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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
A WHISKER THEORY
BY CHAMP CLARK.
Missouri Representative Cites
Two Boards, One Nine and the
Other Eleven Feet.

Some fellow recently made the
statement that he knew a man who
had beard seven feet long. That's
no beard at ALL" said Champ Clark,
Congressman from Missouri, and he
wrote a letter to the Washington
Post, telling about man in Pike
County who had a beard as is
beard. The public not being fully
satisfied, the Congressman from Pike
has come on to Washington two
weeks earlier than he intended, to
see about 1t.
He gave out an interview on the
subject, and If any one further ques-
tions that Missouri produces the
greatest whiskers in the world, the
matter will be brought up in Con-
gress and special investigation
asked for.
Judge Elijah Gates" said Mr..
Clark, has beard nine feet and a
half long. He lives in my county,
just few miles from my. house, and
l know him very well. But his
whiskers are not any special curiosity
because there is man few miles
further down the road who has a
beard eleven and half feet long.
This mans name is Valentine Tap
ley. l know him very well.
"a curious thing about these fell
lows, and that makes me think a
mans character can be told by his
whiskers. Now, Elijah Gates is a
pugnacious kind of fellow, not a
scrapper or a brawler, you under
stand, but of stubborn type of man.
His whiskers are right stiff, like a
horses name. But Valentine Tap
ley, his are soft as silk, and Tapley
Is mild hammered and thoroughly
agreeable, one of those unanimous
sort of fellows.
"Of course, those fellows do not
wear their boards down all the time.
They couldn't do 1t without tying a
knot in them like a horses tail. But
they wear 'em inside their vests in
silk bags. Old man Tapley takes
his out once or twice a year for the
benefit of his neighbors. Old man
Elijah Gates takes his out, too, but
only to comb it. He has one of these
sugar-tree combs made for it and
he combs 1t with that"
Mr.. Clark has no suggestion of a
hirsute adornment on his classic face
No one is, therefore, able to read his
character from his beard. If he had
one, though, it would probably not
be soft and silken like Valentine Tap.
ley's, for Mr.. Clark is not unani.
nous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
SINKS AND DRAINS A FIRE.
0UENT CAUSE OF TYPHOID

Purify These and You VIII BE Safe
From Contagion = Disinfecting
the Only Preventative-Borax, .
Simple, Safe and Sure Method.
How to keep our homes clean. sweet
and free from germ influences Is q
question.
While there is no occasion for
alarm, 1t is always we'll to be fore /,
armed on the theory that AN Ounce
of Prevention Is Better Than Pound
of Cure" and no ounce of prevention
has yet been discovered that is more
simple, more direct and more effeo-
tive, yet harmless to the human sys-
tenn, than 3orax.
Borax has been known and used for
generations as purifier and preven-
tive against epidemic influences orig
mating from uncleanly conditions re-
sulting from unsanitary sinks and
drains, and when used as hot solu-
ton in the proportion Of two table,
spoonfuls to gallon of hot water
flushed through the offending loca-
tions. removes every trace of disease
germs and renders the pipes clean
and wholesome.
Borax in addition to its hygienic
qualities. is a household necessity
and can be used for numberless do.
nestle purposes. 1t softens the waters
makes linen dazzling white. will
cleanse every article in the kitchen
or dining room and make 1t bright,
will prevent moths, soften and whiten
the skin, remove dandruff and cleanse
the scalp, and for cleansing and ster-
ilizing baby's milk bottle and nipple
has no equal. =
Borax, unlike every other cleanser
and disinfectant, is absolutely harm
less to the system, and is safe, simple,
economical, and can be purchased ut,
any druggist or grocery. A dainty
book in colors, called the "Jinglsl
Book, will be sent free to any Mother
sending name and address of her baby
and tops from two one-pound cartons
of "20-Mule Team" Borax, with sc. in
stamps. Address Pacific Coast Borax
Co.. New York
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
TWO OLD FRIENDS.
Soliloquy Over Tobacco Pouch and
Minister,


