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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
NATURAL BENT.
The Last Estate of Ore Who in Youth
Was Mathematical Prodigy.

The Last Estate of Ore Who in Youth
Was Mathematical Prodigy.
speaking OF his idea Of catering
TO the natural bent OF the child re-
minds RE Of a rather curious in
stance which has come under my OBJ
servation,' said man who was in
reminiscent mood. "and It goes to
show that you cannot always tell just
what the bent may be in particular
child.
Back in my school days-I was
living in the country at the time-I
had an acquaintance in the school
room who was exceptionally bright in
mathematics. Mathematics was an
open book to him. He took to the
study like duck takes TO water, and
things which would often stump all
of his classmates wer as plain to him
as the nose on q mans face. He was
a wonder, and the natural dulness
and stupidity which | displayed at the
time in the study caused me to mar
vel at the boys talent. He was sort
OF rural sensation, and his friends
made high predictions for him. He
could jugglc with figures until he
made You dizzy with wonderment.
His friend said he would be in the leg.
islature by the time he was 21 years
Old, and by the time he was % he
would be member OF the national
congress from his district, and at 80
he would certainly be in the United
States senate.
There was no question about the
boys future. II was as bright as a
May morning. In the meantime he
kept humoring his bent for mathema-
tics ana he attained great proficiency
in the science. drifted out into the
world and lost sight of all my old
friends. More than 90 years after
wards dropped back to the scenes
of my boyhood days. The first fellow
| thought OF was the brilliant young
mathematician. I scanned all the pa
pers of the section from time to time
as | could get them, expecting to see
that my old friend was doing big
things in the world found no mon
tion of him and concluded that he
was dead.
"One day | was walking along the
road toward my old home place when
7 came upon a man driving an OK
team, The steers looked more like
iaclTabbits than. oxen, and the driver
was typical oountryman. sunburned.
with a red handkerchief tied around
his neck, brimmed hat on his
head. brogan shoes. and other things
IN keeping lie asked me if didn't
want to ride. I thanked him and
crawled up on the tongue with him.
He was a red-hcaded fellow with n
stubby, sandy beard all over his face.
and an Adams apple that worked IN
and down like pump when he
talked. He held in his hand a long
whip fastened TO a long, wlllowy han
die. the kind generally used in driving
oxen. Directly horsehy landed be-
tween the horns Of one of the steers.
With unerrlng accuracy, after swing
Inc the long wiip around his~head
once. he struck the fly with the crack
er Of the whip and l;illed II. "That
makes 104" he said proudly as the
fly rolled off in the road. There was
my mathematician, and no mistake.
alterward told him who was and we
talked over old times. So You can't
always toll about this thing we call
the natural bent. New Orleans
Times-Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
WIND WHEEL LIGHTS TRAIN.
Novel Idea Of Producing Electric
Power by Rotary Fan on Engine.

ToWeT py HOtdTy ran on ENGINE.
A novel idea in lighting trains by
electricity is the "Gullott" system,
which has been experimental with sue
cessfully on a small scale on an impor-
tant road and is now to be applied to
an express train, says the Engineer.
ing Review. AS in the case of the "axle
light" the motion of the train is used
to generate the electricity. Instead,
however, of taking this power from
the car axle, it is furnished by a ro-
tary fan attached to the front end of
the locomotive.
The fan is located close to the boiler
head and presents a moving and cut
ting surface to the air pressure, caus-
ing the air to travel to the outer end
of the fans blades until discharged.
No air pressure is massed on the fiat
surface of the boiler head, but the
curved surfaces of the fan utilize the
travelling air and thereby generate
power. The fan cutting through the
air revolves swiftly and does not add
to the resistance of the air nor retard
the speed of the train. No gale of wind
is required to cause the fan to operate;
the ordinary pressure of the train
moves it sufficiently to generate the
electrical energy required to light any
train and leave large surplus for ven
tilating fans and other purposes. The
apparatus so located does not obstruct
the view of the engineer nor offer any
Objectionable complications.
The dynamo is located either on or
under the pilot and is direct
ed to the fan by a special device A
storage battery is located on the ten
der or underneath each car; and SO
equipped automatically with cut-outs
as to properly govern the flow of cur
rent from dynamo to battery. 1t is
evident that the cost of illumination
will be only the expense of installing
and maintaining this apparatus.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
What Made Her ple2

A siy-year-old girl died recently In
the General hospital in Birmingham.
England. The physicians announced
that she died either from eating sau.
sages or from scarlet fever. If she
had not eaten the sausages 1t would
have been the fever which killed her.
and vice versa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
Quite Stuck Tn.

