davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10
Putting 5hem 0per
 sv MARCO yusrIcs. The case of the Cashiered Officer
Hv MARCO JusrIcg.

palm listening to discussion on the relative merits of couple of Euro- penn ballet dancers that the diplomats had seen when they were home on leave during the summer. He was glad when his men settled the question and pulled out of the conservatory, for he hadn't heard anything worth while and had his own ideas about dancers anyway. Besides 1t was rather un. CT mfortabis hiding behind that tub of palms. But before he could get out of his corner along comes the pretty ex- x-soldiers wife towing perfectly good member of the military commit tao of the senate.
 "Biil. that was our youngster's name. didn't retail all that went on on the. bench on the other side of that palm tree. Mushy was the word he used to describe 1t. But after u while the lit- tie dame opened up on the senator on the subject of getting bill put through to restore her husband to his rank In the army. At first the senator couldn't see it. and the lady said things about his not caring for her any more The usual play that woman makes when she thinks shes got n man grog- gy But there was nothing doing Then the little lobbyist thought while and opened up on another tack. She had 1t all figured out, too. But she senator.
 "'Of cOurse.' says she. sort of dreamy life, this makes such very big diff fei ence to us. I have bill all drawn up that if it were passed would put my husband back on the active list of the amy from the date of his dismissal That was three years ago. and he would get sIi the back pay. over flf- teen thousand dollars. Of course says she. We would he glad [" get back even without the three years hack pay. hut it Is just as easy to pass the bill that way as without it. Why, we would be glad to give up the pay in fact to have the hill passed at all'
 "She wasn't looking at the senator while she was saying this. but just sort of dreamy and talking to hersf. as if he wasn't there.
 "As I said. our man Bill was kind of young. He told me he almost gave himself away by grabbing the palm when the womans companion cleared hi, throat. It was such IL loud clear.
 ..\hcm, said the senator. 'V"n'rc d mighty pretty little woman and I'm he cginning to take Il good deal of in- tcrcst in you. It does seem pretty ard for young fellow to he put out of the army when he has given so much of his time to 1t. Now. little girl h" sa id, "I might bc able to fix this thing up for you. Of course I don't know. It's pretty hard to get a bill like that tn ougli the committee. hut once that's done. once the committee is fixed. it's nll plain sailing. Yes, hc went on. 'tkat's it. fix the committed. Now ] might he able to do that for very sweet little woman who is going to appreciate it. But you know this pushing of special bills through some times costs little money. I'd fix that all right myself. but I'm not Il rich man and with an election in sight il1 my state. TIT need what little I've sav- cd for my own fences. Hut this flf- teen thousand back pay. continued the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10
THIS WILL INTEREST YOU.

For the next thirty days wc will place on sale at 20 per cent discount Tailor Made suits to order.
 Fifty fou1 u1 tins seasons iairsi patterns in hlacks and hiucs. serges and worsteds.
 First clnss wnrkn,a ,anship. Fit guar anteed. Only small dep"sf required We invite you to examine G"rds whe- thcr you buy or not. We dn altcra tions md cleaning. pressing and re- pnirinC. Yours to please.
 NOME roiloRIN0 co. Between Zshnsr and Segerstrom's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10

