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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
A Consoling Thought.

Even the best of mirrors is a libelous
affair. The reflection we see there does
not accurately portray our likeness
The hair Is wrong in tone, the eyes are
not correct in color, and as for the com.
plexion-well, II the looking-glasses
spoke the truth, the sale OF various
complexion washes would decrease ia
half, for any fair skin looks gray and
pallid in the glass. You may be Ger
tain that however plain your face
seems, It Is by no means so plain as II
appears In the telltale mirror. Second
", you cannot assume your natural ex.
bression while peerlng in the looking
glass. The eye must be In Q certain
position before you can see at all. and
the eye, SO far as expression is con.
rerned, governs the face The conse
quence is that you can see only one OF
your expressions in the glass. and thai
expression is one Of attentive examine
ton. All the other expressions BY
which your friends know you, favora
BILE or unfavorabie, you have never seer
and never will see.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
Chew Star Tobacco-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
Bottles Made OF Paper.

A German paper-maker has recently
obtained letters patent on bottles made
of paper, for use on board of ships par.
ticularly. 1t has been a cause Of much
damage to steamer lines that in bad
weather q large number Of bottles Of
wine and other liquors are broken In
the storerooms, In spite Of every pre-.
caution. The new bottles are made Of
q composition which, with the solution
In which they are made water tight, 10
still the inventors secret. After bein9
impregnated with this nuid the paper
bottles are slowly dried In gas stoves,
and this process OF drying must be
watched carefully, for Otherwise the
bottles would remain porous and q.
low the fuid 10 leak out These boobies
can be hnndled roughly without the
least apprehension; neither the pitch.
ing nor the rolling Of q great steamer
during rough weathe. nor the break.
Ing down Of q truck upon which they
are loaded loosely would be apt to
damage single paper bottle.-Nev
York Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
r,oHr IN The AIR.
Battle Royal Bstwssn a Gray ana .
Bald EAGLE

Bald EAGLE
A man sat on the sands ut Caron In.
let, opposite Fort Pierce, and admired
the graceful flight Of an osprey, says
the Jacksonville Florida Citizen. About
atty yards above the blue water, he
wheeled on widespread pinions, direct
Ing his course by motion Of his tail OF
4 curve of the wing. Presently he bal
snced himself, the wings shut on the
body and he plunged into q long swell
snd rose with hsh In h1s talons. With
1 scream of exultafion he shook him
self free of moisture, like a dog, and
ciried to attain sufficient altitude to
clear the woods.
But O fishing eagle, twice his weight,
had seen the performance, and answer.
ed the scream. He mounted to strike,
and the osprey, burdened as he was,
gave up the contest and dropped the
ash. with swing, the fisher turned
and caught II and dew low to regain
the blasted pine and feast.
But, out of the blue came another
scream and dim spot detached itself
from cloud and moved straight on the
scene Of action. The fisher heard the
cry of battle, and he knew he was lost
II the bald eagle struck him with q
ewoop. Hastily he turned and few nj.
most directly upward, still holding his
prize. The osprey SCARED back with
shriil whistlings, as II he Knocked the
efforts of the robber.
The bald eagle screamed again and
was answered by the gray. The bald
came with leveled head. like an arrow
from the bow-the fisher still struggled
for an equal position. Then the bald
curved the forward edge Of his great
yans and started downward. The gray
dropped the muilet and turned upside
down in midair, with beak and talons
ready. The osprey caught the MULES
and sailed homeward.
Then the two great birds struck with
q thud, distinctly heard below, though
they must have been half a mile In the
air. Feathers few as II you had rip.
ped q pillow in a strong breeze, and
as the two fell, It could be seen thai
the talons of the bald straddled the
body of the gray and were buried al
the roots of the wings. But the gray's
beak tore at the throat of the bald,
while his claws We're busy tearing like
the laws Of a wolf who fights bull
cog. 1neir Wings ue;pt cacii Utner as a
voose fights, and they tumbled over ant
ever, slantingly to the sea. As they
touched the water each broke its hold
ind made for the shore. The gray fell
N the edge of the woods, the bald land
ed on a tree, nearly fell, and leaned
against the trunk for support as 1t sal
u the crotch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need b felt, the
story Is tpld to woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
L. Lynn, Mass, she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge Of wofnen's
troubles makes her letter Of advice
wellspring of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way TO health.
Z" / suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. ! had spells
which would last for two days or more.
I thought ! would try Lydia 3. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound. ] have
taken seven bottles Of II, and am en-.
tisely cured."-MRs. JoHz vO1ENAY, %
n. Woodbcrry. Ave-, Baltimore. NAT
~ above letter from 1zA GoeeUAn
klolg ens Of thousandA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
6hrewd Young Mau.