'"They thought he was dead, you
know, and all the papers printed obit-
uary notices"
"And then?"
"Why then he turned up. and since
he's read those notices he's too proud
to spoak to any e."-Chicago Post
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Aching backs are eascd. Hip, back, and
loin pains overcome. Swelling Of the
limbs and dropsy signs vanish.
They correct urine with brick dust sedi.
ment, high colored, excessive pain in pass.
ing, dribbling, frequency, bed wetting.
Doan's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove
calculi and gravel Relieve heart palpita-
tion. sleeplessness, headache, nervousness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Rosz GLEN. Pa, March 90, 1903.-The free
trial OF Doan's Kidney Pills have been of great
benefit to me. Since using them have no oc-
ossion to get up so often at night. My com
piaint Affected the bladder more when catching
sold.-JosEPH LEppERAL
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

GALEsBuRG, ILL, March 30, 19O3-The sam
pie OF Doan's Kidney Pills came TO hand
also got one 50-cent box from our druggist
and l am thankful TO say the pain across the
small OF my back disappeared like n snow
bank In hot sun. Doan's Pills reach the spot
ELMER WARFEL.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

CAMBRIA, WYOMING Previous to taking
the sample of Doans Kidney Pills could
scarcely hold my urine. Now / can sleep all
night and rarely have 20 get up, and that ach-
ing across my back little above my hips is
gone.-IsAAo w, STEPHENS, Cambria, Wyo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

SALEM, MASS, March 81, 1901 received
the sample of Doan's Kidney Pills, aud with
the use of one more box from my druggist |
am entirely cured of very lame back.-W.
A. CLEVELAND.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

factory results from the Use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable advice
gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Miss Della anyeu Globe Hotel
blood
I'M
three
bwopant tight aud hout
Tab mil med
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

Ada Britain. of Sekitan, O., writes:
after using your wonderful Peruna
three months i have had great relief. !
had continual heaviness in my stomach,
was bilious, and had fainting spells, but
they have all left me since using Peruna."
--Adia Britain.
If you do not derive prompt and salts
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22
FASTEN AGE MARKS.

Sick Kidneys evening
le
Doan's Kidney Pills is the recognized Kidney Specific.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-04-22

The standing timber of Canada
equals that of the continent of Europe
and is nearly double that OF the Unit
ed States.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The Nickle Plate Road. with its east
ern connections-the L eaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western and West Shore and
Boston 4 Maine Railroads.&c. consider
ed by those who have patronized 1t as a
most desirable line between Chicago and
New York, Boston and other eastern
points, and takes its place among the
first class lines leading eastbound from
Chicago. 1t is operating three through
first class trains, all daily, and equipped
with modern improvements, for the con-
venience and comforts OK the travelir g
public, and has succeeded, to a remark-
able degree, in pleasing its patrons, grow
ing in popularity every day. One of its
attractive features and thoroughly ap-
preciated by the travelling public, is its
dining car service, meals being served ON
American Club Plan, ranging in price
from 35c. to 81 90; also service la carte
Colored porters are in charge to look
after the comfort of passengers in coach
es and especially to assist ladies travel
ing with children. No excess fare or
any train on Nickle Plate Road. al
passenger trains arrive at and depart
from the La Sale ST. Station, Chicago
the only passenger station in Chicago or
the Elevated Loop. When going east
try the Nicllle Plate Road. District
Passenger Agents Office, OIL Seventeenth
st. Denver, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Rev. Sylvanus Schwerzmann is con-
at the NJ. Il. church during this week
Services are held daily at s p. m. In
order to make these services beneficial to
everybody he needs the largest attend.
ance possible. Bring your friends with
you and in doing SO. you will help to
make the Gospel cause a grand success
Let us ali do our best.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Mr.. Jas. McClenathon and Miss Stella
Flood DROVE o. Gunnison today-start-
ing Very carly iu the morning. We are
unable to understand why these young
people should go off in such manner
and not let their neighbors know the
purport OF their visit. 1t is supposed
that when they return they will have
been made one. although it will still re.
quire two railroad fares to transport
them to Ruby. IL our surmises be cor
rect we extend congratulations and best
wishes.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The past week has been very un-
1t really seems as though we are to have
winter immediately, which is rather hard
considering the lateness of our spring.
Especially do the farmers of the vicinity
regret the present weather and also the
indications for the future as many of
them are in the midst of hayipg, and are
apt to suffer quite loss
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
Low RATES EAST.