"Ever hear what b,pme of that army captain that wax dismissed after your investigation of his mess funds ?' [ ascked the secret service agent.
 70, that fellow" my friend replied. didn't you know? Back in his old place right as trivst. Out three years he was. too. before he succeeded in put t:ng over a bill to restore him to the army in bis original rank"
 "But wasn't he practically guilty of embsxslem nt:" asked.
 "Sure thing" said Stuart. Ever see hts wife" he added after 6 mo. ment's thought.
 never had to my knowledge and said so.
 Brightest. smoothcst little trick that ever happened" said the secret service man. It was she that got the captain back. She and a good friends of hers in the senate. It's mighty uuecr." he added. chow some men. and women. only guess It's mostly women and dollars, can handle those fellows up at the capitol. Any way it was q woman and dollars that fixed things up for the captain.
 You see." Stuart continued. that susband of here kicked around for about three years after he was dis missed. making mighty little and she being woman who needed nice things and liked the army life, gut tired Jf being down and out and set to work to get 6iii through congress to re- instate him.
 How did she ln ii: Why. easy enough. In ihe first place she man aged to get hold of some good lOnling gowns somewhere Then she shipped the ex-captaln back io the farm in Kansas and settled down "n her sister here in Washington to take Il whirl at the social season.
 Believe me, that captains wife WAS some bright girl. and pretty. Why, say she was one of that type of wo- men all soft and delicate and dreamy tiat makes a man want to take them right In his arms and protect them. You know the kind? Dngerous!
 We had a young fellow in cur ser vice that was detailed on the society job that winter. We pick up a lot of valuable information. quite in q social way, of coure. by having the right sort of men get into the swell set. Mingle with the diplomats. play cards. hunt. chase, afternoon teas aiid things. I wouldn't Inst five minutes ai that sort of thing hut s"m.. nf Ii," hoys like 1t.
 Well, this younGstcr was lodging around from one function {" another and he picked up the trail "f this ex- captain quite by accident. of course 1t wasn't any business of thr secret service and no report was ever made. hut the youngstcr told mr ul'"nt it one day. knowing I'd probably he interest cd
 Tt seems the boy had managed to become quite smitten with tkc OK army officers wife. which is q very dangerous and unprofessional thing 10 do in our business. Hut. as said. she was sure q beauty and tho agent was young.
 "0ne night, at a hig reception at one O.! the cabinet officers. our man had followed a couple of diplomats out into the conservatory and spent Il rath- CT uncomfortable half hour behind Il
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10
AT THE NEW EAoLg

Old Lswis hurtsr Rye and tns Fs meus Athst<on Bourbon wnisksys Distilled sprine tse4- 1seo bought ir bend and reduced to @ per cent bS .. Q. government. by the bettis eslIon.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10
aeNp YOUR LAUNDRY

To the Peoples laundry where you will receive good work executed by meme but white employees. whs receive ths standard wages.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-02-10

There b . good education in . live paper. Subscribe for the NUGGET. the liveet th.ag in Nome.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
LIST OF PATENTS.

List of patents issued from the U. $. Patent Office, Tuesday, May 12. 1914. for the state of Connecticut, furnished Us from the office of Sey. mour & Earle, solicitors of patents, 129 Church street. New Haven. Conn:
 l.. w. Anderson, assignor to The Plume & Atwood Mfg. Co.,, Water bury. Screwiess socket cover and holder.
 J. H. Dubrule, East Hartford. Dado machine.
 s. Lake, Milford. Internal combus tion engine.
 A. R. Langdon, Hartford. Tele- phone transmitter cutout.
 G. Lombardi, Derby. Machine for making spiral tubing.
 I. E. Palmer assignor to The I. E.. Palmer Co.,, Middletown. Couch ham, mock and convertible end and back rest therefor.
 E. L. Pemberton, New Haven, as- signor to Edgar Allen Manganese Steel Go. Stirrup for door latches of excavating dippers.
 J. H. Rubin, New Haven. Elastic heel for boots and shoes.
 W. G. Viall Bridgeport. Fan wheel.
 c. F. Woods, assignor to American Graphophone Co.,, Bridgeport Re- producer for talking machines.
 Designs.
 E.. A. Farr, assignor to Manning, Bowman X Co.,, Meriden. Trap handle.
 E.. A. Hawthorne, Bridgeport Lamp.
 o. Moberg, New Britain Display stand. (Two patents.)
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
HighbrOW Slang
By RUTH CAMERON.

o to of appropriately nappopriate mcu4 
 
  so-caled selcad phioso4 of Nesche To
 
  1bsen Browning. when jolly little clerk said T should worry My compan
  seldom
 
  original different cupab  and 
 
 
   is wordwh their abuse of liked squeezed dry of individual  and  Tho do noh 
  Gal  vocabulary predigested foods of he Anyone refuge son
  ratorso of hould worry
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Press Agents Tell
 of Theatrical Bills
SHORE ACRES" IS NOW
 BEING REHEARSED

