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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

Old Mack is messenger in one OF
tho departments, has good record as a
soldier and for several years has been q
faithful employee Of the government.
Like many of the war veterans, he can
draw the long bow when occasion re-
quires. Ito was out in y terrible North
Dakote blizzard once on a timo, and
when he recovered from the effects Of
the severe freeze, ho was minus n small
portion Of each ear, and sometimes he
gets very tired Of the question bis "ear
marks" bring out. Not long ago he was
in barber shop down town having his
hnir cut, and the tonsorial artist had his
curiosity aroused. Glow did you lose
part Of your ear?" questioned the bar.
Der, as he was working the shears along
carefully on the starboard side Of Macli's
head.
Lost that under Grant in tho viii
derness," Mack said, with sober face
Pretty soon the shears were shipping
on the other side, and another section of
ear was disclosed missing.
"H.llo How did you lose this onei"
the hairdrcsscr asked, standing Off and
viewing his workmanship.
"Lost that one under Napoleon at
Marengo," was tho imperturbable re-
spopse.
Tho barber was silenced for awhile,
but when ho had received his fee, and
was shaking out his cloth, he startled
the old gentleman, who had put ON his
hat and had his hand ON tho doorknob
with:
"Did you lose anything when you
were under Noah in the ark?"-Wash-
ington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
NUMBER 81.


In June, 1916, Coleridge published
"Chistahel" ard in September the
EdinbuTgh Review, by Tie hand Of Haz-
lit Gas Coleridge asserted), made bitter
fun Of it through nine pages the article
winding up with tho declaration that
"the thing now before us is utterly des-
tituto Of value. II exhibits from begin-
ming TO end not ray of genius. - Dykes
Campbell, "Coleridge; II Narrative" I"
page 222.) Coleridge, It must be admit
ted, had to a certain extent courted per
sonal treatment by declaring that "Ku-
bla Khan" was published "not upon the
ground of any poetic merit, but as
psychological curiosity" and by giving
a detailed account in the preface Of the
circumstances and the anodyne under
which IL was written.
All that one can say is that Hazlitt
does not miss his opportunity. His ref
erences to tho "nnodyne" are mingled
unpleasantly with scornful innuepdo.
"Persons in.this poets unhappy condi-
ton generally feel the want Of sleep as
the worst of their evils, but there are
instances, too, in iho history Of the dis
ease Of sleep being attended with new
agony" "Upon the whole, he says,
1--WE look upon this publication as one
Of the most notable pieces Of imperti-
nence Of which the press has lately been
guilty."
This Of the poem which many persons
regard as superior TO the Ancient
Mariner" in imagination, and which
every ono with an ear for rhythm must
regard as ono Of the most perfect speci.
mems Of subtle word music in the Eng
lish language. But the worst Of it was
that Hazlitt knew all this, oven il Col
eridge exaggerated, when he said in the
Biographia Iiteraria that he had "both
in my presence and in my absence re-
peatedly pronounced it tho finest poem
Of its kind in the language. Fort
nightly Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

The strange experience of being dry
docked ON an iceberg is told of by Cap
tain Chester of Pacific coast fishing
schooner. He says that he made fast to
big berg which was stranded off the
coast Of Alaska for the purpose of re-
plenishing his stock of ice, and after
getting some 30 tons of it ON board, the
berg suddenly careened over to the side
opposite that on which the schooner was
made fast, and lifted her high and dry
ont Of water, held fast in groove. The
men took the boats and went to a safe
distance to watch the proceedings. The
berg gradually settled more and more,
lifting the schooner higher and higher,
until her anchor cable caught the strain.
Then, as the end of the berg went up,
the anchor held and pulled the schooner
off, bows first and unharmed The rest
of the ice was loaded by boats, and tho
schooner kept clear of the berg.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
An Experience In 'Tcicpntiiy.

