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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
VARY YOUR INTERESTS.
The wise Nan Does Not Allow Him
self to Run In n Rut.

The wise man keeps out of ruts. To
be certain. however. that he will ac-
complish this he must begin early in
life. He must not begin his life work
by restricting himself absolutely to
single channel. This does not mean
that he should scatter his forces and
attempt everything or should not be-
come n specialist. But the more strict
ly he speclalizes the more carefully
should he see to IT that he does not be-
come narrow and blgoted. The young
man should early begin the habit of
reading newspaper lie will thus get
a general education that he can obtain
from no other source. But he cannot
get all the education he requires. even
Of public affairs, from the newspapers.
Let him not make this error. Their
news is necessarily fragmentary. He
should read regularly one or two good
magazines of the class devoted to the
discussion of questions of public inter
est. He should read little good fic-
ton as well as history and general lit
erature. While he should persistently
seek the acquaintance of the best men
of his own craft. who are usually the
broadcast minded, he should also seek
friends outside of 1t. They will help
him to see that there are other impor-
tant crafts In the world besides his
own. All this will broaden his views
and help TO keep him out of rut.-
Worlds Work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
A NOSE FOR NEWS.
The Genuine Newspaper Reporter Is
born, Not Made.

poets are born, not made" said the
retired newspaper man to the New Or
leans Times-Democrat, land I might
add that reporters come into this world
in much the same way. For instance,
the born reporter will get a story If
there is one In sight, while he who only
has what l would call n mechanical
sort of training will skim over the
same ground without ever discovering
that anything out Of the ordinary has
happened. Not many years ago I was
holding an important position on one
of the principal journals of Chicago. l
was one day put on the city editors
desk, and, wanting to test the ability Of
two new men on the staff, assigned
both of them to the same story. OF
course neither knew the other was in
have seen their respective reports. One
of them had two column story that
created sensation from one end of
the city to the other, while the other
turned In about two sticks of the
driest stuff l ever remember to have
read. l am satisfied that both the men
covered the story to the best of their
respective abilities. One of them simply
had nose for news and the other
didn't. AS l said, reporters are born,
not made by studying Journalism in
the abstract. The natural born report
er is at home In n newspaper Office, he
can live on ink and can sleep soundly
on the imposing stone. He sees little
news in a dog biting a man, but he is
quick to grasp the Importance of an
item telling about a man biting dog"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Why Rest Is Necessary.

A belief lives strong in the hearts and
minds Of the majority of mankind, in
Guiding persons of weak digestions,
that a quick, brisk walk taken before
meal gets up an appetite and helps
the stomach to digest the food. Now,
this is exactly what It doesn't do. Ex-
ercise spreads the blood throughout the
body. For the proper digestion of food
the blood is needed In the stomach.
Few realize this important fact. After
a long, exhausting walk. bicycle spin
or any severe physical or mental strain
take a good half hours rest in COM
Portable armchair or lying on sofa
before you eat substantial meal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
BIT or FRENCH HISTORY.
An Empire Lost For want of the
Right sort of Riding Habit.

An old legend which makes no pre-
tense to truth tells how a kingdom was
lost for want Of horseshoe nail. But
a volume of sober historical and bio
graphical purpose, written by Count
dHerrison, makes It appear that the
Empress Eugenie, after the battle of
Sedan, lost the chance to preserve the
empire of her husband by not possess
ing exactly the right sort Of riding
habit. II was the evening of Sept. 3.
1870.
The news OF the surrender of the
French army and of the Emperor Ma
polcon at Sedan had spread about Par
Is. The city was excited, and there
was talk of a revolution and the ban
ishment of the imperial family. At
this juncture Emile de Glrardin, man
who was trusted by the empress and
who had had no little experience dur
Ing the previous changes of govern
ment, arrived at the palace of the Tui-
leries. III your majesty were to appear
on horseback in the midst of the peo-
ple," Girardin said, "Ahd announce the
abdication of the emperor In favor Of
the prince imperial, your own assump-
tion of the title of empress regent and
the appointment of Theirs rs prime
minister, the empire might be saved.
Something must be done to turn the
tide"
The empress accepted the advice. But
when this leader of the worlds fashion
sought for proper costume for her
performance II could not be found.
The only riding habit in the Tuileries
was fantastic one Of green, embroid-
cred with gold and silver, made for a
festal hunting occasion, and the hat
was a not less fantastic three cornered
affair of the epoch Of Louis Quinze.
The empress felt that II would not do
to appear In this garb on such an occa-
sion. Her appearance in It might have
the opposite effect upon the people
from that which she intended. The
plan had to be given up, the empress
and the prince imperial were banished
and the Napoleonic empire was at an
end
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

