davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

hi1da is very poor-there you are-and what's the answer?
 .Nothing-but that Thomas must step down to win his love. He does so, or at tempts to do so by engaging board In Brunhilda's home on Orrs Island with her old uncle and guardian. Thomas slaves off his sweet moustacnos, puts on green glases and we have the mystifyinC busi- ness ahead of us-all of us-with the ex- ception of Brunhilda, who was on to Thomas now under an assumed name "Collns''-all the time. The inevitable happens, for, of course. Brunhilda loves Thomas and Thomas was just crazy about Brunhilda.' That's the story, only there are, of course sufficient interludeS .ausing trouble and sufficient pages to fill up a good sized summer novel. All Is well that ends well, particularly in love-and so it was in "Brunhilda of Orr's Island 6runhilda was very charming-the reader will not blame Thomas very much for his submission, but the reader will think he went flong, roundabout way in winning hls sweetheart Still all men are differ cnt and Thomas did win-that's mors .han some men can show.
 The book will pot keep you awake out under the trees this summer, wh ich is just what some people want In this good old summer time.
 Vera. the Medium" by Richard Hard
 ing Davis. (Charles Scribners Sons)
 Vera the Medium" while passib'y interesting, is simply not in the same class with many novels written by MT. Davis. They" do tell us that at first writer must produce what his edl- tors or publishers wish; after he has standing, then he can, and only then, write what he wishes. It Is with the
 
 MT. Davis idea of superior produc. ton. that we can look forward to some thing further from his really pleasing pen, more on the order of Soldiers of Fortune" "Gallegher" and the sVan ,stTher" stories. It is stated that MT, Davis does not care to be recaued ps the author of "Gallegher,'' which is a n;tv. as it is about the best Y ork re has ever done. Vera, the Medium" is something of a spring and summer ill., CT certainly not good for that tired feeling" and if this book is specimen of what MT. Davis prefers to write let us hope that his publishers will soon get hold of and put him in the right path, he followed so pleasantly soma years ago.
 .Vera" was medium who was busv with a partner in working seances an hings on the unsuspecting public. par ticularly in the instance shown in this story on a rich old creature who was about to die and did not know exactly how to leave his money-whether to hospital or as he should leave it to his poor niece. So Vera was brought into the game to consult with this .ich mans dead sister in spirit as to ,ow this money should be disposed oa l If course Vera was in the hands of | interruptions men who intended usi,.,, ! Ter biased reports from the dead si- :.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

ters spirit for their own financial gains until the hero, one Winthrop, the district attorney of New York, stepped In and blocked the gam, through loves interference, showing to Vera through love how badly she was acting. Of course love prevails it always prevalls-in books Win throp, a superior, cad-like creature. seems mighty in the book Vera is very nice-nothing to hurt but pleas ing, in any event. -ftf
 Love conquers in this book, just when Vera was about to bring up the shade of the dead sister, when Vera declines then to go on further with the seance, ex- posing everything. Winthrop, the god of the machine. then takes charge of Vera and the book ends most disappointingly. The reader will wonder what was all that trouble about, anyway. To write a book that could be sold as so much per? "The Rubaiyat of fluffy Husband" by
 Mary B. Little. (Richard G. Badger,
 the Gordon Press.)
 This book of stanzas, written like Omars Rubaiyat, Is not, but might be, dedicated to "huffy husbands as body. May be 1t is but the book does not say so.
 In the second stanza we learn:
 
 q am going to tell in Just the briefest
 way
 The cause of all my anguish-if I may Then one and all will know the reason
 why
 My men is solemn and I am not gay"
 Then we sit down or stand up. as the case may be, to hear 1t all and do, in 20
 s11l .l Judging from the Rubaiyat. the huffy man had a sorry time of it--he must have lived in prohibition state-but still there's "Peruna" and ''near-beer,' to say nothing of Hoods Sarsaparilla' for that tired Cor huffy) feeling"
 The 29 stanzas tell us all about the gloomy experiences of the poor hus- band, who had such a sad time of it. poor man. We somehow don't sympa- thize with husbands, huffy or otherwise, these days, as we should; for the simple reason that as yet. with all of our prohi- bition this and that. no legislator has yet had the audacity to make matrimony oompulsory-but there Is yet time. Until then we must simply do the best we can. Cheer up and If any ''huffy hus- band's' loving misery in company wishes any comfort, why here Is 'The Rubaiyat of a Huffy Husband'' that might help no guarantee given here, however. Retz an Unhistorical Novel. By Van 20
 Post. CThe Mcclure Co)
 "Count Retz' the hero of this story, an unhistorical novel--whatever that may specifically mean-was dashing young oerman nobeman, a modern boy, and b,e exploits and the spirit of romance with which he was imbued, fill up the hook. Leaving home at an early age, he seeks service at the court of Charles the Bold, then the greatest monarch in west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

