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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
ANCIENT RING SEALS.
The Sacred Beetle snd B,sts of Isis
or the Fharaohs.

Among the rings found in ancient
Egyptian tomhs 1Fn many which cru
dite archaeologlsts asc:ibe to II period
slightly anterior TO the Lcluge.
This, however. is debatab'c ground
the deceptive morass uf conjecture
rather than the solid earth of fact
But we feel the latter beneath our feet
when viewing the massive gold Egyp-
tian signet rings with revolving cylin-
drical bezels of indigo colored porcelain
or the deep blue porcelain rings bear
ing bust of Isis or of one of the
pharaohs In full relief. The former
represent the primitive seals in use
when the Israelites were bondmen and
before the pyramids were built. The
latter were the common adornments Of
the prototypes of the modern fellahin
when Solomon was in his glory
In neither case is the workmanship
merltoriOus, the prentice hand" being
plainly visible. Skill in design and
among the Etruscans attained de-
gree of excellence never since equaled
Such of their work as remains is a ST.
lent yet eloqppt testimony to their
marvellous skin, but the secret that
enabled them to manipulate gold "fine
drawn as hair is one of the lost arts
OF the ancients.
In the Etruscan as in the Egyptian
rings the device of the scarabaeus, or
sacred beetle, figures prominently for
to both these remarkable races this
curious insect was an object of pro
found veneration and as sacred and
symbolic in their eyes as the cross is
to the Christian.-Quiver.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
An Unusual Bit of Wreckinq.

Robert Reid, the artist, is about to
attempt an unusual feat in the way of
'wreclSihg" in the near future in the
Fifth Avenue hotel He is going to
direct work of taking down from the
ceiling OF the great hall on the second
floor of the dismantled hostelry two cir
cular mural paintings that he did for
the hotel about fifteen years ago. Deco
rations of this kind are first painted on
canvas in the same manner as any
ordinary oil painting and then are fas,
tened to the wall surface by "paste"
of white lead. When this lead becomes
hard, the canvas practically becomes a
part of the wall, and that is where the
difficulty of removing a decoration of
this kind comes in. The "wrecker"
who is to do the work for Mr.. Reid Is
no more certain that he will be able to
get the two panels off without damag-
ing them than the artist is. but they
are both hoping for the best. In spite
of the number of years the decorations
have been on the ceiling they still pre-
serve their original brilliancy of color
ing-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
His Partino Shot.

The late Catholic bishop Raphoe, Ire
land, used often to tell this story with
much enjoyment. 81 was suddenly call
ed," he said, "from my home to see an
unfortunate sailor who had been cast
ashore from wreck and was lying
speechless on the ground, but not quite
dead The life's in him still, your
reverence-he stirred little so
stopped down and said TO him, My
poor man, you're nearly gone, but just
try to say one little word or make one
little sign to show that you are dying
in the true faith So he opened one of
his eyes just wee bit, and he said,
Bloody end to the poper and so died"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
Ancient EnameIs,

1t is certain that glazes having the
composition of good enamels we're
manufactured at very early date.
Excellent glazes are still preserved, and
some of the bricks which have been
found among the ruins of Babylon
have been ascribed to the seventh or
eighth century B. G. The glaze on the
Babylonan bricks was found upon ex-
animation to have base of soda glass,
or silicate of sodium. GlaZes of SINH
lar character were also manufactured
by the Egyptians as early as the sixth
dynasty. There can be little doubt that
the Greeks and Etruscans were also
acquainted with the art of enameling.
New York American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
The Pneumatic Tube.

A move! experiment to demonstrate
the practicability of pneumatic par
eel carrier was recently made in Chi
cago The parcel shot through a
short length of sample tube was a
thirteen-year-old boy. He Travelled at
the rate of sixteen miles an hour and
was in no way the worse for the jour-
ney. j. NJ Masten, superintendent Of
the railway mail service, and Post
master Campbell of Chicago witnessed
the experiment as representatives of
the postoffice department, which IL
looking into the device. The inventor
declares that with a tube between
New York and Chicago mail can be
shot from one city to the other in
seven hours.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
PENNSYLVANIARAIL
BULLETIN
REDUCED RATES TO WESTERN CITIES.

