davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
SAME RECIPE FOR ALL.

From the Fresno Cali Republican.
Your modern musical comedy is neither musical nor
comedy Being without plct fun sense or tune it is 81
matter Of dress Cor undress) its merit is meas
ured by the pUchrtude Of the chorus. They are all
made by prescription. Recipe: One tall comedian.
imbecle despot a canniba island in the South Seas:
pretty girl who sing: one vivacious girl ditto
six statuesque girls ditto twenty fat twenty thin
chorus girls ditto; topical song for the
Tecite; sentimental song for the pretty girl say
while the violin plays the tune; song, the
vivacious girl TO speak numerous ensembles for
gorgeous scenery, bright lights no plot point
dialogue and music Shake all together and admins
ter in twodoar doses. II patient RECEIVERS give him
more next time But If he asks for the
body TO sing it, throw him Quit Scenery and costumes
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
MAKES CLAY INTO RUBIES.

From the St. Louis Republic
woman chemist from Vienna has recently created
sensation in London by the public demonstrations made
ny her OF the conversion OF Jumps of clay rubes Of
the finest quality The pieces Of clay. about
wanuts thrown into cruclbe and chronic acid
was then added which reduced the clay to thin red
mud The final act throw a quantity Of powder
ten herself Directly the mysterious powder thrown
into the crucihe quantity arose the sparks
shot out. and finally beautiful flames burst forth
and as quickly died down again. The temperature Of
300 FshTenneit employed first boiled the mixture and
then baked u until it became hard Of quartz
This quartz was dug from the crucibe by an at
tendant and after cooling down. gas broken into pieces
and distributed among the audience Il required rather
close Inspection to detect the little ruby pieces i'm
bedded in the quartz but they were there all the same
and according the maker be fused together 10
make fair-sized stones
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
SWASTIKA HAS HISTORY.

From the indianapolis
Most people familiar with little pin begging
what known the Swastka design have seen the
same design other varieties Of ewelry and even on
tableware. Some careiessy regard the symbol
order about whose character they have not taken
the trouble to inquire; the majority know good
luck token and they have Travelled the Southwest
where trnkets marked with curious crossed lines are
offered for sale every railroad station they speak Of
it Indian emblem
It that this odd little symbol history that
goes back beyond the knowledge of man. Charles D.
Brewer Of indianapolis. compiled for the Washing
archaeological magazine. Records the Past chap
interesting information concerning design
name Swastika is comparatively origin
been derived from the sanscr its usage traced
the fourth century B. c. meaning good luck.
The figure Itself. however. known remote
tiqUi and TO nearly all countries. II Is used in
ton with the Buddhist religion, but existed long before
that religion founded: antiquity it has been
found Japan China and Tibet, Is carved on tie
side Of ancient Pueblo ruin in Arizona. Where it
originated what its original significance il IS I'M
possible to determine
Nearly everywhere the device is used is held to
good luck supposed il originally
was regarded possessing mystical power this
direction 1t is held by anthropologists have
been for a representation Of in the days OF
the worshIpers Nine BIavatsky late head of the
Swastika is the most phosophicaly scientific al
symbols.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06

the last Following tho the 1906 contestants
and the order in which they finished:
Lieut.. Frank P. Lahm (America). Descent made
fifteen miles north Scarborough. England at Robin
Hood Bay. Distance. ca kilometres IS metres
Signor Alfredo vonwier Gtay)
J. Hon. Charles Stuart Rolls England.
Count Henri de Ia Vaulx France.
o. Capt A Kindelan Duani SPAIN
e. Jacques Balsan Franco.
l. Prof. A. X. Huntington England.
Lieut. Emilio Herrera SPAIN.
3 Capt Hugo Abercron Germany
10 Count de Castion de Saint Victor (France)
H. Frank Hedges Butler CEngland
y Senior Z. G. de Salamanca SPAIN.
lS Baron Hewad Germany
H. Alberto Santos-Dumont (America).
10. L. Van den Dresche Belgium
Is. Ing. Scherle Germany.
The cup having been by American II then he
came necessary that the should be held in
this country, between April l November / 1907 and
under the rules country Belonging to the Interna
Nonal Aero4autc Federation was invited to compete
In order 10 become the permanent pOsessor of the Gun
club must be victorious in three consecutive contests
that should of American defenders win
the St Louis and the 1908 contest which would
again be held in America, the cup would find perna
nent home with the Aero Club Of America.
Immediately after the contest in Paris members If
the Aero Club began arranging for the next
contest CortIandt Field Bishop president of the club
Alan R. Hawley and others interested in aeronautic
sports visited various country looking for
the most favorable place for the Cincinnati and
other inland cities were talked Of but finally in January
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
WHO WAITS ON WAITERS7


