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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
An Avalanche In Maine.

When nature does anything in the
vast northern Maine wilderness, she
does it on n grand scale, and now
comes news of landslide there, COM
pared with which the famous avalanche
of the Crawford notch was but child's
play. One evening not long ago, dur
ing one of the heavy thunoer showers,
lightning struck the summit of Mt.
Baker. Mr.. Baudall who lives alone
in his camp about five miles from the
mountain, heard amid the crashes of
thunder n long-drawp roaring unlike
anything he had heard before. 1t
startled him so as to drive sleep from
him during the night and in the morn
ing he started out to find whence the
sound came. One glance at the Baker
mountain solved the mystery. Thou
sands of tons of rocks, loosened pro-
badly by the lightning shock, had
ploughed trough an eighth of mile
wide from summit to base of the peak.
For several miles the enormous trees
had been swept be ore the avalanche and
buriedunder twenty-five feet of gravel.
The news reached the lower settle-
ments n day or two later, being borne
by the thick muddy water that changed
the character of Lyford Ponds, Silver
lake and Pleasant river. An expAli-
tion started north ward to learn the
cause of this mud, and heard the
whole story at Randall's camp. Lew
iston Me. } Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
CrOnp and Diphtheria.

While smallpox has been brought
within comparative control by vacci.
nation there are other deadly diseases
over which, until within recent times,
the science of medicine has been un.
able to exert any check. Among these
are Group and diphtheria.
A number of European scientists
have been deycting their time to study
of these diseases, as Pasteur, Koch and
others have done in the field of bacte.
riology, working with more specific
aim in different directions. The NOR.
tality among children from diphtheria
especially is SO high, often keeping
up pace of twenty five per cent, that
any preventive of so frightful plague
is hailed with eagerness. While it is
not true that medical science vet
claims infallibility for Group or diph.
iberia preventives. it is known by ac-
tual results that they are effectual to
large degree; it is only the d a.
bility of the protection they afford that
is in doubt and that time alone can
settle.
The council will be asked to author.
ize the health department of Chicago
to send to Berlin for supplies of the
diphtheria remedy. The resolutions
should include authority to send to
Paris for the Group remedy. Chicago
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
M0ccasins.

The wearing of moccasins is so
common in the rural districts of Maine
and New Brunswick that white shoe
makers find it profitable to manufac-
ture them Wholesale, although the Id
dians are still reputed to make the
best. The true moccasn is light,
thin foot covering of daerskin; but
what is called "shupack," and is
perhaps even more in use, is mocca-
sin with al extra thickness of leather
under the sole, and it comes n little
higher on the ankle. The lumber
men wear "larrigans," which are
made sometimes of deer hide and
sometimes OF moose leather, thick.
strong, stiff, aud oiled until they are
as yellow as bar soap. They are
shaped like boots. with heavy soles,
and reach half way to the knee. New
York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
Taking Hin DOwa.

a good story is told by tho London
World Off purso-proud old nobleman
who was travelling through the rural
districts of Sweden. In that country
evidently the people do not have quite
as much respect for titled aristocracy
as In some other localities on the Com
tinent.
One day the nobleman came rolling
up to a country tavern, and as he
stopped his carriage lie called out in an
impcrious tone:
Horses, landlord-horses n. once" !"
81 am very much panied to inform
you that you will have to wait over an
hour before fresh horses can DO
brought up" replied the landlord.
calmly.
"Howl" violently exclaimed the
nobleman. 'This to mel My man, 1
demand horses Immediately"
Then observing the fresh, sleek
looking ones being led up to another
carriage, he continued:
"For whom are those horses?'
'They are ordered for this gentle-
man." replied the landlord, pointing
to n tall, slim individual n few PAGES
distant.
81 say, my man," called out the
nobleman, "will you let me have those
horses if ! pay you liberal bonus?"
NO." answered the slim man; 81
intend to use them myself"
"Perhaps you are not aware who i
nm," roared the now thoroughly agi-
tated and irate nobleman. az am, sir,
Field Marshal Baron George Spare,
the last and only one ofmy race"
81 am very glad to hear that" said
the slim man, stepping into the car
raige. at would be terrible thing
to think that there might be more of
you coming. am inclined to think
that your race will be foot race"
The slim man was the King Of
| Sweden.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
A Song of Life,

