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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Tho aln of ErettIun.

Watch any ordinary coming together
Of people and see how many minutes IL
will be before somebody frets-that is,
makes moro or less complaining state.
ment Of something or other, which most
probably every one in the room, or in
the railway carriage, or in the street, IL
may be, knew before, and which proba-
bly, nobody can help. Why say anything
about itr 1t is cold, 1t is hot, it is wet.
1t is dry; somebody has broken an ap-
pointment, or i'll cooked meal stupid
ity or bad faith somewhere has resulted
In Observation-Disclosures are plenty of things
to fret about, II we are weak enough to
heed trifles. It is simply astonishing
how much annoyance may be found in
the course Of every days living. even
at the simplest, il one only keeps a
sharp lookout ON that side Of things.
Even Holy Writ says we are prone to
trouble as sparks to fly upward. But
even to the sparks flying upward. in the
blackest of smoke, there is blue sky
above. and the less time they waste on
the road, the sooner they will reach it.
Fretting is all time wasted ON the road
Helen Hunt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Nnpoicnn nnd Washington.

Sobered for the moment by contem-
plating past danger which had threat
ened annihilation. and by The crowding
responsibilities Of the future, the better
sitle Of the first consul's naturc was for
that time dominant So fur as consistent
with his aspirations for personal power
and glory, he put into practical opera
tion many Of the most important revo-
lutionary ideals, failing only in that
which sought TO substitute national
for Roman church. But in this process
he took full advantage Of the state of
French society to make himself indis-
pensable to tho continuance Of French
life ON its new path. Incapable Of the
noble self abnegation which character
lied the close Of Washington's career,
by the parade Of civil liberty and re-
stored social order he 20 minimized the
popular, representative, constitutional
side of his reconstructed government as
to erect 1t into virtual tyranny ON its
political side. The temptation to make
the fact and the name fit each other was
overpowering, for the selfstyled common
wealth, with chief magistrate claim
ing to hold his Office as public trust,
was quite ready to be launched as u lib
eral empire under rnler who in reality
held the highest power MS possession.
Life Of Napoleon, by Professor
William M. Sloane, in Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Longevity of Ants.

Sir John Lubbock, the naturalist,
who has done more to popularize the
study of insect ways and habits than all
the other modern entomologists COM
bined, has been experimenting to find
out how long the common ant would
live il kept out of harms way. On Aug.
8, 1888, an ant which had been thus
kept and tenderly cared for died at the
age Of 10 years, which is the greatest
age any species Of insect has yet been
known to attain. Another individual Of
the same species Of ant (Formica fusca)
lived to the advanced age Of IS years,
and the queen Of another kind (Lasius
niger laid fertile eggs after she had
passed the age Of years. st Louis
Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS.
~ BURGH RAILWAY.

The short line between Dubois, Ridgway,
Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo, Rochester,
Niagara Falls and points In the upper oil
region.
On and after June 18th, 1894, passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except sunday, as fol-
lows:
l.2O p m. and $50 p. m.-Accommodatlons
from Punxsutawney and Big Run.
$3.50 a. m.-Buifalo and Rochester mail-For
Brockwayville, Ridgway ,Johnsonburg, Mt.
Jewett. Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo and
Rochester; connecting at Johnsonburg
with p. 4 f. train g. for Wilcox, Kane,
Warren, Cory and Erie.
1888 q. m.-Accommodation-F Sykes,
Big Run and Punxsutawney.
2:2O p. m.-Bradford Accommodat tion-For
Beechtree, Brockwayville, Ellmont, Car
mon, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Mt Jewett
and Bradford.
$40 p. m.-Mail-For Dubois, Sykes, Big
Run Punxsutawney and Walston.
Passengers are requested to purchase tick
cts before entering the cars. An excess
charge OF Ten Cents will be collected by con-
duct0rs when fares are paid on trains, from
allstations where a ticket Office is maintained.
Thousand mile tickets at two cents per
mile, good for passage between all stations.
J. II. MCINTYRE, Agent, Falls creek, Pa.
r. g. MATHEWS. Z. O. LAPEY,
General Supt. Gen. Pas. Agent
Buffalo N Y. Rochester N. Y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
DISLIKE NEW CLOTHES.
Trainers of Animals Run Risks In Appear
ing In Them.

