davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
MN and His Pockets.

A tailor who had received an order
for a suit of clothes was asked by the
customers wife for an interview.
Il want to ask you as Il special IA
vor," she said, mot to put any pockets
in my husbands clothes"
"Why not?" asked the astonished
tailor.
Because they are responsible for
his looking so shabby SO much of the
time" she explained. He wears his
clothes for weeks without pressing be-
cause he says it is too much trouble to
change the things in his pockets to an
other suit. lie says that half the men
who go around in seedy clothes do so
for the same reason. If that is so, just
leave out the pockets, and they will
have no Excuse for shabbiness."
'"That is a new point Of view," said
the tailor. Il will see about it,"
But when the suit came home it had
the usual number Of pockets. New
York Sun.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
IIcw g aa.gv Re .lre 81.


There ain't much pleasure in this life
fer men a. oil rs me-thdt is. d fGile"
thinks they amt when he is s.Xly-
three. o. course, he likes to smoke his
pipe an set around an Gas IN argue
with the boys to git his leisure tine to
pass. \ man who's gettin' long in
yearS-tOo weak to hoe or plOw, fer
pleasure of the good Old kind-has
small chance anyhow. But there's one
thing | like to do-one thing l SIRE e.
ioy-it'S E0in' to Il circus with SoI.c
poor, biz eyed small boy. l always
like to have ii be the first show he's
been TO-. | like to watch those Big
eyes snap. Oh, snap they always Do.
I like to see him smile an clip an
crane his neck around an see himseat-
in peanuts. THROWN shells down on
the ground. 1t don't seem ve"y Ions
ago that I WIS eight or nine, nor Ia1g
since the first show | saw seemed sim
ply grand-divine. | member how |
set up there jest in Il fit OF joy. You
see, l know the feelin' that Ome to
the big eyed boy. l don't car much
for c~ircuses like once I used to care.
But, friend, l get my pleasure talia'
little fellerS there. An while | set en-
ioyin' i'll mean that kids real joy
almost cry to think that l can't be
once more q boy.-Denver Post.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
Ant Baths.

Persons who are troubled with rheu.
matism in Russia take ant baths as q
cure. 1t is done in this way by the
peasants lear Moscow. Finding al
ants nest, he puts into a linen bag the
ants, their eggs and necessarily consid.
cradle dirt. Returning to the home, he
plunges into the hot water Of the bath
his bag of ants, which he has previous
ly fastened tightly at the mouth. After
several minutes the water gives off a
very strong penetrating odor. of formic
acid. The bath is now ready, and the
invalid is put into it. Such a bath has
a very active irritant action on the
skin, being, in fact, a counter irritation
that cause the rheumatic pains to dis
appear.-Strand Magazine.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25

<.-r, PES
-Sa2EZal9H a.. SG MS. -.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
GENIUS and Work.

Men give me credit for genius. All
the genius 1 have lies just in this:
When 1 have a subject in hand 1
study it profoundly. Day and night
it is before me. I explore If in all its
bearings. My mind becomes pervaded
with it. Then the effort which I make
the people are pleased to call the fruit
Of genius. 1t is the fruit of labor and
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hamilton,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.

In the district court of Red Willow county,
state of ebraska.
In the matter of the application of James Earl
Ludwick, guardian of Lewis Basil Ludwick and
Loren Landon Ludwick, minors, for license to
sell real estate.
Notice is hereby given, thatin pursuance of an
order of the Hon. R. c. Orr, judge of the district
court of Red Willow county, Nebraska, made on
the real estate hereinafter described, there will
be sold at public vendue, to the highest bidder
Cor cash, at the east front door of the court
house in the city of McCook, in said county, on
the second day of February, 1907, at the hour of
one o'clock p. m, the following described real
estate, towit: An undivided one-half interest in
lots one and two in block six in the original
town of McCook, Red Willow county, Nebraska.
Said sale will remain open one ~hour.-1-1l-4ts.
JAMES EARL LUDwICK,
BOYLE & ELDRED, Guardian of Lewis Basil
Attorneys. Ludwick and Loren Lam
don Ludwick, minors.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
Venezuelan Cowboys.

