davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

while at college that she met Mr..
Bryan, and the happy romance of her
life was begun. He was at that time
attending the Illinois college. Their
betrothal was made while they were
both juniors, their marriage following
four years later, in 1884 They resided
in Jacksonville until their removal to
Nebraska three years later.
Becomes Practical Partner.
In order to keep herself in closer
touch with his professional life, Mrs.
Bryan read law with her husband as
instructor, taking the course pre-
scribed by the Union College of Law
of Chicago. She was admitted to
practice in the supreme court of Ne
braska in November, 1888, not having
the intention of practicing as means
of livelihood, but that her knowledge
of the profession might be Of greater
value in the constant and careful as
sistance she rendered Mr.. Bryan in
his work.
Mrs. Bryan is also fond of literature
and the languages She devoted one
year to the special study of literature
| in the Illinois college, and during more
recent years has taken postgraduate
course of one year in German at the
Nebraska State university. She says
that every mother necessarily keeps
her knowledge of Latin somewhat
fresh in memory through the school
days of her children, while helping
them to conquer Caesar and vanqulsn
Cicero, but for her own part she flnds
her greatest pleasure in the study OF
German. She is fond of music, but
makes no pretense at being an adept
in that art.
Mrs. Bryan believes that her first
and best efforts should be devoted to
the welfare of her home and family
Such duties have claimed so much OF
her time that little has been left for
other work. She has been both moth
err and companion to her children, aid
ing them through the struggles OF
school days, giving always of her love
and wisdom for their growth in educa-
ton and culture.
There are three children, the eldest,
Ruth, who, since her marriage to Mr.
w. H. Leavitt in October, 1903, has
made her home in New Orleans. Then
comes William j., Jr., a stalwart
youth of 18 years, who measures five
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
BORAX! NATURES DISINFECTANT,
CLEANSER AND PURIFIER

Everybody realizes the necessity Of
some method of publication of sinks.
drains and utensils in which may Turk
the germ of dreaded disease.
Health is a question of cleanliness
and prevention.
Most people are familiar with the
use of disinfectants in their ordinary
sense-all of which are unpleasantly
associated with disagreeable odors, on
gion (Which disinfectants must of
necessity be of more or less danger
Gus character) and must be used for
this purpose and for no other, and in
consequence kept from children and
careless handling
There is, however, within the reach
of all our readers a simple, safe and
economical article that will not only
answer for every disinfecting purpose
but can also be used for multitude
of domestic cleansing and purifying
purpOseS-BoraX.
Borax is pure, white harmless pow
der coming direct from Natures lab
oratory; in fact Borax has often been
called Natures Cleanser and Disin-
fectant."
Two tablespoonful of Borax in
pailful of hot water poured down the
grease-choked pipes of sink, or
flushed through disease-laden drain,
cleanses and purifies it, leaving it
clean and sweet.
Bed clothing and clothes used in a
sick room can be made hygienically
clean and snowy-white, if washed in
hot solution of Borax water.
Kitchen and eating utensils, used
during illness will be kept from all
possibility of contagion if Borax is
used when washing them. Pure as
snow and harmless as salt, and be-
cause it can be used for almost every
domestic and medical purpose, Borax
| must be considered the one great
| household necessity.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Although the platform on which he
stood excited much opposition from
many sources, Mr.. Bryan claimed that
1t represented his convictions, and an
nounced his readiness to defend every
plank. Immediately after his nomina-
ton he began one of the most vigor-
Gus and memorable campaigns ever
carried on by candidate for the
presidency. 1t is estimated that dur
ing his canvass he travelled over 49,
900 miles.
Two months before the nomination
Mr.. Bryan is reported to have said.
in an interview which he wished not
to be published at that time: 81
think / shall be the next president
of the United States. 1 am confident
that shall be nominated in Chicago,
and if nominated am sure l shall be
elected. l think Mckinley will be
the Republican nominee, and he can
be beaten. 1t is a matter l have
never said much about, but I believe
in destiny, and ever since l was IA
years of age l have felt that l was
destined to rise to a position of prom
inence and importance.
When l was nominated for con-
gress and elected, regarded that as
a stepping stone to something great
er. Lately have been considering
the question of the presidency, and l
somehow have feeling that the honor
of the nomination will come to me-"
After Mr.. Bryan's defeat at the polls
he continued to advocate the free coin
age of silver. He made many speeches
on the tariff question, one of which
was delivered in Boston, where he
has since spoken on several occa-
SionS.
Colonel in Spanish American War.
On the outbreak of the Spanish
American war he was offered and ac-
copied the colonelcy of the Third
Nebraska volunteers, and was for some
time with his regiment at Tampa, Fla.
but did not take any active part in
the struggle. On his return to Nebras-
ka Mr.. Bryan again entered into
the field of political activity, and
spoke against the scheme of colonial
expansion introduced by the Mckinley
administration on the cession of the
Philippine islands by Spain.
In 1900 he was again nominated for
the presidency by Democratic, Popu-
list and silver Republican conventions,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
DODGE THE CUSTOMS OFFICERS