The young man approached the e ler.
b capitalist with confident air.
"Sir," he said, Il love your daugh-
ter. ask you for her hand"
The old man turned pale with rage.
"You want my daughter" he snarled.
We'll, you'll get my foot" And he
made q sudden advance on the youth.
The latter did not quail. On the con.
trary he leaped in the afr. He waved
bis arms. He yelled XIII him! kill
him! robber! robber" He jumped at
the old man, who trembled and shrank
back. He covered before the savage
onslaught "Kill himI KIN himr'
coared the youth.
"Wait, waitv screamed tho old man,
"l'll reverse my decisionw
"For It appears that the young man
had In some way learned the fact TINT
In his eorly years the aged capitalist
vas baseball umpire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

very sick and for several days II seemed as
II he would never be any better. After q
while he began TO improve and in few
weeks was able to 60 out, although weak
and miserable. Then, gradually
Az Strength In fIs Limbs
gave out. The physicians told US II was
paralysis. which sometimes follows an at
tack Of diphtheria. We did everything
for him, but he grow worse until he was in
pitiful condition. He suffered terribly
at night and complained continually Of
his head, and ip what little sleep he was
able to got, moaned increasingly. He lost
ell control Of the muscles Of his body and
limbs. He had no appetite and complained
Of feeling sick at his stomach all the time.
After We had tried many different reme-
dies and had about given up all hope we
commenced giving him Hoods sarsn-
parills. In short time he ceased to COM
plain, his appetite improved and at the
end ofthree months he was able to attend
school part OF the time. Now he is well
and quite strong and rugged boy. You
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
A Famous Toy Maker.


In plying their trade the toy makers
of Austria confine themselves to the
manufacture of the particular articles
in which they excel. For example,
one worker--an old woman--carves
cats, dogs, wolves, sheep, goats and
elephants. She has made these six
animals her whole life long, and she
has no idea OF how to cut anything
else. She makes them in two sizes,
and she turns out as nearly as possi-
BILE 1000 of them year. She has no
model or drawing OF any kind to work
by, but goes on steadily, unerringly,
using gauges of different sizes, and
shaping the animals out with an ease
and an amount OF truth to nature that
would be clever il it we're not utterly
mechanical. She learned from her
mother how to make these six animals,
and her mother had learned, in like
manner, from her grandmother. The
old dame has taught the art to her
own granddaughter, and so il will go
on being transmitted for generations.
In some houses there are families
that carve rocking horses or dolls or
other toys, and in other houses there
are families of painters. In one
house are q dozen girls painting brown
horses with black points. In another
house they paint only red horses with
white points. 1t is separate branch
of the trade to paint saddles and head
gear. A good hand will paint twelve
dozen horses day, each horse being
about foot in length, and for these
she is paid sixty soldi, or about half a
crown. Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
ann Reward. A10O.

