davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

spies by detectives anxious to maze
record for securing convictions re-
gardless of the truth Of the testimony
One reason the woman advanced Tor
her stand was THAI man who became
q spv or decov must associate cortin-
ually with men and women of ques-
tionable character thus rendering II
impossible to secure much less remain
in honest employment.
"Bosh." exclaimed Handler as she
ceased. These folks we get don't
want to live straight won't live
straight, can't live straight when Trey
get on the outside First, they're all
law: second, most of them are insane,
What would you call man." con-
tinued the warden, 'who does some
thing the law forbids. does it when
ever the opportunity offers without
chance of gain? What do you call a
man who does a thing for the love OF
it?"
An artist" answered Mrs. Web
ster.
Artist! Then I've got lot of
Them" laughed Handler sarcastically
We'll, to me they are insane"
To Rose Lane the adventure was eX-
tremely interesting. Finally succeed
ing in gaining her uncles consent to
her accompanying him on a visit to
~ NH-nS
a little section of the darker side of
life which appealed strongly to her
imaginative nature. Her cheeks flush
ed with the excitement of the occa-
sion. this voyage into this famous
tomb of living dead men.
AS the warden finished she eXclaim-
ed. "I once had an experience with a
burglar, and
Did he take your jewels" asked
Mrs. Moore sympathetically.
mo. was in the parlor car in day
light. | was the only person in the
car. and this man walked up and ac-
costed me. l reached for the bell for
the porter. He struck my wrist. Then
he sat on the arm of my chair. He
wanted TO talk 20 me. he said.
scarcely knew what to do when a
younger man. evidently a gentleman,
walked in from the smoking compart-
ment and taking the man by the arm,
led him away"
How do you know the man was a
burglar" asked the lieutenant gov
ernOr.
Listen. l had no more than got my
breath when the man came back. He
threw his arms about my shoulders
and again sat on the chair. When
| reached for the bell he struck my
arm. l screamed. The gentleman
who had taken him away before ran
into the car, and they fought. l was
petriied with fright. The gentleman
was much the Smaller, and it seemed
he would surely he killed when sud
denly by some trick he sent the man
crashing through the Pullman window.
I read in the paper the next day that
a famous burgler was found with his
skull fractured near the tracks"
A strange light came into Handlers
eyes. Was it possible, he thought,
that so strange a coincident--
Did that occur in this state?" he
asked quickly.
Yes. between Buffalo and Roches-
ter two years ago in June"
The warden compressed his lips
firmly.
Was the dead burglars name Cot
TOM" he interrogated earnestly.
Yes: that's what the papers said.
Did you know him."
Had him here for five years once.
odd. but we heard he was killed try
ing to get on a moving train. And, by
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

ceived He returned to announce,
Some members Of the Gate of Hope
society, and they have the lieutenant
. governor and his niece with them"
The lieutenant governor" ejacu-
lated Handler. Fay"
Yes"
What's the Gate of Hope" asked
Doyle.
"A gang of women tryin' to release
from prison convicts they believe are
innocent" said the warden.
The detective smiled.
At Handlers orders Smith summoned
the callers. Doyle making his exit.
The lieutenant governor" pondered
Handler. Il wonder if there's any leak
about those contracts for supplies
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Webster of the
society, middle aged women of pleas
ing appearance, came in, followed by
Rose Lane, the lieutenant governors
niece. and that official himself. Miss
Lane. a young girl of unmistakable
charm and beauty. held close to her
uncles side.
Mr.. Handler" spoke Mrs. Webster,
I'VE come today with a famous hu-
manitarian. Lieutenant Governor Fay
she pronounced. inclining toward that
official.
Governor" said the warden. bow
ing. The lieutenant governor shook
Handlers hand and presented his
niece. The party seated themselves,
facing the warden.
I'VE have come here today" said
Mrs. Moore. ito again ask that men
be not forced to make confessions
while imprisoned here that may be
used against them when they leave
here. We understand that through
the pressure that can he brought to
bear on the inmates i'm these institu-
tions they can be made willing To con-
fess to crimes they never committed"
What do YOU mean" quericd Ham
dler.
"Oh, we understand that 10y depriv-
ing prisoners of their proper allow
ance of food and of small privileges
they are allowed, and by bullying con-
duct on the part of the men in charge
of them the inmates can he led to
make false confessions involving
themselves or others. This informa-
ton is used against the men after they
are released as we'll as against men
who are at large whom the police de-
sire to incriminate."
NO one is ever forced to confess
anything here. madam" protested
Handler.
But / know
Pardon me Mrs. Moore" inter
rupted the lieutenant governor, rising
Il do not think that in your zeal YOU
realize what YOU are saying He ad-
dressed the warden. 1T seems, how
ever. that these well meaning ladies
have evidence that a crtain man here
did confess some offensc to a-a"-
ITO a STOOL" commented Handler
Am | responsible for the detectives
who have men working inside the pris-
on for them"
BY a stool You mean
"A stool pigeon. a dccoy. They win
the confidence of prisoners and tell
what they learn to the detectives"
Mrs. Moore here went on to state
that in Sing Sing and in all prisons
were confined many innocent men and
that in any event released men should
he encouraged to live honestly. should
he given a chance. They ought not to
he pursued and bounded into being
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
Hub Says He was Sent For.-"Yes,

