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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
Oilsoaked Wood That Was Fireproof

The wood used in the hold Of ves-
sci to keep barrels and hogsheads
from rolling out of position. known
as "dunnage." is generally good for
fuel, but there are exceptions. A
Portland man was offered q quantity
of this stuff recently, but was advised
not to take it as II would not be worth
the trouble. 1t had been used as dun
mage for barrels of kerosene, and the
barrels of leaking oil had completely
saturated it, but this, strange as it
may appear, rendred the wood almost
unfit for use. 1t would burn so sui
lenly or soggily that little heat would
be given forth. The reason, as ex.
planned by the Transcript, is that the
volatile, inAammable principle Of the
oil evaporates from the wood. aud
leaves only ologging, incombustibls
su batanoe. Lewiston. Me-. Journsl
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

The international exhibition of agri-
cultural implements, to be held at
Vienna, will afford American inventors
and manufacturers another oppor-
tunity to show their old-time superi.
ority in that branch of industry,
suggests the New York Tribune.
That is u good place in which to make
such showing, too, for the eastern
part of the Dual empire is one OF the
greatest agricultural countries in the
world,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

4 novel and interesting report has
INST been issued by the United States
geological survey on the public lands
now open to entry and settlement,
which embrace one-third of the whole
sxtent OF the country, exclusive of
Alaska. The relative location and
area of this vast domain of free land
are shown by large colored map and
ihe distribution is further illustrated
in the report by means of diagrams
showing the proportion from each
state and territory. Numerous pho
lographs of scenery in the West are
also given. The character OF the land
n described in general terms and
shown by colored map exhibiting
he forests, woodlands and grazing
areas. The main point developed by
Mis- report is that the value of the
hnds OF this unoccupied third of the
United States is dependent primarily
on the water supply. Much of it has
been reclaimed by irrigation, but by
1ar the greater portion cannot be irri-
gated, and is valuable mainly for pas
turnge and for forest growth. 1t is
psserted that the great question before
'he American people is how best to
atilize this vast area to develop its
agricultural possibilities, and how to
sse that portion which cannot be oul-
tivated for grazing and for the pro.
auction OF timber. This report gives
h concise form the results OF years oi
Invsstiestiop. and brings together in
elesr and striking manper the mos'
Usedinsnt faets eoneerning the peo'
y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
An Intelligent ST. Bernard.

An English traveller in Switzerland
having recently criticised somewhat
unfavorably the race of st. Bernard
dogs because certain member of that
famous breed took the liberty of de-
youring the contents of his luncheon
basket on recent occasion, German
admirer of the maligned animal has
been moved to take up his pen in its
defense. The st. Bernard's action, he
maintains, does not exhibit any lack
of intelligence. On the contrary, it,
shows very keen appreciation of the
interests of the innkeepers in noun
famous regions. On the summit where
the offence was committed, he points
out, there is an inn where an,
excellent luncheon may be obtained at
a very moderate price. When the
English tourist makes practice of
carrying all his refreshments up from
below, he shows disregard for the
prosperity of such establishments|
which the st. Bernard dog-to his
honor be it said-has no disposition TO
encourage. Westminster Budget.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

Colonel Carroll ID. Wright, of the
National bureau of statistics, is re-
ported as estimating that only 1,S00,-
900 of the $4,000, 900 of American
wage earners are organized in any
sort of trades unions He therefore
ascribes to other causes than their nc-
tivity the great advance in the wages
Of labor which has taken place,
amounting, in his estimate, to sixty
nine percent during the nineteenth
century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
Cultivating Extravaganza.

In Oldtown, Me-, there once lived a
unique character who was noted for
the particularly poor horses he kept
about him. Many time, says the
Bangor Commercial, he would be seen
upon the road with an animal whose
condition would warrant the inter-
vention of the society with a long
name.
One day he appeared upon the
street with u nag that would hardly
serve for the crows, and was accosted
by fellow townsman with That's
pretty good looking horse you have
there. Uncle Simeon" "Ylx." replied
the driver: "Ive decidsd there
money in these fifty-ce4
have decided to have us
with them. ! paid q
here"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
A Song OF Hone.

