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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
FASCINATING QUESTION.
Was the Planet Venus the star Of
Bethlehem?


What was the star of Bethlehem"
is a question that has puzzled man
kind for many ages. Many believe
that 1t may have been perfectly nat
ural phenomenon, unusual enough to
deceive the Magi into the belief of a
miraculous sign. The reappearances of
the planet Venus are separated by in
tervals of 5S4 days. The date of
Christ's birth is not certainly known
within four years, and 1t is entirely
possible that, when the birth occurred,
the planet Venus may have been near
ing her brightest phase as an even
ing star. To the Magi travelling
across the desert toward the West she
would have appeared every evening
shining with extraordinary splendor in
the direction of Palestine, growing
brighter as they approached. If their
arrival in Palestine coincided nearly
with the period of her inferior con-
Junction with the sun, she would be at
her brightest when they neared the
mountains Of the Holy Land, would
seem early in the evening to touch the
nearby horizon where Bethlehem lay
as II to indicate to them that there
was the end Of their journey, and very
shortly after their arrival would dis
appear from the sky being swallowed
in the overpowering rays of the sun
The nature of Venus might easily have
been unknown to the "Wise Men
Their wisdom was doubtless of a
speculative, met physical, and mysti
cal character, which would readily
accept as miraculous an unusual phe-
nomenon that seemed to have some
special relation to themselves
Everybody's Magazine for December
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
Billion Dollar Gras, and Alfalfa.

When we introduced Billion Dollar
Grass three years ago, little did we dream
it would be the most talked Of grass in
America, the biggest, quick, hay producer
on earth, but this has come to pass.
Agr. Editors wrote about it, Agr. Col
lege Professors lectured about it, Agr. In
stitute Orators talked about it, while in
the farm home by the quiet fireside, in the
corner grocery, in the village postoffice, at
the creamery, at the depot, in fact wher'
ever farmers gathered, SnlIer's Billion Dol
10 Grass, that wonderful grass, good for
8 to IA tons per acre, and lots Of pasture
besides, is always a theme wosthy of the
farmers voice.
A. Walford, Westlore Farms, Pa, writes;
81 have 90 acres in Salzer's Alfalfa Clover
1t is immense. l cut three crops this sea
son and have lots OF pasture besides"
JUST SEND THIS NOTICE AND l0c. IN
STAMPS
to the John A. salzer Seed Co., La Crosse
Wis, and receive their big catalog and lots
OF farm seed samples free. [A.CL.]
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
Book Prizes.

-Four prizes are offered in the Feb
ruary st. Nicholas to the st. Nicholas
League chapters that on or before
March 25th shall give the most sue
cessful public entertainment and de.
vote the net proceeds to the best use.
The prizes will be books, chosen from
The Century Co.'s publications, to the
value of: first. fifty dollars; second.
twenty-five; third. fifteen; fourth, ten
Badges and instruction leaflets will be
sent upon request to all desiring to
3oin the League and to organize chap
ters. 1t is not necessary to be a sub
seriber to the magasine to belong to
ths League.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
10000 Planta For lac.

This Is a remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
to grow
1000 fine solid Cabbages.
1900 delicious Carrots,
1000 Blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
200 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in
duce YOU TO try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT l6c. POSTAGE,
providing You will return this notice, and
J. you will send them 20c. in postage, they
will add to the above a package Of the ia
nous Berliner Caulihower. [A.CL1
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

The two Oldest secret trade process
ses now in existence are considered to
be the manufacture of Chinese red, or
vermilion, and that method OF inlaying
the hardest steel with gold and silver
which seems to have been practiced at
Damascus ages ago, and is known only
to the Syrian smiths and their pupils
even to this day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

An elght-inch pipe line has been con-
structed from the Bakersfield oil re-
gion 2S0 miles to San Francisco bay
by the Standard Oil company. The
Oil is so thick that it has to be heated
every twenty-seven miles as 1t travels.
The line Is covered with asbestos and
delivers 10000 barrels day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
SISTERS OF CHARITY
All Over the United States Use Pc.
ru.na for Catarrh.

