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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
For Reaching the Pole.

An entirely new scheme looking to
aerial navigation and fight has been
suggested by A. N. Nitsch of Boston,
says the Chicago Tribune. IL is such
decided departure from all tho
propositions advanced heretofore for
utilizing the atmosphere for purposes
of transit as TO command serious at
tention from scientists and Others 10
whom 10 has been presented.
1t is the idea of Mr.. Nitsch that the
subtle magnetic attraction that holds
the needle OF the mariners compass
with unswerving fidelity to the north
can be used in magnifed form for
mans convenience, profit and pleas
ure.
Accepting the theory advanced that
vast deposits OF magnetic ore exist in
the immediate vicinity of the north
pole, and from there come the mag
netic currents distributed over the
globe. and that it is the attraction OF
this thus far unbounded field that
draws with magic power tho needle of
the compass, there is nothing, ns Mr..
Nitsch looks at it, to prevent its being
made of real service.
81 believe" said he, THAT magnets
could be suspended in the air of suffi-
cient force to counteract the resistance
to air, overcome the adverse currents
and move more or less rapidly toward
the north" Mr.. Nitsch says that it
might not provo possible, but it was
open to argument and experiment, and
there was no telling what might como
OF it. As to the methods Of return,
should such flight rs pictured ever
be taken. that was spoken of as a
problem that would he solved quickly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Deaf Mntes Dancing.

Zone of the most interesting fea-
lures Of tho education of deaf mutes
their dancing" said p. G. Gillette
of Chicago, one OF the leading deaf
mute instructors Of the country, ut
the Arlington. at was discovered by
accident that deaf mutes enjoyed
music, and now dancing is common
pastime with them, they keeping time
better as a rule than those who arc in
possession OF all their faculties. One
who is not deaf mute is inexpress-
IDLY lonely Mt one of their parties. He
can understand nothing, while they
converse with their hands and have a
good time. When tho music strikes
up they dance. 1t would be supposed
that it was essential to hear the rhythm
in order to dance, but such is not the
case. They feel it, which is just as
eifectual. When they employ m
orchestra, they stipulate for the larg-
est bass drum md viol, for tho reason
that the louder the music the greater
the vibrations. Almost all deaf mutea
are passionately fond Of dancing, and
there are few poor dancers among
them. - Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

stant thero will be hot fire which
will burn for over an hour. SO that
the cook OF the future can tnko her
fire out into the country; it can be
used in cooking in camping; there
will bo no coal bills, but the work OF
heating furnaces, of burning fires in
CRATES, or running mot can be done
by harmless little spoonful OF paste,
VIII ich can be taken around in the vest
pocket OF its practical uses there is
no end, for the subject is yet in its in
fancy. the inventor. thinking but Of
the harm that might come, having
stopped his experiments. He, how
ever, says he intends TO resume them
and find out moro about this ex-
plosionless, unquenchablo paste, which
is fire pure and simple.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13

Two other wounds we're on the top
of the head. The bullets here had
plunged downward, but Smiths skull
was SO strong that they failed even to
cause concusssion of tho brain, and
they fattened out aud remained in the
scalp.
The fourth wound wns in tho right
cheek, and the bullet had lodged in
the face after failing to penetrate to
the brain. Smith denied that he had
tried to commit suicide. but the re-
volver. with four empty chambers.
was found in his room.
The doctors sny that IL he had
placed the muzzlc of the revolver nj his
temple, he probably would have sue
ceeded in killing himself, us the skull
Mt that point is thinner than else
where, and is easily broken. Yet
there has never been a patient in Belle
vue whose skull resisted four large
bullets from a 32.calibrc pistol held
at close range. The patient who had
a robust constitution, began 10 re-
cover rapidly as soon NJ the four hat-
tened bullets we're taken out of his
head. New York journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Once In n While.

