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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

which are generally poisonous, are
purified by the action of disinfectants.
The can is, first of all, fitted with a
double lid, one resting on the top of
the can and the other on fange few
inches below the top. While this makes
it dOubly difficult for the odors to es-
cape, the entire interior of the box is
constantly undergoing disinfection.
The space between the two lids is util-
lied for the storage of a couple of small
tanks, designed to contain any one OF
the many disinfectants which are suit
able for this purpose. The tanks are
lined with zinc, which reslsts the ac-
ton of any of these articles. They
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
Time And Books.

The economy of saving time is wise
but there is an economy of spending
time. In reading, especially, hurry
is most wasteful. Reading is the
making of thoughts, of ideas, of pict-
ures in the brain. All young photo
graphers know how little is to be
made out of an 'underexposed plate"
but do they understand that there
may be such a thing as an under
exposed brain? 1t takes time to
make impressions on the mind. II
you read too fast, either aloud or to
yourself, or skin over your reading,
the mind receives the poor impres.
sions or none at all.-St. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

are readily filed by unscrewing a cap
and if the receptacle is about half filled
there is no possibility of the contents
being spilled. One of these tanks has
an opening leading out into the bucket
and has direct action on the contents
of the can. while the other one opens
into the space between the two lids
ana acts upon the air which may pos
sibly have escaped through the first lid.
BY this arrangement the only two
spaces where the elements of danger
can possibly lurk are treated separate
ly, with the result that the can is abb
solutely sanitary throughout.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
PADS OF THE CHAIR ROCKERS.

that this is rot all that might he de-
made in its construction which may be
soon regarded us an essential. This
is a cushion tire on the rocker which
has been recently made the subject of
patent granted by the Government.
The cushion consists of strip of rub
bcr. circular in section and supplied
with two balls on each end. The
rocker is grooved on its bottom surface
and at each end OF the groove are pock-
cts. The balls fit into these pockets
in such a manner is to hold the rubber
firmly in place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
The New George.

Johnny was worried about Wash
ington's greatness. He turned to his
mother and said; "Washington's all
right, but Grants more like me-"
How is that?"
"Well' Throwing out diminutive
chest, "he could tell lie when he
had to-"
But, Johnny, you never tell lies, do
your
"Why, mamma, you know l do. You
always find me out"
A moment of silence. Mamma"
"Well, Johnny"
"When you were little girl didn't
you ever tell q lie?'
Mamma was stumped. Then she an
swered: 81 always tried to tell the
truth"
"well, why don't they celebrate
your
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
LARGE LEGACY to Servants.

Under the will of the late Rev. D.
William Edmond Roope of Unde
Rock, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight.
priest of the Roman Catholic Church
munificent requests of 10000 each
nrc made 70 his two servants, Ruth
Blaza and Cecily Guy. To the latter
he also left a life interest IA his free.
hold house, Under Rock, and he ap.
pointed both as executrices Of his
will. DR.. Ropes estate is valued at
G4S,725 gross.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
The Olj Chcssoeake.

The Chesapeake, famous for, her
encounter with the British ship Shan.
non. in the war Of 1912, is still in
existence. When she was captured
by the British she was taken to Eng
and by her captor, Sir Philip Brooke
and some years later her timbers
were sold. The purchaser was a
miller in Wickham, and when he
pulled down his old mill he built a
new one from the timbers of the
Chesapeake.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
How to SIeeo.

The right time for sleep is undoutt-
edly the time before midnight, because
the sleep before that time is the most
beneficent. as is we'll known and prov.
en- by scientific research, and counts
double. Nine o'cock or little later
is the right time to so to bed, and If
possible do not go to bed later than
10 O'Clock. The above may be taken
as a general rule, but of course there
are some exceptions to every rule
Kneipp Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

In these days of the most up-to-date
and conveniences there seems
to be recognition and reward awaiting
for any one who can add to the great
Of devices which have been al
ready devised for the purpose of add
ing to our material comfort. The
rocking chair was thought to be one of
these. complete and thorough in it
self, but now some one has discovered
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
Size Of Atlantic Waves.

