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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

animal. At last, however, he seemed
TO realize that sooner or later he must
go, and he made virtue OF n neces-
sity, trotted quietly up the chute and
the other cattle followed rapidly after
him. Thus he ran until he had just
reached the door OF the packing house.
Then, quick as q wink, he turned and
galloped down n side passage and
escaped, while the other cattle went
onward into the building.
Judas had been so very clever that
the good-natured cattlemen let him go
for that day, for genius is to be ap-
preciated in q steer as well as in a
man. The next day, however, they
drove him up again with another
herd. This time he made not the
slightest objection, but trotted for
ward quietly, and the other steers,
having q confident leader, behaved
admirably. But just as Judas reached
the door Of the building he lodged
again, so suddenly that the men
couldn't turn him, and escaped, as he
had done before, while the herd be-
hind him went careering into the kill
ing room.
Since then Judas has been regular
employe of the cattle yards. Every
day he leads up herd OF cattle and
every day he lodges just at the door
of the building. He has saved the
cattlemen no end of trouble and delay
with riotous herds since he began his
service. He has grown fat and sleek
on the good living of the yards, and
so highly are his services regarded
that the cattlemen provide him with
white blanket on cold days to keep
him comfortable.
And thus he is living to a green
old age, but he bears the disrespect-
full name of Judas-the betrayer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

From South Africa comes this story
of classic bon mot on tie part of a
British gunner, apparently marked
for doom. 1t happened during Gen
eral Whites luckless sortie from
Ladysmith, when the British battery
mules on the left flank wee slam
peded.
The captain of one of the batteries,
seeing his first sergeant fly ing y With
the first gun, shouted angrily:
"Hi, sirl where are you goinSg
TO which the gunner cnrtlyreplied;
"Hsnged il L know! Ask the
mules. "-Collier's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

1t is true we are an inventive peo-
pie, and much of our success is due
to this fact; though it is open to ques.
tion whether we have not profited
equally by our quickness to adopt the
best inventions of others wherever
they may originate, and carry them
with rush to their full development,
observes the Scientific American. The
locomotive, the possibilities of the
steam railroad, the bicycle, the Bess-
emer pr9cfss and all the heavy trades
that have sprung from it, received
their full exploitation in this country.
We rarely undertake the manufacture
OF an article without making it first
cheaper and then better than our com.
petitors; and unlike them we enlarge
our facilities so as to keep we'll ahead ol
the demands of trade, being ready to
sell from stock locomotive or even O
bridge, il the necessities OF the case
demand it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
JUDAS 1hE RsIRAYER.
The Decoy steer Of tho Chicago Stock
Yarda and His Work.


Ono Of the sights Of the great cattle
yards of Chicago is an old white OF
named Judas. An OK may rise to
eminence by his cunning and wisdom
ns well as n man, and Judas has risen.
IIe came TO the yards q good many
years ago, while he was yet frisky
steer and lie was Immediately pur-
chased by one of the great packing
houses and driven from the train
which brought him from his Iowa
home to distant yard.
Tho life of most animals at the
cattle yards is very short--a week at
the very most. A few days after the
arrival of Judas the herd Of cattle
which occupied the pen with him was
selected for killing. The way to the
packing house led down long alley
way with high fences on each side,
then up a narrow chute and into the
building. For some reason the cattle
seem to know what is coming, for
they always object to being driven up
the chute. Judas was no exception.
He plunged madly about among the
herd and the cattlemen had more
trouble with him than with any other
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

There is a bright Chicago woman
who says that ''the Brooklyn School
of Literature is devoted exclusively
10 the care of children. and domestic
hygiene" That was intended to be
cutting, but it is a compliment. The
Chicago School of Literature is chiefly
devoted to the psychology of what
are known in the South as "Sundown
Wives" Surely bread without alum
and children who get daily baths are
the more agreeable, and probably the
more useful topic of the two.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
srn.snopp.r. KIN ,j.ny birds.

