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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
why the Light Went Ont.

In front of the high altar in the
cathedral at Salzburg there is a great
lamp that is supposed to burn forever
and day" One morning, years ago,
worshipers were surprised to see it go
out, and this was repeated morning
after morning, always about the same
time. 1t was thought the attendant had
neglected to give it sufficient oil, and
though he declared his innocence, he
was told that he would be discharged if
the oversight were repeated. Unwilling
to deal unjustly with the man, the dean
of the cathedral hid himself one night
to see if he could solve the mystery
He had not long to wait. About 10
o'clock big rat was seen descending
the rope by which the lamp was sus-
pended Having reached the oil, it fed
freely, and then went away by the way
It came. Needless is it to say that the
attendant held his place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

Dean Monahan relates an incident
which illustrates the absence of small
change in the early days of Kansas. In
1868 he went into the postoffice at Hays
City, threw down quarter and asked
for a postage stamp. "Want only onef"
queried the postmaster. "Only one, =" re-
piled the novelist, whereupon the post
master handed him stamp and raked
in the quarter Don't l get any
changer" demanded Monahan Change,
h--l!" replied the government official.
1--WE have no change in these parts
smaller than a quarterl"
And this was strictly true. In Hays
City the smallest coin known was the
25 cent piece. A glass Of beer sold for a
quarter, and the same charge was made
for pound of crackers or cigar. 1t is
related in the early annals of the town
how the saloon and dance hall keepers
held an indignation meeting to take ac-
tion in the case Of new man who ad.
vertised to sell two glasses of beer for a
quarter The meeting resulted in the de.
parture of the innovator for pastures
new. AS late as 1872 there was a store
in Hays City which never gave any
change smaller than the 25 cent piece.
If the customer had, say, l5 cents COM
ing, he was at liberty to help himself to
glass of whisky from barrel which
stood in the corner, but he need not ex.
peot his dues in money.-Kansas City
Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

A clergyman recently, addressing
those who criticise others while they
themselves are open to criticism, told
this story: "When was boy, we had
schoolmaster who had odd ways of
catching idle boys. Says he one day (:
Boys, I must have closer attention to
books. The first one of you that sees an
other boy idle want you to inform me
and will attend to the case. 'Ah,
thought l to myself, there's Joe Sim
mons, that don't like. I'll watch him,
and if see him look off his book I'll
tell on him.
''It was not long before l saw Joe
look off his book, and Immediately l
informed the master. Indeed, said he.
How did you know he was idle?' 4
saw him, was the reply. You did. And
were your eyes on your book when you
saw him?' was caught, but didn't
watch for the boys again. New York
Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Woe to Tint Dressmaker!

You may talk about naval heroes and
rough riders all you like, but for super
human nerve and colossal daring COM
mend me to a woman l saw in dry
goods shop here in town only last Mon
day morning. ! had an excellent op-
portunity to observe her carefully, for
she stood precisely where | desired to
stand while she-well, this is what she
did: She asked the salesman to show
her a certain piece of red cashmere.
Then she produced from her pocket the
cut paper pattern Of a cbi)d's dress and
calmy pinned the pieces to the cloth.
The. salesman stood politely by, think
ing, il salesman ever had time to
think, that she desired to ascertain the
quantity required for the garment che
intended to make, but she didn't intend
to make any garment at all. After she
had pinned the whole pattern carefully
in place, she took it Off and rolled it
up. There was a gleam of triumph in
her eye.
"Thank you" she said. "That's all
I wanted. 1 know it didn't take four
yards. That dressmaker has just kept
that extra yard and half, that's what
she's DONE"
But my, my! Think of dressmaker
reckless enough to try to deceive a wo-
man like that Washington Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Beats the Klon1ike. g

Mr.. A. G. Thomas, of Marysville
Tex. has found moro valuable dis
covery than has yet been made in the
Klondikc For years he suffered untold
agony from consumption, accompanied
by hemorrhages: and wits absolutely
cured by DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He
declares that gold is of little value in
comparison with this marvellous cure;
would have it, even II IL cost hundred
dollars Il bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis
and all throat and lung affections arc
positively cured by DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption Trial bot
ties free ut ". A. Stokes Drug Store.
Regular size 80 cts. md 500. Guaran-
.teed To cure or price refunded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
RUFFALO, ROCHESTER, & PITTS
~ BURGH RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE

On and after January l. 1900, passen-
ger trains Will arrive and depart from Falls
Creek station, daily, except Sunday, ~ fol-
lows:
DEPART.
For Dubois, Big Run and Punxsutawney,
1O.32 "A M, l.i0, 3.55, 500 " IN. lN
For Dubois. Curwensvlle and Clearfield, 5.25
y m, ii0 sos m.
For Rdgway Bradford and Rochester, l0.ii
u m.
For Rldgway Bradford and Buffalo, LIS p. m.
For RcynOldsvillc, l03j II m, Az IN.
ARRIVE.
From Punxsutawncy, Zig Run and Dubois,
100, lu.li u nl, i.lh, 4l2 m.
From Clcurfeld, Curwcnsville and Dubois,
l13j u m, 12.+5, ~, 1853 pn
From Buffalo, Rochester, Bradford and Ridr-
way. ass p. m.
From Bradford and Rldgway, 1912 II IN, 3.55
y m.
From Reynoldsvilc Los, j02 p. m.
fAsspngcts are requested to purchase tick
cts before entering the cars. An excess
charge Of Ton Cents will he collected by con-
ductors when fares are paid on trains, from
all stations where n ticket Office Is maintained.
Thousand mile tickets good for passage
over any portion of the 49,, X. & y. and Beech
Creek railroads are on sale at two ~ cents
per ullp.
For tickets time tables and full informa-
tiOn apply to
F.. G. Divis. Agent, Reynoldsville, Pa.
T.. &. LAPEy, Gen. Pas. Agent,
Rochester N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
A Nautical Explanation.

In front of the Theater Royal at Ok
ford. England, are, or were, some gi-
gantic stone figures, the age and object
of which are buried in oblivion. Two
sailors were going by and one of them
asked, "Who are these fellows, Bill?"
"The l2 apostles" was the reply
without smile.
"Twelve apostlesp' roared the in
credulous Jack. 'How can that be?
There's only six of 'em.
"Well. y swat" replied the learned
Bill, Eyer wouldn't have 'em all ON
deck at once. would ye?"-Leeds Mer-
curry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Farragut's Opinion of Dewey.

Rear Admiral Dewey as young off,
Ger impressed one as self contained
man with powerful native force, often
think of the remark made by Admiral
Goldsborough to Farragut on the occa-
sion of the visit of the latter to our ship.
The two admirals were standing
within few feet of my table, and
Dewey had stepped back to give an or.
der to the orderly
"Farragut, said Goldsborough,
dewey will make his mark in the
world II he ever gets an opportunity.
AYE" answered Farragut with the
pleasant smile SO becoming to his home
ly face, land he will make the oppor-
tunity."
And Farragut was true prophet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
GUARDING AGAINST FRAUD.
How London Bnnkers Lcsscr the
Chances For rEmbcgsiement.

now London Bankers Lcsscr the
Chances For Embcgsicment.
every few people know that there are
n great and increasing number of firms
in this country-bnnking firms especial.
WHO make an innexible rule that
all employees, whether they be man
agerinl heads or mere junior clerks,
must take an annual holiday"
The speaker was one of the best
known accountants in London, and he
continued: "The reason is that all great
employers now realize that most long
continued cases of embezZlement and
breach Of trust are only, as rule, dis
covered through the offender being co,n-
PEELED. through illness or some othec
cause, to leave his books for time,
NEARLY all defaulting bank managers
are trapped through their enforced alb
senoe, and thus 1t has begun to be the
rule for employers to insist that serv.
ants who have the manipulation of
books and money must go away. Hun
dreis of sets of books come into my
hands and those of other accountants in
this way, and 1 could tell you of many
cases where two or more clerks, who
could in their ordinary work play into
each others hands, are sent holiday
making at the same time.
"Anothor fact of the same kind that
is little known is that many employers
make rule of having their employees
photographed very plainly in groups
every year or two-on some occasion of
festivity that is made the excuse-so
that the firm always possess valuable
means of identification in case of any
man absooudins. Pearson q Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

sat behind two women in Four.
teenth stree, car when funeral process
sion, made mp Of members of some Sc
cret society In full rpgalia passed up the
street. The sight of the plumed hats dis
me.
"Did you ever SEQ anything siliier than
that" she shifted. Look at those men
dressed up in all those gewgaws just
to let folks know they've got secret.
Where would you find women willing
TO parade around the streets logged out
like stage soldiersf Who ever heard of
women doing it? Imagine the Daughters
of the American Revolution riding
around in cooked hats, or the Women's
Christian Temperance union with gold
laced aprons. Women have more sense.
They wouldn't deliberately make them.
selves ridiculous that way.
Look at those sashes and Look at
those awful hats and those NANCY
paid s75 for his outfit He paid 81 for
stringy ostrich plume for his hat, ard
then"-here the true inwardness Of her
contempt for secret society regalias came
out--"after paying all that for plume
he doesn't wear once in six months, he
almost dropped dead because paid $5
for feather I've worn every day for a
year. A mans just natural born
well, won't say it."
Bnt you could see that she thought It,
inst the same. Washington Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Meant What He Said.