On September /. 8, 10 and October 6
the ROCK ISLAND SYSTEM will sell
tickets from Denver, Colorado Springs
and Pueblo to all points III Indiana,
Louisville, Ky, and many points in Ohio
at a rate of one and one third fare
for the round trip, good for return thirty
days from date of sale.
For particulars see your nearest ticket
agent or write Hal S. Ray, general agent,
Denver, Colorado.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
Mothers r1eeting.

The mothers meeting will be held Sat
urday. Sept. 10Th at the home of Mrs.
A. o. Mcdonald. at p. M. A very in
teresting literary program has been pre-
pared, and all are cordially invited to at
tend.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

]. p. Evans. constructing engineer of
the Colorado Iron Works, came in last
Thursday and spent the remainder OF
the week, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. c..
/. Lawrence
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Mrs X. G.. Akeus and Miss Irene
Setter, cousins of II. T. Smith, came in
from Kansas City last week to visit Mr
Smith. Mrs. Akens left last Friday, but
Miss Setter will remain longer.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Jas. Biakemcra. Frank WILSON and
Jno. Hosich were called t2 C1nniscn
last Friday 10 attend the trial Of Fred
Adams who stole property from Mr.
Biakemore last month. Adams plead
guilty to burglary and was sentenced to
from one to three years in the peniten-
tiary.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Louis Williams, brother of Richard
Williams of this place, and well known
here is making his brother short visit
Louis is now employed as car account.
ant by the ID. & r. G. at Leadville.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

w. ID. Allen has commenced the erec-
ton of his new residence on the former
site of the Metzler residence.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

c. l. Lawrence and A. Alexander have
charge Of the Poena estate. Mrs. Pogna
will retain the contract held by her hus-
band.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

A hunting party composed of DIR. j.
W. Rockefeller. Frank Buster, S. A Nc.
Williams and Thos. Mclaughlin depart
ed "Wednesday for two weeks hunt in
the Dark Canon country.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The Bon Ton club will meet tomorrow
night in the Council room at the CITY
Hall for the purpose of electing officers
for the winter.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
For Sale.

A seven room house with two lots.
Light and water in connection. Terms
reasonable. Apply at this Office
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Among the recent improvements at
Elk Mt. House is fine revolving desk
register.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

VIM. johnson and son. George. left foi
Coalbasin today where they will take
employment and probably remain.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The family OF Jos. Ball left Pogna's
ranch-where they have been rustica-
ting during the summer-last Saturday
Tor their home in Canon City.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Maria Murphy departed yesterday
morning for her home near Grand June
ton, after spending a month in our splen-
did summer climate.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Mrs. G. L. Ross went over to Coalbas-
in today to visit her mother for couple
of weeks.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Will Harris and sisters left yesterday
fora few days hunting at Italian mount
ain.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

DR.. o. f. Adams arrived from Pueblo
last week to relieve DR.. Rockefeller Of
his duties for time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
BUSINESS LOCALS.

