davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1912-06-30

far and wide with tidings of the decision,
and there was great joy-on the part Of
the Hindu party Everybody supposed
that the thing was settled, until. at a
meeting of the Mohammedans. a holy
dervish said: Friends. there Is still
great power to whom we can appeal for
Justice"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

all the existing memorials to Lincoln is the
Lincoln Memorial University of Claiborne
county, Tennessee which was founded by Gen.
o. o. Howard, one of the most devoted of Lin
coins admirers. and the object of which is to
benefit the people from whom Lincoln sprang.
the mountaineers of the Cumberland Gap re-
gon. The grounds OF the university contain
six hundred acres and there are several build
ings upon them, although more needed.
The university was chartered by the State OF
Tennessee on Lincolns birthday In 1897 and
has already performed tremendous service
for the people of isolated region which
may be said to offer no other similar educa-
tional advantages. 1t has been claimed that
owing to the handicap which Lincoln himself
sustained in early life, owing to ignorance and
poverty, he would, If he could choose, probably
prefer this memorial in the Tennessee noun
tains to any other that could be reared to his
memory.
or the numerous statues of Lincoln which
have place in cities and town all the
United States the most notable. from artis-
tic standpoint two executed by the late
Augustus st. Gaudens Americas greaest
sculptor. Both of these statues are figures of
heroic size. One which represents Lincoln
standing has been erected in Lincoln Park in
the city Of Chicago, whereas the other. which
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

but probably sentiment has been strongest for
a Lincoln memorial boulevard or highway. The
proposal has been to construct this highway
as connecting link between the national cap
ital and the battlefield at Gettysburg where
Lincoln delivered his immortal speech. The
chief objection to this scheme ia that the
highway could be used and enjoyed only by
people who had automobiles other vehicles
of their own the means to hire such con-
veyances.
While the subject of these elaborate Lin
coin memorials 1t may be noted that first place
in this category belongs of course. to the Lin
coin tomb at Springfield. Illinois The monu-
ment TO Lincoln at Springfield. alike to the
monuments to other martyr presidents
Garfield and McKinley-is not merely public
but national. For the Lincoln monument the
sum of 100000 collected. OF this
$4,000 came from the soldiers of the Civil
war, and $4,000 of this amount contributed
by the negro troops out of the first money they
ever earned. Tie Lincoln monument has had
to be reconstructed several times and entirely
rebuilt once, owing to the character of the
foundation, and these circumstances necessi-
tated the removal of Lncoln's body which, all
told, has been moved some ten or twelve times
since the original burial.
Certainly one of the most commendable of
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

try Peruna. and after using four bottles
can say was entirely cured"
Unable to Work.
Mr.. Gustav Himmelreich, Hochheim,
Texas, writes:
"For number of years suffered when
ever took cold, with severe attacks of
asthma, which usually yielded to the COM
mon home remedies.
Last year, however, I suffered for eight
months without interruption 80 that 1
could not do any work at all. The va
rious medicines that were prescribed
brought mo no relief.
"After taking six bottles of Peruna.
two of Lacupia and two of Manalin, 1
am free of my trouble SO that can do
all my farm work again. can heart
lily recommend this medicine to any
one who suffers with this annoying
complaint and believe that they will
obtain good results"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
A NEW LINCOLN STORY

of course, were all decorously keeping
away from the convention city. 1t
would be exceedingly bad form for
one of them to appear near the con-
vention. What was the CONSERVATION,
then, in the Lincoln camp when 1t
was reported one afternoon that odd
Abe" had been seen in town and that
he was calling on his Chicago friends
and swapping stories about everything
except the presidency.
Lincoln must be hustled out of town.
1t would be ruinous to have it known
that he had been in Chicago. Teller
was sent to eject him. He found the
presidential candidate at hotel, en-
joying himself watching the crowds.
Mr.. Teller explained his mission. deli
cately as possible, but very firmly.
Mr.. Lincoln protested that he didn't
have any chance worth bothering
about. Mr.. Teller insisted that there
was an excellent chance, and that the
proprieties would have to be Of
served in these little matters. The
New England people were punctilious
about such affairs of form. at last
Mr.. Lincoln yielded.
I'm 60" he said. I'll do it be-
cause l believe you fellows are right.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
THE CARELESS GROCER
BIundered, and Great Good Game of |

