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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
Russia viii Not Exhibit.

st. Petersburg, May 9.-Thf
statement that Russia is preparing
to make an elaborate exhibition at
st. Louis is incorrect. There viii
be no official participation by Rus
sia, but there will be q Russian ar
section and some private exhibits
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
Jswslsr Commits Suicide.

Blackfoot, Idaho, May 9.-Her
man A. Mondschein, a prominent
local jewler, committed suicide this
afternoon by taking prussiac acid
He had been drinking for some
days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
British, TO Advance

London, May l. The Daily Mail
this morning says it understands
a British advance on L'Harra il
now inevitable and preparations n
that end are progressing.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
HAVE ALREADY DEPARTED.

Russian Troops Leave Niuchwans Ex'
espt Forts Compliments.
Chefoo, May 10.-Passengers ar.
irving today from Niuchwang say
the Russian force probably evacu'
ated that place during last night.
Many had already departed yester.
day, and those remaining made no
secret Of their intention to leave.
There is no activity whatever at
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
Two MIl!lons for MaIhsar Prolees.

Washington, May Actins
under the terms of the irrigation re
clamation law, the secretary of thu
interior today cot apart over $1s,,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-05-10
BRIEF, BUT SENSATIONAL.
Believed Port Of vIadivostok Squadron
Has Been Shut Out.

London, May g. The Daily Tele.
graphs Seoul correspondent says
"It is believed a portion of the
Russian Vladivostok fleet has been
successfully shut out and is now ir
the sea of Japan trying to evade
the Japanese feet. !"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Wedding at Hamilton.

The beautiful home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Henry, Of Hamilton, Pa, WAS
the scene of happy wedding at high
noon on Wednesday. Dec. 80, 1908, when
their daughter, Miss Myrtle, was united
In marriage TO DR.. Clarke Monroe
Smith, OF Grange, Pa. The house was
handsomely decorated In green and
white fsstooning, and while the we'd
ding march frsm Mendelssohn was being
rendered by Miss Tessie Henry, the
contracting parties appeared and took
their places under an arch OF white
lilies, where Rev. J. r. Burrows, OF
Ringgold, united them In marriage.
The bride was arrayed Ia gown OF white
henrietta, trimmed In panne velvet,
wore bridal veil and carried a bunch
OF cream white roses. Congratulations
over, the company was seryed to most
sumptuous repast. Tho presents wcre
both numerous and valuable. All the
members of the families OF both con-
tracing parties were present, the
Henry family, with their wives, hus-
bands and children, especially swelling
the crowd. These are as follows D.
l.. Henry, Mrs. M. II. Smith and DR..
w. G. Henry, Of Punxsutawney, w. c.,
S. G. and DIR. w. A. Henry, OF Reyn-
oldsville, Mrs. DR.. p. p. Horner, OF
Cool Spring, and Misses Bertha and
Tessie Henry at home. With the
best wishes Of host OF friends the
young couple took the 3.35 p. m.
train for wedding tour TO Pittsburg,
Marion and Columbus, Ohio.
FRIFND
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
New Superintendent.

Benjamin Sykes, cousin of our towns
man, George w. Sykes, succeeds c. G.
Ramsey as superintendent of the Elk
Tanning Company tannery at Reynolds
vile. Mr.. Sykes took charge of the
Reynoldsville tannery last Wednesday.
He has had over twenty years exper-
ience In tannery work and is we'll quail
fed to superintend the tannery at this
place. He was superintendent of the
Curwensville tannery and from there
went to Instanter, Elk county, two
years ago and superintended the tannery
at that place until transferred to Reyn-
oldsville. Mr.. Sykes moved to West
Reynoldsyille last week, His family
consists OF wife and two sous. The sons
are students In the Dickinson Prepara-
tory school at Carlisle, where they went
Monday to take up their school work
again after the holiday vacation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
GONE TO HER REWARD.
Mrs. Catherine North Died Jan. 4, 1905
Funeral To-day.

At 1.OOa. IN. Monday. Jan. 4, 1904,
Mrs. Catherine North, relict Of Daniel
North, died at her home In McCalmont
township--the North Observation-Disclosures
she had resided almost three score
years. Her death was caused by cancer
Of the stomach. About nine months
ago Mrs. North had TO undergo an
operation in Philadelphia hospital
for cancer on left breast. After the
operation she gained In flesh until she
was heavier than she had ever been In
her life, and her loved ones we're very
much encouraged. About three month
ago she began failing and could not eat
She did not eat anything for twenty
two days before she died. She did not
suffer much pain.
Catherine Bell was the maiden name
Of the deceased. She was born on the
Bell homestead, near Anita, November
I, 1928, making her rs years old last
November. About So years ago, Oct 5,
lS48, she was married TO Daniel North,
who died ~ years ago. Mr. North and
bride began housekeeping on the farm
where they both died. Mrs North joined
the Cumberland Presbyterian church q
half century ago and was faithful
member Of the church.
Twelve children we're born to Mr..
and Mrs. North, ten Of whom survive
the parents, and are james b. North,
Of Indiana, Mrs. M. e. Smith, Of Punx-
sutawney, Scott North, Of Anita, Mrs.
w. II. Johnston, Of Plumville, Mrs.
Andre McCreight, Of Punxsutawncy,
Mrs. J. B. Neale, Of Reynoldsville, ]. @.
North, on old homestead, Mrs. j. b.
Nichols, OF Reynoldsville, Mrs. w. S.
Calderwood, OF Kane, and d. o. North,
OF Eleanora.
Funeral service will be held at the
old homestead at 1000 a. IN. to-day,
conducted by Rev. II. G. Teagardcn,
Phi. D., Of fPunxsutawney and intermeut
will be made In the Zion cemetery.
Mrs. North was an excellent woman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Mitchell-Stawt Nuptials.

David Mitchell, OF Anita, and Miss
Mary Stawt, OF Soldier, were married
at home OF brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Stawt, at 4.30 p. M,
December %, 1908, by Rev. Matthew
Blaird, OF Anita, In the presence OF a
number of friends. Miss Belle Camp
bell was bridesmaid and Thomas Stawt,
ir., was groc msman. A wedding supper
was served at 500 p. m. The bride re-
ceived a number OF presents. The
following out OF town guests were
present James Ingles and wife, Rich
ard James and wife, John Lewis and
wife, John Ingles, James Heilburn,
John and William Mitchell, of Anita,
Samuel Mitchell and son, Of Glen
Richey, VIM. Tyson and wife, of Reyn-
cldsyille
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
A Little of EV6ruthinq,

Did you make New Year resolutions !?
How about those New Year reso-
lutions ?
Criminal court opens at Brookville
next Monday.
Mrs. Willis Hoon, of Monessen, has
typhoid fever.
Frozen water pipes were not uncOm-
mon yesterday morning.
A little daughter arrived at home OF
w. A. Loding Christmas.
There is some talk OF plate glass
plant locating at Reynoldsville.
us it cold enough for you 2" was a
common Interrogation Monday.
1t is claimed that there is almost
three feet OF snow in the woods.
The Utopia Society held a social at
G. r. Halls New Years evening
Rev. Headley will preach In the
Baptist church next Sunday evening
at 7.30.
Twenty new members were initiated
In the Protected Home Circle at this
place Monday night.
Richard p. Bowen moved his family
from this place to Crabtree, Westmore-
land county, last week.
Evangelist Joseph E. Kirkwood
preached in the Reynoldsville Baptist
church Sunday evening.
A. S. Harmon. brother-in-law OF DIR.
A. H. Bowser, moved from Kittanning
to Reynodsville this week.
Miss Alice Mitchell entertained a
number Of young friends at her home
on Grant street Monday evening.
Ira S. Smith, OF this place, has been
appointed travelling fireman on the
entire B.. r. & P. railroad system.
Benjamin Jones, who was working at
Big Soldier, fell off ladder one day
last week and broke rib on his right
side.
Nice clear ice fifteen inches thick is
now being put In the ice houses at this
place. Jack Frost is making big Ice
crop.
The students that were home for hol-
iday vacation have returned to the
various colleges, universities and pre-
psrstory schools.
The week OF prayer is being observed
three nights 10 the Methodist Episco-
pal church this week, last night, to-
night and Thursday night.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
County Institute.
success.

The county teachers institute held in
Brookville last week was one Of the
best, II not the best, institute ever held
in Jefferson county. Prof. Teitrick,
our worthy county superintendent, de-
serves credit and praise for giving the
teachers OF the county the best talent
obtainable for day instructors and eve-
ming entertainers. A very high stand
ard has been set for the institutes in
this county within the past few years,
and it requires able instructors to come
up to the expectations OF the teachers.
There were no disappointments last
week, everything passed off pleasantly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Home Wedding.

At 400 p. m. to-day, January 9th,
1904, at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. 7. Williams, in West
Reynoldsville, Miss Annie S. Williams
and Ralph d. Albright, step-son Of
Rev. ]. @. McEntire, will be united In
marriage in the presence Of the mem
bers Of the two families. Rev. Nc
Entire will perform the ceremony.
Both young people are we'll known In
Reynoldsville and have host of friends.
The STAR wishes them happiness and
success
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Married Under Holly Arch.

Wednesday, December 30, 1903, a
pretty home wedding took place at the
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. S. M. Siple
in West ReynoldsviIle, when their
daughter, Miss NJ. Mabel Siple, was
united in marriage to James ID. George,
OF Blairsville, Pa. Only members OF
the two families and few friends were
present. The wedding ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. A. j. Meek, pas
tor OF the Reynoldsville Baptist church,
under beautiful arch of holly. Miss
Clara Siple, sister OF the bride was
bridesmaid, and Claude George, OF Van
dergrift, brother of the groom, was
groomsman. The bride was dressed In
white silk null, trimmed with medal
lion and chiffon. The bridesmaid was
dressed in pink organdle, trimmed with
ribbon and chiffon. IL was pretty bridal
party. After congratulations fine
wedding dinner was served. The bride
received "A number Of beautiful presents,
consisting of cut glass, china, silver,
linen, otc. Their many friends wish
them a pleasant voyage though life.
The out of town guests were Miss
Nellie Hutchison, OF Brookville, Prof.
G. A. Isabel, OF Deanville, John Siple
and son, of Lanes Mill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Katherine Ridgeway Concert Compan

The Katherine Ridgeway Concert
Company will come to ReynoldsvIle
Friday evening, Jan, 20, as the third
attraction OF the public school lecture
course. This company is composed OF
Miss Nellie Mae Brewster, who has q
most exceptional soprano voice and q
most pleasing stage presence" Mr..
U. S. Kerr, the popular basso, Mr..
Lamberson, a skilled pianist, who
recently has returned from Berlin
where he studied under the leading
musicians OF that German city, and Of
Mise Katherine Ridgsway herself, whom
the citizens OF this place remember so
we'll because OF her most excellent
recital last year. Miss Ridgeway, 1t is
claimed, stands without peer as a
reader and this fact together with the
three musicians makes the concert
company exceptionally strong. The
citizens of this place are looking forward
to the coming OF this attraction with a
great deal OF pleasure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
A SHORT FIRE.
Glass Plant Will Shut Down Saturday
Only Two Weeks Run.

The glass plant at this place, after an
idleness OF over eight month, began
work Monday night Of last week and
will close at noon next Saturday for an
indefinite period, which throws a
number OF needy men out OF employ
ment again. The window glass manu-
facturers made an effort TO organize n
selling agency, requiring l,50O pots to
make the agency a success, but they
failed to get more than 1900 pots In
the agency and had TO abandon the
scheme. II was on the strength OF the
selling agency being sure thing that
the plant at this place was started aud
because IL was abandoned the plant will
be shut down. The Star Glass Company
claims that to operate the plant under
present conditions means loss OF
$3.50. 90 per day TO the company.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
The Malta Banquet.

Last Wednesday evening was tho
occasion Of the second annual banquet
OF the Ancient and Illustrious Order
knights of Malta. The Sir Knights
and their ladies assembled at Franks
pavilion, where an elegant repast was
served at ten o'clock. During the eve
ming, while the Strauss orchestra dis
coursed sweet strains, the guests en-
joyed themselves at various games
until 1880 when the happy throng
slowly broke up and dispersed TO their
homes carrying away with them such
memories Of most delightful evening
as time cannot efface.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06

Madame May, famous palmist, by
special request can be seen three days
more at the Ross House. 25 and SOC.
Consult her in business, love and
marriage. Come to-day and tomorrow
all who can.
DR.. Gibson makes specially OF
children and young peoples work. See
him II troubled with headaches, blur
ring, &c.
Cash store-smallest prices, Shick &
Wagner.
Boys high cut shoes at Nolan's shoe
store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Sons Of Veterans Rally.

Monday, January 18th, the Sons Of
Veterans OF Reynoldsville, New Bethle-
hem, Brookville, Dubois, Punxsutaw-
ney and Curwensville will hold rally
at Reynoldsville. II the weather Is
favorable will have parade in the
afternoon. All persons eligible to be-
come Sons Of Veterans are cordially In
vited to attend this rally. Arrange
ments will be made at the rally for tho
encampment this year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Installed Monday Night.

Monday night District Deputy ID.
W. Atwater installed the following
officers in the Protected Home Circle
at this place President, b. II. Ray
mer Vice-President, John Heemer I;
Guardian, Maggie Hall Chaplain,
Carrie Raymer, Guide, D. w. Strouso ;
Companion, Cora Burns Porter, Mary
Herold /; Watchman. Rachel Guthrie (:
trustee IS months, ], G. Musser dele
gate to State Convention, A.'F. Yost /;
Secretary. Euella Strouse.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06

Night school Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evening at Reynoldsville
Business College.
Mems high cut lace rubbers at Nolan's
shoe store for s1.s5 pair.
DIR. Gibson has visited SO long and
been so successful that parties needing
eyework cannot mistake In consulting
him. See his dates.
John H. Doubles, the butterine deal
er, handles high grade OF butteriue
which he sells at % cents per pound.
The people like 1t.
Tarry brand OF candee rubbers at No
lan's shoe store.
II will be too late after the sale Is
over. Shick 4 Wagner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Will do Evaneelistic Work.

Joseph e. Kirkwood, who has been
attending Moodys Bible Institute at
Chicago, ILL.,, several terms, completed
his studies at that institution and came
to hfs home in this place for the holiday
vacation. Mr.. Kirkwood will go over
In the neighborhood of Franklin, Pa,
next week to assist In evsngelistic work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Congregational Meeting.

The annual congregational meeting
was held in the Presbyterian church
Monday evening of this week. d. II.
Breakey was elected chairman, Frank
Z. Alexander was reelected trustee for
three years, NJ. e. Weed was reelected
secretary for another year, and board
OF auditors was elected This Is the
first time the congregation elected a
board OF auditors. The auditors elected
are Fred ]. Butler, Ninian Cooper and
Joseph M. Hutchison. The congrega-
tion voted to have their charter chang
ed to allow the congregational meeting
to be held the first Monday OF April
each year instead Of first Monday in
January. Tho reason this change Is
desired Is that the church year ends
the first Of April and II is difficult to
get reports made out properly under
the present system.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Moving the Bank.

Seeley, Alexander & Co., bankers,
will move their bank to-day from the
corner of Main and Fifth streets to the
new building next door TO Shick &
Wagner's store, two doors west Of
where the bank has been located for
many years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Danperous Place.

The borough authorities should see
that railing is put up Immediately on
the northside OF the east end Of Main
street iron bridge On a stormy night
a pedestrian, especially stranger, Is
liable to walk over the steep embank-
ment into the creek. 1t is a very
dangerous place and needs prompt
attention
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Butler Fund.

Burgess Simmons has sent $500 to
Butler that was raised by the commit
tee appointed to solicit funds to aid the
suffering people in Butler. We do not
have list OF the names OF those who
have already subscribed to this fund
and for that reason cannot publish list
OF subscribers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
RESPITE GRANTED.
Aieilo and Psllone Will Not be Executed
January IA.

Governor Pennypacker has granted a
respite for John Battista Aiello and
Michael Pallone, who we're to have
been executed at Brookville Tuesday Of
next week, January ~. Sheriff Curry
had not been notified OF the date OF
execution when THE STAR was put to
press this morning.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
A New Feed Store.

Flour, feed, hay and straw In the
building formerly occupied by Riggs
grocery, near the Main street bridge.
Prices lower than any feed store in
town. Call and give us trial.
M. j. BREMER, Proprietor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Snappy Weather.

Monday morning 1t was from 30 to
"a degrees below zero In this section.
AT 900 a. IN. IL was still "a degrees
below zero. This morning 1t was only
16 degrees below zero.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Why Take the Risk !

OF alingering illness OF cold or grippe.
Reynolds Perfect Cold Cure used In
time will prevent it. Used any time
will cure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-06
Mercantile Appraiser.

The county commissioners have APP
pointed A. B. Howard, Of Ringgod
township, mercantile appraiser for 1904.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-17
Special Excursion to the Worlds Fair

The Denver & Rio Grande in connec-
tion with the Missouri Pacific. will ran
a series of personally conducted eNrur-
sions TO the worlds fair during June.
These excursions will run througn to st.
Louis without change of car. making
short stops at principal points en- route.
The first of these excursions will leave
Portland June 9Th, and the second June
18th. The rate from North Yakima
will be $3.50 to st. Louis and return.
Excursionists going via Denver &
Rio Grande have the privilege of
returning via a different route. This is
the most pleasant way, as well as the
most delightful route to cross the CONT
nent The stops arranged give an OPP
portunity OF visiting the various points
of interest in and about Salt Lake City,
Denver and Kansas City. II YOU wish
to accompany one of these excursions
write at once to W. c. Mcbride, 1874
Third street, Portland, for sleeping ear
reservations. 2l-tf
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-17
STORIES OF VISITORS
UP AT LAKE KATChES
A Large Number of Yakima People
There-How They Enjoy Them
selves-An Incident or Two.

The lakes at the hcadwatcrs of the
Yakima river afford every summer a fine
place for those who desire To spend va
cation in the open air. On the shores of
Lake kachcs, perhaps. is the most pop
ular of these camping grounds and it
is here that Il great many Yakima people
have spent and are now spending their
annual vacation. There is small hotel
situate close by the waters of the lake
which affords an opportunity for Il great
many people who do not care to be bur
dcncl with the subsequent work of tax
ing along their own tent and bedding.
Since the early summer this little inn
has ben crowded to its capacity. The
keeper of this inn has been thoughtful
enough to furnish his parlor with Il good
piano for the enjoyment of his guests.
Most of the people who comprise tlc ros-
ter this wear are from North Yakima
and among them are a number of must
cal people.
On last Thursday night an amateur
minstrel show was given, the performers
comprising both ladies and gentlemen.
and il goes without saving that Yakima
furnished IL goodly share of the talent.
Harry Baylor and George Candy were end
Mrs. Burns. Mrs. Candy. Mrs. Fcchtcr
and OF hers from here also participated.
The gate receipt, were appropriated by
he management and a luncheon served
to both actors ana audience.
Most of the time of the visitors is
spent bathing in the waters of the lake
and rowing out upon its peaceful bosom.
Nearly everybody fishes. Mosquitoes
are not bad. in fact there are none. There
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-17
CLERK CARRIER EXAMINATION.
Aug. 81 is the Date Sci 10. Civil Ser
wee Exam nations ut Moth
Yakima.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission announces that on Aug. ~, at
North Yakima an examination viii he
| held for the positions of clerk and cal
rier in the postotiice service.
This examination offers an opportun
| itv to bright. energetic young persons
to enter an interesting field Of govern
ment employment where the salaries
compare most favorably with those paid
in private employment.
The salaries of letter carriers in all
cities which contain population OF 10
600 or more is arranged in three class\S
First class, $1,000 per annum second
class. $500 per annum; and third class,
5000 per annum. In cities containing
less than 10000 population there are
| two classes: Second class. $3.50 per an
mum. and third class. 5000 per annum.
Appointments of letter carriers are made
| to the class having the minimum rate of
pay and promotions from the lower
grades are made to the next higher
grade at the expiration of one years SER
vice. on certificate of the postmaster to
the efficiency and faithfulness of the en-
ployec during the preceding year. \
substitute letter carrier receives a com
pensation of 81 per annum and the pro
rata compensation of the carrier whose
route ne may be required to serve. \
vacancy in the regular force of carriers
must be filled by promotion of the SEN
Tor substitute. A substitute clerk is
paid of compensation not exceeding the
compensation of the absent clerk or EN-
ployee whose place he takes. The sal
aries of clerks at the postoflices vary
according to the class of work to be per
formed and the size of the office. but
ranging from $500 to $1,000 in the small
Ter offices to as high as Sl700 per annum
in the larger offices All original APP
pointments of clerks are made at the
minimum salaries.
This examination is open to all cit
liens of the United States who comply
with the requirements.
From the eligibles resulting from this
examination it is expected that certifca-
ton will be made to existing and flu
ture vavancies.
For application blanks. full instruc-
tions. specimen examination questions.
and information relative to the duties
and salaries of the different positions.
and the location of the examination
room. aplica ton should be made TO the
secretary of the board of examiners at
the postoilice. Geo s. Hough
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1904-08-17

Finest in the city-Jackson' tonsoria
parlors, Yakima avenue. Shaving, hair
cutting, shampooing and baths. Specia
attention given to children's hair
outing. eff