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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

It's easy to find an excuse for duel
II one Is looking for trouble. One hum
dred and twenty years ago, says y
writer in the Pittsburg Dispatch, two
British officers serving in the army In
America found cause for fight In a
discussion as to the proper method Of
eating corn. One contended that 10
should be eaten from the cob; the 9TH
er that 1t should be cut OF onto the
plate. One OF the contestants lost his
tight arm as the result, and it is prob
able that the manner of eating corn did
not concern him much thereafter.
There have been many other duels,
founded on equally foolish pretexts-
One man lost his life In dispute as to
what was trumps in card game; an
other because he was refused admis-
sion to club Of pigeon shooters. Gener-
al Barry was challenged because he
declined some wine on account of Ill
ness, and another British officer was
called out because he asked his op-
ponent to pass him n goblet at the din
Ing table.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
ITS WORST FORM
What Children Fear.

President G. Stanley Hall of Clark
University has been collecting facts
concerning the fears of children. The
fears OF children, he says, are gener
ally created by parents and servants
He found that 1,701 children had g.
456 fears, the leading ones being the
fear of lightning and thunder, reptiles,
strangers, the dark, death, domestic
animals, disease. wild animals, water,
ghosts, insects, rats and mice, robbers,
high winds, etc.
A few of these fears are rational. In
New Jersey no children were found to
be afraid of high winds, but In the
West that fear naturally leads all 9th
ers. At Trenton, however. sixty-twc
children were found who dreaded the
end of the world, fear created entire
shows what education can do in this
respect.
No child was found to be afraid Of
the devil. Two hundred years ago and
less that fear would have led all the
rest. Few were found who We're
afraid of ghosts, fear that would
have stood high on the list not long
ago. The fear Of robbers and Of wild
animals is n survival, though robbers
have not disappeared as completely as
the wild animals.
Forty-six New Jersey children were
afraid of being burned alive, n mon.
strous thing to inculcate in the child
mind Fear will always be one of the
strongest influences in human life, but
mt least 1t is possible by teaching what
real danger consists of to eradicate
groundless fears.-Chlcago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

A novel proposition was made not
long ago to the Receivers of the Battf-
more and Ohio Railroad. The Il. & o.
has branch running from what il
known as Alexandria Junction. near
Washington. to Shepherds on the Po-
tomac River. where a car ferry Is cper~
ated In connection with the lines lead
Ing south from the Capitol. A professor
OF an eastern college desired to lease
this short stretch of track for the pur-
pose of educating young men III prac-
tical railroad work. In his letter he
explained that he thought there was a
wide field for bright and energetic boys
who could be thoroughly well grounded
In the practical side of railroading pro-
vided they could be educated on a reg
ular line of road. He believed that by
the employment of veteran railroad
men as teachers that the boys could
profitably spend or 3 years working
as trainmen, firemen, engineers.
switchmen, station agents. and In other
capacities required in the railroad ssr-
vice. As this branch of the b. 6 o. is
Of considerable value the Receivers
were compelled to decline the offer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

Do not eat, or do not feed your chill.
dren on, white bread, which is deficient
in. phosphates, and causes the teeth to
crumble. A little hard food requiring
thorough mastication should be taken
Mt every meal. The teeth should be
brushed both night and morning. Avoid
sweets. Drink at least two quarts of
water day-a glass the first thing In
the morning, another the last thing be-
fore going to bed, the remaining quan.
tity between meals. Consult good
dentist about every six months.-La.
dies Home Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
Rloudike Trademarks.

The Klondike craze has had its effect
on the Patent Office, as nas been shown
by the application for trademarks
bearing the word. Two or three patents
have been applied for for objects which
might be better suited for the gold
fields there than elsewhere, but the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
Th.reisa CIsss Of rsop,e

Who arc injured by the use OF coffee. Re.
Gently there has been placed In all the grocery
stores a new preparation callod Grain q. made
The most delicate stomach receives II without
distress, and but few can tell IL from coffee.
IL does not cost over quarter as much.
children may drink 1t with great benefit. 10
cts. and - cts. per package. Try 1t. Ask foi
4.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
How TO Learn TO Cook.

