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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Practical.

The great Marchesl, like other ia.
nous singers, was the recipient of val.
liable gifts from an admiring public.
Many of these were of perishable
nature, and some were rich and rare
One only bore the character of abso-
lutte practicality. During concert
tour in Switzerland there was one con
cert in which the prima donna was
especially brilliant. She sang a varied
programme-a song from Handel. an
Italian air, some German songs-and
not only through the greatness but the
diversity of her gifts reused the audi
ence to tremendous pitch of enthu-
siasm. Many persons crowded up to
her when the concert was over, over
whelming her with the profusion Of
the flowers they brought. After the
crowd had dispersed bashful looking
girl came up. holding a parcel in her
hand
"You delighted me so very much at
your last concert" said she. ''that to-
day / should like TO express my admi-
ration for you in person. Flowers.
however. fade. therefore beg to offer
you lasting and practical souvenir
which Will keep me In your memory"
With these words she unwrapped a
silver soup ladle. presented 1t and dis
appeared.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18

Ing cruelty tortured and that she could
near 1t screaming. Waking up, with Il
shrek, she rushed to the little cot
where the sleeping infant lay, and had
her husband not caught her in time
nightmare would have been response.
BILE for another tragedy.
"And lave most vivid recollection,
too of still more extraordinary in
stance which came before me in a
northern city many years ago. ser
geant of police while going his rounds
heard female voice exclaim: oh, my
children! Save my children! He pro
ceeded at once to the house whence the
cries came and eventually found the
room and gained an entrance to II.
"'Where is itY the woman cried.
Where is It.?
"'where is what?' asked the ser
geant
"Then, with an agonized 'Ohr she
threw her arms into the air and fell
down unconscious. TT was her baby,
and she had thrown it through the
window.
"The woman, who ordinarily was
quite sane, had been dreaming that
the house was ON fire. So vivid was
the vision that when she awoke she
thought she could smell the burning
wood and hear the cracking of the
flames. Hastily raising the bedroom
window, she seized her youngest child
nj 10 thn i'm n pi crowd
below to catch it. she threw it down to
the street
"Not the least remarkable circum-
stance in this case was the strange
statement made by the police court
magistrate during the subsequent in
vestigation. He said he considered
that it would be most dangerous doc
trine to lay down that because per
son was dreaming while committing
an offense he or she was not responsi
BILE for the act.
"At the subsequent trial, however
the Judge viewed the matter more
mercifully. If the prisoner, he said
really did this with the idea that it
was the best means of insuring the
safety of her child. the jury would be
justified in concluding she was not
guilty. And the jury very properly de
clned to convict.
"a frequent delusion, particularly
among women and girls, is that they
are possessed by devils or witches, and
invariably the delusion comes OF
dreaming g"-Baltimore Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
She Believed In Presents.

An old woman in Orkney was noted
for selling whisky on the sly. Her
house was few miles from the town,
and the excise officers had often tried,
but in vain, to get her convicted. A
young officer was appointed TO the
place, who said, on being told about
her, that he would soon secure her
conviction. Early one morning he left
home and arrived at the old woman's
house at o'clock. Walking in, he saw
no one. Noticing a bell on the table,
he rang it. The old woman appeared,
and he asked for glass of milk. After
a little he rang again, and the old wo-
man appeared He asked If she had
any whisky. AYE, sir" she said, 1--WE
aye have some in the bottle" setting
it down before him. Then, thanking
her, he laid down a sovereign, which
she took and walked out After help
ing himself he rang and asked for the
change. "Change. sirT' said the old
woman. "There's nae change. We
hae nae license. Fat we gle we gle in
presents; fat we tax we tax in pres
ents, so good day, sir" The excise
man left the house a sadder but wiser
personage.-Strand Magazine,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Window Glass Condition.

