davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
Some Chicken Done,

A city man went to the country to live
And fed to his chickens red peppers.
IF ginger Is good I am sure that these
hens
viii all of them be nice, high steppers!
high stepping hen will soon tire her.
self out
And. weary. will skip to the hay
There's nothing like working a hen till
she's tired,
To make her go off on a lay!'
A self-made man would be a nice
fellow if he would quit telling us how
he did it.
No one but a foolishly impairment
person would ask a wild hyena why
it laughs.
No, dear, coughing horse Is not an
automobile horse. It only seems like
one
A Texas man has 497 skulls beside
the one over which he parts his own
hair. It's the greatest skullery in
Texas although the man can't cook
fapjack in it.
Effadora J. Faulkner, of Portland,
Me-, is suing Louis Sulkowitch for
$1,000 damages, alleging that he
kissed her against her protest, mean
while putting both arms around her
waist"
When Willie's aunt came to visit
them, he surprised the folks at din
ner by warning her against using the
red pepper, because red pepper kills
ants"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
NEWS IN MINNESOTA
Happenings Of a Week Through
out the State.

O. M. Hall Of Red Wing gets the six
year term on the state tax commits.
SIGN; Samuel Lord of Kasson gets the
four-year term and Franklin McVey of
minneapolis gets the two-year-term
J The three recently appointed commits
, sioners met in Governor Johnson s
office and organized. They drew
straHs TO see who was to get the long
and short terms. The commissioners
elected Rukard Hurd of St. Paul as
secretary.
a deed to $4,000 acres Of state
swamp land was given to the Duluth
and Iron Range road last week by
the state auditor. The company has
5000 acres still coming, which it is
selecting. The land is given under a
grant Of 1875, when 100000 acres were
given to the road The delay in Civ
ing the deeds has been on account of
the delay in the states receiving it's
grants from the federal government.
Banks and trust companies must pay
the registry tax on mortgages which
they hold, according to Attorney Cen
eral Young. At present these COM
panies pay a tax on their capital stock
and surplus and not on mortgages
which they may own, but under the
new law they will have to pay both.
The st. Paul state free employment
bureau will be opened about May Is
at the old state capitol Captain j.
H. Wilson has been appointed to have
charge Of the bureau. Mr.. Wilson is
a G. A. R. man and prominent in St.
Paul labor circles.
Employees in the Minneapolis freight
houses are engaged in an effort to Sc
cure a general increase Of rs per cent
in wages, but thus far their action has
reached only the request stage and
the railroad companies have not been
heard from.
R. T. O'Connor, J. w. Lusk and
Frank O'Meara, all of st. Paul, have
been named by Governor Johnson as
the members of the Minnesota capitol
grounds commission. Mr.. O'Connor
has declined the position.
Union plasterers Of st. Paul have
gone on strike, the contractors hay
ing refused to grant their request of
S. day for eight hours work. The
plasterers get $3.50 a. day for eight
hours work at present.
Governor Johnson has appointed
Mrs. Granville w. Smith Of Saltwater
as deputy oil inspector to succeed her
husband, who died recently. This is
the first woman ever appointed oil in
spector in the state.
St. Paul police commissioners have
raised the salary Of Chief of Police J.
J. O'Connor from $4,000 to $4,000. The
increase was made in accordance with
the legislative act passed March %.
Peace has been declared between
the ice wagon drivers and the COM
panies in Minneapolis. The men are
given an increase in wages through
the winter months.
Union machinists in the Twin Cities
are On strike. They demand a nine.
hour day with ten hours pay.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
The Submissive Mr.. Fox.

George Fox Of the Minneapolis and
Northern is the fond and anxious
sponsor of particularly large and
blushing boil, which has blossomed
forth just south of his left ear. The
possession of this delightful pet lends
to it's owner a deliberation of move.
ment and gravity Of countenance
which become him very well.-Mich.
igan IN. d. Arena.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

Some one ought to suggest to Mr..
Carnegie that by this time those TO-
100000 starving Russians ought to
be in the mood to appreciate we'll
stocked library.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

A Kansan asserts that he has seen
a rat with horns. They do say that
blind tiger liquor is the worst ever.
but the worst thing so far revealed to
Worthington secondsight seers is a
blind porker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

A statement has just been issued
by the Treasury Department showing
that the per capita circulation of the
country is $34.16, the largest on rec
ord. The highest previous record
was in February last when it amount
ed to 1886. This is on population
basis of IS, 886,OOO.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

In order to express different degrees
of new but not yet popular malady,
we shall have to speak Of brain-storm,
brain-hurricane, brain-cyclone and
possibly broin-blizzard.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
WORTKIN6TON ADVANCE.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
THOS. DOVERY, PUBLISHER.

