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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
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Eyes, reallyl" Jamie's voice
sounded very positive. 'T don't like
to work bit. / wish ! didn't haye
single thing to do"
81 saw boy once who must have
felt just as you do" Mrs. Andrews
remarked rs she threaded her needle.
"And as he had no one to insist upon
his working, he carried out his ideas
very WE'LL"
"Where did you see him." jamie
asked, thinking enviously Of the hap
piness of n lad who was actually al
lowed to do nothing.
at was on that Western trip your
father and took several years ago."
Mrs. Andrews answered. "He was
an Indian boy and wore ragged cloth
ing, which some one much larger than
himself had probably thrown away. I
suppose he could easily have earned
enough to drc.s respectfully, for he
was n stout, wel-grown lad, and help
was scarce. However, he preferred
to do nothing, even if he had to go
ragged and dirty"
Jamie began to look thoughtful.
81 suppose he must have been hum
gry," Mrs. Andrews went on, "since
he wouldn't work for anything to eat,
though he begged fuently. He slept
wherever he could-in barns and
sheds, and sometimes out under the
open sky. OF course, he had never
learned to read. He had no ambition
to be man in the world, to become
respected and honored. To be idle
was his one idea OF happiness.
jamie had picked up his arithmetic.
'I'm going to see how many of my
problems can get before supper, "he
said III failed this morning, but
I'm not going to again"
He had begun to understand that
there are better things than having
nothing to do. Laura Leighton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Curious Freak Of lightning.

From the village of Coombe Bay,
which lies about four miles from Bath,
England, comes story of n curious
freak of lightning, according to Pear
sons Weekly. Near the village there
is, or was when the incident occurred,
large wood composed of oak and nut
there was n small pasture, quite
hemmed in by the surrounding
grove Here six sheep were kept
by their owner. The flock being
small, the pasture only fifty yards in
extent, contained herbnge sufficient
for them. One day while the sheep
were in the field severe thunder
storm came on, and flash of light
ming killed simultaneously every sheep
in the pasture. 1t is to be presumed
they were mourned by their owner,
but no doubt considering that they
might be of some profit to him, al
though dead, he sold their bodies to
butcher in the neighboring village
of Coombe Bay. The butcher began
his business of skinning the lightning
struck animals. To the astonishment
of the butcher and his assistant, on the
interior of each sheepskin they found
printed an elaborate and faithful
picture OF the landscape surrounding
the sheep pasture. These natural
pictures were in no respect suggestive
of the impressionists daubs, but the
trees, the fences, the rocks, the bushes
were all as precisely represented as if
photographed upon the skin of the
animal. Every detail was exactly
drawn. The sheep had been killed
while huddled together in a corner
and the landscape in each case was the
same, the picture being of that part of
the surrounding scenery which lay in
the path of the lightning flash which
killed the frightened animals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Mosquitoes are said to have invaded
England, and there are signs of n
popular tumult. A correspondent of
the London Standard suggests as a
means of exterminating the pest ere
it be too late that everybody should
examine his bedroom window in the
morning and slay the intruders bask-
ing there. This proposed remedy
conveys mournful impression of
English inexperience. If these vag-
rant mosquitoes now summering in the
British Isles are of the genuine Amer
lean breed, for everyone caught on a
wiadowpane in the morning there
will be at least dozen gloating in
secret hooks over the stupidity of
mankind.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

1t is q matter Of surprise that the
universally of tho bicycle has not
produced an extensive vernacular. As
n matter OF fact, the ''slang" express
sions in general use, as gathered by
an Eastern contemporary, are but
few. Cyclist is a legitimate and COM
prehensive word that is shorter than
wheelman or wheelwoman. In far
away New Zealand, the awful word
''cyclodonna" has been coined as O
substitute for wEeelwoman. In many
Western towns the fair rider is called
a "bloomer," without regard to her
costume. The word "scorcher," as
indicating aspeedy cyclist, is fairly en-
grated upon the language. In Chi
cago, however, the "scorcher" is called
"scoot." The technicalities Of the
machine have led to attempts upon
the part OF young men to coin ex-
pressions "Your tire is punctured, Z"
indicates that the story you are tell
ing lacks the probable element of
truth Reckless statements are called
''coasting." A very ancient yarn is
not ''chestnut," but century" A
young couple sharing mutual fond
ness are riding tandem" A man
leading fast life is "geared too
high" An old fogy is referred to as
: high wheel" A chaperon is known
- "paoe- maker." A cheap bicycle
4 cAlled ''gas-pipe" machine. A
professional racer i PRO"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
ARE PLANTS INTELLIGENT?

