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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
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Drag, 9rolher, Drag.

If your road is soft or rough,
Drag, brother, drag;
Once or twice will be enough
Drag, brother, drag;
Wheels won't sink into a rut,
Every time you strike cut
Teams won't worry If you'll but
Drag, brother, drag.
'Twon't take long TO fix your road,
Drag, brother, drag:
II you'd pull bigger load,
Drag, brother, drag;
II means dollars in the end,
Saved on teams and wagons, friend,
So to this your best ear lend
Drag, brother, drag
And "if at first you don't succeed"
Drag, brother, drag;
And once OF. twice don't fill the need,
Drag, brother, drag;
When shower OF rain has passed,
And the sun shines out at last,
While the roads are drying fast,
Drag, brother, drag
Every time you drag the road,
Drag. brother, drag;
The lighter to your team the load.
Drag, brother, drag;
II will pay you every time,
just to see your horses smile,
As they quickly trot mile,
Drag, brother, drag.
And "Gabe" will come along and see.
Drag, brother, drag;
just how good road ought to be,
Drag, brother, drag;
When he gets home he'll take his pen,
And write you up the best of men.
And you ii be mighty famous then (O,
Drag, brother, drag.
Republican Press, Butler, Mo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09

Other countries may have greater
standing armies and may force all
their young men to undergo military
service for fixed term, but the Unit
cd States, boasts the Plttsburg Dis
patch, by the organization Of the Ma
tional Guard of the various States
practically has standing army able
to cope with that CT any other Gov
eminent OF the world and that with
out taking the young men from their
occupations and their duties as eitt
zens and burdening the national treas
ury with their continual support.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Chicks in the Garden.

The small chicks can run in the
garden just as we'll as not. They
will do no damage and the vermin
they will pick up will help the gar
den. Place the coops or brooders
alongside the garden fence and make
a few'openings through the fence to
admit the chicks. They are safe
while in the garden, too.-Farmers'
Home Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
HOW TO PREPARE FAT FROM
SUET, ETC.

Cut the fat in small pieces, cover
with cold water and let stand over
night; pour off this water, add fresh
water or milk-a cup to each two
pounds of fat-and let cook very slow
ly until the pieces are light brown in
color, and the fat is clear and still (no
sound Of bubbling or cooking). Strain
through a cloth and press the fat from
the pieces for a second quality of fat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
An Extensive Wardrobe.

The Tragedian-"Pm indeed sorry
to leave you like this, Mrs. Buskins;
but / presume you have no objection
to me taking my belongings away
with me?"
Landlady-"You needn't worry.
My husband has already hung your
other collar on the hatrack."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Poor Old Hubby,

John, dear, wish you would
taste this milk and see if it's perfect
ly sweet"
what for?"
Because If it's the least bit sour
I don't want to give any to Fido. It
isn't good for him. Chicago Tri-
bune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
The Proner Punishment2 2

II have here" began the poet, "a
bit of vagrant verse"
"Say no more" responded the kind.
ly editor. "I'll cheerfully give it
thirty days in the pigeon-hole of my
desk. kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Present Was Absent.

Mamma--"Well, Edith, how did
you like the kindergarten"
Edith-"I didn't like it a bit The
teacher put me on a chair and told
me to sit there for the present. And
I sat and sat and she never gave me
the present. Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Sparing the Horse.

Cabman with exaggerated polite
ness) you mind walking the
other way and not passing the
horse?"
Stout Lady (who has just paid the
minimum fare) Why?"
Because il e sees wot 'e's been
carrying for shilling ell ave ft."
-Pick-Me-U
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Rain-Water.

Looks-a bit like rain, ma'am," OBJ.
served the friendly milkman as he
handed in his morning pint.
1T does, indeed" replied the
ready-witted housekeeper with her
gaze on the bottle.-Boston Tran
script.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
A Wise Salesman,

T-er-wish to look at some-er
false hair" said the embarrassed
young lady.
Very well, MISS" rejoined the
diplomatic salesman. "What shade
does your friend wish?"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Quite So.

Every woman has thirteen per-
sonalities.
"What of it?"
Women should be so informed"
"Aw, what's the use? Most Of 'em
only have hats for eight or nine of
those personalities. Louisville
Courier journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
On to the Ropes.

II guess my father must have been
a pretty bad boy" said one young
ster.
"Why?" inquired the other.
Because he knows exactly what
questions to ask when he wants to
know what I've been doing Wash
ington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
ChOlIy Built No Ark.

