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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Cool Garden spots,

A glacier when 1t dlslodges itself
and sails away over the Arctic ocean
never travels alone. In the wake Of
every large one floats line of smaller
companions.
The Eskimos call this phenomenon
"the duck and duckllngs," and any
one who has watched the progress of
the elder duck followed by her brood
will appreciate the aptitude Of the
name.
Strange as 1t may seem, plants grow
and blossom upon these great Ice
mountains. When glacier is at rest.
moss attaches itself TO It, protecting
the Ice beneath, just as sawdust does.
After time the moss decays and
forms a soil, In which the seeds OF
b,Xtercups and dandellons, brought by
the wind, take root and flourish.
Those who have Travelled In arctic
lands say they have found no point
yet where the poppy does not bloom
during the brief northern summer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Charles James Fox once made re-.
marks on government gunpowder In
the house Of commons which Adams
another member, thought offensive to
the ministry. and the two met. as even
wise men did In those days, to shoot
one another. Fox refused to fire, de
claring he had no quarrel. but Adams
aimed and shot. slightly wounding his
adversary. When It was over, the two
shook hands, and Fox was happy
enough to say, you'd have killed me.
Adams, II II had not been government
powderr'
Other men there have been who would
not sit through n speech for the gov
ernment's sake. much less fight duel
"Whats golngY" somebody asked n
member of parliament when minister
had got up to speak. The NJ. T., hur-
rylBg on, said, II am" The story re-
calls one of Lord Ersklne, who was
stopped In the lobby with the question.
"Who's up?" "Wlndham," said Err
sklne. and the other asked. whats he
on?" His legs" replied the witty
lawyer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A sc,.orar,, m,rkmnia.


He overlook her on the roadside
while wandering for his health IN the
Berl,shires.
AT last" he said, ~ have found n
typical mllkmald of old New England
See her big, ,suntonnet, her dress up to
her shoe tops, her plain but neat cal
leo and the very pail itself. Il IL n
morning for adventure, and Will
speak TO her"
lie quickened his walk and wns soon
near her.
"Flne morning this morning." he
said. 81 would like TO help you carry
the pail"
There was no reply, but he felt the
rogulsh smile that he knew was hid
under the sunbonnet. So he kept on
doing all the talking until they reached
the lane into which she was about 10
turn.
"Can go with your" he asked.
She turned and faced him
"No. sir; you may not nor do I de.
sire your attentions II IL bad enough
to have grown man splitting his In.
initlves, but when he shows his lg-
nornnce of the proper use " should
and would and then caps the cllmnx
by using can for may I think II ~ only
my duty to tell him that the summer
school is In session about ten miles
from ere."-New York Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Crusoe Kept Good Friday.

There was once woman In Albany,
prudent and cautious about the lltera-
ture read by her children, who .ap-
pealed to Bishop Doane for advice and
instruction In the matter. They con-
sidered and discussed many juvenile
books, the bishop either approving or
condemning them as they came up for
judgment. until finally "Roblnson Cru
sOe' was named
"Do you think II suitable for my
Tommy" asked the woman.
"Oh. yes" replied the bishop. ut is
quite n harmless narrative and has
pleased boys for ages. Resides, you
know. there Is some reason to believe
Robinson Crusoe was an Episcopali-
an" And the bishops eyes twlnkled.
"Indeedr' exclaimed Tommy's moth
er. "Why. never knew that"
"Yes." continued the bishop; you
will remember that he kept good Fri
day."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Bathing to many persons is a term
embodylng an expenditure Of time and
considerable trouble. 1t Is probably
because they do not cleanse the skin
until 1t gives visible signs of Its needs.
Now, the skin is everlastingly throw.
ing off impurities which you cannot
always see with the naked eye, but
which will be readily found In the ap
pearance OF the bath water even when
one bathes ench day. When you can
wear white collar few hours with.
out marrlng its spotlessness where 1t
comes I'm contact with the skin, you
may have some excuse for thinking
that you are perfectly clean and not
before. The neatest person l ever saw
could not boast Of such an achieve
ment, for the thing is well nigh i'm
possible. Nature has provided the
pores for drainage purposes, and In
health they work without ceasing.-
Boston Traveller.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Mlne. on ,..- mountain Top..

Nothing In engineering Is more 70
mantle or curious than the fashion In
which the ordinary conception Of a
mine as nm opening penetrating far be
low the ordinary level Is reversed
where inducements offer to climb high
above the enrth's surface before plerc.
ing into It.
There Is, for instance, the Eureka
gold mine, probably the highest In the
world, situated 14.O0O feet up In the
Andes range. not far from the city OF
Jujuy, In Argentina. SO high Is this
mine that II Is only worked with great
difficulty owing TO the mountain sick
ness and to similar troubles TO which
workers at this immense altitude, al
most three miles In the air, are sub
ject.
Near Chocaya, In Bolivia. there Is the
Veta del Cundro mine, where silver ore
Is extracted 1900 feet above sea level.
while the same metal Is wrought near
Peopo. In the Cordllleras, 12,400 feet
above tide water. The produce from
nll these Is carried ON mule back over
tremendous mountain paths to points
where II can be placed on rail or be
concentrated into more portable form
for further transit by wagon to the
seaboard.-Stray Stories.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Cervantes once gave proof that his
generosity was fully equal to his gen
ius. In the early part Of his life he was
for some time slave in Alglers, and
there he devised plan to free himself
and thirteen OF his fellow sufferers.
One Of them traitorously revealed the
design, and they We're all brought be-
fore the dey of Algiers, who promised
them their lives on condition that they
revealed the contriver of the plot.
81 was that person." at once cried
Cervantes. Save my companions and
let me perish alone"
The dey, struck by his intrcpidlty,
spared his life, allowed him to be ran.
somed and permitted him to go home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Tnkinn Him at His word.

Joseph Jefferson in his biography
relates what was probably the last jest
of Artemus Ward. When the famous
wit lay dying In Southampton, he was
attended by his devoted friend Tom
Robertson, the author of Caste" who
was also friend of Jefferson.
"Just before Wards DEATH" writes
Mr.. Jefferson, Robertson poured out
some medicine In glass and offered
II to his friend.
Ward said:
"'My dear Tom, can't take that
dreadful stuff
"'Come, come said Robertson, urg-
Ing him to swallow the nauseous drug.
There's good fellow. Do, now, for
my sake. You know I would do any
thing for YOU
"'Would your said Ward. feebly
stretching out his hand to grasp his
friends, perhaps for the last time.
"T would indeed said Robertson.
"'Then you take It, said Ward.
"Thc humorist passed away few
hours later"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
How II Haupened.

ut was kinder funny-that is, over
lookin' the seriousness of it," said the
landlord OF the Pettyville tavern. You
see, Miss Babriela Lanks, who has
not meanin' any disrespect to her, you
understand-been an old maid so long
that it's generally believed to be chron-
ic. approached the railroad crossin',
and n brakeman waved red flag at
her TO warn her Of the danger. She
thought he was tryin' to flirt with her
and advanced toward him with smile,
and caboose that was backin' up
struck her good and plenty. Luckily
no bones were broken, and the first
thing she said when she recovered con-
sclousness was oh. this is so student! "
Smart Set.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
LONDON CAB SERVICE.
why II Ii the Hest and the Cheapest
In the World.

Everyone knows, either from ex-
perience or hearsay, that the cab serv-
Ice in London Is the best and cheap
est In the world, but few of us know
why. So when I was over there I
made 1t n point to find out"
The woman who occupied the other
seat In the hanson looked as IL she
would like to hear the result of his
investigations. "It Is mainly due" he
continued, "to the fact that licenses to
drive cabs and buses through the Lon
don streets are hard to get. An appll-
cant must furnish the most satisfac-
tory proofs of his honesty when he
files his application at Scotland Yard,
and his references are carefully verl-
fed. Then he undergoes such rigid
examination as to his knowledge Of
streets and localities that but little
more than half the candidates manage
to pull through II. Those who do are
then tested as to their ability to drive
through the crowded thoroughfares,
the test being practical one. with an
Inspector of police, who Is himself an
expert driver, seated by the side Of
the would be Jehu as Ne threads his
way through the jam. Probably 20
per cent of the applicants come to
grief during this test, as the slightest
infraction of the rules of the road or
the exercise of bad judgment In con-
trolling or guiding his horse means
absolute failure. If successful, the
applicant is impressed with the I'm
portance of returning all articles left
in his cab to headquarters without de-
lay and told that an attempt to make
excessive charges means the forfeiture
OF his license. The result Is compara-
tive safety TO the passengers in cabs
and n reasonable certainly that there
will be no attempt upon the 'cabby's'
part to overchargc his fare."-New
York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Napoleon Got His Spanking.

During his exile at Elba Napoleon
related that one day his mothers
mother was hobbling along the street
in Ajaccio Corsica. and that he and
his sister Pauline followed the old
lady and mimicked her Their grand
mother, happening to turn. caught
them In the act. She complained to
Nine. Letitia. Pauline was at once
spanked and disposed of. Napoleon.
who was out in regimentals, could not
be handled. His mother bided her
time. Next day, when her son was of
his guard, she cried: "Quick, Napo-
leon! You are invited to dine with the
GOVERNOR He ran up TO his room to
change his clothing. She quietly fol-
lowed and when she Judged that the
proper time had come rushed into the
room, seized her undressed hero before
he guessed her purpose, laid him across
the maternal knee and belabored him
earnestly with the fat of her hand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

1t was the French King Louis XI.
who invented gold lace. and 1t was
upholsteries of the palace done In
white with figures of gold and blue
and touch of red. The louisine silks
are named after him, and all the
French kings of the name Of Louis
have had their names brought down to
posterity through the invention of
some article of dress, whether 1t be q
Louis Quinze heel or Louis Seize
coat, while to Louis QuatOrze belongs
the honor of cum and a hat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Prettv Custom.

South American lovers have pretty
custom. 1t is well known that when
the petals of the great laurel magnolia
are touched, however lightly, the re-
suit is brown spot which develops in
few hours. The fact Is taken ad-
vantage Of by the lover. who pulls a
magnolia flower and on one OF its pure
white petals writes motto or message
with hard, sharp pointed pencil.
Then he sends the flower. the young
lady puts 1t in n vase of water, and In
three or four hours the message writ
ten on the leaf becomes visible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Eggs.

An English traveller who has visited
every nation in the world is authority
for the statement that one food is uni
versal throughout all countries. There
is not part of the world" he says,
''where you cannot get an egg" While
In western China, however, he at first
had some difficulty In getting even
eggs. The natives could not understand
him and refused to recognize the pic
lures he drew as pictures Of eggs. 'The
way ! got out Of the difficulty" he
adds, "was that / squatted down on
my launches, tapped my wings and
cock-o-doodle-doo'd until the entire ma
ton grasped what wanted, and l was
simply provided with hundreds of
cggs.'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Her Privilege.

Husband-What's wrong with that
house we looked at yesterday?
Wife-It's too big.
Husband-Well. the one we visited
bday. then?
Wife-Its too small.
Husband-Say. what sort of house
do you want?
Wife-Slr. don't propose to commit
myself Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
SEA FLOWERS AS PETS.
The Queer Little Creatures Known
ms Auemones.

The queerest pets In the world are
kept in beautiful row of clear, flash.
Ing, round glass tanks on an upper
floor of large aquarium. AS you ap-
proach the tanks you behold glowing
little groups of color and artistic blend
Ing and mngllng of fantastic weeds
and shining stones. Then when you
peer into the tanks you see what ut
first seem to you Just like particularly
handsome and gorgeous flowers grow
Ing all over the little rockeries. Some
Of the flowers look like dainty pink
nnd white and yellow and purple and
crimson dahllas. Others look almost
like daisies, with lacelike petals.
Others look like little star flowers, all
pure white and perfect. These flowers
ARE of all sizes, from tiny ones barely
large enough to see to great ones al
most large enough TO fill n saucer.
But II you will watch these Glow
crs" for few minutes you will jump
suddenly, for all Mt once you will see
one move Its petals. Then you will
see another and another do II. Slowly
the petals unfold or contract, with
little Jerking movements, sometimes
twinlng In the water like snakes.
Tap smartly on the table on which
the tanks stand. and like lightning all
the petals will have disappeared.
These sea flowers are really not flow
ers nt all. They are living creatures.
known as sea anemones.
For many years a scientist has
tended and fed them, and the little
animated flowers actually have come
to know him. When he feeds them, he
puts little bit of fish on the end Of a
long pointed stick and puts II care
fully down into the water until II Is
near the anemone II did not take long
for the beautiful things to understand
II, and, whereas at first they used to
withdraw their petals and shut up
tightly when the stick approached,
now they twine gracefully and stretch
their dainty arms out as far as they
can 20 In order to reach it.-London
Answers
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
HelGehOGa.

