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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
ARE WEGROWINGRED
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR WHO
SAYS WE ARE.
Prof Frederick starr OF Chicago Uni
vsrity VIII Not Recsdo from the
Startling Proposition that the white
Race Is slowly Dying Out,

"A rather startling statement was re-
Gently made by Prof Frederic Starr,
Of the University OF Chicago. 1t was
to the effect that the white inhabit-
ants of the United States are on the
verge Of becoming like Indians in
complexion. Prof. Starr reaches this
conclusion after lengthy scientific and
practical Investigations. He also states
that the only thing which will divert
the dire catastrophe which now threat
ems the American republic lies in lib
eral immigration laws. Foreign blood,
he declares. is the thing which stands
between Americans and an Apache
complexion.
For the purpose of study Prof. Starr
has taken the German immigrants who
have settled In Pennsylvania, New
England and West Virginia, who hold
most tenaciously to the characteristics
Of their countrymen. They usually
settle in communities where they are
preserve their language and their Gus
toms as they brought them from the
Fatherland. They seldom intermarry
with other nationalities, and for Prof
Starts investigation present ideal con.
ditions. After several years OF Close
observation he has become convinced
that the Germans are gradually as.
suming some OF the characteristics ol
the North American Indian. Prof.
Starr has also studied native Amer
leans and found that similar peculiar
tiles existed. only in greater degree
among them.
Several years ago Prof. Starr startled
the scientific world by making the
same statement, which at the time met
with open ridicule. Now however, the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
An Old soa-Dog on Lawyers.

There is a passage of curious inter-
est in the will of the late admiral Of
the feet. Sir John Commerell He
wrote: Having had fatal experience
Of the iniquity of the law in certain
cases. when decisions have been given
against common sense and justice, it
is my directions that my two nieces
who are intended to benefit by the
death of my child or children mean the
the two eldest children of my sister
at the time this will was made, name
ly, Edith Bloomfield and Kate Bloom
field. and | entreat the parties inter-
ested in my will not to appeal to the
law II any difficulty may arise. but
to arbitration. Having been swindled
myself by every lawyer that | ever
had anything to do with makes me
offer this advice to my heirs, execu-
tors and assigns. Westminster Ga
zette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
A Chinese Newsboy.

Ki-Ko is the name of the only Chin
ese newsboy. in New York. He works
in Pell and Dover streets and sells
the Chinese Weekly Herald. That's
what is is called in English. The
Herald is printed in the Chinese Ian
guage. and, according to a regular
subscriber contains all the news OF
the flowery kingdom and the Philip
pines, together with the latest gossip
of the United States In which the
Chinese are interested. Ki-Ko yells
"EA.ra!" and tells wonderful stories
about the contents of his paper. just
the same as his American brother
does.-Chicego Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
New York,s Foolish Women.

1t is one of the singularities of the
New York woman's fashion that she
will appear in midwinter with her
head uncovered and pass from the
theatre to her carriage without any
qualms. But as soon as the warm
weather sets in upon us her hat is as
essential to her piece of mind as is
one of those wonderful creations with
which the East End 'Arriets of London
require for bank holiday wear, To go
about with ones head uncovered is
the sign OF the provincial. And no
matter how lovely or sensible fash
ion is. so long as 1t is not acceptable
here, 1t is to be cast into the outer
darkness-which is the provinces
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

