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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
INSECT STlNCS.
what Causes the Swelling and Some
Remedies to he applied.

what Causes the Swelling and Some
Remedies to BE applied.
The fact of death occasionally re-
sunlng from the sting of insects such
as bees and wasps is no doubt largely
responsible for the species of terror
which the presence of these insects
brings upon many persons. Only re-
Gently, for example, case was re-
ported of laborer who placed in his
mouth gooseberry, which proved to
contain a wasp. The wasp stung him
at the root of the tongue; he went into
his cottage and medical aid was sum-
moned, but death ensued in five min
utes. In ,nis instance, of course, death
most probably supervened on suffoca-
ton due to intense swelling in the
throat. and was not due directly to
the poison itself
Vomiting. fainting, delirum and stu
por strongly suggest highly virulent
substance of the nature of a toxin.
The precise nature of the poison of
wasps and bees Is not known They
possess a poison bag and sting and the
fluid secreted is as clear as water, eX-
hibits an acid reaction and in fact con-
tains formic acid But this acid can
hardly account for the severity of the
symptoms sometimeS following sting.
Fatal results have, indeed, occurred
which could only be attributed direct
ly to the toxic action of the sting.
Some persons, however endure the
sting with impunity, others develop
alarming symptoms. such as blood poi
oning, and undoubtedly the toXicity of
| the sting depends very much upon the
condition of the soil into which it is
| implanted.
One OF the old-fashioned remedies,
and we believe good one, is to apply
Immediately to the part stung the juice
of raw onion. The rationale of this
remedy is not clear. the sulphur oil
in the onion possibly serving as a pal
liative The sting at any rate. IL II
| remains In the wound, should be ex-
tractej and the puncture dressed
with little weak ammonia and
| afterwards a little bromide OF
ammonia may be added, which
frequently serves as sedative
Judging from the great number ol
wasps which have somewhat suddenly
appeared in the country during the re-
cent hot weather, this seasonal pesI
promises to be of no small dimensions
The intense irritation caused in some
persons by mosquito bites may be
promptly relieved by the application
of ipecacuanha, either the vinum oil
the powdered root, made into a paste
with water or vinegar.-The Lancet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
AN ASTONISHING LAND.
In Guatemala 81 VIII Buy 50 and Rail-
roads Have Mahogany Ties.

In Guatemala 81 VIII Buy 50 and Rail-
roads Have Mahogany Ties.
An American railroad man landing
in Guatemala port Barios) encounters
various surprises, the first one of con-
sequence being, perhaps, the answer Of
the ticket agent 20 his inquiry as to
what is the railroad fare to Gaute-
mala City, which is about 100 miles
away and so miles beyond the terminus
of the railroad. The price of the tick
ct to the railroad terminus-140 miles
lis sl4. or 10 cents a mile. Being de-
termined, however, to comply with all
reasonable requirements, you hand out
SIS in American money, and on get
ting your change, receive the second
surprise, as the agent hands back your
$40 United States note and SIG in Gau-
temala money besides. You now learn
that one American dollar will buy So
in Guatemala.
You find the passenger train very
good one. Everything is in excellent
condition and the engine is fine
one. The train is equipped with air
brakes. The track is very poor The
rails are heavy for a narrow gauge
road, but the track is badly out OF
line. The ties are mahogany, rosewood
| and ebony, but even ebony lasts only
about two years. The train runs at
| about 10 miles an hour and makes long
| stops. The road has nine locomotives
several years old; 25 passenger cars
| 10 of which are first class; 200 box
cars and 20 flats.
Locomotive engineers get IS a day
| for run of so miles; conductors 81 q
day, with no overtime; brakemen $7F
a month and negro firemen the same
| Agents get from $100 to $3.50 a month
most of them receiving about 5000. The
operators are all natives. The chiel
dispatcher gets $500. which be it re-
membered il equivalent to only $50 o.
American money. An American can
not live here for less than $3.50 q
month. find that the other two roadi
in this country pay about the same a,
this one. except that on one of then
engine men get $40 day. Any railroad
man In the United States who has ever
the poorest kind of q position on ,
good road will do we'll to keep 1t rath
er than try Gautemala--GautHmals
Correspondence Of the Railroad Ga
zette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May Goth. 1901. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:

