davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

man had never contributed one farthing to
ward the maintenance Of the house-for re-
pairs supplies, furniture or fuel. Sne
mentioned the promises Walt had made. and
added that she did not doubt, in his way OF
thinking and of doing things. he still INTENDED
20 deal honestly and honorably by her; thai
she had endeavored 70 talk with him and come
10 satisfactory understanding. until she was
convinced that he avoided the subject person
ally. She felt that she was in no way secured
and ii was positive fact that two years more
would bankrupt her. what she asked was a
settlement on the spot and that some one might
be found to take her place
Mrs Davis was urged 20 abandon her idea
Of leaving Whitman. 1t was pointed out tna'
no one else could take her place. 1t would
be the extreme Of cruelty 70 sick man. She
was given personal assurances that the money
she had spent would be refunded and that she
would receive proper payment for her services
as a housekeeper Also regular nurse would
be employed.
The poet agreed therefore TO pay half the
expenses Of running the house, out OF the
several thousands Of dollars he then had III
the bank. Also he made will, which was re-
placed by one made in 1891 during his last
illness. His affairs were placed in the hands
Of three executors.
Mrs. Keller tells Of the closing years Of the
sick mans life, during which his housekeeper
continued her faithful services. The Fritzin-
ger boys had returned to Camden, and Warren
was hired as a nurse. On Whitman's seventy
second birthday thirty-six persons were en-
tertained at dinner in the little house. This
was the last birthday dinner. There came
steady decline in health until December, when
DR.. Bucke went to Philadelphia TO engage
professional nurse who chanced to be Mrs.
Keller
In her book Mrs. Keller says she was
warned" against Mrs. Davis. She was
nainted TO the nurse as "a designing and un-
nrincipled woman-the unrefned ard ignorant
widow Of sailor-who as n housekeeper was
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

plicity warned. Friendship sprang up be-
tween the two women who were thus strangely
thrown together al Walt Whitman's bedside
and Mrs Keller learned. bit by bit, the story
Of Mary Davis. the poets single attendant
At the suggestion Of Mrs. Davis, a Hover
fund which had been raised by The New YORK
Telegram and which could not be used for
the purpose INTENDED. as the fragrance OF
flowers stihed the poet, a longer and hrmer
bed for Whitman was purchased. II had been
necessary 10 turn him in bed many times
day. this work being done by Warren Fritzin-
ger. The poet was heavy and the old bed
had become hollow in the center. Mrs. Keller
says:
when the patient was settled on the new
bed he looked at Mrs. Davis and said; You
can have the old one, Mary.
When Whitman rallied, which he did few
weeks later, he requested writing materials.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

ferences Of many plates are tangent. Business
of mother condescending to heat few rolls,
although that is absolutely all she will have to
DO with the stove that evening. Business OF
father sharpening the carving knife raucously
and hewing up the ham, let the Saratoga chips
fall where they may.
Il is about this time that the doorbell rings
and a quota Of friends drop in. Seeing the
table "groaning beneath the weight Of good
things" they feign to beat retreat. They
had no idea you'd be eating supper this early.
They never do till much later. Never? We'll.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18
Continued from poGo onD

Financial matters also worried Mrs. Davis.
X's. Keller says that, although money came
. the poet from a number OF sources, none Of
g was advanced for household repairs and
rAr expenses. which Mrs. Davis met out Of
q, funds left 10 her by Captain Fritzinger.
t-insn ordered repairs. but when she pre-
W him with the bill he would murmur
n in a voice that would silence her.
he expenses Of the house were not light,
sgNrs. Keller. Among other things there
'rs two coal fires in winter and a wood fire
-a Of the time. Wood was luxury to him,
II it was an expensive item to his house
itpsr. and the little stove in his sleeping room
'Uoured It ike an insatiste monster. He en-
l'yed wood fire. Then she supplied his
abe and entertained his guests his many
Essts."
Whitman gained popularity as lecturer
ne "spotless hnen''-the familiar ample curs
sd rolling coar-whch added so much TO
Us pciuresqueness. was unbleached cotton,
sics into shirts by the faithful Mrs. Davis.
Il Mrs. Keiler's book one gets many init
-at glimpses Of the home life Of the poet IN
-'ckle Street-but through the eyes Of the
's'ekeeper rather than the eyes Of those VINO
a4sd out Of curiosity or friendship. one
ans Of the great clutter and discomfor'
''o1t The house when sculptor and painter
~ ~ descended on Mickle Street, al the poet
.esng to make a bust and a painting OF
'a'nsn. There was clay and plaster ana
AM On all sides, 70 harass the keeper OF the
axe house Finally the posing was done IN
x yard, and the housekeeper carried the ma
N'als back and forth. There were 'joliy dit
which Mrs. Davis provided. The rosy
~''<eo Jersey woman" lost her color. Hard
w t and worry were beginning TO take their
~ But she kept on with her ministrations.
1888 Whitman had slight paralyttie
N his friend, Dr. x. NJ. Buckle. OF Can
VINO had come 70 attend Whitman's birth
party few days previously, had not gone
and he and Mr.. Donaldson took matters
sno with view 10 Strengthening out tne
-, analrs. They questioned Mrs. DAVIS
- sccording 20 Mrs. Keller, both men were
''nsly astonished to learn that Walt Whit
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18
By FAIRFAX DOWNEY