From the Chicago Post
The Athenaeum Club. Of London may be solemn but
think 1t will be genialty itself compared with the
walters clubhouse in New York Cheek by owI with
legal and university clubs weSnown restaurants and
hotels this institution viii be the first impose
the neghboThOOd. Within portals the eyebrow
the voice. will be elevated 1t will house decOrum and
distinction home of manners and a school of form
Into this sanctuary it is scarcely proper ntrude
but for instant We dare commiserate walters
who shall wait the walters For who has not seen
the attendant at table take his from the snob who
IN public imagnes evaporation to be the proof Of
and Impotence the proof of choice experience?
II is the snobs who make snObs. and Jeames Club
is in itself to the walters desire initiate
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06

4ast ST Louis was selected having greater number
OF advantages than any other available locality
As result Of this selection a prosperous aero club
vas quickly organized in ST. Louis and many Of the
"ealthest men took lively interest in the affair The
eluo was organized on January with thrtyseven char
Ter members and within three members were
enrolled with long waiting list More than 100 Of the
members are worth from He1G0 10 H1Ga0O and
ample funds have been provided do whatever is neces
saTy 70 make the start Of the success The club
mas taken charge OF all the preiminaries arrange
ments have been made for providing sufficient gas or
special grade for initiating all balloons The gas Will
De pumped under pressure through main from
glsoneter holding 100000 cubic feet of coal gas
The ascension grounds selected are IN the east end of
Forest Park, Of the largest parks in the world and
Immediately opposite the starting place building mas
been leased for a temporary clubhouse A large part
OF the park is to be- i1closed seats will be pro
Vded for thousands Of spectators who desire 10 witness
the start al close range. Everything possible being
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
REDUCTIO AID ABSURDUM.

longed TO be sylphke and slender.
With figure Burne-Jonesy and slim,
On the subject OF weight = was tender,
So I vowed I would row, ride. and swim.
Climb mountains and wear r;:hher clothing
Take nothing but dry toast and tea,
For avoirdupos I'd a loathingl
Like Sara Bernhardt I would be!
saw advertised in paper
4 system short, simple and sUre,"
'Twould give you a waist that would taper"
shape thai would always endured"
And so I decided to try H.
I started in that very day
Quite willing to go on a diet,
And resolved to play fair" anyway
They wrapped me in sheets that were steaming
And rolled me upon stone floor
Until from the pain was screaming;
Each bone in my body was sore.
They rubbed me with vile-smelling lotions
And made me drink gallons of stuff;
They'd most diaboIical notions
About never having enough.
The fat disappeared as by magic
But OH what a sight I was left!
Results We're too terribly tragic,
For Of looks 1 was sadly bereftl
I'll have made Divine sara disguised
And Burne-Jones turn DER in his grave!
Their code of esthetics I'd busted.
OF the wreck there was nothing to save
To be sure, I'd reduced my waist measure.
In fact, it was barely nineteen.
But that did not add to my pleasure;
I felt quite ashamed to be seen!
My face was so baggy and sallow
OF wrinkles I had a full crop,
I covered them with mutton taIIow
To try their invasion 10 stop
And I am spending my dollars
On fesh-building ointments and creams,
1 go all day long without collars
And massage my neck in my dreams!
Some day suppose I'll look decent.
But it's been most costly affair.
And of troubles this ones the most recent
I've not got one thing fit TO wear!
So damsels, pray you take warning
And profit by my sad mistake.
Though you are lost symmetry mourning.
Go slow. for your vanity's sake
It's better by far to be chubby
With dmples that lovers allure
It's poor way Of winning hubby
BY systems short, simple, and sureT'
S-Anne P. L. Field.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06
TRAVELLING STATESMEN NOW.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Roosevelts administration is a much Travelled one.
Both the President and the members Cabinet have
established the custom of putting themselves in touch
with conditions in various sections b. frequent trips
observation The most conspicuous the Cab-
net have beeen Taft and Root and of likely
that Secretary Root has done the valuable pioneer
work in the way Of personal visits 70 foreign natons
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-10-06

