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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

woods, the strips should never exceed
three inches in width. With prices
for material and labor as reasonable
as they are present, there are few who
cannot afford its luxury of finer
floor in few of the rooms.
The constant growing popularity OF
rugs and art squares for the dining
room and library has made hardwood
floors almost necessity for these two
apartments at least. 1t is true that
the ordinary matched pine floor may
be stained and shellacked with good
effect, but there ia never the satis:ac-
tion that comes from floor that is
meant to be seen.
Expensive marquetry floors, beauti-
full in themselves, are not required.
There are few more satisfactory and
attractive floors than those that are
we'll laid in thoroughly seasoned
maple. These are reasonable rs to
first cost, and they are readily kept in
good condition. One advantage they
have over the beautiful oak floors is
that they do not become SO CLASSY
smooth. They do not require such q
high polish as the oak, and conse-
quently have less of menace for fragile
bones. 1t is by no means necessary
for the best effects that floors of this
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

River district. He had reached the
Columbia River ut n roint about six
miles north of Trail Landing, b. c., at
about noon, and, selecting a site on
the bank of the stream Mt the foot of
Lookout Mountain, sat down to eat
his dinner. As he munched his hum
BILE food he noticed large boulder,
half buried in the sand in dry por.
ton of the river bel, not far from
whero he sat.
When he had finished his meal, he
walked over to the boulder, examining g
It'll n casual manner, and then, as his
experienced eve detected signs OF tho
precious metal for which he had vain
ly sought for months, he attacked tho
great gray mass with his pick, work
ing with ieverish energy. He almost
swooned when fragment of the rock
came away, showing distinctly the
traces of gold and copper. 'f.-.-.,....s
al am rich ~ he shouted. Then IL.
proceeded to take specimens of the
ore from dozen places on the boul.
der, staked out his calm, hurried into
Rossland, arriving late in the Gfter-
noon, and recorded the claim. The
next day he had his specimens assayed
by different experts, who found that
the ore ran in value all the way from
$43 to S5S to the ton. -l-ta..
When he told of his. great fortune,
there was a wild rush to the place. A
surveyor accompanied Nelly to his
bonanza, and after making mensure-
ments, declared that the boulder
weighed approximately 10000 tons,
and that, in round numbers, it will
prove to be worth 81, 900, 900.
The miners argue that there must
be more gold where this came from,
and the mountain side clear above the
timber line is being rapidly staked
of, and miners are focking to the dis
trict from distant points, confident
that the story of Cripple Creek is to
be repeated. Nelly was originally an
Ohioan. He has been prospecting for
twenty years, but never 'struck i;
rich" before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Kingiake's Favoritc instruments.

"Eothen' Klpglake was great
friend Of Nine. Olga de Novikoff during
her sojourn In England. where one fea.
ture of her entertainments was after.
noon musicals to which none but dllet.
tanti were invited. on one occasion
Kinglake presented himself, and as an
intimate friend of the house was ad.
Nitted. He retired to corner and lis.
tened attentively. Madame was sur,
prised, but pleased, and approaching
him. said:
(Which order of music do you prefer,
my friend-classic, Italian, or the Wng.
merriam school? | fancy you do not
know our great Glinka?"
81 assuredly am fond OF music" he
answered, but my taste is, perhaps
peculiar. As an instrument ! prefer
the drum"
Madame took measures to prevent his
being admitted to these assemblies
again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Saved by His Boot Heel.

]. B. OFT, brakeman on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad, was caught
under bad wreck which occurred au
Alberton. Nd, Wednesday night. He
was held by the left foot under the
truck of a fat car loaded with coal.
After hard labor with hammer and
chisel. the oak timber OF the truck
was cut away sufficiently to release
him, after an hours confinement in
his perilous position. OFT bravely
held the torch while the trainmen
worked to release him. DR.. William
B. Gambull, the company's surgeon.
made an examination, and, to the sur
prise of all, Otto was for nd to be but
slightly injured. His strong boot heel
had protected his foot from the crush
ing force Of the enormous weight rest.
ing upon il. Baltimore Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
And There Was No Blood Shed.