C00 m-Train II, weekdays, Tor Sunbury,
MllkesDarre, hazleton, fottsVlile, scranton
Harrisburg and the intermediate sta
tions, arriving at Phiiadelphia 9;3 p. M,
New ork, 9;D p. m; Baltimore, 800 p m ;;
from Williamsport TO Phiiadelphin ana pas-
senger coaches from Kane 10 Philadslp hia
and Wllliamsport to Baltimore ana wash
lngton. ,,
i2:46 p m-Irain :, daily for snnbury, Har-
rlspurg ana princlpai lhtermcdlate stations.
arriving at Philadelphia !;3s p M; New
YORK 1878 p. M, Baitlmore q p M wash
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
.'They seem to have got raniIe of us

They seem to have got raniIe OF III
now"
For a few seconds there WIS silence
as the men realized their DANCE The
angry growl of the quick fire., was ev-
cry now and then punctured by the
long. deep mouthed baying Of the
Beers Long Tom.
"They are aiming at u.s." shou' I'd a
man, running into the tent with his
right arm hanging helpless by his side
Immediately there was violent con-
cussion; the air filed with smoke and
a pungent smell, and the tent lit up
with a tongue of flame. In an instant
three or four men sprang forward and
the fire was extinguished
The next shot will count hit IL
| am not mistaken"
Scarcely were the words out of his
mouth when huge rent suddenly
opened in the canvas and shell
dropped right into the middle of the
tent. The wounded ducked under their
covering as II they would bury them
selves beneath the ground. The doe
wi, Will lbi Noiu, buh
Private Cory was before them.
Not you, DOCTOR" he shouted, as he
seized the bomb.
quick, man. Into the bucket with
It," said the doctor mo, there's no
water. Merciful powers!"
But Cory had dashed through the
opening, and was running like hare.
They were all dumfounded for a mo-
ment. Then cheer broke from them
when they realized what he was doing
"a cheer in which dying men Joined.
Throw 1t away! Now Throw it,
yelled the doctor after him.
Still he ran. The music of what he
knew was their applause rang in his
ears. Nothing had ever sounded so
sweet to HIM as this. He smiled. 1t
reminded him family of his achieve
ments in the football field when the
crowd roared their approval. The ball
he carried now was heavier, but the
applause-only he knew what 1t meant
to him, and he clutched the destructive
missile like a child hugging n doll. He
felt inclined to kiss II. II he lived he
would be a man and comrade again.
If not-but he ran on.
Some one had wisely said that II re-
quires often but the turn of straw
to make a coward hero, or a hero a
coward. Cory was a man again. The
paralysis of panic tnat had seized him
few hours ago and had frozen his
hnn fgta nv.lts ht ~
dream. Another 10 yards-he was
quite SO from the tent. He heard them
urging him to throw 1t. A few more
yards. then with tremendous effort
he hurled 1t from him. Instantly there
was an explosion, and Cory fell on his
face.
Poor chap. He Is done for,
doubt" said the doctor, as several
raced forward, followed by a number ol
wounded, who limped in pain.
They knelt by the poor shattered
body. The sergeant his old tormentor
regardless of his own wounds, had beer
among the first VINO rushed TO his as
sistance.
Cory raised the only hand left him
which the sergeant clasped, murmurini
something about forgiveness. A smile
of exultation played about his face fol
q moment, then the film of death gath
cred over his eyes. He tried TO speak
but no words came in obedience to thu
moving of his lips, for his soul hat
| taken its fight 10 that land where
brave spirits are at rest.-The World,
Events.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
London the worlds Art Mart.