and from the continent, concealed In
a muff, or some other means. One OF
the most ingenious tricks in this d.
rection was told by well-known vet
Urinary surgeon, who, two or three
times a year, has to administer NOR
phia to a couple of very small dogs.
Their owner is rather portly, and the
dogs pass the customs officers quite
safely, reposing one above each breast
of the lady.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

but was once more defeated, receiv-
ing in the electoral college 155 votes
against 292 for William Mckinley.
Mr.. Bryan was deeply interested in
literature, and was several times cen
nected with journalism. In 1S94-6 he
was editor of the Omaha World-Ker-
aid, and now carries on weekly po-
itical newspaper, The Commoner, at
Lincoln. In 1906 he made a tour OF
the world and wrote descriptive ar
ticles while abroad for a number of
American newspapers. The books he
has written include "The First Battle"
1897; Under Other Flags" 1904;
The Old World and It's Ways" 1907.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
The Candy Girl.

He was one of those sentimental
chaps who imagine the only way to
capture a girls heart is to send her
volumes of poetry. Selecting book
of seasonable verse he sent it to his
lady fair with the following scrubbed
on the fly-leaf:
Dearest as I seek your heart,
A book of verse do impart!'
And the pretty but sensible girl,
who did not care rap if Shakespeare
had been pirate instead of a poet,
returned the verses with the following
lines:
'To the woods with this sludge.
If my heart you'd really bulge,
Send me up a pound of fudge"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
Women Adopt Novel Means of Snug
CLING Their Pet Dogs.

An euuerry to the king of Saxony
was recently summoned for endeavor-
ing to smuggle a pet dog ashore at
Dover. England. 1t was noticed that
his wife, the countess, looked bulky
round the waist when she landed, and
on examination it was found that she
had a dog in a bag hanging from her
waist and under her coat. This Is
really the most fashionable smuggling
that is done at the present day.
Many women smuggle their tiny
net dogs backward and forward. to
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
Maxine 1t Sure.

Making 1t Sure.
The lawyer was drawing up En-
peck's will.
81 hereby bequeath all my property
to my wife," dictated Enpeck. Got
that DOWN."
YES" answered the attorney.
con condition." continued Enpeck.
chat she marries within a year."
But why that condition." asked the
man of law.
Because" answered the meek and
lowly testator, 81 want somebody to
be sorry that died. See?"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Feet Ache-Use Aliens Foot-Ease
Over 600 testimonials Refuse limitations. Send for
free trial package. A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation allays pan cures wind collie. Csc botte.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Don't forget that thing isn't done
because you intend to do it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Do Good Work Among Soldiers.
The Army Scripture Readers asso-
citation has 62 readers working in the
British army.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

The kiss one woman bestows on an
other is almost as meaningless as the
handshake of a hotel clerk.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

The place should not honor the man,
but the man the place.-Agesilaus
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

We want your CREAM ship us to-day.
MILTON DAIRY CO., st. Paul, MIMI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Buy U. S. Dip and Disinfectant
and ship your Hides. Pelts, Wool, Etc, to
N. w. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis. MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

We often do more good by our SYM
pathy than by our labor-Farrar.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Blunt language is often used In max
ing sharp retorts.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24

Moreau Does 1t Right
When it comes to kodak finishing and sup
plies. Try him GIG Nicollet Ave. Mpls.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1908-07-24
Sketch of Career of
Famous Nebraskar
Who Has Been
Active in Law.
Politics. Business
and Literature.

