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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
PUss AND THE OSTRICH.

The ostrich at the Geological Gar
den in Philadelphia stood in the long
yard adjoining its cage in the deer
house, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat. 1t gazed contemplativeIy
through the bars of tho fence at thas
world beyond and shivered once
n while as the cool breezes swe 49,
down upon it. A playful kitten came
through the fence into the yard. The
kitten went running along the yard
until it came to the ostrich. Think
ing its long, thick legs were young
saplings, the playful kitten gave a run
and quickly clmed up them and was
soon on top OF the ostrich's back.
The huge bird did not know what to
make of it at first, and went can.er-
ing around the yard as though the
plague were after it. Round and
round it went, until, red in the face,
it came to sudden stop. The kitten
never moved. IL had taken a firm
hold of the ostrich's feathers and did
not propose to be shaken.
Finding TINT the strange beast re-
fused to be thus disposed OF, the os-
trich became less scared and more
angry. 1t curled its neck and twisted
its head so as to get fair look at the
kitten. The kitten never WINGED. It
began to think it had barked mp the
wrong tree, but it was determined to
see the matter out The ostrich aimed
blow at the rider, but the cat lodged.
1t tried, again but the result was the
same. Again and again the agile head
and long neck rained sledge-hammer
blows at the tricky little kitten. 1t
escaped them all, though some came
rather too near for comfort.
Finally the kitten got scared. 1t
ran out on the ostrich's neck to get
out of the way. The ostrich could
not hit there. With sudden move-
ment however, the ostrich stretched
its neck backward, encircled the
kitten around the middle and squeezed
it until it was dead. Then it unwound
itself aud placidly looked at the dead
animal. After moment or two Of
contemplation it picked up its victim
and hung 1t as far a. II could.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
CHEAP NAY rs OFTEN DEAREST.

Excepting clover hay, which is nl-
ways sold for less than its feeding
value, the dearest hay is that which is
sold for least money, because IL is out
of condition. Hay that is stained
with ra ins and with heating has lost n
great deal of its nutritive value. Be-
sides, much of the poor hay sold for
low prices is filed with weed seeds,
and would be dear to any good farmer
as a gift. For this reason, ns well M
for its bulkiness, tho hay to be used
on n farm ought always to be grown
on it, leaving the grain and concen-
traied feeds to be purchased. Boston
Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
I. Every buttor.mahor may make q

7. Every butter-makcr may make .
culture OF ferments for the making OF
a fermentation starter OF excellent
quality, in his or her own butter
making room, II everything In aud
about IL be kept scrupulously clean.
8. The use OF fermentation starter
OF flavor imparts to the butter made
from stnble-fed cows and from cows
which have been milked for periods Of
more than six months flavor OF high
market value which is not usually o5.
tnined otherwise.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

