davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
LINCOLN'S PATENT FEE
STEPPING STONE TO FAME.

Among the different types of reapers,
and the numerous variations of each
type, the bitterest rivalries prevailed.
Some of these patent wars shook the
country. Once when Mccormick
charged full tilt upon John Fl. Nanny,
who was making reapers at Rockford,
ILL.,, a three-year struggle began that
was the most noted legal duel of the
day. Nanny made a giant effort at
self-defense by hiring Abraham Lin
coin, Edwin NJ. Stanton, Stephen A
Douglas, Peter H. Watson, George
Harding and Congressman II. Winter
Davis.
From first to asst 1t was a lawyers
battle, and Mccormick was finally de-
feated by Stanton. who made an elo
quent speech. For this speech Stanton
received $4,000. and Lincoln, who had
made no speech at all. was given 81 ,000
Yet. in the long run, the man who
profited by this lawsuit was Lincoln;
for it was this money that enabled him
to carry on his famous debate with
Douglas, and thus made him the in
evitable candidate of the Republican
party.-Herbert n. Casson, in Every
body's.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17

the discussion, but at many clubs this
is not insisted upon.
1t is always possible to form a more
decided opinion when there are an
others views to build upon. even
though those ideas and opinions may
not at all coincide with ones own inn
preston of the story and author. but
new ideas are bound to be introduced
in an argument or discussion. which
will perhaps pen up a wide field to be
thought out and decided upon.
With each successive book that is
read many books of travel and history,
many biographies and any number of
novels of h present day which have
much to recommend them, and which
deserve careful, thoughtful reading and
are well worth discussion.
Among the seasons debutantes and
young women who have been out for
some years, as well as among the even
younger set, discussion clubs have been
much in vogue during the winter. and
a number of these book clubs are being
organized to be kept up during Lent. A
luncheon at the home of the membe
where the meeting is held. or an in
formal tea when the discussion has
taken place in the afternoon, winds up
the meeting most delightfully."- and re-
|freshes the tired brains after their
hours work of hard thinking and argu-
ing.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
Ia BrOgue 1t Does the Heart Good
to Hear He Pictures
"GOOd 0uld Days."
NuLD PATRICK MALLoY sat

NULD PATRICK MALLoY sat
~ on the front stoop, ramming a
forefinger into the bowl of a
black dudeen. When the tobacco had
been properly tamped in and lighted
he stuck the stem in a convenient hole
in his mouth where a front tooth was
missing, puffed cohtentedly. and OBJ
served:
"st. Pathrick's Day comes on Chus-
day.
The door was open. for the day was
warm, and Mrs. Malloy at the wash
tub heard and spoke:
Sorrow an woe!" she said. Sorrow
an woel"
For why?' demanded her husband.
"Me heart neal breaks whin st.
Pathrick's Day comes round she said.
"Yez have not forgot?'
Faith, Il have not" said Pathrick
Malloy solemnly, albeit his eyes
twinkled. "Nor win I-colleeni"
1t was many a year since Mrs. Nal.
10y had heard that dear word. Some.
thing like a blush mantled her round
and steam wet face as she rested heI
hands on sturdy hips.
"Ye always was the bhoy for the
blarney-ma boughall'' she said, and
turned back to the tub.
eye are %wonderin' what it is we have
not forgot, continued Pathrick Nal.
10y, jerking a thumb over mis- shoulder
in the direction of his wife. "'Twas
another St. Pathrick's Day. long age
in Tralee, County Kerry. Yen under
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
COLLEGES IN POSTAL
CARD CHECKER CONTEST.

They are contemplating having cor
r~espondence checker matches between
Chicago, Michigan and Wisconsin uni
versity teams. The moves are to be
sent by postcard and all games to be
played without coaching.
, The incidental difficulties, such as
having a postcard lost, do not daunt
the Big Nine checker plate players,
wen though they read the other day of
a woman who had just received a let
ter that was sent to her from New
Orleans to Newark, N. j., before the
war.
What may puzzle some folks is the
eligibility ruling under which the uni
versity men may compete. Some genius
in the Middle West has suggested that
the universities will have to have re-
curse to, the Interstate Commerce
Commission If they want to have
proper jurisdiction over the men who
are going to compete.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
BISHOP OCONNOR WRITES ESPECIALLY FOR THE
EVENING STAR OF THE FESTIVAL OF ST. PATRIC