A recommend recently received from
Catholic institution in the Southwest reads
as follows:
A Prominent Mother Superior Says /:
81 can testify from experience TO the
efficiency of Peruna as one of the very best
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
ldaho's Mineral, Exhibit.

Idaho will make an exhibit Of miner
ais at the worlds fair that will call
attention to that states wonderful re-
sources. Her unrivaled exhibit of 200
600 opals is now overshadowed by the
report that big discoveries of radium
have recently been made. Executive
Commissioner HURT is arranging for
n display Of this newest wonder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

We began to use it and experienced
such wonderful results that since then Pc.
runa has become our favorite medicine for
influenza, catarrh, cold, cough and bron
chitis."
Anofher recommend from CATH
otto fnsttfntfon Of one Of the Central
states Wrftten by the Sister superior
reads as TolioUs:
"a number Of years ngo our attention
was called TO DR.. Hartman's Peruna. and
since then we have used it with wonderful
results for grip, coughs, colds and ca.
tarrhal diseases of the head and stomach.
For grip and winter catarrh especially
it has been of great service to the inmates
of this institution"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse In
the Children's Homo In New York. Cure
Fcyerishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Dlsor-
ders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over so, 900 testimonials.
At all druggists, Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen 3. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
carneoie Doubles Harwick Fund.

Andrew Carnegie announced that he
would duplicate the total subscrip-
tions to the fund for the relief Of vic
tins OF the Harwick disaster. Sums
already subscribed practically guaran'
tee that $4,000 will bo raised. This,
with Mr.. Carnegie's subscription, will
give total of 100000 for the families,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02


I've appreciate Perund certainly
~ dfor dnd also " colds and la grippe We rain
Inspired %
Ufhout
'co'id
Kindness 10 afflicted
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

Lord Lamington. the new governor
of Bombay, has been made knight
grand commander of the Order OF the
Indian Empire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

In Finland reindeer are worth $3.50 a
head. A reindeer can travel about 1870
miles a day,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
tion ,allays pain cures wind collie. 25c a bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

1t doesn't take very much OF a philos.
opher to draw moral deductions from the
misfortunes Of others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
Use Pe-ru-na for La Grippe and
Winter Catarrh.

N EVERY country of the civilized
4 world the Sisters of Charity are known
Not only do they minister to the spiritual
mitted to their care, but they also minister
to their bodily needs.
Whenever coughs or colds, Ia grippe or
pneumonia make their appearance among
the children these Sisters are not discon-
certed, but know exactly the remedies to
apply.
With so many children to take care of
spd to protect from climate and disease
these wise and prudent Sisters have found
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
ALL FOR BUT l6c. POSTAGE.

The most costly chair in existence be-
longs to the Pope. 1t is OF silver--worth
100000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

Planets reyolve, but shooting stars are
not necessarily revolvers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR makes top
of the market butter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
Trade Secrets.

Strong is the man who knows his weak
mesa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02
'lrs. Tillie Hart, of Larimore, N. D., says:

"DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: / might have been
spared many months of suffering and pain IL 1
had known of the efficacy Of Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound a few months
sooner, for tried many remedies without fnd-
ing anything which helped me before 1 tried the
Vegetable Compound. l dreaded the approach
Of the menstrual period every month, as IL
meant much suffering and pain. Some months
the now was very scanty and others 1t was pro-
fuse, but after I had used the Compound for
two months became regular and natural, and so
I continued until / felt perfectly we'll, and the
parts were strengthened to perform the work
without assistance and pain. l am like differ
ent woman now, where before did not care to
live, and am pleased to testify as to the good
your Vegetable Compound has done for me- I"
Sincerely yours, MRS. TITLE HART, Larimore, ND
Be 1t, therefore, believed by all women
who are Ill that Lydia L. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound is the medicine they
should take. 1t has stood the test of time,
and IL has hundreds of thousands of cures
to its credit. Women should consider IL
unwise to use any other medicine.
Mrs. Pinkhanl. whose address is Lynn,
Mass, will answer cheerfuily and without
d to her by sick women. Perhaps she has
will help your case try her to-day - 1t
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