Thomas Warren who lives near Will.
mington, n. c., the other day saw n
small bird, known as the topknot,
fighting a grasshopper. The insect
was picked up aud the bird was about
to fly away with its prey when the
grasshopper, by quick movement of
its legs, 80 ohoked the bird that it fell
to the ground. The bird had been
killed whom Warren took it from the
slutches of the insect. While stand
ing there q number OF birds encoun-
tered swarm OF grasshoppers, and in
the fight which followed thirteen birds
we're chok ell to death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
10 Avoid Errors.

When Mr.. Johnson came into the
dining.room ahead OF his wife and
pulled the chair out for her, Mrs.
Green turned to her husband aud re-
marked in funny tone OF voice:
"Thomas, did you see that? How
attentive Mr.. Johnson is. So thought
fu!. Always takes ont the chair for
his wife, and sees that she is comfort
able"
But Green wasn't cut up bit by
the suggestion OF sarcasm, the why
don't-you-do-the-same in his
wife's tones.
All he said was: "It's a habit with
Johnson. He can't help it,"
"Why can't hep" asked Mrs. Green.
she used to be head waiter. -
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

One means of gaining happiness,
contends a writer in the Ladies' Home
Journal, is the art of laying aside in
the evening all the work and duties of
the day. Every person ought to have
some simple evening diversion as q
Relation, even il it is only tho
pleasure of having a good magazine
to read aloud, or some topic of in
terest to discuss, or some simple
pleasure to share with others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

The ancient and picturesque town
OF Mayence, or Mainz, on the Rhine,
will be made exceptionally picturesque
within few months, because of the
gayeties and spectacles attendant on
an exhibition designed to celebrate
the Booth birthday of Gutenberg, o
native Of that place, and the inventor
of printing in Europe. Printing, like
powder, had been invented in China
long before. but the relations between
Europe and the Flowery Kingdom in
those days were too slight even to be
strained, and Gutenberg, Faust and
their contemporaries are 10 be credited
with the creation of an art. At all
events, books were not made for the
general reader in civilized countries
until they had set the example. So
in June there will be illuminations,
professions, decorations and a Guten.
berg museum will be founded. The
exhibition will comprise q historical
section, section devoted to graphic
arts, and machine section, to which
ell the world has been Invited to con.
txibute.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
The Centre OF formulation.

"Census experts estimate" says
tie Chicago Post, that the centre OF
population will be found next year to
be in Indiana, close to the Illinois
line, at a point not far removed from
the town of Vincennes. The last CEN
sus showed the population centre to
be between Columbus, Ind, and Gin
cinnati. The increase in the popula-
tion in Georgia, Texas, the Indian
Territory, Oklahoma, New Mexico aud
Arizona during the last ten years has
been sufficient, it is thought, to Offset
any increase in tho Northwest and to
possibly pull the centre somewhat to
the south of the 1890 parallel. The
wealth centre is thought to be in the
neiRhborhood Of Sandusky, Ohio"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

The experimental and the practical
go hand in hand in farming. Every
true farmer must be looking for sug-
gestions constantly, and also with a
like persistence he should be making
trials. Indeed, il his mind is active,
he must do these things. Thus he
strengthens his foundation and makes
it solid for every superstructure in
practice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

The Rev. DIR. Combs, of Kansas
City, NO., in the course of a sermon
recently, protested against the giving
of 'foreign" names to our parks,
ponds, buildings and so on. "Wo are
altogether too wilowy in our attitudes.
national and CIVIL" the Doctor pro.
tests, "and the sooner we get over it
the better"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
GIVE ME- MY DREAMS.
BY A. J. Wsterhouse.

