davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
MR.. PEEVED PROTESTS

I'll see what can do with your limited
understanding"
Go ahead" said Mrs. Peeved, and
don't try TO be funny"
He Explains
In the first place, the United States
is NOT at war with anybody. The
troops have simply been ordered to the
Mexican border Toto preserve neutral
ity"
What does that mean" inquired his
wife.
Mean? Just what it says, 10 preserve
neutrality"
Il know" persisted Mrs. Peeved, but
whose neut-I mean neutrality between
whom"
Why. between the insurrectionists
and the-that is to say, between the
United States and-neutrality, neutral
ity. my dear, There's only one mean
ing to neutrality. Confound IT, the mo-,
ment man tries to explain anything
to you women you rattle off a dozen
tomfool questions that don't mean
confOunded thing. by George
oh, we'll" interposed Mrs. Peeved.
If that's the way you feel about il I
don't care to know any more. Anyhow,
1 don't believe you"
Here the library door slammed behind
Mr.. Peeved
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Foreign Minister. Sympathize
With the Administration

2 All of the foreign ministers have
expressed strong sympathy with the
administration in its effort to pre-
5serve the union and are positive in
the belief that the rebels will receive
scant comfort or encouragement from
their respective governments.
Within the past week upwar of
100000 worth of provisions have
been purchased by the government in
the city Of New York alone and are
rapidly being forwarded TO Pensacola,
Tortugas and other southern points.
At Pensacola there are ample supplies
. for a six months campaign.
In order to protect the agricultural
districts which supply the capital with
provisions. advanced posts are to be
established at once within a circuit
of 20 miles around Washington. eX-
tending into Virginia. as picket
guard of secessionists have been in
tercepting supplies at the Long
bridge.
Messengers from AleNandrfs report
that large numbers of people have
fed from that city within the past
few days in view of the contemplated
attack upon that place by the federal
troops. They also report that yes
terday afternoon about four hundred
rebel troops arrived there from Ricn
mond, but upon discovering the fed
eral feet coming up the Potomac
they made good their escape to Har-
per's Ferry.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Loretta's Looking Glass
Drawn for The Washington Times.

VI1HAT peculiar kink is it in
" some girls that makes them
enjoy torturing others? The
dreadful propensity always mani
tests itself when two Of them are
together, and when one is kind of
satellite or a less courageous indi-
vidual. The other seems to think
she is doing something clever when
she becomes positively obnoxious
with the negative approval and sup
port of the quiet one to egg her OIL.
Satin Rosebuds
With n companion lady entered
a car. The Girl appeared to be in
stantiy concerned with the small
satin rosebuds that wreathed the
black velvet hat. She made some OBJ
servation to the negative friend. The
negative. friend smiled palely. With
her eyes fixed on the flowers. the
Girl began to smile. The lady
caught her look and half smiled in
return, thinking possibly that the
Girl was some one she had met
and did not recall.
But the Girl had eyes for nothing,
apparently, but the rosebuds. She
kept her eyes on them. but made
some side remarks to her companion.
1t was impossible to hear her words,
but the negative girl giggled. The
lady. whose dignity and well-chosen
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
SHE HOLDS 1T UP TO THE
Girl Who Talks About Fellow Travellers

clothes certainly neither attracted
nor justified comment, looked a bit
uncomfortable. Her companion had
by this time noticed the singular at
tention with which the Girl looked dt
the rosebuds. She glanced carefully
at her friend, evidently with the
kindly intention of setting Alright
any disarrangement of her hat or
hair that was making the Girl stare
and whisper.
But the hat was on straight. Every
hair of the well-dressed iron-gray
coiffure was in place under the face
veil There was nothing TO provoke
the stare with which the Girl re-
garded her friend. Her face flushed
as she appreciated the impudence Of
the Girls look.
But the Girl was immune to re-
proving glances. And her negative
companion was too wishywashy to
do more than submit to acting as
her silent support. 1t was not long
before the side remarks-which no
one could hear. but which could have
produced no more discomfort If they
had been carefully enunciated-the
giggles of the negative girl, and the
efforts at appearing unconscious
which the lady made, had attracted
the attention of the passengers. And
the Girl seemed to like the effect she
was producing
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Henry Ward Beecher
NJ uat Take Care

