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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
There is soon to be new countr

There is soon to be O new country
to visit and a new way OF going
round the world, announces Harper's
Weekly. 1t seems only the other day
that Jules Verne's man went around
in eighty days, and thought it a con-
adorable feat The record for cir
cumnavigation is now sixty-six days,
or theresbouts. Baron Hilkoff. the
combination of American mechanic
and Russian prince who was in this
country recently, said that when the
railroad across Siberia is finished,
which, he thinks. will be in four OF
five years, the time Of getting around
will be cut in two, and from thirty to
thirty-th days will suffice for it.
He allows ten days to cross Siberia
from ST. Petersburg. ten days from
vlmdivostok to San Francisco, and
thirteen days from there to St Peters.
burg again. Early in the next Gen.
tury, then, the tired American may
turn his face eastward when he starti
ON his mouths vacation. and keep Il
turned that way until he gets home,
just about in time to resume hi
work
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
DECORATING THE TREE.
How to Make Pretty Effect In tho
Glowing Light.

The first step in the work Of trim
ming the Christmas tree is to tack
square of crash to the floor under the
tree. This saves the carpet from the
drippings of numerous candles and
the general debris which the disman-
Ting Of the tree invariably occasions.
The green tub, in which the tree
should stand, supported by three
cross pieces OF pine nailed to the edge
TO hold it securely in place, is almost
sure to be in the housewives posses
sion. Conceal this by covering OF
white cotton batting. busted thickly
with coarsely powdered mica to re-
semble snow, says the Philadelphia
Press. Or cover il with imitation
green moss, which can be obtained at
the shops at trining cost. The latter
is really the better plan. 1t is sim
pier, cleaner and moro effective.
The newest conceits tor tree decora.
tions are artificial fruits and vegeta-
bles, which are cunning!y devised.
Tied to the tree with bright ribbons,
they form pleasing contrast to the
green foliage. Fairies, dressed in
wonderful gowns OF bright colored
paper, looped with narrow bebe ribs
bon are bought ut n low figure. Santa
Claus, who should, without fail, crown
the top, is not On expensive addition.
In lighting the tree, modern science
comes strongly to the fore. II there
are electric lights in the house, IN at
tachment is easily made, whereby the
tree can be lighted with tiny incande-
scent bulbs of different colors. In
case the house is without electric
lights, a storage battery may be OBJ
tained at moderate cost. From this
the same results are secured. This
II odern style OF illumination removes
the old-time danger OF the tree CATCH
ng fire from its lights, but it is also
open to the objection OF dispelling the
romantic glow which came from in
Vulnerable candles. So the great ma
iority of people still prefer the can.
dies, which seem to be part OF tho
Yuletide.
For convenience in distributing the
gifts, it is q good plan to place On
each gift number, while the mistress
Of the ceremonies keeps written list
Of each member OF the household,
with their corresponding check. Tho
distribution is usually made by the
child or children for whose enjoyment
the tree is arranged.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

is given by Him to us as the best gilt
from His Heaven. 1t is holy, eternal,
ever-abiding, and it is ours, yours and
mine-the most perfec. union Of
hearts, my dearest one, in the ten
derest, truest sympathy"
So she had spoken, as they went
down the river-bordered road together,
hand in hand, with the evening wind
moaning among the pines, and the
Christmas chimes ringing out from the
tower in the distance. And he had
stopped and kissed her, kissed her
over and over again with burning
kisses that fingered on her lips all
through the long long afterwards,
when they were parted by darker
tide than even the swiftly flowing
Necknr.
That was her dream OF Christmas
the tryst under the wings Of the un-
seeing night; tho words that ne had
said to her over ami over again, 81
love you'll Hove you! / love you u
words that she never, never tired OF
hearing, and that he never tired OF
saying and afterwards the mirth and
music of the family gathering in the
warm homestead, where Johann Maria
told wonderful stories, and Amalie
and Dorchen sang tender love.lieder
or wild ballads OF tho mountains.
And in the faint grayness of the
morning, one scene more. The sol
dier in his travel-stained great coat
with tears in his blue eyes, and pas.
sionate pain drawing deep lines on hi
pale face, and his love biding las
good-by, while the stars paled ant
the tardy daylight struggled into thu
cottage. And, with quivering lips
she had whispered of hope. of theil
next meeting, of the brave deeds tina
he was to do. of the patient waiting
that would bring them such Joy a
last. And he knew that she was right
that his own heart told him the sam
story. while he kissed his dear, deal
love over and over again, murmurinI
the "Auf wiedersehen" that he knew
would bring her comfort. "M.
hearts beloved, God keep you" sh
said, brokenly, with her sweet arms
for the last time, olinging about hi
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