tones, speakfng towhrus the lnnutng
''tell her it's nothin'; it's only q
mouse. She was always nervous
little thing" Ands she closed the dooi
softly, and, pressing her trembling
sister tenderly back on the pillow,
tucked her up snugly in tho blanket.
Next morning, when Jim was really
present, the patient begged patheti
cally to have grandchild with her in
the room, day and night. 'Don't
leave me.alone ngain," she quaverod
don't leave me alone again, with not
soul to talk to-" Honor WINGED, but
said nothing.
The youngest child, who did not
have to go to school, was brought-a
pretty boy with brown curls, which
the sun, streaming through the panes,
turned to gold. The morning passed
slowly. About noon Mercy took the
child's hand and smoothed his curls.
"My sister Honor had golden curls
like that" she whispered.
"rhey were in the family, Bobby" "
Honor answered.: "your granny had
them, too, when she was girl"
There was long pause. Mercy's
eyes were half-glazed, but her vision
was inward now.
"The mignonette will be GROWN in
the meadows, Bobby" she murmured.
eyes, aud hearts ease," snid Honor,
softly. '"We lived in the country,
you know, Bobby"
"There is flowers in the country"
Bobby declared, gravely.
Eyes, and trees" said Honor. al
wonder if your granny remembers
where we were larrupped for stealth
applesP"
Gay, that / do, Bobby, he, he |"
cronkcd the dying creature, with n
burst of enthusiasm. ave was pair
o tomboys. The farmer he ran after
us, cryin' 'Yel Yep but we wouldn't
take no car. He, he, hel"
Honor wept at the laughter. The
native iliom, unheard for half ecu
tury, made her face shine under the
tears. ''Don't let your granny ex-
cite herself, Bobby. Let me give her
her drink" She moved the boy aside
and Mercy's lips automatically opened
to the drnught.
"Tom was wi us, Bobby" she
gurgled, still vibrating with amuse-
ment, "and he tumbled over on the
heather, he, he !"
"Tommy is dead this forty year,
Bobby" whimpered Honor.
Mercy's head fell back, and an OK
preston of supreme exhaustion came
over her face. Half an hour passed.
| Bobby was called down to dinner.
The doctor had been sent for. Sud-
denly Mercy sat up with jerk.
at be CROWN dark, Tom " she
said hoarsely, "hain't it time to call
| the cattle home from the ma'shes?"
"She's talkin' rubbidge again" said
Honor, chokingly. "Tell her she's in
London, Bobby"
A wave of intelligence traversed tho
sallow face. Still sitting up Mercy
bent toward the side of the bed.
"Anl is Honor still there? Kiss me
Bobby" Her hands groped blindly.
Honor bent down, and the old wom-
ems withered lips met.
And in that kiss Mercy passed away
into the greater silence. Outlook.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
cnrLDRES,s COLUMN.
nrn rrns1 SEA yrrx.

she walked across the glIstcnins sands,
Beneath the morning skies.
with tangled a.wced In her hnnds,
And sunshine In her eyes.
Far off--as far ns shc could SEQ
Tho snowy surgcs beat
And once-shc laughed dclIghtcdly--
The water kissed her feet.
shc tossed hcr pretty curly head
Her lips, half-open buds
"1ts mcrmaids' washing-day," she said,
"The sea Is full OF sudsl'
Then part In glec and part In doubt,
Aud wholly In surprise,
She added, "Whcn the wash Is out,
wonder how II drcs?"
Martha r. Tyler, In Harpcr's Round
Table.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
A Poodle For the Sultan.

The Sultan OF Turkey recently ex-
pressed wish to have poodle. The
Dutch Ambassador heard of this dc.
sire and reported it to the Queen
Regent ON his return to Holland. Her
Majesty purchased snow-white dog
and ordered it sent by the ship Pollux
to the Golden Horn. The poodle ar
rived few days ago, and the Ambas-
sador, securing au audience, presented
the dog to the Sultan with great pomp.
The present delighted Abdul Hamid.
In consequence the relations between
Turkey and Holland are on an ex-
tremely friendly basis.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

They are telling story of the little
sons of the German Emperor, who
have an English governess, to whom
they are warmly attached. The birth
day of the governess occurred recently
and not only the Emperor and EN-
press made her presents, but the
young Princes also tried to afford
their teacher some special pleasure.
The governess noticed among the
gifts plain little paper box. "What
is this?" she asked in surprise, taking
it in her hand. Seven-year-old Prince
Oscar drew himself up proudly.
"That's from me-" he replied. "But
it's empty" said the teacher. eyes,
it's empty now," answered the Prince
"but tomorrow pap is going to pull
out my first tooth, and the box is
meant for that; I'm going to give it
to YOU" The next day the little fell
low, beaming with joy, really did
bring the tooth to the governess. and
she now wears it asa charm on her
bracelet,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
YOR FARM AND GA-:DEN.
conssrArKs ron BEDDING.

Gut cornstalks make excellent bed.
ding for cattle. They are good alb
sorbcnt, soaking up the liquid in tho
stable, and saving much that would
otherwise bo wasted. They make
good manure, as they rot quickly and
are more readily handled than the
whole cornstnlks. New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
RuCKwHEAT MiDDLINds.