they are but the fraction Of their former
selves.
On Sunday night. when We DO not need the
caution Of the commandment that our maid
servants shall do no work. then it is that the
delicatessen supper comes TO its own. Busi-
ness Of transferring the entire contents Of
the icebox except fcw shelves TO the dining
room table. business OF spreading the festive
board until there is no title Of space except
tao-e odd openings that occur when the crcam-
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

hardly ever" They will sit down for a bite
since you insist What a bite
The next day these friends report 70 deli
catessen men Of the neghborhood with whom
no doubt, they are in league; I'VE dropped
in and had bite with three families last
night. They now have nothing left over. You
may count on them being in to buy new sup
plies next Saturday.
IL is stated by some that New Workers never
dream-they are too busy. But the statement
is by people who have never supped with them
Sunday night on delicatessen fare.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

Therefore, as General Somebody did rot
say at the Battle Of Something or Other
Surrender? Hell"
In truth, large proportion Of all the food
at least the fancy fooa--in New York seems
10 be cornered and crammed into the delica-
tessens. They are veritable horns Of plenty
and will take some high notes. 1t IS thither
New York consorts during that weekend pc
riod when the icebox is mightier than The
stove.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

Spices Of the Orient render deeeiabie the
fruits Of the Occident. Peach perchcs on
peach and pineapples. slice on slice. within
graceful glass jars. Candies are there and
exhibits of the manifold things that can be
picked in one way or another. Chickens
hams and sausages are ready TO slice. having
already been taken through the not prelm-
inaries on the range There arc cheeses fear
ful and wonderful. and all the pretty bottles
are seen. as enticing looking as ever. although
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18

OH0ULD New York ever be II state Of
siege and the commanding general OF
~ the hostile forces send Us the ultimatum'
Surrender or staryc." we viii fling back at
him the proud defiance;
IT is true that you have cut of all sup
pies from the outside and that all the food
stsHs in our markets and groceries have been
Exhausted. But we arc in a position TO hold
ogt for months We still have our delita-
ssscns.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-18
East Side, West Side All AroundTho Town

AN4 OFT OF LAID
q 'ScAp6 BEFORE TIE
DEllcArESSEN plcNiS g
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Important to all Women
Readers Of this PAPER

Thousands upon thousands OF women
have kidney or bladder trouble and never
suspect il.
Wonien's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result OF kidney or bladder disease.
1t the kidneys are not in healthy con-
dition. they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer pain in the back, head.
ache and loss OF ambition.
Poor health makes you nervous. irrita.
BILE and may he despondent; it makes any
one so.
But hundreds Of women claim that DR..
kilmer's Swamp.I,oot, by restoring
health TO the kidneys, proved 10 be just
the remedy needed to overcoms such
conditions.
Many send for sample bottle to see what
Swamp.Root, the great kidney, liver and
bladder medicine, will do for them. BY
enclosing ten cents to DR.. Kilmer L Co.,
Binshamton, N. Y. you may receive sam.
pie size bottle by Parcel Post. You can
purchase medium and large size bottles at
all drug stores.-Advertisement.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
s,se,ooo Needed for Indians.

WaslIingt"n.-An An Immediate appip'
Driu,ion of Sl:H,AO Is needed for the
relief Of destitute Indians. President
Hardin. informed Congress Dcclnr.
ing that the situation Is :" critical,
That IL would he ''unsnfr" to delay ac-
ton. h. urged prompt passag" ~ II
resolution authOrizin. the expenditure.
Failure Of last years crop IN many To-
cuIi,irS and industrial stagnatinn"
we're given rs the main causes of dcSii-
,,uiou anon. Indians, by Indian Com
missioner Burke, in Il report forwarded
10 Speaker Gillelt 10y the President.
Indians uiI thirty reservations are In
dire need. he said.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
HARDING WANTS PEOPLE To
KEEP IN CLOSE TOUCH WITH
WORLD EVENTS.
SENDS NOTE OF PRAISE
PRESIDENT SAYS ARMS CONFER.
ERcE HAS ACCOMPLISHED
MUCH FOR WORLD.
'"'sisss N,srspsr Union Ness Se.,ies.I

