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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-25
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THANKSGIVING DAY
"Ovcr the river and through the wood
To grandfathcr's house we go.
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through the white and drifted snow.
over the river and through the wood
OH how the wind does blow
II stings the toes
And bites the nose,
AS over the ground We 30.
over the river and through the wood,
Trot fast, my dnppc-grny
Spring over the ground
Like n hunting hound,
For this Is Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river and through the wood
To have n first rate play.
Hear the bells ring!
Ting-a-ling-dingN
liurrah for Thanksgiving Day.
over the river and through the wood,
And straight through the barnyard gate.
We seem tO go
Extremely slow
II Is so hard to wait.
over the river and through the wood
Now grandmothcrs cap spy.
llurrah FOR the fun
IL the pudding done2
llurrah for the pumpkin plel"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-25

The price Of -four has gone up, but
the price of supplies remains the same
at the Bon Ton Bakery.
Gloves that fit the hand at prices that
III the pocket-book at Millirens.
For the latest style in coats go to
Deemer's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-11-25
N. W. MCDONALD,
FIRE, lnNnn0nN nNn
LIFE and
ACCIDENT NcyuI uHUU,

have a 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, 1896-11-25

department to Editor Educational Column,
care OF TuE STAR.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Will the Police Please Wake Up?

The regularity with which the police fail
TO get on the track OF the burglars and foot
pads who have recently made life burden
to many a citizen of the District is arous-
ing Il suspicion that our guardians of The
peace may feel inclined 10 contribute j neg
alive argument, as IL were, to the cunten-
tiOn for an increase of the force. They ap-
pear 10 proceed on the theory that the more
robbcries aud highway assaults remain un-
explained and the perpetrators OF them un-
punished, The stronger will be the impress
sion made upon Congress. II may lie that
this assumption does them an injustice,
but ii ii does, they have nobody to blame
but themselves.
The police musi wake up. They must not
allow the impression to get abroad that
they are incompetent or careless. By this
course they will only furnish an argument
10 people who are disposed not 10 favor an
increase of the force, and who may contend
that its present strength is all-sufficient If
the men will but do their duty consci;.n-
tiUusly. 1t is ueiiher satisfactory to hear.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Recognizing Cuba's Rights.

In short. the problem OF Cuba has pre-
scnted Itself To the American people for gen
eratioDs substantially as IL presents Itself
today. SCrupulousIy careful 10 observe all
International Obligations toward spain, they
have held the belief that the day would
come when they could welcome the free
dom OF Cuba either as an Independent re-
public or as an addition TO cur own fra
terUity. Does it not look as if that day
were almost at handr-New York sun.
The insurgents have made far more mill
tary progress and have a far better assur-
aDce of ultimate success than our Southern
Confederacy had at the time when il was
accorded beligereDt rights by the great
nations of Europe Boston journal.
1t is iDtolerable that this country should
permit any greater oppression in Cuba than
ii has. The Insurgents have fairly earned
the title OF beliieercutS aud. while recog-
milton would have been no material as
sistaDce To their arms, IL would have been
some eDcouragement.-Pitt ittsburc Leader.
Perhaps the Senate could ask no more;
certainly 1t could ask no less than that
the horrors of medieval WI he not re-
pcated on brave people battling for free
dom within 100 miles OF cur coast. Very
few Americans would hesitate TO declare
that the right is even broader, and that if
needs be we should deliberately intervene
to end a war which promises now TO be
drawn ont till every drop OF patriotic
Cuban blood has been spilled. Chicago
Times-Herald.
1t is likely that such public opinion will
be aroused as must coBst rain Congress to
go forther than at present seems to be con-
temp!ated, and to give the Cuban bellicer-
ents the recognition which they desire ard
have surely earned.-P Philadelphia North
American.
The Constitution does not hesitate to de-
clare that the United States should serve
notice upon Spain to release her grasp
upon Cuba. If necessary. our fleets should
be assembled there at once.-Atlauta Con-
stitution.
Congress should at least give the Cuban
government such a standing as will force
Spain to recognize the usa ces of civilized
warfare.-Baltimo re American.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Abolish Grade CROSSINGS.

