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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
WAsHlNcToN's BIRTHDAY.
The People Bcgan to Celebrate It as Far
Back rs 1888.

The feopie Ecgan to Celebrate IL as Far
Back rs 1888.
We may reckon February 90 as one
of our Oldest holidays, for though no
Legislature had at that time set it
apart as legal holiday, the regular
celebration OF Washington's birthday
began in 1888. On February 90 of
that year party of gentlemen met in o
tavern in New York. One of them had
written an ode on Washington, another
brought n list of tracts, still others
had prepared speeches. There was
great feasting, patriotic toasts were
drunk, and before the company went
singing home they agreed to meet to-
gether on every coming February ~
in honor of their countrys chief.
Other little knots of friends followed
their example, and before long the
celebration became general. Though
not publicly recognized, wherever
there were score of more of houses
the people gladly devoted at least q
few hours of the day to iollity and
good cheer.
The celebration of the day gradu-
ally grew in Importance till in the be-
ginning of this century. Every theatre
on that day brought out some new
play and made itself gay with flags
and transparencies. Taverns spread
their best cheer. There were balls
and bonfires, barbecues and cGnnonad-
ing, bell ringing, feasting and toasts.
A glance over the Gazettes and Adver.
tisers of that period shows that it was
quite the end of March before they
ceased to publish accounts of the fes-
tivities which had taken place in every
city and town in the land.
Washington was born before the
adoption in England of the Gregorian
Calendar, and was, therefore, born ON
February II, old style. For long
time some of his most ardent admirers
persisted in celebrating this day rather
than the 22d. We find as late Us 1906
certain counties in which men of the
old school we're unwilling to adopt the
new calendar, at least SO far as con-
cerned the birthday of the Father Of
their Country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
Tn. wild Horses Of Arizona.

There must be 30, 900 head of wild
horses in northern Arizona, 'said Will
s. Barnes, one of the largest cattle
owners in Navajo county, recently.
They are the worst nuisance that
can be imagined. 1t has reached the
point when we cannot safely turn out
riding horse to Craze. We have to
keep our saddle animals and roundup
horses stabbed all winter or bring
them down to Phoenix for pasturage.
The wild stock not only eat the food
that onght to go the cattle, but they
run cattle off the range. They have
chased off all the cattle from the west
end of the Hash Knife range, one OF
the best grass districts in northeastern
Arizona. 1t is useless to put out salt
for the stock, for the wild horses chase
away the cattle that come near it. At
this season Of the year they are fat and
have shining hides. They sweep over
the country in great bands, gathering
up any stray animals they may come
across. A horse is as good as lost
that joins them. st. Louis Globe-
Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

iron beam inserted, braced from the
cellar, and these columns erected ac-
cordingly. They were never part of
the interior construction in Washing
toms time, and their removal will
greatly add to the exact restoration of
the first floor hall. Other details in
necessary repairs to the cellar, and
features Of the staircase not in har-
mony with other portions, in varnish
or color, form matter Of no great pub
lie interest. An examination of the
walls was made, starting from the
stairway to the second floor, and after
removal of three layers of small
section Of wall paper the fact was re-
vealed that the original mortar was q
colonial buff. In some places itwould
seem to have been white-coated, and
in other places o rough finish Of buff
mortar is found under the paper. Re-
search will be made to ascertain
whether the walls were originally of q
buff mortar finish or par cred after the
fashion of one Of the layers removed.
1t seems more than likely that. when
commenced, this Transformation Of the
halls aud main staircase will ultimate
| " lead to new restoration Of rooms
! given over TO the care Of vioe-regsnts
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
willie and Dan.

