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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10

DR.. Moss, of the English polar expe-
dition Of 1857, among many other
things, tells of the strange effects Of the
extreme cold upon the candles they
burned. The temperature was from SO
to 80 degs. below zero, and the doctor
says he was considerably discouraged
when upon looking at his candle he dis
covered that the flame chad all it could
do to keep warm" It was so cold that
the flame could not melt all of the tallow
Of the candle, but was forced to eat its
way down, leaving sort of skeleton
candle standing. There was heat enough,
however, to melt odd shaped holes in
the thin walls Of tallow, the result be-
ing beautiful lacelike cylinder of white
with narrow tongue of yellow fame
burning ON the inside and sending out
many streaks of light into the darkness.
st. Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
The Danger of Metaphor.

Metaphor and simile, poignant wea-
pons in the armory Of skilled debater,
produce disastrous effects in the hands
of the inexpert. Certain figures, orig
inally of force and freshness, cause q
bleak sense of depression from the fire.
quency of their employment by hating
speakers, and one who desires to engage
the understanding Of an audience ought,
at whatever sacrifice, to take pledge
of total abstinence from such outworn
phrases as "the thin end of the wedge"
''oil on the troubled waters" etc. Some
times, it must be confessed, the audience
derives unexpected and lasting enjoy
ment from the delightful incongruity of
figurative discourse.
The pages of Hansard bear, or at least
ought to bear on record, the poetic
flights of certain honorable baronet,
who became in parliament the very dar-
ling of postprandial debate. Those who
were fortunate enough to be present on
the evening when he was denouncing
the course taken by one Of his colleagues
in the representation of Ireland will re.
member the rich brogue in which he re.
ferred to him as "the young sea serpent
from County Clare" and how he was
promptly called to order by the speaker
for using the expression. every well
Mr.. Speaker" he rejoined, "T bow to your
ruling of course and beg leave to with
draw the sea serpent. -Blackwood's
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
How to Get a PostOfYi ce,

There are great many interesting
facts and figures connected with post
Offices and their masters. For instance,
when countryman is tired of walking
or driving several miles for his mail and
concludesth that the government should
bring it nearer, he should state that fact
to the first assistant postmaster general,
whose clerks will furnish him with in
structions and blank petition for the
neighbors to sign. II he wants the new
Office bad enough to make the govern
ment think it a necessity, he will doubt
less get it.
At the same time he will be told that
in naming it prefxes such as least" !"
"center" and the like, the suffixes
"boro," "burgh," "city," etc., are equal
ly Objectionable. Short, characteristic
names are preferred.-Kate Fields
Washington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
All In His Eve.

A man calling himself DR.. Henry Wis.
tied the house of Mrs. f. X. Brewster,
in Suffolk, Conn, on Thursday, and rep.
resenting himself as the assistant of DR..
Morgan, of Boston, who had been treat
ing her for an eye disease, announced
that he was sent to perform an opera
ton. Mrs. Brewster, who is seventy
five years Of age, gave her consent. The
bogus doctor said she had an abscess on
the eye and he would remove it.
He produced an instrument, made two
or three motions with it over the old
lady's eyes and then exhibited in the
palm of his hand as the removed abscess
a substance which afterward proved to
be beefsteak. Then he collected twenty
eight dollars from the old lady and left
Hartford Letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
A Cruel Tost.

A good looking, well to do young
was being teased by the young ladies Of
Q club for not getting married. He said:
"rll marry the girl of your club whom,
on secret vote, you elect to be my
wife," There were nine members Of the
club. Each girl went into corner, and
used great caution in preparing her bal
lot, and disguised the handwriting. The
result Of the vote was that there were
nine votes cast, each girl receiving one.
The young man remains bachelor, the
club is broken up and the girls are all
mortal enemies, united in the one de-
termination that they will never speak
to that nasty man again.-Detroit Free
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
F1uorine Gas.

Fluorine gas is of yellow color, with
q smell resembling bleaching powder.
II has not been liquefied, and still re-
mains gaseous at 140 degs. Fahrenheit.
Every precaution has to be taken in
studying its action on other bodies, both
on account Of its dangerously irritating
action on the eyes and mucous mem
brane of the operator and its marvellous
and wonderful energy, far exceeding
that of anything hitherto discovered.
There is hardly gas, liquid or solid,
that it does not attack, usually with the
greatest violence; in fact its mere con-
tact with any other substance is nearly
always signalized by the sudden evolu-
ton Of intense heat and light and fierce
detonations. II almost realizes the fond
est dreams Of the alchemists, and might
fitly be their long sought liquor, aka
hest, or universal solvent, for even dull,
inert flint takes fire instantly it is ex-
posed to the vapor, and the whole mass
becomes luminous with grand incan-
descence.
AS supporter Of combustion it leaves
oxygen far behind. Lampblack bursts
Immediately into brilliant flame and
gets red hot in current of fuorine gas
and charcoal is made to give an inter
esting exhibition Of its porosity by first
filling its interstices with the gas and
then burning spontaneously with spar
king scintillations. The diamond, how
ever, is able to Withstand its action even
at high temperatures Chambers Jour
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
A Glacier In California.

A glacier has been found in southern
California, and now American pride
ought to be satisfied. For many years
tradition has told of such phenomenon
of nature, and recently an expedition
was sent out to investigate the matter
The tradition was verified, for upon the
levels of Greyback mountain, the great
est of the San Bernardino range, a gla-
cier one mile long and on the average of
200 feet in depth was found. The icy
mass, according to computations made,
moves downward at the rate of forty
seven feet year. Angeles Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
A PluclSy Captain.

A yeomanry regiment of Devonshire
was enacting sham fight, when Cap
tain Prettyjohn was ordered to retreat
before charge of the enemy.
"Retrait! what doth that manel" in
quired the captain. "Retrait meanth
rinning away, zim; then it shall never
be told up to Dodbrook market that
Cap'n Pridgen and his brave men rinned
away"
Accordingly, as the enemy came on,
bearing down upon him at rapid trot,
he shouted to his troop:
"Charge, my brave boys, charge! Us
baint voxes and thsy baint houndsl
Us'll face 'em like men!"
The collision, as one might guess,
was awful. Men, horses and accouter-
ments strewed the ground on every side.
and several troopers were more or less
injured. Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Handel, the Com poser,

George Frederick Handel, who was q
composer at the age of nine, and had
written three operas before he was
fifteen, was a man Of uncommonly large
appetite, and it is told of him that when
ever he stopped at an inn or elsewhere
where the host was not familiar with
the greatness of his hunger he would
order dinner for three.
Upon one occasion he gave his order
for three as usual, and when the hour
for dinner arrived he called to his host:
Sees de timer retty?"
"It will be served, sir, Immediately
upon the arrival of your company" was
the response.
"Ach!" said Handel, with a laugh.
"Den you may pring it up right away.
am de gompany."-Harper's Young Peo-
nile
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Country Folk Are Tender with Birds.

Real country folk are very tender in
their dealings with the birds that live
near them. In the course of my expert
ence, extending over many years, have
never known case of wanton cruelty
occur in regard to wild birds. The la
boring man, whose work so often lies
far from the haunts of men, seeks COM
panionship with the birds. OF these
none is more friendly than the robin,
who is sure to appear, however lonely
the place.-Cornhill Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
How We Feed other Nations.

The advance statement issued from
the treasury department of the exports
of domestic breadstuffs from the United
States for May, 1899, furnishes much in
teresting information. As compared
with May of last year, such exports have
increased to an astonishing degree, be-
ing valued at Sl09, 1856, ,9s4 in May, 1891,
and S272, ,478, ,023 in 1902.
Taking these two months, we find
that with the exception of barley the
exports of all the breadstuffs have grown
enormously. For instance, corn, SO, ,072,-
O93, as against 81 ,431 1886; oats, $473, ,052,
as against $12,282; rye, $443, ,446, as
against nothing; wheat, $9,642, Ala, as
against $6,667 ,sOs, and SO on. Not less
interesting is it to notice which are our
leading ports of export for breadstuffs
OF course New York takes the lead in
this, there having been shipped from
here breadstuffs to the value of $685.
$40. During the same time there were
exported from the following places
breadstuffs valued as follows: Balti-
more, $3,1O3,5O Philadelphia, S2,s0s,-
OF; New Orleans, 81, 1910; Boston.
$1,614,63l; San Francisco, $s23, 1884; Du-
luth, $45s,27s; Newport News, Va,
e325,27l, and Chicago, $244,974.
These shipments from Newport News
were undoubtedly to the countries south
of us, which, under reciprocity treaties,
are taking more of our breadstuffs than
formerly. But see how Duluth, "the
zenith city of the unsalted SEAS" looms
up as place.of export for breadstuffs,
beating Chicago in this respect two to
one.-New York Mail and Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Speaking Of the Late Queen.

James disliked to hear cncomiums
lavished on his predecessor, "Le Roi
Elizabeth" as the French called her,
and always deprecated her when posi-
BILE. On one occasion some one speak
ing Of the late queen as q "most wise
princess" James said sharply, "She had
wise counseiors." "And, please your
majesty" said the speaker, "did ever a
fool choose wise counselors?"
Standard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Meter. for Measuring Electricity.

In discussion in London on meters
for measuring electrical energy it was
shown that in the Frager meter the
energy could be made from 800 to 400
times greater than that indicated by the
meter by simply closing and opening the
circuit at proper intervals. With q
Thomson meter it was said to be very
easy to force the readings with the aid
of a strong magnet applied outside the
meter boxes. Fraud is therefore very
easily practiced upon such meters, pro-
vided one understands them. - New
York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Phosphate and Eggs.

A farmer of North Mahoning town
ship, Pa, purchased some phosphate a
few months ago. 1t was not all used
and several pounds remained in barrel,
where nest was made for hen. The
hen hatched thirteen chicks in sixteen
days. Another hen was set at the same
time, but it took her the usual time
three weeks--to bring out her brood
Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
A Mat Made of Jewels,

The costliest mats in the world are
owned by the shah of Persia and the
sultan of Turkey. The shah and the
sultan each possess mat made of pearls
and diamonds, valued at more than g.
100000. The largest mat ever made is
owned by the Carlton club, of London,
and is work of art.--New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
RUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
II BURG RAILWAY.

The short line between Dubois, Ridgway,
Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo, Rochester,
Niagara Falls and points In the upper oil
region.
On and after May 22d, 1892 passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except Sunday, as fol-
lows:
7;IO A. M.-Bradford Accommodation-For
points North between Falls Creek and
Bradford 7:15 a. m. mixed train for
Punxsutawney.
O:O5A.M.-Bufalo and Rochester mail-For
Brockwayville, Ridgway j Johnsonburg, Mt
Jewett, Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo and
Rochester; connecting at Johnsonburg
with u. & +. train 3, for Wilcox, Kane
Warren, Cory and Erie.
IO:55 A. M.-Accommodation-Fo Dubois
Sykes, Big Run and Punxsutawney.
Beechtree, Brockwayville, Ellmont, Car
and Bradford.
$3.50 p. M.-Mail-For Dubois, Sykes, Big
Run, Punxsutawney and Waston.
1905 P.M.-Accommodation- Dubois Big
Run and PunNsutawney.
Trains Arrtve-7:lO A. NJ, Accommodation
Punxsutawney; 1905 AM Mail from Wal
ston and PunXsutawney; 1855 A. NJ, Ac-
c0mmodation from Bradford; LEO u. NJ,
Accommodation from Punxsutawney; 4:50
y. M Mail from Buffalo and Rochester;
1855 r. NJ, Accommodation from Bradford
Thousand mile tickets AT two cents per
mile, good for passage between all stations
j. ii. MCINTYRE, Agent, Falls creek, Pa
GEO. W, BARTLETT Il, q. LAPEY,
General Supt. Gen. Pas. Agent
Bradford Pa. Rochester, n Y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
Cold water without Ice.

Get q common earthenware pitcher,
the commoner the better, as it will be
the more porous, wrap it all around,
leaving no inch Of it bare, with wet
flannel. Keep the flannel wet and the
water will shortly be as cold as is good
for drinking purposes, almost ice cold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
4 MESSAGE FROM PARADISE.

Why mean you by this weeping
To break my very hearth
We both are in Christ's keeping,
And therefore cannot part.
You there-I here-though severed.
We still at heart are one;
only Just in sunshine.
The shadows scarcely gone.
What II the clouds surround you,
You can the brightness see,
IT'S only Just little way
That leads from you TO me.
was so very weary,
Surely you could not mourn,
That a little sooner
Should lay my burden down.
Then weep not, weep not, darling;
God wipes away NIL tears,
IT'S only yet little while,"
Though you may call it-years.
Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
The North Side Of q Tree.

The side Of tree on which most Of
the moss il found is the north. II the
tree be exposed to the sun, its heaviest
and longest limbs will be on the SOUTH
side.- Boston Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
The Racket Store


and you villa most likely get it, and you
will be surprised how cheap. People
wonder how | can pay rent and other
expenses, sell so cheap and live. Easily
explained, my friends, just like this:
Buy for cash, sell for cash; | sell for
net spot cash and / get bargains by
paying net spot cash for what | buy,
consequently am enabled to give you
bargains for your cash. Come in and
look over my stock; no trouble to show
goods whether you buy or not. Goods
bought from me and not satisfactory,
and returned in good order, and reas-
enable time, money will be cheerfully
refunded If desired. Remember,I posit-
lively state that i have no old shelf
worn goods, no shoddy goods, but as
clean cut line of every day goods as
you will find in any store in Jefferson
county, and oh, how cheap. Come in
Ladies and take look at my line of
beautiful Laces, Wrappers, Waists,
Aprons, Gloves, Mitts, Night Robes,
Stockings, Baby Carriage Robes, Calico,
Robes, Shirting, bleached and unbleach-
ed Muslin. | might go on mentioning
the lots of bargains but would take too
long, step in and take a look for your
selves. Gentlemen, come in and buy
one of our beautiful paintings, 3Ox36,
gilt frame, only Sl.0O, are going like
hot cakes; If you want one come quick
| also have mems Hose, Shirts, Hand
l1erchiefs, Drawers, Under Shirts, White
Shirts, Linen Collars and Cuffs, Gloves
and an endless number of other things
for gentlemen. Come in and look for
yourselves. | will only be to glad to
show you my stock. | have in stock
hundreds of articles for Ladies, Gentle
men and Children, Boys, Girls and
Baby's that would fill our town paper to
mention them all. This advertisement
is written in the plain American A.B.C.
language so everybody that can read
can understand every word of it.
M. j. COYLE,
The Racket Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
NUMBER IA.
=. IN OUR =.
Shoe Department

AAOS DSRCSA SAAANAA
W. carry only reliable
makes, and we could fill
the one side of this issue
with testimonials in re-
gard to the wearing quail
tiles of our shoes. What
is termed among shoe
dealers as cheap shoes,
''for instance" Shoes that
sell for one dollar a pair,
we do not handle, for
the simple reason that
goods of that kind will
not build up our shoe de-
partment. We buy no
shoes from what is called
"Jobbers," but place our
orders three and four
months in advance, with
the best shoe manufac-
turers in the country.
Our dry goods depart
ment is full of spring
fabrics, at prices lower
than the lowest, and all
we ask is that you give
us a call and Compare
Prices and Quality, don't
forget the quality, as
that goes a long ways as
regards price. Quality
first, price second.
J. B. ARNOLD.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
BROOKVILLE, PA.
JAS. H. CLOVER, Proprietor.

Sample rooms on the ground floor House
heated by natural gas. Omnibus to and from
all trains
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-08-10

No old shelf-worn goods, but all new,
clean, salable stock and more of them
for the same money than you can buy
at any other store in the town. IfyOu
are looking for something you cannot
find at any other store, come to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
.i,Iy DEMOCEATIC CLAIMS.

The up.countfy Demo ratio leaders wioAscu tr Do"'
lai. STAT. ho.dqu,I;or, aud the Hoffman House cor
iidors YESTERDAY. Tncy had been ordrr'u do"h D. '"'
ma, =, ,,u,v 20 receive their 'dlSdrLcs' for usc IN
cnc Gu. the Democratic Vote All the counties OF the
stat. were represented. aud thcy all saw Mi. MuPnS
and his Iighthand man. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Whit"
sheeham The county leaders cam" oit LOOKING h'pPS'
,,, ,h., ,ok.,s lnI0,np ,li with tn 'stnr." Whth
wa, supplied with eat ne ally Inc citcum>'lh.
g,s the lie to the oitreatcd ciy that the Denocd''
Golfers are empty
while getting their ca'h they all n'''e Io'' 'P
concerning the magnitude Of the vote ""ih O''ci'"u
would receive their respective counties s"u to'u NV"
IN. Rerubcan vote would BE- reduced 10 next 10 ho'ns
in thrir ncahbo none Of them hesid"u 70 STRAIN
- min, or two in making a big showing for Cleveland
- y, ,,cu ,eeu ed 10 thlnk that the higher they put
the DcmOc attic NOt, la thei" counties TIC "o'' mV'
,bov would get After all had put 10 the" e'u"'Vc'
and got their "dut" Mr.. Shechan announcer Una. ,I
aggregated promises gave the Stitt to 'eNe''"o W '
"a 600 plur,iity NO sporting Democrats, however
c,prcssed any desire 10 bet 0 these preolct!oha'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
MR. wAyAuAKER TO TIE HOLSTERS.

Frankfort. Ind Nov. 2.-Ey far the largest meet
iu, Of the campaign held In this city today, the
attraction bcag Posimasicr-Gen,r raj Nanamaler. Tue
ppopc cane from all parts ~ TIE country, and by u
oclock WIN tie SPEAKER arrived, several thousand
shcutpc voters were NJ the station 10 eive h.m well
come He was Immediately driven 10 the Columbia
Theatre which WAS plchcd to th' walk With an IN
tcllccnt audience. At CJutrrs Opera House an over
row meeting was rc>>ed by Intick oDonncl, the
eloouent Ii.hnan. and after thfvc quarters Of an
hour TIE sp,akcr> exchanged patterns Nf.
Wanamatcr's speech was higeN la com
mondat.on Of President llnniSon's nd
administrations citing The various thing, II has accom-
pl he'd lie also paid tribute to Secretary Blaine
MIR Eu-k and the several other members ot the 'nbi'
net He admpni,hod his hcar'r, oi The Importance
If every Indiana Republican doing his duty for The
iI,o.ir ..u and said that vote against Tim would
lie .aurc Ia iudorr If, Adn'nlsttaiion ana u. 'M''
nat .re WHERE. q enable man could IalI II" 40 ms
rrc pcs. of Nj. speech - brief r'vlew 81 M'
monetary and tafiif Issues. and vas i"rcbl' pr
.ntlfiuu If The same. Tie -pchicF l'lt h'l' IL -"
for Muncc. where he sp'ahs 10 MORROW
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-03
OBITt Il \.
DE-. ARCnlBALp MACLNY.


d. Archibald Maclay. Who died ut hi, home 40.
~ Fa, sixteenth IT, Tuesday evening one Of the
oldest member. Of a prominent New York family of
that name. lie died from an attack of pneumonia
resulting from a ood contracted sunday night Will. al
dinner ia the Westminster Hotel lie had been spend-
Inc the previous eleven weeks at the home OF hi,
son. captain lsnac ". Maclay 4. :. A.. at lonker,,
and returned TO the city ten day, ago IN the best Of
health Notwithstanding his burden of eighty years.
Considering his age hi, health during the last ten
year, had been remarkably good for. aside from an
Intermittent attack OF rheumatism, lie had been able
to be mp and about ever day. The cold that lie
caught sunday night. however. settled ON bib lungs
and rapidly developed into pnenmo'ia. showing that
even his iron constitution had gradually boon under
mined.
Dr Mnclay was the son Of the Rev. DR.. Archibald
Maclay, or ~ Ice was Familiarity known. Father
Meclay," the leader Of the movement that led 10 the
establishment IL the Eible House. OF which he VA,
for many year, the prime mover, and one or the most
prominent Baptist ministers ia the country. Dr.
Maclay born in this city on March 90 1879, ana
here he received his education. lie was named after
If, father. He WAS graduated irJm the College Vi
lhyslcaus aud became Of the leading men In his
profession liz took particular aud active Interest
In the affairs Of his country but could not be Induced
to accept onicc further than holding the ONCE o'
Assistant Alderman from The old Eighth Ward, TO
which he vas elected for several successive terms.
The last time hr was nominated by such well known
citizens ~ Alfred barmOrr. Anthony Compton, Ab,1
ham Blauyclt aud Daniel MARSHALL, who snid DR..
Maclays course has been characterized by honesty
consistency md ability. II" has proved himself n
capable and chcent officer. and needs conimenda-
ton from Ms 10 obtain your suffrage though We deem
II proper to state that In consequence 81 his worth
and valuable services, he received CIR unanimous
nomination"
DR.. Mnclny WAS the twin brother OF william Brown
Mnclay who wa Ia the state Lcrisat II" twenty years
from this city, and whO H. Congress ten years
Il Democrat. ON July :, 1898. Dr. Maclay married
Walker
city. flv" sons resulted from this union. The eldest
living son, captain Isaac Walker Maclay. L.
~. lives In this city and l. manager
Of the Equitable Life Assurance society real estate.
lie married daughter OF William y. lInvcmcyer The
second living son h prominent ply sican Of the CITY
rhc last son Is Lieutenant Commander william Walter
Maclay, l. =. ~, who for many years has been an
engineer In the Department Of Docks Of tlls cllN.
The funcinl Of DIR. Maclny will take place Friday
morning at 10 80 O'Clock 1T no III East sixteenth st.