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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
SETTLED AFTER FORTY YEARS.
seventy-one Leuatees Born Since the
Filing Of WILL

The estate of James w. Robinson
was distributed few days ago in
the Superior Court at San Diego. Cal.
There were II legatecs. nearly every
one of whom was born since the will
was filed. Robinson was born about
1890 In Hamilton county. lnI.. where
he resided for many years and was at
one time law partner of William
Henry Harrison. He was married there
in 1920, but In 1928 ran away from
his wife and with another woman set
tied in Texas, where he was identified
with the revolution of Sam Houston.
Later he was IN the United States
army and for two years was a pris-
oner at Vera Cruz, Mexico. He re-
turned from the Mexican war and
later was elected lieutenant governor
of Texas Meanwhile, his wife in In.
diana had procured divorce ana he
remarked again. There were Ave chill
drel in the first family and one son
in the second. Robinson came here
In 1854 and Sc urcd possession Of con
siderable property which has since
been subGiyided into lots and blocks
to form part of Roseville. on the
other side of the bay He died in
1857, ana the will. which asked that
as much of his estate as possible be
settled cut of court. was fled In Jan.
uGry 1858. Nothing was done with it
until about 1880. and. meanwhile. all
Of the children of both families died,
leaving grandchildren, however, 20
participate in the distribution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
Growing Horseradish from Sets.

While it is true that horseradish sets
as ordinarily used are from to G
inches long, experiments at the Cor
nell station show tnat it is possible to
grow large and symmetrical roots from
sets only / inch long. 1t is also true
that sets ~ inches long are sometimes
used. Whatever the length OF the set,
its top is seldom placed more than 8
or 4 inches below the surface of the
grSlni. If the horseradsh is to be the
sole occupant of the ground, the plant
ing is usually more shallow, the tops of
tho sets frequently being but slightly
covered with earth.
Good results can be secured by plant
ing the sets either vertical or slanting.
In some parts of Europe they are al
ways planted slanting, the top end be-
ing an inch deep, and the lower end 8
or inches deep. During the summer,
each plant is uncovered and all tho
small side roots are rubbed off with q
woolen cloth. II any large roots have
to be removed they are cut OH and the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
Did the kncients Smoker

Whether or not the anclents smoked
Is question archaeologists are try
ing to decide. The prehistoric pipes
of clay, wood and metal that are fre.
quently found in Western Europe seem
to give affirmative evidence, and this
is confirmed to some extent by ancient
writer's. Herodotus and Pomponius
Meia mention certain tribes that be-
came drunk from inhaling the vapor
of piles of burning fruit. Pliny ties.
tines that the vapor of plants was used
In treating disease. and that tubes
were sometimes employed for inhaling
the vapor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
Tcle9raphic Shorthand.

A complete telegraphic system of
shorthand has been laboriously worked
cut by A. C. Barono and named pan
telcgraphy, section pape" 1t consists
in a reduction of the Morse alphabet
TO 10 short characters or sounds, which
are so manipulated by a key as to
express anything and everything by
them in such a way as to give the
public greater privileges while at the
same time immensely reducing the
work of the telegraph operator. A set
of automatic Instruments is now being
made which will, it Is said, make mes
sages so cheap that they will be large
~ used instead of letters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

wounds covered with powdered char
coal to prevent decay. After this oper-
elton the soil is replaced about the
plants, which are then allowed to grow
undlsturbtd until the end Of the season.
Where this method of culture is prac-
ticed, It is customary 10 use sets 12
inches long. As ordinarily grown in
America, horseradish roots are neither
uncovered nor pruned during growth,
though they arc frequently planted
obliquely.-John w. Lloyd, in Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

BisuIphlie OF carton will destroy all
animal life. If small quantity is
poured into ant-holeg. or oxen into rat
holes. 1t will prove the best remedy
that can be used. II is excellent to use
on plants when they are young in order
to destroy insects, provided the plants
are covered for q short time. There is
nothing better for driving rats away
If its use is persisted in. The difficulty
In the use of bisulphide of carbon is
In having II reach into wheat bins and
other places where insects are estab-
lished. The latest suggestion is to in
sert piece of gas pipe, or any kind Of
tubing into the centre of the bin, pour
the liquid into the pipe, insert stop
per, anh allow it to remain closed for
forty-eight hours. Although very vola-
tile the gas evolved is heavier than
air and sinks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
The Early Lambs,