Willie was asleep and Dan was
lonely. Willie is the minister's son,
Dan is his dog. 1t was Sunday morn
these two friends. 1t was warm and
sunny, and they could hear the good
preaching, for their house was next
door to the church.
In some way while Willie was listen
ing he fell asleep. Dan kissed him
on the nose, but when Willie went to
sleep he went to sleep to stay, and he
did not mind trihes. so Dan sat
down with the funniest look of care
on his wise, black face, and with one
ear ready for outside noises.
Now, the minister had for his sub
ject "Daniel." This was the name he
always gave Dan when lie was teach
ing him to sit up and beg, and other
tricks. While the dog sat thinking
the name Daniel fell on his ready
ear Dan ut once ran into the church
through the vestry door. He stood
on his hind legs, with his forepaws
dropping close beside the minister,
who did not see him, but the congre-
CATION did. When the minister
shouted Daniel again the. sharp
bark said eyes, sir, as plainly as
Dan could answer.
The minister started back, looked
around, and saw the funny little pie
ture; then he wondered what he should
do next, but just then through the
vestry came Willie. His face was
rosy with sleep, and he looked little
frightened. He walked stra' ght to.
ward his father, and took Dan in his
arms, and said
''Please 'scuse Dan, papa. / went
asleep and he runned away"
Then he walked out with Dan look.
ing back on the smiling congregation.
The preacher ended his sermon on
Daniel ns best he gould, but then he
mado resolve if he ever preached
again on the prophet Daniel he would
remember to tie up the dog. New
York Mail and Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Much has been written about the
usefulness of music in the treatment
of disease. That it has certain effect
is undoubted, and a recent suggestion
is that n pleasant-toned music box
would probably prove rs effective as
sleeping potions with large class of
nervously deranged patients. The
use of music in the nightmare OF
might terrors" of children has been
q subject of experiment Gases pecu-
liarly obstinate to all other treatment
were at once benefited, and after 4
time apparently cured, by having
pleasing airs played on an instrument
during the approach and first hour ol
two of slumber.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
wAsHINGToN's HOME AT MOUNT VERNON.

French gray, almost robin-egg blue.
This color had originally been applied
to the side walls and ceilings and
panels of the stair skirting. This
delicate tint was in entire harmony
with the then prevailing hues as seen
in the garments and appointments Of
persons of colonial distinction. The
present coating of paint is a deep
yellow-brown, grained and hideous
tistic tastes. Ii doubtless antedates
the period of control by the associa-
tion. While carefully preserving any
portion of the woodwork and carving
from dilapidation, and repainting
when the same was needed, it has
only been recently that from six to
ten layers of paint have been removed
to ascertain what was the early col
onial tint. Mr.. Rogers examination
also extended to the doors, trim, door
heads, choir rail, washboard, windows,
stair-skirting battons, cornice, etc.
These proved to have originally been
painted ivory white, china gloss finish
on the hall side.
The present cornice and cross gir-
der, supported by two columns on
either side of the hall through which
the visitor approaches the staircase
leading to the second floor, all are re-
garded by Mr.. Rogers as of modern
construction and entirely incongruous
with the rest OF the work. Rebeccu
Robinson, once slave of John Aug.
ustine Washington, told the writer
the history of the origin and construc.
tion of these columns in the hall. She
states that many years ago the cross
beam supporting the entire upper part
of the house badly sagged., Then al
arch was raised to remedy this defect
This arch was regarded as Intellectual
and in 1884 it was removed and new
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Corn -four used in adulterating wheat
-four is made like wheat -four, explains
Farm News. The corn is crushed be.
tween rolls, and the -four is busted
out as the meal runs over bolt. This
meal is crushed and rebolted several
times, until nearly all the starchy part
of the grain is in the form of fine
-four. This corn -four is mixed with
and sold as wheat -four. Consider.
ing that corn costs the miller about
one-fourth as much as wheat, there is
a wide margin of profit in mixing the
hours. How much mixed hour is now
put on the market is not known, but
the evil has grown to magnificent pro.
portions. This matter recently came
mp before the National Board of Ira ie,
at the meeting in Washington, in the
form Of resolution, urging Congress
to impose tax upon the manufactur.
ers of mixed fours, and to require
that such -four shall be plainly branded
s'mixed -four" The New York Pro-
duce Exchange has taken an import.
ant step toward correction of the evil
of mixed -four, by a very simple pro
cedure, which We believe, if adopted
by all the other inspection markets,
will be more effective as to results de-
sired than the tax regulation plan.
The exchange at New York, through
its -four committee, has instructed the
inspector that -four containing any
foreign substance shall not be graded,
and that packages containing such
ho,r shall not receive the brand Of
that exchange. 1t is to be hoped that
other exchanges will oct in the same
napnsr.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16


