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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Resolutions.

At regular session of Mountain
Cliff Castle No. 359, X. G. f., May 30th,
the following resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased an All Wise
Providence 10 remove by death our es-
teemed and much beloved friend, Mrs.
Susan Williams, wife of our worthy
brother, John Williams,
WHEREAS In her death our brother
has lost kind affectionate and lndul-
gent helpmate, her children kind and
loving mother, therefore be ii
Resolved, That we sincerely condole
with our brother and his motherless
children in this their great bereave-
ment and sorrow, and commend them
for consolation to Him who doeth all
things for the best and whose chastise-
ments are meant in mercy.
Resolved, That this brief tribute OF
sympathy and sorrow of Mountain Cliff
Castle be spread upon the minutes, 8
copy be published in THE STAR and Q
copy be presented to our bereaveG
brother. EDWIN HoARE,
w. Il. REED,
II. SAVERS, Com.
JOHN TRUDGEN,
]. G. MEssER,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

In other words, don't criticize where
there are no flaws to pick; but if your Walls
are not in keeping with your Carpets and Fur,
niture and if your Window Shades look faded
and tired, it's time for you to criticize Tell
your husband about our stylish Wall Papers.
Ask him, in that eloquent way you have, to
take walk with you down to our store Then
when you get him inside, turn him over to our
salesman and you'll see your home grow bright
and beautiful like budding bush under
warm sunshine. Catch the idea!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

According to an item in the Pitts
burg Times last Thursday dated at
Clarion, the Bar Association of that
town adopted resolutions asking Gov.
Hastings 10 sign the bills dividing the
Eighteenth judicial district, making
jefferson separate district. The
article claimed the lawyers were moved
to take this action by the fact that the
business of the court is much in arrears,
that the argument list is loaded down
with cases and that the money of suitors
is tied up in court while Judge Clark
goes fishing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Hats and Caps

over one -housand different styles for
men, boys and children. The largest
line ever displayed. Mems hats, all
wool, for 50c., 75c., 81 90. Mems all fur
hats for I5c., sl.00, sl.25, $3.50, s2Oe,
$3.50 and $500. We san give you them
in soft or stiff hats at same price. Boys
hats, in soft or stiff, tor Soc, 75c., sl.0O,
sl.25, $3.50. Mothers, see our fine line
of boys caps for summer, it will pay
you to look them over. Boys caps l0c.,
25c., soc. and Toe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Gilblom will save you 20 percent on
shoes bought at his special day sale.

Gilblom will save you 20 percent on
shoes bought at his special day sale.
Westward the tide of emigration
takes its way--to the Centennial build
ing where you get the best groceries
for the least money.
Gilblom will save you 20 percent on
shoes bought at his special day sale.
Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
of suiting we are making to order for
$l6. Bell, the clothier.
Special prices on shoes Saturday,
Monday and Tuesday at Gibbons cheap
shoe house.
Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
of suiting we are making to order for
$40. Bell, the clothier.
No bad accounts to make up of
present customers at Robinson & Mum
dorff's. The best OF goods at lowest
prices, strictly for cash, our motto.
ROBINSON a. MUNDoRFF.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

The Pittsburg Christian ddrocdte
came to this Office last week with new
head and looking as neat as a new pin.
The Adrocdto has always been well
printed but the change is a decided i'm
provement. The reading matter is set
by linotype machines which makes the
type into lines. After the paper is
issued the blocks are thrown back into
the Uelt-pots and made over new for
the next issue, therefore the paper here
after will always look as neat as it did
last week
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Memorial Day at Rathmel.

