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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
WHAT ADVERTISING CAN 30
How Two Fortunes We're Made In
the United States.

tne unite0 States.
In 1880 p. I. Barnum, the great
Snowman, journeyed to the Pacific
coast to visit relative. On his way
back east he stopped at Kansas City
to see the great Barnum & Bailey show
that was then exhibiting In that city.
The then press agent of the Barnum &
Bailey show, Bert Davis, introduced
to Mr.. Barnum the editors of the local
dailies at the formers hotel. In the
course OF the conversation which nat
urally followed Mr.. Barnum said:
Gentlemen. Mr.. Bailey tells me that
my presence at the performances Of the
Barnum & Bailey circus is worth $4,000
a day to the show. If this is true. It Is
my name that is so valuable. 1t Is
known In every town, city and hamlet;
II has become household word
throughout the country. Now, gentle
men, all OF this was done by newspa-
pers, and II advertising can make a
name worth $1,000 day, what is II
that advertising can't do?"
Before Peats, the wall paper man,
died in 1902 he was at the head Of n
mammoth paper concern doing busi-
ness of s15,O00,O00 year. Yet in 1901
Peats was running n small establish
ment for the sale OF wall paper to the
retail trade on Madison street, Chica-
go. What was the secret of his won
derful advance In the wall paper bust.
ness in comparatively so short while?
1t was advertising.
A newspaper man in 1892 induced
him to experiment with printers ink.
The result was profitable. Peats didn't
see that he could have too much of a
good thing. so he increased his adver-
tising appropriation and as his profits
doubled he doubled his space in the
newspapers and periodicals, and as his
advertising increased his business
grew. Thus he reached the enormous
volume OF s15,0Oo.O0O year by the
arithmetical progression Of wideawake
advertising. In the language of p. T.
Barnum, himself one of the most ex-
tensive advertisers the world has ever
known, "If advertising can do this,
what is it that 1t can't doT-Detroit
Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
A Water Meter Joke.

Water companies often prove that
they have no conscience. The following
instance shows that they are equally
lacking in sense of humor. A public
body, noticing n large increase in their
water bill. suggested to the company
that perhaps the meter might be out of
order In reply they were informed
that the meter had been tested and
was found TO register quite correctly
and that directions would at once be
given to replace 1t with another. Evi-
IDENTIFY an accurate meter does not meet
the views of water company.-Lon.
don Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Oriental Rugs.

The Armenian dealer in rugs is prob
ably the craftiest of all shopkeepers,
and his emissaries have so thoroughly
ransacked the orient that the traveller
Is frequently advised in Persia and Az
ghanistan to look for the rarest and the
best specimens in London and especial
ly In New York. Yet even here the ex-
perienced purchaser can find notable
bargains. A gentleman who has In Chi
cago very notable collection of Box
haras and who has travelled through
out the orient In search of the rarest
and the most perfect fabrics lately
found three new specimens hanging
before Fifth avenue shop and bought
them for prices which. allowing of
course for the duty, would have been
cheap in the tent Of Persian.---John
Corbin in Scribner's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
A Dread Ordeal.

The Rev. Mr.. Inch Of Dumbarton tells
how on one occasion in his old church In
Dundee brother minister had preach
ed a rather long sermon, and he (Ar.
Inch) had occasion later on to enter the
pulpit to make an intimation, where
upon ''wee Macgregor," who was In
the gallery with his mother and the
rest Of the family, took fright and ex-
claimed very loudly: "Come AVA. NAV.
There's anither man guam tae beginr'-
Glasgow Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
SHOPPING IN GERMANY.
Methods That Astonished n Grum-
bling American Woman.

