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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
THE SHREW MOUSE.
Superstitions About HARMLESS Little
Animal.

Superstitions About a HARMLESS Little
Animal
The shrew, or shrewmouse. as it is
commonly called, is found in nearly all
parts of the world. 1t is distinguished
by an elongated, pointed muZzle, small
eyes. plantigrade. six toed feet and
glands that secrete a musky fluid. Al
together it closely resembles mouse,
but 1t is really not related to the mouse
family
When at home it is either under a
pile of rubbish or in a hole which it
has burrowed In the earth. 1t is noe
turnal in its habits, but perfectly harm
less. Yet at one time it WIS much dis
liked and, prosecuted because it was
thought to be dangerous. fnischievous
animal. Among the Italians the notion
was prevalent that the bite Of Il shrew
was extremely poisonous The French
and the English believed that if
shrew ran over an aninnrs foot the
animal felt great pain and eventually
became paralyzed; hence If a horse,
COW or goat became Il little stiff in
its limbs the foolish people at once de-
clared it "shrew struck" and the poor
shrews had to suffer in consequence.
OF course the "shrew struck animal
had to have something to cure 1t. so an
ash tree was selected and deep hole
was bored into its trunk. Then
shrew was captured put alive into the
hole. tie hole was securely plugged.
and tile innocent little. animal was left
to die of starvation.
Tile ignorant believed that after
such an act the ash free had power to
cure "shrew struck" animals. and
Whenever an animal became inactive
or a little numb in its limbs its owner
hurried to the "shrew ash cut a
switch from 1t and switched the
''shrew struck beast. The smarting
caused by the switching naturally
made the helpless animal move about
as much as 1t possibly could. and in a
short time It was pronounced cured"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

Hocus Poeus and That Sort of Thing
| saw Il HindOo out in the open street
take three good sized balls, larger and
heavier than hens eggs. and COM
mence tossing them up in the air,
catching them as they returned. Soon
his bands were motionless, but the
balls kept ascending and, so far as |
know, are ascending still. They did
not return. Were they dematerialized
by some invisible psychic power? Such
is my opinion. During my stay in
Madras there came down from a
mountain genuine psychic and seer.
He was truly a venerable mystic. In
bungalow on bright sunshiny day. 3
O'clock p. m, a dozen present. this old
yogi burned incense. repeated some
mantras and said in substance. Now
can move any object in this room by
my will" Rejecting a few moments,
said, Command those peacock piumes
up there to come to you" Focusing his
thought, his WILL upon them. they
leaped at his bidding from the case
and, sailing around the room, fell at
his feet. Other objects were moved in
a similar manner. This was genuine
white magic.--St. James Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
RETIRED BUSINESS MAN
FAvORS new THEORY
E. II. Lambert, of Everett, Massachusetts
Believes Stomach the Seat of Life.

One of the most interesting state
rnents made recently concerning the
much discussed Cooper theory, that
has spread over the country during the
past year, is made by f. H. Lambert,
a retired business man, whose home is
at 115 Francis Street, Everett, Mass.
Mr.. Lambert has this to say in con-
nection with Cooper and his medi-
cines: Some time ago / read an r.
ticle about this man Cooper, III wi,ch
he claimed that stomach trouble was
directly responsible FOR most ii health.
Ee went on to say tLa5, although A.5
medicine did nothing but get the sto.l-
ach in sound condition, 1t wonld, l.
many cases, remove kidney and liver
trouble and various ether ailments.
lie argued from this that the stomach
was the main cause of sickness, and
stated that the success he has had
with his medicines was due entirely
to this fact.
Il am now fully convinced that this
theory is correct, and believe Cooper
has really remarkable medicine,
judging from my own experience.
Il have been a sick man for five
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