"Yes," said Coyote Jim, 1--WE did
make a mistake once, stranger. but we
squared 1t up all right"
How was thatT' asked the tender
foot.
zone day feller come through
town." explained the native, riding
two ways for sundown, an somebody
yelled he was hoss thief. In course
we rounded him up an strung him
afore we found he'd only stole a
clotheshorse from his wife to trade for
Ticker But we held n meetin' right
after, an the widder got our washiD'
fer the next year, so she never lost
nothin' by 1t, an she got her clothes
horse back toow-Cincinnat CONNER.
cial Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
King BilIy'n Decoration.

A story told by the late Commander
Edward Barrett, U. S. N, shows that
plated ware when no longer useful for
mess purposes on war ships can be de-
voted to the service Of diplomacy. Ac-
cording to this story, some American
navy officers, wishing to conciliate an
African potentate named King Billy,
presented him with discarded soup
ladle and lot of gay ribbons. This
so delighted the dusky sovereign that
when he came aboard the ship to make
a visit in state he wore the ladle tied
on the front of his ample person with
the variegated ribbons and also wore
dilapidated stovepipe hat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May 18th, 1903. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:
EASTWARD

e:q II m-Train t., weekdays, for Sunbury.
Wllkesbarre, HazleIon, POttsviiie, scranton,
Harris6nEg aud The l9te5rm,ediate 5lrE,t late sta
New York, $3.50 y. M; baltimore, $500 y. mi
Washington, 7;l5 y. m Pullman Parior car
from WiliuinspoTt to Philadelphia and pas
senger coaches from Kane to Philadelphia
and WilliamsDort to Baltimore and Wash
inrton.
1850 D. m.-Traln s, daily for sunbury. uar-
llrisburg and principal intermediate sta tions,
arriving at Philadelphia 1872 D. M, New
York l023 p. M, Baltimore 1870 p. M, WASH
ngton s;35 y. m. Vestibuled parlor cars
and passenger coaches, Buffalo 10 Philadel-
phia and Washington.
400 p. m.-rrain q, daily, Tor Har-
risburg and intermediate stations, ar
riying ut Phlladelphia 4:25 A. NJ; New York,
7.13 n. M; Baltimore, 2.2O II. M; Washington
$3.50 A., NJ Pmilman sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
Philadelphla passengers can remain la
sleeper undisturbed until 1890 IN.
II :O6 p.m.-Tran 4,daily for Sunbury,. Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriving at
Philadelphia, 7;22 a. NJ; New York, 1898
A, NJ. on week days and fO.S NJ on sun
day; Baltimore, d;l5 a. NJ; Washington, $3.50
4, NJ Pullman sleepers from krlel
WillamspOrt TO Washington. passenger
coaches from Erie TO Philadelphia, and
Wlllamsport TO Baltimore.
p:27 p.m.-Train ii, daily for sunbury, Harris
burg and principal lnterlnediate stations,ar
rlving AT Philadephla 7;22 u. M, New York
aI USl,imarc in m 7,iS MISSuSs N.Y. HsSinstn%n % s,yS ~
Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas
senger coaches, Buffalo To Philadelphia and
Washington.
WESTWARD
i;a9 u. m.-Traln 4 daily Tor Buffalo via
Emporium.
G3s d. m.-l l'raiu a. daily fpr Erie, iiidg-
way, and wcck days Tor DuilOls, ClcrmOnt
and principal inirrmruiule statious.
I:5O II. nl,--'rrain 3, daily fhi t.rie aud inter-
mediate pDlnis,
3:45 D. m.--rraiu Is, daily tor Buflalo Via
Emporium.
5;t,p, m.--fiAin IL, weekdays for Kane and
int r DeuiaIs' stat Ions
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

The man seemed to be very much ex-
cited
"We've made n bet" he said. ION a
question Of law, and we've agreed to
leave 1t to you"
'I'll do the best can to settle it."
returned the great lawyer, gratified by
this evidence Of the opinion in which
he was held. what is the question of
lawT
"Why, n two dollar cat belonging to
Brown ate a ten dollar bird belonging
to Jones, and we want to know who
has legal title to the combination OF
bird and cat."-Chicago Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
The EucaIyptus Tree.