When baby goes a-saiiug, and the breeze Is
fresh and free,
His ship pis Just the queerest craft that ever
sailed the seal
Ten fingers true make up the crew that
watch on deck must keep,
While all n-row ten toes below are passen-
gers asleep.
And mother is the pilot dear-ah. none so
true rs she
When baby goes a-sailing, and the wind Is
fresh and free.
When mother rocks tho cradle ship, the
walls-for shores-slip past;
The breezes from the garden blow when
baby boy sails fast!
So fust no flies that Dolly cries she fears
we'll run her down,
So hard a-port! we're not the sort to see n
dolly drown;
And then. you know, we've got the whole
wide carpet for sea
When baby goes a-sailing and the wind Is
fresh and free.
When baby lies betalmed In sleep, and all
the crew Ia still.
When that wee ships In port Mt last, all safe
from storm and Ill
Two eyes OF love shgfl shine above, two lips
shall kiss his face,
Until ia deep and tranquil sheep he'll smile
mt that embrace.
For mother watches, too. at night while
through his slumbers creep
Drenm memories of sailing ere the breezes
fell asleep.
a. O.. Rogers,!n Great Thoughts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Hear the complaint of the London
Graphic thus: "Our society seems to
have degenerated into what may he
defined as n fortuitous concourse of
pretentious atoms. Pretty women
and rich men form combination
which is not rare, and great centre
of civilization as London is should be
able to produce something more strik-
ing than that"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Murder seems to be decreasing in
France, simply from the fact that it is
not paying industry. Statistics from
Paris show that for twenty-one MUIR
ders the perpetrators only averaged
S1G each.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

The delta of the Danube is about to
he drained and rescued for agricul-
tural purposes by the Roumanian
governments. Nearly 750, 900 acres of
fertile land will be made available.
The enterprise is the greatest of its
kind ever undertaken, and at least five
years will Ira required to carry it to
completion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

The general impression that women
have only recently been employed in
business houses is not correct. Miss
Emeline L. Woodbury., who has just
died, was for nearly fifty years the
bookkeeper in n Boston business
house, and she succeeded another
woman who had held the same place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

committee after an examination made
by him at their request.
As the great purpose of the associa-
ton is to keep the mansion and its
surroundings forever open to the
public, the projected restoration will
be made be degrees, so as to interfere
as little as possible with the freedom
of visitors. L. w. PARSONS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
EGbildreDs Column

words of Hamlet-''to die--to sleep
to stay"
When the days became warmer and
the spring flowers appeared ip evil
dence that there was again honey in
the land for yagrant butterflies the
screen was pushed up, and the solitary
Jonathan flew ioyously forth. He has
never been seen since. - Atlanta
journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

Russia has the most rapidly incrcas-
ing population of any country in the
world The growth during the last
hundred years has been fraction less
than 1000, 900 annually.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
England produced five new novels
for every day of 1897.

In 1890, according to the census,
the foreign born of the United States
we're: Germans, 2,7S4. .S9i; Irish, L.
S71, 500; English, 900, ,002; Scotch,
242, ,2S1.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
WASHINGTON.

In tho upright little sappling lives the
mighty mountain pine,
Straighter than nm Indian chieftain with Its
long, answering line,
Lifting high its sturdy branches, rooted In
its rocky bed,
Landmark to tho valleys under, shelter for
the weary head.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16

First Reprobate-Well, old man.
did You get home all right last nights
Second Repositories; but my
wife wouldn't speak to me.
First Reprobate--Lucky bsygari
Mine did!--Punch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-16
Dolls Hair.

The hair on the head of most OF the
dolls in this country is made from the
hair of the Angora goat.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Van Cant Afford to change 1t.

Won Cant Afford to Change lt.
A heavy GOLD may lead to pneumonia
or consumption. Foley's Honey
Tar taken in time affords perfect
FRANK q. SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
we vii use you well, show you or goods give you u prices, and sell,
In Capes we have some exceptionally good values.
in Elegant Plush Cape 81 inches In e En
lcQgthI trimmed In Thlbet Fur, onlQ Qu.UU
business OF Importance to come before
the chapter.