l overheard the following conversn.
tion on Market street car yesterday
between n couple of young men:
81 told you that fellow Moore was n
scoundrel," declared one, "nnd I told
him so yesterday"
you didr And the other com.
menced looking his friend over for
evidences of a conflict. what did he
sayf
"Oh, I didn't listen to him. told
him he was liar, thief and scoun.
drel, and that would punch his nose
II he said a word to me-"
"What did he do?"
Nothing; he is coward"
81 don't believe that. I have seen
him fight nt the drop of hat Didn't
he say n word backT
81 don't know; hung up the tele.
phone. San Francisco Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Lydia f. Pintham's Vegetable Com.
pound. 1t speedily relieves irregu-
larity. suppressed or painful men
situations, weakness of the stomach,
indigestion, bloating, leucorrhpa,
womb trouble, flooding, nervous pros
tration, headache, general debility,
etc. Symptoms of Womb Troubles
are dizziness. faintness. extreme lassi-
tude. "don't care" and want-to-be-
left-alone" feelings, excitability, irri-
liability, nervousness, sleeplessness,
latulency, melancholy, or the blues"
and backache. Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound will correct ali
this trouble as sure as the sun
shines. That Bearing down Feeling,
carsing pain, weight, and backache, Is
instantly relieved and permanently
cured by it's use. 1t is wonderful for
Kidney Complaints in either sex.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Minor Mention,

The coronation Of the Russian Gear cost
s40,O00.O0O.
Seattle, Wash, has closed a contract TO
feed Its prisoners at nine cents day per
head.
Architects take kindly to the suggestion
that public schools should be provided with
baths.
The restaurant trust Of Detroit, Mich, has
advanced prices from fifteen cents a meal 10
twenty cents.
President White, of the Fourth National
Bank OF Cincinnati, Ohio, dropped a pack
age Of securities worth els, 900 and rewarded
the finder OF 1t with S5.
The AnsoLia (Conn. Sentinel reports that
local foremen are besieged by immigrants
wishing work at seventy cents day.
The New York Chamber Of Commerce
wants the entrance to the New York harbor
deepened to thirty-hvef feet at mean low water.
The Berlin dentists who were graduated
from American colleges of dentistry held u
meeting and decided to form an organiza-
ton.
An expert accountant and bookkeeper of
Chicago was found dead In Joliet, H., the
other day. The cause OF death was found to
be- starvation.
Crude rubber Ia one material that has not
suffered from the worldwide fall In prices.
80 much of II Is used in bicycle tires that the
price ranged higher in 's6 than for some
time.
NJ. G. d. Borden's now steam yacht Sow
ereign, launched recently, II 25l feet long,
the largest yet built In this country. Large
steam yachts have too often been purchased
abroad.
The smallest city IN tho world Is Steward
City, Alaska. Its three inhabitants being
respectively Mayor, Chairman OF the Board
of Alderman and President OF the Common
Council.
Der Of the animal kingdom which lays eggs
like the foul is the native beaver Of Austria
liza.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

General Dimensions: Width,
through library ana kitchen, 33 II. 10
ins. depth. 46 # 6 ms, including
verands.
Heights OF Stories Cellar, z #. [; first
story, 8 #. 6 in. second story, 9 II.
Exterior Materials: Foundation.
stone; first story, clapboards second
story. gables and roof. shingles.
Interior Finish: Two coat plaster,
hard white finish. Maple wood floor.
ing. Trim throughout, N. @. pine.
Staircase, ash. Bathroom and kitch-
en-, wainscoted. Chair rail in dining.
room. All interior woodwork grain
filed and finished with hard oil var.
pish.
ColQys: All clapboaTds. medium
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Moving o Whole Town.

The town of Wentachee, Wash, Is
to be moved two miles from its pres
ent location to a point on the bank OF
the river. 1t is a pretty fair sized
town, too. All the buildings will be
moved in the usual way to the new To-
cation. There is not an adequate sup
ply of water where the town now
stands, and in addition the citizens
are incensed at the avarice of owners
of the present town site, who have
fixed the price Of property at very
high figure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
LAYING FLOORS,
Improved Methods which Prevail
In Houses of the Present Time.

Excellent artisans and honest work
men as we're our forefathers, they
could have learned much from this
careless and commercial generation OF
the science of floor laying. No other
part of the house received such con.
slant and severe use as the floors and
30 it is the veriest truism to say that
to none should more care and atten-
tion be given. We have ceased alto
gether TO use the matched boards OF
extra width for flooring, except in the
very cheapest of houses and the in.
crease III expense that comes from the
use of narrow boards is so inconsider-
able that it should cut no figure with
the man who is building n house for
himself. Most people find it the part OF
genuine economy to use the very
narrow strips of Georgia pine, but II
this must be put aside for the cheaper
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
lgreep. Smuggling cr walls oyae.ond