1t cannot be made upon the ground OF
impracticability, for depressed or elevated
tracks are the rule in nearly every city
of Europe and in great many cities
in the United States. The execution of the
project would not be altogether incxpen
sive to the District, hut the cost TO the rail-
road companies, of course, would be
greater In the end, however. the railroad
companies would be the gamers. for their
traffic would be entirely free iron, the
Interruptions and delays to which they
must necessarily lie subjected so long as
their tracks remain at grade. Their roads
would be operated without any reference
to surrounding traffic; their trains run at
any speed they might choose and the
danger of taking human life with its
resultant suits for damages be reduced TO n
minimum.
Viewed from the standpoint of the people
of the District the general scheme of
thebiilis an excellent one, though, of course,
in the elaboration of it care will have TO be
taken that all interests are properly con.
served and especially that no loopbole
is left open which win give chance for
evading, or, worst yet, ultimately frus-
trating its provisions.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
FOUNDATION LAID FOR A CHRCH
First Ever Built Exclusively for Col
Ored Swedenbnrgian

The foundation for what promises to be a
handsome church edifice has been laid "a
the corner OF Tenth and Y streets north
west, and at l O'Clock today the corner
stone was placed in position with impressive
ceremonies, and in the presence OF large
assemblage OF culored persons interested
i'll its construction.
The edifice is designed as a house of
worship for tie exclusive use OF coiored
disciples of the Swcdenhorgian faith and
Will bc distIngJ; isileG as The first ever built
for that purpose.
The exercises attending the cornerstone
laying were in charge OF weIl-known local
residents, and were participated in 10y
several distinEuis ishcd clerical members
OF the church from neighforing cities.
Tie store was pat in position by Rev
Dr. Peter {. Lewis, pastor of the c1ngre2a-
ton, assisted by Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mus
sey, superintendent of the SuTday->choSI.
DR. Frank Sewall, pastor of the New
Church, at the corner of SiNteeuth and
Corcoran streets. Rev. Mr.. Worcester or
Philadelphia aEd the RrvS. Hiram NroC-
man aud j. E. AIinutt OF Baltimore. pr.
Sewaii delivered the address.
in the depository i'll the corner covered
the church. copies of the city papers. a
sketch of the buildings, together with the
names of its Officers. s.anepitotpeof Of the eli uTch
doctrine, and numerous other documents
commemorative of the present event
IL is expected the church VIII he ready
for dedication next May
The evening times., 1896-02-01

The argument In the House Committee OF
the Whole ON the subje OF municipal light
ing, incidental to the consideration or the
District appropriation bill goes To show
that there Is strong sentiment against
granting a charter To IA competing gas coni-
pany. The members appeared 10 agree with
Mr. Hepburn's view that Congress had the
power TO control the present monopoly
ana that II Is easier to control one monopo-
ly than two. Some OF the speakers, who
probably have not given the subject n great
deal OF thought. held that the tearing up
OF streets was not serious matter. The
most important and most satisfactory
feature of the whole debate, however,
ent price OF gas in the District, both for
public and private uses, is entirely too
high.
Two points need to be emphasized in this
controversy. One is that the general tearing
up Of streets, such as is involved iu the lay
ing OF mains by new gas company, would
seriously Interfere with business and be TO
the last degree annoying TO merchants.
The other is that the people OF the Dis
triCt are not yearning for Il competing gas
company, but for cheap gas. That can be
had through Congressional action, and 1t
is to this that our people woGld have Con-
gress apply itself.
Than the solution of the problem by this
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Empire State SOIOnS.

A Massachusetts man has pctitioned the
legislature OF that State tn ena ct law pro-
viding That any person who goes TO a game
of any sort on Memorial Day shall be Liza BILE
TO fine. 1t is safe 10 assume that one of
this individuals ancestors had a passage
In the Mayflower.-Rochester Herald.
The governors message plea ding for econ
omy comes loo late. II GENES after Comp
troler Roberts admission that low tax
rate in the future is impossible. After in
augurating an era OF extraragance, the
governor comes out strongly for economy
Utica Observer.
We hope TO live to see the Hon. Henry j.
Coggeshan cast his vote for Deacon Hackett
for United States Senator, and listen to
the accompa nymg remarks of the gent le.
man from Waieryille.-Albany Argus.
Among The current asnusemenis none has
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Its independence


The Times has never been accused OF truck
ling 40 the Will of special interests where
those interests were in conflict with the
welfare OF the people. This fact aud this
alone has given IL the confidence OF its
readers, who represent The intellectual and
reasoning elements OF the Washington
public. It's circulation exceeds ia HGniber
by many thousands the circulation attained
by any other daily paper now or ever pub
lished Ill the District OF Columbia. In max
ing this statement ii is not necessary for
The Times to resort To cvdSive language.
THE CIRCULATION OF THE TIMES Is
LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY PAPER,
MORNING OR EVENING, as is attcsted
by its weekly sworn statement
CIRCULATION BRINGS RESULTS. and
shrewd advertisers have not been tardy in
avalIing themselves al the opportunity
given them. To such as have not yet tried
The Times as au advertising medium
reference need only be made l." the thrifty
appearance of its columns devoted to The
business announcements of washington's
representative merchants To show what
Others think of it.
An average "f more Than thirty-four
Thousand daily subscribers Is The best testi-
muuial 10 its merits as a newspaper.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
The Gas Questio Again.

means nothing is more simple. Under the
ity ought TO be given the Commissioners to
fix the price, the maximum being one
duiiir per thousand cubic feet, at such
figure us Will be warranted by the ascer-
tanned cost of production 1T stated inter-
vals. III ever The District should again he
blessed with an elective government this
power To fix the price ought to be vested
in the local Legislative body. There need
be no fear that under such an arrangement
the interests or the company would not be
taken care Of, for its stock is held by =
good many OF our people, who would
exert proper vigilance TO guard against
undue depreciation of their Investments.
II is believed that the existing gas mo-
nopoly would not seriously object TO such
an arrangement, If it could be assured
that 1t is not To be harassed by competi-
ton from rival concern, or annoyed by
lishment of such one. At any rate the
proper solution of the gas lighting problem
in Washington is to be found III just such
Il policy is here indicated, AMI not in
the tearing up of streets by a competing
company. which, II experience be a proper
criterion by which to judge future events,
would be absorbed sooner or later by the
existing monopoly.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Must Have New Government Printery.

rs the safety and comfort Of the employees
are concerned, the best Is just good enough.
1t is not improbable that the ghost OF the
old controversy as 10 a site Will arise to
trouble the Committee in making Il selec-
ton. The safest way for the committee
would be to consider not only present
conditions but future contingency, aud
select "a site convenient to the Capitol as
well 10 the executive departments now
existing and that will some day line Penn
sylyania avenue'from Fifteenth To Twelfth
street. The proper site having been de-
cided upon. condemnation proceedings
should be provided for and action in this
importan; matter should not again DE
frustrated through the ciashing of con-
tending real estate spectators.
Above all other things. the conmittec
ought To bear in mind the imperative neces-
sity for prompt action. IL should not for
get that "A disaster which would send a
thrill OF horror through the land is aveTted
only through the inlcrposition OF Provi-
dence. for the Public Printer and building
experts and eng ginecrs have not been back
ward in prociainiiHg The dangerous con-
dition of the present structure. The sword
Of Damociss was a harmless toy compared
with the catastrophe that "reriIanss the
heads of the men and women employed
in The Government Printing Office. Com
gress could not plead ignorance were such
IA ,iisa stcr to occur. for its attention has
been called iu il not once. but Tor years.
and every individual Senator and Repre-
sentative obStrucl ing or dcla ying the speed
Jest possible construction OF this building
viii lie morally responsible for the lives
los, in II Collapse Of the present Old rattle
trap.
The evening times., 1896-02-01

There is a good deal to be said in coni-
nendation of the Commissioners draft of
the bill which has for it's object the
abolition OF grade crossings i'll the District
OF Columbia, but proposes to give the diff
ferent railroad companies nearly five years
in which 10 make their plans and complete
the work required TO be done to comply
with the provisions of the act. Washington
is but one of many cities wrestling with
the problemof grade crossings, andit would
be a handsome feather in it's cap if it
were the first to find a solution for it that
would be satisfactory to its citizens and
not too burdensome to the companies.
The Commissioners bill proposes to
abolish grade crossings by the frs, day of
January, 1900, and requires all steam rail-
road companies operating lines within
the District TO begin the work of eievating
or depressing their tracks within eighteen
months after the passage of the act, in
accordance with plans 10 be approved by
Congress and the Commissioners. PEN
alties are provided for failure TO comply
with either Of these requirements.
Objection will be made, of course, by the
railroad companies against the proposed
change on the score of the expense involved.
The evening times., 1896-02-01