Towne-"Why do you call young
Fetherbrane 'Cholly?' His first
name is Noah"
Browne-"Yes, but that's so in.
appropriate. Noah had sense enough
to get in out Of the rain. ."-Phila-
delphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Understood mt Last,

Lawyer-"How is it that you have
waited three years before suing Null.
Ter for calling you rhinoceros?
Countryman-"Because nevel
saw one Of the beasts till yesterday
at the zoo. ."-Fliegende Blaetter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
How SmitI,ers Got Rabies.

"And so Smithers died of hydro
phobia?"
Yes, poor chap"
"How did it happen?"
He put too much horseradish on
his bologna and it bit his tongue. -
Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
In the Right Spirit.

Miss Passy-"Oh, it's very good OF
you, captain, to invite me for the first
waltz"
The Captain-"Dont mention 1t,
ma'am. This is a charity ball.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
Filling Her Place.

The Curate-"Good gracious,
Giles! whatever makes you keep such
a spiteful old cat as that?"
Giles-"Well, sir, you see, it's like
this-I've felt bit lonely since my
old woman died d!'-London Opinion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-09-09
win the Funny
FeIlots,S
The IIottentot Tot.

Tic IOttcntOt Tot.
II Hottentot tot taught Hottentot tot
To tot ere the tot could totter
Ought the Hottentot tot
To be taught to say taught"
Or "naught," or what ought to be taught
her?
Or
II to hoot and toot Hottentot tot
BE taught by Hottentot tooter,
Should the tooter get hot if the Hottentot
tot
Hoot and toot at the Hottentot tutor?
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
MAN THIRSTS FOR UNKNOWN.
Miss MarsIand Lectures Before the
Esoteric society.

Life" was the subject OF Miss Mars
lands lecture on Sunday evening at the
Oriental Esoteric Center, 14iS Q street.
Life she said, is a sacred gift which
We little understand Sometimes we live
lifetime in a moment: at other times
we seem 20 sever IN one moment bonds
which have been life itself 10 us
Life is electricity. We are told and this
may be partly true. but what Is electric
ity? Light heat. sound electricity.
magnetism, all are modes Of the ether.
but all these together are still less than
life. There is in man that conscious
thirst after the unknown, that desire 10
learn all knowledge I'm order 10 know IL
self, which. when united with service. un-
selfish, and unrequlted. constitutes the
very essence OF true life; for true life
IS full knowledge and conscious service:
and true and fun service is conscious
life"
THE man OF impulse" was the topic on
Wednesday evening. Miss Marsland COM
pared the two rival powers in man to a
house lighted partly by gas and partly
by electric bulbs.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

From the Philadelphia Record.
A little story in German and English.
accompanied By an interpreter has drift
ed into the Indianapolis News Office.
Here n is: Two Germans stepped into an
auction house where a sale Of watches
was going on. They occupied front seats
and soon attracted the attention OF the
auctioneer. As he dwelt upon the merits
Of watch he was Offering for sale to the
highest bidder. the euctiOneer turned 20
the Germans from time 10 time as the
price mounJed-six dollars. six-ffty.
seven. ssven-hfty. As the auctioneer
nodded at one Of the Germans there came
an answering nod which he took 70 be
bid
That feller knows me" said one Ger
man 10 the ether.
Yes. sure" said the other.
The nodding kept on Finally the auc-
tloneer extended the watch 70 the nod
ders. It's yours he said. ten dollars.
You're the buyer"
~Ach. nein.r said the German. I'm
the Schwob (Suabiaul; mein freund heir
ist der Bayer CBavarian)-"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
TRIBUTE TO MIR. sPRAGUE.
His Grand Army Comrades Take Ac.
tiOn on HIS Death.

tiOn on His Death.
Soon after the arrival Of Comrade
spraSue in this city to accept a position
in the civil service OF the government he
became identified with the Grand Army
Of the Republic by becoming a charter
member Of Post No. 6. on October 6. 1858
lie soon became active and useful in it's
councils. and his comrades recognized his
ability by electing him their comma nder,
His merits and ability were more fully
recognized In 1873. when the department
.encampment selected him as department
commander and in lS7l by re-electing him
to that high and honorable position.
Conrade Sprague was one OF the little
band Of loyal comrades who, by their
jealous and faithful work, successfully
kept alive the Grand Army Of the Repub-
lie in this department at the most critical
period OF its existence.
AS fitting recognition or his love for
the Grand Army OF the Republic. and as
a token of respect 10 his memory as a
loyal soldier and faithful comrade. the
department commander. accompanied by
the department officers. attended his fu-
neral from his late residence, l34 Eleventh
street southeast. on Monday last. and
united with his comrades of L. s. Grant
Post, No. 8. in escorting his remains TO
their final resting place in Arlington Gem
etery
AS a further token Of respect 20 his
memory, it has been ordered that the de-
partment colors be draped in mourning
for the period OF thirty days.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
CENTRAL "Y" ENTERTAINS.
Interesting Meeting Held at Home
OF the President.