orally disappeared. So when the countess died, off goes this old sweetheart to find his lost love down In New Orleans, al- ] though he didn't know she was there. The Strange Record" tells us all about 1t If one has the strength to find 1t all out. If one does, the exertion will have beea put to bad use. The Strange Record" IS not much-it is strange all right-but so many strange things happen these days that never do or should get between book covers-as should have been the case with ''rhe Strange Record" However, there is yet no law as to what books one shall read. for which let us all give thanks-as long as we are allowed to, by the state legislatures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

ern Europe. With his band of followers. whom he christens The Shadows, ' Count Retz succeeds in driving out com pletely from Flanders a long standing pest-the robbers. Leaving then FIand- CTS for France, Retz continued his trium- phant career in the sunny kingdom. fn- ally succeeding in replacing the French king on the throne and in becoming him. self constable of France. "A life of love and achievement" was Retz's motto and he worked 1t out successfully for all
 1t was worth, as do most heroes in books.
 The book will hold the interest of those who have poured over with much delight the so-called historical novel.
 A Strange Record. By Mount Houmas.
 The Neale Publishing Company.)
 This book, written by Mount Houmas (did you ever hear of Houmas oysters down around New Orleans? well-never mindO, has in 1t the hero and heroine as the same person. That is strange record in itself so to speak, but nothing by comparison with what else happens in this strange book.
 While the hero was the heroine, he she CT 1t, lived In Brooklyn, but the young men up there-across the bridge-became 70 attentive, so worrying, that this person If the double characters, left Brooklyn (who could blame "it') and went to live in New Orleans. This person. then the heroine, had studied medicine, so she { started out In New Orleans to be a doctor, but tho old staid people of New Orleans would have nothing to do with woman physician, so she cut off her hair, bought Ter a suit or two of mems clothes, and soon 'bloomed" out Cliterally) as sue .essful man doctor of the Crescent City. Now, two of the men who had bothered the heroine when she was the sure. cnoukgh heroine and not the hero, ii, brooklyn, had married and to an extent lived happily one married after becoming sn Irish lord, but while not knowing 1t, he still loved the old sweetheart who had lit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Part of the Process.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 De Ritter was telling me he expect- ed Crttick of the Morning Eagle to do his book a good turn"
 Yes? We'll, he seems to have given it two or three good turns; he roasted it pretty thoroughly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
For the past week I h

For the past week I have been in the service of the State of Alabama in the min ing district, and unable to look after my campaign for police commissioner. I ask my friends in the interest of good govern ment, to work at the polls for. me Monday.
 CARL H. SEALS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

Talladega Springs Hotel rates reduced to 5000 per week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Mems Furnishings

IJe've too much stock by several thousand dollars and make prices that the Tades save J-% to t3 on.
 Mems Linen Collars sizes IA to 5 1-2, for. 25c We sell the best soc Elastic Seam Drawe in America,
 in all sizes up to A waist, big stock, pair. 3ec Mems Athletic Undershirts, soc values for. 25c We have choice line of mems pink and blue Shirts and Drawers beautiful quality mercerzed, worth 125 each garment to close, suit for sL25 We offer guaranteed Shirt both as to fit and quality, solid blues light grounds, choice soc Choice of mems soc fine Leather Belts, big lot 3ec Mems "Guyot Style" Suspenders only. ISc We sell Paamas, Night Shirts NeckWear and etc., also "Never Mend Socks, guaranteed for months against hoes we replace them in store, saving you unnec cessary trouble and delay, sold pairs for sL50. lJhy pau more?
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
SPECIAL. ADDED FEATURE. Gertrude SLipman Co.
Poli Stock star, with Lawrence E. Me Gill and Alfred Sidwell in the
 bright comedy success,
 WANTED. A COOK"

Polls prices, 10 to 50 cents; no higher. Phone 1G90 for seats one week ahead.
 Week of Dec 1+-"The Devil" Preston Kendall X Co in adaptation from original Hungarian manuscript of most sensational play of the age condensed into half hour of vaude- vile
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE.