Have plants intelligence? Do they
ever think? These are interesting
questions that would have to be an-
swered by the statement of an OBJ
server of the ways of pumpkins and
melons. Says he: "Plants often ex-
hibit something very much like intel
ligence. II bucket of water. dur
ing dry season, be placed few
inches from a growing pumpkin or
melon vine, the latter will turn from
its coprse, and in a day or two will
get one of its leaves in the water"
We do not vouch for the truth OF
this, but if there be any young gar
deners among our readers it might
make an interesting experiment next
summer, when they are pursuing
their vacation. - Harper's Round
Table.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
The Dog Holds Himself.

There is dog owner in Philadel-
phia who tells story concerning his
canine companion that tries the belief
Of his friends, despite the fact that lie
vouches for its truth. The dog is an
intelligent-looking animal, OF the
shepherd variety, and is frisky and
full of fun. The particular trait
Of which its master boasts is that when
he wants the animal to stay in one
place it is not necessary to tie him.
All that is necessary is to fasten one
end of rope to convenient post and
give the other end to the dog to hold
in its mouth. The patient anima
will sit for hours in this way, and
would no more think OF running away
than he would ay.--Philadelphia
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The pictures of the past have died
in the leaping flames. Other scenes
are mirrored there, and hope paints
them.
"Whatp Not dressed yeti" ex-
claimed fresh, girlish voice. "Have
you forgotten that Mr.. Shirley and
Mr.. Halwell are coming to dinner,
mamma?"
With dreamy eyes Eleanor Seaton
turns and smiles up into the fair face
of her young daughter. The girl
wears n simple white gown. She is
very girlsh and very sweet.
"Oh, mamma +! How lovely you are u
Ray exclaims, later, as her mother en-
ters the drawing room in beautiful
rose pink gown which is exceedingly
becoming to her dazzingly fair skin
and pale gold hair. And Eleanor
Seaton's cheeks softly flush and her
eyes grow radiant. She is glad for
the first time in many years that she
is beautiful.
How swiftly the days and the weeks
and the months glide by after that
nightl Shirley is frequent visitor
at the home of Mrs. Seaton. Then,
when the summer comes, Eleanor Sea-
ton has fancy to visit the old farm.
The artist follows her and her daugh-
ter. One beautiful evening Eleanor
stands at the old farm house door.
The air is full of the perfume of roses.
The sky is all crimson and gold. The
woman's face is beautiful with the soft
radiance of love dream.
Then Ray comes towards her
through the roses. The girls face is
flushed, her eyes droop. She moves
slowly to her mothers side.
"Where have you been, dear?" the
latter asks, wondering a little at the
change in the girls face.
"To the blackberry field," the girl
replies. 81 went with Mr.. Shirley
he wished to show me the scene of his
painting. Oh, mother" and the
girls arms go about her mothers neck
she loves me-can you imagine iti
He wants me for his wife, and II an
so happy"
There is silence for some moments
Then Eleanor Seaton lifts the swee
face from her breast and presses hel
lips to her daughters flushed cheek.
81 am very glad, dear, that you arr
happy" she murmurs.
The sunset glow has faded from thu
sky, leaving it pale and cold and gray
Eleanor shivers in the warm, periumet
air. Her eyes, to which all the ole
weariness has returned, look past tn,
brown head of the girl towards th
field "where the blackberries grow.
-Munsey's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
A THIEvING DOG.