done in St Louis TO make the event grand aeronauto
carnival, something entirely america. and
thing to be remembered by all who there.
The Aero Club has obtained pledges from leading
hotels that they will raise during the event.
is expected that the railroads will be induced
make special rates. St Louis is preparing for large
crowd.
In addition to the international event in which only
ordinary balloons will compete, the Louis Club
offered $500 in other prizes be competed for ~
who may have air craft enter In this comps
hton drgihe or balloons propelled by motors may take
part well aeroplanes any other type Of balloon
arshp that has demonstrated that it is anything
more than experiment.
The grand prize Of $3.50 offered for the dirigbls
balloon aerial machine that makes the best show
ing, provided il makes the sx-me course turning
goals within thirty minutes
There IS also TO be prize Of s25O for the dirigbIs
balloon which makes the best general showing, and
similar prize for the aeropane other style Of
machine which gives the best of itself in tho
competition. The winner Of the grand prize viii not Ec
allowed to compete in either Of the other events
IN the grand prize Of $500 is by any
Of the competitors, the is to be divided equally
among the dirgible balloons and aer0planes other
aerial vehicles. each class getting $3.50. This viii %
divided into second third and fourth prizes. follows;
Second. S65; third $780, fourth 225 The first prize n
each case will remain 1880
But citizens Of St. Louis will do something aside from
the general prizes offered various kinds Of balloons.
Four prizes have been announced follows for those
the first prize is of the International Cup bit
TO those who the cup winner the following
prizes have been announced:
One thousand dollars 20 the contestant making second
place, offered by Adolphus Busch.
Seven hundred and fifty dollars to the contestant max
Ing third place offered by the United Street Railways
Company.
Five hundred dollars 70 the contestant making fourth
place, offered by B. Nugent & Bro.
Two hundred fifty dollars the contestant max
ing NTH place offered by the 81. Louis Times.
the international race the winner Of the cup will bs
the pilot whose balloon down the greatest
tauCe from the starting point those landing
order will take the other four prizes II is unlikely
that additional prizes be announced before the day
OF the
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24
THOUSANDS SUFFERING.
River Flood Causes Great Disaster In
Ohio.


Cincinnati.-With the river food a
reality in a region extending dis
tance Of more than 400 miles, thou
sands Of people are suffering for the
necessities of life, and thousands more
are homeless.
All indications point to a stage OF at
least IS feet in this city, making this
the greatest flood since that of Feb
ruary, 1884 The city authorities have
begun to care for those who have been
made homeless, or are otherwise suf-
fering. Mayor Dempsey and the chief
of police inspected all food districts
Of the city, and the mayor will draw
on the $4,000 emergency fund for the
relief of sufferers by flood. All school
buildings and churches in the east end
have been opened as temporary homes
for those whose houses have been IL
vaded by the river. The street car
lines in both the east and west ends
and in the suburbs on both sides OF
the river are crippled.
About 1000 people on a block known
as "Turkey Ridge" +" in the east end,
have been isolated by the food, which
cut them off from the mainland. Many
of them were forcibly removed by the
police to places of greater safety.
In Newport, KY, the food area
covers about eight blocks and 300
families have been compelled to va
cate their homes.
Much damage is being done in Gov
ingson to residences and business
houses along the river district on both
sides Of the river has been suspended.
The railroads are great sufferers. Trac
tion lines in all directions outside of
the city, especially along the river,
have suffered.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

