davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
The Tailor bird.

The brilliantly plumed birds Of the
tropical iua's,s are exposed TO many
dangers. and II they were not gifted
with peculiar yet useful instincts they
would fall ready victims TO their enc
mics. Chaitpring monkeys and Zig
snakes steal and eat their eggs. while
their offspring are preyed upon by
foes on every side. But IT takes sly
monkey or snake to get ahead of the
tailor bird. small East Indian sing
ing bird. she hides her nest so skill
fully that her enemies cannot find it.
no matter how hard they try. This
she does by using her long. slender
bill as needle. With the tough fiber
of parasite plant abundant In the
tropics us thread she sews n dead
leaf taken from the ground to Il llv-
ing one near the end of slender and
hanging branch. and between tbrse
leaves she builds her nest. where mel.
ther monkey nor snake can uppronch,
because the branch will not bear their
weight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
A CuriOaity.

"The man am looking for" said the
mature looking spinster sentimentally,
must be utterly unselfish, brave as a
lion. tender, truthful as the day, indus
trious. intelligent, thoughtful, Of dis
tingulshed presence and one who never
drinks. smokes, CANDLES or uses pro-
fame language. l shall not mind II he
Is poor-that will not matter"
"Not bit" remarked the damsePs
cynical old father grimly. He'd have
fine chance of making money, my
dear"
"How so, papa?"
"Why, they'd give fortune for a
man like that I'm show"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
Better Than Gold.

~ was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes f. J. Green, of Lancaster,
N. II. mo remedy helped me until l
began using Electric Bitters, which did
me more good than all the medicines l
ever used. They have also kept my
wife in excellent health for years. She
says Electric Bitters are just splendid
for female troubles that they are u
grand tonic and invigorator for weak,
run down women. No other medicine
can take its place in our family" Try
them. Only SOC. Satisfaction guarnn-
teed by II. Alex Stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

There was an old darky preacher In
dalned. but was content to remain just
an exhorter. This seemed rather
strange TO some of his congregation,
and one day they asked him about it.
"Well, it's dis way" said he. "When
you's preacher, you's gotter have a
tex an stick right close to it. but IL
yous only a exhorter you kin branch"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
Mysterious Circumstances.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference9
She who is blushing with health uses
DR.. Kings New Life Pills to maintain
it. BY gently arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and head
off constipation. Try thcm. Only 25c,
at II. Alex Stokes, Druggist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May 18th. 1908. Trains leave
DriltwUod AS follows:
EAsrwARp


v:0l u miriam " weekdays, for sunbury,
Wilkesbarre, iiazlcton, louisville, Scranton,
Harrisburg aud the intermediate sta
tions, arriving AZ Philadelphia 6:23 p. M.
New York, g:3O p. M; Baltimore, 500 p. IN;
Washington, 7;i5 D. IN Pullman Parlor car
from Williamsport tu Philadelphia and pas
senger coaches from Kane 10 Philadelphia
and Willamsport to Baltimore and Wash
1880 D. m.-Train s, daily for Sunbury, Har-
rssSrg and 7 ~ s6atSas SsS
York 1923 p. M, Baltimore 1880 p. m WASH
ington s;35 p. m. Vestibuled parlor cars
phla and Washington.
risbSSrg and Intermediate stations, ar
riving at Philadelphia 4:23 A. M; New York,
7.23 a. M; Baltimore, 2.2O a. m. Washington
$3.50 A. NJ. Pullman Sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia passengers can remain In
sleeper undisturbed until 1880 A. NJ.
HOS p.m.-Train 4,daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate STATIONS, ARRIVING at t
fhaasPsRe %Peaesday. G and los sew xo5a on sps sss
day; Baltimore. 1;i5 4. NJ; Washington, $3.50
A. M, Pullman sleepsrs per from Erie,
WiIliamsport to Washington. Passenger
coaches from Erie TO Philadelphia, and
williamsport to Baltimore,
1874 p.m.-Train H. daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and principal lntermediate stations,ar-
riving ut Philadelphia 1882 a. m, New York
1888 .. m. weekdays, n0.Ss, a. M, Sunday
Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas
senger coaches, Buffalo to Philadelphia and
Washington.
WESTWARD
s,aa a. m.-Train 7, daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
t:n a. m.-Train o, daily for Erie, Ridg-
way, and week days for Dubois, Clermont
and principal intermediate stations.
$3.50 a. m.--Train ., daily for Erie and inter-
mediate points.
S:45 D. m.-Train Is, daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
b;l5p m.--Train 8l, weekdays for Kane and
intermediate stations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

