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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

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the only remains of the church built
by St Helena. is owned by them all
in common. II has u long double line
OF Corlnthian pillars, similar to those
which are found in the Mosque Of
Omar on the site of the ancient temple
In Jerusalem. The faded mosaic OH the
wall and the rough ceiling OF beams
from the cedars of Lebanon are the
only treasures remaining in this edifice.
which was once blazing with gold and
silver This ancient building adjoins
the one now IN use and is only divided
from It by small door.
Here are the usual affairs and images'
which are found in the Latin church
all over the orient, and iu the Greek
portion are the curious pictures which
the Greeks revere in the place of
Images. a spiral staircase of fourteen
steps leads from this church down to
the holy crypt, grotto twenty feet un- !
der the great choir.
This holy crypt forms the chapel OF
the manger and is subterranean
vault excavated out of the limestone
rock of which the hill of Bethlehem
Is composed. On its walls are old
silken tapestries. Many of the silver
lamps hanging here were donations
from kings, and are always kept alight.
This is the supposed site of the birth
of our Lord. There is bright star on
the marble floor commemorating tho
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

"Did you have any money In the
bnnk" he asked after n pause.
Every cent that own In the worldl'
she answered. lifting her handkerchief
60 her eyes and bursting into tears.
81 am sorry" The man spoke with
an embarrassment that seemed out OF
harmony with his rough features. She
wiped her eyes and with a little at
tempt at bravery said:
"Oh, | know ought not to do this
Of course you do not understand. When
the doctors ordered papa out here. he
put $1,000 In that bank, and after-he
died-it was all | had Now II II gone,
and |. ola, am no helplcssl And here
Il is Christmas time" She wcpt afresh.
and the man moved uneasily In bis
seat. lifted his paper and turned the
leaves ncryously.
In few minutes she dried her eyes
and leaned wearlly against the back
OF her seat. She had not slept for two
nights, and soon her eyes closed I'M
consciously, and she sank heavily
against the straight uncomfortable
side OF the car with sudden lurch
OF the train she swnyed 10 the right.
then back again. and finally fell In a
little unconscious heap upon the strong
shoulder Of her companion. He looked
helplessIy. hesltatngly. at her u mo
ment. then, quietly moving I'm his seat.
slipped or his coat made Il into II
heap and left II beneath her head. The
light from above family outlined her
dellcately shaped face against the
black coat. her small white hand was
thrown In chlldlke trustfuness above
the glistenlng masses Of golden hair.
Banding quickly over the sleeping
girl he fumbled a few seconds with
the cont under her head. then drew
back and pulling bis hat over his eyes
pecred from under the wide brlm into
the darkness outside. Several shrill
whistles came from under the car
window, lantern flashed up and
there was u muttered oath. As the
car moved Off he ran wildly down the
aisle.
Tho noise OF the engine increased
and the girl opened her eyes. She
looked up into the face OF the man
standing over her and started. Could
he be the samei Was she dreamingi
Surely her seat mate did not wear n
mustachc, yet these seemed TO be the
same piercing black eyes. the same
broad shoulders.
She stared stupidity and Thought tho
mustache must be n yagary. Then her
eyes fell on the coat under her head
and she faltered:
THANK you 30 much for putting It
there. I hope you haven't come to
your station
The man smiled knowingly, "Ycs
miss. be has passed his station. but
for some reason he left his coat be-
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11
By EvAnseline Ben.Oliel

IA BOUT nineteen hundred aud
kA two years ago, in the rel N
of Caesar Augustus. the lit.
4 A tie town of Bethlehem, six
miles south OF Jeruralem,
was crowded with visitors at about
this time OF the year. all coming to be
taxed In their native country. In a
cave, below the principal inn or
khan OF the town. where the oxen
were usually kept, a gentle Jewish
maid bent lovingly over her Babe. A
light from heaven illumined the rude
manger where He peacefully lay and
shed brilliant radiance over the scene.
Several bundred years later the
pious Empress Helena Of Rome visited
Palestine and discovered this grotto in
Bethlehem, which had served as a
humble shelter for the Christ Child.
She was convinced that this was the
very place which had been hallowed
by the nativity, and thereupon wished
to mark the spot for all time She had
a magnificent church built over the
site, so that Christians from generation
to generation might worship there.
The remains Of that beautiful building
are still TO be seen in the city of Beth
lehem.
1t Is strange fact that, though
Bethlehem was pre-eminently city
belonging to the Jews in the days OF
David and OF Ruth. not one Jew Is to
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11
appearance OF the "star in the east"
with this significant inscription enclr-
cling It:
HIC DE vIRGINE MARIA JESUS
CHRIsTUs NATUs EST.

