davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
lincoln's Birthday.

On the Twelfth of February the birthday of Abraham Lincoln is celebrated in the public schools, and some years ago the authorities pro- claimed it national holiday. The hostess may adapt number of pret- ty significant symbols for dinner or luncheon on this day.
 The Stars and Stripes" are always effective used as a decorative scheme, and chain of silver paper could en. circle a little log cabin centerpiece with rail fence made of sticks of candy. A black china doll dressed like a pickaninny could hold the place card and another centerpiece appropriate would be toy truck loaded with bales of cotton. After the repast try this game for amusement, writing at the top of the programme. With malice towards none, with charity for all"
 PRESIDENTIAL PUZZLES. (Which President his horse bestrode And off to his inaugural rode? 2-Who first his oath of office took
 
 In open air where all might look? s-who, fearing much some dark surprise, Came to his office in disguise? +who first at Washington did swear The Nations good should be his care? 6-what man to his inaugural hied Just one short month before he died? s-what President took the oath of state On other than the usual date? 7-Who at his New York residence Became one of our Presidents? s-who was succeeded by the one Whom he succeeded the next runf s-what President to Quakertown
 To his inaugural came down?
 ANSWERS.
 1-Thomas Jefferson. March {. 1891. Rode on horseback.
 2-George Washington took oath April 30. I7ss. on the balcony in front of the Federal State House. New York. 3-President Madison
 4-John Adams, inaugurated March (. I1s7, at Washington.
 5-wfllian H. Harrison, inaugurated March {, isH; died April {. lsn. e-President Monroe, on March 5. 1s2o 7-P7esident Arthur. ISL
 s-Grover Cleveland.
 s-George Washington. second inaugura- ton. I7ss, at Philadelphia. and John Adams.
 MADAME MERRL
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
IDEAS FOR HE HOSTESS.
Pleasant Evening Assured by Follow
 ing These Suggestions.
For Dickens Birthday

TUT 6iCN6HS oITIUudys
 The seventh of February is Dickens birthday, and some hostess may like to add touch of novelty to an enter tainment on that day.
 Ask the guests to come in cos tune representing a character from one of the great novelists books, or to wear some article to indicate the character or title of one of his books.
 For refreshments have everything as old English as possible. Use only candle light and place all the eatables on the table at once. The cold joints" may be represented by roast beef or mutton, and there should be a cold rasted fowl. Individual meat pies or chops would be suitable, and do not forget the orange marmalade, with seed cakes. and if you are plebeian enough there should be rye bread with tankards of ale. Of course there must be the inevitable tea"
 As the guests arrive, take the name Of the character, and after all have assembled pass cards and pencils. Give half hour for guessing the per sonages represented, then award a framed photograph of Dickens for the first prize and copy of one of his stories for the second.
 There is a charming new book call ed Stories from Dickens" that is in. tended for young readers, but 1t would be enjoyed by any devotee of this un. equaled author. Decorate with the English flag and use any old English china or Sheffield plate that are ob' tainable.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19

Everyone is looking with intense interest for the letter of the president to the interstate commerce commis- sion demanding further light on the railroad situation with regard to over capitalization and the actual value of railroad properties, says a Washington writer. Some of the big interests in New York have gotten the idea that the letter will be reve- lation and that it will signify the in- tention of the president to let up on his campaign of trust busting." Other people who have talked with the president, however, say that the letter will show no deviation from his regular policy of fairness so far as it is possible to show it to all interests concerned. What the letter will call for is information. The president is a stockholder himself to a moderate extent in number of good railroad enterprises and in some that are not so good. But this is another story of his more youthful financiering and he tells 1t only for private consumption. The point is that he Is in a position to look at the question from the standpoint of the average prosperous citizen, and while his demand for in- formation will throw a lot of extra work on the interstate commerce commission. it will lay the foundation for a number of useful recommenda- tions in the way of rounding out rail- road rate legislation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
No Room for Cowards.

