
Der of non-union docks are in operation.
Only a few of the mates have left their
vessels, although the strike is ostensibly
inaugurated to force the recognition of
their union, to which only small percent
age of them belong.
Later reports from San Francisco point
to the fact that the immediate requirements
of structural materials will be extremely
small In comparison to early estimates.
Insurance is slowly being adjusted. no
contracts are expected before July / and
several months following will not be over
TO- 600 tons. There are a dozen mills in
this country which could roll this tonnage
in two weeks, and twice that number
which alone could supply the needs of San
Francisco in rebuilding. AS the total pro-
duction of structural mills in the country
for the year will be about 1900, 900 tons,
ing these requirements to foreign producers
who cannot grant the favorable terms
which will be extended by domestic mills
is apparent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES.
Fraternal Sons of Jonadab Entertains
Its Friends.

The large auditorium of No. 910 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest was comfortably
crowded with the members Of Washington
Council No. /. Fraternal Sons of Jonadab,
and their families at the first anniversary
celebration of the organization last night.
The members and guests INDUCED in a
progressive euchre.
Prior to the opening OF the exercises four
candidates were solemnly pledged to abstain
from strong drink and follow in the teach
ings Of Jonadabism. An address of well
come was delivered by Mr.. Charles A.
Lucas. chairman of the committee In charge
of the event.
Five of the original members were pres
ent, as follows; 4. Emmett O'Brien, VIII
ham A. Hickey, John p. Ketfer, j, T. lie
Barnes and Howard Pearson, and during
the evening they were the recipients Of
many congratulations upon the good re-
suits Of their efforts in extending the order
Guests were present from other temperance
societies. including a delegation headed by
President Thomas Maloney of the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union, and during the
progress OF the entertainment many we'll
wishers of the organization called to con-
graduate the council upon its progress.
At 10 O'Clock a committee, consisting Of
Charles w. Blush. A. Is. Scrivener, William
L. White and William A. Myers, served re-
freshments, after which addresses outlining
tine principles OF the organization were
made by Grand Worthy Chief r. E. O'Brien
Acting Worthy Chief A. w. Bradt Of Wash
ington Council and Grand Historian Will
liam A. Hickey. Among those who were
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. b. Buckley,
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Myers, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Davis and Miss Allen +. Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Howard Bangs, Master Ralph
Bangs, Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Bradt and Mas
ter George r. Bradt, Mr.. and Mrs. William
p WEIGH. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas j. Clark
Lob asF Dob t1,-
a. y. ScriYener, J. t. lie Barnes, Henry B.
Somerville. George Z. Beller. William j.
Harris Thomas Maloney, James A. Smith
T.. A. Bagbey, Eustace Green, Howard
Pearson, r +. O'Brien, William A. Hickey,
A T. McCabe William L. Hodgkins, r w
II. Schultz, James A. Clark Charles A.
Lucas. Charles W. Blush, E V. Lawler,
Clifford J. Gaskins, Joseph Mulloy. William
F. White, William A. Myers, e. f. O'Neil,
Charles +. Sullivan.
Letters of regret were read from absent
members including one from Mr.. John ].
o Brien and Mr.. John Hannah, who are en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04

place where they had vanished, then he
swore softly.
-Ill-be-dumbuz
But nothing could long discomfort Amos
1t was evident that Mrs. Farthing's stay
was to be no short one; it was equally evil
dent that nothing was required of him
at least for the present Accordingly he
round place for his horse, sought out
a comfortable seat, and lighted his pipe
Thus fortified, he prepared for a long siege
Mosquitoes sang their shrill songs about
him, whfp-poor-will came at length with
IN Few feet of where he sat- so near that
he could distinctly hear the Chuck at the
end of each bar of his score. The near
Run filed the night with it's drowsy mono
tone Amos leaned against the side of the
house, and then dozed off with his pipe
still in his mouth.
He was awakened by a stealthy step very
near him, but, though bewildered, he did
not move or make a sound. A man crept
silently through the yard, opened the back
door of the kitchen and passed in. That
was not Toms step nor Poppy Miller's.
He listened intently and after time heard
the humble of a voice within, but he could
catch no syllable. There was something
strange about the affair.
Perhaps he could peer In at q window,
but the windows were not easy to locate
in the old structure. Two he found after
cautious recommending, but they were
closed and tightly blinded. Then he stole
to the other side and found window part
ly open. He lifted himself cautiously.
1t was the window to what appeared to
be the pantry. The apartment beyond
seemed to be feebly lighted, as with
candle.
All was silent Then, by listening hard
he heard a low sound as of some one NUT
tering disjointedly, but he could make out
no words. Suddenly sharp and clear rang
out Squire Hartswick's voice. There was
no mistaking 1t.
but who put It on. I want to known"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04