As the clock in the tower chimed
four, old Johann Maria entered the
dimness of the church upon the hill,
where soft red lights shone like far
away stars before the altar. There were
q few other dark figures already there.
kneeling to whisper prayer at an old
oaken prie-dieu. But they looked up
rs the old man came forward, and
gathered together more closely. He
would say the evening litany, perhaps.
and they would join in the solemnly
sweet responses. breathing in each
heart the names Of their dearly loved
ones, and committing them to heavens
safe keeping for the night.
And old Johann Maria, as they had
expected, kneeling in the soft halo
that the lights made, began tho old,
old words that they knew SO we'll, and
that they followed SO earnestly, while
the wind walled outside over the snow
on the steep white road. And Amalie and
Dorchen and Aida. girls with fair
tresses and eyes blue as the skies ol
the Fatherland in the sweet summer
time. listened and prayed in all ths
fervor Of youth and hopsiulness and
joy. Was not tomorrow the feast OF th'
Christ.ehild. And had not the saeristaz
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

the bells ring out for the eve Of the
festival-the festival OF Perfect Love.
By.and-by he told her the story Of
his wanderings, Of his supposed death,
of his captivity and escape, and she
listened, with her hands still locked
in his and with her glad eyes fastened
on his face.
And at the service time they returned
thanks in the brightly lighted church
on the hill, gay with holly and ever
green and the morrow's high holy day.
And when the music ceased and the
Others went softly away, together they
still knelt on, while each loving heart
breathed its tender petition and whis-
pered its thanks for the Others hsppi-
ness. For the "Auf wiedersehen"
had been spoken in truth, and they
shall keep Christmas together.-The
Lady.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

By order of tho City Council OF
Toronto, Canada, ballot was taken
among the street railway employees to
ascertain their sentiment on the ques'
ton of running the street cars on
Sunday. Two hundred and fifty men
voted. OF these 220 were against
Sunday work, while thirty of the men
wished 'to bo permitted to work on
Sunday, if they desired to do so." Sc
rs public sentiment in Toronto is with
the majority of the men, the city vii
probably retain its unique position as
the only large city in North America
whose street cars are not available on
Sunday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

In addition to the Red Cross and
White Cross, there has just been es-
tablished in Vienna new order, to
be known as the Green Cross. Its
object is to give succor to Alpine
climbers aud excursionists in noun
tain regions. 1t originated in the
Austrian Alpine Club. Tho intention
is to establish huts on high mountains
and to keep supplies and relief stores
or boxes containing articles likely to
be required in emergencies at con
viently located points.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

Concerning the iurrah tree OF Aus
tralia, which is largely used for street.
paving in London and other European
cities, Sir. John Forest of Australia
speaks thus: "The demand for our
jarrah and karri timber in London
and other large cities for paving shows
that probably in short time this will
be one of our greatest items of ex-
port. All along the Southwestern
railway, the railway to Donnybrook,
the railway to the Collie coalfields,
and the railway to Bridgetown, splen-
did jarrah country exis,s."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

Ardmore, Indian Territory, has q
unique fire alarm. The inhabitants
are great believers in the rousing quail
tiles of Colts As six-shooter, and on
the first intimation of fire, every
man pulls his gun. OF course, it
sounds like n pitched battle for a
while, but it is said to have the de-
sired effect of getting out the boys,
which no end of church bell-ringing
has hitherto been able to do.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

The recent movement in Paris,
France, to plaster the city with post
ers of an elevating character seems to
have spread to Muskegon, Mich. In
this latter city bill boards are to be
used for disseminating scriptural
teachings, and n society for the prose-
cution of the work has been recently
formed. Tho society will also dis
tribute hand cards bearing Biblical
texts and illustrations. 1t was organ
lied by Chicago drummer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
Superstiti0ns OF Christmas.

The superstitions OF Christmas are
more numerous even .aan the obsery-
ances which owe their origin to heath
enish rites. Among certain European
peasants the belief still prevails that
on Christmas morning oxen always
spend portion OF the time on their
knees. This they do, according to the
peasants, in imitation of the OK and
the ass which, legend states, were
present at the manger and knelt when
Christ was torn.
In certain counties of England the
idea prevails that sheep walk in pro-
cession on Christmas Eve, in COM
memoration of the glad tidings first
announced to shepherds. Bees are al
SO said to sing in their hives on the
night before Christmas, and bread
baked at that time never becomes
mouldy-at least 90 onos thought
many English housewives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
The Epicure's Bird.

The eagle has the laugh on the tur-
key at Christmas time.-Philsdelphis
Record.
Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. "de
houses dat has de bigges' families an
de Titles turkey seems ter hab DE-
mos Christmas in 'em. "-washinston-
Star.
The Goose-''What's tho difference
between the Easter gift and the Christ,
mas turkeya" The Turkey-T dun
mo-" The Goose "Why. one Is dressed
to kill and the other is killed to dress. "
Truth. ----.-------I44--~ --.->.>~----
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
CHRIST MAS.

lFenthery flakes are dancing, dancing,
In the gray morn's frostly glenm--
Heralds they Of reindeer prancing
From the gardens Of our dream
From the bright land OF the Elf-King,
Where the bon bons gaily grow
Just like sweets OF summer gardens,
Where the tulips smile in row.
reathory flakes aro falling, falling,
From the skies in softest way;
And between our voices callingi
"Soon It will be Christmas Day"
Don't you know how In the sprngtlme,
Wintry SHOWS are scattered wide
Fro the lovely purple blossoms
Dare to peep from where they hlde7
Feaihery flakes are sitting, sitting,
Through the chill December air.
Here, and there. and yonder drifting,
Making everything more fair;
Laying whittier folds thnn linen
On the houses and tho trees
Softer than the richest drnnsk
Spread our dainty guests to please.
Boon tho bon bons will be falling
As the flakes have falrn to-day
And tho children will be calling
To thclr patron saint 80 gays -
"Ah! We knew when came the snowflake
You would come, denr Santa Claus
For we always (you remember)
Know the winds way by the straws.'
Soon the trees as fair as any
That elves have wreathed with snow,
Will beplanted--o! 30 many!
In our better homes And lo'
Something better far than snownnkes
Shall bo hung abour their green
Candies, toys and fairytnpers
Lighting up the merry scene
And the children dancing, dancing,
Til all tired their little feet.
Shall. with half-shut eyes up-glancing,
Wonder; "why Is life so sweet2"
And some tender voice shall Whisper
Flake-like falling from above;
"Christmas is so sweet, my darling,
Just because its king is Loyel"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
Christmas OF Childhood Days.

"My first thought of Christmas" I"
says Lille Devereux Blake. sis of the
great playroom at my grandmother's,
where we children gathered for our
evening frolios; of the fun we had in
the warmth and light. while sleet
struck its 10y fingers ACROSS the win
dows or the hoar frost covered the
glass with fantastic lines OF beauty; OF
the faces Of those gathered there. so
young then, that are growing old now
or have faded from this world forever.
Then there comes wider vision OF the
Christmas OF the world, OF the JOY
bells ringing in many lands for the
feast of love and good will, OF the
hearts made happy by tho gifts, the
kindliness, the good cheer that brings
light to the kumblest home. SO that
there is hardly any being SO forlorn
that some ray Of brightness does NOT
reach him. Then yet again, and
deeper. is the reflection OF what the
festival means. It is the celebration
OF the eternal miracle OF maternity,
the wonder of birth into the activities
OF this world, that has been in all ages
and by oil peoples observed at some
period as an occasion for gladness the
welcome those already here give the
new born soul to the brief, passionate
years of human happiness and human
despair that We call life."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

The great insurance companies are
considering the establishment of an
enormous sanitarium for the care of
consumptives who develop the disease
after insuring. The Argouant speaks
of it as a cold business proposition 70
cure or prolong the life of the policy
holder, by which means money will
be saved to the companies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

Compensation eau now be obtained
in France by the victims of judicial
errors. The Versailles magistrates
have recently given man, wrongly
sent to prison for fourteen days,an in
demnity of 500
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
Mother Gets Her Instructions.

n you're waking, call mo early,
Call me early, mother dear,
For long before It's daylight
In my stocking would peer.
II you're waking, call me early,
Rouse me up at four o'clock;
For I want to see what Santa Clau'
: Has put Into my sock. -.---.--
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

An eighteen-year-old cigarette vic
tim, a sixtcen-year-old drunkard. and
two ten-year-old robbers make start
ling record of Juvenile depravity for
one day. Degeneration is playing n
very strong game in this part of the
world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

The English language is spoken by
1875, 900, 900 persons. But numbers
do not necessarily count, for Chinese
is spoken by 400, OOO,0 900. It's intel
ligencc that talks rather than num-
bers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

full village in the valley below.
Above it the pine trees. green even
In winter, waved their long branches
restlessly in the wind and flung their
weird reflections over the snow, the
white, soft snow, that covered all the
hillside as with mantle of palest vel
vet.
And the day was beginning to close
in, to spread its gray wings over the
dim sky and the snow bound world,
iightened only by the warm CLEAN
that came from many window IN the
village. The afternoons we're short
now. said the bustling frauen to each
other, as they went about their work
but, after all, was it not the eve of the
Christmas feast, and what could one
expect? So the cottages were warn
and cozy, and the pine logs in the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

shadows we're fall.
ing across the aisle
OF the old church
on the hill. the
gray, lonely build
ing that had stood
there go long, amit
sunshine and sha.
dow, watching, n
it were, the peace
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23

tiled stoves cracked and burned away
merrily, and few were the footsteps
that passed over the snow outside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-23
THE JOY OF MARGERETTA
A CHRISTMAS STORY.

LEARLY d Q hnej j
shadows we're fall.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

will try the Silver experiment." free
trade did not prove to be the panacea
for our nations ills. Now give us four
years more and we will see what
changes free silver will effect.
There il no room for experiments, at
this time. We know the results of
tour years Of free trade principles.
The le:acies left a contiding people by
the democratic party is, $-6O,OOO, 600
Government Bonds issued; lower prices
for farm products than ever heard of
ia the past; millions of laborers seeking
employ nient in vain; industries shut
down; confidence gone; business in
general paralized.
How do you like it and have you
any desire to perpetuate this state Of
affairs.
REPUBLICAN.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

Lewiston DlUlSiOn No. b,
Lewiston, Idaho,
Meets Oh third Wednesday and sec-
ond saturday Of each month. Waiting
Sir Knights made welcome. =. Les
Thompson, Sir knight Capt; ]. ID
McConkey Sir Knight Recorder.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
CONTRIBUTED.
ANOTHER DAY.

There's grateful hush, and natures
Va. tainted the western sky;
Where the clio uds untold, with stre"ks
,oa s over the hill and home to the Ioid
The shepherd aud sheep spy.
from the CLASSY pond; the mill be! ond
The frogs their cong begin
And bare foot lass. through the now
A"vine: she comes. the time to pass
!. driving the milk COWS In.
The shadows grow, the satisfied low
nf the herd - thro' the gate
REV PASS content and skyward sent
IN wings Of love and hoiDeward bent
\ dove to it, neat and mate.
Tie stars come dim, the fair moons
xo nI behind the trees.
The cricket sings and the evening
From Che south, 1t comes with rustling
, nIessant little breeze.
From the glowing west; now sunk to
The last of the DYING sun.
Tho stars shine bright in the curly
night. ,.,.
Aud another day 10 done.
j. b. Rice, Westlake.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
CHURCHES.

WhitcOnab Place M +. Oh.
Lewiston, Idaho.
Church. Services each week as fol
lows: Preaching Sundays at II a. III
and at 7-3O p. m. Sunday School Al
IL m. Junior League meeting at 3 p.
m. EpwOrth League at $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Thursday even.
ing at 7-3O p. IN. Henry Brown d. D..
Pastor.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
Presbyterian Church.

