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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Two Missouri Towns.

When the presidential struggle be-
tween Clay and Jackson was at its
height II is related that band Of emf
grants from Kentucky and the then
other western states commenced to set
tie on the north side of the Missouri
river and called their county Clay and
the county seat Liberty.
At the same time another lot Of emi.
grants from Virginia and other south
ern states pitched their tents on the
south side of the Big Muddy and called
their county Jackson and the capital
Independence. And so 1t remains to
this day, Clay stood for liberty and
Jackson for independence,-Oak Grove
(Alo) Banner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
MONEY SLANG.
Terms Applied to Coins and Bank
Notes In England.

I'VE may think there Is a great deal
Of slang In English as we commonly
use 1t in this country" Mr.. J. e. sora-
CHAN observes, but in at lenst one re.
spect the colloquial tongue Of England
surpasses the wealth of terms we pos
sess in this regard. and that s the
slang relating to money. The American
uses astonishingly few slang words In
speaking Of pieces Of money, perhaps
because he has a grenter respect for It,
A i've cent piece IL usually referred to
as a nickel. but this is practically the
only slang term applied TO any Of our
money In general use. A dime Is off,
cially dime. and 10 In quarter.
"But turn to the English appellations
for their money and hardly bit OF II
Is referred TO under Its authorized and
official designation. A shilling Is seldom
called such In London. They call It a
bob and ovid which means piece
Of tobacco In this country. is what they
term pound Si1pence they call
tanner fourpence Joey and penny
more often than not is unknown to the
street gamins save as mag A cab
man Will not tell you ride will cost
shillings. but that It will require
bull to pay for II, and half crown is
half bull These are prevailing ex-
pressions for the pieces Of money wide
ly handled. but proper terms for higher
amounts are kicked aside and COLO
quial terms substituted for them.
AT n race track II bettor snys be
has ventured n pony on the probable
outcome Of race he does not mean
that as 1t would appear to us. but sim
ply that he has wagered f25 on the re-
suit Where money Is handled In large
amounts 1t is not an infrequent thing
to hear one say Of another that he has
a monkey OF money, meaning that the
individual referred to is the proud pos
SCISSOR Of $500. SO you see in compari-
son with this plethora Of riches our
lone nickel Is a poor crop Of monetary
slang indeed."-St. Louis Globe Demo.
crat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Force of Habit,

Speaking of force of habit. some
years ago there was an iron railing
around the capitol grounds at Wash,
ington. The appropriation bill provided
for watchman to close and lock the
gates every night at n certain hour and
open them at certain hour every
morning. In the course OF time the
railing or fence was removed. but the
gates swung between their Egyptian
pillars for long time, and I'LL that
time the watchmap came and went
regularly, closing and opening the
gates according to law and drawing his
salary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
The First Phenfx,

Legend tells us that the first phenix
was born in the garden Of Eden and
had its nest in a great red rose-the
first rose that ever bioomed. When
the angel drove Adam and Eve out
Of paradise spark Of fire fell from
the angels fiery sword and burned up
the phenix and his nest. Out Of the
ashes sprang a glorious bird, which
also lived 500 years before mysterious
ly burning itself, at every recurrence
of which new phenix is said to arise.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
The Daisy.

In French the daisy is. called la Mar
guerite. 1t was the device OF MarglIe-
rite of Anjou, and also Of Marguerite
Of Valois, much more appropriate
emblem Of the latter princess, who
withdrew from the glitter of courts to
become recluse, than of the ambitious
Lancastrian queen Of England. The
daisy is the national flower Of Italy.
chosen in honor of Queen Marguerite,
In the language of flowers 1t signifies
innocence, peace, hope. In the age Of
chivalry it was the emblem Of fidelity
and worn by knights at tournaments In
honor of their ladyloves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

"All men," said Mr.. Meekton, who
was preparing a speech, ''are created
equal"
"what did you observer asked his
wife.
II said all men are created equal
That is to say, that they are equal to
one another. This, of course, is not
meant to imply that they are the equals
OF their wives."-Washingt Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
AFGHAN FEUOS.
Towers of Refuge From which tho
Warfare II Conducted.