First class bicycles for sale. Apply
to IL. A. Decker.
- X s'
The celebrated Fleisher's yarn at
Appegate's. Don't forget it.
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Go to Applegate's for hanneletts.
They have special line which it will be
worth your while to examine.
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There is but one SOCIALIST paper
published in Gunnison county-THE
VULCAN TIMES. Popular price
One Dollar year. Address, Times
Vulcan, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Jos. Ball came in from Canon City
last Thursday to attend the funeral of
John Pogna.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Click Bros. are having rock hauled for
the purpose of building a cellar under
their store.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Robert WILLIAMSON mas re5ignei his
position at the augusta. aud came DOWN
to attend school.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The local mine closed Thursday in
order to allow the men to attend Mr..
Pogna's funeral
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Henry Miller departed last week for
Denver where he viii reside for time.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Ice cream sodas served with crushed
fruit at Ross fountain every Sunday.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Erbine Grosbeci, and Geo. Fleming Of
the Augusta force spent Sunday in town
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Mrs. Julian had the misfortune tc
burn her hand rather seriously last week
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
For Sale.

Three stoves. iron bed and mattress,
cot, chairs. stand, washing machine and
fruit jars.
Mrs. \. l.. TAYLOR.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

ICE CREAM-best quality-@ SOC
per quart every day at Ross & Sons.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Born: To Mr. and Mrs JOS Lehman,
girl, Sunday morning.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
John Pogna,

John Pogna died at his home at 80
last Wednesday morning OF heart dis
ease. Mr.. Pogna was native of Italy.
having been born at Edolo. Italy, and
was forty-fve years of age. He was
one of Crested Butte's old timers, having
resided here for the past fifteen years,
eight years of which time he has been
timber con. tractor for the c. +. & |. Co.
for the local mine. Mr.. Pogna was a
member of the x. of p. lodge and was
held in high esteem 10y mis- fellow towns
men. He leaves wife. little son, three
years old. and infant daughter Funeral
services were held at the Catholic church
on Thursday afternoon. The family
have the sympathy OF the community in
| their bereavement.
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| For comfort, good service and low
rates, patronize the Nickle Plate Road.
Good roaI-bed, splendidly equipped
trains and first class dining-car service.
meals being served on American Club
Plan, ranging in price from 35c. to 81 90;
also service la carte. Three through
trains daily, in each direction. Rates
alway the lowest. No excess fare on any
train on that line. Depot, La Sale st
Station, corner Van Buren and La Sale
SITS, on the Elevated Loop. Distric,
Passenger Agents Office, 9l1 Seven
teenth St, Denver, Colo.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
For Sale.

a horse and buggy. Inquire at this
office.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

The season for hunting duck and deer
opens today.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
TUESDAY, SEPT. is. 1908.
Local News.

Fresh bread every da., at Young's.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15

Trustworthy lady or gentleman to man
age business in this county and adioin
ing territory for well and favorably known
house or solid financial standing. $1,000
straight cash salary and expenses, paid
each Monday by check direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced; po-
sition permanent. Address MANAGER,
610 MoNoN BLDG, CHICAGO, ILL.
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WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS OF CHAR
acter aad good reputation in each state
Tone in this county required) to represent
and advertise old established wealthy
business house % solid financial stand
ing. Salary S2l00 weekly with expenses
additional, all payable in cash direct
each Wednesday from head offices.
Horse and carriage furnished when nee
essary References. Enclose self adj
dressed envelope. Colonial, 332 Dear
born ST., Chicago.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-09-15
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r1anager Wanted.

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The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE stock mar
ket was irregular and rather dull to-
day, but the reactionary tendency pre-
vailed. There was no perceptible re-
Spouse to news causes in the move
ment which represented the working
out of speculative contracts.
Some support was accorded to United
States Steel preferred, and this had a
sentimental effect upon the general
market. The advance, however, encoun-
the bears did not show great uneasi-
ness. Profit-taking in Brooklyn Tran
sit was conspicuous, and cost that
stock nearly points at one time. There
was pressure against Pennsylvania,
and the bears resorted to the device Of
Offering the dividend on limited num-
Der Of shares of the stock for the COM
ing year at 81 in the curb market.
The money and exchange markets
were nominal as usual on a Saturday,
but cabled reports were of an ex-
pected arrival in London next week Of
$500, 900 in gold, which is likely TO be
taken for New York. Bank clearings
for the week throughout the country
show a slight increase over last year
for the first time IN many weeks, New
York clearings having risen over last
year with dominant effect on the av-
erages. other Eastern centers still show
a lower level Of clearings, but for the
West and the country at large the av-
erage Is higher. The gain in cash by
the banks conformed closely with the
forecast and the decrease OF over a mill
lion In loans left only a small change
IN the deposit item and In the reserve
requirement. 80 that the surplus Is exc
banded si,7I2,675 TO SS,67.97b, compared
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
COTTON FUTURES.

