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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

OF whatsoever kind, humming- birds are
sometimes chased by the larger species
of humble bees, of which they seldom
take the least notice. as their superior
ity of fight ia sufficient TO enable them
10 leave the slow-moving insect far be-
hind. These tiny feathered beings are
readily tanned and soon become accus.
tome d to the society of human beings,
but they do not long survive conilne-
ment. Whether for want of sufficient
exercise or for some other cause un-
known, they invariably die within q few
weeks. They are very inquisitive. One
OF them will sometimes approach like q
fash and poise itself directly in front of
ones face, its wings vibrating so rapidly
as 10 appear as mere haze on each
side ot it's body, which itself remains so
stationary that the inqurng expression
of its bright black eyes and the outline
of nearly every feather of its compact
little figure can be seen. But the
slightest demonstration causes It to
vanish 50 swiftly that the eye can
scarcely trace the line OF its flight. In
sleeping, hummng- birds frequently sus-
pend themselves by the feet. with their
heads downward, in the manner of some
pairo:s.
Their Food.
In feeding from flower to flower the
humming birds, besides obtaining nour-
ishment for themselves, perform in the
economy of nature the same Office as
insects, by transferring pollen from one
blossom to another, and thus assisting
in the fertilization Of the plants. Prof.
Robert Ridgway, the distinguished orni-
biologist and author of the monograph
quoted, states that these creatures do
not feed exclusively on nectar obtained
from flowers, as is popularity supposed.
Insects furnish large part of their diet,
and their crops and stomachs are COM
monty found to be filed with beetles,
bees, ants and spiders They rob spi-
dars' webs of the insects which those
crafty arachnids have captured in their
snares 50 industriously spread. 1t is
very interesting to watch them in the
performance OF this thievery, which
they are obliged to conduct with great
skill and carelulness, inasmuch as they
themselves run risk of getting caught
in the webs, and the larger spiders
boldly defend their homes against such
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
Proving Ownership.

A very amusing trial developed out
Of suit of replevin for a dog brought
by DR. Il. T. Brady against John A.
Levi in Justice Shannon's Court, In
Kansas City, Mo-, recently. Both
parties claimed the ownership of the
dog. DIR. Brady's attorney, however,
stated that they could prove the
clalmantship beyond doubt by the
recognition OF the dogfor Mrs. Brady,
and she was accordingly summoned.
The animal Immediately jumped
from his place In the prisoners dock
and showed with every demonstra-
tion OF canine JOY his recognition Of
his mistress. In consideration Of the
adverse testimony this was still not
convincing to the Judge, so Mrs
Brady said that II she would sing
certain song the animal, In response
TO his training, would Join In with
her in his dog fashion and voice and
sing the song through. This she did,
and at the first words of the soma
the dog leaped for Joy and fultilied
his part OF the duet. No further
evidence was taken, and the canine
returned home with Mrs Brady
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

afraid OF them, being compelled to re-
treat before the impetuous assaults OF
the tiny warrior, whose boldness is
only equaled by tho lightning-like
rapidity OF his movements, thus battling
any attempt at resistance on the part of
the more powerful adversary. The
Lam e.like thrusts Of the needle-like beak
are usually directed mt the eyes of the
enemy. When two or more individuals
Of either sex happen near the same spot
spirited and often violent conflicts are
almost certain to ensue.
While invincible against other birds
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
MINERS not.sgs rorrLr OVER.

At an carly h iur Sunday morning the
ground began to settle over the workings Of
the Langcliif colicry at Avoca, caused by
cave-in that took place in the mine during
the night, doing considerable damage TO
property. The place where the surface Ia
settled is known as Browns Patch" and
today It is reported that several acres have
gone down from two TO six feet, causing a
few of the miners houses TO topple over
while many others sustain more or less
damages.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
PENNSYLVANIA PICNNGS.
SOME IMPORTANT HAPpENrNod
OF Intsrsst to Dwsilers Ia the Ksyatea
State.
A CHANGED WATER. COURSE.

ALASD OWNER AWARDED DAMAGES ron ryJuR,
iEs CAUSED ny IT.
An important case was decided by Dau-
phin county judge. The Lykens t-lley
Coal Company changed the course OF q
stream on its property and dumped q large
quantity OF coal dust into the channel of the
old stream. A big food caused an overflow
OF the stream and the culm was carried on
the land of David =. Elder. doing much
damage to 1t. Elder insttried suit for the
recovery of $500, and the jury awarded
him $1,000. lfancw trial Is not granted
the case will be appealed to the Supreme
Court by the Corporation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

The jury in the case Of Pat lex Foley, ~
Pitsburg, against Editor Lard of the
Grecnsburg A'yus for criminal libel, ie.
turned verdict of not guilty. Two-thirds
Of the cost were assessed on the defendant
and onc-third on the plaintiff. The Argrs
in political article referred to Foley us a
FOUNDER, heeler and rutlian."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
THE COST 10 THE STATE.

ADJuTANT GENERAL GRFELNND FIGURES rHR
HOMESTEAD EXPENSES At s15O.OO0.
Adjutant General Greenland now esti-
mates the cost OF the recent troubles ut
Homestead TO the State for the pay, main-
tenance aud transportation of troops ETC..
at Si50.O00. Or tins amount warrants have
been drawn in the aggregate sum OF sS15,-
22J 40 The claim OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad ,mpany for s52,OOO for transpor-
iation and o her claims not yet paid are not
included in this amount.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
A FATAL nniIER ExrIosIoN.

MAucn Cut'NK.-A fatal boiler explosion
occurred here at The power house being built
for the Carbon County Electric Rai,way.
Purtn Albright the construction engineer
was so badly scalded that he died, lie re-
sided at Muncy. Pa, and leaves young wife.
Francis Darward, OF this county, was bit
by flying debris and can hardly recover
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
FACTORY INSPECTIONS.
THE YEARLY REPORT SHOWING WHAT HAS pK.S
ACCOMPLlsIiLp.

fHK YEARLY REronT SHOWING wiIAT HAS pKHN
ACCOMPLISHED.
ihc following summary has been prepar-
ell by Factory Inspector Watchorn OF the
work done by his department for the year
ending Nov. 30. 1892: Number Of deputy
inspectors on inspection work, 8; number OF
inspections made, i,0ji; number of males
employed where inspections have been
made, 1874. .ii6 number OF females employed
where nspeciO have been made. 36, '62;
Of the foregoing the number between II
and 10 years of aye. 33.2l7 total number OF
employees ~ establishments that have been
inspected, $50. 90S; total number Of or ers
given, l.7Oi. The orders were given as foi-
lows. Fire escapes To be erected. 1877; elevat-
ors to be guarded, Ill sanitary orders gwen,
$40, miscellaneous. 027 orders reported
complied with, l,300; number OF accidents
reported. 2iG. They were AS follows Fatal,
"a, serious, 81, less serious. 1876.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
GOT TILE ron1sIXArnr PIE

Frank Hodges and William Murphy,
prisoners in the Blair county jal at Holli.
daysburg on suspicion OF being the attempt
ed murderers of II man in Altoona, escaped
Friday night by digging through the walls
with tools their friends on the outside sent
them concealed in mammoth pot pie.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
AsAviyG ron PENSION AppLc,v1s

Adiutant General Greenland says apph.
cants for pensions, who have lost their
papers, go to unnecessary expenses in pay.
ing ersons to secure from the department
certificates showing their service in the
Union army. These can he secured by
simply asking the department for them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
SOLDIERS COLUMN
PRBMONITION5.
An Ohio Lad who Knew He was to bo
Killed at Kenesaw Mountain.

Sure IL is that
fate often speaks
In unmistakable
terms TO her vic.
tins. That death
comes without
previous warning
Is not always
true; and the
great beyond is
Oft revealed to
mortal eyes. In.
stances like that
W hich / am
about to relate
could. doubtless,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
rryysYLvAxrNs CIGAR FIGURES.

The report OF the commissioner Of inter
nal revenue shows that Pennsylvania Is now
the greatest cigar. manufacturing State IN
the country. The number Of cigars manu-
iactured IN the State during the last fiscal
year was 232 500, $50 which was nearly
100, 900 900 in excess of the number manu-
iaclured in New York State and about four
times as many as the number in any other
State
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
EARLY SKATING ACCIDENT.

William PoleSki of Blackwood, aged
years while sliding on the ice at Black.
wood reservoir, near fremont, in company
with several young companions, broke
through and was drowned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
Birds Of Fancy Feather.

u Smithsonian In.
stltution has issued
a monograph iull OF
fascinating infor-
nation about hum -
ming birds. one
reason why these
daintlcst of feath-
cred Gre atur 8 are
interesting Is that
they were unknown
10 tho white man
until Columbus dis
covered the new
world, Their rang
being confined to
{ he continent OF
America.
II is not the nat
uralist alone who
has found them
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
THE HUM MING BIRD.
CURIOUS FACTS ABOUT THE
FEATHERED JEWELS.

