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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
HER MIRROR.
a Japanese story of Its Influence ON
Mothcrlcss Girl.


AT Y NJ. G. A. hall Yoataso Okano.
% Japanese, told the following story to
LARGO audience:
"Onoo upon u time there lived in n
little hamlet in Japan young couple.
They had one chid-.a beautiful little
girl whom both loved very dearly. 1t
came to pass while the child was still II
baby girl that the father was obliged 70
take long journey to the far distant
city. 1t was too far for him to take his
wife and child so he left them at home
and travelled alone.
"In that great city ho saw many new
things which, having lived in the peace
full little hamlet up among tho noun
tnins all his life, he had never seen be-
FORE He desired to take home 20 bis
wife some Of these new things which
seemed to him so wonderful. And tho
most wonderful gift he could take, il
seemed TO him, was mirror. He wish
ed to take homo to his wife the pleasure
and surprise he had experienced when
he first 10, ked into mirror. So he took
one home 60 his wife.
"When he arrived home ho gave the
present to his wife, and for tho filst
time she looked into n mirror. What
do you soe?' her husband asked She
replied: L declared | SEQ u very pretty
woman. She wears her hair just as do
mine, and she smiles and moves her
lips as If sho were talking to me. Her
husband told her that the mirror was 4
present for her, and he hoped she would
use it every day But the wife Thought
it far too beautiful and rare and costly
gift to use every day. so she put it
carefully away and never spoke about it
to the little daughter, who grew more
beautiful and more like her mother ev.
cry day.
"By and by great misfortune fell
upon that little household. The wife
and mother fell sick, and it was soon
evident that she must die AS sho lay
upon her deathbed she called her little
daughter to her and told her that she
was going to lose her mother forever
She could point to no future life after
death in which they should be reunited,
but in the love and simplicity of her
heart she did the best sho could. She
told her little daughter about the won
derful mirror. After | am dead, she
said, take down that box and look into
the mirror that It contains. There you
will see my face And want you to
look into the mirror every day, that You
may never forget your mother, and that
you may grow like me more and more
every day.
$50 the mother died The littlo girl
did as she had been told, and in the
wonderful mirror she thought she saw
her mothers face, young and beautiful
not as she had seen her, pale and i'll
as she lay dying. but fair and fresh ms
she had looked before tho fatal illness
And tho little girl looked into tho mir
ror every day and thought of her moth.
er and her many lovely ways, and so it
came about that she grew to DO more
and more like her mother rs the years
went by. '-Rochestor Post-Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
KIPLlNG'S KIND ACT.
A Story About the Famous Author That
Is Not Unpleasant.

A Story About the Famous Author That
Is Not Unpleasant.
1t has become the fashion of literary
photographers to print whatever stories
of a disagreeble nature concerning Rud-
yard Kipling they can hear or find. In
cidents showing the other side of the
man-the true side, in fact-are rare,
but that this wonderful author is not
quito the literary barbarian which he is
stronger evidence in q little story which
| heard quite recently.
Not long ago an ambitious young
writer composed his first story He was
rather skeptical of its merit, and being
great reader and admirer of Kipling's s
work determined to send his literary
firstborn to Kipling for criticism. His
friends tried to dissuade him from tho
idea, telling him that he would never
see his story again. But his faith in his
favorite author was strong, and the
story went to Kipling. A week passed
by, and finally nearly month had
elapsed. The young writer suffered KEEN
ly from the ridicule of his friends in the
meantime, and, truth to tell, his faith
began to waver. During the fifth week,
however, letter came postmarked
"Brattleboro. Vt.," and the young
writer opened it with feverish haste.
There was his manuscript, true
enough, but scarcely could he recognize
it. Kipling had evidently put days of
work upon it, making corrections. sug.
gestions and interlineations until the
story contained more of Kipling than of
its original author. With the manu-
script came letter, in which Kipling
said that he was not "in the habit of
doing this sort of thing, because it took
SO much time" But in this case he saw
good chance to make IS for particu-
lar fresh air fund in which he was in
terested, and If Mr. thought the
work he had put on this manuscript was
worth that sum ho would be glad to re-
ceive it for his fund and would send q
receipted bill!
The So was sent. nt.-Philadelphia
Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
The Hawaiian Islands,

