davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
COMPETING ARCHITECTS
GET MONEY AWARDS

Each of the six firms Of architects
who prepared plans in the competi-
tion from which a jury selected the
drawings to be followed in the con-
struction of the joint city and county
building has been awarded $3.50 by
the Wilmington Building Commission.
Three of these firms were those
selected by the commission. Cass
Gilbert and Carrere and Hastings, Of
New York. and Borie. Zantzinger and
Madray. of Philadelphia.
The others were the winning firm.
j. ID. Thompson. Jr.. of this city. as
sociated with Palmer. Hornbostel &
Jones. OF New York, and the firms
drawing the next two positions,
Tracy and Swartwout. New York. and
Parker, Thomas and Rice Baltimore.
The amount received BY the vim
ming architects will be applied 10
their initial payment Of 10 per cent
on their commission.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
MANY AT JEFFERsoN FuNERAL.

More than 1900 colored people at
tended the funeral yesterday Of
George w Jefferson, who dropped
dead at Fifth and Orange streets last
Thursday The funeral took place
from Odd Fellows Hall, the service
being conducted by the Rev. B. T.
Moore.
The deceased was a member Of the
Oberana Lodge. of Philadelphia, l..
B. P. o. E. and also of the Monday
Club of this city. Delegations Of
these two orders attended the funeral
and took part in the services.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
SELF F-RELIANT HOME DOCTORS

Is what women are called who all
over this broad land make their an
nual collections Of roots and herbs.
and rely upon recipes which our pio-
neer mothers found dependable for
different family ailments. In one OF
these recipes, Lydia e Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound had its origin
and so successful has it proved that
there is hardly a city, town or hamlet
in America where some woman who
has been restored to health by its use
does not reside.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
TO LECTuRE on aM0ssEs.n

George B. Kaiser. of the Botanical
Society and Cryptogan Club Of Phila-
delphia, will lecture on "Mosses' in
Science Hall. Tenth and Van Buren
streets. tonight
Mr.. Kaiser will exhibit between so
and 100 speciments of mosses 10 H.
lustrate the subject of his lecture He
is a recognized authority on the sub
ject Of Cryptoganic botany In Phila-
delphia.
An invitation is extended to the
public TO attend the lecture which is
expected to be of unusual interest.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
SEAFORD MEN
WANT MILITIA co.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
SEAFORD. Del, Mar "a move
ment is on foot in this town to or
ganize a company to become part
of the State Militia. Many prominent
citizens and young men favor the
movement, and there is a likelihood
that a company Will be organized.
a small notice in the local paper ask
ing all interested young men to send
card to the organizers, this week,
has brought forth favorable replies.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

"Our family have been users Of Pos
tum for long time. We we're very lib
eral coffee drinkers, bur we're conscious
that coffee was harming us-our ner-
vous system. digestion and heart ac-
tion-so we quit the coffee and began
using Postum. Now we relish il far
more than we did coffee, and are all re-
lieved of the old coffee troubles. AS
physician | have induced several famil-
les TO quit coffee and use Postum"
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
NM. WICKERSHAM III.

Leon W. Wickersham has returned
10 Wilmington to recuperate after
illness bordering on typhoid fever
Mr.. Wickereham was In a New York
hospital for a week. Mr.. Wickersham
entered Columbia College. New York,
last fall to study journalism.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
HIS INJURIES MYSTERIOUS.

Theodore Hanley of No. 1884 Clay
mont street. was found face down in
tho causeway ON Saturday evening in an
condition. He was sent TO
the Delaware Hospital where cuts in his
face We're treated. How he was injured
Hanley was unable to say.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
MR. RLAINE RErREsENTATIYE.

Charles II. Blaine. has been ap-
pointed representative OF district No.
4. Tall Codars of Lebanon, the dis
trict including Philadelphia, VIII
mington. West Chester and all of
Delaware and Maryland.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
PIERRE 5. DUPONT HONORED.

At the monthly meeting of the
Board of Managers of the University
Museum, recently, Pierre S. dupont,
of Wilmington. was elected a man
ager 10 MI the vacancy caused by the
death Of Or. S. Weir Mitchell
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

"For years have been using Postum
in the family and advocating it for
my patients consider it to be exactly
what its manufacturers claim for it.
Postum is excellent in place of coffee
where the latter is communicated. The
food value of Postum plays an impor-
tant part when compared with coffee
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

81 have discarded coffee altogether in
my family and instead use Postum
which we find makes a rich, delicious
drink. without any of the deleterious
effects attendant on the continuous use
of coffee.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
SUPERIOR AT NAZARETH ACADEMY
PRAISES FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE

superior Academy
is worth while
throat builder
because
wholesome, build
strength Children well older renewed health and
strength
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Il drink Postum every morning, and
recommend it to my friends who have
nerves and indigestion"
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Il have used Postum in my family for
years with the most satisfactory result
so much so that we have practically
abolished coffee, and with it the coffee
headaches, nervousness and lying awake
the best part of the night
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

mo more coffee for me. am using
Instant Postum and advise my patients
to do likewise. | prefer it TO the best
coffee, and have no more sour stomach
attacks as used to-"
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Postum has been used in my family
nearly ever since it was placed on the
market, and | recommend it TO ny pa
tients 1t is a nourishing drink A
great many families are giving their
children Postum in place of coffee with
best Of results"
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
rNInN TAMORS TO MEET.

The Tailors' Union viii hold 2 spe-
cial meeting at No. S12 Market street.
this evening. r. Spina, organizer.
will make an address.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

"Postum-when it is desirable TO
leave off coffee on account of over-stim-
ulation or gastric disturbances.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
NO IENGTHEN STEAMSHIP.

The steamship Toledo. of the sun
Company. will come to the Harlan &
Hollingsworth Corporation shipyardE
about the second week in April, to be
cut in two and extended in length.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Have had many cases that could not
drink coffee on account of its reflex
action on the heart. Postum always
supplies the place of coffee without the
bad effects.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

LADIES' AID ENTERTAINMENT.
The Ladies Aid Society OF Epworth
NJ =. Church will give an entertain.
ment In the Church on Thursda!
evening
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Il am satisfied that coffee is RESPONSE
bic in great degree for the premature
breakdown Of our active men and
women They suffer from caffeine pois-
oning. OF the truth of this there is not
the shadow of a doubt Our common
sense ellis us that the daily swallowing
of e-over-stimulating +he heart
and brain--will be followed by nervous
depression, and fnaily by more or less
disastrous results. ! believe if people
in general would use Postum as a bev-
erage in place of coffee and tea their
mental and physical condition would be
much improved -
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
Overwhelming Verdict

few ago in connected with the making Postum the
enq Coffee number all the country asking their
biased n the case o Postum VS. Coffee
The following their des constitute overwhelming verdict
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

IN o ch chtshmOy dsemh part o. wis ON to p &C
agcnuno oOtdm mkmaefv no ewhetan md n
o grain, but bpueand ire rom d OF
comes % O
mus e n to
form CT
There's Reason" For Postum
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Are you buying new car? See the
Paige or Regal. Diamond State Auto
Co. Shlpley Street Branch.'
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

Hardly a week goes by that | do not
advise some patient with an irritable,
acid stomach and nervous heart to
stop at once the use of all coffee and
take up the use of Postum, and always
with good results"
Evening journal., 1914-03-09
In Favor Of Postum

81 have used Postum for the past
eight years in place of coffee. Before
that | was troubled with frequent
bilious headaches due to excessive use
off coffee. and was then advised to use
Postum. Since that time have not had
a single attack, which effect attribute
entirely to Postum. frequently
recommend it to others who experience
equally gratifying results.
Evening journal., 1914-03-09

sold BY grocers eyerywhere.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
DEMAND IS FOR ABLE MAN |
High Positions Waiting for Those
Who Are Competent Properly
TO FIJI Them.

We know big firm In one OF the
Oldest and most important Industries
In this country which has been hunt
Ing for over q year for man to
whom to pay s15, 900. and they cannot
find him, writes the editor Of the
American Machinist.
We know an executive who wants
two or three men as assistants; If he
could find them In his plant he would
gladly pay them $40 a week. He has
tried considerable number in these
positions during the past year, but
without success as yet. He feels that
he is positively hampered by the lack
of them.
We know that there is an active de-
mand for $4,000 men, and we can
readily believe that there is keen
demand for $4,000 men.
1t Is remarkable that In a plant en-
ploying, say thousand men. there are
so few who raise themselves above
their fellows far enough to be con-
spieuous to the management. And
even. of those few, not all have the
initiative, the ginger, and faculty OF
being thorough that would make them
of value as assistants to the execu-
tive What god-send to the engineer
Is the draughtsman who can do his
own thinking, and dig out the solution
of problem somehow without con-
staft proddina and pointing from the
boss'
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
MIGHT BE THE DESIRED ONE
Washer Not Entirely Out Of II, II He
Would Accept the Situation
az IL Was.

He was one of those insufferable
young pests who patronize restau
rants trying to firt with stenog
raphers and telephone girls who drop
In about noon for lunch. Approach
ing young woman who was sitting
alone, he lifted his hat and said
guavely:
Il beg your pardon, miss"
"Well" Intercepted the girl calm
ly.
why, er-you see, 1t is this way
made an engagement with young
lady whom have never seen to meet
me here. Now. are you waiting fol
me?
The girl smiled queerly.
II might be waiting for you" she
said:
"Ah! Indeed" responded the mash
er. delightedly.
Yes. You see, ordered lobster
and 1t hasn't come yet"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Novelist's Romance.

Mr.. s. r. Crockett. the Scottish nov
elist, whose death Is announced, was
fond OF relating among his intimates
how he met his best OF wives. 1t was
his day OF early struggle. He had
written for a London daily review OF
one OF George Miners books. Pleased
with the review, which was unsigned
Mr.. Miner communicated with the
writer of 1t and invited him eventual
ly to visit his home in Manchester
In time the invitation was accepted
The future novelist OF fame fell In
love with Miss Miner, and marriage
of perfect happiness was the result
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
The wrono Berthe.

Sir Francis BERTHE. British ambassa-
dor at Paris. was once the center OF
an amusing muddle at Windsor.
II happened during the reign OF
Queen Victoria, when Sir Francis Was
permanent undcr-Becretary Of state
for foreign affairs. Wanting to con-
suit Lord Ponsonby about certain
matter he telegraphed TO him at
Windsor: shall be down tonight
Bertie.'
The Telegram was shown to the
queen. and az BERTHE" was the name
she always used to her son, the late
King Edward. she came to the con-
cIusion that he was going to pay her
an unexpected visit When Sir Fran
els arrived he was considerably taken
aback at the elaborate preparations
that had been made to receive him.
and the old queen laughed heartily at
the trick he had all-unconsciously
played on her. But when he was leav-
ing she suggested that he should In
future sign his kilograms in some
other way.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
GOOD FOR POLAR EXPLORERS
Frsnehmsn's invention Of Much Benz
~ 70 Those Who Track Waste
Places Of the Earth.

Count Bertrand de Lessups. son os
the famous Frenchmsn Of suex canal
fame. has constructed an airpropeIled
machine which II capable Of attaining
q speed OF from fifteen to sixty miles
an hour over the snow. according TO
tho condition Of the frozen roads. Tho
shoenhaped chassis ~ attached to
broad. fat metal runners. and vibra
ton Is reduced 70 minimum by tho
addition OF strong springs. Tho pro
peller behind the pilot II we'll guard
ed BY metal screen as protection
against any one approaching Il close.
". when snow falls wheels are placed
Gu the projecting pins. which III the
ski from the ground. and the car viii
then attain speed az nearly one hun.
crad miles an hour. Some such ma.
chine az this Is 10 be taken into the
Antarctic regions By ShAckieton with
hts forthcoming expedition. Abroad
this form Of amusement Is called aero
skiing
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
PROVED TRUTH OF ADAGE
Story Seems to Show Fact That
"Prophet 10 Without Honor In
His Own Country"

William Phelps Emo, who devised
the system OF traffic regulation now
practised In New York. and who has
been called the father OF street traf-
fic regulation" had hard time at first
impressing his ideas on public officials.
Foreign cities appreciated them more
than American cities. Paris. threat
ened with a strike OF the cab drivers
unless the system Emo were put in ef-
feet. adopted 1t. Then Buenos Aires
sent for Mr.. Emo, asked him to work
out plan for its traffic. and agreed to
every suggestion he made.
A year or two later Mr.. Emo was
introduced, as traffic regulation au-
thority, to a much-traveled resident of
Washington.
The globe-trotter shook hands with
him. and then said in rather patron
izing manner:
IF you want to know what's what in
street traffic system. Mr.. Emo. you
ought to see the way they do the trick
In Buenos Aires"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

energy. There was always fear and
dread In my mind. had cold, nervous,
weak spells. hot flashes over my body.
] had place In my right side that was
90 sore that / could hardly bear the
weight Of my clothes. ] tried medicines
and doctors, but they did me little good,
and never expected 10 get out again.
] got Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier, and | GER
tainly would have been In grave or IN an
asylum II your medicines had not saved
me. But now can work alt day, sleep
well at night, eat anything want, have
no hot flashes or weak, nervous spells.
All pains, aches, fears and breads are
gone. my house. children and husband
are no longer neglected. as / am almost
entirely free Of the bad symptoms had
before taking your remedies, and all Is
pleasure and happiness In my horne. -
MIRA JOSH HAM, r. +. ID. /, Box u,
Shamrock. Missouri.
III you wantspecin1 advice write
Lydia II. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
(confidentiaD Lynn. Masa-
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Limit of Courtesy.

Japan's new prime minister, Count
Okuma, has wooden leg. 1t replaces
limb which was blown off by the
bomb of a political assassin. In con-
nection with that outrage, story is
told which goes far to support. the
claim that is made for Okuma that he
is the best-mannered man In Japan.
After the explosion, which had killed
his servants and horses, besides shat
tering his leg, he was lying in his of
fee in an agony of pain, yet he was
able to say smilingly to a foreign
statesman who was taking leave OF
him, Excuse me, sir, for my impolite-
ness in not seeing you to the door"
Pail Mall Gazette.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Cheese Industry.

One OF the great milk markets is the
cheese industry, which is concentrated
In New York and Wisconsin. These
states together make more than three
fourths Of the national product. Their
output is nearly equal, Wisconsin lead
ing slightly. Michigan, Pennsylvania,
California, Oregon, Illinois and Mime
sofa are, in the order named. the other
principal cheese-making states. Near
ly all the cheese is made In small fac
tories. Wisconsin makes AZ per cent
of the total.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
ERUPTION SPREAD ON FACE

SO East Elm ST., Streator, Ill.-"A
running sore broke out above my
right eye. which spread over my en-
tire face. 1t started as . small PIN
pie. scratched it open and the con-
tents OF this small pimple ran down
my face Wherever this ran new
sore appeared. They itched and
burned terribly; I couldn't touch my
face it burned so. 1t disfigured my
face terribly and I couldn't be seen
for everyone was afraid Of 1t. 1t
looked like a disease OF some kind; 1t
was all red and heavy white crust
on 1t. Everybody kept out of my way.
afraid 1t would spread. I lost rest at
night and | couldn't bear to have any
thing touch my face, not even the pill
low. / had to lie on the back of the
head. was always glad when morn
Ing came SO I could get up. 1t was
extremely painful.
at last thought OF Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and commenced using
them. II took three weeks to com
plete the cure" (Signed) Miss Caro-
line Miller. Apr 30. 1913.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. l.. Boston."-Ady
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
slzina Up Louis.

There recently came to fashion
able shoe shop In Chicago daughter
of man whose wealth has been &C
quired within very recent years. The
young woman was disposed to patron
ize the clerk, and rejected number
of classy" slippers he produced for
her approval. Finally she said.
Il think. perhaps, shall take these
two pairs. But Louis XIV heels are
too high for me. Give me size lower
or, stay-perhaps Louis XIII viii be
high enough. "-Harper's
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Deep Breathing.

Learn TO sit or stand erect and
breathe Deep says health exp-rt
Remember that your blood cannot DO
properly washed with half a lungfnl OF
air any more than you can take .
proper bath IN pint Of water"
Everybody must know what Joy
there IL IN the deep breathing OF the
pure air OF tho morning, The iungs
respond 70 the stimulus much a. tbs
body reacts from a daah OF cold ~ate,
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
The Splash.

An old farmer and his wife drove
to market ona day. II had been q
very wet day. and large pools OF wa
ter had formed on the roadway be-
tween the farm and town. On the
return journey an old friend was met.
"And how are you today?" was the
friendly greeting.
"Oh. very well. thank you" an
severed the farmer.
..How is the missus?" continued the
friend.
"she's fine. flne." answered tho
farmer. "she's behind there" jerk
ing his thun.o toward the back seat.
shes not there" said The aston
ished friend.
The old farmer slowly turned and
looked over his shoulder then cooily
replied efIumph That vas the
splash theni"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
DID THE WORK
Grow Strong on Right Food.

You can't grow strong by merely ex-
ercising. You must have food--ths
kind you can digest and assimtlate
Unless tho food you eat II digested
II adds to the burden the digestive or
gans have naturally to carry. This
often means a nervous breakdown.
About year ago." writes Mass-
lady. Il had quite a serious nervous
breakdown caused. as I believed. by
overwork and worry. / also suffered
untold misery from dyspepsia
First gave up my position. then
tried TO find remedy for my troubles.
something that would make me well
and strong. something to rest my tired
stomach and build up my WORKOUT
nerves and brain.
Il tried one kind Of medicine after
another. but nothing seemed 70 help
me.
Finally Q friend suggested change
Of food and recommended Grape-NutH.
With little or no faith in 1t. tried q
package. That was eight months ago
and have never been without Il
since
"Grnpe-Nuts did the work. II helped
me grow strong and well. Grape-Nuts
put new life into me. built up my
whole system and made another WON.
an Of met
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek. Mich. Read "Thc Road to
WcIIville." In pkgs. 'There'a q Rea-
son" -
Ever read the abo1e iefferf A new
one appears from time 10 time They
nrr genuine, true, nnd fall OF huuau
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

The Mexican Student was watching
bis nrst northern football game II
held hie interest firmly. His face grew
flushed. hts arms were flung out. no
shouted hoarseiy.
DO you call this gamer he asked
OF tho man at his right.
sure" was the reply. what would
you call itg'
In my country" said the stranger
from across the border. we would call
Il ssven.day pitched battie.''
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

health before using
your medicine. | had
falling, infamma-
ton and congestion,
I EN- ale weakness,
pains in both sides,
backaches and bear
ing down pains, was
short of memory,
nervous, impatient,
passed sleeples
nj ghts, and h ad
neither strength nor
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Sorry He Spoke.

Peck-Pm surprised that you should
lose your self-control. Maria. That's
something you never saw me do.
Mrs. Peck-You lost control Of your
self the day | married you. Now hold
your tongue,--Boston Evening Tran
script.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
A Bunny Story.

Fond Father fear our boy is not
doing much at college. He writes
that his head Is full of Belgian hares.
Doting Mother-Bulging hairs?
guess he means that he's joined the
football team.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Small Measure.

She-Im afraid young Jones is go
Ing TO hide his light under a bushel.
He--Under a gill. you mean.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
One of the Finest.

Poiiceman--What's your name, little
girl?
Little Girl (who Is losD-Fanny Ell
len Towne.
Policeman-But what's your name
In the country?
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
The RIped.

Cant you advance me five thousand
marks, Isaac? My rich old uncle has
one foot in the grave. you know"
Yes, but what Is he doing with the
r?"-Fliegende Batter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Heard at a Retention.

alice is really the scrawniest girl
among all our acquaintances."
"Oh, don't know. It's really neck
and neck between her and Maud Sim
mons, guess" - Boston Evening
Transcript.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Not for Heatinu.

Does your landlord use hot ARR"
well, you just ought to hear. his
promises when we ask for repairs"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

Putnam Fadeless Dyes color in cold
water. ADV.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
Appropriate.

Where do you suppose is the best
place to give one of these dancing
teas?"
Il should suppose on some coffee
grounds"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

The long distance phone makes the
heart throb faster.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12
The Busy Man.

Peals OF laughter came from the
presidents room as the secretary
stepped out.
Mr.. Green Is too busy to see you
at present. said the secretary, polite
ly.
I'm sorry" said the man who called
on business. "Will you go back and
tell Mr.. Green that I've got two sto-
ries just as good as the one he's heard,
II he'll let me In to tell them?"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1914-06-12

Many a man who has that tired feel
ing did not acquire 1t legitimately.