The early lamb is one that makes
the most rapid progress in growth, and
not the one that is o. certain age.
Lambs of the Shropshire or oxford
breeds will weigh about IL pounds at
birth, and when three months old can
he made to weigh rs pounds with but
little difficulty. In an experiment made
in Illinois with twin lambs the male
reached l01 pounds when 100 days old,
and the female 81 pounds, which shows
what is at least possible, thought not
often attained. A breed intended for
producing meat. whether In the shape
Of beef. pork. mutton or lamb, should
he selected for that purpose exclusively.
Breeds are now separated and CLASH
fed according to their merits and spe-
cial characteristics for the accomplish
ment of certain objects, and success
with any breed is secured only when
that breed is made to do duty in its
particular line. When the early lamb
Is made en- object of profit the breed
should be one that exccls In the size
ard rapidity of its growth from birth.
All other considerations, such as wool
production, adaptability to forage, etc,
should be overlooked in order to give
tho breed every privilege to excel in its
special caplcity; hence to get the
lambs in market carly they must be fed
and bred for that purpose. rs a few
weeks delay may lessen the profits
one-hslf The same rule applies to 9TH
or classes of stock. To secure the best
results one must breed for them. for
the breed is ;he foundation upon which
the enterprise is built. There is no rule
for feeding all stock alike. The breed
that is to produce after its kind must
be fed with view to enable 1t to per-
form its part. To feed for fat when
growth is desired, or to feed for growth
when production is sought demands
skill and due regard to the quality
and quantity of foods, but 1t is the duty
of the farmer to understand all such
matters and to educate himself to a
knowledge of the characteristics OF the
breeds and the quality OF lne foods
necessary to aid him in accomplishing
his ob;ects.-Philadelp Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

During his long career as a lawyer
Secretary Shaw gathered a large col.
lection of incilerta, grave and gay.
One OF his stories is Of young lawyer
who was opposed to a veteran of the
bar In an Iowa court. The young man
addressed the jury first, and in doing
so took occasion TO initiate well-known
mapnCrism5 Of the ether, such as ad.
justing his cuffs. stroking an imagin-
airy imperial, etc, This caused con
siderable laughter in court. When the
veteran rose to reply he did not neg
lect to go through his preliminary mo-
tionS with even more deliberation and
precision than usual. He bowed to
the judge and to the jury and then
began: Your honor and gentlemen
of the jury, that young man acts like
a good lawyer, but he talks like a
blamed fool"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

While the plan Of the grounds and
walks is to be determined by the size
and shape of Tie lot and must har-
monte with the style of the house, II
is always best to leave the lawn in
front of the house in clear, unbrollen
turf. This Cl.lr space may be thickly
planted in early autumn with crocus
bulbs, which will bloom early the fol-
lowing spring and nc out Of bloom be-
fore the lawn mower is used, These
bulbs remain indefinitely and multiply
rapidly, consequently are a good in
vestment. besides being absolutely no
trouble at all.
If some degree of privacy is desired q
row of Towering shrubs may be planted
three feet back fron the fence and
eight feet apart, This VIII obscure the
view somewhat and still afford delight
full glimpses of the beauty within.
These shrubs may be selected from q
long list, and may all be of one sort or
selected to afford a succession of bloom.
Spireas Van Houttsi and prunifolla
altheas, dentzias, Philadeiphus and py-
rus japonioa, the burning bush" Of
our grandmother's gardens, are all fine
Towering shrubs for this purpose, as
is also weigela. A beautiful screen
may be had by Planting altheo folia
variegata, which has beautifully varie-
gated leaves Of green and white, which
have a cool and refreshing effect on
the warmest day.-Philadelphia Tele-
graph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
RUSHING MAIL IN THE EARLY
WEST.
Locomotive Tender Loaded with Wood
In Fifteen Seconds.


in Fifteen Seconds.
The war between the Atchiscn and
Burlington for the mail haul between
Chicago and Kansas City recalls an
event about the middle of the last
century that excited interest from
ocean to ocean. The line now used
by the Burlington from St. Joseph tc
Hannibal was completed in 1859, and
was known as the Hannibal and St
Joseph railroad. Before the track
had time to get solid" the managers
were asked If they could transport the
mail from the Mississippi to the Mis-
souri, river, and there connect with the
PONY Express" in n certain fixed
time They said they didn't know
but that they'd die trying.
l.. l.. Coleman was yard master at
Macon. What he saw of the great
run against time he describes thus
In the Kansas City Times:
"In these days all engines were
wood burners. On that day / was at
Macon City with my wood saving out.
fit. There were about 1000 cords of
wood piled four ranks deep and eight
feet high on the railroad bank oppo
site the main street of the town. The
late Il. +. Bennett, station agent,
handed me telegram from the fuel
agent to wood the tender of the fast
mail engine in less than no time. ]
got the exact measurement of loco
motive tender and erected plat
form to that height. then put every
possible man that could find standing
room on the platform, each one with
an arm full OF selected wood. A large
crowd congregated to witness the load.
ing OF the tender. Way down the
line we saw the smoke rolling out of
the big balloonliie stack, and great
cheer went up from a thousand
threats.
"'Yonder she comes! Amt she q
cuttln' it?'
"The engine came in, steam Kissing
from a dozen places and safety valve
snorting grandly The woodmen
stepped over emptied their arms, the
engineer whistled and tie train was
off with road and clatter. The stop
was just Is seconds by my watch.
had just had time to look into the car
and see the occupants clutching their
seats with beth hands to prevent be.
ing spilled all over the floor.
THE engine was the Missouri Ad'
Olson Clark, engineer. The coach was
then the finest one on the road. Men
hunting a smoking car would now
turn up their noses at it. The officials
on board were President Joshua Gen
try, who was elegantly attired in a
homemade suit of blue jeans, and on
his coat were velvet cups; Supt. j. t.
X. Hayward, Assistant Superintendent
o. n. Cutler and Jack Harris, holding
the proud position Of conductor.
IL thought the train would most
certainly be ditched before reaching
st. Joseph, If it continued at that
reckless rate CT speed, but by some
miracle it kept the track, and the pre-
cious mail pouches were delivered
within four minutes after arriving at
st. Joseph on the west bank of the
river to william Cody Buffalo Bid,
who carried them by ten.mile relays
of ponies, under whip and spur, across
the plains and mountains to San Fran
CISCO"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
THE FREE KIDNEY DOCTOR.

It's the people who
doubt and become cured
while they doubt who
praise Doun's Pills tho
highest.
Aching backs arc eased.
Hip, back, and loin pains
overcome. Swelling OF the
limbs and dropsy signs
vanish.
They correct urine with
brick dust sediment. high
colored, pain Ia pa sing,
dr!bbling, frequency, bed
wctting. Doan's Kidney Pills
remove calculi and gravel.
Relieve heart pnlritatiun,
slc-Ilessness, II ada C IA c,
nervousness, dizziness.
TAyLoRsviLLT, M!ss. -" ]
tried everything for a weak
back and got no relief until l
used Doan's Pills.
j. Y. LEWIS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

The reason you eau get
this trial FREQ IL because
they cure Kidney Ills and
will prove IL TO you.
WEST BRAScH. MIoH.-
Doan's Kidney Pills hit tho
case. which was an unusual
desire 10 urlnatc - had to get
up five or six times of a night.
Think diabetes was well IN
der way, the feet and ankles
swailed. There was an in
tense pain In the back, tho
heat Of whicn would feel like
putt.ng ones hand up TO a
lamp chimney. ] have used
the free trial and two full
boxes II Doan's Pills with the
satisfaction Of feeling that L
am cured. They are the rem
edy par excellence"
b. r. BALLARD.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

