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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

The year 1893 began and will end on
Saturday. Lincoln's birthday will fall
on Saturday, and Washington's birth
day on Tuesday, Decoration Day and
Fourth of July on Monday and Christ
mas on Sunday. Labor day will be on
September 9Th. Thanksgiving should
be November 24th. First Sunday In
Lent, February 9th. Palm Sunday,
April 3rd. Easter Sunday, April 10th.
The Jewish year, $3.50 will begin at
sunset on Friday, September 18th. On
July 4th the l23rd year of American in.
dependence will begin. The four seasons
will begin on these days: Spring
March Goth; summer, June 2lst; au'
tumn, September 22nd; winter, Decem.
ber 2tst.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

On January, 23rd 1893, all liquor
licenses in Clarion county will expire
and no license will be granted before
February 23rd, 1898, thus creating three
or four weeks of intense drouth. Dur
ing the dry season many people will be
put to considerable Inconvenience in be-
ing obliged to nurse carefully de-
veloped thirst, while an equally large
and respectable portion of the populace
will experience a marked degree ofsatis'
faction.-Clarion Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

Thursday, June >, 1898. was the date
fixed by the State Committee for the
next Republican State Convention at
Harrisburg, when candidates will be
nominated for Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and other State officers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

department to Editor Educational Column,
care Of THE STAR.
N~o-~~O~~~o~~~O~ON~~~~-c
Boys and girls. vacation Is past and
you have again buckled on the armor
and started In on the last half term.
BY the time you read this weeks talk
the majority Of you will have received
your little "report books" containing
your mid-term examination grades.
We fear that many Of you will be dis
appointed In them, but you can blame
no one but your individual self. Your
marks are fair and impartial and you
received just what you earned, there
fore do not blame your teachers for poor
marks, but rather take warning from
your first half term and resolve to, in u
measure, atone for dereliction OF duty
by putting forth extra efforts from this
time forward. Remember, boys and
girls that you are working for promo
tion and the only way to accomplish
this is by earnest, honest, work. Just
stop and think for moment how
much time you have wasted during the
last four months and how much you
might have accomplished had you but
improved the time as you ought. You
have had an enjoyable time during your
two weeks respite from school duties
and should be refreshed and invigorated
and ready to begin and carry on your
II. a A.. A.
energy. Let nothing deter or swerve
you one iota from the line of duty and
when the close Of the term arrives you
will thank your lucky stars that you
have profited by your old uncles advice.
Below we give you a few thoughts
which we have clipped, deeming them
worthy of place in our column:
FROM THE PEN OF sYMEL.
Did you ever think of the origin OF
great thoughts? They are not the
product of the brain, but they proceed
from the heart
Show me an able man and will show
you a man of responsibility.
II love flames before it burns, It is not
lasting, note that.
If you would be prepared to meet diff
iculty, have well defined plan out
lined.
Try TO lift the burdens Of others. and
you will be surprised how much lighter
your own will become.
If you are capable of lasting friend
ship and and steady love, you have the
pooofs of goodness OF heart and a strong
mind.
You will not find the solution of your
doubts in philosophy. Philosophy sug-
gests problems, the Gospel only removes
them.
Not how much do you know, but how
do you use your neutrality-suspicious. the
question.
Through self-discipline only can we
reach that high ideal life we so often
contemplate: we all have craving for
a nobler and higher life.
The best marks of that kind and gen.
erous spirit which is the essence of all
courtesy, is noted in the manner of It's
criticism of the doings Of others.
The highest duty that comes to you
and me is not the act of prowess OF
material victory, but rather to suffer
endure and die for truth or freedom.
Our sorrowful days are always fol-
lowed by brighter dawns. thus does ar
all-wise creator in one point lubricate
the actions of humanity.
Often reprOof and criticism that
might be most salutary II couched in 6
few cogent words, are rendered irritat
ing and repulsive by the manner and
tone they are conveyed.
Principals report for fourth month
ending Dec. 20th 1897:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12
A Note From the Editor.