Children OF yesterday,
Heirs of tomorrow,
What are you weaving
Labor and sorrow?
Look to your looms again
Faster and faster
Fly the great shuttlcs
Prepared by the Master.
Lies in,thc loom.
Room for II room !
Children Of yesterday,
Heirs of tomorrow,
Tighten the labor
And swcctcn the sorrow.
Now while the shuttles Ny
Faster and faster,
Up and he Mt it
At work with the Master.
lie stands at your loom.
Room for Him room.
Children Of yesterday,
Heirs Of tomorrow,
Look Mt your fabric
or labor aud sorrow.
Scnmy aud dark
With despair and disaster,
Turn It and 10.
The design of the Master
The Lords at the loom,
Room for Him room
Youths Companlo
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08
Three expositions are booked for
next year at Baltimore, Nashville and
Omaha.

The Russian government hns re-
Gently placed contracts for sl2, 900, 900
worth of war material in the United
States alone, and the Parliament of
Japan is now discussing plan for the
investment of $40, 900, 900 in fleets
and fortresses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

II the cathode ray assists in the
diagnosis of suspected appendicitis it
will be a boon to mankind, suggests
the Atlanta Journal This trouble
has been found to he frequent, and
unless correct diagnosis is made in
che earliest stage, the chances of re-
eovery are far from good.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

'T have come for my answer, Nora?"
said Mr.. Pontifex in his calm, meas.
ured voice.
Something in his assured confidence
made the girl flush with sudden
anger.
''By what right do you call me by
my name?" she asked passionately,
and as her eyes dwell on his compla-
cent, uninteresting face, the girl tells
herself she hates him.
'By what right? My dear Nora,
surely your future husband may"
He ends abruptly, for Nora's eyes are
flashing with unconcealed rage.
My future husbandl" she ex-
claimed. "Neverl BY what right
have you followed me about, tortured
me so the last few months, L never
liked you, never said l would marry
you. How dare you try to imply that
you were ever trented by me with
more than ordinary civility."
"Your sister" - he says but with
more uneasinoss in his assured tones.
"My sister is not me, Mr., Pontifex.
She apparently thinks she can dispose
OF me as she chooses. l claim the
right to choose for myself in the most
important, holiest act of woman's
life. Mr.. Pontifex / have chosen, and
may ask you to be generous enough
to in future, when we meet, abstain
from remarks save those of ordinary
civili.y?"
With II bow n young empress might
have given, Nora swept from the room.
She felt choked, suffocating with
conflicting emotions.
"Oh, for somo air!" she cried.
And, catching up her hat, she ran
from the house, down tho garden to
the downs beyond, where she paused,
exhausted by large cump of trees.
As she raised her head ut sudden
rustling, man came quickly from
within the thicket, aud Nora con-
fronted jack Dalton. Haggard, white,
unshaven he looked, nged by many
years from the handsome Jack Dalton
of the night before.
He raised his hat mechanically, and
was passing on, but Nora spoke:-
"Alr. Dalton" she said, in trem-
bling voice, which, low as it was,
reached Jacks ears.
He raised his eyebrows slightly.
81 am at your service. Miss Carew!"
he said, icily.
Nora looked nervously at him.
Would he not help her? No; he was
gazing before him with a blank, set
expression.
"I-I don't know how to say it,"
Nora broke out impetuously, "but l
heard you were going away today, and
oh, Jack, don't look away from me
listen to me first II was never
engaged to him. l never even liked
him, but Gladyz wanted me to marry
him-and / cared for no one else.
And one day before we came here
when he had wearied me out, said
would give him an answer three months
later. The three months aren't up
yet, Jack, but he came down yester.
day, aud told him today that / could
never be his wife. Oh, Jack, if you
going away today say goodby to me
kindly, for--for / love you, Jack"
There was an instant's pause, and
then Jacks strong arms were round
the little weeping figure. and her wet
face was pressed to his--Forget-Me-
Not.
| nj or
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-08

"Is this true?" he demanded, and
is voice to himself sounded far away.
Is it true that you are now going to
meet your aflianced husband?" Nora
looked up startled into his white stern
face.
IL" she faltered, but her voice
broke and she turned away.
"That is an answer sufficient, he
returned. 81 fully iudorso your
sisters sentiment, Miss Uarew you
nrc n sad hirtp
With harsh laugh he turned away
as Nora, white and trembling, fol-
lowed Mrs. Hastings to the carriage,
leaving him standing alone, desolate
amidst the wealth of flowers and sweet
scents, bitter, broken hearted man.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
MINES AND MINING.
The Coming Year Promises Great
Things in Washington.

