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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

The talk of building an electric road
between Punxsutawney and Indiana has
been revived, This time it is the Gem
eral Electric Company of New York
and Chicago that is making an investi-
cation of the advisability of such road.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

Independent local paper, published every
Wednesday Mt Reynoldsville, jefferson Co.
Pa, devoted to the Interests of Reynoldsville
and Jefferson county. Non-political, will treat
allwith fairness, and will be especially friend
ly towards the laboring class.
Subscription price si,0Oper year, In advance.
Communications intended for publication
must be accompanied by the writer's name,
not for publication, but as n guarantee of
good faith. Interesting news items solicited
Advertising rates made known on appllca-
tion Mt the Office In Arnolds' Block
Lengthy communications and change of
advertisements should reach this office by
Monday noon.
Address all COMMUNICATIONS to G. A. steph-
enson, Rcynoldsvillc, Pa.
Entered nj the postofiice mt Reynoldsvillc,
Pa, as second class mail matter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

II has been judioially decided in the
State of Indiana that sleeping car com
panies are responsible for any baggage
lost by the porter's dishonesty or care
1esanasa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

Newton Mix, of Mix Run, who was
sentenced to the penitentary by the
Cameron county court last year for
shooting Robt Clark, has been pardon
ed and Is at his home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

Do not find fault. You can always
look around you and see some fellow
being that would be thankful II he were
i'm your place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
A DMINISTRATOR's NOTICE.

Estate OF Walter Spry, late of Reynoldsville
Borough, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given that letters OF
naninlstration have been granted to the
unuersigned on the above estate. therefore
all persons Indebted to said estate are re-
9uested to make Immediate payment, and
tnose nuvlng claims against the same Will
without delay. john TRuDGES,
p.s Administrator.
heynoldsvilie, Pa, Nov. q, 1905.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
N. W. MCDONALD,
FIRE, 1nNnnonNN
LIFE and
ACCIDENT ucJu uuUU,

| have Il large line of Companies and
am prepared to handle large or small
lines of insurance. Prompt attention
given to any business intrusted to my
care. Office in Nolan Block, Reynolds
vile, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

The Pennsylvania Legislature con-
venes on Monday. the ith day of next
month
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
Pennsylvania Railroad to Issue Clerical
Orders.


Pennsylvania Railroad to Issue Clerical
Orders.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
announces that for 1897 1t will issue
orders to regularly ordained clergymen
in charge of churches located on or
near its lines east Of Pittsburg and Erie.
To secure these orders clergymen
should make application TO the nearest
ticket agent rs soon as possible. as il
is desired that all applications reach
the General Office by December Is.
Save money on shoes of all kinds at
Robinson's.
See Millirens 500 overcoats they
are worth $1,000.
Over hundred wraps to select from
ut Deemers.
$l.00 for a fine leeced wool suit OF
underwear at Bells.
Full line of new crop dried fruits at
Robinson & Mundorif's.
Examine your $40 and $40 bills closely.
1t is said that 81 and 50 bills are being
''raised" by pasting the necessary 0.
Not having seen any bills of this de-
nomination recently, the swindle of
course does not effect u.s. but the fact Is
published to put deliquent subscribers
on their guard. -Clearfeld Republican.
The reason why Arnica e. Oil Lima
ment is so popular with the ladies is be-
cause it not only is very healing and
soothing but its odor is not at all offen-
sive. For sale by II. Alex Stoke.
Now is the time to select your Christ
mas presents while the stock is COM
plete. Our new goods are coming in
daily. Ed. GooDER.
Jeweler and Optician.
Don't suffer with indigestion, Use
Baxter's Mandrake Bitters. For sale
by II. Alex. Stoke.
Leave Your Orders.
l am now prepared to furnish coal to
all parties in need of the same. Orders
left with ]. N. McEntire, at Deemer &
Co.'S grocery, will receive prompt at
tention. G. w. ROLLER. JR.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