Tho readers of this paper will be pleased 20
learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis.
ease that science has been able to cure In oil
its stages, and that Is Catarrh. Halls Cntarrh
Cure liz tho only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con.
stitutional disease requires constitutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is take inter
cous surfaces of the systcm, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the cen
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have SO much faith In
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that II fails TO cure.
Send for list of testimonials. Address
f.. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

pie. and from the 6rst box he began to i'm
prove When he had taken nine boxes he
vas completely cured This famous blood
and nerye medicine had accomplished what
al his former expensive treatment failed
70 accomplish. Mr.. Kemper says his CO.
e.rIh has entirely isft him; he Is strong
he ever did. He gives the pills the entire
credit. He is starting teaching again and
feels abundantly able to continue the
work. To prove that the above is true In
every respect, Mr.. Kemper made an affi-
dsvit as follows: -
Subscribed and sworn to before mo this
the 10th day OF September, 1897.
r. P. WArT, Notary Public.
We doubt II these pills have an equal in
al the range Of medicine, for building up
run down and debiiitated system.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
Oh, What Splendid Coffee.

Mr.. Goodman, Williams Co., H.,
writes: From one package Salzer's
German Coffee Berry costing &c grew
900 lbs. OF better coffee than I can buy
In stores at 80 cents a No." A. c. 6.
A package of this coffee and big seed
and plant catalogue is sent you by
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, upon receipt Of Is cents stamps
and this notice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

A Partisan ophthalmologist says that
the incandescent electric light is the
least harmful Of all artificial light.
Next comes the light Of good kero-
sine lamp, after that candles, and the
worst Of Ill l. ordinary gaslighk
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
HUMOROUS.

The Circassian Princess-Are you
ready to go home2 The Two-Headed
Girl-Wait minute. Are my hats on
straight?
He-But-I don't understand. She
See here, Franky; If you've checked
your intellect don't forget to call for
it, please.
"why, Teddy, dear, what is the
matter? Don't you like asparagus?"
Eyes, Mrs. Birchem; but the handles
are so hotl'
"These horseless carriages must be
dull riding" "Why?" They won't
stand on their hind legs when the
band strikes up"
Miss Summit must answer his
letter, and 1 want TO write something
that doesn't mean anything. Miss
Palisade-Why don't you tell him you
love him?
Young Jinglefritz--I proposed to
Dolly Swift last night, and she gave
me q Klondike refusal. Askins--How
so? Young Jinglefritz-Sixty degrees
oVioW HciO.
eyes, a wheelwoman ran me down;
but suppose it was my own fault. "
"How?" "Well, / ought to have
known enough to let a woman have
her own way"
why does the Baron look so glum
/ thought he had just married an heir.
ess." $50 he has; but he speculated
few days after the marriage and lost
the better half of his wife,"
Charming Widow w-And what are
you doing nowadays? He-Oh, anus
ing myself looking out for number
one. And you? Charming Widow
Looking out for number two.
"Mrs. Lowdiet," meekly muttered
the hitherto patient boarder, 81 can
stand hash every day without mur.
mur, but when you put raisins in il
and call it mince pie draw the line. y
"Now," said Mr.. Gargan, as he
read the headlines, show could there
be double murder?' Oh, ses," he
continued, after reading little. "Sure
/ thought it was the man was killed
twice"
First Arctic Explorer have al.
ways considered Columbus some.
what over estimated man. Second
Arctic Explorer-Why? First Arctic
first time he went to look for it.
"Ah!" said the Literary Gent, 81
fatter myself l have made neat
phrase. Listen: The reeking mys
teries of great city How's thatT
"What are you talking about?" asked
the Crude Person. "Frankfurters?
"How can you say such cruel things
of your antagonists in debate?" she
inquired reproachfully of the states
man. "Oh," was the reply, 'that''
easy enough. keep a scrapbook, ,and
when my own ideas give out 1 go tc
that"
Under her influence the mighty
crowd of men swayed back and forth
from side to side. even as the fores
in the storm. 1t didn't do any good
however. There was no seeing pa.
that hat even with the rubberest o.
neck motion.
She-When you ask papa, the frs
thing he will do will be to accuse yor
of seeking my hand merely to becom.
his son-in-law. He-Yes? And ther
- "And then you must agree will
him. He's lot prouder Of himself
than he is of me-"
Mrs. Brimby-No, marriage is no
what single persons think it is.
used to think that Brimby aud I wer,
made for one another; but we are sad
ly mismated. Mrs. Ferson-Why,y yor
surprise me! Mrs. Brimby-Alasl i
is too true. He tells me talk in my
sleep, and I'm sure that he often sleeps
in my talk.
| Ea aEa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
More Deer than sheep in Maine.

