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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-09-02
MADE TWO SPEECHES.
MITCHELL ADDRESSED LARGE
CROWDS AT PHILADELPHIA.
Entire Proceeds of Labor Day Picnic
Will Be Turned Over to the
Striking Miners.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2.-The organ
lied workmen of Philadelphia yester-
day paid, their tribute to John Mitch
ell. president of the United Mine
Workers CT America, and at the same
time showed their sympathy in a sub
stantial way for the striking anthra-
cile mine workers Of Pennsylvania.
The presence Of the miners chief was
made the occasion CT probably the
greatest demonstration that organized
labor has ever held on Labor day. In
the forenoon a parade was held under
the auspices of the Central Labor
Union, in which nearly all the trades
lof the city were represented. 1t is
iestimated that more than 10000 men
were in line. President Mitchell rode
at the head Of the procession and his
reception along the. route Of the pa
rade was enthusiastic.
Makes Two Speeches.
Mr.. Mitchell made two addresses.
His principal speech was made in
the grove, where between 1000 and
Is 900 listened and cheered the strik-
e:s' leader. Mr. Mitchelps second
speech was confined to an appeal for
mid. Among the other speakers at
&he two meetings were M. M. Dolphin,
b. New York, formerly national pres
tdent Of the Railway Telegraphers'
tnion. The entire proceeds Of the
spicnic estimated at $4,000, will be
turned over to the miners union.
Scranton, Pa, Sept. 2.-The open
ing of the Bliss colliery at Nanticoke
Yesterday makes five collieries and
i've washeries that the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western company
mas in operation. The Delaware and
Hudson company IS operating one col
licry and three washeries; the On
tario and Western company, three
washeries, and other companies and
individuals half a dozen more wash
cries. The daily output Of coal from
he Lackawanna district, according
TO rough estimate by Super!ntend-
cnt Dryden, of the Ontario and West
c-n coal department, is $4,000 tons a
icy.
Extra Guards Placed.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 2.-An eX
ira guard was placed at all Of the col
!eries Of the Kingston Coal COMPANY,
Edwardsville. yesterday. The strik
rrs have been in an angry mood
since Saturday, because one Of the
guards at No. mine is alleged to
have made the remark that he hoped
.he mines would keep closed until the
strikers became so hungry they would
have to cat their children. William
Williams, the superintendent CT the
roine. has promised the strikers that
Il it can be proved that such remark
vas made he would discharge the
guilty man at once.
Tamaqua. Pa. Sept. 2.-For the
first time in six days the non-union
:ncn in the Panther Creek valley re
turned home from work last night
without an armed escort. The men
we're not molested in any way.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

The committee Of the grand en-
campment Of Knights Templar Of
the United States on Christmas
observance has prepared the fol-
lowing sentiment for the coming
Christmas: "To Our Most Emf.
nent Grand Master, Henry Bates
stoddard; May our Order under
ais sway become the noblest cham
pion of the Christian Virtues"
Grand Master Stoddard has sent
the following response: "sir
Knights; May each so live and
act that we may exemplify the
teachings Of the Blessed Imman-
ual." AT noon on Christmas day
Sir Knights throughout the United
States and in all lands will assem-
bic to unite in this sentiment, 10
show their love TO the Most Emf.
nent Grand Master, their fealty tC
the Grand Encampment, and
pledge anew their lives TO the glo
rious cause ofthe valiant Templar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
Southern Pacific Holiday Rates.

Rates TO the old states are lower,
service more perfect than ever be-
fore. Dec. 10, II, n, p, q, and ~
the Southern Pacinc-Sunset Route
will sell round trip tickets to points
In the north, east and southeast at
rate OF one fare plus 50, with limit
for return thirty days from date OF
sale. Double daily service, Pullman
buffet and excursion sleeping cars,
free chair ears and day coaches. Di-
rect connection at New Orleans both
east and west bound. Write and let
us know your objective point. We
will he glad 10 quote rate, furnish
schedule and any additional infor-
nation you may desire.
M. l.. Robbins, G.. p. A.,
Houston, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
KILLED BY ELEPHANT
A Maddened Beast Takes the Life
Of Her Keeper,
CRUSHED IN THE CAR
The Animal Was In a State OF Great
Excitement, Caused by Wreck,
aud the Man Was Trying
TO Quiet the Brute.

Savannah. Ca. Nov. 2i.-Gypsy. a
big elephant. belonging 10 Harris Mic
kle Plate shows. went crazy six mites
from valdosta. and killed her keeper,
James oRourke The circus train
had been In a wreck az Triton earlier
In the day. when several Of the ami
NAL cars were wrecked and two or
three trained horses killed The Gle
plant. Gypsy. was In highly nervous
state when the train pulled out for
Naldosta. the next show point Six
miles out from that town Gypsy be
came so noisy and restless that
O'Rourke entered her car. as the train
stopped al a small station. 20 try to
quiet her. Immediately the mad brute
attacked the man and crushed his life
out against the side Of the car.
ORourkr. for some reason. did not
close the door Of the car after him. so
after klllng her keeper. Gypsy escap.
ed 10 the woods Her absence was
noted before the train left the sta.
ton and a hunt was organized The
big beast was shot a number Of times
before she succumbed 10 rife bullets
IN the brain.
ORourke's body was taken to Val.
dosta. where Il was given burial on
Sunday. being taken to the GENE.
terry In a circus wagon drawn by six
white horses. Ills home was On New
I Orleans. where he has a wife and fam.
ily The skin and bones Of the Gle.
plant have been saved. Twelve men
hurled the mountain OF flesh Sunday
afternoon IN the woods where Gypsy
was killed.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
A Model Dramatic Troupe.

The Ethel Tucker company, which
delighted hundreds OF our people at
the Grand opera house on each even
ing OF last week, Is one OF the very
best dramatic companies that have
visited this city.
Miss Tucker has extra superior
histrionic talent, while all the other
actors are far above the average.
None Of the performances were
marred by vulgar inuendoes, and all
the plays were strictly moral, in
structive and amusing. We hasten
10 recommend the Ethel Tucker dra-
matte company To the general pub
lic.-Stillwater, Okla, Democrat.
The above company will be the
Thanksgiving week attraction at the
Grand, with "A special Thanksgiving
day matinee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
DYNAMITE OUTRAGE.
naF Of a saloon Biown Mp aud FRONT Of
structure Thrown IN street.

naF Of a saloon Biown mp aud FRONT Of
structure Thrown In street.
Mahony City. Pa. Nov. 2i.-The
most destructive dynamlting outrage
that has occurred 10 the coal region
since the strike began was perpetrated
here at 9 o'clock Sunday morning
The dynamite with fuse attached was
placed on the bar Of the saloon Of
Christopher Portland. The front part
OF the building was blown across the
street and the adjoining buildings on
either side were badly wrecked. Win
dows were broken In every house in
the square.
Portland and the other members OF
the family were sleeping on the third
floor aud escaped without serious On,
Jury although all were thrown from
their beds Portland's two sons are
non.union men and worked during the
strike.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
II. & 7. c. Holiday Rates.

On Dec. IL, IL, Il, p, % and 20 the
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
will sell round trip tickets TO points
In the north, east and southeast at
rate Of one fare plus ~ %, with limit
for return thirty days from date Of
sale. Through standard Pullman
sleopers Denison 10 New Orleans via
Houston, and direct connections with
all lines diverging. oil burners
no dust, smoke or cinders. Why
not travel comfortably, it's just as
cheap. Write for further particulars
TO NJ. l.. Robbins, G.. =. IT,
Houston, Texas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
|. & q. n. Excursion Rates

Houston, exas.-Meeting Grand
Lodge and Grand Chapter Of Ma
sonic Lodge. Convention Rates. Sell
tickets Nov. %, "A aud for trains ar
irving Mt Houston morning OF Nov.
%, also sell tickets Nov. 20 and Dec.
1 and for trains arriving at Houston
morning Dec.2. Limit Dec. rs for
return.
TT. Worth, Texas.-Annual State
meeting Daughters Of the Confeder-
acy. Convention Rates. Sell tick
cts Dec. and 2. Limit Dec. Q.
Chicago, Ill.-International Live
Stock exposition. Sell tickets Nov.
%, 20 and 20 and Dec. 1. Limit to
leave Chicago not later than Dec. 2.
Marlin, Texas.-The Great Texas
Health Resort. Sell tickets the year
round. Limit 60 days for return.
Rate fare and one-third.
Galveston, Texas.-The great Sea
Wall Carnival, Dec. IS TO %. Special
excursion rates and arrangements
will be announced later.
Holiday Excursions.-Our Christ
mas Holiday Excursions will cover
n very large territory this year. Rate
one fare plus 90 for round trip. Sell
tickets Dec. -, II, 81, %, % and 20.
Limit 30 days for return. Tickets
will be on sale 10 points In the south
east told states), 20 Askansas, Mis-
souri,, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South
Dakata, North Dakato, Colorado aud
Mexico. Note the early selling dates
and low rates.
Call on /. n q. n. ticket agents for
complete information. Write us re-
garding your Christmas trip aud we
will furnish full particulars, cost OF
ticket, train time, etc.
ID. j. Price, q. =. q T. A.,
l.. Trice, End V. T.. x e.. NJ,
Palestine, Texas,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
second Trial Of IN. ns~I,..

I.awton. Okla. Nov. 2i.-The second
trial OF b. H. Howle and son on the
charge OF shooting Robert Gore. has
been called here for hearing. Howle
was formerly political leader in Ala
bama. and located In Oklahoma at the
opening OF TIE new country year ago
The men quarreled over a town lot
At the FIRST trial the jury failed 70
agree.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
To u. nrna, for subml..len.

Scranton, Pa. Nov. 2iO.-The anthra
cite coal strike commission has ad
journed until Dec. 3. and u Is the
hope and expectation OF all parties "a
the controversy that when the arbitra
tors meet again all points In dispute
will be ready for submission and ap
proyal by the commissioners.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
In Indian Territory.

Guthrie. okla. Nox. 2G.-The senate
committee on territories left Guthrie
early Sunday morning on a tour % the
territory. Stops were made at Okla.
bona City and Shawnee and in South
McAlester and Muskogee AZ Musgo-
gee the committee was met by govern
ment officials connected with the
Dawes commission and indian service,
From Muscogee the committee went
TO Vinita.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
Arrl,lnr fnr .hnrt s,..Inn.

Washington Nov. 2l.-senators and
members OF the house OF representa-
tlves are beginning 20 arrive In Wash
Ington preparatory ~ tho meeting Of
congress Dec I. Most Of the leaders
will be here during the early part Of
the week az the president desires q
confer with them before putting the
anishlnk touches on his message,
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Guthrie. Okla. Nov 4.-Before
leaving Guthrie. Senator Beyerldge
the chairman of the committees inti
mated that personally he favored
statehood Tor oklahoma but feared
Oklahoma rad broken her neck by
getting tangled mp with the other ter
ritorles. this was the only intlmatior
Of any intention OF the committee rel
alive 20 statehood.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

State Health Officer Tabor has
been in New Orleans the past week
consulting with the president Of
the Louisiana state board Of health
regarding better sanitary regula.
tons for the Central American
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
Health omrer. cnnf.r.

New Orleans, Nov. 24-Dr George
f. Tabor, health officer OF the state
Of Texas, held a conference with DR..
Edmunds Souchon. president Of the
Louisiana state board OF health, look
Ing TO better sanitary regulations for
the Central American ports.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

The attorney general has pre-
pared an opinion which practically
knocks on, the state revenue agents
scheme to collect a tax on medi-
cines that will intoxicate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Since the presidents trip to Mis-.
sissippi it is asserted his views Of
the negro question have undergone
a material change. His optics and
olfactories were evidentlyexercised
TO advantage at close range.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

The pOpulist party has practi-
celly disappeared and socialism is
growing in favor with many, and
will doubtless be felt in future
campaigns in many states.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Glrard. Kan. Nov 2l-The Appeal
TO Reason. having completed the can
vass. places the Socialist vote In the
United States in the recent election AZ
400 900. The heaviest Socialist vote
was poilod IA Massachusetts. 81. 1897.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Cleveland is again starring as
the apostle Of democracy, and
breaking into the newspapers with
great regularity.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Abe Mulkey has just closed a
auccessful revival at Lufkin u.
Among other things accomplished
by the meeting, $4,000 was sub
scribed at its close for a new Meth
oiist church at Lufkin.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Samuel Gompers was trium-
phan,ly reelected president of the
American federation Of labor. The
effort TO down him was a frost for
his opponents.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25

Fifty.three horses were destroy.
ed in livery stable fire at Dallas.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-11-25
lsY coSNELLY q oARNEs.

Per Week, l5c. per Month, iOc.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03

sanity and make havoc among any school
OF small fry which may be innocently
disporting themselves within striking dis
tance These hooded eels have been
known 10 haunt n particular spot for over
a year They are good eating despite
their unprepossessing appearance.
The natives who live near the sea mar
Gin hunt the publ" or eel. week In and
week out. In the daytime they angle for
him with n large hook attached 10 a stout
line, and by night they spear him by
lantern light, or, coming upon him as he
lies, dazzled by the rays OF the light. on
the bottom. break his back with piece
of hoop iron.
When the eel Is hooked the fisherman.
standing knee deep I'm the water. swings
the creature at arms length with ro-
tary motion, in order TO kill him, the
body of the eel thrashing the water every
time the circuit is completed. When
nshlng Is good the spectacle OF lot OF
natives swinging eels reminds an on
locker Of = flock of windmills operating
tn u forty -mlle-an-hour hrcezs honolulu
Commercial Advertiser
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03
Capron Trapped Him.

Tn. efforts on the part ~ members OF
the house 10 pin one another down 10
direct answers reminded Representative
Capron of Rhode Island--one OF the best
story telers in the house. by the way
OF an experience in the last campaign,
Mr.. Capron was very much bothered
while making a speech by man I'm the
audience who insisted on asking ques-
tions 10 which he demanded either yes"
or mo" for an answer.
but there are some questions" finally
remarked Mr.. Capron, which can not
be answered by yes or mo-"
u should ike To hear one. scornfully
commented his snnoyer.
Well" said Mr.. Capron. II think can
prove a. Have you Quit beating your
wife7 Answer yes or no -
The crowd saw at once that Mr.. Cap
ron had the man I'm a trap. II he said
yes n was "A confession that he had
been beating HE wife II he said mo" Il
was an admission that he was still In
duiging in the pastlme
'Yes' or no " shouted everybody In
the hail. and In the midst 81 the con-
fusion the man made his escape.-Wash-
ington Post
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03

and strange and violent group ap-
peared on the threshold. Three men were
holding n fourth by the collar. The three
rapidly as his great age permitted.
"Ah there YOU are he said, looking
at Jean Vatican. II am glad TO see you.
why, ! gave you the candlestcks. too,
which are also silver. and viii fetch YOU
2W francs Why did you not take them
with the pate?"
'Monseigneur thc corporal said.
what the man told us was true. then?
In that case, we can let him go2'
"Of course, said the bishop.
"My friend" he continued, before you
go. take your candlesticks." lie fetched
the two candlesticks and handed them
TO Jean Vatican. Then. turning to
the gcndarmes, ho said. Gentlemen, you
can retire
They did so. Jean Vatican looked as II
he were on the point OF fainting; the
bishop walked up TO him and said in
low voice: Never forget that you have
promised me 20 employ this money I'm be-
coming an honest man"
Jean Naliean, who had no recollection
Of having promised anything. stood silent
Tho hiflor. who had laid a sircsg on those
words. continued sulcmnlr.
Joan Naliean. my brother. YOU no
longer belong 20 OWL. lrut 20 good ] have
bought vour soul uf you I withdraw n
from black thoughts and tho spirit Of
perdtion and give II 20 God. --NictoE
Hugo's Les Miscrablcs."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03
Hawaiian Eels.

There was in the hsh market the other
day the largest specimen OF the eel tribe
which has graced the slabs for many =
day. The eel was Ave feet long and nearly
i've inches In diameter at It's thickest
part. II belonged TO the local species.
which most resembles the true conger,
and was gray I'm color. II was captured
az low tide In "a pool % water which II
had entered. probably IN pursuit OF prey.
and out OF which II was unable 10 escape
There are three well known varieties %
eel found IN local waters. The largest IL
tho big gray fellow. which 80 closely re-
sembles his cousin. the conger He Is
voracfous and fearless. and the nativee
tacgle him with caution. for. when cor
nered he fights viciously. and can infict
nasty wound with his powerful Jaws.
which brlstle with necdle-like teeth.
Tho other species are fat. fabby-look-
ing customers. with fantastic markings of
black and brown. and many shades of
gray. on an eel ~ this sort the skin APP
pears 20 hang loosely on the body. and
when disturbed tho head swells up like
pun adders These cells seldom attain n
greater length than three feet. and love
20 locate In the crevice of n stone break
water from which they dart out inces-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03
Golden Grown for Delarey.

A Spanish Republican weekly, the Don
Quijote, OF Madrid. has announced the
forthcoming issue Of an extra number,
which Is 10 be entitled THE General De-
larey Number" Several OF the most emil
rent Spanish politicians and literary men
OF various parties have promised 10 send
contributions " the sale should prove To
be as large az the sanguine pruprietors of
Don Quijotc anticipate. Use protts will be
expended upon "a golden crown OF laurel
in he presented Go the lioor general in the
name ~ ihe Spanish people. The Don
s)tfitot. predominantly a hu"morus and
satlrical paper. but with a very emphatic
political tendency.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03
ENGINES WERE
TORN TO PIECES
Fast Mail and Fast Freight on
New York Central Collide.
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN KILLED
Thirteen Mall Clerks Seriously Injured.
Members Of The Crew Of Freight Train
SAVED Themselves by Jumping.
ENGINEER AND FIREMAN KILLED

Clyde. ~ Y. May 3.-New York Cen
tral fast mail No 3. westbound. collided
with a fast freight going In the opposite
direction a quarter OF mile west Of the
station here at p. m. yesterday killing
the engineer and fireman OF the mail aud
seriously injuring 13 mall clerks.
John Grant. engineer. Syracuse, jumped,
head crushed. killed instantly.
william Knoxson. fireman. Syracuse
jumped, skull fractured and arm torn on.
died a half hour afterward.
The injured Gall mail clerks) are; ]. w.
Shepard, r. r. Force, r. Mills. II. T..
Gibson. all of Cleveland; II. 9. Baird.
John IT, Merit and G.. w. hummer OF Ely
ria. j. r. Putnam of Brooklyn, George |.
Smert and George Growney OF Buffalo, g.
e Wright OF Rochester. Arthur Under
hill of Norwalk, o.. and John Pitts OF
Cory, Pa.
The fast freight was going east on
track No. /, but crossed over 10 No. 10
permit an eastbound passenger train To
pass. When IL started 10 cross back the
mail approached at speed of 80 miles an
hour. and before its speed could be check
ed the two engines collided.
They were torn 90 pieces and hurled In
10 the air by the force of the impact The
first mail car and six freight cars were
crushed. to pieces and the other cars of
both trains badly damaged
The crew OF the freight jumped in time,
but Grant and Noxson were killed by
leaping. The mail clerks were tossed
about and all were seriously injured.
most OF them internally. many terribly
bruised.
Assistance was sumoned from Syra-
cuse and the injured were cared for
there.
The towerman did not see the freight
crossing and gave the mail a clear track.
IL is said that the freight crew should
have waited for the mail to pass. know
ing that IL was due.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03

Treasury Department. onice of tho SUI
Anil u. 1902 Sealed Proposals Will be
received at this office until ? o'clock y IN.
on the 18th day Of May. 1902 and men
heating and electric wiring 81 the u. ;.
poatoffice at Fitchburs. Mass. in accord
ancs with drawings and spechcation'
comics OF which may be had At this Office,
or al the ofyice of the Postmaster AZ
Fitchburg Mass. at the discretion OF the
Supervisins Architect. James Knox ray
Tor. Supervising Architect
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-03
Jean Vatican and the Bishop.

dean Vatican, the released galley slave,
hldeous and desperate. appears at the
door of Monseigneur Welcome. the bishop.
begging for food.
Madame Magloire," said the bishop
''you will lay another knife and fork
The man advanced three PAGES. walt
a minute, Did you not hear me
say that / was a galley slave, con-
vict?"
Madame Magloire." said the bishop.
you will put clean sheets on the bed I'm
the alcove Sit down and warm
yourself sir. We shall sup directly and
your bed will be got ready while we are
supping."
Madame Magloire came in, bringing n
silver knife and fork. which she laid
upon the table.
Madame Magloire," said the bishop,
LAY them as near as you can to the fire.
The night breeze is cold on the
Alps and you must be cold, sir"
After bidding his sister good-n might, Mon
seigneur Welcome took up one OF the
silver candesticks. handed the other to
his guest. and said
~ will lead YOU 20 your room sir.
The man followed him. In order TO
reach the oratory where the alcove was
81 was necessary 10 pass through the
bishops bedroom. At the moment when
he went through this room Madame Mag
loire was putting the plate In the cup
board over the bedhead.
Next morning at sunrise Monseigneur
Welcome was walking about the garden.
when Madame Magloire came running to-
ward him In a state OF great alarm.
"Monseigneur, the man has gonel
The plate is stolen"
The bishop remained silent for minute
then raised his earnest eyes and said
gently To Madame Magloire,
'By the way, was that plate ours
| had wrougfuly held back this
silver. which belonged go the poor. Who
WAS This person Evidently a poor man.
A few minutes later he was break
fasting az the same table at which Jean
Vatican sat on the previous evening.
There was a knock at the door.