The coming year promises EnucA in the
way % mineral development in the state
q Washington. says the Spokssrna n Re-
view. Many OF the hedges which have
made RcsSiand famous, il Is said. cross
THE boundary into the reservation. This
IS true OF the districts al along the inter
national boundary. South 81 Rossland. in
Grouse mountain. II is asserted that some
claims are divided by the boundary. In
that vicinity there are prospects which
give great promise A number OF them.
81 is said. VIII be able 10 ship ore when
the NorthporT sneiter is completed Far
Their west on the reservation. Sossth Of
Boundary creek there are some prop
critics which are assuming considerable
prominence. and che or two viii ship ore
this winter.
The mineral possibilities OF the veserva-
ton are fully as great as those In the
more developed districts Of Tran and
Boundary. and the coming year viii Wit
ness immense strides IN the matter OF
ma king mines in that section. Mining
development will be retarded somewhat
BY inadequate transportation facilities,
and while il is possible 20 make a large
number OF mines, the probabilities are
that but little ore viii so out except from
properties contiguous 10 the Red Mountain
railway.
The mineral districts on the reservation
ara young. but they are extremely vigoT-
Gus. and will soon become As famous as
their neighhors In British Columbia.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
DESERVING Or AID.
yrwsboyss Union VIII Give .Hogans
Alley for the Benefit of
Mrs. Newman.

The many hundreds OF people who daily
-,s-eFszS4 rrspers on the streets from the
5syud-vcIced lads that make ~ the news
boys Union have 20 idea Of tae g9oa
these boys do among the families OF Drclh-
er-rnenbers who are IL need. Not week
r,s.<ez f,v mat donations 81 money are not
made and good IN other directions accom-
riished These many calls on the excnea-
uer ~ the union has placed Il in some
what depicted condition. or IN the language
Of One Of the officers. like the Democrat
Ec treasury" The latest call for assist
ance has been the nosl severe. and at me
same time the most raerftorious. and IN
order 10 keep uD the good y ork and keep
the v0if away from the door Of Tie heBe-
fciary. she boys intend giving perform
ance at the Seattle theater THURSDAY
night. and presenting fer the first time
IN the West 'Hogan's Alley" this 70 be
followed by variety entertainment, IN
which the cleverest amateurs In the city
will take part The prices have been
placed ar TO- Is. e ard s. cents. - az %
place the show within the reach Of al.
The beneficiary mentioned above fs Ms.
E Newman. mother Of Frank and Charlie
Newman. prominent members Of the IN
ion. both OF whom met with severe and
painful accidents several weeks ago.
Frank ard Charley are twins and have
sold Papers and delivered the Oregonisn
fore the big snowstorm In November
Frank attempted 10 ride a strange horse.
but was thrown of. sustaining severe
fractures in three parts Of the left leg.
lie was taken TO the home % his mother
on Virginia street, between Western and
First avenues. 50 as TO receive maternal
care. There IS provision IN the bylaws
OF the union that provides that a sick
benefit of $50 a week shall be paid 10 I'M
fortunate members. Even this small
amount was a great help to the family.
as the father Is somewhere in Alaska and
cannot be heard from.
The old adaEe "rnisfortunes never come
singly." was exempllfed several days after
the accident 70 Frank, when Charley was
thrown Off sled on Virginia street while
that Il had TO be taken of and a rubber
one substituted. This viii make him lame
for the rest Of his life. When the second
accident happened the union levied an as
sesSEnent Of 10 cents week on each MEM
Der. which made a fund Of about 81 and
donated the same 10 the unhappy and un-
fortunate mother. This. the boys feel, ia
moi enough TO supply her wants and they
are going TO give the entertainment as a
benefit 10 one whom they say Is a good
mother and deserving woman.
For such EOhie purpose these lads. who
brave all kinds 81 weather 50 that the pub
Tie may become enlightened with the
worlds happenings should be given the
assistance Of everyone who has a though,
of the poor and needy Even with the
sympathetic thought out Of the wav IT
viii be wen worth the price % see Toad"
Cranden or "Trilby'' Collins as the Vel
low KID. and one Of de members steady
girl as q" liz :"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
ENGLIsHMaN TALKS on kooTENNY
Says the Mineral Deposits Are Euor-
mouSly Rich.