For the benefit of delegates attending sessions the
bodies enumerated below and others desiring to visit the
cities of the west the Pennsylvania Railroad Company has
arranged to place sale to excursion tickets to
the various meeting places at aconserabe reduction from
the usual fares
CHICAGO, Ill. American Medical Association, June 2
to Tickets sold May % to 80, good returning until
June 12 inclusive.
LOUISVILLE, KY. International Sunday School Asso-
ciation June to % Tickets sold June 13 to IT, good
returning until June 26 inclusive.
CHICAGO, ILL. Republican National Convention, June
H. Tickets sold June to &c. good returning until June
27 inclusive.
DENVER, Col. Democratic National Convention July
T. Tickets sold July to good to return until July H.
inclusive.
CLEVELAND, OHIO. International Convention, Baptist
Young Peoples Union of America, July to II. Tickets
sold July to g. good to return until July 15 inclusive
ST. PAUL. MINI Imperial Council Mystic Shrine, July
49, Tickets sold July to H. good to until
July 25, inclusive.
COLUMBUS, OHIO. Prohibition National Convention,
July ID 16. Tickets sold July 10 49, good to return
until July "a inclusive.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. National Convention IA. o. H.,
July 25. Tickets sold July to 49, good to return
until July 81 inclusive.
TOLEDO, OHIO. National Encampment G. A. r., Aug.
81 September s. Tickets sold August 27 to 3, good
to return until September Is, inclusive
DENVER, Col Sovereign Grand Lodge, l. o Q. F., Sep
tember 10 to 26 Tickets sold Is to H. good to return
until September 80, inclusive.
The Pennsylvania Railroad maintains a comprehensive
schedule of fast express Chicago st Louis Indian
apolis Louisville Columbus Cleveland, and Toledo from
the principal cities of the east.
Full details the reduced fare arrangements
conventions and the through western train may be
obtained of any Pennsylvania Railroad Ticket Agent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
ABYSS OF OCEAN.
Effects of the Fearful Pressure In t.1e
Depths of the Sea.

Depths of the Sea.
More than half the surface Of the
globe is hidden beneath water two
miles deep; 100000 square miles lie
ct a depth Of $4,000 feet or more.
Many places have been found five
miles and more in depth. The greatest
depth yet sounded is 31,20O feet, near
the island of Guam.
If Mount Everest, the worlds high
est mountain, were plucked from its
seat and dropped into this spot, the
waves would still roll 1000 feet above
its crest
Into this terrible abyss the waters
press down with force of more than
10000 pounds TO the square inch. The
stanchest ship ever built would be
crumbled under this awful pressure
like an eggshell under steam roller
A pine beam fifteen feet long which
held open the mouth of trawl used in
making cast at a depth of more than
$4,000 feet was crushed fiat, as If it
had been passed between rollers.
The body of the man who should at
tempt to venture to such depths would
be compressed until the flesh was
forced into the interstices of the bones
and his trunk was no larger than a
rolling pin. Still, the body would reach
the bottom, for anything that will sink
In tub of water will sink to the ut
termost depths of the ocean.-Brooklyn
Eagle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
Rat determination Virus Wanted.

Consul Maxwell Blake, at Dunferm-
line, reports that a movement has just
been inaugurated by the commercial
and scientific associations of Great
Britain for the determination of rats,
which are very destructive to proper
ty. The consul adds that it would
appear that the United Kingdom of
fers to American exporting chemists
an attractive market for the sale Of
some rat destroying virus, harmless
to other creatures, but spreading con-
tamination and death to its own kind.
Owing to the spreading by rats of
trichinosis among swine, the German
imperial chancellor has issued recipe
for the determination Of the rat in any
district where trichinosis occurs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
AMERICAN coNsuLs.
Their Duties Are Misunderstood by
Many of Our Citizens.