l need a new tobacco pouch; we
need new minister-so they say.
A younger man, our minister is old;
SO is my pouch, and worn with SER
vice-hard, constant, daily, humble
service; it is frayed at the edges
80 is he. All old, good men are.
And we must have new ones, that
when we display them other people
will not think either that we are out
of fashion or that we are too poor
to get what we ought to have.
1t has worn well, my pouch; 1t
was good one when l got it, we'll
made, strong, serviceable, good to
look at; so was he. 1t is good to
look at still, l think; certainly not
beautiful, but surely friendly, at the
very least; and though its buckskin
covering is torn and ragged 1t serves
its purpose perfectly, and It will ex-
pand now as we'll as ever to carry
all that | may need; and his great
heart finds room for all our troubles.
But my wife tells me it is dis
graceful to carry such a wornout
thing about, and, being bit absent
minded, generally fail to notice who
may be by to criticise when l fill my
pipe. Men understand; the dear wife
dosen't-though she does not want
a new minister, thank God! And
in few days my unwillingness to see
her really distressed will send me to
the tobacconist's for a new pouch,
though l promise you it shall be a
duplicate of the old as nearly as may
be; and l will carry it and use 1t, and
l shall grow to love it; and when it
is old shall love 1t best. But
meanwhile, the one l have, quite
good, dear, kindly and accustomed,
that must go. 1t shall not be thrown
| away, for l keep them all in drawer
of my Office desk; and when the
| spring comes and l go into the
mountains for little while to fish
for trout, 1t is always the old ones,
| the worn and patient ones, the
friendly ones, that go with me.
And he, my DR.. Lavender, who
cannot hear the music which his
nature Graves because the homeless
must be cared for, nor keep in touch
with current theological thoughts be-
| cause the bodies of the starving ones
are worth more than all the costly
books in Christendom-he who loves
US all, and whom some of us love.
knows that others of us want (ah,
no; wish, rather!D younger man;
and he is going to resign; and "thes"
are going to accept his resignation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Moral Effect of Athletics.

Aside from its physical effect, the
moral effect of athletics, in the case
of the soldier, at least, is of no small
value. My experience has been that
men are less likely to drink in the
football or baseball season, even
though they may be addicted to the
use of intoxicants. And this though
no special effort may have been made
along these lines by those in charge
of the sports. The class Of men who
go in for athletics and excel in such
contests are the most desirable sol
diers and the best all-around men.
Still another advantage of athletics is
that good athletic teams and the repu-
tatipn for post of having champion
teams draw good recruits and soldiers
to enlist there.-Army and Navy Life
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15

Hippophagy being in low water in
these later days, somebody has set
himself to show what an exceedingly
respectable history attaches to the
practice. Among the ancients. espe-
cially in China, eating horsefesh was
general, and it was only killed in Eu-
rope by a papal decree of Gregory
III, though why horseflesh should have
been interdicted does not appear. It
was only the famine caused by Napo
Icons invasion that revived the prac-
tice in Germany, where 1t has sur
vived ever since.-London Globe. Q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Lost Again.

Hear about the hard luck story
of Dad Moulton, the Stamford train
err" inquired one alumnus of anoth-
er, coming back from the big game.
mo; what happened?"
"Wel, Dad, you know used to be a
professional foot racer Went all over
the world when in his athletic prime,
sprinting for money against all COM
ers. They say he won 263 races,
never was beaten but twice in his
career. One of the fellows that beat,
Dad met later in another race and
outran him. Dad was after the other
fellow for long while to get re-
turn race. But the fellow beat Dad
again.
How was that?"
'Died before Dad got another crack
a. him. San Francisco Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Paying the Tightening.

A party of American tourists who
were comfortably established in a ho-
tel in Germany discovered a new con-
tribution to English as she is spoke"
only this time they found 1t In the
written word. The building had
been recently wired for electricity
and under the bulbs in each voom di-
rections were posted in French, Ger
man and English. The French was
irreproachable, the German nearly so,
The English read as follows
ITO open and shut the tightening
electrical on, is requested to turn to
the right hand. On going to bed 1t
must be closed. Otherwise the light
ening must be paid. Boston Her
aid,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
FOUND A WAY
To Be Clear of the Coffee Troubles.

Husband and myself both had the
coffee habit and finally his stomach
and kidneys got in such a bad condi-
tion that he was compelled to give
up good position that he had helds
for years. He was too sick to work.
His skin was yellow, and I hardly
think there was an organ in his body
that was not affected.
Il told him l felt sure his sickness
was d,e to coffee, and after some dis
cussion he decided to give it up.
1T was a struggle, because of the
powerful habit. One day we heard
about Postum and concluded to try it,
and then it was easy to leave off cof-
fee.
His fearful headaches grew less
frequent, his complexion began to
clear, kidneys grew better until at
last he was a new man altogether, as
a result of leaving off coffee and TAX.
ing up Postum. Then l began to
drink it, too.
Although I was never as bad OF
as my husband, l was always very
nervous and never at any time very
strong, only weighing 95 lbs. before
began to use Postum. Now / weigh
lis lbs. and can do as much work as
any one my size, think.
Many do not use Postum because
they have not taken the trouble to
make it right. l have successfully
fooled a great many persons who
have drunk it at my table. They
would remark. You must buy high
grade of coffee One young mar
who clerked in a grocery store was
vary enthusiastic about my coffee
When | told him what it was he said,
Why, I've sold Postum for four years
but l had no idea it was like this
Think I'll drink Postum hereafter y
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to Well
ville." In pkgs. There's Reason"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15

