davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

not include mills. mines and work
shops and so forms less than half of
the havoc which is played with the in
habitants of the United States. The
casualties in the United States, ac-
cording to a recent report of the CEN
sus bureau, amounts to over 100000
killed and injured. In figures embrac-
ing the world that represents the
killed alone and only in times of peace.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
Proctor's Retort.

The late Senator Hoar of Massachu.
setts was one of the most benevolent.
looking old gentlemen who ever sat in
Congress, but he said pretty sharp
things now and then in debate.
Why" he explained one day, mo
man in Vermont is allowed to vote un.
less he has beaten Massachusetts peo-
pie out of $4,000 trading horses"
And we all vote" beloved Sena.
tor Proctor of Vermont.
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

of our toiling element than the
land of the lily.
The crimson carnage Of industry is
not brought into the public notice to
any large extent and the reason for
this is because the deaths take place
within the borders of the Atlantic and
Pacific and not at any one
chosen spot such as would a battle.
The horrors of mines are told every
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

and were injured during the year of
1905. which unfortunately was rath.
er taller reckoning than those
Of preceding years. OF course
Americas population Is about
twice that OF France and as conse-
quence, perhaps. are more heed.
full in the care Of the lives
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

of actual casualties can never be
known. but the government furnishes
us with reports Of the killed.
Just recently the interstate COM
merce commission made public its re-
port for the year 1907. Its report
places the killed and injured upon
railroads alone at 122,s56. This does
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

perhaps little larger than Des
Moines, Ia. and should massacre
every single human being within its
limits; then we would have q fair
example of the number Of souls who
perish in year in the United States
from violent causes.
Civilized nations record that 100000
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

The nearest ~
compari S on \
in the way of
war which We
have at hand is
the Russo-J Japan
ese conflict In
which a crimson
total of 336,7S6 Of
killed and woun-
ded was rolled
up. The hurry,
hustle and bus
tie of America
gives this coun-
try a standing
all over the
globe as being
in the front
rank in the list
Of casualties.
Splendid pre-
cautio n s are
taken by the
government and
every year these
are increased,
but at the same
time the merci-
less scythe con-
tinues to reap
Just as bounti-
full a harvest
in the marts Of
industry.
In France, sta
tisti les from
Washington say
that 222,124 Ia
borers al o n Q
lost their lives
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

One difference between a man and .
mule is that the man does the most
OF his kicking with his mouth
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10
In tie United States Loss Of Life Is
almost Beyond AIzmd's P0avey Of CON-
cgbhom-Hozv the Vorla Figures Line
Mb vzzh Those Of This Country

each year meet violent
deaths from causes other
than war. OF this num-
ber the United States lays
claim to 100000. Few of
the states keep track of
the injuries which are suf-
fered by inhabitants. Only
a record of deaths Is Sc
cured. Hence the number
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

ter WItH HIS rIBHl HdHu anu tHe IUI-
mer with his left, consequently the
carnage Of the battlefield is outstripped
by the number of lives snuffed out by
railroads, mines. mills, workshops,
etc. The actual ratio is two to one in
favor Of peace.
BY that statement is meant that.
the average deaths each year for 20
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

years having been
figured, the dogs OF
war have done only one
half the damage accord.
cd to times Of peace.
In New York city
alone each year sees
An average of 3.467
persons bundled into
eternity by violence.
1t Is declared that a
person a minute Is
hustled to the morgue,
undertaker's or hos.
pital. Supposing
hostile nations
should sw oop 4
Gown on = city. n
Gilpin observer., 1908-09-10

LID FATHER TIME In depict
ing the population of this
planet to make room for
coming generations is using
two great scythes-war and
industry. He wields the lat
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Easy Way to Be Generous.