have endured for that faith intensity
their affection for him to whom, under
God, they owe the supernatural inheri
lance in defense of which they have
for centuries been willing to suffer.
or. If need be, to die.
The true history of the Irish people
has yet to be written. The story of
the age-long. martyrdom they have
undergone rather than surrender the
religious convictions received from st.
Patrick is as yet practically unknown
to the world. When thai story shall
be truthfully narrated, nc one will
wonde at the affectionate regard for
their patron saint which burns bright
ly in the hearts of Irishmen in every
part of the world. We love those Cor
whose sake we have suffered, and it
was their love for st. Patrick and
their gratitude to him that inspired Il
whole people with the heroic courage
displayed by the Irish in their long
contest against the despotic tyranny
which robbed them of their nationality,
but which failed utterly in its efforts
to despoil them of their faith. Nnw
that a brighter day has dawned for
the Irish race, scattered though 1t Is
to the ends of the earth, 1t is not to
be wondered at that st. Patrick's name
is revered more than ever. He shared
in the contempt IN contumely heaped
upon his children by the malignant
tongues and pens of calumny and false
hood. Why should he not participate
in their better fortune, now that the
clouds of oppression are drifting away
and the sun of prosperity begins to
hin upon the LAM and the people to
whose service he consecrated his life?
There is a reason. too. why other
races and nations than the Irish are
beginning to honor the memory of st.
Patrick. The truth is dawning on
thoughtful men everywhere that the
Irish people. in their long struggle for
religious liberty and freedom to wor-
ship God according to the dictates of
their conscience, were really fighting
the battle for human rights as against
despotic power, and in sacrificing ma
terial advantages rather than abandon
their religious convictions were ex-
hibiting to all men an example worthy
of the emulation of all who love justice
and hate niquity. Hence 1t is that st.
Patrick's Day is becoming more popu-
lar in this country as time goes on,
and it will appeal more and more to
the sympathies of men of all races
the more fully they comprehend the
nature of the struggle for liberty, in
alliance with religion, which the men
and women of the Irish race have
courageously maintained for centuries
under the patronage of him whom the
festival is intended to honor.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
.W~ATERMELONS IN EGYPT
IN ISRAELTTES' TIME.

The humorists always associate the
African with the watermelon, assum-
ing that the taste of the colored man
for his fayorite dainty arises from his
life in the Southern States, where the
melon vine grows like a weed, says the
Washington Herald.
AS a fact, however, the African taste
for the watermelon is hereditary. The
vine is a native of Africa, where it is
found wild in the great central plains of
the continent, and has also been Gull
tivated for many ages.
The melons mentioned by the Israel
ties as being among the good things
they had in Egypt were undoubtedly
watermelons, for in the wall paintings
about the time of the exodus the melon
vine is represented, and in n case
a long procession of slaves is depicted,
each bearing on his shoulder a huge,
dark-green watermelon.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
INAUGURATION SUNDAYS.

James Monroe was the first President
to have a term begin Sunday. March
4, 1921, was Sunday, and, therefore, Mr..
Monroe's second inauguration Che was
first inaugurated in 1870 occurred on
Monday, March 5.
The beginning of a presidential term
did not again fail IN Sunday until 1Sa9,
when Zachary Taylor was inaugurated
Monday, March 5.
The third occurrence of the phenom-
enon vas at the Inauguration of Ruth
erford b. Hayes. on March 5, 1877; and
the next occurrence win be in 1918.
1t is said that March 4 was selected
for Inauguration day by Benjamin
Franklin IN the ground that this date
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
WHERE George WAS pIpLOMArIc.

That a man named Smith is a master
in diplomacy was proved by a little in
cident hat occurred a few days ago.
He was going down the street with
his wife when Brown and his better
half came hopping along. Hardly had
the Browns butted in before Smith
asked them to come around to dinner
that evening, and the Browns said
they would.
George" pettishly remarked Mrs.
Smith after they had broken away end
resumed the ramble. why did you
ask those people to dinner? You know
how disagreeable he isl
ut was a foxy move on the part Ct
father" was the smiling reply of
George. IF / hadn't invited them they
would have invited us. and they never
have anything fit to eat."-Philadelphia
Telegraph.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
SAYS TRUE HISTORY
Of IRISH RACE IS
YET TO Be WRITTEN
No Race of Men Converted to
Christian Religion So Firm
in Adherence.
BITTERNESS AND SUFFERING
ONLY INTENSIFIED FAITH
Good Reason Why Other Races
Than Irish Are Joining in
Reyering Patron Saint.
By the RI. Rev. j. }. O'COnnOr.