plants. His Joy was unbounded.
Springing to the topmost spray Of the
tree, he trilled out two or three ex-
ultant notes. and then alighted on
the basket lid, through the hole in
which the captive thrust her shrdlu
which the captive had thrust her head
and neck.
Then followed touching scene.
The male bird, after billing and COO
ing with the captive, dressing her
feathers and stroking her neck, all
the while fluttering her wings and
grooming an undersong of encourage
ment, suddenly assumed another at
ji,ude. Gathering mp his wings, he
erected himself and began to peck
and pull away at the edges Of the hole
in the baskets lid. The birds ardent
affection and his effort to release his
mate, touched the clergyman. mother
and boy.
I'll let the bird CO." said the boy
In sympathetic voice. as he saw his
mother wiping her eyes with hei
dplOns ne DdShtt NdS Nuilitu I,
the spot where the bird had been
shared Her mate followed. sweep.
ing occasionally close past the boy
carrying the basket. and chirpine
abrupt notes, as II assuring her that
he was still near by.
On arriving at the snare. the cler.
gyman began untying the many knots
which secured the lid. while the male
bird. perched on a hazel bough, moi
six feet away. watched silently and
motionless the process of liberation.
AS soon as the basket lid was raised
the thrush dashed out with scream
of terror and joy; while her mate
followed like an arrow shot from 6
bow. and both disappeared behind {
clump of birch trees. 1t was an ex
cellent lesson for the boy-one which
he never forgot-Presbyterian Record
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
MOBILITY. .

It Is not that tho mountains make tho men,
In solitary grandeur but apart
The towering hilltops can but serve to start
A sleeping nobeness to life again.
The great-souled natures find their province
when
They join the toilers in the street. the mart,
Their honest, rugged sturdiness Of heart
kindlinR responsiveness unstlrred till then.
For such is not the narrow. binding creed,
Nor struggle to excel at others cost
The pickering selfish strife TO win who can
On them the Pharisaic cult Is lost
Theirs Is to seek and help the crying need,
To stir in all the majesty OF man.
Frederick William Memmott, In the
Springfield Republican.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The Memphis Commercial-Appeal
says that to solve the servant girl
problem domestic service must be
made more attractive. 1t must be
elevated. The foolish prejudice that
debases 1t should be destroyed. The
gulf between mistress and maid must
be closed or bridged.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The bubonic plague is the most stub
born of epidemics. 1t seems to be
almost impossible to exterminate this
Black Death even with the utmost
efforts of the ablest doctors. The dread
of cholera and yellow fever has been
much lessened in recent years, and the
medical profession has fought valiantly
and victoriously against many an in
fection and many a contagion. But
this plague can not be annihilated as
yet. Fortunately in these days it is
not a grave menace to the great cap
itals of the world. But 1t is still
dread spectre in filthy quarters of
cities, both OF the Orient and the Occi-
dent, in which the conditions of clean
and wholesome living are neglected.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
Suitably Attired

Mrs. Chatterton-lIenry. for good
ness sake don't wear such short trou-
GERS! Give them to the ragman
Chatterton-Not much! You women
haven't got any patent on the rainy
day costume idea. These are my rainy
day users.--Brooklyn Eagle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

Bumkins Island. near Hull. Mass,
was given TO Harvard College by
Samuel Ward, friend of old John
Harvard. and II cannot be sold out
right. Ii has. however been leased
to A. G. Burrage. of Boston, for 800
years, and he will build hospital
on It, and make II free summer
home for the crippled children Of
Boston.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The Boston Herald remarks that
there never was time when the ma
tion was so actively engaged in carry
ing out the earnest counsel of Wash.
ington in the Farewell address: PRO
mote, then, as an object of primary
importance, institutions for the gener-
nj diffusion of knowledge"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

Uncle Sam has certainly spread
some" when 10000 miles is the short.
est route by which he can tow a dry
dock from one of his island ports to
another.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

My mother says, II little girls
Want curly hair, they must
Eat all their bread and butter up,
And especially the crust.
30 very many little girls
In all the wide, Wide world
Would be so very happy II
Their hair were only curled.
And can | be so selfish. then?
No. dear mamma. must
Give other little girls my bread,
And especially the crust.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

Insurance actuaries agree that the
expectancy of life is on the increase.
OF course. the next move will be to
make the people pay for it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

A San Francisco doctor has been
honored by the French Academy of
Medicine for the discovery of a new
disease. This is wrong. Doctors who
discover new diseases should not be
encouraged. There are enough dis.
eases now.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

In Alglers a motor vehicle transport
now makes a daily run of log miles
between two towns where vehicular
trafiic of no kind has ever before been
possible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