How They Arc Collected for Ornamental
and scientific Purposes-Their Nests and
EgSs-Invincibie warriors--whnt Makes
Their Varied IIuos.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

No NATTER where, you see sin, you
may know that there is Judgment
On its track.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

A PETITION is being circulated at Monon'
gahela City asking the coming council to
repeal the local option law.
MRs. LIZZIE GRADER, Of Mt. pleasant,
.harl ed with illegal liquor selling, was fined
81 900 and sent 10 months to the workhouse
by Judge DotY. of Greensburg.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

Con never stops trying to use an
earnest man because he now and theu
makes . mistake.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

PATSY SEARS OF Howard County, Ind,
aged l0S years, has been ? church mem.
Der 100 years. isp
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

ened by spiders webs. and often orpe.
monted By IN external mosaic of small
Tiny Warriors.
Notwithstanding their diminutivs
size, pugnscity 10 one Of the most con-
Aplcuous traits OF hun1ming birds, Even
ling hirda aa1 the NnIdant us1gks are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

tions for the ears. Apoet once said:
Art thou bird, bee OF butterfly"
Each and all three-a bird IN shape am l.
bee collecting sweets from bloom to bloom.
butterfly In brilliancy of plume"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07

Henry Martyr Hoyt was born at Kings
ton, Luzerne county. Pa. June ., 1880 OF
New Eng and stock. He was the son OF
Sieba Hoyt, who eingrated tn Luzerns
county from, Danbury. Conn. After work
ing on his fathers farm, he went at the rge
of Ii to the Wilkesbarre Academy, where
he prepare for Lafayette College. After
studying two years he went to Williams
College and graduated In the class OF l5so
After graduation lie taught school FOR u
few years and then studied law under the
late George w. Woodward. lie was admit
ted to the bar IN 1853 On the advent OF ths
Civil War General Hoyt was active in rais-
ing The fifiy-second Regiment Of Pennsyl-
vania Volunteers OF which regiment ha
was appointed Lieutenant Colonel. He dis
tinguished himself for bravery at Fair Oaks
Chickahominy and before Charleston.
His political career began in 1867, when
he was appointed additional Law Judge OF
Luzerne county. In 1869 he was appointed
Collector OF Internal Revenue for the coun.
ties OF Luzerne and Susqnehanns. In 1869
he was Chairman of the Republican State
Committee, aud in 1878 he was elected
Governor OF Pennsylvania on a hard
money platform. Governor Hoyt was mar
ried September q, 1855, TO Mary 4. Loyeland.
Three children-a son and two daughters
survive him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-12-07
EX-GOVERNOR HoYT DEAD.
Tie Quietly Crosses the Dark River. A
Sketch of His Military and Politicsl


Ex x-Governor Henry NJ. IIoyt died at
Wilkesbarre, Pa. on Thursday. The end
was peaceful. Fix mont hs ago he was
stricken with paralysis and three months
later he had another stroke and began to
fail rapidly. Mr.. Hoyt after the war was
never a strong man, having contracted a
disease in the army which made him more
will not reach over 5000.
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14
ON THE GROUND.

The railroad at the depot runs
through a beautiful grove. The
railroad authorities, more generous
than the Georgia road, rendered the
use of a fat car, which they run in
on side track, for stand. It was
at least substantial. No danger of
this breaking down, like the stand at
Charlottesville. The grove extend
ed to the side of the road, and the
audience were sheltered from the
rays of the burning sun.
Not so, however, the speaker,
the reporters, and the emil
nent citizens on the platform; but
then who would not suffer for the
homer of being speaker, a reporter,
or distinguished citizen?
When everything was in readiness
or the speech to commence. it was
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14


record. The Atlanta Constitution
wrote to each member of the Geor-
gia delegation, wanting to know the
views Of each on that subject. It Is
interesting to know what Mr.. Liv-
ingston said. Let me read a lit
tie.
"In the Bankers's Magazine,
1873 we find the following on this
subject, viz: The denomination Of
silver.
GA capital Of five hundred thous.
and dollars was raised, and Ernest
Seyd, Of the city Of London, was sent
to this country with this fund, as
agent Of the foreign bondholders
and capitalists, to affect the same
object, i. e., the denomination of
silver, which was accomplished"
Mr.. Ernest Seyd, of London, a
distinguished writer and bullionist,
who has given great attention to the
subject of mintage and coinage,
having examined the first drafts of
this bill, made various suggestions
which the committee adopted and
incorporated in the bill"
So says Mr.. Hooper, who at the
time was chairman of the committee
on coinage. Thus you see that the
British capitalists sent here man
to make laws for the American peo-
pie. (Murmurs Of indignation
That is what Mr.Livingston charged,
not Watson. [ charge it now.
The characterization of silver in
1878, added to the value of gold in
New York, and contracted the vol
ume of currency in the interest of
the capitalists and gold bugs. That
is formidable Indictment against
the Republicans. It is partially true
in regard to the Democrats. Ought
they not to be judged by what the
record shows? They tell you that
the record is silent in regard to
the demonstration of silver. The
record ought not to be silent. You
sent men there to break the silence
when it is necessary to pro-
test against the schemes of
these London bankers. You sent
men there to contest every inch of
the ground in your behalf, when the
bondholders seek to contract the cur
rency and hold the power over the
commodities of labor. That silence
itself condemns the, Democratic party.
What were they doing when you were
seeking information as to the cause OF
depression? The record shows that
these men were acting together in
Congress that the characterization of
silver was accomplished by the act
of the two parties, acting together,
under the influence of that half mil
lion dollars which the London bank
ers sent over with Mr.. Seyd, accord
SO Col. Livingston and the Congress
People's party paper. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-14

come to the home Of that man, does
not it seem that what | say, believe
to be true, and give them a fair OPP
portunity to Ereply to it, to expose
me before the people. If r. w.
Everett thinks that | would deceive
the devil, he owes it to you as a truth
full, fair man to come and show it.
A voice. do not reckon he knows
where he is at. Iaughter.)
Mr.. Watson. I say here and now
that the man who is Congressman
from this district, and who will remain
a Congressman until the 4th of March,
who is within a few miles of this
city, if unfortunate circumstances
prevented him from being here,
should have at least asked Judge
Maddox to be here and show me to
be- the infamous deceiver I am, &C
cording to his statement. Judge
Maddox is not sick. Mr.. Hargrave
saw him yesterday evening. I be-
lieve that there is no claim that he is
sick, or that there is any providential
hindrance to prevent him from being
here. He is man of great ability !;
SO much so, that he was Judge of this
district for number of years. If /
am as bad man as that, why cannot
Judge Maddox come here and show
that to be a fact, and if he cannot,
that [ may show that am slandered ?
A voice. He cannot show it.
Mr.. Watson. No, and none Of
them can do it.
There is only one theory on which
I can excuse Judge Maddox's ABB
sence, and that is, that my scalp has
been taken so often according to
Democratic reports there is not
enough left for him. Mr.. Black
took it five different times. Judge
Lawson took it one time, and Judge
livingston one time, so as matter Of
course, Judge Maddox thinks there
is not enough left to bother with.
(Laughter.)
Leu me CeII you one Cnlng CnaG Is
fact, my friends, there are facts in
this record that these men dare not
face. I will tell you all the scalping
in these debates. I have never had
a chance to reply to these Congress-
men. The man they were to down
has been met by an organized effort
to prevent him from replying. What
sort of an opinion have you of
party that does not dare to have its
issues discussed? What sort of an
opinion have you of a case in court
which does not allow the lawyer on
the other side to be heard. Suppose
you were ajuror in such case,
what would you think? Would you
not think there was good sized
nioon,. in tho WOOD - qomewhere?
The morning call., 1892-10-20

school-life he paid particular attention 10
civil engineering, and at the close or MS
scholastic career, when he was appointed
to a position ia the City Surveyors ONCE, ne
was really good engineer, from theoretl-
Cal standpoint.
In March, 1864. Mr.. Tilton entered the
City Surveyors office, which was then under
the direction of MIR. Potter and he lmmedl-
ately began active work in the field. HIS
His ability was soon recognized, ana ne De,
came such an expert that he was continued
in the Office under all changes Of political
administrations until 1884, when he was
honored by the people Of this city with an
election to the Office of City and County
Surveyor. He served faithfully and well
during the allotted term OF two years, at the
expiration OF which he retired to private
practice, establishing an Office at 420 Mont
gomery street, which he. has since main
tanned.
In 1890 Mr.. Tilton was again called upon
to represent the people in the office OF CITY
and County Surveyor, and he is still serving
the citizens of this commonwealth In tnat
position. His management of the Office has
been so satisfactory that the municipal con-
yention of his party renomlnated him for
the position, and he Is once again before
the people for their suffrages.
The Office of Surveyor is peculiar one,
inasmuch as there is no political patronage
attached to ii, nor can there be. The en-
ployes working under the Surveyor must OF
necessity be civil engineers, and they are
not readily found among the ranks of men
who seek political preferment In subor-
dinata places.
In 1866 Mr.. Tilton married Miss Chloe Z.
Andrews of Providence. r. l., lineal de-
scendant of the famous Roger Williams, and
the union has proved most happy one.
He is a prominent member Of the knights
Templar, Of California Commentary, f.
and A. Masons, and also OF the Odd Eel
lows. and he is well known for his unosten-
tatious acts Of charity, being ever ready to
help the deserving needys
The morning call., 1892-10-20

s5o 100 l4OO and 1850 levels Shipped to the
Nevada mill 525 tons, and milled 525 tons Aver
age car sample assay, $24 IA; average battery
assay Sl9. Bullion yield for the week s69IU SO
Shipped to the United States Mint at Carson Ocfo-
Der To- 4O5 pounds OF bullion. The usual prospect
ing and repair work is being carried on throuQhont
the mine. The joint north drift with the Gould &
Curry Company on the Sutro tunnel level was ex-
tended 80 feet.
The following official reports were placed on file
yesterday:
eral drift on the 800 level has been advanced 40
feet since last report and Is now out so feet The
face Is in a mixture OF porphyry and low-gra d
quartz We have completed the second compart-
mept OF the Incline raise above the 400 level an
have started a north drift from 1t at point about
midway between the two levels. intending to con-
meet IL with the bottom Of the north winze The
face Is In porphyry and strenks OF ow-grade quartz
The vertical raise above the 0levei has been con
tinued 10 total height Of 80 feet. IL cut the same
clay wall in the top encountered In the incline raise
and a stream OF water so heavy that operatfons n
this point will have be suspended to permit II TO
drain off The north drift on the 400 level has beer
advanced 90 feet making its total length 90 fear
north of the vertical raise. The face is in
with stringers of low-grade quartz
CRoWS PoINT-Explorations have been continual
during the past week In the south slope of the 16O
level following a streak OF fairmiling ore 3 feet
In width The west stope presents no changes
worthy OF note. Have shipped to the Mexican mill
for reduction during the week liz tons $40 pounds
OF ore. the average battery sample of which was
The morning call., 1892-10-20
Miss Kittie Burke.

proof Is the fastest compositor ninety-nine
times out OF hundred.
But Just the mechanical composition Of
1900 ems Of solid matter in single hour ia
an achievement away above the ability OF
the average printer.
Your good journeyman printer sets 100 to
900 ems an hour. and il, perchance, he sets
1900 in the same time he is likely TO sweat
The printers in America, men or women.
who can set galley OF matter that needs
no correction are about as scarce as flies at
the north pole.
Yet they do exist. Here and there is one.
but they are usually slow. Where speed
and accuracy are combined there you'll
fnd-well-say, Miss Kitty Burke.
Miss Burke has been employed by c. w.
Nevin & Co, on Commercial street. near
Sacramento. for the past six years. She Is
yet a young woman, not % at most and
gives promise Of eclipsing some of the star
male eompositors for speed, let alone accu-
racy.
'She's better than nine-tenths of the men
printers I've met" said Mr.. Nevins to The
CALL reporter yesterday, 'just as an all
round compositor.
MANY of the best compositors on plain
matter are no jobbers to speak Of; they
lack the artistic instinct" continued Kitty
Burke's employer. The good j0bber must
be an artist, must have fine perception Of
proportion and an eye Tor the beautiful IN
color and form. Miss Burke is as good a
Job compositor as have ever met"
Not only is Miss Burke fast composition,
but a general fayorte In the composing
room.
Some women are lard to please In any
sphere of life, just the same as some men.
Miss Burke Is not of this number. Her
foreman vouches for the fact that she has
never yet made "kick" on the Office towel.
Since the time OF Ben Franklin's ap-
prem iiceahip at Stationer's Hall the Office
towel has been legitimate standing joke
in all well-regulated printing offices. MIR.