There are some excellent opportun- ities for beautiful scenic and stage effects in the production of Shore Acres which Manager Birch offers to the theatergoers at the Lyceum during the coming week. There are three settings, the home of 'Na- thaniel Berry" and the lighthouse near Bar Harbor. Me. The famous coast lighthouse, which is most prom inent in marine history of the down east country, is most picturesque spot. There is only a small area of land around this historic beacon, but it has been the scene of many inci- dents that have stirred the interest of humanity. The scenic artist and car penters will develop the two light house features to most particular degree.
 In the casting of the characters it has been decided that MT. Cross shall assume the role of Nathaniel Berry"-the, kind, lovable old gentle man which MT. Herne, the author, 80 cleverly conceived and portrayed.
 lover Night is having a popular reception this week. There were many at the Tuesday evening performance who had been present at the matinee in the afternoon, so we'll pleased were they with its delightful comedy.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
ENGLISH MADCAPS
 DANCE AT kEENEY'S

Among the dancing novelties which make up a major portion of the show at Keeney's this week, the act of the Three English Madcaps, stands out conspicuously. It is a European ina portation and differs greatly from the majority of dancing acts. The three young ladies are recognized as among the, best dancers England ever pro- tduced. They are now on a, tour Of this country and are being received with marked favor in every city where they appear. Their dances are novel and are skillfully and gracefully exe- lcuted. The audience is liberal in applauding their dancing every night and the recognition given them in- dfcates that they are the most pop ular performers on the bill.
 The. dancing of MT. and Mrs. Daly, who open the show, is also favorably received. This pair gives an exhi- bition gof he.hlatests dances, showing several original mum bers Tomorrow night there will be a dancing con- test on the stage in connection with this act and all local amateurs will be given an opportunity to compete for prizes.
 Cadreaux. the high wire expert. gives thrilling exhibition. This dar- ing Frenchman does number of re- markable feats on the wire and goes through his act without introducing any time-killing comedy"
 Moore and Jenkins, pair of clever colored entertainers, offer a song and comedy number that is winning the approval of the patrons.
 Arlton and Arliss offer refined singing specially. They are both good singers and present their pro- gram in pleasing manner Miss Ar liss sings My Hero" for a feature number and for finale the team uses medley of popular song hits.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

who plays one role for a full season. forts, but this is overlooked when the audience is responsive, and when we feel that our efforts are fruitful of results. Personally, l like a little of both. Stock has it's advantages, how ever. Only in stock can one play a whole season among friends in New Britain.
 I am just old-fashioned enough to love needlework and all that it inn plies. l would rather receive a simple, self-made gift from friend than one of far greater value which was purchased for the occasion. I love everything that is old, whether it be old fashioned or not. We laugh at and call hideous our foremothers' ideas of fancy work and decoration, declaring them evidences of execra- lble taste or the absolute lack of it.. We poke fun at the monstrous crino- lines and chignons of Eugenie's hey day, the balloon sleeves and the hats of the dimensions of a postage stamp that came later. We wonder how women endured the buckram-lined collars and the, skirts of the ,.circum- ference of dinner table. that fol- lowed. But wait twenty-five years and see what the babies of today. will say of the taste and the standards of the present. They will wonder at our crudeness and lack of artistic pre- ception, even as We marvel at the blindness of those gone before us.. What will they say of the egg-shaped' silhouette of the modern belle, of the dilapidated doormat fashion of her hair, of the ungracefula "stickups' that scrape the clouds, and above all, of the riot of color in which she garbs herself? All the hues of the rain bow and others known only to coal tar products as many of them rep resented upon one individual as the exigencies of dress permit; colors never put in juxtaposition before, en- tire costumes of tango-under which burnt orange masquerades, of scar let, of the. green that shows "the sheen of summer on the yet untrod- den grass,'' of crudest. reds and pur- ples and violet blues. all worn to- gether with a proud and naughty "see- me with -'em-all-on' air that be- speaks sublime self-satisfaction.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