Give me my dreams. All else 10 naughtj
At price OF pain success In bought;
We struggle upward but to fall;
The prize we grasp but holds us thrail:
The lips that cheer us through tho years
Some day smile not for all our tears;
We build n whlo we know not what,
And then the toller IL forgot
Give mo my dreams.
Give me nv dreams. A child am 1
Who stand IN darkness but to sigh
Until hand doth backward roll
The gray, damp mists about my soul;
And then-oh, dream OF dreams that
cheersi
They come, tho loved Of other years,
And voices whisper soft and low
The loving words OF long ago
Give mo my dreams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
Beers. Monument of Independence.

The sturdy Dutchmen OF the Trans
vaal have erected in the environs Of
johannesburg this pillar of stone and
dedicated it as the fetch of their free.
life. II the British army succeeds in
reaching johannesburg the frat thing
they will do will be to demolish this
monument, for the effect on the super
stitious Beers will be as bad as the
loss of an important battle in the open
field.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

A revolution has just taken place in
Bolivia, by which the Liberal party,
Which stands for internal improve
ments and modern institutions, has
come into power, and great strides to-
ward better things are now looked for
In that country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

Give me my dreams. Oh, little maid,
with whom OF old laughed and played.
They say the Ivy loves to creep
Above the grave where now you sleep;
They say the robins song no moro
Can wake you as II did OF yoro.
What mntter1 still In dreams you creep
Unto my side tryst to keep
Give me my dreams.
Give mo my drenms. All else is dross,
But still count II little loss,
For yet IN dreams th5 bright stars burn
As In the years to which turn;
White hands reach to me through the
mist:
by lips loved my lips are kissed.
and all llfe's fields are love-aglow,
As they were once. oh, long ago
Give me my dreams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03
PILLAR OF FREEDOM AT JoHAssEsBURs
In the Transvaal a superstition e

In the Transvaal superstition ex-
lists that the liberties OF the people
are assured as long as this pillar OF
stone endures. 1t may be that the
British will regard it as a wise act to
commit an act of vandalism, just as
they were forced to become barbarous
in India and blow Sepoys from the
guns to destroy their caste. i
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

The omnibus company of Paris, ON
the occasion of the Exposition. will
have ninety-two lines and 1900 We
hicles. performing $4,000 journeys a
day, and capable of transporting L.
0S2, 900 passengers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

A woman has at last choked ia
death from putting hairpins In her
mouth, but probably oil the other wo-
men will go right ahead with the same
mad recklessness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

The only place where a tramp was
ever known to be overworked is in
the funny papers. Louis Repub-
lie.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

I was during tho early win
ter of 1S9-- that | had my
first experience in hunting
large game in Africa. AL
though 1 had been a resi-
dent of South Africa for
several years, my duties as
mining engineer in the en-
nlny of the DnReara Min.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-03

There are 4200 species OF piants
used for commercial purposes. Of
these. 420 are used for perfume.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04


Under the reading of the law, and
judged by the unsarying precedent of
the United States Senate, the weakness
of the case Of Matthew s Quay, who
seeks admission to that body by virtue
of the governors appointment, after the
Legislature failed to elect, is apparent
to all. And in view of the fact that
Quay, while a member of the Senate,
invariably voted against the admission
of claimants who applied under similar
circumstances, his request that the
Senate shall reverse its attitude merely
as a personal compliment to him is
most impudent and presumptuous.
The language Of the Constitution OF
the United States with respect to the
matter of Senatorial appointments by
governors is brief and simple. 1t is i:
"lf vacancies happen, by resignation
or otherwise, during the recess of the
Legislature of any State, the Execu-
tive thereof may make temporary ap-
pointments until the next meeting of
the Legislature, which shall then fill
such vacancies. "
1t is fact that the vacancy caused
by the expiration of Quay's term oc-
CURED on the 4th of March, 1893, at
which time the Legislature of Pennsyl.
vapia was in session. 1t adjourned
without electing Senator, thereby
creating the vacancy by its own act
Clearly this vacancy is not one that
tie governor is authorized to fill, &C.
cording to the language of the Consti.
tuition above quoted.
In Quay's case there is still another
feature. The Constitution of Pennsyl.
vania, with reference to just such
vacancies, makes this plain provision
I'm case of vacancy in the Office Of
United States Senator from this Com
monwealth in a recess between sessions,
tho governor shall convene the two
houses, by proclamation on notice not
exceeding sixty days, to fill tho same. -
This provision makesait the duty OF
Governor Stone to call the Legislature
together in special session for the pur.
pose Of filling the vacancy, but Quay
will not permit him to do so. He
knows that the Legislature as at present
constituted will never elect him tc
succeed himself.
Tho Senate, therefore, should have
no hesitation in summarily rejecting
Quas's unwarranted and impudent re-
quest for admission upon such films,
credentials as his appointment by
Governor Stone.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
As to The democracy Or delaware.