Hedgehogs are very strong in the wa
ter, swimming with ease against a
rapid stream. and with their muscular
claws they turn up the nests Of trout
or salmon and make goodly haul
therefrom. They will breast a very
rapid stream. and cold water. as near
the freezing point as may be. seems to
have no terror for them. The eggs of
the salmonide are a welcome prey to
nearly every animal that will face wa
ter. Aquatic birds, rats Doth house
and water) hedgehOgs. beetles and
their larvae, the so called fresh water
shrimp. are deadly foes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
The Singing Mouse.

The power of song among the brute
creation has so long been associated
In our minds with the feathered tribe
alone that we do not think of 1t as be-
longing to any four footed animals.
Yet there is a mouse that sings-why,
nobody knows. 1t Is small animal,
with very large ears, which are moved
about much while singing, as II that
were necessary to the success OF the
vocal performance. The song is not,
as you think, prolonged squeak with
variations. but succession of clear.
warbllng notes, with trills. not unlike
the song of canary, and quite as
beautiful, though some of the notes
are much lower. One great popularity
is sort of double song. an air with
accompaniment quite subdued. Upon
first hearing this one believes that he
is listening to more than one mouse.
30 perfect Is the Illusion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
o,,~,r =, ~. J,nr,Li-ha.

Most travellers In Japan would sup-
pose that so general japanese instt
tuition as the jinrikisha was of native
origin, but not so. An old resident OF
Yokohama writes to the Kobe Chron!-
Gle: "For several years after the insti-
tuition of the jinriklsha II was general
" understood among foreigners In Yo-
kohama that Mr.. Goble, half cobbler,
half missionary was its inventor. Mr..
Goble, though rough looking sort of
man. was regarded by the foreign resi-
dents OF the port as an honest, con-
sistent missionary. believe II was he
who built the first missionary chapel
In Yokohama. and as long as 1t lnsted
it was known as Coolies church He
was In the habit of taking long RAM
blcs in the country and doing little
peddllng business, and, IL my memory
serves me rightly, he gave q commits
sion to blacksmith either In Kawasa-
XII ION the Tokaido, between Yokohama
and Tokyo or In Fujisawa to construct
the first jinrlklsha. The vehicle took
at once with the japanese. but not 80
among the foreigners, with whom 1t
was some time before 1t became pop
ular means of locomotlon. Mr.. Goble
was an American citizen"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Genius.

smnll son-I know what I'll be when
grow up-Tm going to be great In
ventor.
Papa-That's encouraging, certainly.
What makes you think you have in
Dentive genius2
Small Son-Why. wanted to take q
screw out and couldn't find a screw
driver. SO rihscrewed it with your ra.
zor.-Short Stories.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Pos.ibIIitie. of the Feet,

II instead of the cramping imprison-
ment Of boots and shoes the foot from
infancy were allowed free and nat
ural development, 1t may be questioned
whether under such conditions 1t might
not be rendered capable of performing
other functions besides those Of loco
motion and sustaining the weight ol
the body. Certain at least 1t IL that
some unlucky mortals born withou,
arms have managed to use knife
fork, spoon. pen, paintbrush and ever
a violin bow.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Wonder.

An advertisement was inserted for
some one to take charge Of the choir
and play the organ at a village church.
The following was among the replies:
'Sir-I noticed your advertisement for
an organist and music teacher. either
lady or gentleman. Having been both
for several years. offer you my serv-
ices"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15


