davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arizona republican., 1909-08-18

part of the bill was a roaring success. Managers Reeves and Wood predict bill of five head lines for next week
 OLD CHARACTER SEEN-An old character who has been seen in PhOe- nix annually for the past five years, who is known by Uncle Sam" and no other name. arrived in Phoenix yester- day afternoon, and in the evening, was seen attired in his red, white and blue costume, selling pictures of him self. sammy" is known all over the southwest, and is a type of this na- tional figure. Many of the title pie lures. colored slides for illustrated songs, and moving pictures have "Old Uncle sammy" as the subject. The last time he was in Phoenix was last fall. He left here at that time, going to New York. Later in the fall he was taken sick and for several weeks lay in hospital.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

or died, when | read about Lydia 4.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; SO i
began to take il, and am well again and
relieved of all my suffering. Mrs.
GEORGE JoRDY, Box 20. Marlton, NJ.
Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largestnumber of actual cures
Of female diseases we know of, and
thOusandsof voluntary testimOnialsare
on file In the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceratiOn, ,displacements, ,fibroidtumOrs,
Irregularities, periodicpains, backache,
Indigestion and nervous prostratiOn.
Every suffering woman owes IL To her.
self 10 give Lydia 4. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound trial
IL you would like special advice
about your case write q cOnfiden-
tial letter to Mrs. Pinl<ham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

The San ONCE for calling eards.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

sociated. far above and beyond the
value OF any substantial gifts. To
attain this has been one of the high.
est aims of my life. and to be thus
assured by your generous words and
acts. that | have the confidence and
respect Of those who know me best,
Is a reflection that gives to- us the
largest portion of happiness on this
occasion, and inspires me with the
hope that whether my time of service
be many days or few. shall still be
worthy Of the full measure of conf.
dence and esteem which you have
so touchingly expressed.
Gentlemen. In behalf of my wife
and for myself. I most heartily thank
you"
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
A Surprise Party.

Thursday evening at 1880 O'Clock a
jolly crowd met at Clyatt Station and
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Burch
a surprise, given in honor OF their
sister and daughter. Mrs. Martha
Brooks OF Daytona. and Mrs. Merthon
J. Main Of Nocatee, their visiting
guests
Delightful and laughable games
were INDUCED in, and then Mrs. r.
VI. Chamberlin passed around de-
licious cake. pickles and lemonade.
The remainder OF the evening was
spent in pleasant conversation until
the wee sma' hours. Those who We're
so fortunate 20 be present departed.
voting Mr.. and Mrs. Burch royal en-
tertaineIs. A GUEST.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
a Narrow Escape.

Edgar y. Bayliss. a merchant OF
Robinsonville. Del. wrote: About
two years ago was thin and sick.
and cOughed all the time and II I
did not have consumption. II was near
Il. ] commenced using Foley's Honey
and Tar, and it stopped my cough. and
l am now entirely we'll. and have
gained twenty-eight pounds, all due
to the good results from taking Foley's
Honey and Tar" J. W. Medium
4 Co.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
ne one galllr mo., tbuCr

and that Is about the worst. On a
l00-gallOn job. the extra cost OF the
work Is about $500.
There are paints at every figure.
more as the cost runs up.
There is only one paint that takes
least gallons; Devoe. Yours truly.
80 F. w. DEVoE 4 co.
p. s.: The Gainesville Hardware Co
sell our paint.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