Cooking is a fine art which must be
learned by study. Good books on the
subject are necessary. Among the best
now published is n little work contain
ing four hundred recipes from the best
authorities. 1t can be had free of cost
by sending a stamp to the Cleveland
Baking Powder Co, New York.
ELIZA r. PARKER
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
Around the World on n Wheel,

Miss Annie Londonderry, the Amerl.
can woman who has made tour Of
the world on her bicycle, is now writ.
ing an account of her experiences. She
was unattended, and it required two
years and two months for her to make
the trip.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

If some women were to cast theis
bread upon the water 1t would be pret.
ty severe on the fish that gobblet 1t up
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

When a girl does not look with favor
upon a young mans suit he should
transfer his patronage to another
tailOr
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

An odd sight In Mt. Vernon, Me-,
was to see the children attending school
October 27 barefooted and barelegged.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
A STITCH IN TINE SAVES NINE.

Heat, of tenderness and swelling OF part
are all indications that there is need of instant repair
the stitch in time. Where these symptoms exist o
the left or the right side of the womb disease Of tn
ovary is setting in and there will be, if ther
Ii not already established discharge, trifing a
Hrst but later copious and irritating. Soon, also
there will be felt dull dragging pains radiating fror
the ovary.
Do not, my sister, let your malady go so far, but
those of you who already suffering in this
way should begin ut once course OF treatment f
with Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
It will restore the organs to their normal con- I
dition.
In this connection Mrs. e. L. MYERS, Quak-/
nkc, Pa, says: my ovaries were badly dis
cnsed and for almost a year l suffered with Sc
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

1t is rare man who commends; men
like to tell how 1t should have been
done.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

I am entirely cured of hcmorrhagc Of lungs
by Piso's Curc for Consumption. LOUISA
LISDAMAY, Bethany, Mo-, January 9, 1891.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
odd Pretexts for DucIs.

IfafIiictcdwith sore eyes use DIR. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eyo-watcr. Druggists sell &c. per bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softcns the gums ,reducingi innamma-
tion, allays pain cures wind collie. 2oc.a bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

The salesrooms OF the smiths, diamond
merchants, in Picadilly, London, England,
were entered by burglars some time be-
tween the hour OF closing Saturday even
ing and the time Of opening Monday morn
ing and diamonds valued at upward Of
$50, 900 were stolen. The entire walls, coil
Ing, shutters and entrance gate OF theestab-
lishment were sheathed with iron and the
interior was lighted throughout.
In addition to these precautions against
burglars the gate was provided with peep
holes through which the police could see
every part OF the interior from the street.
Tho thieves entered the place by cleaDly
cutting the steel bolts which fastened the
gate and prylng the gate open.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10


If standing
a to
quiet had used half bottle of Lydia Pinkham
Lydia Pinkhams
they need"
befriend you Lynn
Of privilege
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10

In ~ marriages out Of every 100 one
Of the parties has been married before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-10
FABULOUS RICHES FOUND.
Rumor That n British Warship Has Dis
covered $50, 100000.

There Is great excitement at Victoria,
British Columbia, over the rumor that the
officers of the British warship Imperleuse
have discovered the s30,0Oo,0OO treasure
said to have been buried on Cocus Island,
The Imperieuse reached Victoria from the
island, where the search had been made
treasure story, 1t Is stated that Il guard OF
bluejackets was left on the island, under
command OF n Lieutenant.
One story is that the Imperieuse has
brought back $15, 900 900 In gold and jewels,
and that silver valued at the same amount
was left on the island. A small ship, the
rumor says, will be sent for the white metal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