When the worlds supply Of coal is
exhausted, which is not a matter for
immediate worry, the eucalyptus tree
may be grown as substitute. This
eucalyptus stores up more of the suns
energy than any other tree Il per cent
of that reflected on the unit Of area),
and In South Africa 1t has been found
cheaper to raise 1t than to import coal.
An acre of eucalyptus plantation will
produce each year the equivalent of
thirty tons of coal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
A Word In Aeaaau.

The playwright turned pale with ex-
element and a sudden rush of pride
as he heard from his position In the
wings the sound Of stamping feet and
roaring voices.
"They are calling for the author" he
cried feyerishly. What shall do?
Must make a speechT
The manager, who had not only
heard but seen the audience. took him
by the elbow.
"The best thing you can do" he whis-
pered, sis to slip out Of the stage door
and escape while there's time"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
: MEXICAN INDIAN MAIoENs.
fhey Take the Initiative In Love
Affairs nud Do the Courtfng.


Affairs md Do the Courting.
The custom of Mexico requires the
Indian girl to do all the courting. She
Is just as bashful as the young swain
whom she Wishes to fascinate, but she
has to take the initiative In love af-
fairs. The young people meet only at
the feasts, and after she has gct mildly
under the influence of the native beer
that Is llbcrally consumed by all she
tries 10 attract his attention by dane
ing before him in u clumsy way up and
down on the same spot. But so bashful
is she that she persistently keeps her
back turned toward him. She may
also sit down near him and pull his
blanket and sing TO him in a gentle,
low voice n simple love song such as
beautiful man to be sure" If occa-
sion requires the parents of the girl
may say to the parents of the boy.
sour daughter wants to marry your
SON" Then they send the girl TO the
boys home that the young people may
become acquainted. For two or three
days perhaps they do not speak TO each
other but finally she playfully begins
TO throw pebbles at him. II he does
not return them che understands that
he does not care for her. If he throws
them back at her she knows that she
has won him She lets her blanket
drop and runs off into the woods, and
he is not long in following her.-Carl
Lumholtg in unknown Mexico"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

The minister and the landlord were
talking matters over about person
who wished to become one of the lat
ter's tenants.
Morally he is sound, but financially
he is weak" said the minister.
"Ah, weel," replied the factor, Gin
that case he's a guid enough sitter for
you, but no for me-" And the nego-
tiations were declared "off."-London
Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Treasure Trove Law In England.

Treasure Trovc Law In England.
In England treasure trove belongs to
the crown. According TO the law, II
any one finds hidden treasure and con-
ceals II for his own use he Is liable to
fine and imprisonment. II used to be
hanging matter. However, II may be
some encouragement to English treas
ure seekers, II amy such there be in
these enlightened days. to know that
the laws Of treasure trove only apply
to such as is discovered by accident.
Treasure discovered by systematic
search would not come within this de-
seription: neither would finds discover
ed by astrological or cabalstic sciences
or by the potent influence of the divln-
Ing rod.-All the Year Round.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Harry to Olive.

Tess-Harry Cooley is engaged to
Olive Soberle. You've heard Of 1t, OF
course?
Jess-No! The ideal l thought she
was too much wrapped up In her tem'
perance work to bother with matri-
mony.
Tess-It seems not BY the way, her
engagement ring is quite appropriately
inscribed, the very essence of temper
ance-"H2 O."-Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
His Musical Ta.te.

"You never applaud ut a concert"
'No," answered Mr.. Cumrox. III !
enjoy piece well enough to applaud 1t
know by that fact that It isn't the
sort Of music that mother and the girls
would approve of my applauding.
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

Slimpurse-You say you are not in
love with any one else, but you are In
love with an ideal. Perhaps can in
time approach that ideal.
Miss Beauti (regretfully)-Pm afraid
not. He is character I'm fairy story.
Everything he touched turned to gold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
The Berrnmot Tree.

There is but one spot in the world
where the bergamot tree can be cult
waited with profit, a fact of some impor-
tance, since its essence is Indispensable
in the manufacture of numerous per-
fumes and medical preparations. The
spot referred to is Reggie, in Calabra,
that extremity of the Italian peninsula
which is familiarly known as "the toe
OF the boot"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
His Return,

Mrs. Hnuskcep-Suppose ! should
give you nice dinner today. what re-
turn would you make?
Hungry lIiggins-Well. ma'nm. II |
liked yer cooiln' I'd return list as Of
ten as I could. a'nm.-Philadelph
Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
His Eate.