Some few years ago | was II guest il.
The home of au intimate friend, whose
unmarried sister, also an associate of
my own, was away at the time. My
hostess, whom | shall call Mrs. j., was
taken suddenly and seriously i'll. Tho
family doctor was summoned, hut, as he
was away, Il strange physician was
called, and he was in attendance upon
Mrs. j. when, at midnight hor own doc
tor arrived Early on tho following
morning received telegram from the
absent sister saying: "Is anything
wrong mt home? Answer Immediately. T"
replied, and before the day was over,
letter addressed TO me, and mailed
when tho telegram was sent came from
the absent sister, saying:
81 have had q peculiar and impressive
dream of home. | saw A. lying on the
bed as If very ill while in the dressing
room, as if in consultation, were two
doctors-Dr. l.. (the family physician)
and stranger--a tall, dark man, whom
DIR. l.. addressed as DIR. Rice. So i'm
pressed am that something is wrong
that l write to you in order to know as
soon as possible the meaning Of this
strange vision. "
Her dream was rs vivid portrayal
Of what was actually occurring ut her
home during the night as |, personally
present, could have given. She was al
most correct as TO the name of the
strange doctor, whom she heard adj
dressed as DIR. Rice, but whose name
was Reed 1t will be offered in explann.
tion that she was anxious about home,
and naturally dreamed Of her sister.
But this explanation will not suffice,
for she was II girl much away from
home; the married sister was never i'll,
and no member of the family had ever
seen or heard of the strange physician.
That the sick sister was thinking of the
absent one, know. She was woman
Of determined will and Of unusual mag
netic power, as her success as public
speaker attests. May she not, through
her desires, have unconsciously thrown
upon the mind of the absent ono certain
Photographic revelations Of what was
actually ing?-Metaphysical Mag
azine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Where They All GargIe.

A visitor to the French springs at
Cauterets, whose sulphur waters are
highly recommended for throat difficult
ties, writes thus:
IL strolled into the Therme and was
Immediately seized with establishment
at the gargling rooms. Tho solemn way
in which people took their glasses of
water and went to gargle was a source
of wonder to one who was not accustom-
cd to it. will draw veil over the
gargling. 1t is not beautiful sight,
and the best looking woman can hardly
look pretty when engaged in it.
Proficiency in gargling is much ad
mired, and / overheard n group discuss
ing man who. they said. 'gargled a
merveille. At the table d'hote later /
was amused to hear man ask good
looking girl If she gargled. oh. yes,
monsieur, was the reply. Shall we
gargle together tomorrow he asked,
and she seemed quite pleased. Pear
sons Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
when Birds Are frightened.

AS the balloon nearcd Petersfield we
entered dense bank of clouds and ran
in them for some three miles, emerging
over the chalk downs and skimming
about 100 feet over windmill. Pass
ing over large rabbit warren, it was
amusing to witness the alarm Of the
bunnies as they dived into their bur
rows, which from above presented the
appearance Of hundreds Of circular black
spots.
Balloons have terrifying effect on all
birds. As one passes over farmyard
there is always Il regular stampede of the
fowls under cover, while ducks dash
into the ponds and dive frantically to
avoid the supposed danger. The effect
of the diving is most absurd, as seen
from above, for often, owing to the
transparency of the water, the violent
efforts of the ducks to hide themselves
are plainly visible. Wild birds, espe-
cially game, are also much perturbed at
the sight of the balloon, pheasants crow
ing loudly and running Off, while par
tridges which have been flushed drop
like stones into a L,ighboring hedge
row. Sheep also seem much alarmed,
but cattle and horses appear to take no
interest in the matter Macmillan 8
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
He Was Flattery Proof.

Howell Van Rensselaer, Gibbon
thoughtfully picked up the terrier which
was reposing in his favorite chair and
deposited it on the floor in somewhat
astonished condition. GAS to taking
flattery," he remarked, "most men are
ten times as bad as women; I'll admit
that. Il is actually amusing"
"Isn't it?" agreed the young lady in
the shrimp pink waist cautiously. She
was not sure of Howell's point
"And because recognize the fact, +"
went on Mr.. Gibbon, II am in meas
ure protected and exempt. In fact, I
think am proof 1t would take pret-
ty clever person to flatter me-. h"
"Indeed it wouldp' chimed in the
girl in the pink waist rapturously, for
she had struck ground. "I've thought
that of you for long time. Isn't it
stranger"
Howell beamed. "Have you?" he
said. "It only shows how much in
sympathy we are. have my failings,
Of course, but susceptibility to fiattery
is not one of them.
Everybody knows that" promptly
acqulesced the girl IN the PINK waist.
"Most men rather like it, and so we do
it. But, now, should never Geeam Of
trying to fiatter youl' She finished with
q little burst of confidence.
Mr.. Gibbon appeared gratified. II
should hope So, he remarked. She let
her eyes rest on him pensively, and
when she spoke it was as though half
to herself. Ordinary men actually rev.
el in the nice things we poor girls have
to think up to say TO them. You can't
imagine what relief it is to talk to a
man with broad and sensible mind
to talk to you, Mr.. Gibbon."
There was seraphic peace on How
ellis countenance as he said good night
and went out through the hall with the
firm and buoyant stride of man who
feels in his soul that he is an exception.
The girl in the pink waist stood
where he had left her. beside the big
lamp, and appeared to be thinking. All
at once she chuckled gleefully and softly.
But Howell never knew. Chicago
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Intelligent Children.