An English art journal says that
for a goodly number of years the turn
over at art sales in London may be
roughly placed at over $4,000 900.
Nothing seems to depress the prices
at art sales. not even the prolonged
war in South Africa. 1t has been more
and more apparent during the last few
years that London is the best market
in tho world for the sale of objects of
art
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
tnt COMPASS.

A thing so fragile that one feathers weight
Might break its poise or turn the point
aside,
The mightiest vessel, with her tons OF
freight,
O'cr painless sens from port TO port will
guide.
What wonder, then, IL lodged within the
breast.
Soma simple. yet unwaverng faith may
lie
10 guido the laden soul to ports Of rest
And, like compass. point 1t to the skyp
The Junior Munscy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

The value of the statement made
by the agricultural department that
the ruvages of destructive insects cost
the United States $500, 100000 year
is somewhat impaired because of the
fact that il can be neither corrobor-
atcd nor refuted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

King Oscar of Sweden Is an au-
thor. historian, an orator, an artist
and a dramatist. and he also writes
poetry and plays the accordion. Yet
ne is popular. The good people of
Sweden have some peculiar traits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

Among the peasants Of Turkey al
most all the doctoring is still done by
women In Constantinople there are
laws against these healers. but they
fiourish nevertheless
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

The mayor of Buenos Ayrcs has
issued an order prohibiting those
municipal employees who handle the
public funds from attending the
races. An investigation mad shown
that on race lays majority of the
officeholders were not to be found
at their posts. but at the racetrack.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

II is reported that somebody wants to
start q flying machine trust. Here is a
promoter that is going to have trouble
in floating his goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

The present attitude of Europe tow
ard the United States is discussed by
rrof David Kinley in the Forum. He
explains how economic causes have
produced a certain feeling OF antagon-
ism toward us, especially in Germany.
He hopes that when this prejudice has
been overcome America, England and
Germany will unite in forming a triple
alliance of the forces Of peace and pro-
gress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
WESTWARD

Falls Creek All, Reynoldsville 4.30, Brookville
500 Red Bank $50, Pittsburg $50 p. m.
Trains marked run daily;s daily, except
Sunday; flag station, where signals must be
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

II is row definitely established tnat
consumption is durable disease.
Like every other chronic malady. If
It is permitted to possess itself of the
system ani complicate itself with
other disorders. It is beyond remedy.
But, taken in time and dealt with in
its incipient stages, recovery is
practically assured
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
Comforters OF Others.

The lessons only which have cost us
pain, which we have learned in struggle,
which have been born out of anguish Of
heart, will heal and really bless others: 1t
is when we have passed through the bit;
terness of temptation. wrestling with evil
and sore beset, victorious only through
the grace OF Christ, that we are ready to
be helpers of others in temptation. 1t is
only when the chords of our love have been
swept by il, and when we have been CON-
forted and helped to endure, that we are
sorrow.-J. r. Miller.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

One tenth of the millionaires in the
United States are women. according
TO the New York Herald's list.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

a huge meteorite has fallen in ST.
Louis county. Mo. Evidently exhibits
for the worlds fair of 1903 are com
ing from wide distances.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

The French have decided 80 intro
duce the automobile into the trans
portation service in North Africa to
carry supplies across the desert of
Saraha, from oasis to oasis. in place
of camel caravans. 1t is expected
that the new service will be more
expeditions and economical 1t looks
as IL the picturesque ship of the
desert were about to disappear.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

That the improved conditions OF
modern existence have added materi-
ally to the longevity of mankind is
a matter that is being taken seriously
in commercial circles. The Actuarial
Society of America is to compile a
new series of tables for the life in
surance companies of the United
States, which. the society maintains.
will show decreased mortality
among the people of this country.
This Is expected to have the effect
Of decreasing the premium rates now
charged, as the whole life insurance
business is based on mortality tables.
It cannot be doubted that, with So
briefly and moderation In all things,
the average man can live to an old
age. The publication of foods, the
marked advance In medicine and
surgery. the wonders of modern
science. are all assisting to prolone
the existence of the man of the TWEEN
tieth century. It remains for him
to educate himself to enjoy that ex
Sstencs with contentment and sue
esss-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