When the Venezuelan cowboy wishes
to catch a bull or COW for branding OF
for any purpose, he rides alongside 1t
and, with horse and bovine on the
dead run, stoops from his saddle,
grasps the creatures tail and with a
sharp, peculiar twist sends the animal
rolling on it's back. From the force
with which it falls the creatures
horns almost invariably pin its head
to the ground, giving the vaquero time
to dismount and sit on its head, hold
ing the animal helpless to rise, while a
companion ties its legs.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25
The Ruling Passion.

Beggar-Can you help a poor man
to Pedestrian think you have
touched me before. Beggar-Possibly,
sir, possibly. You see I'm a stranded
photographer, and the old habit Of re-
touching clingS. sir.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25

The first ingredient in conversation
Is truth, the next good sense, the third
good humor and the fourth wit.-Sir
william Temple.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25

Ladies, read this catalogue of charms.
Bright eyes, glowing checks, red lips, a
smooth skin without a blemish, in short,
perfect health. For sale with every
package HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain tea.
So cents. A. McMillen.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1907-01-25

"Cash," Received on Account"
Charge" "Paid Out" and other cash
register printed supplies at The TRIBUNE
office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06

his professional career which is of a
most promising nature. As lawyer
Mr.. Dillon is recognized as one OF the
best in the state and an immense
practice in Fayette and adjoining
counties awaits him.
Mr.. Dillon was appointed tax com
missioner by Governor. White and it
may be looked upon as a peculiar trick
of fate that the then chief executive
of the state is to succeed him. AS the
first tax commissioner OF this state
Mr.. Dillon was compelled to blaze the
way and make effective laws that
looked good on paper but were untried
as to practical results. His interpre-
tation and his execution Of the laws
has proven him to be a man of great
ability and while he has not pleased
all the people his sincerity of purpose
has not been questioned
Former Governor White is well
equipped TO succeed Mr.. Dillon. He is
one of the pioneers in the matter Of
tax reform, his record in this regard
being too well known to need repeti-
ton As a student of fiscal affairs,
particularly in regard to tax matters
he has made thorough research and
his ability as an executive has oft
been demonstrated.
1t is not likely that the new official
will make any radical changes among
the working force in his office. Chief
Clerk Townsend has been valuable
man for Mr.. Dillon and so well thought
of by him that his elevation to the
commissionership was urged by Mr..
Dillon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
class of Fifteen.

The services in Christ Reformed
church Friday evening were largely at
tended, and deeply impressive. General
interest was manifest throughout. The
class to be confirmed met in the
chapel At the hour appointed the
choir leading the way, was followed
by the pastor and four elders of the
congregation, and these by the fifteen
members of the class in orderly pro-
cession going in the main auditorium
where the front pews We're held in
reserve for the seating of the class.
During the service DR.. Hoffheins gave
a strong address, first setting forth
the joyful hope that comes out of the
sad scenes of Good Friday. and then
addressing himself to the class, spoke
to them words of encouragement with
holy cheer urging them to stand fast
in the faith, striving to build them
selves up unto the perfected life with
God among their fellows. Two of the
class received adult baptism, and as
these young people stood before the
altar and then knelt receiving the rite
of confirmation through the laying on
of hands, the scene was both solemn
and inspiring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
WHITE SUCCEEDS DILLON
Former Governor IS Made Tax
Commissioner,
DILLON WILL PRACTICE LAW
Returns To His Former Home Where
He viii Take Up Lucrative
Practice.

Charleston. w Va, April Cow
ernor Dawson has mses public the APP
poinment of former Governor Albert
b. White as state tax commissioners,
succeeding Charles W Dillon. OF FAY
cite coenty, whose resignation has
been pending fer some time. The ap-
poinment was effective April /
The new tax commissioner viii de-
vote all the time that is necessary to
the duties OF his office. bu it Is not
likely that ne will make Charleston
his home or move his family here.
It is the intention of the new tax
commissioner to return to Charles.
ton tomorrow but he viii leave on that
day or the next with the other mem.
beers of the jamestown Exposition com.
mission for a visit at the exposition
grounds, after which he will be found
in his Office.
There is general regret that Mr..
Dillon is to leave the service of the
state and he does so for no other rea.
son than to take up a lucrative prac.
tice in his home county Of Fayette. He
felt that he could no longer sacrifice
his professional career as a lawyerE
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
CARS BLOWN Up
ToRPEDos EXPLODE ON 3. 6 o.
FAST FREIGHT.
Track Torn Up, Telegraph Service Out
of Commission and Other
Damage Done.

