davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Continued from Last week.)

Continued from Last Week.)
even though unprincipled methods
were resorted to, but Indications were
that more violent agencies would be
called into play owing to the complica-
tions that had arisen.
Stevens ate heartily to strengthen
his courage. Steinert ate hugely to
strengthen his body. Peabody ate
scarcely anything at ALTO strengthen
his brain.
Waving away the hotel waiter who
had brought the breakfast to his
apartment, Senator Peabody outlined
the probable campaign of the day.
eff our best efforts to weaken and
scare Off Langdon fail today" he said,
''it will naturally develop that we must
render it impossible in some way for
him to appear in the senate at all, or
we must delay his arrival until after
the report of the committee on naval
affairs has been made. In either
event he would not have another op-
p0rtunity to speak on that subject.
'fOf course later. at 1890, we will
know his plan Of action. Then we can
act to the very point, but we must be
prepared for any situation that can
arisa''
Cannot the president Of the senate
be persuaded not to recognize Lang
don on the floor? Then we could ad-
1ouin and shut him off," asked Ste
vens.
NO" responded Peabody: "he has
already promised Langdon to recog-
nIze him, and the president Of the SEN
ate cannot be persuaded to break his
word am painfully aware of this
fact"
But Stevens was not yet dissuaded
from the hope Of defeating the Junior
senator from Mississippi by wit alone.
"Can we not have a speaker get the
door before Langdon and have him
talk for hours-tire out the old kicker
and await time when he leaves the
senate chamber to eat or talk to some
visitor we could have call on him,
then shove the bill through summa-
rily? p he suggested.
"I've gone over all that" answered
Peabody quickly. 'It would only be
delaying the evil hour. You wouldn't
be able to move that old codger away
from the senate chamber with a team
OF oxen-once he gets to his seat. His
secretary, Haines-another oversight
OF yours, Stevens'-the latter winced
will warn him. Langdon would
stick pins through his eyelids to keep
from falling asleep"
"Tve been thinkin'," put in Steinert
slowly, 'that a little dne-esse like this
might keep him away: When Lang
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
HANDS AND FEET
ITCHED Il YEARS
Suffered. Terribly from Eczema
which Made Hands and Feet Swell,
Peel and Get Raw Arms Affected,
Too-Gave Up Hope of Cure.
USED CUTICURA AND
WAS QUICKLY CURED

at suffered from eczema on my hands,
arms and feet for about twelve years.
my hands and feet would swell, sweat
and itch, then would become callous
and get very dry. then peel off and
get raw. I tried most every kind of
salve and ointment without success,
only got temporary relief. AS soon as
would leave off using them I would be
as bad as ever. I tried several doctors,
took arsenic for two years and at last
gave up thinking there was cure for
eczema. friend of mine insisted on
my trying the Cuticura Remedies but,
supposing they were she same as other
cures had tried, I did not give them
a trial until got SO bad that l had to
do something. I secured cake Of Gu
ment and bottle of Cuticura Resolvent
and by the time they were used could
see vast improvement and my hands
and feet were healed up in no time. I
used several bottles Of Cuticura Re
solvent. This was over year ago and
have had no trouble since. I think
am entirely cured. Charles T. Bauer,
RID. 65, Volant, Pa, Mar. II, 1908"
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
Illinois Observes Arbor Day.
tTo B. Continued !,

Springfield, ILL.,, April 23.-Pursuant
to the proclamation of Governor De-
neen, appropriate exercises were held
in the public schools and colleges
throughout Illinois today in observ-
ance of Arbor and Bird Day.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

curreu TO 2 pre-
yious discussion concerning one ]. D
Teller, mayor OF Gulf City, Senate
Stevens started on the most memorabl
drive OF his career on this bright win
ter morning, to the house of the fasci-
mating Mrs. Spangler-who for the past
week had been considering his propose
of marriage.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

