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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
His Meddlesome way.

Mr.. Jones had contracted for the
building of dwelling house, the price
of which was to be $4,000 Having
abundance of leisure on his hands, he
went occasionally to see how the work
was progressing. His first noteworthy
discovery was that the workmen were
not living up to the specifications in the
matter of the foundation. He went TO
the contractor.
"NIr. Smith," he said, "the plan for
my house calls for foot-and-a-half
foundation wall, doesn't itT'
"Yes, sir"
"Well. the men are laying a one-foot
wall. ! must insist upon your living
up to the letter of the contract"
Mr.. Smith. annoyed, repaired immedi.
ately to the scene of operations and
gave orders for the building of the
foundation according to specification.
A few days later Mr.. Jones discov'
cred that the workmen were not using
the kind of brick in the main wall that
was specified in the contract.
Mr. sinful, Ill Tespohse W an VhNi
getic remonstrance, corrected this mis-
take, also.
Then Mr.. Jones found cut that the
masons were not tying the wall by
laying every seventh course crosswise,
as provided in the specifications. The
contractor remedied this likewise.
Things went smoothly after that I'M
til the carpenters began to do the in
side work, when Mr.. Jones ascertained
that the lumber was of an inferior
grade. and not at all what had been
agreed upon. He went to the contrac'
tor and made another complaint-this
time in language, decidedly uncompli'
mentary.
Then Mr.. Smiths patience gave way.
"See here, Mr.. JONES'" he said, IN
the tone of an injured man, "if you
keep on meddling in this way, how do
you suppose I am going to make any
money out of this job"-Youth's Com
paniOn,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
VALUE oF GRASS LANDS.

The attention of Rhode Island farm
ers has been called by the station to the
fact that the State contains 1854 acres
of grass land, exclusive of swampy
areas. The present yield of hay ranges
from three-fourths to one ton per acre,
as shown by the census reports. In
view of the fact that this hay is largely
Of poor quality and commands low
market price and that by more gener--
ous manuring hay Of the highest mar
ket value can be grown, it has been
pretty well demonstrated by the station
that it ought not to be difficult mat
ter to increase the arEual net returns
of the Rhode Island grass lands from
So to $40 per acre. If the returns were
increased annaully S. per acre it would
mean nearly half million dollars
additional net profits for the Rhode
Island farmers every year.
AS the result of the experiments thus
far conducted the Rhode Island sta
ton recommends the following formula
as an annual topdressing for grass
land where stable manures are not en-
ployed and where the soil i3 in quite.
an exhausted condition: Acid phos-
phate, 400 to 500 pounds per acre; mu-
rlate of potash, 800 to $50; nitrate of
soda, 800 to $50.
The first year that the land is in
grass it is probably desirable to use
the smaller amount Of nitrate Of soda,
and if there are Indications that the
soil is probably deficient in phosphoric
acid. the larger Cmcurt of acid pEos-
phate shall doubtless be employed. In
case the grass is inclined to lodge, an
increase in the amount Of nrriate of
potash may be bencicial.-Sullctin
Rhode Island Experiment Staten.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
no LIFT AN ANCHOR.

An anchor left in the mud all win
ter is no easy thing to lift. BY plac-
ing two boats side by side, as shown
in the picture, and throwing pole
across both Of them, very great
weight may be lifted. The suction
of the mud causes most Of the trouble,
but this arrangement will enable you
to lift the anchor with comparative
ease.
In salt water, where there is a tide,
place the boats in position at the be-
ginning of food tide. Fasten the an
chor rope to the pole, pulling it taut
to do so. AS the tide rises the anchor
is bound to come Don't forget, either,
that the whole outfit will float off at
high tide unless it is properly secured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
FIRST sCuooLHoUsE FLAG.

1t is claimed that the first flag raised
Oh Il schoolhouse was hoisted in Cole
rain, Franklin County, Mass, in May,
1872, the indianapolis News states
Last May the citizens of the town
placed stone slab on the site of the
old schoolhouse, and on the Fourth OF
July it was unveiled with appropriate
ceremonies. The flag raised in ISL
was made by Mr.. and Mrs. Anasa
Shippe, Mrs. Alden Williss and Mrs
steven Hale, from material spun and
woven in the different homes of the
neighborhoo1.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
wedding Ring Found on Harrow.