MIR. EDToR:-On various occasions
in the past we have heard the question,
"Whcrc Is Rathmol?' Now IL may
not be out of place To say that Rathmcl
Is u place whose location and people
should be known far and near. But to
come to the point. It is mining town
situated three miles east of Reynolds
Vile II has a population of about one
thousand people and countains two
churches. In which four different de-
nominations worship: two public halls,
occupied by seven secret organizations:
five stores and one hotel. But few
towns are favored with such large
proportion of active and cntcrprising
citizens who are ever ready To throw
their strength, intelligence and good
will into every noble enterprise In the
whole-soulcd way. One OF their strong
points il patriotism. AS far back as
Feb. -. '0l, the people organized and
conducted Il celebration in honor Of the
Father Of Our Country, that would have
done credit to much larger place.
From that day up to the present they
have made IL n point To carefully OBJ
serve all national holidays. The secret
orders, i. o. $. Of A., X. of r., &c. and
church societies are generally found in
the lead, and the way they are sustained
by the people is a surprise enjoyed only
by those who are fortunate enough TO
bc with them on holiday or visit their
dining room
Columbia Day, when the y. q. s. Of
\. placed II large flag over each Of our
public school buildings. was a day long
To be remembered. Speakers from
Brookvillc, the G.. \. Il. from Reyn-
oldsville. and many visitors from the
surrounding towns were present, all Of
whom were given good time and treat
ed to free meals by the people.
The last of our big days was one that
has never before been observed here on
such a scale, namely, Decoration Day.
There were by actual count 31S people
in line, composed of the different socie-
ties, Sunday school children, veterans
Of the G.. n. r., &C., each bearing flags,
banners. &c. There were fully 800 peo-
pie in the cemetery who were ably
addressed by Rev. ii. II. johnson, of
Reynoldsville. After the customary
services, the people repaired TO the
Il. o. $. of A. hall. where they were
| treated to an excellent entertainment
consisting of music, both vocal and in
instrumental. recitations. orations,
&c, all of which was embelished
by two excellent speeches by Revs.
Kelley and Slattery, of Reynoldsville.
w. G. COZ, II. o. 5. OF A., feel them
selves indebted to large number of
people from whom they have received
favors, and therefore we. the UNI
dersigned. on behalf of the w. G. 602.
i. O. 5. of ~, return to them all our
heartiest thanks.
j. l.. MARSHALL,
ID. Il. PHILLIPS, Com.
;. ;. HAMS,
Gilblom has been recognized as the
leader in low prices in foot wear.
Link cuff buttons and blouse sets for
ladies at Ed. Gooder's.
Gilblom says the advance in leather
will cut no figure in the price of shoes
Buy your shoes from Robinson
Nobbiest neatest and cheapest.
| Get prices on shoes nt Gilblom's Satur
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

The happiest man in the world is he
who has the fewest wants. Every man
should educate himself to live on mar
row basis of desires. for il his desires be
many and his qualifications few. he
needs be miserable. But ifhis gratiica-
tions always exceed his desires, then he
may always wear grin.-Er.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

or all the women mentioned in the
scriptures Sarah is the only one whose
age is given. II looks as though the
"gcntler sex" were chary Of their age
during all time. Is there a Sally
among us to-day who will tell the whole
truth on this ubiect?-Cleariield Spirit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Mems Shirts.

The greatest line we have ever had.
Other seasons we got 75c., but this year
we can show you POO different styles
for soc. Mems Shirts foe &c, 59G:,
15c., 81, 90 and 81 %
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

Among the appropriation bills passed
by the House last Thursday was Adrian
Hospital $4,000, Memorial Home,
BroOltvillc. 81 200.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

The Legislature will adjourn at noon
next Saturday. Those who predicted II
short session were little off the mark.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Notice.

II YOU intend plastering your house
IL will be TO your interest TO use mate
rial that has proven itself TO be right.
a little book for asking that tells you
all about the fright kind, of II. Alex
Stoke, agent for Adamant Wall Plaster,
Kings Windsor cement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Sweaters

for men Esc., sweaters for boys lse.
Sweaters sor men 50c.- sweaters for boys
50c. Match the price il you dare
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

Seventeen people were killed by the
extreme heat in Philadelphia last Sun
dav.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
5 Suits, two pair Pants and Cap to Match

Mothers YOu fine line of washable suits
have for for &c., 81 25 l5 49, so and 250 Call
and look them whether want buy not No trouble to
show goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05