ut Is a strange thing" said we'll
known trainer Of animals, chow many
outbreaks and accidents have resulted
from trainer wearing q strange COS
tune Quite recently q lady performer
who had made some alterations in her
dress had narrow escape The tiger
with whom she usually appeared turn
cd sulky from the start, and mt last alb
solutely refused to do one of the tricks.
Its mistress urged and threatened to no
purpose, aud finally attempted to use
the whip. The moment she attempted
to do so the infuriated animal flew at
her, and IL IL had not been for boar
hound which was performing with them,
Miss S. would probably have lost her
life. The brave dog snapped at the tiger
and distracted its attention until his
mistress had succeeded in making her
escape. Unfortunately he was injured
by the tigers claws. "
How do you account for such out
bursts2"
"The tiger evidently did not recognize
his mistress in her change of costume.
As a rule, very few alterations are made.
The same dog always appears in the
same net, and so on, the idea of ac-
quaintanceship and familiarity thus be-
ing maintained. Why, even IL hat or
wrap happens to lie within reach out
side the arena the animal is sure to see
1t at once, and if it can get at it will
promptly tear it to pieces"
Have there been many such acci-
dents recentlyf"
About year ago a lion tanner in
New York wore full dress suit instead
of his usual military costume at one of
the performances. As soon as the lion
saw the change of clothing he made di-
rect at him. Now lions do not, like
tigers, try to kill instantly, but strike
out with their paws to knock their enc
my down. In this case the lions claws
caught the trainers face, inflicting Sc
we're injuries. But he is still at the bust
ness, though the scars Of the struggle
are very plainly visible.
"Do these outbursts ever have fatal
resultsf"
Sometimes. Another lady performer
made an alteration in her dress that dis
pleased the tiger with whom she was
acting, whereupon the savage beast
pounced upon her, killing her instantly.
This animal has never been allowed to
perform since. "-Nineteenth Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division Time
Table. Trains leave Drlftwood.
EASTWARD
9:Oi n--Truin y, daily except Sunday for
sunbury, Harrisburg and intermediate sta
tions arriving at PHILADELPHIA 6:2J D. M,
New York, 1:ai D. M; baltimore, G:iA y. M
Washington, 1850 D.. Pullman Parlor car
from Willlamsport and passenger couches
from Kane 10 Philadelphia.
$3.50 p. m:-Ttaln 9, daily except Sunday for
Harrisburg and intermediate stations, ar
rivlng No Philadelphia I;30 A. NJ; New York,
1;33 A. NJ. Pullman sleeping cars from
Harrisburg 90 Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia passengers can remain In
sleeper undistutbcd until 200 N.
a;35 y. m.--Tiain 4, daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriy ing ~
Philadelphia, d:N A. NJ; New York, n;3i
A. NJ. on week days and 1913 A NJ. on sun
dayi Baltimore, $500 A. Nj Washington, 1850
AN. Pullman cars from Erie and Williams
tor Baltimore and Washington Will he
transferred into Washington sleeper NJ liar-
rishurP. Passenger coaches from Erie TO
WESTWARD
1926 q. m.--Tran |, daily except Sunday for
Ridgway, Dubois, Clermont and inter-
mediate stations. Leaves Ridgwny at $500
$3.50 a. m.--Traln 3, daily for Erie and inter-
mediate points.
6;27 u. m.--'rrain II, daily except Sunday for
Kane and intermediate stations.
THROUGH TRAINS FOR DRIFTWOOD
FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH.
TRAIN II leaves Philadelphia $3.50 A. m.
Washington, 7.50 A. NJ; Baltimore, s;63 A. Nj
Wilkesbarre, t0:iA 4. NJ; daily except sun
day, arriving at Driftwood ~ 1927 y. N. with
Pullman Parlor ear from Philadelphia TO
Williamsport.
TRAIN leaves New York at 3 y. M; phila-
dclphia, 1870 p. M; Washington 1910 n. M;
Baltimore, 1850 y. M; daily ARRIVING at
nriftwood at $3.50 u. m. Pullman sleeping
cars from Philadelphia to Erie and from
Washington and Baltimore 10 Williamsport
and through passenger coaches from Phila-
dephia 10 Erie and Baltimore To Williams
port.
TRAIN leaves Remove at 6:3j n. M, daily
except Sunday, arriving at Drlftwood 7:26
am.
JOHNSONBURG RAILROAD.
DAILY except Sunday.)
TRAIN 10 leaves Ridgway Mt $3.50 n. M; John
sonburg at g:i5 n. M, arriving at Clermont
at l0:40 n, m.
TRAIN 20 leaves Clermont Mt 1880 n. m. ar
riving at Johnsonburg Mt Il44 Il. m. and
Ridgway NJ 1900 II. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