New York, Dec. 12.-The cotton mar
ket opened steady, 4 points lower to
2 points higher, and following the
call continued rather quiet but irregular
and generally steady to firm around
last nights prices. Cables were d lit
tlef below expectations, due, it was
reported, to selling by American ex-
porters and a local trade authority pub
lished rather a bearish crop report, but
the port receipts for the day promised
to be moderate and the weather in
the South was rather unfavorable to
the movement. 1t was also argued
that a large short interest has re-
Gently accumulated that might be
forced to cover in case of continued
bull aggression and between one thing
and another, sentiment was very I'M
settled, with the average opera or show
ing a tendency to await further de-
velopments before trading in other than
a scalping fashion.
Receipts at ports to-day were 80, III
bales, against 59,127 last week, and As,
Sal last year. For the week 80, 900
bales, against 2,316 last week, and
263,318 last year. To-day's receipts at
New Orleans were 1O,987 bales, COM
pared with 1914 last year, and at Hous-
ton, 13,479 balea against 5,932 last
year.
Cotton Futures at New York, Dec.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

Trains arrive Savannah as follows:
No. 20, daily, from New York. WASH
tngton and Cincinnati, $40 a. IN.
No. 80, daily, from New York and
Washington, 1925 p. m.
No. 80. daily, from all points West,
via Jesup, IL SO p. m.
No. a. daily, from all points West,
via Jesup, 100 p. m.
All trains arrive and depart from
the Union Depot.
Trains 80 and "a, THE NEW YORK
AND FLORIDA EXPRESS. Vesti-
buled limited trains, carrying Pullman
Drawing Sleeping Cars between
Savannah and New York. Dining Cars
serve all meals en- route.
TRAINS 20 and 80, THE WASHING
TON AND FLORIDA LIMITED.
Vestibuled limited trains, carrying
Pullman Drawing-room Sleeping Cars
between Savannah and New York.
Dining Cars serve all meals en- route.
Also Pullman DIawing-room Sleeping
Cars between Savannah and Cincin-
natl, through Asheville and The Land
of the Sky"
For information as to rates, sched-
ules, ETC., apply to
G. H. ACKERT, G. M, Washington.
d. c.
S: H. BARDw1cK, C. P. A, Wash
W. H. TAYLoE. A. G. P. A., Allan
ia, Ga.
r. c. BLATTNER. Depot Ticket
Agent, Union Depot, Savannah, Ga.
e. G. THOMSON. c. p. & 7. A, Sa-
vannah, Ga, 141 Bull street. Phones
$50.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13
TRADE AND FINANCE
COTTON FUTURES CLOSE AT A LOSS
ON RAID NEAR THE CLOSE.
WAR TALK DISTURBS MARKET,
BULLS INCLINED TO TAKE PROFITS
UNTIL RESULT OF TROUBLE Is
KNOWN.

With the Possibility of a Conflict
Staring the Country in the Face
They See How Easy 1t Will BE for
the Bears to Force Prices Down.
TurpeRtine Firm at 66c-ROsins
Firm-LOcaI and TeIegraphie Mar
kctS.
The Morning News Office,
Saturday, Dec. u.
The cotton futures market tended up-
ward shortly before it's close, but on
disquieting war talk prices tumbled
later, with the general level below yes
terday New York closed 2@4 lower,
and New Orleans 4Q5 points lower.
Savannah spots advanced 1-16c, and
this they held during the day with the
inquiry for cotton promising better
things. Since the price has dropped
from the high point many spinners are
getting at least part of their sup
plies, and the belief is that with prices
for a while hanging around their pres
ent level considerable business will be
done in the actual market. A better
feeling was reported on the Cotton Ex-
change, and Notwithstanding the drop
in futures confidence as to the future
Of spots was not shaken.
Turpentine closed firm at SEC, with
the demand good, and the offerings
taken. Resins closed firm and in mod
crate demand. Local and Geographic
markets follow: