davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
HIS CORRECTION.
The American Knew a Little About
Shakespeare and Enqlish.

An English literary man who visited
this country some years ago to lecture
frankly declared that he came not ex-
pecting to find accurate scholarship
among Americans, especially on pure
ly literary subjects, adding affably:
You have been too busy and useful
a nation in practical matters to give
much time to the arts and graces of
learning"
During the dinner at which he made
lhis remark he criticised Shakespeare,
sharply declaring that his metaphors
often We're absurd, ''as, for example"
he said, g Sleep that knits up the raw
to figure sleep as knitting up a torn
sleeve of a coat!'
A young American sitting near him
said modestly: Il think the word is
not sleeve. but sleave, the thin fluff of
a damaged web. 1t is a technical ex-
preston among weavers."
in the United States probably" re-
torted the critic irritably. Shakespeare
never could have heard it. He meant
sleeve"
Il believe" persisted the American
gently, 'the word is printed sleave in
all the old editions. 1t is not an Ameri-
can word, but has been used for CEN
turtles by weavers in Scotland and the
north of England"
The visitor frowned and then with
English frankness said. laughing:
Thank you. l was mistaken. Per-
haps am mistaken about other
things and will be corrected before l
leave your shores
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
BAND GOES
TO SPOKANE
MEETING OF CITIZENS AT THE
COMMERCIAL CLUB ROOMS
LAST NIGHT FAVORED TAKING
BAND.

There was short meeting of citi-
zens at the Commercial club rooms
last night to talk. over the matter
of proper representation at the
National ApDls %ow. It seemed to
be the sentiment that much better
showing could be made at Spokane
by having the band go along, and
that is the plan adopted.
The present committee was con-
tinued, and careful canvas will be
made for the purpose of trying to
have fully 1000 people at Spokane
on Wenatchee Day.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
Why Were Ahead.

A curious explanation of the reason
why Canada has but about 100000
people against Americas S0.o0o0CO" Is
given in review Of he worlds pro-
duction of coal AID irCn. Canada PRO
duces but 9,OC0.O00 tons of coal against
370.0O0000 tons produced by the Unit
ed States. and that is why. as long as
the coal age lasts. Canada is not like
" to grow to anything like the dimen
sions of her southern neighbor." This
Is an English view. and it is not open
to the charge of bias-Boston Globe.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

An Impee&anA Fsnetionary on Msr.
chant vesssls IL the Cock.

An Impeetaat Fsnetionaey on Msr.
chant vssssls II the Geek.
There Is one functionary on mer-
chant vessels Of all kinds who has
very much more to do with the peace
and dignity" of the floating common.
wealth than shore folks usually imag-
inc. refer to the cook. who is some
times called the doctor" Why he is
given this cognomen is not altogether
plain, for his handiwork seldom has
any therapeutic value and In the past,
at least, has had much to do with
sending poor sailormen to a doctor, If
not to Davy Jones' locker. In fact,
there was a time in nautical history
when the presiding genius of the gal
ley was in such bad repute that to
call man ''son of sea cook" was
a most opprobriOuS epithet and one
that would be emphatically resented.
In those days (and to some extent to-
day. the cook was cOvertly deSpiSed
by the occupants both Of the forecastle
and the cabin. though the men for
rard' outwardly professed affection
for him and apparently were never so
happy as when they could wash his
clothes or do him various other favors,
with the hope of getting sundry 'leav-
ms" from the cabin table or being
granted such privileges as hanging
out" in the galley when rough weather
at night made the watch on deck
grateful for such shelter. In other
ways it was found highly salutary to
keep in good graces Of his culinary
majesty, who frequently was more
powerful person in some respects than
the "old man" himself. 1t is almost
needless to add that the more skilled
as a cook the cook was the more pro-
found was his influence both fore and
aft But he wasn't often much in the
way Of skill, all the same.-Shipping
Illustrated.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
A Doubtful Future.