mdflJ OI OhI SlNiZCH5.
In almost every city and town in
Europe-or all over the world, for that
matter, If the city is of any size-there
is an American consul or consul gen
eral. And, while the Office of these
functionaries is commercial in reality,
looking after the nports and the eX-
ports between our country and others,
still they take q friendly interest in
American citizens travelling and are al,
ways ready to go out of their way even
to be obliging in personal things,
explain this somewhat in detail. says
an experienced traveller in the Define
ator, as so many people, especially
women, seem to have notion that
consul is created for their especial ben
eft. And one of the most serious trou-
bles these men have is with those who
If their money runs short expect the
consul to furnish them with some and
often get insulting and threatening If
1t is not done The same may be said
in regard to our ambassador. for,
while their positions are political and
open, and any information is always
cheerfully given In case an American
is in difficulty.
There are always certain public re-
ception days at the homes of our con-
suls and our ambassadors, to which 1t
is not difficult to obtained invitations.
In fact. 1t is often announced in the
are welcome, say on days like Thanks
giving, Fourth of July, and so on. In
this way it is possible for one to see
something of the lives of one,s COM
patriots away from home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03

1t Is popular fallacy that fountain
pens are quite modern invention. AS
a matter of fact, an old work of ref
erence published in 1895 contains an H.
lustration of fountain pen. the ap-
pearance Of which is very much like
those sold at the present time. Its
construction, however. was somewhat
elaborate and clumsy, the pen consist
ing Of various pieces of metal which
had to be screwed and unscrewed be-
fore the pen could be used.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
Every Bird a Westhercock.

where's the wind?' scoffed the sail
or, "Why, look at the birds. They'll
tell you. Don't you know that every
birds weathercock? Stop moistenin'
your finger and holdin 1t up," he went
on in tone of disgust. "The practice
amt hardly cleanly. Look at the birds
is all you got TO do, for every bird sets
with its head always straight at the
wind. Every live bird in tree Is as
reliable weathercock as them dead
birds on the spires. New York Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
The Eayorites In japan.

Our referendum among the leading
personalities of this country on the
question, what is your opinion of the
great men of Europe and American"
has resulted as follows: Washington
and Napoleon are the greatest favor
ties. after whom come Hannibal, Gaze
sar and Charles XII. of Sweden.
Among the most disliked are Brutus.
Cromwell and Darwin. = Nihanoyabi
Nihonjiu. Tokyo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
Objected to the Cradle,

The German emperor is said to have
protested against the expenditure of
$1,000 on a cradle for the baby heir to
the duchy of Saxe-Coburg, the cradle
being profusely trimmed with real lace.
Had it been for a princess 1t would
have mattered less" remarked his maj
esty, 'but how can warrior fit to be
a German prince come out of such q
cradle, decorated at the cost of years
salary of an official or professional
MANI"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
A Retreatinn Chin.

Nothing weakens face more than a
retreatiDg chin. Unfortunately compar-
atively little can be done for 1t. 1t can
be 'remedied to certain extent in
childhood by rubbing from the throat
up and out. holding the head well up
during the process Sometimes. too.
the trouble may be caused by the way
the jaws close on account of the posi-
tion of the teeth, and good dentist
may often be of help. Bandages worn
round the chin at night, so placed that
the lower jaw is forced forward. will
sometimes remedy the defect slightly.
especially when begun on quito young
ildren.-Exchanse
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
Put Up or Shut Up.

If you don't like the tone Of this
paper. tell us In letter containing n
dollar bill. the price Of years sub
scription. Otherwise keep still, as it's
none OF your darned business. .-Spri ig
Hill (Kan, New Era.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
CHARTER NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given, that an application
will be made to the Governor of Pennsyl-
vania on Friday, June 10Th, 1908, by W. B.
Alexander, Il. NJ. Queen, Charles M. Milliren
and John O'Hare under the Act Of Assembly
entitled AN Act to provide for the incorpor-
alton and regulation of natural gas COM
panies," approved the Goth day of May, A. d.
charter of an Intended corporation, to be
called the Sutter Oil and Gas Company, the
character and object Of which is for the pur-
pose of producing, dealing in, transporting,
storing and supplying natural gas to consum-
ers in the various townships ard boroughs
in the counties of jefferson and Clearfield,
and for these purposes to have, possess and
erjoy all the rights benefits and privileges
of said Act of Assembly and supplements
thereto. G.. NJ. MCDONALD, solicitor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03

Agent-How long do you intend to re-
main in Washington? Reformer-Un-
I'll congress passes a couple Of neces-
sary laws that Agent-Geei You
don't want to rent house. You'd bet
ter buy Washington Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
An Undercut.