me to try Peruna. After using two bottles
found myself very much improved. The
remains OF my old disease being now so
slight, / consider myself cured, yet for .
while intend to continue the use OF Pc
runa. / am now treating another patient
with your medicine. She has been sick
with malaria and troubled with leucorrhaea.
have no doubt that cure will be speed
lily effected"
These are sam pies ofietters received
by Dr.. Hartman from The cdrfous
orders Of Catholic Sisters throughout
the United States.
The names and addresses to these let
ers have been withheld from respect to
the Sisters, but will be furnished on re-
quest.
One-half of the diseases which aflict
mankind are due to some catarrhal de-
rangement of the mucous membrane lining
some organ or passage of the body.
A remedy that would act Immediately
upon the congested mucous membrane, re-
storing il to its normal state, would con-
sequently cure all these diseases. Catarrh
is catarrh wherever located, whether it be
in the head. throat, lungs, stomach, kid.
neys or pelvic organs. A remedy that will
cure IL in one location will cure 1t in all To-
cations. Peruna cures catarrh wherever
located.
II you do not derive prompt and satisfac-
tory results from the use OF Peruna, write
at once to DIR. Hartman, giving full state
ment of your case and he will be pleased TO
give you his valuable advice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President Of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-03-02

letters addressed Perhaps
Just will tO-dayi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
Clara Turner-Tonioht.

The Clara Turner Company. viii. h
VIII be seen at til" Opera Hous. all Of
ms week. promises to show more care
lul and lavish preparation and presen-
teton OF its Very meritOrious list OF
lays than the patrons of stock com
phnlrS are usually favored with. The
1A'loWing notice from the Wil,imanti c
DAILY thronicle goes 10 show this
Last evenings bill at the Looncr
Opera House by III" lara Turner Com
nan!- was presented 10 a large and we'll
pleased audience All If the companies
own special scenery Nas used in stag
ing the prOdu, ion. The company
carries a carload of scenery for each
of its productions. Another feature of
the c"n:rahy is the CnStuminS by the
different members. more especially in
the case Of Miss Turner who never
displays the same piece of wardrobe
twice during a weeks engagement.
Her costumes are extensive and costly;
each h"W character she assumes brings
forth (. new costume"
The play tonight will be "Cozv
corners Daily n:atiEees commence
tomorrow at I'D
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
Great Artists at Portland, Tuesday.

Pro-. Wiley Hess. the great vioIinst
who viii appear in Portland To-, the
first time on Tuesday evening at MIR
Ellis second concert Of MS splendid
course. has earned tremendous trib-
utes of public NJ probation on the &c.
caSion ot his PLAYING in Boston. Phila :
dnlphil and New York. 1t may be
c"nsi leieG a greet compliment 20 the
..rnpl" Of this vicinity TO have the np-
rortunity If hearing such an excep-
tional artist AZ 81 early a Gay after hia
arrival in Amrricai, Tie virtuoso
made his first appearance in Boston on
October ed and next day the Globe OF
that city said Of his playing:
For more than half, an hour he held
his audience spellbound by a wonder
GUS art which at a single performance
established him in The foremost rank
If violin virtuosos of the present day
He is an artist whose advent adds dig
Itty to the seasons concert schedule.
and mis- coming appears at the head
of Boston Symphony Quartet will be
welcome events"
At Tuesday evenings concert will
also be heard Mime. Hissem de Moss
the renowned soprano. who like Prof.
Hess. has never been heard in Maine.
all VINO attend The indications are
cor another magnificent audience on
Tuesday. in City hall Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
AMUSED ENTs.
"Midniqht in Chinatown"