He that cingeth unto life
For the fond lips of n wife,
Hath, know, great JOY to llyc
Earth hath nothing more to givo--
OF all gifts that heavens confer,
Swcctcr than the lovo Of her.
lie that IL to life bcguiled
by the clinging OF child,
Hath, know, great store Of grace
And with love a dwelling place.
For all heaven hath dreamed and smiled
In the sweet iaoo of "a child.
He that unto life IL drawn
When the dark hath drowned the dawn;
When no wlfe's lips sigh or sing
When no child arms clasp aud cling
Still hath hope, for in the night
Cometh dreams and CLEANS Of light
50, though love be lost to thee,
Life, though lonely, sweet may bn.
Can'st thou take, when sors opprcIt,
Others burdens to thy breast
Love unto tho love cs3 give2
Thou shalt bless thyself and livel
-FRANK l.. STANTON.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

hundred dollars have for clothes I'll
never have II penny"
"Thcn make fools OF yourselves IL
you like" said Uncle Gillet.
"You'll come to tho wedding, woa't
you?" asked Dolly.
"No; but I'll let your sisters GO"
said Uncle Gillet. al never go to
weddings or executions"
Dolly married her Richard Rush.
Georgiana and Millicent wept, as GUS
tom required, and spoke of their sis
ter as "poor Dolly"
DIR. Rush trudged over tho low
country in all weathers and at all
hours; and 30 one night some ruflian,
who did not know how empty his wal
let was, attacked him in lonely place
and left him for dead.
A farmer going home early carried
him home in his wagon, and he was
cared for as we'll as might be; but a
broken leg and dislocated shoulder
are no light matters, and Dolly hardly
knew what to do or where to turn,
She was only sure of one thing, her
love for Richard, which grew greater
with every trial. For the sake of this
she put her pride down, and, leaving
the servant with her husband one dny,
trudged over to her uncle's house.
She paused within sight of the
house, hardly daring to go on, and, as
she did 80 the door opened and SER
want came out, who stopped for mo-
ment and re-entered, and as she closed
the door "A black streamlet Haunted in
the air. There was Grape on the door.
Faint with terror Dolly hurried on.
In the hall her sisters, who had seen
her coming, hastcned to meet her.
Uncle Gillet was dead. He had ex-
pired suddenly at the dinner table and
| 'hp io'itn Ntic oNclcOuic WIN biici
aud excitement.
Dolly went into the still room and
wept over the quiet figure lying there ;
and went home again with her dole of
wine and jelly and few dollars.
She went to the funeral Georgiann,
sending her the black dress. And as
she sat in the parlor afterward await
ing the reading of tho will, her
thoughts wandered back into the pnst,
and the monotonous rendering of the
saids and aforesnids made no impress
sion upon her until her own name
caught her ear. Then she looked up.
Millicent and Georgiana were both
staring hard at her.
"What is it?" she asked. 81 did
not hear"
Millicent had covered her face with
her kerchief and was crying. Georgi-
ana had flushed red as peony.
at means that we have been slaves
all these years for nothing" she said.
"YoI are the heiress boston
| Globe,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGS
NUNS In PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Sons of America Oppose Them and the
Present Immigration Laws.

The Patriotic order OF Sons Of America, OF
Dauphln. Lebanon, Cumberland, York and
Perry counties, Pa, In district convention.
adopted resolutions against the continuance
OF the present system Of immigration and de-
manding the imposition Ola head tax on i'm
migrants large enough to prevent steamship
companies from paying II aud tnat an educa-
tional test be applied before immigrants are
admitted to this country.
Another resolution declared that tho en-
ployment OF nuns as teacbeas In tho public
schools Is dangerous to the latter and equally
dangerous TO religions tolerance. The Leg
stature IL asked to pass legislation to prac-
tlcally prohibit the employment OF nuns In
the public schools.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
To Gauge Trembling.

