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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
A SCHOOL FOR FIREMEN.

The school was organized in Febru-
ary, 1888, primarily for the purpose of
instructing the men of the different
companies in the use of the Sealing
ladder" which had then just been in
troduced in the department. 1t grad
ually became enlarged in its scope,
however, until, with the completion of
the new lire headquarters building in
January, 1887, it became general
school Of instruction-not only for the
new men admitted on trial (called
probationary tiremen"), but for the
men already in service-in the use of
all life-saving apparatus, and in the
many appliances used for fighting q
Dire.
Before they had this new building,
in East Sixty-seventh street, the COM
panies were taught the nse of the seal.
ing.ladders and life net at nm old sugar
warehouse near the foot of West One
Hundred and Fifty-eighth street and
the North River, aud here the classes
numbered nearly sixty men at a time.
But this building was in an out Of the
way place, and lacked the facilities
necessary for instructing the men in
raising large extension ladders, and in
the use of the many new tools then
being added to the department.
When the new Fire Headquarters
building was being completed, yard
designed for this purpose was built at
the back of that building. This yard
is about one hundred feet square,
being we'll cemented and drained, SO
that water can be used in the less ons.
Here company drills" were intro
duced-companies being summoned
unexpectedly from different parts of
the city, just as they would be called
to an actual fire.
When they arrived the. engines
were started and the men put through
all the manoeuvers OF battling with
the flames. The hose was dragged up
the staircase to the top of the build
ing, water was started or shut off and
large quantities were used in the diff
ferent movements executed in the yard
or from the windows at the rear. The
men were thus made acquainted with
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
Esaablildren;SiSzc;ol lump

every appliance carried on the nppnr-
ntus and the system perfected in every
detail.
Companies received ratings on the
books kept by the instructor accord
ing to the proficiency they showed at
the drills; and some idea of what ef-
feet these drills had in improving the
service may be gathered from the fact
that, when they were started, OF the
eighty or more companies in the de-
partment there we're about twenty one
companies in the first grade, nineteen
in the second, and forty in the third
or lowest grade. After three years of
instruction, there were only four or
five in the last grade, about fifteen in
the second, and fully sixty received
the rating Of frst.grade companies.
1t is here, in this yard, where these
company d"',ls played so important
part in br.Asing the New York de-
partment to its present point of per-
fection, TINT the recruit receives his
first instruction in the use of the seal
ing-ladder, the lifc-line, and the life
net.-St. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

Long ago certain Prince of Orange
was Generalissimo of the Austrians.
He fought against the French in Italy,
died. and was buried at Padua (1799)
For four years the Dutch Government
has been in treaty for the Princes re-
mains, and after an endless amount OF
diplomatic negotiations and corre-
spondence matters were arranged, a
Dutch man-of-war arrived IN Venice,
md after another three weeks delay,
they arranged to open the tomb and
transport by the man-of-war to Hol-
land. 1t was most impressive eere-
mony. A representative of the Queen
OF Holland came expressly. Admirals,
generals, officials galore, special
trains, funeral car, troops lining the
way, minute guns, and flags half mast
high. and then the tomb was opened,
anl Misunderstanding.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
When We Grow Old.

There's much to cheer in well-spent lives
and yet
When we grow old,
Somehow round sunniest scenes will cling
regret.
When we grow old.
As years accumulate, there seems an air
OF something lacking, strangely cold and
bare -
o lesscn'd circle and o vacant chair,
When we grow old
The lack of sympathy makes living drcar,
When we grow old
II we could oftener feel its precious cheer,
We force contcnt-our hearts on other
days.
We smile-with thoughts beyond the starry
ways;
o the long waiting for some absent face,
When we grow old !
VIII T. Hale in Commerclal-Appeal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
STORY OF AN OLD OWL.

Kept in captivity the owl used to
get out OF sorts at times, just as little
children will; but instead of giving it
jam wrapped around powder, its
owner sent it for trip on the water
to cure il. 1t was fastened to the back
of duck, which was then driven into
horse pond. The owl was no sailor
and rs often us it stuck its claws into
the duck, rs it frequently did in its
terror, the duck dived and gave it n
good drenching. This made the owl
more alarmed than ever, and caused
it to dig its claws all the flrmer into
the duck, and this, of course, only
led to its being ducked again and
again. Every time the owl came ont
of its bath it expressed its surprise by
loud hootings. Then in case of acci-
dent to one or other bird, or perhaps
both, the owl WIS unbound. After
shaking its feathers as dog shakes
its coat, it slowly fell into its usual
state of solemnity. But it was always
the better for these excursions on the
pond. Little Folks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
TEST OF FRIENDSHIP.