Reading, Pa.--Presidcnt Harding. in
letter read nj the ann,n! dinner OF
ihe Reading Chamber OF Commerce.
declared that the American people
nave every reason 10 cultivate the
most Intelligent understanding and
| definite opinions regarding affairs
which involve our relation to the rest
of the world" Declaring he lnd been
Informed that the chamber was "in
consider the conference on limitation
of armament and its various in,plica-
lions In relation To our country and to
he international relationships of the
world" lie added.
IT is II deep satisfaction 10 note The
active interest which orguniZHi ions
such as your own are taking IN these
issues. We have as II people every
reason 10 cultivate The most intelligent
understanding and definite. Informed
opinions regarding affairs which III
volvc our relations ln the world.
In the past We have no, been under
til" necessity To d"vnt" much special
lLtu aIItnlIDIl III tlltSt. hlll Ill lnt
present state of The world your public
servants will find themselves encour-
aged and supported in their efforts
along these lines If they note Il d"vrl-
nping corporation and interest among
The people.
$50 ] am glad nf opportunity to
point ont tn II group of Influential
Americans HAT the conference. though
its lnbors are not yet complete. has re
corded II great accomplishment in put
ting II definite end to costly naval
competition AMI in the prohibitions re-
gardins certain inhunan methods of
siaclcs will he plncrd in the way Of
Just agreements affecting principles
and policies in the Orient while the
pact That has been negotintcd relating
10 the Pacific region contains guaran-
tees of the utmost value for future
peace In that area.
"1nnsnlurli as determination, of some
OF these elemental pOlitical relation.
ships is II vital preliminary to the
Ereut task Of economic rehabilitation
throughout the world II is gratifying
tn feel most hopeful that the settle.
nientS finally I" be arrived at in wash
ington will he helpful in aiding that
economic restoration which IL 81 cs-
srnIial 10 ll,r good fnriuur nf all peO-
piles.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Stan6eld, u. S. Sheep King

This is the latest portrait of Sen
,lrr Robert Nelson Stanfeld of Ore.
;ou. Tie young man-he was born In
oregon IN 1S77-who rode over for
ner senator George A. Chamberlain
IN 'he crest of the Republican ava
anrhr OF 1920. There are only nine
ines about him in the Congressional
iirrctory autobiographies. but they
''niain these words "America's larg-
s>t producer Of wool and mutton"
Ills father was one OF the Cali
'"rnia pioneers Of 40. swept from ILL.,
n"is by that wonderful trek, but in
the early SOS the elder Stanfield
moved to Oregon. and took up one Of
he first cattle ranches In eastern
1rrson.
Young Bob learned rancl,ing from
III" grass roots up and got his school
Ing in country school house. The
Bitter Root ranch Of the Stannelds
vent the way Of many another, as the
n't'"mcn grudgingly admitted that
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
MoTHERl MOVE
cHILD's BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

hurry. mother. Even sick child
Io'es the 'fruity' tuste OF california
Fig Syrup and ii never fails to omen
me bowels. A teaspooDful today may
prevent sick child tomorrow. II COLI
s'ihhted, bilious. feverish, fretful, has
ehd. collie, or II stomach is sou;,
'ohs"e coated, breath bad. remember y
good cleansing OF the little bowels Is
oiteh NJ that is necessary.
ASK your druggist for genuine "Car-
1or''ia Fig Syrup" which has directions
Tor babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You mus.
say California or you may get an
Imitation f1g up.-Advertlsenlent.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Lady Astor's Fair Colleague

Mrs. Margaret Wintringham, ms
member Of parliament for the Loutl
division of Lincolnshire, is the second
woman returned to the house Of COM
mons. and the first woman Of British
birth and upbringing to sit in that
renowned house.
Mrs. Wintringham was known dur
ing the contest ut Louth as the silent
candidate. That was not because she
mas not the gift Of speechmaking. She
49, on the contrary, an experienced
and fluent public speaker. But having
regard Of her recent bereavement-th
sudden death Of her husband In the
smoking room Of the house Of COM
nons-she naturally thought 1t more
n.tins not 10 take prominent part
U, the election.
She is an attractive personality
.ai, well built, ruddy complexioned.
WIN large brown eyes and smile.
a fofkshire woman before her mar
rage In 1908, she was head mistress
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
onlv one Friend left.

