davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

ne fipeniny rooms, PECULIAR SNAKE.
With the domestic rats and other small
'nimals with which these cellars abound.
Snakes are not infrequently found
;oiled around the stalk OF a bunch of
bananas, aud they are seldom killed.
Is a rule the variety is peculiar, and a
eady market Is always found where they
IAN be disposed of at reasonable
,rice.
They rarely escape after the bananas
iave been lifted from the hold of ves-
cl. II the snake becomes curious when
he air and light strike him and sticks
lis head out for a survey of the sur
oundings he is immediately pounced
ipon and imprisoned. II he remains to
% slowed away in the ripening room the
heat invariably wakes hun up aud he un-
'oils himself and clawls out.
Among the most feared of the reptiles
sa black snake with brown tinge
iear its under part. 1t usually measures
!bout eighteen inches in length. Its
iead is rather ilstter than is usual with
makes, and just back OF its head for
,bout two inches it Is marked with small
Fellow stripes which LOOK something like
gold collar.
The workmeu say that its bite is in.
rariably fatal, a statement which Is
'omewhat robbed Of its terrors by the
act that diligent search failed to dis.
cover anybody who would assume the
responsibility of making an affidavit that
nc ever knew anybody who died in this
way. These snakes are generally found
N the consignment of bananas from
Baracoa, although occasionally they are
discovered in shipments from Jamaica
and Costa Rca.
The most frequent visitor to our shores
IN tho snake kingdom, on banana ves-
'els, is what the worxmen call diamond
snakes. There is nothing in their ap-
oearauce to indicate the origin of the
aame. Mr. Genaro, an Italian wholesale
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

dealer on Washington street, suggested
that at one time several rough gems were
found in the stomach of one OF these
snakes, hence the name. In length they
are about two feet. The head is hat and
sharp, and those who profess to have
knowledge on the subject say that Its
bite is poisonous, though not necessarily
fatal.
Scorpions OF the real :, order arc
also among these unw-..ome banana
stowaways, aud while their stings arc
not considered actually dangerous they
are usually extremely painful, and work.
men when they are stung by them gene
rally stop work for few hours aud re.
duce tine swelling which follows aud allay
the pain at the most convenient liquor
saloon. When one OF these animals lights
on ht subject 1t SCENE TO 90 about its
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

east ana northwest. named this rn.
dependence Bay in honor of the day and
the great glacier flowing north into IL
Academy glacier. I reached inland ice
again July z. with foot gear cut to pieces
and selves aud dogs exhausted aud dead
lame from the hard climbing, sharp
stones and frequent falls"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

1t is only little over forty years ago
that Russian farmer began the cultiva.
tion of the suntlower in order to extract
oil from the seeds. Now 700, 200 acres
In Russia are in sunhowers. ard the
original founder Of the industry Is q
millionaire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

time traces Of his footsteps to large
glacier were discovered, but no sign OF
the missing man was found, and 1t is sup
posed he lost his life in one OF the nu.
merous crevasses.
This expedition verifies the possibility
of parties making their way on foot
toward the north pole, instead of by
ships, and this belief has been enter
tanned before by eminent and practical
Arctic explorers.
Lieutenant Pesry's accomplishment re-
wives the inspiration in the heart OF
every Arctic explorer who has been
bstIisd by ship progress to again make
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02
PEARY'S WORE
RESULTS or THE ExpLoRERs
TSlP TO THE FAR NORTH.
Peary aud Companion Travelled
over 1900 Miles Across inland
Ice-No human Beings on the
North Greenland Coast.

N an illustrated
account of Lieu.
tenant r. Z. .Peary's
expedition, which
rt turned recently
to this country, the
Chicago Graphic
says:
The success of
Lieutenant II. 4.
Peary and his party
goes tar to prove
the claim that
Americans are pc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02
UGLY STOWA WAYS.
vENoMoUs CREATURES FOUND
IN BANANA BUNCHEs.
Scorpions, Tarantuias. spiders. Gem
tipedes and Snakes Obtain Free
Passage to America a-Danger
In Unloading Vessels.

