davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-01-15
GOSSIP OF SOCIETY

At their regular meeting held al
the home of Mrs. J. s. schiveley,
the ladies Of the Reformed church
elected the following officers for
the year: Mrs. c. E. Bhadinger,
president; Mrs. J. s. schiveley. vice
president; Miss Rhoda FOrney. sec
Rotary; Mrs. J. H. Butt, treasurer.
The society has closed q very sue
cessful year, having finished pay
ing for the parsonage which they
bought some time ago.
zee
The following are the ehairmen
Of the standing committees Of the
Fifth district vomen's Clubs, which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
A Gigantic Neptune.
IN the Wide World Magazine.

At Monterosso, near Spezia. Italy, there
is an architectural curiosity gigantic
figure of Neptune constructed of cement
and used to support the extreme end of a
terrace for a seaside villa. The house is
the villa Pastine, and the statue is the
work of Signor Arrige Minerbi. talented
sculptor of Rome. The small promontory
on which the villa is built presented
many difficulties to the architect. but
he finally succeeded in building there a
very c0snmodious and comfortable resi-
dence. The statue, which is wonderfully
lifelike. is eleven meters in height The
body, which. like the head, is built OF
reinforced cement. is hollow, and con-
tains spiral staircase. Considering the
nature of the material with which Signor
Minerbi had to work. he Is to be con-
graduated on the result OF his labors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Novelties in Old Fleet Street.
rom the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle
Fleet street was formerly the wonder
place of London. where all that was
novel, bizarre and marvellous was eN-
hbited by enterprising showmen. Ben
Jonson alludes to "a new notion of the
CITY of Nineveh, with Jonah and the
Whale at Fleet Bridge" and at the
Eagle and Child was exhibited a col
lection of freaks and monstrosities that
set the whole town agape. In 111o, too,
were advertised as on exhibition at Fleet
bridge two strange wonderful and re-
markable monstrous creatures. an old
she dromedary. seven feet high and ten
feet long. lately arrived from Tartary.
with her young one. being the greatest
wonder rarity and novelty ever seen IN
the three kingdoms"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
RESISTS THE COLLECTION
OF TAXES BY VIRGINIA
Oliver Durant Claims Residence in
District of Columbia-News
of Culpeper.
ecial Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
CtLPEPER. Va. July 1.-THE case
of the state of Virginia and county of
Culpeper against Oliver Duran,. to re-
cover delinquent taxes amounting to
about $4,000. was called again this week
in the United States district court at
Alexandria. Judge Edmund Waddil pre-
siding, for the purpose of taking further
evidence in behalf of Mr.. Durant Mr.
Durant is a wealthy retired mine owner
whose family lives in this county. He
claims citizenship. for the purposes of
taxation. in Washington city. and there
fore alleges exemption from taxation in
Virginia. where his family resides.
Washington city does not tax intangible
personal property. such as notes. bonds.
etc. and if Mr.. Durant is successful in
establishing his citizenship in Washing
ton he will be able to escape altogether
taxation on this class of property. His
wife is said to own a valuable farm in
Culpeper county. upon which he re-
sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
HOTEL McCLINTIC

HOT STRINGS.
Ten minutes drive from railway station. Ele-
vation 2,757 feet: excellent table Terms most
rea sonable For further information address Mrs
J. H. MrCLI\TIC, Hot Springs Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
All-Day Religious Services.

Ri. Rev. Frederick Joseph Kinsman,
Bishop of Delaware, held all-day services
at Oak Shade Episcopal Church. this
county. last Sunday. The Oak Shade
Church is one of the oldest and most his
toric churches in Virginia. having been
While in Virginia Bishop Kinsman will
hold confirmation services at Culpeper
for the Bishop of Virginia, and will also
give a series of lectures on church his
tow Of This place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
"Hotel Jack Announcement"

To My Friends and Patrons.
We NJ longer have Evans Hotel. but have In
the immediate vicinity desirable hotel named
.LMPORARY HEADQUARTERS OF HOTEL
JACK' until our splendid NEW HOTEL JACK
of Winchester. Va (now under constructionl 10
completed q. l.. JACK.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Beach Wilkerson's''