Auo'uoss OF Importance to come before
the chapter.
Father Hare, secretary Of the state
board OF regents, was a through passen.
ger This morning for Sioux Falls, Also.
A. H. Wheaton Of Brookines. :
All next week Nov. % to Dec. 81
Henry II. Frudenfeld. the technical Oh.
sic'an, will be in his off % opposite the
Lake Park hotel. Consultation free.
Revival services continue at the Bap-
t'st church this week with good suc-
cess. Rev. Hislop returned home today.
but Rev. c. NJ. Cline continues the work.
The thermometers in the city THE
morning registered all the way from S TO
III degrees below zero. This with the
wind blowing 40 miles an hour ushered
in winter with a vengeance.
Chas. Harris, who has been confined
In Jail TOR six weeks past awaiting the
term OF circuit court, for stealing a large
~threshinR belt, was to-day released on a
Q .sh bond put up by his mother who
lives in Iowa. This will probably be the
last seen here Of Harris.
Aberdeen News, q: Internal Revenue
Collector Hatch has received notice
from the commissioner at Washington
that only such contract for land as vest
title require internal evenu stamps,
In other words, il the contract provides
Tor a deed to be delivered In considera-
ton OF future performances OF any
nature, no stamps are necessary.
Sioux Falls Journal, 10: A. O. Mol
taire OF Madison, who WAS in town this
week, was a Klondyke boomer a year
ago, but now says he saw more gold on
his farm this year than he handled dur
ing all his search for the yellow metal in
the klondike country, yet confesses that
he brought back Gas OF the stuff, but
that it cost him $500 and six months OF
hard labor and suffering.
The state canvassing board will meet
December 8. There is not much new
that it will bring out. Since Gov, Lee
il certainly slected, the referendum
amendment carried and equal suffrage
defeated. state control Of the liquor
traffic is about the only thing in doubt
At present the affirmative Of this ID
about 1900 votes ahead, but half a dozen
counties still to hear from. With some
OF these in its favor it is probably car.
ried.
The boiler OF the heating system ir
the dormitory at the Normal schooI
sprung a leak last night and the plant ii
now shut down for repairs. 1t is a yer,
inopportune time for such u thing te
happen, with the mercury below zero
aud necessitates the occupants OF thu
dormitory finding sleeping aocommoda
lions elsewhere. Anyone who a fur
nish q spare bed at this time Tor a stu
dent or two, please make it known to th'
faculty. The plant will be repaired q
speedily as possible.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Chris. Schultz.
Corner Drug Store.
THE CITY.
LOCAL BREvITlES.

Wheat 81, flax 80.
Rev. L. A. Flynn went to Elk Point.
Remember, Louie's Laundry basket
pes out in the morning.
Regular meeting OF Modern Woodmen
Odd Fellows hall to night.
Secretary Frudenfeld and John DAILY
pre- passengers on the noon train Tor
Poux Falls.
IRAN from the east is four or nve
oars late tonight, SAID to be due 70
lizards east OF VI.
deputy Sheriff Davis has been con
ned to bed since Friday last with 0 J
pa threatened fever.
Remember all glasses fitted by Dr'
r"denfeld, the technical opt'cian' "re
|u"ranteed absolutely satisfactory.
Regular oonvooation Of Cyrus Chap
f' N. 26, r. A.. NJ, ut 1880 this evening
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
FATE OF GREAT BRITAIN.
Paris Paper Says she Will he Crushed He
tween America and Europe.

Paris Paper Says she Will he Crushed he
tween America and Europe.
PARIS, Nov. 2l.-The Rappel, in threat
ening Great Britain with French hostil-
ity in the future, says:
The blunders Of Great Britain in the
f'ashoda have irritated Europe and have
excited the appetite Of the United States.
England and America can scarcely con-
tinue to agree. Canada is very tempting
after Cuba, and then Jamaica, British
Guiana and the Cape. A decade hence
Great Britain will be caught between
Europe and the United States. and that
day will be Great Britain's death"
Late to bed and early to rise, prepares
q man for his home in the skies. But
early to bed and a Little Early Riser, the
pill that makes life longer better and
wiser.
Cook & ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Notice.