Pointer dogs can always be trained
to steal. Many of them are natural
thieves without training, and any
of the species can be taught. There
is dog of this kind in northwest
Washington. He will pick up any
thing he can find around a yard or
outside of store, but his specially is
ladies' pocketbooks and handbags.
When he sees one of these he grabs it
and runs, always succeeding in get
ting out of sight before he can be cap
tured or followed. No owner has
ever been seen, hence no complaints
have been made at police headquar-
ters, but there is but little doubt, if it
were possible to follow the animal,
that it would be found that he has
been carefully trained as a purse
snatcher and that he takes his booty
home to his master. He seems to be
aware that he is doing wrong, jump
ing fences and lodging around houses
when running away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
INSECTS THAT CARRY pARAsoLs.

How true it is that we frequently
overlook most interesting things near
at hand, while searching for wonders
far away.
1t is as true in the forest as in the
city, that one is rarely acquainted
with even his nearest neighbors.
once had it brought home to me
in an impressive manner that l had
been very unobservant of the things
Immediately about me. 1t came about
in this manner. I was camping alone
on the island of Tobago, and had taken
the trail leading from my hut on the
beach into the deep forest-a path
over which / had walked at least a
score of times before - and /
presently reached spot where the
shade was so dense that it made n sort
of twilight. Suddenly there appeared
to my astonished eyes something that
caused me to rub them in doubt
whether / was not dreaming; for
right in front of me, crossing the
path, was band of green, stretching
across the brown, dun colored earth,
and as my eyes became accustomed to
the dim light, so chat could observe
it more particularly, saw that this
green ribbon was moving regularly
along, like the belt over a factory
wheel. At first it seemed to be solid
and unbroken, but soon / detected
many divisions in the line, and saw
that it was composed of thousands of
bits of leaves, each about half on inch
in diameter. Upon turning over some
of these leaf fragments, found that
the motive power of each one was
big red ant, who clung to it
desperately, and as soon as re-
leased took its place in the
ranks again. For many minutes
watched the verdant procession, but
seemed no nearer the end than when
/ first saw it. Out OF the dusky
woods on one side the path it emerged
and into the depths on the other it
disappeared, travelling tirelessly on
ward to some destination unknown to
me. l could not very well trace its
course, the forest being SO dense, but
there must have been millions of ants
in the column. all marching in perfect
order and evidently with some definite
end in view.
These insects, which are known aa
the great headed red ants, not only
use their powerful scissor jaws upon
the leaves of trees and plants, but
should they find tablecloth or hand
kerchief or anything of that kind on
the ground, will cut out Of it neat
little semi circular holes, taking the
pieces away to their nests. Whether
or not they use these bits of cloths for
lining their nests, or put them TO their
proper use as napkins and handker-
chiefs, cannot say.-New York Her
aid.
| Mirrors that will not break are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
FRAGRANT Rose Jars.

Rose jars are made by putting n
layer OF petals of any fragrant variety
of rose in the bottom of jar. On
this scatter some coarse salt; close
the jar tightly and place in the sun.
Next day. or as soon as you have
enough material to make another, lay
er. put in more petals and another
sprinkling of salt. Continue this as
long as you have flowers. Then add
cloves, cinnamon, orris- root aud other
fragrant articles and mix the whole
mass we'll. Keep the jar we'll closed.
Ladies Home Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

A cunning button manufacturer of
the Nutmeg State, has, it seems, put
on the knick knack market a badge
button marked $. NJ. The letters
stand at the wearer's option for either
Sound Money or Silver Money.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Found a Luminous Crab.

One of the marine curiosities re-
Gently fished from the bottom of the
Indian ocean by dredging vessel in
the employ of the Calcutta Society Of
Natural History was a mammoth sea
crab which continually emitted a
bright white light similar to that seen
in the spasmodic flashes of phosphor-
escent luminosity kindled by our COM
mon firefies. The oddity was cap
tured in the day time and placed in q
large tank, nothing peculiar except its
immense sizs being noticeable in the
broad glare of the tropical sun.
At night, however, when all was in
pitchy darkness, the crab surprised
the naturalists by lighting up the tank
so that all the other sea creatures,
great and small, occupying the same
tank could be plainly seen. When
the luminous crustacean was prodded
with pole, he emitted flashes OF
light which enabled the experimenters
to read small print, even though other
wise they were in total darkness. st.
Louis Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

