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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-08
MAST AND THE TWEED RING.

THE new Court House was still far
from complete and miserably furnish
ed, yet it had already resulted in the
neat outlay of $11OOO,0OO when the
most liberal estimate placed its value,
finished and luxuriously furnished. at
less than $3.000,OO0." says Albert Bige-
low Paine i'm his article on the smash
ing of the Tweed Ring, i'm the Septem-
Der Pearson's.
"A few items will be SUFFICIENT to
show the scale upon which the Ring
had conducted it's financial policy:
Forty old chairs and three tables
had a record value Of $179,729.60.
"A charge for repairing fixtures,
through j. II. Keyser e. Co. was ST.
149. s74.50
Thermometers, $500.
Another charge for furniture,
through Ingersoll & Co. $240, 56463.
"A single item of stationery was set
down at 1886, 1851. What, in heav-
ems name, could the 81 have paid for
with stationery bought at ring rates?
Possibly it represented the actual cost
of the entire outlay.
Then there were carpets, shades
and curtains, also supplied by that
marvellous firm, 1ngersoll e. Co, at the
fairly comfortable figure of $675, 534 "A.
But one cannot help admiring the
two livery men who in a few brief
days earned nearly $780, 900 by supply
ing the aldermen with carriages, most
~ for funerals Nor must we over
look one 9. S. Miller, a carpenter who
was set down as having received $780,
1881 for one months work.
But Garvey, Andrew ]. Carney, the
plaster. Generations Of plasters yet
unborn will take off their hats to his
nc
his humble trade in the brief period
Of nine months. Fifty thousand dol
lars day was his record for an en-
tire month Surely never was a month
so well plastered that long-ago June!
IT Is unnecessary to go further into
the details of this monster and mon
strous fraud; 1868, 246.s3 had been paid
through the single firm" Of Ingersoll
g. Company. The city debt had in
creased more than fifty millions, and
was doubling every two years.
Matthew J. O'Rourke. who since
that time has made a careful study
OF the city's finances states that
counting the vast issues of fraudulent
bonds. the swindling Of the city by
wealthy tax dodgers, by franchises
and favors granted, by blackmal and
extortion-the total amount OF the
city's loss through the Tweed Ring
stands at not less than S20O00o,00O."
The Tweed Ring now resorted 10 new
tactics. They determined TO buy where
they could not intimidate. A lawyer
friend one day intimated to Mast that
IN appreciation OF his great work,
party Of rich men wished to send him
abroad, and give him a chance 10 study
art under the worlds masters
Mast said very little except that he
Appreciated the offer and would be de-
lighted 20 60. bat for the fact that
he had important business just then
m New York. on the following Sum
day an officer Of the Broadway Bank
where the ring kept its accounts.
came ~ see Mast lie talked Of "a num-
Der 81 things Then he said
IT hear you have been made an Of
faF a. 40 nhrnna for arr nfuHNH
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-08
doors of Precipitation
Royal Foot Wash
Removed 40 once
from armpifa,
feet ETC., ~

UQOTS O FeTSpfaUOn srmpis. UNIV Royal Foot Wash
Channs Sweating. swollen. rcdF
asc duggista EATON
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
A Merry Mix.up.

II new and up-to-date ideas, catchy
songs, clever speclalties, fine scenery.
cracker. jack band and splendid or
chestrs will draw crowd there surely
should be one at the Reynolds opera
house tomorrow night, Jan. 14th.
All the above Is embodied in Frank
Adams new production Of Uncle Hez."
That this company is held in high es.
TEEN by theatre goers everywhere Is
we'll demonstrated by the following
clipping from the New Orleans Times
Democrat Of March PATH
The rural play has always been a
favorite In New Orleans and there was
large audience at Crescent last night
TO see and hear Frank Adams and his
company In "Uncle Hez" and the at
tendants were nightly pleased with
the performance, which includes little
bit OF almost everything with comedy
and music uppermost. The company
carries good band and orchestra,
which adds much 10 the pei formance.
Frank Adams Is versatile and In addi'
tion to playing the title roll acceptably
introduces some good musical special
ties. Specialties are introduced by
other members Of the company during
the action OF the play.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