A Continental physician has re-
Gently invented the tronomete., ade-
vice for Zauging the trembling OF
nervous people. This instrument
consists OF metal plate, pierced with
twenty holes Of different sizes in a
graduated scale, ana needle, which
the patient endeavors to put into the
holes. When he has succeeded in
placing the needle in hole, ne com.
pletes an electric contact and rings a
bell. The lnmoderate use OF coffee
or stimulants, as well as lead or mer-
curlal poisoning, produces tremblings
which eau be tested with this simple
appliance -~-----
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

Game Warden John W. Hague received 20
dozen live quail for distribution around Pitts
burg. For time sportsmen have been com
planning that these birds were scarce, and 1t
was agreed by large number that they
would not shoot any for several years II the
game warden would undertake to stock the
country. The birds will be distributed through
Allegheny and Beaver counties in lots Of one
dozen. They will be sent to farmers who
will promise to feed and care for them until
spring and then turn them out.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

The women's Christian Temperance Union
at Sharon have begun war on tho poo!
rooms and the display OF Objectionable thea
trical Autographs by circulating II petition for
their abolition. which Is to be presented to
tho City Council.
At Scranton Tuesday Es-Congressman
Daniel W. Connolly died after brief illness.
He represented the Eleventh Pennsylvania
in the Forty-eighth congress AMI was post
master OF Scranton during President Cleye-
lands first administration.
New Wilmington is experiencing a reign OF
terror as the result Of the recent depreda-
tions OF gang OF thieves who have robbed
the Wilmington Junction station the railroad
tool house and J. A. G.enn's hardware
store.
The Rt Rev. Bishop Mullen OF the Catholic
diocese OF Erie has appointed Rev. Peter j.
Sheridan OF Clearield TO the Office OF vicar
geseral made vacant Icy Rev. T. A. Casey.
The new yicar-general is "a relative OF Gen.
Sheridan.
At Greensburg, Saturday, the sentence OF
death was pronounced on William Freeman,
who murdered his wife at Mt. Pleasant.
Frank Williams, for the murder OF John
Adlsy. got, seventeen years and i've
months.
The Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Company Oruereu tueit cOIlIetlts On udit
time IN pursuance OF the action Of the coal
sales agents in New York in restricting the
output to half OF that Of last June.
Mrs. Ella Ray Smith and Miss Cullenden
lost their lives in boarding house fire at
Philadelphia Saturday. The rest of the
boarders narrowly escaped with their
lives.
joseph L. Taylor was killed and Matthew
Taylor aud Joseph Kurtz farally injured and
Frank Blunset and Vincent kurtz hurt by q
fail Of clay at Latrobe clay bank.
At meeting OF the poor directors OF Beav-
er county they fixed their estimate OF eX-
penses at 524, 100. This Is considerably larg-
er than last year.
The tnirty-ninth annual meeting of tho
Union Agricultural association was held in
Burgettstown Saturday. A balance OF 81 400
was reported in the treasury.
John Good, the negro who shot and killed
Mac Slaughter at Moorewood, month ago,
was convicted at atGreensburg OF murder in tse
first degree.
About January the Fort Wayne tracks at
Rochester are 10 be lowered from the present
grade and additional tracks laid.
The Jury in the Danville bridge case at
Lock Haven, returned verdict of :34, ,32U for
the bridge company.
Fred c. Baker. OF New Brighton, has
purchased the Enterprise pottery OF that
place.
Wilson Webster. OF Thumptown. last
week killed u wild cat with club on Darling
Run.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
PLEASANT TELRoRAM.

Charles Brltuer Of Port Perry received =
had been left to him by his grandfather. His
grandfather, Charles Btituer, ST.. was one OF
the foremost families OF Somerset county.
He left property valued at T5O, O,000, and In his
will left the bulk OF II to his grandson bearing
his name. When young Brituer received the
message he was on his way to work with hie
dinner bucket In his hand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
ARRESTS AT KITTASYfSo.

Last Christmas Bowser Bros stock barn
at Kittanntng was fired and % speed horses,
some worth hundreds ofdollars. were burned.
James Stitt, Thomas Ollinger and Frank
Neal have been arrested for the firing. They
belong TO some OF the leading families OF
Manor township. Their arrest has created a
sensation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
MUTE MURDERED.
or cream.