An Independent local paper, published every
Wednesday at Rcynodsvillc jefferson Co.
Pa, devoted to the interests uf Reynoldsville
and jefferson county. Non-pOliticnl, VIII treat
all with fairness, and will be especially friend
ly towards the laboring class.
Subscription price 81 i.5Oper year, In advance.
Communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name,
not for publication, but as q guarantee OF
good faith. Interesting news Items solicited.
Advertising rates made known on npplicn-
tion AT the Office In Arnolds Block.
Lengthy communications and change or
advertisements should reach this office by
Monday noon.
Address ali communications to- e. A. stcph-
enson, Reynoldsvillc. Pa.
Entered at the postotlice AT Reynoldsville,
Pa, as second class mall matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Boys Shirts

for 20c., 25c., 40c., 50c., 75a. and s1.90.
IL will pay you to look us through on
this line as we can save you money.
We buy from the manufacturer and not
from jobbers
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
Mems Fine Balbriggan I'm
derweaP

for 80 cts. suit. Guarantee you can't
match the same hess than Sl,00 suit
anywhere. Call and see
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-05
':B'E'L'L,:'

ville is displaying for Spring and Summer Just
look at few of his prices for this season:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

From the San Francisco Examiner
Frank NJ Smith, the boraX king, believes
that he has solved the problem Of preserv-
ing fresh fruit so it can be put on the
eastern market in a satisfactory condition
For some time he has been experimenting
with borax and finds the ingredients of
that salt peculiarly adapted for precluding
vegetable decomposition.
The discovery Is the result of a sugges-
ton made to Mr.. Smith one day while
lunchins with a friend. The gentlemen
were discussing. the success that had at
tended the experiment of boraxing fresh
meat, when Mr. Smith was asked why he
had never tried preserving fruit in the same
way He said lit had never occurred to
him, but that afternoon he gave the sub
ject so much thought that as soon as he
returned to his home in East Oakland he
packed several pounds of cherries in a
box of powdered borax. This box was
placed in the cellar, and alongside of it he
put large glass dish,o filed with the same
kind of fruit. Then he awaited develop
ments. The next day4he visited the cellar
and found the cherries in the dish were be-
ginning to turn.1 In three days they were
so decomposed that it was necessary to
throw them away. In order to make a
good test he determined not to disturb the
packed cherries for three weeks. At the
termination of that time the box was open
ed and the fruit was found as fresh and in
as good a condition as when first placed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

From the Detroit Free Press.
I was waiting for the post office al
Huntsville to open in the morning and
meanwhile talking a bit to the colored jan
itor, who was sweeping and busting, when
a negro boy. about fifteen years old, came
along and halted, end beckoned the janitor
to step aside. The old man looked at him
sharply, but did not comply
Say, yo'!" called the young man.
There was no reply to this, and after a
minute he called again:
boy! what yo' wants wild me?" sternly
demanded the janitor
Il wants to speak wild yo'.''
who is yo'?"
"Yo' know who is. Yo' is dun engaged
to my sister Evangeline."
oh! you is her brudder Sam. WAL
what yo' want?'
kin yo' lend me ten cents?"
"0n what grounds, sah?'
ION de grounds dat yo' is gwine to be
my brudder-in-law."
Boy, doan yo' know. muffin tall bout
philosophy" shouted the janitor, as he
raised his broom over his shoulder my
bein engaged to yo'r sister Evangeline as
private citizen, an my standin' heah
representa- de United States guv'ment an
talkin' wild GEM Ian besides, am two en-
tirely different contestashuns AS yo',
fucher brudder-in-law I'd like to obleege
yo', but as representative of dis guy
ment doan know yo' from Adam, an II
yo' doan' move on I'll hev to smash yo' to
bone dust!'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

From the San FraLcisco Post.
Steamship passengers frequently resort
to practical jokes to relieve the monotony
of voyages" said a retired sea captain
yesterday. land while the pranks, as a
rule, are perfectly harmless. they some
times have boomerang effect. Three
years ago we were crossing the Atlantic,
and both the owners and myself were ex-
ceedingly anxious to make a speedy trip,
as a rival liner had the week before lower
ed the record held by our company.
"On the third day out, just about dusk,
the ship, and hurried investigation clio
tied the information that several of the
passengers had heard splash, followed
by piteous appeals OF Help, help.saye
met The engines were stopped and the
steamer put about, close watch being
kept meanwhile for the drowning man. A
half hour was spent In cruising about with
out results, and we started on our journey
gone to the bottom. The inquiry that fol-
lowed proved puzzling. No one was miss
ing, and We came to the conclusion that
a stowaway had committed suicide.
1.-The next day, however, an explanation
came. We had a ventriloquist aboard in
the person Of a very smart young man.
who was too tickled over the success of
his joke to keep the secret.
Then the laugh was on him. AS he had
ance, 1 notified him that 1 had made an
official entry of the circumstance on my
log and the loss Of time. and that on ap-
preaching shore I would detain him until
sufficient guarantee had been put up
that he would answer In court to reply to
a demand for financial restitution. I talked
of $50, 600 being about the penalty under the
government mail contract, and 1t is need
less to say he spent the balance of the
voyage on tenter hooks. He disappeared
before We docked, leaving his baggage be-
hind"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
AN "R" THAT COST 1854.
Curious Verdict Against the Western
Union Telegraph Company.