rleuly netpeQ uIm
into his coat.
"Go in a closed
carria ge," wa q
Peabody's fin a !
warnin "Be
sure to tell her to
get hold Of his
two daughters on
some pretext at
once. She knows
them well. May
be we can infu-
ence the old man
through his girls.
don't you seer"
And while Sen
ator Peabody and
Jako Stainort ro-
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he said, with humorous gleam in his
eye "Go easy on me. Don't forget
I'm her father
Bud laughed through the flush that
rose in his cheeks.
mo, l won't forget that. But have
you decided what to tell Peabody and
Stevens as your plan OF action il they
come in here at 12:3O?"
''If they comew exclaimed Langdon
''They'H come. Watch EN-"
Then he hesitated worriedly.
sT'u have to incubate an idea be
tween now and noon somehow. But
don't forget this. Bud-we're worried
about them true enough. but they're
worried heap more about us.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28
A Gentleman from Mississippi
Bv THOMAS A. WISE

NovelLzed From the Play by FrederickfR. 1oon1bs
Copyright, 1909, BY Thomas A. wise.
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

father come between a man and a
woman and their love-" he cried
Charlie, | must give you up"
The girl turned to one side. as
though to give Norton a chance to
Goldsboro semi-weekly argus., 1909-04-28

the sicheadache Indigestion bad
y Has doctor recommended Ayers Pills you?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Pupils Too Numerous,

There are many school districts in
Maine where the pupils are so few that
it is admittedly extravagant to sup
port a schoolhouse and teacher. In
stead the towns have furnished trans
portation for the pupils to more pop
ulated district or, where there are sew
eral districts in which the pupils of
school age are few and far between, it
has been the custom to combine them
in one schoolhouse. the town furnish
ing transportation, saving money
thereby. Few ever thought the time
would come when a district in any part
Of the country would become so crowd
ed that it would be impossible to fur
nish proper school accommodations
and that instead of transporting pupils
because of scarcity of scholars it
would become necessary to transport
them because of an over abundance
Yet, this is exactly the situation the
school authorities face in Chicago
There are approximately 1000 school
children in Chicago. who attend
school for half days only because the
buildings are overcrowded, yet, with
In the city limits there are about 49,
600 vacant seats. This situation is
brought about by shifting of the
population and a recurrence Of it is
as certain as is the shifting of the
tides. In some cases a schoolhouse is
imperatively demanded in district
and by the time it has been secured
there are not children enough of school
age in the neighborhood to fill it. No
school committee has yet been dis
covered who could foretell the envi-
ronment of any school building five
years in advance. The suggestion that
the excess school population of one
district be carried to the nearest build
ing where there are empty seats has
been hailed as the solution of very
serious problem. If it is cheaper to
transport the children than to erect
schoolhouses there is no doubt that it
will be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
SUNFLOWER PHILOSOPHY.

You can't be so smart that people will
be impressed if you tell about it yourself.
A woman was complaining because a
guest was coming. Still" her husband
said, you've been there"
A man was setting UP" cigars today
because Of the arrival of his first grand
child. and seemed quite happy. II don't
believe that would please me very much. "
another man said.
Everybody likes to run others.
Those who don't drink water with their
meals never leave off trying to persuade
those that do that water drinking when
eating is a dangerous habit.
Most people hate to give a neighbor
both barrels. They will submit to a nui-
sance for years without saying anything
except whining to those who are not to
blame, and who care nothing about it.
There is a protest against the use of so
much perfume. 1t is claimed that per-
fume Is as annoying to most people as
the odor of cigars. If it is used to dis
guise an unpleasant odor, a bath should
be taken. If the odor is still noticeable,
take another bath.-Atchison (Kan)
Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Exploration Progresses.