James Naughton was murdered by william
Brickley In a barroom fight at the fremont
Hotel. Pittsburg. Both were deaf mutes and
had always been companions. Naughton aud
Brickley had been drinking to excess and the
fatal nuarrel arose over triiling matter
Brickley knocked Naughton down and jump
ed upon him. Before the bystanders could
interfere Brickley killed him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
Pleasing, but Ineffective.

Hushand-You are crowned with
beauty, dear.
Wife-That's all right, Charlie, but
I've got to have new winter bonnet
Just the same. Detroit Free Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
SOLDIERS MONUMENT AT MERCER.

Representatives from the various Grand
Army posts OF Mercer county, appointed TO
select location for the new soldiers monu-
ment. have chosen Mercer as the proper
place. The cost OF the shaft will depend on
the amount OF money raised.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

the same color, trimmed with narrow
bands of otter, and lined with pale
pink satin. The cloth could not, of
course, be shirred in front, so the
wrap would he simply double breasted
and fastened with pearl buttous.-
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
CLOSED By THE SHERIFF.

Tho sheriff closed the large grocery store OF
Charles A. Hoon at Beaver Falls at the suit
OF 4. W. Renouf and others. Mr. Hoon has
been doing business In this town for num-
ber or years aud the failure was very unex-
pected
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
TO DESTROY GERMS IN MILK.

II has been announced from the Pennsyl-
vania state experimental station at Belleionte
that milk heated to only 40 degrees will to-
tally destroy all disease germs, including
tuberculosis and not the flavor OF the milk
or cream.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12
FOR LITTLE ONES.
HOW LOVING MOTHERS CAN
DRESS THEIR TOTS IN STYLE.
inexpensive hut Effective Dresses
Reproducing the Latest De-
signs at Iiome-The Most
Suitable Material.

~ KILLED artists and clever de-
~ signers have combined their
y energies and devoted the past
summer to new styles and pic
turesque fancies for the benefit OF the
younger generation. In consequence
bright eyes and rosy cheeks are shown
off to perfection, aud the babies look
AZ though they had just stepped out
of some beautiful far-away world,
where they and their belongings were
the only objects of any importance.
Few of these lovely little wraps, bon
nets or gowns are made with the
slightest thought of economy. Rich
silks, velvets, furs and real lace are
prominent features, and when the
mothers love and pocketbook are not
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

Nohammed Ben Bourbon, an Al
gerian cattle dealer, now claims to be
one OF the Bourbons and to have the
best claim to the throne of Franco
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

on good terms she will have to exer-
else all her love and patience, and,
with less expensive but not necessarily
less effective materials, copy the small
garments displayed for her inspection.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

thing imaginable, and the pattern is
lovely one TO develop in broadcloth.
In this case get the color known rs
"mode, and make with velvet cape OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

The women's Christian Temperance Union
at Sharon have begun war ON tho poo!
rooms and the display OF Objectionable thea
trical autographs by circulating petition for
their abolition. which is to be presented to
tho City Council
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

At Scranton Tuesday E--Congressman
Daniel W. Connolly died after a brief illness.
He represented the Eleventh Pennsylvania
in the Forty-eighth congress AMI was post
master of Scranton during President Cleye-
lond's frat administration
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-12-12

New Wilmington is experiencing reign
terror as the result Of the recent depredi
tions OF gang OF thieves who have robbie
the Wilmington Junction station the railroa
tool house and J. A. G!enn's hardwai
store,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-12
PERSONAL GOSSIP.