Casey-O'Rafferty Is a sick mahn.
He has heart complaint an consoomp-
tion.
Murphy-sure. consoomption's bad
disease.
Casey-It is thot same; but it's slow.
He'll die av the heart throuble year
afore he'll die av the loong throuble.-
Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Experfeuced.

"What is the first thing to be done In
case of fire." asked the professor.
"Sue the insurance company"
promptly answered the boy Mt the foot
Of the class. whose father had been
burned out once or twice and appeared
TO have made good thing of 1t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
That Hurried Him.

Markley-Yes, did lend him $40.
Newitt-Well, suppose he'll pay you
back some day. but you can't make
him hurry.
MarkIey-I don't know about that.
The mere sight Of me walking along
the street has had that effect upon him
several times lately. - Philadelphia
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
Value Wanted

Fashionable Patient-This bill Is ex.
orbitant.
Doctor-But. my dear sir
Fashionable Patient-Not word.
sir. Either cut II in two or find some
thing else the matter with me.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

rrau gi2 Sunday leaves Dubois i.lO p. IN.
Falls Creek III, Reyuuldsviilei.JO, lirUokvillc
90, Red Bank $50, Pittsburg g.JO p. ~.
Trains marked run daily;s daily, except
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

People talk a great deal about the
sacredness of true love. but admit
that You are In love. and they will
laugh at you.--Atchison Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

Are you satisfied to do nothing today
except tell Of the wonderful things you
intend to do tomorrow7-Atchison
Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

When you make wishes II Is a sign
you are not getting what you want
Atchison Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

Convictions that remain silent are
neither sincere nor profound.-Balxac.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.
BUFFALO & ALLEGHANY VALLEY
DIVISION.
Low Grade Division.
Effect May "a, 1903. Eastern Stanford lime,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-09-09
EASTWARD.
WESTWARD

Train gOi Sunday leaves Pittsburg 90. n. m.
Red Bank lilo Brookvllle ,l2.if, Reynoldsvllle
La, Falls Creek l.2g, Dubois ..j5 p. IN.
The sun., 1903-05-17

sent along at smart canter, and soon
the footing of the horns, as the coaches
emerge from the park at Seventh avenue
and 10th street, causes n general raising OF
windows by peaceful Harlemites. who watch
for this daily parade with marked interest.
Straight up Seventh avenue, New York's
widest driveway, the pranciEg horses draw
the gay eduipage-. Sitting high above the
wheels are men and women, radiant with
the glow of health, talking horse. theatre.
society and scandal to their hearts content
Crossing Macomb's Dam bridge. the coaches
leave the rows Of apartments and dwelling
houses. and the journey up the level
surface of Jerome avenue begins. Here
the speed Of the teams increases and the
light heartedness of the passengers is at its
height,
Those who care to take roundabout
journey to the track continue straight up
Jerome avenue to No shou Parkway. thence
east to Bedford Park, and from II at point
drive through picturesque Bronx Park to
Pelham Parkway. Then there s n sudden
view of Morris Park, with it's spacious build
ings, in the distance. The whips hasten
the speed Of their horses, and the coaches
bowl merrily along the smooth mac adam
straight up TO the head of the long Eclipse
course. Turning sharply to the east, Wood
The sun., 1903-05-17

mansten Inn. buried In cluml Of green
trees, is a temporary stopping place where
those who prefer lunching out-of-doors
may eat before entering the gates OF the
track.
A shorter cut Is over the Southern Boule-
ward from jerome avenue or through the
old Boston road, cutting through Fordham.
through Mount Vernon and Wiliamsbridge.
II is worth ten minutes time to stand at
the track gates and see these coaches come
up with final burst Of speed that exhil-
arates ever ybody. -
polished horns. The lveried grooms come
tumhling out with money to buy badges
for their passengers and to receive an allot-
ment Of space during the afternoon.
$50 ahead" the stolid gatemen say. and
gravel roadway TO the steps Of the club
house entrance. In n jif.y the occupants
of the lofty seats are on the ground ex..
changing greetings with friends right and
left. Then the Rrooms take the coaches
around past the paddock to lawn under
special place. The blankets are thrown
over the perspiring horses and these are
unhitched and led away to nearby stalls.
There are some coaching parties that do
not leave their seats. Instead Of entering
the clubhouse. they are driven down to
down into the depths of the boots and
drag forth hampers OF Palatable things,
to say nothing Of genuine cold bottles.
Sitting there in the shade with now and
then a bright sunbeam cutting its way
through the leaves, society enjoys it's novel
coaches, with their red, yellow or black
wheels. according to the owners tastes,
are the grooms. They have a sort of society
Of their own. which places them on higher
The sun., 1903-05-17
BETHLEHEW'S ART SHOW.
Pictures and Tapestries Exhibited During
the bach Celebration.

