davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
Bow Wow.

Edgar Saltus, the novelist, was asked by
young lady at a tea if he thought that
the use of quotations a good thing.
Quotations arc only good said Mr..
Sa!tus, when they are extremely apt.
There was once a witty Irishman, James
e. Fitzgerald, who made excellent use of a
quotation in political speech.
During this speech he was repeatedly
interrupted by butcher, the proprietor of
a large sausage-making plant. An adherent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

dinner in New York. "a fine turkey was
one day left at the office.
Turkeys were rare in that high altitude
and we all hankered after this bird. The
proprietor, though, claimed it for his own.
He took it home and had it stewed for
dinner
THE next morning, he was expatating
on the turkeys richness and tenderness,
letter was handed to him. He opened it and
read:
Mr.. Editor. Sir-Yesterday 1 sent you
a turkey which has been the cause of much
dispute among US To settle bet will
you kindly ask your agricultural editor to
state in tomorrow's issue what it died OFF r"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20


An editor was talking about the English
astronomer. Sir Robert Ball, who has re-
Gently declared that radium proves the
earth to be 800 900, 900 years old.
Sir Robert Ball is as full of fun as of
learning said the editor. "Once l dined
with him and half dozen other scientists
at Stratford
''At the end of the dinner Sir Roberts
eyes twinkled. and he said to the landlady
of the quaint Stratford inn:
Madam, l am going to give you a les
son in astronomy. Have you ever heard of
the great Platonic year, when everything
must return to its first condition? Listen,
madam. In 10000 years We shall all be
here again, on the same day and at the
same hour, eating a dinner precisely like
this one. VIII you give US credit till
then?
" Gladly the landady replied. 1T is just
$4,000 years since you We're here before,
though, and you left without paying then.
Settle the old bill, and I'll trust you with
the new
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
A Definition.

At the Players Club in New York a num-
Der Of actors were arguing about the mean
ing Of the word Happiness"
In the midst Of the argument Henry E.
Dixey appeared. and one of the contestants
said:
"Dixey, what is your idea of happiness?'
Mr.. Dixey smiled thoughtfully. Then he
replied:
my idea of true happiness is to lie on a
couch before bright fire, smoking a large
Havana cigar given me by an admirer
while l listen to a woman who Worships
me, reading aloud flattering press notices
about my acting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
Afghan Robbers Fate.
From Lady's Realm.

FrOln Iauy KPaIfn.
Upon the summit of the pass 5000 feet
above sea level Abdur Rahman erected a
flagstaff from this he suspended an iron
cage. and in the cage he placed the ro3Jer
chief-where he left him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
An Economy.

Paul Morton, in a recent address on in
surance said of certain proposed economy
THAT would not be an economy but an
extravaganza, in the long run. 1t reminds
me Of the boy and the jam.
My son, said this boys mother, ism t
it rather an extravaganza to eat butter
with that superb JAM
No, lam, it's an economy the boy
answered. The same piece of bread does
for both ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
@YEcE+ RrxTEW
q &h7r 1m f7Ew'

of the native African for obtaining sounds
both for revelry and mourning show that
the old slaves of the southern states came
honestly by their love for music. Sir Sam
uel Baker in referring to his campaign in
the Shooli country in 1872. said that an
organ grinder could walk unmolested
through darkest Africa and be followed
by enthusiastic natives-so long as he
turned the crank; and that on one occasion
when he was about to be attacked by a
horde of warriors he started the band to
playing and turned the enemy into an ad-
miring swarm-while the music lasted.
The Sandwich Islands are represented by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
For Quality.

Inc Rev Rodney Swope rector of the
Vanderbilt church at Ashevile said the
other night in the course of an address:
These subtle attacks are the most unex-
pected and the most wounding You have
heard about the clergyman and his aged
parishioner?
The parishioner said that he thought
clergymen should be better paid
I am pleased to hear you say that.
Brother Brown, exclaimed the young man.
beaming with good will and happiness. 1T
rejoices my heart to hear you say that,
Yes resumed the parishioner thought
fully; we'd get a better class of men
then
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
NneCdOfeS COnCe1ninU
Well-knOWn pe0DlQ:

of Fitzgerald's finally took offense at the
putchers knocking remarks, and yelled:
Hey. you; leave politics alone, and go
back to your sausage machines!
The butcher glared at the man and re-
torted:
II L had this speaker in one of my
sausage machines I'd soon make mincemeat
of him.
Then Mr.. Fitzgerald quo ted from the
platform with a smile:
Is thy servant a dog that thou shouldst
do this thing?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

a war drum presented by Queen Emma
to this country, and among other spec
mems is a Ceylonese drum, a Siamese
drum entirely of metal, and several Chinese
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
Demanded an Expert.

when l was city editor of the Virginia
City Enterprise, said Mark Twain at q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20
An Old Debt.

L beg a thousand pardons. I thought l
was addressing The cook
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

specimens, one showing an adjustable ten
sion. The smallest and most curious instru-
ment in the drum collection is from India
and consists of a disk of skin to be at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

tached to the forehead and which the
Wearer beats with small stick.
The exhibit of strlnged instruments COM
prises the entire viol family and shows
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-20

always ended the poker game
with a story from some member
of the party. The lobbyist in
whose room the game was al
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
THE ROSE FAD OF FASHION.

The War of the Roses has broken out
again. Lovely woman has assumed the
rose as the sword and buck Ter for her
summer conquest.
The girl who aims always for the org
inal touch in her hats and gowns will
like one of the new ways of arranging
roses on quaint little poke hat. The
imported hat which showed this new
trimming idea was rough corn-colored
straw. It's scarcity of trimming wasone
of its features.
The shape was a very fetching poke.
Soft pink ribbons were Topped about It
back and front, with the loops inter-
tw.ned. Where the hat dropped over
The ear at the left, the loops OF ribbon
held bunch of exquisite pink roses and
soft green foliage.
The flowers had the effect Of just fall
ing off the hat and being caught in place
by the ribbon loops. Certainly this lit
tleimported model introduces very new
and very charming trimming effect
Grace Margaret Gould in June WomanS
Home Companion.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
MORRIS CHAPEL.

Regular correspondence.
George Arnold is now overseer
for G. N. Paffotd.
The little son of W. E. Cockrell
is reported very sick.
Leba and WHY Stones leave to-
morrow for Arkansas.
James Myers will move to Eva
the latter part of the week.
Earl Hartley accidentally got
his ankle thrown out of place to-
day.
Wonder if Justice .. p. Lashlee
can't make 'em stick without two
marriage licenses?
John Harrington is vowing all
kinds of vengeance against the
cranes for getting in his corn.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. n. Pafford received very
painful burns last week by step
ping in the fire where the family
had been washing.
MORRIS CHAPEL, May %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
CEDAR GROVE.

Regular correspondence
Miss Meade Helms visited Miss
Kate Watson Saturday.
We had good preaching and a
large crowd here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Helms Wis
tied John Watson Sunday.
We are glad to learn that }. r.
Williamson is some better.
Just ask Frank bow he enjoyed
the buggy drive last Sunday.
James Townsend of Camden is
spending few days here at his
old home place.
Mrs. Martha Herrin of Rush
ing's Chapel is visiting Mrs. Mol
lie Hall this week.
The many friends of Aunt Susan
Spires regret to learn that she is
no better this week.
CEDAR GROVE, May %.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

A Kansas man declares that he
recently saw an angel flying over
that State. If he is wise he will
accept the vision as sign that it
is time to put up the screen doors.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENT.
ne subscription price of THE CHRONICLE is

The subscription price of THE CHRONICLE is
81 90 per year; 80 cents for six months 25 cents
for three months, which positively must be paid
In advance. All subscriptions will be promptly
stopped at expiration of time paid for.
Obituary and similar notices will be charged for
at the rate of cents per line. We will furnish
rates for display and local advertising on applica~
tion
News communications and articles on questions
Of public interest are solicited, but we assume no
responsibility for the expressions contained in all
such communications and articles published
Remittances can be made in various ways that
are perfectly safe but all remittances sent are at
risk of the sender.
All remittances and business communications
should be sent to TRAVIS BROS,
Camden, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

"Give me the man with a big
foot and a big ear" says an Eastern
writer. The man with q big heart
and a big bank account is also a
desirable citizen.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

One professor is going to the
Andes to get good look at Mars.
No matter what he tells us he saw,
we won be iii position to contra
dict him, and he knows it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

The thousands who have laughed and
cried over the stories in Beside the
Bonnie Brier Bush" and f'The Days Of
Auld Lang Syne"--Ian MacIaren's first
books-will rejoice to learn of the early
publication, by the Sunday School Times
Co., Philadelphia, Pa, of "St. Jude's,"
a new collection ofshort stories, written
during the last year of bis life.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

County Clerk W. D. Cooper has
issued marriagelicenses asfollows:
Walter Howe and Abbie Walker,
William Anderson and Maude
Hubbs.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
LAND FOR SALE.

If you have any farm lands i'm
proved or unimproved, come in
add list it with us. We can sell it
for you. We have two or three
hundred prospective buyers,
A. S. JUSTICE.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Mechanic overalls look better, fit
better, and wear better than any
other overall on the market for
$l.00, at Weatherly & Redick's.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

And now the United States Su-
preme Court has been appealed to
to decide the question, what is
whisky?" 1t will never be able to
do so by tasting the stuff.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

"Pie is one of the worst enc
mics man has, says a Baltimore
physician. Still we would rather
have a piece of cherry pie than
the rheumatism.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1907.

So far as we have been able to
discover, the Jamestown exposi-
ton stamps taste like any other
postage stamps.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

There is no use becoming dis
couraged. We may have plenty
of sunshine by the time the June
brides are ready for it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Areyou satisfied with your -four.
We sell Woodcock that pleases all
Weatherly & Redick.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Let us sell you one bill of goods
change. Weatherly & Redick.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Printers ink marks the path to
riches and fame. Try it.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

The CHRONICLE and Memphis
Weekly News-Scimitar, ST year.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Ask to see our job line of shirts.
Weatherly & Redick.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Magnolia flour is always worth
the price. For prices and partic-
ulars see Weatherly & Redick.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Mechanics overails will weigh
more and will cover up any other
overall of same size. Let us show
you. Weatherly & Redick.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31

Old newspapers for sale cheap at THE
CHRONICLE office.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1907-05-31
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF CAMDEN

OF CAMDEN
AT CAMDEN IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
At the Close of Business May 20, 1907.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
SNAPSHOTS

Time was made for slaves and
convicts.
1T takes just as long to have your
hair cut short.
The fellow with the jag feels that
he is the reel;thing.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, rella
BILE little pills. Recommended by
Feldmeyer Bros, Druggists.
The dog with tin can tied to him
presents a tail of woe.
The fly fisherman can't hope for
success casting reflections.
1t is impossible to 20 up flight of
stairs without stepping on its foot.
When the cold winds dry and crack
the skin get DeWitt's Witch Hazel
salye. Sold by Feldmeyer Bros, Drug
gists.
You can't always make both ends
meet by stretching the imagination,
"A man may feel that he is blest
with many friends but the friends may
feel differently
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Is
absolutely free from any opiate or mar
cotic. Contains Honey and Tar. Sold
by Feldmeyer Bros, Druggists
1t is possible to make light of your
rival and still throw him in the shade.
r#-For Sale-Large Miller's Combi-
nation Safe. For particulars enquire
at Capital office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
Deafness Cannot Be Cured.

