davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
StiliChO and the GOths

linesof circumvallation. and instead
Of being the besiegers, the barba-
rians found themselves besieged.
With desperate courage, the men
from the north threw themselves
time and again against the Roman
lines, but in every instance they
were beaten back. and in due
course OF time famine, aided by the
Roman spears, battle axes and cat
apults, did its work.
1t is said by the authorities that
more than 100000 fighting men
perished upon the barren ridge of
hills at Lesule. Radagaisus was
most effectually disposed of and
once more the people of Rome
breathed freely.
II is not pleasant to remember
that the great man who had twice
saved Rome from the Barbarians
was, two years after his defeat of
Radagaisus, put to death by his
sovereign upon the hollow charge
of treason to the state. Calm In his
consciousness of innocence, and
perhaps stunned by the character
of the accusations, Stilicho. with
firmness not unworthy of the last
of the Roman generals, submitted
his neck to the sword of Heraclean.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15

II FIFTEEN hundred and ten
years ago-March H. 4os-
the great Stilicho won the IT.
tie Of the Second Marlus." by turn
ing back the great barbarian mass
at Pollentia.
The hordes of Marie and the le-
gions Of Stilicho fought all day,
the fortune of the day veering now
to one side and now to the other,
and when the darkness of night
put an end to the carnage the
Gothic hosts were still on the field,
defiant as ever. But when the
morning came and the legionaries
were preparing themselves for a re-
newal of the combat, 1t was dis
covered that the barbarians had
folded their tents like the Arabs.
and silently slipped away" They
had had enough The terrible
pounding that Stilicho gave them,
with the fear of worse one to
follow, was more than they had
bargained for. and the Eternal City
was saved.
To have won the victory of Pol
lentia was glory enough for any
man. but four years later Stilicho
was called upon to give the second
proof of his military prowess and
to win another famous victory. In
40s there poured down upon the
sunny plains of Italy a mighty null
titude of Vandals, Suevi, Burgun-
dams and other Barbarians. led by
the fierce Radagaisus, one of the
most terrible characters of history.
who, it seems. had bound himself
by solemn vow TO his pagan del
ties TO reduce Rome to "a heap of
stones and ashes"
Crossing the Alps, the Pc and
the Apennine, the vast tide of saw
age humanity foamed and frothed
toward Rome. City after city was
sacked and pillaged and their in
habitants put to the sword, and
presently the wave reached Flor
ence. That beautiful place was as
strong as it was fair, and, refus-
ing to surrender, the barbarian
king resolved TO take it by siege.
with Radagaisus at Florence,
only $50 miles away, the senate
and the people of Rome trembled
as they had not trembled since the
time of Hannibal, and all eyes
turned i1nploringly toward the hero
of PolIentia. II he could not save
them. their case was hopeless.
In the meantime. Stilicho was on
the way to Florence, where he ar
rived in good time. Instead of at
lacking the barbarians in the open
field. however Stilicho, with con-
summate tact ana expedition. en-
eonnpassed the enemy With strong
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
The Little Gray Beggar
By MINNA IRVING.

he comes without fail in the storm or the
And stands at my door every day,
And patiently waits for the bounty give,
A bold little beggar in gray.
He is fat seal, and sleek. mink,
His fur coat is better than mine;
And he carries a poncho rolled up on his back
That in rain for protection is fine.
He never says Thank you" but takes all he gets.
And when he's exhausted my store
He folds Ger his stomach his tiny gray paws.
Pathetically begging for
His favorite nut is the pecan. but
He is getting SO lazy alas
He wants them all cracked he buries each one
In the dry withered leaves or the grass.
He sits the fence when his dinner is done
And washes his face like cat,
Then by aerial railway returns to the tree
Where no doubt he furnished a fiat
But the dooryard looks empty and dull and foriorn
When he merrily scampers away,
The squirrel that comes to the house be fed
The dear little beggar in gray.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
DEWEY'S LAST DAYS IN MANILA HARBOR
HOW OUR EMPIRE IN THE FAR EAST BEGAN
From Hearst S Magazine for March