ments, and she smiles, as II she enjoyed
1t, but IL is u weary woman who, as
dusk yields to darkness, accompanies
Adam to the house, Juggling numerous
odds and ends 1t is her compensation,
as she greels Abel and his wife, who are
waiting fer her. TO hear Adam telling
his son, "1've done lot in the garden
tonight think I'll lay off in the mid
die of the day tomorrow and take try
for those trout in Gains meadow brook. "
New Yoik Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

In medieval dramas the part Of the
devil was always played in pointed
red cap, with two side points or tassels.
So much Importance was attached to
this cap that ON one occasion, in France,
an actor refused to play, and the enter
tainment was postponed because his
"devil's cap" had been stolen and it
was impossible to play the part Of satan
without proper headpiece.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

1t is said that there are 10 families In
New York each Of which has over $780,
900 invested In diamonds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
Not q Mere Clerk.

Wealthy Parent-Whati Engaged
yourself to young Tapester Outrageous.
The idea Of Van Junebcrry marrying
q mere store olerki
Daughter-But he isn't o store clerk
now, papa. he is gentleman of leis-
ure.
"Ehs"
"Yes. he's been discharged. "-Salina
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18

Shilohs cure, the great cough and
Group cure, is in great demand. Pocket
size contains twenty-five doses, only 25c
Children love It, Sold by J. G. King
4 ca.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-12-18
A veritable Curiosity.

Stranger-I've a curiosity for your
mpseum-a woman 102 years old.
Manager-Pshawl That's nothing.
Stranger--But this one has lost all
her faculties, couldn't read through Q
telescope. couldn't hear Gabriel's trdm.
pet, lost all her teeth. hasn't spoken in
telligently In yearA
Aanager-Now you re talking When
oan she coInei--New York Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
CUBANS DELIGHTED
Over the News of the Formation of . Pro
 visional Government

Over the News of the Formation of . Pro.
 visional Government
 NEW YORK, Aug. 13.-Cubans in this city are delighted at the news that a provisional government has been formed in Cuba and that Maceo has been elected president They regard him as true patriot and otherwise the right man for the place.
 Col. Lopez De Queraltz, a leading Cuban, said: "Gen. Maceo is Cuban to the core. He is a native of Man. zanillo and has vast property interests in Cuba
 He is known by everyone interest ed in Cuban affairs, and is most high. ly esteemed. He is about 55 years old and has a record as a valiant soldier. In the revolutions of 1868 and 1878 he commanded an important division and distinguished himself on the field of battle"
 All the men selected for the new government are capable and brilliant, and the Cubans of this city regard their elections as the dawning of a glorious epoch in the history of our little West Indian island"
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
INNOCENCE ABROAD.

Ex-Speaker Crisp Witnesses the Open,us of the British Pariiament-Marked At- eentions to Americans-The Procedure or the House Critiesosi-UseIess Cers- monials and Insufficient Seats.
 LONDON. Aug. 13-Hon. Charles Crisp, ex-speaker of the American house of representatives; Hon. Edwin +. Uhl, American assistant secretary of state, and Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge, senator from Massachusetts, were guests last evening at an entertain. ment given by Speaker Gully at his residence in Westminster palace. They received marked attention from Mir. Balfour and Mir. Chamberlain and other prominent men who were pres- ent
 Mr. Crisp informed the representa- tive of the United Press that he had been struck by the numerous ceremo- nies in the procedure of the house of commons which to him appeared to be useless. He said he noticed especially that no actual vote was taken in the election of speaker. He understood, of course, that the election was virtually by unanimous consent, but in the United States the question is always stated to the house in order that an opportunity may be made for dis senters to express their views. It seemed remarkable that so great a ma Jority as the government had should choose member of the minority for their presiding officer. Such a course would never do under the American constitution were the speaker must be partisan. as he is clothed with greater power in the appointme nt of committees, etc.
 Continuing, Mir. Crisp said that hay ing the speakers residence in the par lament house was useful here, but it was repugnant to the American sys- tem. There were not one-third enough seats in the house of commons for it's members. The seats and desks in the American house were better arrange ment.
 Mr. Crisp added that there was good press gallery here, but he did not favor the ladies being placed in a cage behind the speakers desk.
 Messrs. Lodge and Uhl agreed with the remarks of Mir. Crisp. They were surprised by the short speeches made by the speakers yesterday, as they ap- parently had oopious notes.
 They found the house of lords nearly deserted. though they said they un- derstood there would be fuller att tendance on Thursday to receive the address from the throne.
 Mr. Crisp will go to Paris to-day He will return next week and watch parliament when it is actually legis- lating.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
THE CUBAN REVOLT.