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness.
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inhamed con-
dition Of the mucous lining Of the Eust-
achian Tube. When this tube is inham-
ed you have rumbling sound OF inn
perfect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unless
the inflammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition
hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
witch is nothing but an infamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars 70
any case Of Deafness caused by catarrhr
that cannot be cureo by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO..
Sold by all druggists,..75c. Tcledc, O.
Take Halls Family Pills ~ 'crs'i.
patton.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
A Coming Attraction.

''The Little Minister" J. NJ. Bar
rie's delightful comedy of quaint
scotch life, will be presented by the
George Fawcett Company Of Baltimore,
headed by the well-known star. Percy
Haswell, and great interest is being
manifest in the production of what
Charles Frohman considered the best
and.most successful comedy he ever
had in his hands. In the role of the
bewitching, mischief-loving Lady
Babbie, Miss Haswell has scored
triumphs unsurpassed by Miss Maude
Adams herself, who created the part.
Additional interest is given by the
fact that Robert Peyton Carter, who
created the part of the chief elder,
Thomas Whammond, and played with
the original company for three years,
will again essay the role. The play
will be mounted superbly and cos
tuned accurately and magnificently,
and will be one of the most artistic
productions of the season.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22

TACK OF circulation. Had n knife been
thrust into ny kidneys the pain could
not have been more intense. My sleep
was disturbed by visions Of distorted
figures. The kidney secretions were an
uoyingly irregular, and was tortured
with thirst and always bioated. used
seven boxes Of Doan's Kidney Pills. The
floating subsidized until / weighed 100
pounds less, could sleep ike child and
was relieved Of the pain and the irregu-
iarity Of the kidney action. Ny circula-
ton is good and feel better in every
way"
A FREE TRIAL Of this great kidney
medicine which cured Mrs. Jackson will
he mailed on application to any part of
the United States. Address Foster-Mil-
burn CO.. Buffalo, n. Y. For sale by all
druggists: price. 80 cents per box.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
A Good Attraction.

Laughter is better than medicine,
and in 1.-THE Real Widow Brown" not
an instant is permitted to pass unen-
livened by mirth. According to the
plot, a masquerading young man inn
personates an attractive young widow
in manner to discourage the atten-
tions of an old deacon in order to get
into the good graces of his two comeiy
daughters, and the complications
which follow are extremely ludicrous.
Uncommonly good specialties are in
troduced and add to the general en-
joyment and merriment. This excel
lent attraction will visit the Colonial
Theatre next Monday night, March 20.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
The Grim.

"Before we can sympathize with others
we must have suffered ourselves No one
can realize the suffering attendant upon an
attack Of the grip, unless he has had the
actual experience. There is probably no
disease that causes so much physical ano
mental agony, or which so successfully de-
Ges medical aid All danger from the grip,
however, may be avoided by the prompt
use Of Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Among the tens of thousands who have used
this remedy, not one case has ever been re.
ported that has resulted in pneumonia OF
that has not recovered For sale by Field
never Bros Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
Two Merry Tramps.

SO many musical comedies are built
without rhyme or reason that the
public in general have about come TO
the conclusion that the only makeup
of this style of- stage production is
the stereotyped string of vaudeville
acts, number of choruses and an
opening and closing speech. Wood q
Ward, realizing this state of affairs,
east about for comedy that would
have an original plot and dialogue
that necessitated the introduction OF
either chorus OF young women or a
number OF vaudeville acts TO make the
Two Merry Tramps' success. II
will be produced here at the Colonial
Theatre next Wednesday March q.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
NATURE SPARES
rho striclseu nose From Grief.

The stricken Rose From Grief.
What q fortunate provision OF nature
e Isl that depriycs tho rose OF mental
suffering: FOR how poignant would be its
t,ricf to discover, IN the height OF its
blooming glory. that q canker fed at it's
heart. and that its beauty and fragrance
were doomed forever. Nature always
spares the suffering; she - a verltab.e
store-house Ct pleasing rewards, FOL
those who seek her aid. In the years
gone by falling hair and grayncss have
cast n gloom ever the lives of thousand
of young women. but thanks to tho I'M
vestigations OF scientists the true cause
of hair destruction Is now known to be
q germ or parasite that burrows into
the hair follicles. Newhro's Ierpicide
absolutely destroys tits germ. thus
permitting the hair 10 grow as ma
ture intended. Sold by leading drug
gists. Send 10c. in stamps for sample
to The Herpicide Co.. Detroit. Mich
Two sizes-50 cents and s1.Oo.
For sale By Feldmeyer Bros. City
Drug Store, Special Agents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
Dangers ola Cold ana How TO Avo.
Them.