The editor OF leading state paper
writes: III you had seen my wife last
June and were to see her to-day you
would not believe she was the same
woman. Then she was broken down by
nervous debility and suffered terribly
from constipation and sick headache.
Bacon's Celery King for the nerves
made her we'll woman In one month" !"
H. Alex. Stoke will give you free
sample package Of this great herbal
remedy. Large size 25c. and SOC.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises sores. ulcers, salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-.
lively cures piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect salts.
faction or money refunded. Price %
cents per box. For sale by Fl. Alex.
Stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

Before complaining too bitterly about
the ingratitudc of others, you should
examine your own account and see how
assiduously you have been cultivating
that virtue. ne.-PnnXsutnwnev Spilii.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12
Total

Number of pupils enrolled during
term to date, 733; per cent. Of attend
ance to date, %: cases tardiness during
month, l79; number days absence dur
ing month by all pupils, 73l; number
pupils not absent to date, 222; visitors
during month, 1856.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

We are taking orders for spring deliv-
cry on phosphate and Mccormick
mowers and binders. We are selling
sleighs, hay, salt, Hour, feed. dry goods,
groceries and drugs. Come Ia and SEQ
]. g. KING \ Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

II you can say good word for your
town. say 1t like II prince. II you are
full Of bile and disposed to say some
thing mean. keep your mouth shut.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12
CALIFORNIA.
Personally Conducted Tour via Penn
sylvania Railroad.

Personally-Conducted Tour via Penn
sylvania Railroad.
American and especially trnns-conti-
mental travel has been revolutiOnized
by the personally-conducted Tours Of
the Pennsylvania Railroad. California,
the "land of promise" the dream of the
tourist, has been made easily and COM
fortably accessible. Through trains of
palatial appointments run between the
Atlantic and Pacific, affording ample
opportunity to visit the most interesting
points en- route, and insuring degree
of comfort and special attention not
otherwise attainable. The next tour to
California under this matchless system
will leave New York, Philadelphia and
Pittsburg Thursday, January 81, visit
ing st. Louis, FL Paso, San Deigo, Riv-
erside, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa
Barbara, Monterey, San Francisco, Salt
Lake City, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Springs and Manitou, Denver, &c.
Round-trip rate, including transporta-
tion, meals, carriage drives, hotel ac-
commodations, and Pullman accommo-
dations. en- route, and Pullman berth
Los Angles to San Francisco, and trans
portation in California. $4,000 from all
stations east OF. Pittsburg: with hotel
accommodations, meals, transfers, and
carriage drives, through California for
four weeks, $4,000 additional. An ex-
perienced chaperon will accompany the
party for the benefit OF the lady tourists.
For itineraries and full information,
apply to ticket agents; Tourist Agent,
l196 Broadway, New York; or address
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

The commissioner Of pensions has is
sued an order to the effect that here
after claims for increase of pension will
not be considered within twelve months
from the last action-allowance or re-
lection
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

The Falls Creek Sun u six column,
eight page paper, made its appearance
last week. G. II. Freas is editor and
l.. l.. Gourley business manager of the
Sun
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12

All those who have used Baxter's Mandrake
Bitters speak very strongly in their praise.
Twenty-Five cents per bottle. For sale by
II. A. Stoke.
In case OF hard cold nothing will relieve
the breathing 10 quickly as to rub Arnica 4
OH Liniment ON the chest. For sale by II. A.
Stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-01-12
Our Educational Column.
Uncle willism," Editor.

Address all communications relative to this
department to Editor Educational Column.
care OF THE STAR.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
Justifies Lynching for Assault.

EG.tor Of The Times.
Sir:-I notice under tho head Of AN
other Lynching in Virginia. your edi-
torial from which l dissent so earnestly
that / feel compelled 10 say so.
First Lynchngs in Virginia and the
South for the crime for which the negro
in Albemarle suffered death have theit
motive IN an earnest desire TO protect the
victim from further horror and humilia-
ton. To convict before a jury. the vic
tim must recount in detail the assault
upon her, and be cross-eXamined She Is
compelled to suffer a second death, es-
pecially so where the assailant is ne
gro and the victim young white wo-
man.
Second The white men in Virginia and
the South believe that no other influence
except the fear of certain death will
check this crime on the part Of the ne
gro. II may not entirely eradicate IT,,
but speedy death following the crime will
and does check IT, In the country where
women are isolated. and necessarily at
the mercy OF the negro. the whites apply
the remedy. II has become the law and
will continue to be the law Any COM
ment on Albemarle or any other com
munity that applies the law IS out Of
place MERCHANT.
Richmond, Va, July g. 1898.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15