Mrs. Benjamin J. Sykes, OF Trout
Vile, sister of Mrs. s. NJ. Gourey and
sister-in-law Of G. w. Sykes, Of this
place, died at her home at 900 p. m.
Monday, January 4, 1904, Of Bright's
disease, and was buried In the Evangel-
ical Church cemetery at Troutville
Thursday afternoon. Deceased was 40
years old. From the Punxsutawney
Spirit we clip the following:
MRS. Sykes had been a sufferer fer
about two years but her malady did not
assume dangerous character until
about three months ago when her family
physicians announced that her trouble
had developed into case OF the dread
disease. Buffalo physicians had also
been consulted but they were unable
to arrest its progress. Mrs. Sykes was
then taken TO Pittsburg and her case
was placed In charge OF an eminent
specialist who offered her much encour-
agement. The disease, however, had
passed to thu incurable stage and de-
spite her courageous battle to regain
her health she grew gradually weaker
and on Monday began to realize that
the end was near, although she retained
consciousness until shortly before her
death.
The deceased was kind, gentle moth
er, a patient, loving wife and devout
member OF the Methodist Episcopal
church from childhood. Early In life,
| owing to the death OF her mother. she
was called upon to assume greater por
| tion OF the household duties necessary
for the rearing of large family OF
brothers and sisters. Through all those
years no sacrifice was too great for her
to make, either In providing for tho
comfort Of those left In her charge or
watching by the bedside Of sick broth
er or sister. Just before departing this
life Mrs. Sykes called her husband and
family to her bedside and after bidding
them a last farewell and expressing the
conviction that she was going to a
brighter world she entered upon the
long last sleep peacefully"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Rathmel.

William McKellop, OF Morrisdale,
spent Sunday here.
Mr.. N. f. Dean Is at Brookville this
week serving as Juror.
Cal. Williams, of Ridgway, was a
caller here last Thursday.
Rev. George Headley, Of Luzerne Co.,
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. Daniel Eisenhuth, Of East Brady,
is visiting friends here this week.
James Roberts, OF the Dubois Busi-
ness College, spent Sunday with his
parents here.
The meetings at the Church Of God
conducted by Rev. DR.. A. ]. Meek
assisted by ]. T.. Kirkwood are we'll
attended. Mr.. Kirkwood's sermons are
followed by lantern pictures which are
explained by Rev. Meek. Mr.. Kirk
wood preached to large audiences both
Sunday morning and evening. The
meetings will continue each evening
this week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

Rates;-one cent per word for each and
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WANTED-Girls to learn cloth pick
ing, winding and weaving. Apply
Enterprise Silk Co.
To Let-A new seven room house,
including bath room, hot and cold wa
ter. M. M. Fisher.
For Sale-Three lots on northeast OF
Grant street and two lots on the corner
OF Eighth and Grant streets by admin
istratrix. Also a second hand parlor
coal or gas stove for sale. Mrs. S. M.
Rhoads.
For SALE-Two gas heating stoves.
Inquire at THE STAR office.
For Rent-House on Pleasant Av-
enue. Inquire at S. Shaffer's office.
For Sale-Good house on Grant street
with three acres OF land. The house
has bath rooms, closet, steam heat and
gas lights all through house. Inquire
at "The Star" office.
For SALE-House and lot on 18th
street. A bargain. Write to A. M.
Wadding, Brookville, Pa.
WANTED-Boy to take care Business
College. Free commercial course.
For Rent-Houss at corner OF Third
and Hill streets. Inquire at THE STAR
Office.
For Sale-One billiard and one pool
table cheap. Call at City Hotel, Reyn.
oldsville, Pa.
For SALE-Good house on Hill st.
Will be sold at bargain II sold quick.
Inquire at THE STAR Office.
For Sale--House and lot in West
Reynoldsville and farm in Washington
township. Inquire OF L. w. Perrin,
Box 1877, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
BEEcHwoopsER IN OKLAHOMA.
Healthy Country, Broad Roads, Pro-
ducuve Farms, Corn Not Husked.