one of the most peculiar accidents
ever known on the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad occurred at Patterson's creek
about 10 miles east Of Cumberland,
shortly after noon Sunday, A car load
ed with railroad torpedoes and several
large carbonic acid tanks. in an east
bound freight train, was blown up just
as the train was passing that point.
The force Of the explosion demolished
the car. wrecked two cars at either end
Of the one in which the explosion oo-
CURED and blew over two empty steel
coal cars, which were on the next
track. Both tracks were blocked and
one was torn up. The explosion also
tore down the telegraph wires and put
the telegraph service on that end of
the division out Of business for time.
After the explosion thousands Of
caps and torpedoes were found on the
ground for some distance around the
wreck, but not a single good torpedo
was found anywhere about, showing
that the entire shipment had been ex-
ploded. 1t is thought that the large
gas tanks rolled against the cases in
which the torpedos were shipped until
one of the cases was broken, allowing
the torpedos to fall out on the car floor
when heavy tank rolling over it, ex-
ploded the torpedo, which set off
the entire lot in the car. Passenger
trains Nos. So and were delayed by
the explosion. but the wrecking crew
from Cumberland went to the scene
and soon had the tracks open for traf-
fic.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
IN THE BEST or HuMoR.

Belshazzar saw the writing on the
wall
ITS only unwritten law that goes,
he remarked airily.
Being fully up to date he had no
fear.--New York Sun.
Bacon--You say Santos-Dumont new
er smokes when he's up in balloon?
Egbert-Neyer; but when he comes
down the first thing he likes IS to be
helped to alight.--Yonkers Statesman
Allow did you like the melo.
drama? Was anybody killed?
BIO: the audience called repeat
eddy for the author. but he was wise
enough to remain out OF sight--Tit-
Bits.
We have just been reading" said
the tacher of ancestral seats. Tom
nay what is an ancestral seat?"
The place whore ma puts the
patch on pas pants. Chicago Rec.
ord Herald
First Farner-They tell me as 'ow
that there artist chap as was ere last
year got es for his picture OF the old
'ouse.
Second Farmer-Go long with you,
Mr.. Stubs Why, the 'ouse itself amt
worth it.-Purcb.
DO you think Hamlet was afflicted
with btain-storm2
NO" answered the eminent actor;
my observation, is that Hamlet suf-
fers less from braiI-storm than from
the barn-storm. ~ Washington Star.
Howeil-Do you know that 1t has
been said you shouldn't read book
that is less than year old?
Poweii-There's no danger OF my
reading book that is less than a year
old. As soon as buy one somebody
borows it and keeps it--Illustrated
Bits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
gIeAT HORSES cREMATgp.
Hancock Visited by Destructive Fire
Two Stables and Warehouse.

Hancock was visited b. another de-
structiye fire Sunday night about II
O'Clock, when two livery stables. a
warehouse, wagon shed and eight head
OF horses were barned, entaillng loss
Of about $4,000.
TIE Gre started tn the stable eli
Geerge Hughes and spread to the sta
bic o. Howard Zimmerman, both OF
which were burned to the ground.
Each Of the stables contained four
head Of horses. several buggies. har-
ness, feed, etc. an Of which were de.
stroyed.
From the Zimmerman stable the
fire spread to the warehouse and sta
Bile Of !. D Bridges. This building
vas filed with merchandise, feed, etc,
and was entirely destroyed
The roof Of the Spangter hotel ig-
nited from the sparks. but the fire was
put out before any damage was done.
Wind carried the sparks across the
river and set fire to the grass on an
island.
II is thought that the fire started
from spark from a Western Mary
land engine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
REcToRY PURCHASED.
New Home For the Episcopal Minister
at Hancock.

The vestry of the Episcopal church
at Hancock purchased through c. w.
Roy Henderson, the John Houck prop
erty on East Main street for rectory.
The Nold rectory located on High
street, and occupied for the past three
years by Roger e. Simmons, was sold
a few months ago at public auction.
The new rectory is in a very desirable
part of the town, and was built about
year ago by Mr.. Houck, who used 1t
as a dwelling house
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Exercises at Carlisle.