gagged in business in Baltimore Nd. and
another from Mr.. A. Franklin Baumbauer,
who Is in Panama, in the employ of the
canal commission. Letters We're also read
from a number of clergymen and citizens
commencing the work the organization IS
engaged in. The happy occasion ended by
all singing the national anthem.
The committees of arrangement consisted
Of:
Executive-R. E, OBrIen, A. w. Bradt
and William A. Hickey.
Anniversary-Charles a. Lucas, w. A.
Myers and r. w. H. Schultz
Receptions. T. Keifer, John Shaw and
William F. White.
Committee in charge of progressive euchre
game-E. V.-Lawler, Clifford ]. Gaskins and
John r. Davis.
Press-William A. Hickey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04

There was both fear and anger IN the tone
who was 1t? Did Al Farthing put Il on Dc
Again Amos heard nothing save the low
monotone.
Here, damp it! quit that! Look me in
the eye, and stop that jabbering, You
can't scare me, you blasted old witch, with
any such rigmarole s that. Speak up or
I'll put you where you belong. You mean
Rose came here2'
The reply was audible now. It arose in
a wailing tremolo, and II gathered force as
1t went on until It became almost a shrek.
"Ha. ha, ha! she comes here She
comes to see me. and shan't l help her
when she loves the very air he breathes,
when his eyes have looked at her
and she can't sleep, when he'll
have his revenge? Ha, ha, hal
Let him look to his daughters she well?
Is she happy? Is she fair nowr
Here, quit il; do you mean Jim narthingH'
"Ah. look-look-see! The old man, her ta-
ther-let me count his hours. One, two. three,
four
stop, you damned hagi Stopr'
give. six. seven-oh its not long enough
to be worth the counting
WHAT"
Then she'll marry him-ha, ha, ha! she'll
marry him, and they'll divide II up--oh. it'll
be merry. All these years he's shaved for
'em and sold out his very soul for EN-. And
she'll marry him. See those eyes, there's
revenge in EN-. All. my Godi Matthew
Heller, you've got revenge
stop" Numbered the old man, but at
that moment there was a commotion in
front. Amos turned automatically.
Run right in, doctor, don't stop to rap"
The kitchen door opened softly, and
Squire Hartswick stole around the house
and down the road, passing not six feet
from the man under the window.
"Oh after the sheriff, I'll bet yeh." num-
bled Amos under his breath. Then he went
out to interview Jim.
Go be continued tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
A NEW DEPARTURE.
''Taking Time by the Forelock.

alcohol both for extracting and pres
serving the medicinal principles re-
siding in our Indigenous, or native,
medicinal plants, such as he EMPLOYS
exclusively i'll manufacturing his
medicines.
Some OF these medicinal roots
have, since DR.. Pierce first CONF
menced to use them, advanced so
in price that they may be cultivated
with great profit by our farmers.
This is especially true OF Golden
Seal root, which enters into both tic
Doctors Golden Medical Discov4
cry and his 'Favorite Prescrip-
ton 1t now brings upward II
SI.So a pound, although formerly
selling at from Is to 20 cents 2
pound. Many tons of this most val-
liable root are annually consumed
in Doctor Pierce'S Laboratory.
From Organic Medicines" by
Grover Coe, NJ. D., OF New York,
we extract the following concerning
Hydrastis Golden Seal root, which
enters largely, as we have already
stated, into the composition of both
Golden Medical Discovery and
"Favorite Prescription" DIR. Coe
says: "Hydrastis exercises an esq
pecial influence Over mucous sur
faces. Its action in this respect IS
so manifest that the indications fer
its employment cannot be mistaken,
(Hence the efficiency of Golden
Medical Discovery" which is rich
in Golden Seal root, in all catarrhal
affections, no matter in what part of
the system located) Upon the liver
it acts with equal certainty and et-
ficacy. AS a cholagogue Diver in-
vigorator) it has few equals Also
in scrofula, glandular diseases gen.
orally, cutaneous eruptions, indiges-
ton, debility, diarrhoea and consti-
patton"
Doctor Coe continues "Hydras~
It's Golden Seal root has been suc-
cessfully employed in the cure of
leucorrhoea. 1t is of singular eff
cacy when that complaint is compile
Gated with hepatic (liver) alteration
(derangemen9 Hydrastis is also of
inestimable value in the treatment
OF chornic arrangements OF the liver.
1t seems to exercise an especial in
fluence over the portal vein and
hepatic Civer) structure generally,
resolving (dissolving) hillary depcs-
its, removing distractions, promot-
ing secretion and giving tone 10 the
various functions It is eminently
cholagogue Oliver accelerator), and
may be relied upon with confidence
for the relief OF hepatic Qiver) tor
poL 1t promotes digestion and as
similation, obviates constipation and
gives tone to the depurating Cleans
ing) functions generally"
DR. Coe further says: eve would
here add that our experience has
demonstrated Hydrastis to be a
valuable remedy in bronchitis,
laryngitis and other affections of the
respiratory organs"
After reading the foregoing ex-
tracts who can doubt the great eff
hcacy in long list of diseases of
Golden Medical Discovery" one of
the principal ingredients of which is
Golden Seal root (Hydrastis)? And
this applies with equal force TO Doc
tor Pierce's Favorite Prescription
for weak, WORKOUT, overworked,
nervous, invalid women.
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
composed largely of concentrated
principles extracted from Mandrake
root. They regulate and invigorate
the stomach, liver and bowels. One
or two little sugar-coated pellets"
dose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
Building Association Election.