higgins has developed habit q
saying rude and sarcastic things"
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne Il
am waiting to see whether he b going
to be recognized as great bore -
social Hon."-Washington Star.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

THE wENArcH
The Wenatchee Daily World
wodAdnce Publishing Company
hou' WOODS =. :. =. ~ M s
Building. wenacnes
Wash. Farmers phone llsz
Washington
Subscription Rates.
One Year, by mall in advance $500
s,x Month. nv mail in ADVANCE a3e
carrier. 10
THE wENATCHEE VALLEY.
of some
with than ordinary interest
region the fertility of its soil
products climate that distinguishes it from less
recalls the vale Tempe in Greece the Pc
States the Wyoming Valley
Pennsylvania have
beenfa beauty fertility
with the
Like the little Shenandoah Valley the blue grass region OF
the valley of the
its magnificent orchards and
the Wenatchee
Valley Washing
geographe of
interest natur ande advantages
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS RECOMMENDATIONS.
will difficulty in getting congress
to accent his
banks and post
banks express retailer the
fearing thai
mail order house
groundess
weight package other essential restrc
experience European
their adoption and it
furnishes effective argument
edings in things
national existence commented
ON this These proposed
ures any discussions the tariff
opportunity make speeches Tin the
Congressional Record) to of their constituents
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS-Daniel.
McCook Corps. No. Is meets at
Sprague Hall second and fourth
Fridays of each month at 2 D. m.
Mrs. j. B. Palmer, pres; Miss
Anna May, sec.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

THE ROYAL H tGHLANDERS meet
the first and third Wednesday OF
the month IN Eagle Hall. Visit
ing members cordially invited to
attend. Grace e. Parker, Illustri-
GUS Protector; l.. II. Armstrong,
Secretary.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
CIVIL ENGINEERS.

G. c. WARD, Civil Engineer and
Surveyor. Irrigation work a spe-
cialty. Office, Columbia Valley
Bank Building, Wenatchee, Wash.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

ARE YOU LOOKING for good
buy in bearing orchard? Here
it is, and We must sell it in a very
few days. Five acres in bearing,
IL miles from town; 8 acres ap-
pies; two acres peaches; neted
$4,000 this year. Price, $500;
$500 cash; balance on easy
terms. Red Apple Real Estate
Co. 1913
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Small, air-tight wood
heater; cheap. Apply 16 n. Che
Ian. 1872
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN
YOEMEN, Columbia Homestead,
No. 682, meets first and third Tues
days of each month at Sprague'
Hall. For information, see U. F.
Lake. Deputy. w. A. Grant, Fore
man: c. w. Jorgenson. correspond
emit.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-A fine driving mare,
new harness and buggy; also some
furniture, including fiat top desk,
oak dresser and book case. Call
at 800 D street north, evening or
midday. J. A. Dornan. If
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

YOU ARE AMBITIOUS and possess
at least an average amount of tact
and perseverance. Therefore, We
want you and will pay you SIS a
month for taking only four orders
day. You can earn a big income.
We furnish all supplies free. Write
today to Manager, P. o. Box 1850,
New York City 1924
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

~ G.. A. R., Daniel McCoox
Post, No. los, Department.
81 of Washington and Alaska
.\ meets I'd and 4th Fridays.
of each month at Odd Eel.
lows Hall. NJ. o. Merrill, Comman.
der; J. B. Palmer, Ajjutant.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

WANTED-Young men and women
TO prepare tor positions a. stenog-
raphers and bookkeepers BY enroll
= ing in the Wenatchee Business COL
lege. t4Zs L ~
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

HOUSEKEEPING Rooms wanted
every little while. II you have aay
to rsnt here 10 the place to adver-
tise them In the want column.
WANTED-Highest price paid veal,
poultry. hogs and cattle. Central
Meat Market. E. Frank.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02
WANTED

MILK COWS WANTED by w. H
Scott, Wenatchee, r. F. D. No. 3.
12-4
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-Bean power
sprayer; used only one season. In
good condition; cheap if taken
now Address Nc, World office.
1875
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