bling American Woman.
Perhaps 1t would be unfair to gen.
eralize too confidently, but there are
shopkeepers in Germany who make no
great effort to dispose Of their goods.
An instance of this is given In Three
Men on Wheels" The author accompa.
MED an American lady on a shopping
excursion In Munich. She had been ac-
customed to shopping In London and
New York and grumbled at everything
the man showed her. 1t was not that
she was really dissatisfied. This was
her method.
She explained that she could get most
things cheaper and better elsewhere.
Not that she really thought she could.
Merely she held 1t good for the shop
keeper to say this. She told him that
his stock lacked taste. he did not
argue with her. He did not contradict
her He put the things back into their
respective boxes, replaced the boxes on
their respective shelves. walked into
the little parlor behind the shop and
closed the door.
isn't he ever coming backT asked
the lady after two or three minutes
had elapsed. Her tone did not imply a
question so much as an exclamation Of
mere impatience.
81 doubt it," replied.
"Why not?" she asked, much aston
ished.
II expect" answered, you have
bored him. In all probability he Is at
this moment behind that door smoking
pipe and reading the paper"
what an extraordinary shopkeeperr'
said my friend as she gathered her par
cells together and Indignantly walked
out.
ut is their way" explained. "There
are the goods. II you want them. you
may have them. II you do not want
them. they would almost rather that
you did not come and talk about them"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
TRAINING A LIoN.M
The Beast Is Conquered By Persua-
sion Rather Than BIZ Force.


Suppose" said an animal expert,
shat am about to train lion to per
form certain tricks. II l went at once
into his cage and attempted to drive
him, would probably be killed. But
don't do that. Before try to teach
him anything let the lion get used to
me. l hang about his cage day after
day. calling to him and keeping In his
sight He would see me late at night
and early in the morning. would give
him his food and water. Occasionally I
would pat his head, and gradually the
lion comes to have a friendly feeling
toward me. I become, as II were, an
acquaintance Of his, and from becom-
ing accustomed to me the lion grows TO
like me. and | begin to like the lion,
too, Just as you would like any big pet,
a horse or a big dog. Then l 20 into
the lions cage without being obtrusive
or brusque. The big, dangerous beast,
having got used to seeing me outside,
scarcely notices the difference when I
am in his private domain. gradually
approach him and drive him about the
cage, cracking my whip so that he will
know that | mean business. The lion
probably believes that there is much
greater power in that whip than there
really is. If hit him with It, do not
hurt him. There 10 knack in cracking
a whip so that 1t will not give much
pain. could swing whip on you and
strike you with crack but you
would scarcely feel 1t.
'The general principle Of animal
training is to proceed easily and gradu-
ally, being gently persistent, but not
aggressive, overcoming opposition by
persuasion rather than by direct oppo-
sition and force. 1t is the same course
as that which applies to men. You first
become acquainted with the man from
whom you wish to obtain a favor.
Then. as a feeling of friendship grows
between you, he Is at last glad to do as
you wish."-Leslie's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
APHORiSMS.

Promptness is the soul of BUSINESS
Chesterfield.
A mans best friends are his ten fin
gers.-Robert Collyer.
Little things console us, because lit
tie things afiiict us.-Pascal.
The two offices of memory are collec-
ton and tribution.-Johnson.
To see good In heart that seems
evil Is to beget good there.-William
Henry Phelps.
Fire and sword are but slow engines
Of destruction In comparison with the
babbler.-Steele.
There is love, and there Is justice.
Justice is for oneself; love is for 9TH
ers.-R. l.. Stevenson.
The shortest life is long enough II
1t lead to better, and the longest life
is too short If 1t do not.-Colton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
German Soupn.

Soups furnish a curious instance in
which Germany differs from other ma
tions in the preparation of food. Milk
soups sweet and savory. chocolate
soups. almond soup and wine soup.
frothed lemon soup and beer soup are
among the number, while soups made
of apples. pears. strawberries, cur
rants and cherries are not uncommon.
There are also large number of fish
soups which bear a strong resemblance
b the fish soups of the Russian kitchen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Caution.

''Well, bub, what is itT asked the
druggist of the small boy with bottle
In his hand.
please, sir, but here's the medicine
] got for me mother an hour ago."
Eyes, and what's the matter with
it?v
"You didn't write ON the bottle
whether 1t was to be taken eternally
or Internally. and she's afraid of max
ing a mistake. e."-Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
A Fortune In n Clock.