the fall and winter population The city has
O. population of its own of about twenty thou
sand and its broad streets, fine public buildings,
good water service and efficient Fire Depart
Icent are each a source of pride with the in
nabitants. But NJ architectural nor municipal
improvements could ever make city so popu-
lar as Atlantic City has been ever since 1t be-
came accessible. forty years ago Its eight miles
Of smooth white beach, its salubrious climate
end its accessibility would make Atlantic City
n popular resort even if visitors had To i've IN
tents. Entcrprising men have guarded against
that contingency. however, and some ~ the
finest hotels in the country may be found along
its ocean front Among these are the following:
Hotel Windsor Haddon Hall, Hotel Brighton,
Hotel Traymore, The Shelburne. The Chalfonte'
Hotel Dennis, Seaside House, Hotel Luray'
Hotel St Charles and Hotel Rudolph. These
Houses are all open at least nine months III the
year and many of them are never closed
There are no less than seven hundred hotels
and boarding houses in Atlantic CITY, ot when
more than one-half are open all the year round
To the excursion parties who come l" this great
wave-swept pleasure ground 1t appears IN
various lights 1t is mixture OF all mat inc
continent affords in the way of pl assure resorts
1t - like Narrae ansett Pier To those VINO go To
the best hotels and meet the superior class OF
guests who frequent them. and it is like Coney
Island to those who come with the monster eX-
cursiOns and land at the excursion-house on the
lower end Of the island, with It's merry-go-
rounds and catchpenny attractions. 1t recalls
the New England coast resorts to those who de-
light IN yachting and the pleasures Of Saratogas
good roads are thought of by the whcemen and
drivers who explore the inland part OF the place
But while there may be points about Atlantic
City which are reminiscent Of other outing
towns it has unique peculiariies and features
that will always make II popular. The bathing
Is not confined to any particular point, but Is
equally good all along the beach and so safe is
this sandy pleasure ground. so gradual the slope
Into the sea which breaks upon the shore. that
no such thing as a lifeline is known there, and
although a vast army has bathed at the place in
the course Of the last season-men and women,
children and aged people, expert swimmers and
noyices-there was only one drowning accident.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

and that was attributed to the recklessness OF
the victim. True, there Is well-organiZeu
beach patrol consisting OF men who nave passed
an examination in swimming, life-saVing ana
resuscitating the rescued, and their efforts have
prevented many casualties; but the safety OF
the beach along it's entire length is pecullarlty
of the place which be found at no other
resort along the coast. The salubrious nature
of the climate may be judged from the fact that
in January 1880 which was an exceptionally
cold month in all parts of the United States, the
mean temperature Of Atlantic City was oilo
degrees.
But if the visitor to the place were asked 10
name the one distinguishing feature of Atlantic
City. the one which no other place has In COM
mon with it, he would unhesitatingly name the
great boardwalk. For distance of four miles
il extends along the beach thirty feet wide rest
ing on a steel framework twelve feet high and
having a metal handrail on either side. 1t runs
parallel with the beach and is source or com
fort and enjoyment to all who visit the place.
There is nothing like it anywhere else. On one
side is the Atlantic, Its waters breaking upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
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and two-for-fve-cents collar-buttons that CAM
not be purchased on the Atlantic CITY boaFd-
walk when the season is at its height
Rare bric-a-brac a human giant. mechah'cai
wonders valuable art collections. candy made
while Won wait" mineral waters electrical nov
elites. theatres, panoramas, fortune-teIi'iS p"o-
topranhic displays. fakirs ami freaks follow one
another in quick succession. and Ferris "heei
and a revolving tower are near py l" "l' '"'
wandering and bew ildered tourist more than
hundred feet into the air, where NJ Ma! ''o"
down upon the Kaleidoscope picture
Near the boardwalk are numerous res'au-
rants and cafes which are features 81 lh3 p''oo'
1t matters little what mans preference mag
be. he can certainly find place to his liking
Rut q new season is now opening IN Atlahuc
City. and much of that which attracted '"e
summer guest will be housed untlI heA' sea-
SON. The warm Gulf Stream tempers 'hc CO an
breezes that sweep the place and the pine lo''
ests few miles away are a protection 'o'' NV
cold These combine to make the place poPu'"'
at this season. The hotels are making 'he' IN
parlors ready because from these TN sN'''
will look upon the when the ar = '' -"
raw or uninviting The interior saltwater Oa'"'
| inc establishments are receiving the rnlShhs
| touches and everything is being done Tor 'he
accommodation of the autumn guests VINO VIII
! soon take possession of the place.
The managers and proprietors Of Inc large
hotels who have done much toward the I'M
provement of Atlantic City have been active u.
organizing a country club for the beneht VI
! their fall guests. and when the clubhouse Is
completed golf and other outdoor sports VIII
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
A CITY BY. THE SEA.
ATLANTIC CITY, A SUMMER RESORT THAT
IS ALSO 4 FALL AND WINTER RESORT