Isla Grande, although we had not yet
received the news, Americans at home
were rejoicing over our naval victory
at Santiago and Camara had been re-
called to Spain. l was glad of an OPP
portunity of stating my own position
with perfect candor TO Admiral Won
Diedrichs, yet in a diplomatic fashion
which could not be personally offensive
to him, however positive he was in his
a blockaded port.
Already there had been a CORE
spondence between us in which, in
keeping with the accepted authorities
on international law, including the
German Perels, who had lectured at
the Imperial German Naval academy
at Kiel, l maintained my right of
blockade in boarding all vessels, in
GLIDING men of-war.
The Germans Come to Time.
Vice Admiral Won Diedrichs in denial
of the right had notified us that he
would submit the point to a conference
of all the senior officers of the men
of-war in the harbor But only one
officer appeared-Captain Chichester,
of the British Immortalite.
He informed the German commander
that ] was acting entirely within my
rights; that he had instructions from
his government to comply with even
more rigorous restrictions than | had
laid down; and, moreover that as the
senior British officer present he had
passed the word that all British men
of-war upon entering the l1arbor should
first report to me and fully satisfy any
inquiries on my part before proceed
ing TO the anchorage of the foreign
fleet.
However, Vice Admiral Won Died
richs was unconvinced. When, later,
the Cormoran. which was an old Of
fender, was sighted coming up the bay.
Flag Lieutenant Brumby was sent 30
make sure that she stopped to report,
in keeping with the custom of other
moran saw the McCulloch approach
ing she turned and steamed toward the
northern part of the bay, compelling
the McCulloch to follow.
Brumby first hoist the international
signal. Il wish to communicate" No
attention was paid to this by the Cor
moran. Then Brumby fired a shot
across her bows, which had the de-
sired effect.
On the following day Vice Admiral
Won Diedrichs sent a capable. tactful
young officer of his staff to me with
a memorandum of grievances. When l
had heard them through I made the
most of the occasion by using him as
third person to state candidly and
firmly my attitude in a verbal message
which he conveyed to his superior so
successfully that Vice Admiral Won
Diedrichs was able to understand my
point of view. There was no further
interference with the blockade OF
breach of the etiquette which had beeh
established by the common consent OF
the other foreign commanders.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
Up-to-the-Minute Jokes

only a lock of golden hair" the
lover sighed "Perchance tonight it
formeth on her pillow fair halo
bright"
Only a lock of golden hair.4 the
maiden, smiling sweetly. said, rs she
laid it over the back of chair and
went to bed.
He purchased his sweetheart a pair
of button kid gloves, and handed
them in al the door himself The serv-
ant girl took them, and. going to the
foot of the stairs, bawled out:
please. miss, 'ere's a young man ez
has brought you pair of legg1ngs.
The. case had reached a critical stage
Even the judge seemed to awaken to
a live interest in the proceedings, Cor
the most important witness was ABOUT
to be cross examined.
so you are the lady,s maide" began
the relentless lawyer.
YES, sir
and where were you at o'clock on
the evening in question ??
81 was in my lady's room, sir.
For what purpose?
Il was dressing my lady's hair, sir,
The lawyer leaned forward and spoke
slowly and impressively.
Now. think" he said. Il want you
to be very careful in answering thus
question. Was or was not your mis-
tress in the room at the timer"
Good morning. Mrs. McCarty." said
Mrs. Ryan. as the friends met at the
market "How's all the folks getting
along2"
They be all doin' WELL replied Mrs.
McCarty. except my old man. He's
been enjoyin' poor health for some
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15