The hardest test of the friendship Of
n pet animal is to call it away from
its food while it is yet hungry-not
order it from its meal, but merely call
it. A real friend of dog, for in-
stance, will not have to call dog; it
will come without calling, whether
been away for week the demonstra-
tions of Joy will be of most lively
character. But the approach of a
cruel master makes n dumb creature
finch and shrink away in fear and
trembling, and care ,ses are received
with bowed head and quivering body.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

The mutual benefit cooperative and
fraternal insurance associations of the
United States have total memb bership
Of 8, 500, 900 persona The obligations
of these associations to their members
are about s5, 200, OOO,O 900. The indus
trial insurance companies have mem
bership of 5000, 900 persons with OBJ
legations amounting TO $500, 900, 900.
These different classes of insurance
combined aggregate over SO, 900, 900,
900, nine times the combined capital
of the 3,700 national banks in the
United States
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12
The New York Herald saws: II

The New York Herald says; The
militia of the United States has been
raised to high state of efficiency
within the last few years. Guards
men are regarded as 'toy soldiers" no
longer. The railroad Mots in Chi
cago and the trolley car strikes in
Brooklyn showed that they have the
manhood to rise to the heights the oc-
casion calls for With the same meth
ods OF discipline existing between
them, the footing of the regular regi-
ments and most of the regiments OF
the guard in regular warfare would be
the same.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

There has been computed, con the
basis OF the latest scientific and statis-
tical sources accessible" a suggestive
tnl,le OF the distribution OF the people
OF the globe according to their relig-
ions. This table is published in the
= Den. sche Kirchenzeitung (Berliu).
The population of the earth is esti-
mated at l. 500, 900. 600, distributed as
fellows: Europe, 3s1. 200, 600; Africa,
127. 600, 600; Asia, 854, 900, 600; Aus
tralia, 4,730, 900; America, 1873, &c.
900; total, 1900. 900, OO0 The lead
ing religions are represented by the
following figures; Protestant Chris
tians. 200, 900, 900; Roman Catholic
Christians, 1876. 900. 900; Greek Cath
Mic Christians, 105, 900. 900; total
christians. 500, 900, 900. Hebrews, g.
900, O0J: Mohammedans. 180, 900. 900;
b. hens, sl2. 900. 900; total mon.
Christians, 1000, OOO,0 200.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

They stopped. They looked at each
other. and they understood it all.
Monsieur" cried Aglae, "you are
a fool"
"And you, mademoiselle, your fin
gers are made of blotting paper" re-
piled Anatole.
''You are rude man, SIR"
"And you are ill-bred."
"a man who cannot hold n potnto
in his hand should not undertake to
give lessons to anybody"
II advise you to say as little as pos
sible, mademoiselle. When girl
cannot peel potato without letting
it drop she should not meddle with
cooking. She should take her meals
at n resta urant.
~ shall take no instructions from
you. monsieur"
''None the less, mademoiselle, / re-
peat you should take your meals at a
restaurant l know very nice one
on Ia Place Pigalle ! l do, indeed,
mademoiselle.
"Well, go there yourself, mon
sieur."
"Ohl So you think that I would
go to n restaurant with my hat smashed
in this fashion -
"Eh bein, monsieur, if your hat is
injured you have only to go to a hat
ter's and get it blocked"
ii shall take no instructions from
you, mademoiselle.
"None the less, monsieur, / repeat
you should go to halter. There il
my brother, who is in the halter busi-
ness on Rue DIES Martyrs"
"Would you like me very much to
go and have my hat pressed at your
brothers, mademoiselle ?"
"Would you very much like me to
go to breakfast in restaurant with
you?"
"Eh bein, m mldemoiselle, l shall go
to your brothers with my hat only on
the condition that You come to me to
restaurant for breakfast.
"Eh bein, monsieur, l shall go with
you to restaurant only on condi-
ton that you take your hat to my
brothers."
"And J." cried Molesquin, who had
been attracted by the discussion, but
who had said nothing, 'and shall
not forgive you for haying interrupted
my studies unless you accept box to-
night for the Theatre des Gobelins. "
ave accept" cried Edgar in his
turn, who saw in this sudden Interrupt
tion chance to change the CONVEX
sation to softer vein.
Molesqnin went back to his room,
and the three young people went
down stairs.
The breakfast was delicious and the
afternoon passed with the rapidity of
Lightning. The dinner-for one must
have dinner-was also very good, and
the evening was spent pleasantly at the
Theatre dss Gobelins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