My letter box this week contains many inquiries, which shows how popular is the department established by the management of the Lyceum through the courtesy of the Herald. Many of these letters will be answered next week. For the present I must content myself with answering few personal inquiries which have been made to me.
 IN. B." for instance. wants to know where I was born. My nativity is that of the baby of the Union Oklahoma. My home is in Oklahoma City, provided an actress can claim any home except the city where she is playing, and where her host of the present friends are. If home is where the heart is,'' then my present home is in New Britain.
 Another correspondent wants to know if I appeared in What Ails Your" which Henry w. Savage pro- duced and Rupert Hughes wrote, and which was produced at the Criterion theater in New York last season. am the same Marguerite Skirvin. I had previously played with MT. Saw ages company in Excuse Me- and |. Savage gave me an interesting part in his new play.
 Which do you prefer?" inquires a friend, "a stock company or one of the plays that runs all the season ?'
 Did you ever hear of the wager that was made between two men? One wagered the other that he could not eat two boiled eggs every morn- ing for one year. The wager was accepted, but it was not won. The man who accepted it found it impos- sible to eat the same thing day in and day out. So it is with an actress. To play role every day without in terruption is injurious to the profes- sioEal career of any ambitious ac- tress. She can play the role for month, two months or three months, but sooner or later she begins to tire of it and her work becomes mechani- cal It does not retain it's verve, it's sparkle and its spontaneity. Natural ly this is injurious. Stock work Is the best training I know of for young woman, and the best antidote know of for a successful actress
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
TO SAVE EYES Is the Object of This Free Prescrip-
 tion.-Try 1t If Your Eyes Give You Trouble.

Thousands of people suffer from eve troubles because they do not know what to do. They know some good remedy for every other minor ailment, but none for their eye trou- bles. They neglect their eyes because the trouble is not sufficient to drive them to an. eye specialist, who would anyway, charge them a heavy fee. As a last resort they go to an optician or to the five and ten cent store. and oftentimes get glasses that they do not need, or which, after being used two or three months, do their eyes more injury than good. Here is a simple prescription that every one should use:
 grains Optona (1 tablet)
 ounces water.
 Use three or four times a day to bathe the eyes. This prescription and the simple Optona system keeps the eyes clean, sharpens the vision and quickly overcomes inflammation and irritation; weak. watery, over worked. tired eyes and other similar troubles are greatly benefited and oftentimes cured by its use. Many renorts show that wearers of glasses have discarded them after a few weeks use. It is good for the eyes and contains no Ingredient which would injure the most sensitive eyes of an infant or the aged. Any drug sist can fill this prescription prompt ly. Try it and know for once what real eye comfort Is.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Girls Would Rather Go Into
 Factories Than Do HOuSeWork
Director of Domestic Arts of New York Attributes to Lack of Brains-That Is Why So Many Coored
 Women Are Employed in Homes.

Most girls haven't brains to do homework; they would rather go into factories and do the same things over and over," Miss Anna c. Hedges, for. merly director of domestic arts, has told the Vocational Guidance associa- tion at the Washington Irving High school, New York city. Housework is unsocial, and girls are gregarious. The real reason why housework is left to colored girls who can't get into any ether work is that girls prefer work where the bundle that they have to finish is handed out to them and no initiative is required
 T don't agree at all,' said Mrs. Alice Barrows Fernandez, director of the Vocational Survey 1T have never found that the girls liked monotonous work, and as educators we cannot consent that they should like it."
 Then we must leave the next gen. eration to develop workers who will demand varied work" replied Miss Hedges.
 But these girls can't live in $7.5O
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

week. the average factory wage. They must be paid a living wage. not one arbitrarily fixed by the manufac- turer. objected Mrs. Fernandez.
 But most of them live at home.'
 You mean they are parasites?"
 Not at all I mean that it costs less to live in a family than alone. And the girls do not have to keep on doing the same thing in the factory. They can work up. as some of them have done."
 Yes, they do have to keep on doing the same thing" broke in Mrs. O'Con- nell of the Alliance Employment Bureau
 Let's not talk about whether the girls prefer monotonous work" added another member. There is such an immense field for bettering conditions in the factories. l have found that the girls complained not of the work but of the administration And in homework they complain that the mistresses do not know how to direct and they are never sure of their even ings."
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14