Carlisle, Pa, April This is COM
mencement week at the Carlisle In
dian school and many visitors are
here to attend the exercises. The pro-
gram of the week provides for many
interesting features. Drills and calls
thenic exercises take place in the
gymnasium tonight. Tomorrow night
the Purinton opera. Priscilla" by
Robert Surette, will be given, the first
musical play ever given entirely by In
dians. The graduation exercises will
take place Thursday afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Mercury Down to 10.
PUTTING IN NEW PIPES.
Water Board Has Begun Work of

Water Board Has Begun Work of
Placing New Pipes on John Street.
The water board of the city, which
some time ago rejected the bids for
the putting in of the new water pipes
on West John street has put a force
of men at work. This pipe will replace
the old worn pipes that have been in
use for years and that have given so
much trouble lately. The condition Of
the old pipe was menace to that part
of the city. Every time fire broke
out, the pipe burst, and here was delay
until the break was cut and the water
detoured. The new piping was much
needed and the residents will enjoy a
greater measure of safety after it has
been replaced.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
REAR ADMIRAL DAYTON.
In Command Of the Asistlc Fleet on
The West viralnla.

Rear Admiral James II. 6sytop.
heretofore in command Of the Philip.
pine squadron, assumed command Of
We United States Asiatic fleet as the
relief 70 Rear Admiral Willard Fl.
Brownscn.
Admiral Dayton Is using the auxil-
isFy cruiser Rainbow as his flagship.
me armored cruiser West Virginia,
which was The asgship Of Admiral
'Brownson, Is now on her way from
Japanese waters to Cavvite. on her
arrival there ADMIRAL DAYTON win
transfer his flag from the Rainbow 10
The West Virginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
TURNING oFF THE WATER.
Residents Who Rave 4pt Complied
With Rules VIII Have No NJ alter.

Officers Blake and Monegan have
been given orders to turn off ull water
hyerants, where the tenants or prop
erty owners have not made due appli-
cation for the use of the city water for
the coming year All parties who did
not make application will be subjected
to tae annoyance Of paying s1.00 to
have the water tgirned on after they
have made their application.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
THEATRE AT PEN-MAR.
Concessions Have Been Granted to ;
Philadelphia Company.

The Western Maryland railroad has
granted concessions to Philadelphia
concern for theatre at Pen-Mar
park. The theatre will be located OPP
posite Crout's ding hall and will be
40x5O feet. A high class entertain
ment must be given. Work on the
building viii begin at at once.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
3. & o. NO. 7 WRECKED.
Leaves Track Near GAINESVILLE and Sew
erai Are Reported Injured.

Special Dispatch to The World.
GAINESVILLE, O., April 2.-Baltimore G.
Ohio passenger train, No. Z, westbound
from Washington to Chicago; jumped
the track near Dillon Falls, this morn
ing. Several of the crew and passen-
gers are seriously injured
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
GALES coNovER RAlLRoADER.
a Great American Novel BY Albert
Payson Terhunc.