The dirigible balloon has been in
vented by Brazilian living in France.
Now what benefactor of the race will
invent an automobile which will al.
ways be safely and securely dirigible? :?
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

1t is an encouraging sign for the
health of the modern American that
the popularity Of outdoor life in the
United States seems to be increasing.
The number and variety of sports and
pastimes which allure to open air
exertion has grown greatly Not very
many years have elapsed since the
time when tennis and foot ball were
unusual and golf and the bicycle were
almost unknown. Yet the influence
Of these and other sports has been so
strong in recent years that open.air
life has come to be enjoyed for its
own sake and apart from the amuse.
ments associated with 1t. It Is a mis-.
take to suppose that the pleasures
OF outdoor life are especial privileges
OF youth or of any given type of sum.
mer amusement seeker. The immense
advantages they confer should be
shared by all alike. In the present
state of our society development they
are among the richest of the blessings
within the reach of the people.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04
How pcryrs watch went On strike.

How Rcryl's watch Went on n strike.
Beryrs watch hung on hook beside
the bureau. II licked away to itself
when nobody was listening. and this
Is what Il said: "Ive made mp my
mind TO stop. yes. to stop. Here I've
been working so hard ever since
Christmas morning, when Beryl found
me in her stocking, and I'm tired. yes,
I'm very tired. Wouldn't anybody
never getting anywhere? am"
So 1t licked thoughtfully for awhile
and then II spoke again. 81 think I'll
strike. That clock there on the man.
tie piece strikes all the time, but
somehow 1t keeps on going | don't
know why I'm not treated right, in
deed. I'm not. Here it's summer time
and think ought to have n vacation
or else I'll run down. There, am
running down-Beryl forgot to wind
me last night. Well I'll take a rest
a nice long" And 1t stopped.
Pretty soon Beryl ran in a great
hurry and threw the watch chain about
her neck. Then she dashed out OF
the room again, tuclling the watch
into her belt as she went. "She don't
know I've struck" it thought, with
chuckle.
Are you ready now, Beryl?" called
Jenny Sands, as her friend came run
ming down stairs. I'VE must hurry or
we won't reach the park in time to
meet the Others"
Beryl. "We have lots of time, it's
only 20 minutes past g." she went on.
as she glanced at the watch. She
never heard the little chuckle It gave
how could she?
But when they reached the boat
house in the park, the other girls we're
nowhere to be seen. "They said
they'd wait till a quarter of three"
said Beryl. "And now I'm sure
don't know where they've gone. It's
all your fault, Jenny; why didn't you
come for me sooner?"
why. Beryl Kirke, did | everT
cried Jenny. Didn't I wait for you
ever so long? And you fused and
fused till / most went without you.
think your old watch must be SLOW"
my watch doesn't get slow. Jenny
Sands" said Beryl, you just see If 1t
isn't the same as that clock in the
boathouse. What time does it say?"
Ten minutes past three" said Jen-
ny, land your watch Is Just 20 min
utes after g."
why. why-I must have forgot to
wind 1t last night" Bsryl cried, but
| never did that before, Jenny. never"
And she wound 1t carefully and put
II back in her belt. saying, 81 won't
set it now cause that boathouse clock
maynt be right. | can remember it's
an hour slow"
''Why. girls" crie1 wondering
voice. what kept you so long? We've
been all around the lake in the steam
launch, for We thought younever would
come" And their Sunday school
teacher kissed them both heartily.
1T was all my fault. Miss Ilendrick-
son." said Beryl, "Wy watch stopped
cause forgot to wind it, and kept
Jenny waiting beside
well, you're here now," said the
teacher, "and we'll have oLr picnic
lunch under those trees by the lake
yonder."
And nobody heard the little watch
grumble to itself. Il didn't get much
of a vacation, after all. did I?"-
Brookly Eagle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