Iowa has formed Foraker Associ-
alton. That is what comes of Shaw's
going TO New York and taking apart
ments on the eighth floor.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

Judging by the number of drunk
en- men reported on the streets last
Sunday there is something wrong
with the Prohibition machine.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10

Word comes from Cuba that she
cannot find $4,000 idle men to form a
standing army. Perhaps the job looks
too much like work to the average
Cuban.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
Etiquette.

A saucy maid went skating on the lake
And fell 'keplunk!' before a man!
How nice!
He helped her up and kissed her rosy
lips
You could not blame the man-she
broke the ice!
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1907-05-10
Her failinQ.

The moon isn't made Of green cheese:
If it were, 1 would lose my wife soon.
She would get divorce and be happy
for aye,
Eating cheese with the man In the
moon!
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
AUTOISTS THROWN
THROUGH A WINDOW

Two Boston men named Morse and
Bagden at Ashaway yesterday were
pitched headlong through plate glass
window when the automobile I'm which
they were riding crashed into the front
of a store during an attempt made by
the chauffeur TO avoid striking dog
which had run out into the street in front
OF the machine. and were painfully lac
Grated about the face and arms
The accident occurred at / o'clock,
when l.. Howard Lanphear Of Westerly
chauffeur Tor w. r. Weyburn OF Asha-
way. was driving through Ashaway from
Westerly. bound for Alton. Near the
store conducted by Charles +. Eccleston,
on the main street I'm Ashaway. the dog
which was the cause OF the trouble ran
directly in front of the automobile. Ian
phear made an attempt to avoid hitting
the dog. but lost control OF the machine.
which ran with crash into the store
front. Messrs. Morse and Bagden were
hurled head first over the front of the
machine into the store.
The plate glass of the E,ccleston store
was shivered into fragments Tho auto
mobile was wrecked, while the dog which
had been the innocent cause OF the acci-
dent was killed.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
LETTER CARRIERS
HAVE THEIR
ANNUAL OUTING

The Rhode Island letter carriers held
their annual outing at Vanity Fair yester-
day. Congressman w. S. Greene OF Mas
sachusetts. d. j. Holland. president OF
the National association OF Letter Car
riers; Postmaster Cass OF Woonsocket
and other prominent men being among
the guests.
The men did not go down together, but
by 6 o'clock there were over two hundred
in the College Inn, where dinner was
served.
Addresses were made by some OF the
guests, including Congressman Greene.
President Holland, Postmaster Cass and
Postmaster A. X. Goodwin OF Pawtucket.
Mayor Mccarthy had been invited, but
was unable to attend, and a letter of re-
Many OF the towns and villages and all
the cities were represented. as were both
the Attleboros and neighboring villages
in Massachusetts.
The party saw Fighting the Flames
and other attractions, while a few re-
turned to the city. The committee OF ar
rangements consisted OF John A. Selby,
chairman: Leo NJ. r. Smith, Jesse N
Farr. A. +. Griswold. William Pearce, f.
]. Callaghan and p. ]. Mcconnell.
The athletic events held late in the af-
ternoon resulted as follows: l00-yard dash
j. j. Gilmartin, w. s. Ray; putting the
shot-E. j. Callahan, Fred Weeks. w.
Norton: three-legged race-J. G. Wescott
and j. J. Gilmartin, j. A. Selby and A. E.
Brickett: fat mems race-E. J. Callahan,
]. r. Griffin; one-mile walk-Fred Weeks,
@. L. Lewis George Davis.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
hPPONAUG