Liam JE y n | N G S
BRYAN was born al
SaIem, Marion county,
Illinois, on March 10,
1860. He was the son
of Silas Lillard and
Maria Elizabeth (Jen-
nings) Bryan. His ia
Their was q Virginia
man, lived in Culpep-
per county of that
state until he was IL
years of age, when he
removed to Illinois,
and after his gradua-
ton from McKendree
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20

Montrose J. Moses. Mitchell Kennerley. New
York.
.sWonder Songs" by John l. McGrostJ- Graf
ton publishing company. Los Angeles.
Songs OF Summer by James Whitcomb
Riley. Bobbs-Merriu company, indianapolis
Anne OF Green Gables" by l. NJ Aontgom-
cry L G. Page & Co., Boston.
Jack Harvey's Adventures, By h =. Smith.
L. @. Page & Co.. Boston
s'O-Heart-S San; the Story OF Japane>s 0iri.'
By Helen +. Haskell L C. Psgs Co.
Boston.
'.Our Little Australian C0usin." By May y.
Nixon Roulet- l. c. Page Co.. Boston
.In viking Land by O. L Mcnros- L O
Page & Co.. Boston
''Old Edinburgh two vols. By y. n. Nzeksyl
L. C. Page & Co., Boston
est. Botolph's Town" By Asry q cr<wrnr4.
L. C.. Page & Co.. Boston.
.sIp West Point Gray" By E1orencs x kw-
sci. T.. G.. Page & Co. Boston.
lack Iorimer's Holidays" By VIM stand
ish. L. G. Page & Co.. Boston.
'sThe Sandman: His Sea Stories." By Wtllian
J. Hopkins l.. C. Page & Co.. Boston.
MARY Ware. the Little ColonePs Chum." by
Annie Fellows Johnstone- L. G. Page q Co.
Boston.
ssThe Blind Leaders OF the Blind" By Arthur
NJ Lewis. Charles n. Kerr company, Chicago.
s'The Physical Basis OF Mind and Morals. Z"
by NJ H Fitch. Charles a. Kerr company,
Chicago.
''The Sun Dial'' By Fred NJ white .. N.
Dodge & Co. New York.
Peter Pumpkins in Wonderland" by Ida N.
Huntington; Rand. McNally & Co.. Chicago
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
IzZU17HAZzcT T71nW -ZHE .EH1p U7ZDC7~
t& HzZEX-HYFHzzTCxEE
g.

inheriting keen love for vessels, de-
sjres to become a naval architect. His
grandfather's death upsets his dream
of technical course and confronts him
with a moral problem about the dis
posal of money, from which he issues
victorious. Obliged to leave high school
he goes to work In an Essex shipyard,
hoping to obtain practical knowl-
edge of vessels. Through kind
hearted designer he is able at rainy
intervals, when work In the yard is i'm
possible, to study naval architecture In
the mold loft. where full sized molds
for various timbers are made. The
story teens with incidents. both excit-
ing and amusing. Finally, by crude
design OF fishing vessel. the boy at
tracts the attention OF a naval archi-
tect who offers him a beginners berth
in his Office. with opportunity to pur-
sue his studies and realize his cher
ished ambition. The style Is picturesque
and the tale full OF interest
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
"A Venture in w"
By s. Weir Mitchell author Of Hugh
wynne," etc Published by George W.
Jacobs & Co.. Philadelphia.

By S. Weir Mitchell. author Of Hugh
wynne,' etc. Published by George ".
Jacobs & Co., Philadelphia
Near to Philadelphia in the coun-
try is the Church Home for Children.
Here, during half a century. 900 girls
have been carefully educated for do
mestic service. At the age of 6 these
children are placed in families selected
with care. Their future as to wages,
usage and general surroundings be-
comes for years the object of thought
full inquiry and kindly interest on the
part of members of the managing
board charged with this duty.
mo one can visit this great family
without observing the healthy appear
ance of the children and the happy
ease of their relations to their teach
ers. These little ,womenfolk carry on
in turn all the household duties. But
whether at work, at play, In school or
busy over their own small gardens,
they carry a look of enjoyment, COM
fort and contentment which continu-
ously justihes the belief that this is
indeed a home; how we'll it deserves
10 be so called is to be seen when,
year after year, former pupils return
grateful for their training in the con-
duct of life and in the art of the
household
with high appreciation OF the
women whose dutiful constancy has
created and kept up the perfect meth
DDS Of this most Christian labor,
offer with my admiration and sympa-
thy whatever this little story may
win from the pockets Of the public"
So reads DR.. MitchelPs preface to g
clever and entertaining Christmas tale
for children. He gives us another
glimpse of the British occupation OF
Philadelphia and tells how on Christ
mas day, 1877, "a boy and two other
boys" took through the enemy's lines
the original British plan OF campaign
and placed it In the hands OF Genera
Washington-then IN camp at Valley
Forge. An excellent Christmas presen'
this. and the one who buys II will fee
the double pleasure Of giving to thu
child here and the children there
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
2ou0pcz60 by TU1>N H.H. COOK