|
 CsPf'-Gen. Campos Makes Drafts on the Volunteers to Recruit the Regular battaiions-The Insurgents, Who Ars oenerally Successful, and Sickness, | Rapidly Depicting the Ranks of the spanish Forces.s
 | QUARANTINE, Staten Island, Aug. 13. Tine Ward line steamer Seneca, from Mexican and Cuban ports, has arrived. One of the Havana passengers, in speaking of the affairs at that place, says that on August 2, the day before the Seneca sailed, Capt Gen Martinez Campos called together all of the volunteer organizations and de- manded the transfer to the regular army of 100 men from each camp. General indignation prevails among these organizations, but the order will be enforced. The insurrection is more widespread than the people of Havana are allowed to believe, and Campos will not last long. He was caught in bad trap at Baya- mo, and but for the impulsive action of the Cuban general, Maceo, who pre- cipitated his attack, Campos would certainly have been captured The in- surgents win in every fight. In the past four months the Spanish forces have lost by disease, drunkenness and
 killed in battle fully 15,0OO men. No reports are allowed to be circulated concerning losses in battle, but the authorities admit that in this period 10000 have died from disease or excess sive indulgence in food or drink. Thirty th0n md inc 1-- ( !. in the field overruning the country and making their camps in the noun tain fastenesses, whence they rally to strike blow and return to camp They have asked the sympathizers of the rev olution, of whom there are about 5000 in the city and suburbs of Havana
 why they do not capture and occupy Santiago or some other important city. The latter claim that they could do so but that their plans as to the future would not permit. That is to say, a large majority of the inha bitants of Cuba are negroes, and independence would mean negro government. If in- dependence could be secured with the establishment of protec- torate under the United States, or some other strong government. then the question would soon be settled. Fail- ing in this, the general desire is to Sc. cure home rule from the mother coun- try The capture of an important sea | coast town would be followed by the recognition of their rights as belliger- ents Until some definite plan can be settled the guerilla warfare will be continued.
 A large majority of the people arc hoping for concessions from Spain in preference to independence, as the feasibility of republic without negro domination would be difficult to ob tain.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
SPANISH REPORTS.
Several Battles Said to Have Been Won
 by Government Troops

HAVANA, Aug 13-Advices from Santiago de Cuba are to the effect tha, Maj Gonzales, with 250 men. met, or August 5, rebel bands under Ruen anG Carreras at ford on the River Qua ba The insurgents were defeated with a loss of four killed
 On the following day the same gov crnment column met the same rebels. who had received endorsements ot GOO men. The rebels were attacked and dislodged from the positions they had taken between Duaba and Bara- coa. The engagement lasted for three hours The government loss was one killed and one wounded It is stated that the rebels lost seven killed and twelve wounded.
 Sergeant Cabanas, while proceeding with sixteen men to Sebomeauito, had an encounter with 100 men under Ma. rari. Two rebels were killed and sev eral wounded. The government loss was three wounded. The troops cap tured quantity of arms and ammuni tion.
 Gen. Luque reports from Santa Clara that 200 rebels under the com mand of Rego were attacked by a gov ernment. force at Gavilanchito, in the Trinidad district. The insurgents in timated that they desired to surren der. the intimation proving later g ruse to draw the troops into ambush. The plan was not successful. Five oi the rebels were killed, including the second in command. Ten were wound. ed. The band is now retreating in the direction of Hoyo Padilla.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
MALIGNANT LIGHTNING
Deals Death and Destruction with Pro-
 miscuous Recklessness.

