davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
GRANTS FAYoRITE STORY.

Gen. Fred D. Grant has a favorite
story illustrating his famous father 5
aptness in summarizing a situation In
few words. He says that Mrs. Grant
once asked her husband TO discharge
their old coachman. who had again made
a hotch Of some simple errand. We'll
mother" replied the hero OF Appomat-
wanted him to do. and do ii right, he
would not have 20 be our coachman."
The Washington times., 1906-08-12

Meanwhile a limited number OF samples
can be purchased in the cloak room for
81 % and 81 per crate. The cheapest rate
at which 1 have offered samples in
years"
Huh said a merry-faced delegate
from New York, with rather a tart
voIce. thinks he's the whole show.dOn'
he? Wonder if he could beat some of
Apple family In a fair race True. we
are a little higher priced. 81 TO So per
barrel. but then our life is not OF the
summer alone. We are friends Of man
through the entire year"
Heat Foretells Skillet.
This Washington heat reminds mo
rather unpleasanuy of the skillet re-
marked a purple-hued gentleman, as he
swallowed a huge glass OF ice water.
Somehow we Egg Plants are martyrs
for the faith, and go TO the fire sooner
or later" A gossip standing by whisper
ed that Mr.. Egg Plant had at one time
been wealthy. and even now only fre-
quented the best families, people Of taste
and refinement And now 10 think ne
is 10 be sacrificed at $50 per barrel.
PeppervIIe is represented by Mr. Green
Pepper who is a very modest. retiring
gentleman. and only made one speech
during the convention. He quoted the
rates OF 81 for the best of his species.
He was followed by Liberty Concord,
who announced that a large excursion
party from G~@petown. Ne. would enter
Washington next week. and remain until
the last of September. At present he
cailmed that his family Is receiving 90
per basket measure for services. He
asked that the convention contribute
something toward the proposed statue 10
Omar Khayyam. the advertising poet OF
Persia, who was the finest press agent
The grape ever had.
Corn VS.. Concord Battle.
This resolution was elOquently pTopOs-
ed by Mr.. Green Corn Of the Middle
West and Kentucky. who insisted that
Americans should patrOnize home in
dustsy and leave foreign liquids alone.
Mr.. Concord tried TO introduce the evil
dence OF Mr. Grape Juice. but was ruled
on the noOr by a member Of the W. c.
T L.
Just as the convention was about 20
ajouIn for the day in rushed a belated
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
LIVING BEYOND ONES MEANS.

II is quite certain that a considerable
percentage Of every class I'm life IS lv-
ing beyond it's means in the effort to
make a display. keep up appearance,
and climb into the next higher class.
The tendency is always exaggerated
bv the higher wages ana larger profits
in a time of prosperity and by the hope
ii holds out of permanent Improvement
of condition. Every country needs the
tonic Of panic depression now and then
10 take the c0nceit out of its people
and teach them modesty. thrift, and
foresight Minneapolis Tribune.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
WHAT LONG DID.

During one Of the campaigns or john
D. Long for governor OF Massachusetts,
the late Judge Charlie" Thompson ad-
dressed a gathering OF Italians In ths
north end of Boston After recounUng
az length the virtues OF the democratic G
Candidate ne summarized the qualities
of the Republican candidate in this
manner; And what did this nan Long
ever do. gentlemen The only thing 1
ever heard that he did was 20 make q
translation of Virgil into English and OF
what benefit is that 10 you, gentlemen,
who can read Virgil in the OTlglnalE'
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
POULTRY KEEPING's FUTURE.

The future Of poultry keeping will be
chiefly In the hands OF "the inteIli-
gent farmers intelligent daughter" ac-
cnrding to the author Of a recent Eng
lish book on Poultry Farming" he de-
declares also that poultry farming suf-
fers from the drawback Of not yet hav-
ing been proved 70 pay.
The Washington times., 1906-08-12
Judge Watermelon ChoS-
en- Chairman on First
Day of Session.
LADY CANTALOUPE TALKS
Lively Tilt Occurs Between
Concord and Corn About
Omar Khayyam.