Curious Verdict Against the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
From the Seattle PostIntelligencer.
The insertion of the letter CT" in the
name Of H. w. Baker promises to cost the
Western Union Telegraph Company about
$4,000. In the suit brought by Baker to re-
cover $7.leo. loss caused by the delivery Of
a dispatch from Australia to Abram Barker,
jury in the United States court yesterday
returned 6 verdict for plaintiff for s., S41.51,
after celebrating about an hour. Judge
Hanford instructed the jury that a tele-
graph company was charged with the duty
of exercising a high degree Of care as to
promptness, and that any neglect entitled
the parties injured to damages. Baker s
measure of damage was the amount he
would have realized had he accepted a
cable Offer less the amount he receivl
The defense moved for non-suit on the
ground that the terms of the telegraph
blank especially exempted the company
from any damages either for mistake or
delay and also as the error was made in
Australia by a connecting line, no re-
sponsibility could attach. particularly as
the cablegram was addressed Barker
and was actually delivered to Barker"
Mr. Lewis. for Baker. Insisted that condi-
tons in Geographic message exempting
the company from losses could only apply
to the sender,not to one receiving the cable
also that, though the error was made In
Australia, the Western Union was liable,
as it contracted with the Australian COM
pany as its agent, and that the mere fact
that the message was addressed Barker
could not excuse the failure to deliver to
Baker, where the contents of the message
could show it was for the commission mer-
chant The non-suit was refused.
The case will probably be appealed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
AN INSECTS HOOP BEATS.
Even the Trotting of Little FL,
Sounds Like Thunder.

Even the Trotting of Little Fly
Sounds Like Thunder.
From the st. Louis Republic.
The improvements which W II. Soulby
has lately added to the microphone, or
sound magnifer," make It one of the
most marvellous mechanical contrivances
Of the age. The special construction of
this instrument is of no particular interest
to any one except experts. but what is told
of its wonderful powers a magnifcr of
sounds will entertain the young and old,
as well as the scientific and unscisntific
readers of Notes for the Curious"
After the instrument had been completed
with the exception of few finishing
touches, Soulby found it absolutely neces-
sary to keep the door of his workshop
tightly closed so as to admit no sounds
from the outside otherwise the inarticllate
rumblings given off by the "ejector' would
have become unbearable. Even with closed
doors the cap had to be kept constantly in
place on the receiver to keep the instru-
vious investigation had proved to be COM
bination of sounds produced by watch
be ats. breathing, the hum of flies, etc.
A fly walking across the receiver Of the
instrument made a sound equal to horse
crossing a bridge. and when Mr.. Soulby
laid his arm across the box the blood rush
ing in his veins gave forth a sound which
much resembled that made by the pump Of
large steam engine. The playing of a
piano in house across the street was,
when elected from Soulby's machine, like
the roar of an avalanche. and the washing
of dishes in the kitchen of house across
the alley made q sound which the inventor
of the machine says was "a burden to his
soul" When anyone entered the room.
walked about, coughed, touched the table or
door handles. the shrek which issued from
the ejector was most painful to hear.
Hundreds of Uses have been suggested
for the microphone, the most practical be-
ing those of blood circulation and lung
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
He Was One of the Lynchers.