No southern orator and humOrist has
ever gained such reputation us Hon.
II. w. j. Ham, of Georgia His record
is phenomenal. There is not man on
the American continent who can crowd
more humor, pathos and eloquence into
an hour and half than the famous
"Snollygoster" Ham.-Spartanburg rs.
c. Herald.
Wear Robinson's shoes for comfort.
Deemer's shoes wear we'll.
Lowest prices possible on shoes at
Robinson's.
People who are wise buy their cloth
ing, hats and shoes al Millirens.
Get your tickets early for Col. Hams
lecture. Admission, 35c, and SOC.
Tickets for the three remaining lectures
In the course Sl.0O.
AT King & Co.'S you will find baled
hay, salt, flour and full line of general
merchandise.
The best silver polish in the world at
Coolers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

Prof Barrett, OF st. Lawrence county,
N. Y. speaking Of pulmonary diseases,
says: not one death occurs now where
twenty died before Downs Elixir was
known. Over fifty years of constant
success places Downs Elixir at the head
of the long list of cough remedies. For
sale by II. Alex. Stoke.
Hot foot wear at Robinson's.
Misses short jackets at Deemers.
Buy your holiday hats at low prices
at the Peoples Bargain store.
Gloves that 1T the hand at prices that
fit the pocket-book at Millirens.
The price Of -four has gone up, but
the price of supplies remains the same
at the Bon Ton Bakery.
Watches-we have the latest In all
sizes and styles, and large line to
select from at all prices.
Ed GooDER.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
ADAM NEVER WAS A BoY.

d, huuitSS uli communications ielatiNc To thi
department to Editor Educational Column
care OF THE STAR.
~~0~cOcN~~~ONO~NC~c~oN~ NN-N~~~~Oc~~ON-~~Oo~o
adam NEVER WAS A boy"
"Of all the men the world has seen
Since time his rounds began,
There's one pity every day
Enrth's first and foremost man;
And then | think what fun he missed
by failing to enjoy
The Wild delights OF youthtimc. for
He never was n boy.
"Ile never stubbcd his naked toe
Against "a root or stone;
He never. with pin-hook fshcd
Along the brook alone;
lie never sought the humble bee
Among the daisies coy,
Nor monkeycd with lis business end
lie never was boy.
lie never hockey play ed nor tied
The over ready pail
Down In the alley all alone
To trusting Fido's tail
And, when he home from swimming came,
His happiness 10 cloy
No slipper intcrfcred, because
He never was n boy.
"lie might refer To splendid times
'Mong Eden's bowers. and yet
lie never acted Romeo
To siN-yCar Juliet;
He never sent n valentine
Intended to annoy
good, but maiden aunt, because
He never was n boy
He never cut n kitc-string, no,
Nor hid an Easter egg,
. lie never tore his sunday pants
While playing mumbly-peg;
He never from the attic stole
A coon hunt to enjoy,
To find the old man watching, for
lie never was II boy.
~ pity him. why should not?
even drop n tear.
He did not know how much he missed.
He never Will, | fear;
And when the scenes Of other days
My growing mind employ,
think Of him, earths only man,
Who never was n boy"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

And all dressed in their best and 30
many of them ladies, conglomerated
mass Of gushing pedagogical sweetness
all done mp in ribbons, bangs and fur
bellows, and the heart of the susceptible
pedagogue, who is teaching his first
term and struggling to raise his first
mustache, Hops up and down like q
churn dasher as he mingles among
them, yet as rule the teachers are
sociable and the superintendent tries to
have each one become acquainted with
every body else so that sociability and
instruction go hand in hand at our
county institutes. We hope next year
to have the institute held here in Reyn-
oldsville when you will have an oppor-
tunity Of seeing the workings of it, and
II we are real good we think that
superintendent Teitrick will decide to
hold 1t here as we have convinced him
that our town is big, our halls ample
and our people hospitabc and united in
asking him to come to visit us next
year and bring his institute along with
him and we will take the best care of
him and the three hundred big boys and
girls he has under his charge In the
county But we will stop now and give
you time to figure over your last months
reports and devise your plans as To how
you can make them better this month,
for your next review will be scorcher,
a general one. so make it point to be
ready for it, and don't allow yourself to
be caught mapping when examination
day comes round.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
For Sale.