The pure food convention is being
held in Washington and delegates from
all sections OF the country are In at
tendance.
The convention was called 10 order in
Center Market at $40 a. m. with large
attendance.
Following prayer by Parson Jack-in-
the-Pulpit, the special order Of the day
after roll call was the election OF a
presiding officer. The Hon, Erastus
Watermelon, delegate from Georgia and
eN-member of the vegetable congress.
was placed in nomination by his friend.
Tampa Pineapple the gentleman from
Florida and loudly seconded by Mon
sieur GumbO. of Louisiana. and Sickle
Pear. Of the Empire State. Judge Wa
termelon was unanimously elected. the
only discordant note being the profuse
weeping Of MI Onion. of Bermuda.
who insisted on crying throughout the
entire session for joy" he said. but
his pugnacious opponent, Fragrant
Cabbage. said it was for pure "cu5sed-
ness" A great crowd that for purity.
Judge Watermelon Presides.
Judge Watermelon took the chair. or
rather the truck. and delivered his wei
coming speech 20 the convention. The
Judge is not as green as he looks. for
he carefully kept his own interests for
reelection uppeTmost. as a good pre-
siding officer should by relating bits
Of family and personal history. My
family. gentlemen. dates back beyond
the European invasion of this country
before the time OF Christopher Colum-
bus, sab. 1t was our friendly hospi-
tality that induced the early settlers
20 remain, sab. We also pacihed the
slaves and gave them their hours OF
delight. We grow in any place where
the soil is fine the water good, and the
owners OF the soil capable Of recOg-
nizing gentlemen. At the present time
thousands of our race are emigraung
TO this Capital City, coming hither by
train and on huge barges. They are
mostly from Georgia and Florida and
are somewhat lanky in appearance,
but make up in sweetness for this.
Later they Will come from North Caro-
lima, Virginia, and your Eastern Sho.
(Chers here from the large delegation
from the Eastern Shore) Their char
acter is decidedly OF q luscious JuiCi-
ness and of high class. To our friends
We offer our goods al reasonable prices
SIS TO $50 per hundred-and some will
even sell us singly at 80 and So cents
per"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-04-13
License Notice.

hIoTICE = hereby given 10 the citizens 4,
~ Jasper cambridge township Dnbofs
county. Indiana. that she undersigned !
To- the toenty commissioner az ,1ibni.
county al nneir next regular session IN MAJ
lsvo, Tor a license 10 retail intoNi,atiny
10 be drank on the premises. under ~. ~,
visions OF the laws Of Indiana governing
The precise location where such Bou,r.
areto BE- sold j. in the lsx25 foot room on ~.
sTouhu moor OF a two story frame bufdinr
on the corner of Sixth and Newton stra.fs
situated on the East half OF lot No. ~ 49,
showno on the original plat Of the town ~
Jasper, cambridge township, Dubnis
county, Indiana.
Al the same time and place I will apply FOR
leave TO sell cigars and tobacco and ~ :. -.
iunehes. GEORGE CAsTRUP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-04-13
FRIDAY. P R 10. 1906.

III you have any Ioca news, or
san. any printing, csn us through
the Courier Phone. 1871
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-04-13

BEN KID DOANE Managing Editor.
AhUH .. DOANE Associate Editor.
FRANK L. BETZ, News Editor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1906-04-13

ntereo attire fottOrcs a; Jasper Indiana. 2.
m'-sonthr"uEh ~ nail sssscope class matte
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
COMING FAIR TO Be
NOTABLE SUCCESS
Indications at Present All Point
That Way-Work Being
Rapidly Pushed.

When the state Fair was first talked
about many people looked M the propo.
sition as being little bit astouulndIng. In
view Of the failure OF previous similar enc
terprises. but in spite 90 tile res-irsists
forecasts. and tho many ousta eles which
Rad % Doe overcome. DO can uU~ ae safely
said thai tie Virginia State Fair Assoc
citation IN SIS first annual exhibition. Will
present % t.e people of Richmond and
virginia, the finest display OF its kind
ever attempted in tne history ~ tho
state. Already The live stock department.
which VIII bee one % th. features ~ tie
fair. has received enough entries more
than 20 guarantee that 70 VIII he FAR
ahead ~ thc best OF inc state FAIRS IN
virginia OF any time. and in tho several
d. rartmerts ~ exhibits STANDARD "
excellence prevails that leaves little I'D
be- desired. Many DAYS remain Yet %
The closing O. tae lists but with those
now In hand. the success OF the exhibition
features is assured There is % hint.
however. that those merchants and man
Ufacturcrs Of Richmond and vicinity who
contemplate having exhibits ar the fa.r
would 10 well 20 send IN their applications
for space Immediately. There are some
good sites left IN the buildings yet. but
space IS being reserved rapidly
In tho amusement feature. rho manage
ment has unsparingiy spent its best ~
forts. OF course. tho race course VIII
b, tho main feature. and IT'S a race
course, too. that is good % look upon.
and II n man can judge anything from
the list Of racing stables entered tie
visitors 20 the fair viii witness some
real racing. Then. foo the big purses
that the management is hanging t.
assures that. and the public who ike 10
feel tie snap and excitement Of the track
will not be disappointed when the
thoroughhreds stretch themselves on the
oval at the Fair Grounds.
The entries for the competitive dr1l be-
tween the military Of virginia and North
Carolina are expected To- be complete
about the latter part OF this week. It
Is expected that many companies from
the infantry and artillery Of Virginia and
quite number from North Carolina and
other States will participate
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
TO ASK CONGRESS
TO INVESTIGATE
North Carolina Republicans Pre-
sent Front of Organized Ac-
tivity Never Before Shown.
VIOLATING CIVIL SERVICE RULE
Candidates for Office Must File
Applications With Executive
Committee.
Ispecloi to me Times-Dispaech.l