More fatalities have their origin in or re-
suit from a cold than from any other caus,
This fact alone should make people MOI
careful as there is no danger whatever fro
a cold when it is properly treated in the b.
ginning. For many years Chamberlain
Cough Remedy has been recognized as th
most prompt and efectual medicine in u
for this disease. 1t acts on natures plai
loosens the cough, relieves the lungs, open
the secretions and aids nature in restorin
the system to a healthy condition. Sold b
Feld,neyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
a Jamaican Lady Speaks Highly O
thamberlain's Cough s9emcdy.

Mis- Michael Hart, wife Of the superin
tendsnt OF Cart Service ut Kingston, Jamai-
ca. West Indies Islands, says that she has
for some years used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy fcr coughs, Group ard whoopine
couch and has found il very beneficial. She
has implicit confidence in It and would not
h without Bottle 81 it ia her home. Sold
b, Feldmeyer Bros. Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
A SALAD SUPPER.

The ladies OF the Presby terrain
Church will hold Salad Supper on
thursday and Friddy Ecenings Of
this sreek, gfst and 22ad Of March, in
the lower rooms of the Church. There
will be for sale cake, homemade candy,
caramels, Harlequin cream and Gus
tard. A liberal patronage is solicited.
Supper served from 8 so p. M. on.
Supper e cents. ml4-td
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22

Theodore Sembly, colored, former
ly of Annapolis, died of tuberculosis
at Lutherville, Baltimore county, on
Tuesday. lie was well known here,
having been employed as coachman
by Professor Terry. The remains
were brought to Fowler's Chapel, this
county, for.interment today.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
Incorporated.

The following organizations have
been incorporated Society and Church
of tho Methodist Episcopal Church
South, of Friendship, Fifth district !;
Friendship Cemetery Company of Anne
Arundel County Golden Rule Lodge
No. 1850, Grand United order of odd
Fellows, of Annapolis, (colored).
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22

Those fun experts. Wood and Waad,
with eighteen helpers, mostly pretty
girls presenting their everlasting sing
ing. ringing tom. fooling farce 1.-The
Merry Tramps, ? the show with music
Twelve big ensembled singing selec-
tions, all Of the whistllng kind. Com
mon sense prices, Matinee. Children
15c., Adults, 25c., 35c.. and soc. Night
25c., 35c. soc, and 75c. Box seats
Al 90
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
The BODY Buried.

The body of Joseph Allen, which
was found in a dock at Curtis Bay,
this county, OH Tuesday, was taken
to Frederick for burial. Mr.. Allen
was % years old and a son of George
Allen, of Braddock, Frederick county.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22

Mothers who give their children
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup in
yariably indorse it. Children like t
because the taste is pleasant. Con
tains Honey and Tar. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drug Law.
Sold by Feldmeyer Bros. Druggists.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22

Disorders of the stomach produce ner.
vous condition and often prevent sic. ..
Chanberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
stimulate the digestive organs, restore the
ryatem 10 healthy condition and make
steep possible For sale by Gsldmeyef
yrce' Drut- Store
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1907-03-22
Eczema, letter, Salt Rhcum. Itch,
Ring Worm, Herpes, BARRIERS

All Of these diseases are attended by in
tense itching which is almost instantly re-
lieved by applying Chamberain's Salve @, d
by its continued use permanent cure may
be effected. II has in fact, cured many
cases that had resisted all other treatment.
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by Field
meyer Bros. Drug Store.