President Ingalls, of the Big Four
railroad once taught school for 81 a
month.
Sir Charles Russell, the famous Eng
lish advocate, will be known hereafter
as Lord Russell of Killowen.
Prince Bismarck is the possessor of
482 crosses and decorations. These,
placed side by side, cover a space of 2I
feet by several inches deep.
cold Hutch, - who is now a small
operator on the Chicago board of trade,
lost So, 900, 900 in speculations during
the past five years His son is million
aire banker.
Secretary Carlisle is democratic in
every fiber of his being. He treats his
bootblack with as thoughtful courtesy as
he would show to one of his colleagues
in the cabinet.
w. ]. Arkell of Judge has great
faith in the gem stone known spinel
and wears large one in his scarf for
luck. =" 1t belongs to the ruby family,
but is of different colors
Frank Hatton is the fifth cabinet Off
Ger appointed by President Arthur to
pass over to the majority. Frelinghuy-
sen, Folger, Timothy o. Howe and Ben
jamin II. Brewster were the others.
M. de Coutouly, the new French en-
bassador at Munich, owes his rise to the
friendship of the Prince of Wales, who
knew him when he was a newspaper re-
porter. He speaks perfect English and
is capital raconteur.
Governor Greenhalge of Massachu-
sets intends to follow strictly for the
present the advice of his physician to
confine himself to the discharge of his
official duties, declining invitations to
outside engagements, which, though
pleasant, have recently occupied too
much of his time and thought to enable
him to pay due regard to his health.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-12
L0 HELD UP.
Sharpers Are SWindling the
Indians at Tahlequah.
They Are Making Hay While
the Sun Shines.
HIS PER CAPITA GOES.
Spectators Are Getting the
Indians Money.

TAHLEoUAH, L T., June 12.-The
Cherokees are about to get into q
muddle over their millions, the
trouble being whether q Cherokee
who has a right to share in the per
capita, has the right to give an order
to some one else to draw for him.
The act providing for the payment
was not quite explicit in this direction
and the treasurer has ruled that an
Indian has the right to give an order
Tor his money to whom he pleases-
Spectators have taken advantage of
this ruling and have shipped in a lot
of money and have their headquarters
at one of the principal hotels. The
Indians are brought in by strikers
and an order taken to the treasurer for
their share of the money and discount
ed at the rate of $40. 70 from each
individual Merchants and others
who have accommodated the Indians
and are here collecting, are suffering
heavy losses caused by the Spectator.
An Indian who does not want to pay
his debts can slip around to the specu
lator and sell his per capita and leave
before the merchant knows he has
drawn as the collectors are at the
treasurer's Office, where the money is
being paid out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-12
COMPROMISE AGREED UPON
Operators and Miners Come Together
and n Settlements Is Reached.

Operators and Miners Come Together
and n Settlements Is Reached
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 12.-About
$50 last evening the scale committee
of the miners and operators an
nounced that an agreement had been
reached and was being drawn up.
Tho compromise was on a basis of sixty
cents for Ohio and sixty nine cents
for Western Pennsylvania The agree
ment is not to take effect until next
Monday, June Is, the miners desiring
to have q week TO submit the matter
to the various districts, as much OPP
position to the compromise is ex-
pected, and the miners will have to
be prepared to accept it.
At the joint conference last night
the agreement was ratified. A. A.
Adams, president of the Ohio miners,
who was a member of the scale com
mittee, refused to sign the agree
ment. The settlement, however, is
6uaI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-06-12
ODDS AND ENDS.

Ireland is larger than Scotland by 200
square miles.
Folios and quartos were the favorite
sizes of books for 200 years.
The national capitol and the grounds
represent cash outlay of almost $780,
900, 900.
Nearly every one smokes in Japan.
Girls begin at 10 years of age and boys
year earlier.
The British museum has no less than
700 theological books written concerning
the creation of the world.
The gold production of this country
for 10 years past has varied but little
from $32 200, 900 annually.
A writer named Scopius, who lived 200
years ago, claimed that Noah had a IL
brary which he carried with him into
the ark.
Great Britain exports every year about
clio, 600. GOO of textile fabrics, EGO, O00.
600 of metals, Ell 900, 900 of clothing and
Sc, OOO, 900 Of chemicals.
1t is computed that all the houses in
London and New York could be built of
the lava thrown out by Vesuvius since
the first recorded eruption in A. d. 70.
The United States manufactures
more iron, steel, copper and lead than
any other country on the globe, Great
Britain being little ahead on zinc and
tin.
A globe of water fell near London in.
1916, striking a gentleman sitting on his
veranda and completely drenching him.
1t is known in history as ''the water me-
teor."
The pressure per square inch upon the
bodies of every animal that lives at the
bottom of the Atlantic ocean is 25 times
greater than the pressure that will drive.
q railroad train