tonne, but this mornin' he complained
of feelin' better"
Two Bohemians at a cafe
What happened to you, old chap?
Did YOU get a situation?"
oh I've left journalism and gone
into trade. I'm now in the furniture
business"
And have you sold any?"
Yes, my own"
4Ah. dearest" sighed young man,
kneeling at the feet of mis- dearest one,
.'dost thou know what of all things
is nearest my hearth
Really, I can't say" she sweetly re-
Piled but in this cold weather 1 should
think it was a flannel shirt"
She was too practical and it broke
the engagement.
Impecunious Suitor (endeavoring 10
make himself agreeable to Miss An
gela's papa)-what a.schar1ning place
you have here, Mr.. Oldham! Does 1t go
all the way to that grove over there?
Unsympathetic Papa-It does.
Impecunious Suitor-And all the way
to that stone wall in the distance on
this side?
Unsympathetic Papa-It does. And
it goes all the way to the river on the
south and all the way to the main road
on the north. But it does not go with
my daughter Angela.
between direct taxation and indirect
Husband-why. the difference be
tween your asking me for money and
going through my trousers while I'm
asleep
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15

eminent to report the actions OF the
Germans in cipher.
Not only did the German officers fire.
quently visit the Spanish troops and
outposts, thus familiarizing themselves
with the environs of Manila, but a
Prince Lowenstein was taken off to the
Kaiserin Augusta by one OF Aguinaldo's
staff. This came to our knowledge
through the fact that the prince and
his escort had to seek refuge on board
an English man-of-war in heavy sea.
German man-of-war boats took
soundings off Malabon and the mouth
of the Pasig river and German seamen
were sent to occupy the lighthouse at
the mouth Of the Pasig for some days.
Finally, without my permission they
landed their men Cor drill at Marivel9s
harbor opposite Corregidor and Boca
Chica at the entrance to the bay and
took possession of the quarantine sta
ton. while Admiral Won Diedrichs oc-
cupied a large house which had been
the quarters of the Spanish officials.
on July l hoisted my flag on the
McCulloch and steamed around the
German ships anchored in Mariveles,
without. however communicating with
the German admiral. while l trusted
that he might understand that | did
not view his proceeding with favor.
The Germans Interfere.
On the 9Th l was informed by the in
Surgents that the Germans had been
interfering with their operations
against the Spaniards in Subig bay
This was. of course, contrary to my
policy to allow the insurgents to
weaken the Spaniards as far as posi-
BILE and 1t was, besides, a breach Ct
neutrality by a neutral power. | dis
patched the Raleigh and Concord TO
Subig to inquire into the truth of this
report. They found a force of Spanish
troops intrenched on Isla Grande, and
under siege by the insurgents.
There was not a German subject in
the place When the German cruiser
Irene appeared her captain had
visited the Spaniards and then in
formed the insurgents that they might
not use a small steamer which was
in their possession to assist in their
operations against the Spaniards.
However. when the Raleigh and Con-
cord steamed into the harbor at day
light the Irene promptly steamed out.
Captain ]. B. Cochlan, of the
Raleigh, being the senior officer pres
ent. concluded that Isla Grande. on ac-
count of its stragetic Importance in
commanding the entrance 10 SuDig
bay (Which might furnish Camara a
refuge If he should escape us), ought
not to be in the possession of the
enemy. After we fired a few shots
from the light guns of She two
cruisers the Spaniards. six officers
and 500 men. surrendered. As Cogh-
Ian had nc means of caring for the
prisoners, he turned them over to the
insurgents with express instructions
that they must be we'll treated
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
When a Man Treats His Wife Kindly

Copyright 1913 by The Star Company Great Britain Rights Reserved
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
A Bad Test.

Mrs. Robinson had been experiencing
great difficulty in finding a new cook.
At last, however, she thought she had
found one to suit, but before engaging
her, like wise woman. she decided 20
follow up the references given. telling
the girl to call in three days time
Alas, the replies to Mrs. Robinson's
inquiries showed that the would be
cook was not quite all that she pro-
fessed to be.
Il am afraid" she said in as kindly
a manner as possible when the domes-
tic called again, that l am not alto
gether satisfied with your references"
Neither am |, replied the maid;
still they're the best | could get"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
An Awful Blow.