81 saw one of Warnings white-uni-
formed men down on his knees pull
ing n few blades of grass from be-
tween the paving-stones in my street
this morning." said man to New
York Tribune reporter, "and when l
moved into that street two years ago
there were dead cats in the gutter"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
THE FOLLY OF NOTHING TO DO"

School was just out and Jamie An
drews came into the house, shutting
the door behind him with an impatient
slam. "I had to bring home my
arithmetic and my geography and my
spelling book" he exclaimed, in an ag-
grieved voice. "The teachers make
us work awfully hard. l wish didn't
have anything to do"
"Really?" his mother asked, looking
up from her sewing with questioning
smile.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The British Parliament has actually
voted Sl5, 900, 900 to build railroad
in Africa. The British taxpayer is
paying dearly for the extrava-
CANT schemes of this Tory Gov
ernment, observes the New York
Sun. England needs better public
schools more than African railroads.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The Old Order of Dunkards, at
their recent session at Covington,
Ohio, decided against the bicycle and
also against gold Filings for the
teeth, on the ground that they are an
adornment, and must be eschewcd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
cation.

In view of the fact that Queen Vic
toria has purchased her apples in New
England for the past twenty years, the
Springfield Union suggests that if its
section of the country be allowed to
furnish her with pies life would be
worth living.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The classical Leander was the
aquatic hero of the nncients and tho
modern Leanders on the Thames
seem to be the aquatic heroes of the
present day, observes the New York
News
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Alfred Harmsworth recently began
issuing a half-penny morning paper,
the Daily Mail, in London. Mr..
Harmsworth says that London has
fewer morning journals than, size for
size, any of the great English speaking
cities of the world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Where the Apostles Are Buried.

Perhaps there is not one man in q
thousand wlfo is able to tell where the
twelve apostles are buried; and yet
every Christian should possess this in
formation. Seven are buried in Rome,
as follows: st. Peter, st. Philip, st.
James the Lesser, st. Jude, st. Bar
tholomew, st. Matthias and st. Simon.
Three lie in the kingdom of Naples,
st. Matthew at Salermo; st. Andrew,
at Amalfi, and st. Thomas at Orlonu.
st. james the Greater is buried in
Spain. Concerning the exact where
bouts OF st. John there is much dis
pute. The following bit of infor-
nation on the subject com es
from the Hartford Comm Times !:
st. Mark and st. Luke are
buried in Italy, the former at
Venice and the latter at Padua. st.
Paul's remains are also believed to be
in Italy. st. Peter is buried in Rome
in the church which bears his name
so, too, are st. Simon and st. jude.
st. James the Lesser is buried in the
Church of the Holy Apostles, st. Bar
tholomew in the church on that island
in the Tiber which bears his name.
The "Legends of the Apostles" places
the remains of st. Matthias under the
altar of the renowned Basilica.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The American Agriculturist says:
"Wages of farm labor are MS high as
ever, while household help is not to
be had at any price. This state of
affairs seems to be general, yet the
price of farm products was never so
low. This thing has got to be evened
mn -
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The Archbishop of London esti-
mates the contributions of churchmen
to religious objects during the last
twenty-five years as amounting to
about s4OO, 900, 900. Over s1O5, 0OO,-
600 has been spent in elementary edu-
cation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The bicycle is the evangelist OF the
most progressive era ever known. A
new name for it is-"the farmers
friend"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Mirrors that will not break are
made of polished and transparent
celluloid plate, backed with quick
silver. like ordinary glass mirrors.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

There was a man In our town
Who was so wondrous wise,
He didn't try the bramble-bush
And scratch out both his eyes,
But sat him In a big armchair,
Upon schooner-yacht,
And said to those who jeered at him,
ard rather see than not"
-IIarper's Round Table.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-25
MUST HAVE A WORKING CARD
Central Labor Unions New Require
ment of Clerks I'm stores.