With the discovery of the North Pole
and the more or less complete explora-
ton of the land and ice adjustment
thereto leaves comparatively little Of
this worlds surface unknown and un-
mapped. The South Pole has not vet
been attained. but Lieutenant Shackle-
ton reached point but III miles north
of that pole and British explorers are
now fastening preparations for an ex-
petition which they hope will visit a
point 80 degrees south. The discovery
of either or both of the poles has little
scientific value, but the fact that one
has been attained is a matter of great
satisfaction to the general public and,
indirectly, to the explorers as we'll, for
it attracts the attention of the public
to their very laborious and ill-reward-
ed work. The discovery of the mag
netic pole Is years ago is OF more
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

practical value, strange as it may seelh'
Perhaps the largest unexplored terri
tory is that portion of Asia crediteo
with being the cradle of the human
race. Within the last 10 years great
deal has been added to the worlds
knowledge concerning this region. Dr.
Sven Hedin and party have explored
parts of Tibet and the reports are OF
great interest. A French party under
the direction of NJ. Cordier has also
made extensive explorations IN ASIA
Among the discoveries OF one explorer
was set of account books showing
records of tax collections made for I'M
proving a road system 600 years before
Christ
The restlessness engendered by the
success of Commodore Peary in visit
ing the North Pole and by the success
of Lieutenant Shackleton in all but
visiting the South Pole, will inspire
others to visit the small portions OF
the earth's surface yet uncharted. II
is safe prediction that during the
next 100 years every part of the wort
will be visited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Peary Endorsed.

The National Geographical Society
in reaching the decision that the data
submitted by Commander Robert E.
Peary is sufficient to prove beyond a
doubt that he visited a point 80 degrees
north of the equator. This endorse
ment guarantees to the public that
Commander Peary is telling the truth
concerning his exploits, though the
general public of America has never
for one moment doubted that Comman-
der Peary was telling the truth. The
ONLY criticism of Commander Peary has
been brought about through his fiat
declaration that DR.. Cook never reach
ed the POLE.
DR.. Cook made the announcement
that he had discovered and reserved
the right to submit his data to the I'm
iversity of Copenhagen, q Danish in
stitution. He says he is now preparing
to submit his data to this foreign in
stitution. Commander Peary has not
delivered a single word from the lee
ture platform, believing it was not far
to- the public, until any possibility of
doubt was removed. DR.. Cook had nc
such scruples in the matter and lost no
time in picking up the easy money OBJ
tainable on the lecture platform
Peary stands as the discoverer of the
North Pole in the eyes OF most of the
people Of this country and, until the
same tribunal which passed upon his
proofs also passes upon the alleged
proof of DR.. Cook, there will always be
a shadow of doubt that Cook based his
assertion that he discovered the pole
upon actual accomplishment.
The certificate of endorsement given
to the public by the Geogra phical Socie-
ty commends Peary in glowing terms.
1t is Of such a nature that any man
might we'll cherish it as the climax of
his life work. 1t is as follows:
THE subcommittee to which was
referred the task of examining the
records of Commander Peary in ev-
idence of his having reached the
North pole, beg to report that they
have completed their task.
Commander Peary has submit
ted to this subcommittee his origi-
nal journal and records of observa-
tions, together with all of his in
struments and apparatus and GER
taiE of the most important of the
scientific results of his expedition.
These have been carefully examin-
ed by your subcommittee and they
are unanimously of the opinion that
Commander Peary reached the
North pole on April 6, 1909.
'1hey also feel warranted in sta
ting that the organization, plan
ming, and management of the ex-
petition. its complete success and
its scientific results, reflect the
greatest credit on the ability of
Commander Robert E. Peary and
render him worthy of the highest
honors that the National Geograph-
ic Society can bestow upon him.
"HENRY GANNET,
&C. M. CHESTER,
20. H. TILLMANN."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Indian Summer.

In the mellow Indian summer
Lie the meadows calm and still,
Smiling as the peaceful plumber
When you settle up his bill.
Just about the middle distance
There's mule devouring hay;
Doesn't seem to want assistance,
So you'd better keep away.
Far above the wing that uuickens
Floats hawk with piercing eye,
While he scans the ground for chickens
That the farmer wants to fry.
In the thicket hides the rabbit.
shy as any startled fawn;
II you have the hunting habit
You can gamble he is on
In the woods are reds and yellows
Blazing every way you turn.
Soon. think these farmer fellows
VIII have autumn leaves to burn.
Rare and radiant Indian summer
On the blue hills far away,
Here or there, you are a hummer.
So We wish that you would stay.
Chicago News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Memory Helps.