ORKMEN for whole
sale banana dealers.
says the New York
Herald. never begin
work that they do
not take their lives
in their hands.
Scarcely a wagon
load of the fruit is
taken from a ship
that sJme sort of
deadly poisonous rep.
tile, spider or insect
Is not hidden away
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

system, the Hatteras of the northern iu
land ice sea. June 26 we we're under the
eighty-second parallel, when the land
which I had been keeping 10 view to
the northwest confronted me to the north
and northeast and then to the east, de.
fectiug me to the southeast. After
marching four days to the southeast, the
land still extending southeast and east,
l made direct for it toward large open
ing in the mountains visible over the
nearer submits, and landed July /. July
4, after three days travel overland, i
reached the head Of great bay, lati,
tude 81 .37. longitude "a. opening oul
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02
How Thieves Are Punished in China.

There is no honesty among rural
Cinnamon. writes Eli Perkins in the
New York Sun. They all steal any
thing that they eau carry away without
being seen. A farmer never leaves
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02
HindoO Women.

The women Of the dark skinned Hin.
doc race are remarkable for their phys.
ical beauty. Below the medium height
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02

~ ~
rot aroused by the
olting of the punches
n handling and keep
n hiding are slowed
way in the hot Gel.
ars of the dealers,
where they become
warmed up and then
irawl out and spend
he remainder of their
lays in the cracks OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-11-02
beneath the Iavpra

beneath the layers.
The animal life which takes free pas.
sage from foreign countries by storing
itself away in punches oi bananas would
furnish food for an interesting volume
of natural history.
SO accustomed have the handlers Of
this fruit become to seeing big, hairy
tarantulas crawl out OF the punches and
up the legs OF their trousers that they
whisk them to the floor and step upon
them with no more concern than il they
we're harmless Croton bugs or caterpil-
lars instead of the venomous insects that
they are. The bite of South American
tarantula is in all cases poisonous aud in
many instances deadly, yet their presence
among banana handlers creates no more
terror than II they were the most harm
less of spiders.
They are more frequently found in
bananas than any other reptiles, and they
come from every place from which ban
inas are shipped. They are black aud
!,izzy, with long, hairy legs and little
oeadlike eyes, which twinkle and snap
ike electric sparks, and their very ap.
1earance would strike terror to the
hearts of those who are not accustomed
o seeing their. As rule the bodies Of
hese big spiders are about the size of
he end Of mans thumb, but some
lines "Gulliver" crawls out into day
light, and he is Immediately captured
ND Gagged, and the cantor easily sells
lin for from 81 to S2. Those of the
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

the upright part OF the cross above the
arms. His next act was to make fast q
short rope which reached to the foot of
the cross. Half minute later he slid
down and again stood on the ball. Wav-
ing his hat to the people he began the de-
scent. This was easy. Ward simply sat
in his chair and allowed the rope to pass
slowly through his hands. Three times
on the way down he stopped his descent
and pushing himself away from the spire
with his feet spun around in mid air.
The crowd thought he was doing it for
the sake Of bravado, but his object was to
twist the rope so that it would not pass
through his hands so quickly. When he
reached the windows near the top of the
square part of the tower Ward found that
his rope was not long enough to enable
him to reach the ground in safety. He
had expected that and had placed an adj
dItional coil of rope just inside the win
dow. To splice the two ropes was the
work OF minute, and the next thing the
crowd knew Ward was on the steps of
the church. 1t was $3.50 o'clock. Two
hours and twenty-five minutes had
elapsed since he swung out from the win
dow IN the spire. To climb the steeple
took him two hours and five minutes.
His work at the cross and the descent oc-
cupied twenty minutes. During all the
time OF his ascent he kept up his mourn
ful song. The cross is about 230 feet from
the ground.
On Monday morning Ward will begin
work on the cross. He will pull himself
up by means Of the rope and chair, which
will remain attached to the summit of the
spire until the job is finished. Heexpects
to be three weeks at his task.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION.
The New Directors Organize and Elect
Their Officers.

Inc New Directors Organize and Elect
Their Officers.
AT a meeting of the Directors of the
California Museum Association, held yes
terday, the old board approved its min
utes and reports and adjourned sine die,
after announcing the election of the new
board by the association to have resulted
as follows: Mrs. Margaret E. Croker,
Christopher Green, w. c. Van Fleet,
Frank Miller. ID. Lubin, J. E.
Mills, F. Y. Williams. DIR. George
Pyburn, G. n. HartwelI and J. A.
Woodson. The new board then met
and organized with the following officers:
President, j. A. Woodson; Vice-Presi-
dent, DIR. George Pyburn; Secretary, w.
+. Jackson; Treasurer, Bank of ID. o.
Mills
The resignation of Christopher Green
was then presented, Mr.. Green stating
that he would not be able to attend the
meetings. Mr.. Green's family has re-
Gently removed to San Francisco. The
resignation was accepted and resolutions
passed expressive of the deep regret OF
the board in parting with Mr.. Green,
and testifying to his years Of service in
the board and his faithfulness and devo-
ton TO the interests of the association, of
which he is a life member. Charles f.
Gardner was then unanimously elected a
director to fill the vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of Mr.. Green.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
BRIEF NOTES.

Yesterday William Todd was appointed
special officer for the freight sheds by the
Police Commissioners.
Assessor Irvine announces that poll
taxes are only 81 this week. Thereafter
they will be dollar more.
At o'clock this morning an exhibition
of the German system Of physical exer-
else will be given at the Fourth and O.
street school.
Special Officer Warner yesterday ar
rested Charles Johnson, who broke jail
at Auburn on Wednesday, stole pistol
and came hither.
Mrs. Mary Hubbard yesterday pur-
chased through Edwin X. Alsip & Co.
the residence property at 1914 l. street for
s., 600. The lot is S0X160 feet.
]. j. Buckley, II. A. Guthrie, A. c..
Klenk and John Hantzman will be the
Sacramento delegates to the Great Coun-
Gil of the Order of Improved Red Men,
which convenes at Fresno the first Tues
day in August.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
Mrs. Logan's "Hone Magazine" and the
fWeek1y UuiouD

Both only 81 70 per year. The Home
Mdgozinc Of Washington, D. c., con
Quoted by Mrs. John A. Logan, is the
best and most popular w-priced period
zeal ever printed. The publishers of the
zine to its subscribers for a mere nominal
sum above the price of subscription to the
weekly.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

A freak of nature has come to light in
the County Jail at Fort Worth, Tex. His
name is Jesse Lee, aged IS years. Turn
the boys face so that strong light may
shine into his eyes and a phenomenon is
seen. Around the pupils of the eyes in
the iris are the twenty-six letters of the
alphabet, arranged symmetrically. There
are thirteen letters in each eye, those
up to M being in the left and the remain
ing ones in the right. He says his father
and four brothers are similarly affected.
A snake farm is located in the south
western section of Missor1ri
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

EIOR SALE-FOUR LOTS OF THE Low
Il dial block, Q street, between Twenty-third
and Twenty-foHrth; only one block of electric
cars and will be sold cheap if called for soon.
u. j.. HAWK. 1OlO Fourth street. ie2O-lW
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

1T is not what its proprietors say, but
what Hoods Sarsaparilla does. that tells
the story OF It's merit and has given it the
largest sale OF any medicine. Truly. it is
peculiar to itself.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

DANCH FOR SALE-TWO MILES SOUTH
IL east of Lincoln, Placer County; 22O acres
choice fruit land: the place is improved: has u
good house, barn and other buildings upon it,
andis inclosed bya substantial fence the prop
erty was formerly known as Calderwood's
ranch; for sale on easy terms. Apply to MRS
HOLL, her attorney, 920 Fifth street, Sacra-
mentO.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

EOR SALE CHEAP-A GOOD TOP BUGGY;
L California make. Inquire at this office.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
SUPERIOR COURT

Department One-Prewett, Presiding.
THURSDAY; June Both.
People vs.. Joseph Herman, charged with
murder-On trial.
Department Two-Van Fleet. .J,1doe.
THURSDAY, June 3Oth.
Ira w. Stinson VS.. Z. II. Green-Continued
to July 9Th.
People vs. George Smith, charged with MUIR
der-On trial.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

NTANTED-MEN FOR FARMS, VINE
w yards, diaries and all kinds of labor;
women and girls tor cooking and general
housework; plenty of work for desirable help.
Apply at EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, Fourth
street, X and l..
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

FEO LET-HOUSE OF ELEVEN ROOMS:
j modern Improvements. $50 Eighth street
ie2S-lWK
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

ENOn SALE-LOTS 90 OR SOxI6O FEET,
l. north side of street, between Twentieth
and Twenty-first streets; one of the finest loca-
tions in the city-above all possible floods. w.
E. CHAMBERLAIN, 161S NJ street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

MAN AND WIFE WANT SITUATION;
vi woman good cook; man practical GAR
dener; understands care of stock. Address
room "a, WESTERN HOTEL. je29-3t*
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
Dnrttrn.

WANTED-A BOARDING PLACE FOR
w little boy OF four, where there are no
other children. Address for one week, A. B.,
Sacramento POstoffice. 1tA
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

MAN WITH PUSH WANTED IN EACH
WI city, town and hamlet to introduce the
fastest selling household article on record;
over million sold in Philadelphia; will pay
competent person 81 per day. Address, with
stamp, w. H. WILLIAMSON, III n. Fourth
street Philadel Dhia Pa teJ-0rn
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
STEEPLE CLIMBING.
Wonderful Feat Performed by
Clarence E. Ward.

He Mounts the Tall spire of St. Johns
Cathedral, Stands Upon the Ball at
the Top and Fastens a Flag to the
Cross-uundreds of Spectators Wit
ness the Remarkable Feat.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

ITO LET-7O5 NJ STREET-NICELY FUR
i nished rooms, double and single; reason
able ie2S-51+
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

i irrigating pipe dipped, with screw coup
ling. Can be seen at brick kiln north OF depot.
Address w. CHAPLIN, Sacramento.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

WANTED = BRIGHT OFFICE BOY
w about 16 years of age. Address IN own
handwriting a. b. c.. this Office je2g-3t*
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

DOR SALE-A GOOD PAYING BUSI-
l. ness. Address B., this Office. je24-tf
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

WANTED - PERSONS LOOKING FOR
w help of any kind, or sober and industri-
Gus men seeking employment, can be satisfied
by calling or addressing the Intelligence"
1917 Second street, Sacramento. CHARLES
Il. MILLER, proprietor. ap4-6m
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

NTANTED-A GOOD BARBER. APPLY
w at 513 K street. ie29-3t*
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

LIOR RENT THE FINEST ROOMS IN
L the city; either for housekeeping or Of
fees; over Van VOORHEES, drug store. Apply
at store
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
90 Get nr Rrnt.

ITO RENT-TWO HANDSOMELY FUR
Il nished rooms, 714 K street, over DeImon-
leo Restaurant. tyl-5t$
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

ITO RENT-THREE FURNISHED ROOMS
suitable for housekeeping. Inquire at429
thirteenth street, between ID and Il. je3O-3t
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

IMPORTER AND WHOLESALE DEALER
i IN FINE WHISTLES, Rrandies and Cham
pagne.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

(tAPITAL. ALE VAULTS, 3o2 ] STREET,
~ 1C05 Third street. NAGELE d SVENS-
syn Eroprietors. The finest lunch in the
GItyi II A.. NJ. 10 p. N. Best OF Wines,
Liquors and Cigars always on hand. Clam
phone No. SO. m24.tf
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
Inr 4nlr.

ENOR SALE-A SPAN OF YOUNG. SOUND
IL horses. Weight, 1900. Apply at THIRD
and K streets, Sacramento. jy1-1w*
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

WANTED-TWO GOOD, LIVE MEN FOR
W. outside work; those who can furnish
good reference good compensation will be
guaranteed. Apply between 8 and 9 O'Clock
A. NJ. b. S. SMITH 500 street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

GALLON FOR sALE-DOING A GOOD
- business. Apply at southwest corner
Fourth and IL streets. jy1-4t#
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

WANTED-75 HORSES TO PASTURE;
w hrst-class green feed in abundance and
good care; four miles south OF city. INQUIRE
OF DIR. q. NJ. DIXON, 700 street Sacra-
mentO. ie32-lm
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01
M. CRONAN.

23O X St., and 11OS-II1o Third ST.,
sacramento, Cal,
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

XNTANTED-A GIRL TO COOK AND DO
wv hOuseWOrk. 1000 Q street ie2 1T
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

STABLE TO LET-APPLY AT 1921
- Tenth street
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-01

ITO LFT-TWO NICE. LARGE FRONT
| rooms unfurnished, over FABIAN BROS'
store, corner Ninth and streets; not suitable
for housekeeping. Apply in store
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-15
A SNAIL'S MARKET.

Wheat Demoralised, a. Well ~ the Tels-
graph Lines-A Better Feeling il Corn,
Owing to the ssorms-shorts Covered
A Slump In Oats
CHICAGoAThe slowest markets for
weeks were those on Change to-day. Busi-
ness was decidedly under the average vol
ume. Telegraph lines were badly demoral-
lied, and this may have helped to keep
back calamity Information, as It certainly
restricted business. Wheat left or 1Hc
below last nights stopping point, and corn
declined k@5sc. Provisions were firm, but
wound up substantially without change as
compared with "a hours previous.
Wheat shorts we're evidently well COW
cred, for there was less demand and with
no support an easy feeling existed Reports
and that the quality Is good, also of harvest
ing in Southern Illinois, helped the prevail
ing beariehness. Foreign crop sdvioes were
also of a weak tenor. The opening was 70
NC lower, and prices further declined 1Zc;
ruled steady and the closing was about H0
Nc from the bottom for the day.
Corn held up better than wheat, but there
was no approach to animation. The rain
last night appeared to have visited a large
part Of Northern Illinois. Iowa and part OF
Indiana, and was thought to have COM
plicated the crop situation. There was not
the same selling pressure as there was in
wheat, and more buying on tho weak spots.
Shipments of No. yellow were reported to
be arriving in New York musty. Opening
transactions were at 1sQHc decline and sold
of a fraction more shortly afterward, when
the demand improved and the price reacted
L@Ac. The crowd afterward sold freely,
carrying the market down h@Hc, but it re-
acted later H@5sc: declined he. changed
some and closed with July 5s@1ac lower, and
September off 1S@Hc.
Oats were unQ uaIifiedly dull and closed at
about the insioe, with q net loss Of es@Zc.
Enormous receipts largely caused the
slump.
Receipts of live hogs were less than half
the estimates. Provisions opened strong
and higher. Pork advanced 121<c.. The
demand filled, the market eased OF and
fuctuated within q limited range.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-06-15
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.

"A war is being waged on the sweater
shops in Chicago.
An earthquake shock was felt at Santa
Anna, CAL, yesterday.
Two thousand flremen arc competing for
prizes at Springfield, No.
Tho Coroner's jury sitting over the re-
mains Of the Mare Island navy yard disaster
eturned a verdict Of accidental death.
Mrs. George Beudry, OF South Bay CITY.
Mich, jumped into the river there yester-
day with two of her children and all were
drowned.
Two small boys John Lohr and william
Lay, have been arrested near Westfeld,
Tex, charged with attempting to wreck a
freight tratn on the International and Great
Northern Railroad
There Is church war among the
Friends Society at Odon, Ind, over the
organ question. The antf-musicfans, who
were barred out from q meeting, smashed in
the windows and Interrupted tho services.
Officials Of the Baltimore anc Ohio Rail-
road Company at Baltimore say there is
no truth in the tory that an attempt was
made to hold up the New ork and Phila-
delphia express between Layton station and
Connellsville.
The river at Miseoula, Mont, IL higher
than 1t has been for five years. The town is
in darkness at night, as the electric light
plant is surrounded by water. The lower
part of the town ts flooded and people have
left their homes. The trestles at the ends of
the bridge have washed away, and commu.
n1cation between the north and south sides
Of the town is cut OF.