Draft team weighing 1900, also sleighs
for sale. JIG. KING & Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02

Well, boys and girls, here we are
again after a weeks recreation; back
home again and all gathered together
within the walls Of our school building.
ready, we hope, for active work after
your rest. We are now started on our
fourth month and are nearing the middle
of our term and as Noah said TO the
camel who was slow in getting into the
ark, we must "hump" ourselves. You
rested week while your teachers were
at school. for this is what an institute
really is. A school for teachers. where
they assemble from day to day and listen
to the teaching Of able instructors and
educators who are employed by our
county superintendent, and after spend
ing n week thus they return to their
several school rooms better prepared to
impart instruction to you, my numerous
nephews and nieces of Jefferson county,
that is, If they have been good pupils
and listened attentively to the instruc-
tors as they talked from day to day.
We will talk TO you Il little regarding
teachers institutes. The object as
already stated is to impart instruction
to the teachers and discuss plans for
advancing the best interests of the
schools and getting the views of the
most successful teachers in order that
all difficulties in the way of teaching
may be obviated and that you may reap
the advantage by receiving better in
struction, for it Is your interest, boys
and girls, that the true teacher has at
heart, and it is for you that the true
teacher sits up night after night aud
burns the midnight oil studying out
plans TO better impart instruction to
you. Do you ever think of this boys
and girls? We trust you do and
appreciate all the efforts in your behalf.
II you could attend an institute you
would be astonished, for upon entering
the old, dingy court house you would
Sec
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
Our Educational Column.
Uncle william" Editor.

Address all communications relative to this
department. to Editor Educational Column,
care OF The STAR.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
SCHOOL NOTES

SCHOOL NOTES.
Cornie Deible, OF room 10, gave
party to a number of her young friends
last week.
III. w. j. Hams lecture on the ''Snolly-
goster in Politics" will take place on
Friday evening, Dec. Ilth.
Local institutes will be held through
out the county during the winter.
SUMMARY OF ATTENDANCE
Report for month ending November
Goth, 1896:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-02
Leave Your Orders.

l am now prepared to furnish coal to
all parties in need of the same. Orders
left with j. N. McEntire, at Deemer &
Co.'S grocery, will receive prompt at
tention. G. w. ROLLER. JR.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
NO CRANKs IN KANSAS.
But the Man Who Kicked Had Few
Striking Views.

II have just returned from a trip
through Kansas" remarked travel
ing man to a reporter. AT Clay Cen
ter the landlord said:
The newspapers are hurting Kan
sas by calling it a state OF cranks.
There ought to be some way to stop It..
1T might be on account OF the silver
question. | suggested.
"'well. OF course we are all for hav-
ing plenty OF money-we don't care
particularly about silver. The best way
would be for the government just 10
print enough greenbacks for everyone
to have enough
How about women in politics?'
Women have tongues and they
ought to go into politics. Men have
their business to attend to, and the
women ought to attend to the stump
speaking-they have plenty of time
How about repudiating mort
cages?
"'Of course the farmers ought not to
pay the mortgages. When they bor-
rowed money they expected to have
good crops, They were not responsible
for crops falling, and the loss ought to
fall on the men who loaned the money
they can stand it,
AS to the subtreasury scheme?
I'VE favor that The government
ought to loan money to the farmers. 1t
would increase the production and BEN
eft the country.
do you believe in government own
ership Of railroads"
Certainly. The east would be ben
Gifted by Kansas grain, and Kansas
must get clothing from the East. Each
section is interested in exchanging
goods, and there ought not to be any
freight TO pay for transportation. It's
for the public welfare. believe in the
prohibition Of liquor. keeping all for
eigners out Of the country. and refus-
ing to allow Catholics to own any prop
erty. but as to cranks-I have lived in
Kansas nine years, and never met
crank who was a resident OF the state,
and this criticism should be stopped.
News papers are too free. any way,
and we will never have peace until the
government appoints men to read ev-
erything before it is printed, and keep
out such stuff Washington Star.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
INSTALLATION SERVICES,
The Rev Horny Narcotic Now IN
Charge ~ the First Presbyterian
church

one " the most impressive services
ever Witnessed In this city was that
ot the installation last evening at the
lPrcsbyteriOn Church OF the Rev Hem
iry Narcotic
At 1850 o'clock the audience room NJ
the church was crowded by members
OF the congregation and many inter
ested friends, The services were open
ed by the singing of the poNology and
the invocation Of blessing by the Rev.
Thomas Boyd. D. II. The Rov, MIR.
Noon. VI Warrnton. rcad the Scripture
lesson for the evening. which was fol-
lowed by prayer by the Rev MIR. Boil
lingcr.
The Rev, MIR John Morrison. OF CAL
vary Presbyterian Church. Portland,
delivered the installation sermon.
using for his text the passage from
St Paul. Let this mind be In you.
which was also in Christ Jesus" The
sermon was an eloquent one and point
ed Tor the occasion. The speaker, In
well chosen words, explained the mean.
ing or the text and admirably ntted
them 10 the event OF the evening.
After an anthem by the choir. the
Rev. Mr. Boyd propounded the con.
stitutlonal questions 10 the new pastor,
and to the members of the congrcga'
tlon present. The Rev. W, J. Arnold
then in few words bef,tlng the time
and occasion. gave the charge TO the
pastor. and advised him as TO the man.
ner OF teaching and taking care OF the
flock placed In his hands
The Rev, W O. Forbes. one Of the
oldest ministers In this prcsbytery.
gave the charge to the people, from the
text. Like people. like priest" lie
urged the congregation TO assist their
pastor In his effort to lead them In the
paths OF faith and righteousness,
The services were closed by the offer-
ing OF prayer by the Rev Sylyanus
Sayrc. pastor Of the First Presbyterian
church, built many years ago on Get
sop Plains. The Rev Mr. Narcotic
pronounced the bcnedlction. after
which the people heartily greeted their
new pastor wishing him long and
successful career In their midst
The music FOR the occasion was well
rendered by the choir, which. under the
leadership ~ Mrs. J. r Ross, gave sew
cral fine selections, one being, "Llft
Thine Eyes" trio by Miss Holden
and Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Ross.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
ioLD NUGGETS FROM McKINLEY's
LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE.


The Republican party Is not opposed
TO the use OF silver money. and has
done all It could for It consistent with
safety.
dependent action on our part. nor by
opening our mints TO free silver. until
international agreement IL had II IL the
duty OF the United States to maintain
the gold standard.
The owner OF the silver bullion would
get the silver dollar; the people would
get II only by their labor
We now have more silver than gold
The mere declaration that the Demo-
Gratis propose to lnaugurate the free
and unlimited coinage Of silver is a
menace to our financial and Industrial
institutions.
In addition to free silver we are asked
to enter on an era OF irredeemable paper
currency. We are not a nation OF
classes. and appeals to prejudice should
be rebuked.
We must not be misled by phrases
nor deluded by false theories. Free sill
yer would not mean that silver dollars
were to be freely had without cost or
labor.
We have more silver in use than any
country in the world except China or
India.
Free silver would contract our cur
'rency and drive 5OO,OOO.OOO gold dollars
out OF circulation.
What would keep the new silver dol
lars at par with gold? There would be
no obligation on the government to do
1t; the simple truth is, we would be driv-
en- to a silver basls-to silver mono-
metalllsm.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

presented with one OF the most beat
tiful and enhancing sunset scenes ever
witnessed in Astoria, At o'clock Just
after the sun had disappeared in the
west. the pale hlue sky was streakej
with clouds OF pink salmon color, which
constantly changed in shape and shades
OF coloring, The waters OF the hay
were as smooth as a mill pond 4 long
line OF deep sea vessels stood out dis
tinctly In the peculiar light, whilst in
the east the full moon, like a gold dol
lar in the sky, made its appearance
above Tongue Point. The dark blue
shores OF Washington made magnin-
cent framework to the perfect picture.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
CA9ToRTA.
a;!:|:s !; y; & :$:E||:';sGm2zzT- IT,. i;$ $is
ADMINfsTRAToR's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I have
been appointed administrator Of the
estate Of w. II. Ryan. deceased All
persons having claims against said es-
tate must present the same to me at
Astoria, within six months from the
date hereof. All persons indebted to
said estate are hereby notified to pay
said indebtedness to me, forthwith.
F. j. CARNEY.
Astoria, Or, October s, 1896.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

no READERs.-The "Daily Astorian"
contains twice as much reading matter as
any other paper published In Astoria IL
is the only paper that presents its readers
with . daily telegraphic report
TO ADVERTISERS The ''Daily As
torian" has more than twice as many read
srs As any other paper published in Asto-
ria. II is therefore more than twice as
valuable as an advertising medium.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
FROM NOW UNTIL SPRING

overcoats and winter wraps will be In
fashion. They can be discarded, tempor-
arily while travelling in the steam-heated
trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee and st.
Paul Railway. For solid comfort. for
speed and for safety, no other line can
compare with this great railway Of the
West.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
state Of Oregon,

State OF Oregon,
County Of Clatsop.i
We, the undersigned, local managers
respectively OF the Western Union aud
Postal Telegraph companies, hereby ser-
tify that the "Daily Astorian" IL the only
paper published In Astoria which now re
crives, OF at any time during our control
OF said offices has received. a telegraphic
press report. BID. JOHNSON,
Manager W. u. 7. Co.
J.R. CLARK,
Manager Postal Tel. Co.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

Pure blood means good health, De.
Wits sarsaparllla purlhes the blood.
cures Eruptlons. Eczema, Scrofula, and
all diseases arising from impure blood
Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
ARRIvED-RAYMoND, BOY ME-
DIUM.

Parlors Is and 1s, F1avel Building,
corner 10th and Bond streets Sittings
daily, 50 cents. Circle tonight. We'd
nesday evening circle at Mrs. Halls,
361 Exchange street. Developing circle
evening.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
SaltOn Sea Salt for baths at
the Estes-COnn Drug Store
Zoe and 25c per package.

The best chemical compound for
washing powder is Soap Foam" as It
will not yellow the clothes" nor burn
the hands. It's the finest thing in the
world for the bath. One trial will con-
vince you.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure 95c. For sale by Chas.
Rogers, Druggist.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
OUR CORNER.

A gentleman's resort, at corner Of
Bond and Twelfth streets The finest
brands Of liquors and cigars always
on hand Call and try us.
ANDERSON & PETERSON.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
SEASIDE SHWNILL.

A complete stock Of lumber on hand
In the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus
Tic, ceiling, and all kinds OF finish;
mouldings end shingles; also bracket
work done to order Terms reasonnble
and prices at bedrock. All orders
promptly attended to. ONCE and yard
at mill. II. II. L. LOGAN. Pron,r
Seaside, Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

Mrs. L. r. Patton. Rockford, ILL.,.
writes: From personal experience I
can recommend De Wits sarsaparllla,
a cure for impure blood and general de-
bility." Charles Rogers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
Misses. Youths and
ChiIdren'S
SSo9s~ SSo1sL
Ladies' and Gents
Autumn Footwear
RubherS, Rubber Boots. Etc.
E: e.. John Hahn & Co.
w'"''~' ~ Commercial St,
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.

Maximum temperature, IS degrees,
Minimum temperature, IS degrees.
Precipitation, none,
Total precipitation from September
LIST, 1896 TO date, 4,57 inches,
Deficiency OF precipitation from Sep
tember LIST, 1896, to date, S7S inches.
ToDAYs WEATHER.
For Oregon and Washington, fair
weather.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

actions speak louder
than words ask your gro
cerifwe really mean money
back if you don't like ScAtL
Mg's Best tea
4 Sehlling & Company
San francisco IA
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
Use WebfOOt Corn Cure. No
cure no pay. For sale at Es-
tes-COnn Drug Store.

They say Mr.. Bryan has an over
whelmlng personal vanity What's he
vain about, anyhow?-Phlladelphia Tel
egraph.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
The U. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to eli Others.

Parties desiring the best Of Job printing
at the lowest prices should call at the
Astoria Job Office before going else
where.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22
TELL IT OUT.


Don't sit down and wait for trade,
'Taint tho way,
Oct a hustle, make her show,
Push your buslneSa-mako her 80,
Don't sit down Lnd wait for trade.
'Taint tho way.
'Taint tho way,
II you've got something TO sell.
Tell Il about,
Let your nolghbora see you're ny"
Get up bargains" don't say die,
II you've anything to sell.
Toll II out.
Tell II out,
Folks don't know you n you don't
Advertise,
Keep things movln' every day,
Talk about Il: that's the way.
Folks won't know you " you don't
Advertise.
Advertise.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-10-22

!. \. \. Gordon, cashier Of the above named
bank, 40 sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment Is true TO the best Of my knowledge aud
belief =. s. GORDON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO Def re me this 9th
day Of October, 1896. w. H. H0BB,
Notary Public.
COrTect-Attest
WIN. NJ. LADD.
j o. HAWTHORN, Directors.
JOHN a. DEVLIN,