The Crolius Comedy Go. appeared
Saturday night. at the Opera hous,
in the sensational comedy drama o..
,tled Midnight IN Chinatown" Tho
best criticism that can be offered is +,
i'araphrase the rec concentration riv.
to the oN"r-rersist, ut book agent "Fo,.
those who like this llinl of a NAV nj;
Is Just the kird of a play those. naonln
would like Yet il would seem TIA,
cEen tie presentation of tn. most
stamy side Of lie might be done win
less OF crud"n"Ss. TIL" general plot VA.
a series of e. ntamplated murders and
suicides; in Western mining districts ami
The low dives of san Francisco Fran,
al this cnanS the hero and heroine of
course emerged successfully and ..Er.d
happily ever after" Richard p. Cro,iu.
as Robbins. the eX-convict, was in
marked contrast To the rest of the COM
i:any. Wnile the rnle could hardly Ia
classed as high ART. it was PLAYED by n
genuine ACTOR. with 4 touch worthy a
Deter play and company. The special
TICS Introduced between the acts wara
III" best part OF the evenings enter
tainment. The exhibition of roller skat-
ing by Richard p. Croli,is was a scian-
'l'ic feat worth watching, and thu,
nnSical siciGhhcils W"rc Appreciated nv
all. while the singing and dancing Of
the children was immense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

United States Deputy Marschal
Bernrs o. Norton of Portland was
over in the TCgus neighborhoOd. Sat
urday, and arrested VIM. T. Casey.
who lives or the Togus road. and Chas
T.. Miller of Chelsea for violation Of
the United States internal revenue
laws by selling Intoxicating liquors
without a licelise. Mr. Norton was as
sisted by Deputy Sheriff Haskell Of
Pittsrieli, who Will succeed Mr.. Nor
ton as deputy on United States Mar
shall Mayo's staff when Mr.. Norton's
term of service expires Nov. 80. The
two prisoners weic arraIgned before
United States Commissioner Burleigh.
Saturday afternoon. Casey pleaded
guilty and was held in the sum of $500
for appearance at the December term
OF the United States district court at
Portland. Miller was represented by
George c. Sheldon. as counsel and
waived examination, entering a plea
of not guilty. He WAS held in the same
amount, and for appearance at the
same term of court as was Casey. Both
men secured bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

The Devi,re pharmacy is soon to I'M
dergo extensive alterations that will
result in q decided Improvement in the
interior arrangement and at the same
time give more room. The large chem
ical case which now stands behind the
prescription case. will be swung
around to the south side of the store,
and the prescription case vii be moved
back about six feet. Behind the case. d
glass PARTITION will be built. separating
the raar Of the store from the front.
but at the Same time giving an in
or. ased amount Of light in the store.
In the front of the store the counter
and shelves will be set back toward the
rear of the store, also the soda foun-
tain. which will give about I'VE feet
more space in the front and the soda
fountain slab will be made longer. The
space now occupied by the fountain
will. it il expected. be occupied by n
large mirror. although that point is not
completely settled. In addition 70 the
above changes. the cigar case will also
he made longer. The store will be
PAINTED throughout and when cOmrict-
ed will make very pleasant apart
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

The following petitions in bank
ruptcy We're received. Saturday, at the
office Of the referee for Kennebec
county: George Quincy Of Wateryille.
laborer. Liabilities. s1945O: assets.
nothing: first meeting Of creditors APP
pointed f"H Dec. l6, at 10 A. NJ VIII
liam @. sherman Of Randolph, truck
man Liabilities. s5>S; assets. $50 all
of which is claimed to be exempt.
FIRST meeting as above. Irving A.
Wood OF Benton Falls laborer. Liza
bilitias $i62.lG; assets. $3.50, claimed
10 be exempt. First meeting as above
On Friday. c. l.. Wakefield made de-
I"sit, as ordered. and the first meet
ilg u ere ltors appointed for Friday.
Dec. ,. at 10 \. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