Healthy Country, Broad Roads, Pro-
ducuve Farms, Corn Not Husked.
Deer Creek, Oklahoma, Jan. 4, 1904.
Editor THE STAR:
AS I was starting TO Oklahoma TO
visit my son, J. G. Brenholtz, whom /
had not seen for lS years, my friends in
Beechwoods, jefferson Co., Pa, re-
quested me to write letter to THE
STAR, especially my friends Alex Nc
Clelland and George Burtop, and here
IL is.
left New Bethlehem, Pa, at 900
a. m. Monday and arrived at Deer
Creek, Oklahoma, Wednesday at 900
p. m. via the b. & o. TO st. Louis,
Missouri, then took the Frisco Il. II.
to Oklahoma. had very nice trip,
only got little tired riding night and
day distance of about 400 miles.
stood the trip better than expected and
was feeling well when got here. ! saw
some very nice country along the road,
but think the farmers little dilatory
about getting out their corn, as | saw
lots of it still unhusked in the fields.
Guess they are getting reading to plant
their spring crop for they are plowing
here now. The weather Is fine. | see
people going in their shirt sleeves, in
fact shed my own coat next morning
after got here, was dressed to warm
for this country. II is some colder to-
day and coat is all right. This is a
fine country, practically level and from
the appearance of the improvements on
the farms, very productive one. They
waste lots OF ground here on roads,
they are 66 feet wide and are good at
this writing.
Deer Creek is a town OF about 30C
population, located in Grant county,
northeastern Oklahoma. The people
here all seem to have good health,
especially is this the case with my sons
family. have some hopes OF heshine
up myself. My son, who, when ho came
to Oklahoma, only weighed l35 pounds
now weighs 1914 pounds. Everything il
north, south, east and west, here, as al
roads are on sectional lines and rur
straight, a cross road every mile. Have
not been here long enough to go ovei
much OF the country yet. Now il thi'
escapes the waste basket will tell yol
more of the country as see it.
Yours Respectfully,
L. p. BRENHoLTz.
Home address, Aliens Mills, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

Within few days Of each other, two
OF the greatest leaders in the Lost Cause
passed to the grave, Generals Long
street and Gordon. Almost alone they
stood the last great Southern survivors
of the worlds mightiest conflict, and
though but thirty-eight years ago they
were rebels against their country, they
died not only loving the government
they once tried to overthrow, but even
respected and admired by the north
against whom they fought. Part OF
this was due to the generous chivalry
OF their natures, which submitted to
the inevitable with the best OF grace.
But the respect which the north now
almost invariably pays to the beaten
south is due to deeper trait in the
English character: the love of bravery
and heroism, whether in friend or foe.
The men whom these generals led we're
beaten, but not through cowardice
they fought as few men ever fought
before
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

Engineer E. S. Vosburg, who is said
to hold the highest percentage Of any
man on the Low Grade and River Di-
visions on air and Its appliances, has re-
ceived official recognition, having re-
Gently been appointed air brake expert
for the above named divisions. Ho will
take a special course in the near future
and will then be thoroughly equipped
for his new duties. We congratulate
Mr.. Vosburg on his appointment and
ospects.--Driftwood Gazette.
ID. Nolan's shoe store will sell 500
pairs OF mems and women's shoes below
cost for the next twenty days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

II peace has her victories no less re-
nowned than war, she also has her hor-
rors, as we'll as war. A recent report
OF the internal department made the
startling statement that railroad fatal
tiles In the states last year had equalled
the number of killed in any of the great
battles of the civil war. This is but
one branch OF the great chain of indust-
ries which result from civilization. Take
the numberless fatalities in the mines,
the mills and construction work and
the comparison will make war seem less
a crime from the viewpoint of mortality.
Even luxury and the refinement OF
civilization, the theatre, may some
times bring forth horrors more ter
rible than pitched battle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
A Very Close Call.

~ stuck to my engine, although
every joint ached and every nerve was
racked with pain" writes G. w.
Bellamy, locomotive fireman, OF
Burlington, Iowa. "I was weak and
pale, without any appetite and all run
down. As was about to give up, got
bottle OF Electric Bltters, and after
taking 1t, felt as we'll as l ever did in
my life." Weak. sickly. run down
people always gain new life, strength
and vigor from their use. Try them.
Satisfaction guaranteed by H. Alex
Stokes. Price so cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Annual Meeting.

REYNoLDSvILLE, Pa. Dee. 18, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Reynoldsville and Falls
Creek Railroad Company will be held
at the Companys Office In Reynoldsville,
Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, January 10,
1904, at ten o'clock a. m., for the pur-
pose OF electing President and Board
OF Directors for the ensuing year, and
the transaction Of such other business
as may properly come before the
meeting. LUCIUs w. ROBINSON,
Attest President.
JOHN H. WHITMoRE, Sec.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Saved From Terrible Death.

The family Of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt, OF
Bargerton, Tenn, saw her dying and
we're powerless to save her. The most
skillful physicians and every remedy
used, failed, while consumption was
slowly but surely taking her life. In
this terrible hour DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption turned despair
into joy. The first bottle brought
immediate relief and its continued use
completely cured her. It's the most
certain cure In the world for all throat
and lung troubles. Guaranteed Bottles
SOC and Sl.00. Trial Bottles Free at
H. Alex Stokes Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

On a cold winter day several years
ago tramp, with hair and beard
almost as white as the snow which lay
upon his hat, came into our sanctum
sanctorum and asked for old exchanges.
AS he put them in his ragged coat
pocket he remarked that they were to
be his pillow, sheet and blanket for the
night. At that time the old coke ovens
above town were in operation and in
one OF the empty ovens, yet warm from
the drawn coke, he enjoyed a good
nights rest. 1t was such a pleasant
place in truth that above the oven door
he tackled sign on which was rudely
scrawled "God Bless Our Home" Like
most knights of the road, he stayed a
day and then passed on.
This is just a glimpse OF the life of a
wandering man man whom the world
condemns as O semi-criminal and society
shuns. The tramp does not help sup
port the state and is not benefactor of
man. The home and the hearthstone
are sacred in America and the tramp
has neither-this is his chief otrense.
But the tramp is not necessarily a
criminal. His habitations and his
cleanliness may be repulsive for that
he must be condemned. But the prin-
ciple OF his life, that OF leading a
a wandering existence, is not as bad as
1t might seem. 1t is Hawthorne who
somewhere argues the error OF men be-
coming rooted to one spot and building
massive homes. These heaps OF stone,
OF brick and wood called houses may be
stumbling blocks in the path OF human
happiness. Morbid influences, the
tales of death and sorrow, grow around
every hearth and send their poisonous
melancholy on all that live around it
after. How many men have toiled q
life time, often In the race for sufficient
money committing wrong which haunt
cd them after, only to build gloomy
dark-chambered mansion for himself to
die In and for his posterity to be miser-
able in. After all, would it not be more
pleasant to return in part, at least, to
the wandering life OF our forefathers Z?
This does not mean return to barbar-
ism. but rather still higher mode Of
life than at present. The telegraph.
girdling the earth, and the railroads.
swift, luxurious, and convenient, have
made possible travelling life without
separation from friends. That such a
life would be agreeable is proven by
the love OF continual visiting and travel
shown by people of refinement and
wealth. Therefore the wandering
knight OF the road, outlaw that he is,
may only be the precursor of new and
better way of living, whom all men, in
cesssntly mingling, shall become more
fraternal, and nations, also mingling,
shall cease to regard each other as
enemies
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
THE STATE GRANGE.

The State Grange first met In the
city Of Reading thirty.one years ago.
A number Of those who helped TO Or
ganize 1t we're at Wllkesbarre. In many
instances the children Of the founders
are now the active workers.
Farmers Institutes good as they are,
can come 10 any one place only once a
year, and TO most places even mere in
frequently, for communities must take
their turn. II you want II the grange
will be with you always. Every topic
that Is appropriate for farmers ipsti-
tute Is equally 80 for grange meeting.
Not only so but many subjects and
lines OF work that are beyond the scope
OF the institute are properly Within
the grange. The farmer who either
wants to do good or receive good is miss
ing his best opportunity II he stands
aloof from the grange.
600
Worthy Master Hill concluded his
address at Wilkesbarre with the follow
ing timely thought: "Let everyone
then do his full duty. Damp zeal, like
damp powder, has no force. We must
be a positive and an aggressive force to
bring the best results. The world ad-
| mires animation. Inaction and lethar-
gy are suggestive Of graveyards and
are repulsive to most people. Activity
along carefully digestcd plans wins
both from Its own merits and also be-
cause people are always ready to help
push the moving wagon whilo they
leave to the mire the one that Is stuck
In the mud.
| Agriculture was the primal industry
of civilized man. II always has been
and always must be the cornerstone OF
our industrial structure. Inasmuch as
1t began when the world was young and
unskilled, 1t has long been regarded as
an occupation requiring little knowl-
edge and only primitive methods, and
the farmer has been paid accordingly.
Public sentiment, however. Is undergo.
ing change. The farmer himself Is
realizing as never before that scientific
principles underlie his business and
that even the mechanical part Of his
work requires skill in the use OF ma
chinery not surpassed BY the workmer
In the factory. There are few places or
the modern farm for Markham's mar
with the hoe. In the social and es
pecially In the political field he has 9
most important part to play. The
grange is teaching him to realize and
to fill his true position and when he ha,
fully learned his lesson he will see to Il
that he gets his share OF the wealth ht
produces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