Above the altar twelve lamps are
banging, TO represent the twelve apos-
ties. Three steps more lead down 10
another chapel over the alleged stall in
which, according TO Latin tradition,
the wooden manger was discovered.
on Christmas eve the pilgrims crowd
around the church awaiting the hour
of opening in order to get good seats
to witness the grand ceremony. Every
man, woman and child who can pos
sibly come is present. The nave being
devoid OF any seats, the people sit or
kneel on the marble floor. making n
curious mass of red feZes and white
wells In silent prayer they await the
hour OF the service. Meanwhile the
strains OF the Tie Deum softly rise from
tho great organ.
Presently procession OF bishops and
archbishops, attired in their most gor-
geous robes, enters the church chant
ing. They are followed by priests and
monks and small boys dressed In scar
let who constitute the choir. Tho
handsomest church decorations are
kept for this yearly service.
The deep, well trained voices OF the
choir Join in singing beautiful anthems.
after which there Is a great deal Of
chanting without much variation. Sew
eral times during the service the bish-
ops. one after another. absent them
selves 10 reappear In different attire,
each Of the robes being. If possible,
more gorgeous than the last
At midnight there is a sudden lull
in the music and bells in the distance
ring the midnight chime Then, as by
magic. a curtain is drawn aside and
over the chancel gates a cradle ap-
pears 10 the wondering gaze Of the
worshlpers and within the cradle All
image Of the babe. The Gloria In Ex-
celsis is sung and the bells continue to
peal merrily. announcing TO all Beth
lehem that II Is Christmas day. The
''bambino" or image Of the babe Is
now lifted before the eyes Of the wOr-
shippers, who PROSTATE themselves on
the ground In alteration. The process
sion OF bishops. priests and monks and
the pilgrims descends toward the grOt-
20 OF the manger chanting and waving
incense all around 1t. The chapel
being 80 small only the officiating
priests descend into the grotto ard the
pilgrims gather about the narrow arch
way and steps descending into the
manger. They now. with much pomp,
amid the chanting Of the priests and
tho sn,. xfng ~ the fneauaq Law the IL.
tie waxen image In the chapel Of the
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

always broaght 10 bay by a soft. gentle
little woman. That In my case. Thank
you for making me do the first decent
thing OF my life. JACK ID.
The detective gave long drawn out
whistle when he read the note.
"IIe Is a bad fellow. but he might be
worsew he commented with n crest
fallen sort OF smile. Don't you feel
little proud OF the way you handled
the most notorious outlaw in the
stnter
But the girl did not trust herself to
answer She had tsrned her face to
the window and in the little prayer OF
thanksgiving she sent out across the
wide. wild darkness for her recovered
fortune there was plea for the man
who had given II back TO her.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11
train this Christmas eve
slowed up enough to take
a single passenger aboard
md 10 allnur a lrlt.l san tod
By Lulie Wells Smith

slowed up enough 10 take
single passenger aboard
and to allow girl seated
at one of the car windows
4 better view of the snow covered
landscape and the little patchwork of
houses about the station. Then II lum-
bered Off again. The new passenger
took seat beside the girl at the win
dow because 1t was the only vacant
one. She continued TO gaze at the
white fields for time.
"AIerry Christmasl What mock.
cry" she thought bitterly. Then she
stole glance at her new companion.
His face was hidden by the newspaper
he was holding close to his eyes In
vain struggle to read by the fast fad
Ing light. When he threw 1t down In
disgust, she leaned forward and asked
timldly:
MAY look at II moment7 want
to see II there is any later news about
the Pochunk bank robbery"
He handed her the paper and watch.
ed her curlously as she bent over 1t
and with eagerness read the first page.
did you find out what you wanted
to knowf" he asked when she handed
the paper back to him.
mo, for there is no trace OF the
4 thieves or the money yetr she an
swercd, with q great deal of feeling.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11
SANTA CLAUS UP TO DATE.