years. Three years ago was told BY
a physician that I had BrightTs dis.
ease of the kidneys. I have treated
constantly for this trouble since, with
out results. After reading the article
l have mentioned, purchased some
of this man Cooper's medicine. I have
been astounded by what it has done
fer me. was relieved to some extent
within "a hours. Today my health is
better than for five years, and so far
IS can tell, my kidney trouble has
di appeared.
My wife, who had stomach trouble
fo' some time, tried the preparation
a-tsr noting its action in my case,
and her Improvement is fully as mark
ed as mine. She now eats heartily
three times day without any distress
whatsoever. Her nervousness las also
left her. certainly believe this mans
success is fully justified, as he un-l \
doubtedly has wonderful medicine"
We will gladly describe the remark
able record made by the Cooper medi.
cines to all who wish to know of them.
.StoKe = 4, elcuJ Drug Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
Notice of
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE
Order of the Court of Quarter Sessions fixing
the time ut which app icatious or liquor
license may be heard, etc.

And now, October 3D. IS -, it is ordained as
follows;
l. That the third Monday o' January, one
Thousand eight hundred and ninety -nine
and each and every year thereaftcr, ut nine
o'clock in the forenoon Of each day tbeng the
second Monday In the January term of each
year be and the same l. hereby fixed as the
time at which applications for license to sell
sprltuous. vinous malt or brewed liquors
shall be heard, at which time all persons ap-
plying or making objections TO applications
for said licenses may be heard by evidence,
petition, remOnstrance or counsel.
.. That licenses then granted shall take
effect and be In force one year from the six
teenth day of February next following tile
granting OF the same.
8. Applications for places not heretofore
licensed will be required to establish ~ the
fitness OF the applicant and (2) the necessity
for such licensed place, and in contested
cases not more than three witnesses on u
side will be heard on the question Of the gen
eral character OF the applicant and the ne
cessity OF the place for which a license is de-
sired.
4. supplemental petitions and remon-
strances in writing, also specific objections
to the petition or bond OF the applications as
well as specific charges made against him
shall be reduced to writing, and filed in the
case at least five days before the time fixed
for hearing said application, otherwise they
will not be considered and no evidence will
be heard in support of them by the Court.
This rule shall not apply to disqualifying
causes arising within the five days preceding
the hearing
5. No spirituOus, vinous, malt or brewed
liquors, or any ndmiXtures thereof, shall be
furnished or sold by any licensed vendor be-
tween til" hours OF 10:3l O'Clock D. m. and $50
o'clock IL. M, OF each day on which SAID
liquors otherwise may be legally sold.
8. All orders and rules, or parts thereof,
now in force, which may be Inconsistent with
the foregoing order and rules, are hereby re-
Sclnded. By he COurt,
JOHN W REED,
President Judge,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
My name IS lin Bowler.

The effect was magical With quiet.
respectful attention the rough audience
listened to the sermon. Joined heartily
in the closing hymn, and not few
persons came up to shake hands with
the little man and apologize for the
rough reception they had given him.. A
month later at the first camp meeting
ever held in Texas some of them be-
came members of the church, and In
1888 the cornerstone of the first Prot
estant house of worship in the republic
was laid in San Augustine.
The man whose timely aii proved so
effective was Colonel James Bowie, and
the knife In his belt was the noted
"bowie knife, "~given to him. by his
brother, Rezin p. Bowie. 1t was made
of large file, strong, Of admirable
temper and gave its name to family
of terrible weapons not yet extinct.
Crockett met Bowie for the first time
IN the Alamo, and he writes in his
journal: while we were conversing
Colonel Bowie had occasion to draw
his famous knife and wish may be
shot If the bare sight of it wasn't
enough to give a man Of squeamish
stomach the collie. He saw | was ad-
miring 1t and said he. Colonel, you
might tickle a fellows ribs a long time
with this before you'd make him
saugh.'"
Brave, generous, determined and en-.
terprising, James Bowie sought adven-
ture for its hazards, and he was natu-
rally among the first to take up arms
for Texas independence. Three more
desperate men were never brought to-
gether than Travis, Crockett and Bowie
as they took their last stand within
the walls of the Alamo, Sick and help
less in bed on that last terrible day.
Jim Bowie died fighting. AS Mex
lean ran forward to kill him he reused
himself by supreme effort, caught his
assaiant by the hair, plunged the fatal
knife into his heart and fell back dead
When the story of his death was told
to his mother in Louisiana. she said
81 am sure Jim never died with
wound in his back" and, with a quiet
smile, turned again to her household
duties.-EXchange r au..f."- .,..
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
A DESPERATE FIGHTER
Courage and Daring of Colonel
James Bowie.
HIS DEATH IN THE ALAMO.