COLUMBIA. $. C., Aug. 13 A special from Spartanburg. s. C.. says: Yes terday at Fairmount, four miles from here, Miss Jamie Fowler and her brother William were struck by light ming and instantly killed Two other members of the family were also struck and their recovery is hardly possible. The Fowler house, in which were at least dozen people, was shat tered completely and those who were not killed were knocked prostrate O. the floor.
 An old negro woman, living near Gienn Springs, was struck and killed outright
 The residence of Capt. C. C. Chase, m this city, was badly damaged by a bolt of lightning and the inmates were severely shocked. Several trees were struck and torn to splinters.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
FOUND HANGING FROM ATREE
A Discovery Which May Throw Light on the Attempted Murder of His Wife.

CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 13.-August Schissler, grape-grower, living about a mile south of Euclid cemetery, was found hanging from tree in the woods near his home yesterday. The strange actions of Schissler's dog led to the dls- covery of the body,
 Saturday night Schissler's wife was found lying unconscious in the kitchen ofher home. She had three bad gashes on her head, and an examination showed that her skull had been frac- tured. Neighbors cared for her, and then began a search for her husband. Being unable to find him, they decided that he had been murdered and that his wife had been left for dead, but for what reason no one could surmise. as everything about the house, including a small amount of money and some jewelry, was undisturbed.
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
GOING IT ALONE.
TWO Noted Prisoners Make an Cnsuccess- fai Attempt to Escape and Land
 In the Solitary.

JACKSON, Mich, Aug. 13.-It has leaked out that an attempt was made one day last week by Forger Stonwall J' Defrance and Frank Hayes, who is serving life sentence for the murder ol drug clerk in Detroit, to escape rom prison. Hayes. who is a phar- maclst, was employed in the hospital oepartmeut. DeFrance feigned i'll. ness and was taken to the hospital for treatment. They concocted a plan to escape, part of which was to saw the oars to the window. The plot was aiscovered before it had fully matured 1ho both men are undergoing punish ment in the solitary"
The Forrest City times., 1895-08-16
THE GOLD RESERVE.

| shs Drain Upon the Precious Metal Begun
 in Millions Withdrawn for Ex- ,ort-specuIation Rife as to What the sovernment will Do to RepIinish the Fund in Case of Need-No Extra Session Probable.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The drain mon the gold reserve of the treasury of the United States, foreshadowed in these dispatches for some time past, seemed to have been begun in earnest ,esterday when the officials were ad- ,ised of the withdrawal of S1 ,65O, ,O0O from the subtreasury in New York for export The condition of affairs has occasioned much speculation as to the means that the administration will apply to maintain the gold reserve or replenish it, should the probable vithdrawals reduce it below the amount which it is necessary for the government to hold. 1t may be stated almost authoritatively as between an- other issue of bonds and the calling of sp extra session of congress that the former will be resorted to.
 Yesterdays withdrawals were tho largest on any one day since the Ber- mont Morgan syndicate went into eff. feet last February. They reduce the rold in the United States treasury to sl0i, 302. 363, or a loss of more than S6,- coo, GOO from the highest point it reached after the syndicate had made its final payments, last month. On July the gold reserve reached S107,- 1875, being higher then than on any day, according to the treasurv's of feiai ten days" statement, since Feb ruary 20, 1893.
 Between the two dates named Sl62,- 400, ,0O0 United States bonds were sold for gold at prices aggregating Sls2,- GOO, GOO, and the gold reserve, which was something over s65, 900, 900 in Jan- nary, 1893, replenished as it has been by these bond sales, amounts to-day to little more than S10l ,00o, 900. or a net loss of SAG, ,O00,0 900.
 Department officials are 10th to dis cuss the effect on the treasury of re- newed gold shipments or to express an opinion as to their probab ble extent, or when the shipments will cease, or whether the bond syndicate will feel itself bound to replace the gold as it did after the first large withdrawal after it's purchase of bonds
 With exchange at 490l9. an exceed ingly high figure, the opinion is gen. eraily expressed that gold exports to the extent of saO, 900, 900 or $50, DOC, ,0oo are likely to occur before October 1. The only thing that is likely to reduce the rate of exchange is heavy ship ments of American cereals.
 Aside from the decline in the gold reserve the situation is regarded as encouraging, as the receipts are grad ually approximating to the expendi- lures. The excess of expenditures over receipts for the past two years amounted to Slo7, OoO 900. and for the month and third which has elapsed Of the current fiscal year S15. 900, 00O But the receipts are increasing, and of heials express the hope that by Janu- ary ] next they will equal the expendi- lures, or nearly SO