Since first good Santa Claus set out
To make HIS wintry round,
Though sought by many a merry rout.
His home has ne'er been found.
Each year he brings. with coursers fleet.
His choicest gifts and toys,
Then hurrlca on nor stays to meet
Our thankful girls and hoys.
Because Of this, alack. l.ds,
Some start foolish chase
And try the Icy drifts TO pass
To thank him TO his face.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

the Church of the Nativity In Bethle-
hem, and, sad to say, because OF the
frequent quarrcls between the different
sects which meet within this church
at time of general rejoicing Turkish
soldiers, with drawn swords. are on
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

manger, where II remains during
Christmas week for devout worshipers
to visit. Such is the ceremony held
by the Latins on Chrlstmas eve
The Greek church in Palestine cele-
brates the festival of the nativity one
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

A MODERN MADONNA IN BETHLEHEM
from every part Of the country
gather here on this night-LatinA
Greeks, Armenians and Copts.
The enormous collection Of Joined
buildings which the pilgrims are fac
ing and which stands on the edge Of
the cliff extending along the ridge OF
the hill from east to west consists OF
the Church OF the Nativity. surrounded
by three converts. the Latin. the Gree
and the Armenian.
The Church OF the Nativity Is the
Oldest IN Clristendom. II belongs 20
these three sects, each VI which has \
separate chapel within for It's own
services. The large basilica, which u
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

week later than the Latin church. For
weeks before Christmas the Greeks
fast In order 10 better prepare their
hearts for the true worship Of the
Saviour on the day OF His nativity.
They also celebrate Christmas within
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

seN 'A'h hAeHsh AeeS.-
But ere the frozen fields are crossed.
Where winters blixxards blow.
Each little child who starts Is lost
And buried IN the snow.
And every year some girls and boys
Still keep themselves awake
To thank him for his pretty toys
A terrible mistakel
For lying wakefui In tho cold
Just keeps the saint away.
And those who do II. am told
May catch pneu-mon-i-a.
But now this foolishness must endl
You need not tempt your fate.
FOR fullest thanks you now can sens
BY methods up TO date.
10 thank him for his Christmas cheer
Just give q hearty laugh.
And Santa Claus at once will hear
~ wireless telegraph.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1902-12-11

guard throughout the building. for
these various Christians who worship
IN the same church at times forget
that He whom they all adore came 10
bring peace on earth and good WI
toward men"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
knights of Malta.

The new class Of novices of Mystic
Commandery No. 3l3 Knights of Malta
promises to be large one. 1t will be
admitted TO the higher degrees in a
body some time In April, and in order
to afford all who wish to enter 1t an OPP
portunity to do so it has been decided
to extend the time for closing charter
to April l, and all applications present
ed during March will be counted with
the class. But the charter will posi-
lively close on the 26th inst and all
wishing to enter with the present class,
must be in on or before that time.
Thirty-three applications were received
during February, and it is expected
that the present class will number fifty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05

Chief of Police. Thos. G. Shields and
George Warwick were nominated. Geo.
Warwick was elected.
Peter Robertson, who has been assist
ant policeman for a number oil years,
declined to be placed in nomination. On
motion Mr.. Robertson was requested to
act as assistant policeman for one
month, until suitable person could be
had.
Nominations for night policeman
were declared open. John Pomroy be-
ing the only nominee was unanimously
elected.
Jacob Henninger and Thos. Claw
bough were nominated for sewer in
spector, Mr.. Henninger was elected.
The salary OF the solicitor was placed
at $4,000 per annum, to be for all SER
vices except court trials.
The clerks salary was put at same as
last year. On motion the High Con-
stables bond was placed at $4,000.
On motion hours will constitute a
days work for all borough labor.
Wages were set as follows: Street
Commissioner $500 per day; labors ST. so
per day; team work, hauling, etc., $3.50
per day; teams on road machine $4.00
per day.
On motion the Council decided to
hold its regular monthly meetings on
the first Tuesday of each month.
The clerk was instructed to send
statements to the different Telephone,
Telegraph and Electric light companies
of their Indebtedness TO the borough for
license on poles.
No further business by motion ad-
journed.
The Council will enforce the ordi-
nance in regards to keeping the side
walks free fcom the accumulation Of ice
and snow. All persons who neglect or
refuse to clean his or her or their side
walks within "a hours Of each and every
snow fall will be cleaned off by the
borough authorities together with 20
per cent added to cost OF removal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Silks and VelVetS.