To Peterboro, N. H., belongs the
distinction of establishing the first
free public library in the world. 1t
was incorporatedin in December, 1893. AL
though other towns had accepted gifts
of libraries, and there have been in
Europe for three hundred years or
more municipal libraries, Peterboro
was the first place to vote money
for the formation and support of a
free town library. It's first catalogue,
issued in 1884, consisted largely of
religious works, but there was a fair
showing of works on travel and a
respectable representation of fiction
both as to quality and quantity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13

A big total abstinence crusade has
been started in England. and its pro-
moters talk confidently of forming an
army of a million "teetotalers" who
will sign a pledge to touch not,
taste not. handle not" But no Father
Mathew or John b. Cough has yet
come forward to lead multitudes cap
tive under the spell of burning elo-
quence. and it is not altogether prob
able that a million names will be
signed to the rolls within a reason
able time. Great crusades are pos
sible when great Leaders inspire great
enthusiasms. But where is the Peter
and Hermit of today? inquiries the
New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-11-13
EASTWARD.

Train 001 Sunday leaves Pittsburg 900 a. M,
Red Bank II. 10 Brookville 12.41. Rcynoldsville
LA, Falls Creek 100, Dubois 1.3I p. m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
OUR RELIGIOUS CONTEMPORARIES.

We do not believe that the church is
degenerating. However it may be in our
sister churches-and
IS THE CHURCH we trust it holds good
DEcLINING! in regard TO theui-ln
the several bodies or
Methodism there have been more decided
manifestations OF spirituality and reit-
Sious power OF late than for number
OF preceding years. We scarcely pick up
an exchange that does not contain one
or more glowing accounts OF gracious re-
vivals. in which scores OF precious souls
arc converted and the church greatly
culckened and enlarged. We are neither
4 prophet nor the son of q prophet, but
we venture the declaration that the cur
rent year, in its tnal outcome, WILL show
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
RICHMOND COLLEGE,

A great educational movement IS sweep
ing over this country, and there is
general awakening among the people 10
the fact that education means wealth
and honor and a higher civilization. The
people are taxing themselves to enlarge
and improve the public schools, and it is
quite the fashion for rich men to give
large sums of money towards educa-
tional movements and institutions OF
learning. 1t is one OF the distinguishing
marks of the new century-this forward
movement in education. Nothing APP
proa ching it has been witnessed in any
other age and there are greater things
to come.
The South must keep abreast of this
movement, or she will go backward.
There is competition between the sec
tions and between the several States in
this matter, and we of Virginia must rec
osnize the fact and govern ourselves ac-
cordingly. We must do more for our
public schools and more for our higher
institutions of learning. The public
schools are all right as far as they go,
but our young men must have the op-
portunities Of higher education, for the
men Of the future who rise to distinction
will be men of high culture
It is almost discouraginG when we sec
how the great universities of the North
and West flourish and how hard it is to
keep the Southern colleges going. But
whose fault is it? True the South is not
as rich as the North, but she is rich
enough to maintain her colleges. She has
built up great industries and great cities,
and she has done it largely by Icr own
cxcrtions and with her own mcans-witl
The same eXertion she can build up her
colleges and make them independent.
The truth is, we do not help ourselves
in this direction, as we should do. We
have not been as liberal towards our col
leses as we have been towards our facto-
RIGS. But it is as poor economy to stint
the colleges rs it is to stint the facto-
ries, for the time is rapidly coming when
the two must so hand in hand Educa-
ton must be the handmaidcn of in
dustry.
To the point. a rich man at the North
| has offered to give Richmond College q
| handsome sum OF money, provided the
| friends of the institution will be equally
| liberal. He is going to make a test. He
! is going to sec just how much the friends
| OF Richmond College love her. He is
! going to bring them to book. If thew
| will give he will give. If they will not
| give, how can they expect stranger to
give? 1t is severe test If the friends
OF Richmond College do not rally to her
now, under this stimulus and in this dav
of prosperity. they have not her true in
| terests al heart
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
A CALL TO REPENT.
(Selectcd for the Timcs.l