The world has no room for towards. We must all be ready somehow to toll, to suffer, to die. And yours is not the less noble because no drum beats before you when you go out into your daily battleflelds, and no crowds shout about your coming when you return from your daily victory or de- feat.-Robert Louis Stevenson.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Poetic Belief of Finns

The ancient Films believed that a mystic bird laid an egg on the lap of vaimainou. who matched 1t in his bosom. He let 1t fall into the water, and 1t broke, the lower portion of the she'll forming the earth, the upper the sky; the liquid white became the sun, and the yolk the moon, while the little fragments of broken shell were rransformes'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
The Rloht Kind of a Bow,

To enjoy fishing and shooting a boy has got to have 1t bred into him, and most American boys have it. The boy who had rather go out in the woods and on the waters and work all day like harvest hand and come home so tired he had rather go to bed than to wait for supper has got the ginger in him to make an American citizen of the first class.--Outer's Book.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
FOR GOOD SHAVING AND HAIR CUTTING
 Go to CATER & HODSON'S New Shop ls WEST MAIN STREET, over Park Lunch RoomA
Ruri.r os the Poor.

They stopped to let funeral pro. cessicn go by. It is bad luck to cross one. Its all right with the rich, said she, "but l have often wondered how the poor people manage to bury themselves. I don't know what would do if died. couldn't rake up $500 for funeral expenses to save my life, and I don't know blooming un. dertaker that I could have the cheek to stave ofY."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Webster a Dull Speaker.

Daniel Webster was an 'intolerably dull speaker" unless aroused by spe- cial conditions, said the late Oliver Dyer, who used to report him. T have often nearly fallen asleep" said Dyer a year or two ago, when re- porting Webster-so lethargic was his ordinary manner, so long-winded his sentences and so droning his voice."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Makes Younosters Happy,

One of the most interesting little charities is that of Yorkshire (Eng- land) stationmaster, who every week of his life makes a toy railway engine At the end of the year he sends the lot to a hospital for the use of the boys in the institution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
seerst of Jewish sueeess.

Isaac Seligman. the well-known New York banker and philanthropist, was asked several days ago why Jews in- variably succeed. and his reply was: My people keep their heads. work hard and spend their spare time in their homes."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
TUESDAY, FEB 19, 1907.

An esteemed contemporary has the word of a scientist for it that no man is in perfect health who ever wants a drink. And this agrees perfectly with the statement of another paper that not one man in 10000 enjoys perfect health.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Aceuslna Conscience.

The hardest of all ordeals for an honest man is to stand arraigned at the bar of his own conscience. He knows more than the keenest counsel. the most vindietive enemy could urge for a verdict of guilty-Wesley.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
transform
willie walled and Winnie whee7

Willie walled and Winnie wheezed while wintry winds whined weirdly Willie wriggled while Winnie wheez- ed wretchesIly. Wisdom whispers. winter winds worked wheezes. Where fore we write. Use Kennedy's Laxa- tive Cough Syrup Nothing else so good. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Go. Joseph A. Smith, s26 Bank street Brooklyn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19

Few Gall Attention to it.
 You never hear a man who had only $50 when he was married boasting about it before his yearly income passes the $10,000 mark.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Suicide Amono Women,

ss Suicide Among Women. riaz
 Women seldom kill themselves on account of unreQuited love, but be- cause of disgrace, physical suffering. Encouragement and inability to cope with men in the rush for existence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
s- ~
 couraqe a Great Quality.

Whether you be men or women, you will never do anything in the world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind, next to honor James Allen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
One of the Differences.

Many a young man has become en- gagged when he didn't realize what he was doing. This illustrates one of the differences between young men and young women.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
With the BIIl.

A Massachusetts doctor holds. that. despite modern theories, bleeding Is the only way to treat patients.
 With or without knife?-New York Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19

Elephant Takes Collection. An elephant takes up the collection in some of the Hindoo temples. It goes around with a basket extended from its trunk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19
Not Easy to Find,

One of the most uncommon things in the world is what is known as com mon sense.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-19

People Whose Garbage is neglected will rnd quick relief by sending a posta. or calling by tels- phone No 122-s.
 il. Nj. RI6Nti. WaterylIe.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-05-02
DECORATION DAY.
Appropriately Observed - Gov.
lowry'S Address.