Hub SAYS He was Sent For-"Yes,"
said II. H. Evans of Newberry, known
as Hub" Evans, once chairman of the
state dispensary board of directors,
whose name was yesterday mentioned
in Gov. Blease's message to the general
assembly with reference to meeting
in Atlanta, Fielder did send for me
to come to Atlanta" This was in reply
to a question about the meeting. Mr.
Evans continued: when we were in
the room together l said to him, open
that door you, and let the attorney
general hear everything l have got to
say"
Then what did you say?" Il told
him that even if l knew anything |
would not tell it to him." and Mr.
Evans concluded with his words just
bit stronger. The former dispensary
chairman was shaking hands in legis-
lative circles today. He talked freely
to newspaper representatives, as is his
wont.
Mr.. Evans said that if he went on
the stand there would be some hot
stuff" He continued. THE county
dispensaries are now buying the same
liquor the state dispensary did, pay
ing the same prices and higher. You
talk about a firm turning over $780,
600 the other day, well, then the coun-
ty dispensaries pay back $1OO'OoV Tor
that."-Columbia special of January
26, to News and Courier
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
Rov Wac No HpioD-He was buy

Boy Was No "Pis."-He was buying
cigars for the bunch in a cafe and was
explaining that it was triplets. Every
one had been satisfied and the mo-
mentous event was being discussed.
Congratulations mixed with condol-
ences were rendered the happy father
when he bethought himself of an at
tendant circumstance and told it and
then he bought again. 1t was this:
The small boy Of the house had been
praying for a little sister. When told
that not one, but three had arrived, he
knelt and said: "Oh, Lord, l am very
thankful, but I'm no pig. Give some
one else chance!"-Boston Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
HOUSE OF SURPRISES.
The Home of British Diplomacy, No.
10 Downing Street.

The Home of British Diplomacy, No..
10 Downing Street.
Why does the residence OF the
prime minister of the kingdom re-
semble the dwelling of a retired
grocer Of simple tastes? The reply
10 this Is forthcoming. 1t does not.
It only pretends to resemble the
dwelling of a retired grocer. No. 10
Downing street begins to reveal it
self as a surprise packet when you
have rung one Of its three bells and
persuaded its front door to open. You
then discover yourself in an entrance
hall whose mats, walls and general
shabbiness would be the instant ruin
of a Bloomsbury temperance hotel,
and you perceive that you have un-
Willingly done an injustice to the re-
tired grocer. You decide that no gro
Ger. mt any rate no English grocer,
would tolerate such kennel.
Put when you have penetrated
little farther, and especially when you
have mounted the first flight Of stairs.
YOU will be ready to remodel your
views once again. Within thirty sec
onds you will have lost your bearings.
Within sixty you will admit that you
are in n palace full of bewildering cor
ridors and endless sumptuosity. with
here and there a glimpse of some i'm
mense and stately apartment No. 10
Downing street begins just exactly
where you might have expected it to
finish. It's ramifications are innumer-
able, it's geography an enigma even to
the most ancient janitor.-From
Phillpotts and Arnold's THE Statue.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
Visible supply and mill stocks