Francis Joseph, of Austria, is one
Of two independent European sover-
eigns whose presumptive heirs are
their nephews. The other is the king
OF Roumaniu. The emperor of Russia
md the king of the Bclgians have
presumptive heirs in their brothers.
The king of Spnin's presumptive heir
is his sister, and the queen of the
Netherlands her nunt. All other
independent European sovereigns
have sons, unless the sultan be an in
dependent European sovereign.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

The railroad construction in tho
United States for the first half OF 1896
was only III miles. This shows
very slight improvement over the first
six months of 1895, when the record
was go miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

Next May Queen Victoria will COM
plete reign of sixty years, and the
officials most likely TO be concerned
have been privately informed that
should the period be accomplished
celebrations much in the style of those
at Jubilee year will be held in honor
OF the event.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

Tho Illinois appellate court has de-
cided that where secret society ex-
pels member the courts may inquire
into the expulsion and see whether or
not it be just.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

WHY CHERRIES GROW.
"Why do cherries grow2"
Said l, "Robin red,
Chirring overhead
In the CLEAN and glow
Why do cherries grow2"
Paused he perkishly
While he plucked at one
Flushing in the sun;
Then said he, said he,
"Cherries grow for mer'
st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

New Mexico's claim TO statehoo
rests on the fact that she has n popu
lation of 175, 900, with taxable prop
erty valued ut si5, 900, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

An ordinary railway engine is equal
in strength to 900 horses
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-12

In word, this story, thoroughly
Partisan, ended in n marriage. From
the French.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
GRAND ENCAMPNTE\T

The Odd Fellows of the city are antici
pating with no little pleasure the an
preaching grand encampment, which will
convene in this city on the 1lth of
august, and will be in session two DAYS
me holding of the grand encampment is
always an event which is looked forward
To with more than usual interest bv
members of the order. A committee on
arrangements, consisting of Messrs. Il.
u Spradiln, chairman; l.. p Rodes, II
a. Robinson, I. f. Foster :and NJ. II.
Bolton has been appointed to make ali
necessary arrangements for the welcome
and entertainment in the city of dele
gates and visitors from other lodges. One
of the features of the session will he n
grand banquet, which will be given in
the beautiful banqueting hall on Twelfth
street large number of delegates and
visitors are expected. News
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.

The fire department have completed all
the necessary arrangements to attend the
tenth annual convention of the State Fire
men Association, to be held mt Hamp-
ton July and o. The committee of
arrangements consisted of l.. f. Looka-
Dill, chairman; James +. Rocker and f..
l. Richardson. They will leave on train
NO 2.Iuesday ut I'D O'Clock for Norfolk,
where they will breakfast at the Mansion
House, after which they will take the Old
dominion steamer for Hampton. The
Junior Hose Company will carry about
- men, under command of A. f. Grove
foreman The Alert company will send
delegation of about ten. The Friend
snip company have decided to attend.
put owing to the non arrival of their new
uniforms, their delegation will not he rs
large as it would otherwise be. While Mt
Hampton, the headquarters of the Junior
Hose Company will be at Barnes Hotel
The delegates to the convention are.
Junior Hose Company, No. ., w. F..
Airheart a. f. Grove and l.. f. Looka-
Dili Alternates, j. +. Bowman. c. f.
Sisler ana J. f.. Rocker. Friendship
flre--Company, No B, William McDer-
mott, f.. j. Mcdonald, Lynch Gardner
and R. J. Quinn. Alerts. No. 4. Louis
A. Scholz, Anthony Geison and w. F..
Lewis. Alternates, John j. Geison, b.
w: Ramsey and j. J. Jenkins. The party
VIII be accompanied by j. j. Geison.
chief OF fire department, and L. L. Look
abill, statistician of the Virginia State
Flremen's Association. Mayor Robert
McClelland will probably go The party
returning will leave Hampton Saturday
morning, and will spend that day in Nor
folk sightseeing, and will leave Norfolk
NJ III p. m, arriving home on No. the
next morning
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
YESTERDAYS RACES.