From the December issue of Patton's
Monthly, published by the Pittsburg
Plate Glass Co., we clip the following:
THE past thirty days may be properly
referred to in the window glass world
as the month of discord. There has, as
yet, been no note of harmony sounded
between the official bodies representing
the manufacturers and skilled workers;
and, in fact, neither crowd has been
agreeing any too we'll among them
selves. Several meetings have been
held with view to adjusting the wage
question to meet present conditions, but
the results, according to reports receiv-
ed, have been meager and not satisfac-
tory to the majority of those interested.
Factories representing more than
two thirds of the pot capacity have not
attempted to make glass this fall, and
several of the plants which have been
trying to run have been experiencing
various difficulties. Some factories
which were started a few weeks ago
have already shut down, presumably
because the owners are unable to see
profit in the business at the present
cost of manufacture, when selling glass
at prices freely offered by factories
more favorably situated in several re-
spects.
While the production has been limit
ed, buying has also been below normal.
due In part to the unsettled condition
of the window glass industry, and in
some cases to the financial situation
Until conditions change to such an ex-
tent that glass will be more freely TAX
en- by the trade, the present producing
capacity is ample care for the country's
requirements"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Hard to Please.

George, dear" said the newly made
wife, "if you became Mormon or a
sultan and were allowed six wives,
whom would you choose for the other
five?"
George was diplomatic.
I'D select" he replied. five dupli-
Gates of your own pretty self"
ooh, you nasty thingr' she sobbed.
When We were engaged you often
said there wasn't another girl in the
world like mev'
"But, my dear Gertrude" he replied,
ut was you who suggested the prob
lem. and, anyhow. should never be-
come Mormon or sultan
"Oh. you wretchr she shrieked.
you mean that IL you found any 9TH
>ers like me you wouldn't marry them!
I'll pack my trunk now and go home
to mOtherr'
1t was the first ff.-Lond0n An
swers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
A Real Wonderland.

South Dakota. with its rich silver
mines, bonanza farms, wd ranges and
strange natural formations, is a verit-
abe wonderland At Mound City, in
the home Of Mrs. e d. Clapp, won
derfnl case of bealine has lately occur
red Her son seemed near death with
lung and throat trouble. "Exhausting
coughing spells occurred every five
minutes" writes Mrs, Clapp, "when
| began giving DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, the great medicine, that saved
his life and completely cured him."
Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat
and lung troubles, by Stoke & Feioht
Drug Co. Reynoldsville and Sykesville
SOC and 90. Trial bottle free.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Paradise.

Hear the merry sleigh bells ringing
through the streets of Paradise
The pie social held in the Grange
hall Wednesday evening was a decided
success.
We are pleased to hear that p. NJ.
Syphrit, of near Troutvile, is making
his business as contractor and builder
a success.
Tillie Norris visited her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Hills,
Sunday.
We are sorry to hear Charles Hollen-
baugh is leaving this week for Okla
homa.
Mics Margaret Reynolds entertained
a few OF her friends Thursday evening
in honor of Margaret Gathers, who is
visiting there.
Miss Elda Barnett spent Sunday with
her parents near Punxsutawney.
The principal OF the "Paradi e
Academy" is attending teachers in.
stitute this week.
Floyd Yohe made business trip
to Reynoldsville Saturday.
A valuable mule named Tow" owned
by P. M. Wells, died suddenly Friday
evening of heart failure. George
Sheesley was physician in attendance
and James Norris night watehman.
Mrs. Nancy DeHaven. of Bradford,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Robert
Norris. Mrs. Norris expects to ac-
company her daughter home.
Clay Vineburg, OF Homer City,
visited Paradise Grange Friday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cochran report very
nice time while attending State Grange.
While they were gone they visited
Philadelphia and other places of in
terest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
loo Much Sound.

In Dean Ramsay's book of anecdotes
there is one which refers to Il conver-
sation between Scotch minister and
sexton. The minister was Il stranger
to the gravemaker and discussed with
him the doctrines OF the nelgiboring
clergy. As one after another was men,
toned the sexton wagged his head
gloomily and said. Hes no sound"
At last the minister, who was, by the
bye, long winded and rather empty
preacher, mentioned his own name and
inquired, "Mr. - now. isn't he
soundY'
800, aye said the sexton. with a
twinkle in his eye. Hes aw sound"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Shareholders Meeting.