Richnond citizens say that If Henry
Ward Beecher carries out his intention
of going to war as a chaplain lie would
do well to keep beyond the range of
southern rifles.
1t Is stated that the impending war,
among other things, will cause the
withdrawal OF a great deal, IL not the
entire amount, which has heretofore
been paid out by citizens of Virginia
TO northern companies for insurance
on property and life, and which forms
no inconsidera Bile part of the capital
that the north now proposes to con-
sumo in attempting the subjugation
OF the south.
1t is reported that the. president and
directors OF the bank of North Car
olina have rendered to the state a
loan of 100000 for purposes of de-
Tense Cape Fear and other banks
will no doubt also offer liberal loans
IT. is believed
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Colonel Maxcey Gregg
Has Resiimental Band

Reports are current in Montgomery
20 the effect that the confederate gov
eminent may be removed from that
city to Richmond within the next
thirty days, in response to the press
ing invitation extended by the Nir-
ginia convention.
Richmond hears that committee
of gentlemen from western Virginia
called upon President Lincoln in
Washington a few days ago and as
sured him that their section of the
state would remain loyal to the union
II the people were furnished with
arms The committee claimed to rep
resent popular sentiment west of the
mountains, and brought with ITEM
to enforce their petition. roll signed
by several thousand of the first men
Of western Virginia. II is asserted.
Ebony-hued musicians comprising
the band for Colonel MaXCey Gregg S
regiment from South Carolina arrive
in Richmond and astonish the natives
by exhibitions of their musical genius
and proficiency. Incidentally, they
are declared to be whole-souled south
ern-rights men.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
H Had a Money
Maxim Scheme

She was quite carried away with
the dangerous pastime of acting
smart" It is altogether probable
that she failed to realize that she
was making herself despised and
hated by the other passengers. She
was flattered by the giggling ap-
provaI of her companion into for
getfulness of everything else. If she
thought at all, ii was that her youth
excused her high spirits" which
made a jest of one of her own sex
who was so plainly a lady.
Suddenly the unexpected happened.
A young boy OF fifteen or sixteen
stood up in the aisle.
IF you were boy, I'd smash
your facew he flared. his young face
red with the struggle he was having
with his natural politeness and his
indignation at the girls treatment
of an old woman.
If the burning blush that rose In
the Girls cheeks could have accom-
plIshed the facial injury that the
boy suggested, the Girl would have
been permanently disfigured. I ven-
ture to say it will be some time be-
fore she let's her youth" and her
love of fun" make game of her
fellow-passengers on a street car.
especially If there are any boys
about
The Washington times., 1911-05-06

morning with her market basket the
boss would make faces at himself.
She's a fan on style, that old lady, and
the only reason she dealt up the street
was because the old sktnGint's store
is painted baby blue
Yesterday the boss was ready for
her. She was sailing by, when she
stopped with a jerk to look at the
sign he'd put on the cabbages. 1t was
"Chou&, cents a head" You pro-
ncunce it 'shoo,' and it's French for
cabbages: and, oh, la, we've got the
Puysterf1its now.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Thirty Carloads of Troop,
Reach Relay House

Yesterday morning at an early hour.
the thirty carloads of troops from
Washington, said to be the Eighth New
Youk and the Sixth Massachusetts
regiments under the command of Brig
adler General Butler. reached the Re
lay House. a few miles below Balti-
more. and at once proceeded TO take
possession of It, The troops numbered
1900 men and were followed by their
camp equipase, with several cannon and
howitzers. They also occupied two
farms in the neighborhood, and an
nounced that II any hostile demonstra-
tion was made against them they would
fortify the surrounding heights.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06

he rendered his complimentary ticket.
and, with $3.50 in his pockets, PASSED
into the charity bazaar. All. butt He
found himself face to face with the
luvuly Gladys.
I'm thelling kitheth, thir,"s she
lisped in the places indicated by the
SIS. Fifty thenth apieth'
Three" thrilled Twinklefeet, as
he handed over the $3.50 that sep
arated him from an empty stomach.
and puckered. Cheap at half ths
price.
"Oh, thir," caroled the luvuly
Gladys, they're candy kitheth"'
All, but ah,
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
The Southern View
May g, 1851 Monday.