Forty years ago 81 percent of the
total amount of broad silk in the
United States was imported; today
the condition Is reversed and, accord
ing to the latest official figures, 13
percent only is imported. Today the
United States is the greatest silk pro-
ducing country in the world, and it
was less than two centuries ago that
the industry was first dreamed of
here. The quality is being steadily
improved 80 that 1t promises to COM
pare before many years with that of
French manufacture. Italy still pro-
duces the most beautiful fabrics, and
because of the perfection attained
must always be drawn on for the
heavy satin damasks and other rich
cloths. When the attempt was first
made in this country to manufacture
silk, only sewing-silks, handkerchiefs
and the like were made. 1t is esti-
mated now that one-third of the do
mestic output is ribbons. next in
order come broad or web goods-as
the material for dresses is called
silk thread. hand and machine twist,
knitting. crochet, embroidery, art
silks. and SO on. The domestic man
ufacturers stand first in that branch
a the business which includes ths
threads. and the expectations increase
ysariy. while there are no imports,
1isas-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

II is estimated that the cost of
crime in the United States amounts
20 $3.50 per capita of the population
annually.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-09-04

Talk about sending coal to New
Castle! American milliners are now
exporting their goods to Paris.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-04-26
the TOWN OF uhiON HAS

Three Cotton Mills, one the
largest in the South. -Four Fur
ntture and Wood N.nufactur-
ing COnceri s, One Fen ale
Seminary. Water " or&S ui.d
Electric Lights.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-04-26
YOUR BUSINESS IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED

During my second pastorate in
Union (1S73) Gen. Wallace was one
of my stewards. He was then in
his early pri"e. He was a lawyer in
full practice and a member of the
Legislature. A few years before he
crowned himself with immortal honor
as the speaker of what will 90 down
in history as the wallace Hous,. "
But | wish to write Of him here as a
Methodist anil steward. During
the year my health gave way. | had
to give up my work for the time. 1t
was in connection with this misfortune
,hat.l received the greatest compliment
of my miniSty and life. The Board
OF Stewards, at the instigation of
Gen. Wallace. (as | afterwards learn
ed), formally invited me to remain an
other year as their pastor. Their gen
erous offer was for me to return and
to preach as often as I could ard if
couldn't preach at ali to be their pastor
AMI neighbor and friend. Although
| did not return, | felt and feel the
same appreciative gratitude as
through | had done SO.
My thjrl pastorate (lSS7-1So0)
brought me in frequent contact with
Judge Wallace. lie was Christian
gentleman of the highest type. lie
was always in his place at the Sun
day morning services and ever
claimed his privilege at the table of
the Lord. / am debtor to his safe
judgment and his excellent common
sense in matters ofgreat importance
He was a Methodist from conviction.
All honor to his memory.
SAMUEL \. WEBER.
Yorkville, April 6, 1901.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-04-26
PLEASED WITH OUR TOWN.
A North CaroIinian Expresses
himself as Well Pleased with
Our City and its People,

MIR. EDIToR:-Having been a
subscriber to your valuable paper for
more than twelve months | venture
a few dots from this part of the CITY.
Being native born North Carolinian
and a stranger in this part of South
Carolina |, three years ago the fifth
day of this month, cast my lot with
the good people of Union and have
never in the least regretted doing SO.
Since becoming a citizen of this
county | have met and made MANY
warm friends whose favors and kind
ness will never be forgotten, tho
the Unborn affection for the old Tar
Heel State still predominates. Still
| have all l could wish for to make
me contentcd in my adopted State,
taken in a general sense 1 am sur
rounded by good quiet pcacable
neighbors and everything, so far as
| koow, is moving along smoothly.
The Union cotton mills are run
hing on full time with MIR. j. E.
Shaw as superintendent, a noble
hearted North Carolinian whom all
the operatives in his employ holds
in the highest esteem. We need not
question how he keeps plenty of help
and some to spare, we need such men
at the helm.
Well this old world is undergoing
wonderful changes. Today the Goth
of April we see snow falling, it seems
that the spring season is later and
colder than when l was boy. eye
shall know winter from summer only
by the budding eff the trees seems
| have read that somewhere.
The health of West End is good
with few exceptions of la grippe.
Generally speaking I think Union
as healthy town according to size
as you will find anywhere. We have
clean nice streets and I notice all
back allies and lots are kept in good
sanitary condition.
For fear of being consigned to OBJ
livion among the waste in your
basket | will hold up for this time.
N. CARoLINIAN.
You are welcome, come occasions
ally, our happy circle will inch up a
little to admit you.-ED.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-04-26
THE LATE JUDGE
WALLACE Q827--.I90D.
A Tribute From his Fo rmer Pa stOr.