Murray Mcconnell. Is q book which
aims to put the reader in sympathetic
touch with the spirit OF the develop
ment OF our politics. Most Americans
know in a general way how our pres
ent form of government developed. but
this book is q quasi historical review
of our political development as re-
CARDS e1ecting our presidents The
various chapters first appeared IN me
New York Evening Telegram and the
matter was then so well received as 10
be considered worthy Of gathering In
book form. The book contains much
TO interest the general reader. though
little now matter for the student OF
history. Grand. McNally & Co., New
York;
Another volume has been added TO
Billy whiskers' Library by Mrs. Fran
ces Triso Montgomery this year Tor
the edihcation or the little tots. en-
titled, BILLY Whiskers Vacation. But
ton and Stubby, his two old friends
are with him again and join him IN
some OF his lively adventures The
book is full OF fun and frolic and can
not fail to hold the interest Of children.
Fully illustrated in black and white
and color. (Brewer, Barse & Co.. chi
cago; SD
Home Occupation for Boys and
Girls" is really a book for mothers IL
is written by Bertha Johnston editor OF
the Kindergarten Magazine, and shows
says that the book is designed to an
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
"Card Club Record "

Published By Brewer, Baise Co., Chicago.
IT is a wonder that a book like this
has not been offered TO the public be-
fore, for here have the women OF the
country gone stark mad over cards
for several years now. and a book like
this would be of use and interest to the
inveterate players.
The book opens with the laws of
whist, bridge. 300, uchre, cinch and
American pinochle. Following this each
double page contains blank lines TO
register the various meetings Of the
year. The club name. date. hostess,
game played, high score, low score, my
score. number of games played, prizes
and by whom won, refreshments, guests
and remarks. That is q very complete
record and to the busy society woman
might be of much use as well as in
terest. The book is artistically printed
and bound and would make nice prize
for bridge
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
"Caro|yn Wells Year Book "

Published by Henry Holt Co.. New York.
The Carolyn Wells Year Book" is
the only book of its kind which Is
really funny. So many efforts" to be
funny have been published the last
few years that 1t Is Joy to find one
which deserves all the good that can
be said OF It. In the first place 1t is
real year book, having days and dates
with lines to make notes on otherwise
blank pages. Serious events are noted
but in different way from any other
almanac or calendar. Lincolns birth
day, for example, is spoken or in this
way:
All Americans love, honor and re-
we're Abraham Lincoln for his nobility
OF character, his splendid statesman
ship. his rugged honesty or purpose
his great work of abolition, and, hnally
his martyrdom. But after reverentiy
subscribing to all of these, let US add
one more leaf. tiny though 1t be, to his
laurel wreath. Abraham Lincoln had
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
"The Gentleman


BY Alfred oIlirant, author Of bob. Son Of
Battle" etc. Published by the Macmillan
company New York. Price 1-50.
A most unusual novel this; in fact,
extraordinary Love has no place In II;
no woman appears; and only two are
mentioned, the subhero's mother and
Lady Hamilton, who, as more than
hinted, conspires to betray Nelson into
the hands of the French 1t is book
for men and for bloodthirsty men only.
Its almost every page is saturated with
blood Violent deaths are strewn
through every chapter, and horrible
deaths most of them. Each of the
dramatis personae is filled with lust for
slaughter A ship is purposely blown
up. Men slay with cannon, muskets and
pistols, with broadswords and boarding
pixies; and even boys of tender age
thrust daggers into backs and strike
home through windpipes.
AS could be expected from the author
of bob, Son of Battle" this is a
strong book and well written. The plot
is startling, especially from the pen Of
q Briton It is woven around a plot
on the part of body of Englishmen to
aid Napoleon's effort to land an army
in England. The author makes 1t clear
that he believes such a plot existed
and at the end of the book runs this
italicized line: q viii answer no ques-
tions about this book.-A- o.
Blood. blood, everywhere blood, and
to those who love the reek of blood
recommend THE Gentleman
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
aErOm Heel 70 Kite"