Yes" said Slithers. Mickey was
my dearest friend. and l shall never
cease to mourn his death. II was
terrible blow from which l shall never
recover.
WHY thought you married his
widow" said Jimpson
Why-er-ahem. Why, yes, / did;
but
Here Slithers subsidized into a desp
and uncomfortable silence
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15
Tough.

More tough luck" whispered his
wife.
well, what now?" he muttered
You know Miss Green never sings
without her music?"
Yes"
We'll. she's brought her music"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-15

In the March number of
HEARST'S MAGAZINE Admiral
Dewey tells how he made the
Germans come round to his way
of thinking, in Manila Bay, dur
ing his blockade.
Admiral Dewey's story is only
one of the many interesting fea-
lures in HEARST'S MAGAZINE
for March. Hall Gaines wonder
full story, The Woman Thou
Gavest Me, is continued, as is
Winston Churchill s serial, The
Inside of the Cup" Then there
is another chapter of the dealings
of Standard Oil with legislators,
this time with West Virginia; a
collection of original short stories,
an illustrated article called
Morgan, Master of Old Mas
tiers" by Gardner Teall, and able
reviews on art, finance, the stage,
literature, politics and books by
the best writer's
Here are a few excerpts from
Admiral Dewey's article:
y he pf NJ h.
early days of July the Germans,
with the industry with which they
aim to make their navy efficient, were
keeping very busy. saw that they did
not mean to accept my Interpretation
of the laws of blockade.
German officers frequently landed in
Manila. where they were on the most
cordial terms with the Spaniards, VINO
paid them marked attention; and, the
wish fathering the thought, the talk of
the town was that the Germans would
intervene in favor of Spain.
1t was well known that Vice Admiral
Won Diedrichs had officially visited the
Spanish captain general in Manila, who
had returned the call at night No 9TH
er senior foreign naval officer had ex-
changed visits with the captain gem
eral.
Other Spanish officials called on the
Germans and We're saluted by the Ger
man vessels. these salutes being re-
turned by the Spanish batteries on
shore; but they did not call on the
other senior officers present SO far as
know, and certainly were not saluted K
they did. One foreign consul in Ma
Mia, | know. had orders from his gov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
IN MEMORIAM.
(Communicated.l

At a meeting of the Board OF Lady
Managers of the Alexandria Hospital
held January 9th, 1919, tbs following
preamble and resolution adopted:
Since our last meeting one OF the
members of board Miss Alice Colqu-
houn has been removed by death.
In 1891 she was elected a manager
from Christ Church and in 1893 elect
ed our secretary. She resigned this
position in 1911 owing to lll-health,
but retained her Office as manager and
advisor until her deateh, December
30 1912. Though no longer the act
ing secretary of the Board she never
lost her interest in the Hospital and.
always kept herself informed as to its
condition and work.
It is next to impossible to do justice
to the beautiful character of Miss Col
quohoun or to express the irreparable
loss to the Hospital, to the church,
to the poor and to the community
generally by her death. Her life was
unsurpassed, her faith was supreme,
and her charity boundless.
Therefore, Be it Resolved: That in
her death the Board has lost faith
full and devoted worker, and they wish
to record their appreciation Of Miss
Colquohoun's long and valued service
in behalf of the hospital which owes
much of its earlier prosperity and
usefulness to her wisdom, and e:fici-
ency. May the Master whom she low
ed and served speak to her His Bless
ed words.
"Well done, good and faithful ser
want, enter thou into the joy Of thy
Lord"
Resolved: That we herewith tender
our warmest sympathy to her leila
tives and friends.
Resolved: That copy of these :es-
olutions be published in the daily pa
pers and that they be spread Upon
the minutes of this meeting.
(Southern Churchman please cory.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
THE COST OF
WOMEN'S CLOTHES.