In a church of New England vii.
lage was an old man who had all the
Christian graces save one, and that
was the grace of liberality. He would
do anything in the world for the cause
of religion but give up his money. At
the close of the financial year 1869
the church found itself $400 in debt.
A church meeting was called, and it
was voted to circulate a subscription
paper on the spot and endeavor to thus
raise the sum needed. This was done,
and the old gentleman did not put his
name on the paper. The result was
rather disheartening, 5000 only having
been pledged. Silence reigned for a
moment, when one of the most gen
erous men in the church moved that
eve double our subscriptions" In
stantly the old gentleman was on his
feet and with extraordinary fervor
cried, II second the notion"
He evidently felt that he was thus
doing his part in fastening most de-
sirable result
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Would Follow His Example.

After the battle of Prestonpans a
witty Scottish farmer amused himself
by writing Il ballad upon it. which sc
stung one of the English officers, who
had Behaved very basely on the occa
sion, that he sent the poet a challenge
to meet him at H. for mortal com
bat
The second found the farmer busy
with his hayfork and at once delivered
the challenge of the redoubtable hero
The good natured farmer, turning to-
ward him with the agricultural imple
ment, coolly said
Gang ava back to Mester Smith
and tell him l hae nae time to come tC
H. TO gle him satisfaction, but that il
he likes to come here III tax a look
at him, and if I think / can fecht
(fghO him III fecht him. and if
think 1 Gamma fecht him I'll just do as
he did-I'll run away"
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
A Famous Poison Mystery.


England had a famous poison mys
terry in the last century. Two mem
bers of a great club in Manchester
both men of position and Keen pOliti
clans, each received, apparently as d
New Years gift, small boxes contain
ing n few cigars of the very highest
quality apparently. Both were takct
fearfully III after smoking. ana one ol
them subsequently died. The cigars.
were found to be loaded with poison
and it was said that the man who
recovered only did so because he used
a cigar holder. The facts were at first
hushed up, because, as was said, the
suspected sender. whose motive was
revenge on account OF n lady. was q
man of wealth and power. But this
subject was cleared. and the mystery
was deepened by the following cir
cumstances. A rich Manchester mer
chant. travelling one day in railway
car about the time of the incident re
lated. got into conversation with a
most agreeably and highly cultivated
stranger. who finally offered his cigal
case. The MANCHESTER man was found
at Leeds almost unconscious and the
only occupant of the carriage. lie
grasped in one Of his convulsed hands
the cigar he had been smoking. and aft
er analysis showed it to be identical
with the others. He recovered, but
the stranger was never discovered.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

The republican central committee the campaign
approaches its close reports that the indications of decisive
victory multiply only for the presidential nominees but
also for the congressional and legislative tickets While
everything looks favorable for the republican there
must be etup the part of the supporters of Taft and
Sherman to roll up large possible for the candl
dates of their choice Let every republican regard it
patriotic duty to work unceasing and earnestly until the 60
ing down of the the rd day of November to corral
every doubtful hesatng voter cast his ballot for the
nuance republican rule and its panyng prosperity
Specious pleaders the other side may urge that it will
make little difference in the country large whether Taft
Bryan is elected Admitting that both high-mnded
patriotic citizens who would do aught which they
does and will make vital difference whether the policies of
the republican democratic nominee carried into effect
The logic of history unanswerable And is written IN
unsakabe characters in the annals of the past that the
application of democratic doctrines in affairs
disaster every section of the Union Democrats
of course will concede that depression following invar
ably in the wake of democratic ascendancy in the Of
effect and They deny the facthat the
damaging efectbut they will try explain it away in
divers manners all of them less unconvincing
To the farmer the manufacturer and the wageearner the
of democracy has brought evil and good big
Missouri farmer Rankin, whose holdings embrace $4,000
recently gave his why he for Taft and
publicans He is engaged in what democratic friends
pleased of the unprotected industries But
he up the situation in this fashion, when told that the
price of all farm labor would up with the election of Taft
president:
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
His Inspiration.