August 81, 1910 :. :. -. :. l,Sb2
Thus while production during the
last fve-year period increased $685.
900 bales, consumption has increased
S,195,000 and that, Notwithstanding
prices for the raw material, have av-
eraged more than a cent and half
pound, or $S per bale, higher.
The story will not be complete with
out an addition of the price record
during the periods named. Here it is:
Price of Middline Cotton.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
"AHas "
Jimmy
Valentine:
CHAPTER II-Continued.

Little did they know that it might
be Jimmy Valentine, No. 1893, who was
to teach them that the soul Of man
is an unquenchable spark that not
even years of oppression and degrada-
ton can lastingly dim when the spir-
it wills that they shall not.
And just now there came a knocking
at the warden's door that portended
much for 1899.
The warden's secretary went to the
door opening from the Office into
waiting room where visitors were re-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

NJ Hes always 'whipphl' the devil
around the stump as they say, but
just what fun he gets out o it doesn't
appear. The devil seems to enjoy the
exercise, an the feller doin' the whip
pin never gets any further than the
narrow limits of the stump!
Constitution.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
Leaving visibly supply of mill

Here we find that all Of the Co.
7S4,OOO bales brought into sight were
consumed, with an additional 1885,
900 drawn from the previous surplus,
the supply and consumption showing as
follows (OOOs omitted:)
Visible supply and mill stocks
August 81, 19O5.... =. :. 80. 2,9lZ
Brought into sight five years
ending August 81, 1910. E. ..6O,1S4
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

The warden was now leaning over
his desk, intent on the girls words.
Il noticed that he had the habit of
frequently pressing one hand nervous
ly into the other, and
He was tall, and he had blond hair"
the warden.
The girl gazed at Handler in open
mouthed aStonishment.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
ments lin thousand of bales:)
Totals five years. SIS, ,459

AVFTdSG yedT .'II,VVI
Here we find that out Of 55,459,OOO
bales brought into sight, 1,S34,0OO
were not consumed, the supply and
consumption for the five years having
been as follows:
Visible supply and mill stocks
August 81, 1900. =. :. :. :. 1,125
Brought into sight five years
ending August 81, 1906. =. ..55,459
Total supply five years :. ..55,5S4
Consumption five years. .53,625
Burnt five years. =. AZ 53,672
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

Total supply five years =. 63,'
Consumption five years end
ing August 81, 1910 :. ..61,S2O
Burnt five years ending
August 81, 1910. :. e. IA
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31

r. Cold cash will warm the coolest
heart.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-01-31
New Orleans.) }

Average five years. 12.42 ISL
Mean between high and low aver
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

About every other girl would like
to travel Huh. that's easy to like
when somebody else would have %
dig up the train fare. meals and
hotel bills for you. Prof.
Buglebrow. when asked what Is the
distinguishing characteristic OF
British. or rather English humor.
replied: "Its lack OF any distin.
gushing characteristic"
POLITICAL ARGUMENT: "Can a
suffraget run for office II she
wears hobble skirt?' mo. but
she could lie down and roll up n
majority" Talk about a
man being a slave 10 drink. Balti.
more burglar, chased by police,
dropped all tho jewelry he had
taken, but chung 10 a bottle of whis.
key until he had emptied II. Then
they had 10 jug him TO get the
whiskey. Girl who offered
5000 for n husband had n harder
time making a selection than Anna
Gould, who paid top prices. And
she probably didn't make worse
bargain. With Asiatic
cholera knocking az Ellis Island and
bubonic plague trying to get In at
the Pacific gates. Wyoming doubt
less rejoices at being inland. the
Platte river not counting as n body
of water.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
BLOW UP SHIP

Two heavy blaNts OF dynamite In
the hulk OF the eunkcn steamship
Mariechen last night called forth
a squad of police and detectives.
but before they arrived the beach.
who were responsible made
good their escape.
The Mariechen sank In the east
two years ago, after
being stripped OF brass and engines.
II formerly was n blockade runner
during tho Russo japanese war.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
TICKET OFFICE
BURGLARIzED

Breaking the door lock. burglars
last night forced their way into the
ticket office OF the 500 Line rail
way in the Olympus block. Only
small amount OF loot was secured
Il. V. Belmont. c. =. A., lost q
new oyercoat and a purse contain.
ing about $3.50 Stamps In the
amount OF 81 were taken.
The theft was discovered by
Mark Austin. chief clerk. who open
ed the office this morning. The
cuIprit left no clue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
JUDGE CERTAIN

SANTA ANA. Cal. March ia.
L. Shonck. accused of having Get
fire to half q dozen homes In San
Diego. being tried here on a change
Of venue. was freed today by Judge
West when he appeared 20 plead
10 the arson charge. Two previous
trials ended In disagreement
You're guilty az tho deyil." said
Judge West. but ! don't believe Il
would do any good TO try you
again"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

force was J r. Walker. a brake
man. representing the employees
showing that public safety dc
manded the passage OF the biu
railroad accidents having Increased
at a tremendous rate during the
last few years.
The railroad corporations aud
"big business" Ia general want the
bin vetoed
The railroad employees and labor
In general want the bill signed
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
Progressives Busy

McInherHhip lists FOR the reor.
ganlEatlon Of the Progressive Re.
publican league are being circulated
through the county Within two
weeks the club viii elect officers
The candidates so far mentioned
FOR president are J. J Doheny and
Thomas Murphine The women
voters viii be a new element In
the league. and are expected to
take an active part.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
HERE'S THE REASON

OLYMPIA. March iS-The real
reason for the opposition to the "full
crew" bin Is out In a strike Il will
be impossible to move trains. Thus
argued railroad officials and at.
torueys yesterday IN pleading with
the governor 20 veto the bill.
Representatives OF the Seattle
and Spokane Chambers OF Com.
merce joined the railroads
Arrayed against this formidable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
SHOOT SPIES

MEXICALI, Mex. March IL. -
Under cover Of darkness. the firing
squad OF the rebel garrison here at
midnight executed two Mexicans.
supposed to be federal spies. II was
learned today. The men were stood
up against the stone wall Of the old
Superfacto mansion and shot. One
man was Felipe Rios. The others
name Is unknown.
we gave the men fair trial. :
said Captain Macdonald, who or
dered the executions. Then we
gave them what they deserved. and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
.sTARVE PRISONERS

vITERBO. Italy March is.-De-
ciaring that they had been tortured
BY starvation and by being kept
without sleep. the two score Cam.
orrists. on trial here. appealed to-
day TO Judge Bianchi for protec-
ton. The court announced public
~ that he thought the prisoners
lied. but that he would investigate.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
WEEDS ONE GIRL TO DODGE HEART
BALM SUIT-NOW ANOTHER COMES

La France. She won Two weeks
ago he married her. Now comes
Miss Lillian Rohilng with another
breach Of promise suit for $4,000.
alleging that HuFllng was 20 have
married her on the day he we'd
plaintiff No. /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
To BRING EN- BACK

CHICAGO. March Extradi-
ton OF the Canadians charged with
participation In the alleged Alaskan
coal land frauds will be asked Of
the Dominion government. accord
ing 20 department OF justice reports
here The government claims shat
the offense charged OF con.
splracy 20 commit a fclony-is ex.
traditable.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
FIRE IN HOSPITAL

Patients aud nurses In the Swed.
iEh hospital. 1888 Belmont ay.,
suffered n scare when fire WIS dis
covered smoldering beneath the
roof shortly after I o'clock this
morning J. Engle. ianitor. fought
the flames by bucket until fire ap.
paratus arrived. The blaze was
then quickly entingulshed.
For a time Il was thought that
the patients must be moved. but
this did not become necessary The
fire. which a. believed 20 have
started from faulty electric wiring.
caused only nominal damage.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
g 23''