Buckwhcat middlings is n useful
food for cows II has fuel or food
value of about 100, 900 calories com
pared to 1877, 900 for wheat middlings.
Buckwhea, middlings has more protein
heterogeneous matter or flesh former)
and fat than wheat middlings, and
less sugar and starch, and furnishes II
pound of portein for every 2.7 pounds
of digestible sugar, starch and fat
(nutritive ratio / 2.7) while wheat
middlings is / As. The buckwhcat
IL thus moro concentrated thnn wheat
middlings, aud it's feeding effect is ex-
cellent when fed moderately. --Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

Sweden has deaf and dumb corps
Of the Salvation Army,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10

as Christian worker / believe no bet
ter could have been made"
Prof. j. b. Carlyle: ''The Conven
ton has made wise choice. Rev. j
f. White is scholarly, aggressive, clio
quent, cautious, conservative ano
courageous. He possesses rare power
before a popular audience and Is
gifted in leadership"
DR. Il. II. Nann: Il regard White as
one of our most thoughtful, Original
and aggressive young men. lie is per
sonally magnetic, a graceful and forci
bic speaker. and he has made a success
in the only paStorates he has had. IL
as believe it will, his executive abil'
ity shall prove equal to his other gifts
| shall expect in him worthy sue
cessor to DR.. Durham
To-day's Biblical Recorder will say:
Being invited to speak to the Conven-
ton. the new Secretary, well-nigh
overcome with the solemnity OF the
step that had been taken, informed
the body that he accepted the trust
not as an honor, but because there
was no way to avoid it. Long since he
had put on the armor of the Lord, and
he could not refuse to respond to His
call now. The policy of this Conven-
ton is established ! am not set up to
make a new policy, but to maintain
that which my revered predecessor so
noblv directed. 1t is now said OF bro.
Durham that he was n leader-the
leader by Gods help. | hope to be a
servant.
There followed touching prayer by
DIR. Thos f. Skinner.
God called our new Secretary. We
asked God TO call him. Our need was
great, our perplexities were many
Bro. White was raised up Unexpected
~ to him and to his brethren. Now
NAV God move the Baptists through
out our Convention to love him and
to hold uD his hands in the great work
which he now enters upon for
Christ's sake. When he is known as
we know him. there will be no lack of
supporters and co-laborers ready and
anxious to work with him, not only for
the Works sake. which is the first con-
sideration, but also for his own sake. "
SUNDAY SCHOOL MASS-MEETING.
The Sunday school mass-meeting
early Sunday morning was among the
iiOSt interesting itd Ahl - vi bllt tCII-
vention. The addresses we're stirring
and practical Mr.. \. r. Bloughton.
superintendent of the biggest Sunday
school in the State: Mr.. II. II. Horne,
of the University faculty and presi-
dent of the State Sunday School con
yention; Rev. b. W. Spillman, and DR.
Mullers were the speakers.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
DIR. Thomas Hume, president Of the
Historical Society, always elegant and
scholarly, was particularly graceful
in his remarks touching the death of
DR.. Durham and DIR. Carroll.
Prof. j. II. Brewers paper on the
Life and Labors of DR. Samuel Watt
was full of valuable and interesting in
formation. and was a just tribute to
the pioneer Baptist who laid the
foundations of the church broad and
deep. 1t was ordered printed, and
President Brewer was elected life
member of the Historical Society.
DR.. J. y. Hufham spoke on the Anti
Mission Baptists OF North CarolinaEor
one hour. Two of Or. McIyer's yoAng
ladies from the Normal and IndustIi
College took the address down in
shorthand and it will be published
The Society appointed DIR. w. y. Roy
all, of Wake Forest, to prepare paper
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10

