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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
The best Thing College Does For Man.

Whatever may be in store for the
American college as the predecessor of
tho American university, it can never
cease to be IN agency for the training
Of man in the great business of living.
1t enriches his life it deepens and
broadens his view of truth; it ennobles
his aims; it strengthens his choice Of
the right; it clarifies his vision Of, and
his love Of, the beautiful. The col
lege pours oil into the lamp of character
and makes ITS light more radiant aud
more lasting. When these functions are
lost, If they ever be lost, they must be
assumed by some other power. For, SO
long as the race continues. so long are
its members tn be trained to think, to
Judge, to reason, to act with independ-
ence and with justice, to work labo-
riously, and to be large and true and no.
BILE men. These qualities represent the
best thing which a college can do for its
students. Forum.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
The British Museum Library.

Sir +. Maunde Thompson gives some
figures TO show the extent of the library
of printed books at the British museum
grown. More than half century after
the foundation of the museum the IL
brary had not increased even threefold.
In the year 1921 there were less than
116,000 volumes But 90 years had not
elapsed when these had more than dou-
bled i'll number. In 1888 there were
computed TO be 235, 900 volumes In the
department. Twenty years later these
again had more than doubled. In 1868
there were 900, 900 volumes. Having
once obtained an impetus. the mass rap
idly increased, and mt this moment the
number of volumes is calculated to
amount to the enormous total of 1850
900, not counting single sheets or parts
of works that are accumulating.
The space which this mass of printed
material occupies has to be reckoned in
miles. The shelves of the reading room
and iron galleries constructed around II,
which are known as the new library,
all told, extend to more than eight and
twenty miles; those in the rest of the
department to IL miles. 1t may be no
ticed that this total Of 80 miles is nearly
the same as that Of the shelving of the
French National library, according to re-
cent calculations. The prospect of in
crease of this mileage may be viewed
with comparative equnnimity in con-
nection with the storage Of the ordinary
octavos of literature, but when one con-
templates the rapid growth of newspa-
pers the limits of the available space
within the present buildings are almost
within sight. ht.-Westminster Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Philadelphia Policemen.

Although every Philadelphia police
man is provided with uniform, helmet,
belt and club by the city, he is forced to
purchase the revolver and black jack
which go 10 make up his equipment.
This circumstance is possessed of legal
significance. Everything that the city
authorizes the policemon to wear or
carry is provided out of municipal
funds, but the city has mo authority to
allow any man to carry concealed weap-
ons. This authority is given the police
men by the courts. However, the depart
ment of public safety is factor in the
question: because it accepts certain re-
volver us the official weapon of the po-
lice force, and the policemen are expect
ed to purchase the official revolver. Per-
sonal taste enters into the purchase in
the way Of embellishments, and some
members of the force pay from $l5 10
SEQ for a revolver that can be purchased
bare of ornaments for $5. The official
black jack is Of infinite variety, but al
ways of equal utility. .--Philadelphia
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Shirt Waist CoIvnrs.

The scheme to have detachable collars
with shirt waists is u very happy
thought of somebody, and the quick
popularity Of this style of waist attests
its general favor. One waist will easily
retain its freshness towear through two
collars, now that the shirt waist is
such only IN name and does not neces-
sarily mean bodice with a shirt front.
Some dressmakers also make up the
stylish shepherds plaid silk waists to
be worn with linen collars-white lin
en-, of course, being preferred-though
few plain batiste collars have been
seen.-New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
A Dog Story.

When the guest of the Rev. Edward
H. Ingle in Roanoke, Va. was asked
by Mr., lngle to make the experiment
whether could bring into my conver-
sation with him the word "holes" with
out its being curiously noticed by his
dog. l tried it more than once, not em-
phasizing the word or making it louder
than any other words. The first time
the word "holes" reached his ear the
dog looked toward me with an express
sion of apprehension. The second time
he rose, curled his tail between his legs,
and stood watchful, as il to know
whether he was to be further disturbed.
The third time he left the room with
unmistakable demonstrations of alarm
and shame. Mr.. mgle told me, as the
only explanation he could give, that the
dog had dug holes in the grass ON the
lawn and had been sharply reproved
and scolded for it, but never punished
otherwise.
We have dog which will do the
same thing, for precisely the same rea-
son, on hearing the word "ducks. The
little wretch killed tame duck and
was verbally hagellated. London Spec
tatOr
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
It Stops the Crying.