When POULTRY houce is built It
should not be ornamentcd with a ven
tilator. A hen does net require as
much air as large animal and in
thhe winter end early spring the air
cannot possibly be kept out even If 1t
is attempted. Cold air in the winter
has killed Thousands Of fowls. It is very
seldom that fowl dies from bad air
in the winter. Swellcl eyes. hoarse
.reathing, frosted comb, aad rufIled
feathers indicate thattoo much fresh"
air has been given as craughts, and it
does not "inyisurate" Il. all Try 1t
little wGrmer-.lirror and Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
FOR W0hE: N
Much Thai Every Woman
Desires TO Know
about Sanatiyo hnti8ap.
tic Cleansing
snd about The Care Of The Skin,
Scalp, Hair and Hands,

Too much stress cannot be placed on
the great value of Cuticura Soap, Oint-
mcnt and Rcsolvcnt In the antisoptic
cleansing of the mucous surfaces and Of
the blood and circulating fluids, thus
afiording pure, sweet aud economical
local and constitutional treatment for
weakening ulccrations, innammations,
itchings. ir-itations, relaxations, dis
placements, pains and Irregularities
peculiar to females. Hence the Cuti-
cura remedies have n wonderful influ-
ence In restoring health, strength aud
beauty to weary women, who have
been prematurcly aged and invalidcd
by these distressing ailments, as well as
such sympathetic affections as annnin,
chlorosis, hysteria, nervousness and
debility.
Women from tho very first have fully
appreciated the purity and sweetness,
the power to afford Immediate relief,
the certainty of speedy and permanent
cure, the absolute safety aud great
economy which bavo ma,Io the Cuticura
remedies the standard skin cures and
humour remedies OF the civilized world
Millions of the women use Cutcura
Soap, assisted by Cuticurl Ointment,
for preserving, purifying and bcauti-
fying tho skin, for cleansing the scalp
Of crusts, scales and daudruty, aud the
stopping of falling hair, for softening,
whitening aud soothing rcd, rough aud
sore hands, for nnnoying irril ntons,
and lucrative weaknesses, and for
many sanatiyc, nntiseptic purposcO
which readily suggest themselves, as
well as for all the purposes Of the toilet,
baty and nursery.
Sold ihrcughon, tho worid Cutieura R,to-cnt 7r Cin
form ot Oho0lae tioatrh lt &c. rr dli ~ ONT.
n,nt Sc., so,n. .i, Denntri Lnnion. a yhircrlopse
tqt fsrs Hua de 10 lHiSi lins'on, columbus Ayo
lOrnf Drul 4 hem. Corp, Sole fr,prietors.
s-Send for" Book for Women"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

A powder TO shake into your shoes; rests the
feet. Cures Corns Bunions, Swoollen. Sore,
Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet and In
growing Nails Alleu's Foot Ease makes new
or tight shoes easy. At all druggists aud
shoe stores. 20 cents. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01
Onlv Woman Commissioner.

Mrs. Lionel Ross Anthony mas been
appointed Worlds Fair commissioner
from Colorado by Governor Peabody.
She is the only woman who Is a com
missioner of the st. Louis fair.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

FITS permanently cured. No fits o. nervous
ness after ilrsr days use Of DR.. Klinos Great
NerveRcstorcr. s9trlal bottle and treutiseirce
DR.. II. II. KLINE, Ltd. 93l Arch St., Phila., Pa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

Iiso's Cure Is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF throat and lungs.-WM.
d. ESDsLEr, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

The English town of Sunderland las
voted to put electric lights into the
worlSingmen's homes owned by the
municipality.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

The man who boasts that he neither bor-
rows nor lends Rus. lead very monoto-
nous life
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

Some fellows are kept SO busy acting as
ushcrs that they haven't time to get mar
ried themselves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

Lots OF people live in the same square
without moving in the same circle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

w HE most common phases of simmer
Il catarrh are catarrh of the stomach
and bowels. Peruna is a specific for sum
mer catarrh.
Hon. Willis Brewer, Representative in
Congress from Alabama. writes the follow
ing letter to DR.. Hartman:
House OF Representatives.
Washington, ID. G..
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. o.:
Gentlemen-"I have used one bottle of
Peruna for lassitude. and / take pleasure
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