The size of the Atlantic Waves has
been carefully measured for the Wash.
ington photographic bureau. In
height the waves usually average
about 90 feet, but in rough weather
they attain from 40 to As feet
During storms they are often from
500 to eco feet long and last 10 or II
seconds, While the longest yet known
measured half a mile and did not
spend itself for 23 seconds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

of the Chnmpoton district, which lies
along the Gulf of Campeche, have been
entirely deserted, and work of all kinds
throughout the entire district has been
suspended. 1t is said that the ants ap-
pear every ten years. Where they
come from and where they go when
they disappear are unsolved problems.
Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
Plague of Ants in Mexico.

From the State Of Campeche, Mexico,
comes the news that great army of
black ants is marching over the Cham
potion district of that State, and that
the Inhabitants are fleeing before them.
The insects are of the species known as
"pirinolas." and their poison is ex-
tremely painful.
They are destroying growing crops,
and a number of human beings and
scores of animals are reported to have
fallen victims to their bites. Portions
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
CAN WITH A DOUBLE LID.
Constant Disinfsction of the Garbage
Receptacle.

The newest thing in the way of gar
bage cans is one which has been de-
signed by Philadelphia inventor, sup
piled with several novel features by
which the odor of the outfit is de-
stroyed and the germs arising from it,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
HE ALWAYS TOLD THE TRUTH.
Anne II. Woodruff.

"Uncouth" and Awkward" how it hurt
When on his ears it fell
Who could the fact not controvert,
Was sensitive as well.
But one there was who sympathized,
Who knew right well the youth
His mother this great comfort priced
He always told the truth.
A slow but steady plodder, he,
Along the path Of life;
In business ever seemed to be
Behind-hand in the strife;
But then he won his fellows trust,
They honored him in sooth-
The man unlearned, but noble, just,
Who always told the truth.
Rams Horn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

he was not very quick to learn,
Nor promising" twas said;
He was not of brilliant turn,
Nor one to ''go ahead;"
Defects-if they must be confessed
In plenty had the youth
But this one virtue he possessed
He always told the truth.
in every way he seemed below
The average of boys,
In intellect, and push" and go"
But no one ever doubted him,
Because they knew, forsooth-.
Yes, even those who houted him
He always told the truth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

On burglar arrested in Paris the po-
lice found a beautifully executed pic,
turc in water colors Of the house he
had robbed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

The largest deposits of nickel are on
the island of New Caledonia. a French
possession in the South Pacific
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29

ON DAVID, it strikes me
that you are out a great
deal of late. l don't ap-
prove of boys of your age
being out evenings; it leads
70 had cOmnany. and bad
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

June 20, 1904
John Swope, IS r s. and
g d dith'g,2 his & team Sr4I so
April 3, 1905
l. Carmine, putting in CIT 90
DIS d 'ch ga has & team 10 90 ~ 90
May 20
L Carmine, h'l'g & putt'g
in tiling and culvert 50
, Il Gin <, 1 hand & team 90 10 50
June 10
l. Carmine, ST. r at $3.50 20 90
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

deal of travel on it, but same is in good
condition
The Hinkston pike is hilly and rough
and hard to keep in repair. had i25
rods of rock put out and great deal OF
ditching done, and in addition about a
quarter of mile of the pike was thor
oughly rebuilt.
The Van Thomson pike also is hilly and
has never been in 6rst-class condition. L
had put out in 1904 and 1905 altogether
I26. 7 rods Of rock, and did some ditching
and repairing. The work was done prin-
cipally ON the east end of the pike, and
the western end will need some metal and
ditching.
The work done on Stepstone pike was
principally hauling and spreading gravel
and ditchIng, and some metal was put out
There had been practically nothing done
on it for two years.
| file statement in detail for each OF
the foregoing pixies, showing all work
done under my supervision Tor 1904 and
1905, respectively.
In some instances found work done
and unpaid balance owing on same. In
these cases l was careful TO have the ac-
count 40. Kd." by the Magistrate who
had charge of pike before me before giv-
ing an order for voucher, and in all cases
OF this kind / have these 20. Kd." ac-
counts, and they are subject to your in
spection.
On all Of these pixies there has been
some work done by the Magistrates,
vouchers issued on their order in. 1904.
before l took charge. The work was
charged up to the respective pike as Is
shown by the Turnpike Book. But only
include in my detailed statement vouchers
issued on NY order, and specify at close
of each account the vouchers issued on
these 20. Kd." accounts of Magistrate to
me.
In conclusion want to say again that
all the work have had done believe to
have been absolutely necessary to keeping
these pixies in repair, and the county got
value received for the money, and evi.
dence Of same / invite the entire Fiscal
Court, at my expense, to make an inspec-
ton of the pixies over which had charge,
note the work done and the present con-
dition of same.
Respectfully submitted.
X. S. SToKLEy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