]. E II. Monypenny. of London. Eng.
who has been in the Kootenay in behalf
OF the London Times. in an interview the
other day said
when / left England there was a
marked decline Of interest in South African
mines. and at the same time distinct evil
dence of appreciation of the remarkable
mineral resources of British Columbia.
There appeared to be several reasons why
there may be some delay In investments
being made in British Columbia. and this
fact is due TO the interest excited in
New Zealand mines. and the further
fact that large investors in South African
mines cannot now withdraw from that
field without loss. OF course large num-
Der OF persons of comparatively small
means lost a great deal OF money in South
African mining stocks. and no matter how
much they may desire TO invest here, they
haven't the money 10 do So
What is your opinion OF the future Of
the Kootenay?" was asked.
''It is most favorable and I shall so
report to my friends when / reach En-
gland Unquestionabiy the mineral depos-
its here are enormously rich. and the de-
velopments already made are only indi-
cations OF what will be- done in the near
future. English capitalists, who are not
yet ready to invest. are not idle, but have
sent agents to British Columbia for the
purpose Of securing accurate information.
Next spring probably there will be an
extraordinary volume of money invested
in the kootenay"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
wei.hmen Celebrate Christmas

The Welshmen of this city and neighbor-
ing towns to the number of about 800,
celebrated their Christmas day by holding
a .wo-session Eisteddfod a Collins hall.
under the Craftsmanship Of Hon. +. 6.
Hughes and Rev. W. Davies. Prizes to
the amount Of $3.50 We're distributed among
contestants in literature and music. the
adjudicators being Rev W. p. Williams.
of Tacoma, and Prof. Brown, of Seattle.
A number OF recitatio and solos were
rendered by different parties. the audi
ence manifesting their appreciation by
giving them all hearty cheers and several
encores. Instructive speeches were also
given by the chairmen and others in re-
gard to the relation Of Welshmen TO his
tory. and particularly in relation 70 their
duties as citizens of their adopted coun-
try in the present times and in the future.
The programme was concluded at 1850 p.
m, and the audience went away after
having witnessed a thoroughly enjoy able
Christmas entertainment.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
III. 4. n. Complains.

The Canadian PacfHc has made com
plant 90 the managers 81 the Joint Traffic
Association rcga ryling the large commits
sions that the ChicaNo-St. Paul Hines are
paying on business from the Northwest
q Eastern Canadian points. The object
~ the Canadian Pacific In making com
pisint T. 70 obtain permission 10 meet the
commissions paid by the Western roads.
The Joint Trafic commission has no power
over the Western roads. and the latter say
That they are paying the large commits
stems only because they have been COM
PEELED by the Sao which ia controlled ba-
tha Canadian Pacific 60 take this action
Ia order 20 protest themselves. n e hard
Is possible that any m0re action wlN bs-
taken in The matter. as the bnsiueSs has
FOR the mest part been carried and there
exists comparatively small reason for
making the large commissions. The West
FrR reads have All along said that they
were ready 81 stop the excessive payments
whom tho $40 could pa induced 70 take
tn1mrtttate action
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28

s,,azg. VII bald another ine from Lib
hr5sxe to Hu5s0n's Bay. making 2I-otsasf
1raFzeofstlrss at4A read
Steamer Mexico. IN aefeTsncs 70 tne day.
81 rot leave Saa rr4nessco a. Christmas.
; & egsgs5sIssi 3ss4r wssgf@ untts tne morning
~ rs zSta. wrsn stse cleared for Victoria
~ : a'eEoek. she w1ll reee1 here Tues
day Afternoon
J. % Mason engineer q the sTTsat
Nnr4aArnfs Coast algi<ior. Is AZ Mount
gern1n where ne l. making surveys IL
connection Elfh improvements that SSh
put the system IN shape 70 Withstand an
ofaer s81ga OF high water.
u "a authar1fasfveIy stated that the
Norfhern Pacific VIII make tsyo extensions
ir North Dakota as s0on A. tn- Snow =
or r. tire soriuE. Ore VIII - from lsez--s
- Fsszps@sfn an extension OF the James
trsxr Northern which VIII open the best
part ~ me Turtle mountain country. y
fonx@r extension Vii Da on the Fargo
Southwestern hrancn from kigiey % the
Missouri river via Kuhn. As1oy and flare-
ka The line win open sukendsG section
o. country throughout Mcintosh COUNTY
WHERE farmers now have 70 haul wheat
forty miles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
THE SACRED CONCERT.
An Anpreciative Audience Appiauds
the First REGIMENT nnud

