davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

Kansas farmers are complaining of a
new pest known as the horn hy-so
called from its habit of resting on the
horns of cattle-from whence it moves
to various parts Of the body, piercing the
skin with its serrate proboscis and suck
ing the animals blood. Its habits are
not only annoying, but utexceedingly harm
full. The pest was unknown here year
ago, but is now one of the most abun-
dant and hurtful Of the fly species. Pro-
fessor Kellogg of the state university
says it is native of Europe, and was
probably introduced into America with
a shipment of cattle from France. 1t
was first observed in New Jersey in Sep
tember, 1887. In October, 1888, it was
in Maryland. In 1889 it had Travelled
south and west over Delaware, Mary
land and Virginia, and in 1890 it was
wonderfully active, appearing in Ken
lucky. By the end Of 1901 it got as far
as New York and west to Ohio, south to
Florida and Mississippi. In 1892 it was
noticed in Illinois and is now found in
Kansas and other western states. An
effort will be made to prevent farther
spread of the pest by the same process
now used in exterminating chinch bugs.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
NUMBER II.
A Singular state Of Amsirs.

Doubtless II is in the interest Of the
welfare Of all our people that banks, the
doors of which are open for business and
which are ready TO receive deposits,
have fatty refused to honor the checks
Of their depositors notwithstanding they
have the money with which to pay them,
but 1t is most singular state of affairs,
and the docility with which the depos-
itors have accepted the situation is sur
prising.
The contract between the bank and
the depositor provides that the bank will
take charge Of the depositor's funds and
pay them out on the depositor's check.
The assumption that the bank may at
any time, in the exercise of its own dis
cretion, forcibly withhold the deposit
or's property from him is not contem-
plated by the terms of the contract usu-
ally made between the parties. The de-
positor has not authorized the bank to
do more or anything else than care for
his money and pay 1t out on his check.
Under ordinary circumstances the re-
fusal Of bank to honor the check Of its
depositor when IL admits that the money
Is In its possession and belongs to the de-
positor, would be accepted as an evil
dence that the bank is itself bankrupt.
This method Of preventing run on the
bank is certainly quite effective.
The good spirit in which the depositor
accepts the Inconvenience to which he is
thus subjected is strong evidence of
that public spirit which may save the
community from irreparable disaster.
At the same time it is worthy of remark
that no pugnacious crank has as yet
asked the intervention of the courts to
compel the bank to give him his money.
New York Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Did Mr.. Kelly Do Rightr

Did Mr.. John Kelly do the right thing,
or did he do the wrong thing, yet the
only thing possible under the circum-
stancesl According to his story he was
dining in restaurant with a woman
when the latter complained of the too
manifest admiration of two elderly men
who sat at table near. Kelly was
about to demonstrate when, SO he says,
they got up and, on pretense of looking
at picture which hung over the table,
one of them addressed a remark to his
companion. Mr.. Kelly smote the in
truder between the eyes, breaking his
glasses, and was arrested. 1t is a repeti-
ton of Guy de Maupassant's story of
''The Coward" over again, except that
Mr.. Kelly was courageous. But what
was he to do? A cat may look at king,
says the proverb. Yet if the way of
looking was Objectionable, what was
Mr.. Kelly to do?-New York Evening
Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

Until he saw it with his own eyes, the
east end of London was, to M. Fran
cisque Sarcey, the region of Jack the
Ripper. He had been led to expect in it
a hideous blot on creation and place
which it would be unsafe for him TO ex-
plore except under police protection. He
came away from it agreeably disillu-
stoned. Had he remained long enough
in London to see the window gardening
exhibition, opened at st. Georges parish
church yesterday, he would have said
that the east enders were people of taste
as well as of comparative comfort and
of respect for law and order. Window
gardening in eastern London has
reached the dignity of fine art. 1t is
making great and steady progress, and
this years exhibition is pronounced to
be superior to the five that have preced-
ed it. Most Of the 300 plants exhibited
have been cultivated by young people
living in Shadwell and its neighboring
districts. News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
An Economical Woman,

Anunmarried woman possessed of con-
siderable wealth who died last week in a
town in Pennsylvania was buried in a
grave that was dug 10 years ago. Her
father was buried in it originally, and
after two years his body was exhumed
and placed in a vault. 1t was principle
of the family never to spend money use
lessly, and the daughter, realizing that
she herself would need grave some
time, decided that filling up the grave
would be waste of good money and
gave orders that it be kept open for her.
When the not too long delayed day
came (she was then 81 years of age), the
grave was found to be half dozen inches
too short. 1t was heightened, and the
interment was made.-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Getting Fun Out of Politics.


The truth is, people must either fight
or laugh, and we prefer to laugh. Once
in awhile partisans get into a hot de-
bate and break the furniture, but as
general thing we take matters good
humoredly, and If reporter is really
witty we smile as broadly as circum-
stances permit. It is very interesting,
therefore, to read the comments of our
contemporaries. Here is The Tribune,
for instance, with choice variety of
four line squibs every morning full of
ridicule Of the other fellow. II has a
specialist who extracts all the wasp
stings that can be found and furnishes a
daily dish drowned in pepper sauce.
Some of them make delicious reading,
not because they are true, but because
they are bright.
Then comes The Sun, sly old orb, with
wink in its left eye and simulated
expression of unappeasable indignation,
and pokes the enemy under the fifth rib
in such way that the rib is of no fur
ther use, The Evening Post is always
on horseback, and seldom day passes
that it doesn't plant its iron hoof on
some one, and The Commercial Adver-
tiser thinks that day lost "whose low de-
scending sun" does not look back on
some Democrat whom it has jabbed.
All this is agreeable, instructive and
interesting to everybody, except the po-
litical victims. The people road and
grin and enjoy perfect picnic when
ever there is q party struggle on the car
pet.-New York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
An industrious Python.

A Danbury Conn., man has large
collection of snakes, including a pair of
African pythcns, a male and female
One day last week the female python
commenced to lay, and up to the present
time has deposited over 100 eggs. They
vary in size and shape, but on an aver
age are larger than goose eggs. 1t is
something unusual for pythons to lay
when in captivity. 1t is generally re-
puted that the only other instance re-
corded was in 1s41, when python in
the Paris geological garden laid three
dozen eggs.-Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Bendinr the Knee to Foreigners.

A clever New York woman of assured
social position frankly admitted to
Mortified Frenchman of rank that moth
ing of lower grade than the imperial.
or republican head Of great nation, in
his representative capacity, coull91. WV ~.
from her bend Of the knee. The
princelets, male and female, were but
everyday folk in her eyes, quite without
social divinity" and to them she re-
fused to make obeisance. The lady's
distinction is self respecting and truly
American, and as rule Of conduct it
is commended as an antidote for the in
discriminate courtesy craze.-Vopue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
WaAhouts In Arizona.

The last place on earth from which
one would expect TO hear of railroad
washouts, especially at this season of the
year, is Arizona. That region has a rep
utation for aridity that is unequaled on
the continent. tits generally considered
land of perpetual drought. It scarce
ly ever rains there at any season, and in
the summer time rain is regarded as
something unnatural.
But II has been raining like fury dur
ing the last few days in Arizona The
downpour has extended to New Mexico,
and there have even been heavy showers
on the Mohave desert in California. In
Arizona the freshets have been so VIC.
lent that numerous washouts have oc-
CURED along the line of the Southern
Pacific. Between Gila Bend and Lords.
burg, N. NJ, track. trestles, embank-
ments and bridge approaches have been
carried away.
Three engines have been ditched and
temporarily disabled. In consequence of
these mishaps trains are delayed and
traffic generally interrupted. Yesterday
General Superintendent Fillmore was
principally occupied In reading kilograms
informing him of fresh damages and
matchmaking Arizona for being such
an Internally contrary country.
As usually happens in arid lands, the
recent rains in the desert region between
Yuma and Deming have partaken of the
nature of cloudbursts. The tempest
breaks with sudden fury, and the rain
falls In torrents, swelling every dry
ravine into the proportions of rushing
streams.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

Complaint arises from certain quar-
ters because the Duke of Veragua sailed
away home without inditing an open let
ter of thanks to this country for its en-
tertainment of him. We think that he
did the sensible thing. The infanta in
dited letter of that kind. and it made
everybody laugh. We have a good deal
of respect even for commonplace intel
lect that is just bright enough not to
make public circus of its weaknesses.
Chicago News-Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
DIR. Walkers Diamond Pin.

When DR.. Mary Walker discovered
that she had lost scarfpin from her
necktie In Boston store the other day,
she made speech to those about her In
which she stated that whoever possessed
the pin would die suddenly within three
days. She evidently expected that the
thief would just tumble over himself in
his haste to give back the pin, but he
didn't. She is now reading the obituary
notices in the daily pa ,rs in the hope Of
finding his name among the list Of the
dead.--New York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
The Trouble Between France and Slam.


The trouble between France and Siam
had been brewing for months, and the
active hostilities date back to the early
part of the present year.
They grew out Of the disputes over the
border line between Siam and Anam,
over which latter country France has a
protectorate. At one Of the border towns
in the spring force Of Anamites and
Frenchmen was attacked and routed by
Siamese troops. For this France de-
manded reparation, as well as a settle
ment Of the boundary difficulties, and
sent gunboat to Bangkok.
The Siamese government Immediately
began to act on the defensive and sunk
q number of scows on the Menam river
to prevent the near approach of French
vessels to Bangkok, the capital Of Siam.
Siam has population of about 7,000,-
900, which in lower Siam is clustered
about the rivers and canals. The Por-
tuguese were the first Europeans to es-
tablish any intercourse with Siam. This
was in 1911. English traders were in
Siam early In the seventeenth century
The treaty of 1866 with England prac-
tically gave Europeans free admittance
to Siam, and the English, owing to the
nearness Of their Indian dependencies,
have had strong diplomatic influence
in the affairs of the country. SO strong
has this been that many believe that a
war with France will ultimately result
in an English protectorate.-Boston Ad-
yertiser,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Tried to Buy the Car Horses.

1t is sometimes not difficult to make a
street car driver mad. The most exas-
perated one lately heard from operates
in Portland, Me. A countryman visited
tho town the other day to buy span of
horses to help him out in his haying, and
seeing pair he liked the looks of haul
ing a street car he stopped them, ex-
amined their teeth and tried to dicker
with the driver for their purchase
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Colonel Auchmuty's Training Schools.

II ever there was an American in spir-
II and purpose, of that high type of pa
triotism Of which the pride is not mere-
ly in what the country is but in trying
to make it what it ought TO be, it was
Colonel Richard T. Auchmuty, who
died mt his home in Lenox on the 18th
of July. Beginning his service to his
country by four years in the army of the
Union, gallant, faithful and intelligent
officer, he devoted many years Of his
later life TO the foundation and develop
ment Of his now famous trade schools
in New York city. The original and
constant aim of these schools was to
give to young men of American birth
the chance to earn a living by an honest
trade.
In Colonel Auchmuty's schools all the
building trades and tailoring ss we'll are
taught, not for nothing, for they are not
a charity, but at moderate rates and In
thorough scientific and practical man.
ner. And the system is gradually ex-
tending to other cities, enlisting the sup
port Of intelligent employers and slowly
Of the trades unions. To this work Colo
mel Auchmuty gave nearly all his time
and strength and large sums Of money,
though he was not man Of great wealth.
Happily, by an endowment Of 100000
by Mr.. Pierpont Morgan added to the
previous gifts of Colonel Auchmuty and
his wife, the schools are now permanent
ly established. It was very noble
work, nobly and modestly done,-Har-
per's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Oysters beginning to Bud.

Some oyster shells have been dredged
up that, when examined under the mi
croscope, revealed what seemed to be a
heavy set, although the oysters are about
the size of the head of a pin. The wealth
er is perfect for good set, and there is
no apparent reason why this should not
be good year for the oystermen.-New
Haven Palladium.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

The first real railway tunnel in Fin
land will be the one ON the new Hell.
singsfor-Abo coast line, which will pass
through mountain between Ekenes and
Fiskars.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06
Such Warm Work.

Johnny" called a Seventh street
mother out of the window to her hope
full, "do stop playing with that Willie
Bricktop. It's too warm today to play
with a red headed boy."-Phiiadelphia
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-09-06

A boy at Linn Creek, No., fell into the
cistern and would have drowned had not
his ingenious mother hauled him out
with fishing tackle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

PEgsoNAL.-Maurice Hermann Of Paris. W.
3. Joyce Of st. Paul, E. P. Hampton Of New
York, C. A. Doyle of Baltimore, s. Alexander
of Philadelphia, W. G. Rupert Of Newark and
Edward T. Taggert of Maryland are at Wizards.
Rev. A. Grossman, A. B. Burch and ]. B. Bess
of New York and j. X. Sawyer of Pennsylvania
are at the Randall-A. Wilkinson OF New
York, D. b. Brown Of Duluth, W. E. Mann Of
Bangor, Me-, Chas. ]. Glidder Of Lowell and
VIM. Robertson of Boston are at the Eb-
bitt.-G. o. Andrews Of New York,
W. G. Hill of Boston, Leonard Meyers
of Philadelphia, Daniel I. Holland of Troy, W.
]. Ashmead Of Pittsburg and Phil. Casey Of
Cincinnati are at the Riggs.-A. F. Walker
Of Chicago, G. II. Guard of Brooklyn, Paul A.
Murphy Of Rochester, Geo. C. Lay Of New York.
L. Holman and L. Walp of Paris and H. W.
List of Pittsburg are at the Arlington.-Geo
H. Graham of New York. Chas. 8. Hsmlin Of
Brookline, Mass, Walter s. Clark Of Yonkers, NJ
d. Littlefeld of New York and Joseph D. Weeks
Of Pittsburg are at the eShoreham.--W. Harlan
Rigby Of Philadelphia, Lester Wallach of New
York, J. s. Easement of Pansville, Ohio, and
H. Osborn Of Williamsburg, Iowa, are at the
National-E. H. Stewart of Roanoke, A. b
Howland of Titusville, Pa, and W. b
Metropolitan.-E.L L. Humphrey Of Marble
| head, Mass, James Buchanan Of Trenton, D.
G. Deerborn of Boston, n. N. Chapman Of
Springfield, F. E. Eaton Of Providence, w. c.
Herring Of Mansfield, Ohio, and ]. C.
Hughes of New York are at the st. james
Alexander Brownie of Orange, N. J., B. r.
| McIntire Of New York, W. B. Nichols Of Kala-
l mazoo, +. W. Haynes Of Atlanta and
Thomas A Barber Of Rhode Island are at
the Howard.--H. G. Gibson Of Bos-
and c. G. Mccoy Of Portland, Greg are at the
Johnson.-E. E. HnrdenborougA Of New
York and Thos p. Bodies Of Bostoo sFs st the
Fredonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

SUPERINTENDENT BELL FOUND GUILTY.
Mr.. II. E. Bell, superintendent Of public build
ings at Chicago, and formerly supervising
architect of the treasury. has been found guilty
of culpable negligence in the administration Of
the affairs of his Office in Chicago. and the Sec
retary of the Treasury is now considering his
duty ip the matter. The case has been investi-
gated by many different officials, and the result
has been practically the same in each instance.
Assistant Secretary Lambertson made the
last investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01
MAY BURN HIM AT THE STAKE.
The Fate That Possibly Awaits the slayer
of a Little Girl.

PARIS, TEX, Feb. l.-Nhen the news was re-
ceived here yesterday that Henry Smith. Who
assaulted and killed little Myrtle Vance = week
ago, had been captured at Hope, Ark. the
whole town became excited, business was sus-
pended and the entire population took to
the streets. large party left here last eyen-
ing on a special train for Texarks ma to
meet the deputies and make sure Of keeping
smith. Telegrams are pouring in n ON points
In the surrounding country asking when smith
would get here and what time his execution
would take place as they wanted TO be here.
The fate Of Smith was derided upon last night
at mass meeting. He L. expected 20 arrive
here today. He will be taken 10 the scene Of
his crime and burned 20 a stake.
telegram from Hope received early this
morning states that Smith confessed his crime
The guards have been doubled and attempt 20
lynch Smith will be resisted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01
An Extra SupDly.

Owing to the great demand therefor, the
issues of THE STAR, for Friday, Saturday and
Monday, containing the full and carefully pre-
pared matter in relation to the death, burial
and career OF the late Mr.. Blaine were COM
pietely exhausted. To meet still continuing
demand for those issues, new edition of each
has been printed, and they can now be fur
nished in any quantity on application to the
counter in tie business Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

ENGRAVING FOR TIE INAUGURATIoN.-The
Secretary of the Treasury has instructed the
chief of the bureau of engraving and printing
to perform all necessary work for the inaugural
committee in connection with the engraving
and printing of the cards of invitation and
tickets of admission for the inaugural ball,
with the understanding that the entire expense
Of production shall be borne by the inaugural
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

DETAILED AS AN INDIAN AaENr.-By direc.
ton of the President First Lieut.. Louis P
Brant, first infantry, is designated to perform
and execute the duties of Indian agent at the
Round Valley Indian agency. California. Lieut.
Brant will perform these duties under the di-
rection Of the Secretary of the Interior, to
whom he will report by letter for instructions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

ACTING ASSISTANT TREAsURER.-E. 3. True
cashier in the Office Of the treasurer Of thu
United States, has been designated to act al
assistant treasurer in the absence of Mr.
Whelpley, who has resigned, his resigation te
take effect upon the appointment and qualif
cation of his successor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

The New CHIEF OF FORDNANcE.-Capt. VIM.
I. Sampson having been duly confirmed by the
Senate as chief of the naval bureau of ordnance
has been commissioned to that Office by the
President. to date from January 2S last He
has qualified and will assume his new duties in
a day or two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

The PRESIDENTS callers this morning in
cluded Senator Washburn, Justice Brown,
sssaser pelph, Attorney General Miller,
Senators Hawley, Hoar and Allison, Collector
Clark of Chicago. Mr.. Z. Kurtz johnson and
Mr.. Beriah Wilkins
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

GoISa TO HELP THE vEsUvIus.-The steel
tug Wahneeta left Norfolk last night for Port
Royal, S. c., to assist in the trial Of the pneu-
matte guns of the cruiser Vesuyius. She will
be used for towing targets. &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

FAST MAILS SouTH.-The Post Office Depart
ment officials have been notified that the fast
mail train over the Atlantic Coast line, which
leaves Washington for the south at 1857 q. M,
will hereafter arrive at Jacksonville, Fla, at 9
o'clock the following morning, and at Tampa
at o'clock in the afternoon. This is a reduc-
tion of three hours to Jacksonville and four
hours to Tampa, with q corresponding reduc-
ton to all other Florida points.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

THE Z. S. STEAMER THETIs has arrived a.
San Diego, CAL, on a surveying expedition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS ToDAY.-Interna
revenue, s3S2, 107; customs, s632, 1887.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

To Durr At CRIcAoo.-Capt. Edward J.
McClernand. second cavalry, has been detailed
for special duty in connection With the worlds
Columbian exposition, and viii feport in per-
son to the commanding general, department Of
the Missouri, for duty accordingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01

TEE DprHrcr THE assurance
COMPANY.
GI0 I3;h stree, northwest
cATITAL. s2oo.OOO.
Title. - A., rea' state Wash'-r-on. Georgetown
or saa.-'y examined aith accuracy and dispatch
u-eis NtI AL a. otlsr convey 80 u; real prop
srt, Fretarvd-
TITLES INSURED.
LUGTNE CARUsL WI :. MATTISGLY.
P-esii-lt- Vice President
haTH'L CAA-sL A 7. BRITIoN.
ksszvi.sy AL Caisf Eta-irsT. Treasurer
DIRECTORS
At BRITroS.
JANIS L BARBOUR,
6rUCdE ". BROWN,
FrGENF CARUsI
NATHANIEL CARUsI.
IIWIs ;. DAVIS
WASH. psNENHJwER,
MILLS DIAN.
JOaS A. HAMILTON,
CHAIIFs " HANDY,
FRANK HCME
CHAEIEs A. JAMES
WILLIAM y. MATIIS0Ly.
sIMoS WOLF. ,Ao-lm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-01
Capt. Burrow Of Virginia Dead,

Special Dispatch to The Evening star
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. l-lntelligence vas
received here today of the death OF Capt Jno.
c. Burrow. who died at his home in Prince
George county yesterday afternoon. The de-
ceased was in his ninety-first year and wa. the
oldest resident of Prince George, in which
county he was born and had spent all Of hi.
life He was one Of the best known men in the
state.
Senator Frye and the Merchant Marine.
PHILADELRHrA, Pa, Feb. LIT is announced
that the Wharton School Alumni Association OF
the University Of Pennsylvania has secured
this year for its annual meeting on February
Is Senator VIM. r. Frye Of Maine, who wiil
speak on the American merchant marine. The
meeting 10 to take the form Of .
discussion 10 be opened by SEN
ssor Frye and participated in by
several other men well known for their in
terest In this topic. Senator Frye will treat The
subject in . new way, looking ss its economic
- well a. its political side. Many Of the lead
ing shippers and importers Of PhiIAdelphia,
New York and Baltimore have been invited 70
be present at the discussion and the rsccptioo
TO Senator Frye which follows Is