eyes" said Mr.. Jones, when GER
tain girls name had been mentioned,
II know her to speak to, but not by
sight"
"You mean" put in the prompt COR
rector-"you mean that you know her
by sight, but not to speak to-"
edo I?'' asked Mr.. Jones anxiously.
"Of course you do. You have seen
her 80 often that you know who she is,
but have never been introduced to her.
Isn't that itf"
"No, that isn't it. Inever saw her at
all to know her, but speak to her
nearly every day."
How can that be?''
"She is the telephone girl at GEN.
tral. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division.
In effect Nov. 20, 1898. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:
EASTWARD

g:03 a. m-Train s, weekdays for Sunbury-
Wilkesbarre, Hazleton, Pottsville, Scranton
Harrisburg and the intermediate sta
washington, 7:l5 p m Pullman Parlor car
senger @ coacbes from 10 KANE to PhiisdepSia
and Williamsport to Baltimore and Wash
ington.
4:03 p. m.-Train O. weekdays, for Har-
rivlng at Philadelphia 4:30 A. M. New York,
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia passengers can remain In.
sleeper undisturbed until 1880 Am.
10:12 p.m,-Tran 4, daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, ARRIVING AZ
%sipeaRR on ppeeR days lays and ioss e on spn @
day; Baltimore, 6;s5 A. NJ; Washington, 7;!5
AN. Pullman sleepers from Erie and WI.
TO Washington. Passengers in sleeper
for Baltimore and Washington will be
transferred into Washington sleeper at Will
Philadelphia and Williamsport to Balti-
more. -
4:3s a. m.-Train o. weekdays, for Erie, Ridg-
way, Dubois, Clermont and principal inter
mediate stations.
s;44 a; m.--Train o. daily for Erie and inter-
547 p. Train 15 weekdays for Kane and
intermediate stations.
THROUGH TRAINS FOR DRIFTwOoD
FROM THE EAST AND SOUTH.
TRAIN 9 leaves New York $3.50 p. n. PhiladeI-
timore $40 p. M, arriving at Driftwood 4:3s
a, M, weekdays, with Pullman seepers and
and and TO
Wlliamsport.
TRAIN is leaves Philadelphia $3.50 A. M!
Wilkesbarre, 1915 A. MI. weekdays,
arriving at Drlftwood at 5;47 P. M; with
Pnllman Parlor car from Philadelphia TO
prt nd htanG aUar upl m IL ana
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
AMERICAS RAPHAEL.
A Picture which. II Is snid. Has Yet
to lie Discovered.


There is one picture in America
which, for convenience's sake may be
designated "Fata Morgana. II is fre.
quently alluded to and always in tone
of reyerent admiration. When one is in
New York one hears of il as in Boston.
When one is in Boston one hears of it
as either in New York or Philadelphia.
If the quest be pursued in these cities
the picture is said to he located in Bal
timore and so forth. What is this mys-
terious work which would appear to
be considered as the chief treasure of
art in America? 1t is a wholly imagi-
nary Raphael. found the most rooted
conviction in all so called "art circles"
that America is the happy possessor not
only of Raphael, but of superbly
fine example Of that master, and as al
ready indicated, the picture is not only
alluded to with pride, hut with an ad.
miration that is akin to awe.
1t is unfortunate that the picture
does not exist, except in the fervent
transatlantic imagination. In word,
there is no Raphael in America.
Strangely enough, there are very few
forgeries even, the one or two canvases
with any approach to the manner of the
great Italian master being so obviously
initiative that no one with any adequate
knowledge of his work could possibly
be deceived. 1t is, however, a pleasant
fiction. and enables patriotic Americans
in Europe to enlarge upon the superb
masterpieces oversee. Nineteenth Cen
turv
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
a Common Danger.