At the annual meeting of the Washington
Six Per Cent Permanent Building Associa-
ton officers and directors were elected for
the ensuing year. as follows: Charles Graf,
president; Julius A. Maedel, vice president;
II. H. Bergman. treasurer; L. G. Oster-
mayer, secretary; E. ]. Sacks, Carl Mueller,
Herman E. Gasch, J. J. Appich. George c.
Rick and John Henderson, jr. The board
of directors submitted a revision of the con-
stitution, which was read and adopted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
Stanford University.

Among the most regrettabie
buildings destroyed by the earth
quake on the Pacific coast were the
pile forming Stanford University,
near Palo Alto. More than $50
100000 had been expended on the
buildings alone, the group being
planned and built on a prearranged
scheme, and had been accounted ti1e
finest group OF structures for educa-
tional purposes on this continent. if
not in the entire world. The dam
age was so severe that the buildings
will mean practically an entire loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04
Four Men Killed at Maine QUARRY

-Four men. were killed yesterday by the
falling of the derrick in the Timer Hard
rock LIMERICK quarry at Rockland Me. The
dead are: Fred c. Pear of Rockland,
Charles Colsom of Thomaston, John Kel-
leher of Thomaston, Edward Gross of Rock
land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-04

Harry ]. Diggs was arrested in Boston
yesterday for the police of Baltimore, IN
which city he is charged with the larceny
of diamonds Diggs was found in company
with two women from whom the police took
a quantity of tewelry, part of which con-
tanned diamonds which, 1t Is said, had been
recently reset.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-03-29
&te maH oHr9 @elo me9r
Gelb MAIDEN lam.
Grb6bnng ppn S. In Snbianapelis
GompanD eisbt Snbefor.n cine
@~elegeuheit 12t SruIemt fdHsa
au MAIDEN.
Gamna8 Der Iekte Gag.

Die Welt bat tsinen @etrou9 fir
sinen armen Wann poer einsn Uer=
lierer.
Die Perion, psl(,e oas mittlere
Nlter errei6t uno auf ihre inoinibueIe
Gnfrsngungsn gum Ssbensunterbalt
a%nespiefen lift, tann als elm 5ebl-
i9lag bstradtet tueroen. sic tanr
nidt Idnser bic A&tuug Der WaHen
erringer, ionosrn erbdlt nur SpOtt
uno Mitleio.
6absn Sic ie iibsr bisiss na6gsbadt?
Was tbun sic um u%nabbdngig 3u
ieing
Der Waun melder nur fpart if gum
beffen rlur Elm Mrbeiter.
gr folte feline Dollars inbefiren.
gr iolte borf4tig inbefiren.
Sier uno oa bsse9net ieoem Wann
cine @elsesnbsit cine isbr elddltds Yin.
lase 81 MAIDEN.
SEPT fommt Sbre 8%elseenbsit.
Seute.
IS sibt erfolsrei9e 2suts auf allen
Seiten.
Saben 6ie f6 ie bertpunbsrt tpa-
rum bteielbsn @slo MAIDEN nnb anbsre
ni4t?
S1lteben mir bic Gus tpelds ourG
grblaaft uno oisis, bic Our9 Sdwin=
bel reid iDurosn, TO Derbleiben aabl-
rei1e Saulenoe bon Mdnnern uno
Trauen, bic nit Elm paar Sunoeri
Dollars anfinaen uno fur fd einen
bhbi9en Isittbum srtuarbsn 10 BAT
fid b~iefelben ni1t msbr our& 5dnoe-
arbeit erndbrsn 3l brauden.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-03-29