A careless grocer left the wrong
package at Michigan home one day
and thereby brought great blessing
to the household.
Two years ago was sufferer from
stomach troubles, so acute that the
effort to digest ordinary food gave me
great pain, and brought on condition
of such extreme nervousness that
could not be left alone. 1 thought
should certainly become insane. l was
SO reduced in flesh that was little bet
ter than a living skeleton. The doc
tors failed to give me relief and de-
SPARED of recovery.
One day our groceryman left a
package of Grape-Nuts food by mis-
take, SO 1 tried some for dinner. was
surprised to find that it satisfied my
appetite and gave me no distress what
ever. The next meal ate of 1t again,
and to be brief, 1 have lived for the
past year almost exclusively ON Grape
Nuts. It has proved to be most
healthful and appetizing food, per-
fectly adapted to the requirements of
my system.
"Grape-Nuts Ia not only easily d.
gested and assimilated. but l find that
since have been using it I am able
to eat anything else my appetite fan
cies, without trouble from indiges-
ton. The stomach trouble and ner.
vousness have left me, l, have regain
ed my plumpness and my views OF
life are no longer Respondent and
gloomy.
Other members Of my family, espe-
cially my husband, (whose old enemy,
the heartburn has been vanquished)
have also derived great benefit from
the use of Grape-Nuts food and We
think no morning meal complete with
out It," Name given by Postum Co,
Battle Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and 1t is ex-
planned in the little book, 1.-THE Road
to Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time to time They
are genuine, true, and full of humal
interest.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Senator Teller Relates Anecdote Of
First Campaign for tho
Presidency.

Senator Teller of Colorado tells a
Lincoln story which he says has never
been printed and which in many ways
is unique in its interest. None OF the
students of Lincolniana about Wash
ington remembered the story, and the
fact that 1t could have escaped pub
LEGATION all these years is regarded as
remarkable, says the New York Her
aids Washington correspondent. 1t
is going the rounds of the capital and
causing many laughs.
Henry M. Teller was young man
in the year 1860. when Lincoln was
nominated for president. He lived in
Illinois and had been drawn into rath-
err close relation with Lincoln. So
when the presidential campaign came
on this young man was selected to go
up to Chicago and assist in the bust
ness of receiving delegates, talking
Lincoln to them and generally man
aging the game.
Young Teller got on handsomely and
the prospect for Lincoln began -
look better to him. The candidates.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Benny on tho Carp.

The German carp Is creature
shaped SO as to resemble fish. II
can swim in any kind of water, and
has one eye on each side of Its head.
Its food consists Of small black bass
and three cornered pieces Of boiled
potato. You catch carp by throwing
stone In the water to attract its
attention and then letting down hook
baited with nice piece of garbage.
There are people in St. Joe who will
pay ten or fifteen cents for big. fat
carp. but as for me would rather
have Welsh rabbit or a pound of
"ngel cake.-'Benny," in the Chicago
Tribune.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

this can be arranged?"
i know of no possible way, Mr..
President"
Let me see the resignation"
1t was handed to him. He exam.
1ned the document carefully and then
deliberately tore 1t across and into
shreds. This" he said, turning to
the secretary and to the little mother
this is one way to do it"
Thus the officer remained with the
Union because of his wife and the
president, and the service-record of
this southern captain is among the
brightest In the annals of our naval
history" Affairs at Washington" by
Joe Mitchell Chapple. in National
Magazine.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

brownish-colored coat plaided with
light lines in diamond-shaped blocks.
the sleek. oily-looking rascal glides
slowly through "hamok" and scrub"
terror to man and beast. turning
aside for none nor going out of his
way to attack unless pressed by hun
ger. which seldom happens in that ell
mate. where animal life is SO abun-
dant. AS he moves quietly along his
wicked little eyes seem to emit
greenish light and shine with as much
brilliancy as any jewel. Nothing seems
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Economy.