dramatic End Of This Brave, Generous
and Determined Spirit - The Way
1.-THE Fearless Fighter Once Protected
a Preacher In Texas.
One fine summer morning in 1888
The year that Santa Anna seized the
presidency of the new republic of Mex
fco-a small party of horsemen crossed
fhe Sabine river about sixty miles
from its mouth and entered Texas ter
rftOry. Most Of them were clad in
buckskin and armed with rifle. pistol
and knife-a rough. determined look
ing crowd, with two notable excep.
rions one clean shaven, dark skinned.
with bright, restless eye that scan.
ned the woods constantly, as if in
search Of an enemy, and the other
small, mild hammered man, whose gen
eral appearance betokened the preach
or. These two were riding in front,
f8lking earnestly of the convention
which had just been held ut San Fe-
sipe de Austin and of the possibility
chat Texas might one day become an
Independent state. Suddenly some one
IN the party behind them started
song with a memorable chorus
When other states reject us,
This is the one that always takes US.
From that jingling rhyme some de-
rive the name Texas" Certain it is
that this great new land took in and
sheltered many fugitive "who left
his country for his cOuntry's good"
That prince of pirates Laftte had sail
ed away from Galveston ten years be-
I. Eore, and his thousand freebopters
were scattered to the four winds, but
crowds of Adventures from all parts
sf the world We're pouring, n,.,With
spqny of the better class, to swell the
tide of Texas immigration. co.,, sac.
The little band logged on and finally
reached the municipality of San Angus
tine, then mere collection of rude log
nuts, with one or two adobe structures
built by Spanish missionaries. Here
the preacher posted a notice that the
Rev. Henry Stephenson of the Metho-
dist denomination would hold a meet
ing in the evening. At the hour named
the house was crowded to overlooking
with rough, desperate men, all armed
and ready for any fun or fray that
might arise on such a novel occasion.
The minister gave out hymn, and it
was sung with spirit. Then came the
text, but not another word would the
crowd hear They hooted and yelled.
shot off their pistols, crowed and bray
ed in derision. The tumult was deaf
-ening The quiet little preacher stood
his ground bravely, though in his heart
wishing he were well out of it. With
difficulty his travelling companion forced
his way to the front, still carrying his
rife and a huge knife in his belt The
wild cheer that broke from the crowd
sounded in the ears of the preacher.
now thoroughly alarmed. like the
ssowls of pack of wolves or the yells
.e,f Indians hungry for scalps But in
stead of jumping upon him this strange
man, with restless eyes flashing and
hong black hair streaming over his
shoulders, jumped on a bench and,
Throwing his hat to the ground, shout
ed in stentorian voice: Men. this
man has come to preach to you! You
need preaching to, and I'll be blanked
II he shan't preach to you! The next
man who disturbs him shall fight mel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

under the firm name OF The Elk Run Brew
ing Company. The Elk Run Brewery, Second
Ward, Punxsutawney, Pa.
4. Punxsutawney Brewing Company, a
CORPORATION, "PunXsutawney Brewery" 4th
Ward Punxsutawney, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

Her Suitor-I wish to marry your
daughter, sir. Her Father (sternly)-
My daughter. sir will continue under
the parental roof. Her Sultor-Well.
sir, the parental rocf looks good to me.
San Francisco Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
WHOLES ALE.

bOroughr
2 W. II. Heckendorn, NJ. Dougherty, John
Ledek and Thomas McMillen, doing business
under the firm name of W. II. Heckendorn &
Co.. First Ward, Punxsutawney borough
3 William Waugaman, residence sy -
vile borough.
4 Gustav NJ. Herold, residence Reyn
Vile borough
8. John u. Williams and james G. M
binder doinc business under the firm name
Cf John ID. Williams & Co. First Ward
PunxsutaNney borough.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
RREWERS

l. Magnus Allgeler. residence BrookvIlle
borough. spring Brewery Brookville. Pa.
3 Brookville Brewing Co. corporation.
Brookville. Pa.
q Bernard Schpeider. residence. Punxsu-
tawney borough and 4. X. henderson. resi-
dence Rrookvilie borough. doing business
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
DISTILLERS