Indianapolis
indianapolis Business College
tnn do Of specific decided
M tu ere ent hen phn eng
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-07-01

in recommending it to thoae who need
good remedy. As a tonic it is excellent.
In the short time ] have used it is has
done me great deal Of good. Willis
Brewer.
IL you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once 20 DR.. Hartman, giving
full statement OF your case and he will be
pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman. President of The
Hartman Sani;aTium, Columbus Ohio
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-24
M'CtOUD new
POL|CECH|EF.
Mayor Smiths Choice
Was M Made Known
Tuesday.
EXPERIENCED OFFICER
New Head OF Department Has
Soon Long Term ct Service
Twill Assume Charge at
End of Vacation.
EXPERIENCED OFFICER

The choice of Mayor Smith for chief
of the Canton police department was
made known Tuesday and officer Fred
s. McCloud will soon assume charge
of the department. Mr.. McCloud was
one of the three successful applicants
who passed the examination held last
week. The other two were Robert E.
Patterson and sergeant Wielandt. Mr.
McCloud has been in the police depart.
ment OF this city for about IL years and
Is thoroughly conversant with lall
branches of the department Tuesday
he entered on his annual vacation and
at the expiration he will probably be-
gin his duties as chief He will spend
week inspecting the police systems
of other cities. A reorganization of the
police department will be absolutely
necessary according to statements of
members of the board of public safety,
If the present tax levy remains as orig
inally fixed by council. In this case
Chief McCloud will be entrusted with
the task, and it will be his duty to de-
termine the future of the department
1t was generally believed that the
place would either fall to McCloud or
Sergeant Riblet.
The matter of appointing police
lieutenants will not be considered by
Chief McCloud until the expiration Of
his vacation.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-24
DESTRUCTIVE HAL
FALLING IN WEST
Sheep and Poultry Killed by
Sheer Forcc cf he Hail
stones--Crops Bad.
iy DAMAGED.
,ripps-McRae Telegram:

Scripps-McRae Telegram:
Sioux City, Ia, July 21.-Complete
reports indicate that the hailstorm yes.
terday evening throughout Eastern
South Dakota and Southwestern Min.
nesota and Western Iowa was the most
destructive since 1891. 1t began near
Clear lake South Dakota, where it
was three miles wide and increased in
energy being fifteen miles wide in
many places in Minnesota. 1t entered
Iowa near Rock Rapids, seven miles
wide and narrowed to five miles at
Sheldon. The last heard from it was
near Audobon, Iowa. Hail as large as
walnuts in many places fell six inches
deep, killed sheep and poultry and de-
molished growing crops.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-24
CROP REPORT

scripps. .McRae Telegram.
Washington, July II. = The weekly
government crop report says:
Reports respecting spring wheat
are not favorable. Late wheat sown in
the Red river valley in Minnesota is
believed to be beyond recovery while
heavy rains have kept the lowlands in
the southern portion of the state flood
ed and have caused lodging in the up
lands Rains in the southeast and ex-
treme northeast portions of North
Dakota have improved the crop and in
South Dakota spring wheat is filling
we'll except in the southeastern portion
and in Iowa where it is unfavorably
affected by rust"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-07-24
WARDEN is
INCENSED
Special to the News-Democrat:

Special to the News-Democrat:
Columbus, o., July 21. = Colonel j.
C. Porterfeld, state game warden, is in
receipt of numerously signed petition
from Stark county requesting the re-
appointment of Andrew Dargeleisen
of Massillon, as deputy game warden,
but it is not likely he will grant the
prayer of the petitioners. He resents
the imputatiol that he was moved to
remove Dangeleisen because Of heavy
political pressure and says he did it
solely because the latter exceeded his
authority and that he did not feel
justified in condoning his offense.
While he expects to appoint a deputy
whom the people want he insists that
the person they recommend must be
satisfactory to him.