To keep babies from crying an ingen-
ious device is resorted to in India. The
moment Il child begins to cry the mother
places her hand over its mouth and nips
its nose SO that it cannot breathe. Then
it is allowed to breathe freely again,
but should it make use of the oppor-
tunity to again set up a howl it is at
once suppressed in the same way. This
is repeated till the baby imagines that
the painful stoppage Of the breath is
caused by its own effort to scream, and
so is careful to keep quiet. 1t is needless
to say that this method will scarcely be
adopted by doting American mothers. -
Philadelphia Ledger
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
A Question of Physics.

Tho omnibus was about half full
when the masher got III and took seat
next the pretty girl.
He had placed himself superfuously
close to her, and she edged away, but
little by little he crowded up to her un-
til she was jammed into the corner.
The situation was painful, and was
complicated by the glare of the women
on the other side. She wondered if they
thought she liked it.
The pretty girl turned on her pursuer
"If you want my place, SIR" she said,
81 shall be happy to rise and give it to
you, but please don't try to occupy it
while l am in it,.
And the masher pulled the strap and
got out.-New York Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
In the Finnish Woods.

Oar way lay through forest ravaged
here and there by fire. The MOSES along
the road were beautiful, and, indeed,
everywhere in Finland where went /
saw much beauty on the ground. not
merely in the way of flowers, but Of
leaves, some of which lie by me as l
write, still glowing us when first gath
cred, and sprays Of moss which are long
feathering trails of marvellous lowell
ness. The lichens and fungi add puppies,
yellows and reds in every shade, so that
the artists palette might soon be ex-
hausted in painting these rich carpets Of
gorgeous coloring. -"Vignettes of Fin
land -
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

A story of the carnival shows that an
age Of chivalry can coexist with an age
Of robbery. Nine. Charlotte T, q
Halles saleswoman and, moreover, a
widow, went out, as was only natural,
to have look at tine procession. she
found m her return that her jewels had
been stolen in her absence, and as the
jewels Were worth 600 it was a serious
loss. For all ills, however, there arr
compensations, and ON the table the
thief had left note, brief indeed, but
gallant and gratifying to degree. "a
thousand regrets, so the note ran, "for
not having found in this chamber by
far its most lovely jesel!'--Paris Mes
senUer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
An Important Question.

II your friends or neighbors are suffer-
ing from coughs, colds, sore throat, or
any throat or lung disease lincluding
consumption), ask them il they have
ever used Otto's Cure. This famous
German remedy is having large sale
here and is performing some wonderful
cures Of throat and lung diseases.
Reynolds Drug Store will give you a
sample bottle free. No matter what
other medicines have failed to do, try
Otto's Cure. Large Sizes 25c. and 500.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
English Shin Names.

The naming of ships is one of the
difficulties that the admiralty overcome
by using the old names over and over
again. To adopt a new name into the
navy seriously interferes with the serv-
ice signal books.
The old names are in the code, and
are as convenient for the ships of today
as for those of Nelson's time. But the
introduction of new name necessitates
an alteration in all the books. That is
why the old names survive generation
after generation. London World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Dangerously Near.

Passenger Ito train boy)-You proba-
bly, did not know when you put this
book in MY lap that was the author
Train Boy-Did you write that book?
Passengcr-I did
Train Boy-Then you had better keep
mighty quiet about It. 1 just sold
copy to the man back of you. Harlem
Life
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
l,atiroao 0tnr Cables.
NN-O-N-~-O-N.O~O~N~0c~N~ ~0c~N~O-ON~o~N~~~N~~~N~N~
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
IN EFFECT JUNE II, 1896.

Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division Time
EASTWARD
e:0i m-Train $, daily except Sunday for
iions, arriving ut Philadelphia 6;23 p. M,
New York, g:23 y. M; Baltimore, $500 y. M;
Washington, ';i5 p. m Pullman Parlor car
from Williamsport and passenger couchcs
from Kane 10 Philadelphia.
3;5S y. m.-Train y, daily except sunday for
Harrisburg and intermcdiate STATIONS, ar
riving ut Philadelphia 1870 A. NJ; New York
1888 A. NJ. Pullman sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York
philadelphin pnssengers can remain III
g::5 p. m.-Train I, daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, ARRIVING ~
day; Baltimore, $500 A. Nj: Washington, 7:i0
AN. Pullman cars from Erie and Williams
for Baltimore and Washington will be
transferred into Washington sleeper NJ Har-
rishufg. Passenger coaches from Erie 70
Philadelphia and Williamsport to Balti-
more.
WESTWARD
7;2l q. m.-Train 1, daily except Sunday for
Ridgway, Dubois, Clermont and inter-
mediate stations. Leaves Ridgway ut 3;l5
$3.50 a. m.--Train 3, daily for Erie and inter-
mediate points.
5:sd p. m.--Train II, daily except Sunday for
Kane and intermediate stations.
THROUGH TRAINS FOR DRIFTWOOD
FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH.
TRAIN II leaves Philadelphia s:23 A. M.
Washington, 80 A. NJ; Baltimore, $50 A. NJ;
WilkcSbarrc, 1915 A. NJ; daily except sun
day, arriving at Driftwood NJ 5:26 =, NJ. with
Pullman Purlor car from Philadelphia to
Williamsport.
TRAIN leaves New York AT p M; Phila-
delphla, 1l;2o p, M Washington, 1910 p. mi
Baltimore, 1850 p. M; daily arriving at
Drftwood ut $3.50 II. m. Pullman sleeping
cars from Philadelphia TO Erie and from
Washington and Baltimore to Willamsport
and through passenger coaches from Phlla-
delphia To Erie and Baltimore To Williams
port
TRAIN leaves Remove at $3.50 u. M, daily
except Sunday, arriving at Driftwood 1;2l
Il. m.
JOHNSONBURG RAILROAD.
DAILY except Sunday.)
TRAIN ~ leaves Rdgway at 0;20 n. M; John
sonburg ut 0:;,s n. M, arriving at Clcrmont
at 1885 n, m.
TRAIN 90 leaves Clermont at 10:I5 "a. m. ar
riving at Johnsonburg at tl:ii Il. m. and
Ridgway NJ i2:O0 IA. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
The Professor Lost,

"Now, look here, !" said the professor
to the infuriated bull. lyon are my su-
perior in strength. lam your superior
in mind. Let us arbitrate this matter
and see which should by right have the
better of our controversy"
'Oh, no, +" replied the bull. Let's
toss up for it,"
Later. professor lost.-London
Tit-Bits-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
No Policy Ht All.

Honesty may be the best policy as
general thing" remarked Uncle Allen
Sparks, "bnt If some men that know
of had been perfectly honest in answer
ing the questions on their application
blanks for life insurance they would
never have got any policy at all. Chi
caQO Tribune
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Charity.

Charity is universal duty, which it
is in every mans power sometimes to
practice, since every degree of assistance
given to another, upon proper motives,
is an net of charity, and there is scarce
ly any man in such II tate Of imbecility
as that he may not, on some occasions,
benefit his neighbor. johnson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
A Friendly Hint.

The small cigar cutters generally seen
in tobacco stores seem to exercise a
strange fascination over some people. 1t
seems that few people can stand near
one of these machines without playing
with it, and sometimes there is a finger
cut A dealer has clever scheme by
which to obviate this danger, A small
sign upon the cutter reads, "For cigars,
not fingers. ."-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
In the Course of Events.

"Say, Chimmy," he said thoughtful
ly as he gazed at the golf players.
"dere's no tellin what desc swells'll
do.
"W'at's de matter wit em now?"
Look at 'em an see. Dey're playin
shiny. Dey'll be shootin marbles an
hyin kites next. ."-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Unsatisnetl.

Elsie neutrality-suspicious., don't
like these toys.
Mamma-Why, Elsie, you said just
now you were pleased with them.
Elsie NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. don't
even like what pleases me.-Christian
Advocate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
Write as You Feel.

If you would write to any purpose,
you must be perfectly free from within.
Give yourself the natural rein; think
ON no pattern, no patron, no paper, no
press, no public; think on nothing, but
follow your impulses Give yourself as
you are-what you are and how you see
it, Every man sees with his own eyes or
does not see at all. Emerson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
ASos rOr Nothing.

Uncle Mose--Dat dorg is ma best
friend, and wouldn't sell um TO- moth.
in
Van Pelt-I'll give you 80 cents for
him.
Uncle Mose-He's yo' dorg. -Yonkers
On. " Home Journal and News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

"You say, then, that this material is
the latest fashion,"
1.-The very latest, madam.
''But will it fade in the sun?'
'Why, it has been lying in the win
dow for two years, and look how well
il has stood r'-Boston Traveller.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
RUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & 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 Nov. 10th, 1895 passen-
ger trains will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except sunday, as fol-
lows:
7;25 n. m. for Curwensville aud Clearfield.
1885 p. m.-Acoommodation from Punxsu-
tawney and Big Run.
1000 .m.-Buffa 10 and Rochester mail-For
Brockwayville, Ridgway 4 ,Sohnsonburg,M Mt.
Jewett Bradford, Salamanca Buffalo and
ROchester; connecting at Johnsonburg
with II. x f. train 3, fer Wilcox, Kane,
warren, Cory and Erie.
1O:27 u. m.-Accommodati tion-For Sykes
Big Run and PunXsutawncy.
2:2O u. m,-Biadford Accommodation-For
Beechtree, Rrockwayvilke, Ellmont, Car
mon, Ridgway, Johnsonburg, Mt. Jewett
and Bradford.
4:37 p. 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 Gents will be collected by con-
ductors when fares are paid on trains, from
allstations, 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.
f. c. LAPEY, Gen. Pas. Agent,
Rochester n. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Mississippi has been called the Bayou
State from the long stretches of almost
stagnant water-back water of the Mis-
sissippi river-found within the limits
of the state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Seltzer water derives its name from
the village Of Lower Settlers, in Nassau,
where several springs, united in one
basin, yield 3. 600 cubic feet an hour of
this sparkling mineral water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
NUMBER 8.
N. W. MCDONALD,
FIRE,
LIFE and m\uH6Vkk
ACCIDENT HIeJuV uHUus

| have large line of Companies and
am prepared to handle large or small
lines of insurance. Prompt attention
given to any business intrusted TO my
care. Office in Nolan Block, Reynolds
vile, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Twynn-I suppose you never heard Of
the Keely motor.
Triplett-What makes you suppose
that?
Twynn-You are so fond of remark
ing, Everything goes. detroit Free
Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Disorder in drawing room is vulgar;
in an antiquary's study, not The black
battle stain ON soldiers face is not
vulgar, but the dirty face Of a house
maid is-Ruskin
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Grape treaders in Portugal, who tread
out the juice with their bare feet, get
80 cents u day, high rate, us they
claim the juice is apt to make the feet
sore.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

There is an herb growing ON Mount
Libanus and in the surrounding country
which is said to stain bright yellow
the teeth of all animals that feed upon it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Glory is like circle in the water,
which never oeaseth to enlarge itself
till by broad spreading 1t disperse to
naught. Shakespeare.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Paper napkins or handkerchiefs. in
troduced into this country from the east
q few years ago, have been in use both
in China and Japan for over 700 years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Charcoal is the most beneficial to pot
ted plants if broken in pieces the size Of
small chestnuts and added to the soil in
the proportion of part to 20 Of earth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Nothing can bring you peace but
yourself. Nothing can bring you peace
but the triumph Of principles. -Emer-
son.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

Be careful in lighting gas stove to
see that all the burners are lit; other.
wise You will suffer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24

A LLEGHENY VALLEY RAILWAY
"A COMPANY commencing Sunday
May 20, 1895, Low Grade Division.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-24
DEECH CREEK RAILROAD.