Ruby-Charlie took me in to dinner
the other night. He and Fred tossed
up. and Charlie Beryl-Lost, as usu-
al. VIII he never learn better than TO
mble?-Kansas City Newsbook.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on the 10Th
day of May, A. d., 1905, the Mahoning Pow
der Company filed In the Court OF Common
Pleas OF Lackawanna county its petition
praying for n decree of dissolution, and that
hearing upon said application for dissolution
has been fixed by said court for the 10Th day
OF june 1908, at o'clock a. M, when and
where all persons interested may attend
and show cause against the granting of tie
prayer OF the said petition IL they so desire.
WELLEs and ToRREY,
Solicitor for Petitioner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
SHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue Of a writ of Feri Facias, etc, is
sued out of the Court of Common Pleas of
Jefferson county, Pa, and to me directed, |
court house In RrOOkYille Pa on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-03
lWinslow Township District in Account with 0
Amos Strouse, Collector, for 1907.
June |, 1908.

s933S 80
JOHN SMITH,
ID. j. THOMAS Auditors.
JOHN DAUGHERTY,
June |, 1905
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
SEED CORN.

INEQUALITY of seed corn, both white
and yellow. Samples will be left at
the following places where orders will
he taken at S1.00 per bushel: Parrish
store, Austerlitz; Y. K. Ships store,
Paris and Cox & Co.. Elizabeth.
2S 2U ROBT. G. TALBOT.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
lis. KENTUCKY. FRIDAY. MAY 1. 1908
Vaudeville at the Paris Grand.

Beginning on the evening of Monday,
May 4, and continuing for an indefinite
period. the boards of the Paris Grand
Opera House will be occupied with
vaudeville attractions under the man
agement of McMahan g. Jackson,
theatrical promoters of Cincinnati, O.,
vino are alive to the desires OF the
theatre-golng public and will present
nothing but the best in their line OF
attractions.
The Grand will he open each evening
at z 80 O'Clock. and two performances
will be given nightly. the first at z 80
and the second at $3.50. High-class
performances, consisting of refined
vaudeville act with electrical effects,
life-moving pictures and travalogues
will make up the program. There
will be a change in the vaudeville
features each week, while a change
in the illustrated songs and moving
pictures, which will be the newest and
most up-to-date, will be made each
Wednesday and Saturday.
Messrs. McMahan q Jackson come
highly recommended as managers OF
vaudeville theatricals and will present
some of the most noted vaudeville acts
on the road today. A free band con-
cert will be given. at the theatre on
the opening night.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Inferior Service OF Interurban
- Road.

Continual complaint is heard from
our citizens in reagrd to the discount
esy of officials ard the lack of accom-
modationS on the interurban cars.
The present management of the Blue
grass Traction Company seems t. be
cold-blooded set, like most corpora
tions and so they get the money The
public can be d-n.
1t has about the same regard for the
contract made with the people of
Bourbon in securing its franchise as
1t does for the welfare of the people
VINO patronize this road. An illustra-
ton of the treatment of our citizens
was that given by the officials of the
road IN Sunday last when six ladies
stopped the car to get aboard-two
had entered the car and the third
on the steps when the car was started
and serious accident came near hap
penlng. The car was stopped abouts a
half square away from the restof tn e
ladies to board. We judge it is against
the rules of this company TO assist
ladies off and on the cars. Such in
difference to the safety of the travel
ing public should be taken notice of
by the courts.
When you first enter one Of the Inter
urban cars you see a big sign $500
fine to spit on the floor, yet there is
no spittoon in any of the cars. No
closets are on any of these cars and
no. drinking water. In fact the con-
veniences for the public found on the
l.. & n. are unknown to the patrons
of this bump-to-bump Interurban road
from here to Lexington.
1t is high time our people were TAX
ing some kind of steps for protection
from the discrimination shown them
by the mismanagement of the Interur-
ban road. Bourbon grand juries have
been ignored by this allwise manage
ment time and again. If the courts
will not correct matters the peopla can
bring them to time by patronizing
the steam cars. where all modern con-
veniences can be found and where
ladies and children will not be in dan
ger by the careless handling of the
cars.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Kentucky Sank Assigns.