A. NJ. Long n In Jail charged
with having broken into room ga"
az the Parker hotel on Third av..
getting away with four topcoatk
ana five raxora.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

SAN FRANCISCO. March H.
Spurred BY a promise OF a large re-
ward. police and detectives here to-
day are hustisng 10 recover a pearl
necklace Of rs matched gems OF
which Mrs. ID. Gordon Bromfleid.
society woman. was pIundered late
yesterday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

DANVlLI.E. III, March Is
From the frying pan into the fire,
Is the breach OF promise tale Of
John Hurting. a wealthy contractor.
He was defendant In n suit
brought for $4,000 by Mrs Pearl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
BEBB QUITS

Charles II. Bebb, architect and
chairman of the board of appeals
resigned yesterday when he
learned that unknowingly he was
violating the charter. which pro
hihits city officials from being a
party to any private contract with
the city. billing accepted.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

GUATEMALA CITY. March 49,
Estrada Cabrera yesterday began
his third six.year term as president
OF Guatemala. Cabrera was not
well enough to attend his own In
angnratIon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
CITY TO CLEAN UP

The plot OF ground formerly oc-
cupied by the old city hall win be
graded and sodded, In keeping with
the purpose expressed BY tbs
mayor soon after taking office, OF
having that place made tidy. as a
"clean.up" eYnmple.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
TELL OLD STORIES.

J. A. Moore and seven other
members OF the Plymouth Congre-
gational church last night gave
fiye-mlnute memories OF the pas
torate OF Rev. Wallace Nutting
from 1891 to 1895.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
WOMEN COPS

TRENTON. n. J.. March ls.--
There will be regular women mem
bers OF the police force in every
city in the state OF New Jersey. II
a bin pending In the legislature 10
passed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
RECALL COMMUNE

August Gilhaus. once Socialist
Labor candidate for president. viii
address the eommemoration meet.
ing OF the Paris Commune. A. 1918
Westlake av., tomorrow night
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
ACTORS IN COURT

Both OSCAR und Adolf admit It.
Neither wrote Lonesome Town.
The point 10. who fixed II up
Max Din told Judge Taliman yes.
terday that he did. lie was testi-
flying on the injunction application
OF HIS former partner. c. William
Kolb. who says he's the whole
works
Judge Taliman suggested TINT
the parties wait for decision by
San Francisco court on the same
question.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
FOR INSPECTION

VALLEJO. Cal. March IS
Rear Admiral Hutch I. Cone is on
his way to the Bremerton navy
Yards on an inspection trip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

See Mr. Guthman at the National
Wholesale Grocery Co. for the best
buy In grocery and meat market. II
taken at once. 80
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
THEN 1T HAPPENED"


tnur Daily Discontinued Stortt
Murilio De Smearc had Just com
pleted his great portrait OF Mrs.
Rinktum Van HotStuffe. the soci-
ETY. leader. MY fortune is made. {"
he calculated rapturously. Al that
moment the studio bell rang and
he laid his palette. covered with
coils OF fresh. wet paint. upon a
chair. and went 10 let in Mrs. Rink
tum Van Hot Stuffe. who had come
10 see the finished work
Please be seated. madam" said
DE Smeare with n low bow.
And she sat down on the chair.
THE END.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
PEARLS LOST

Just what we ourselvts will get I
ever We fall into federal hands"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

II Is a lame duck" indeed who
can't get a crutch from President
Taft.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18
JOHNSON DYING?

NIkVEIAND. ONO. March Is. >
Tom l.. Johnson. former mayor OF
Cleveland. who has been seriously
~ for months. suffered relapse
Wednesday. from which he failed
70 recover. His condition IL crit.
cal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

WASHINGTON, March IS
Prices OF electric light bulbs are to
drop onethird. according 10 intima-
tons today AZ the department OF
Justice. following the recent federal
suit against the electric trust"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1911-03-18

Luna Park swimming pools open
today, March is. "fe