,,,,,, NEW r,,soN OPENING JUST AS THE OLD
ONE IS CLOSING At OTHER PLACES
In the fau the tourists fancy turns to though's
of horne. and home he goes from spa ana noun
tain-;op. from the woods and from the seaside
from the mod st farmhouse whore he played al
having a real rural fomp, and the palatial hotei
where exactirg style and society made the sum
mer vacation Il negative and costly pleasure
The month of September ends the holiday. But
I'm the case of Atlantic City. the beautiful Guy
by the Sea the general rule finds noteworthy
exception.
When other places are abandoned its second
season begins, and when the average summer
resort looks used up, worn out and cheeriess'
then men and women who know its merit come
from near and far. from the mountains and
from the woods to Atlantic City and make up
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

women who wish to enjoy the invigOratng
breeZes but are too i'll to walk are wheeled along
In comfortable chairs. ana groups rest and
chat and read In the various pavilions along
the populous path From under the boards
come the sounds Of childish prattle and merry
laughter, and a peep In that direction shows
where the little ones play in the sand. But no
one can long watch the passing show. because
there is too much in the shops and booths along
the land side to interest one. and the great
stretch Of buildings looks like combination OF
Midway Plaisance and the Rue de Rivoli There
are dealers from Broadway. Bombay and Baxter
St., and there is little between a steam yacht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12

the hard sand, and at high tide rolling beneath
the promenade, its clustering surface dotted with
bathcrs and watercraft; and on the shore side an
unbroken line Of booths with every known
amusement from opera to knife-swallowing and
every commercial enterprise from the sale OF
rare jewelry to penny peanut packages ana pink
popcorn. all serve to make the walk the source OF
wonder and interest To all
The visitor is at loss as to where to direct
bis attention On The walk itself, moving along
+, q great monster procession. he sees all kinds
and classes OF people, and II is nothing unusual
" see the fez and the turban Of the East In line
u,,b the modern dress Of the country. Men and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
SCENE ON THE- BOARDWALK.
ATLANTIC City

be added to the list Of Atlantic City attractions
Another Improvement which will add to Atiah.
tic City's value as fall and winter resort VIII
be the driveway to Longport, now in course VI
construction. This will run parallel with INV
main thoroushfare and will give those who
drive on 1t a view OF the ocean most of the way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12
or NO USE TILL THEN.

From The Boston Traveller.
Slster-There! You have candy all over your
new suit What will mamma say?
Little brother-Well, mamma won't let me
have any fun In these clothes till l set 'em
spoiled.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-28
GRANT AND SHERMAN.
Their Generous Appreciation of Each
Others Abilities.
Horace Porter, in the Century.