The Central Labor Union has sprung an
innovation which the delegates think will
strengthen the ranks OF organized labor.
Hereafter the retail clerk must have
working card before he or she can sell
goods TO a union man or woman. At the
meeting o. the Central Labor Union last
night the delegates were intrusted 10 re-
quest the members of their respective bodies
TO make no purchases except of clerks VINO
can snow the credentials of the Retail
Clerks Union. The matter came up in the
form of resolution. which was unanimous
iy adopted.
Tie delegates from the Painters Union
reported that Fertig & Kevers are employ
ing nonunion men on a contract which they
have at the Central Hospital for the In
sane The secretary OF the Central Labor
Union was instructed To correspond with
Superintendent Edenharter ami to protest
against such contracts being let TO other
than union firms. The secretary will also
correspond with Sterling r. Holt chairman
tee. who will be asked 10 exert his in
fuenee with the hospital administration in
behalf OF the union painters.
The question OF putting agent in the
field who will agitate union affairs was dis
cussed BY the delegates. Ii is proposed TO
assess each member of organized labor .
cents a month TO defray the expenses OF
such a representative. This proposition viii
be carried to the different unions by the
delegates.
A resolution was adopted. protesting
against the granting OF a franchise by the
city TO the Citizens Street-railroad Com
pany until the question or who owns the
streets has been settled by the courts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-25
HAINEs is ANOTHER LULU"
He Connected Most Remarkable
story of an Assault.

Edward Haines. young man living in
the north part Of the city, called at police
headquarters yesterday with remarkable
story. He told the chief ne had been at
tackled by four men in North indianapolis
Friday night. The men, he said. bound his
and then threw him into the canal. He was
not rescued until o'clock in the morning,
when he was dragged out of the water by
Rev. w. II. Appleby. OF the North Indian
apolis Methodist Church, who was intensely
aroused. Chief Colbert, after questioning
Haines. made up his mind that he was ly
ing, and told him So Haines chung to his
story until taken down 10 the detectives
that he had attempted to deceive his
friends. He was out late Saturday night.
he said, and concocted the story to tell his
mother. The scratches On his face, ne ad-
mitted, he had made with a steel pen.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-25
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.


St1te OF Indiana, Marion county, S.: In
the Superior Court of Marion county, in the
State of Indiana
No. 5lS16- Complaint on notes.
James Miiikin VS.. Zen amin +. Weed
BE Ii known, that on the 9Th day of Feb
ruary. 1896. the above named plaintiff. by
his attorneys, filed in the office of the clerk
OF the Superior Court of Marion county. in
che State of Indiana, his complaint against
the above named defendant, and the said
plaintiff having also flied in said clerks
office the affidavit of competent person,
showing that said defendant Eli F. Barnes,
Is not a resident OF the State of Indiana;
that said action is on notes and the said
defendant last above named is a necessary
party thereto. and whereas said plaintiff
having. by Endorsement on sail COMPLAINT.
required said defendant to appear in said
court, and answer or demur thereto, on
the 9th day OF April, 1895.
Now. therefore, by order of said court,
said defendant last above namei is hereby
notified Of the filing and tendency of said
complaint against him, and that unless ne
appear and answer demur thereto, at
the ceiling of said cause. on the 9th day
az April, 1896 the same being the 18th jrGicial
day OF a term OF said court to be begun
and held at the courthouse in the city of In
danapolis. on the first Monday in April.
1896. said complaint and the matters and
things therein contained and alleged, viii be
heard and determined in his absence
JAMES w. FESLEE, Clerk
Blackledge & Thornton, Attorneys for
Plaintiff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-25

Lillian Roe. alias May. and Katie Cross.
the two women arrested last week for en-
ticing Clara Jaisup, of Noblesville. 10 this
city for immoral purposes. were given a
preliminary hearing in Police Court yester-
day. and their cases were continued until
today. 1t is thought the police will be un-
able to make a good ease on the original
charge and warrants charging them with
conspiring with Lizzie Goodpasture. the No
blesyflle woman who was also arrested. will
be served, If the State does not make its
case. The case against the Goodpasture
woman will come uD Saturday.
Superintendent Colbert believes an organ
lied gang na.s been in the business of en-
ticing young country girls TO this city, and
a determined effort will be made TO secure
convictions in the present case. At any rate
he believes the arrests will have whole
some effect. as others who have been en-
gagged In the traffic will become alarmed
and cease operations.