The races Mt Melrose Park Yesterday
was we'll attended, something near n
thousand people gathering inside the park
ana about as many more scattered on the
various hill sides overlooking the track.
The advertised balloon ascension did not
materialize owing to the balloon BURSTING
when nearly filled with air. This was n
great disappointment to n portion of the
crowd In attenance. In the first bicycle
race the contestants We're w G. Ludwig.
l.; Coe, r. Hogan and r. f. Booth.
who took their places in the order named,
but ended the race in the following order:
Booth, Coe, Hogan and Ludwig. Booth
having made the half mile in l:20. In
the second bicycle race the contestants
were F. d. Carper, Fred Mitchell and
James Roger. Mitchell won the race in
i:io "a minutes. The Judges were Joe
FIppo, Nash Foster and II. l.. HesseI.
In the races j. II. Wingate. +. NJ vii
liams and Geo. w. Ramsey acted ns
judges. The first race was of the three
minute class and was run for premium
OF SO There were five entries. viz;
Side Spot, Giles, Roam Ben, Old Coxev
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
YESTERDAYS CELEBRATION.

The Fourth of July was celebrated in
this city yesterday by nearly everybody
taking holiday The employees of the
Machine Works and the Norfolk and
Western offices observed the dav. The
banks were closed, the postoflice observed
SUNDAY hours, nearly all the merchants
closed their stores in the afternoon, and
1t was general holiday among all classes
At an early hour in the morning an oc-
casional fire cracker could he heard on
some vacant lot, but the very best order
prevailed all over the city throughout the
entire day. only few DRINKS being dock
etcd Ill police court. \ large number of
young people, i'll parties of a'dozen each.
went ont of the city in wagons, decorated
with flags and bunting to spend the day
plcnlcking in the mountains Those who
remained in the city attended the ball
games, races and concert Mt Crystal
spring and on the whole, while it was
very warm, the day was an enjoyable one
to all.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
A BIG SALE.

D. j. Davidson, the general purpose
combination lock man, has just succeed
ed IN closing good deal in territory with
Z. L. Robinson, of Nashville, Tenn. Mr..
Robinson purchased the right to Texas.
Indian Territory, Oklahoma, New Mexi-
co, Colorado and Nebraska for sthe sum
OF $4,000. This is a good sale for the
owners of the patent and goes long way
toward showing the confidence which
business men have in the invention Mr.
Davidson has been quite successful in the
disposition of territory and now has Il
couple of contemplated deals on hand
which he expects to close out in few
days to Roanokers
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

and Black Joe. Side Spot won the first
neat IN S;4S; the second was won by Roam
Ben in 2:5s l-a; the third by Black Joe.
time 2;o6 l,2; Roam Ben won again in the
fourth in 2:55 1:2. The second race of
the s:oo class for purse of $25 was won
Dy Dora Ihorne in 1875 1-2; against Bill
Nye ana brlght Mont. The third race
Oh Oh Che gay class, half mile dash, was won
py JACK crooks, time leo IA; against
Laura ID. The fourth was a rnnnin~
race, half mile dash, and was WON hs
story Teller two out of three, time &,
ana 90. Story Teller was run against
Miss Kasey and Sis Wonder.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
OFFICERS ELECTED.

At the regular meeting of Roanoke
Castle, Ancient Order of Knights of
the Mystic Chain Friday night, the fol-
lowing officers were installed for the en-
SUNG year; Past commander, ID. II.
Moore; ;. *. c., j T. Angel; Q. C, A. j.
Tomlinson; f: L., b. f. Black; Il. S, J..
NJ keister; assistant r. S, j. II. Ward;
chef OF staff, ID. X. Fayman; assistant
chlef OF staff, Toney Powell; inside guard,
,. ~ Avis; outside guard, w. II. Halter;
chaplain, &. c. Ronk; treasurer, II. J..
Martin.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
WHY NOT ROANOKE Also

The people of Bedford City are very
much gratified at the fact that the Gov
eminent did not close the stamp office
at that place. j. NJ. Daniel, the deputy
collector at Bedford City, was notified on
last Wednesday morning that the office
would be discontinued Mr. Daniel how
ever,a few hours later received a telegram
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
NOTICE