Every lady in Reynoldsvie will appreciate
the fact that no two waist patterns are sold
alike at our store and yet we have rs new
ideas, every waist pattern different. The
new things are nile green and linen.
Wash Taffetas, Liberty Satins, Liberty
Silks, Plain and Duchess Satins, Foulards,
Moires, China Silks, Hem Stitched Effects,
Corded Chain Fancies, Fancy Taffetas, Drcs-
den Designs, Poplin Effects, Zig Tag weaves,
etc. Grenadines, 75c to $500 yd.
Velvets-In the great cities of the east au-
thorities on fashion have cast aside all Panne
Velvets, and great New York sets pace with
the beautiful Silvered Velvet.
Our popular velveteen at SOC yd in all
shades.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 1902.
DoINGs OF TOWN COUNCIL.
Yeats Work Closed-Council Re-organ'
hzed-Some New officers Elected.

Years Work Closed-Council Re-organ-
ized-Some New officers Elected.
The regular meeting of the town
Council was held Monday evening,
rMarch 3rd. Pres. H. G. Deible In the
chair. Members present, Cottle, Smith,
King, Farrell, Cochran, Pierce and
Deible.
Chief Burgess reported receipts for
! license and fines since last meeting to
300.
Jerk Of Council reported receipts for
bairs on sidewalks to be $20.90.
Secretary Board of Health reported
bceipts to be $1,000.
Chief Burgess Mitchell presented a
bill for burgess costs OF $36.65 which,
motion, was ordered paid.
b. motion the ordinance granting a
ranchise to A. ]. Davis for an electric
treet railway was declared void and
Il no effect.
On motion the clerk was instructed
TO place the accounts OF repairs OF side
walks in hands of the solicitor for col
lection.
The clerk was instructed to notify
the r. & F. @. R'y to make their cross
ings the full width OF the streets where
ever the railroad crosses the streets In
the borough and put up the railing at
the iron bridge on Main street.
J Exonerations amounting to S257 "a was
granted Tax Collector G. w. Swartz.
Bills and interest amounting to Sl02.3
was'ordered paid.
~ On motion adjourned sine die.
The new Councilmen, A. M. Apple
gate, Walter d. Williams and Chas.
Ritzle, were swore in by Burgess
! Mitchell.
! On motion John Cottle was chosen
bresiisnt pro TEN. and L. ]. McEntire
Marx pro tenn.
President Cottle declared nomina-
lions open for permanent president.
"a. G. Deible being the only nominee,
WAS unanimously elected.
President Deible took the chair, and
dsdlared nominations open for clerk OF
coIncil, L. ]. McEntire being the only
nohinee, was unanimously elected.
President declared nominations open
for Borough Solicitor. M. M. Davis
and @. M. Mcdonald we're nominated
On 4rst ballot M. M. Davis was elected.
President declared nominations open
)6ox Blrough Treasurer, John H. Kauch'
bg the only nominee was unani'
elected.
nations we're declared open for
Dommissioner. Thos. clawbouRh
b Henuinger we're nominated
ballot Mr.. Clawbough was el'
1(aan usrs declared open io'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Kelly Shoes.

A shoe sold on it's merits, a shoe known by
it's maker shoe every one knows is worth
a little more than others at the price.
A new line for spring in patent leather, vici
kid welt and turn soles, patent and stock
tips, 50 so to 800
This line of shoes needs no poster advertis-
ing. The manufacturer saves this and puts
it into the shoes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
WANT COLUMN.