As we expected, Former Senator Hig-
gins is catching it right and left for his
frank and perfect truthful declaration
that Delaware is naturally Demo-
cratic State.n And the most severe
arraignments come from Union Repub-
lican sources.
1t is not surprising that this should
be so, as Union Republican leaders
know the measures that were resorted
to in order to smother the natural
Democratic sentiment of Delaware. aud
convert it into numerical majority
for the Republicans. They know ex-
actly what these measures were, and
they are also pretty well aware Of tho
Democratic stupidity, Encouragement
and surrender Of principle that so
largely aided in making these Union
Republican measures effective.
However, squirm as they may, the
Union Republicans cannot fairly deny
the truth Of Mr.. Higgins statement.
Delaware is NATURALLY Democratic
State. and as much SO today as twenty
years ago. We believe there are more
Democrats in Delaware now than there
we're twenty years ago, and, therefore,
larger Democratic majority in the
State. And with sound principles,
reputable candidates, and good LEADER
ship, we believe the Democratic party
of Delaware would be as invincible MS
it was from 1864 to 1892, during which
time il maintained its prestige, even
when the oolored men Of the State were
enfianchised and cast their votes
solidly with the Republican Iarty.
How to secure this result of sound
principles, reputable candidates and
good leadership is problem that
should engage the attention of all Della
ware Democrats who sincerely wish to
see the State restored to alignment
with its natural Democratic sentiment.
When the problem is solved, Delaware
will be found as Democratic as ever,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
DELAWARs Dors.


DIR. Henry Ridgely Of Dover and
Mrs. Ridgely will go tc Orlando, Fla,
tomorrow, TO remain until spring.
Wilbur Fl. Burnite. formerly State
treasurer, has been appointed to q
position in the Census Depai tment, at
Washington.
The Wedding Of Thomas J.. Hodgson
and Miss Lonab FL. Smith will take
place in Emmanuel Church, Townsend,
next Wednesday,
The II. T. Dyer ca. of Baltimore,
which has capital stock of $40, coo,
field its certificate Of incorporation at
Dover Tuesday AFTERNOON.
The Rev. G. J. Fntcher and Miss
Margaret s. McCoIsy, both formerly
of Leipsic, will be married in the
Wharton Street M. e., Church, Phila-
delphia, January 10th.
Cards have been issued for the we'd
ding of Harry g, Short and Miss
Minnie Harris, which will take Place
in the Bridgeyiile NJ. Z. Church noxt
Wednesday. Mr.. Short is son Of
United States Marshal Short. H.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
Dealing with tbs slavery question.