A man In Vienna possessed as an
heirloom an old clock made early In
the sixteenth century. He thought 1t
was worth about $40. One day stran.
ger came and offered him $400 for it
The owner suspected that If 1t was
worth that 1t might be worth more. so
he investigated the matter. He soon re-
ceived an offer of $4,000 for 1t and
finally sold 1t TO the Kensington muse
um. London. for $4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
The Muneum Methaa

Museum Agent-Whats wrong with
our new midget? He doesn't seem to
draw.
Manager-Of course not. See what a
mess you've made of the advertise
ments. You've put his height at three
leet Make 1t thfrty-six inches, and the
people will come with a rush.-New
York Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

In. B.nUTpHINsoN J.R. WOOD.
1850 D. m.--'Train s. daily Tor sunbnry, Hsr-
risburg ana princip pal intermediate stations,
arriving at Philadelphia 7;32 D. m, New
York 1928 y. M. baltimore 1880 y. M. Wnsh-
ington s.J5 D. N. Veslibuled parlor ears
aud passenger coaches, Buffalo 10 Philadel-
phia and Washington.
400 y. m.-rrain q, daily. for Har-
risburg and Intermediates stations, ar
riving at Philadelphia 4.25 A. Nj New York.
7.l3 a. m; Baltimore, 2.3O II. M; Washington
4.b A. NJ. Pullman Sleeping cars from
Harrisburg TO Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphia passengers can remain In
sleeper undisturbed until 7;3O AN.
II :O6 p.m.- Train 4,daily for sunbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriving at
Phiiadesphi 7;22 4. NJ; New York, 9:3a
A. N. on week days aud l0.3s NJ ON sum
day; baltimore, 1;i5 A. NJ; Washington, $3.50
a. ~, Pullman sleepers from Erie,
WiIliamspoIt 10 Washington. passenger
coaches from Erie 10 Philadelphia, and
Williamsport TO Balt tlmore.
t2:27 pin Train H. daily for sunbury, Harris
burg and principal interinediate stntions,ar-
v:a3 u. IN. weekdays. ll0.s3 n. m, Sunday
baltimore 7;i5 "a. IN, Washington, $3.50 m.
Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas
senyer coaches, Buffalo to Philadelphia and
WASHINGTON" WESTWARD
3;33 \. m.-Train 7, daily for Buffalo via
w /. WE0slSrfj mum Mfrain ., daily for Erie, Ridg-
way, AID week days for Dubois, Clermont
s's0 =; %. .,Isaip y d3ily f9r Erie and inter
~ ;. %:Sfssin IS daily Tor psaslo VI
s.isp m'-.Trsin q, weekdays tor Kss,s :,
tntsrmediAtostAtiops
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
A Fair Exchange.

Pessimist-What makes you an opti-
mist?
Optimist--Looking at dismal chaps
like you. What makes you pessi-
mist?
Pessimist-Looking at cheerful chaps
like you.-Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Too Eager For M. own Proat.

Too Eager For His own PROFIT.
Hewitt Il overreached myself the
other day.
Jewett-How?
Hewitt was so anxious to unload
lot Of pennies on a street car con-
ductor that forgot had transfer
ticket In my pocket.--Brooklyn Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Entitled to Respect.

who's de ole guy wat jist went
by?" asked the telegraph messenger.
"De ole guy wild de dinky whiskersT
replied the Office boy. "Aw. he's de
owner of de paper"
"An' who's de guy wild imp
"'Sh! Don't git gay! He amt no
guy; dat's de srortin' editorv'-Catho-
lie Standard
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Understood.

Linzee-There's nothing like better
than hard work.
Morris-There's nothing you like bet
ter when somebody else Is doing 1t.
Linzee-Thats understood. l hope
you didn't think ! was such fool as
to like to do hard work myself. or any
other kind. for that matter. = Boston
Transcript.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

The man without purpose Is like
ship without rudder--a waif, moth
ing, no man. Have purpose in life.
and, having It. throw such strength OF
mind and muscle into your work a.
God has given you. Carlyle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

'The first thing to be DONE" said the
committeeman In an important tone.
"is to organize. Therefore,
II beg your pardon" said an older
member. I'VE have not been photo
graphed yet t"-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

Larry-How did Murphy break his
arm?
Denny-Following the Doctors pre-
scription.
Larry-Phwat?
Denny-Yis; 1t blew out av tn win
dow. and Murphy wint after it.-Phila-
delphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Their Biase Conver.ation.

"The thing to do" said his social ad-
riser, "is to be blase."
II know. ] know" was the reply,
but its such dreadfully hard work to
% blase. nc Chicago Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Again Our queer Language.