A fair-sized crowd Of music lovers were
IN attendance AZ the attn sacreS copcart
By Wagner's First Regiment band at Sc
attie thcater yesterday afternoon. The Sc
lections @ere ali high-class and called
forth frequent applause. 1t would be hard
70 imagine a more pleasing or entertain
inS manner OF passing a long Sunday aft
ernoon than listening 20 the rendition Of
oveFturcs from the masters by such a,
Vel trained band and OF marches made
famous Sy the peerless Sausa Yesterdays
programme was made OF selections that
taxed the abilities or all the soioists in the
hand. the duet for flute and horn by sig
u. Dnranu and Herr John whitman hcina,
especially fine The Hunga rian Fantasia
BY Tobani, was another effort that met
with hearty approval, the weird music
characteristic OF that race aud the many
changes In the number seeming 10 catch
the fancy OF the crowd Handlers largo
WAS also beautifully rendered Miss Lulu
Barager sang the difficult soprano solo
from the oratorio II Iii. Il VIII Extoi
Thee. - God. crcdltabiy. SHE was oblig-
ed % respond TO an encore.
Following was the programme rendered:
March-''MHke Maru'' ....... Sol Asher
Concert Overture ia F. .......- kalliWos1a
selection from OfenhaCh's Operas. ....
Duet fer Flute and Horn -'~ritl Sere-
made ---t-.s.-..+. ....-..--.-....
Sis -. Dua0t flute. Herr John
whitman horn.
Hungarian Fantasia" Theodore Totsa nj
Selection from Macbeth Ne T' Verat
soprano Solo--''l WIN Extoi Thee. -
God. faosn thE Oratorl0 ~ Eli Costa
Miss Lulu Barager
Largo" fgs.9ef
National Fantasia" ..........-.... II Inv
star SpaDEIcd Banner. variations for
baritone. Marching Through
Georgia" variations f0r C}arinatx.
a rAt8-.' variations for gRVuaFs-
Han. Columbia variations FOR
p.ecnlo and E Eat clarinet. yam
kee pootle variations Tor has@as.
nuale sasEl1 funehrs
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
Railroad aud rndu.trinu Notes.

The Ess3 Transit % Tacoma was at
the foot - Columbia street Yesterday
Steam schooner Augusta took q head q
coal az the Seattle coal and Iron Com
psny's hunkefe Yesterday
The Can NJ Donald had repairs made
a. her wheel. while hing a flily 4 Bs,-
Ear1tfs's whGrf yesterday.
puxet sound Turbaat Associations tug
Richard Ne}voke was 90 the Drrxon I'm.
provement bankers YESTERDAY.
Steamer Enterprise 81 the Wastfuzs
Steamboat Company. 20 Po-t Townsend
vas On the south slip 90 che oregon In
f'rovsVsrnt 0ceaa dock Yesterday
Steauasfto Wana NVaEa r.avrs frts
morning Ter San francisla w.fh twenty.
Csc cabla ans twenty strrragr gaeeenze-s
tfsr rarEc includes coal Hrur -ara~sf
Enerchsndiss and grtin. ag1 1855 rau over
J. - tons.
Tfe story CONES cGt frrn ottawa frsf "a
fsrlf.sh syndicate. Eng fhc event ~ fra
NlUfinE - 20 Nssf fhr..tr. t'frls.s - sd
pass. sut fff tvertasI extension - fre
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
FIRST CONTRACT LET.
Approaches 10 g. n. Tunnel 60
to Fl. c. Henry.
\ BIG BENEFIT TO SEATTLE.
Men Have Already Started the Build
ing of Substantial Camps.

Be9fnnfng OF q work That &. Char
seferixed as One of the Greatest
Engineering Feass in the History
of Railroad Buiidfng-A Matter OF
Paramount Importance 40 Tkf.
City where Supplies and stores
VIII he Parrhased-NfI Reduce
the Altitude fn Crossing the Cas-
eadex Nearly Thousand Feet,
Shortening the Time Betwcen
Seattle and the East by an Hour.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28

C--rsrc1rr Monday December s1st
Nerfh-y western No viii leave - paul
az E,- g. II making close connection
with trains from tas West arriving tn
Chlcsgo az 500 O'Clock the following
morning IN ample time far the Eastern
or southern connections
r " PARKER.
puget sound Agent. eal First Avenue, Sc
attic Wash
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-28
FOR BETTER ROADS.
THE GOOD HIGHWAYS CONVENTION
TO MEET IN SEATTLE TODAY.

IL VIII Suggest Legislation I'm Rela-
ton 40 the Improvement OF the
TuFnpikes Over which the People
TraveI-SugEest ON the Sab
iect-A Few Extract. From the
Book of an Authority on the Sub
iect.