Onse In while the sun shines out
and tho arching skies are perfect blue,
Once in while mid clouds of doubt
Faiths fairest stars are peeping through.
Our paths lead down by the meadows fair,
Where tho sweetest blossoms nod and
smile
And wo 10y aside our cross OF care,
Once In while.
Once IN a while within our own
We feel tho hand OF steadfast friend
Once in whle wo hear tone
OF love with tho hearts own voice TO
blend.
And tho dearest Of ali our dreams come
true,
And on life's way is n golden mile
Each thirstlng flower Is kissed with dew,
Once In while.
Once in II while In tho desert sand
We find a spot Of tho fairess green;
Onco in while from whore we stand
Tho hills Of Paradise arc seen.
And perfect JOY In our hearts we hold,
Aioy that the world cannot deflle;
We trade eer.h dross for tho purcst gold,
Once In n while.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
PUMPKIN PIE n EcIPE-

It is difficult to get old-fashioned
field pumpkins. Dealers offer "per
fected" variety ofpumpkin, which is
on inferior squash. 1t is entirely diff
ferent from the genuine golden fruit
Of the vine, which makes New England
corn fields picturesque with color long
after the sheaves OF corn have been
gathered.
If you are fortunate enough to OBJ
tain genuine pumpkin, cut it in
pieces without peeling. Scrape of
the inner shreds that hold tho seeds
Boil the pieces OF pumpkin with a pint
of water lin q thick porcelain Lined
kettle, for five or six hours, or until
it has become sweet as we'll as tender,
and there is very little liquid around
it. Strain it through a puree sieve of
the same sized mesh as flour sieve
To four cups OF this strained pumpkin
add four cups Of milk, one even tea
spoonful of salt. two teaspoonfuls Of
| ginger, one largo one OF mace, five
eggs we'll beaten, and largo coffee
cup of sugar. Crate in half nut
meg. Beat the custard we'll and taste
it to see if it is sweet enough. Put
this mixture into deep pie plates,
lined with pastry, and bake for three
| quarters of an hour. 1t should then
DO solid in the center and have n rich,
golden-brown color. New York Tri-
bune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
lie Raised Them.

A few nights ago miner from the
North who had lately sold claim,
had money to burn, and was in IN in
cendiary mood, come down to Spo.
kane to make the currency bonfire.
He was rather rusty looking when he
struck Spokane, but he was hungry,
and before going to q barber shop or
bath, dropped into an uptown restau-
rant to get something to eat There
was but one waiter, and he, busy oar
rying champagne toa pnrty at another
table, paid little attention to the hard
looking miner. Finally the waiter
was called over, when tho miner
said:
'See here, kid! Do 1 eat?"
"Sorry, ] can't wait on you now,
was the prompt reply, 'but the gem
tlemen there have just ordered fifty.
dollar dinner"
"Fifiy.dollar dinner be hanged
Bring mo Sl00 worth Of ham and eggs
and be quick about it'll Do / look
like guy who can be bluffsd by a
mess of popiDiays?" He was waited
upon promptly. SPOKANE (wash. J
Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
A Skull Like Iron.

The man with the thickest skull in
the world lives in New York. He
made four Intellectual attempts to kill
himself by shooting bullets into his
head recently.
Then he gave it up in despair, as
tho bullets failed to penetrate his
skull, although the pistol was held
close to his head. With three big
bullets imbedded in the scalp this
man with the thickcst skull in the
world walked from Capal street to
Bellevue Hospital, distance OF fully
three miles. and there placed himself
under the care OF the surgeons.
He il John Smith, and he lives at
No. 116 Forsyth street. When Smith
was examined at Bellevue it was found
that three bullets from 32- -calibre re-
volver were lodged In his head.
Ono wound was directly in the GEN.
tro OF hfs f6fehedd, where apparently
he had held the pistol in tho hope OF
killing himself instantly. The bullet
had merely dstisnsd itself s;1gainst bis
thick skull.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Sharing a Log With o Bear.

Incidental to the recent great storm
many stories will undoubtedly get in.
to circulation that will exhibit hero
ism, romance, and ludicrous incidents
dovetailed with tho accounts OF loss OF
property and the wrecking of fortunes.
John Baker came down Miller River
on big FIR tree. Mr.. Baker seated
himself at the butt OF the tree, and after
going down about half mile he had
company. A huge black. bear. swim
ming for his life in the seething water
climbed on the tree and stationed
himself about thirty feet from the
man. In addition to his already pre-
carious situa tion, that bear nearly
frightened Mr.. Baker to death. But
Mr.. Bear was about as badly scared
as the other fellow, and when the cur
rent finally drifted the tree to dry
land, the bear took to his heels with
as much. alacrity as Baker. Seattle
Post Intelligonoer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
CHICKEN FRIrTERs.