mp Of home enterprise are matters sub
servient thereto.
We regulate ihat idea II IS that
very spirit that has held the enterprise
Of this country in check. II is that very
spirit that has caused the agitation OF
the free silver question 10 the disaster
OF business. II is that spirit that brought
on this war with Spain. We do not hold
partv organization in contempt, and we
do not hold that men who have been
elected 10 office by the Democratic party
should be Indifferent 20 the interests OF
the party. But we do hold to the princi-
ple that country is first, and that the
welfare OF the people IS to be put above
every consideration OF partisan politics.
Finally we want 90 say that If the
Democratic party OF Virginia is TO be
hurt by any act OF the Board OF Edu-
cation which IS designed 10 build up q
Virginia Industry. the party deserves
every wound from that source. and for
that cause II will receive. But we do not
believe in any such argument 1t IS mere
pretext that will not stand the test. The
Democratic party IS the party Of pro-
gress. and no EFFORT whose design and
whose effect IS TO promote the Industrial
welfare Of this state will ever hurt the
party.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
shaIl poIitics Control The SCHOOLS 2

Editor OF The Times:
Sir:-ro say that o. very general and
very great astonlshmeut is felt at the at
tempt Of a certain book company TO in
fluence the State Board in their selec-
tion Of school books by an appeal 20
politics. is putting the matter very mild
IS. IL / were 10 say that the feeling Is
one OF amazement mingled with indigna-
tiOn / would not exasgerate what ! be-
lleve to be the public sentiment. The
three gentlemen who constitute ire
Board, from a sense of the solemn obi
cation that rests upon them 10 select
the best books for the children Of the
State, several months ago, requested
some twenty or thirty Of the ablest ana
most experienced teachers and scholars
i'm the Commonwealth 20 examine the va
rous text books which the competing
publishing houses are submitting TOT
adoption. and to express to the Board
the conclusions 10 which they should ar
rive.
These accomplished gentlemen, as Ia
Dor OF love and without reward, nave
carefully and conscientously discharged
this difficult and delicate task ana nave
reported the result OF their laoors' "hat
those reports are is a matter IN respect
to which this writer has not the remotsst
conception. But do most cordlshy COM
mend the Board for thus seeking 10 IN
form themselves as to the relative mer-
its Of the books that are Delhg pressed
upon their consideration. IL discusses an
honorable desire on their part 10 De gov
, erned. as they ought 20 be soVerheu' Dg
tho consideration % intrinsic merit Ana
surely they did not have 20 go oacA very
many years for an admonltloh anu d"
object lesson upon this idenucal ques-
ton; for how can we ever forget oI Io'
give the turpltude and intamy OF the
gang who, during a dark ana unhappy
era, got their harry hands upon tho Po''
ties and public offices OF the state, ana
prostltuted the public schools ana the
educational institutions % their IapdCious
and gluttonous designs Nothing contrib
uted to the restoration OF the politics OF
the State to their rightful hands' the
Democrats more cogently than this I'M
hallowed act OF Mahone's In making our
public schools and educational INSTITUTES
the footballs OF party. and the ministers
OF his insatiate greed for place ana pow
er ana plumber. And now' win TINS
fearful admonition staring US In the race
we are asked to again make our puDnc
schools the football Of party. Was 1t
any worse for the Readiusier party 10
commit this crime than 1t would be Tor
the Democratic party? What has any
party, as party, 20 do with this sacred
question OF the public schools II Is
hardly more saerilege 10 deliver the
cause OF religion and the christian
Church into the clutches OF the poliii-
clans than 1t would be TO consign 10 their
tender mercies the schools in which our
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
SAUCE FOR THE GANDER.

