davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The sun., 1902-12-21

snow they get up and away at astonishing
distances. not infrequently rising thirty
yards away
| The sport is good shooting 30 far as.
| the light and background are concerned.
| The brown bird makes an excellent target
, abe u. the field OF white and the air above
snow is generally OF a diamond4ike clear
ness. Furthermore, there IL little danger
that any bird knocked down will he lost.
! The man then Is as good retriever as
/ his dog The shots are mostly straighaway
ones. the flyers getting out OF the brush
| at top speed and anxious TO put as much dis
! tance a. possible between them and their
, pursurer. Often they will be seen TO run a
, little way before launching themselves
| in air a. IL to gather additional impetus.
saying high jump
In many Western fields are old brush
| fences which have been superseded by
lumber or barbed wire. These fences
,, have fallen down and lie in windrows u
| quarter Of a mile long.
| When the snow comes and stays the quail
| go to them for protection and live In them
/ except when driven forth by need of food.
| Finding an old fence like this Of a clear
| morning il he has rubber boots coming
To his knees and his pockets full OF shells,
| the gunman will have rare sport. The
fence may contain half dozen bevies
| which have not yet stirred out to pick up
grain.
Beginning al one end of it, the man walks
slowly a couple Of yards away from the old
| fence. Soon he will hear the querulous
cheeping Of the birds proving that they
have seen him and are running.
Ten yards further one Of them, unable to
stand the strain longer, will leap out. whir-
ring up to height of ten feet and going fast
As the gun cracks two more will rise and
when the second barrel is fired others will
get up
All of these birds will 20 straight down
ther on. Always, too, there will be one
bird or more left crouching. and these will
get up about the time the man has hurriedly
jammed in second brace Of shells, and has
closed his gun.
The quail will not leave the old fence
until they are forced out at the far end, and
a. more than one bevy L. sent down along
il they get thick in the last quarter of II.
Here man taking his time may fire from
twenty TO thirty shots and II he does not
have full bag il will be his fault. for the
shooting could not be more favorable. A
man unable to hit quail under those cir
cumstances can not hit them anywhere.
The quail when forced from its brush
shelter will often hide itself in the snow
and ii does this by diving when there II no
crust on Flying for 800 Yards. IL will curve
down suddenly from height Of ten feet and
strike the snow head on, going under until
II reaches the ground.
1t leaves only a little tunnel behind It,
which fills almost Immediately with the
soft snow, and there under II lies safely.
The man can not find il unless he happens TO
step on it and dog could not smell H..
When danger is past the quail digs its way
The sun., 1902-12-21
WILL HUNT THE BLACK IBIS.
An Attempt to he Made TO Get Specimens
Of q Rare Oregon BIRD.

PENDLEToS. Ore. Dec. is.-At the request
Of New York taxidermists who desire speci-
mems for mounting the isolated Harns y
Lake country Of eastern Oregon. said to be
the only place In the United States where
the black ibis can be found, will be secured
next spring for that rare bird.
The eastern Oregon black ibis Is one Of the
scarcest birds in North America just why
the species should have chosen the mac
cessible lake country of Harney and NAL
heur counties for its abiding place IL
apparent: no railroad touches Harvey, and
few people have ever crossed its borders.
The black ibis likes solitude.
These birds appear around the lakes In
March, and stay until the end Of May. They
are then supposed TO disappear. as no one
has ever seen specimens around the lake
at any other time. No one knows where
they 60.
Neither has any one, so far as known. ever
found them nesting, or seen any of the
younger birds. They are always full grown
when noticed
The sun., 1902-12-21
DEER SHOOTING UNCERTAIN.
Six Misses That = Wisconsin Gunner Cannot
Explain.

Deer shooting IL never a certain bush ess
and the best OF shots have their of DAYS
man will make hard running shot
when the buck is tearing through the woods
and sailing like bird over logs five feet
through. throwing the animal three somer-
saults and killing it instantly. On another
day he will miss buck as big star d in z
quietly broadside on. inside Of the 100 yard
mark. II Is the same gun, ard the same
cartridges, ard the same man. but the
projectile will not reach the spot
Recently in the north woods Of Wisconsin
Edward Mccartney Of Fifeld had an ex-
perience that has bothered him ever since
and will keep on bothering him until the
next season opens. Mccartney owns an
excellent rife and when in shape will put
six bullets out OF SIX through the bottom
Of a tin cup at fifty yards. He has killed
plenty OF deer and never had the buck
ague In his life.
On the day in question he was hunting
along In hilly woods between the north end
OF Long Lake ard the Flambeau Rive
Suddenly spike buck showed up ten rods
away.
after II came into view, tLen stopped.
II did hot see the man; there was not a tree
OF twig. or leaf TO mar the shot.
Mccartney aimed carefully at the oint
OF the right shoulder, count ting con fder l. y
upon raking shot and dead buck T .e
animal was 80 close and stood ia such stron &
light that he could almost see the grain oil
the hair.
As the rife cracked the buck sprane
straight upward for a foot and came down
n its tracks, still standing. Evidently the
bullet had passed under II.
Mccartney aimed again. atill At the point
The sun., 1902-12-21

bead and pressed the trigger. but the buck
did not move. He fired again and the
animal jumped forward six feet and stopped
behind a small tree. showing more than
half Of it's body. however.
Mccartney fired again without result
fired again, and fired again. That was six
shots.
The animal half wheeled then and started
awav at a slow trot, unable to locate the
noife which was disturbing il, but un-
injured Mccartney got just q feeting
glimpse OF II as it passed between the trees.
threw the gun to his shoulder. did not aim
at all and let go.
The buck rushed on for twenty yards
and dropped dead, caught by bullet which
entered at the haunch and traversed the
body. Mccartney went home. tied the
gun TO tree and set up board fifty yards
away. He found that the weapon shot ,r 70
to a hair
The sun., 1902-12-21
M FED GROUSE STILL.
sport with Them IN the snow n Won Don't (
Mind Breaking the Law.

In most Of the States the closed season
for ruffed grouse has begun. but that does
not prevent hunters still in the woods
and far from game wardens, from taking
an occasional crack at them.
The birds are more easily found now
that the snow is everywhere and their
feeding places have been narrowed to acres
containing either spruce or ironwood
They subsist largely on the buds OF these
The sun., 1902-12-21

IavinsAoee. nsrssvss. y. Z: rHSTsss p"sasa'
New YoFk: New Conner Nsw Soss'
coRanpoSpSncR.
Frederick Driscoli. New Yorh. and n. C. Germ.
Glasgow. ky,- man.Ain ,nsi En hrqnms poS"'A
'S d. D. south Wilton Conn. Your posison ls
too elementary and scarcely q. for TEE Sun TrS
again
rrr MANHATTAN CHESS cluD roURhAhRSr
Following are Some VI the games played 70 he
,birT foursh and NTH rounds OF the ehampdoNship
tournament, now about 70 be ooncludeo - 'ns
Manhattan Chess CLUB:
The sun., 1902-12-21
OUR CHESS CORNfR.

PRoBlEN NO. ii6s-By ". =. BARaY. BoeroN. AAss'
Especially comp sed for and dedicated 70 the
readers OF THE SUM
BLACKBURN PlEcEs.
h on CH d on X Is s: ps on y and o.
The sun., 1902-12-21