The Hawaiian Islands have been found
to be richer in animal life than was for
merly supposed. As the result of years
investigation by the British association,
through its committee, it has been found
that of birds there are 78 species, Of
which 81 are peculiar to this group. All
the land and fresh water shells are Pc
culiar. and of 1000 species of insects
700 are not found elsewhere. 1t thus
seems that these islands have by no
means been populated from the conti-
nent, but have been centers Of independ-
ent creation. Independent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
NUMBER Al.
A MANS BEST IDEAS.
An Old Student Says They Como into the
Mind Unexpectedly.

An Old Student Says They Como into the
Mind Unexpectedly.
Professor Won Helmhotz, tho great
German scientist of imperishable farno,
not long before his death gave an inter
esting review of his life work on tho oc-
casion Of tho celebration of his soven-
tieth birthday, in which, among other
things, he reveals some instructive fea-
lures Of his habits of study and the proc
ess by which he won his ideas as well
as the time and manner in which it was
his won't to commit the latter to paper:
"As it has frequently been my lot to
have to await in uncertainty the arrival
of appropriate thoughts and conceptions,
which then would break suddenly and
unheralded upon me, have just gained
some experience in the management of
these capricious ideas. This may be of
utility to other students of like phys-
biological temperament.
1.-THE best ideas have often stolen ST.
lently into the current of my thoughts
whilo the latter were not employed in
seeking them. know not by what proc
ess of unconscious cCrebration they were
tNOlNtNs uulN hiANN tllfb Nutg htlt
there Nor could at first fully osti-
mate the Importance of such uneXpect-
ed but welcome visitors.
"Those ideas never introduced them
selves when my brain was tired and al-
most never ut my writing table. had
first to turn my problem in all diroc-
tions and envisage il from every side,
and thueaftprto to ccnsign it 70 my invol-
untary thoughts without even prema-
turely attempting to solve IL within my
self or committing my reflections to
writing. Long and patient preliminary
investigation was tho unconditional pre-
requisite to success.
"No matter how urgent the necessity
for action, must always give my brain
its time to relax from fatigue or strain
and await the recurrence of feeling of
both physical and mental well being
and contentment before writing for pub
lication. My most valuable ideas have
presented themselves in the morning on
my awakening from n refreshing sleep,
but the favorite period for them has
been while | was seeking relaxation by
roaming slowly over picturesque hills
or through wooded parks in tho bright
sunlight. The slightest indulgence in
alcoholic beverages sufficed to Danish
them from my grasp. '-Baltimoro Sun
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

The Mexican burros ascertain where
to dig for water by closely observing
tho surface Of the ground We had
found in an arroyo sufficient quantity
of water to make coffee when wo OBJ
served three burros searching for water.
They passed several damp places, exam
ing the ground closely, when tho leader
halted near us and commenced to paw
hole in the dry, hot sand with his right
forefoot, After awhile he used his left
forotoot Having dug hole something
over foot in dopth, no backed ont and
watched it intontly. To our surprise it
soon commenced to fill with water Then
he advanced and took u drink and step
ped aside, inviting, ! think, the others
to take drink. At all events they
promptly did so and then went away,
when we got down and took drink
from their we'll. Tho water was cool
and rcfreshing-much better. in fact,
than we had found for many u day.
There is no witchcraft about tho Mex
ican burros. but they have good horse
sense, -Pittsburg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
An Easy WAY.