When "A robbery or an assault has been com
mitted, t.Iat the police have no clew, nor
YET that they have one, but are una b,c to
follow il TO the point OF capturing the rob-
Der or the asSiilant.
Nothing more daring in the way uf rob
berry has occurred anywhere lately than
that perpetrated at the street railway Of
flee in lexington last night. II proves with
startling emphasis that the criminal .ias sses
count upon the absence of the police N un-
derlaking their nefariUus enterprises.
Whether they attribute this absence to the
limited number of men ON duty or 10 care
less patrol service, or TO both, cannot. OF
course, be determined, but ii is probable
that they take both contingencies into con-
sidertti"n. The police owe it TO them
selves 10 find this particular robber and
produce such evidence as 10 secure his con-
viciion. They should also take on new
activity in the general work of checking
the course or crime in the District. and re-
tain the esteem and support and encourage
menl Of the people of Washington.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Bits Bout Boundaries.

The Davis resolution seems to be about
as dead as the bond bill. Verify. the SEN
ate's incapacity for action has its good
side.-Indianapolis News.
If Emperor William will secure capable
assistance aud let the world know Just
what he is trying to get at. many unpleas-
ant complications may be avcrted.-Detroit
Free Press.
1t is not credible that England is think
ing of buying Cuba. England has enough
trouble on her hands without buying more.
Besides, England does not get her terri
tory by purchase hut by .robbery.-Louis-
vile Courier-JOurnal
The Monroe doctrine is quite strong
enough to stand alone without the backing
Of the present United States Senate. which
is altogether fortunate for all concerned
Albany Argus.
We have very little use for the poetic
ability of Alfred Austin. but sympathies
must be EXTENDED to any one who is Obliged
to churn out lines On demand, with no higher
Inspiration than Brtain's recent ..valient."
Fort Wayne News.
Perhaps Senator Davis has done the
country an unintentiOnal service after
all. He has made jingoisnI so absurd that
even the jingOes are beginning 10 draw
back and protest. that they do not mean
quite all they say.-Providence Journal.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
II Touched His Henrt.

That's a sinaii sum for such a bed as
that one said Hardup, qnerulousiy, as The
secondhand furniture man doled him out
Il paliry dollar.
Well, why didn't you keep your bed,
them snapped the ,nercenary merchant.
Keep my bed? What was the use OF
keeping my bed wien am perfectly weiR'
Ane ne held his wrist 10 his mouth and play
fully laughed in his sleeye.
Tears of sympathy came into the hard.
flinty eyes of the ersiwhiie unfceiing dealer
as he handed Hardup four more dollars.
Take it, said he, sobblng violently,
for | perceive you are huinorst Go,
buy another bed. for you cannot live on
tick"
The evening times., 1896-02-01

A feeling OF relief would pervade every
body IN and out OF the Government Print
ing Office if Congress were to take
steps at this session with view to
the erection OF the much-necded new build
ing. It would only be exceeded by the
qualification everyone would experience
when the building is completed and all
the men and women now working in an
DID death trap were safely housed in 1t.
present century may yet witness such a
consummation is given by the fact that
Representative Bankhead. u member oi the
Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds.
has been directed by that committee to
draft n bill which is TO be taken UP and
considered at us early a date is possible.
lnasrnuch as Mr.. Bankhead has traycrsed
tir whole ground To be covered, as chair
man of this comInittee in the Fifty-third
Congress. he will have no difficulty in
framing Il uorough; satisfactory bill.
In reaching a final conclusion upon this
subject there Will hardly be much differ
encc ui opinion among the members of the
committee as 10 the character Of the build
ing 10 be erected. 1t ought To be OF ample
dimensions for the needs OF the govern
meat Tor the next century; b. made rs sub
stan;i;;l as brick ana stone and iron eau
kc IL; he as nearly iircprouf any
structure eyer Will he. provide absolute
safety, so far a> human ingenuity and pre-
science can provide il. for the thousands
of men and women now employed there.
and whose numbers will increase as the
years roll on. III brief. II should be a build
ing which can be pointed out as a model
at its kind. There should be no stinting OF
ativns in this direction. SO lar
The evening times., 1896-02-01
A Practical Instrumentation.