WANTED-Manager for branch of
nee we wish to locate here In We
natchee. Wash. Address, the Nor
ris Wholesale House, Cincinnati,
Ohio.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-One cupboard and one
carpet; both in good condition;
closing out sale of boots and shoes
very cheap. w. B. Hayes, Orondo
avenue. 1890
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-One extra good second
hand organ for sale; in good con-
dition; will sell cheap. Phone
X1412
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

TYPEWRITERS for safe or rent at
the Wenatchee Business College.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-02

FOR SALE-.45O acres, one body, on
banks Columbia near Chelan;
smooth, rich, no stone; will stand
test as very best apple or pear soil
on river. Ideal for subdivision;
very low price as owner must sell.
For two weeks, write David R. Nc
Ginnis, care of Hotel National, Kali
ispell, Mont. 1875
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
FIT THE GROCER
Wife Made the Suggestion.

A grocer has excellent opportunity
to know the effects of special foods
on his customers Cleveland gro
Ger has long list of customers that
have been helped in health by leaving
on coffee and using Postum Food
Coffee.
He says. regarding his own exper-
ieLce; Two years ago l had been
drinking coffee and must say that |
was almost wrecked in my nerves.
Particularly in the morning l was
so irritable and upset that could
hardly wait until the coffee was
served, and then had no appetite for
breakfast and did not feel like attend
ing to my store duties.
Zone day my wife suggested that
inasmuch as l was selling so much
Postum there must be some merit in
1t and suggested that we try It. /
took home a package and she pre-
pared 1t according to directions. The
result was a very happy one. MY
nervousness gradually disappeared,
and to-day l am all right l would
advise every one affected in any way
with nervousness or stomach trou-
bles. to leave off coffee and use Pos
tum Food Coffee. There's a Rea-
son." Read THE Road to wellville,"
in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine, true and full of human
interest.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
New York's aIe Banks.

Twenty years ago the fact was
made much of that New York City
boosted of 100 banks and trust COM
panies. Today, however, we find that
the greater city has no less than 212
institutions of this character,
When we add in the branches we
make a total of 326 different bank
ing organizations or places where de-
post accounts are opened and the
different branches of the banking
business carried on.
OF the total of PIP actual institu.
lions "A are national banks, 81 are
State banks. So savings banks and
55 trust companies. 1t is unneces-
sary to say that the capital and de-
posits of the "A national banks over
top the same items in all the other
classes of institutions.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

How can any self-respecting wom-
an clothe herself in a last years
gown?" asks M. Worth, of Paris. in
Harper's Bazaar. IF each frCck, in
stead of being an epitome of every
fugitive craze of the hour, be in de-
tail beautiful and becoming. and of
good and beautiful material, there
will be no reason why, possibly with
a little alteration. but probably with
out any at all. the gown aged two,
three, or even four years may not be
worn and look admirable
Never order fashions that date
dress is my advice to the thrifty.
When everybody is wearing balloon
seeves, restrain your own. When
skirts are so attenuated that walking
is difficulty, say to your dressmaker
that you must have an extra breadth
in yours. Moderation is the watch
word of the really good dressmaker
and exaggeration his detestation.
"One of the first tasks my father,
the founder of the house of Worth,
set himself to accomplish was the
demolition of the erinoline-a fash
ion that made women not only noun
tebanks, but public nuisance. He
quietly despatched it into the limbo
of things discarded. 1t has never re-
turned and never will"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

DIR. H. B. West touched a bunch
of cigars held by an Indian squaw
in front OF the Maheckemo cigar
store with the tip Of his umbrella
during a shower here the other after
noon, and she knocked him uncon-
scious in the gutter.
DR.. West was senseless more than
ten seconds, and it was an hour or so
before he really realized what had
occurred. He is willing to swear
that this Indian squaw has a punch
that would put out John l.. Sullivan
In his prime. Through a short cir
cutting of wires the metallic sign
had become charged with the $500
volts of the electricity, and but for
his having rubber heels on his shoes
and gloves on his hands, the doctor
might have been killed.-New York
World.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