The main object of life is to derive
satisfaction from it, tho philosophers
say. Therefore when yer are what is
commonly known as selfish and grasp
ing you can silence your conscience by
telling it that you are no worse than tho
unselfish and sacrificing. You simply
have anotAsr sezas5 ss ecjoying life -
ExsNanua
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
Nor No Wac wo1nSs1.

Pension ASsaS---I Gee you have keen
drawing . pension on the wounded list
when the record shows that You were
drummed out Of the army for desertion.
Pensioner-YeA That is SO.
Pension Agent-Well, how were you
wounded?
Pensioner-My feelings, colonel, my
feelings. Atlanta Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
London Newsgirls.

The London Weekly Telegraph,
miscellany published in connection with
the Sheffield Daily Telegraph, is now
being sold in the streets of London by
corps of presentable damsels, becoming
ly dressed in uniform of dark gray,
with red facings, hood lined with the
latter color and forage cap to match.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
Women Can't Hold once In Washington

Women Can't Hold once In Washington.
Judge McClinton of the superior court
Of Clallam county has virtually decided
that under law women cannot hold office
in this state. The case which came be-
fore him was that of Charles Russell,
relator, against Ella Guptill. Miss Cup.
till was in November elected superin-
tendent Of schools in this county, and
received the largest majority of any of
the successful candidates, but OH tho
strength Of an opinion received from the
attorney general it was decided to con-
test her election, with the result that
Judge MoClinton overruled the demur-
rer of the complaint, which decides the
case as far as the superior court is CON.
cenred. Miss Guptill's attorneys say
that they will appeal the case to the su-
preme court Seattle Post. .Intelligen.
ser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

A fortnight after Easter the English
formerly observed festival called Hook
tide. 1t was customary for tho women
to go out into the streets with cords and
bind the men whom they met until tho
latter purchased their release with small
contributions of money.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
NceotiatIons not Complete,

Customer (female and unfair)-I Or
iered ten yards of dress goods here yes
terday to be sent. Has it been cut yet?
Shopwalker-No indeed. The assist
ant said you hadn't been in yet to change
your mind. London Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
A Difference.

"You say you made money in bust.
ness?''
Certainly" replied tho New York
policeman.
"What was your stock in trader
1T wasn't stock in trade. 1t was a
trade in stock. Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27
TONIGHT.

Tonight almost envy you
Your quiet bed that seems
Too narrow for the coming in
OF any noisc or dreams.
go when the earth Is not too hard
A moist and pleasant mold
With dandcliOns here and there,
Like scattered bits OF gold,
Then maybe shall break my way
Tho earth and grasses throufh,
And smiling with my drowsy eyes
Shall come TO sleep with you.
Bertha G.. Davis in Kate Fields WASHINGTON.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

During the first century after Christ
tallow was q cents pound; cheese, II
cents; butter. IS cents; honey, "a cents;
peas, 0 cents, and beans, 10 cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

Whenever you SEQ ingratitude you
may as infallibly conclude that there is
growing stock of i'll nature in the
breast. as you may know that man to
have the plague upon whom you 500 the
tokens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

During the reign of the second Ed
ward an OK brought 1S shillings, sheep
l shilling. pig 2 shillings, a rabbit Q
shillings. and pigeons were 0 cents .
dozen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

Niobrara, the name Of river in Ne.
,raska. Is said to mean "wide water"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

Cape Conception, California, was
called after ono Of tho vessels in tho
deet of Coytaz-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

Better Goods than you can
buy any place else.
The same Great Reduc-
ton in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-02-27

Brandenberg never was
sold less than 90 to 25c. per
yard; will sell you now for
10l
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11