II you have ever had u cold which you
permitted to wear away IL may in
tercst you to know hat it was danger
GUS preceding Every cold and cough
which is neglected pavus The way for
consumption. bronchitis, asthma or
catarrh. Otto's Cure, the famous
German throat and lung remedy, will
cure any cough or cold and save yon
from consumption. Call on H. Alex.
Stoke and get II sample bottle free.
Large size 25c. and soc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
ONLY ONE DOLLAR!
cheapest MethO,tist Paper In the
DpOrLd.
P1TRONIZE THE
BEST 1ND CHEAPEST
THE
PittSburg Christian Advocate
Established 1888.
Rev, c. w, SMITH, D, D., Editor,

Organ of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Western Pennsylvania, East
ern Ohio and West Virginia.
Able articles on all the live questions
of the day. The contributors include
some of the most eminent writers of the
church.
The weekly exposition OF the Sunday
school Lesson Is uneXcelled. Interest
ing news from all the churches.
Special attention given to the Ep-
worth League and Young Folks De-
partments.
Terms only $l,00 per year in advance.
All Itinerant Ministers of the M. f..
Church are agents, to whom subscrip-
tions may be paid Sent three months
on trial for % cents. Sample copies
sent free. Mention THE STAR. Address
J. n. MOORE,
Christian advocate,
Pittsburg, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
A rrIvr so11c1rons wANrrn rvrnx-

ACTIVE SOLICITORS WANTED EVERY
hwhere for The Story of the Philippines
by Murat lialstead, commissioned by the
Govern uent as Oficial Historian to the War
Department. The book was written IN army
General Merit, In the hospitals at Honolulu.
in Hong Kong, In the trenches at Manila In
deck of the Olympia with Dewey, and In the
roar OF battle at the fall OF Manila. bonanza
for agents. Brimful OF original pictures taken
by government photographers on the spot.
Large book. Low prices. Big profits Freight
paid: Credit given Drop all trashy unof-
fetal war books. OUTFIT free. Address, r. r.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

Trains and $ Sunday only. All other trains
daily except Sunday.
DAVID MCCARGO, GEN'L. sUPT.
JAS. p. ANDERSON GEN'L PASS. AGT.
PITTSBURG PA.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Avalon Terrace
Tom Reynolds Addition to ReynodsviIIe, Pa.

The best town plot offered for
sale, right in the town. and with
every convenience. As a future home
it is the best; growing invest
ment it is without equal.
LOTS HAVE BEEN SOLD AND
ARE SELLING NOW. DON'T
WAIT GET THE BEST.
/ have for sale 100 lots 5Ox150 it,,
Grant ST., ~ S. B. Eiott's.
These lots will make beautiful build
ing spots and sold easy payments.
Remember no taxes for 1899
Remember the Title to every lot guaranteed.
Lots at $780, sold $40 down and Soc per week thereafter
Lots at $75 sold $5 down and 81 90 per week thereafter
Also IN Worth
-. kinds of fruit in the
Reynodsvie, with its silk MILL 200 hands which will be
doubled Mines
largest Wooen Mills in the State; Machine Shps Tannery
100 will be before
will make that will than
double themselves before them paid for.
SMITH M McCREIGHT AGENT.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
L. M. SNYDER
Practical HOrS6-ShO6r
And General Blacksmith.

Horse -shoeing done IN the neatest manner
and by the latest improved methods. Re-
pairing OF all kinds carefully and promptly
done. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
HORSE CLIPPING,
Have just received complete set OF ma
chine horse clippers OF latest style '9S pattern
and am prepared to do clipping In the best
possible manner at reasonable rates
Jackson st. near Fifth, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
y EECH CREEK RAILROAD.

New York Central q Hudson River R. R. Co., Lessee
CONDENSED TIME TABLE.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-31
REVIEW OF MARKETS
FINANCIAL and COMMERCIAL
Stocks, Money, Exchange, Bonds, Grain,
Cotton, Provisions, Etc.