BETHLEHEM. Pa, May l8.-Bethlehem is
not wholly given over to the celebration Of
Bach and the music of the German Protc-
stant Church just now. 1t is enjoying
also an art exhibition Of unusual interest.
The movers in this enterprise are Two
loca artists Emil Geihaar' and Alice MUM
ford, and they together with Robert Henri,
/ Adolf Borie and Frank j. Myers, form the
hanging committee. The collection which
they have got together is on exhibition in
the chape! Of the Moravian Seminary and
it contains some excellent examples Of WELL
known artists.
1t embraces not only oils, but several
water colors, some originals of ilustra-
tiops, rare prints, miniatures and tapes
tries. 1t shows the results of industrious
cleaning in a comparatively barren field,
yet it contains some works Of genuine value
There are four examples of William NJ
| Chase, including the Portrait of Mrs. c."
and the "Sun-B Burned Girl, both character
stic works One of John ". Alexanders
portraits is also to be seen, and August
, , actor whose hair betrays the identity Of
David Bclasco.
Mr.. Gelhaars seven pictures show that the
pursuit of painting does not langush in the
Lehigh Valley. and his "Mauch Chunk" is
bit Of color study and atmosphere that would
hihit. Mr.. Henri Is represented by a por,,
Evening Cloud Effect" +. A. Won kaul-
hach's Fidelity: Portrait Of Princess Won
Kaulbach" is shown, and Franz Won Len
bach's Egyptian Princess" Is one Of the
striking things
Homer Martin has a small but effective
landscape study and Miss Mumford shows
a boldly executed canvas called Spanish
Beggars." NJ. Rico Ia represented by
La Salute Dogana DELI Marc, Venice"
which is notable for its clear and s. my
atmosphere. and Julian Rix has an .Ap-
preaching Shower" which is rich in color.
William r Richards shows n summer sea
with his inevitable breaker breaking in
just the same old place. and Fritz Thaulow
shows Borders Of n River in Normandy"
in W vhich the water is painted with very
fine feeling. Prosper Scnnat's @Mt. Etna'
is effective and Hopkinson Smiths Pigeon
Mosque" has the cha tract eristic neatness
and fidelity of that artists work.
Among the tapestries an Aubusson repre-
senting meeting Of Montcauma and Cor
ten is naively attractive, and a Gobelin
portrait of the Duchesse de la Valliere
as Cleopatra with her asp is delGh, full
II il a historic tapestry. for il had place
on the walls Of the Tuileiies before the
Revolution and was afterward recovered
in a small castle in Tourane
Taking it altogether, the little exhibition
is something quite unexpected to the visi
tors TO the music festival and demonsi rate
that Bethlehem is by no means town
of one idea in art
The sun., 1903-05-17

plane than the drivers Of public carriages
already there in large numbers, though
isolated from societys vehicles.
No, far from the coaches are hundreds
of private turnouts with sober coachmen and
footmen who take life seriously and only
smile when off duty. These carriages have
followed the coach routes, and their occu-
pants. in the latest style of spring clothing.
are already baeking in the sun on the club
house lawn,
When the races are over the procession
of coaches, private rigs and public con-
veyances is even more imposing as 1t leaves
the track in body There is general
footing Of horns, swapping of whips,
champing Of bits, high stepping of thor
oughbreds and hearty farewells before the
journey back to town begins.
But this exodus never starts until the au-
tomobiles have taken the right of way:
And when it comes down to numbers the
automobiles have the coaches beaten.
Morris Park never saw so many autos as in
recent days. On Metropolitan Handicap day
there were more than hundred of these
ranged on the green lawns just beside the
clubhouse portals. And what turmoil
they kicked UP!
Several colored men of ent erprise, Who
GO armed to the teeth with brush brooms.
have been doing land office business at
the track since the automobile pilgrim
age set in. They take up conspicuous
places near the gate and get bnsyH the
moment one of the putting snorting ma
chimes arrives. II does not take more
than a minute to dust of hats. coats and