Reynodsville. Pa. Dec II, 1907.
The regular annual meeting OF the
shareholders Of the Peoples National
bank, of Reynodsville. Penn'a, for the
election OF directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction OF any
other business that may properly come
before It, VIII be held at its banking
house on Tuesday, Jaunary, IA. 1907
at 90 p. m. F. X. ALEXANDER, y
Cashier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

The regular annual meeting Of thd
stockholders OF the Citizens National
bank of Reynodsyille will be held In
their banking rooms on Tuesday, Janu-
ary ID, 1908, at l.S0 p. M, for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the ensu-
ing year and for the transaction OF
such other business that may properly
come before that body.
j. w. HUNTER, Cashier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Breakfast Table Revenqe.

Breakfast is an excellent meal to
which to invite ones enemies. There
would be certain wild joy in drag
ging ones best hated friends out Of
their comfortable beds at unearthly
hours of the morning and then provid-
ing them with good, honest whole
probably could not eat.-London- Gen
tlewOman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Stockholders Meeting.

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank of Reynoldsville, Pa, for the
election OF directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction OF any
other business that may properly comel
before it, will be held in the Banking
Room on Tuesday, January 14th, 1908,
at 90 p. m.
K G. SCHUCKERs, Cashier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
An Elastic Standard.

Contributor-Has that poem any
merit? Editor-Oh, yes. If 1t hadn't !
would throw you out of the window.
But it is good enough to permit you to
steal quietly down the back stairs
Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
WANT COLUMN.

Rates:-One cent per word for each apo
evcrvinsertion.
No-~.~OoIo.~.o-~.~o.o.o.~.
Lost-Ladies gold watch; Dec. 25.
1905, engraved on case. Please leave
at SvAR Office.
For Sale-Sleigh and buggy at bar
gain. Philip Koehler.
Found-Lady's pocketbock. Owner
may recover same by calling at gas Of
fee and paying for this advertisement.
For SALE-Show case, cash register
and all store fixtures at bargain
Cash New York Racket store.
FOR RENT-Six room house in West
Reynoldsville; water and gas: $3.50;
G G Williams.
For RENT-House next to Presby-
terian parsonage on Grant street, with
bath. Inquire OF 81. Alex Stoke.
For SALE-A number Of hogs at
10 cents per pound dressed. L. M.
Hetrick, r. F. d. No. 1.
For SALE-Sohmer piano at rare
bargain. Inquire at THE STAR office.
~ sszsis 1ys-sAss-~~s
FOR SALE-Two cows. Joseph Nc
Herman.
For SALE-A half dozen young
Rhode Island Red roosters. J. M.
Hays, Reynoldsville.
FOR SALE-Six room house, barn and
lot go $50 feet on Hill st. Inquire
OF E. Neff.
For SALE CHEAP-An Edison NOV
ing picture outfit In No. condition,
with extension lens, large curtain views
aud films to give an evenings enter
tainment. Also large Edison phono-
graph, with nearly ono hundred OF
the best selected records. M. @. Cole
man.
FOR SALE--Good property on East
Main street at bargain. Inquire OF
E. Neff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Literary Motives.

do write for posterity?" repeated
sHackett. Il do. sir-ten of 'em."--
Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18

Cards of thanks and obituary poetry
are charged for at rate of cents per
line.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18
Here's Good Advice.

o. S. Woolever, one of the best
known merchants of LeRaysville, N.
Y, says; IF you are ever troubled
with piles, apply Bucklen's Arnica
Salve. 1t cured me for good 20
years ago. Cures every sore wound,
burn or abrasion. 25c at Stoke &
Feicht Drug Co. stores, Reynoldsville
and Sykesvlle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18

See the 81 90 underwear for 95 cents
at Millirens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-18

j. o. Johns, merchant tailor, next
door to National hotel
New winter hats and caps at Mil
lirens.
Gibson's optical examinations are
thorough. Glasses only given when
needed. Only first-class work done
For his dates see adv. in this paper.
The finest line OF suit cases and bags
can be bought at Bells.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
sCALY ERUPTION ON BODY.
Doctors and Remedies Fruitless-Suf.
fered 10 Years - Completely
Cured by Cuticura.