EEW festivals are celebrated with
more genuine enthusiasm than
st. Patrick's Day. Few ami
eersaries awaken so many tender
memories or recall so many sor-
rows. Nearly fifteen hundred years
have elapsed since Ireland's patron
saint walked the earth, but time has
had no power to dim the remembrance
Of his great deeds. His was a triumph
OF the spirit. He appealed to the intelli-
gence Of those whom he was sent TO
e~vangelize, and his words found an
echo in their minds and hearts.
The Irish people to whom he preached
were not a barbarous or uncivitized
race. They were far advanced in the
wisdom and science of their day, and
their willing adhesion to the doctrines
which Patrick came from Rome to
teach them was based on intellectual
conviction of the truth of his message.
So firmly did they grasp the divinely
revealed truths e~xpounded to them by
their apostle that they have handed
down to succeeding generations tEe
precious inheritance OF a faith unsul-
lied and unimpaired by the lapse Of
time. However invidious comparisons
may be, it is q fact that no race of
men converted to the Christian re-
ligion has been sc firm and tenacious
as the Irish race has been in the pro-
fession and practise of the doctrines
of the gospel of Christ. Loving their
religion as they do, it is not surprising
that st. Patrick's children should hold
in grateful remembrance the name and
fame of their spiritual father. Their
respect for his memory is only one in
stance of the generous gratitude they
have ever displayed to all from whom
they have received a favor OF accepted
a gift. They look upon their patron
saint as the chosen instrument in the
hands of God for conveying to them
the pearl above all price, the divine
gift OF faith. The duration and BIT
terness of the sufferings which they
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
Ould Patrick MaAoy Tells
ofSt. Patrick Day in Erin

stand whin I tell We why 1t is we have
not forgotten.
at was woke airly that mornin' by
the band goin' by playin' 'Wearin' o.
the Green
clos, an along with other young folks
I follied the band all over Tralee to
such pritty chimes as st. Pathricks
Through Tara's Hall Irish chunes are
the prittiest in the wurruld.
Thin, by and by, whin the band
was so tired it wud play no more. we
all, lads and ~lassies, took to the fields
to hunt for shamrocks. We hunted in
pairs, each boy wit his ~swateheart,
follyin' the long shamrock roots that
crept through the grass that was all
wet wit dew to where the clusters of
leaves grew. An Katie was wit me.
"Whin we had found thin, each
pinned the leaf on the other, wit a bit
of green ribbon to back it, maxim a
great fuss an ado as young folks do
whin they're courtin'.
s"Thin back we whit, hungry for
breakfast. An afther breakfast mass,
for ST. Pathrick's is a holy day, | re-
member how FEATHER Fallon looked
that day. thryin' to be solemn, but his
eyes laughin', and a bit of shamrock
under his robe.
"What dhrinkin' and feastin' there
was! What visitin' among n~eighbors.
| What paradin' of the sthreets! An
twas sorrow an woe for the Orange
man bould enough to show his face
out of doors that day. Without wish
in to be boastful, I was handy wit
a blackthorn whin l was young.
''Thin come highland the cross
roads dance. Niver heard of a cross
roads dance? Och, me bhoy, ye have
never danced.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17

W met at the crossroads, an Katie
was there. An Shaughnessey wit his
melodian. A great musician vas
Shaughnessey. He leant UP agin the
post wit the hand pointin' to Tralee
two miles away, an pumped that me
lodian till ye'd a thought the thing
would ha' exploded. Which it did not.
1--WE had jigs an reels. an I forget
now what all. till the moon was high
an filed all the countryside wit light.
An by and by t was time for the
dancing down. Niver heard of it?
Wisha, me bhoy, / said we had niver
danced.
THE limestone road was smooth an
hard as. any ballroom floor. Us lads
carried u blackthorns undher ouI
arms; the lassies carried flowers.
''Have ye liver danced six hours
without a stop? Now an thin some
wan would stop an sit down by the
roadside, winded an laughin'. The
night wore on, an still we danced, an
none was fresher than Katie.
I'm dancin' for ye,' I said, jiggin
heel IN toe, for 1 had not yet spoke
the wurrd, bein' bashful. I'm dancin
for We, Colleen 1 said.
""Thin yen dance till sun up, ms
boughal,' says Katie.
AN dance 1 did till the u come
up, an all the rest was down but
Katie, whin all of a sudden she stopped
an leant agin me shoulder, an Pat
she says, L can dance no more; In
fair dead to sit down.
AN before another st. Pathrick'i
day come round, thanks to Father Fal
Ion, the good soggarth who married us
l was the husband of the prittiest gurr
in Tralee. Eth, Katie?'
"Go'wan, We triier!" said Mrs. Nal
10y from the washtub.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
ONE POINT in HIS FAVOR.