warfare COnoucteu.
In Afghanistan tho people are good
haters. The blood feud exists In all
Afghan tribes. When a murder oc-
ours the avenger does not limit his re-
prisal to tho murderer, but kills any
relative that comes handy. This. in
turn, calls for counter attack. and In
time matters become 10 complicated
that whole families are wiped out.
When the tribe Is called upon TO meet
a common enemy the heads Of the
families who have had a quarrel bury
two stones side by side In the presence
Of the mollah as symbolic of the feud
being put out of sight during the pub
lie danger. When affairs revert to
their normal state the stones are sol
emnly disinterred and the two parties
are free TO 20 ON shooting at each other
again.
Every Afghan villager OF moderate
means owns tower Of refuge standing
at the corner of his courtyard These
towers, made Of stone and mud. nre
perfectly solid for the lower twenty
feet or 30, the top being surrounded by
a loophole wall and covered over to
make II habitable. The base Is protect
ed by a gallery. and the only means Of
ascent IL by rope and hole just
large enough for one man to crawl
through. Whenever man has made
things too hot for himself he takes
refuge In his tower. and by the un-
written law Of the country no can
never be starved out 80 long as food
and water are brought to him by n
woman.
A traveller in Afghanistan tells Of
seeing one tower Of refuge whose occu-
pant had not stirred outside for ten
years. His only amusement was TAX
ing shots at tho occupant OF another
tower. which were duly returned. In
tho meantime their wives visited each
other aud gossiped and We're on terms
Of perfect amity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

The violinist had been invited to a
family dinner" but it proved that sew
eral relatives Of his host were present,
and their demands for music were most
persistent.
The violinist played three times, and
then, when the applause after his third
colo had died away. he turned to his
host.
And now, monsieur" he said eager
ly, now 1t is that you will show US
how you sell re -four in re wheat pit
Can help roll re barrel in, monsieur p
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
The First NeMnpnper.

The Acta Diurna of ancient Rome Ia
the earliest approach to the newspaper
Of which we have any authentic record.
The Acta appeared daily until the
downfall of the empire, A. d. 476 II
was published under the auspices Of
the government and posted In some
public place, the contents consisting OF
q digest Of public dockets, summary
Of daily occurrences and all news Of
general character.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
The ceu.s Of the Trouble.

What Is the matter with that ba-
byr' growied an irascible husband as
the little one persisted In bowling and
kicking to tho extent OF his little might.
'The matter is, sir" calmly replied
the wife as she strobe up and down the
room. "the matter Is that this baby in.
herits your temper"
And the husband returned to his pa
per with gloomier look than before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Food Laws In France.

Parisians who suspect adulteration
in the food or drink they buy take 1t
TO the municipal laboratory and have
1T analyzed free of cost. The city un-
dertales the prosecution, If need be,
of the offender. who, If the case is
proved, is liable not only to fine and
Imprisonment, but to the exposure In
ais shop window of notice Of "con-
rict1cn Of adulteration."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

"He declares his wife made him all
that he is"
that she didn't waste more than half
an hour on the job -Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

Baby carriages? Yes. SIR" said the
dealer. "What sort Of one did you
wapt?"
"Well," said Nupop proudly, you'd
better give me six months size. He's
only six weeks old. but large for his
age."-Philadelphia Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Trees and WIND.

When one travels through the parts
Of Belgium bordering on the sea he
sees striking example Of the inau-
ence on trees Of strong and constant
winds. The trees are In general bent
toward the interior Of the country. 1t
was proved some time ago that the
trunks of trees hurled in the peat
bogs of Holland all lie in southwest
to northeast direction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

One Of the most remarkable trees In
the world grows In California and In
place OF leaves has spiky scales. The
trunk and all Of the branches are en-
tirely covered with these scales, which
are 30 sharp that even monkey would
find 1t out OF the question to climb such
O tree. Hence Its name. monkey puz'
Gle tree" which IL admirably descrip-
five
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

Young Mother-Hary, dear. you
mustn't go near the baby. Young
Father-Mayn't / just look at him q
minute? Young Mother-No, dear; he's
asleep. I'll let you take him when he
wakes up in the night.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

Bacon--What did say was that my
daughter played the grand plano Eg'
bert-Yes. That's what ] understood,
Bacon-Well. it's all right II you un'
derstood It, was afraid perhaps you
thought ] said she played the piano
grand.-Yonkers Statesman
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
W ESTwARD

Train 052 Sunday leaves Dubois 4iO ID. M.
Falls Greek I.I7, Reynoldsvlllei i.3U, BrOokvillc
800, Red Bank $50, Pittsburg $50 y. IN.
No. lO1 daily between Pittsburg and Du Bois.
On sundays only train leaves Driftwood at
500 II. M, arrives Dubois 1000 Il. m Return
Ing leaves Dubois 100 u. M, arrives Drift
wood $40 y. M, stopping AT intermediate sta
tiOns.
-Trains marked run daily;s daily, except
Sunday; flag station, where signals must be
shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Cutting Him OH.

"YouT snorted Miss Sharpe. MARRY
you? Why, you're only an apology for
a man."
"But," protested Mr.. Small, ''you
will not
mo; will not accept the apology
Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
An Extenuatinx circum.tauce.

Rector-Ah, my dear Mr.. Cumming.
glad to see you-glad to see you'll But
why are you SO rare q worshiper with
US? Cumming-Well. there's one thing
\ can honestly say. doctor-yours Is the
only church ! ever go to.-Brooklyn
Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
A Compromise.

"Your account has been standing u
long time. Mr.. Dukey."
'"Then give It seat, my dear
Shears"
Every glad to, sir; shall we make 1t
, receipt tY'-London Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
HI. Exper,ence with Love.

"Do you think that love is disease~
"Well, 1t makes me feel far from well
Mt times"
"You? Why. didn't know you were
In love-"
"Im not. But I sit opposite 1t at
boarding house table three times a
day."-Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
His Opinion.

Artist (at work)-Now give me your
honest opinion OF this picture, Visit
or (who faneies himself critic)-lts
utterly worthless! Artist (dreamily)--
Y-e-s-but give It. all the same
Punch,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
He's Probably Alive.

II don't know whether killed Cholly
or not"
"What do you meanT
"He proposed to me little while ago
and said he couldn't live without me-
and refused him" Chicago Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

Child (pausing in front of grandmoth-
or, who is on visit, to consider her
carafuliy) Granny, which side Of you
Is DE soft sidef Granny-Why.' dar-
aingi Child Because mother says II
keep on the soft side Of granny, per-
haps ehc'1l give me bicycle.-Punch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
A Close Call.

First Physiclan-So the operation
was Just in the nick of timer Second
Physician-Yes, In another twenty.four
hours the patient would have recovered
without it.-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Blinds Sometimes.

"Do you think" said Willie. that Il,
actually hurts a man to be hit with
one of Cupid's arrows2"
mo-" replied Bell. "As rule, he,
merely becomes senseless for q TINA"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

When man marries a second time.
the neighbors hang around to Zee II his
nrst wifes children call his second
wife mother.-Atchison Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

"You say your washwoman reminds
you Of good preacher?"
Yes. She's always bringing things
home to me that never saw before
Yale Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

One of the many things children can
not understand is why grown people
spend 80 much time looking at books
that have no pictures in them.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

The whale was the FIRST ocean male
carrier. and In three days thereafter he
adopted the free delivery system.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10

1t Ii not you who possess riches, but
your riches which possess you.-Blon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
EASTWARD.

Train e51 Sunday leaves Pittsburg q o. Il. M.
Red Bank II. 10 BrooKville ~ ~, Reynoldsville
LA Falls Greek l.2g, Dubois 30 p. m
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May 10Th, 1904. Trains leave
Driftwood rs follows
EASTWARD

s:Ol m-Tran H. weekdays, for sunbur,
Wilkesbarre, iiaZletOn, PuttsvilIe, Scranton,
Harrisburg ana the intermediate STA
Lions, arriving AT Philadelphia 6;23 ID. M,
New York, D:U p. IN. BaItImoi @, 500 D. M
Washington, I;l5 pm Pullman Parlor car
from Willlamspoit tn Phindeiphiu and pas
senger coaches from Kane to PHILADELPHIA
ana Williamsport 10 Baltimore aud Wash
instOn.
1850 y. m.-Train $, daily for Sunbury uar-
risburg and principal intermediate stations,
arriving at Philadelphia 7:J2 p. nj, New
York lO:23 y. IN, Baltimore 1880 y. IN, WASH
lngtOn s:Jo u, IN. Nestibuled parlor cars
and passenger coaches, Buffalo 10 Philadel-
phia and Washington.
400 y. m.-rrain d, daily, for Har-
rlsburg and intermediate stations, ar
'rlving at Philadelphia 4;23 A. M; New York,
7.lj II. M; Baltimore 2.2O a. M; Washington
800 A.. NJ. Pullman Sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
philadelphia passengers can remain in
sleeper undisi urbed until 1850 A. NJ.
IL 10 p.m.-rrain i.daily for sudbury, Harris
burg and intermediate stations, arriving at
Philadelphia, I:l1 A. NJ; New York, 9:3J
A. NJ. on week days and lO3s A NJ. ON SUN
day; Baltimore, I;l5 A. NJ; Washington, $3.50
IA. NJ. Pullman sleepers from Erie,
land WilliamspoPt To Philadelphia, and
GWilllamsport 10 Washington. Passenger
s-conches from Erie 10 Philadelphia, and
QWllliamsport to Baltimore.
l2:i1 p.m.- rain II, daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and principal intermediate stutions,ar
riving ut Philadelphia 7:32 II. M, New York
- Baltim 1:25 IA. M, Washington, s.46 m.
nVcstibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas
( ssnger COACHES, Buffalo % Philadelphia and
s.WashngtOn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-10
IA PARTISAN BEAUTY.
NINE. TALLlEN, WHO, IT IS ASSERTED,
sNUBeeD NAPOLEON.

A Woman whose Enhancing Loveli-
ness Daysied Even the Women of
the French Capitai-The Mild and
rnon~nsivc Young Bonaparte.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-25

off the skins. With a very sharp knife
cut each lengthWtSe into the thinnest OF
ShaVinSS. Spread these on flat pan.
When the oven is quite cool set in the
pan leaving the door open that the shaved
nuts may become dry and crisp. yet re-
main very white. Separate the leaves Of
one or two heads OF nicely blanched let
tuce and wash thoroughly Loosely
wiring a square of muslin or doubled
cheeseclOth out of cold water. lay the
drained lettuce on it, roll up loosely and
put on the ice.
Mash four tablespoonfuls of Roquefort
cheese to a paste with one teaspoonful OF
soft butter. work in gradually the beaten
yolk OF one egg. add dash of cayenne,
one tablespoonful of finely chopped olives
and about one tablespoonful of cracker
dust the mixture should be soft, yet not
enough to run. Put this on ice.
From the stem end of each tomato cut
a piece the size of a silver dollar. With
a spoon scoop out all the seeds and sec
tional pulp. sprinkle with d little salt and
turn upside down TO drain. For the fill
ing, boil a cupful of washed rice in a
large kettle Of salt water When the
grains seem fairly tender-testinE by rub
bling between thumb and finger-draln
and let stand until partly cooled. Mix
lightly with it one~half of eupful of
cold boiled ham chopped fine. one table
spoonful Of chopped parsley. one *ea
spoonful of onion juice. four tablespoon
fuls Of melted butter and salt and pepper
10 taste. Fill the drained tomatoes with
this mixture. over half OF a eupful OF
fine stale bread crumbs pour two table
spOonfuls OF melted butter and mix well.
Heap a spoonful Of these crumbs On each
tomato. then arrange in a baking dish.
Cover half of a package of gelatine with
a half cupful of water and let stand until
soaked. Dissolve one cuPful aadra half
of sugar in one-halfEof a cupful of boil
ing water, add the gelatine, stir until dis
solved, then strain. When partly cooled
add dozen peaches pared and put
ming to thicken add two drops of almond
extract and the stiffly whipped whites Of
four eggs. Beat vigorously until the en-
tire mass IS very thick, then turn into one
large or six individual molds which have
been wet in cold water.
Having accomplished so much. rest I'M
til the next morning. See that the mush-
melonS-One for each person-aTe on the
ice. and that the Chops-a dozen thick
ones-are trimmed ready for cooking
There viii now be time to attend to the
dining room, sorting out the necessary
china, silver and glassware for each
course and giving the maid instructions
with regard to serving. This done, turn
again TO the kitchen.
Half a pound Of mushrooms will be
ample. as small portions should be served
Peel them withsa silver knife dropping
as peeled into cold water. Drain and
cut fine. Place IA a saucepan with three
tablespoonfuls Of butter cover CLOSELY
and cook at the side of the fire for fif-
teen minutes. Add one tablespoonful of
flour. stir until mixed then add slowly
one-half of a cupful of thin cream, stir
ring until it thickens smoothly. Season 10
taste with salt and pepper. and put
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-25
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
BY ooRNELlA G. BEDFORD

= HE hoGsekeeper who has but one gen.
eraI maid usually has 20 supervise
much. of the cooking, possibly do a
good share of it herself With such draw
backs she still has time to entertain her
friends, both formally and without cere-
mony. Occasionally she gives a small
but choice dinner or luncheon. Now that
the greatest heat of summer is over she
wishes to give a formal luncheon to five
friends After much thought her menu
may read something like this:
Melons Frappe.
Cream of Spinach Soup.
Lamb Chops With Mushroom Cups
Potatoes Duchesse. Stuffed Tomatoes
Caulflower. and Nut Salad.
Peach Sponge Coffee
As little reliance can be placed on the
maids ability to cook III will be best to
do all, or nearly all Of the marketing on
the day before the luncheon is to be Civ
en-. The mushrooms. chops and melons
are ordered for delivery early next MORN
ing the remaining articles are needed at
once. Buy medium-sized head of cauli-
flower, eight or ten large, firm tomatoes
and two quarts of spinach. Use only the
leaves Of the spinach. dscarding all
stalks; wash them through a number of
waters to be sure that they are free from
sand and dirt, then let stand in cold wa
ter for half an hour. Have ready a large
kettle of rapidly boiling sailed water
drop in the drained green's and boil un-
covered for fifteen minutes; drain and
drop into cold water again for half an
hour. This process heightens the green
color and so gives a better color to the
soup. Now drain on a cloth until quite
dry. Put through food chopper, using
the fine cutter. In double boiler Scafd
one quart of milk. Work together to a
paste two tablespoOnfuls of butter. three
tablespoons Of flour. one-half teaspOOnful
of salt and one-thjFd of a teaspoonful OF
white pepper. Dilute with a few spoon
fuls of the hot milk, turn into the double
boiler and stir constantly until the milk
is smoothly thickened- Set aside until
partly cooled blend about half a cupful
with the prepared spinach, then put both
away dfsti1 next morning.
Pare and boil enough potatoes to make
a quart when mashed. Put them through
the ricer. season well with salt and pep
per add the yolks of three eggs beaten
with three tablespoonful of cream, one
tablespoonful of chopped parsley and one
tablespoonful Of melted butter. Turn out
on a holding board and press out fiat
and a scant inch thick. With a biscuit
cutter cut IL in small circles. Slip cake
turner under each and transfer il 10
slightly creased flat pan, then set away.
From the cauliflower trim away all
green leaves. Break the white head into
small floWerets. rinse and drain, then
boil in saIted water until Just tender
Drain and drop them into q bowl Of cold
water to which has been added table
spoonful of vinegar. In half an hour
drain and put on ice until next day. Pour
boiling water over two dozen almonds,
let stand for five minutes. drain and slip
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-25

before so much beauty? What pro-
digious natural charm. What an. abyss
Of sensational
Time is short and regret that can
NOT give fun gtteFance 10 the emotion
which fills my soul, / cannot because
! know not how 10 express what / felt.
Ny words are beart-spoken, bat they
cannot convey all l experienced. l end
my writing VITA an enthusiastic ex-
preston OF admiration for the Ameri-
can people, and congratulate them on
having deserved the most beautiful
part of the world. / feel sure that their
intellect and activity are partly due TO
the luXuTiant nature Of their majestic
unique country This is the nation Of
all nations. pure. good. courteous. hap
by, the only one who eleVates and re-
spects womanhood. The only one who
guarantees her welfare and sets her
apart as a precious gift.
l greet thee, AmeTicaI
label r. SILVA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-09-25


colossal building and NEST beautiful:
the dancing room holds 1000 couples
On either side are the dressing rooms,
numbering more than 1000. which bor-
der the lake. in circular form. where
the bathers may change their clothing
Salt Lake City is an hour distant by
rail: il is beautiful. advanced and gay.
There is a fine central park where one
sees the celebrated Mormon temple.
which only its sectariss may enter.
Tour of the East
From there I went TO St. Louis. Wis
tied the exposition. 1t is really fine. and
has costly buildings. superb pavilions
Of which Brazil owns an ideal and inn
posing one. After the American prod
ucts and industry, Germany and japan
are certainly the finest and most per-
feet in detail of the nations represent
ed therein.
Later I visited part of Canada and
the Niagara falls. Who would not bow