According to ordinance, owners or co.
cupants Of property in the city OF Mad
ison are req uired to keep sidewalks clear
OF snow adjacent to their premises, and
unless the same is attended to promptly
the will be removed by the city and
cost taxed up to the proper owner OF
occupant. THOs. FENERAN,
Street Commissioner.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Admits He Killed LiebeH.

MILWAUKEE. Nov. 1s.-Harry Dunn,
under arrest at Portage, Wis, confessed
that he murdered Emil Lieber in the
town of Lake. south Of this city. on Oct.
3. The confession was made on the
pleas Of his father. Smith Dunn. a
prominent conductor on the st. Paul
V3ad.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
WILL NOT RECEDE.
w. c.. I. u. Again Discusses the Questi0,
Of saving the Temple Building.

W.. C. I. U. Again Discusses the Question
Of Saving the Temple Building.
ST. PAUL. Nov. 17.-Another victory
for the executive committee was scored
during the afternoon by the National
w. Z. I. u, when by IN overwhelming
majority the national delegates to the
convention in session in this city de-
clared that the w. c. 7. U. was under
no moral obligation to redeem the Will
ard Temple bonds and refused to CO.
operate with the Temple trustees in
their efforts to raise money with which
to retire them. 1t was what the Tenn
pleites called a triumph over financial
honor and aSdistinct rebuke to those
who think a religious organization is
bound to pay the debts contracted in its
name. The debate was a long and Bit
ter one, and just before the vote was
taken Mrs. Carse got the floor and de-
clared she never again would speak be-
fore a national convention of the w.
c. T. U.
The Resolution Under Discussion.
The resolution which caused the de-
bate was introduced by Mrs. Marion H.
Durham, secretary Of the Temple trus-
tess, and was as follows:
Resolved, That, in viewof the hearty
endorsement given by the national con-
vention in Boston in 1891 to the Temple
trust bonds, that the endorsement de-
cided many to purchase the bonds, and
that the moral obligation thus incurred
by the national union toward the bond.
holders has been acknowledged again
and again, we hereby pledge III CO.
operation to the board Of Temple trus-
tees in the retirement of the Temple
trust bonds"
Among the resolutions adopted dur
ing the day was one condemning the
canteen at military camps and posts
and a second asking congress to pass a
law prohibiting the sale by hunters OF
milliners of any bird plumage except
ostrich feathers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Cook s. ODEE.

1t is announced that the king of Den
mark intends to visit England in Janu-
airy. and that he will stay with the Prince
of Wales ut Sandringham. The prince
will afterwards go to Gotha in order to
attend the celebration of the silver wed.
ding of the king and duchess OF Sake
CoburQ-Gotha, which occurs January II.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

People who sake Rocky Mountain Tea
whenever they feel the syptoms OF ap'
preaching ill-health, will live longer.
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

When you ask for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Saive don't accept u counterfeit or
imitation. There are more cases OF piles
being cured by this, than all others COM
bined.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Try those peerless Oysters" at Gin
der's. No juice. All solid oysters, di'
:ect from the ocean
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22
Dined the Japanese Minister.

CHICAGO, Nov. 19.-Japanese Minister
Komura has arrived here on his way to
Washington. A luncheon was given
Mr.. Komura at the Union League club
by A. H. Ravell, president Of the club,
It being attended by so of the leading
business men Of the city. Mr.. Komura
made q neat speech regarding the
friendly relations existing between
Japan and the United States.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-11-22

Booths oysters, 30 cents per quart. at
Ginder's.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1898-01-27
Black

It is often extremely desirable to
obtain black chalk, and simple
process for preparing this useful
article is convenient to have in one IS
scrapbook. Takepulverized ordinary
chalk and mix it with a strong de-
coction of logwood. The addition
either of chromate of potassium or
green vitriol solution will cause the
logwood to become intensely black.
Apasty mass is formed that molds
very readily into crayons OF pencils,
and these, when dried, are fit for
use. The addition Of an extremely
small amount of gum arabic water
is suggested, but the amount must
be SO small as to be scarcely appre-
ciable, else the pencils will be so
hard as to be almost useless. For
ordinary work on hard substances
the gum is desirable, but if the pen
ellis are wanted for paper or card
board the simple chalk and logwood
solution will give better satisfac-
ton. New York Ledger.