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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Soap Boiled Over.

John Foley's house on Pleasant Avenue
was burned down last Thursday morn
ing. Mrs. Foley was making soap in
the basement kitchen and while out for
a few minutes it boiled over and set the
house on fire. The alarm was given and
hose company No. 2 responded promptly
but the building was so far away from
the nearest water plug that their hose
would not reach and the firemen had to
wait until No. got there, and by the
time they arrived, on account OF the
time for the alarm to get down town
and the hose company to get to Pleasant
Avenue, the fire was beyond their con-
troll
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Utopia Program.

The quotations used in responding to
roll call shall not be confined to a par
ticular author. Roll call shall be fol-
lowed by news items or facts and gen.
eral information concerning the country
selected for discussion.
July 1.-Japan.
Kate Douglas Wiggin.
Biography and Select Reading
Mrs. j. B. Arnold
Niagara Falls. ..,..;.............Mrs A. T. Bing
July s.-Corea.
Frances Marion Crawford.
Biography and Select Reading. g....,............
Mrs. +. NJ. Brown
Adellna Pattl. Mrs. G.. +. Cant
July l5.-China.
Gen. Lew Wallace.
Biography and Select Reading .................
Mrs. $. t. Dougherty
Yellowstone Park. Mrs W. q. Elliott
July 22-Russia.
Donald G.. Mitchell
Biography and Select Reading .................
Mrs. II. X. johnson
Jenny Lind. Mrs. James McCreight
July 29.-Social.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Is Everything but an Angel.

Some boys were asked the other day
to define ''editor." Here are some Of
their definitions: Gan editor makes
his living out of the English language;"
san editor is man who handles words;"
"An editor is a man who does not do
anything himself, and when somebody
else does, goes and tells other people
all about it," San editor is man who
has the industry Of beaver, the in
stincts Of bee and the patience Of an
assn
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
No Lack for Dogs.

High Constable Rodgers was au-
thorized at the last regular meeting of
town council to assess all the dogs in
this borough. He began the work Fri
day and was limited to three days. In
one section of the borough Mr.. Rodgers
found thirty-six dogs at fourteen places.
Aaron thinks some people will prevari-
cate when it comes to being assessed
for dog. At one place the man of the
house said they did not own dog and
while talking to the assessor little cur
ran out between the mans legs. Mr..
Rodgers only found about two hundred
dogs in town. The other two hundred
dogs must have been shut up or out of
town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Big Surprise Party.

Surprise parties are not uncommon
events among the people Of this neck
o. woods In the ninteenth century.
The last big blowout hereabouts In the
surprise party line was at the home Of
Robert M. Fugate, farmer who lives
between Reynoldsville and Dubois.
On the evening Of June 4th, 1895, at
the close Of the day which marked
the 39th anniversary Of Roberts exist
ence on this mundane sphere, three
score Of friends from Reynoldsville,
Rathmel, Dubois and surrounding
neighborhood, per invitation, gathered
at his home TO spring surprise on him.
Mary Ann, Roberts good wife, was the
originator and executor Of the surprise
party, and her husband, ignorant of the
plot, even took her to some OF the
neighbors In the buggy to deliver invi-
tations, on the plea that she wanted to
see the ladies about some matters. BY
stretching the truth little Mr.. Fugate
was kept in the dark about the party,
and on the afternoon of the day 1t was
to take place, Mrs. Fugate contrived to
send her husband to Dubois on business
so that he would get home after the
people had arrived. Robert was great
ly surprised on his return home from
Dubois TO see the crowd that had
gathered, but he was soon reconciled to
the situation and enjoyed the party as
much as any of the others present. The
visitors did not go empty handed nor did
they return home with empty stomachs.
They carried presents with them for
Mr.. Fugate and Mrs. Fugate had large
supply OF good things hid away in the
pantry which was brought out and
spread before the visitors. After Justice
had been done to the production of the
culinary department, few hours were
whiled away pleasantly by chatting,
singing and instrumental music. When
the clock began pointing ITS fingers to
the midnight hour the surprise party
broke up and the guests bid their host
and hostess adieu and started for their
respective homes well pleased with the
result OF the party.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Postponed.