Boating. fishing, grabbing. dancing bathing
and tennis: artesian well water: special accom-
modatons for families. Steamers Wakefield e.
De Barry or Steamer St Johns to Colonial
Beach. Free launch automobile to and from
Colonial Reach. Telephone. Rates. 81 PEI week
and up 81 SO per day, FRANK d. BLACkI-
STONE Prom. POTOMAC Beach, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
ASSOC|ATEDPRESS
UNBIASED, HE SAYS
Melville E. Stone Answers
Criticism of News Gather
ing Organization.
NOT FOUNDED FOR PROFIT
AND NOT A MONOPOLY
Outsiders, He Contends, Have No
Inherent Right to Demand
Its Services.

Melville f. Stone in Golfers.
I have read with interest the editorial
upon the Associated Press which ap-
peared in your issue of June G. While |
recognize an evident purpose to he just.
it seems clear to me that your sugges-
ton that the information sent over the
Associated Press wires is likely to have
slight official bias lacks force. The dis
patches of the association are very wide
ly published. If there is the sort of bias
you intimate it should be easy to fur
nish some illustration. Such evidence
would certainly be convincing. In truth
there Is no basis for the idea, as can be
demonstrated. I am confident. in any
specific case that may be presented.
In respect of your other contention
that the Associated Press ought to be
required to give its service, under proper
restrictions and conditions. to any news
paper which asks for it''-there are sew
eral things to say. First. your attempt
to find analogy between this business and
that of railroad must fail utterly. The
railroad is. in the very nature of the
case. common carrier. Not only does
it fall under the proper legal rule which
applied to the coach, the cab and the
ferry long before the railroad existed.
but ii enjoys certain peculiar privileges.
such as the right of eminent domain. etc.
which gives the public distinct claim
upon it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Orkney Springs Hotel and Baths,

Orkney Springs. Va. open June to Nov: l: de-
lightfnl mountain resort: elevation. 900; min
rral waters equal to Carlsbad, Germany: capae
1ty $50: varied amusements: temperature go /;
best environments good table nice people; rest
full homellke. Booklet II. c. CARTER. Prop
jy23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Succumbs to Appendicitis.

Miss Martha Pearl Wharton of Gull
peper died at the University of Virginia
Hospital Saturday. after an operation
for appendicitis. Funeral services were
held here Monday, interment being at
Fairview cemetery. the Rev. E. w Win
frey officiating. Miss Wharton was
taken IN while visiting her brother in
CHATHAM Va. and was hurried to the
hospital from that place
The long dry spell in this section has
been broken by recent rains. and the
outlook for a corn crop is the best in
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
VIRGINIA.
North Hill

NORTH, Hill CAsTIEMANs
uNVn 81 uuuht FERRY. VA.
216-acre colonial farm seat. near Biuemont on
Shenandoah river: valley. mt. ard water scenery:
shaded grounds: fishing, boating. swimming: fresh
taken: circular MAURICE CASTLEMAN,
Berryviile. arke county. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
BLUE RIDGE SUMMIT. PA.
CHAPMAN Manor

Built of stone; beautifully situated: near sta
ton; highest point In Blue Ridge mts.; bright.
cool rooms; mod. conveniences. Dancing. Booklet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12

for Unlicensed Printing were all in
vain. The first amendment to the federal
Constitution will be accounted a mistake
and We shall be face to face with a meth
cd of governmental administration once
delighted in by the Stationers Company
and the star chamber
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12

The ermcliffe, 1 ssstS,''n S.s Md sssss
large porch: excellent table: all sanitary improve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Some Applicants Fail.