Small sores appeared on each Of
my lower limbs and shortly afterwards
they became so sore that l could
scarcely walk. The sores began to
heal, but small scaly eruptiOns ap-
peared. The itching was so severe
that would scratch the sores until the
blood began to flow. After l suffered
thus about ten years l made a renewed
effort to effect a cure. The eruptions
by this time had appeared on every
part Of my body except my face and
hands. The best doctor in my native
county and many remedies gave no
relief. All this was fruitless. Finally
my hair began to fall out and | was
rapidly becoming bald, A few months
after, having used almost everything
else, l thought l would try Cutcura
Ointment and Cuticura Soap. After
using three boxes | was completely
cured and my hair was restored, after
fourteen years of suffering and an ex-
penditure Of at least $50 or $50 in vain
ly endeavoring to find a cure. B..
Hiram Mattingly, Vermillion, S. Oak,
Aug. Is, 1906"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
AT EN- 7 ION!

Your attention is called to the fact
that the Tyler Commercial College OF
Tyler, Texas, desires to send you, post
paid, if interested in course OF Book
keeping, Shorthand, or Telegraphy, a
catalog of 1872 pages, beautifully illus
trated and containing the most con-
vincing argument in behalf OF the
byrne systems and the success OF
their graduates that has ever been
placed in print. Every statement this
catalog contains is backed by a guar
antee sufficiently strong to convince
the most skeptical. Don't attend an
other school just because a relative or
friend has attended there, until you
have read this CatalOg.
The fact that we are enrolling from
1000 to 1900 students annually and
placing every graduate in good posi-
ton is sufficient assurance that it is
worth your while to write for catalog
and investigate the leading CONNER
cial school of the United States.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
SAVED FROM DREAD FATE.
Kind Woman's Assistance Meant
Much to This Tramp.

A certain lady noted for her kind
heart and open hand, was approached
not long ago by a man who, with
tragic air, began:
"a man, madam, is often forced by
the whip of hunger to many things
from which his very soul shrinks-
and so it is with me at this time. I'm
less, madam in the name Of pity, you
give me assistance, | will be COM
PEELED to do something which l never
before have done, which l would
greatly dislike to do
Much impressed, the lady made
haste to place in his hand a five-dol-
lar bill. AS the man pocketed it
with profuse thanks, she inquired:
And what is the dreadful thing
I have kept you from doing, my poor
man."
Work" was the brief and mourn.
full reply.-Harper's Weekly.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

,,.o Emma Stolt, 1869 Oneida St., APP
NJ, hlT Wis, writes:
ple CIV r,,na has done me a great deal of
! since | began taking it and | am
goo gur 90 clad to speak good word for it.
a sTIree years ago | was in wretched
i;t i with backacheS, bearing down
eol Ias ond attimes was 50 sore and lame
g ss conId not move about. l had in
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Mixed Voices,

Alice had been to Sunday school for
the first time and had come home
filled with information. She was over
heard to say to her siX-year-old sister,
as she laid a wee hand over her
heart, when you hear something
wife here, you know it is conscience
whispering to you"
mo such thing" responded Six.
year.old; its just wind in your tum.
my."-Lippincott's Magazine.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

treSSed me, | looked badly and the
kidneys were noticeably deranged. l
sank lower and lower until given up
and at this critical time began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. Details are I'M
necessary. Twelve boxes cured me
and weigh six pounds more than ever
before. They saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Chiaqers and Mosquitoes

Are now in their glory--their business
is good and they are happy. There is
no earthly use of your letting them
chew on you, however, if you don't
like their ways. A little Hunts Light
ming Oil applied to exposed parts will
keep them off, and Immediately re-
lieve the irritation caused by their
bites. Rub a little on and see for your
GOLF
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Never Disappoints.

MANY extensively advertised rene
dies are failures when put to the test.
Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception.
Confidence in it is never misplaced
disappointment never follows its use.
1t is certainly the greatest emergency
remedy now obtainable. For cuts,
burns, sprains, aches and pains |
know no equal"
GEO. E. PADDOCK,
Doniphan, Mo.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
McCANE's DETECTIVE AGENCY
Read Charles Dickens Proofs.