Queer language, isn't itY"
"Why sop
Because of sickness had to send
my shorthand writer home yesterday"
"WellT
'"That left me horthanded."--Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

American hickory is the best wood In
the world for fuel, II its value ID reck-
oned at 100. oak is worth "a. bdech 05
and white pine only 80.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

Train 9I2 Sunday leaves Dubois 40 d. mn.
Falls Creek Az. Reynoldsville 30 Brookvlile
500, Red Bank $50, Plttsburg $50 D. M.
Trains marked run daily;S daily, except
Sunday; Nag station. where signals must be
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
Philadelphia & Erie I,ailroad Division
IN effect March oath, 1902. Trains leave
Driftwood us follows:
EASTWARD

Wilkesbarre. Hazleton pottsville, Scranton,
Harrisburg and the intermediate sta
tions, arriving ~ philadelphia 6;23 D. M.
fys, Mew fork, s''1 p M. bnitilmore' 200 ?. mi
from Williansport To Philadelphia and pas
senger coaches from Kane To philadelphia
and WilliamsDort to Baltimore and Wash
inston.
JoHsONBURG RAILROAD.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

One trouble with the pursuit Of hap
piness Il that other people Sst IN ths
way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

Anger ventilated often hurries to-
. ward forgiveness Anger concealed
oftan hsrdens into revenge -Bulwer. !.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

The world has million roosts for q
man, but only one nest.--o. w. Holmes
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
In Effect May rs, 1902.
Eastern stasdard Time
EASTWARD
W EsrwARD

Train 90i Sunday leaves Pittsbure 90. "a. M,
LA. Falls Greek i29 Dubois ..55 D. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29

r Il. HUGHES, a.
UNDERTAKING AND ri BALMING.
:. A full line ofsupplies cons htly GU hand
Picture framing hpecialty. lice aud ware
room In rear II Miss uar9hr( EvRnss racket
store. Residence near cor. q nt and sch AZ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-29
RIDGwAY Il CLEARFIEfD RAILROAD
and COnneoliuns.
J.B liUTcHINsoN

For time tables and additional information
consult ticket agents
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
LAKEWOOD.

Westley Moore visited his sister Lettie,
who attends high school, last week.
Charles o. Garland, student at Ban
gor business college, came home Saturday
to remain over election.
Emery Frazier and son Ivory, and AL
fred and Clarence Garland are working
for Frank Fits near the wooden mill.
Linwood Garland, who has been shaw
ing hoops in Marisville, is at home. 1t is
reported that Linwood shaved twenty
one punches of hoops in one day.
Mrs. Ellen Boynton, of New Gloucester
was called here last week by the illness of
her father, James Moore. Mr.. Moore is
now able to sit up about half an hour a
day.
March 2. X
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
CHURCH NOTES.

UNITARIAN.
Req. S. W. Sutton, pastor.
Sunday, March S-Morning service at
10 30. Sunday school at 11.45.
BAPTIST.
Rer. Dorid Kerr, pastor.
Sunday, March S-Morning service at
1880. Sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at IL m. Junior g. e. at p. m.
Concert at z.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.30.
Trenton-Service Sunday at 2.3O p. m.;
Mr.. Kerr.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Req. J. p. Simonton, pastor.
Sunday, March 8-Morning service at
1880. Sunday school at 11.45. Junior
league at 8 p. m. Preaching at z.
Epworth league meeting Tuesday even
ing at 7.30.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at 7.3O.
BGyside-Service Sunday at $50 D. M;
Mr.. Simonton.
CONGREGATIONAL.
Rec. J. M. Adams, pastor.
Friday, March 6-Prayer and inference
meeting at 80. Subject: Psalm 100.
Sunday, March S-Morning service at
1880. Sunday school at 11.45.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
COMING EVENTS.

Wednesday, March 4, at Unitarian ves-
try at 7.45-First in series of lenten talks,
by Mrs. s. w. Sutton. Tickets, 25 c.
Wednesday, March 4, at Methodist ves-
try-Supper by the Epworth league.
Wednesday, March A, at the Unitarian
vestry-Circie supper.
Thursday, March s, at Odd Fellows hall
-Sociable by Nokomis Rebekah lodge.
Wednesday, March IL, at Manning hall
-Sociable by Esoteric lodge, f. and A. M.
All Masons, with families, are invited.
Monday, March %. at Hancock hall
Boston ladies' symphony orchestra, %
pieces.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
SCHEDULE OF MAILS
AT ELLSWORTH rosr.oFFIcE.
In effect October 10, 1909.