Gen Manager Gen. Pass Agt
ESQ d. m.-Train 5, daily for sunbury, Har-
risburg and principal intermediate stations,
arriving at Philadelphia 13s y. m New
York 1928 D. M. Baltimore 1:;Dp. M, Wash
ington s:3 p. m. Nestibuied parior ears
and passenger coaches, Buffalo Ia Philadel-
phia ana Washington.
400 p. m.-Train d, daily, for Har-
risburg and intermediate stations, ar
riving ut Philadelphia +;25 A. Nj New York,
7l3 a. m; Baltimore, 10 u. M; Washington
4.Q5 A, NJ. Pullman Sleeping cars from
Philadelphia passengers can remain in
sleeper undisturbed until 1870 A. N.
ll;b p.m.-rrain 4,daily for sunbury Harris
burg ana intermediate stations, arriving at
Phlladelphia, I;ss A. NJ; New York, e;5l
An. on week days and l0;as N. on Sum
day; Baltimore, 7I5 4. NJ; Washington, $3.50
A. NJ. Pullman sleepers from Erie,
and Williamsport to Philadelphia, and
Williamsport TO Washington. Passenger
coaches from Erie To Philadelphia, and
Williamsport to baltimore
i2:T p,m.--rrain "A, daily for Sunbury. Harris-
burg and principa. intermediate stations. ar
rtving at Philadelphia T:22 IA m., New York
9:;s3 a. IN. weekdays, l0.33 a. M, Sunday
Baltimore 7;l5 a. M, Washington, s:aD a N.
Vestibuled buffet sleeping, cars and pas,
WESTWARD
3;p a, m.-rrain :, daily for Buffalo via
4:3s a. m.-Train Q, daily for Eris. Rida-
way, and week days for Dubois, Ciermont
and plfns lpal Inter mediate stations.
$3.50 a; m.-- Train ., daily for Erie and inter-
a;is ?. M -rrSin Is, daily for Buffalo via
5:l5 y. m.--Train 81, weekdays for Kane and
Intermediate stations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Father Of the Pastor (after the SER
mon)-How Horace has changed since
he was baby!
The Mother-What an idea! or
course he has changed.
Father-What mean IL that when
he was a baby he used to keep me
awake.-Boston Transcript.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Much In n Name.

Being informed that he was to be
taken before u Judge whose name was
Justice, a Georgia negro exclaimed:
"De goodness en- graciousl Ef he
gimme what his. name call fer. I sho'
is gonew-Atlanta Constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Cruel Death.

"Norah." said her mistress. II want a
chicken smothered In onions for this
evening"
''If yez want It killed in as cruel u
way as that, men," replied the indig-
nant kitchenmaid, "yez'll hev to do 1t
yersilf."--Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

How many servants do you keepT
asks the first matron.
II didn't keep twenty-five last year."
sonfesses the worried housekeeper.-
Baltimore American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
CIings to His Misery.

"Ah," he sighed, 81 was happier
when was poor"
"Well." they answered coldly, ut IN
always possible for man to become
poor again."
But somehow the idea did not seem
to impress him favorably.-Chicago
Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Mama Word.

The greatest liar on earth tells the
ruth to his, doctor. The most truthful
nan alive Ia tempted to lie to the A.
sessor.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
A Coincidence.

$50 that young man wants to marry
your" said Mabers father.
YES" was the reply.
do you know how much his salary
isT"
"No; but It's an awfully strange coin
eidence."
"What do you meanT
Herbert asked the very same ques-
ton about you"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
The Viewpoint.

THAT man is extremely suspicious,
as he thinks every one he sees is a
shady character, and naturally too"
'It's his nature, suppose"
mot at all. He wears smoked spec
tacles."- Baltimore Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Didn,t Seem Po..ible.

Mr.. Staylate-Is that clock right2
Miss De Pink (wearily)-I think It
must need cleaning. It's been two or
three hours going that last hour
Stray Stories
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

A word Of kindness is seldom spoken
In vain. 1t is seed which. even when
dropped by chance. springs ~ .
dover.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

You can't have good time today
unless you forget tomorrow, and II
you forget tomorrow It will punish
you when Il Is today.-Atchison Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Reyoud Him,

Uncle Josh (at the theater)-Be gosh
durnedi Ef they calls this yer blood
m thunder stun mellow drama. what
In sufferin' hayricks do they think u
real ripe tufff-Town and Country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Mortified Bridegroom--You told me
your fathers wedding present would
be check for four figures.
!, Blushing Brids--Well. isn't &11.2C
foux hguresl Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15

Somewhere In the world there are
110.000.O00 big copper pennies, but no.
body appears to know where they are.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
al Menn Thruat.

Nancs-Jack Morton proposes In this
letter. wonder II he really loves me.
He has only known me week.
The BFothsr- -0h. then. perhaps ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
+ II. HUGHES,
UNDERTAKING AND EMBALMING,

full line of supplies constantly on hand
Picture framing a speciality. Office and ware
room In rear of Miss Margaret Evans racket
store. Residence near cor. Grant and 5th sts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-10-15
Eastern Standard Time.

In taee, May rs, 1902,

Train p0i Sunday leaves Pittsburg 900 a. m.
Red Bank lilo BroOkyille l2.41. Reynoldsville
l4. Falls Creek 1.2g. Dubois 1856 p. m.