Decoration day was observed in
Brandon. last Friday, in grand style.
Quite large number of Veterans were
in line at II O'Clock q. m. and march
ed to the cemetery, followed by the
Brandon Chapter u. D. c., the
Brandon Graded school, and goodly
number Of citizens, the stores agree
Ing to close. At the cemetery Rev
Wayne Sutton, gallant and wolt hy
member of the ''old SIXTH offered
an impressive and eloquent prayer,
the more suitable as he spoke with
the experiece and love of comrade,
when the orator of the day Gen.
Robert Lowry, delivered a beautiful
and touching address, to the assembled
audience. His speech was frequently
cheered, and the old vets hung en-
tranced on his eloquent portrayal of
the hardships, and deeds of daring in
the CO.'S, in which they participated.
Often their bronzed faces were
wet with tears, as they listened to
their old general, whose lead they
followed for four years. After the
general concluded, Miss Annie Henry,
acting for the president of the
daughters, who was absent on &C.
count of illness, in few we'll selected
words, and in graceful manner,
presented the crosses of honor for he
chapter, to 25 worthy veterans. After
this, the children of the school sung
America, their sweet rendition
drawing much applause. The graves
Of the soldiers, confederate and federal,
were then decorated with flowers by
loving hands, which con Guiding the
scenes at the cemetery, after fe1vent
prayer by Rev. w. W. Kersh, himself
veteran, the veterans and their
friends returned to the court house,
where, under the auspices of she
daughters, an elegant lunch was
partaken of, everyone expressing de-
light at the splendid array of the
choicest viands, served by the
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-05-02

daughters, as only they can. The
fact is, the luncheon was elegant and
abundant, and was thoroughly en-.
joyed. After everyone had finished
eating, Senator McLaurin was called
on, and in few words thanked the
daughters for their spread, compli.
mented Gen Lowry on his speech, and
wound up his remarks, as he always
does with the applause of the crowd.
Judge Albert Norrell was then intro
duced, and at the request Of the
daughters, made an earnest plea for
funds for the monuments. The Judge.
by his persuasive eloquence added
something like $40. 90 to the fund, for
which the daughters were very CRATE
full. The crowd was then dismissed
until next April Goth, when it was
understood, there would be another
decoration day. On the whole the
day was success. everyone, even our
lady visitors, from jackson and the
county, who graced the occasion by
their presence, seemed to enjoy every
feature Of the proceedings; we hope
they will come again next year.
Decoration day is q fixed feature
among our people, and all do their
part Willingly towards making il
pleasant and instructive. Gen.
Lowry spoke in part as follows:
Comrades, Ladies and Gentlemen:
cannot express the emotions of my
heart, when stand facing this large
assemblage at the home of my young
manhood, when in the morning of life.
1t carries me back forty-six years, wher
call was made for volunteers, and The
good county of Rankin, always among
the rforemost in performance of duty
promptly responded. Companies were
formed from all the walks of life. Every
profession was represented, young mer
from schools and colleges, from the farm:
where they were reared, from the counting
rooms of merchants, mechanics from thei
shops, all enlisted under the southern
banner, to uphold southern honor.
These men fought and bled, and many
gave up their lives for the sacred caus,
of the south. They were unmindful o
their lineage; their ancestors and sharet
largely in contributing to, and giving lif'
to this, now the greatest and most pro
gressive power of the world. This larg
concourse of people, representing tn
manhood of your country, have no
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-05-02
Land Assessments.

Star, April II 1907: Editor News: We
have read with much interest the article
in the Simpson County News of date
April nth, relative to higher tax action
of timber lands, signed "Tax Payer;''
and we wish to commend the move as
being worthy of minute consideration.
The matter of taxation has always
been burden; and if there could exist
anything which could tend to make the
burden easier to everyone, it seems II
would be when everyone could feel that
every-0thcr-0ne was carrying their equal
share of the burden.
When timber land that would not be
offered for sale for less than SIS, or Sac
an acre, and figured on stumpage basis al
the actual lowest price it could be bought
for, would be wanted $4,000 to 10000 an
acre for, is given in, land and timber
$1,000 an acre; it is then purely evident
that there is no equity or justice in the
assessment.
Estimating with such a ratio, farmer
who has a $4,000 horse, ought only be
required to give his value at $4,000, that
| IS, figuring on the lowest basis Of S25.oc
an acre valued on land.
/ The timbered land is worth more than
$500 an acre; and many an acre of il
would bring more than that If sold al
public auction which has been recognized
| through all times as being the most
equitable way of ascertaining value.
Now, just wish to ask everyone that
reads this article a question which YOU
ought to answer for yourself if for NO
other than that of giving right and Just.
ness its due. Tho contention held out in
these lines is worthy of the support and
action OF every man or woman in the
country. If you live down here, it is
worthy Of your interest because it will BE
good for you; and if you own some of the
timber in question, and live away from
this country, It deserves your attention il
| you are honest and want to do what is
right, because of the very right and just
ness of the things wished for.
What IS the use to make an assessment
at all If there is to be paid no attention to
actual values? Why not just let the tax
collector 60 and see the folks and collect
about what he, thinks would dot run us
on. In other words, gentlemen, what is
the use for our grand and dignified law to
purport to do thing when we everyone
know it doesn't do it. Is the proposition
too large for US to handle? Is it possible
| that smart as we are we cannot fathom out
some process by which the correct values
might be had5 Is it right that timber that
IS worth $1,000 an acre be assessed at
$Io ooF Il i isn't right, and just, Whose
FAULT IS It that It IS being donel
Il becomes necessary for me to argue
this question in such way as will probably
pc offensive to some people concerned,
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-05-02
want of an opportunity of experience
understand the sralala nf IL

want of an opportunity of experience
understand the value of it.
Some of it that is worth $4,000 an acre
was bought as low as SIS. 90. Of course,
we attach no blame to the man or men
who saw good trade, and made it; but
we can blame ourselves if we, after losing
one opportunity, now loose another.
If the SyndcateS are allowed to hold
their timber lands here at the resting
assessment of $Io 90 per acre, so long as
the tax on the land will be no more than
in that amount, it is pretty certain that
they will find that the increase in
valuation justifieS them to hold the timber
and let the price ascend.
With such condition the price oil
lumber would go on up, and some honest
farmer would pay high price for lumber
to build home, and improve farm and
give it in as the dictates of honest con.
science and its just value, and he in the
long run would pay high tax on the lum.
Der that was once timber, and assessed to
millionaire for not X of its value.
There would be no sense to the argu-
ment that increasing the value of this
land in assessment that would tend to
check our progress and development. II
there is no demand for the resources of the
south, we would not then have pro-
gresSiveness. 1t is the hearty demand
for this timber down here that makes
progress and development possible, and II
would seem ludierous to, for once imagine
that the paying of higher tax on this
timber land here would have tendency
to make good timber grow faster some
where else in order as the idea carried out
would convey that those who wish to
follow the manufacturing of lumber might
60 to another country where taxes were
less.
Not so gentlemen, these hoary old
pines that have stood here for so many
years like some giant almost reaching up
to heaven are becoming fast recognized as
near the last Of a glorious old body that
has through some reason been left to the
last, possibly because of very American
idea ethat the best always comes last. |"
We need not pause to regret that the
future will find them all gone: The
future will provide for itself.
II some farmer resided near you who
had 100 good horses worth $4,000 apiece,
and he gave them in on assessment at
5000 each, and you had some one
hundred horses on which you were pay
Ing at the just and correct rate Of SIoo 90
each, you would feel like going before the
board and have your nelghbor's assess
ment raised; and you would'uot vote for
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1907-05-02

the man for assessor again, who took
such an assessment without raising a
howl; but 5000 land is being assessed at
$1,000 an acre, and you are not making
any kick simply because it involved big
proposition, and we think il will be hard
to get at.
Though, far from any desire to received
the antagonistic feeling that existed onc4
between the people of the north and thde
people of the south, yet 1t seems but fair
to everybody to make mention that THE
most of the people who are large timber
holders in this country now, are people
from the north, who though veincd with
the best of saxon blood, yet ought to be-
last to want a benefit from a section of
country that they have so terribly
wronged in days gone by; and if the
question arises with us as to bestowing q
benefit 1t would certainly seem that id
ought to be wanted given out to'our own
people.
OF course, an argument like the one
just given would loose its force with youy
and with everyone, If the increase iny
value on land was asked unjustly; but tho
very need for the increase, and the very.
equity of it ought to appeal to everyon q
who loves to see our country have good
schools, good roads, sufficiently paid
officers, and the manv Improvements that
might be had If values were given cor
rectly.
1t would prove an unfair matter tol
assess land at so much per acre all.
around, because greatssdeal of the land isl
farm land and is not worth maybe more
than what it is at present assessed at, ans7
some timber land is worth so much mon I
than other that there would be no equitI z
in assessing all timber land at SO NUDE
per acre. The thing that ought actualfS
be gotten at, in order to give Justice to I
in assessment, is the value, If sold in a}ih
form, of the thing assessed. sI
1t would possibly prove the best waved
getting at the real value of timber lantt
for the proper authorities to arrange with
some reliable estimating company to
furnish estimates of the timber land
specifying the oak the pine and the gutnl
and ETC., of merchantable size on each ~
or 100 acres, and then let the assessmehf
be made up from those figures on ba5ia
of the selling value per thousand feet, lo}
the different kinds of timber listed at fhe
time of taking the assessment.
Of course, easy arrangements could bJ
had to annul the assessment on ann
body Of land where the timber would b
cut off. CIIiZEN."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-06-11
ROMULUS AND REMUS
WILL TAKE NOTICE
Roman Empire Not the Only
Productive Field for
Romance Writers

Muskogee, !. r., June 1.-THE debt
that the human race owes to the she
wolf for sucking Romulus and Remus
has been repaid An indian Territory
woman has suckled a cub wolf at her
breast and reared IL 10 the husky age
OF raw meat, and young chicken kill
ing. The woman Is Mrs. r. J Rectal
who lives four miles south of Musko
gee.
On what Is known as Texas Hill a
wolf had her den and bore her litter
Of seven little ones Mr. Bectal cap
tured all Of the cubs bur saved only
one of them. This one vas but seven
days old when he took II. and lis life
was saved by Mrs Becte who allowed
1t 10 nurse at her breast
The cub Is now two months old and
is lively and healthy Mr. Bectal
brought the wolf to this place and OF
fePed to sch Il to local amusement
company II Is apparently as tame as
a pup.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-06-11
MICHIGAN VETERANS
IN ANNUAL MEETING

Bay City. Mich, June ll-Ail OF
them feeling the burden of their years
and some OF them extremely feeble,
but with the same spirit OF enthus-
lam and patriotism tha, prompted
them to go to the front forty odd years
ago. the remnant of the Department
Of Michigan. Grand Army OF the Re
public, assembled in Bay City today
for their annual encampment The an
nual reports show that the ranks are
being rapidly depleted by death and
that il is but a question Of a few years
before there will be scarcely enough
of The veterans left 10 hold their am
nual reunion
The NNOman's Relief Corps and 9th
er auxiliary bodies also are in annual
session and the number OF visitors is
very large. The programme of the
encampment covers two days aud is
along the same lines as in former
years. Commander-in.C Chief H. c.
Brown Is 10 be one OF the principal
Speakers at the annual campiire.
The line OF charch for The annual
parade has been made shorter than
ever before in Difference 10 the wishes
of the older veterans. An of the busi-
ness streets are gayly decorated with
the national colors in honor of the oe-
castor.