Marjorie was three years old when
her brother was born. and wns jealous
when anybody paid any attention to
the newcomer. for she had received all
the attention before.
One day when her brother was about
two weeks old. dad was holding him
and calling him pet names which for
D,erly belonged Ia Marjorie.
She sat In the corner for some time.
and at lnst, when size could endure It
no longer. she hurst out: Nothing will
even think OF holding me any longer
hut the floor"
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Home stead Law for Alaska.

Hons" bill providing for entry by
hunirS,ra,lrrS nn mineral lands in
.,lnSka The Inr;lSur" provides for
reservation in the title oE III" land,
however. so that if at any tim" after
the entry is made coal. oil ~ gas Is
royalty rights. There was no record
Npt,.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Perfectly Safe.

Mrs. Snnde-Isnt II yOu don't sub
scribe 10 the Social Record aren't ycM
afraid they may leave your naine out
Mrs. Rocke-Nly dear. they cunt.
They have to put me In anyway. or
everybody in this town would think
their book perfect fnke.--COlnmbus
lS. @ StnlC.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Get EapoIson's Historic Sofa.

jena. GrrIiuiy.--F"H'. men repre-
SEEMING themselves as French OFFICERS,
entered the hotel known rs "rhr Sign
Of the Nightingale" and demanded OF
the proprietor The surrender or Tie
historic sofa On which Napoleon Is sup
1usr,, 10 have rested during III" battle
Of Jena. The proprietor complied and
The ,.n,rlI was carried away.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Hickory in Autumn.

lickorirs are trees with bright vel
low foliage that are decorative In the
autunn landscape. says the American
Forestry Magazine. One Or another
OF the numerous species is native IN
all sections of the eastern half Of the
United States.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
|RlE0PRtt |RlEEttfRt RE0f F. #f5$ 5@ zB5{!4 zzBB55{!4 $FP
Gandhi, ''Great-Souled One"

Here is new portrait Of Mahat
mn Gandhi. leader of the "non.co. .oper.
ators' of India who are raising such
ructions In that far.away possession
or the British empire. 1t is difficult
FOR the American, being Of the West,
to understand tho East, as shown In
the situation In India. Gandh Is said
to be disciple of TagOre, Indian
poet and educator. The title given
him by his followers is "Great-Souled
one" Since the wars close, when
"se)f-determinatiOn has been so much
on the world lip. Gandhi has gained
many followers. His crusade is based
on rolstoian non.resIstance The new
leader is positively opposed to phyical
force. For years the quiet campaign
OF 'non-co-Operation" with the alien
Of India succeeded with
out thought Of force. Millions Obeyed
the injunction: II WAS Il taboo against
the British. It was rather effective.
The British government sought to
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
cutieura soothss ,tehino

cutieura seethss Itching Scalp.
on retiring gently rub spots Of dan
drum and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticurn Soap and hot water. Make
them your everyday toilet preparations
ana have clear skin and soft, white
hands.-Advertisemc
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
An Aiiusion.

II hear your fntlier allu,les TO me as
pup"
Not exactly. chOlly. not exactly.
lie did threaten to send for the dog
catcher. however. II you keep hanging
around. .''-I.Ouisvill cOuripr-.IH IHurnal.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19

hatia
oa the youth who had fought herds himself into the
sheep business
w's out Of Oregon Idh
cid probably he
Sanhe'd got Into politics only eight
a blowing
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
a Particular Customer.

Are y"n MI experienced pl,ar,n,k
cist!'
"fcs. na,la,n. ] understand the bnsI
ness thoroughly In theory AMI In prar
tice."
very good. wish a hair nc,."-
Louisville COurier-JOuri,ul.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Maybe She'll Also Like Us

This is the latest portrait of Mrs.
W. l.. George. bride of the English
novelist. who is here on his second
lecturing tour. She was Miss kath-
leen Geipel, only daughter Of Herbert
Geipel, J. r., Of Old Hill, CoNwold.
York. She Is a versatile woman, hav-
ing distinguished herself In tennis and
music and appeared in the films. Dur
ing the war she served three years in
the ministry Of munitions and achieved
the distinction Of being the first wom-
an to attain the rank Of section officer.
Mr.. George processes to have fal-
len In love with America. His milder
affections seem 10 be divided among
New York, Washington. Dayton. o.,
Nashville, Tenn, and New Orleans.
Chicago apparently inspired him with
grand passion. He says Of her. 81 want
to be upset again. rs shy girl slrinks
from, yet approaches n giant OF
America, he says:
"Nhen ! think OF America ! think
lbts, life with enthusiasm. with faith,
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19

Of
recently dispatched the heir
people on the andhi boycott
he prince OF Wales in Bombay
GOT the Injunction Of their leader
nnst abont the shedding Of
Ghdh then Issued
Them TO do make
'one the taboo sti working with
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
usss Radio Teiephone.