whole, fair order is being preserved.
Fires are still burning"
I A special dispatch from Kingston,
dated January IL, says:
The first shock was followed by
fifteen minor shocks. The wood Of the
structures stood well, but the brick
houses collapsed within radious Of
six miles.
The defenses at Port Royal were de-
stroyed and the Paaisides broken
through. Black mud is coming to the
surface. The conduct of all classes is
admirable, but it is hoped the British
cruiser Indefatigable will soon arrive
here with marines. -
The Earl of Elgin, secretary of
South African colonies, cabled to the
relief committee in New York thank
ing them for their action, which the
government highly appreciated.
The Wess India and Panama Tele-
graph company, which is the principal
means of communication between Ja-
maica and the outer world, received a
report from its West India superin-
tendent, showing the extreme Difficult
ties under which the line is working
and the steps taken to cope with the
situation. The dispatch says:
"The entire Kingston plant was de
stroyed. One of the male operators
was injured and Miss Thomas, lady
operator killed. Only one cable in
strument, of the antiquated mirror
type was saved.
This is installed in hut on the
roadside, about ten miles outside Of
Kingston. Connection has been es
tablished from there to Holland Bay
bat there is no line connecting th'
hut with Kingston.
"The stats Of the cable Offices are
overwhelmed and demoralized from
family and property loss. A Large
staff of emergency cable operators IL
being hurried from Santiago, Cubs
and st. Thomas to Holland Bay, which
temporarily, will be our main point.
Under these circumstances the Wes
India and Panama Cable company ha.
been compelled to refuse the British
government 's and other requests FOL
the expedition of dispatches.
The Royal Mail Steam Packet com
pany received a cable from the agen
in Jamaica, saying navigation in ia
maican waters is dangerous, except II
daylight, and suggesting that ships bs
dispatched to Port Antonio. The agent
added:
"We are gradually resuming bust
ness and are continuing to supply pro
visions free on orders from the gov
ernment. Order is being maintained
Kingston alone appears to have beer
effected. The prospects of victualllnf
are reassuring.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The clerical department at the au,
itor's Office has been busily engaged
for several days preparing tabulatioa
Of the statements from banking insti
'sutiens showing their financial ecndi.
ton on the 31st of December, re-
capitulation Of which will be made
public within few days. State Aud
itor Henry believes that the banks wlIl
make an excellent showing Of business
conditions at the end Of the year.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24
Alters Depth of Harbor.

London-According to- advices from
Jamaica the Plumpoint and Port Roy
al light houses are both at the bot
tom of the harbor. The navigation
channel has materially changed and,
in some places, the depth of the har-
Dor has been altered by from forty
to sixty feet. 1t is rumored that the
Hamburg-American steamer Prinz
Kineson from New York, Jan. 13, is
ashore at Plumpoint.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The Chicago City Council adopted a
resolution asking the Legislature to
provide death penalty for assaults
upon women and children.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

President Finley of the Southern
HALLWAY, in circnlar, detailed the to-
tai expenditures Of that sustem for
improvements.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The Dsmocratic executive committee
Of the Sixth judicial District ordered
a primary to select candidates for
judge and district attorney.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Attorney General Davidson fled
with the Speaker Of the Texas House
the documentary evidence concerning
Senator Baily.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Anothsr cotton picker is knocking
for admission at the doors of our
planters. It has been patented by q
Mr.. LOWRY and promises more in thu
way Of success than former efforts
along that line. 1t is similar to one
triad two years ago and operates with
belts guided to the open bolls by boys.
It is claimed that one machine can
pick 1000 pounds Of ordinarily clean
cotton in day. Its success will be
closely watched.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Five trainmen were killed by tha
explosion of a locomotive boiler at
Bridgeport, Pa,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

A distrious food is anticipated along
the Ohio river.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Tie forsiHcations appropriation bill
was passed by the House.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Gov. Campbell of Texas sent his
first message to the Legislature.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The Board Of Control Of the Pine
vile Insane Ssylum met at Alexandria
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Severe sleetstorms caused damage
at st. Louis and Kansas City.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24
FOR GREATER MISSISSIPPI