The report of the town council, as
published in this paper last week,
showed that council had fixed Saturday,
July Goth, as the day for holding a
special election to give the voters OF
this borough an opportunity to say by
ballot whether the indebtedness OF the
borough should be increased $1,000 for
the purpose of planking Main street
from Presbyterian church to Tom
Reynolds barn, Tenth street to Jack
son, jackson street to Fifth, and Fifth
from Jackson to Main. At the special
meeting Saturday night it was decided
to postpone the election.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Special Meeting.

There was special meeting of Town
Council on Saturday evening, June Sth,
at which all members attended. Bur-
bess Lattimer, whose illness prevented
his reporting at the regular meeting on
June 3rd, reported amount collected for
fines and permits in May, s23.5O, and
also presented a bill for $4.51, amount
paid out by him for gas bill, services of
a policeman and other items. The
secretary was instructed to draw an
order for the amount.
Mr.. Ritzie reported the result of his
Investigations with regard to injuries
sustained by Angus Cameron, in falling
off sidewalk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Dedicated 10 the people at large by Edgar A,
Po-Etic Nv. J. weaverJ

Dedicated 10 the people at large by Edgar
Po-Etic wv. j. Weaver.)
We hear Of literary men
Of some religious creed;
And Us to books we wonder when
And where does Henry Reed"
When on the raging SANDY Lick"
Fierce waves around you boil.
Pull In your ropes, you'll never stick
III you let Morris "Coyle."
When autumn comes and fruits abound
Ones heart within him yearns
To look across the way and see
Brave Thomas gather "Kcarns."
At base ball game or social dance
While having glorious fun
scwe aw,,n, one Will as, ask, and l2ok a:ssnce,
We read Of heroes by the score
Upon the nations roster,
Yet no one knows the cares Of yore
That once did william Foster"
'Twould keep person busy TO
Keep track OF all the turns,
Yet nothing but the meter tells
How much gas r. q. Burns"
Talk not Of sleeves yard In width
Nor fashions Turing wiles.
And follow l.. A. stiles"
Perchance you have favorite cat;
lf not, why go and get II.
Then feed N well and make II fat
And leave Miss Della Petit"
In little scrap or sundry broIl
One hears sounding thwack,
And queries, after the recoil,
Whose eye did Frank J. 'BlackY"
Our judges use their Latin terms
While sitting on the bench,
But what we wish To know Is, who
Is teaching Charlie "Frenchf"
Wise folks don't herald all they know
Nor hal that they have seen,
But ponder well before you go
And don't think Thomas Green"
Some strange things happen and we ne'er
Can tell the reason why,
Yet sundry episodes might tend
To make friend Walter "spry."
Our Cycle Clubs Ia dandy
Ana 10 moves without n flaw,
And every members handy, when
They hear our Charlie "Kah."
A maid at times can scarce decide
,,,Twixt gentry and freebooter.
which puts us In this guandary,
why doesn't frankie "Sutter."
Whene'er you chance upon stream
That cant be crossed by board,
SIT ON the bank and Idly dream
And watch our Billy Ford"
Oftimes In church ON Sunday eve
Some curious traits reveal
In time OF prayer we looked around
And saw Doc. J. II. "Neale."
In hospitals In warning times
Were many cots Of pain;
Yet never could be found the one
Whereon had Davie Lane"
Around on Fourth street daily, too,
The people, laundry bring.
And when their ''checkie" they return
IL makes poor old wah "sing."
In. steamer on the brlny deep
II engine isn't broke,
Turn on the steam and nut her through
And have II. Alex. "Stoke,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Excursion Tickets to Ridgway

On account of the District Reunion OF
the Knights OF Pythias and the Second
Annual Race Meet of the Ridgway BIZ
cycle Club, to be held at Ridgway, June
2lst, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company has arranged for the sale OF
excursion tickets at reduced rate to
Ridgway June 2lst, tickets good to re-
turn until June 22nd 1895.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Ten Mills.

At meeting OF the West Reynolds
vile school board held on Monday even
ing a school tax Of ten mills was laid for
this year, as follows: School purposes,
seven mills: school building, three
mills. Prof. Lex. N. Mitchell was
hired as principal for the ensuing term
at $1,000 per month, and w. b. Adams
as assistant at $45 90 per month.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Mill Burned.