A blacksmith at Aswarby. near Slea-
ford, has made most curious discov-
cry.
He received from neighboring farm
stead harrow for repairs. and while
these were being executed twenty
two carat gold wedding ring was
found sticking on to one Of the teeth
of the implement. 1t is supposed that
the ring was lost on the land and that
it was picked up by the harrow. in the
courss Of its work.-Reynolds News
paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

So the morning went on, and pres
emily, incredibly soon it seemed to
Lena, distant whistle in the village
of Shackleford booomed out the noon
hour.
Thine for me TO have my picnic!
cried Lena, jumping up. She would
have it-just where she used sometimes
to carry her suppers on that visit long
ago. She had quite forgotten that on
the first occasion it had been her cousin
Hannah who had showed her the spot.
You follow the stone wall, overgrown
with wild rose vines. You dip down
the hill out of sight of the house, of
the barn, and on you go until you reach
the clearest of little brooks running
through the greenest of meadows.
The stream turns and twists in tor.
tuous fashion, and all its turns are
outlined through the meadow by the
low willows that skirt the banks. In
one spot an old willow, half-uprooted,
has fallen across the brook, forming
n live and growing bridge. Blackbirds,
black-wlnged and red-winged, are noisy
in the willows all day long, and little
bly, depths of the stream. You may
hang over the willow bridge and watch
them.
Lena climbed out on the old tree
trunk, and sat there, swinging her feet
over the water while she ate. She had
lost her sunbonnet somewhere on the
way, and her hair was loose. She
knocked her heels against the tree
trunk in time with little song she
hummed.
Her luncheon over, she rested her
chin on her hands, her hair tumbling
about her rosy face, and she became
gradually pensive.
ITS q perfect holiday" she said,
except for one thing, and that isl
wish l had some one to play with"
She started suddenly. Who could
possibly come visiting this far corner
of the farm at this hour of the day?
Yet some one was surely moving along
on the other side of the brook.
Lena did not stir. She peered vainly
through the screening willow branches
Some one was coming across by the
willow bridge. The branches parted
face appeared!
The old-maidenly bonnet was hanging
by the strings, the neat-brushed hail
had come loose into naughty little girl
ish curls, the eyes were shining, the
cheeks We're as red as Lena's; at thai
instant, framed in the green willows
she looked almost as young.
cousin Hannah" cried Lena.
"Lenaw gasped Hannah.
Then they, broke into a laughter 81
merry, so prolonged, that the black
birds flew off in a protesting Cock
The girls had not known that the.
could laugh like that. They laughed
until it seemed that they could neve
speak again; but laughing did NOR
than words could have done, and ex
planned much they had never under
stood before. At last Lena spoke:
cousin Hannah, the next time W
take a holiday, let's take it together
and-and-let's not be Briarley's an.
more. Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
ELEVATION OF DAIRY BARN FOR 20 cows

the work himself he can accomplish it
in good shape. He should by cll means
put in the cement floor with cutters
behind the cows, as shown il plan sub
mitted. Then he should make The barn
warm, and light it thoroughly; let in
as much sun as possible on each side.
Make four bents, placing them fourteen
feet apart This viii make barn
forty-two feet long, AID The proper
width is thirty-two feet Reference to
the plans will explain the rest. Put in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
THE GREEDY CORMORANT.

When was a keeper in the National
Geological Park in Washington | OBJ
served a remarkable example of the
well-known greediness Of the cor
morant.
Four little cormorants came to the
Zoo, and were placed in a cage in
which dogs had once been kept. Out
side was pebbly yard in which TIE
dogs had exercised. The cormorarts
waddled about this yard and seened
to be having a fine time, until one
morning l noticed that one of them
was sitting on the ground unable to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
No Escape.

The following telephone conversation
is reported to have been heard between
a certain well-known young financier
and a society woman whose functions
are considered somewhat boring:
SIS this Mr.. p
"Yes."
us the pleasure of your company al
dinner on Monday"
I'm. so sorry, Mrs. -, but have
an engagement for Monday
"Can you come Tuesday, then?"
"Why, 1t is most unfortunate. but
have partial engagement for Tues.
day, also"
"Well. how about Wednesday"
"Oh, hang it. I'll come Mondayw-
Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
DAIRY BARN FOR TWENTY COWS

E. L. NJ, Oran, Mo-, wishes a plan
for a dairy barn to hold twerty cows
and feed room. He can get lumber for
SIS per thousand, and does not wish it
to cost more than S400.
That is low figure for a barn well
built with twenty-cow capacity, but if
he will manage ii well and do some of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

In fresh water, where there is no
tide the anchor rope has to be wound
in. Throw na oar across both boats,
and on its fiat surface bind a stick
which may be used to twist the oar
around. Wrap the anchor several
times about the oar between the
boats. and while one person twists the
oar, let the other take in the slack
on the rope.--New York Evening Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
FLOOR PLAN OF DAIRY BARN FOR 20 COWS
manure carrier behirc the COWS and

O manure carrier behirc the cows and
a feed carrier in front of them If there
is money left. The roof braces are
not shown, but many plans already
published show them clearly. The
posts eighteen feet, lower rafters four.
teen feet, upper rafters eleven feet,
make building high enough to have
much storage capacity.-Farmer's Ca
zette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

Extensive plants for the improve
ment Of the Sue2 Canal are now well
under way.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

The running time of the electric
street cars on lines owned by London
must not exceed ten miles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
JUST SUPPOSE.