Parties having residences to rent will
do well to register them with me. have
calls for such. Residences in the'South-
east and and Northwest sections of the
city especially desired. Parties desiring
TO purchase or rent will do well to call
on me, as have already secured n mum
Der OF most excellent bargains. | have
some fine bargains suitable and conven-
lent for railroad men and employes of the
Machine Works
.TULEY J. MITCHELL,
Ddier Building
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
LYNCHBURG's PLOW WORKS

The Lynchburg News says the total
amount of capital stock, twenty-five
thousand dollars, has been subscribed for
the pillow works. which it is proposed to
establish in that city, and that George p.
Watkins, chairman of the committee on
sites, will start out in a. day or two to
look for suitable location. The ENTER
prise was worked up entirely by the In
dustrial Association of Lynchburg,
which is doing some good work for the
Hill City.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
\ QUIET FOURTH.

BuZzard's Bay, July 4---President
Cleveland and his family passed the
Fourth very quietly at Gray Gables The
stars and stripes, with the latest star in
the blue field, was conspicuously on the
tall hagstaf as usual, but there were no
noisy demonstrations to mark the ami
versary of independence. This evening.
however, modest display of fire works
on the lawn was enjoyed by the children
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
..DIFFICULTIES

How to get into difficulties, how to get
out, and how to avoid difficulties domes.
tic difficulties, preachers difficulties, court
ship difficulties and, in fact'all difficulties
will be discussed in the lecture which
Dr. flippo will deliver at Calvary BAN
list Church Monday night. Admission
% cents
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
VIRGINIA GUN CLUB.

The Virginia Gun Club met below
Cars woods yesterday and the follow.
ing is the score made by the members in
shooting live pigeons, ten shots allowed
each shooter; j. NJ. Snyder, killed 5,
lost o; G. w. Thomas, >, 5; J. Waltball
Z, .; j. A. Pfeifer, Z, 3; 7. S. Davant. :,
8; A. L. Denniston, s, 9; A. NJ. Shep,
pard, q, o; Fl. l.. Valentine, 4, 6; Major
Day, D, D; ID. Il. Miller. o. |
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05

instructing him to continue the sale of
stamps. The sale of stamps for the wear
1879 at Bedford City was S45, 1895. 20. and
TO June of 1896 they We're $19,417. SO.
ihese hgures show that the Office there
Is quite an important one. The stamp
oihce at Bedford City was one of those
afterwards reopened. News
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
POLICE COURT NEWS.

In police court this morning L. l.. Pat
sell paid - for being drunk in the street
Lizzie Martin, ida Morgan, Sallie Martin
and j. II. Stovall were fined So each for
dlsorderly conduct. An unknown white
man paid 500 for the privilege of getting
drunk on the street; Thomas Davis and
John Randolph were fined So each for
trespassing on the Norfolk and Western
railroad; Thomas Broadnot was fined $40
Tor CARRYING concealed Weanon.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
WILL BE \ GREAT RACE

London, July THE Observer this
morning says" Yale drew Bucks station
which, as the wind has been blowing for
the past week is worth two or three
lengths. most desperate struggle
should ensue. Leandcr has one or two
OUT
The Sunday Times says: at is extreme
ly unlikely that Yale will succeed in sur
viving their first heat
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
DIR. BOYD TMPROVING

a letter received by gentleman in the
city from Rev. DIR. j. H. Boyd, who is at
the Sweet Calybeate Springs, recuperat-
ing, states that he is much improved in
health, the water acting on his system
IN an almost magical manner. The many
friends OF DR.. Boyd will be much graf
lhed TO learn of his speedy recovery
Staunton News
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

On Friday afternoon during the rain
storm, lightning struck Jno. Trout and
NJ. Dent, near Deyerle's, just west of
Salem. Trout was on wagon Mt the
time and Dent on the ground, both men
being engaged in loading hay The form
.er was knocked senseless for some time
and was more or less severely injured
At last accounts he was still suffering
from his injuries
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-07-05
RAISED THE PRICE.

The boot-blacks in this city held IL called
meeting Friday afternoon and decided
that in the future they would charge their
customers 10 cents instead of five for n
patent Leather or tan polish. 1t was also
decided to fine any member of the organ
ization 81 for violation of the above
named order