kon X 5: RS on X 1t q and X n ., Bs on Q r and
Q kt: l'S on kaandk B2,
WHITE ssvEN PIECES
White to play and mate In three moves.
SOLUTION TO PROBLEM No. i.i84
1902, 2,PxQ. 2, R-B?, kt-B5,3 s. kt Y III,
i: o-o?. pso; Arb: K,KGs B-B7,
/ o-o?, Psoa r-B? any other 3 u B7,
/ oQ2, Rsp; 2.oSR,R RS: :. XXI
ix9, ,92RSr; '.oan' any other ;. K'aK'
VI Q o..R B5 c.o.R. Sc
l., 90 =. any other: ,, = II q, SC.
SOLUTION To pRoB:.rM 40. l.is5
l. B-Kt 5, K NJ ch: 2. n r. mate.
fT g + K K or or y s. N1 g. S'is T.
,s2kk;! r. 5 Rhds: R,Es !. : s-S;%sis. + G;%sts.
soirIIoN TO xLINos lSp0AMF STUDY.
"a see Ht2a29 h'fnk- 6rs 80
5 On II ch. q X; .. = 1t ?ca' . X 2; 10 OK
* kNG i'S S,a R?'Si h ii, J. T. r.. 2E R,,s en-
SOLUTION TO rRApicN'rs POSITION.
E < + +, 3 K ss' : l. S' Sc
iE$$:s { E'e ! . SiSscS, s. s. &; &; '"' "'
SOLUTION TO sAuTNYs POSITION
Il ksRRssR ;S.G%ssss' &C..
J. NJ ~ n " ~ ~
/. XIX o. 1T 4 y: 2 = Il 4 ch. &c.
l. XIX 9. any other; ,. . X ch. &c.
Correct solutions received TO Problem No 1884
from DR.. A. ~. Baldwin, Norwalk. conn! q. e.
pnkn, syracuse y. y; Frederick Drscoll. New
York \ New Conner New York.
Correct solutions received to problem No. ii0j
from 4 New Conner. New York: Frederick DriscoIl
New York; q. {, Ptkn, syracuse. ~ v. Joseph
Garcia. New York. ~ Mason. New York; Dr. A
baldwin. Norwalk, Conn J. ". Horner. New York:
n, " Horier. New York: s. q. Livingstone. Matt a
wan. y. N.:Capt. 4. Won Brands. New York.
Correct solutions 10 King End game study re
celved from Dr. \. IL Blldwin. Norw0lh. Conn
Frederick Drscoll Ncs Work. = o. Livingstonc
Matteawan y, '.
Correct s9lutiols received TO PradignatS pos.
tiou from Ere iercS Drt>col' New York. s. G..
Livingstone, Mattsd3an, '. Y" Dr. \. II. Bald
WIN Norwak. Conn,
Correct solutions received TO Smutny's postion
from Dr, \ n. Baldwin, Norwalk Conn: s. q.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-05-17
THOUSANDS OF REFUGEES.
hut Death liz Reducing the Number.
Says Commander Mclean.

nut Death IN thG
Says Commander Mclean.
Washington. May 17.-Secretary Moo,
dy has received the following cable
gram from Commander T. c. Mclean
of the Cincinnati. dated st. Lucia:
six thousand refugees have come
into FOrt-de France. Three thousand
have come into Kingston. Northern
portions Martinique and st. Vincent
very many people persisted; others suf
fering for food and water. Very great
difficulty relieving and saving so many
people scattered over large areas. Mum
Der of people to be fed and cared fol
said to be reduced by mortality. Have
coalod here Return to Fort de- France
and st. Pierre ut once. Will endeavoi
to recover records of American ana
British consulatcs at s. Pierre. If re
mains of officials arc found, will bury
with military honors,"
Later the department received a ca
blegram announcing the arrival of the
Cincinnati at I'ort-de-F France. A telc-
gram also was received announcing the
collier Sterln". which took quantity
Of stores from san Juan. Porto Rico.
had arrived at Fort-de France.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
A WASHERY BURNED.
Probably Fired PurposcIy-Severa1
Mines Now Running.

SCRANTON, Aug. 9.-The Capouse
washrry Of the Scranton Coal compa-
nv, Il branch of the Ontario and West
ern coal department, was destroyed
yesterday afternoon by a fire of uneX-
plainuhlc origin.
The flames were discovered a few
minutes after the force of men re-
turned from dinner. The company off
cials alle-c that the place was set
atire during the moon hour when the
workmcn We're away at dinner and
when only one imam was about the
plant. The fact that a washery fire
was unknown until the Bellevue wash
cry burned week ago tends to lend
color to the suspicion that the flames
were not Of accidental origin.
Tho Dodge cOlIiery of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company.
located at the southern boundary OF
the CITY, has resumed work with 200
men, Half Of these-arc old employees
of the coliery working under ground.
Tie othel half are recruits from
among the foreign element, who are
put at work doing the outside jobs.
This makes four colleries in opera
ton in this city. The Oxford, Cayuga
and Dickson. the other three, are in
crcasing their forces right along, and
Che companies say that if the ratio of
increase continues for another week
they will be working full handed.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
Al CooChs Bird I e

Pencader Republicans this year
propose to ronUminate that sterling
standard bearer, Hon. John w.
Dayett, for representative. The
Democrats would like to cause
trouble among the color2d men.
Eugene Armstrong, Of West Point
is spending some time with his pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. E E. Armstrong
at Baynard Hall.
Miss Elizabeth Groves is visitin :
Mrs. j. w. Dayett at The Cellars.
Mrs. Duffy aud Mrs. Raymond
Armstrong, who met with Il serious
accident in Newark last week, are
recovering from their injuries.
Mrs. Rachel Wool, Mrs, George
Groves, Miss Helen Wollaston AMI
Eldwooa Dayett were visitors at
THE Cedars' this week.
Frank Cooch and son Allan spent
Sunday with J. wilkins Cocoa and
wife.
Miss Josephine Palmer and Mas.
ter Curtis Palmer are spending some
time with their aunt Mrs Jehu W,
Davis.
Mrs. Harvey KirkwoJl, Of Viii
mington, is visiting her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Booth.
a. &. Webbcr. Misses oldham
AMI Elsie Wcbhor, All Mr.. Dr.,
Mitchell woro visitors Of Mrs, J
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
TRADE CONDITIONS.


Labor Disputes Retard Business
Agricultural Outlook Brighter.
NEW YORK, Aug. Or. G. Dun 4
Co.'S weekly review Of trade says:
Bright prospects in agricultural sec.
lions far outweigh the adverse infu-
ence of labor disputes, which are still
retarding trade and manufacture. Con-
fidence in the future is mistaken, deal
ers everywhere preparing for a heavy
fall trade, while contracts for distant
deliveries run farther into next year
than~ls usual at this date Activity
has been noteworthy in lumber re-
gions, and fish packing made new rec
0rds.
Aside from the fuel scarcity and
some congestion of traffic. the iron and
steel situation continues propitious.
Coke ovens in the ConnellsviIle region
maintain a weekly output Of about
100000 tons and find ready buyers at
full prices. Much more could be used
to advantage. Despite the urgent de-
mand for finished products there is
more or less closing of plants for re-
pairs, and workmen seek a rest after
the vigorous campaign. Conditions
are indicated by the number of orders
going out of the country which domes-
tic producers cannot undertake. The
machinery and hardware trade is fully
sustained. but there is idleness at tin
plate mills and glass factories. Minor
metals are steady.
Splendid growing and harvesting
conditions have prevailed in most Sec
tons Of the country, especially where
the larger and more important crops
are raised. In view of the distinct
progress. it was natural that prices
should tend lower, and this affected
exports favora5ly. which IN turn had
a steadying influence. 1t is now al
most certain that the agricultural re-
turns will be far above the average as
to quantity. while the low stocks at
the opening of the season are calcu-
lated to sustain prices, aud there is
little prospect Of a return to the low
quotations. of preceding years of bump
er production.
Ease in the money market has con-
tinued despite the loss in surplus
reserves of the associated banks,
due to gold exports and increased
loans. Aside from a small shipment
on Il special operation the outgo of
gold received a decided check, francs
declining in response to the sharp rise
in sterling rates at Paris. National
bank resources have attained n new
high record above $4,000 10000, with
deposits of half that sum. Foreign
commerce at this port is still less ia
vorable than in the same werk last
year exports declining S3,Tl5,63O,
while imports increased slightly.
Failures for the week numbered 1876
in the United States against 1T3 last
year and II in Canada against 81 Il
year ago.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09

upon the growing needs of the Ninth
ward, saying that in time, the other
organizations that are now urging
recognition, would probably be given
a chance, as the "village' is grow
ing steadily, and in time other fire
companies would be necessary. The
people living over in the village will
most certainly give the new com
pany helping hand. lie then com.
plimented the committee which had
charge of purchasing the chem zeal,
and eulogizeA President liarr lgan,
Caleb S. Watson and A. II. Finerty,
all prominent members OF the new
company.
President IIarrigln responded FOR
the Brandywine company. lie spoke
Of the friendship existing between
the two companies, and said that his
company would try to do its duty
towards the city, and especially the
taxpayers. Three cheers were given
for tile Brandywine members, who
responded for the Phoenix. Ihls done
the apparatus was backed into the
house amid cheers and clapping or
hands. Refreshments OF all kinds
followed.
The bell at the city hail tower was
rupg as the marchers passed the
building, and this brought crowds OF
people to Market stleet
The committee in charge OF tile
housing was Chief Marshal, Edward
l.. Curran: assistants, VIM. stllley,
and VIM. Thompson.
Committee of arrangements, VIM.
Thompson, Joseph Hydman. George
Patterson, W. Turnside, W. Stilley.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
ITEMS FROM
NEW CASTLE,

New Castle, Aug. 9.--For time
last evening there was little ex-
element created in the western Sec
ton of tho city owing to trouble
among some colored people and the
discharge OF revolvers.
Several persons have had close
calls from being run down by troll
ley cars at Second and Delaware
streets. To avoid all accidents the
Trustees of the Common will place
a neat fence running from the town
hail to the awning post in front OF
Orvil A. Porter's butcher shop.
james l.awlor has accepted a po-
sition as collector for p. +. Collier
i'll Wilmington.
LOOMS o. Wise is nursing a sore
arm and congratulatin% himself
that he escaped SO well. Yesterday
morning while walking along the
river bank near Rogers sluice one
of Lotiaul's horses kicked him on
the arm.
City Councilman Shearer and
some Others claim that under the
agreement between the city and the
Water Works Company that the
city is enillel to the free uss OF
twenty fire plugs for the use of the
city. So there is likely to be a kick
up over the affair.
Mrs. Barbara Jacobs, aged so
years, formerly of this city, died i'll
Atlantic City on Thursday evening.
Harry Jacobs, of this city. Mrs.
James Tracey, Of Chester, AMI Mrs
Harry Wather, Of Atlantic City, are
her children.
John Z. Taylor and wife are at
Atlantic City.
Mayor Boyd will spend a month
cruising On the chesapeake Canal.
Samuel Tracy, of Pnlladelphla, is
the guest Of New Castle friends.
Harry Snavely anl wife left to,
day for Atlantic City.
Miss Laura Wllhelme has return
ed from a visit to Wilmington
friends.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
surprise d Pitman Preach RS

Pltman Grove. n. j., Aug S.--A
sermon by Rev. Or. J. Morgan Read
Of Atlantic City, created Widespread
talk today lie vigorously assailed
the conference officials, who admit
men TO the ministry just because
they are up in theology. lie declared
II was experimental religion and not
theology That was wanted 10 the
ministry, lie said the people need
not give themselves anv uneasIness
about the Church going 10 pieces or
the world going to the devil lie was
sick and tired Ct this hGl lup kind Of
religion, aud was proud VI the man
who oIDcd the Churcn Simply to
help pay the preacher ssaIary.' The
sermon vas received with look, Of
astunshment by sumo u The preach.
ers.
The biggest crowd Of the camp was
here today. Rev, Joseph II. Smith,
conducted the sunrise service, and
many people went away rejoicing.
Mr.. Smith preached the afternoon
sermon TO a crowded pavilion, Dr.
Spense, Of the Harr man University
CT Tennessee, preached tonight on
,, "l'NG Character and Destiny of the
Upright" to the largest congregation
OF the camp.
The greatest crowd that ever came
here Is expected tomorrow night
and Sunday.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
Settling NeSy uaNen Strike.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 9.-At
80 last night the executive commit
tee of the strikers assured the business
mems committee that they would rec
ommend TO the strikers that they nc.
crpt the terms agreed upon yesterday
afternoon between themselves. 1t is
learned from member Of the citizens
committee that the committee told the
strikers executive committee at their
railroad company had in good faith
acc"dcd to practically all that the
:, strikers demanded and that they
hoped the men would see fit to go back
to their work at once.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
AM0NG> THE
FIREMEN.

The Municipal Journal OF New
York 10 speaking Of the meeting OF
fire chiefs to be held IL that city
says: The fact that it is to be held
in the metropolis of the New World
is of the utmost interest to fire cir
Giles throughout the United States.
Many chiefs who have never attend.
ed any other convention are plan.
ming to attend this one.
Everyone, including the ladies, will
be welcome, but 10 order to avail
themselves of all the privileges OF
this important meeting it will be
necessary for those chiefs who are ex.
pecting to attend. to send In their
fee to Secretary Hills, Of Wyoming
and secure q certificate from him,
which upon their arrival In New
York should be presented to the Com.
Tittee on Credentials, when a badge
will be issued which will entitle the
wearer to all privileges, including
entert ainment. This course is made
necessary as there will be such a
large attendant
An opportunity Will be given to a II
visiting delegates to inspect not
only the headquarters OF the New
York fire department, but as many
OF the stations as the delegates may
find time for.
One OF the hopes Of the people of
OF Brandywine viliage-if that part
of the city may be called village
was realized last night, when the
Braudy wine Fire Company, No. 10
received its chemical engine from the
Phoenix Fire Company, No 4. Sue.
cessIul have been the members Of the
equalization iD its efforts to form
fire company, and last nights cere
mony OF housing the apparatus
seemed all that could be wished for.
The beginning Of the ceremony Of
housing took place at the Phoenix
house. when the two companies
formed into line for the march to
the scene Of tine housing. A platoon
OF police headed the tiremen. who.
were followed by the First Reg
Band of twenty pieces Next in line
came the new chemical, driven by
Driver j. Patterson of the Phoe.
mix
Chief Conway followed The
Phceulx was next 10 line. followed by
the truck and ambulance. The Bruins.
wick Fife and Drum Corps headed
the Brandywine Fire Company,
which had its hose wagon in line.
The Phoenix men wore the regular
tiremen s coat with hat There were
slX'y.five men in line The Brandy
win" Company,s men wore fatigue
caps OF bulf color. All the men were
in shirt waist attire
The line of march began at the
Phoenix house, and the route covered
was: Along King street to Third. to
Market, to Eleventh, to King, to
Market street bridge: over the bridge
to Thirtieth and Market. where q
countermarch was made which lead
to the Brandywine house at Twenty
fifth and Market streets. The First
Regiment Band opened the ceremony
by marching into the house playing
''Therell he IL Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight" The apparatus was
backed to the entrance, and DR.. j.
H. Morgan, representing the Phoenix
company, made short speech in
which he spoke OF the handsome ap-,
paratus. saying that the committee
had well-ch"sen Il machine that will
be Il credit TO the city. He touched
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
4 lnY,h HerNic Act.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 9-James
Carr. aged sixteen. was fatally scald'
cd in Il tank of boiling wafer while at.
tempting to rescue Joseph Garforth
aged seventeen, who had fallen into
the tank. Carr died at a hospital, and
Garforth is not expected to live. The
youths We're playing baseball. and
Garforth tripped and fell into IL sunk
on vat used as receptacle for exhaust
steam and water from II factory in the
vicinity. Carr went to his friends as
siStance and was dragged into the
scalding water. With marvellous hero
ism he held GarfOrth'S head above, the
water until both wer" rescued.
The evening Republican., 1902-08-09
Mitchell Satisfied,

WILKESRAREE Pa, Aug. 9.-Pres-
ident Mitchell in an interview last
evening said he was satisfied with the
situation in the hard coal region. Re.
ports from tie district officers Of the
United Mine Workers show that tue
misunderstanding which prevailed two
weeks ago over the distribution of the
relief fund has now disappeared, and
the strikers are more confident than
ever that they are going to win.