The fire department chief In New
Jersey city has eqmippe,i bis autOms'.
bile with radio telephone to eS-
able him 10 keep IN touch with hea'l-
quarters Mt nj, tinics.. s--s.-s.-5,. q
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Hold Ships Master.

Wilmington. y. ca. tolnlan. own
rr. and Rrn.am Tli"inpsui, nnSicr or
The British Scluuncr M"%>;l." of Peace,
Iia,ior-l;idrn ship held here. were
bound over to The May term of Fcdcr-
nj Court by Commissioner Moffitt on
charges Of violating the federal pr"h'-
bj,ion law and coisliring To violate
the laws of the United States through
the importation of liquor. G. Graham.
steward Of the slip also wOs held.
Eleven Perish at Sea.
I.ondon.-Eievcn members Of the
crew of the German steamer Nestn,
hound from Hamburg To Lisbon, ns
well as the wife of the chief officer.
were killed by an explosion on the
shin following IL fire. Details OF the
disaster MS related by the captain OF
the vesta are that during heavy wealth
pr the deck cargo, consisting largely
of naphtha. shifted. An explosion oc.
curred and soon the whole vessel was
in flames. except II space near the
bridge. where the crew huddled for
safety.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Important to ,ao,ns.,
After Esthenian Oil.

belgian interests are planning to cx-
plnit 25.OOOWO acres Of oil land and
shalr deposits in f:sthOnia an'l to build
II pipe line from them TO the Baltic.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19

IN school Grnsby active part In movement" ~
ehsous educational POLITICAL. , .,,. ,ros,dent Of
After NJ p for outh she eeca n Lindsey
s secretary OF e
Federation Women Institutes she Is mVe
the the Lonh rna 's''
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
For othera. Perhaps.

EruWn Isn't golf eNhnusiing?
Whitc--Wuil. fortunately I'm n little
hard Of bearing.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19

Thln or run-<loW fe1ks
Wis want 70 QnSsAly ~
some GOOD. Arm, ,seaid Alsh
on their bcnss. ~ out The
holows and suok:n ehssks
with strong, hea1thy H.
sizes. and build no In
creased enefgy aAd vt1kl.
ity should tSy taking b
httle Aestin'e VITA
MON With thetP meals.
Mastin's vITAMON b .
tiny tablst. =, onAtaiaing
highly concentrated yeosS-
Wtsn1nes - Ne1 - tAe
two oslssS SIN Uere ~
postant vltAaeieas 0eA
eoluh,e 4 ssd Wasss D.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19

Of life with enthusiasm with an'
To gamglon radainS lie
He memories nearly al
IF which pleasant.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
Financial,

SlaSs buys City of wArsas. PolsnA. Iaunlslpai Aue
Mari Bond. These bonds pay ~ tntepssl ON fAce
value ADd are . lien ON the entire nanSetDal prov-
approxinately ssxUQ!nA with e1pecseA riss IN
Hurvpean exchange foiloWtns International Ec,,-
nODiu Conference those bonds abOnid - worth uAry
tinos tair present value For An1 full par
ucuinrs address. fOnAI9N = SNCURITln0 DuPART-
AHHT, Suite Cos, bt1 kTfth Avenue. New YOSA City.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19


yoa hack asd
Aasfina WeA
taking vlTANON
sat6ed md
IMPORTANT MaAt
VLTA-MON
oe.o1 and sen.rsny s:sasnsd physical ad .sn.s ndios -
substitutes You Nsstns VTAAON
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-01-19
New Yeast vitamOn
Tablets Round Out
Face and Figure

81 FIoeh, Ineroase Energy and Beautfy eko CoGlAs
~ and Eeonouieal 70 Take-Rsssilts Quick
The New York herald., 1922-06-11
Economic Problems

so much so that it has been said
that the average buyer stands no
chance against the wiles of the
trained salesman" Systematized
buying is a natural outcome of such
a situation. This book is not only
useful but it of no small interest to
any student of modern economics.
MIR. Charters takes up the more
familiar affair of selling as a science.
He aims to tell. however. not how it
should be done but how it actually
is done by successful statesmen. 1t
is compendium of tested methods.
Mr.. Henderson's book is one of the
series of Cambridge Economic Hand
books. under the editorship of ]. NJ.
Keynes. Their chief purpose is to
convey to the ordinary reader some
conception of the general principles
Of thought which economists now
apply to economic problems" Mr..