Job E. Hedges, at st. Andrews
society dinner in New York, was talk
ing about Scottish economy.
1.-THE Scotch" he said, "are eco
nomical. They live on principle-and
interest. But the desire to economic
is not allowed by the Scotch to affect
their honor.
at wasn't Scotch economist who
said one day to friend:
1T is wonderful how make things
last. Do you see this umbrella. l
bought it eleven years ago. l had it
recovered in 1892 and 1907. got three
new ribs put in 1t in 1908 and ex-
changed it for a new one at Mouquin's
restaurant last November
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

she was quite too late, because the
resignation had been accepted. Final
ly the secretary, touched by her ap-
peal. suggested that there was one
person in the country who might do
something for her-that was Presi-
dent Lincoln.
With her luncheon basket on her
arm and with her little tots Juggling
at her skirts, she made her way to
the White House. She found the pres
ident. and he, having heard her story,
at once sent over for the secretary
of the navy, that he might see the
papers In the case. The secretary.
who was himself won to the cause,
presented the facts. AS Lincoln looked
at the anxious little wife. he asked:
MI Secretary, IS there no way that
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Lincoln's SWAY To Do 1t"

A new story on Lincoln emanates
from the navy department; but the
great emancipator's way to do it, in
this case would be rather dangerous
for general adoption.
Early in the war naval captain
decided to enter the Confederate
service His wife pleaded with him
to remain with the Union, not only
because of loyalty but because 1t
meant the support of his family. But
the resignation was dispatched to the
department at Washington, and the
wife, left alone with her little family.
decided that she would go to the cap
itol and would herself see II some
thing could not be done.
At the navy department she told
her story. but the officials said that
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Reward of Merit.

60 on, sab! Go on and blow yo'
hawn bout who yo is and what yo'
done!" impatiently said old Brother
Bogus. But femme specify dat Use de
on'y extinguished citizen O. dis town
dat de president O. de railroad-dis
yuh road, right yuh!-paid any ten
ton to when he went th'oo in his spe-
cial kyah last week. Yassah! wuz
yuh when de train passed-right on
dis spot!-and dat ar polly white
man gimme a fine see-gyah; flung it
to me out'n de window o. de kyah,
an t wuz lit, too!"-Puck.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Breaking II Gently.

Mammal" cried the little daughter,
joyfully, "oh. mamma, do you know
what I'm going to give you for 3
present"
why, no, darling" answered the
fond mother. But if you can't wait,
tell me now. I'll be just as surprised"
well. mamma. I'm going to get you
a cut glass salad dish
THAT would be beautiful, dearie,
but mamma has cut glass salad dish
already"
mo. you haven't mamma. You did
have one, but l just knocked >it off
the sideboard and busted it."
Now that's our idea of breaking it
gently.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

to escape his observation, and on the
slightest movement near him he
swings into his fighting attitude. rails
ing his upper Jaw and erecting his
fangs. which, in state Of repose, lie
closely packed in the soft muscles
of his mouth. This snake is not so
active as his copperhead cousin of the
north, nor so quick to strike, but one
blow is almost always fatal His
fangs are SO long that they penetrate
deep into the muscles and veins Of his
victim.
In one Instance the measurement Of
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