federal troops to occupy that city to-
morrow, the idea being that the troops
will advance from Washington by way
OF the Long bridge. Two transports,
with men and munitions, passed Alex
andria on their way up the Potomac to
Washington. Dispatches from AleXan-
dria say that several persons have been
recently arrested in the neighborhood
oc Annapolis as spies who had already
made accurate survey and minute de-
tails OF the operations there. Reports
have II that the Baltimore and Ohio
will soon be made q military road
The Washington times., 1911-05-06

ridiculous thing. this Mexican
war; commented Mr.. Peeved, as he
scanned the evening headlines. and
wondered who it was that counted
the bullets that came over the bor-
der.
TT is silly agreed his wife. The
idea of the United States going to
war with Mexico just because Presi-
dent Diaz doesn't-like Japan"
Listen to her. Mr.. Peeved apos-
trophized the atmosphere. Just lis
ten to heri What you don't know
a bout current affairs, petty. would
stock a Carnegie library. What in the
name of history gave you the idea
that the United States has gone to
war with Mexico?
Perfectly Absurd
For goodness sake, petty. if you
don't know what you are talking about
don't try to talk. That was the most
preposterous statement / ever heard in
my life
Well. then" suggested Mrs. Peeved,
"explain these things to me and | won
make such prepesterous statements, as
YOU call them. don't believe YOU know
any more about it than 1 do"
Don't make me laugh. petty said
Mr.. Peeved. This is sad. If you'll
Just give me your undivided attention
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Fun Froth From
Various Sources
UP TO HIM

Tow-Tm dead sore. lost IS to-
day. feel like somebody ought to
kick me.
Tess (abseRtly)-Why don't you ask
father for my hand tonight-he's right
in the library.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Cookings Neglected Also

"Do YOU find out here" asked the
stranger in Colorado, that giving
women the right to vote has made
politics any cleaner?
We'll, 1 can't say as to that" re-
piled the old settler, but know
some children that 1t seems\to have
made a lot dirtier."
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
He Died Soon After;
Or, a Terrible Blow

Teddy Twinklefeet was busted and
in love. Under the staggering weight
of the double calamity he looked with
hopeless eyes on the rich and luvuly
Gladys Gearbox
But ah. One memorable evening
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Our Grocery Clerk
Says Oh, You Style!

Mrs Puysterf1it is the moneyed old
lady that lives in the biggest house
on the avenue. She used to deal with
the old skinfint up the street, and
~~sry time she'd pass the shop IN the
The Washington times., 1911-05-06


the
That together with his legs the principal why his
make world Gladys him. the
other hand Gladys has face like doll Just I'll
admit; And she talks through
her couldn't point of joke if she So
Gladys friends wonder what earth the her.
There NOT, They See 1t
But the is Belle, they lots in each other Whether it:
there they there's the bargain and
they're both satisfied nobody else has kick There's
OF bein perfectly happy
you Gladys always did like people look her. and when
she has things that he reach and
mothry feeln that tickles her
his Why she thinks they're
o straight legs. you'll
pair hang the they do the
she's gon o marry
And works JUST the the other way The little fellow
words because there particular
Gladys face for when she's with him she has OF letn
his be and that
Belle As for her voiceyou catch
him mechanical when he listen
through perfect like Gladys
couldn't help improved Did hear Chinese orches
ira Belle? WE'LL 'skeeneen million people China
real pleasure of that music and OF the
made
any thing that happens strike their fancy
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Perfectly Absurd
A Few Chirps
Caught At Random
ENGLISH Joke FOR TO-DAY

DO you know Reno, in Nevada
asks the Pelican. You bet! Why. that S
the place where Jack Johnson and Jim
Jeffries were Joined together and Nat
Goodwin and Maxine Elliott were put
asunder." Ask us something harder,
F'rank-The Pink Tn.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
A Kids Interpretation

Caller-So your sister and her
fiance are very close mouthed over
their engagement? L..
Little Ethel-Close mouthed. You
ought to see them together!
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
The Northern View
May @, 1861 Monday.