Bv isabel Hornsbrook, author Of Camp and
Trail" Published by Jothrop. Lee q
Shepard, Boston. Price Sl.5o.
From Keel to Kite" is strong story
OF bank fishing and shipyard life, and
IL is difficult to believe II is written
by a woman. Miss Isabel Hornibrook
has proven in her previous book. Camp
and Trail" that she can handle sub
jects usually left to the stronger sex
and this book is even better than her
first effort
The story is OF an active boy who
achieves his ambition against head
wind of difficulty. Son of Gloucester
skipper, who was lost on Georges, he
is brought up by his grandfather. and,
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
'The Altar Stairs"

By G. B. Lancaster, author OF sThe Tracks
We Tread" Published by Doubleday, Page
& Co., New York. Price s1.50.
The charm of this book is not In the
story. but in the vivid and beautiful
pictures of the South Seas which the
author draws with loving and master
hand. One tastes the cocoanuts, one
smells the spices, one sees all the
beautiful vivid greenness Of the tropic
islands IN the splendid descriptions
which the author gives.
Rod Maclean, the hero, is a fine type
Of dominating man. He has every ad-
mirable quality man may possess,
and his honesty and uprightness seem
out of place IN the company OF the
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20
The Land Of The Lest "

l,y Alien Ayrault Green. author OF ''The Good
Fairy and the Bunnies" Published By
small. Maynard & Co., Boston.
"rhe Land OF the Lost IS & new
fairy story by Allen Ayrau1t Green,
author If The Good Fairy and the Bun
nies" 1t tells OF a wonderful land
where everything lost like dolls and
kittens. pet rabbits. marbles. rubber
balls and any plaything. is taken care
OF and given life. They have a happy
time playing about the cities of this
marvellous land and Little Dorothy
IS the only child who has been there
10 visit so she is the only one who
can tell all about it. The book is
fsssesifuIIy illustrated in color and
dsintily bound.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20

lawless beachcombers and criminals
and notorious traders which he finds
on the wicked little island OF Noumea
He falls in love with Joie. the wife OF
another, as bad a man as one would
like to avoid For months Rod holds
this beast in his power and does not
crush him because Of his love for Joie,
but finally everything ends happily
when Joie and tho reader have about
given up hope. An old theme and
worked TIL almost threadbare by the
novelist. but 1t serves as a background
for Lancaster to hang beautiful pic
lures Of tropical life upon. One who
has felt the charm of the islands will
wish instantly to return after reading
this book.
The San Francisco call., 1908-12-20

swer the question: Il don't know what
to do Mamma. what can 1 do now?
and 1t can not fail to meet all require
ments. George W. Jacobs & Co. Phil
adeiphia)
Clarence Hawkes. animal stories are
so well known that no comment IS
necessary. His latest book, Black
Bruin," IL the biography OF bear. and
compares favorably with his previous
books. It Is dedicated to his illustrator.
Charles Copeland, with an appreciative
little sentiment Of his faithful work.
The book Is beautifully printed and
bound. George W. Jacobs & Co., Phil
delphia)
Dorothy Dainty needs no introduction
to American children. Amy Brooks
has Just completed the seventh volume
of the series called Dorothy Daintys
Gay Times" and, IL possible. this is the
best of the lot Nancy is in this book,
too, and real boy Joins the school and
adds to the fun (Lothrop. Lee & Shep-
ard; s1.)
Ethel Franklin Belts has collected a
number of Familiar Nursery Rhymes
and made them into a book. She has
made five dainty illustrations in color
and six In black and white All are
new and make the book one sure to
pled3e the lltlAc OIcS. 1OE christmas.
(Frederick A. Stokes & Co., New York. }
A book which can not fail to interest
music lovers Is Piano Playing" by
Josef Hofmann. The book is in the
nature of textbook. containing pho
tographs Of the author at the piano in
various correct and incorrect positions.
Besides giving general rules, he gives
a special chapter on correct touch and
technic and another on the use OF the
pedal. both very comprehensive and
clear. He closes the book with a chap
ter on How Rubinstein taught me to
play" which gives more OF the person.
ality Of the author than has been writ
ten before. (The Mcclure company,
New York;
1t Is difficult to convince the men and
woman Uho IN THAR nehoof Iov- = .