Out cold cooked chicken or turkey
OH the bones in as large pieces as pos
sible. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
ana dip them in fritter batter and fry
in hot fat until o golden brown.
Place the pieces when fried on a brown
paper until all arc done. Put them
on folded napkin aud serve with .
mayonnaise or tartare sauce.
To make the fritter batter take two
eggs. one tablespoonful Of oil. ono
cupful Of flour. one-hals cupful of
cold water and one saltspoonful Of
salt.
Stir the salt with the egg yolks and
add slowly the oil. When we'll mixed
stir in slowly the flour and then tho
water little at time. Beat IL we'll
and set it aside for two hours or long
er. When ready to use stir IN the
whites Of the eggs, beaten to q stiff
froth. The batter should DO very
thick and of the consistency TO coat
completely the articles it is intended
to cover. II il is not soft enough add
the white Of another egg.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
Polite NeighbOrs.

"Our new neighbors are very po-
lite," said Mrs. Perkasie to her hus-
band when he came home at night.
care they?"
eyes; I sent to borrow their step
ladder, aud they told me they hadn't
one. but ii I'd wait awhile they'd send
aud buy one. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
bune.
HOUSEHOLD HINTS.

Good housekeepers scald their bread
jars at least twice week. 1t keeps
the mold away.
To improve the flavor of coffee,
sprinkle with few grains of salt be-
fore adding the water.
Tar may be removed from any kind
OF cloth if you saturate the spot with
turpentine and rub 1t well.
Gold boiled water tastes fiat, be-
cause it has been deprived of air. To
restore air, pour the water quickly
from one jug to another.
Camphor gum should be placed in
the drawer where are kept dress
waists that are trimmed with steel; it
prevents the steel from furnishing.
Rounds of felt placed between the
different pieces of dinner set keep
them from becoming scratched more
effectively than do pieces OF tissue
paper.
White paint may be quickly cleaned
by washing it with water softensd with
spirits of ammonia. Be careful not
to use too much ammonia, or the paint
will be injured.
It is said that il parsley is eaten
with onions or . salad containing
onions the odor of the onion will not
affect tho breath. The sprigs OF pars-
ley should be eaten as you would cell
cry.
Iron-rust stains on marble can he
removed by rubbing with lemon juice.
Stains from any other cause can be
taken off by mixing one ounce of finely
powdered chalk. one Of pumice stone.
and two ounces Of common soda.
Wash the marble after using the above
mixture with soap and water. and the
stains will disappear.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-13
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE
BROWN CELERY sour.

Four heads OF celery, four Spanish
onions. six potatoes. four ounces Of
butter, two quarts OF brown stock, pep
per and salt to taste. Slice the celerys
onions and potatoes, and fry about =
quarter OF the quantity in the butter
until rich brewn; now place these
with the remaining vegetables in q
stewpan, add the stock and seasoning,
and simmer for about one hour and
half. or until the celery is quite done;
rub all through sieve and put back
into the stcwpan, boil mp. and serve
with little finely chopped, scalicd
parsley sprinkled on the top.
The Press., 1897-02-11

his labors, the attractive church of St. Augustine, with its beautiful interior, and other church property, including sub- stantial rectory, the whole valued at about $25, 1000, was owned by the parish.
 His next appointment was over St. Bridg- cts church at Manchester. Again his progressive ideas were in evidence, and he increased the value of the church prop erty about $9,500. A new church was built at Vernon, which was, until recently, a part of the Manchester parish, but is now set off to Rockville. When he re- ceived his appointment to St. Edward's parish he had nearly completed the new St. Bridget's church, in Manchester, which is an ornament to the town. Rev. R. c. Gragan was born in Ireland, and came to this country when only four years old. He lived in Meriden until he entered St. Charles college, at Elliott City, Md, where he received his classical education. Ali ter four years there, he studied in Canada for year to perfect his knowledge of the French language, so that he could speak it fiuently, and then entered St. Mary's seminary, Baltimore, where he received his theological education. He was or dained in December 1880, by Cardinal Gibbons, and his first mission was as as- assistant pastor in Sacred Heart church, New Haven, where he remained for ten months. In January, 1881, he was trans ferred to St. Mary's church, New Britain, where he remained as assistant pastor for over four years. He took charge oi St. Augustine's church at Seymour, May 1, 1886, and remained until the spring oi '94, when he was appointed to St. Bridget's church, in Manchester.
The Press., 1897-02-11