Sel1dftsfdbrer Der indianapolis @ornpoftte
Srid Company.
EteIe Qeute baben ibr @elo ertporben
inoem He bic @elesen5eit ersyiHsn als
Elm sinfises @sftdft fa aeiste Tim
ibre gtiparniHe ansulsaen.
Solae 9sute taufsn iebt Hut6eile In
Der rlsuen @ompof:e Bird Haetorp.
BIS Sumtas it Der prets $40 per
Mntbeil.
Nm SamFas aebt Ger prsis in bic
6bbs 3u $45 unb bic @ladli9sn MAIDEN
IOfort 124 pro3ent.
sic f6nnen baRslbe fbun.
sic iolten baHslbe tbun.
sic uuroen auf oisis Wslt fur einen
3wsd ssfelt.
Sic finb bier um bas Beife fur Rh
felbff au tbun oas sic i6nnen.
Sic betrtigen fd fsIbff unb ibre 6a'
Mile uenn Sic ni3t ben gr6Bten gor'
tbeil aus Shrem 8eroienf 3isben Der
fi1 nit gutter Si9srbeit trdst.
SD meme niGt baB Sic fpetuliren
ionen.
N,in oar ni&t-Spefulation 1T elm
9efdbri.9es @eindft.
Nbsr lpenri 5ie @efb In eil;sr Spars
bant babsn, 70 miro Sbnen sitlss
Diagram san3 tlar seisen. wel&'' !tsi'
men gortbeil Sic bon Sbrem @eIo cts
balten I'M Werglei& gu mas eie erbal'
ten folen-uas anbere erbalten-was
quite @ef6dftsmdnner erbalten.
Die 2dnge bieIer 2inie 3eigt es:
sparbanten be3ablen-3 pro'
gent.
Sparbanfen erbalten = 5
probent.
-Das Wationalbanfen erbalten
pro3ent.
--@os @eIbleiber MADDEN
bon IL pro3ent Bis 30
l----20p ro3ent, elm eutea
6abrtf @ef4dft gum
Deifptsl.
Indiana tribuÌˆne. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1878-1907, 1906-03-29
Tolt5sHi9ss.

WiIl. 0enberon, 5OOl
Worbwefern ape.. fam sefiern NIT ei.
mem Brief our pOli3sifatiOn. Sn oies
fem Srief purbe ibm NIT elmer SeHra=
funa bon @eibtnppen bsbrObt. tusril er
ni9t ausenbIidli9 gu arbsiten anfnss.
Der grief trrs bic eianntir bisier
Banbe nit ben $0otentno9en. Seus
berTon faeie Der pOlisei. buB er tdslid
arbsitsts uno utibie nidt, mas bieisr
Brief su bebeuten bdtte. @abrf1ein.
lid III % Elm faulsr Strei4. Der ibm
BON einem feiner befen Greunbe ge-
ipielt tpirb.
Dte@abIer pun unb Sbins
bra4ten eefern Den Wi0. 8. @uaen.
ftsin, SO Sabre alt, ll16 @bstnut
Str, Der f9 8ass ;ubor In Der Yia,
mantsn : SanoIung bon 5. 8. Sipe
wertbppIe 8esenfdnoe su faufsn
phni&ts, tusssn SrrFnn mad elmer sss
poIferten 3ens Der poliaeiiation. mo
er FIR cine drstli9e nnteriu4uns fsfs
gebalten piro.
Ger 17.i d6rtge Msser %Obsrt
@aIstuel. 422 Musfinaum StraBe unb
Orpiae gopls. 81 Sabre alt. l142
Bates StraBe, nit beaer 9autfarbe,
batien R9 asasrn In sine Yrhaslsi sins
qelaHsn. poli3iit Dan 5alep felte
bic Rube tpieosr Der unb beforbsrts BE
&ubeH6rsr in fsparate 3easn Der pOlis
3eifation.