Lawrence Crane. who will be seen at the Jacques next week as special
 feature of a capital series of Naude- vile attractions. iS known on two continents as the Irish Wizard. MT Crane is the first celt to make any pretentious bid for popularity as a magician. His featS of magic and mystery. which at times almost at tain the gruCsome reality of the black art. are punctuated with flashes of Irish wit and humor that greatly enhance their entertainment value. Last year Lawrence Crane was one of the best known artists of London's music halls and this year he has repeated his successes on this side of the Atlantic. The top line attraction for next week, The Devil' is a revised version of the original three act play, presented by Preston Kendall. an accomplished leading man and character actor, with a capital supporting company. There are numerous other acts or high standard in the remainder Cf the bill. This weeks bill continues 10 win unstinted admiration from enthusiastic audiences. There is not a single act below the hest standards of the metropolis and ihe entire bill is finely diversified and balanced. The screams of mirth that Al Leech and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10

Here the joyous tales the cnlldleh love, ahd of
 some of them almost warm from the press and bind' CHILDRENS BOOKS
 Board Covers A, B. c Books Mother Goose, Fairy Tales, Robinson Crusoe, Alice in Wonderland, at. =. ............ .1Oc, 19c, 25c, BOG and DOC Cloth bound novelties, all coored illustrations, in small books were Sc and 25c, special. .. 9c each Cloth bound, with illuminated covers and illus trations, include such books Woodss Nat
 ural History, Doings of a Dear Little CoupleOur Soldier Boy, An Easter Lily, Arabian Nights, Aesops Fables, 250 titles, were 25c, at. 10c each Large cloth bound Gift Books, John Dough, Billy Whiskers, books 15c and $1, at 5Oc each Children's Linen Books, all colored pictures, A, B, c, Fairy Tales, Mother Goose, etc, at ....... ...... ...... -. .1Oc and 2Oc each
 Rag Books, colors guaranteed A, B, c, Animal, Night Before Christmas, at ...... ....... ......... 121ac, 25c, soc and 65c each Buster Brown Books. :..... 9c each, B for 25c Children's Paper Cut ut-Toy Books, Dolls Ami mals Peep Show, Circus Soldiers, at. 2jc each Painting Books at. 15c and .;5c each Dainty cloth bound Gift Books, Poems etc,
 Leather bound and fancy cloth Gift Books Es- says, Poems, etc, were 39c and 45c, at. 25c each Colored Illustrated Birthday Books Poets and Biblical Quotations, at 35c, 45c and 95c each Fancy bound Gift Books, Poems, Essays and
 Novels, as Hawatha, Lorna Doone, Black Rock and Miles Standish. in celuoid, padded and
 burnt leather at a9c soc, 69c, 75c, Doe each Duttons Young People, 16 mo hand classic, Bi- ographies of Famous Men, Fables and other stories printed on best paper and Illustrated, Chatterbox, 1908. ... ...... ...... . - 9Oc Shakespeare in single cloth ........... ..... 15c each, 39 volumes in set at $:s.05 q Shakespeare in leather ....... .... .9c each, 39 volumes in set at $9.05 a Shakespeare in leather. Temple edition ...... i5c each, 30 volumes in set, $17.5O set
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
CONCORDIA CONCERT

The seat sale for the first concert of the ConcOrdia Singing society at the Buckingham next Sunday even ing, December 13. at S:30 o'clock has been exceptionally large and the concert will undoubtedly have one of the largest audiences of the musical season. The programme arranged by Director Hans Saro is an interesting and an excellent one from a musical point of view Mrs Adele Guerin- Johnson the cOntralt0 solOist of New Haven will be heard in two selections The first will be an aria from Flot- wos's Martha in which Mrs John son played the role of "Nancy" when the famous opera was produced in New Haven last season by the Stein ert Grand Opera company. The sec ond solo will be 'The Magic Song a famous composition by Heyer-ilell- mann. Besides Mrs Johnson, the ConCordias will be assisted by Max Dessauer. futist, and Miss Helen Ware of Philadelphia, yiolinist. Miss Ware will be heard in several num- bers while Mr Dessauer will render a number of selections. The chorus is billed for five works. three in German and two in English. The concert will not begin until S:3O o'clock in order that the programme may not interfere in any way with the services at the local churches. Seats are being sold at the lowest prices eyer charged for a musical event at the Buckingham.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
DANCE AND SOCIAL.