Tit. scarcity of tramps. or drftarS.
time past. seems to have abate1. and
at present tn supply seems to he far
III excess IF the demand. There was
no rell scarcity existing. as members
of thrs" undesirable adjuncts to 81
ciety could be seen any day, passing
through the city on the freight trains,
but for some reason. until within a
day " two. they have given Augusta
the 80 by. Friday night, however. Il
good sized bunch showed up for lodg-
ing at the police sta;tion, and they
we're followed. Saturday hight. by
another squad. Of course. all were
looking for work. in a general way
hut more particularly for warmth and
shelter. They complain that the ac-
commodations which the Maine Central
are not what they should be. and that
riding on the forward end of baggage
cars. or on the bunterS of freight cars
is attended by great discomfOr;s. AS
evidence 10 the truth of this state
ihcnt. one hobo VINO applied at the pO-
lice station for lodging. Saturday after
noon. WIS 50 cold from a ride ON a
freight train. that lie shook so that he
could not hold Il pen t. sign his name
to the register Gardiner and Ran
dnlph send tleir tramps to Jail. and
Il bunch of iiv, was sent up. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

The biS-cight wheeler Worromon-
togus, owned by the Augusta Win
throp & Gardiner RAILWAY, came out
OF the car barn for the first time this
season. Saturday morning, and WAS
placed on the main line between this
city ana Gardiner. Since the retire
ln"nt OF tn" car to the repair shops of
the company, it has been thoroughly
overhaulcd. New tracks and four G..
f.. 81 motors have been put under it,
vesti5ulcs have been added. the car has
been equipped with air brakes and fl
nally it has been newly painted inside
ana out. 50 that now it constitutes one
Of the hest ears on the line. The car
is distinguished from the other cars
by its color which is American vcrmil-
lion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. 4. G. Bartlett of Bangor. passed
Sunday in Augusta.
George L. Baker of Bngham. was
a business visitor in town. SATURDAY.
Mrs F. f. Hilton is expected home,
today. fron visit with relatives in
Bangor and vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs Z. {. Hunt left. Satur-
day night for their home in Auburn,
after a short visit with friends in Au-
guSta.
&. w crosby and NJ. J. Harrington
Of kent's Hi. were among the out-of-
town people to register at the Cony
House. Saturday.
Misses Clara and Lulu Oby OF Fair
FIELD. and Mrs. Nm. g. pby and ,lilgh-
ter If W"i"rville. were IL the CITY. sun
day. to attend the funeral Of tie late
Mrs. Martin \"vbu'g.
Mrs. i. +. Fond Of Eoxbury. Mass.
formerly Of this city. is i'll town for a
short time. Mrs. Bond says that they
arr, pleasantly located i'll Roxbury and
that they lik, their new home very
much.
W. II. Gdnnett. after taking in the
New York horS. show. continued his
trir - Chicago and ST. Louis. He eX-
pccteI to be present a. the fair on the
LAY - President Rooscv-t's visit. last
friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. :. LYON will leave
on the go train. this morning for
los Angeles. CAL and they will spend
the inter in visiting tie varinus beau
tiful places in that state. They ex-
l,ect TO return home about April.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

The man who tried to work the Hin;
fam game in one OF the city shoe
stores, Friday. has been heard from
again. H. tried the Trick in one OF
the confectionery stores. buying 70
cents worth of candy. and rendering I,
- bill i'll payment. He worked the
same scheme as on the previous lay.
and Succeeded in getting out Of the
store and away, before toe clerk real
lied that She was 81 short by the
transaction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28

the shores of the river. and in the
c"VeS, but not enough To close the
channel as far as could be seen from
the bridge. the water was. however.
AT early morning. filed with small
PATCHES of floating ice. and one or two
cold nights will probably close tn.
r:Ver for the season. Speaking of the
ice. Saturday the Bath Times said
that one Year ago that day. the rive,
was closed by ice above Bath for the
season. the being. several inches thick.
but that on Saturday t,Gcr, WAS no ice
IN the channel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-11-28
Mothers Praise 1t.

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