Oldbach-"What have you got that
string tied around your finger for?"
Oldwed-"Im going to do some shop
ping for my wife, and the string is to re-
mind me that / have a knot in my hand
kerchief.''
Oldbach-"And what is the knot in your
handkerchief for?'
Oldwed-"Oh, that's to remind me that
have a list Of the things my wife wants
on slip of paper in my vest pocket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
DEAR OLD MAINE.
BY Helen F. baltimore.

BY Helen F. baltimore.
I've looked today the dear old hills
The dear old hills of my early home
have looked with eyes dim with tears,
That came with thoughts of former years.
Where, like flutterins, unfedged bird
| nestled within my warm home nest,
And knowing and fearing no pain
lust peeped on the hills of Maine
l've walked today in the grand old woods,
I've pressed my feet the messy sod
I've picked the berries ripe and sweet,
I've breathcd the pine trees fragrant breath,
And the fairy fountain once again
Has filled my cup the woods of Maine.
I've bathed my brow in the tranquil lake,
That dmpcs and smiles in the sum-
I've gathered the lilies pure and white
With the tender touch of my old delight;
Till Ionged to lay my burden down
And sink TO sleep where the lilies grow;
| wish dirse but the soft refrain
That waters sing in the lakes of Maine.
I've stood today by the lonely graves
Where the friends of my childhood home;
The breeze stole out of the quvering fir;
The bee flew round with ndoIent stir,
The wild bird sought his hidden nest,
The myrtle wreathed its tangled path
And the clearing tears fell down like rain
As bowed my head DER the graves Of Maine.
o glorious glorious hills of Mane!
o beautiful, beautiful moors of Maine!
O lakes with wealth of shimmering waves!
o silent spots, of the silent graves!
Though absent long have wandered far
And smiled and wept meath other skies,
Through every change does my heart retain
Its early love-for my dear old Maine
Boston Transcript.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

"A waterfall has been discovered in
Labrador which has not been gobbled
UP by that terrible trust which threat
ems to wake some very sleepy commu-
mites out of their Rip Van Wrinkle
slumbers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

americas bumper crops are calling
out the wen-filled stockings of Eli
rope. 1t takes money to buy and the
nation with the commodity to sell soon
er or later swaps that commodity for
cash. Within the next few months a
tide OF money will flow into this coun-
try. the like of which has never been
] aeen before. 3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The fortieth anniversary edition of
the Bavonne, n. J. Times has come to
this desk. 1t Is a splendid piece of
work, indicative of the energy and
progress of the management and the
CITY 1t represents
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The list of men Who should be barred
from jury duty. in the opinion of the
Chicago jury commission, includes ar.
tors and walters. The slight is more
:han Offset by the escape from less re-
munerative work, so that none of the
actors or walters have instituted SHIFTS
for SANDER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Denver has been robbed of a ro-
nance. A pauper who died in that city
was declared to be an Austrian Count,
but bertillon measurements disclosed
the fact that he was simply a burglar
out on parole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Modern shoe manufacturing is N
industry comparatively unknown n
Peru, and there is but che plant in III
country, a small one ut Lima. eouin,a|
with 9hOe-rlaking machinery. PIT
spite the absence of factories shs
making is an important industry
which the Chinese immigrants ara n
gagged. The latte, however, only NM.
duce the cheapest articles Of footus.,|
and those of inferior material. Their
are several Italian, and two or th,sl
French shoemaking firms of Lima, NIL
give nuch attention 10 custom word
and use no machinery save an eyele,l
ter and one to three stitching ma
chimes. As a rule, the cutting is dom
by the master: other employees prepau1
the uppers, after which the materid
is carried to the home of the workrnsA]
The greater part of the output Of IN
larger Peruvian shops is done in It'd
home. different members of the famA
assisting in the work. Daily Consula
REPORTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Just to prove that this country isn't
suffering very much on account Of
that new tariff. motor cars valued at
100000 have been imported since Jan.
l and precious stones valued at S.
132.1S9 have come in during the single
month Of October.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The North Dakota has beaten her
sister Dreadnought. the Delaware by
81 of knot. thus making her the fast
est vessel of the class afoat in any sea.
Yankee mechanics can build ships
when given an opportunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Bishop Richardson's scathing indict-
ment of the liquor evil and the apathy
of his church toward it. is a bitter pill
for New Brunswick Episcopa1ians to
knows whereof he speaks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
One Mans Way.

Singleton-"W What have you in that
package, old man.
Wedderly-'An ash-receiver. It's
present for my wife"
Singleton-'What! You don't mean to
tell me she smokes cigarettes?"
Wedderly-"Oh no. but if she has an
ash-recever for me to put my cigar ashes
in, it will save her the trouble of sweep
ing them up. See?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Taft's Texan Popularity.

(HOuStOn POSt.J
1t may interest the depraved and
devilish Republicans to know that
while in Texas President Taft went
Democratic by the usual 100000
majority.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The National Geographic Society has
put its stamp of approval on Com
mander Peary's polar claims and he
stands forth as the discoverer of the
Pole. Cook is still getting ready to
submit his proofs" to a foreign uni
yerSitv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Bitter Reflection

charleston News and Courier)
If it were not that the last act is I'M
important, somebody might object to
the ladies putting on their Gains
borough hats at the beginning of it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Knows Whom He Meant.

IRlchmOnd TlmeS-D1 SpatCh.J
Woodrow Wilson is delivering an
address on "Democracys Opportun-
ity" and to save his life Governor
Harmon cannot help looking a bit
self conscious
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The mistaken for deer season has
opened just when everyone was con-
graduating himself that the carnival
of death was to be omitted this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

English scientists declare that the
worlds climate IS not charx;ng f,r tho
worse, protestations of MANY thin
FLOODED individuals to the contrary
Notwithstanding. We see no reason to
refer it to scientists. Why not ask the
Oldest inhabitant about the storms of
his boyhood days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The father Of al Bible societies, that
organized 100 years ago in Maine, had
only performed great work in the dis
tribution of copies Of the Bible, but the
benefit of its example has been world
wide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Alfonso is saying things about
France because of the Ferrer demon
STATIONS The first thing he knows he
will nave a full grown scrap on his
hands and will get another spanking
similar to that inflicted by his Uncle
Samuel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
1t Would Seem So.

Gyer-"Nature may abhor vacuum, but
she isn't averse to an occasional bur
lesque."
Myer-'How's that?"
Gyer-"Well for example. when she
made the monkey she evidently had one
eye on a man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
No Tame Sport for President.

(From the Los Angeles Herald)
Bull fight for President Taft? No,
indeedy. Apart from other considera-
tions. it would be tame sport for a
President who has been refereeing a
congressional tariff controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

The officials of the American baseball
league are seriously debating the ad-
visibility of abolishing spikes. The
game would be almost as harmless as
pingDOng
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

Sir Thomas Upton says that if the
chance under fair rules he will give
them a run for the cup. He ought to
have the chance,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06

If American women will stick to
their declaration of independence in
matters OF fashion, the men OF this
country could we'll afford to let them
vote as a reward.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Or Any Other Kind of a Trip.
(ChicagO Trihuna1

NCHICdBU ITIDuHe.D
1t is scarcely necessary to say that
Mr.. Bryans voice never would have
given out on Mississippi River trip
of this kind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Similar But Different.

1.-The bare limbs of those trees he re-
marked, bring to my mind pleasant re-
collections of my vacation last summer"
I'm what way?" she queried.
Il spent my vacation at the seashore,
you know" he explained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
Summer Girl,

He-"Darling, have you ever loved any
other man as much as you do me?'
She-"No,; not in the winter''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-11-06
An Optimist.

When I've a doughnut
In one fist,
And hunk of pie
In one, l jist
Can't help bein' /
A Optimist.
Houston Post.