Following Is the schedule OF meet
ings TO be held under the direction
OF the Conference for Education in
Florida:
Gainesville, October Sth....S:Oo y. m
Lake Butler, October 9th. 1900 a. m
Waldo, October llth. .......9:0o a. m
Citra, October llth. ........3:OO p. m
Ocala. October 18th. 1900 a. M
Dunnellon. October 18th. 500 p. m
Inverness. October 18th. 300 a. m
Floral City. October l3.....S:0o p. m
Groom. October 1ith......lo:oo a. m
Brooksville. October 18th. 500 p. m
Webster October 18th. ..ll:00 a. m
Leesburg. October 18th. 500 y. m
Dade City, October 10Th. .lo:00 a. m
Richland. October 10th. h....1:3O =. m
Lakeland, October lS......9:0O a. m
Barlow, October 18th .....S:0o p. m
Fl. Meade. October -. 1890 a. m
Wauchula. October 10Th. 500 p. m
Arcadia, October goth. -. 1900 a. m
Fl. Myers. October 2lst 300 a. m
Buckingham, October 2lst. .l:CO p. m
.'unta GOrda, October 22nd. 800 a. m
Limona. October 23rd .... .l0:O0 a. m
Port Tampa City. October %. : p. m
Bradentown. October %. 300 a. m
Palmetto. October 2j.....ll:0O a. m
Manatee will be requested to meet
with BradentOwn.
Seffner, October 26lh.......9:i0 a. m
Plant City. October 26th. 200 p. M
Auburndale. October 27th. 300 a. m
Kissimmee, October 27th. 1900 p. m
Orlando October 2Sth h....9:O0 p. m
Sanford. October 2Sth......3:OO p. m
DeLeon Springs. October 30. $500 a. m
Pomona, October 29th. ... 500 p. m
Palatka. October 3Oth......9:OO a. m
Daytona, November 1st 800 a. IN
Seabreeze and Ormond will De- re-
quested To meet with DaytOna.
New Smyrna. November ! 300 p. IN
Titusville, November End. 900 a. m
NONpd' sNoNfhiNtE @uu .... N.'V u. III
Eau Gallie, November 3rd 500 a. m
Fl. Pierce, November 3rd 500 p. m
Eden or Jensen. November 1, . a. m
West Palm Beach. November ), . a. m
Miami, November 9Th. ......9:O0 a. m
Schedule for Lemon City and Boyn.
ton will be- announced when We hear
respectively from county superintend.
ents Tedder and Hall.
Green Cove Springs, Nov. 10. . a. m
Jacksonville. November 10. 500 D. m
Yulee. November llth.....Il:OO a. m
Fernandina, November llth. $50 D. m
Baldwin, November 18th. 900 a. m
MacClenny, November 18th. 500 D m
Sanderson. November 18th. 900 a. m
Lake City, November 18th. 500 p. m
Welborn. November 18th 500 a. m
Live Oak. November 18th. 500 p. m
Lees November 10th. .....2:O0 y. m
Madison, November 10th. ...7:30 p. m
Greenylle, November 18th. $500 a. m
Monticello, November 18th. 1900 y. m
Lloyd. November lSth......9:OO a. m
Tallahassee. November 18th. 500 p. m
The schedule for points in West
Florida will be announced later. also
for Levy, Bradford. Lafayette, Hamil-
ton and Taylor counties.
GEO. VI. LYNCH,
General Manager Educational Cam
nafUn
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

given me new life.
i suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
fammation, ulcer
alton, indigestion,
nervousness, and
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
up. as they said my
rou les were
chronic. / was in
despair, and did not
care whetherIliypd
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

Stops earache in two minutes:
toothache or pain OF burn or scald in
FIVE minutes; hOarseness, one hour;
muscleache. two hours; sore throat
twelve hours-Dr Thomas Eclectric
Oil, monarch over pain.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that the firm
heretofore doing business at Archer.
Florida, under the name OF Hodgson
& Wood, has been dissolved.
r. B. HODGSON.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
LETTER TO L. c. 6RAcY,
Gainesville, Florida.

Dear Sir: There Is only one paint
that takes least gallons TO cover a
job: DevOe. All the rest OF the more
than POO makes OF paint in the United
States take more. On a lO-gallon job
the next.best paint
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
Health and Beauty Aid.

Cosmetics and lotions will not clear
your complexion Of pimples and blotch.
es like Foley's orino Laxative. for in.
digestion, stomach and liver troubles
and habitual constipation. Cleanses
the system and is pleasant 70 take.
W. McCollum & Co.
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23

Bottled in bond by the U. s. Gov'm't.
full quarts, express paid. ...s 500
l2 full quarts. express paid. 80. 1915
~ full rsrts. express paid. ... 1875
IS full half pints. express paid. 1900
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
EDUCATIONAL CAM
PAICN IN FLORIDA
CAPT. LYNCH MAKES APPOINT
MENrs FOR MEETINGS.
Dates and Places Where Meetings
Will Be Held During the
Month OF October.

Following is the schedule OF meet
ings to be held under the direction
OF the Conference for Education in
Florida:
nc,obar ar 500 n M
Gainesville daily sun., 1909-09-23
AFTER
SUFFERING
TEN YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

MARLroN, MI feel that lydia +.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
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ands the bridegroom arose and invited his
orlue 10 drink, in response to which she also
arose. returning the compliment. Two gohlets
Oh VINE were now brought in from which
both bridegroom and bride drank alternately.
pouring the remainder on the floor
rms last ceremony made them husband and
wife.
After while the newly made wife Joins
the women, while her husband invites the
men to another apartment, where he enter.
tains them. In China it would be inst as
prepostcrous for a bride to wear white as il
would be in other countries were she to ap
pear in black at the altar
wife who deserts her husband is sem
fenced TO be logged and may be regarded as
a slave OF her husband; but IL she mar
ries the man with whom she elopes her for
mer husband can have her strangled
Grounds for divorce include violent temper
vicious tongue, disobedience theft AL
though divorce is authorized by law it is rare.
ly appealed to by the better class Chinese hus.
bands are so extremely watchful that the wife
is not allowed to speak to any man. not even
TO near relative, except in the presence OF
her husband
The different branches Of family usually
keep house together under the same roof for
reasons of economy. For poor persons. who
live entirely on vegetables this Joint house
keeping means n great saving
The lot of the peasant women is indeed
sad one. The men tyrannize over them
keeping them in constant subsection When
husband thinks he has reason to be dis.
pleased with his wife or there has been
quarrel, he compels her to stand before his
chair at meals and wait on him Besides
ttis she is made to eat with the servants
The older women always live together
with be young ones, in order TO nip in the
bud any show Of temper. and implicit ODE
dence is demanded. In every house set
OF rules for moral guidance is hung up i'm
the Onmon hall, where the male members
OF the family assemble from time TO time
characteristic trait OF the Chinese ia
their clann.shness. and family reunions are
encouraged by periodical visits to the graves
of their ancestors. A genealogical tablet is
found in every house and in conversation
frequent reference is made to the deeds of
the departed.
To work for their parents is the duty OF
the children, and IL any OF their brothers
or sisters should be in trouble they must 20
TO their assistance. There is no written law
to this effect but nonfuhllment of this
sacred flal duty would entail such lasting
disgrace upon the offender that no one would
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sell. funeral procession is always preceded
by large number of persons bearing little
pasteboard figures representing slaves, camels
and horses. The departed is supposed to meet
spirits who have the power of imbung these
figures with life, that they may both serve
and entertain him. Then follow the daughters,
the wife and the other relatives all in sedan
chairs. These women fill the air with howls
and lamentations, so that if they cannot be
seen they certainly make themselves heard
When mandarin of high rank celebrates
his birthday the members of the Chinese 400"
assemble in sections and repair to the officials
residence, where they line up in the hall Then
one of them, presenting a glass of cordial to
The mandarin. says:
Behold the wine; may it bring the joy"
Another presents him with candies saying:
I'VE bring the sugar OF long lfe!" and then
the rest follow suit. The offerings consist
for the most part Of candles and such things
When one mandarin meets another of high
rank he at once stops his sedan and salutes
his colleague with profound bows
When two of equal rank meet they salute
each other in their sedans by crossing their
hands upon the chest and bowling which they
continue as long as they can each other.
At the large dinners of state given from
time to time by high officials small tables
one for each guest are set in the hall
The Chinese may be great epicures but
it would take American stomach hun
dred years or more before it could learn TO
relish such things as slkwoTms, the larvae
of the sphinx moth, earth worms and jelly
fish.
Another delicacy much priced by the Chi
nese is a species Of giant spider.
They care very little for mkg cheese and
butter; neither do they eat much beef veal
lamb.
Toward the close Of the banquet our host
led the way into the garden. In the mean
time the servants cleared the tables and car
ri cd yafp fOrf nm,
was a general washing of hands one of the
servants holding the bowl, while another
poured the water. This ceremony performed
we sat down to enjoy a really delicious fruit
winding up with tea and cigars
But there was still another surprise i'm store
At the end of the feast the servants went
around among the guests taking up a collec.
ton FOR the benefit of their master in order
to defray the costs OF the banquet. Other
countries, other ways
And yet the Chinese think their habits and
customs perfect that they look down on ALI
foreigners as beng far behind in civilization
At least this was the case until just few
years ago.
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home entirely upon the water many OF them
being fishermen. The latter are clad merely
In cocoanut leaves one of these tied on the
back, thus serving as an umbrella without
hindering them in their work The fashion
or carrying fans, so universal throughout Chi
ma, has been adopted by other countries
Dress to some extent is regulated by law
certain colors designating the rank or social
station of the wearer. Thus the right 10 wear
yellow belongs exclusively to the emperor
and princes. and certain mandarns are the
only persons entitled TO wear garments of red
satin. but only on certain occasions
White Is the color Of mourning and cannot
be too much sOiled. in order 10 show how in
different the mourner is to- personal appear
anee, and thar all his thoughts and feelings
are centered in his grief for the departed.
The colors worn by the populace are blue
and black.
the Chinese show great respect and defer
ence for the aged. and are as a rule Of hu.
name and gentle disposition The merchant
is thoroughly honorable i'm his dealings. and
above all. invariably keeps his word The
honesty Of the Chinese laundresses is beyond
question; everything is returned without OK.
ceptiop, even neatly mended
The so-called washer girls" live in little
boats, called "sampaus." that EsIally house
severs' antilles; men, women, children and
household utensils all being crowded together
in a small space and one often sees the fat
father smoking and loafng in comfort while
his wife propels all alone the heavy craft
with a single paddle sometimes with baby
strapped on her back
CouIIship and marriage ceremonies differ
essentially from ours. In the Hrst place the
young People have nothing at all to do with
settling everything. Contrary 70 European
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FEW cAREssEs IN HER LIFE
infinite Pathos In Remark Made BY
Little Philadelphia Child Of
the Slums.

DR.. Herman L. During. superintend.
ent OF the Philadelphia City mission,
has for many years devoted his life
to the poor. DIR. During is the in.
ventor Of the pretzel test for street
beggars. When a street beggar pleads
starvation, you buy him big German
pretzel at the nearest stand. II he
eats the pretzel, he Is honest: IL he
refuses II, he is q fraud.
DR.. During in his work among the
poor has learned many odd. quaint
things that he relates superbly, for he
is a born story-teller. In an address
at Bala. apropos of the hard. rough
lives OF the children OF the poor. he
related dialogue between two little
girls in Rum alley.
Maggie. wuz ye ever kissed?' said
the first tot
"'On'y wunst in me life wot I kin
remember said the second. When
wuz In de Honnyman hospital wild a
broken arm one o. de lady muses.
kissed me. an blushed like
ohild.'"
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This at least is the custom in well-to-do
families.
When the wedding day arrives the bride
Is handed into sedan chair, which is mag
nificently adorned with garlands and arti-
fetal flowers. This is followed by the serv-
ants bearing her belongings. which consist
OF clothing. ornaments and jewels. Some of
the servants carry lighted torches though the
hour may be high noon.
The sedan is preceded by a band Of must
clans followed by the relatives and guests.
The nearest relative Of the bridegroom holds
in his hand the key Of the sedan. which is
locked the windows being grated
When the bridal party reaches the house
1t is met at the door by the bridegroom,
who. upon receiving from his relative the key,
unlocks the door Of the sedan and now for
the first time beholds the bride chosen for him
IL is not difficult to picture to ones self
the eager expectation with which the young
man opens the door OF the stage that holds
her with whom he is destined TO live the rest
OF his life. and once in a while It happens
that he is so disappointed at the sight OF
the woman chosen for him that he slams
the door Of the sedan and sends back the
undesirable bride to her parents Such cases
the money paid to the parents and the pres
ents bestowed upon the girl.
When the brde-tc-be alghts her future lord
takes her by the hand and leads her into the
hall
In the hall at one wedding a special table
was reserved for the bridal couple the guests
being seated at small tables the men in one
room and the women in another
Before taking their seats the young couple
bowed four times profoundly to an imaginary
spirit lion. supposed to preside over heaven.
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cutlcura Met with Great Success