GOING EAsT-T.l6 m, sos pm.
GOING wEsr-ll.66 a m, 5.S1 and s47 m.
NAIL CLOSES AT rosT.oFFIcE.
GOING EAsr-6.30 m, $50 p m.
GOING WEsT-ll.20 m, and o is pm
SUNDAY.
Mail train from the west arrives at 7lS m
Leaves for the west at sos p M. Mail closes fol-
the west o.3C m.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04

March committee will give 'schafing
dish" party In the vestry next Tuesday
evening, March 10, at 7.30. A varied pro-
gramme will be presented. A table OF
homemade candy will be one of the at
Last Thursday there was the unusual
occurrence of three funerals in Ellsworth
that OF young Ellis who was killed at
Green Lake, that OF Mrs. Harden, and
that OF Mrs. Shackford.
For the first time this season, the entire
mem bership Of the festival chorus, with q
single exception, was present at the re-
hearsal last Thursday evening. New MEM
bers would be welcomed.
Esoteric lodge F. and A. M. will give one
Of Its socials in Manning hall, next We'd
nesday, March IL. All Masons with their
families are invited. Members OF Esoteric
lodge are requested to furnish cake.
Among those who were present last
Thursday evening at the reception in
Waterville given by Representative and
Mrs. Cyrus w. Davis were F. c. BurriIl
and wife and Col. H. E. Hamlin, of Ellis
worth.
Frank 8. Lord and e. e. Springer, who
have been seriously Ill, are improving.
The cheerful news also comes from the
sick-room that Albert M. Hopkins is
slowly but surely on the road to re-
covery.
Parts that have been assigned for the
graduation OF the class OF 1903 Of the
Ellsworth high school are: History,
Addie James; prophecy, Leroy Sweeney.
The valedictory and salutatory have not
yet been assigned.
The small boys got in their work ON
election night. They secured the town
for material and had a bonfire In front
OF the Office Of the mayor. elect, another
further up Main street, and another at
the west end Of the bridge.
Austin M. Foster has secured the con-
tract from the government for the build
ing Of the addition to the Ellsworth post
soon as possible, and although he has
until August 1 to complete 1t, hopes to
have 1t done before that date.
Nokomis Rebeksh lodge will hold
socisbie in Odd Fellows hall to- o-morrow
evening for which invitations have been
issued. Monaghan will furnish the music.
Supper will be served. The Rebekahs will
insist on having the invitations presented
tomorrow evening.
Rev. ]. P. Simonton has been requested
to remain in Ellsworth as pastor OF the
Methodist church another year, and II the
request Is granted by the conference, as it
undoubtedly will be, he will do so-and
everybody, in the church and out, will be
pleased at 1t.
Arrangements have been completed for
the supper and concert by the members Of
st. Joseph's Catholic society at Odd Fell
lows hall on st. Patrick's evening, March
II. The concert will consist of a one act
comedy, vocal and instrumental music
illustrated songs, fancy dances, drills, ETC.
Supper will be served In the lower hall
$50 p. m. There will be a sale OF aprons
candy and flowers as usual.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
No Free II. +. ID. Boxes.

An erroneous statement, widely circu.
lated In western newspapers, that the
postoffice department had decided te
furnish free boxes for rural free delivery
service, is causing much embarrassment
in the establishment of new rural routes
The fact is that though numerous sug-
gestions have been made by the depart
ment and in Congress for the furnishing
of rural boxes by the government at cost,
no action OF the kind indicated has been
either authorized or taken.
The patrons of rural free delivery SER
vice are required, as heretofore, to supply
their own boxes from lists approved by
the department, these boxes then falling
under the protection of the United States
statutes in regard to the safe delivery oi
mails.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Fred Wescott has moved his household
goods to the city.
Asa s. Barron found lady's wallet in
the road near his home Sunday morning.
The owner can have it by calling at the
house. n
William w. Barron sold his place in
Dollardtown to Emery Bonsey, of South
Surry, and not of Bluehill, as was re-
ported last week.
Mareb
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1903-03-04

"You talk about posters and your ads. upon the
fence,
But they amt the kind o. mediums that appeals
TO common sense;
You may talk about your dodgers, and your
circulars and such,
But calculate they don't assist an advertiser
much;
And especially in winter, when the snow is on
the ground,
wonder where your posters and your dodgers
can be found?
But within the cozy homestead, when the parlor
stcye's aglow,
The newspaper is read aloud to everyone we
know"