New York, Jan. 30.-The movement of
stock prices was extremely variable,
and after alternate strength and de-
preston the market left Off firm, with
mixed changes averaging about Satur-
days final quotations. The supply Of
money continued abundant at reason
able rates, and was unaffected by Feb
ruary dividend and interest require
ments. Gold to the amount of s575,O00
was engaged for import, and cable adj
vices were that three and a half mil
lion dollars of gold had been purchased
in London for America.
The periodical railway earnings re-
ports that appeared were gratifying.
The volume of business was again over
u million shares. and because of the
continued activity of the market q
number Of commission houses now
work employees in shifts. London was a
purchaser on balance to-day, particu-
larly of Northern Pacific and Readings
and sold Union Pacific and Louisville.
There was considerable shifting of COM
mission house accounts from one stock
to another, with n preponderance of
buying orders, which for Il time more
than offset the attacks OF the reaction
lists. Sugar was lively traded in and
lifted on some rumored arrangement
with the Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany. AT the same time there were de-
malls from various sources of a proSpec-
tive agreement with local rival compa-
MES.
Disclosures made by the Pittsburg,
Cincinnati, Chicago and ST. Louis mi
nority interests were construed as IA
vorable. and resulted in n sharp adj
vance In the stock. part of which was
lost on realizing. Gossip had 1t that
Northern Pacific was in control of the
party in favor of larger dividends, and
that the stock was receiving pool sup
port.
Consolidated Gas jumped eight points
on assertions that a. partial union OF
the gas interests on Manhattan Island
had been effected. Other sensational
advances were those of Tennessee Coal
and Iron preferred. 10; Great Northern
preferred. IA. and Colorado Fuel and
Iron. 5. RealiZationS and renewed bear
aggression brought about heaviness
but strength In the specialties and the
southwestern group StcadiCd the mar
ket. which resumed its upward course
The Changers. after periods of inactivi-
ty. rose moderately. Western linton
Profit taking again encouraged Il smart
raid on values, cffecting numerous de-
clines. General rccoveries ensucd in the
final dealings. and the market closed
firm.
The bond market developed consider
able irregularity to-day, but the varia-
Nions for the most part We're unimport-
ant outside Of Texas Pacific seconds
and ST. Louis Southwestern seconds
Total sales Sc, 295. 900.
United States SIS registered declined
Il In the bid price, and SIS coupon de-
clined "a
The total sales of stocks were 1,O4O, 400
shares.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-31
Norfolk, Va, j
COTTON RECEIPTS.
AMONG OUR COTTON MEN

Liverpool future market advanced
one-halt to one and one-half points.
closing steady-spot cotton. unchanged.
New Orleans future market declined
three points-March. $40.
New York future market declined
three to four points. closing steady
March. G.l2 to els; May, 6.1I to CTS:
August, 6.23 to GA
Receipts at Houston to-day estimat ted
Mt $500 to $500 bales against 9,O72 bales
last year.
Bar Silver in London. mechanical
p lied. against 26iSd. last year.
Receipts at New Orleans to-day esti-
mated at 5000 to $4,000 bales, which
includes corrections for January.
against S69S bales last year.
Receipts at u. S. Ports yesterday
were Si,SlS bales against 66,293 bales
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-31
AUCTION sALEs-rurunE DAY.
BY Rudd & Old. Auctlonecrs.

by VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
recorded in the Clerks Office of the Nor,
folk County Court, In Deadlock No. 2l1.
page 81, and at tho request OF the party
therein secured. / will sell at public auc-
ton on the premises, Berkeley, Va. FRI
DAY, the Sd day of February. 1889,
wit:
LIST. That certain lot. piece or'p parcel of
land. with the buildings thereon, situated
In the town of Berkeley. Va, and fronting
on Berkley avenue 90 feet and running
back north between parallel lines 105
the west and G. w. Jones on the east
This Is one of the most desirable resi-
dences In Berkeley. finely located, we'll
finished and arranged in perfect order,
and mas twelve rooms. beautiful lawn
and shrubbery. The property Will be
shown to parties desiring to purchase.
"a; Ihlt certain LOT. p!ece or parcel OF
land, with the brick storc-housc thereon
situated in the town of Berkeley, Va,
fronting on Main stree; 20 feet and run
ming back cast between parallel lines 100
feet. between the lots OF Eureka MILKY
on the south and y. w. Norman's on tho
north.
Sd. Those two certain lots. pieces or
parcels of land situated in the town Of
Bcrkley. Va. ana fronting each 30 feet
on Mahonn avenue and running back
north between parallel lines 10j feet. Said
lots are numbered on a plot of the VIII
lows or Nash tract rs % and i0l
land. situated in Tanners Creek district,
Norfolk county, Va. which was ass gned
to James l.. Mlby by the Lamberts Point
Waterfront Company.
GEO. ID. PARKER. Jr..
ja2i-tdS Trustee.