Chic little walking hats of black milan are fashionable
 Girdles are not made, but knotted fresh at each wearing.
 In Paris they are wearing the blouse of lowered chiffon
 All top-coats are loosely fitted. but not clumsy in appearance.
 Many of the soft summer silks show Dolly Warden flowerings.
 Short. capelike jackets of cloth are worn with street costumes.
 Fashion says everything must flare except the foot of the skirt
 The coat belt can be at the nor mai waist line, lower or higher
 Some coats have pleated peplums that give the correct flare over the hips.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
], .FADS- AND FASHIONS
Corsage flowers are larger.

Corsage flowers are larger.
 The separate coat must flare Crepe weaves are leading in silks. Sealing wax red is a new shade. New are the silk petticoats with yokes.
 Coat buttons are of metal, bone or wood.
 Sleeves grow less and less and very sheer.
 Summer wash dresses have turn over collars.
 Striped and checked suits seem to predominate.rfr-
 Butterflies are worn on evening gowns and on hats.
 Most all the summer blouses show some collar novelty.
 The new separate skirts are made of checked materials.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
WITH SQUARE OR HIGH NECK. ELBOW
 OR LONG SLEEVES

wa n S2C<aNL oN K, ELbch
 OR LONG SLEEVES.
 Box plaitcd dresses made with bod, portion and skirt in one are greatly likec for little girls. They are smart and simple and are in the best style and vel adapted to morning wear. This one can be made of ginghar. as in this instance, with trimming of banding and be a very simple little dress; it can be made of colored linen with the neck and sleeve edges scalloped with black and finished with black patent leather belt, to be an exceedingly smart afternoon frock; and 1t can be made as shown irf the back view, of challis and become really useful little dress for cool days to be woin at any season. The full length box plaits give the effect of slenderness to the figure and the pretty one-piece sleeves are stitched to the armholes. They can be made longer and finished with bands and the neck high, finished by round or standing collar, as liked. The closing i; made at the back under the box plait.
 For the 8 year size, the dress vii: require 4 43 yards of material 77. {, yards 36 or ? La yards A inches wide with IA yards of banding.
 The. pattern 74o5 is cut in sizes for girls of 6, 8. 10 and I2 years. It will be mailed to any address by the Fashion Department of this paper, on receipt of len cents.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
Page 0f News for 7heater Goers and Women Readers
A Menu for Tomorrow

Breakfast.
 Fruit
 Boiled Eggs Scalloped Potatoes
 Twin Biscuits Coffee Boiled Brains With
 ... Black Butter
 Chocolate Cake Fruit
 Dinner
 Macaroni Soup
 Broiled Steak with Onions
 Mashed Potatoes ,4 Buttered Carrots
 Radish Salad
 Waters Cheese
 Fruit Tarts
 Coffee
 Calves Brains-When received drop at once in a bowl of cold water, changing it until all blood is drawn out and the brains look white. Care fully pull away as much of the cover ing membrane as possible. Place in 3 saucepan, add teaspoonful of salt, 3 thin slice of onion, sprig of pars- ley and boiling water to cover. Sim mer very gently for twenty minutes. When the brains are done drain them quickly. arrange on hot platter, pour over them black butter sprinkle with a little chopped parsley and serve as quickly as possible as they are at their best when piping hot. Black Butter--Put in small saucepan two tablespoonfuls of but CT, add a slight dash of cayenne and neat slowly, let 1t color until almost black. then add two tablespoonfuls of plain or tarragon vinegar. Draw to one side until the brains are cooked and keep hot.
New Britain herald., 1914-05-14
TIPPING BILL PASSED.
Fine of $1OO Proposed For Violation of Ottawa Measure.

Ottawa. Ont, May 14.-The bill making tipping and the taking of tips an indictable offense has passed the senate committee of stl1e whole prac- tically without opposition.
 The bill is likely to pass the sen- ate and be sent to the house of com- mons for concurrence.
 The bill makes it am offense pun ishable by a fine of $100 to give or take a tip and makes the employer equally liable to the fine.