List Of unclaimed letters remaining
in post Office at Reynoldsville, Pa, for
the week ending Dec Q, 1904
w. II. Beck, Miss Alice Golfer,
Thomas ID. Evans, Etty Cryner. Mrs.
Graber, Gilbert Groves, Nick Hines,
Miss Maggie Reynt, Mrs. 7. j. Taladay,
Miss Katharine Wise. John thinner.
man.
Foreign-Guiseppe Spadaio.
Say advertised and give date Of list
when calling for above.
Il. G. BURNS, II. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Wonderful Nerve.

Is displayed by many man enduring
pains OF accidental Cuts, Wounds
Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or
stiff joints. But there's no need for It,
Bucklin's Arnica Salve will kill the
pain and cure the trouble. It's the
best salve on earth for Piles, too. 25c,
ct H. Alex Stokes, Druggist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

John H. Doubles, the butterine deal
er, handles a high grade of butterine
which he sells at % cents per pound.
The people like it.
You can get the best ladies' shoe iu
the world at Nolans shoe store for 500.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Domestic Troubles.

It is exceptional to find family
where there are no domestic ruptures
occasionally, but these can be lessened
by having DR.. Kings New Life Pills
around. Much trouble they save by
their great work in Stomach and Liver
troubles They not only relieve you,
but cure. 25c, at II. Alex Stokes
Drug Store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
Notice to Stockholders.

REYNoLDsvILLE, PA, Dec. 10, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that the regu-
lar annual meeting OF the Jefferson and
Clearfeld Coal and Iron Company will
he held ut the Company's office In Reyn-
oldsville, Pa, on Tuesday, January 10,
1904, at 1000 o'clock a. m, fer the
purpose OF electing Board of Directors
for the ensuing year aud the transac-
tion OF such other business rs may
properly come before the meeting.
LUCIUs w. ROBINSON, President.
GEORGE l.. EATON, Secretary.
Mems high cut lace rubbers at Nolan's
shoe store Tor Sl. .S5 pair.
Draying OF all kind done promptly
and coal delivered on short notice.
George Hartman, drayman.
Ladies' shoes At 75c pair and mems
shoes at el rs q pair. formerly sold at
600 and $500. d. Nolan's shoe store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

larry brand of candee rubbers at No
lan's shoe store.
]. E. MITCHELL merchant tailor, near
Hotel Imperial.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-13

Home address, Aliens Mills, Pa.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1904-12-07

DRESS GOODS

only room to mention few of the many bargains
you:
and plain patterns worth 9An
GE4C
pieces zsa sss 40 and in WIDE that for and &c., 49c
good Atwood 40 'n English CLOTH sale 75c
=" ' vss ! s;i in WIDE new cloth good ~ 80c
s s sss1 Nelson splendid CLOTH worth this 27c
e,sa v:s ~5n Skin s ao S' very pretty cloth and CSC
50 in black oD.,. worth $685. to CSC
a. s 5s: Bon this s": s ;si thing, $3.50
A in. pebble. extra heavy a fine
S' s: ' ,; used for tn: ne" Tourist coat. @ 100
A "a in aIlwool coakng beautiful CLOTH regularly worth
100, e: I'd but .s: price a.. been 90 We viii close 2.25
A 46 in black and WOOL 10
derskirs, 81 90, TO close them ~
splendid EEm
price OOG
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$l.Oo SIPS and $135 choice the lot for. O0C
soo s ss 9' for an" so @ % S10
cure of loot hann 0A~
per this sale~...~~.~ GlC
Lot containing
froms will a table by itself and will 70n
during ~
pieces goods 10n
sale ~
Mems Neckties.
About Is doz mems and boys aE
soc each your choice to close only w
Underwear Department.
than Mems ladies' and ehdens
assssa shirts and drawers sizes from 37c
30 to 46 sold the world over for 5Oe ~ A/<O
heavy drawers worth $125 close co.
sale. OSO
Ladies heavy pants value Or
this sAe ."~.-.~...-~." GSo
-, w., =. y, ..n,, worth ;, 90 sale .,,. .n,y 79G
'ETERSON,
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