Editor or The Times;
Sir.-I nearly always find myself III &C.
cord with your posiuons--which or course
shows what a sensible man you are! Bat
Won have several times and with the Ut
most emphasis taken the ground that II
any OF the great powers OF Europe Under
take 70 dictate TO US what we are 10 do
IN the Philippines. We must go 10 war
with them rather than submit 10 any
such Gictation.
IL seems TO me that such position as
that would excite the deep and just re-
scntment OF the entire civilized world.
when we remember with what naughty
arrogance Oou will PROBABLY agree with
me that those words are not too severe)
Mr.. Olney asserted our right and snten-
ton TO dictate 10 any OF the European
powers that had controversy with any
country on our hemisphere. And yet.
wnen we invade their hemisphere, We
are not to brook the slightest Interference
on their part. and that too. although they
are accustomed TO submit TO such inter-
ference and diotation among themselves.
the most notable instance ~ recent times
being The case OF Russia at the close Of
her war with Turkey. Can insolence
reach a higher pitch than this? to lay
down a law for them, and yet refuse TO
abide by It ourselves? II We go into the
great fenlly OF nations. we cannot go-ip
our shirt-sleeves into their drawing
rooms, while insisting that they must
come In full dress into ours.
one other idea in the shape Of a ques-
ton. AS we are 10 hold the Philippines
till those people are capable OF self-goy-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
Taxation of College Property.

The recent decision OF the Supreme
Court Of Massachusetts, In the case or
Williams College and the attempt 10 tax
the property of Yale University in New
Haven are events OF much gravity. II Is
argued with soTAe plausibility that It Is
proper to tax college property that pro-
duces an income when that property IS
not used directly for college purposes.
But 10 Is evident that the distinction has
no substantial basis. The income or the
college, from whatever source, is applied
to it's educational purposes, and 1t Is I'M
material from that point OF view, whether
the property is used directly for these
purposes or not. In other words, the
practical result is the same whether taxes
are levied on college dOrmitory or Ice
ture room. or on a store owned and rent
ed bv the college. the income from when
IS APPLIED % the payment OF teachers
salaries. There may be substantial rea-
sons for taxing such rented real estate
but. Of course, the income applicable TO
educational purposes is thereby reduced.
AS a matter Of fact. 1t has been the
general rule, acquesced IN by the COL
leges 10 tax lands owned by them when
not included In the college grounds or oc-
cupied by students or members OF the
faculty. Under the supposed authority
ID
~ assessors in Massachusetts, have this
year proceeded to tax houses occupied by
college presidents. students dormitoFles'
Fairgrounds. infrmaries and retectories
Tor poor students. In some cases the
houses occupied by college professors have
been taxed. although they were within
the college enclosure. il being claimed
that such houses were used for private
and not public or charitable purposes.
Mr.. Samuel Hoar. appearing before the
LEGISLATURE in behalf Of the Massaohu-
setts General Hospital. has pointed out
that on this principle the dwelling house
Of the resident physicians. the dormito-
ries for nurses and the porter's lodge be-
longing 10 that institution would all Re
taxable. He contends that this principle
is contrary 10 law and not asserted by
the decision in the Williams College case
The officers OF Harvard University have
taken steps TO decide this point by ap-
healing from their assessment. and a case
he's been made up for presentation 70 me
Supreme Court which will finally settle
the queseion.-New York Evening Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
p,nry ABOVE EVERYTHING.

II was with a feeling almost SHih 10
sorrow that we read in the report OF the
proceedings before the State Board OF
rduoation the statement that our esteem
81 friend and fenow-citizen, the Hon. b.
Nfunford. attorney for the American
pook Compan. used as an argument IN
favor OF the retention OF the books OF
that concern, that to make a ehahse
would seriously hurt the Democratic par
~ of Virginia. Mr.. Munford explains
,.a+ no did not mean TO convey the inn
,,~sssion that the Democratic party was
under any sort of obligation TO the Anne
rican Book Company, but that the patrons
OF the public schools would resent the
change. as involving some additional ex-
psnse in the purchase of books ana
would hold the Democratic administration
responsible for It. 20 the detriment OF
the party's interest
put even that view OF It does not help
the case. The Democratic press OF the
state. with remarkable unanimity, has
held IN discussing this question that
merit was the first consideration; that
the board must OF all things adopt such
hooks as would best promote the Inter
ssts OF the public school system. But
that all things else being equal that II
the homo company could furnish books
that were equal in price. quality and in
tr.nslc merit to the books OF other COM
panies in competition, preference should
be given 10 the home company as aiding
IN the establishment Of a great enter
prise in this State.
These have been the only questions con-
sidered by the public press. and 1t was
quite unexpected that Mr.. Munford should
have dragged IN the question of politics.
We cannot but gather from his remarks
that he and his friend. Congressman
swanson. whom ne quotes, would have
the Board OF Education consider first or
all the effect OF their selection OF text
books upon the interests of the Demo-
cratic party. We cannot escape the con-
ciusion that in the estimation OF these
gentlemen the political question involved
q a matter Of prime consideration, while
tho merit Of the books and the building
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
The Broken Spell.