July
M swope, part pay on 81 rr'k s.. 4s 90
M Swope, part A." " "r" &C. 20 90
May 49, 1905
NJ Swope, bal. i'll full on AZ rods
rock and days ditching Is 90
June 10
L Carmine, h'l'g loads l'mb'r &
putting in Side View bridge &
repair on other bridges X 90
June
John Swope, bal in full on IS.3r's
& in full for building bridge 6s 90
----
S2Io 60
OF the above the following was for ma
terial furnished under contract with the
Magistrates before l was elected, to-wit;
May 10, 1904
Andy James, SI4 90, leaving amt
expended by me on this pike SIo6 90
PLUM LICK PIKE.
June 80, 1904
/ M Patrick, 22 r'k and
brk'g, h'Pg & sp'd'g at
~. 80 per rod * 90
March /, 1905
L M Patrick bal in full viz
I5 rods rock at 81. 50 y 90
Hl'g lb'r x bldg bridge Q 90
ioH days ding 81 per day 10 So 81 90
April
L Carmine, "a r'k at s. u %
Repairs on culvert & bdge 6 oo- IS co
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

SI2o 95
This pike practically has not had any
work on it for two years until this was
done.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06
REPORT OF w w EUBANKS, ROAD
SUPERVISOR.
To tie Montgomery Fiscal Court,

To Me Wontgomety Fiscal Court
GENTLEMEN: In accordance with yol r
request, herewith submit 10 you a d, =
tailed statement of my accounts as Tur. =
pike Supervisor from April, 1904, wi ei l
was elected, up to tue 1T OF July, 1905.
have only included in it tue vouchers
which were issued on my o ders piior TO
that, there being few orders by me for
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

Bile, for which hold his 0. KID. accounts
and order Tor same, as follows:
] II Welch. 1904 i. S257
David George. 1904 -. 2
Voucher No. 1882 to John Trimble l
did not issue and should not be on this
pike. Esq Trimble says it is for work on
Slate bridge. The 1907. 25 voucher issued
to J II Welch on June II, 1904, was on
contract by John Trimble and was all out
from the Mt Sterling line to Mr.. Bridge
forth's brick house, and this, with the
S452 overdrawn by Esq. Trimble makes
SIIo2 rs. taken from $2,o4I, the total
amount spent, leaves $o2o that actually
put out and spent on this pike.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

which vouchers had not been issued on
that date
When was elected i'll 1904 the Fiscal
Court by an order put me in charge of all
pixies west of the Maysville pike and west
OF the Jeffersonville and Camargo pike,
and Mr.. Stokley, who was elected at the
same time, in charge of all the others.
This statement gives the work done and
money expended OH each pike separately,
and they show for themselves. Since Mr..
Stokley's resignation in April. 1905, up to
the tirst of July, 1905, there had been is
sued only three vouchers under my orders
on the pixies formerly under his control,
aggregating SIs4 80, as shown by the re-
port. There was set apart for the pixies
under my supervision 1904, IS, 25ooo, and
IN 1905, $4,000, aggregating $o, 1900.
On these pixies vouchers had been issued
on the first OF July, 1905, on my orders
for 81 ,oSo.64, leaving a balance of $2,-
o6o. .36.
This amount, together with the consid-
cradle lot OF rock paid for but not yet
spread on these pixies, will put them in
good condition for the winter.
OF the vouchers paid before July Ist,
1905, aggregating 81, ,oSo.64, 81, I64. 20 was
for work done under the Magistrates be
fore my election, or contracts made by
them before that, and no orders were is
sued for any part of same except upon the
approval OF the Magistrates. An order of
the Fiscal Court directed me to carry out
the contracts made by the Magistrates.
Taking such work under the Magistrates
from the total of $7,oSo. .o4 and it leaves
5,oI6.44 actually expended by me on the
pixies under my supervision for 1904 and
1905 up to July Ist, 1905. l have given
practically all my time to this work, and
as far as possible the work has been done
under my personal supervision, and all
measurements have been made by me.
am confident that the pixies under my
supervision will be found in much better
condition than when l assumed control
over them. All this work was done, and
was necessary to be done, and the county
received full benefit of same.
We all must realize that caring for the
turnpikes by the county is as yet in an
experimental state, but feel sure that
time and experience will gradually show
how to care for them better and possibly
with less expense.
Respectfully,
w. w. EUBANK,
c.. -
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

This pike is in splendid condition and
nearly 100 rods of rock paid for that had
not been used when resigned, which VIII
run it through the year o. k. with but
little more additional repairing.
| issued some other vouchers on this
pike but for work done under Esq. Trim
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

ured same for me. left OH the
pike about 40 rods of rock paid for and
unspread. The following amounts had
been expended by the Magistrate, Esq.
Perry, before took charge:
A A Ramey -. $Io5 o6
Jno Wools 30 30
Jno Wools "a 90
Total $2I9 46
sNnTHvILLE PIKE.
August, 1904
Buford Upton, rock, ditching, re-
pairing, etc. SI47 90
HrNKsToN PIKE
May 4, 1904
f Shackelford, 4s.3 rds rock at
2.45 (Trimble contract) :. $IIo 90
Emmett Coons, I3 rds rock at
400 (Trimble contract) D.. 81 so
July
w ] Trimble, 66.6 rds rock at g.. Ioo so
(Trimble contract.
September 10
Ditching, repairing, etc. =. oe IS
August I3
I c Welch, rebuilding pixies from
Hinkston bridge to the gate OF
X B Crooks (my contract) :. 1856 rs
Total expenditure in 1904 S6II oS
February II, 1905
McFoley, ditching repairing, &c s al IS
March III
T c Welch, ditching and repairing 27 50
s 6e IS
issued some other vouchers on this
pipe on o. KID. accounts for work done
while under the supervision of Esq. John
c. Trimble. As to the necessity of re-
building this piece of pike mentioned in
this report refer you to the citizens who
live on and travel over it. issued three
vouchers-5o, 100 and soto pay for the
$Ioo.8o in account.
Vouchers issued on o. KID. accounts by
I c Triu1ble.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06
MAYSvILLE PIKE.

T c Welch, 1878 rods rock at $7.75. This
was $500 paid by c G Thompson and
measured and spread by myself.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06
$2Ie as
sMIrHv1LLE PIKE.

sMITHvILLE PIKE.
August, 1904
Buford Upton, rock, ditching, re-
pairing, etc. $I47 oc
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

S375 q
While these last three items were paid
for the latter part of 1904, the rock was
not to be spread on the pike till during
the spring of 1905, and these vouchers,
though given about the close of 1904 des-
ignated they were to be paid out Of the
levy of 1905. AS to whether this rock
was put out and amounts correct l refer
you to Mr.. w. A. DeHaver, ;~:'.,c meas.
The Mt. Sterling advocate., 1905-09-06

ON this balance and 1905 work, vouch-
ers for 500 and SIoo were issued HIM for
this, which leaves him overdrAwn on
work received S25.75, but with rock out
but not received 10 balance same, and is
ready TO be spread at any time.
Vouchers were issued periodically to
him during 1904 for his work in amounts
from SIoo to 500.
III 1905 issued some other vouchers on
this pike for work done in 1903, under
Esq. J. c. Trimble, for which l hold his
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-06-05
1T MEANS MORE HOMES.

The educational campaign being
carried on by the National Irrigation
association is one of the most philan-
thropic and far-reaching of any move
ment ever inaugurated. 1t has for its
purpose not alone the reclamation OF
arid wastes and the development OF
latent resources, that will add mil
lions to the wealth of the nation. It's
chief aim is to increase the opportu-
mites for "home-making' for the peo-
pie.
1.-THE principle upon which the Ma
tional Irrigation policy rests as q
foundation is that the reclamation OF
the arid region of the United States
cannot be fully accomplished unless
the national government constructs
the great reservoirs and canals which
must be built on a scale so large that
their construction by private capital
Is impracticable, leaving to private
can,tal the construction of the smaller
systems
In his second message to congress-
President Roosevelt made the timelJ
wise and practical suggestion, that
so far as they are available for agrl-
culture. and to whatever extent they
may be reclaimed under the nationa
irrigation law, the remaining public
lands should be held rigidiy for th'
home builder, the settler who lives OF
the land, and for no one else"
In line with this suggestion, the ma
t,onal irrigation association favors tn
limitation of holdings under any gov
ernment irrigation project to 40 acre
or less. 1t has been practically dem
onstrated that under irrigation ma
and his family can find profitabl
employment for himself and famil
for the entire year on 10, 20 or
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-06-05

About is Pendleton gamblers have
urgent business out of town this week
and consequently hope to escape
prosecution by being absent during
the sessions of the grand jury. This
should not mislead any one who has
evidence to present before the grand
jury as an Indictment can be secured
against an absent citizen as against
one present and the case can be
brought to trial whenever the absent
one returns. This matter is no boys
play. The people who have UNDER
taken to crush out gambling have not
ceased their vigilance nor relaxed
their determination because the gam
blers are leaving town. They have
broken the law, and evidence can be
secured to prove it and the thing to
do is to present the evidence and see
that the cases are prosecuted 1t is
said that all that is lacking to secu e
vigorous prosecution is evidence; now
let the evidence be presented and see
about the prosecution.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-06-05
BOOSTS THE FAIR.

The Seattle News gives the Lewis
and Clark fair the following highly
complimentary notice.
The Portland fair has been opened
with popular success and abundance
of speeches. These addresses are
among the first fruits of the fair
They contain much concerning the
coast that the whole country should
know.
The next thing to do now is to visit
the fair. Portland has done her part
creditably and merits encouragement.
She has opened the fair on time and
prepared the grandest show ever
seen on this coast.
The railroads should do their part
by excursions at low rates and by ad-
vertising. to make the fair successful.
BY doing so they will profit indirect
ly as well as directly. The attendance
will depend in great measure on the
facilities which the railroads afford
to people in California, Oregon and
Washington.
This fair might be regarded as the
common property of the coast. In
the eastern and middle western mind
it is associated with this Pacific slope.
1t would not have been possible but
for the growth of Washington and
California which ought therefore take
common pride in promoting its sue
cess. Failure, which is hardly pos
sibIe. would have a depressing effect
on the coast from Blaine to San
Diego.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-06-05
PROHIBITION DON'T HURT

The Liquor Dealers association have
been saying through the Chronicle
that as a result of closing saloons at
Hood River business men had been
greatly injured, says The Dalles
Chronicle.
On Monday of this week the writer
interviewed quite a number of the
firms and learned that their business
had been on a boom during the past
six months. One of the largest firms
said their business has increased 80
per cent and their collections were
much better since the saloons were
closed.
A banker a merchant, butcher.
gents furnishing store, hardware
and furniture establishment and a
general merchandise store all testify
to a growing business. Only one OF
these gentlemen argued that closing
saloons had hurt business and he ad'
mitted that he had recently doubled
the size of his store to accommodate
his growing trade.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1905-06-05

Jerome Napoleon's grandson, Vie
tor. is recognized by the Bonaparte
family and its adherents as the heir
to the French imperial throne if is
is re-established in his time, which is
improbable. He is accepted as such
because he is the direct descendant
of jerome, the eldest brother of the
great Napoleon. But as Jerome Ma
poleon married Elizabeth Patterson Of
Baltimore, prior to his second mar
riage the real direct heir is their son,
Charles Bonaparte of Baltimore, who
is to be secretary of the navy next
month when Paul Morton retires. Th7
second marriage was contracted at the
dictation of Napoleon while the first
wife was living Although it has been
recognized in Europe as legitimate
the fact remains that Charles J. Bon
aparte's claims are paramount. Bu'
he is a sterling American and does
not care for imperial honors.