4 novel SO refreshingly original
land at the same time powerful and
strenuous-es Caleb Conover. Rail-
roader,' by Albert payson Terhune.
Is decided rarity Ii is one Of The
few books thar make the reviewer for.
get for the moment the sad fact that
fiction reading Is his profession. not
his recreation. This Is rather strong
praise, and unusual, withal. But Gal.
eb Conoyer, Railroader" Is a strong
and unusual book Strong. far be.
yond the ordinary; unusual Ia that
It follows no tradition Of form or heck.
neyed rules of construction, but In
stitutes style and model by itself.
That this remarkable novel VIII
quickly End a host Of imitatovs Is
safe, but painful prophecy Stanley
Weyman'a Gentleman Of France"
and Anthony Hopes Prisoner Of
Zenda' were almost equally original
and striking. Vet, within three sears.
swashbuokler romances and tales Of
English and American youths who
changed the deatiues of imaginary
European realms were flooding The
market to reodetlon So Will success.
ors 70 Caleb Coaover. Railroader"
But for the moment the latter is The
only romance OF It's kind. The author
has struck wholly unworked vein
vein that yields more pure gold to
the ton than almost any yet explored.
Mr. Terhune may reasonably be eA-
pected to follow up his success with
other novels Of the same order There
Is room Is this faded literary world for
many such If they are OF Caleb Con
over, Raidroader," calibre.
The chief characteristic OF the story,
apart from It's intense and ever.pre-
sent compelling interest, II its splen-
did Americanism The authors fin.
ger is on the nations pulse and he
writes as one with authority: depict-
Ing true American life and conditions
with a scope and sureness never be-
fore achieved by any fiction writer.
His is a book that will be as eagerly
read in Europe as here; and from II
our brethren across the Atlantic win
gain clearer, more Just idea of US
and OF our inner life than from a
whole library OF socalled native 1T
erature.
But Caleb Conoyer' Is primarily a
story of action. Something happens"
straight along. from first TO last. There
Is not moment of dizziness. The at
| tion-the excitement-never once 1ags
4 increases steady toward the big final
climax I'm way that shows the sure
hand of the adept. The character Of
Caleb Conover himself Is gem,
wholly new to fiction 1t Is q pity that
SC strong and unique a book shoule
be destined to have imitators
1t Is masterpiece
800 pages, l2mo., cloth, Illustrated,
$50 style for 50 cents at w. e. Hof.
helms & Co, only 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Killed His Dco.

Mr.. James F. Thompson, had his
large st. Bernard dog shot on Satur.
day. The dog had gotten very Zero
cious and Mr.. Thompson decided to be
on the safe side and put the dog our
of the way. He was fine large an
imal and was much admired
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
BRIEF WoRLDLiNGs.

Little Things That Are Worth Telling
10 the World
New York had SNOW, rain and hail
Monday, regular taste Of winter
Richard Mansfield, the actor, is Sc
riously ST.
Bishop John c. CRANBERRY, Of the
Methodist church, south, dropped dead
ar Ashland. Monday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Troops at the Ferry.

The District OF Columbia National
Guard will return to Harpers Ferry
again this summer for their annual
encampment, Mt. Gretna having prov
ed unhealthy for the boys.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Didn't Have a Good Time.

Attorney Wade c. Kilmor went to
Atlantic City, Saturday evening in or
der to participate in the Easter parade.
II rained there most OF the day, and
as Mr., Kilmer failed to take an um-
brela and oyercoat along with him
he was very uncomfortable.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Working In the Quarry.

Mr. David Tolbert has given up his
position at the ice plant and has gone
to work in the quarries. Mr.. Tolbert
expects to benefit his health by the
Outdoor work
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Natal Statistics.

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Martin,
a son.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence e.
gle. OF Waynesboro, formerly Of this
city, daughter.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
wiz Go To Oklahoma.

Mrs. Fred Albert and children, who
are now visiting friends in Hagers-
town will upon heir reurn to this
CITY, leave for Oklahoma. where they
will make their home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
for their many kindnesses during the
illness and death of our mother, Mrs
Mary + Nicklin BY Her Children.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06

Small farm Of 50 acres in Arden dis.
trlct, four miles from town, good six
room house, small stable and other
out-bulldlngs, convenient to school
and church WIN sell or rent Price
10000
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06

Mr.. Willis Freez and Mr. George
Yontz have accepted positions at the
fish hatcheries at Havre de Grace.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Left Barrel Fall.

Mr.. Bowers who is employed at the
Cold Storage plant, left a barrel fall
on his feet one day last week and Sc
yedely injured himself
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Break in the Water Main.

There is big break in the water
main on West John street It is being
repaired by Superintendent shaffer
and his mon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Accepts Position.

Mr. Bernard Brown, of North Mar.
tinsburg, has accepted a position with
a medical company in New York city.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
DR.. cANTER RETURNED.
Southern Methodist Conference Ad-
journs in Staunton.

The conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church south, which has
been in session in Staunton adjourned
this morning at IL o'clock. DR.. Canter
was returned to the harrisburg con-
gregation.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
Shops Closed.

They are having a holiday today at
the Baltimore & Ohio shops. There
are only few men at work.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1907-04-06
snrinn Is Here.

Dot leetle German band made its APP
pearance on the street today. This is
a sure sign of spring.