You say. Uncle Rasbury. you are not
very well provided with this worlds gOods?"
No. boss: Ise powrul po' dis yeah
And yet yuu seem 10 be happy?"
We'll. boss you see, Use got de ole
'ooman an de cililurns,'
'Ah. how tEite At is HAT "a dinner OF hcrbs
is better tn ana Stalled OK and hatred there
with sS-E> ..
We'll, + dorm know bout er stalled OK,
boss. tut l'se had some 'sperence wild dat
ole onry mule o. mine wen he gifts stalled.
an dis heah negah would suttenly ruther
have dinner % most anything den be
foOlin' way is time tryin' ter start dat
er ole niue"
The evening times., 1896-02-01
CRITICISM ON SALISBURY
Continued from First Page

Though she is able to 20 driving every day,
she has recently had lapses OF exiraordi-
nary weakness requiring instant medical
attention. Her agc-she will lie seventy
seven next May-docs not wholly account
for her symptoms.
Her ma iesty has granted to her daughter
Princess Beatrice, widow or Prince Henry
of Battenberg, the life use OF Osborne
Cottage, where the princess will reside
withs1rr family on the death OF the queen.
Miss Clara Barton OF the Red Cross So
Ciety and her party. who are -en route &C
Anatolia to distribute relief among the sui
fertrS there, are remaining quietly at d
West End hotel. 1t has not yet been de-
cidcd when the party Will proceed for Con-
stantinople. Miss Bartou has discussed
the pros and cons in a calm. forceful way.
She points out that the porte's permission
for her and her helpers as individuals TO
distribute relief throws the onus of pro-
lection on the American government and
that the PERSONS selected for the work
seem somewhat anxious to learn whether
Mr.. Terrell. the American minister to
Turkey. will undertake to appoint in
dividuaI mensi,ers OF the Red Cross Society
as bearers uf relief or whether he is
willing TO assume The risk or appointing
anyone. Miss Barton does not know wEcth-
er Secretary Of State olney has sent any
instructions TO Mr.. Terrell regarding her
and her party.
MINISTER TERRELL'S ANXIETY
The representative OF the United Press
is aware. from Information furnished him
by his correspondent in ConstIntiUOpie and
from his own personal knowledge obtn in
ed during recent visit To the Turkish CsIpi
tai. that Mr.. Terrell has always been most
anxious Concerning The Americans in Ar
menia. He naturally does not desire to in
crease this anxiety. but he would douBtic
acquiescc in the visit of Miss Barton and
her party and do every rythins in his power
for them if he believed II was the viii OF
the Americans that he should do So
Sir John Everett Millais viii. it is stated,
be offered the presidency Of the Royal
Academy to fill the vacancy CAUSED by the
death of Lord Leighton. 1t is likely. how
ever. that he will refuse to accept the po-
sition on account OF his age and his dis
like for public oratory.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Three BoomletS.

The Horace Roies boom is still browsing
Ian Iowa thistle pat ch, but it pricks up its
ears and whinnies whenever ''some good
western man Is mentioned.-Chicago Dis
patch.
The national game-r,Inning for the Pres.
idency.-Boston Transcript.
II is said that Foraker is after the Presi-
deucy in 1900. Just think OF heginrins n
new century with such Presideni as tri-
Boston Globe
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Horse Dealer Hart in n Row

William Chase. colored a horse dealer,
while in a row on Tenth street, below
Louisiana avenue, this morning, was int
in the head with n stick. and painfully in
jurcd. He was removed to the Emergency
Hospital. and the wound dressed by Dr.
McGrath. Cnase's condition is regarded
as somewhat serious. owing to the fact
that he had been drinking. and was very
nervous.
The evening times., 1896-02-01

Farmer Cornroe discovering his boys
engaged in a game of cardsl-Ah, Won akes.
Is this the way yon spend your time when
| am out OF the field? This is the way you
make hay while the sun shines. eh?
Ned-Well. You ser. dad, We think II
we furnish The rakes YOU should make the
hay.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
ThotS Bnn-Muts.

The doctor has turned up his tots
A sorrow regretted by all:
His existence was brought 10 u ciots
Last night by a terrible fall.
The sad wind an elegy bots
Around the now desolate home;
Ie ha d written enolgh bon mots
To fill 500-page tome.
The evening times., 1896-02-01
Inconsistent.

And now in Boston. where they teach
The crime OF lynching. / opine
They do not practice what they preach,
But draw the color line.