They were swinging II hammocK'
lie and she;
Gentle winds We're sweetly blowing
Ger the lea.
lie was strong and brave ana handsome
She was sweet,
And he kept the hammock going
with his feet.
Would you know the tale he told her,
AS they swung
All. Il was the sweet old story
They were young.
Zen the leaves. 81 seemed, were bending
Down TO hear
Those fair words that he was pouring
In her ear.
Fen the birds and gentle breezes
Seemed 20 stay,
Charmed by what that gallant lover
Had TO say.
Unto her Il seemed a lovely /
Waking dream,
But. at length. she left the hammock,
With scream.
In a trice her airy castle
Was q wreck
She had found a caterpillar
On her neck.
Chicago News.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
Dewey's Way.

When Dewey was informed that Ger
man cruiser had interfered in the Phil
ippines 10 prevent the insurgents from
capturing a Spanish garrison he prompt
" ordered two OF his ships to the scene.
Their presence ended the interference.
The German cruiser steamed away. a
few shots from the Raleigh Induced the
surrender OF the Spanish garrison.
This prompt and energetic action show
ed that at present affairs in the Philip
pines are in sole charge OF George Dew
ey, L. S. N. under orders from the gov
eminent of the United States OF America.
IL served notice upon 'all and singular
that the United States do not intend 10
brook interference in that part OF the
world while the present war with Spain
shall continue.
That is Dewey's way. II was Jackson's
way IN time past. 1t was Y. s. Grants
way with the French in Mexico. 1t is a
thoroughly good way.-New York World.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-15
FRIDAY, JULY Is. 1893.
THE FALL OF SANTIAGO.

Tho news from the seat of war this
morning is reassuring. Santiago mas sur
wandered. and with it all Eastern CUBA
from Aguadore on the South 10 sasua
on the north via Palma, with pracucahy
,hs Fourth Spanish Army Corps Ac-
co,ding 10 the terms OF surrender 'he
limited States government Is to sehu al
the Spanish troops back TO the mother
country.
The surrender comes most opportuneiy'
Tho report day before yesterday that
yellow fever had made its appearance
among the American troops around san
,iaeo cast a gloom over the whole coun-
try for we have feared fever more than
we have feared Spanish guns. But now
with Santiago evacuated, and with the
snanish troops in Santiago Province al
Skinned out of the country, 1t Will re-
o,,re but a small regiment of immunes
+o hold that section of Cuba and Gen
eral Skaters army may at once De TAKEN
out of the fever stricken district ana sent
20 q healthier cline
A. for the terms Of surrender, we thinK
=, very fortunate that the Spanish troops
oro AZ he sent home ratner than 10 DC
kent here prisoners. 1t would be eX-
rensive and troublesome TO take care oil
,hem. and for our part We think 1t would
ne well If the government could return
not only these. but all prisoners now Oh
our hands. We should be very glad &c
extend that courtesy TO Admiral Ger
vera who has proven himself to be such
a splendid man.
This happy turn in affairs greatly re-
lieves the situation. and if we were deal
,ng with any other country than those
nroud. foolish people of Spain. we would
nredict that peace would speedily iol
low. However. our government viii FOL
low I'D its successes at Santiago with al
aggressive movement before Porto RICO
and with that island and the eastern por'
ton of Cuba in our possession, with th'
spanish ships all out of our way II can
NOT be very long before Havana shai
fau and with it the whole OF CUBA
r1qht Is certainly breaking and II th'
end ,s not in sight It soon will be. Goo
be praised.