Twenty-Five years ago there were
very few dee1 in Maine, especially in
Franklin and Oxford Counties. They
were there unknown. In fact, never
saw dcet truck In tho State till about
1880 Since that time they have In
creased very fast / have no fear for
deer In the future They are to-day In
every county Of the State. Indeed, l
may safely shy, am sure that there
are more deer than sheep in the State
today. And that this 10 70 Il duo. In
my opinion. to protection Afforded
them.- Boston Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
THE SILENT ARGUMENT.

II you would only pause to think,
When mad enough to choke,
That the word that cuts the deepest
1s the word that's never spoke,
You'd let the other fellow talk.
TIL the storm has passed away;
Then he would get to thinking Of
The things you didn't say.
Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

! From the Record Pierceton, Ind.
Determined TO rise in his chosen pro.
fession as an educator. Ernest Kemper, OF
Pierceton, Ind, overtaxed himself men.
tally and physically. lie was ambitious,
his mind was always on his work. From
early morn until late at night he contin-
ually pored over his books.
Few persons, even with the strongest
constitutions, can keep up under such
strain.
In addition to his studies, Mr.. Kemper
was teaching school some three miles
from his home. Finally, his excessive study
and the exposure Of going to and from
school In all kinds OF weather undermined
his health.
He was taken to his bed with pneumonia
and his overworked brain almost collapsed.
For several weeks he was seriously Ill.
Catarrh had taken root In his system and
his mind was In delicate condition. He
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use az Dr. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. $2trial bottle and treattse free
De. r.. Ii. KLINE. Ltd. 981 Arch st.. PhilA..P Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
Americas Greatest Medicine

are at liberty to use this testimonial II you
desire, as We feel We cannot say too much
in praise Of Hoods sarsaparilIa a. blood
purifier and building up medicine" Mas
r. +. ANDERSON, Cumberland, Maine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

0NR ENJOY0
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known
Syrup of Figs is for sale In 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try It Do not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re SxRup ca
sAH RAHoIooo. oAL
0OJovAA ~ nv v0'us ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
riattery on Ice.

Eiattery on Ice.
He told her she was stunning,
Her smile was very sweet;
Just then, somehow, In turning,
They slipped and lost their feeti
He fell, and she fell on him,
And, as In pain he lay, :
"Ah, yes, indeed, you're stunnfngrs
Was oil that he could say.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
To Cure A Gold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta An
Druggists refund money II itfails to cure. 10.

1t Is alleged that the use of the pince-
nez in the place of spectacles is apt
to cause cancer. A gentleman recently
died of this disease, brought about by
pressure on the bridge of the nose.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

The colored people of the United
States maintain 7 colleges, IL academ-
les, and so high schools.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

Piso's euro for Consumption has ssyed me
many a doctors bills. r. HARDY, Hopkins
Place, Baltimore, Nd. Dec, 2 1894
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup sot ehildres
ton, aliays pain. cures wind collie 36c-a bott'N
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
Mover Too Sure.

Against the probability or possibility Of
misohance or accident We can never be too
sure. But II we should stop TO consider
how great Is the chance Of sudden death,
We would be made too timid and unhappy.
Caution II needed not to be foolhardy, and
pfecaution to know what 10 best to do whom
an accident happens. Ono day this winter
two men were walking and one said:
"We're too timid in treading on slippery
places. I tread firmly and never think
about them, and 80 escape fall" Never
be TOO sure" said the other; at Is that that
throws you of and makes the fall the
hAfder." Just then they came upon
place covered with thin snow, where kids
mad been sliding. The first speaker slipped
and came down with his foot turned and
badly sprained his ankle. He was cripple
on crutches until short time ago, having
used many. things without benefit. Up to
that time he had not used st. Jacobs Oh,
which, when used, cured him completely,
DO that he walks as usual. There is q prob.
ability that for the rest Of the season be
Will walk cautiously, with the precaution
Of having this great remedy ready for use.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