The Catholics of Stafford have been singularly fortunate in the clergymen that have been appointed to take charge of St.
 Edwards parish. The pastorate of Rev.
 John D. Coyle is still fresh in the minds of the people, and the respect felt for this courteous and agreeable gentleman is shared by all denominations. Rev. D. H.
 Lawlor came to the parish next, and the general sorrow felt when he was called away was fitting testimonial of the love inspired by the manly qualities and warm heart of this young man, who was cut down when his life work was apparently far from finished Rev. R. c. Gragan has been appointed to the pastorate as his successor, and the records of his work in other towns, taken in connection with the favorable impression which he has al- ready made here, indicate that the parish Is again supplied with competent leader and that the town is fortunate in securing man whose idea of citizenship is so high. The history of the work of the present pastor of St. Edwards shows emphati- cally that he is worker. Wherever he has been placed there has been an increase of value in church property. Father Gragan's idea seems to be that religious services should be held in fitting taber- nacle. As result of this belief the ma sons and carpenters have had business on their hands in parishes where he has been located. His first charge was over the church at Seymour. When he first took charge the services were held in a small and unsuitable building; the society was weak, and the whole value of the church property did not exceed $4,OO0. At the conclusion of his pastorate, as result of
The Press., 1897-02-11
Died.

Hartford, 4th, Geo. w. Prentice, 55.
 South Coventry, 7th, George L. Phil lips, 51.
 staffordville, 9th, Jarius R. Hatch, 55.
 Stafford, 11th, Mary, 65, wife of Timo- thy Collins.
 Wilmington, Village Hill, 9th, Angeline, 56, widow of Dexter Robbins.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, Mrs. Stephen Ford, 63.
 stafford Springs, 9th, James Risley, 77.
 At meeting of the board of directors of the Stafford Savings Bank, held at their banking rooms on the 9th day of February, 1897, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:
 Death has again entered our numbers, and has recalled from the management of this institution the Hon. James Risley. The messenger came, as he came to Mr. Mclaughlin, when least expected, and aa
The Press., 1897-02-11
SOMERS.

SOMEhSs
 The remains of Emma E. Cooley, the 16-year-old daughter of Geo. w. Cooley, of Hartford, but formerly a resident of Somers, were brought to town Tuesday ter cemetery.
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Noble are visiting relatives in Holyoke, Mass.
 The Y P. S. 0. E. will hold social Wednesday evening at Mrs. W. P. Full ler's.
 Several cases of scarletina are reported in town
 The annual meeting of the Somers Creamery Go. was held at the town hall Tuesday afternoon, at o'clock. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as fol- lows: President, M. P. Avery; board of directors, H. R. Kibbe; A. c. Chapin, J. B. Kibbe, w. P. Fuller, M. P. Avery, s. B. Cooley, w. H. Billings. The secre- tary reported number of pounds of butter made, 72,665 average price per pound, "A. AT; average price per space, 3. l2; cost of manufacture, 4.25; number of pounds per day, 233.
 ROCKVILLE.
 George 0. Fitton of Rockville has sold his trotter Ethan Boy to men in Boston. Ethan Boy has record of 2.1744 and took first and second money in several races last season. The sale price is not stated. MT. FItton has also disposed of Melbro, another trotter with a record of about 2.2O, also to Boston buyers.
 The Samuel Fitch & Sons Company manufacturers of stockinet, plushes and cider downs, will run out it's stock and close down it's mill about April 1. The late Samuel Fitch, first mayor of the city, was president up to the time of his death last Spring. Immediately after his dea h the company was re-organized as follows President..and treasurer, Spencer s. Fitch; vice-president, Edwin G. Butler secre. tary, George G. Smith. The company was quite successful for several years, but the business depression of the last four years has been severely felt by the company. The mill employs, when rum ming full over 100.
 As result of the continued agitation in the reassment of property in Rock vilie the town assessors raised the grand list $35O, ,OOO. The increase came on large property owners and manufacturers, who petltioned the board of relief to lower the lists and the board of relief will put prop erty back at the former figures, but they petltioned the selectmen to call specia rOwn-meeting to appoint appraisers to as sess the property III town at it's market value, as guide to future assessments The meeting will be called soon and it is expected that the work of the board of re lief will not be endorsed at this meeting It is said that a large majority of the voters are in favor of having the list as prepared by the assessors sustained.
The Press., 1897-02-11
New Carpets.