The negro brass band connected with
the travelling troupe was blatting a
tune in it's characteristic slap bang
style in front Of the theater when a
dusky cornet player who had been
sullling all day suddenly quit blowing
and did not resume.
Say. Nose" demanded the leader in
the ensuing pause, "ain't yo' workin
any mo'"
"Ah is wen All gifts de inspiration
retorted the sulky musician, throwing
the whites of his eyes across at the
leader.
wen am dat%
"W'en All gifts nah las weeks pay
kansas City Independent
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Conscientious About Il.

"AIr. Glizzard," asked the caller, "are
you carrying all the life insurance you
can afford?
NO" answered the man at the desk.
~ can afford more, and had expected
to take out more, but from n note got
from my employer this morning l have
begun to suspect that I'm carrying a
good deal more than | am worth. =
Chicago Tribune.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Nothina Liberal About L.

Wilkins-I understand you are Civ
ing your son liberal education?
Hobbs-Liberal. Not bit Of 1t! They
don't give anything away at the col
lege where he is. have to pay for
every paguy thing he gets.-Boston
Transcript.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

Pay heed lying stories circulated the of the
election against local candidates. especially those msrep
resentons by the ring clique through their caques No
voter whether republican democrat inclined his
ballot for T. Burrow for supervisor of this district should
msed by such tactics Investigate them and prove their
baseess character and then work all the harder for the
didae falsely assailed.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Forcing a Success.

What is the name Of your new
novel?"
1.-The Dungeon Good gloomy title.
eL?"
Yes. That name alone ought to get
the book among the six best cellars, -
Washington Herald
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
ThouahtfuIness.

Mr.. Saphedde--I like to be different
from other people
Miss Caustique-That is very con-
siderate of you l dare say the other
people appreciate your thoughtful-
ness.-P Philadelphia Record.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30
Sarcastic.

He-Look at this Internal bill. You
know | can't afford it, Now, Pm go
ing to give you piece of my mind.
She-Are you quite sure you can afford
that, papa, dear?-London Opinion.
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

Economy may be the road to wealth
but a large number OF people will re-
fuse TO travel it until the good roads
movement has made It H0Other.-
Wa hingtOn Herald
Amador ledger., 1908-10-30

1894 brought the only losses to Mr.
a Mr. Rankin
I
Mr.
had which
dol
another democratic administration" 1902 s98
94 $685. 1856 9O Soo3oi 1906
pulled out a bulky envelope S66,49S; 1907, 12385
profit of the
looking would Mr.
attention Rankin 81 working
with
permitted
10 copy Topping
q
democratic of 1893 and
Agriculturass sheep and cattle rasers and others in
California add their experience the foregoing The
hard of democratic administration struck the Pacific
we'll Missouri Let them call mind the ruin
prices they obtained for their hides WOOL cattle and other
products in those dark days Like the Missouri farmer they
will hardly banker after another dose of that experience
They will surely it that every possible vote is poed
in the interest of Taft and prosperity.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Ritzville, Wash.--The board oil
county commissioners has been
made defendant In suit for dam
ages by the Hooper Land company
owning large tract of land in the
southeast part Of the county. in the
sum of $1,000, over the vacation OF
certain road ordered opened by the
board.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Nearly all the young pitchers who
invented wonderful foolers during
the spring practice, such - the
Double Razzle Merry Widow, the
Break Your-Back, ETC., have now
been turned over to the minor
leagues. Major league managers
were afraid the fans would tire Of
seeing pitcher whom no one could
hit.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

nominee for governor of Ohio, is
sixty-two years old and a native Of
Cincinnati. He has been practicing
law since 1870 and has served a
unmber of years on the bench, in
addition to having been attorney
general of the United States for
two years. He is an ex-president of
the Ohio Bar Association and mem
Der of the faculty of the law de-
partment of the University of Gin
cinnati.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

which had been so much In evidences
In Princeton. A physician pro-
nounced 1t smallpox. Mrs. Parker
is dangerously Ill.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

day. He pleaded guilty and Police
Judge A. ]. Carey fined him $50 and
costs. LagerQuist gave notice of an
appeal. This is the first arrest for
violation of the closing ordinance in
Hillyard.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

North Yakima.-To provide free
entertainment at the Fourth OF
July celebration is the object of the
committee of the businessmens' as
ISOLATION. Last yeare the celebra-
ton was held in Ellensburg and the
year before at Sunnyside, now 1t is
Yakima's turn. The athletic sports
will be on one of the streets in the
residence portion of the city; q free
ball game between the Yakima
Tigers and a Seattle team will be
played in the afternoon and a dis
play of fireworks given at night by
a Seattle firm.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Palouse, Wash.-Word comes
from Princeton, II miles east OF
here. that smallpox is rampant In
the village, at least 20 cases being
known. The disease was thought to
be chickenpox until Mre. e. X. Par
-ker went to Moscow. While there
she was taken i'll with some disease,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Grangeville- the first regular
meeting of the Commercial club
last night 1t was decided to cele-
brate the Fourth. The ACCESSIBILITY
of deferring the celebration until
the completion Of the NorthsFn Pa
ciflc branch was considered but II
was decided that the occasions war
rant two celebrations. The celebra-
ton will last three days.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

milwaukee is preparing to en-
terrain the annual convention Of the
Commercial Telegraphers' Union Of
America next month.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

New Jerseys ''big four" to the
! republican national convention will
be composed of Governor Fort,
United States Senators Briggs and
Kean and State Assessor David
Baird.
A Washington report says that
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley.
retired. will be offered the secretary
ship of the navy in case William J.
Bryan is elected president.
Interest In the present state cam
paign in Kansas has been increased
by the report that Governor Hoch
intends to support Cyrus Leland as
his successor for the governors
chair. NJ Id.
Wyoming republicans in conven-
ton at Lander, nominated Frank
w. Mondell for reelection to con-
gress and instructed the delegates
to the national convention to vote
for VIM. H. Taft.
Some Of the republican leaders OF
Indiana are authority for the state
ment that Representative Charles B.
Lands of that state will be put for
ward as a vice presidentian candi-
date at Chicago is the republican
convention dominates Mr.. Taft as
the party's standard bearer.
The political campaign recently
decided upon by the American Fed
! GRAFTON of Labor will be directed
from Chicago. A number of speak
ers will be put in the field and it is
also contemplated to pursue a Wig
orous and widespread fight through
the medium of campaign literature.
Governor Pindell of Arkansas has
announced his candidacy for dele
gate-at-large to the democratic ma
tional convention from his state in
opposition to Senator jeff Davis.
He says Senator Clarke, Governor
elect Donaghey and Secretary of
State Ludwig should be selected as
three of the delegates, and for the
fourth plac he wishes to measure
| swords with Senator Davis.
Tammany Hall is believed to have
Francis Burton Harrison for re-
/ tirement from congress at the expi-
| ration of their present terms State
Senator Thomas F. 70 Grady, who
stands high in the estimation of
Leader Murphy, is said to be the
choice to succeed Cochran, while
James Frawley, also state senat-
or, will probably succeed Representa-
tive Harrison.
Governor Edwin Norris of Mon
tana who succeeded Governor James
X. Toole upon the latter's retire.
ment a short time 90 on Aeco0pt Of
poor lhea1th, Will ~ the Aunan im1us
choice 6f the democratic farty for
nomina ton this fall. on fths repih1
lican side there Will be- a. least
three and probably four candidates
for the gubernatorial nomination.
Roger c. Sullivan, democratic ma
tional committeeman from Illinois,
has chartered an automobile train"
to convey a number of Illinois dele
gates from Chicago to the national
convention at Denver next July. The
train will have four touring cars,
each seating seven passengers, and
"a commercial wagon, the latter to
be used as baggage coach. The
trip will be made by easy stages.
Judson Harmon, the democratic
nominee for governor of Ohio, is
sixty-two years old and native OF
Cincinnati. He has been practicing
law since 1870 and has served a
unmber of years on the bench, in
addition to having been attorney
general of the United States for
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Bridgeport, Connecticut, has !
ball player by the name OF Beau
mont. May he become az reliable
and as famous as good old "Bo'' Of
Boston.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16
NORTHWEST INLAND NEWS

Moscow.-The case involving the
George w. Daggert will was before
the district court yesterday and the
demurrer was overruled by Judge
steele, sustaining the action of the
PROBATE court. The case involves
one OF the largest estates ever pro-
bated in the country. It consists
OF 100 acres Of land valued at
$4,000, and personal property, con-
sisting of notes, certificates of de-
post and cash. making total Of
$223,O00.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Tacoma. Encouraged by the re-
cent attitude of the administration,
which has been compelling the rail
roads to relinquish lands illegally
held, number of suits have been
prepared against railroads in the
northwest to compel them to give
up valuable lands which they are
holding to the exclusion of settlers
contrary to stipulations of their
land grants issued by congress.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Wafies and Coffee for breakfast
at the Dairy-iust fine.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

The labor council of the Womens'
Auxiliaries of Greater New York
has for its purpose the starting of a
sy tematic movement by the trades
unions to make the union label nee
essahy to employers as a means OF
selling their goods. 1t Is composed
OF one representative from each
womans' auxiliary belonging to a
trade union in the greater city,
and one representative from each OF
the trade unions having An auxil-
larry In connection Herewith.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

According to Mrs. Henrietta
Goodrin, secretary of the Womans'
Educational and Industrial union
of Boston, the increase in house
work wages during the last five
years, as shown by the records of
the Domestic Reform league, is as
great If not greater than in any
other line of work.
The shoemakers of italian birth
in Philadelphia have organized a
society for mutual benefit. The So
ciety has been in existence abuot
month and has made application
for a charter under the laws of
Pennsylvania, with the title, "1tal-
ian Mutual Aid and Beneficial So
ciety of Shoemakers of Philadel-
phia."
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS.

New Jerseys big four" to the
republican national convention will
be composed of Governor Fort,
United States Senators Briggs and
Kean and State Assessor David
Baird.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

The San Francisco team nearly
won the Pacific Coact league pen.
nant the first two weeks of the sea.
son. Since then, however, the,
have returned and are now or
speaking terms with the other lcubs
of the league.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Hillyard, Wash.-victor Lager
quist, proprietor of the Standard
bar, was arrested this morning by
Marshal N. F. Ryan. charged with
keeping his saloon open last Sun
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

A Washington report says that
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley,
retired. will be offered the secretary
ship OF the navy in case William J.
Bryan is elected president.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Pasco, Wash.-The Commercial
club has disaproved of the plan tC
bond the county to construct new
courthouse. Admitting that the
courthouse is neither large enough
nor good enough for the county,
needs, the members of the club be-
lieve the time is not opportune. i
is probable that this county will
model after the Yakima count,
building.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Governor Edwin Norris of Mon
tana who succeeded Governor James
X. Toole upon the latter's retire
ment a short time on Aeco9it q
poor hAA1th, viii n the 1unap thpui
choice 6f the dennociatic party {or
nomination. this fall. On ths rep6h-
lican side there will be- ~ least
three and probably four candidates
for the gubernatorial nomination.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Kennewick.-To extend state
road No. from Goldendale to Ken
newick, In the Columbia river val
ley. representatives of the various
towns along the river are circulat-
ing petitions. The state highway
commission has established a state
road from Washougal to Goldendale
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Interest in the present state cam
paign in Kansas has been increased
by the report that Governor Hoch
intends to support Cyrus Leland as
his successor for the governors
chair. IN ,4ss
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Wyoming republicans in conven-
ton at Lander, nominated Frank
w. Mondell for reelection to con-
gress and instructed the delegates
to the national convention to vote
for VIM H. Taft.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-05-16

Some Of the republican leaders Of
Indiana are authority for the state
ment that Representative Charles B.
Lands of that state will be put for
ward as a vice presidentian candi-
date at Chicago is the republican
convention dominates Mr.. Taft as
the party's standard bearer.