About two months ago the town council
voted to instruct the chief of police 20
have a special officer placed at the Four
Corners In Apponaug. in order to protect
the people from being injured by automo-
biles, which go around these corners at
and stationed there, but this move didn't
slacken the speed OF the automobiles
Time and time again women and children
crossing barely escaped injury, more by
good luck than by proper protection.
This same officer was also instructed to
keep the peace in this community and 10
prevent rowdyism OF any nature whatso-
ever, but his success has not been very
marked thus far
Another thing which is bothering the
people OF the village and that is the wa
tering OF the streets, especially during the
recent sultry days. Last year the Demo-
cratic town council made IL point to
have the streets watered every day, and
while this was the cause OF a great relief
to the people who were not blinded by
dust and dirt II was also a benefit to the
streets, as II prevented them from becom-
ing bare by having the loose macadam
blown away.
1t is common talk among the people of
the village during the past few weeks and
more particularly the old-time Republi-
cans. that they realize that IL they want
dHylH tildl Will DcHcill llcAH lucy VIII
have to get IL through the Democrats.
II is with this end in view that the DEM
ocrats are working so hard in Apponaug
to get out a good registration. The DEM
ocrats and Independents intend to break
the Brayton control In Apponaug as It
has been broken at the state house during
the past year.
J. II. Wright, president OF the Apponaug
company. was in Apponaug today.
tai nt iri hpf
struck by an electric car last Wednesday.
has recovered sufficiently to attend
school.
Mr.. John p. Abbott, who has been Wis
iting his mother In Passaic, N. j., has re-
turned
Tomorrow evening at o'clock there will
be a meeting OF the Warwick Baseballe
league in Waterman's bolwing alleys. The
schedule for the season will be drawn up
and also a list of umpires will bo chosen.
The Apponaug team will be represented
ly Manager Moran and Capt. Carruthers
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
BROWN ALUMNI
TABLES LIBERAL
CHARTER IDEA

, recommendation OF a college president
and women's college head, who had had
already committed themselves 70 such a
step. an Episcopalian, who holds at best
but an honorary degree from the institu-
tion, and "A Rom1n Catholic"
Mr.. Edwards moved that the resolut.on
be amended so that five out OF seven men,
bers OF the committee should be Baptists.
Henry Robinson Palmer. 80, editor OF
the Brown Alumni Monthly. said that II
was unfair TO say that five out OF the sew
en- on the committee should be .Baptists.
considerable percentage of tho alumi
were not OF that demoniatiin, he averred.
The first million dollar contribution 10
the endowment fund was not contributed
by Baptists alone. by any means. John
ID. Rockefeller gave $250o00 or that. and
other Baptists gave about $3.50. 900 more.
About $4,000 was the gift OF others than
Baptsts, Mr.. Palmer said a canvass of
the list showed "All we who are not
Baptsts ask" he said In closing. 'fs that
you give us a show at the future OF
Brown. and we will give the Baptists all
her past"
Seeber Edwards. 81. said that he was
unalterably opposed 10 changing the char-
ter OF the college In this respect.
stephen o. Edwards then moved that
the entire question be laid on the table
until the next annual meeting OF the as
sociated alumni. The motion was car
ried on an aye and nay vote. Mr.. Eaton
doubted II. A rising vote was then called
for and the motion TO table the resolu-
ton was carried three TO one.
OFFICERS CHOSEN.
The nominating committee reported
through Prof. Davis. and the following
were elected without opposition:
President, Arthur l.. Brown. 16; hrst
vice president. Rt Rev. Frederick Bur
CESS. 49, Garden City. ~ Y: second vice
president. Samuel III. ordway so. A. M.
New York city; secretary. Prof. George
Grafton Wilson. sc. Phi. D., Providence;
treasurer Robert w. Taft. 81, Ph. d,
Providence: executive committee, Albert
A. Baker. A. B.: Seeber Edwards. LII. -. ;
Frank w. Matteson, Phi. B.: John X
Gladding. A. B.. John Diman. A. B.; ad-
visory committee, Hon. Lucius Brown.
Norwich. Conn: william r. Dorman.
New York; Hon. Charles c. Mumford'
Providence; Inspector OF elections. Prof.
NJ NJ. Fogg. University OF Nebraska;
Alexander Abbott and Charles II. Porter
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19

a conspicuous position on the head table
directly in front OF the toastmaster's seat.
and shouted themselves hoarse at the
sight OF the big red chanticleer:
The gathering was In the small dining
room at the Crown hotel. and at o'clock
the merrymakers of last years class
made the best OF every minute of the two
hours or more that they fingered about
the tables. After an excellent menu the
company was called TO order by Toast
master F.. G. Parkhurst and he in turn
introduced the several speakers Of the
evening, who responded to the following
toasts: ION Radcliffe" by c. ID. Mercier;
ION Med" p. p. Chase: ION Reminis-
cences." W. r. Hersey; ION Work." p.
Matteson: ION Grads NJ. l.. Dolt. and
ION Law and Boston Beer" A. Brown.
WOMAN'S COLLEGE.
The class OF 1901 Women's college held
an informal reunion on Saturday last at
Slater Memorial homestead. Miss Rafter
having charge OF the arrangements.
The class OF 1906 will hold its reunion on
Saturday, June %.
The alumnae OF the class OF 1902 cele-
brated the quinquennial anniversary of
their attainment OF degrees at Pomham
club.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
WARREN

The two Fall River men who raised a
disturbance in McCann's restaurant a
night or two ago were fined in the court
at Bristol yesterday each on two war
rants. One OF the men had his fine paid
last night and was released and the other
expected that friends from Fall River
will be over with the money today 10 lib
crate him. Each OF the men had $84.s0 to
pay IN fines and costs. which netted up
1890 that IL cost the men for their ac-
tive in Warren.
Cyril Boutin has sold a lot on the Lin
coin plat TO Gesiegos Supreirski. The
deeds were filed for record today.
The intentions OF marriage OF Fred
Baillargeon Of Warren and Eliza Theroux
OF North Providence have been filed at
the office OF the town clerk.
Two Main street BARRIERS got into a dis
pute yesterday afternoon as 10 their rela-
tive ability In the sprinting line. which
resulted In a match race over n pre-
scrfbed course, which n number of their
friends attended. There were no records
broken, but one OF the tonsorial artists is
out tr1hing sum by his defeat and has
been the subject OF much Jollying from
the patrons OF the shop.
A horse belonging to Hebrew Junk
dealer became frightened and broke the
bride and started on run down the
street II ran along the railroad avenue
and when just south of the depot the
driver Jumped OF the wagon and tht
horse continued along finally running fnto
n Providence bound electric car. II was
secured by Station Agent Fox, who later
turned the outfit over TO the owner. The
driver was bruised somewhat.
A silver tea will be held this afternoon
at the house OF Mrs. Claire O. Persons
from 4 10 s d. m. The proceeds will go to
swell the treasury OF the Epworth
League 81 the Methodist church. The
league has recently purchased a piano &c
| be used at its social services.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

The Prayer Juvelior Yiddish opera COM
pany gave performance of "Zierele," at
the Providence Opera House last evening.
which was received with marked favor by
large and discriminating audience that
did not hand out perfunctory applause to
every performer and to everything that
happened. That which pleased was ap-
plauded with an enthusiasm that left no
doubt OF It's genufneneSs, while the COM
monpialce or worse was taken silently, or
IL some indiscreet individuals attempted
to force applause they were quickly Missed
down.
The cast was as follows:
Abrele Lerner. a wealthy citizen OF
krakau ................ ............Mr. Graz
Dwoirele. his wife ........ Mime. Juvelior
Gabriel, their only son MIR. Juvelior
Zrele. their only daughter. Nine Prayer
Mirele, house servant ..... Nine. Wilensky
Moischele. unfortunate forsaken
...... -. ...................... Sam kastin
Abrahemele Levner. Ahrele's blind
father, ......................M .Mr. Hochstein
Alexander Silexzki, priest ...... Louis Gold
Graf Maxim Kuzinsl<l ........Mr. Garmize
Juha, his daughter ............... Nine. Gold
Archbishop of Krakau. Mr.. Silber
Philip, Graf de Revere ......Mr. Weissman
Mime. Prayer, who assumed the title
role, Is a fine singer with a remarkably
good soprano voice.
The music, struck a quaint and interest
ing note, with a strange sense OF novelty
to ears attuned to the common musical
play. When Nine. Prayer sang there was
some thing well worth listening to. The
company appears again tonight in The
Forbidden Love"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19

The following officers were elected at
Irish Catholic Benevolent union. held in
Columbia HAL on Putnam street. last eve
ming: President. John r. Curran; vice
president. John ]. Kenney: recording sec
rotary, James J. Gallaghan; financial sec
retary. Maurice Pendergast; treasurer. NJ.
j. Dockery; serseant-at-arms. Ernest
Trainor; guards. Thomas Desnan and
Peter f. Curran; trustee. John ]. Barrett: !:
delegates TO national convention. John f.
Curran and John J. Barrett.
WANTS A NEW PATROL BOX.
Capt whtpple of the Chaffee street
police station, has called the attention of
Chief OF Police Egan TO the fact that a
patrol box ts needed at the Holy City"
for since the closing of Grove street, the
patrolmen are obliged to use the overhead
rather a difficult job. The captain was
given to understand that the suggestion
was a good one.
CHILDREN BITTEN BY DOGS.
Two children were bitten by dogs in this
section yesterday. the first being Mary. the
four-year-old daughter OF James Guiro-
gos of 3S Valley street. and IL was with
considerable difficulty that the brute was
beaten of by neighbors. The other was
Rhea, eight-year-old daughter OF Flora
Myers. near his home, 957 Gladstone ave-
nue.. Both were severely bitten.
WILL OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
SERVICE.
An anniversary service VIII be held at
St. Mary's Catholic church Saturday
morning at 1880 O'Clock in memory of the
late FIR. Quinn. who was the first pastor
of the church, and this service Will mark
the 34th anniversary of his death.
CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
A woman named Pesler was arrested on
a warrant at her home. A Chaffee sereet,
this morning, by Deputy Sheriff Ryan,
charging her with making an assault upon
Nicola Jobilski.
STOLE SOME OF HIS JUNK.
Patrick Murphy. who has charge of the
Hartford avenue dump, called at the
Chaffee street police station yesterday and
reported that boys stole dozen or more
bottles from his shanty while he was
absent.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
OLNEYvILLE

Advertisements and items can be left
at the branch OF The News-Democrat Al
. Hartford avenue. room No. l. Telepheas
70 West
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
TRY THIS AT HOME.

Mix the following by shaking
well In a bottle. and take in
teaspoonful doses after meals
and at bedtime:
Fluid Extract Dandelion. one
half ounce; Compound Kargon.
one ounce; Compound Syrup
Sarsaparilla, three ounces. A
local druggist advises that
these simple Vegetable Ingred-
tents can be obtained at nomi-
nal cost from any good pre-
scription pharmacy.
This mixture Is said TO
cleanse and strengthen the
clogged and inactive Kidneys.
overcoming Backache. Bladder
weakness and even the worst
forms OF Rheumatism, which,
as everyone knows. Is produced
by excessive uric acid and other
poisonous waste matter which
the Kidneys fail to sift and
strain from the blood.
Every man or woman here
who feels that the Kidneys are
not strong or acting in a
healthy manner. should mix
this prescription at home and
give IL trial.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS

MRS. wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over so years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children while
teething. with perfect success. 1t soothes
the child. softens the gums. alays all
pain; cures wind collie. and Is tho best
remedy for Diarrhoea. It will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists In every part Of the world.
Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and
ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind
Guaranteed under the food and drugs
act. June 30. 1906 Serisl number zoos.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19

"A Proudly Pre-Emfnenf Amuse-
nent Insfifufion of UnfveY-
sal Interest.
,Ineludins ip 4. Many and Varied Features a
Lesson On The Later Day Rssa eng Of Law and oid:I
TlGBatlG Of Summit Springs
B.rbaric Warfare shown In Scenes Of Th.illins
f: Death q "a. i Ss kI.a q By fsss Bass. Ts' s
The Great Train Hold Up
A.d the B.ndi, Hunter. Of the Union Paeihc-A
Practical TI.s R..i f GsIs.Ts G.Is a. E'sins in
AHolidayAt E'Ranch
Pleasure: and P,:'ins: Of the Plain:m,nzcewboys
Attack and Repuse.
AMIRROR OF AMERICAN HISTORY
MOUNTED TROOPS FROM ALL NATIONS
EQUESTRIAN EXPERTS from EVERYWHERE
LED BY THE DAUNTLESs HoRSEMAN
Col. VIM. r. CODY ("Buffalo Bill'')
Scout. Warrior Pathfinder and Plansman.
4 Brilliant Array OF Thrilling Features
Fearless Men In Deeds Of Daring
AmorIoan Indians
Cewbsys and CowgIrIs
German Culrasslsrs
Japanese Soldlesy
Royal irish Lanosss
Mexican vaqueros
Russian Cosssoks u. .. Cavalry
u. .. lWtantry OevIIn's Zouevss
South American ouachos
BedouIa Arabs and the
FAMOUS COWBOYB BAND
Two Performances Daily. Rain or Shine.
and p. M.
Admission soc Children Under 10 Years HALF Price
Reserved Sests Extra. According to Location. o.
Sale the day OF Exhibition, At
NJ. Steinert & Sons Co. 327 Westminster
street. for Grand Stand only. Price
s1.oo, including admission.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
ALARM SOUNDED FOR
FIRE IN LUNCH CART

Gasoline used for cooking purposes in
John Harris lunch wagon at Broad and
Weybosset streets exploded at o'clock
last night and caused an alarm of fire
to be sounded from box as. The flames
were soon extinguished, and the damage
was slight.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-19
STAB WOUND
NOT THE CAUSE
Of HIS DEATH

Edward Montague who was stabbed by
an unknown Italian on the night OF the
5th during short ARRAY on Ashcroft
street, died at the Rhode Island hospital
yesterday afternoon.
Death was not due to the stab wound,
but to tubercular pleurisy
Medical Examiner Magill reported the
death to Coroner Lincoln for his investi-
cation.