Mr.. Roxe-Ths portrait doesn't look
like my wife NJ all.
Artist know II doesn't. but II looks
as SHE thinks she looks.-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

Butler-But do you remember all you
read?
Baker-I hope not. If did I shouldn't
enjoy the original writings of some Of
my friends. you know.-Boston Tran
script.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

Train gl2 sunday leaves Dubois III D. m.
Fail. Crees l,li, Rcynoldsviiie i.A1 Bro bkville
800 Red liauk 6.Ju, Pittsburg p.25 p. ~.
No. lO1 dniiy between plltsburg aud Dubois
On Sundays Onl, train leaves Driftwood at
SO H. No. arrives Dubois 10 % Il. m Return
Ing leaves Dubois 20 y. IN. arrives Drift
wood ,IJ y. iii., stopping ut intermediate sta
tlOns.
Trains marked run dailyis daily, except
sunday; flag station, where signals must be
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

Money is not the balance OF power
gentlemen. There are those scales In
which an ounce of integrity is worth
ton OF gold. - Schoolmaster.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

Flattery was formerly considered o
vice. but 1t is now grown into a GUS
tom.-Syrus.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

SO strong is Bank of England note
paper that n single sheet will lift Q
weight of 100 pounds
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
He Liked Young People.

In his last work, "Facts and Com
ments." Herbert Spencer gives a Gu
rious bit of self revelation. He con-
fesses that. though he particularly liked
the society of young people. it bored
him to an uncomfortable extent If they
worried him with unintelligent chatter,
and that to avoid this IL was his GUS
tom to ask them some question which
could not be answered without good
deal of thought. He was accustomed
to base his judgment of their intellects
upon the answers returned, and we can
well imagine that those who We're sud
denly confronted with some such prob
lem as "Why is the sea salt?" must
have regarded drive with the great
philosopher as something of an ordeal.
London Globe.
Dog and Cat.
The effect of dog on n cats tail Is
well worth study. When cat encoun-
tcrs a strange dog the tail Immediately
assumes an upright position. the back
becomes highly arched, and the fur
stands out straight all over the body.
This sudden change dismays the dog
who brings himself TO halt. and the
two regard each other steadfastly.
But If the dog should turn his guzr
away for fraction of second there Is
n swish and bound. and the cat has
disappeared over a fence or up tree
Stimulated by the presence of II dog
cats have been known TO climb to such
heights that they were unable TO de-
scend the way they went up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

We rarely confess that we deserve
what we suffer,-Quesnel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
EASTWARD.
WESTWARD

Train o0i Sunday leaves Pittsburg o o. u. m.
Rcd Bank IL 10 Brookville l2.4l, Reynoldsville
LA, Falls Creek 20. Dubois ..55 y. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10
HUGHES & POMROY.

UNDERTAKING AND PICTURE FRAMING.
The U. 8. Burial League has been ties ed
and found all right. Cheapest form Of In
surance. Secure n contract. Woodward
Building, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
u BUFFALO e. ALLEGHENY VALLEY
DIVISION.
Low Grade Division.
In Effect Nov. 29, 1903. Eastern STANDARD lime
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-02-10

JoHsoNBURG RAILROAD.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Wanted To Make Sure.

The much-abused mother-in-
law gets another stab in the fol-
lowing story related by the al
ways ready Champ Clark, Of Mis-
souri,:
GA young married man who
was away from his Missouri home
on a visit, received message
by wire stating i regret to In
form you that your mother-in-law
is dead; passed away yesterday
at ) o'clock. Shall we embalm,
cremate or bury herf Do not
wish to take any steps until we
hear from you
I'm order that there should be
no mistake that the old lady was
safely out of the way, the young
husband wired back: Embalm,
cremate and bury her.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
D. of r. Reading Circle.