Anna IL NAV De that the British Government
Is d!spleased al the thought that regular r f.icn
c-ons,ate has been established the Suitans
Capital; but England can enjoy the same PrN'ess
loved Il alread II her last Minister 70 MOROCCO
Sir Euan Smith had made himself more popular 10
thar country whence he was recently rscaliec, not
without having succeeded however In securing
the special OF ects of his mission -
The traditional policy OF the Morocco Toverninsnt
intrusion of foreigners into the interior or the cun
try and above all, against officai representatives.
Of Christian Powers. The presence OF these rep.
had been tolerated in the seaports; ana
the Moorish negotiators Of the treaty or 1872 VIVA
Srain Intended that they should be forever main:
tanned there exclusively. The wording OF the third
Sinomats reads: The consuls who are IN The
cities If the coast shall not. etc. Its real signn.
canoe IA not escape the attention or the Europeth
sisted upon the adoption OF the following tex:
THE consus and vice-consuls. residing, witain the
States Of the Sultan of Morocco. shall not exc,
This text was accepted by 81 Mohamed Barsasn.
and II is binding upon the present Grand Nizier pa
Ahmed, who protested at first, against the esao-
saying that this amounted to a violation OF the IA
ditions OF Morocco. The young sultan, Aode.
ASH was influenced by the views OF his favoliU
Minister. and he has agreed 10 the demand OF tns
French Government He was reminded ina a.
early as 1877, his ancestor, Abdei-Maek, had re:
ceived at Fee. Guillaume Berard who had been sens
there as consul, by King Henry III. He also Re.
nembered that the Treaty OF Tetuan OF 1850 VIA
Spain and the Madrid convention OF 1880 granted 70
Spain the right of establishing consulates at Fez Q!
at any points where IT would be necessary, an3
France as well as other Powers make use OF
the same consular privileges, since their ueaues
with Morocco guarantee them rights similar 70
those granted to the most favored nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
BRITISH-GERMAN FRICTION.
THE TWO PEOPLES REBUKE EACH OTHER
ALONG SIMILAR LINES.
COMPLAINTS OF BIsMARCKIAN METHODS IN RE-
LATIoN WITH FOREIGN POWERS OFFSET
BY pENIALs THAT GERMANY CAN BE
MADE CATsPAw IN GREAT
BRITAIN's COLONIAL POLICY.

BRITAIN'S COLONIAL POLICY
rondon Aug l0-Engands relations with Ger
many have undergone notable change in another
direction within the week quotation from
The Daily News" last Saturday showed that II
was expected that the Liberals would approve OF
Lord Sasburvs cultivating the most friendly ana
cordial relations with Germany, but THE Stand
ard (semi-oficiaD after the arrival at Cowes Of
Emperor william, printed a remarkable leading
article saving that although England desired 10
retain Germanv's friendship Germany had better
renounce some Of her ambdextrous Bismarckan
methods In the conduct Of her relations with foreign
powers, especially In connection with Africa. This
article was widely quoted, and was unanimously
condemned by the German press. Despite that
fact, however. 1.-The Standard" to-day printed an
other leader. couched in even stronger language.
In which 1t says that the bargains with Germany
which England has good humoredly acceded
have been sometimes harshly construed TO her
disadvantage, and the German diplomacy has
strained to put mpcdiments in the way of Eng
lands recovering by an agreement with the Congo
Free State authoTt;ss TIE facss waea' Tsyhhs
Congo Convention The standard ends its
article by sxpre.sng rsgrs at The eccentric course
and adding hat it would be impossible for Eng
land to face the indefinite risk OF formal alliance
with the Dreibund.
Berlin Aug. lO-Thc political portion OF the
German press is devoted largely to a discussion
OF Gsrmany's relations with Great Britain. which
do no; improve. despite the accession OF Lord
Salisbury to the British Premiership. The anti
British feeling has been growing here since 1894.
when Lord Rosebery's policy toward Russia
regarded as an attempt to procure the political
ment Of similar questions especially colonial mat
tiers. that Germany complains OF. The Samoan
question and questions pertaining to several dis
trcts In Africa which are pending between the
two countries, are irritating to Germany. Unless
Great Britain shows good will to meet Germany
half way she must be prepared for sharp repri-
sails The German press unanimously expresses
ind gnation at the articles that have recently ap
peared in the English press The papers here say
that Great Britain Is much mistaken II she thinks
she can make catspaw OF Germany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
THE "INQUIsITION" IN COLOMBIA.
ALLEGED CoNsPfRAToRs AGAINST THE CARO-
GOVERNMENT ARE TORTURED TO
MAKE THEM CONFESS.
ANCE AT THE UNIVERSITY