Gen. Horace Porter, in the Century.
A little before o'clock on the evening
of Sept. 4, while the general was having
a quiet smoke in front of his tent, and dis
cussng the campaign in Georgia, a dis
patch came from Sherman announcing the
capture of Atlanta, which had occurred on
Sept. 2 1t was Immediately read aloud to
the staff, and, after discussing the news
for a few minutes and uttering many words
in praise of Sherman q, the general wrote
your dispatch announcing the capture of
Atlanta. In honor of your great victory
have ordered q salute to be fired with
shotted guns from every battery bearing
upon the enemy. The salute Will be fired
within an hour, amid great rejoicing"
In the meantime the glad tidings had
been telegraphed to Meade and Butler, with
directions to fire the salute, and not long
afterward the roar of artillery communal
Gated the joyful news of victory through
out our army and bore sad tidings to the
ranks of the enemy. An answer was re-
ceived from Sherman, in which he said:
II have received your dispatch. and Will
communicate it to the troops in general
orders. / have always felt that you
would take personally more pleasure in my
success than in your own, and l recipro-
cate the feeling to the fullest extent.
Grant then wrote to Sherman: Il feel that
yCu have accomplished the most gigantic
undertaking given to any general in this
war with a skill and ability which will be
Acknowledged in history as unsurpassed, if
ure to record this in your favor it would
in favor of any living man. myself in
Guided"
The above correspondence with Sherman
recalls the letters which were fnterchanged
between them after General Grants sue
cesses in the West Tile general wrote to
Sherman at that time: What | want is to
express my thanks to you and Mcpherson
as the men to whom. above all others, [
feel indebted for whatever | have had of
success How far your advice and assist
ance have been of help TO me you know
How far your execution of whatever has
been given you to do entities you to the
reward / am receiving. you cannot know
as we'll as l. ! feel all the gratitude this
letter would express, giving it the most
fIattering construction" Sherman wrote a
no less manly letter in reply. After insist
ing that General Grant assigned to his sub
ordinates too large a share of merit, he
went on to say: II believe you to be as
brave. patriotic and just as the great pro-
totype, Washington; as unselfish, kind
hearted and honest as a man should be :
hut the chief characteristic is the simple
faith in success you have alwap mani
tested, which l can liken to notk4ng else
than the faith a Christian has in the Sa-
vior, | knew, wherever | was, that you
thought of me- and ii | got in a tight place
YOU would help me out If alive" The
noble sentiments expressed in this and sim
liar correspondence were the bright spo S
which served to relieve the gloomy picture
of desolating war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-28
THE NEW PACIFIC RAILWAY POLICY.

The Senate committee on the Union Pa
ito suspend proceedings to carry into effect
the agreement alleged to have been made
to sell the interests Of the United States
in the Union Pacific Railroad and in the
sinking fund, until further action of Con-
gress is had in reference thereto" This re-
lates to the action of the Cleveland admin
istration in undertaking foreclosure pro-
ceedings whereby the governments interest
in the road was to be parted with in the
noncompettive bid of reorganization syn
dictate amounting to $2S, 1000.
AS the net debt of the road to the United
States is about $50, 600 900, this arrangement
would cause loss to the government of
$24, 900. When this arrangement was an
nounced it was generally believed that it
was the best way out of bad bargain that
could be found, but now that the syndicate
which has declared that the property was
worth less than the $500O0,0O0 first mort
gage, is preparing to issue 900 of new
bonds, with $25, 900 in reserve, the Senate
committee has come to the conclusion that
there is some mistake about the matter.
Not only does the Senate committee re-
quest the President to stop proceedings
by which the governments claim is to be
sold out at 60 cents on the dollar, but 1T
has reported a resolution expressing the
sense of the Senate that the United States
should redeem the road by taking up the
first mortgage. which stands as prior lien
tba tal fore
close the government mortgage. Such steps
would either compel the company to secure
the government the full amount of its
claim or bring the road itself into its pos
session. The government wants great
many things more than Pacific Railroad
or any other railroad; STILL if the company
can sell $75, CO., 600 of bonds on the property
the United States ought to be able ito get
out of it the $53 900, 600 it holds by a sec
ond mortgage. This important resolution
has the support of every member of the
Senate committee, which includes Senators
Gear, of Iowa; Davis, of Minnesota; Frye.
of Maine; Foraker, of Ohio; Morgan, of
Alabama Stewart, of Nevada Smith, of
New Jersey; Harris, of Kansas, and Raw
Inns of Utah 1t is believed by those who
are competent judges that if the govern
ment stands out stoutly in the policy OF
taking the road if its obligations are not
discharged the money will be forthcoming.
If this is not the result, the government
will have a railroad with which those who
are so strenuous for government manage
ment of railroads can undertake the exper-
iment.