The ruling of a New Jersey judge,
to the effect that $4,000 will provide
an adequate outfit of clothes for a
woman, has created a chorus Of dis
sent among organs of feminine opin-
ion. Many women, including some of
very moderate means, would say the
figure should be multiplied by two or
three.
While mems clothing has not large
ly increased in price for the past 10
years, most women would say that
their outfits are costing good deal
more than they did then.
: Perhaps the reason for this change
might thus, be epitomized: Men de-
mand merely scientific accuracy in
the providing of their clothes. Wo-
men seek combination of scientific
accuracy and attractive individuality.
and to get it they have to pay price.
1t is not enough that their toys
shall pass muster in a crowd with
out attracting special attention,
which is all that men ask.
In addition to this winsome indi-
viduality, women's dresses are now
made so close fitting, that just the
same scientific accuracy is required
as when mems stereotyped clothes
are fitted. This makes the problem
doubly complex, and calls for two
very different kinds of ability. The
dressmaker who can fit clothes can't
always make them interesting. The
dressmaker who can make them inter-
esting, can't always fit them.
Mems clothes drift into large es-
Establishments, where the work of, pro-
duction according to nearly cast iron
STYLES is standardized. Conditions OF
production being very regular, uni
form and orderly, the work can be
done at a maximum of cost.
Women on the other hand will pay
a high premium to the dressmakel
who can both fit them and make al
individually attractive dress. A host
of women GO into the business with
a few individual customers to whom
their ideals appeal. Production II
these little shops cannot be carried
on as economically as in the larger
establishments that make men!
clothes.
Women will pay high price TO
their garments, until the time come
when they are willing to take clothe
that are run through the machin
mould like mems.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13

WANTED.-Small girl to stay with
a lady during day.Appiy at No. 1922
FRINGE street. St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
MANY ARE
SUFFERING FROM FLOODS.

This time last year the mercury IN
the thermometer in Alexandra was
ten degrees below zero. In places in
the vicinity of this city it was still
lower, it being eighteen degrees at
the Potomac Railroad yards. So far
nothing savoring of a blizzard has
struck this section this winter.
Dispatches from points IN ONO
Kentucky and Tennessee tell OF serious
conditions resulting from the prevail
ing floods in the Ohio and Cumberland
rivers. In some places it has been
necessary to maroon people on Is
lands after all their worldly posse
sessions have been swept away by the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
United States and Prophecy.

The United States government is
helping to carry. out the Biblical proph
ecies in the building of the Roosevelt
dam and other great irrigation pro-
jects in the Far West, according to
the declaration of Pastor Charles T.
Russell in his address to the Washing
ton Temple congregation, in New Ma
sonic Temple yesterday afternoon,
when he spoke on. the center text on
the front of the Union station. The
Desert Shall Rejoice and Blossom as
the Rose"
america" Pastor Russell declared,
lis now in it's golden age, as the Bible
foretells and the nation is moving
steadily along to greater and better
things for the fulfillment of which
man will have to walk the path which
the Creator of the world has mapped
out for him."
Man, according to the clergyman, is
saying, "Let's have the Word Of God"
and he is looking about in every di-
rec,ion for the "true spiritual foods, y
believing that his Creator has spread
the table with the bountiful things he
needs for the complete fulfiltment OF
his spiritual life.
A number of AleXandrians were
among Pastor RusseA's hearers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
so NEAR AND YET SO FAR.

A trip on the ocean. on the lakes
or on the river in power boat with
a congenial crowd and with a safe
and sound captain and efficient engi-
neer. os something anyone ca nenjoy.
1t matters not whether it is in the
spring when winter is lingering in her
lap, or in summer when the fragrance
of nature iscasting its perfume on the
breeze, or in Autumn when the trees
and shrubbery are giving the best of
their dying traits to prepare US fol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-01-13
WISE & co.
INSURANCE.
421 King Street.
Stockholders Meeting.

Stockholders Meeting.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Atlantic Building Com
pany, for the election of officers and
directors for the ensuing year and for
the transaction Of such other business
as may properly come before the meet
ing will be held at the company's
Office, 1913 South Royal street, Alex
andria, Va, on Thursday, the 10Th
inst. at II o'clock A. M.
M. NJ. PARKER Prest.
Louis Boyer Jr., Secty.