Judge William H Wallace who re.
Gently died in Union, S. c., and
about whose death our Advocate has
already spoken with beautiful appro-
priateness, was under my pastoral
charge three different times. | lived
in Union for the first time during the
years of 1862 and 1868. Daring
1868 | was junior preacher on the
Union circuit. II. A. G. Walker
being the preacher in charge. Co!-
onel, afterwards General Wallace,
was in the war during this time.
He was rarely at home, Indeed |
don't remember to have met him at
all during my first residence in
Union. His family then consisting
of wife, sister, and three lit
tie daughters, were always at their
places at church and the Sunday
school.
At the close of war, i. e. during
the fall of 1865 there was gracious
revival of wonderful power and re-
suits at'Union. 1t was largely through
the personal ministry Of DR.. James
A. Duncan then refugee from his
home and charge at Richmond, Va.
DR.. y. A. Darby was pastor and is
gratefully remembered and appreciat-
ed but the preaching for this special
occasion was mostly by the eloquent
and able Virginian. His sermons are
talked of to this day. Some of the
leading citizens of Union came into
the church during this meeting,
Several of them had been exemplary
members of the congregation TO.
many years; but had never joined the
church. During this meeting break
in their ranks was made and quite a
number came into the church on a
profession of faith. l recall the
names ..of some of these: Judge
David Goudelock; Hon. Wallace
Thompson; Capt. B. d. Culp; ii. l.
Goss, Esq; Maj. w. T. Thompson
Mr.. e. r. Wallace and Gen. W.
II. Wallace There were doubtless
Others. And then several elect ladie
came into our church at this time.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1901-04-26
The News from L0Ckhart.
Ladies' Aid Society Establishes a
Record,

EDITOR TIMEs:-On Sunday
afternoon the Ladies Aid Society of
the Methodist church held it's second
meeting which was probably the
most remarkable one on record in
this State. AS before mentioned
this society purposes the building of
place worship and loes not con-
fine its membership to is own demon.
nation. At this meeting the organ
iz1t:on had membership Of TWO
hundred and twchty five which gives
monthly income of twenty-five dol>
lars and fifty cents. The meeting
was we'll attended and an interesting
program rendered, consisting of a
tllk by Rev. S. II. Crcech, original
papers by Mrs. William Cary and
Miss Mary Montgomery, and q num-
ber of musical selections. A pr re
was awarded to Miss Kate Evans for
obtaining the greatest number of
members, her list bearing one
hundred and seven names. Mss
Sallie Grice's list was next in nun Ier
having ninety eight names. j
If any other town of q Thousand
inhabit ,nts can boast Of such a church
society, Lockhart would like to hear
from them.
On Friday evening, April 10Th,
the LocShart Cornet Band will give
a public concert conducted by their
leader. Prof. Herndon, of Yorkville.
They will render full program ofthe
latest music, and Prof. Herndon will
favor the audience with a number of
solos.
In addition to the free concert the
ladies of lockhart will have cake,
cream, flowers, etc, to be sold for the
benefit of the band. We cordially
invite every lover of moonlight
music, love, flowers (and ice cream tc
come. They will give you q hearty
welcome and good time.
Mrs. w. K. Livingston and charm
ing daughters, Misses Sarah and
Clara, are the guests of Mrs. j. G
Cary.
Prof Herndon, of Yorkviile, viii
spend the next two weeks fin ou
town instructing the Lockhart Corne
Band. RIYERsInE.