davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

In more than 5000 schools in Great
Britain the boys are studying reXt
books ON Canada which set forth her
history, explain her system of govern
ment and lay stress upon her natural
resources These books are supplied
free by the Dominion, and Lord Strath-
coma. Canada's High Commissioner to
the mother country, will give valuable
medals TO the scholars next spring
who pass the best examinations on
them. The aim of Strathcona and his
countrymen is to impress British youth
with the advantages Of the Dominion
as a field fov emigraton.-Youth's
COMPANION.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

The LATEST man in Scotland is said
to have been the Galashiels joiner
who. after repeated dismissals from
his employment by his master, was at
length forcibly laid in his coffin by
his shopmates, and carried off for
burial by way of joke. On the way
they met farmer. who asked If the
man was dead
NO" was the reply. 'but we in
tend to bury him. He is that lazy
he should not be allowed to live"
At the farmers request they took
of the lid. when the farmer asked the
lazy one II he thought he could eat
two or three boiled potatoes.
Are they peeled?" inquired the man
"No." returned ,ne farmer.
"Ah. weel. just let the funeral gang
on" London Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
IN. B.-I enclose last months re-


Forty-nine years ago died two near
relatives-in the legal profession-of
the celebrated Mrs. Harris'-John
Doe and Richard Roe. For centuries
their connection with landed property
had been extensive and peculiar. II
Smith wished to eject Jones, Smith be-
came John Doe, the plaintiff, and Jones
was compelled to join in the legal
comedy by becoming Richard Roe, the
defendant. Those names were also
inserted in criminal proceedings as
pledges to prosecute. A curious Incl
dent happened at the trial, in 1924,
of Louis Houssart for the murder of
his wife. Among other pleas in bar
TO and abatement of the proceedings.
he pleaded that there were no such
persons as John Doe and Richard Roe"
To this it was replied that there were
tvo such persons In Middlesex, one a
weaver, the other soldier, and this
fact was sworn to. This legal fiction
was abolished on October "a, 1882
London Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
NIGHT PeRlLs ON LINERS.
Men in the Crows Nest Arc the Eyes Of
the Shin.


Very few of the thousands who
travel across the ocean ON huge At
lantic liners know how these great
ships are safeguarded at night against
dangers that may at any moment
spring from the utter darkness ahead.
Millions of those who have not tray
eled on such vessels know nothing
whatever about the manner In which
passengers are protected from peril.
An officer Of one of the largest pas
senger ships afioat gives an interesting
account of how the work of watching
is carried on.
or the 315 men who comprise the
crew, each man has special duty TO
perform. The burden of responsibility
is felt kecnly by the men on the stem
head. or foremost point in the bow of
the ship; in the "crow's nest" ON the
bridge and in the engine room.
On the stem head, in ordinary wealth
er, there are usually two men. When
It is heavy weather, misty or hazy,
three men are there.
In the "crow's nest there are also
| two men. These men are practically
| the eyes of the ship. They are Sc
lected with especial care and receive
more pay than ordinary seamen.
Before man can become a lookout
his eyesight is vigorously tested, both
as TO distance and color. No one may
act as lookout on ship like o big
British ocean liner without first OBJ
| tanning n certificate as TO physical fit
ness from the Board of Trade. or
course, the main point for sighting OBJ
| jects when out at sea is in the "crow's
nest" on the masthead. The "crow's
nest" men must see things before the
officer on the bridge sights them. If
an officer on deck makes ont an object
before the "crow's nest. man detects
It, the latter gets n reprimand.
| At night lookout men must he very
much on the alert for sounds. Both
the hearing and seeing of these men
are tested. and their eyes and ears
must be well nigh perfect. In n fog
the safety of the ship depends rs much
upon the hearing qualities of the look.
ont as upon anything else.
Lookout men on the stem head have
n telephone close at hand, by means
of which they may communicate with
the officers ON the bridge.
Look-outs have two hours on duty
and four OFF. They earn about $40
per month.
The next place forward-where look.
out work is combined with other duties
lis the bridge. In fair weather two
officers are always on duty ON the
bridge; in foul weather three. The
captain often stays on the bridge for
hours when there is any danger.
One of the most important places
on shipboard is at the wheel. In ordl.
nary weather but one man is actually
at the wheel steering.
Though one man is at the wheel
there is always two on hand. These
men are known as quartermasters
One stands at the wheel while the
other Is at call on moments notice
Usually the quartermaster not steer
ing is outside the pilot house within
SOUND of the wheelman's voice. Quar-
termasters have four hours on duty
and four hours off when the ship Is al
sea.
In misty weather n special man Is
detailed to blow the boats whistle al
given intervals.
The crews assigned to each lifeboat
on board examine their boats eaci
night, and report that they are in good
condition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May Goth. 1901. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:
EASTWARD

EASTWARD
Wiikesbarre, Hazieton, Pottsvilie, Scranton,
Harrisburg. and the intermediate sta
NeW YORK sS s3S p. az m. ri BaItiPore, s6e 3 !
Washington. 7:f5 p. m Pullman Parl0r car
from Williamsport to philadelphia and as
senger coaches from Kane to Philadelp hia
and Wiiliamsport to Baltimore and Wash
p;iS p. m.-Train 8. daily for sunbury. Har-
arriving at Philadelphia 1882 p. M. New
ington s;a5 p. m. .vestlbuled paElor cars
phia and Washington.
risbSrs and inter%edlate stations, ar.
5.ls a. m; Baltimore, $50 a. M; Washington
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
sleeper undisturbed until 1880 A. N.
1880 p.m.--Train +,daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriving g.
a. NJ. on week days and iO;as A N. on Sun.
day; Baltimore, 1;l5 A. NJ; Washington, 80
seePsSrif dTon Er5e
coaches from Erie to Philadelp6ia. and
M5nmsPFqFt Il dag fcr sunbury Harris
burg and principal intermediate stations. ar
riylng at Phladelphla 5;2s a. M, New York
baltimore 7:,5 a. M, Washington, $3.50 m.
Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas.
senger coaches. Buffalo to Philadelphia and
Washington. .
$3.50 a. m.-Train 2, daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
4:3S a. m.-Train 0, daily for Erie, Ridg-
way, and week days for Dubois, Clermont
and principal intermediate stations.
p;44 a; m.--Train ., daily for Erie and inter-
BIAS p. m.-Train Is, daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
S:45 p. m.--Train 81, weekdays for Kane and
intermediate stations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

Alden met many enthusiastic admirers
chief among whom was Miss Isabel
Graham. who was sitting for her DOR
trait
: How thoughtful Of your aunt" the
young lady exclaimed at first sight of
rho cat 'Mr. Gordon, you must be
proud to own that dear creature" and
Gordon was not wicked enough to ask
which.
Before the second week was over
John Allen signified his determination
to see something of outdoor life. and
fought no frantically at the window
srrcens that Gordon took him to the
boarding place. where there was a
strip Of yard This was too narrow to
suif His Majesty for more than a day,
nnd a. the landlady could not watch
him all uf the time. he stole out and
sought the acquaintance of the alley
eats Gordon gazed sadly at the dirty,
1nngied fur. as Pus strolled In wear
~ ons syenfng- Once more His High
90 tnok np his abode st the studio.
~ ooGhf = - hruahed,~ = said Mis-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08


what to do. Wash him with tar soap
or with dog soap and comb them out
with a fine comb"
Gordon purchased three combs be-
fore he found one that would not
break. He bought three different
Alden he combed, he bathed, he rubbed
and then combed again. At the end
of the tussle John Alden lay snugly
sleeping under warm drapery high
on a bookcase and Gordon dressed his
own torn and bleeding hands and cap
tured two live fieas on his coatsleeve
He has since come to believe that those
insects flourish on strong soapsuds, for
after this performance John Alden did
little but scratch and dig at his poor,
tormented skin. He lost his appetite
and grew thin. Miss Graham advised
more combing and warm catnip tea.
Gordon bought catnip at the druggists.
mended by the chemist and bottle of
cat tonic. Still the fleas increased and
John Alden diminished.
Gordon wrote to his aunt. Take
him to a veterinary surgeon" advised
she, for the fleas will kill the cat If
not seen to at once"
What a pity" said Miss Graham.
when she heard this. "Now, l think
that entirely unnecessary. Poor Pussy
would die there. If you will trust him
to me | will take him home and my
mother will doctor him up for you. We
live out of town in the summer, you
know, and there is lots of delicious
grass for him to roam over and no cats
in the neighborhood. We will watch
him closely and he won't run away.
Besides, there are oceans of fresh cat
nip growing about the place, and home
dried catnip is different from that COM
pressed stuff you bought. Then, too
you--you might come often, you know,
to-to--see how he was getting on"
John Alden went to the country. A
month later letter went to the aunt.
"You will be glad" wrote Gordon,
ito hear that John Alden is entirely
rid OF fieas, eats like bear, and is
more beautiful than ever. You will be
surprised to hear that I have found
that a cat does not add the finishing
grace to a studio. There Is something
else. That to which refer is a wife
who knows how to take care of the cat
and Of the artist. AS you are not so
placed as to make this selection for
me, have done so myself-or rather
John Alden has at last spoken for me
as we'll as for himself to the fair Pris.
ella. Her name is Isabel Graham"
Your affectionate nephew,
ERNEST GORDON.
"P. 81 forgot to say June thirtieth
"E. G.
IN. B.-I enclose last months re-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
The Real Throne.

The English King may be said to
have three thrones. of which the finest
and most splendid is perhaps that at
Windsor Castle; the most frequently
used one is that at buckingham Pal
ace, and the true English throne (so
designated because seated on 1t, the
sovereign receives the ambassadors in
state) Is the one at st. James's Palace,
London.--Lady's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
WESTWARD

Train e42 Sunday leaves Dubois 40 D. m.
Falls Creek All, Reynoldsville 40, Brookville
$50, Red Bank $50 Pittsburg $40 p. m.
Trains marked run daily; daily, except
Sunday; flag station, where signals must be
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

Judge Wellhouse. the "apple king"
Of Kansas. has sold this years crop
for $4,000. His crop amounted to 49,
600 bushels.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

Graham or the following morning as
she tried to separate the snarled locks.
Gordon bought a soft brush and
worked two hours at the fur. While
thus engaged he made a startling dis
covery.
The next day while showing Miss
Graham come Puritan studies before
beginning work on the portrait, he ex-
claimed in a tragic tone:
20, Miss Graham, did you know
er-that-that John Alden had fieas?'
"Mr. Gordon!" cried she in shocked
voice. Did you intend that as Joke ?
o." suddenly remembering. "Of
course. had forgotten. You mean
the cat!"
Most certainly" returned Gordon,
emphatically.
We'll, in that case. can tell you
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
= TO METHODlSTS.
PdtrOniSe the Best and Cheapest.
THE PiTTSBURG
CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
Established 1888.

Rev. C. w. sMITH, D. D., Editor.
Organ Of the Metht dist Episcopal
Church In Western Pc nnsylvaLia, East
ern Ohio and West Vii ginia.
Able articles on all the live questions
of the day. The contributors include
some OF tie most eminent writers of the
church. l&La
The weekly exposition Of the Sunday
School Lesson is unexcelled. Interest,"
ing news from all the churches.
Sp, cial attention given to the Ep-
worth League and Young Folks De-
parimen,s.
Tel ms only 81 90 per year in advance.
All Itinerant Ministers Of the Nj. L.
Church are agents, TO whom subscrip-
tions may be paid. Sent three months
on trial for 20 cents. Sample copies
sent free. Mention this paper.
Addres
Christian Advocate,
524 Penn Ave-, Pittsburg, Pa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08
EASTWARD.

Train 001 Sunday leaves Pittsburg 900 a. M,
Red Bank II 10 Brookville 12.41, Reynoldsville
LA, Falls Creek i.2g, Dubois Las p. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-01-08

The following applications for license TO
sell liquor have been filed In the office of the
Clerk Of the Court Of Quarter Sessions OF JEFF
ferson county for January Session, 1902
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13
Thc Red Riyer Yallex.

Aspecial to the Picayune from New
York says: Vice President Edenborn,
of the United States Steel Corpora
ton. is the president of new road
in the southwest practically parallel
ing the Texas and Pacific and the
Louisiana and Arkansas. 1t is the
Shreveportand Red River Valley, and
extends from Shreveport to Alexan-
dria, on the east side Of the Red river.
More than 122 miles are completed,
and trains are running The line pro-
tected at Alexandria across the river
and to a point near the junction with
the Mississippi. Connection at Alex
andria Is made with the Southern
Pacific, while at Shreveport there Il.
close affiliation with the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas and Kansas City
Southern. The Texas and Pacific
line runs on the west side of the Red
river, between the points connected
by the line. There is talk of the line
going to New Orleans.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13
Specially Store BARGAINS.
In order to reduce our stock before moving,
our goods will be sold at the bare margin of
cost and carriage.
Now is Jour opportunity to oct BARGAINS.
EASTERBROOK g. CO,
Front Street.
The Right Kind of Judge.


A sensation in court circles was ere
ated last week by Judge John T.
Moss, presiding over the Memphis
criminal court. who summarily dis
missed three members of the grand
jury who had refused to vote for find-
ing true bills against persons charged
with bribery. after the Attorney Gen.
eral had stated that the proof was
sufficient to indict the accused. Three
new members were ordered sworn in.
and the grand jury thus purged was
sent back to it's labors.
The old-time superstitious difference
to grand iuries. and the sacredness
of their actions from review is thus
given n deserved thump by this Judge
Of Righteousness and common sense
Grand juries are organized strictly
for inquisition. and, while they are
not to bring indictments except upon
good and sufficient grounds, they
have no right to interest themselves
In the final result. when they have
just cause to place parties on trial.
1t is no part of their business to sit
In trial on the guilt or innocence of
an accused party. The courts will
zee to 1t that no innocent man is pun
ished. Judge Moss has maintained
the honor Of his court. and given a
needed and healthy precedent In
American Jurisprudence.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13

Prof. J. F., WEIGH. principal Of the
Colfax High School, arrived in town
yesterday morning. He ia suffering
some from the effects OF malarial at
tack. but hopes to be able to open
school all right Monday morning.
Miss Virginia Wall, Of Senatobia.
Miss. one Of the assistants, arrived
last Saturday, and has been here all
the week, getting acquainted with
our citizens. Miss Virgie Moore. Of
Marion. Alabama. the other assist
ant, is expected to arrive to-day:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 10 4Hn
CONSTITUTION. 10 BE VOTED
FOR AT ELECTION 10 Bn
HELD TUESDAY.
. NOVEMBER I. *.


Senate BIN No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article ~ oI
the Constitution Of the State Of Lon.
kiana, relative to rectifyfng and an
works OF public improvemsnts nsoe
or entered into by the City Of New
Orleans prior to the 18th day Of Nay,
l3Oz. and to authoriss the City 81
Hereunder In accordance with the
terms and undeE the conditions there.
secfion l. Be It resolved By the ceneral
Assembly Of the state Of Lculsians, two.
fnirds OF al the members elected. q each
House eoneurrlnE, That the following
tusoa e the STATE u Eouis.a sns : c0n aub
mitted TO the electors Of the state At the
next Congressional election to be holden on
sne nr.t TUESDAY after the nrst Monday IN
That Article a u the Constitution Of
the state OF L0uisiana be amended 20 a.
70 Jssd :. io'oSs "a. s:s.[: A..n,,
have no power to grant Or authorize any
parish or municipal authority to grant any
extra compensation. Tee or allowance to .
Lor pay NOR sstnorize the payment OF any
claim against the State or any parish or
municipality thereof under amy agreement
~ Of law and all such Unauthorized agree
mcnts or contracts shall be null sAd sosu.
but all agreements or contracts for work
OF puplis Improvements made or entered
into ~ the City vi New orleans PRIOR "
the twelfth OF Aay, lSU2, are hereby relt-
ned and approved and Tue city OF New Or
leans IL hereby authorized to maze ~. pay
Meats provided tor IN SAID contracts In ac-
cor0snce with the terms and under the CON
difions set forth In said c0ntracrs.
Sec. z. be u further resolved. etc. Inat
on the ofiicial ballots to Be used at SAID
election snaii be paced zoe vols kor tue
proposed amendment TO Article IL Of TIM
Constitution OF the State Of Louisiana ::
and the words Against the amendment to
Arric.e a. OF the Constitution Of sne STATE
Of Louisiana :" and each eiector shall f1di
cute, az provided In tine general election
laws Of the state, which Of the pr0posatl1ns,
-lor or against" he votes for:
(Slgned) J. Y. SANDERS,
speaker Of the House OF Representatives.
tSignedD ALbEkf kSIvPlAAL-
Lieutenant Governor and President Of the
Approyed: June 26th, A. D. 1904.
W. w. HEAku.
Governor Of The state Of Louisians.
a true copy:
JOHN 4. MICHEL,
Secretary OF State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13

The Winfield Sentinel of last week
makes local mention Of two farmers
known in this section, whose thrifty
methods may well be emulated by all
of our people. 1t says: Mr.. w. h.
Woodruff. of Atlanta, was In town
Saturday with 10 pounds of good
country butter. which he sold readily
at 70 cents per pound.-.......-Ar. b. F.
Lovett and son, Of Atlanta. were
here Monday with some good syrup
of last winters make, which they
disposed Of at 50 cents per gallon.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13

Several men are at work at the oil
business. getting options on land and
getting everything ready to begin bor-
ing. There is no doubt but that oil
will be found In paying quantities.
The local company has options on
the most likely oil producing lands In
the parish and the promoters eelcon1
fident of success,-Winnfield Sentinel.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13


Aet NO. s solixr RESOLUTION.
ton OF the state OF Louisiana By re
Hundred and Ninety eight tlys) there
Section 1. Be It resolved By the Cen
erai Assembly OF the state OF Louisiana.
Vwo- thlres. OF all the members elected to
sssn noSss sSnsur.nS ssst a1 ~
ALA De submitted to the qualified electors
Of the State Tor their approval o. rejection
at the next Congressional election TO oe
iUfiowing tie frst MONDAY In November.
lvvx, ns follows: That Article 1913 Of the
Constitution Of the state OF Lcuisiens.
Sky yesr OF age shall " permitted 70
vote at any election IN the state who sneii
not In auuitsvn 70 the qualincations above
prescribed, have paid on OF before ne S s
Years preceding the year IN which ne onefs
10 vote, pvii TAX OF one dollar Ter annum.
10 De usxd exclusively In ald Of the puonc
shall have been coiiecfed: which tax 9
hslsby imposed on evefy male resident o.
this state between tie ages u twenty-one
uA,y LySn assessed property. and no pro-
tess ss-usf tsrue 10 eniotee lie cvuectaoA %
the game except against aAsesSeo properly.
every perssn Lsas.s 70. , ssee axsi sn - re
commissioners OF election his poll tax e
,..rrs fvr Two years, issued on the officias
lor..,, or duplicates thereof, In the event %
HISS. or ptcof Of pas mene % socn ~
la..s may ~ nude " = certificate o. tne
tax collector, watch shall Ne sent 10 the
Commissioners of lne several voting pre-
eaucix, showing = list Of those WOO lave
PAID saio Two yeais POLL taxes ~ anove
aereby declared to Be forgery, ana punlsh-
able a. SUCH, Tor any tax collector or other
person. 10 anteoate. or alter = poll tax re.
eeipt- Any person VINO sllnii kay the po.
tax Of another VI advance him money for
that purpose, In order to influence his vote,
Saail W guilty OF briUery and punished ae-
c0ru;ngty. 1he provisions OF this section
as t. ,ne payment q pSsl taxes "a shall limo, not
or band, nor to persons unuer twenty-thrse
years VI age. WHO Lave paid all poll taxes
gssrsssd against them. 1his seclsOn shaIi
esal state election to be held IN the year
1vuO, and the Legislature elected In the
year zoos shall have authority to repeal OF
invdify the same !" be ana the same 70 here
tie Constitution u TINS State.
Bee. z. lie II furtner resolved, etc, That
the enicia1 ballots to " used az said Con-
Gressienel election shall have printed there
laent to the CoIstitulion Of Inc STATE 81
touisiena repeating anu sbrugating Artirie
1vo Of The S0hsratutl0n~ ana the WORDS
against the PROPOSED amendment to the
peaiane aud abrbgatfny Article lvS Of tie
CoAstitutton;; aud each eiector shall In
oicate, ~ provided In the general e1oction
laws u Inc state. whether ne votes tor Of
against the PROPOSED amendmenr.
tSAgned) J. y. bANDEkA.
SPEAKER OF the House Of REPRESENTATIVE
tSstnedl ALBEkf EoIOfiNAl.
Lisase.s.t Governsr ana Presldeal Of The
W. w. HEARD.
. Governor 81 The State Of Louisiana.
JUN 4. MICHEL
secretary o. staia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13

-E71F7
Ausnst ~ 1892. (
Notice Is hereby idyrn that n compliance with
the provisions OF the Act oi Congress Of June Sd.
1878 entitled An Act for the sale Of timber lands
in the States Of California. Oregon. Nevada. and
Washington Territory. as extended to all Of tha
Public Land States by Get Of August 4. 1899.
JOHN N. LAWRENCE.
of Zion postoface, parish Of Grant. State OF La.
has this day nled In this of5ce his sworn state
rncnt No. -. for the purchase OF 8 hf OF Sw or.
and Sw or OF Sc CT, sec. 3. township N. range
west, and win offer proof to show that the land
Is more valuable for its timber than for agricul-
tural purposes, and to esta bsh his claim to said
land before the Clerk Of the District Court at Col
fax, La. on Saturday, Nov. LIST. A. ID. 1902. He
names as witnesses: John +. Hyde. Ebin HYDE.
of Tide. La, and Jack Lawrence, A. J. Hall. of
Zion. La. Any and all persons claiming adversely
Of November. A ID. 1902.
auso WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1902-09-13
Mr.. j. F. Estes. travelling agent

Mr.. j. F. Estes. travelling agent and
correspondent OF the Shreveport
Times, spent yesterday in Colfax
looking after the interests of that pa
per. The Times, owing to our rail-
road schedule, has the advantage OF
getting to Colfax about twelve hours
ahead Of any other daily. and for
that reason Is greatly to he desired
by those wanting the news.