Some applicants have failed of election.
it is true. But in the great majority of
such cases they have failed for other rea-
sons. and not because of the exercise of
any protest right. Since the association
is a cooperative one. making no profit.
there is no fund out of which to provide
for the delinquency of one who may be
unable to pay for the service. And as
contracts for leased wires run over
considerable period the failure of a men,
Der to pay his share of the expenses may
become a serious thing. If the Associat-
ed Press were money making venture,
it would be justified in taking the risks
which merchants are accustomed to reck-
on on in making credits.
This Is one of the difficulties which
would be involved in any attempt to COM
pei the organization to give its service to
all applicants. An increased charge would
necessarily be paid by the thrifty, SOL
vent members to provide for the improv-
ident or untrustworthy.
Any one may withdraw from the Asso-
ciated Press. What holds it together
The confidence of the members and OF
the public in it's integrity The only prop
erty it has is its good will Is this
thing in which an applicant may claim a
legal right to share?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Case of New York Sun.

In the case of the New York Sun. it
should be said that the proprietors of
that paper have never sought admission
to membership in the association. Feb
ruary 10. 1897. when the paper was under
the control of Charles A. Dana and Will
liam NJ. Laffan. there appeared in italics
at the top of its editorial columns an an
nouncement that the paper would not
Join the Associated Press. but would COL
lect the news for itself. This policy was
pursued until the death of both of the
men named And thereafter the present
manager declined to make application for
membership, but instead presented a nee
tition to the Attorney General of the
United States asking that he institute
proceedings against the Associated Press
as an unlawful organization. This was
not an appeal for aid: it was an effort
to destroy competitor. For it must be
borne in mind that the New York Sun
has a news collecting and distributing
agency of its own. and has had such an
agency for over twenty years.
But you say the time will come when
newspapers will be recognized as having
the qualities of public utility. and will
be subject to inquiry and regulation by
commissions similar to those which have
arisen in many states during the past
few wears to supervise railroads, tele-
phone and lighting corporations" Well.
then we shall have turned back the clock
800 years, and John Milton and his plea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
No Special Privileges.

On the other hand the Associated Press
enjoys no exceptional right Of any sort
1t Is simply a voluntary union of a num-
Der of gentlemen for the employment of
a certain staff of news reporters to serve
them Jointly. For its work it derives no
advantage from the government, from
any state or municipality. from any cor
poration or from any person. Its service
is a purely personal one. and never. ex
cept under the long since abolished slave
laws has any government sought to COM
pei personal service. save in cases of vol
unfairly assumed contracts. or of adj
judgments for crime. The output of the
Associated Press is not the news; it is its
own story of the news. There can be no
monopoly in news. At the point of
origin, Havana. the destruction of the
Maine was known by every man. wom-
an and child. Any one could have writ
ten a story of it, The Associated Press
men did. 1t was their own story Who
shall say that they. or those who EN-
ployed them. were not entitled to its eX
elusive use? And is this not equally true,
whether the employer be one man. or ten
men. or nine hundred men acting in CO.
operation?
You say: Where a city has only one
morning paper and where that morning
paper. possessing the Associated Press
franchise is able to keep the franchise
exclusively and prevent any other paper
from getting it. there arise all the mis-
chiefs which attend monopoly" To this
let me say that there is no such case
nor has there been in the life of the As
ISOLATED Press of which you speak. If
there were. Mr.. Noyes remark that "a
competitor has as much right to demand
and receive the same news service as he
would to demand and receive the use of
the others press. composing room. edi-
tors and reporters. would unanswerably
apply. But as to the facts:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Growth of Membership.

The existing Associated Press began
business September %. 1900. with 612
members publishing daily newspapers in
DOS cities and towns. In the thirteen
years and nine months which have
elapsed since that date. 627 new men,
bers. publishing daily newspapers in I34
cities and towns. have been admitted
AS you will observe. this means an aver
age of about one new member elected
each week. Meanwhile members have
resigned. newspapers have failed or
ceased publication. SO that the 6227 elect
ed do not represent an increase of that
number on the membership roll. The
present membership is S91
AS to the exclusive right, my answer
is that there is no exclusive right. There
is what is called a right of protest"
which is simply the right of a member to
say that the board of directors cannot
elect new member in his field. but must
leave the question of election to the
membership at large. And even this
right of protest" is held by less than
one-fourth of the members No such
right has been granted to any member
in over thirteen years, and, since it re-
quires a vote of seven-eighths of the
total membership of the association to
grant it, none is likely to be granted
within your lifetime or mine, to say the
least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
Belvedere Hotel o smyss%sst, to
OCEAN CITY. MD.

Overlooking water. Largest finest hotel on
Beach. All outside rooms. Mod. rates. Special
rates to parties Direct boat connections with
Baltic " DENNIS Mgr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
BETrERToN. MD.
THE CHESAPEAKE

The hotel on Beach. for comfort and good meal.
No mosquitoes. Booklet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-12
THE AVALON"

On Catoctin mountain. Altitude. 100 It. Pure
air. good water and no mosquitoes; all modern
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. For terms. ETC.. address
Mrs. THOS. Fl. MYERS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
Check Your April Cough

Thawing frost and April rains
chill you to the very marrow,
you catch cold-Head and lungs
stuffed-You are feverish-eough
continually and feel miserable
You need DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t soothes infQamed and
throat and lungs, stops
cough, your head clears up, fever
leaves; and you feel fine. Nh.
j. T. Davis, Of Stickney Corner,
Me-, "Was cured Of a dreadful
cough after doctors treatment
and all other remedies failed. Re-.
lief or money back. Pleasant
Children like it. Get q bottle
today. SOC. and $1.00 at your
Bucklenis Arnica
Salve for all sores. ADV.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03

- Ds!00 NsAASS3 I
Bismarck last evening, and was
kept busy renewing acquaintan-
ces.; Some years ago Mr.. Gradin.
was sheriff in Mclean county,
and he's always taken an act we
part In public ahaira-Tribnne.
In this issue Of the Leader is
found the announcements Of ..
F. Mahowald He is q republic
can candidate for state senator.
MI. Mahowald lives in Garrison
and it was through his many
friends that he has decided to
make the race. MI. Mahowald
rhas servedsas county commissions
90, Is we'll acquainted with every
one in the county and will no
doubt getsa good vote at the
June primaries.
e. +. Atwood, representing
the Western. &lo Go. .sof Dest
Moines, Ia, haWng concluded.
his labors for the present. - this
vicinity and wishing to have.
q local man to Represents the in-5
:terest Of the company in his alb
sence has appointed Ole i. Hol-
tan to look after said interests.
Any party Interested in our
Champifon Silo win confer a
fayOr ON the COMDanWs and Mr.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03

L. A. schipfer, NJ. D., Diseas-
es of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat, Bismarck, N. D.-Adv.
Hugo the two year old child of
MIR. and Mrs. Will Melick, died
Thursday afternoon of peritonitis
after being sick one week. Funeral
services will be held at the house
tomorrow and interment made in
the Washourn cemetery. Little
Hugo was the youngest of four
children and his happy face will
be greatly missed by the family
and all who knew the little fellow.
Deepest sympathy is extended by
many friends.
April Fools day was a great
day here for the kids and some
that were a little older. Slivers,
several inches long, were pulled
out that caused more laughter
than pain; nickels were pasted
to the sidewalk that even
wealthy travelling men tried to
pick up; heavy brick packages
were left permiscuously ON the
street; electric batteries Were at
tached to store doors to give
customers a shock. In fact every
fool thing ever thought up was
tried on the innocent public WeG-
nesday. One man sprung a joke
on himself a couple Of days too
early and as a result is carry
ing around a battered counter
ance. TITS said a horse kicked
him but he looks more like an
April fool joke hit him.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
Strengthens Weak and Tired
Women

81 was under a great strain
nursing a relative through three
month s Sickness" writes Mrs.
j. G. Van De Sande, Of Kirk
land, Ill, and Electric Bitters
kept me from breaking down.
I will never be- without it," Do
you feel tired and worn out?
No appetite and food won't d.
gest? It isn't the spring weather
You need Electric Bitters. Start
a month s treatment today; moth
ing better for stomach, liver or
kidneys. The great spring tonic.
Relief or money back. SOC. and
$1.00, at your druggist ADV.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03

Moire suits are popular for spring.
Illustrated here is a model which has
many of the new style touches. The
short loose coat. the plated tunic and
narrow skirt are all exceedingly chic.
The sleeves are short in the seven
eighths length to be e on many new
coats. .,,
Fashion cNugs to the skirt narrow at
the foot
Modish for evening wear are caps Of
gold lace.
The latest evening gowns have three
looped TUNES.
Evening costumes are striking COM
binations Of color.
Accordion plated skirts are worn in
Paris.
Velvet is the successful material for
afternoon costumes.
The new taffetas are of the chiffon
variety-supple in quality.
Brown tulle Is introduced on many
Of the evening gowns.
Most Of the smart gowns have sashes
Of q contrasting color.
MOire IL almost AS fashionable for
afternoon costumes as velvet.
,xSymell buckles are. used TO- fasten vest
effects on the new sipbfffing suits.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03

e. G. Fritz Of .Raub spent a
couple of days here; last week
getting acquainted with the peo,;
pie at the countESE seat. Mr.. Fritz
ia q candidate on the progressive
republican ticket for clerk Of
court. He an earnest talker
and q man very pleasant to meet.
Every where that he has made
his candidacy known he has re-
ceived very favorable. mention.
He has had good business ex-
perience and would. be able to
handle the work in the office Of
clerk Of court in q creditable'
way.
Mrs. r. NJ. Ferguson enter
tanned . company of sixteen
ladies last Friday. evening at her
home in.Park Addition, the guests
were the. members Of the Birth
day club. On account Of. the
deep snow, q big bob sleigh called.
at the different homes for the
guests and at midnight took them
home again. "a dainty lunch. was
served as soon as all had. arrived.
The tables we're attractively deco
rated with smilax and car1a-
tions, the cholor scheme being
red and white. The hours follow
ing the lunch were pleasantly
spent with 800 as the diversion.
The hostess was assisted by her
sister, Mrs. a. +. LenhaTt.,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
Methodist Church
(Washburn Circuht)

Sunday Services at Washburn
Glass Meeting .......... 1890
Sunday School .......... l loo
Evening service .......... 1880
Prayer meeting Thursday even
ing in the church prayer rooms at.
1880.
-.
Sunday Services at Conkling
Sunday School 1000
Preaching =. 80. $500. IL 800
Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 500.
Sunday services at Buffalo Lake
Sunday School ..:....... 2:0 90,
Preaching ...... 5000. =. 300
Prayer meeting Wednesday
evening at 500.
G. A. Finch, pastor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
Quantity Exprssssd.

Quantity E~xprssosd.
A Washingtonian, who was touring
the Shenandoah valley, stopped his
motorcar in the road one day and ask
ed an aged darby who was painfully
proceeding in the opposite direction
whether he knew where Mr.. Simpkins
lived.
'Yessuh," wal the reply. HE live
heah in de valley"
do you know where his house is?"
The aged negro chuckled. "'Deed
I do, boss" he said. II only w1sht !
had as many dollahs as l knows where
dat house is."-Lippincott's.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
A Mammoth MoIar.

When the real estate man came into
the Curbstone club Headquarters he
proudly displayed a tooth which be
said had just been pulled by a dentist.
doc said it's one of the biggest he
ever saw" he exclaimed.
The ancient carpenter. who is known
as the club Ananias, inspected the mo-
lar with an apparent lack Of interest.
cts nothing compared with one l
had pulled once" he finally observed.
Get OUT" calculated the real estate
man. "You don't mean to tell me you
had a bigger tooth than that"
"Sure l do" the carpenter declared.
"When l showed 1t to my boss the next
day he thought it was a milk STOOL
Youngstown Telegram.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1914-04-03
Limited Tickets.

An old Irishwoman travelling on q
train one day noticed that two young
men who were fellow passengers and
who were travelling on passes did not
pay. Turning to them, she said:
BLOW does 1t come that you youns
men do not pay, while an old woman
like me has to payY
"Oh," they explained, I'VE T trav.
cling on Q looks"
She looked from n to the other .
few seconds and then said, "sure. and
you must be near your journeys end"
Orleans TImes-Democrat.