The condition of affairs at Wasting
ton is now such that the city is per-
fectly prepared for defense against any
hostile demonstration which may be
attempted on the part of the confeder-
ates. as well as in a position to serve
as base for any aggressive move
ments the administration may see fit to
Undertake.
-. Thomas a. Scott. vice president of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, has been
appointed a colonel in the District of
Columbia militia and detailed TO su-
perintend the telegraph and railroad
lines between Washington and An
napulis.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Drawbacks to Higher Education

II spose that boy of your is havin'
pretty lively time at college,
yep. He was jes' gettin' through
tn chickenpoX when he came down
with the mumps."
The Washington times., 1911-05-06

HE memorable struggle which attracted the attention
of the whole civilized world and known as the civil
war, began just fifty years ago.
The old newspapers of both northern and
southern cities published during that stirring period
have been searched, and from day day the war
news and current reflection of public sentiment are
presented as they appeared in each section at that
time:
From the southland the dispatches are taken
drcctl, from the niles of old-time newspaper of
Richmond, Va, and from the north the news is
drawn from several sources, including files of old
Of the larger cities. -
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
The Reason

He-Truth lies at the bottom Of
the well.
She-I suppose you let it fall there.
You. do handle it so carJessly.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Also Chowder

Mack-Do fish make brains?
Denby-Can't say. but l know they
make liars.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Missinois or Illisouri

New York Autoist-Where are We?
Chauffeur-St. Louis, sir!
New York Autoist-Yes, / know,
but what state?
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
Better Go Round

Bobby-Now, then, clumsy, look
where you're goin. You're skeppin'
on my feet!
Sandy-Well, / did ma best to lepp
over 'em. but a Hielancer's only
human. I'm nae a kangaroo.
The Washington times., 1911-05-06
M A ME TELLS BE ILL E
It's Remarkable What People
Can See in Each Od1er But
IT'S LUCKY TASTES VARY

rs THE HARDEST thing in the world for other
folks to understand, Belle what people in each
other. If engagements depended on how the
guilty parties look to their friends and each others
friends, all the damon solitaire manufacturers
would go into involuntary bankruptcy.
Take Gladys McFall and the four-foot- skier
she's goin' to marry, fr instance. Gladys could
see a parade his head without stretchn
her neck, and now, when he calls and the
parIor gas has to be lighted because Gladys peo-
pie home. he has to submit to the humiliation
of seen her do it because he hasn't got the reach.
After they're married, he'll prob'ly be the
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
MAY SEE SERVICE
General Elliott in Washington Regard
ing Possible Mobilization Of
National Guard.

Washington, d. c., May 10--Ac-
jutant General Elliott, CT West Vir-
ginia, has been here in consultation
with the war department regarding
the possible mobilization OF West Vir-
g!lia Aoops in case of Mexican trou-
BILE. General Elliott suggested that
Parkersburg was the best point for
mobilization not only OF West Virginia
soldiers, but for the snilitia OF adja-
cent states, because of the encaanp-
oent site and water. He laid before
the war department complete 'nforma-
ton concerning the states two regi-
ments, adding that third regiment
might be mustered Gen. Elliott's
conference indicates that the depart
ment is preparing fer possible emer-
gency.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
PLANNING POULTRY SHOW
Local Association Appoints Executive
Committee to Manage Show in
Martinsbure Next December.
From The World of Thursday.

From The World of Thursday.
The Martinsburg Poultry Associa-
ton held a well attended meeting at
the Y. NJ C. A. last night, President
f. E. Boley presiding.
Following the advice of a poultry
man Of national reputation the asso-
citation is already making plans for
the poultry show to be held in this
city next December. An executive
committee FIR said show was appoint
ed as follows; President Boley, Vice
President J. Carson Carson, Secretary
e.. Frank Whitmore, Treasurer John
j. Hetzel, Jr., and Messrs Ward Nc
Lanaha1, Harry Smith and L. f.
Young.
Mr.. Taylor Jefferson was made as
sistant secretary OF the association.
1t was the intention of the assoc a.
ton to hold the poultry show next De-
ce7nber in the rink but that has been
leased for garage, so another place
VIII have TO be found The show last
December was held in the armory on
East Race street but plans are shap-
ing to have a much bigger show this
year than last If suitable place can
he obtained
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
NEW U. B. CHURCH
Costly EdifTce viii Adorn North
Queen Street--moving Old Build
ing From Site.