MAKE THEM CUM EsS
Barranquilla. Colombia. July 15-As the result
of a searching investigation your correspondent
makes the following extraordinary report
native woman. in whom man had confded
informed the local authorities that she knew OF
localities in which arms were concealed. Her
information led &c the instant arrest Of a number
Of people A few found and num-
Der OF suspects tortured to extort confess
slons duplicating others. Some were hung by
the feet head down Others were lifted by their
heads by means Of a broad board having GEN.
trail aperture for the head. The ends Of the
board we're hoisted by ropes until the whole
weight of the body OF the victim rested the
sharp edges of the central aperture the toes just
touching the ground. While suspended repeated
foggngs were given.
Altogether ten twelve persons underwent
more or less torture. when some Of the most
prominent citizens sent a joint memorial to the
Minister of the Interior. asking II the tortures
practised were authorized by the Caro- or Ma
tional Government The memorial led to the
ending of this new reign OF terror.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
RUMORS OF MOB AT TARSUS
STUDENTS AND MISSIONARIES REPORTED TO BE
IN DANoER--Is THIS COLONEL sHEP-

IN DANGER-Is THIS COLONEL sHEP-
ARDS INSTITUTE?
A dispatch from Constantnople says that a mob
has attacked the American Mission School at Tar
sus Asia Minor maltreated several Of the students
and threatened the missionaries
While further particulars have been received.
II Is probable that the institution mentioned is the
ST. Paurs Institute which received 10000 from
Colonel Elliott F. Shepard. OF this city Ten years
ago. H. s. Jenanyan. then a student in the Union
Seminary, was DESTROYS OF starting an institute in
Asia Minor for the education especially OF orphan
children in that land DR.. Howard Crosby accepted
the presidency OF the institute and Colonel Shepard
became Its vice-president DR.. William NJ Taylor
DIR. Richard S. Storrs and Dr. Roswell ID. Hitch
cock we're among the early friends OF the enthus-
astc student
After his graduation In 1857. Mr.. Jenanyan mar
red daughter OF the Rev A. G. Rulifson of this
city. went to Tarsus and began most successful
work. His friends In America supported him gener-
ousiy and Colonel Shepard. who during his life
,lmo the largos, benefacor Of his work estab-
years ago the Rev. DR.. 7. d. Christie was sent OUT
10 assist in the work and succeeded Mr. Jenanvan
the head OF the institute.
Mr. Jensnyan is now In this country securing
money TO carry second schoo. which he has
established at Inconiun. He Is on friendly terms
with the Turkish Government. and says that much
harm Is done by elmesning but injudc,cus trav-
e.iers In Turkey. who visit the families OF men
engaged in Christian work. and are known such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
RESERVE OF NEARLY $3.50 900. 900.

THE SPECIE TREASURE or THE BANK CHAL-
LENGEs THE WORLD AND HISTORY.
London. Aug lo-The gold and silver reserves OF
the Bank OF France have reached sum In excess OF
32 600 900 sterling, OF which amount about $4,000 00C
IL silver. This is not only the largest reserve In
the world, but It has never been paralleed in the
history OF finance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-11
IN COLLISION WITH AN ICEBERG.

Gibraltar. Aug. io.--rhe Anchor Line steamer VIC
tor!a Captain Craig. from Nsw-York. July a. for
Mediterranean ports. reports that at o'clock
tho night Of Ausu.t !. while running In fog. she
came Into collision with an icebsrg. Fortunately.
tho CHANGING blow she struck the berg was not Sc
we're, and her port bow was slightly damaged.