The president Of Central 'Y." Mrs
Clayton f. Emig. held the February ses-
sion Of her society at her home. 1863 p
street northwest. Monday evening last
She presided over a short business meet
Ing 20 dispose Of roUtine business, and TO
discuss necessary action In local temper
ance. with a view To enlisting the mem
bers and friends in assisting the accom-
plishment Of some lasting temperance
work for the District.
Before adjournment Il was decided 10
hold the next meeting March . In Wesley
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Elizabeth Gordon. sister OF the National
W. G. 7. L. secretary. gave personal
"reminiscences OF Frances Z. Willard. and
Mrs. Pettigrew related some OF the occur
Fences which she saw in Japan
Following these talks. 81 short musical
programme was given. Those taking part
in this We're: Mr. Scantlebury. solo; Mrs.
Scantlebgy. piano solo; Miss Ruth f.
Sipher. whistling solo. and Mrs Mosko-
WITT. accOmpanist
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
ROYAL ARCANUM VISITATION.
Grand Council Guest of AnaIOstan
Council Last Week.

Members OF Analostan Council. No. 527.
Royal Arcanum, had as their guests the
officers OF the Grand Council Of this city.
Mr.. Ohio w. Hammond, regent OF Ana
lostan Council. extended a cordial well
come TO the guests. and expressed the
pleasure Afforded his council by the vista
tion. Grand Regent William ". Chase,
for the Grand Council. replied to the
words OF welcome of Mr.. Hammond.
.Analostan Council, under the leadership
Of its present efficient corps OF officers.
is endeavoring 10 increase its membership
to win one OF the three prizes offered by
the Grand Council 20 the three ROYAL
Arcanum councils In this city making the
largest percentage of net gain during the
grand council year which ends April J.
next. and as a result a class Of five candi-
dates were present for initiation and six
applications for membership were read.
Grand Regent Chase made an address.
Addresses were also made by ]. Ed
Swaine, Claude r. Zappone. John R.
Gisburne, Benjamin White. John D. Bid
dis. John L. Beatie Arthur +. Cook. Bar
ton A. Bean, and DR.. William A. Jack.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
THE YELLOW JOURNAL
DISCUSSION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM

general ideas, bat leaves their useful aD-
plication in various fields 70 others. The
press should. therefore. represent the
work Of the scientist 10 the public in a
complete and fair way, thereby multiply
ing invention AS the case stands. how
ever. the yellow section of the press
amuses or inhames the public BY nisrep-
resentation Of the thinker and thus con-
spires 20 render knowledge esoteric and
sterile
Agents of Vice and Crime.
do not wish 10 represent this condi-
ton as too serious. because other chan
nels than the daily press are employed for
the PRONUNCIATION Of knowledge, nor do
attach too much importance 10 the re-
searches Of sehOoImen, but when a daily
paper fails 10 reflect accurately the gen.
eral facts and experiences OF life and thus
10 serve as a medium OF legitimate
thought II IS missing the greatest oppor-
tunity IN the world. And the yellow jour
nal is not only missing this opportunity
70 serve legitimate thought-it Is a posi-
tive agent OF vice and crime The condi-
ton Of morality. as well a. OF mental life.
In community depends on the prevailing
copies. 4 people is profoundly Influenced
by whatever Is persistently brought TO It's
attention. A good illustration Of this is
the fact that an article IN commerce.
food, luxury, a medicine. or a stimulant
can always be sold hi immense quanti-
ties II IL be peTsistently and largely ad-
Vertised.
Half Horse and Half Alligator.
But while the yellow Journal is deplor-
able and mischievous. It is only fair TO
recognize that 1t is not altogether bad
It IS part good and part bad. Like the
hunters Of Kentucky in the old song. Il
is half a horse and half an alligator"
It's badness. as 1 have pointed out, cor
responds with the instructive badness Of
human nature. and il is as good as its
particular readers want il 10 be II is.
however. more criminal tnan its readers,
because IL is more intelligent and con-
sciously employs a high order OF in
teiligence for an immoral purpose. But Il
is AT bottom ashamed OF itself. and even
now its editorial pages are denying its
sensational features Is il possible that
il is beginning 20 a'd IN its own reforma-
ton and that. Ike Sir Condy Rackrent
IN Miss Edgeworth-s story. il may even
survive its own wake and assist az its
own o5sequies2
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
a Rf-uI of weston.

From tie Seattle Tines.
Just 20 show there are others besides
Edward Payson Weston. the sixty-nine-
year-old athlete who recently walked
from Portland Ne. 10 Chicago. Peter J.
Panchot, sixty-Gve years old. walked to
Seattle this morning through the rain
and snow from HIS home in Auburn. He
covered twenty-five miles in Ave hours.
or four and two-afths miles an hour.
Panchot stopped only once on the way
That was when he dropped into Council
man J. w. Doyle's cafe az Georgetown %
get 4 light luncheon. With full gray beard
and soft hat. and carrying a long slender
walking stan. he was a picturesque figure
as he trudged into town az a speed that
would have done credit 10 a man Of half
his age. PanchoJ is sixty-ive years old.
but thinks he is Just as tough as Wes-
ton. He has challenged the latter 10 a
walking race from coast 10 coast. he
claims he won the title of walking
champion Of America in 1855.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

an advertisement which appeared 4 few
days before. thus
But Titus said with his uncommon sense.
When the exclusion bill in suspense,
i hear hon N the lobby roar.
Buy youT clothes Et---ztore.
In a recent historical book. President
Woodrow Wilson places the battle Of
Buena Vista on February p and g. 1s47
II was on one OF these days in 1913.
Taylor was so far from communication
that he didn't know the treaty of Guada-
lupe HidalgO was made on February 2
IS4S. twenty days before.
Who made the treaty.
4 20 said Nicholas mist
/ brought oct the grist
And wouldn't revoke
For Buchanan OF Polk.
/ made the treaty
Mother Goose on the Mexican War tNational In
tellisenceFl
There was some doubt II the treaty
would be ratified.
Looking over some old papers recently.
came across some letters I'm neat
hand in Spanish which were picked up
by my brother-in-law on the battlefield
of Palo Alto. on the day OF the battle,
May s, 1916
One OF these letters was about military
matters. Another was from a brother
officer inquiring about his girl
At the same time 1 was making cart
ridges for that war
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
UNITY CLUBS PROGRAMME.
Excellent Musical and Literary En-
tertainment Given.

The Unity Club met in regular meeting
on Wednesday evening last at 81 Sixth
street northwest, with President L. II.
Patterson in the chair After piano solo
by Mrs Ellen vockey Seifert. Vice Pres
ident II. ". Selah escorted Judge William
r Andrews. speaker Of the evening. 10
the platform. who gave = scholarly ad-
dress on a biographical trinity in
American history"
Tracing the trinity ever blending into
unity throughout the universe, he por-
trayed the inequitable principle OF mon
archical rule al the one extreme and the
subvcrsion Of all government by mass
rule or anarchy. at the other. further
developing true governing conditions in
the Well-baldnced mean Of a just and
well regulated republic
George Washington. with his clear vis-
sion and governing force; Alexander Ham
iltOn. with his doctrine Of national SOW
ereinty, and Thomas Jefferson, with his
doctrine Of State rights. where the trinity
of intellectual giants and patriots that
formulated the great American republic.
free America. the beacon light 10 toiling,
oppressed millions
Judge Andrews closed amid applause.
ana unanimous vote or thanks was Gc-
corded him for his address.
Mr.. A r Lange sang Bunker Hill"
and in response TO a recall. Down on
the Ohio was given. Harry W Selah
Iecited Eliza Cooks famous poem OF
Washington
Master Gerald VerneN Weikert won ap-
plause by his interpretations OF THE
Henpecked Husband" in German dia-
lect. and his art was still further shown
in his encore. Casey al the Bat Miss
Grace Ross was humorous in her recita-
tion Of who's Afraid" and in the en-
core
Mrs. Charles Manchester. formerly
Katherine Fletcher. sang with all her
old-time charm, Roses Everywhere
and because You're You" accompanied
By Mrs F. s. Hayes. Mrs WoodEead-s
.cOntralto voice was heard with fine effect
in Love Was once a Little Boy and
Comm Through the Rye" Mrs. Charl-
ton Howarth sang For All Eternity
and sally in Our Alley" Mrs. Ellen
Vockey Seifert was the accOmpanist-
The programme closed with a character
sketch, Taking The Census by Mrs.
Oehm and Mr. Clark, pupils OF Miss Bes-
sic r Dunn.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
CATHOLIC ART EXHIBIT.
Conversation Circle Shows Religions
Pictures at Its HeadauarferH.

Conversation Circle Shows Religions
Pictures at Its Headquarters.
Catholic art exhibit was held TN
der the auspices Of the Catholic Conver-
sation Circle At their headquarters, 706
Eleventh street northwest. Thursday
afternoon and evening. More than 200
different MadOnnas, Last Suppers, Holy
Families, Annunciations, Immaculate
Conceptions, Stations Of the Cross. Views
from the Vatican. TissOts Life OF Christ.
Fra Angelico's Twelve Musical Angels.
and many other subjects were exhibited
Among the hostesses were Miss Hewett
Miss kribs, Miss Fax. Miss T. Colford
Miss Knight, Miss O'Toole, Miss +. Col
ford, Miss Dillon. Miss KIRBY Mrs F.
Colford. Mrs. Gitterman. Mrs. Virts, Miss
CoXen, Mrs. Lohr, Miss De Lay. Miss
Fisher, Miss Clarke Miss McKenny. Mrs
Macdonald, Miss King. and Mrs. Coope
Eight new members Joined the circle.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
Formation of Classical Club.

The Classical Association Of the Middle
States and Maryland has accepted the
invitation of the George Washington Uni
versity to hold its next meeting in Wash
ington on April "a and .. This is an
organization in which all the classical
teachers OF the District are interested.
consequently it has seemed wise 10 a
large number of them to organize a clas-
sical club TO prepare for the meeting to
be held here. and TO promote the inter
ests in classical studies in Washington
and vicinity. The membership is 20 be
composed Of all local teachers of Latin
Greek, and classical art, and all who
are actively interested in classical pur-
suits.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
THE SILVER CORD Is LoOsED.-
N MEMORIAM: c. s. MOVES.

IN MEM0RIAM c. s. MOVES
Lifc's f0unts were beautiful 70 him-he heard
In calm God's myst' 'Ties thro' them flow:
Their messages ard music ever stirred
Eis spirit and heart 70 highest good.
For human need and brotherhood.
To quiet the restless heart Of woe
This world was beautiful 10 hir-and right
And truth. and Law flled IN golden bowl.
Upheld by life. with JOY and light
But the silver cord 80 sooa is broken-
We are left with hymn and word unspoksn
FOR passing Of tn noble winged sonl.
His silence Eov seems 20 wait Us this
God maketh morn ard even 70 rejoice
And eternal love for ali hath voice
Believe. do right. IN earth's fair space,
And ye shall know Him face to face.
AS soul Of nine shall see Him where He IS"
February ., 1903. L. Z. MESSENG Err.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

chief officer OF the district did not
catch the criminal he should himself
suffer; on a plantation the proprietor
who failed 70 prevent It should be
hanged 10 the nearest telegraph pole.
These We're military orders. remember.
I'VE were harsh. Sometimes we were
harsh 70 the point Of cruelty. But II was
all necessary then 20 the life and progress
of the nation. If there Was cruelty. re-
suits have justified It.
Peace was necessary. even an en-
forced peace. that the nation might have
time 10 think and work. Education and
industry have carried on the task begun
by the army"
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

The Excelsior Literary Club held it's
regular meeting at the home OF Mrs
Addie L. Foster. 334 Twelfth street south
east. on Tuesday afternoon last, with
twenty-five persons present. The study
of Egypt was resumed, Miss Margaret
Huddleston. NJ. D., giving a paper on
Egyptian hleroglyphics."
The lecturer rapidly reviewed the an
cient history Of Egypt and touched on its
modern condition, especially the results
Of English dominance in that country.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
Entcrtains the W. ctr

Mrs. Robbins. of . Iowa circle, opened
her home for the February meeting Of
Northwest auxiliary OF the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. Thirty
members were present, with several Wis
itors. and one new member. The presi-
dent opened with a Scripture lesson.
Mrs. Warn asked Divine blessing. A
poem, entitled Coming and Going. -
written by Mrs. LOTUS, was read by her
daughter. Mrs. WeemS. Miss Margaret
Bills, OF Michigan, OF the medical tenn
perance department gave experiences in
many of the States.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

A patriotic celebration was held by the
Elizabeth Jackson Chapter. D. A. r..
February 22, at the residence of Mrs. r.
Augustus Heaton, 1882 Nineteenth street.
Flags greeted the guests. The large cake
was gay with tiny silk flags appropriated
as souvenirs by the guests. The historian
of the chapter. Mrs. Engle, paid a cOmph-
ment 10 the hostess, by giving an interest
ing sketch Of her distinguished ancestor,
John Donelson. A sum OF money was
contributed toward the completion of
Continental Memorial Hall.