sIn those days came John the BaDtist
preaching and saying, Repent We, Cor the
Kingdom OF Heaven is at hand st.
Matt. ill.,, 10.
John had a mission, and a great one.
He cana preaching. There are but few
preachers, ana ought to be few. He is
not the preacher who stands in one place
year after year. talking to the same peo-
pie. merely reaching their intcllects.
Preaching IN the New Testament is a
term Which means heraldi.g; going UP
and Gown t-o1n east to west, crying,
shouting with ringing voice. Prepare.
He startles the stagnant air with his
clarion trumpet, as he proclaims, THE
King. the Ilns''
In our days We have degraded preach
ing into bonding the head over some
sheets OF the written paper, reading 1t
with uncertain emphasis III the Bl5le
days the preacher was Il shouting man.
We do net like shouting now. we OBJ
ject to exclamation. But the true preach
or is the vox CLAIMANTS. Prepare! look
out! attention." In due time after the
preacher will come the teacher, the pas
tor. the exposition: but the preacher is a
herald with the Kings proclamation in
hts hands His sermon is brief-not q
well-sct speech, but only cry as of a
man who should call Fire" to sleep
ing town.
Johns, call was to Repent" It is the
cry OF all widening civilization 1t is not
a Bible word only. You cannot do with
out it, even in secular matters. what
is the meaning of it here? means
change your inind, alter your purpose.
turn around. face about, return! It Is
the utterance Of men who have new
proposition to make in politics. II COM
naerce, in engineering, IN all the ways
and processes Of advancing life
He who corrects the errors Of his age,
having verified his own conclusions in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

We arc gratified that the constitutional
Committee on Education has decided to
add to the State Board of Education ons
city superintendent and one county SUI
perintendent Of public schools. 1t is very
well for the colleges to be represented on
this board, but it is quite as important
that the public schools be represented
also in the membership. We hope that
the convention will take this view.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

and they should have the authority of law
to protect themselves and their passen-
gers from the rowtly element They will
not have to exercise their powers often
The presence of two policemen on every
car will have the effect to make the row.
dies behave themselves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

We heartily favor the bill introduced
ferring police powers upon conductors
and motormen of strect-cars. In some
instances these men may abuse their
powers, but if the companies will exer-
else proper care in making their appoint
that source. Conductors and motorrnen
have a great responsibility upon them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
MUNYON'S
{; o | d
CURE

yon's Gold Cure whenever a cold appears 4.
relieves the head nose. throat and lungs SO quickly
that cold need longer be fo,erunner Of grippe.
diphtheria or pneumonia a vial OF the Gold eq ar.
remedies is as sure. Mostly CSC. vial. Guide to
Health free. Munvon. New York and Philadelphia.
MUNYON'S INHALER CUBES CATAkRH.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
THE uPsHor OF THE scHLEy VERDICT

In reading the findings Of -Adn.irals Ben
ham and Ramsay. of tho Schley Court
OF Inquiry, and the findings OF Admiral
Dewey VIC are impressed with this mark
ed difference: The former undertook to
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15
PERSONAL AND CRITICAL.

Governor Tyler. too, has Senatorial am
pitions. The Virginia politicians without
such hopes are few and far between
Washington Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-15

King Edward holds an. ecclesiastical
Office He has prebendal stall in st.
,uavid's Cashedrall where u principle
analogous to robbinS Peter to pay Paul
is in vogue The emoIuments OF The pre-
bend are handed to the King who then
hands them over to Jesus College, Ok
ford.