A witty priest was once visiting a
"self-made" millionaire, who look him
to see his seldom-used library.
'There," said the millionaire, point
ing to a table covered with books,
"there are my best friends"
"Ah," replied the wit, as he glanced
at the leaves, 'I'm glad you don't cut
themi"-Sacred Heart Review.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
BLGAMY BITTERS.

The case of THE man with a hun
dred wives" whose story is being given
IN the newspapers, reminds n of the
late Lord Russelrs joke. The late lord
chief justice, when a barrister. was sit
ting In court when another barrister,
leaning across the benches during the
hearing of a bigamy charge. whispered:
Russell, what's the extreme penaltv
for bigamy?"
Two mothers-in-law,'' Instantly re-
Piled RusselI.-London Taller.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
PHILANTHROPY.

I'm give you a sandwich" said the
woman, but without enthusiasm,
though a big, strong man like o
ought to work.
An lessen the chances OF them as
really wants work. Not me. In my
small way I'm a philanthropist, num-"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
O HE MADE.

I'm sorry said the man tailor.
i'that your last gown didn't please you.
1 hope that won't prevent you sending
your friends to u.s.
.T'm afraid it will" replied Mrs.
sweIlman, Il don't want to get them
into bad habits. Philadelphia Press.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
FAIRIES.

When gentle spring is here to stay
Then we can seek the forests gray.
Adown the grove
Wen gaily rove,
And watch the fairies at their play.
But now two plunSs I'd rather pay;
/ think 1t is the better way.
The canvas grove
Is green above
The merry fairies at the play.
louisville Courler-Journal.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
ALAS. YES!

A humble tailor Death had caught
Within his clutches grim.
Yet by his grave we stood and thought
How much we owed to him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
TINE TO MOVE ON.

Just a bit of ''moonshine,"
Just a bit of song,
Just a big policeman-and
It's time to move along
Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17
WAY DOWN IN DIXIE.

A small boy living in Macon
Was sent to a grocery for bacon;
He blew in the dough
At a vaudeville show,
And his mother gave him a in
Chicago News.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17

would fall on Sunday a less number of
times than any other for two centuries
succeeding the establishment of the
Observation-Disclosures Landmark.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-17

HE best governed cities in the
United States are amonog those
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-29
HEARST'S CONVENTION.
Continued from Page One.)

speaker. A number of the scrgcant-at-
arms threw themselves across the
aisle in front Of the rostrum steps and
held back the Infatuated men by sheer
physical strength.
Mr. Mitchell persisted, however, in
asking if Sheppard intended to nomi-
nate a man who was not member 81
the Independence party. He insisted
upon Il categorical answer and Chair
man Walsh said:
"'rhe gentleman will answer the
question"
'Of course | don't want to deceive
y,nl," said Sheppard. Il intend. if
am allowed to finish. to nominate Mir
William J. Bryan"
The hall broke into Il wild uproar, d
dozen delegates again madly strue'
Cling in the main aisle in an attempt
to reach Mr.. Sheppard Canes and
fists were shaken at him furiously
Quiet was a long time coming, but
when il finally arrived Chairman
Walsh ruled that inasmuch as Mr.
Shepard had attempted to nominate
nan who was not a member of the In
dependence party he was out of or
der. A frantic yell of approval Went
up from the convention. Shepard in
stantly started to leave the platform
AM Sergeants-at- arms Frank Brus'
Brust and Max Anncnberg, realizing
what might happen to Shepard
stepped close to his side as he started
down the aisle.
Instantly Il crowd of delegates, all OF
them in an ugly mood. closed in and
fer Il minute or two Shepard was il
actual danger. Brust and Annenheri
almost carried him and fought theil
way foot by foot along the passage
way. John Daily. Il delegate from tn'
18th Assembly District OF New 1orF
City. struck at Shepard'S head with
cane and if the blow had rot been IN
tcrccpted might have seriously injured
him Daily was showed down into
seat and escorted by the serSeants-at'
arms, Shepard was taken to the dool
and told to leave the hall. He lost NJ
time in obcying the injunction. DURING
the confusion Chairman Walsh strov'
desperately for order, but withou'
avail. When shepard started down the
aisle he called anxiously:
"Somelcdy protect that mar
HE repeatedly begged the delegates
to' Keep quiet and remember rhat THEY
very Rcntieifien. "TRe' plea, iiiFF'w&vef
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-29
Steam Yacht Here.

The steam yacht Akella was tied
up at Atkins wharf yesterday fore
noon and attracted considerable al
tention as it is not often that a steam
yacht comes in here. The yacht s
owned by Henry A. Bishop OF
Bridgeport. Conn, and is now under
charter by Hon. William c. Sprou Of
Chester. Pa, Capt. W. s. Green OF
Deer Isle, a skillful navigator from
over east, is in command of the craft
The Akella proceeded later in Inc
day to Bath and from there will 30 10
Boothbay Harbor and take cruise
along the coast of eastern Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-29
SECOND COMPANY TEAM MATCH
HvpNoTlzED AND MURDERED
Declared Mrs.. John Drew About Her
=. Daughter Hazers Death.

Troy. Il Y. July .S.-"My Girl Hazel
was hypnotizrd and then murdered" de
clarcd Mrs John Drew mother "f tho
dead girl. in an iniei view with an Asso-
cia,ed Press representative today. There
was a pitiful trcmor In the woman" lip
as she made the assertion She had been
asked to comment on The testimony Of
the witnesses ut the coroner's inquest into
the death of lier daughter and then it
was that she made this startling am
nouncement.
1--WE thought This matter over" contin-
ued Mrs Drew. and am sure Hazel did
not commit suicide. Why should she !
She was happy and had everything she
wanted. II anything had been wrong she
would have GENIE Ia me. She always nd
I don't believe 1t was Hazel that Frank
Smith or those other people saw on the
road that night walking alone. She was
taken out there In an automobile NJ Il
carriage by someone. maybe from Troy.
I believe Il was someone who WAS we'll
to-do and who had Hazel i'll his control.
Fe mesmeriZcd ar what you called hyp-
Noticed NV Hazel and she did whatever
he asked of her. He took her ont there
Wnit5 SHE WIN fliS iHiuti't .hiN
murdered her"
Mrs Drew became greatly excited as
she told this strange story. But nothing
coul1 change her belief in this new the
DRY. Asked If she had any person in mind
who might have eXertcd Il hypnotic inllu-
ence over her daughter. Mrs. Drew slowly
shook her head.
The district attorney was notified of
Mrs. Drew's statement ard promised to
investigate ii fully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-29
II VESSELS LOST
In Hurricane In One Lab
rador Harbor Alone
Feared That Loss Outside and
Other Ports Is Heavy.
Anxiety For Safety OF Gov. Nc.
Gfegor, Visiting Labrador.

ST. Johns, n. f.. July 2S.,-The Lab
rador coast was today swept by Il
hurricane wind from the northeast
which wrecked II vessels in one har-
Dor Other parts of the coast are az
yet unheard from, but grave fears are
entertained for the safety of Gov.
McGregor Of New Foundland, who is
on an official visit to the Labrador
coast. The meagre advices received
here state that the crew of the II
fishing vessels which were smashed to
pieces in one harbor reached shore,
but should any craft have been caught
outside on the bleak coast where there
could be no succOr to the shipWrecked,
the loss OF life must have been heavy.
The large majority of the good sized
fishing fleet on the Labrador coast
was north of Indian Harbor, out of
reach of any cable station and it will
be at least three days before the full
extent of the disaster can be learned.
1t is not known on just what part Of
the coast Gov MacGregor was. no
news of him having been received
from Indian Harbor or any cable point
in that territory.
The government Immediately upon
receipt of the news of the heavy dam
age caused by the northeaster dis
patched the steamer Virginia Lake to
the relief of the wrecked crews.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-29
Advertised Letter List.

Following is the list of advertseu
letters at the Gardiner postofilce iol
the week ending July IS: Henrle'ta
Dudley, Mike J. Finn. Mrs. Jenh'0
Hanson. Mrs. c. w. Jackson, Mrs. An
mic Leonard, Mrs Isa Moran. Mrs b.
s. Parker, Mrs. Nellie Rayerm MISC
NJ. A. Tolman, Mrs. lilly Saunders
Mrs. A. o. Tyler, Mrs. r. White, ME.
Henry Wadlcigh, Mrs. Maud IoiN
(2). Cornelius F. Driscoil. Alonzo Dui
gin. Charles Goodron, d. T. Huntlhs
ton, w. II. Johnson, Karl H. Joruan'
w. Fl. Johnson. Alex. Mcleod, I"''"'
as Whalen. Beatrice f. Young.