OF the Wondeul Resources of the Items Of
ByH. BLAKEsLEE, Jackson, Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Believe in your community and take
care to lot others see that you de.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The exceedingly warm weather ex
perienced since the holidays has un
doubtedly worked damage to thu
fruit crop of the state. Blooms ap
peared on the trees in places and th'
second blooming period will not com'
if cool weather did not stop them
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

IF you have experimental will
crops, stock or anything else of inter
est, let this department know of thu
success attending your efforts. Th'
public in general would be glad X
have the result of your labors and il
it is worth anything you could d,
them a favor by letting all have it.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

The railroad commission received q
letter from Acting Mayor p M. Hard
ing, of Vicksburg, stating that the of.
ficials and commercial bodies of that
town have finally agreed to allow the
new Y. & M. v. depot to be built al
the foot of Grove street, and request
ing that the commission rescind its
former order on the subject in order
that the work may proceed, as tbs
city Is badly IN need Of better depot
facilities.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Yazoo City has located branch
of a Memphis handle company thai
will employ number of hands and
furnish a market for the splendid
hardwood timber that is so abundan
in that section. Pity tits that every
county in the state could not manufac'
ture this valuable timber instead Of
allowing it to be shipped away fol
consumption elsewhere.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

There Is something for all to do that
are booking for a job. Openings fol
good men are more frequent han ever
before. There is absolutely no excuss
for decent man to be out Of a job al
this time.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

A community is just as good as the
people make it. The man who vii
not take advantage of every opportu
nifty to speak good word for the
section in which he lives, or speaks
slightingly of it, should endeavor tt
find one of which he can speak well OF
keep his mouth shut.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-01-24

Meridian, she "Queen City," come,
to the beginning Of the new year will
a strong intaption OF eclipsing all pre-.
vious records for industrial and com.
mercial prosperity. The list of man.
ufacturing plants is continually
lengthening and ether interests an
growing apace.
The Corvallis times. (Corvallis, Or.) 1888-1909, 1907-04-12

Preaching services next Sun
day by S. NJ. Wood as follows;
Beulah II a. NJ. Beaver ago P.
N. Peoria o clock
Invitations have been received
lie this city announcing the marriage
of Miss Dietta Jones, well known
in this city, to Fred HI. Palmer,
to take place May 1st. The groom
is theological student.
Miss Constance McCorkle of
Portland and one of the leading
delegates to the college young
womans convention. is to occupy
the pulpit at the First Methodist
church Sunday morning.
The passing of Judge R. P.
Boise at Salem Wednesday has
raised the question of how many
men are lett on the stage of action,
who we're members OF the Oregon
Constitutional Convention in 1857
which orm ed the fu n
damental laws Of the state.
One pioneer states that only five
survive, as follows: Harry B.
Nichols, of Benton; w. H. Pack
wood. of Curry; R. v. Short, of
Yamhill; L. F. Grover, and
George II. Williams OF Portland.
Paul Jones has been elected
captain OF the O.. A. C. base ball
team. The season opens with a
game on college field this afternoon
at four o'clock, the change of
date~from to-morrew to this after
noon having been made a day or
two ago. The opposing team
cones from Salem.
Louis Oren, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi Oren, a graduate of
OAC in the class Of 1895 AMI well
known in this city, was injured in
a railroad wreck on the O.. R. N.
Wednesday morning. The Port.
land Journal says his hip is brok-
en-. the Telegram that he is
seriously injured, and a dispatch
to the family in this city that he
is badly shaken up. Mr.. and Mrs
Oren left for Portland yesterday te
render such assistance as is pos
sible. The accident occurred near
Cayuse station, and it resulted il
the death of four persons and the
4 injury of several others. The 10
. comot:ve, baggage, mail anc
smoking cars left the track, the
rails having sunk on account OF
a washout. The wife Of the in.
]: jured man is Edna Price, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Price oi
| Kings Valley.