Last Saturday evening The Buck. lngham Was crowded with the largest gathering which ever entered ity doors for dance and social. ! he occasion was the regular dance end social of Fulton'S American band, which was most successfully held with large crowd of spectators and dancers Considering the opening of the holiday season the dance was a great success. For the programme of the dance to be held this week, Conductor Fulton has chosen a pro- grammc made up of selections from the faNOrlte current operas as well d. other numbers which are most pOpG- lar now. The dances are proving most enjoyable and successful and the management is now planning a series of programmes which are both novel and interesting. The first of these will be made up of famous old dance numbers such as the Straus; waltzes and two steps, chosen from the most famous of the. swinging marches of the last few years. The dances will be continued until late in the spring.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
E MPIRE
'RAFFLIIS.

'Ralli"s' continues to draw large audiences at the new Empire thealer regardless of the fact that this is advent, and many churChgOers are reflaining from attending amusa. ments. Indeed the production is so ably staged and the various char acters so cleverly interpreted that the production itself is causing many comments of praseworthy nature
 The management has inaugurated a novel contest this week, in guessing the middle name of David NJ. Hart lord. Every patron of Rallies tbls week is entitled 10 one guess, which may be left at the box office on leay- ing the thcater. The first correct answer will entirle the one making 1t to free seats for the next six weeks. Don't fail to see Rallies" this week
 Matinee to-day and Saturday. Seats now on sale at box office. Tel 22l6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10

Pictures
 Tuesday. Dec 15-The Rays
 Thursday. Dec 17-Yiddish play.
 Sunday. Dec 20-Imperial Moving Pictures.
 Friday. Dec 25-"The Thief"
 Saturday. Dec 26-"The Luck of Mac Gregor.
 Sunday. Dec 27-ImperiaI moving pictures.
 Monday. Dec 2S-Dockstader' s minstrels.
 Wednesday, Dec 30--Howe's nov ing pictures.
 Friday, Jan 1-"The Road to Yes terday."
 Saturday, Jan 2-Yale University Dramatic association in The Critic" Sunday, Jan 5-Imperial moving pictures.
 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan 4 and 6-"The Man of the Hour."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10

Novelty Gift Books. Cynics Dictionary, Book of
 Toasts Cynic's Rules of Conduct and many oth
 CTS, were 39c to Csc each at. ...... Poe each NEW NOVELS-Firing Line, Peter, Mr Crewes
 Career, Big Fellow, Lure of the Mask, An Orig
 inal Gentleman Clean of Dawn, Little Brown
 Jug of Kildare, The Yoke Money Changers,
 Trail of the Lonesome Pine, Lewis Rand Lea
 ven of Love and all popular novels at. S1 .OS Myrtle Reed Books, Lavender and Old Lace, at
 ....... ...... ...... -. ..... i5c and $1 50 All others. -. ...... ...... =. =. S1.JO each Popular Copyright Novels, many in original bind
 ings Satan Sanderson, Lavender and Old Lace, The Crisis, Fighting Chance, Jane Cable,
 Daughter of Anderson Crow, at 45c each Popular cloth bound Books for Boys and Girls, New Motor Boys, Across the Atlantic and best
 sellers of Alger, Caseman, Ellis, at. 45c each Large variety Of cloth bound Books for Boys at Dainty Bound Gift Books in sets and single vol
 
 Favorite Fairy Tales, p. Newell.... ..... $500 My Lady of the Fog, Barbour. ..... S1.6O Rubayat of Omar Khagyan. ...... =. ..... 93c Sunlight and Shadow ..... .......... .95c In Natures Image ....... =. 95c Ben Hur. ...... ...... ...... ......... S2.19 volume set Don QuiXote, Les Miserabes and
 other classics, at ..... ... ..... 95c q set DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. SUGGESTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Shlrt Waist Boxes. .......... S3, $4.JO each Covered with Japanese mating, trimmed with bamboo.
 Couch Covers. -. ........ S4.5O, $5 and S8 each Full weight Covers, in copies of oriental rugs. Lace Bed Sets. ......,. ..... S5 $7. .5O and S1O
 Handsome designs in Renaissance, Marie Antoinette and Novelty Laces, full width and length, with deep valance and bolster covers to match Folding Screens. $s, $5, S7 .5O and S1O each Various styles in Screens filled with plain burlaD some have decorated panels, others have tops of French tapestry, in fibre in imitation Of leather.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
OTIS SKINNER.