1, Punxsutawney Distilling Co., corpora
tlon, at the Distiilery OF the Punxsutawney
Dlstilling Co, PunXsutawney. Pa.
2. The Reynoldsvlle Distilling Co., u cor
poratfon, at the Distillery of The Reynolds,
willie Distilling Co. in Winslow township,
county Of Jefferson and State of fennsyl-
vanu.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

Luther said that n II man were not
strong mt twenty handsome at thirty,
learned M forty ind rich ut fifty he
never would he. strong. handsome
learned or rich.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
DR.. A. w. ChaSe'S
kidnoy-Liver Pills

Grand Rapids, Mich. says;-"I have fos
years been subject to slusgishness Of the
liver and constipation. the kidneys were also
inactive and caused me a great deal Of pain
across my loins. got some Of Dr. A. W.
Chase's Kidney-Liver Pills and they cured
the inactivity OF the organs rapidly and
easily. would not be without them" ESQ
q box at all dealers. Write for free sample.
DR.. A. w. Chase Medicine Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
For sale by Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
BOTTLERS

l. John d. Williams and James G.. Vas
biader doing business under the firm name
OF John ID. Williams & Co., residence, First
ward, PunXsutawney borough.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
MASTER ANDsEXAMINER'S
IxA NOTICE.

THE School District Tn tha Court n,
Of Sykesville Bor- Common Pleas of
ough. ,Tefferson c,onntv
VS.. (Equity)
The School District No . Ianuarv
OF Winslow Town Term IONS
ship.
having been, on Nov. 20, 1907, appoi
Master and Examiner in the above entitle01
case, to eGuitably adjust and apportlon the
Indebtedness between the School District OF
Sykesville borough and the School District
are hereby notified that | will sit for. the
performance of my duties at my office iftthe
borough Of Beynoldsvil1e Pa, on
at nine o'clock, a. m. All persons having
claims against the said School District OF
Winslow township are hereby notified to
present them on or before the date above
mentioned, or they will be forever barred.
Dec. 31st, 1907. CLEMENT w FLYNN,
Master and Examiner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

Il thought you were married. and.
yet you're sewing on your own but
tons
Il am married, but l keep my inde-
pendence. let me tell you."-Meggen-
dorfer Batter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
DR.. A. w. Chase's
Kidney and Liver Pills

For they regulate the bowels as well as the
kidneys. and thereby remove the cause of
trouble and cure the most complicated cases.
You can scarcely find acase Of kidney disease
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Is cents box. at all dealers or DR.. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
MIR. E. F. Smith, 1906 S. Washington
Street, Lansing, Mich, states;
Suffering from kidney troubles. used DR.. A.
W.Chases Kidney and Liver Pills. and was
much pleased with their thorough aedon on
the liver and kidneys. removing the bile. resu-
lsiing the bowels and ioning the kidneys up
10 healthy and normal action.
For Sale by s'ok' & Feich' n - CO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
Remove Poisons

There arc three ways asd three only. by
which the human body can be nd Of poison
Gus. waste matter-the bowels the Kidneys
and the skin
h Is only when the bowels become sluggish
and constpatcd thai the kidneys play out as a
result oi the excessive work thrown rpon them
Now, there is only one medical treatment
that fully fealizes this condition Of af airs,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
CYRUS H. RLOOD,
CLERK OF the Court of Quarter sess
+ .IBEL IN DIVORCE.