The d. of R. reading circle was
most royalty entertained at the
beautiful residence of Mrs. Mar
baugh, of Georgia street. After
the business part of the meeting
was concluded an hour was spent
in a very sociable way, during
which time Mrs. Pearl Wesner ia,
vored us with some nice piano Sc
lections. The hostess served a de-
licious siX-course luncheon. The
ladies having the pleasure of be-
ing present were as follows: Mes
danes Reader, Kellogg, Stanford,
Shira, Russell, Smith, Horner,
Seager, Woods, Hubbard, Clau-
son, Ackerson, Bowen and Misses
Hall, Wesner and hostess, Mrs.
Marbaugh. They then adjourned
to meet in Workman Hall May 2.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Kirkland q Good Mayor.

Mayor Lynn Kirkland, of Sis
tersville, was prominent visitor
at court last week. Mayor Kirt-
land led the Republican forces to
victory in the recent city election
after a hotly contested fight in
which he was opposed not only
by the Democrats, but reform
element of his own party. His
victory was due both to his pop
ularity and to the belief of many
of both parties that he would give
the city a clean and able admin
istration. Almost his first official
act was to close the saloons on
Sunday and to forbid entirely the
wine rooms where both sexes were
wont to mingle in drunken orgies.
Reforms work slowly, but the
gambling dens will probably re-
ceive His HOnOr's attention next,
and. it is the hope Of all law-abid-
ing citizens that these with other
dens of infamy may be crushed
out Of existence. Mayor Kirkland,
here's to your very good health.
|-MiddlebOurne Star.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Democrats in Fine Shape To Win.

The work of the Democratic
committee at Charleston has
brought about a condition within
the party of harmony. so uniyer-
sal and widespread that success,
National, State and local seems
now almost a certainty. The rec
ognized party leaders throughout
the State have gotten together in
the spirit of determined endeavOr
to retrieve their lost political for
tunes, placing the State hereafter
in the political column to which
she belongs. The convention it
self was the largest and most en-
thusiastic gathering of the kind
that ever assembled in West Vir-
ginia. The old generals of the
party were there from every sec
ton of the State, and so. too,
were the young warriors and sol
diers. And all were alike actu-
ated by the same spirit Of toler-
ance and friendly good will, in
spired by the demands of the
times and the necessities of the
country.J Whatever there was OF
apparent bitterness in the con-
vention was merely an exhuber-
ance of political spirits influenced
by the assurance of victory which
is now an universal sentiment,
and a well grounded one.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Old John D. Issues Book.

Philadelphia, April 23.-Stung
by the sharp attacks of the STAND
ard Oil company, John d. Rock
efeller is credited with having
caused the publication Of book
called "The Rise and Progress OF
the Standard Oil company
which justifies the business meth
DDS of the Oil trust. The book
was written by Gilbert H. Monta-
que, a New York newspaper man,
and is being distributed to nearly
every preacher in the section near
here. 1t is said that every minis
ter in the country will receive 2
copy of the book. -
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Funeral of John E.. Armstrong.

The funeral of the late John
E. Armstrong will occur on Mon
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. The
services will be conducted at the
family residence, on Catherine
street, by Rev. T. A. Anderson,
pastor of the Presbyterian church.
The following young men will act
as pallbearers: Algeo Marsh, JnO.
Finlayson. Jr., Clyde johnson,
Clyde Devore, Paul Dolan, Orlo
Buell., Dye Guyton and Richard
Sage. Interment will be at Oak
wood cemetery.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
L. O. II. M.

Valley Hive No. 2 Ladies of
the Maccabees, held their regular
hive review Wednesday evening
with about fifty members present.
Much interest was manifested in
the event Of State class initiation,
which will be held May 3 at
Wheeling. Lady Commander Ack-
erson was chosen delegates. Rates
will be secured and about twenty
visiting members will attend. The
Sir Knights will be in session at
the same date, and a joint ban
quet will be given at the Nc
Clure.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Frank Work Injured in Runaway.

Frank Work, of Steuben-
vile, O., and brother of George
and Harry Work, had the misfor-
tune to get painfully injured last
evening by team running away
with him. Among other injuries
sustained was d fractured arm.
Mrs. Work and son Harry left on
the afternoon train for Steuben-
vile.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
AT THE CHURCHES.
"a @@@#@ @@# @@#
Methodist.

Sabbath school at 9 :45 a. m.
Preaching by the pastor at II
a. IN.
Junior League at 2:3O p. m.
Epworth league at 3 30 p. m.
Preaching by DR.. j. II. Miller,
of Parkersburg, at Z 30 p. m.
Wednesday and Friday SER
vices at 7:30 p. m,
You are most cordially invited
to attend all these services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Baptist.

Preaching at II a. m. and 80
p. m. by Rev. A. S. Kelley, pas
tor.
Sunday-schoOl at 9 :45 a. m.
Bible classes for men and wom-
en-.
Prayer service Wednesday at
7 80 p. m.
A cordial invitation extended
to all these services.
Remember the piano concert in
the church next Friday evening
at S:15.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Episcopal.

Service and sermon at IL a. m.
and Z 80 p. m, by the pastor, Rev.
C. A. Dowell.
Monday, st. Marks day. Ser
vice at 10 a. IN.
Litany service on Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock.
The seats are free. Strangers
are cordially invited.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

The time for flies and mOsqui-
toes is about due in Sistersville.
Screens will keep the flies out
of your home and by proper en-
terprise and effort mosquitoes,
with their disease and annoyance,
can be suppressed. What is need
ed most in our progressive city
during the heated months is a
street sprinkler to lay the dust.
The council could settle this mat
ter by providing this luxury. Will
they do it!
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Presbyterian.

Preaching at II a. m. and Z 30
p. m. by the pastor, Rev. Thos.
A. Anderson.
Sunday-school at 9:45 a. m.
Christian EndeavOr at 6:3O p.
m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
s p. m.
All Are cordially invited to any
or all of these services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Mrs. Mccoy Will Arrive Monday.

Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Armstrong
have received a message from
their daughter, Mrs. A. S. Mccoy,
of Boulder, Col, stating she will
arrive here Monday morning to
attend the funeral of her broth
er, the late John E. Armstrong.
Mrs. Mccoy left Boulder last ev-
ening.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

When Edward Bradley, of Rex
ford street, completes the repairs
which he has started to make In
his house he will have almost a
new residence. o. E. Tracy has
the contract of the work.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

An Altoona man has sued the
perpetrators of a practical joke,
in which he figured uncomforta-
bly. for damages. This illustrates
fine truth of the old proverb that
he laughs best who laughs last
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

DR.. NJ. NJ. Reppard, of Middle
bourne, passed through the city
this afternoon on his way home
from a business mission of sey-
eral days to points in the north
eastern part of the State.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23
Holy Rosary.

The masses in the Holy Rosary
church tomorrow at $50 and
1870 o'clock a. IN.
Sunday-school at 2 30 p. m.
Vespers and benediction at z 80
p. m.
All are cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

Miss Sue Martin, of Kidwell,
passed through the city last ev-
ening on her way home from "a
visit of a week with friends at
Pennsboro. Miss Martin was met
here by her father, r. A. Martin.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

J. F. Frame. of the firm of
Frame & Henderson, furniture
dealers, left for Athens, O., this
morning on visit to his parents.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1904-04-23

See w hit e
G cd S, e M
broidery q n d
Lace ad on last
page.
Mower County transcript., 1904-01-06
APPALLING LOSS OF LIFE &C,
.'CURs EY DESTRUCTION OF
-.
Il. lROQUOIs THEATER.
PEOPLE ARE PANIC STRICKEN
AND SCORES ARE KILLED
IN FIGHT TO ESCAPE.
FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY PER.
SONS PERISH AND SCORES
SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Chicago, Dec. 31.-About $50 per-
sons were killed in ten minutes
Wednesday afternoon during fire in
the Iroquois theater, the newest, the
largest and as far as human power
could make it, the safest theater in
Chicago
A few of these people were burned
to death by fire, many were suffocated
by gas, and scores were trampled to
death in the panic that followed the
mad plunge of the frightened audience
for the exits. It will be many hours
before the number of dead is accurate
ly known and many days before all
of them will be identified. There are
bodies lying by the dozens in the un-
dertaking rooms, in the police station,
and in theaNospitals from which near
ly everything that could reveal their
identity to those who knew them best
is gone. Their clothing is torn to
rags Or burned to cinders and their
faces have been trampled into an un-
recognizable pulp by the heels of the
crowd that trampled them down as
they fled for safety. 49,. ..
Mower County transcript., 1904-01-06
Underwear.