Samuel Buzzard's saw mill, which
was located near George Burtop's in
Beechwoods, was burned Thursday
night, and ten thousand feet Of lumber
that was piled near the mill also as
cended skywards In flame and smoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Auction

Sales every day are now going on at the
Novelty Store in the Bee Hive block,
opposite the postoffice. There is large
line OF useful goods and they are being
sold in lots to suit buyers. This good
chance to get goods at half their value.
Wiley McClain is carrying on the sale
and that is guarantee enough that all
is right. Stop afternoon or evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
First in Sixty-two Years

John Pifer, who has lived on farm In
Winslow township since 1893 and has
always had four or five head Of stock,
was in Reynoldsville last week buying
feed. This is the first time In the sixty
two years that he has been compelled
to buy feed for his stock.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

County Treasurer Waite will be at
Hotel Belnap on Friday Of this week
to receive State and County taxes from
the tax payers Of this borough, and the
Ross House on Saturday to receive West
Reynoldsville and Winslow township
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Notice.

II you intend plastering your house
1t 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 III. Alex.
Stoke, agent for Adamant Wall Plaster,
Kings Windsor cement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
of suiting we are making to order for
$16. Bell. the clothier.
Genuine York State potatoes, just
the kind for seed, at Robinson & Mum
dorff's.
Repairs for all kinds of moving ma
chimes at Reynoldsville Hardware.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Seven Months.

At a meeting Of the school board
Monday evening the following school
tax was laid: Building, mills: school
purpose, 3 mills; bond, 81 mills. The
school term will be seven months.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Goods are being slaughtered at the
auction sale in the Bee Hive block.
Stop in. Sales day and evening.
limitations is said to be the sincerest
flattery, but you will find it expensive
to use an imitation of "Adamant
Plaster" A book that will tell you all
about the fright kind" of HI. Alex.
Stoke, agent.
Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
OF suiting We are making to order for
sl6. Bell, the clothier.
Don't forget to call on Ed. Gooder
when your watch is out Of order, as he
gives you best satisfaction and warrants
all work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

No bad accounts to make up off
present customers at Robinson & Mum
dorff's. The best of goods at lowest
price,, strictly for cash, our motto.
ROBINSON a. MITNDOREF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
a Little Of EVERYTHING.
A Reasonable Request.

We will send out number Of state
ments in the nextfew days to delinquent
subscribers, who are in arrears in their
subscriptions, and who should pay all or
at least a part Of what they owe on the
same. Since the present hard times
began we have been as lenient as posi-
BILE In this matter, too much so in justice
to ourselves, In view OF the fact that
labor, paper, ink, power, rent, light,
insurance, etc. all have to be paid for
as promptly "a II there were no hard
times for us as well as the rest OF the
community. 1t is not much that any
one individual owes us, hut in no other
business is 1t so apparent that ''many a
nickel makes muckel" as in delinquent
subscriptions, the full force of which a
publisher feels when pressed for money
to meet his current bills. We hope our
statements OF account will have q
prompt response.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

Gentlemen, call and see the fine line
OF suiting we are making to order for
$l6. Bell, the clothier.
Have you your property insured? This
is the time OF year for fires. II you are
not insured don't wait, but call on or
address c. B. French, the Reynoldsville
insurance agent, at once and get his
rates. The best companies represented.
Office, Nolan Block, with C. NJ. Nc
Donald, lawyer.
Collarett buckles-the finest line at
Ed. Coolers.
The advocate., 1895-04-24
Topics for May.
CarbOndsle, Kas.

Is education Bs essential to the sue
cess Of farmers as for professional meng
Each member to furnish entertain
ment for at least five minutes, OF pay
s cents.
How shall we keep our boys and girls
on the farm?
A meeting with American authors,
poets and prose writer's. Each member
to be prepared With a quotation, and
give the name of the author.
A May party in charge Of the young
people.
Is Alliance literature Of any advantage
TO the prosperity Of the ordsrg
Womsn's sphere in the Alliance.
The noted women Of this country, and
what they have done.
What are some Of the essentials to
success in cattle brsedingV
The native trees Of this state and their
use.
The dairy. How to select good COW;
feed and care; cost Of keeping; income
per COW; net profit.
WomRn's work on the farm to-day
compared with Fifty years ago.
What is the most profitable fodder
crop for formers to raiser
Can q co operative loan and invest
msnt scheme be made Of practical value
to the farmers of this stste2
The advocate., 1895-04-24
Usage County Alliance.