green. Smuggling cr wallis ot'sesond
story and gables, OILED. Roof shin.
giles, stained red. Trim, including
water table, corner boards, cusipps,
cornices, bands, veranda columns, rail,
ETC., dark bottle green. Sashes,
white. Veranda floor, dark brown.
Veranda ceiling, oiled.
Accommodations: The principal
rooms and their sizes, closets, etc. (.
are shown by the floor plans. Cellar
under whole house. Attic in Aoored
for storage purposes. Open fireplace
in sitting-room. Portable range, sink
and boiler in kitchen. Bath room in
second story. Linen closet in second
story hall Two set tubs in kitchen.
Sliding door connects hall and parlor.
Portiere opening between parlor and
library. Large sized veranda with
balcony above.
Cost: $4,000. not including mantels,
range or heater. The estimate is
based on New York prices for mater
ials and labor. In many sections oi
the country the cost should be less.
Feasible Notifications: General di.
mensions, materials and colors may be
changed. Cellar may be reduced in
size or wholly omitted. Fireplace and
part or all of plumbing may be omit.
ted. Attic may be finished for two
rooms. Sliding doors may be inti o.
duced between parlor and library.
Copyright 1896.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

kind, in one wood, be laid in elabo.
rate patterns. Ono or two strips
around the edge of the room for a
border, and the rest laid "bias" los
the women have it), is job that any
ordinary carpenter car manage. OF
course, there are those who demand
the full marquetry floor, with costly
hard woods laid in complicated
geometrical patterns. But this forms
an entirely separate branch Of wood
finishing.
The accompanying design has the
floors in library and dining-room laid
in maple.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
MILLION DOLLAR NUGGET.
A Gold Miners Wonderful Find ir
British Columbia.

A prospecting miner returning,
wearied and disgusted, from an unsuc'
cessful season stumbles across bout.
der so rich in gold that in an instan,
he is q millionaire. 1t reads like q
fairy tale, but it happens to be true.
There is satisfactory evidence of the
truth of Martin Neilly's wonderful
find. 1t was on Monday, April 81, tha,
Nelly was returning to Rossland,
British Columbia, after an unsuccess-
ful prospecting trip in the Salmon
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

A set of triplets "a years old are llv-
ing in the town of lnez, Ky. where
they were born. They are finely built
men and remarkably alike in appear.
ance in every respect Two are mar.
ried.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
4 n U 20
IfHf]rHs|ySk2'

August s, 1895. In an interview
with Mr.. Chas. L. johnson, man.
ager gents furnishing goods de-
partment, "The Fair" Seventh and
Franklin avenues, ST. Louis, he
said; "Several years ago was
troubled with AN aggravated case Of
Dyspepsia, and of course the first
thing did was consult physician,
As I had always enjoyed the best OF
health / was worried good deal
over this, my first illness-thnt is,
the first l could remember since the
ailments common to childhood--and
my only desire was TO set wella
Speedily as l could. Itook regu-
larly all the medicines as my doctor
prescribed them. must say that
In q short time felt all right,
thought ! was cured, and stopped
taking the medicine. But 1t wasn't
long before / was feeling as badly
rs ever. and again / had recourse to
the doctor. This kept up for some
time. until at last made up my
mind would quit doctoring aud try
some of the remedies SAW adver-
tised from dav TO day. Well, this
was worse than ever, and In most
cases didn't oven get temporary
relief. so fdidl't know what to do,
and made up my mind thst1 would
have to psss the remainder OF my
days in suffering. Well, to cut =
long story short. bad read 80 much
OF Hpsns TabuIes that i concluded
lwould give them good trial. II
said, 'one would give relief, andI
thought II one could give yelisf
wholclot might cure me. Ipur-
chased two boxes from q druggist
for one dollar, and when l had flu-
ished them / was feeling better than
Ihsd for years. continued to use
them, and to-day believe am well
man. Once in great while do
have slight touch Of the old
malady. but few OF the Tabules
fixes that all right. generally keep
box in my house"
Ripans Tabules are sod BY druggists or by N
the price go cents = bon Is sent " The kip
henicai Company. No. ~ Spruc, st., New Yo
ample VIAL " cenik
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Thrlvcs on good fool and sunshine, with
plenty of exercise in the open air. Her form
glows with health and her face blooms with
It's beauty. II her system needs the cleansing
action OF a laxative remedy, she uses the gem
tie and pleasant Syrup Of Figs Made by tho
california Fig Syruu COMPANY,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
u..n p,.snss Relieved IN 10 Minutes.