Otis Skinner in his latest success, The Honor of the Family" broke all records in New York last season at the beautiful Hudson theater. Mir Skinner has achieved both "an artis- tic success and a real money making success. This is the deserved tri- umph that Otis Skinner has at last secured after a decade of years Of patient artistic endeayor and the no- ble striving after the highest and best dramatic ideals. Prices 50, $l, |, 75c, J0c and gallery 25c. Seats now on sale, Telephone 1884
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
COMING EVENTS

Dec. 9-10-Third Congregational church. fair and supper given by the Ladies Aid society.
 Dec. 9-l0.-Grange hall. Prospect, festival and entertainment given by the Prospect Cleaners
 Dec 11-Red Mems hall, first an nual dance of the Ivy Athletic club.
 Dec 1S-Goodwill hall. Watervi!le wrestling contest held under aus pices of the Waterville Athletic as soCiatiOn
 Dec r and 1S-Sale by St Marys Hospital Aid society.
 Dec 17-Columbus hall, Nauga- tuck, fifth annual dance of the Star light football team.
 Dec 1S-Leavenworth hall, social and dance given by the Jolly Eel lows.
 Dec. 2S.-Leavenworth hall. re- ception given hy Omphalea club
 Dec. 2S. 29, 30.- Sacred Heart hall, Wolcott street, parochial soci"'
 Dec. 3O-Mechancs and Spcedwill halls, dance. whist and drill given by the degree team, Daughters of Lib erty.
 Dec 31-Town hall, Watertown, social and dance given by the Hanky Panky club.
 Dec. Goodwill hall. Water vile. grand ball and reception by St Michael's drum corps
 Dec 31-LeavenwOrth hall seventh annual gathering of Jacques Cartier conclave. No $10. Improved Order HeptasOphs.
 Jan Buckingham hall. annual concert and dance of the Goodwill Social club.
 Jan 6-St Cecilia's parish hall, German supper given by the Ladies auxiliary.
 Jan. S.-Leavenworth hall. social and dance for the benefit of Michael Lawlur.
 Jan 16-Leavenworth hall. annu- al sociable and dance given by the employees of the Amcri:an Mills Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
TELEPHONES 1175 and 117S
HOLIDAY GIFT BOOKS, WRITING PAPER AND CAL ENDARS.
Holiday Gift Books, Writing Paper and Calendars
BRANCH EXCHANGE CONNECT.
 ING ALL DEPARTMENTS.

won t
  Here the yo them at r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10

the Three Rosebuds evoke leave no doubt as to the wisdom of Manager Poll in engaging the acr at big eX- pense for his entire cIrcuit. Other acts are Kenney, McGahan X Platt, the best singing trio in vaudeville; T, Roy Barnes and Bessie Crawford in novel display of magic with re- freshing comedy and musical fea- lures; Phil Bennett, the Italian street singer; Bessie Valdere Troupe septct of pretty girl cyclists; Potter X Harris in surpassing gymnastic act and the electrograph with it's usual entertaining films.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
LENA RIVERS.

The presentation of Lena Rivers at Polls Saturday matinee and night. is being awaited with consid- erable interest. In the first place the presentation will make known what is absolutely the most successful dramatiZation of a popular book that the stage has known in many wears A particularly strong and well bal anced company will be seen in the play, which contains all the things which made Lena Rivers as a novel so entertaining. Popular prices,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-10
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS.

Thursday. Dec 10-"Polly of the Circus"
 Friday. Dec 1l-Otis Skinner in 'I nc Honor of the Family
 Saturday. Der 12-"Leaa Rivers" Sunday. Dec i3-Imperial Moving
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-02-08
PACIFIC COAST STATES
SEEM 70 BE FOR TAFT
Washington and Oregon Inclined in Different Localities
ioSppoh LaFolette on Account Of Lumber Trouble.

Baker counties. and finds It >
source In the same spring hatred
for Hartman. Somewhat pecn.
Harry. LaFoliette has been settled
upon in these strongly anti.Tailfoad
eenters as the republican Nho can
carry the fight against the reads
10 It's inoai successful conclusion.
and this, despite the fact tina, Meth.
er Hughes nor Taft have ever been
accused OF any particular fondness
for tho traction maenates or their
methods. Apparently the IaaFol-
lette boom IL local in each case. al
though there were rumora Of the
organization Of a LaFollstte bureau
IN Seattle some time ago.
George NJ. Trowbridge. managing
editor OF the Journal. sums up the
Oregon situation as follows. While
Taft IL still the choice Of a major.
ity OF the republicans Of Oregon,
there Is a marked growth OF senti-
ment In favor OF Hughes or l.aFol-
lstte. Taft'a candidacy has never
aroused enthusiasm in this state and
hia visit TO Oregon q few months
ago evoked only passing interest.
hut the loyalty OF Oregon voters TO
Roosevelt n exceedingly strong
and In this lies all Of Taft's
strength"