II have two little girls who have
been troubled very badly with eczema.
One of them had it on her lower
limbs. 1 did everything that I could
hear of for her, but 1t did not give
in until warm weather, when it seem.
ingly subsidized. The next winter when
it became cold the eczema started
again and also in her head where it
would take the hair out and leave
bare patches. At the same time her
arms We're sore the whole length of
them. 1 took her to n physician, but
the child grew worse all the time. Her
sisters arms were also affected / be.
gan using Cuticura Remedies, and by
the time the second lot was used their
skin was soft and smooth. Mrs. Charles
Baker, Albion, Me-, Sept 81, '0S"
Potter Drug i Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
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dare to evadc IL. Funeral solemnities
in China are worthy of observation.
When person of rank dies the
body is embalmed and enveloped in
costly robes, after which it is placed
in a costly coffin, in which it lies in
state on catalogue, surrounded
with lighted torches and a profusion
of beautiful flowers.
Here the women, relatives and
friends PROSTATE themselves, touch
ing the ground with their foreheads
while the air is filed with clouds
of incense.
The Chinese make provision fol
their collins during lifetime. even
the poorest finding ways and means
TO prepare for their last resting
place. for a Chinese coffin is very
costly and a magnificent affair, as
anyone who has ever seen a funeral
will know
In order TO show his fi.ial respect
a son will often keep the embalmed
body of his father in the house for
two or three years. The father ex
ercises authority over all the son
possesses. including his children
whom. il they offend him, he may
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and American customs. the
parents of the girl are not
expected to give her a mar
riage portion, but the pros
pective bridegroom is re-
Quired to pay to them a
stipulated sum, which is
then expended in purchas-
ing the brides wardrobe,
etc. All the preliminaries
concluded, the marriage
ceremonies may proceed.
First of all the relatives
and friends send congratu-
lations in the shape of
presents and cards, at the
same time inquiring after
the names of the prospec-
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Work for the Youno Man.

There is a place for you, young
man. and there is a work for you to
do. Rouse yourself up and go after it.
Put your hands cheerfully and proud.
ly to honest labor. A Spanish maxim
runs: "He who loseth wealth. loSeth
much; he who loseth a friend, losetb
more; but he who loseth his energies,
loSeth ALL"
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1hOudhtlARK-

Husband-"You must marry again,
dearest. when am gone, and that will
BE very soon" Wife-"No, Edward.
No one will marry an old woman like
me. You ought to have died ten years
ago for that."-Penny Pictorial.
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tive bride and
b r i d e =
groom. This
is. OF course, a
mere formal
ity, as they
have usually
known them
for a long
time.
After this
the relatives
d / s C u s s the
date of the
wedding, and,
being very SUI
p e r S I 1
tious, they con-
suit the alma
nae so that a
lucky day may
be chosen. In
the meantime
the young man
o c C a S | o n
ally bestows
costly pres
ents upon his
future wife,
whom he has
never seen.
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Ask Your Druggist for Aliens Eoot-Ess.

II tried ALIENS FOOT-EASE recent
", and have just bought another supply.
IL mas cured my corns. and the hot burn
ing and itching sense ton in my feet which
was almost unbearable, and / would not
be without 1t now.-Mrs. w. j. Walker.
Camden, n. j." Sold by all Druggists. 25c.
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Those who keep Haulins Wizard Oil in
the house do not have to buy anv other
remedy, for sore throa:. No other rem
surely Remember this. u ~
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All pleasure must be bought at the
price of pain. For the true, the price
is paid before you enjoy IL: for the
false, after you enjoy it.-John Foster
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Suns. Stars. Comets q. Co.

why do they so often name news
papers after the heavenly bodies?"
That's easy-because they shed
light upon the earth"
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Free! A l0c package of Garfield Tea To
anyone, mailing us this notice, with name
and address, and names and addresses Of
10 friends not now using the Ideal La
tive. Garfield Tea CO., Brooklyn. n. Y.
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Fly time and baseball are very prop
erly contemporaneous.
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ONE AGREEM EMIT.

Mr.. Henpeck-It's no use. We can't
agree on a single subject.
Mrs. Henpeck-You're wrong. dear.
I always agree with you on the
weather.
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SKIN TROUBLES CURED.

Two Little Girls Had Eczema Very
BadIy-In Ono Case Child's Hair
Came Out and Left Bare Patches.
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When they finally
sat down they each
had to pour a glass
of wine on the floor
before they were al
lowed to eat. A
plate of food was al
so set aside for their
gods.
AS soon as they
had ia sted the vi
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important to Nlothera,

CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t