NORFOLK, VA. September "A IA
lelsn special TO the Nirginian-Pilot says:
United States Senator L. NJ. Simmons.
chairman Of the State Democratic, Com
mittee. to-day charged that Federal in
tertercnce I'm politics in North Carolina
had become so bold OF late that he in
tended A. II necessary. TO ask Congress 10
These officials. he said. had always
been more or less active IN behalf OF
their candidates. and against Democratic
candidates. This year, he said. they
were marshaled as an army under the
direction OF its chief. and 'prcsen front
OF organized activity never before shown
10y them in this State.
He charged that this was because
the President and departments OF govern
ment had turned over 10 the chairman
OF the Republican party all Federal offices
IN his state not under ;ho civl ser
vice. and because the Republicans at their
recent convention in Greensboro passed
a resolution requiring all candidates for
appointment with the executive commit
tee and 10 agree IN writing % abide by
the decision OF the committee.
Senator Simmons declared that n tho
government and the courts did not take
hold OF the conditions in revenue coll
lection district i'm Western North Caro-
lima. he would be compelled 20 demand
a senatorial Investigation. The Senator
added that he Intended 70 call upon the
people of the state 10 ad-.se him OF any
political activity OF Federal officials. and
wherever the evidence furnished showed
that such official was violating the civil
service rule by improper Iui offensive
activity or Interference he would refer
the matter % the President the Civil
Service Commission. or the appropriate
executive department. with request for
am investigation and discipline and pun
ishwcnt.
lie declared Il the people could not
otherwise procure protection against nm
warranted Interference. he would doom
it Dis duty % can the matter 70 the a.
tenuon Of Congress. and ask for an .n-
Nesuseton arl tor necessary legis.a-
t-ntl.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

Senator Bracket. Lawyer Hughes. Of In
surance fame. Former Iieutcnant-Cfov-
ernor Woodruff. Chairman Parsons. Of
New York. the Roosevelt pet and
dozen other are entioned. The Higgins
crowd seems inclined 20 throw its
strength 20 Bruce believing that his
nomination Will mean the continuance
Of the present Office holding gang Bruce
is considered the weakest candidate. on
lis record. Of the list
The situation is practically AZ stand
still as the leaders and delegates gather.
all frankly dependent upon the final word
from Governor Higgins as 70 whether or
not he VIII consent 70 stand for re-
nomination. That decision, 81 is expected
viii be given 10y the Governor from AL
hany tomorrow. Most OF the leaders
who have been in his confidence incline
20 tho belief that he viii refuse 70 be
candidate.
While il IS acknowledged that MI
Hughes would be a strong candidate. II
Is freely asserted that the upstate poll
ucisns DO not take kindly TO him.
Another statement made tonight is
that the nomination Of Hughes would
be regarded as practically q victory for
Odell. as Hughes was his candidate orig
inally. In this connection. It Is said
that Governor Higgins friends are not
favorable to Hughes
IL is intimated Mr.. Bruce IS not a
favorite - New York county. but that
he has strong following upstate
1t is generally supposed that Lieutenant
Governor Bruce VIII be temporary chair
man Of the convention. and that the per-
manent chairman WIN be state .~enaror
w W. Armstrong. Of Rochester. who was
chairman Of the special legislative COM
mittee which investigated the insurance
business
The platform will heartily endorse the
national and state administrations and
strongly commend legislation in both
Congress and in tho State Legislature.
chairman Odell. OF the state Committee.
arrived this evening. hut made II ap-
parent that he was not taking part IN
the settlement OF the Republican state
situation.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

situation in the political affairs OF this
Commonwealth It is a Situation whica
has attracted the interest ~ the entire
country. and is looked 20 TO have an erect
upon the presidential campaign ~ two
years hence Tho situation involves men
Of national political repute and Prcsi-
dent Roosevelt himself has let his in
nuoncc diplomaucauy be felt. though
ostensibly keeping hands on"
Both Republican and Democratic parties
are torn with factional disputes with
these internal discussions affecting the old
parties. a third political party has been
launched under the title OF the Indepen-
1ence League This league. which now
has completed its organization in every
county of the state. is the outgrowth OF
the Municipal Ownership League which
made the mayoralty fight IN New York
city last November with William Ran
dolph Hearst, the Congressman and news
paper proprietor at the head OF the
ticket Mr.. Hearst fell short OF election
on the face of the returns by some 3.G00
votes. He contested. but the ballot boxes
have never been opened A petition 20
the supreme Court to Durn the ballots
was recently made by the corporation
counsel Mr.. Hearst resisted this move.
and was sustained by the court with th,.
understanding that Mr.. Hearst would FUR
nish. at his own expense. the new ballot
boxes needed for the local primaries and
the regular election ia November
The Republican State Convention is 10
be held a Saratoga. beginning Tuesday.
September 18th, and will continue probab-
ly through "Wednesday.
Inc Democratic state Convention is 70
be held at Buffalo, beginning the same
day ana continuing through "Wednesday
or until nomination has been agreed
upon.
Former Governor b. D. Odeu. Jr. as
state chairman. VIII .au ihe Republican
assembla2e 20 order Cord Meyer. of
New York. Is the chairman Of the Demo
cratic state Committee. having been
elected TO that position for the Parker
and Herrick campaign two years ago.
The Democrats were first to choose a
convention date. The Republicans had
apparently be N undecided as to whether
they should meet before or after the
Democrats. Chairman Odeu called the
state Committee together soon after the
Democrats had annoupced their decision.
and the Gordian knot was cut by a deci
sion to meet simultaneously with the
Democrats. 1t was argued that IL the
Democrats met first they would place
the Republican administration on the de
fcnsive; whereas. If the Republicans met
first the Democrats would be in a posi-
ton To attack the platform in co.tvcn-
ton and get a good supply Of political
ammur Ton before the public. through
the medium OF convention addresses.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
CAPTAIN MILLS RETURNS.
Had a Successful Trip Making
Arrangements for the Fair.

Captain Morgan r. Mills. who has the
amusement privileges Tor the State Fair
TO 5e held here next month. has returned
to the city from New York and other
cities where he went % arrange contracts
for amusements for the coming event.
Captain Mills was accompanied by Mr..
Harry Bates and the two had most
delightful stay in the metropolis.
In speaking OF the matter last night,
Captain Mills expressed himself as great
ly encouraged at the outlook for sue
cessful fair and said there would be no
trouble on tho score Of amusements.
They will all be there he said. and
they win be Of class that viii at once
attract the public"
All the fair people are expressing the
belief that the event viii he a success.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

Feachtrcc and Marietta Streets and urged
the crowd 90 dispense. declaring that the
aSsaLants OF tine white women would be
adequately and promptly punished by due
process Of law. Mayor Woodward was
given a respectful hearing but when ne
finished tho work or destruction was re-
summed lc made another appeal "a few
moments latO. but without result. Then
he turned in general fir. alarm. calf
ms tho entire department TO the scene.
IT, chief Joyner. he gave the laconic
order. Clear the streets"
The result was TO stop the mob in its
work in that immediate section and to
drive IL TO other sections. The situation
became SEQ threatening at II O'Clock that
Governor Terrell was appealed to To- Or
der out tile state troops. Although no
request had come from the sheriff. Cow
ernor Terrell gave the order mohtlizing
the eight local infantry companies at
once Previously police riot csil had
been sounded. summoning am police re-
serves 70 headquarters
Win the decision 10 call out the troops.
the big firebell sounded once more. this
time the call for every member OF the
militia TO report forthwith at his armory.
u was almost clock this morning
before the first squad appeared on the
streets. and at 8 o'clock six companies
We're under arms.
Negroes Fly From City.
The attacks on negroes had the erect
OF clearing the streets of blacks. Street
hacks We're abandoned at curbings;
drivers on baggage wagons vanished and
their places were taken by white men.
This fear of trouble has aNected several
rahlr couvenicnces to-day The post
.ftDc officials had much difficulty In de-
rNering special letters. ice deliveries have
been scarce 20 private homes. I'm some
restaurants service has been restricted
av the absence Of regular walters.
throughout the day hundreds OF negroes
arc fleeing the city by train and wagon
and ON foot They have hurried from
the citv fearing the possibilities Of trou-
Die In the immediate future
i'm tho fighting last night. negro women
were tho most warlike. urging resistance
to the moo. and themselves fighting like
auazons
IN the residence districts. great anxiety
was felt last night The police force
was centred down town. prac;ical,
ieaNine the residence districts without
protection. Many families temporarily
without male protection. feared the pos
elailitv OF danger. OF which they knew
hat little The fear OF troutie was ac-
certrated by the newsboys. who cried
otr the night air through the residence
- tNrs. the headlines Of late editions.
It was "a night of terror 10 hundreds.
Lawless Crowds.
Tho lavless character ~ the mob last
ni-a- was fully demonstrated during the
latter part Of the evening. When negroes
Nll vanished from the streets. the aim
Joss mob from pure wautoness broke win
q 'ys and damaged property. The crowd
after pulling the negro p0rters from the
IlNmans OF "A Western and Atlantic Rail
road train standing ready 70 start pro-
.e,dcd 20 smash the windows IN the day
coaches and mail and hageaEe cars They
then crossed % the kimban House. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
Strike in Macon.

MACON. GA. September % Owing to
strike street car service Is Inadequate 10
demands Of travelling public. but trains
iring IN strike breakers. and il is said,
all cars VIII be IN operation by Tuesday
night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
WEEK WILL DECIDE
NEW YORK WRANGLE
Both Parties Torn by Fractional
Disputes-Review of the
Situation.

NEW YORK. September % The deter
mination Of both OF the old political par
ties On this State 20 hold their State
conventions on the same date this year. Is
Ia its way indicative OF the unprecedented
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
Too Public

wy doan yo' eat up the remaindah
Of yo' watahmillou. Miss Cleanm-
weathah?"
'"Coa I objec's mos decidedly 20 niuss
W nah eahs IN public, 1iisto 3ohnsing."-
Puck
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24
miniature Almanac.

'IftmueI %. 1906.
HIGH TIDE.
Morning .9:l1
LFcnluE .....~~..S.3z
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

PHILADELPHTA.-A j. Cassatt. president
~ The Pennsylvania Railroad. is confined o.
his bod ~ his fcue a. Havcrfard with ar at-
tack - wholplng cough
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

ST. PET Frs sr- RIG "A s.. Petersburg paper
openly melted rhe sold'ery 20 exact ton ll.cs
FOR every c'rurade killed hv rho Terrrr-sts.
should they begin campaign q murder.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

SHAMOKlN. PA.-After cutting corn on
htr flHt. blood pr.s u.rg caused tae death
Nrs. Caroline Blister
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

iocsi companies tho forcr ~ militia on
sufr is something more anon thousand
men besides battery of ueht artillery
feiI .n reserve
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-24

Is an ordeal which all
women approach with
indescribable fear, for
nothing compares with
the pain and horror of
chi.l-birth. The thought
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-07-13
WED, BUT DIDN'T KNOW 1T.
Bride Pays Friend to Impersonate
Groom and Trouble Results.

Groom and Trouble Results.
New York, July $50 deeply in
fatuated was Francesca Rappalo with
Giacomo Randazzo a well-to-do mer-
chant, against whom she had permitted
a breach of prlnise suit to go by de-
fault. that she married him Wednes-
day by proxy, hiring a friend to i'm
personate her sweetheart. Francesca
lives in Brooklyn.
The romance of Miss Rappola was
made public yesterday in court i'm
confession she made in an action
brought by Randazzo to have mar
riage certificate which had been issued
in his name declared void, and to have
it iudieially established that in the
event of his death Miss Rappalo was
not his widow
Randazzo was unprecedented in the
marriage ceremony by an acquaintance
of Miss Rappalo, to whom she paid
$40. A certificate of marriage was filed
with the health department and an Of
fetal transcript of it was sent by Miss
Rappalo to the town in which she was
born in italy.
The certificate of marriage was re-
corded in Rome by the Italian govern
lnent authorities. Had it not been for
the merest chance, RandaZzo would in
the eyes of the Italian government
have been the husband of Miss Rap
palo, to whom he had never been mar
ried. A friend Immediately wrote
Randazzo congratulating him on his
marriage. An explanation followed.
Randazzo declared he had not married
the girl and knew nothing about the
rrny1r Maddinp