DR.. Agnews Cure for the Heart gives perfect
relief in all cases Of Organic or Sympsthetie
Heart Disease In 10 minutes, and speedily ef-
fects n cure. II Is n peerless remedy for Pal
pitation, Shortness of Breath. smothering
SPELLS Pain In Left Side and all symptoms OF
a Diseased Heart. One dose convinces. II
your druggist hasn't IL in stock, ask him 70
procure IL for you. II will save your life.
Tasmanian apples are now selling In Lon
don ut Cd per pound.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
KEYSTONE state NEWS CONDENSED.
TRIED TO KILL HIS WIFE.
An Altoona Woman Brutally Beaten ana
Kicked by Her Husband

II. T. Mitchell, n Pennsylvania railroad
fireman, employed In the yard at Altoona,
made murderous attack upon his wife late
Sunday night. lie entered the houss nnl
finding her In bed, without any warning, pro-
ceeded 10 beat her about the head and body
breaking her noise and causing many other
wounds. He then Jumped upon her and
kicked her until he thought she was dead.
when he left the honse and has not been seen
since.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

How nice and easy thing is when
you hear some one tell about It; how
difficult 1t afterwards turns out TO bel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces innamma-
tion, nliays pain; cures wind collie. 2jc bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
INV n N worth pob,tn- r,o.,,ns. rs,r., 4

The insurance upon 81. paul's cathedral,
London, Is said TO be about s475.OO0.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Oataryh and Colds Relieved IN 10 70 o.
Mluutes

One short pun Of the breath through the
Blower. supp led with each bottle OF DIR.
Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, diHuses this Pow
Painless and delightful to use. IL relieves In
stantly and permanently cures Cat,rrh. Hay
Fever, Colds, Headache, Sore Throat, Tom
silitis and Deafness. N your druggist hasn't
II In stock, ask him 10 procure II for you
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

your grocer send wrappers 10 Dobbns Soap Mfg
Co, Philadelphia, Ia. They will send you frcs
OF charge, postage paid, Worcester Pocket Die
'ionary, SOC PAGES, bound In CLOTH profusely "
Illustrated. ODER good until August LIST only.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

FITS stopped free by -DR. KLIHE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and s2. 90 trial
bottle free. DIR. Kline. p3l Arch ST., Phila., Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

The King Of Italy, like his father Victor
Emmanuel, only takes one meal II day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

We have not been without riso's Cure fo.
Consumption for ~ years Lv2lE fERRELL
Camp St, Harrisburg, Pa, May 4, pA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

8. K. Coburn, Mgr, Clare Sc,tt, writes
fnd Halls Catarrh Cure valuable remedy"
DruxVists sell IL. 15c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Fatal Prize Fights.
Two fatal prize fights occurred In New
England within the last two months.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

ifBfiicted with sore eyes use DIR. Issac Thomp-
sons Eye-waisT. Druggists sell at 25c per bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Ripans Tabules are sold BY drusgists, or by mail
II ihs price t6D cents bon Is sent W The kpans
Chsmical Company, No. ~ sprue, st., New York.
sample vial " cents
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-12-19

One of the latest, ard certainly most
effective, methods of making artificial
flowers is the use of fresh bread.
All that is required is IL loaf Of fresh
bread, some wire and "a littlO colGring
matter. According to we'll known
maker Of artificial flowers in the west
end Of London, this novel method il
likely to suIcrs2do all others. Nct only
90 these bGcu,i flowers look exactly like
the real article when freshly made, lat
as the bread grows stale the flowers as
sumo Il slightly withcrcd appearance,
which is almost identical with that Of e
flower beginning to fade.
As u rule, ordinary artificial flowers
can at once be detected by the unnatu-
rally bright and fresh appearance they
present after being in the heated atmos-
pLeTo Of Il ballroom or elsewhere for
several hours, but the fading power Of
bread flowers practically insures them
against detection, even from the eyes Of
an expert. London Answers.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-12-19
ROBERT FUL.TON'S FlANCEE.
What Ectrot.i"l Meant 20 Girl Early In
the Century.

th" century.
Fer Helen Livingston there remained
hardly one mono Ycaro Of happy eirlhood,
free to 90 and Como, dance and be MGR
ry, in the old innocent girlish fashion,
for at that tim" bc'rothal was as sacred
as marriage ITSELF and much more re-
StrIcilV2 q privileges, IAat Is, the free
dom Of gIrIhood LAS lost and that OF the
mntTon had rot come II the lover were
present, OF course these restrictions were
not felt, but IL ms absence the poor glri
had ltr!r more liberty than Il Hlnern
widow. Ga, a., NnJ accept even t."
most Ordinary attentions from any m"I,
must dance "-t" no one except her IL
ul@E or '.....'' H. id.t she Mu't AWAY
@oaD r"|l .au" y a1,... q, hanging
lIy@ ii"' ' 49," '.'.,...d d, tho mlH-
l@ur" o.. -''io."'" b. ahd
ih.'" iHA'H'U..@ WIRE u'lrn Shli!iul'
Iy nGl". IT.. ~" ivory 'd "'lo usually
oval ~ &a.-. hHH ",. ID " Z inches IN
: - .t "l..", NH.'..' .""4'|G iH' En'"
IRAN, = "n..i N..' ',"N'i..t G.-..
h.'.E, liir 'r'.i '.'a.E - "Hiyh 1t Ed
I,"..a..'a ]. '...- '"t .,h 'nvNr" s"
Q@aN,,.." .H . 'H the h"'''
upon Hi@h'o,'#I '-n"'.i appropriation
were lniH..r 3. 10 T...- llvln.>tp'.
and RATHER 'han Nl.j.rt herself to t!cm
she Ie-oIut.iE ''iian,a from arr 'p'lnE
an inVl..tIoh even to A.r loved Cousin
Cnanc>Li"r'H during a." few months oil
htG y4&"- -.,"J, "lI'.. ended IN hap
Ply @afrE.- IN .'.3 sprihE of 1853,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-12-19
( ''OIlolIIIlpIiOll
a AVID IT'S @cURp
EAR~4, THE MOTHER OF ALL.

go ,;.i;h Well founded, Of all things that live
Most auyicnt mother. this song viii give.
She doth her nurture upon al bCstuw,
On land, in air ind IN tho sea below.
With children and rich fruits, 0 thou divine,
Men thou dost gladden.! I.ifc to give is thine
And thine to tai:e. Whom thou dost honor h.
Blessed with great store of ull good things shall
be.
Tcemful the corn lands, in bread pastures roam
Largo herds, and filed with wealth 10 every
home.
just rulers in tn city thcrc will be
And bcauteoous danes and full prosperity.
Young lads wax lordly with joys waxing
powers
Tho little maidcnS on tho soft field flowers
In festive dane S join. Rich goddess, these
THY gifts to whom to honor thou dost please.
All hail o mother Of the gods, hail! Thou
Spouse Of tho starry heaven, do thou endow,
For need of this my song, my minstrelsy
With might that shall all life make glad for me.
And SO fresh song will attuno in praise of thee.
-AcadCnly.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-12-19
OFFERED A SQUARE GAME.

A young attorney Just starting Q

SEicaasN s'lliiD lcrS.
A young attorney just starting cut in
his profession il Chicago Was commits
STONED to collect 4 IN ihet Of bills by y
prominent tailor of the town. All these
accounts were against gamblers Some
Of them had been sued on and judG-
menJ had been obtained. These judg-
mclts, however, had mut been collected
A liberal percentage was offered TIE
lawyer If he could succeed in collecting
any Of them. Tho attorney had his own
notion as to how to go to work Oh these
accounts and listened to the tailor's ad-
vice about going for them hot" with n
dubious smile.
He selected bill Of SIS for ono suit
e. clothes against quite noted knight
of tho green cloth and proceeded to try
his plan. Calling on this man, he told
him that be had rot como to threaten
him with IA lawsuit or to bluff him; that
if the bill was correct he would call at
any time the debtor would designate
for Il part or the whole of the bill; thar
if tho debtor would say he would not
pay the bill the lawyer would not call
again; that all he asked was square
deal; that he would call only when the
debtor made an appointment to pay
money, rs he did not propose to inaugu
rate system of Cunning"
The gambler heard him through with
a perfectly impressive face and then said:
'That S fair. The other collectors didn't
know their business. They tried to bluff
me, and they 'dunned' me. Your game
is a square one, and I'll give it whirl,
Here is my card Call Tuesday, and
will pay you half. Have you got any
moro bills against the boys?'
On being told Of the other account
he sat down, took dozen of his cards,
wrote across them 80. X, " and said t0
tbs attorney, GLAND enc of these tocRch
man you 90 to, tell him your game and
you will get your money"
The lawyer did so III not ono single
instance was 4 bill ropudiatcd, and in
every case all appointments and agree
mont to pay were koue with sHupalooa
fidelity. Every account was finally paid
tn ,.' las m.1.E, all. thn tailor wuH
durej 1t the collection Of these, to him,
desperate accounts. --~ San Francisco
Chronicle.