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat.
They were Enthusiastically westerners. The
most unobservant visitor TO the immigrant
room at the Union station last night be-
fore the Missouri Pacific train pulled out
for Kansas City would have noticed that
They sat side by side, the old man resting
his hands on a bundle covered with q red
bandana, and the younger occupying his
time scanning the faces that lifted in and
out and away. Presently the young man
spoke.
Going far?" was his first question.
yes" The old man turned his head.
"West, maybe?"
oklahoma"
Queer, but that's where I'm bound for
myself"
Down on the Shakaskie river" said the
old man, as though continuing sentence.
We'll, I'll be darned if 1 amt going right
there myself"
Boomer in the rush of '93 2" said the old
man, interrogatively.
Yes; I've good claim Got relatives
down there yourself, maybe? 1 expect ]
know EN- if YOU have. as I reckon there
amt nary one in the country that 81
Wilson don't know
'No, I have no relatives there now.
had one-an or1y son. He left his home
over in Illinois, against his parents wish
es to make the race for hamesteads into
the Cherokee strip in the fall of '93. After
the race we heard nothing from him. Not
line. One day a letter came from the
Snerln OF Arkansas city stating that my
boy had been hung on the banks of the
Shakaskie river. letter from me was
found in his coat pocket. A placard was
placed upon his breast with the one word,
Sooner traced on 1t with mud. But my
boy was no sooner 1t was a cowardiy,
murderous mob that hung him. Did you
hear of that? Was it in your neighbor-
hood?' suddenly questioned the old farm
err as he looked 81 Wilson full in the face
Wilson had grown deathly pale; he dill
not reply. He seized his Garnet bag and
rushed out with the remark that he must
catch his train. A reporter who had over
heard the conversation, followed ana caught
up with him, Just as he was ordering a
drink of whisky.
Did you see that hanging?" asked the
reporter
Il was one of the lynchers," he said,
huskily, "but how have suffered"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24
to the house was made through rear
and unused ENTRANCE up back stairway.
COnGictingn Testimony.

to the house was made through rear
and unused entrance up back stairway.
COnhictingfi Testimony.
On the trial all this matter was brought
out. In addition. testimony was produced
proving that DINING had purchased cyna-
hide Of potassium at a certain drug store,
and that he had kept rented another room
aside from the house (which he occupied
with his family, this room also being down
town. In rebuttal It was conclusiyely
proved that Dimmigi had been using. cyna-
hide of potassium for years for skin dis
kept the room down town rented for the
purpose of meeting lady friends, whose
names he steadily refused to give The
theory OF the prosecution was that the con-
fession had been written in that room
Two experts testified that the confession
was written by Benhayon; one that 1t was
a forgery. There was a very dramatic
scene when the latter was giving his testi-
moEy. He had been illustrating on a black
board the reasons why he came to the con-
clusion that the confession was forged
Growing excited he turned to the jury.
and, holding the confession in his hand
said: why do I know it is forged? Be-
cause the handwriting is dead; 1t is a
corpse. There Is as much difference be-
tween it and genuine as there is between
live man and cadaver."
Both Men Released.
The jury disagreed. A second trial was
had, with the same result. 1t was fore
gone conclusion that there must either be
a disagreement or acquittal. The evidence,
strong as it was in some respects, was al
together insufficient to allow of convic-
ton. After the second trial the prosecution
saw the futility of their efforts, and after
an Incarceration of over year DINING
was set at liberty.
The supreme court of the state had pur-
posely postponed the consideration of the
Bowers case. When, at last, they did con-
slider 1t they were unwilling to take upon
themselves the responsibility of sending
him to his death. The decision Of the lower
court was reversed, and the cause remand
ed. The proceedings were then quashed,
and Bowers walked out of the county jail
a free man.
The question as to whether Bowers killed
his wife, or whether her brother killed her;
as to whether Benhayon killed himself or
DINING killed him; as to whether the con-
fession was genuine or forged, will prob
ably never be solved Bowers DINING and
Mrs. DINING hold the key to the mystery,
but 1t is unlikely that either will ever I'M
lock 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-24

Flom the Adams Freeman.
The house had been aroused by burglar.
Mr.. Jones saw a man with a mask going
through the pockets of his pantaloons, and,
as quick as thought, he shot at him, the
intruder making good his escape.
Why" asked Mrs. JONES' thoroughly
awake, what did you scare me forf"
Il saw a man robbiug my pockets and
fired at him."
Well he didn't get anything" said she,
complacently.
How do you know?'
'Oh, L tried 'em myself before came to
bed"