Henry Thomas Spindler, who died
recently at Brentford, England, at the
age of "a, was for many years con-
nected with the old London Sun. He
acted as proofreader to Charles Dick
ems, and possessed many relics Of the
great novelist, including proofs with
his alterations upon them.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Wonderful Ability.

81 understand he is a man of great
ability" "You bet he is. He can
convince you that you are wrong in
any argument without having to shake
his finger in your face" ,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Doomed to Torment.

Mr.. P. c. Keever, Aberdeen, Miss,
writes:
For years | suffered from a form
of eczema which made life burden.
l thought was doomed to perpetual
torment here below, but your Hunts
Cure rescued me. One box did the
work, and the trouble has never re-
turned. Many, many thanks"
Hunts Cure is guaranteed. Price
so cents.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
New Use for Old Ropes,

Some time ago wooden manufac.
turer in the north of England succeed.
ed In making fabric from old ropes.
He obtained quantity of old rope
and cordage, unraveled them and
wove them by a secret process into
kind Of rough cloth.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
The New Kind.

Visitor-What lovely children! Mr.
De Ivorces by a former wife, | under.
stand. How ole were they when she
died?
Mrs. De Ivorce-She isn't dead. You
see, I'm sort of grass stepmother
Puck.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Perhaps He Was the One to Blame.

Hicks--He first met his wife when
he was on camping trip down in
the Maine woods, but their marriage
isn't happy.
Wicks-Ah, see. He mistook her
for a dear.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Barry's
Tricopherous

% a scalp food. II nOurishcs the source from
which your hair grows. BY building up the
scalp it supplies the hair roots with new life.
TricopherOls is made by straightforward bust
ness men and backed by the testimony of thou
sands Of grateful men and women from all over
the world
50 cents per bottle your druggists by mail post
pai1. BARCLAY %CO.. A. stone ST, ~.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. A certain cure for swollen, sweating,
hot, aching feet. At all Druggists, 25c. Ac-
cept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
lmnortant TO Mothers.
And Other Crimes,

The gravity of the crime Of big
amy appears to depend quite largely
upon the criminals business connec-
tons and social experimentation
umbus Journal.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

"Many extensively advertised rene
dies are failures when put to the test.
Hunts Lightning Oil is an exception.
Confidence in it is never misplaced
disappointment never follows its use.
1t is certainly the greatest emergency
remedy now obtainable. For cuts,
burns, sprains, aches and pains l
know no equal"
GEO. Z. PADDOCK,
Doniphan, No.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
COULD HARDLY ToTTER ABOUT.
A Vivid Description of the Most In
sidious Of Diseases.

Miss Emma Shirley, Killbuck, n. Y,
writes: Kidney disease mysteriously
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19

If you want woman to do a certain
thing get her to say she won't.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-07-19
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
Only One Crop of Land
Don't Forget This and Don't Forget to Buy
Your Share Now Before it is All Gone.
Can Get Rich in South Texas in Few Years Investment OF
$780, Payable $40 Month Without interest Read the Following

10, Texas, April 20,
DR.. c. F Simmons, Antonio, Texas.
Sr:--Ih returned from G00acre
have been for the investigating the conditions Of SOIL
RAINFALL and its dpbGy general farming truck
found conditions really than expected and fully
representations literature The sol be Of fine quality and
diversified profitable
While the ranch had the pleasure of visiting Hail. Frenchmsn,
Creek Mul and Headquarters did
the Votaw but assured by d1eresd parties that
perfectly satisfied that have the best proposition for the
manin Southwest Texas.
adjoining your ranch fine crops growing without rga
this consider remarkable the drought which
at me over the entire
this will section especially
grapes, figs and berries and that the water supply sufficient
pasture and this also settles the truck growing proposition
hearty endorsement both lands and plan of SALE
Very truly
T. f.. FOSTER.
Remnber-you get fruit farm of from the
finest country n the world, and lots for $2lO
Write for literature and of nearest agent.
DR.. CHAS. +. SIMMONS,
2i5 Alamo Plaza SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS