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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Thinning Them Out.

A new device for plucking strangers
has been invented by the keeper Of big
Clark street restaurant. He didn't want
to frighten regular customers away by
raising prices on the bill of fare, and yet
felt that it was shame to be behind
boarding house keepers, saloons and no.
tells in overcharging. Yesterday bright
idea struck him and he promptly put ii
in operation. A waiter gave the snap
away. "I've eaten there for six months. y
said we'll known merchant, land sci
dom had cause for complaint. Last night
! ordered sirloin steak, as | had often
done before. It was much thinner than
usual, but was not particularly hungry
and did not complain. This morning ]
was served with n still thinner one and
kicked. Then the waiter told me the
steaks were all being cut thinner this
week because so many strangers were in
town, and the boss wanted to get more
for meals without driving away the reg.
ulars. It's the same way everywhere
else. The pies are smaller; SO are the
pats Of butter, and the proprietor has ac-
tually run in lot of new coffee cups that
hold considerably less than the old ones v
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

The enormous pillar of stone that will
be the wonder of thousands upon thou
sands of people who will visit the Worlds
fair was broken from its bed at the
Houghton quarry, Ashland, Wis, amid
the cheers of the throng who visited the
quarry to witness the breaking of the
monster. The stone had been sawed ut
each end and side, and but the bottom
remained to be broken from the bed of
which it was part. On the bottom
wedges to the number of about 200 ON
each side had been entered and only the
signal to drive them farther remained
At II o'clock Frederick Prentice. do
nor of the monolith, from place ON the
rock gave the signal to drive the wedges.
and fifty workmen began at the lower
end to drive them. Then, like clock
work, the fifty mauls of the men rose and
fell as they moved from the base to the
apex of the stone step by step. Slowly
a crevice appeared at the lower end of
the stone, which, with each succeeding
blow became larger and larger, until the
stone lay broken from the mass of which
It had been portion. The huge stone
lies at the bottom of the quarry, and
weighs in its present state 600 tons, but
when dressed down will weigh about 400
tons.-Cor. ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Renan's Poverty.

Contrary to what is supposed by many,
M. Ernest Renan left little private for
tune to his family. SO much so is this
the case that Mime. Renan intends to
sell the library of her deceased husband
while awaiting the national pension
which parliament will make no difficulty
IN granting her. M. Berthelot, the life
long friend of Renan, says that the latter
left the world almost as poor as he was
on the day when he quilted Saint-Sulpice
In order to face the struggle for exist.
ence. Renan had the same disdain for
money, per Sc, towards the end of his
career that he had when he said to the
imperial minister who offered him a
lucrative post, "Sit tecum tua pecuniar'
All he wanted was sufficient TO enable
him to pursue his studies in ease and
comfort.
As professor of the College of France
Renan had 10000 francs, or e400 year,
from which per cent was deducted in
order to form pension. AS director OF
the establishment he had $50 yearly and
rooms, ESQ also as fees for attending
committees' and $50 for attendances nj
the Institute of France. On the whole,
M. Bertfelot estimates that Remains of.
fetal einoluments amounted to $4,000,
francs year, or e60O He had sold all
rights in his literary works to his pub.
lisfers, and had to live for many years
n what he earned by writing. These
u f'revelations" about M. Remains private
means are made by M. Berthelot in or.
der to do away with the notion that as
writer and functionary his friend
had made a large fortune.-Paris Cor.
London Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
A Few Points ON Rostop.

Here is a scrap of conversation heard
in walking down the street the other
day.
Two men were back of me. One said:
Eyes, of course Chicago is II very en-
terprising city. II will probably make n
success of the fair. II will always seem
to me, however, that we should have had
it. Boston is really the historical center
of our country, you know"
Boston have the fair? What has Bos-
ton ever done for the country? It has
turned out few pointed toed shoes;
parted its hair and its name in the mid.
die; started the fashion in eyeglasses:
worn its overcoat shorter than its under
coat; got its pronunciation up to the
limit of broadness; stocked up in con-
ceit and culture, and it has an under
crust and uppercrust of brown bread
and baked beans. What has any one of
these things to do with the growth of the
country
They turned a corner, and couldn't
hear the nswer.--Chicago Inter Ocean.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
The Dimculty of Becoming a Dutchman.

The Dimculty Of Becoming q Dutchman.
The second chamber of the Dutch
legislature has passed bill which will
make it more difficult for foreigner to
become a Dutchman. Naturalization
will no longer be personal matter, but
will concern the entire family, who will.
however, only receive acknowledgment
as Dutch in the second generation after
the settlement. Ten years absence from
the country without declaration of the
intention to remain Dutchman will
cause the loss of the nationality
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
An Electric Sleigh,

Mr.. G. j. Schminskey has applied for
a patent on an electric sleigh. Stored
electricity concealed beneath the seat of
the sleigh furnishes the power which is
to propel the vehicle. This power is
transmitted to single wheel in front of
the sleigh by means of an endless chain.
The face of the wheel is furnished with
cutters, which imbed themselves in the
snow and prevent the wheel from slip
ping. Mr.. Schminskey says that speed
Of twelve or fifteen miles an hour can be
attained by his motor. A lever to con-
troll the steering gear and another lever
to regulate the speed of the sleigh are
placed near the occupants seat in the
sleigh. Baltimore Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Opinions Of n Dead Millionaire.

A disinterested citizen gathered scme
opinions touching dead millionaire. A
country clergyman asked, He got his
money by species of gambling, didn't
he?" A German BARRIERS comment was,
"Vell, he hadt to leaf his millions be.
hindt him" A naval officer was glad Of
the end. A young business man hoped
that the country would never again see
such career. An elevated railway
guard said: Hes dead, and I'm sorry
for it. Mebbe he done them as tried to
do him, but he wanted the company to
give us two suits O. clothes n year OF
raise our pay."--New York Letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
PAVING rur.r.i E.pen.,. n Ad,.....

EHyink aRtnsCs N hUN1@4"Ss
worltmen put up telephone some
weeks ago in an office in building near
the Brooklyn navy yard, and later on
other workmen carried In number OF
collins of various sizes and styles of in-
ish and set them up in different orna-
mental positions. Neighbors looked on
with curious sort of interest. All this
weird activity was the outfitting of a
business that is something brand new in
corporate enterprise II was the praci.
cal beginning of a project of enabling
citizens to provide while still alive for
their own or their friends burial upon
the same system as life insurance Is car.
ried on, and at rates that are slash at
the "union prices of the Undertakers'
association. The coffins were samples
of the cut rate wares.
The new business is done by a series
of contracts with customers whereby
the projectors of the burial business
agree TO furnish decent burial at prices
that range anywhere from $50 for child
to $3.50 for an adult. A $50 interrnent,
for instance, is obtained by paying &c
centson signing contract and 30 cents
monthly thereafter until the $50 is paid.
AT the $3.50 burial the rate is raised tc
$3.50 on signing and $3.50 month.
The contracts contain this binding
clause:
The preparation and preservation Of
the body for interment. One casket and
name plate. Chestnut or oak outside
case Extra line shroud. Door band.
Hearse and five coaches Attendance OF
undertaken at funeral. Opening and fill.
ing the grave.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Democratic New York CITY.

For the first time in the history of
politics New York city will be repre-
sented by solid delegation of Demo-
Gratis in congress, the state senate, the
assembly and board Of aldermen. Why.
even the veteran Colonel Thomas Dun
lap, who voted for Andrew jackson, can
not remember when such thing ever
happened. Think of it-not Repub-
lican congressman, not Republican
senator, not Republican assemblyman,
not Republican alderman to represent
the G. o. P. Of this city!-New York
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Catching "A Runaway Car.

As freight train was pulling out past
Sheridan Station, seven miles from Pitts.
burg, on the Panhandle railroad, q
heavily loaded car, the last of the train,
broke loose and started back ON the
down grade toward Pittsburg.
The operator at Sheridan telegraphed
back over the line all the way to Pitts.
burg to look out for the runaway car.
At Ingram station stood an engine ready
to go out. When the operator there got
word that loose car was flying back
over the track he notified the engineer
and fireman of the engine. and they pre-
pared to pursue the car Within few
minutes the runaway came laundering
along at the rate of thirty miles an hour
As soon as it passed the engine started
after it.
Then ensued wild and exciting chase
The car few along and the engine after
1t. Over the long 90-foot high trestle al
Temperanceville the two thundered, and
the engine caught up to the runaway
near the Point Bridge station. The en-
gineer ran back over the tender, coupled
onto the car and then began to slow up
but did not stop until he was at the Bir
mingham station in the city. There 8
large crowd of people had gathered tc
see the pursued and pursuer come in
greeting both with cheer Phila
delphia Pres
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Raising Canary Birds.

In Germany the poorer classes are
nearly all engaged in raising canaries.
Several hundred thousand are shipped
every year to all parts Of the world.
There is no industry like it in existence.
The birds are strong and hardy and re-
quire very little attention; consequently
among the peasantry every family has
Is aviary, which is a constant source Of
income, independent Of the proceeds Of
their daily toll. The buyers for the
New York houses make periodical trips
through the country; the birds are bought
and are soon on their way to America,
where they quickly become accustomed
to their gilded cages.--Pittsburg Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
shape. for Folding Napkin..

About 1850 Pierre David published the
"Maistre d'Hostel," (which teaches how
to wait on table properly, and how to
fold all kinds of table napkins in all
kinds Of shapes"
The shapes were: Square, twisted,
folded in bands and in the forms of q
double and twisted shell, single shell,
double melon, single melon; cock, hen
and chickens; two chickens, pigeon in a
basket, partridge, pheasant, two capons
in = pie, hare, two rabbits, sucking pig,
dog with collar, pike, carp, turbot, mi
ter, turkey, tortoise, the holy cross and
the Lorraine ross."-Youth's Compan-
ION
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

Some learned scientific guessers have
contended that the deluge of Noah's time
was caused by a comet disturbing the
earth's atmosphere. Ever since the time
set for Biela's comet to strike the earth
we have had rain. Has the comet which
did not strike us caused the rain? If so
will the rain continue till we have an
other deluge? Are we out of danger yeti
Buffalo Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

More money has already been paid
out in creating the Worlds fair than the
directors thought would be necessary to
complete 1t when congress voted to send
the exposition TO Chicago. Ten million
dollars was thought to be the limit then.
Auditor Ackerman's report shows that
the expenditures to Dec. have been
f12, Acc, ,236.6i. The receipts have been
$13,229, ,451.qS. The available balance
on hand Dec. was $836, ,08s. 83, about
enough to last two weeks at the present
rate of expenditures, but the souvenir
coins are coming, and the directors have
nearly $2,000,000 yet in exposition bonds
FROM which no capital has been received.
Chicago Letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Urging IN Canal System for Europe.

The president of the Vienna corn ex.
change in recent speech said that grain
growing in Europe has ceased to be re-.
munerative, owing to the development
of new agricultural regions and to the
lowering of railroad rates. The only
chance he could see for the European
farmer was in the construction of net.
work Of canals in central Europe. Cheap
water transportation would help the Eu.
ropean farmer against the competition
Of the United States. India and Aus.
tralia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

The English actor, Charles Warner, lie
among the players who intend to make a
tour of the United States this year, and
he will bring with him a four act drama
written for him by Henry Hamilton, Of
which Columbus is the hero. Tho famous
explorer, who Of course will be imper-
sonated by Mr.. Warner, appears as the
hero of love story. and conducts him
self with very little respect for history
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Trips to the Chicago Exhibition.

Members of the Regent Street Poly.
technic. London, are going to show
Americans what such an institution can
do in the way of pleasure trips to the
Chicago exhibition next year. Nearly
5000 berths have already been secured
for the daring Polytechnicians and for
friends in various parts of the kingdom,
who intend to celebrate the discovery Of
America by visiting the Worlds fair in
fortnightly parties during the year
London Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Loved His Grandma.

Grandma = And so you were real
anxious to come and visit grandma
That's lovely.
Little Johnnie-Yes'm. cried till
mamma let me come.
Grandma--Why didn't You wait till
Christmas2
Little Johnnie-I was 'fraid the lnince
meat would he all gone. GOOD NevA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

1t is not generally known that an
orange hit in the exact center by a rife
ball will vanish at once from sight.
Such. however, is the fact. Shooting i,
through the center scatters it in such in
6nitesimal pieces that it is at once loss
to -ight.-Pittsburg Dispatch
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

All ON Account of a Five Cent Cigar.
George Smith is to be tried at Valpa-
raiso, Ind, for the third time on the
charge of having stolen five cent cigar.
About 1000, it is asserted. have beon
expended in lawyers fees.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

Center county, Pa, has natural curl
osty in the shape of 20-acre pond
which appeared in single night on
ground never known to be covered with
water before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
Cause for Regret.

Lady-I don't like this picture 80 well
- did the last one you took Of me.
Photogrspher--Ah, madam, ! have
not tho artistic taste that ! had when !
was young. and besides my camera u
gstting Old d-New York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11
A New Rose.

II is curious that the greatest attrac.
ton of the chrysanthemum show should
be new rose, magnificent clusters OF
which are to be found in the foyer. II
is called the American Belle, and 1t is n
sport from the American Beauty. John
Burton, of Chestnut Hill, a great rose
grower, while growing American Bean.
ties found this variation, and this sport
of nature will bring him small for.
tune. It happens that as the American
Beauty fades it grows darker, and there.
fore loses its delicacy. The sport is
lighter, and as it fades grows lighter
still-pales and pales, like fading maid.
EN- dying with unrequited love or con.
sumption.
II is an artistic rose, and has made o
great hit. It has taken two silver cups
-one at the New York show just closed
II got silver medal at the Boston show,
and 1t takes the medal in the show here.
So Of course it must be beauty. Hall
q dozen firms Of florists have offered tc
take all the flowers Mr.. Burton has al
his own prices. As yet he has made nc
cuttings for the market, so that he has a
monopoly of the flower. Philadelphia
Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

The area Of the coal vein discovered
1t Fairhaven, Wash., Is estimated at 100
acres. and believed to contain about TO-
QQQ. .00Q tons Of coal:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-11

In dangerous emergency, AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL is prompt to act and sure to
cure. A dose taken on the first symptoms
of Group or bronchitis, checks further prog
rcss of these complaints. 1t softcns the
phlcgm, soo,hcs The ialamed membrane,
and induces sleep. As remedy for colds,
coughs, loss of voice. In grippe. pneumonia,
and even consumption. In It's early stages,
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-11
Sour MIX for Hogs.

We are not yet convert to sour milk
for swine. but are always willing to give
both sides
Experiments at the Vermont station
the past year go to show that in feeding
hogs sour slIimmil< produces as good re-
suits, pound for pound. as sweet skim
milk. Where there was any difference
il was in favor of sour skimmilk. Two
ounces OF corn meal TO each quart OF
slimmilk made a pound of pork at the
least cost Of food. A larger amount Of
corn meal made a more rapid growth.
but at an increased cost for food for
each pound of pork above its market
value.
During heavy feeding in preparation
for market twelve quarts of skimmillk
daily TO each pig, with all the corn meal
they would eat, produced a more rapid
growth and at less cost per pound than
six quarts Of milk under similar condi-
tons
A method of feeding during the earlier
months which tends to the development
rather than the formation of fat pro-
VideS q foundation on which greater
profit will be made when heavy feeding
begins in preparation for market. Any
method Of feeding which furnishes bulky
food tends to the larger growth Of the
stomach and intestines and a larger per
cent. in shrinkage has the same infu-
ence.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-11
Safe storage for Grain.

Grain spoiled by rats and expensive
thrashing caused by farmers being
forced to the immediate separation Of
grain and straw are annual complaints
over a large part Of the country. But
there should be no need of these losses,
contends New England farmer, who
says:
AN abundance of old tin can be got
for the asking with which to cover the
posts upon which grain stacks are built,
or for lining bays where such grain is
stored. Old fruit cans will rapidly cover
boards that are easily gnawed by mice.
They are quickly unsoldered in a bon
fire and pounded fiat with n mallet
the edges so near together that the
smallest mouse cannot creep through.
With the bay or stack bottoms so pro-
tected the owner can take his time TO
thrash, or feed his oats in the sheaf.
Grain stored in bays must be tightly
covered with lumber at the top. but the
open space next the floor need not be
up from the floor, six inches out from
the sides and a foot Of tin is placed on
boards projecting out over the floor at
an angle Of forty-five degrees. A barn
can be made entirely vermin proof BIZ
laying the ellis in cement on the walls
and filling every chink where 1t would
be possible for vermin to gain an en-
trance with this stone-lille substance
Small barns may be quickly made proof
against rats by building them on posts
like a corncrib. and Timing or panning
the posts to forbid the climbing up Of
these little pests. OF course every
other avenue Of approach must be cut
off. Flat stones may be used on the
posts instead of pans"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-11
FROM MISSOURI.
Some Words os Consolation and Com
fort from Comet"

some Words of Consolation and Com
fort from Comet"
Kind Friends-One OF the pleasant
features OF the Howard Literary Is the
one In which we can share the pleasures
and SORROWS OF each other
TO know "A member is amid sorrows IL
sufficient 20 cause each member 10
mourn with him or her. lending their
sympathy and coincidence, thereby light
ening the weight or sorrowful events by
which they are surrounded To know a
member is surrounded by pleasant
scenes Is sufficient 20 cause each mem
Der in a sense to Join In and share
their happiness. thereby making Il com
plete Hence we can truly say we
share the sorrows OF each other IL this
was not the case / am sure the follow
ing narration would be known only 10
those 90 whom IL is familiar. After the
lapse Of seven years our family by
kind providence has been permitted 10
meet in a reunion.
Those who have passed through long
separation from kindred friends can
only realize the JOY afforded by the meet
ing with those from whom we have been
separated. We can then look into their
dear faces and clasp the hand with true
devotion.
All duties save those most necessary
were dispensed. and I'm that week.
though short II was, were crowded as
many pleasant and enjoyable moments
as were possible Scenes OF former DAYS
were reproduced upon memories can
vas. Events that had transplred since
we separated were interesting TO each:
hence many moments were happily
spent I'm this manner. OH the lonely
hours Of separation from those we love.
The many slghs-yes, and tears-heart-
strangers TO them? Oh! very few.
Where are those who have never been
separated from those held dear either
by death or by circumstances which we
can not control? They are few. But
20 all earthly joys there must be an end.
Finally the days came when we must
again take the hand I'm farewell which
we had so lately grasped I'm greeting. A
few fond adieus. the ringing Of the bell,
the noise Of rolling car wheels told us
that they were gone. What is a meet
ing here at best? In most instances we
meet only 10 again separate
Rear with me, kind friends, while !
give you a few OF the more consoling
thoughts that crowd themselves forward
abreast of those more gloomy. There
will be. Gin the sweet beyond"
meeting without a separation,
methInks, that will be joyful
meetings. meeting not marred by the
knowledge OF a coming separation. No
more sardy and nnlsca<riad PASSAGES: no
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-10-11
Winter wheat Seeding.

Primes crop bulletin OF Sept 20 says:
The season OF the year when we ought
20 be we'll along with our winter seeding
r. here. but so far all those conditions
which have operated 30 much against
the successful outcome OF the corn crop
have worked almost identically against
the preparation OF the ground and put
ting IN OF the winter wheat crop OF 1898
and 1894 The only states that have so
fur. scored any progress In fall blowing
are the states OF Kansas and Missouri,
In which probably from 30 90 75 per
cent. OF the usual acreage IL now nc for
sowing. But the weather recently has
been No unusually hot and dry for this
season OF the year that farmers I'm those
states have done practically nothing I'm
the direction indicated Stlll less has
been done I'm Illinois and Indiana, for
the same reasons. Ohio is also backward
Michigan reports that they have had
enough ralhs lately 20 enable them 10
commence blowing.
OF course II Is late for seeding, but
not too late. and knowing what has been
done In former years under like condi-
tions | think very probably that history
will repeat itself again this season. In
other words winter wheat lands must
be seeded with a winter wheat crop
Seed wheat IS very cheap and the pros
poets for good prices next season, with
the general food shortage in the country.
| think will act as stimulus providing