The Second Quarterly Alliance Of the
Usage County Alliance met at the Pc
terton school house, April 13, The
nesting was an enthusiastic one, and 8
large attendance spoke volumes for the
interest abroad in Alliance circles. 1.-THE
Prairie Center Glss club" composed Of
Mrs. ElmondsoD, the Misses Myrtle
Morgan and Fretts Montgomery and
Mr.. L1rrRin Bacon, furnished excellent
music.
A program, consisting OF papers, rsci-
tatiOns and speeches claimed the close
attention Of the intelligent audience.
Encouraging reports were received from
the numerous sub. Alliances Of the
county. Senator Jumper represented
newly. organized Alliance named the
"Last Chance" Usage county is some.
what noted FOR the peculiar names given
the sub. Alliance organizations, such 90
"Nip and Tuck," "Pan Tsg," "Tow
Head" and "L9st Chance"
Dinner was served in a room OF the
school house by the members OF the
Dry Creek Alliance, and everything pro-
vidsd to contribute to the comfort OF
the brothers and sisters. In the even
ing before closing q brother came In to
invite the assembly to step in the next
room and partsks Of treat Of ice cream
and cake. Il was q complete surprise,
as we had received such hospitsbls treat
meut during the day that it really
seemed 'like good measure running
over"
Barclay Alliance captured the flag
and bspnsr and now stands at the head
The advocate., 1895-04-24

to any ono For fear he would lose her at
swsrminR time, as the management is
entirely different.
In our next we will talk more Of
sWsEming and preparing for the Isurplus
crop. A lady in the alfalfa regions Of
Western Kansas write asking where and
how she can got colony Of pure Itsl.
isns and the probable expense.
Three ways suggest themselves TO my
mind: The frst and easiest wsy would
be to visit some local bee keeper, buy q
colony and ask for some instruction, OBJ
serving closely his method Iof handling,
etc. Such a colony would cost from
85 to $3.50 If black bees, from 8150 to
&3 so per colony.
Another plan would be to send to
some reliable party and have them OK.
press you full colony, as you cannot
ship by freight in less than carload lots.
Still another plan would be to first
get your hive or hives, having the
frames filed with either brood. .founda'
tion or drawn out combs and then send
to some one for q one or two or even a
four-irsme nsuclsi. Having them arrive
at the beginning Of q honey fow would
insure them prosperity; otherwise, feed
them a little each night until honey
could be obtained from the flowers.
Along with the first colony Of bees you
should provide yourself with q smoker,
which / consider an absolute necessity,
although many have kept bees without
one. The cheapest that l know any
thing about is the Clark Cold Blast and
costs about 50 cents, possibly 65 cents
by mail.
In conclusion, / wish to urge all who
have lost their bees this winter to care
for their combs. They are valuable.
You can place them either over or under
strong colony Of bees, They will keep
them clear Of m1th, or, if they are taksn
beforO the miller begins laying her eggs
and stacked up In hive bodies with q
sheet of tsrrsd paper between each body,
and having tight joints, you will have
them for the new swarm or for extract
ing combs. II eggs ara laid, fumigste
with sulphur and tier up ss gwen above.
MRS THOMAS SrRAwBRIDaE.
The advocate., 1895-04-24

OF the county as the banner Alliance.
We feel encouraged to renewed efforts
after 90 pleasant and profitable a day
spent and the members Of Usage county
will long remember the hospitsble and
earnest brothers and sisters of Dry
Creek Alliance.
On page IA will be found the rssoIu-
tions adopted by the county Alliance.
EMMA TRoUDNER.
Carbondsle, Kas.
The advocate., 1895-04-24
Spring Management Of Bees.