Annie Long Lockard versus belmont Jones
Lockard.
No, 1870 August Term, 1907. Pluries Sub
pnna in Divorce.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Sc:
The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania.
To belmont Jones Lockard, Greeting: -.
We command you, as twice before You
were commanded, that all matter of business
and excuses being set aside, you be and
appear in your proper person before our
Judge at Brookvile, at our Court OF Common
Pleas, there to he held on the second Monday
of January next, to show cause, If anyS
have, why your wife, Annie Long Lockard,
should not he divorced from the bonds of
matrimony which she hath contracted with
you the said belmont Jones Lockard, agree
able to the Petition and Libel exhibited
against you before our said Court, and this
you shall in no case omit at your peril.
Witness the Hon. John W Reed, President
of our said Court AT Brookville, the 18th day
of November, A. d. 1907.
Allowed by the Court.
Attest-CYRUs II. BLOOD, Prothonotary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

To belmont Jones Lockard, Greeting:
You are hereby notified to appear before
the Honorable Judge of the Court of Common
Pleas, at BrOokville, Pa, on the second Mon
day of January next, to answer as set forth
in the above subpoena.
GRANT sCHEAFNOoKER,
Dec. 3, 1907. Sheriff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08
KIDNEY. LIVER
AND BOWELS

Sickness is mont 10 impossible II you kesp
working order with an occasional dose Of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-08

The following applications for license to
sell liquor have been filed in the office of the
Clerk OF the Court of the Quarter Sessions of
Jefferson county for January Sessions, 1905:
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19

ment He continued TO lead this orches-
ira until appointed bandmaster of the
United States Marine Band
The standing Of this official band under
his leadership rates at the head of the
record, as it should. Reminiscently San
telmann was from the start wholly we'd
ded 10 his art. as the preserved evidences
OF his youthful efforts sustain. His ear
lest original compositions. at fifteen
years Of age Henrietta Waltz" sfter
his sister. and "Geburchtag" birthday
polka, amply testify 10 the musical
genius of the boy in his teens. Among
his more pretentious works in these
pristine days was a complete score and
arrangement of the three-act opera
"Phngsten" (Whitsuntide), also known
as ''Amorita,' by Alphonse Czibulka.
Among his popular compositions since
he came to the leadership of the Marine
Band are:
Marches Admiral Dewey" General
Haywood. "Our Glorious Banner" and
Thomas jefferson.
Waltzes-"The Debutante," Our Vol
unteers." Bachelors Favorite."
SOngs-"LOved Ones" star of Amer
lea"
Caprice-"HeaTt's Message"
Romance for string quartet.
And the end is not yet, for Mr. Santel-
mann sees in the future q much larger
sphere Of usefulness for the Marine Band,
of which he Is the leader Work, and
work hard is his motto. and during the
coming season the people of Washington
who gather at the Marine Barracks or on
the White Lot to hear the finest of
Uncle Sans musicians play are likely
TO hear several new and stirring compost
tiOns by W. H Santelmann
The Washington herald., 1908-04-19
THE LEGEND OF THE LILY,

Down through the misty ages. from the Mount where
Jesus died
Comes a sweet and tender legend Of the first glad
EasteItide,
Telling hos the stately lily stainless goIden-heartsd
flower,
sprang into its wond rous being at the Resurrection
hour.
When the rock-bound tomb was opened-runs the
quaint old Easter story
and the daWning DAY was radiant with the resur-
reetion glory,
Where the hfe-blood Of the Cruciied dropped down
upon the earth
In the shadow Of the Cross the Easter liy had its
birth,
1t is bat an ancient legend. borne across the Lapse
Bat it nelds tender lesson, glowing With truth
sublime.
For it teaches that the heart which seeks the place
where Jesus died
And within the shadow Of the Gross is ceansed and
purified,
Is garden plot where resurrection lilies are up
springing.
Upon the Eastertide Of life their nrous fragrance
hinging
stainless godsnhsar,ed lilies for the Easter Of the
soul.
Filling earth and Heaven with beauty. while eternal
ages roll
Bring pure lilies for the altar gracious messengers
Let them tell the Easter story on this resurrection
Hear it, Oh. ye hearts imprisoned in the rock
hound tomb Of sin,
Let the souls white Easter lilies bloom etsrnaIly
within. EDITH VIRGINIA BRADT.