The Daviess County Bank and Trust
Company, of Owensboro. filed a gener-
al deed OF assignment, naming Henry
Cline as assignee. the institution
declined. to receive deponsits and sus-
pended cash payments several. days
ago. The bank had capital of $780,
600 and deposits in the neighborhood
of 5000, 600.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Combination Sale.

There is to be big combination sale
of city property conducted by B. F.
Adcock. This will be an .opportune
time for getting a nice, comfortable
home for little money, or a
good investment IN real etsate that
will bring you in a nice little income.
All property put up will be sold to the
highest bidder, and number of houses
and lots will be sold at this time. He
has secured Mr.. A. T. Forsyth as auc-
tioneer. and you know his reputation
that of getting you the most money
obtainable for your property. List
your property with him or see B. F.
Adcock, as the books are now open for
registering what you have to sell.
Date of sale given later. % st
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01

Missionary; Mr. H. A. Power, of
the Power Grocery Company, Paris,
KY, Reflections from the Conven-
tion.
The menu was elaborate and the
tables were beautifully decorated with
cut flowers, the color scheme being
red and white. instrumental Emusic
was furnished by the Elks' Band, and
the vocal music By the Paris Quartette.
The occasion will long be remembered
by all who attended it. being pronounc-
ed one of the most enjoyable that was
ever held in Paris.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
A Spring Snow Storm.

notwithstanding yesterday was the
last day OF April, it was ushered in by
a fierce snowstorm. The beautiful fell
for hours making some to think we
were in the, midst Of winter, for we
heard more| than one say Christmas
gift' darihg the day.
Many who had changed to light
weight clothing had to dig out the win
ter weights and the oder of camphor
was easily detected on all sides. Such
is life, however, we have to take the
weather as it comes. Be patient, for
"Springtime Gentle Annie" will sure
ly come-although might be twenty
minutes late.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
The Very Best.

Try Lowry & Talbot for Refrigera
tors-they have the best. 244t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Equity Sale in Harrison.

The Harrison County Board of Cor
troll received a check for S1l, 404.86 for
part of the first sale OF Equity tobacco
Wednesday. This is the first money
received and will be paid out to the
farmers at once. The board at Gym
thiana has been notified that $50
more hogsheads of tobacco had been
drawn from Harrison county.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Opening.

You are cordially invited to attend
our grand opening on Wednesday, May
9th. We will serve to all that call
delicious Frappe free of charge.
Every one that calls will also be pre-
sented WITH a souvenir of the opening.
243t MANN'S CONFECTIONERY
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Notice.

All candidates for the lFraternal
Order of Eagles are requested to be
present at a meeting to be held at the
City Hall, Wednesday, May 9th, at 8
p. m. for the purpose of nominating
officers TO be elected institution night.
Candidates are also requested TO be ex-
amined and bring applications with
them.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Perfectly Sanitary.

The Health officer in his rounds has
inspected the Slaughter House and
Meat Market of Margolen's and has
pronounced them in a perfectly sani-
tary condition. Why buy elsewhere
when you know that what comes from
Margolen's is all right. 12t
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Mann's Opening.

Mann's opening of summer drinks
will be on Wednesday, May 9th, IN
stead of Thursday, She 9TH. Every
visitor will receive a souvenir. trappe
served free from 2 to 5 o'clock Every
body invited.
28 ct c. p. MANN.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Hint0n's is Headquarters.

When you want wall paper go where
you can see a large stock &c select
from. And when it comes 20 beautiful
mantles we are world heaters on
prices and beautiful patterns.
j. 7. HINTON,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Fresh Stock.

Today ana tomorrow we will have
a nice fresh stock of Strawberries and
ali kinds of green vegetables. Cali US
by phone. Orders will receive prompt
attention. VIM. SAUER.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Best Refrigerator Best Price

Now is the time for Refrigerators
we have best Refrigerators and
best prices.
"A at LOWRY & TALBOT
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-05-01
Flower Pots.

We can save you money on flower
pots. All kinds and sizes at all prices
Call and see.
244t LAWN & CONNELL.