The new spring patterns in Will ton Velvets, Brussels, Tapestries and Ingrains are coming in every day. The designs and colorings have never been surpassed, and we have chosen the best. You can curtail your carpet expenses considerably by buying before the carpet season begins in earnest.
 New Body Brussels at S5c yard.
 New Tapestries at 45c, 55r, and 82Bc a yard.
 New lngrains, all wool, at 50c yard.
 New Ingrains, extra heavy, at 35c yd.
 A new Ingrain Carpet in a variety of patterns at 25 cents yard.
The Press., 1897-02-11
nIsTRICT OF sTAFFORD es Pr

II bate Court, February 11th, 1897
 Estate of Jairus k. Hatch, late Of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Hattie A. Hatch, praying that an ninstrument in writing, purport- ing to be the last will ana testament of said Jalrus K. Hatch. deceased, may be proved, ap- application on file more fuiay appears, it is
 Ordered, That said application be heard and de- ternined at the Probate OfIOe in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of FeIbuary, A. D.. 1897, at 10 o'clockin the forenOonI and that notice be given of the pendency Of said application, and the time and place Of nearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper hav- ing circulation in said district, and by posting a copy thereof On the public Sign-poSt in the town of stafford, in said District.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1897-02-11
Baby Carriage Robes.

The time for these Fur Robes is growing shorter, and what we have left must go at shortened prices. Fur Rugs come under the same category. Get them now at cost.
The Press., 1897-02-11
''DeaJh Tides on every passing breeze
 And turks in every flower

CaGlons IorclOly ana painfully illustrate the truth of those lines of Heber:
 Death rides on every passing breeze And turks in every flower"
 In his death the bank loses one of it's ablest advisers and an untiring friend. His interest in it's welfare ceased only with his life. To us, personally, his associates, his death is grievous loss. His attendance at our meetings was constant and punctual, and his uniform geniallty will be sadly missed.
 Resolved, therefore, that as a memorial of our regard, and tribute to his sterling honesty and the singular purity of his life, these sentiments be inscribed upon our records, published in The Press, and a copy transmitted to his family. WHEREAS, In accordance with the law of
 our being, we, in our bereavement, &C.,
 knowledge our loss by removing our es-
 teemed brother, James Risley, from his
 place in our midst, in obeyance to the
 decree that must come to us all, sooner
 or later
 ReSo1oed, That we, as officers and mem bers of Stafford Grange, testify our high appreciation of his pure personal charac- ter, and offer this tribute of love and re- spect to the memory of our departed OAOCAOA3 WhO Wdo OuO Ol lu0 E10EQs bers of the organization, and held an office of trust as long as he remained in our village.
 ResoI0ed, That we acknowledge the sor- row that has befallen the family, and ex- tend our heartfelt sympathy in this time of their af1iction, trusting that they may bow submtssively to Gods supreme will, Knowing that He doeth all things we'll, The Creators laws know no exceptions ; it matters not how valuable the man may be to his fellow men, a slight obstruction to the vital current, and he rests from all his labors.
 Reso5oed, That our charter be draped in mourning for sixty days, and these reso- lutions be entered on the records of the Grange, and that 8 copy be sent to the widow of our deceased brother, also g ] copy sent to The Press for publication. J. w. WITT, 0. w. SANFORD, .. MRS. ELLEN WESTON.
The Press., 1897-02-11
ASHFORD.

J. H. Burrill is going to move to Thom- aston, Me-, and will sell his farm and also his personal property, consisting of stock, farming tools, household furniture, etc., at auction next Monday, commenc- ing at 9.3O a. m.
The Press., 1897-02-11
BOrns

Stafford, 9th, son to MT. and Mrs. Edward Leger.
 Monson, Mass, Jan. 18th, daughter Cha Louisa) to Charles D. and Jane A. Colburn.
 Holland, 9th, son to MI. and Mrs. Wm. J. Bowler, and grandson to John A. Brown.