The2best values ever offered.
Mems all wool Shirts and Draw
s4ers the best 81 garment in
the city, sale price: -: ......: IS cents
Mems heavy fleece Shirts and
2~ss Drawers as good as many sell
, fer SOC ........: ..... IS cents
SIadies' Jersey ribbed fleece
e. Vests and Pants, the best 25c
t.. garment in the city for.. 1715 cts
Ladies' heavy heeced Vests and ,'
Pants, soc quality for ....... s. cents
Chlldren's Underwear, wool, or heeced
at reduced prices during this sale. -
Mower County transcript., 1904-01-06
Millinery Dept.
Any Trimmed Hats at just half former
prices.
COnnfOrterS


20 lbs Granulated Sugar. ...... $1.oo
10 bars Ark Soap. .......... 25 cents
8 bars Lenox Soap. ........ 25 cents
I bars Santa Claus Soap. ...... 25 cents
3 quarts of Cranberries 25 cents
23c SIZE l. Z. Baking Powder .. II cents
l5c size I. c. Baking Powder II cents
1oc size I. c, Baking Powder 7 cents
Id can of Hunts Baking Pow
ger. .....;... II cents
I ID can Fisch Bros Baking
foWder. -. ....:............ II cents
10 Flsch Bros. Saleratus. cents
3 10 can Mol Tomatoes. ...... 10 cents
10 can Egg Flu ms. ...... 9 cents
3 ID car, Gage Plums ..... Q cents
3 ID can Pineapples. 90. :. Q cents
3 10 can Blackberries ...,..5.. 49,. Q cents
NO. ! Corn &c, tor. ......... IS cents
Eggt ~ pee, pkg. 80. 8 cents
ylgor, Pkg. ........... ......... 8 cents
orce, pkg. ......... IL cents
Mower County transcript., 1904-01-06
0VERTAkEN BY DEATH WHILE
ATTEMPTING TO ESCAPE.

= X N
The fight for life which must have
taken place at these two points is
something that is simply beyond hu-
man power to adequately describe.
Only faint idea of it's horror could
be derived from the, aspect of the bod;
les as they lay.
Women on top of these masses Of
dead had been overtaken by death as
they were crawling on their hands and
knees over the bodies of those who
had died before.
Others lay with arms stretched out
in the direction toward which lay life
and safety, holding in their hands.
fragments Of garments not their own.
They were evidently torn from the
clothing of others whom they had en-
deavored to pull down and trample
under foot as they fought for their
own lives.
AS the police removed layer after
layer of dead in these doorways the
sight became too much even for The
policemen and firemen, hardened as
they are to such scenes, to endure.
The bodies were in such an mex
tricable mass and so tightly were
they jammed to the sides of the door
and the wall it was impossible to lift
them one by. one and carry them out.
The only possible thing to do was to
seize a limb or some. other portion of
the body and pull with main strength.
BODIES OF SOME VICTIMS
TERRIBLY MUTILATED.
AS one by one the bodies were
dragged out the spectacle became
more and more heartrending. There
were women whose clothing was torn
completely from their bodies above the
waist, whose bosoms had been tram
pied into pulp and whose faces were
marred beyond all power of identidcac
ton. Bodies. lay in the first and Sec
ond balconies in great numbers...:.
In some places they were piled up In
the ais1es three and four deep, where
one had fallen and others had tripped
over the prostrate forms, and all had
died where they lay, evidently suffo:
Gated by the gas.
In the aisles nearest to the doors
the scenes were narrowing in the ex-
treme. Bodies lay in every conceiE1.
able attitude half naked, the look on
their faces revealing the portion OF
the agony which must have preceded
their death.
There were scores and scores of
people whose entire faces had been
trampled completely off by the heels
of those who rushed over them and In
one aisle the body of man was found
with not. vestige of clothing, flesh
or bone remaining above the waist
line. The entire upper portion of his
body. had been cut into mince meat
and carried away by the feet of those
who trampled him. A search was
carefully made with hope of finding
his head. =,