n all the lads and lasses should remember
for day
To do their errands and their tasks as
surely as they play,
Should hang their hats and jackets up, and
put away their toys,
Should remember that the garden is the
place to make a noise
Why, what very pleasant world for
mothers this would be!
How very, many happy mother faces we
should see!
For children don't remember, as everybody
But, if the children should-why-ju
suppose!
If all the children's mothers turned for.
getful in a day,
II, instead OF taking care of toys, they
threw them all away,
Forgot to bake the cookies, and forgot the
tales to tell,
Forgot to kiss the aching bumps and make
the bruises we'll
Why, what a very dreary world for chill
dren this would be!
How very many melancholy little folks
we'd see!
For mothers always remember, as every
body knows;
But if the mothers shouldn't-why-just
suIDOsGs
H. G. Fernald, in Christian Register.
THE TWINS BIRTHDAY PARTY.
1t was the twins birthday. They
were dressed in pretty blue frOcks,
made just alike, and their curls We're
tied with ribbons to match. The twins
looked exactly like each other, except
that Miriam's eyes were brown, and
Mirabel's were blue. Mother Marion
never forgot wEich had blue and which
had brown eyes, if other people did;
They were three years old to-day and
were going to have a party. Six little
guests had been invited for the after
noon, and at o'clock they arrived with
their mothers.
The guests brought some pretty pres
ents for the twins. Everything was in
couples. There were two red sashes,
two pair of bronze boots, two pair of
blue silk mittens, two dear little fans
and two beautiful crystal bead chains
that sparkled like diamonds.
But the strangest thing about the
party was that the twins and theil
small guests sat perfectly still in theil
chairs, while their mothers played
games for an hour or two. Not one OF
the party children fretted or cried dur
ing all that time. Not one, in fact
spoke word.
Mirabel sat at one end of the table
and Miriam at the other end, will
three guests on each side. The sever
mothers waited on them.
The table looked very pretty indeed
The birthday cake was a twin loaf
two cakes joined together. One bort
| the name of Mirabel and the other o
Miriam, written with pink icing owe
| white and there were three tiny pinl
| candles on the top of each. Their
| We're dishes of candied cherries ant
little rolls no bigger than silver quar-
| ters, and cocoanut kisses of the size o
| dimes. Tiny currant-ie jelly tarts wer
| piled in one pretty plate, while at eacl
| end Of the table was pile of popcorn
balls.
| linen theIe WIS lCe Ieohi' 'oo' p'""
| chocolate and white, cut into tim
mounds with thimble. How tha
feast was enjoyed-what shall yo'
think when l tell you?-by all III
mothers, for the twins and their guest
did not even get taste of the goo
things!
What were the twins and th"'
| guests Adapted from The Sunbeam
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

The primary schools of Bangkok are
now attended by over 10000 pupils OF
both sexes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
FARM TOPICS
STILL ANOTHER SPECIALITY.

1t is said that a catnip farm has
proved itself to be most excellent
investment. The product from this
farm is shipped in large quantities to-
dealers in pet animals and is sold by
them in small quantities to the owners
of cats.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
3 BEAUTIFUL, MY COUNTRY.
Oh, beautiful for glory tale

Oh, beautiful for glory tale
OF liberating strife,
When valiantly, for mans avail,
Men lavished precious life
America! America
May God thy gold refine
Till all successes be nobleness,
And every gain divine!
Oh. beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee, .
And crown thy good with brotherhood,
From sea to shining sea!
Katharine Lee Bates, in The Congrega-
tionalist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03
HORSE WITH CONTRACTED FEET

One of our readers in writing to us
asks for remedy for. his horse that
is hoof bound Probably the best
thing to do would be to pare the feet
down pretty well and soak in hot wat
er or clay mud for an hour each day.
Poultice after each soaking for week.
OF course the animal should not be
shod. During this whole course OF
treatment keep the hoofs painted with
turpentine.-Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-05-03

for spacious skies,
waves of grain,
mountain majesties
.fruited plain!
erica! America!
d His grace on thee,
M thy good with brotherhood,
sea to shining sea!
autiful for pilgrim feet,
Use stern, impassioned stress
roughfare for freedom beat
foss the wildernessl
Al America! America!
God mend thine every flaw,
confirm thy soul in self control,
4 Thy liberty in lawl
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1905-04-21
Nms bcm SeMtIfen @cicbc.
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icicr undD Baltimore.

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o3cit" 5uriidgC5ogen, - Der ous
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inter Or. b. &oer6cr. WtedcI
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Wcrid,tct.

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Ias SGuacrfeit in 8ittsbnre.

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burg beiiiben, nm einiGe @enerol.
proben abaubalten.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1905-04-21
SOtcltrasBOic in Cripple Grccf.

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bel einem SteIlOi6ein nit eincl
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1905-04-21
Ins Nino als .Snmurilt.

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Carrie Nntiun wicbcr cinmal urroon'

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Station, Wipra WtcSenrp unO 6ron
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1848-1918, 1905-04-21

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