Lewiston. Idaho.
Services every Sabbath at II o'clock
q. M, and 1880 p. IN. Sabbath school
meets Immediately after morning serv-
ice. Mid week lecture each Wednes-
day evening At 1880. Leroy w. Sihhet,
minister In charge.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

FirepoOf buildings, artistic dwellings
of every description known to the
trade, and work superintended. In
ventors drawings and specifications
prepared for the patent ONCE, and cav
eats secured direct through the com.
missioner of patents. Agent for the
Hand Manufacturing Co., embossed
press casing, mouldings, corner blocks.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

LeU.st0n Lodge PERT. Ao1
Located ae Lewiston.
Scottish Rite of Ancient Free and Ac-
ceDted MasOns, meets ut Masonic Hall
at O'Clock p. m. Ola the Third Satur-
day Of each manth. f. H. Afford. V.
M; J. D. McCOnkey. Secretary.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

Church Of ST StanislA"S'
Lewiston, Idaho,
Rev. rather M. Meyer, pastor. Mass
IN every Sunday at 10 u. m. sunday
school Immediately after the 10 o'clock
services. Vespers Mt AGO p. m.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

vision, idaho.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

alpha RebekGh Lodge No I
Lewiston, Idaho,
Meets every Thursday evening ut
Odd Fellows hall. Visiting members
made welcome. Mare Benson. N. g.:
Mary A. Kroh. Secretary.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02
.S1Dvenae Council $50 Dec

Clearwater Lodge No. 19.
Lewiston, Idaho,
Meets in the Guild Hall the first and
second Thursday at Sp. m. All Wis.
ltng brethren In good standing will
receive q cordial welcome. c. q. Kress
M. W.; w. M. p. Millar, Recorder.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-02

Poplar Ctnap. No. 2OJ,
Woodmen of the World.
Meets on the First aud Third Mon.
day evenings Of each month. Sojourn.
ing neighb0rs invited T.. l.. Haynes,
Consul; Kay l.. Thompson, Clerk.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-17
Competency Unquestoned.

DR.. France who soon visits the
city, is q regular graduate of the
best European and American schools
and his 80 years experience as prac-
titioner, thousands of afflicted have
testified to his remarkable intuition
al ability and his aptness in correctly
diagnosing disease. The doctor is u
member of the advisory and consult
ing stall of the France Medical and
Surgical Institute, Columbus, Ohio,
and at the request of numerous pa
tients he will visit Napoleon, Thurs
day, Sept. gath, where he can be
seen at Miller Hotel, from a. IN. to
s p. IN. One day only. Consultation
free and strictly confidential. Visit
him if you would be restored to the
health of former DAYS.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-17
Napoleon Township Causus.

The Napoleon township caucus
last Saturday afternoon was we'll at
tended and was called to order by
chairman Of the township commit
tee, M. Reiser, Jr. For permanent
chairman the names of Jas. P. Raglan
and II. r. Dittmer were announced,
aud the ballot resulted as follows:
Jas. P. Ragan, "a; H. R. Dittmer, So.
Mr.. Raglan was declared elected and
acknowledged the honor conferred
upon him in a neat speech. Gale B.
Orwig was made seeretaty. A com
mittee of 8, two from each precinct,
was named to choose the list of dele
gate to the county convention to be
held Sept. Goth. The precincts were
apportioned, according to the vote
for Jas. Z. Campbell last Fall, as
follows
Precinct A.-16 delegates; precinct
BIB delegates; precinct Ga
delegates precinct D.-13 delegates.
After reading the list of delegates
chosen by the committee (Which list
is published in another part of this
impression } the caucus adjourned.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-09-17
Ten Nights in a Bar Room.

Carl Brehm's Ten Nights in Bar
Room" is on the opera house boards
for three nights this week, Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday. The
company is a strong one and have
been praised wherever they show.
The Mansfield NeaGs says of the com
pany:
1.-The part of the tavern keeper,
Simon Slade, was taken by W. F.
Kohman, George Almonte assumed
the roll of Sample Switched, the
Yankee and executed some exec llent
specialties, as did also Miss Ollie Hal.
ford, who took the dual role OF
Mehitable Cartwright and Willie
Hammond, "Little Rex who was
MARY Morgan" in the play, did q
very cute speciality as little China
man. joe Morgan, the drunkard,
was impersonated by Frank Mont
ford. The orchestra with the com
pany was good. During the evening,
j. F. Knoll, conductor of the band
rendered several cornet solos in al
artistic manner.