A boy was told to co.. nc "oratio-
mem fecit," or somo - phrase, liy
"mado harangue. Ho did Us he was
told, but stared so that his teacher said +:
"Why, you know what haianguo is,
don't you?" The boy said he thought it
was kind of monkey; on which the
teacher stared, too, till "orang outang"
came into his head.
once asked a class why Adam and
Eve were not ashamed when they were
naked in paradise. I wanted, of course,
some form of the theological answer
that shame comes from sin, but all !
got was "Please, sir, there wasn't no.
body to look ut 'em!" in tone as IL the
child who answered was thinking, How
can you ask such silly question:
Notes and Queries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

The complete power which thor
oughly practical and long experienced
motorman has over his trolley car was
clearly demonstrated by one of the EN-
ployees of the Hestonville line in Phila-
delphia the other day. 1t was dinner
time, and several of the cars were at
one end of the route. Included in the
lunch of one of the moturmen was %
hard boiled egg. In joking way he
said to his neighbor, II will bet 81 that
l can crack the shell of this egg without
breaking the egg with the front dasher
Of my car" A pool was made and the
mot rman reversed the current and
backed his car distance of several
yards. One of his companions stood
ON the rear platform of the car in front
and held the egg between his fingers,
with one end against the rear dasher of
the car. The maker of the bet started
his car forward at n good rate of speed
and then applied the brake. bringing the
car to dead standstill only when II had
to come so close to the car ahead as to
hold the egg supported by both cars.
Then he again reversed the current, and
the shell was found to be neatly cracked,
but the meat of the egg unbroben. .-Ex-
change.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
The Moon.

In the opinion Of Professor Asaph
Hall, as recently expressed, the problem
Of the physical constitution of the moon
is one that yet remains to be solved. OF
the "craters, scattered all over her sur
face, the volcanic theory of formation
fails, he thinks, to be satisfactory. An
other notion to which he refers is that,
ages ago, the moon was surrounded by
swarms Of "moonlets, which eventual
ly were precipitated upon the moons
surface, forming the craters now seen.
Thus, Che Mare Imbrium was created
by the impact of a huge moonlet, 80
miles in diameter. which, in striking,
was raised to such high temperature
as to melt its substance. An immense
hole or crater being formed where it
struck, the molten material of the moon
let spread in every direction for a vast
distance, partly filling up olhor craters;
fragments flew to distances of thou
sand miles, scoring ont deep furrows,
one Of the latter, as now seen, being 1877
miles long, 10 to 25 miles broad, and
with depth Of /, 900 feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

Everybody knows that the earth makes
one complete revolution on its axis once
in each "a hours. But few, however.
have any idea Of the high rate of speed
at which such an immense ball must
turn in order to accomplish the feat Of
making one revolution in day and a
night. A graphic idea of the terrific
pace which the old earth keeps up year
after year may be had by comparing its
speed to that Of a cannon ball fired from
a modern high pressure gun. The high
est velocity ever attained by such mis-
sile has been estimated at l 1926 feet per
second, which is equal to mile in
8 2-10 seconds. The earth, in making
one complete revolution in the short
space of "a hours, must turn with
velocity almost exactly equal to that of
the cannon ball. In short, its rate Of
speed at the equator is exactly 1907
feet per second. This is equal to mile
every 0 Clio seconds, II miles min
ute. St Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Big Excitementin Town.

Over the remarkable cures by the
grandest specific of the age, Bacon's
Celery King, which acts As Il natural
laxative, stimulates the digestive or
gans, regulates the liver and kidneys
and is natures great healer and health
remover. II you have kidney, liver and
and blood disorder do not delay, but call
at w. b. Alexander's drug store for a
free trial package. Large sizes soc.
and 25c
In the collecting of perfumes two proc
esses are employed. In one. the grease
process. boxes with glass bottoms are
prepared, the bottom being covered with
pure grease or suet, and the flowers,
gathered fresh every day during the sea-
son, are laid on trays in the box, the
grease being left to absorb the fra
GRANGE. In the oil process the place of
grease is taken by cotton batting satu-
rated with oil, the process being SUBJ
stantially the same. In both cases the
vehicle becomes impregnated with the
essential oil and odor of flowers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Russian Distances.

One gets an idea of the magnificent
distances Of the czar's realm from learn
ing that Russian general who was in
, hurry to get to st. Petersburg from
Vladivostok found the time saving route
was to go to Yokohama by steamer,
thence by another steamer across the Pa
ciic to San Francisco, by rail to New
York and by steamer to Europe. The
gap between the finished sections of the
Transsiberian railroad is SO many hun
dreds Of miles in length that the general
would have lost time in traversing the
wilds of that vast country, where horses
furnish all the transport.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

DR.. A. Pearce Gould, one of the high
est medical authorities in England, has
recently said that surgeons amputate
less frequently now than formerly. The
science Of medicine has made such prog
ress that the knife is rarely used. The
old days of cut and slash are over. AM
putation, says DR.. Gould, is a confession
Of failure, therapeutic tragedy. Den
tai science has also made long strides.
! can remember a time when If man
had single tooth ache the tooth was
Immediately yanked out. But nova
days dental skill is concentrated in saw
ing every tooth in the head. The world
moves, and you have to strike good
gait to keep mp with it.-New York
Herald,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
smnggiers' Tricks.

Some amusing anecdotes are related
in connection with the recent discoveries
of smugglers' tricks. A few years ngo
un individual in an ecclesiastical COS
tune used TO cross tho frontier from
Switzerland into France every morning
with large breyiary in his hand. lie
was man of dignined aspect and re.
ceived every mark Of Difference from the
customs officers, who sometimes accom-
panied him part Of the way Of his daily
stroll. AT last letter put the authori-
ties on the alert, and the presumed priest
was found to bo professional smuggler,
who had contrived to introduce into
France ut least 1000 watches in his
breviary, which on examination proved
to be tin box.
Very curious also was the experience
of a former inspector general of customs
here. During visit to Geneva he bought
clock and instructed the vender to for
ward it only when he had informed him
of his return to Paris, adding that he
must be careful to pay the duty. One of
the first things that he noticed on his
arrival ut his home was this identical
timepiece in his drawing room, and in
reply to his questions his coachman ex-
planned that the tradesman had himself
slowed the clock away in his carriage.
1t is calculated that only one out of ten
professional smugglers is ever caught
London Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, a. PITTS
- BURGH RAILWAY.

The short line between Dubois, Ridgway
Bradford, Salamanca, Buffalo, Rochester,
Niagara Falls and points In the upper oil
region.
ON and after June nth, 1894 passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except Sunday, as fol-
lows:
40 u. m. and $50 D. m.-Accommodations
from Punxsutawney and Big Run.
$40 q. m.-Buffalo and Rochester mail-for
Brockwayville, Ridgway ,Johnsonburg, Mt J.
Jewett Bradford, salamanca, Buffalo and
Rochcster; connecting at Johnsonhurg
with Il. K II. train ., for wilcox, Kane,
Warren, Cory and Erie.
b3 q. m.-Accommodation-F Sykes,
lig Run and Punxsuiawney.
% p. m.-Bradford Accommodations
Beechtree. Brockwayville, Ellmont, Car
mon, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Mt. Jewett
and Bradford.
5:1O D. m.-Mail-For Dubois, sykes, Big
Run Punxsutawney and Walston.
Passengers are requested to purchase tick
cts before entering the cars. An excess
charge of Ten Cents will be collected by con-
ductors when fares are paid on trains, from
all stations where ticket Office Is maintained.
Thousand mile tickets at two cents per
mile, good for passage between all stations.
J. II. McINTyRE, Agent, Falls creek, Pa.
r. @, MATHEWS E. LApEy,
General Supt. Gen. Pas. Agent
Buffalo N. Y Rochester n. Y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

A professor was waiting for train at
railway station, and having nothing
better with which to take up his mind
began chatting half witted fellow
who did odd jobs about the place. So
says Scottish Nights, from which we
borrow the story.
II say, Jamy," said the professor in
q tone intended to reach the ears of the
bystanders, "were you over at college?"
"No, sir, answered Jamy, "but I've
been at school.
Indeed. said the witty professor.
"And who had the honor to be your
schoolmaster?"
"Maister Black"
"Why," said the wit, "he was my
schoolmaster too"
"Do tell mel' exclaimed Jamy.
Man, who'd "a thought old Black could
have turned out two like us?"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
7tuiirpnn Gimr Gables.
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PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
-, ,.t.,,t.,s1, N,.xs ia 100.
IN EFFECT MAY 10. 1895.