Contractor C. d. Burns is getting
ready to excavate for the new United
Brethren church edifice to be erected
on North Queen street, near Pennsyl-
vanda avenue.
The double binding lot, So feet wide
and 261 feet deep, is occupied by the
cid Linthicum house and a one-story
shop or store room adjoining on the
south. Mr.. Burns is moving the lat
ter to the Mrs. Ellen Russler lot, cor
7er Of North Queen street and VIII
Transport avenue, while the two-story
dwelling house win be moved back on
the rear end of the lot and will be oc-
cupied by the sexton of the church
When this is done the excavating work
viii begin, the intention of the build
ing committee beng to- have the new
church finished next spring or early
summer.
The structure, as designed by Mack
& KountZ, of Hagerstown. will be of
brick with stone and terra Gotta trim
mings, and Will be 53xS5 feet in di-
nensions and will have an annex
22x45 feet fer the primary and inter-
mediate departments OF the Sunday
school. There will be basement un-
der the entire building. The front
Of the church will be especially at
tractive. There will be two main en-
frances, the principal one through the
towner at the southwest corner. A
large coaored window will adorn the
front The plans provide for a place
for a pipe organ in the main auditor
ium. While the various Sunday
school departments will occupy sep
arate rooms or apartments the whole
first floor cam be thrown into one large
with seating capacity, in
GLIDING the gallery, of over 1900.
The basement will be used for social
and ether purposes.
The edifice will cost about 100000
to complete, of which sum $4,000 has
already been pledged.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
HOW TO GET RID OF
PESKY MOSQUITO
Secretary Wilson Issues Bulletin Civ
ing Valuable Information on
Subject.

Washington, May ga little heed
NOW to Uncle jim" Wilson's officials
thoughts on Mosquito bites and you
may save yourself many al itch
and lot OF unnecessary scratching
In the immediate future. The Sec
rotary Of Agriculture has just issued
a bulletin telling how not only 10 doc
tor the bites, but explaining in detail
how to catch a mosquito en- the bed
room ceiling at the very first jab.
Incredible as this latter statement
may seem, even TO the best of bed
room acrobats, Secretary Wilson GER
tifies that il has beer dime, and is at
the present moment being done in sev-
eral parts OF the United State The
feat, as accomplished under Secretary
Wilson'S directions, is not, however.
entirely devoid of excitement. There
Is a chance OF dropping little kero-
sene oil into your upturned face.
"A homemade apparatus" is nee
essary for this improved bedroom
campaign against the "skeeter." AS
described in the Department bulletin
ii consists OF tin CUP or tin can
cover nailed to the end of a long
stick i'm such way that q spoonful
or so of kerosene can be placed in
the cup.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
IS It HOT ENOUGH
AGAIN THE TOPIC
Thermometer Reached "a on Govern
ment lnstrument-Hot Wave
Comes With a Rush.

While the past few days have been
warm and the change from the decid-
edly cool days of spring was marked,
that warmth was nothing to be COM
pared with the heat of today
The Government instrument at the
home of Weather Observer VanMetre
told the newspaper man this after
noon that it was "a in the shade That
sure is going some for a May day.
There was a breeze blowing which
made the heat bearable although ther :
were many who suffered.
The records were not at hand but it
IS doubtful if there have been many
May days on which the thermometer
has G. ne higher
Few straw hats have made their ap-
pearance and many are yet carrying
about with them on their person the
clcthing that did duty during the win
ter A day or two of this will make
sale for some summer underwear.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1911-05-13
BASEBALL LEAGUE
Six Town Represented In League In
Guiding MartInsburo and shep-
herdstown.

From The World Of Wednesday:
Am enthusiastic meeting of the rep
resmtatives of the Western Mary
land Baseball League met yesterday
afternoon at the home Of w. j. Bra
gonier, in Hagerstown, and completed
plans for that league. Frederick.
Brunswick, Hagerstown, Waynesboro,
Martinsburg and Shephsrdstown will
be represented in the league. A
schedule is being arranged and it will
be completed by the latter part OF the
week. The season viii open on Dec
grafton Day. May 90. There will be a
double-header in Hagerstown between
Hagerstown and Frederick. II is plan
led TO have games every day in the
league season.
Mr. Meade Bowers attended the
meeting as representative of Mar
tinsburg.
This announcement will be good
news fer the fans for the reason that
Martinsburg is not only to have an
amateur baseball team but the town
will have the opportunity Of seeing
some good games during the summer
that would be scarcely possible with
out the league. 1t is up to Y. NJ G. A.
boys and others now to get a team in
shape for the coming league games.