Founded 1000 Years Ago.
The present year Is said to be the
thousandth anniversary Of the founda-
ton Of the British navy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

The largest bell In France has been
hung in the belfry of the Church Of the
Sacred Heart In Paris. 1t weighs 20
tons, can be heard at a distance of %
miles. and its vibration lasts six min
utes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

The following Is a characteristic Hoods
Sarsaparllla testimonial. Facts like these
have made Hoods Sarsaparilla Americas
Greatest Medicine and endeared II to thou
sands Of homes scattered all over this
broad land.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16
CONSULTING A WOMAN.
Mrs Pinkham's Advice Inspires
Confidence and Hope.

Examination by male physician Is
hard trial to delicately organized
woman.
She puts 1t off as long as she dare,
and is only driven to it by fear Of can
Ger, polypus, or some dreadful i'll.
Most frequently such woman leaves
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

.
SrN benefit.
q not
ed specialist
- from Cleve-
land treated
him without avail,
and then q hospi.
tal in Chicago was
tried, but all abso-
lutely with o ut
benefit. Finally
his physician re-
commended DR..
williams PIN /
pilla foV palA paO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-03-16

physicians Office
There she has un-
ergone o critical
Examination with
nimpression, more
r less. Of discour
agement
\ This condi-
ton Of the
mind destroys
the effect Of
advice; aud
she grows
worse rather
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-04-30
DoH'T GO TO THE KIoID1E.

Lots Of talk aud writing now days
about Klond,ke. But It costs $500 to
get there. Every young person should
have trade or = profession. Edison,
tho wizard Of tho wire, was first q telo-
graph operator. Telegrsphy can be
picked up at homo In your spare hours.
Tho Edison telegraph outfit costs sl.OO
1t is practical learners instrument.
Many expert operators have learned by
It We send with It wire, battery, all
complete. with full dirsct,ons for operat-
ing and course OF lessons for learning
at homo IN ton weeka. Any boy or girl
can scquire this useful profession In q
short time by our system. Sent prepaid
for ellA Money refunded il unsatis-
factory.
AcHE ELncrslc Co., Room l298.
36 Marquette Bldg, Chicago, nls.
The Monte Vista journal., 1898-04-30
50 Years Of Cures.
Wheat Grswins il the San Luis.

wheat GroWinS II the San Luis.
The fruit growing sections Of the state
have tried to give the San Luis Valley .
black eye. The following from the Ala
mosa Courier, IL not an uncommon case
OF successful farming in this valley:
c. Y. Buson, who lives near Moeca.
came out from Illinois about ten years
ago and has always been rated a. ono OF
the many successful farmers OF the San
Luis valley. He had failed, under the
close competition which exists among
the farmers OF Illinois who pay exorbi-
tsnt rentals, TO make any money in the
Sucker state, and decided 70 come west
He hes never failed 10 make little head
way each year and u now we'll hxed and
prosperous.
Last year he cultivated 800 acres and
thrsshsd 5000 bushels Of grain. He
raised go acres Of wheat yielding 1000
bushsls,and 60 acres Of oa.s yielding
1000 bushels.
His wheat sold for el.l3 psr cwt and
his oats s0 cents, making his income
ABOUT el,705 for wheat and about $50
for oats; . total gross revenue Of e5,061
When the very small amount Of labor
devoted TO grain raising here 10 taken
into consideration this 10 q remarkable
showing for any country. It lsavss him
. net ipcrsass 10 wealth oe st lsast
oaG00
For The eoaia9 ssesoa b has psspar.
I'd for crop 400 acrss oi wheat and 60
acfss oe oeta. His land y 10 ssotioos Is
and -. twps 50 snd 20. range 10