Philadelphia 4 Eric Rallioad Division Time
Table. Trains leave Drftvuud
EASTWARD
a0i m--Train s. daily excerpt sunday for
Sunbury, Harrisburg and iutcrmudlntc sta
lions nrri Wing al philadClphin G.23 u. M.
New York. a:si D. M baltimore. G.ii y. M,
Washington, 1850 D. m Pullman Pnilur car
from WilllnmspQrt and passenger coaches
from Kane to Philadelphia.
1889 y. IN. Train 9, daily except sunday for
Harrisburg and intermediate stations, ar
riving ut Philadelphia 1880 4. MI New York
I:33 A, NJ. Pullman sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia passengers can remain In
sleeper undisturhcd until 200 AM.
g;i5 p. m.--Ttain 1, daily for sunbury, Harris
burg aud intermediate stations, arriving ~
a. N. on week days and 1913 a ". ON sun
day; Baltimore, $500 \. Nj WashlngtQn, 1880
An. pulman ears from Erie and Williams
port 70 philadelphia. Passengers In sleeper
for Baltimore and Washington viii be
transferred into Washington sleeper NJ IIar-
risburg. Passenger coaches from Erie to
Philadelphia and WilliamspOrt to Balti-
WESTWARD
1920 a. m.-Traln 1, daily except Sunday for
Rldgway, Dubois, Clermont and Inter
mediate stations. Leaves Rldgwuy NJ 300
y. N. for Erie.
$3.50 a, m.--Train ., daily for Erie and inter-
mediate points.
Kane and intermediate stations.
THROUGH TRAINS FOR DRlFTWOOp
FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH.
TRAIN II leaves Philadelphia $3.50 \. m.
Washington, $50 A. NJ; baltimore s:53A. NJ;
Wilkesbarrc, 1915 4. NJ; daily except sun
day, arriving NJ Driftwood NJ 6:27 p. W. with
Pullman Parlor car from Philadelphia to
Williamsport.
TRAIN 3 leaves New York at p. M. phla-
dclphia, ll:2O y. M; Washington, 1910 u. M;
Baltimore, 1850 p. M; daily arriving at
Driftwood at p;p q. M. Pullman slecpine
cars from Philadelphia To Erie and from
Washington aud Baltimore to Wllllamspurt
and through passenger coaches from phlu-
delphia 20 Erie and Baltimore TO Williams
port
TRAIN leaves Remove at GAS u. M, daily
except Sunday, arriving at Dlftwood 7:gG
Il. M
JOHNSONBURG RAILROAD.
Daily except Sunday
TRAIN 10 leaves Rdgway nj O:30 u. M; John
sonburg ut 0:I5 a. M, arriving NJ clermont
at t0:40 n, m.
TRAIN 20 leaves Clermont at 1850 "a. IN. ar
ri,ing at Johnsonburg at li:H II. m. and
Rldgway at 12:O0 n. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Goats In Baggage Cars.

Some years ago the baggage depart
ment Of the Northern Pacific road issued
an order that no goats should be trans
ported in baggage cars. A peculiar Incl
dent brought about the general order. A
goat had been placed in baggage car
that was bound for the Pacific coast.
During the trip the animal had eaten
the leather straps that held the brass
checks to the trunks When Portland
was reached, the checks were all on
the floor Of the car, and there was no
way Of identifying the trunks. 1t took
nearly three months to straighten out
the tangle, and the general order was
ssued.-Minneapolis Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

A Pittsburg little girl. who was very
fond Of the inside Of cream puffs, but
who did not care for the crust, was care
fully removing the latter the other even
ing at dessert, when her mamma said:
"What are You doing. dear?"
"Peelin my cweam puff, was the
repH.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
A Sea Term.

The meaning of AL following the
name Of a ship signifies that she is per-
fectly seaworthy and insured at Lloyds'
for the lowest figure. After nine years.
unless thoroughly repaired, she sinks in
estimation and is removed from the first
class. Kansas City Star.
Captain Sweeney, U. S. A., San DIE
so, CAL. says: "Shiloh's Catarrh Rem
edy is the first medicine have ever
found that will % me any good" Price
SOC. Sold by J. C. King n Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Boston.s wor.hip Of the Bean.

If baked beans were sold at 81 plate.
terrapin wouldn't be in 1t, pate de fois
gras would be given the go by and ca.
Ware would bo turned from with loath-
ing. There 10 no fruit that can compare
with the seductive bean, and Boston's
glory will abide no other treatment than
baking. -Boston TRANSCRIPT.