Nearly thirty five years after the close
Of great war which was supposed 10
have etei nally settled the question Of
slavery within the jurisdiction Of the
United States Of America, and thirty
seven years after the issuing Of Abraham
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation,
the nation finds itself dealing with the
vexed question once more.
Among orr recently acquired foreign
possessions Is the island of Guam in
the Pacific Ocean, which, like Porto
Rico, is ours by right Of conquest, hay-
ing been captured from the possession
of Spain while We were engaged in
legally declared war with that country.
Captain Leary Of the navy was appoint
ed governor Of the island, and be has
bsen making vigorous efforts to estab-
lish needed reforms. Among other evils
in existence there, was foim Of peon-
age, which was virtually form of
slavery, as the peon was debtor who
was Obliged to serve his creditor until
the debt was extinguished. In a
proclamation recently issued, Governor
Leary prohibited this system of peonage
and ordered its abolition after February
22d next--the anniversary of George
Westinghouse birthday, by the way
declaring that the system amounted to
slavery, is menace to popular liberty,
and violation of the privileges guar
anteed by the American Constitution.
So much for Captain Leary, governor
of Guam, legal province OF this
country. But how about William
Mckinley, President of the United
States? Slavery, actual slavery, exists
in the Sulu Archipelago, portion of
the Philippine Islands, over which
Mckinley claims sovereignty by virtue
Of the payment Of $40, 600. 900 to Spain,
Notwithstanding the fact that the
people Of the islands have been fighting
for liberty and independence for three
centuries. In order to avoid armed con-
flict with the Sultan Of Sdlu, who
showed an inclination to make deal,
treaty was entered into with him, by
which the authorities of the United
States guaranteed not to interfere with
the system Of slavery within the
Sultan's jurisdiction, and also to permit
of the practice of polygamy. Further,
the Sultan was granted an annuity of
about $40, 900 per anpum, out of which
to maintain his harem.
What a contrast between Governor
Leary Of Guam and President Mclfin-
ley. The one stamps out an evil system
which virtually amounted to slavery.
The other approves a treaty which recog-
nizes both slavery and polygamy.
Is not this enough to cause the ghost
Of Abraham Lincoln to haunt the sleep-
ing hours of William Mckinley during
the remainder of his natural life?
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04

President Mckinley must see the alb
surdity of forbidding Federal office
holders to attend the Republican Ma
tional Cony IGNITION for two or three DAYS
next June, and at the same time allow
ing one Of the chief among such office
holders to act for nearly year as
chairman of an important partisan
committee. says the New York Evening
Post ''It would be logical to let First
Assistant Postmaster General Heath be
head of the Committee on Organiza-
tion and Literature just established
by the Republican National Commit
tee, and also to let as many postlnastors
throughout the country go to the con.
vention at Philadelphia rs could secure
election as delegates. 1t would be logi
cal also to prohibit such partisan
nctivity by both superior and subcrdl-
mates. But to say that Mr.. Heath Of
Indiana may turn himself into parti-
san worker for the next ten months, as
First Assistant Postmaster General at
Washington, while he could not even DO
a delegate to the National Convention
If he were postmaster at home, seems
too.ridiculous spectacle for the Presi-
don't to permit-saying nothing of the
scandal involved in the license to
neglect his public duties thus given tie
official who stands next to the top in a
great department.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-01-04
DopEn.

Specialize 'oArespondence Of Gazette and Joun
Doyery Van. 3.--The Delaware Elect
Railwayle, Co., through John D. lii
kins. yeletsAerday, petitioned the l.
Court fofts the right of way over
county rot lads from Dover TO Woodli
Beach. TN ne request was granted. Tn
members oS the court refused to VI
Tho DelasS ,are Electric Railway Ok
rival, the Gypelawsre General Eleci
Railway Co,{ya also has the right of '
from Dover n Woodland Beach.
The funeral Of Irving d. Boggs I,
place yesterdy say afternoon, and I
largely attend He'd. The Masons, i
Men and HeptV, asophs were represent
The Rev. AlNred Smith, ID.
offioiated. TINA music included
bottoms by the Norma Glee Club B
q duet by John Sarrow and Herman
Taylor. The fiorts;al offerings we're hsa
some. Thomas II. Dunn, Franz.
Buckingham, W. W. Satterfeld, ].
Pierce, William ssb5hockley and r. Viii
Ewing we're tho p,sallbearers. Tho ir3
ment was in LakeAsside cemetery.