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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
Railway stations, I'm IopJop.

A Londoner recently in this country,
having heard that Chicago had greater
number of railroad stations within its
limit than any other city In the world,
decided TO investigate. He declares
that the assertion Ia ridiculous; that
there is no city that can make such n
showing as London, with it's 400 stations.
I he reason for ondon's extraordinary
prominence In the matter OF depots is
not altogether on account OF its enor-
nous population; the large number of
stations Is caused quite ms much by the
refusal Of Parliament to allow street
cars 20 run within the old city limits, or
the district bounded by the old London
wall, and also to allow rapid transit of
any kind in London or any part of IL.
There is only about n mile of cable
road in the great city, and, although
there are eight or ten miles of what are
known as steam tramways, the terminals
Of these roads are four miles from the
Bank OF England, and each ear has tu
be fitted with an automatic brake, which
applies itself the moment the speed ex-
ceeds eight miles nm hour. These re-
strictions compel the bulk of the lnhab-
itants to go to and from business in
underground or overhead railroads, and
nearly every suburban district is inter-
sected by three or four roads.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

George William Curtis was born at Provi.
dencc, X. l., February y, 1924 After leav-
Ing school ne was for year clerk in a mer-
camille house in New York, and in 1912
went, together with an elder brother, TO the
Brook Farm Sociaistic institution at Rox-
bury, Mass. In 1916 he went to Europe.
Returning to America in 1880, he published
"Nilc Notes of lIowadii.h This was fol-
lowed in 1852 by the "Howadj in SYRIA
In the meantime he had connected himself
with the New York Tribune and had become
one of the editors of PuiHdH'S Monthly.
The failure of this magazine in 1857, in
volved Mr.. Curtis in financial difficulties
from which he was - years in clearing
himself. He became n contributor to"llar-
per's Magazine" to which he has, since
1858, furnished n monthly paper under the
title of the Editors Easy Chair" In 1857
"Harper's Weekly" was established and
Mr. Curtis soon became its principal editor,
a position which he held at the time Of his
death.
Mr.. Curtis took an active part in politics,
though never aspiring to office. lie was
dele gate TO the New York constitutional
convention, was presidential elector on the
Republican ticket in 1865, and was mem
Der of the commission to frame civil service
ru es. Recently he had become what is call.
ed n "Mugwump" Republican. He was
president of the National Civil Service Re.
form League In 1881 he supported Mr..
Cleveland for president in opposition to Mr..
blaine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

No house should he without a glim,
mer of light at night--a light suill.
cient to prevent cropping and STUN
bling about in Egyptian darkness if
one is obliged to rise. This is espe-
cially true of homes where there are
little children. The idea that chill
dren are in any way benefited by be-
ing made to sleep in absolutely dark
rooms is untenable. If the light he
sufficiently subducd and of a sort to
leave the air quite pure, it is hard to
see any harm in it. Gas turned low
is never safe, as the fluctuations in
the meter may make IL go out. An
ordinary kerosene lamp turned low is
at all times an abomination. Little
night lamps, costing % cents, with
quarter-inch wicks, filled with pure
oil and carefully trimmed, can bo
turned up to their full height with
out giving too much light or emitting
any OlOr
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
A arnun AZ annd Thinns.

II is n good thing to wear clothes that
feel comfortable as well as look stylish
To change the socks from one foot to
the other--unless you wear anatomical
socks.
To keep mere umbrellas on hand than
Just barely enough.
To dress your boy az comfortably az
you dress yourself.
To wear as high-grade underclothes
as you can afford TO.
To respect the rights Of your feet.
To have pair or two of fresh gloves
In reserve.
To find the collar that suits you and
then buy dozen or two of that kind.
To turn the points of your collars az
you wear that sort rs soon as they come
home from the laundry-as IL may save
time some morning when you are in a
hurry
To wear what is becoming TO you, !r
respective OF whether IL would beautify
any other human being.
To have night garments that will in
sure the utmost degree of repose-pro-
vided. OF course. that bedding and ven.
tilation are also properly arranged.
To keep the head moist while exposed
20 the sun on hot days. A cabbage
leaf In the hat was the od-timc pre-
scriptlon, and IL was good one, but
our gilded youth can substitute rose
leaves and do ms well, II only they have
enough of them.
To have ali the clothing loose ard
light under the fervont heats OF summer.
To walk slowly, keep in the shade,
carry u sun umbrella, avoid exciting
drinks and heated discussions-al on
ninety-degree days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07


with half inch cedar and decked over with
the same. In order 10 fold it there must be
three long canvas hinges from stem TO stern,
and the daring Captain writes by an incom-
ing ship lwhen he is hundreds of miles from
shore) that he finds the " 'Sapolio' in sea.
way is scrubber but very leaky' No bot.
ter proof of his cooness and pluck could be
given.
The start was made at 4;j0 Wednesday,
July 20th, the destination being Palos,
Spain. Captain Andrews has instru ,tions
TO scour the seas until he discovers that port
and the starting point of Columbus. Its
believed that sailing in a fourteen foot boat
without So much as hot cup OF coffee to
vary his diet of biscuits and canned goods,
he will, sim sle.han lei, eclips, tn, record OF
that Spanish Italian adv sntur1r wh) almost
failei to cross the great OCEAN with thrs,
ships, l5) mon, after securing the Queens
iswels to pawn aud having the blessin- OF
the Church thrown in. This Columbus /,
sailing in boat which ha never been il
the water until the hour when he started
on his 1000 mile trip. He has bssn spoken
in mid-ocean several times. scornng all
assistance and confident OF ultimate success.
His effort should interest all Americans as
q test Of pluck, endurance an good sea
msnship. That it is not a fooharIy affair
isproved 10y his former succ,ss and by the
notable trip in which he b ittl III for sixty.
two days without reaching ths other 81 10.
Thousands of people saw the start, his
presence at different points on the OCEAN
has been noted by large numbers OF vessels,
and his laniing on the other sid, will no
ooubt be made matter of public denoa.
stration and rejoicing. As he sailed from
the pier he said, "In sixty days will be in
Spain" and up TO the last reports he hai
made better time than he anticipated.
Every day during the voyage bottle will
be thrown overheard noting tho loc.tion
and other information about tbs Grip.
II Capt. Andrews succeeds in rsachin,
Spain and joining in the October c,leorI-
tions which will be held in honor OF the
discovery of America, he will then return
in one OF the great stea ners snl arrange to
exhibit his boat aud tn, log which he writes
mp day by day, at the WorlPs Fair in Chi
cago, where he will be one OF the features OF
the magnificent display which the manu-.
facturers Of Sapolio are now psrfecting.
The assurance, ws might almost say theim
pudence, OF these aggressive manufacturers
In securing Cou nbus OF their own 10
probably without prsce lent in advertising.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
CHOLERA CALLS A HALT.
The General Improvement in Bushes.
Receives "A Check.


r. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review Of trade
say:
While industry and business were i'm,
proving daily and prospects were brighter
than ever the sudden alarm about cholera
came to cause some hesitation. 1t is even
said that buyers from the South who had
started for this city turned back because
they were afraid of detention by quaran-
tine here. In ali other respects nearly all
accounts show actual increase in business
over last year. Crop prospects are better,
money is in greater demand, with an ample
supply everywhere, and industries are pro-
ducing more than ever.
Fear that the exports may be curtailed by
pestilence i'll Europe, has depressed the
markets. Wheat has dropped TO 7Skc, the
lowest point since 1883, and recovered only
to fall off two cents for the week. Corn has
dropped % cents for the week, with better
Western reports. Cotton rose a shade, but
has allen TO II cents again with sales of
566 900 bales Oats have declined cent;
pork so cents per barrel; lard 81 cents and
hogs 80 cents per 100 pounds, and oils five
elghts lower.
The greater part Of these changes come
from the unnatural condition of the mar
extraordinary stocks in sights Wheat re-
ceipts in four DAYS were 4 So 296 bushels,
but exports only 963, AS. Stocks of cotton
on hand in this country equal two months
consumption, and in Europe about three
months consumption of American while
current estimates of the coming crop are
constantly rising 1t has been evident
that Europe will take less of our products
this year lhan last, but pestilence there will
not greatly diminish the need OF food or
clothing.
Manufactures in this country have never
be n in better condition on the whole than
that which reports now indicates. The iron
and steel industry rapidly resumes full pro-
duction, though some mills are yet delayed
by repairs. The demand for pig is very
good, while mills are pushed for bar, plates,
sheets and structural iron. Strikes no long
er prevent production except at Pittsburg.
AT Philadelphia iron mills are full OF or
ders, wood consumption is greater than
ever and improvement is seen in tobacco,
chemicals, jewery and groceries. AT Balti'
more groceries and the clothing trade are
active, dry goods in fair demand, and naval
stores steady, but canned goods dull.
At Cleveland trade is good in rolled prod.
ucts, dry goods, hardware and groceries,
and ut Cincinnati machine shops and foun.
deries are pushed to their full capacity, ex-
ce,ding last year production.
GOOD TRADE IN THE WEST.
Better demand for money is seen at Mil
waukee aud no injury to corn or tobacco re-
ported. Trade increases at st Paul and
Minneapolis with fine crop prospects, lum'
ber very active and strong.
The business failures occurring through.
out the count. y during the past seven days
number for the United States 14S, and fol
Canada %, d total of l76, against $50 las
week and 1877 the week previous to last, ant
III for the corresponding week OF las
wear.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

The genial Autocra. of the Breakfast
Table, DIR. Oliver Wendell Holmes. cele-
brated his eghty-third birthday at Beverly
Farms, Mass, his summer residence, few
days ago. 1t was a busy day for the aged
poet, yet day of happiness and content
ment. ut is the pleasantest event of this
sort have had in recent years. he said.
He hal n chance to rest in the morning, but
in the afternoon his time was fully taken up
with visitors. His health is generally good,
but his eyeslght is failing little and it in
terferes somewhat with his reading AMI cor
respondence. That is the only evidencs of
advancing years
He had several presents and an avalanche
of letters and kilograms. Ex-Secretary
Bsyard was among the guests, ani the
venerable Robert c. Winthrop called upon
him a day or two ago to present his con-
gratulations. Among the gifts were "a
beautiful basket of flowers from his pub
fishers: set of Charles Lambs works, beauti-
fully bound, the gift of two lady friends,
and nautilus shell mounted on solid silver.
1t was indeed u very pretty concsit.
The large nautilus shell of exquisite tints
and coloring had been set on standard OF
silver. Upon the silver case was inscribed
in script the opening line from DIR. Holiness
well known poem, The Chamoered Nau-
titus" the opening line, which runs thus:
'lnanKS Tor the t1edNeniy message proughu
by thee"
The delicate and exquisite gift was from
Mrs. William II. Moore, of Chicago. who
was one of tho early callers. There was a
large frosted cake bearing the letters 80.
W. H." upon the top, wreathed with a
delicate green vine, and surmouuting 1t were
twelve tiny candles. This was from young
miss in TIE neighborhoo1, Amelia Callf, VINO
claims descent from Robert Calf Of the days
of Cotton Mather.
Still another gift was a small bronze
piece representing three corner pillars OF a
temple ia the Roman Forum. There was a
pin cushion, done in dainty fancy work,
from lady admirer, and there were sprays
and bouquets OF flowers fro II many Others.
One gilt which he prizes very much came
from a friend in Scotland, VINO sent fac.
simle OF the first edition VI the works OF
Robert Burns, which have now become ex-
ceedingly rare. 1t is dated 1922.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS
DEATH OF A WELL KNOWN EDITOR
He Was Noted Both in Literature and
Politics. Sketch of His Life.

George William Curtis died Thursday Mt
his home in Livingston, s. I. He was con-
cious to the last and suffered no pain. DIR.
Frank G. Curtis his son, was in attendance
and Mrs. and Miss Curtis were present
Mr.. Curtis was sick about months from
some unknown disease of the stomach
He suffered much pain up to two or three
days before his death.
The funeral was held on Friday and was
private. At the house great privacy YVES
maintained. There was no Grape upon the
door and the usual signs of mourning were
omitted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

sage In n boat callel tn. Ozark Secret"
but, after battling with contrary winds,
high seas and terrific storms, he reluctantly
consented to give up his efforts after
struggle OF sixty-two days, ani returned to
America on bark which kin lly cons .nte
10 take him and his SEA- beaten boat back I,
New York.
The captain is very interesting charac-
ter. He isa man of iiSel purposes very
hard TO turn from the object he has in view.
He has made the subject OF small boat sai,-
ing such stu iy that he is prepared to
meet every argument against the risks
which spring to the minds of his critics, vet
the New York Heraid put the cas-, in a nut
shell when it said; "rhe fact that Capt.
Andrews can cross the ocean In a c)ckls
shell merely proves that small bouts are safe
when Capt. Andrews sails them. ANA
teurs should remember this when the wind
begins to SIM"
The Captain himself says that "half the
people who are drowned lose their lives be.
cause they do not realize that boat cannot
sink. An iron vessel might, or a ship loaded
with n heavy cargo, but row boat, sail
boat or ordinary wooden vessel may capsiza,
but will, nevertheless, float. The passengers
on the great ocean steamers run some risk
when they 10 to sen, but all around the deck
they see wooden floats nung up on which
they are taught to depend for their lives IL
the big steamer goes down. Thess boats
are often crushed against the great vessel or
are capsizsd in lowering. | am alone in
wooden boat entirely under my own con-
trol, and, in my opinion, far safer than
others" An ingeniou, theory but hardly
fair one.
Capt. Andrews is by trade piano maker.
He built the "Sspolio' at Atlantic City in
the preseuc, of hundreds Of people, ani ex.
hibited it on the Long Pier for several
weeks. 1t is canvas folding boat lined
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
AnImnIs TrespassinC.

In recent case tried before Judge
Finletter, in which person was
charged with an otlensc in killing Il
neighbor's cat which annoyed him, it
was decided that this was perfectly
lawful; that in any case where ami.
mails trespassed to the annoyance OF
any one, and there was no possible
chance Of catching and holding them,
the person so annoyed was justified
in shooting as his only protection
against annoyance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
A DARING ADvENrURER.

Captain William A. Andrews, already
famous for his daring adventures In small
boats on the stormy Atlantic, has again set
sail on novel and interesting voyage.
He crossed the ocean twice before, first IN
the Nautilus" when he was accompanied
by his brother, VIII, has sine, died, aud
again in the "Mermaid,' both OF these trips
being made TO Lands End, England. A
few years ago ho again attempted the pas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

or vhe plants used in manufacturing tn,
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has a perma-
nently beneficial effect on the human system.
while tho cheap vegetable extracts AMI min
eral solutions, usually sold rs medicines, are
permanently injurious. Being well informed,
you will use the true remedy only. Manufac-
turcd by the California Fig Syrup Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
RUssIA's DEATH RATE RISING.

200 Deaths in Day-No Signs of
Abatement.
The official returns of cholera throughout
Russia for August 80, are: New cases, 5,723,
deaths 2,722. Compared with the figures of
August %, this is an increase of 4l4 new
cases and 1913 deaths.
The city returns for Saturday give total
Of LA cases and 81 deaths. This is an increase
OF 2l new cases and IA deaths compared with
Wednesday.
At Moscow the death rate from cholera Is
ancreasing, owing 10 the increasing heat
The number Of deaths has doubled within o
osek.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

Washington Gets the Encampment
The next biennial session of the Supreme
Lodge and Encsmpment of the Knights Of
Pythias will be held in Washington, d. @.
Washington received 90 votes and Louis
vile 90.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
The Best Chesse.

The best cheese is that made from
the whole milk. When a brand Of
cheese is put on the market that is
known to be OF the best quality Ii
sells readily. When the market ~
overstocked with cheese 1t IL Of the
poorer kinds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

A. NJ. Priest, Druggist. Shelbyvlle, Ind,
says; "iinli's Catarrh Cure gives the best of
satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials,
as u cures every one who takes IT," Druggists
sell u, i5c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

And the chill evenings produce Hoarsness,
Tight Barking Coughs, lnilamed ThiOats and
Bronchitis. Check all these attacks by prompt
use ~ DR.. Hoxscs Certain Group Cure, the
one remedy for colds and coughs that contains
ru nDium m ann form. sold by prominent
druggists Toe Manufactured by A. p. Hoxsie,
Ruf1nlo. n. \.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

SCuRvY and scorbutic affections, pmples,
and hlotchcs on the skin are caused BY impure
blood which Bccchnm's Pills cure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

A farmer living near Furlong, Pa, dug up
no stone knives IN his garden the other day
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
shadow. Grow Longer.

II takes - seconds for the blood TO make
he entire circulation Of the system.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
o,c Cen, n BoI, wnII Pnper

The bronze cents such as are in circula
tion now, were first coined in 1861.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

Apples were worth from 30 cents TO 80
cents each in the reign Of Henry VII.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

IL afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye wnter. Drugglsts sell az 2je per bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07
Simply Awful

Hoods Pills cure liver DEMONSTRATION, bill
iousness, jaundice, sick headache, indigestion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-09-07

The silver dollar of 1901 is worth 5000,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-01

Slocum Post of the Grand Army usually
has campfire" the last meeting might
in each month, when the comrades get
together nj / enjoy a good smoke, tell
stories OF war ii es, and have a eed. y
Last evening was the regular night foT
this program, but he entertainment com
mittee thought hat their lady friends
were entitled to part OF the good times
that were to be had on these OCCASIONS, SO
the services Of Comrade Rev. III. Cady,
with his stereoptican views Of the battle-
fields of the first aud second Bull Run
battles and their surroundings, WAS en-
gaged for last evening and his entertain
ment was very interesting, IA many OF
The views were familiar TO tue veterans OF
Slocum Post. and o. hers who took part in
these famous battles. The evenings en-
ertainment began with vocal selections,
j. Irwin Davis, accompanied by ; b.
Spinning. The committee in charge was
Capt. w. Stone, John A. Vaughn, Will
liam Gladdng, Thomas IL. Holmes and
>. Is. Spinniny
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-01

Prof. Winchester Commences the B.
Lectur re Course.


Prof. Winchester Commences the B. U.
Lecture Course.
The Brown University Lecture Associa-
tion commenced its course Of free public
lectures last night in Sayles' Memorial
Hall with an address by Prof. @. 7. Win
chester OIL midsummer Nights Dream" "
IL was one OF six plays by Shakespeare to
be be discussed by him. The audience
was large one and the con. mencement
oil the course was under auspicious cir
cumstances.
Prof. Winchester said: "Mdsummer
Nights Dream was Shakespeare's first
great play and yet IL was young mans
work; La IL are not found many pro-
found truths OF riper experience. AS in
all Shakespe' res early plays we see his
love for outdoor life. The wood near
Athens was doubtless in Warwickshire.
source OF the play or the occasion for
writing it. 1t Is essentially n dream. II
Is fancy set free from reason. Ii Is alb
surd TO ask II IL is probable. IL is neither
probable or improbable.
The theme Is love aud beauty-love the
sentiment. 1t is seen in this play that
Shakespeare is first poet, then aphiloso-
pher. dis comedy is the comedy Of the
humor of life. Bottom and Ounce
parody the sentiment Of their beGers.
Their appearance in the play gives it the
homely claim which keeps sentiment from
becoming sentinentalIty. Quince is
your prudent man, a safe aaviser. He
generally finds out your opinion and then
agrees with IL. lie is one of the II old
you so" characters. Bottom is the pushy,
self-made man, an awful example OF The
rnergy Of pluck.
AT er saying few words indvidualiz-
ing each character Prof. Winchester
closed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-12-01
Narragansett Council social.

Narragansett Council of American Me-
chanics held an entertainment and social
in its council chamber, 25 Westminster
street, last evening. There was very
arge attendance and an excellent pro-
gran was given, in which the following
named ladies and gentleu EN- took part /:
Miss Mabel Garceau, Mrs. Anderson,
Miss Florence Wiliims, Miss Eleanor
Ferrish. Charles A. Collier, 4. /. Richards.
This was followed by short season of
dancing, and about fifty couples indulged
in this popular amusement To the music
If the Alpine Orchestra. The committee
If arrangeme was j. Irwin Davis,
George A. Richards aud George w.
Smith. Fred W. Folsom had charge OF
the floor. and was assisted by +. 5. Burt,
Charles +. Giles ana George 4. Cornell
j. Irvin Davis officated as master of
.eremonipS