ing Mr. Lincoln himself assisted in remov-
ing the mask, particularly difficult task ow-
ing to his high cheekbones but the undertake
ing entirely successful, the mask coming
off in one piece and being especially satisfac-
tory in that 1t included the impress of both
ears-something that in many instances must
be omitted in the securance Of a life mask
One of the most interesting of all the Lin
coin statues is the bronze figure in Lincoln
Park at Washington, which shows Lincoln
freeing the slave-an emblematic figure Of the
great emancpator striking the shackles from
the hands Of kneeling negro. The signif
cant feature in connection with this unique
statue is that 1t was erected by money con-
tributed through popular subscription by the
freed slaves Another interesting memorial
to Lincoln at the capital he saved Is found in
a simple silver plate the pew which he
always occupied In the church. few blocks
from the White House, of which he was
member. Congress has paid $4,000 for the
house in which Lincoln died. and will, In all
probability, in time convert 1t into a Lincoln
Memorial Museum under governmental aus
pieces This will involve the expenditure of
considerable money. because the building is
now closely hemmed In by other buildings
which ought to be torn down in order to prop
erly safeguard the historic building against
fire.
The city of New York. which has notable
memorials to SO many of the nations heroes
is deficient in testimonials to Lincoln. but this
lack is soon to be remedied II the project
launched by Joseph H. Choate and other prom.
nent New Workers meets with success This
contemplates the erection in the metropolis
of some fitting memorial. possibly a magnifl.
cent arch such as the Arch of Triumph, which
is one of the chief glories Of Paris very
appropriate form of Lincoln memorial ia the
present task OF placing In all our national
cemeteries bronze tablets bearing Lincolns
Gettysburg address. Ultimately these tablets
will be placed also in great numbers of schools.
public buildings. etc
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Mixture Of Family Namea,

This is good example of what is
a common phenomena in the polyglot
Balkans: A man named Pavel-that
Is, Paul-had five SONS; one settled In
Athens, called himself Pavopoulo, the
Greek form of Paulson: the second
went to Belgrade and called himself
Pavlovich; the third in Sofia called
himself Pavloff; the fourth made his
home In Bucharest under the name
Paviescu, while the youngest set up
In business in Constantinople. assum-
Ing the Turkish form of Pavloglu.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
No Waves.

A young mother who still considers
Marcel waves as the most fashionable
on the job.
The precocious child was crouching
on its fathers, lap, the baby fingers
now and then sliding over the smooth
and glossy pate which is fathers.
mo waves for you, father" re-
marked the Little One. You're all
beach"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
WHY RothschiId Felt Safe.

Baron Gustave de Rothschild had a
pleasant mixture of caution and wag-
gerry. Once while in the synagogue
his neighbor suddenly plucked him by
the sleeve and whispered hoarsely:
II have come away this morning
without locking the safe!"
Don't worry" replied Rothschild,
looking around at the vast congrega-
ton, I'VE are all of us here!"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

Any convention that got a good look
at me couldn't be expected to NOM
mate me. could it? I'll have better
chance II they don't even find out
what | look like"
And at midnight without half a
dozen of the politicians knowing he
had been in town, aside from his IL
linois friends, he was put on the train
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Deadly Foe of all Life

but when 1t happens that these rings
are fastened to six or seven feet OF
serpent as thick as a mans wrist and
that serpent is armed with the sharp
est of fangs. nearly an inch in length
with cisterns of liquid poison at their
base. the music does not seem cheer
full or inspiring.
AS is the "big Indian" among his
lesser braves, SO Is the diamond rat
tlesnake of the southern states among
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

and started back to Springfield. Three
days later he was the nominee OF the
Republican party for the presidency
Mr.. Lincoln regarded himself as the
homeliest man in the country and
once told friend that 1t was getting
the votes of the people who were
thankful for not being homely that
elected him.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

diamond rattler's fangs showed them
to be seven-eighths of an inch in
length. and though not thicker than a
common sewing needle, yet perfor-
ated with hole through which the
greenish-yellow liquid could be forced
in considerable quantities, and in the
case mentioned each of the sacks con.
tained about half teaspoonful.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Willie Was Wise.

"And he rent his garments and
went upon his way" quoted the
teacher. Nov, which little boy or
girl can tell me where he was goA
ing?"
The little wise boy lifted his hand
You may answer, Willie"
"Why, if he rented his garments, he
must have been going to masquer.
ade ball"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Wager Cost Life.

A man named Gaul, of Paddington.
Eng, was found dead in van. Early
in the evening he made wager that
he would drink thirteen half-pints Of
beer In less than ten minutes. He won
the wager. drinking the beer In seven
minutes.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Still a Woman.