New York Central 4 Hudson River r. R. Co., Lessee
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24
AN SESSION
One Will Be Called Within 20
Days After the 4th Of
March.
The Information Is Published by
the New York Mail and
Express.
According to Senatorial Inter.
views Little Will Be Done
at This Session. ,

NEW YORK, Nov. 24.-The Mail and
Express says: There is going to be an
extra session of congress called within
20 days after the Inauguration of Presi.
dent-elect Mckinley. This informa.
tiou ome from Canton in a most posi-
tive and direct way, and it's reliability
cannot be questioned. 1t is the opinion
of the president-elect that no revenue
legislation can be accomplished this
winter, and though newspaper dis
patches disagree regarding his attitude
toward the present agitation for the
Dingley bill, there is substantial
authority for the statement that Major
Mckinley is averse to raising expecta-
tions as to it's enactment which, in his
Judgment, cannot be realized. He fears
that the business community would be.
come demOralized should the bill be
passed in the hpuse again, only to be
laid aside by the senate, and he does
not share Senator Sherman's opinion
that the measure can pass the senate
before the reorganization of that body
Oh March 4.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24
NOV. "a. 1896.

Local Time able.
Chicago, Milwaukee d ~. Paul Railway, when
;ook effect, sunday. Sept g., 1896:
TRAINS GOING EAST.
Passenger, No. 4, departs II 100 a. m.
Freight, No. a6. departa 6:45 a. m.
Freight, No. "a, departs 7:30 p. l..
TRAINS come WEST,
Way freight, No. 81, departs 4:1o D. IN.
TRAINS rRom rHE EAST.
Passenger, No. 1, arrives 4 100 p. m,
Freight. No. 9S, arrivee 100 p. m.
Freight No. IS, arrives 4:l5 q. m.
TRAINS pROn THE WEST.
Freight, No. W, arrives 10 40 a. m.
Ali the above trains carry PASSENGERS; bu,
.reights only when passengers are provided witt
tickets.
Passenger trains going east make connection
It Egan for all points south.
MADISON d BRIsroL LINE.
Passenger going north. departs IL 80 a. m.
PASSENGER from north arrives, 2:45 p. m.
II. X. WOOL. Local Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24
ROUTINE LEGISLATION.
Little Else Expected at This Session, Ac
cording to Senatorial Interviews.

Little Else Expected at This Session, Ac.
cording to Senatorial Interviews.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-Members of
the senate are coming to Washington
each day and from interviews with each
of the arrivals it is apparent that the
senators expect little save routine leg
islation, including the passage of the
annual appropriation bills, at the short
session Of congress. Senators Cockrell
of Missouri and Hawley of Connecticut.
both gave expression to this opinion,
and both likewise agreed in the opinion
that nothing may be expected at the
coming session in the way of helping
along an international bimetallic con.
ference. Senator Hawley did not be.
lieve the Dingley bill would be enacted
into law, adding "the Dingley bill is
Confessedly q Mere Makeshift,
with all the defects incident to hori.
.ZOntal increase or decrease of duties.
If it should be passed rs it is, it seems
to me it would be the duty of the pres.
ident to assemble congress as soon as
possible after the 4th of March, for a
diligent consideration and a revision of
the whole tariff, in a considerate and
conservative spirit, to the end that a
bill might be passed that would stand
the test of years, subject, of course, to
an occasional correction, where new in.
v%entions and changes in trade may de.
mand it. 1t is to be remembered also
that the Dingley bill expires by it's own
limitation in. August, 1898. and it Is
impossible to evade the question there
fore the more speedily action is taken,
the BETTER
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24
Market for American Cattle.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-Consul Ger
main sends word to the state depart
ment from Zurich, Switzerland, that
there is a chance to introduce American
cattle in Switzerland, as a result of the
decree excluding all cattle coming from
Austria Hungary because Of disease.
The SWISS market was supplied from
there and the shutting off of this mar
ket opens a field for American cattle
shippers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24

PARIS. Nov. 23-The Gazette de
France publishes a letter from Don
Carlos, the pretender to the throne of
Spain. to his followers, disowning his
third daughter, Princess Elvira. who
eloped last week with IA Roman artist
named Folchi, a married man.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-11-24

LONDON, Nov. 24.-The Chronicles
Rome correspondent says that news has
been received there from CONSTANT.
nople that 80 Armenians were con.
demned to hanging on Friday and tina,
great agitation prevails.
italian Emigration to South America.
GENOA, Italy, Nov. 24.-ltalian emf.
grafton I South America is increasing.
On Saturday and Sunday, 5000 persons
started for LII Plata and 80 for the
United States. Three thousand will
start for the Argentine Republic this
week.