A commotion was caused in the
Boulevard Haussmann the other day
when one of the best known women
in Paris got out of an elegant motor
car leading by a silver chain a tiny
poodle dressed in the height of fash
ion. The dog was wearing a pigskin
collar adorned with gold coirs ard
little fur coat with a sidepocket. from
which peeped small lace handker.
CHER, while its little feet were pro-
tected from the damp by india rubber
shoes. In the poodle's ears were two
pairs of diamond earrings, one pair
in each ear. the ears being pierced at
the base and at the tip. The feelings
Of this darling pet were degfully re.
pressed. He appeared absolutely in
different to the excited glances be-
slowed upon him and his Mistress
Boston Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
Most Popular Name For Brides.

Ann was the most popular name
for brides in 1907. The Maggies, the
Marys, the Hates and the Rosies, all
of whom have in past years carried
of the honor, must now bow to Ann.
Thomas C. Smith, the application
clerk OF the marriage license bureau.
has for years kept a record Of the
most popular names of brides, and
his records for 1907 show that there
have been more brides with Ann as
a handle to their names and sur
names than any other.
Katie carries of second honors,
and Mary. once so popular, drifted
away back to the seventh place. In
1906 Maggie won first place, but now
she takes third place.
Mr.. Smith places the 10 most pop
ular brides of 1907 in their respect
i've standing as follows: Ann, Kate,
Maggie. Elizabeth, Sarah, Carrie,
Mary. Rosa, Emma and Clara.-Phil-
adelphia Bulletin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
The Guest Book Useful.

The ordinary guest book is now a
matter CT most country homes. but
many hostesses with love of novelty
prefer to have their friends visit re-
corded in a more distinctive way than
by their signatures and the date of
the visit, says the Washington Star.
One clever young matron has a
book that is not only an unfaillng
source of interest to every one who
sees 1t, but helps her out in many a
tight place when at loss to remem-
Der little idiosyncrasies of her
friends.
One evening, when a merry house
party was playing that childish game
where each player writes down her
favorite pursuit. food, amusement
and so forth, the tastes of her friends
were found to be so varied that a
bright idea came to this hostess.
why not utilize this information
for my own benefit" she thought.
I'm constantly having guests in the
country and am often at my wits
ends to remember their personal likes
and dislikes. I'll just start guest
book, leave small space for the
name and make each of my friends
write down the things she most cares
for and dislikes."
Not being able to buy suitable
book, she took heavy white Irish lin
en- paper of commercial size, 9x12
inches, and bound many sheets of it
firmly together, between heavy card
board backs, covered with gay fiow-
cred cretonne.
At the top of one sheet she H.
Illuminated in quite large letters, His
Likes and Dislikes, using for alter
nate pages the same title, but with
the feminine pronoun. Beneath this
was left a small space for the name
and date, while down the left side
were run in smaller illuminated let
tiers grouped subtitles. such as His
Favorite Game" His Most Detest-
ed Game, THE Food He Likes
Best" His Most Despised Food"
These sGbtitles may be of such a
nature as the inclination of the host
ess dictates. and may be made to in
clude all the tastes and distastes Il
her friends in as m2ny different di-
rections as the size of the page per-
mits.
Just at first, when people were
asked to write in this novel guest
book, they were inclined to take it
as a joke and put down nonsense,
but a little persuasion usually result
ed in the real tastes OF the writer be-
ing inscribed.
That woman is now noted for be-
ing a most popular and successful
hostess, and an invitation to her
house parties is always eagerly
sought. She herself ascribes this sue
cess entirely to the insight gained by
her guest book into the fads and fan
cies and the personal peculiarities
and tdiosyncrasies of her friends.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
A YEAR ON TRAINS.