81 can keep secret" she said
firmly.
But" asked the gentleman who be-
gan the discussion. can you refrain
from taking at least one peek into a
package marked Not to be Opened
until Christmas"
Her refusal to answer was proof pos
tive that she had not entirely out
grown her femininity.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
"Diamond RattIesnake" Is Not Only
Fatal, but Also Extremely
Vicious.

A very basilisk among our native
deadly snakes is the diamond rattle
snake" creature even more vicious.
as well as more brilliant, than its more
northern relative. the common crotai-
us. Ordinarily the Jingle of a handful
of rings is not an unpleasant sound.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
For Cause,

For Cause.
He-Why are you always throwing
your money In my face?
She-Because can't keep 1t out of
your hands.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

Firs. Guest Cat banqueD-If the
caterer calls this diamond-backed ter
rapin he's fraud.
Second Guest-A prevaricaterer,
eho
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Doctors Said
Health Gone
Suffered with Throat Trouble

Mr.. B. w.
d. b a r mes,
ex Sheriff
of Warren
c o u n t y,
I e nnessee.
in a letter
f r o m Nc
NJ i nnville.
7 . nnessee,
writes:
II h a d
I h r o q {
( r o U b ! .
a n d b a d
t b r ee doc
tors treating
m e. A ! !
failed to do
m Q q n y
& o o d, and
D r onounced
my health
gone. / con-
I N ded Tn
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Supply and Demand.

Edith-Can you tell me the reason
for the high cost of living, MIR. Mush-
ley?
Mr.. Mushley-Oh-aw- suppose
It's because there is considerable de-
mand faw it. you know.
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09
Almost Succeeded.

Say, Wombat, last spring you
promised me some early vegetables"
Il know did, old man, and l was
about to perfect squash and to.
mato when the frost hit me-"
The Springfield herald. (Springfield, Baca County, Colo.) 1887-1919, 1912-02-09

ton on the part of our public men and influen-
tial citizens to devise in recognition of the
services of the Civil War President memorials
of even more elaborate and imposing character
than the statues that have been erected in
many of the states that he labored to keep
under one flag
recent notable instance of this trend
found in the provision of an impressive memo
rial structure on the famous Lincoln farm"
in Kentucky The erection of this monumental
edifce. which was dedicated by President Taft
only few months ago. represents but one
phase of an ambitious project to restore and
protect the birthplace of Lincoln and the scene
of his early life. making 1t. as 1t should be-
a patriotic mecca to which great numbers of
14incoln's fellowcountrymen will make pilgrim
ages Just they do to the home of George
Washington at Mount Vernon, and to the home
and tomb of Thomas Jefferson at Charlottes
vile. Virginia.
Even more pretentious is the project now
before congress for a So 900 900 memorial to
Lincoln that shall be In the fullest sense n
tribute from the reunited nation Visitors to
the seat of government in recent years have
often expressed wonder that whereas there are
in Washington appropriate testimonials to the
Father of His Country and other national
idols. there has been no memorial commensu.
rate with the commanding place which Lin
coin has occupied In the history of the coup
try. The government has not been uncon.
scious of this lack, but merely deferred action
tribute worthy of the great man who inspired
It. This is now assured. owing to the liberal
sum that will be expended in this labor of love
From the time 1t decided that the occa-
sion had arrived for congress to take definite
action with reference to a national Lincoln
memorial there has been discussion and diff.
ference of opinion as to the form which this
acknowledgment of the nations gratitude
should take. Most of the men having voice in
the matter seem to have come to the con-
clusion that the ideal memorial will be mas
siye monumental structure-a sort of temple
of fame to be built of white marble on the
banks of the Potomac at Washington and
adorned with statues of Lincoln and repre-
sensations of persons and events conspicu-
ously identified with his career. The effect
would be. of course. to create companion
patriotic shrine to that at George Washing.
toms Mount Vernon estate few miles farther
down the same river.
However, many persons of prominence have
all along argued in favor of other forms of
memorial A memorial bridge between the
national capital and the national cemetery at
Arlington beyond the Potomac has repeatedly
been suggested and has memorial arch