The first care Of q bee. keeper at all
times ls that his bees are not starving to
death, especially should he be wstChful
Of the period between apple bloom and
that OF white clover. The old time
theory that "bses work for nothing, and
board themselves" has had a long run,
particularly in the minds Of that class
who find that "bees don't pay"
Early in spring, say about the firss
week in MsrCb, on 3 day when the bees
are flying Rrssly, gently lift the top of
che hive, turn Oack the covering from
over the frames, and notice quickly the
smount Of honey, size Of colony, StC. Al
that date they should have honey show
ing along tho top bar Of two or three
frames. II you sse no honey, liRht.your
smoker, and lsAFl its exact condition.
IL you find q lot OF brood and but
patch or two Of honey in outside frames,
they are in great danger from starvation
and must have q supply Of food at once.
Remember, In the spring OF the year
bees are breeding up rapidly and their
stores disappear as If by magic. They
VIII consume more honey in two weeks
now than they used in two months dur.
ing the winter. Close your hive for q
moment, 60 to your strongest colony, and
take from them IL they can spare it an
outsidS frame Of honey and place it close
up against the cluster Of bees In your
weak colony. A frame Of the LSnRs.
troth sizO will weigh from Eve TO eight
pounds. A good idea 10 for every bee
keeper TO have a few OF such frames
stored away for just such emergencies.
Cover snug and warm and mark that
colony as safe for two weeks or ten days.
IN case you have NO frames Of honey or
nolonisB 10 drew upon, you must feed
ihs weaker ones sugar syrup, such as
you uso on the table, only thinner. Re-
move cover over frames, put on an
empty super and set your pan contain.
Ing the syrup on the frames over the
cluster, not forgetting to place In the
syrup q handful OF straw or sticks to
prevent the bees from drowning In the
feed. Wooden feeders are much better
Sham metal or earthsnWeFe, as in cool
weather the bees cannot bO induced to
uss the latter. Many Spisrists use the
wooden butter dishes used in retailing
buttse at the groceries. prefer the
division board feeder for any kind Of
fesding. The simplicity is simple and
chsap, costing only 5 cents, and even
lass IN quantity. There are many differ
ont kinds Of feeders, good, bad, and in
different.
Feed suoush. .thst.the bees do not Issl
The advocate., 1895-04-24
ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT.

tine SIZE or neE EBmlyS ZOE bn6b WOUlu %
sure to play havoc with your plans and
prospects, for the new dining room or
kitchen or buggy or "WhsOl" that you
are possibly planning TO get with your
surplus honey, or the bees you may be
able to sell TO your less fortunate neigh
borg. Don't DO beguilsd into that most
dangerous theory Of spreading brood. "
1t might work all right il YOu had con-
troll Of the weather. can speak feel
ingly, il not knowingly on that point.
Don't remove your winter protection
or packing until settled weather, say the
middle Of May. / have left il on until
time 10 put on surplus cases, Rrst to
middle OF June, and know Of no Rrgu.
msnt against it, except that the bees
win gnsw the quilts or burlsp. Each
colony should be examined early in the
spring on a very warm day to see that
they have a good laying queen. The
absence Of eggs and young brood at this
time is q pretty sure indication Of queen.
lessnesg. They should be supplied with
one at once, or doubled up with some
weak colony that has q queen. It would
be impossible for them to rear q fertile
queen on account Of the absence Of
drones at that early date.
In case you decide upon the Hrst plan,
give them frame Of sealed brood from
your strongest colony, and send at once
to your nearest queen breeder for a
queen, and introduce her by the instruo.
tions always sent with them, being very
careful to look over the frame OF brood
you gave them for queen cells, as posi-
bly, there may have been an unsssled
cell ont Of which they would attempt to
rear a queen. Carefully place the cage
open face down, between the frames,
directly over the cluster.
In case you decide to unite with an
other COLONY place q slice or two Of onion
in each hive over night that they may
have the same scent. Also alternate
the frames when you unite. You can
sprinkle them with a little sweetened
peppermint water in order to give them
Che same scent. There are many differ.
ent plans Of uniting. During fruit
bloom 10 an excellent time to clip the
queens wings which is done to prevent
the SWRrm from absconding. tits really
great convenience IN sWRrming time
Another desirable feature is that one is
enabled at glance to tell the age of a
queen. For instance, in '95 you clip the
right wing Of ell queens. In 96 you
clip the left. / never allow my queens
more than two years. reigu unless she
be one Of exceptional merit. / had one
queen to do good service until her
fourth year. You may possibly be a
little nervous in your frat efforts to clip
q queens wing. / remember with
amusement now my first victim. Very
real was the Cramp that took possession
Of my left arm and hand aa finally
held her BY the thorAx and vainly tried
TO get the scissors in position. / finally
succeeded in shipping of q wing and q
leg. / have clipped many since without
miahSp. Find the queen on the frame,
grasp her BY either the wings or thorax
with the left hand, set the frame down..
pick up your scissors which should be a