The ordeal OF spending a year on
trains has been gone through with
by an American in Europe for a wag-
er OF $4,000. His route was from
Vienna to Lulz. Salzburg and Luns-
bruck, repeated without missing a
train.
He was at first loath to take the
wager because experience had taught
him how wearisome railway train life
was, but the prospect of winning the
money for his family enticed him to
accept. He soon realized that he had
moderated his troubles Nervous at
taeks came on him when he stepped
from the train, and he felt the
ground quivering beneath him.
After some weeks Of boundless
monotony, and although he read,
slept, spoke and moved about in his
compartment, he felt like one robbed
Of his freedom. The specter of his
possibly going mad so tortured him
that he felt his will undergoing a
constant struggle not to go near the
door.
Worst OF all was the hot summer,
when only iron energy and complete
abstinence from smoking and drink
ing excepting fruit juices-kept
him going. He ate little food.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
Thumb Bells.

The thimble was originally called
a thumb bell by the English, because
worn on the thumb, then a humble,
and finally its present name. 1t was
a Dutch invention and was first glass
and pearl In China beautiful carved
pearl thimbles are seen, brought to
England in 1895.
Thimbles were formerly made only
of iron and brass, but in compare
lively late years they have been made
of gold, silver, steel, horn Ivory, and
even glass and pearl thimbles are
seen, bound with gold and with the
end of gold.
The first thimble introduced into
Siam was a bridal gift from the King
to the Queen; It is shaped like a
lotus bud, made of gold and thiekly
studded with diamonds arranged to
spell the Queens name.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22
The Mathematical Mind.

A literary worker who wished to
do a large amount of reading by
proxy advertised for an assistant
capable of digesting the contents of
a tremendous quantity Of books in a
very short while. While weighing
each applicants qualifications for
rapid, assimilative reading he in
quired carefully into the mathemati-
cal requirements. He finally chose
the man who was most skillful at un-
tangling arithmetical problems.
ION the surface that seems an I'M
accomplishment in this
case" he said, but experience has
taught me that anybody who is ex-
pert in figures can read any kind of
literature put before him with great
er accuracy and speed than the per-
son lacking in mathematical acu-
men. New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

Upon the shoulders Of the Rev.
Anna Shaw has fallen the mantle of
the great leaders of the past, and she
is wearing 1t with honor. OF New
England stock. she came naturally by
her bold willingness to advocate in
public. even at the cost of sacrifices,
those principles she deemed Just.
First she aspired to be a full nedged
pastor in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and when ordination was
denied her she fought till she OBJ
tained it from the Methodist Protest
ant Church. She also studied medi-
cine. and is said to be the first woman
to have both titles of REV" and
IN. D."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

he Was great iHNSHtOis
1.-The thing | am working at now, ="
he began, stroking his thin beard
with thinner hand, will be boon
to every family and will startle the
whole world. In fact, 1t will put the
Alarm Clock Trust out of business.
The idea is simply specially prepared
tablets that help you get up in the
morning. For instance, II you want
to rise at you take five tablets; If
you want to get up at 6 take six
tablets, and so on"
"But how will it affect the Alarm
Clock Trust7"
why, these tablets will cause a
ringing in the ears at exactly the
hour desired"
But the little crowd could wait to
hear no more mad hurriendly dis
banded.-From Harper's Weekly.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

We sometimes wonder If newspa-
per men generally appreciate the old
subscriber at his true value, says the
Lansing (Iowa) Mirror. We mean
the old standby who takes the home
paper year after year, through evil as
well as through good report. and
pays his subscription regularly Just
the same as he would any other hon
est debt. As a general thing the old
subscriber is patient and slow to
wrath. He will overlook many little
sights from the editor. sights which
the man who borrows his readings
would not stand for a minute.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1908-05-22

II have bad news. Henry" said
the wife OF the millionaire.
What is it. my dear7" asked tho
old man cody.
why. our daughter has eloped
with the chauffeur"
The old millionaire twirled his
glasses In meditation.
oh, 1t might have been worse, /
he yawned.
"worse9 How could IL have been
worse?"
why, she might have eloped with
the chef and then we would have
missed our dinner. my dear. "-Chi4
cago News,