Newly Elected Corresponding Secre-
tary OF the Baptist State Convention.
chosen, but he was unwilling to take
the place at the salary paid DR.. Dur
ham, which is 1,740 per year. He
wanted So, 500, and was unwilling to
surrender his position in Richmond
and undertake the arduous duties OF
the position. Many in the Convention
thought that S1,740 was too high, and
wouldn't think of raising the salary.
Mr.. White had not been spoken of, but
when the committee turned to find a
fit man Mr.. White was unanimously
chosen.
Rev. Hight c. Moore, OF Monroe, who
is not only talented divine, but also
a poet of no mean order, writing to the
Charlotte Observer, says:
The selection of Mr.. White meets
with hearty and unanimous approval
among the recognized leaders of our
work. The following expressions OF
approval are representative of the SEN
timent which prevails among the Bap-
fists:
President c. Il. Taylor: John
White IS a man of scholarly attain
ments, of intellectual yigor, of spirit
udlttS ara COllScffdtlSIn. tie Is young,
which is all the better. He viii be
energetic and active / believe he will
also be prudent and cautious. Gladly
do | vote for him"
Editor j. w. Bailey: "a strong
young, but serious Of purpose;
a good speaker and discreet leader.
Our people will rally by him. Per-
sonany, ! could not be better pleased. =
~ j. Broughton: 'He is in the
front ranl Of our young preachers.
The Convention will make wise
choice j., e-Iling him to the Office Of
correspond ng secretary"
Editor JOHN S. Oates, Jr With
many elements OF character like Dur
ham and with many qualities for lead
ership which win bring into active
play the full force OF the denomina-
ton, White is the man,
DIR. j. ID. Hufham: THE best man
for the work we had. lie is a splendid
fellow every way, physically, inteIlec-
tualy and spiritually"
Dir. John Mitchell: 'He is admir-
ably fitted for the work and will do
we'll"
DR. r H. Pritchard: a bright and
well-rounded mas. 4 man of fine
parts"
Rey. J. w Willard: 'As a personal
friend | rejoice at Whites selection;
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10

on the life and labors of Rev. Elias
| Dodson, and Bro. T. NJ. Pittman to pre-
pare a paper on the life and labors of
| Rev. Josiah Crudup.
4 standing committee, consisting of
Dr. j. ID. Huffman, DIR. n. II. Cobb and
Bro. r. NJ. Pittman, was instructed to
have printed such papers as may be of
| interest to our denominational his
| tory.
The following officers were re-elec-
ted President, Thos. Hume; vice-pres-
idents, Chas. f. Taylor, w. b. Oliver
and j. w. Carter; secretary, j. C. Cad
dell; treasurer, w. l.. Poteat; cores
ponding secretary, n Il. Cobb.
Mr. n Il. Broughton addressed the
Y. Nj. c. A. Sunday afternoon, and DIR.
Pritchard delivered discourse at the
State Normal and Industrial School.
Sunday night eulogies upon the dis
tinguished dead, Rev. C.. +. Bailey, Rev.
J. l.. Carroll, Rev. G. Durham, were de-
livered by Drs. J. ID. Iufham, f.. f..
Skinner, II. A. Brown, II. +. Nann, T.
H. Pritchard Revs. &. NJ. Webb, Il. n.
Hawkins, l.. johnson, J. II. Vernon, j..
G. Pulliam and Bro. J. c. Scarborough.
DIR. Durham has surrendered his in
surance policy to raise money to print
the book, "How Far Should a State
Undertake to Educate" and cOllec-
ton was taken and 5000 raised TO pay
his family.
Rev. J. Il. Richardson was selected to
preach the sermon at the next session,
with Rev j. II. Lambeth as alternate.
Whatever Rev. II. i. Patton asks the
Baptists to do, every one of them feels
ought to be done. And so when he
asked the Convention to GO to Morgan
ton next year in an eloquent speech,
there was nothing to do but go. Mr..
Patton has built a BAPTIST church at
Morganton with more personal sacri-
fee than any other preacher of my ac-
quaintanee has ever done, and it is
handsome church.
WAKE FOREST COLLEGE.
Wake Forest is deeply implanted in
these delegates. The report of the
college, limited in last Fridays News
and Observer, was read by Prof. Car
lyle who accompanied it with an elo-
quent speech.
Rev. W. L. Wright, of Richmond, Va,
said: 1.-THE purest religious atmos-
Forest College. There is not one of
the faculty who couldn't get from IS
to 100 per cent. better salary in North
ern institutions than they are getting
now"
Rev. Junius Willard of Henderson,
said
I'm the senior Greek class at the
Theological Seminary last year there
we're six Wake Forest men on the list
of twelve receiving the highest grade.
Pastor RIalock. of Rockingham, re-
c "d first distinction.) A farmers
glory is his crops; a minister's, his
converts: and the glory of college is
her alumni Wake Forest needs a BIZ
illogical laboratory. chair o Bible,
summer school, and 100000 endow-
ment."
One of the best things the Baptists
do is to help ministerial students. In
the report read by DIR. John Mitchell,
CONTINUED on Third Pagel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10
THE NEW SECRETARY
EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH
THE SELECTION OF REV.
JOHN E. WHITE.
SITE AID TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Tn E, .ptist State Convention Adopts
II. .eport OF the Committee Protest.
fug gainst State Aid TO III igher Ecu
rt.tnu..Meeti of the Historical Sc.
eiety aad Interesting Papers Read--
Mammoth Sunday.Scho0i 1ohVeh-
tion.a esterdayss Proceedings.

GREENSBORO, n. c., Dec. o.-(Spe'
eial. AFTER the pleasantest session OF
its history the State Baptist Conyen'
ton adjourned its session to-day. Sun
day was day long to be remembered
In all the churches in the city Baptist
preachers conducted services, preach
ING sermons that will linger long IN the
hearts and minds of all who heard
them. There had been no jar or frlc-
tion in the Convention from beginning
to end 1t had been a feast of reason
and a delightful communion of breth-
rem. The four days here had been SO
pleasant and delightful that, anxious
as the delegates were to reach their
homes. they hated to separate.
Monday mornings session was
crowded with matters of interest. Rev.
NJ. l.. 4 .ier conducted the opening eX-
ercises. The report of the committee
appointed to take charge of the Blbll-
cal Recorder on the death of DR.. Bailey
was read by Rev II. G. Brown. The
present editor and the existing ar
rangement was approved. and there
were speeches of commentator of the
talented young editor who succeeded
his father.
Rev. j. III. Lambeth read the report
on Periodicals which endorsed the Bib
lical Recorder as the organ of the Con-
vention, and commended the North
Carolina Baptist and Charity and Chill
dren.
On motion of DIR. Huffman, the Young
Peoples organization was recognized
and committee was appointed 10 look
after the organization with view to
keeping it in vital touch with the Con-
vention.
adoption Of the report of the commit
tee to memoriaiize the Legislature
against State aid TO higher education.
The memorial was ordered printed in
the minutes for permanent record.
1.-The Convention" said Editor Bal
ley, will not give up its position in
this respect"
ELECTION OF JOHN +. WHITE.
Three days ago it was predicted in
this correspondence that Rev. W. L..
Wright. of Richmond, Va, would be
elected Corresponding Secretary to
succeed Dr.. Durham.
You are Eot {, good prophet" said
a GER -lelnan when Mr.. John L. White
was unanimously elected to that posi-
ton. / was right in my prediction as
matters stood then. The majority of
the Convention favored the election of
Mr.. Wright, and he would have been
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10
Sale OF Valuable Real Estate.

by authority of court, given in Judgment
rendered at October term OF Wake Superior
Court, in favor OF plaintiff, in case enlisted
day, the l6th day of December, 1895, at ~
O'Clock M, sell at the county court heusa
door, in the city OF Raleigh, N. c., TO tha
situate IN White Oak township. Wake
county, known as the tract wheTeon is situ-
ate the residence of the late James Penny
deceased adjoining the lands of IT, H. Hol.
land, y: r. Penny, J. j. Maynard and ths
Caswell Lynch land, containing I79 acres.
more or less, said land being fully descrtbes
the complaint filed in aforesaid case
November l2th, 1895.
M Il. NORRIS, C~ulna'r
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10

tContinued on Third Pagel
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10
COURT SALE
OF VA LIABLE
IRON MINING PROPERTY
AND
CITY LOTS.

BY virtue of the decree and pursuan
to the orders of the Superior Court OF
CASTOR county at the September term,
1895, of said court, the undersigned re-
oeivers and commissioners appointed by
said court will. on the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-10

The city tax-lists for 1895 have been
placed in my hands for collection. /
will be in my Office for that purpose
every day from a. m. to p. m. All
takes not paid by December LIST, are
subject to penalty of per cent. and
an additional per cent on the first day
of each month thereafter until paid.
W. B. HUTCHINGS,
City Tax Collector.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-09-25
CONSIDERATION.

II he were dead. the friend that now Il
You treat so harshly and unkind, n
Would you not put aside the grudge
And say you had been weak and bling;
That you were wrong as we'll as he
And smooth 1t over when too late
To bring to him the peace he craved.
The simple boon you thought too greati
II he were dead, you would releAt
And pardon all his erring ways:
You'd say he meant to do the right,
And almost dare to give him praises
He. who while living felt the sting
OF bitter words, unjustly said: sa...,-.
You'd show o eontrite spirit then
And mourn your weakness-were he dead
II he we're dead, beyond your help.
You would forbear to even think
The thoughts that now you boldly speak
To sever friendships sacred link;
II it were o'er-the task of life
You helped to make so hard and drear.
You'd feel at last a keen regret
And shed perchance silent tear
o, friends, treat not less kindly now
The near and living than the dead.
When hearts are cold they will not need
The words for which they sorely bled
Be patient with the erring one;
Glide not his fault-help him instead
Wait not to love him and forgive
Till all is DER and he is dead.
Anna w. Simmons, in Young Mems Era
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1895-09-25

: Yes-it was true that the little. NOR.
sci of acting had become strong, life
long reality. Kent and Fanny had
played at lovers, until love, the shy
rogue. crept intp both their hearts
with almost unpereeived footsteps :
Are you happy, Fanny" demanded
the exigent army officer when all was
settled and HHildegarde' had gone to
tell Mary Bell as great secret how
the little stratagem hid ended.
"Oh, Kent" whispt red Fanny, 81
never knew what true happiness was
before" .
And Capt Aymer must have been
unreasonable indeed not to be satisfied
with the answer.
He departed, carrying in his keeping
the loving little heart of Fanny White.
Ralph Dewey contemplated the de-
parture of Hildegarde's brother with
no small degree of satisfaction
"Now's my chance" he thought. 81
guess, on the whole, I'll not keep her
in suspense any longer, poor child. 1
only wanted to let 'em see that I
wasn't to be coerced." g
Mr.. Dewey proposed accordingly in
due form. that very day.
81 am very sorry, Mr.. Dewey" said
Fanny, looking provokingly lovely.
"but-but I'm engaged"
'Engaged?"' %
"Yes-to Capt. Aymer."
snow. Fanny" said Ralph, argu-
tentatively, where's the use of carry
ing on this pretense any longer? OF
course know it's all stratagem."
"But it isn't stratagem," said Fan
ny, indignantly; II love him and he
loves me-and there's my ring"
She held up pretty finger as she
spoke, whereon glittered solitaire
diamond.
So Mr.. Dewey found himself outma-
neuvered after all, and accordingly re-
treated in as good order as possible,
while Pierce Trevor, Miss Bell, Hide
garde and all the rest returned a unan-
imous verdict of "Just exactly what
he deserved. IN. Y. News.