Rates;-One cent per word for each and
every insertion.
N~~o~~~~o~N~-~~ ~~o~N~~~o.~~-~S~.~-
Lost-A roll OF money with rubber
band around 1t. Finder please leave
same with Jos. McKernan at p. r. r.
baggage room.
Wanted-A good girl for housework,
with good reference. Inquire at New
York Racket Store.
Full blooded fresh Jersey cow and
calf for sale. Inquire Of G. Mitchell.
Wanted-A bright boy to do errand
work. Apply at Enterprise Silk Com
pany Office.
For sale--A good. well finished six
room house, near public school building,
West Reynoldsville. Coed out build
ings. Inquire OF d. M. Shearer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Card of Thanks.

We take this method of expressing
our heartfelt thanks to the railroad Off
cials, members of B. of r. T. and
friends and neighbors for the kind
favors, assistance and sympathy extend
ed after the death OF our beloved son.
MR.. AND MRS. Jos. MCKERNAN.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Ribbons, Ribbons.

Not very many fancy ribbons this season,
but an immense output of Liberty Satin and
Silk Taffetas going to be sold. We have them
all widths. Colored and Black Velvet Rib
bons all widths and prices, Gauze Ribbons,
Sash Ribbons, Wash Ribbons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Rathmel.

Miss Mary Roberts went to Punxsu-
tawney last week, where she expects I'd
stay for some time.
Mrs. II. B. Wyse visited friends at
Crenshaw last week.
Miss Eva Hewitt, of Cush Creek. is
visiting friends here.
Joseph Bateson, jr., had COW killed
on the Maplewood r. II. branch last
Friday. He valued the COW at $4,000.
Fred Lucas, OF Dubois, spent Sunday
here with his parents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05

Umbrellas at Suffers, for 40 cents.
Patapsco. Patapsco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05

See the fancy embroidery at Suffers.
Priester Bros. are selling carpet
samples below cost. Big bargains.
Sleighs, sleighs, sleighs, sleds and
hack runners, 1t q big reduction. l..
N. Snyder, jackson street.
Patapseo. Patapsco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Wrappers.

We sell a good wrapper at low price.
Our wrappers are all made full width and cut
roomy around the hips making them perfect
in fit We carry complete line so, 75c
81 90 and up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Ladies' NeCkWear.

Our line shows beautiful effects in moussel-
line de sol and Liberty silks-new things at
25, so, 70 and $1.0O.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Dress Linings
and Trimmings

Applique Trimmings. This beautiful weave
from the hand of art designers. Black, white,
blue, linen, ecru, butter, black and white.
Prices 1Oc to 90 yd.
Linings-All colors, all qualities, make
this line stronger than Government Bonds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Dress Goods
and WaiStingS.

We urge you to see the many new ideas
shown in this department. Take your time
looking through our stock, as we don't want
you to miss one single number
Dress Goods 36in. wide 20 to SOC yd
4On " 80 to Toe yd
42n " 80 to LOO yd
45in " 80 to 1 80 yd
New ideas in Black goods. Waistings like
our silks are sold / pattern to a customer,
you won't meet another lady with a waist
like yours if you buy of us. New Patterns 2
to 2la yds in each 15, % so, 75c to 200 yd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
A Spicy
Spring "Ad"

Might attract your attention
for moment, buta careful exam
ination OF our samples and designs
OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Wash Goods.

For the spring and summer are exquisite
beyond anything we have ever seen; the de-
signs are exclusive; dame fashion states the
shades of nile green and linen are in the lead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Spring Skirts.

We are showing you winners in our skirt
line for the spring of '92, correct patterns,
fautless fit. We guarantee every one we sell
$135-hgured black dress skirt, worth So 90.
$200-3 shades of grey trimmed with black
satin bands.
$3.O0-Buys the SWEETEST skirt in town all
shades.
$3.5O-Ths skirt will make you anxious to
buy.
$1,000 swell skirt at less than it's value.
$4.5O-No skirt can show better taste in
workmanship than this. $500, GOO,
100, and up.
Don't forget to see our 81 .35 skirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
Newest and Most Fashionable
Spring Attire

Will convince you that we are
the leaders In Gents Tailoring In
Reynoldsville. Experience, com-
pleteness Of stock and reasonable
prices cannot fail to satisfy you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05

Rnodsvile
fee
wcusome who cannot find elsewhere
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-05
A New Departure.
COrSetS.

We still sell the best makes of corsets anc
auy corset not carried by us, we will get fol
you at 10c less than you pay at any othel
store.