OF nineteen, Dickens and Thackeray
should have been included, should
have rather a doubt about it, but
would not like to say which two
names should have selected without
giving the matter greater considera-
ton"
Sidney Lee, the editor of the Die
tionary of National Biography, said:
"The list of names is interesting.
1t is inevitable that few which one
would like to see there should be
omitted. l think room might well
have been found for
Dryden
johnson
Burke
Burns
wonder what Carlyle and Macaulay
would say about the preference Of
themselves to Dryden and Johnson
I fully admit the difficulty of deter
mining whom to omit from the ex-
listing list in order to make room for
my four suggestions. However, re-.
luctantly, l should be inclined to
sacrifice
Locke
Addison
Carlyle
Browning.
George Bernard Shaw unhesitat-
ingly corrected a printed list. He
began by knocking out Spenser. Then
he deleted Locke and Addison, and
supplied one name-that of Bunyan
in place Of the three. He thought
Fielding better choice than Pope,
and would have preferred Blake or
Shelly to Wordsworth. He erased
Tennyson and Browning, and ad-
vanced Ruskin. Dickens and Butler
presumably the Butler of "Hudi-
bras").
Some of his corrections are char
acteristic. So is his comment:
II hastily correct the more out
rageous omissions. When you have
only nineteen windows 1t is ridicu-
lous to waste them on genteel third
rate minds like Addison, Wordsworth
and Tennyson, while Bunyan, Blake
and Shelly are being crowded out"
Frederic Harrison said: admit
ting the difficulty of screwing British
literary worthless into nineteen holes,
the salient omissions seem to me to
be:
Hume, the greatest of our phil
osophers, and
Fielding, the greatest of our nov
elists.
And what will Scots say to a list
which contains Browning and not
Burns?
"And what will Irishmen say to a
list which contains Addison, and not
Goldsmith?
Are there no spaces for Thack-
cray, Dickens, or johnson, Gray and
Richardson"
Herbert Trench and Edmund Gosse
commended the selection made by the
trustees, and so, to certain extent,
did Hall Caine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
A Horse With q Habit.

Henry Evan, of Clayton, n. j., has
fine black horse that is an inveter-
ate tobacco chewer, and it is almost
impossible to drive past hotel with
out giving him glass of beer or
whisky. The horse prefers beer and
drinks it from the glass without spill
ing drop. Mr.. EVAN says the horses
habits are very embarrassing, espe-
cially when he has ladies in his car
riage. On his way to church the 9TH
er morning, accompanied by several
ladies, the horse stopped in front of
a hotel, and it took nearly an hour
to convince him that the Bishops
law is still in force.-Bar Buffet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
ENGLAND DISPUTES OVER AUTHORS RANK.
British Museums Choice of Nineteen Best
Arouses Strong Protests. =. =. -.
Tackeray Not Left Out Too and His Admirers
0bject---Shaw Sashes the Official List

A question perhaps even more diff
cult of solution than that of What
are the hundred best books?" has
been raised by the authorities of the
British Museum, writes the London
correspondent of the New York
Times. In the reading room of that
institution, which has just been re-
opened to the public after being
closed for a lengthy period of re-
pairs and renovations, there are
nineteen panels (there are twenty
really, but one is occupied by a
clock), on each of which has been
painted the name of great English
writer. 1t was no easy task to select
nineteen names as the greatest and
most representative in English litera-
ture. This is how the trustees full
filled the task:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15

Yet ever shall he go with me into
the silent spaces day by day, where,
away from this dusty world, the clear,
strong wind blows the cobwebs from
ones character; and into that glor-
ious, fr. grant sunlight, where, freed
for a moment from the rush and
drudgery of living, one really lives.
Atlantic Monthly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15

A watch for the use of the blind
has the hours indicated by movable
buttons in relief on the dial. A
strong minute hand indicates minutes
only. A blind person who passes his
hand over the dial finus the button
indicating the house depressed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Editor Defles Superstition.

Defying superstitition, the Herald,
of Slatington, Pa, began publication
as a weekly on Friday, September 13.
The first copy was taken from the
press at thirteen minutes before 5
O'Clock, in the presence of thirteen
witnesses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Laid ON the Table.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch and
the Montgomery Advertiser are dis
cussing pie in their editorial col
umns, but the Kentucky plan of dis
cussing 1t on the dinner table is vast
ly more satisfactory.-Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15
Jab At tbe Comic Section.

There is a tolerably well-defined
difference between the man with a
sense of humor and the man with
comic section, merely.-Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15


Milton Scott
OF course this selection does not
meet with universal commendation
Equally, of course, the omission of
Thackeray and Dickens was at once
noted and objected to by that section
of the public whose acquaintance with
English literature probably goes no
further than a certain familiarity
with names. One of the trustees had
to explain that the official view was
that fiction occupied less exalted
place in the hierarchy of literature
than other brarohes and was of a
more recent growth. Scott (whose
name is included in the list) had
other claims besides being a great
novelist, whereas the fame of Dick
ems and Thackeray rested almost en-
tirely upon their novels.
Lord Avebury (Sir John Lub-
bock) is a trustee of the British Mu-
scum. In an interview he said he
was equally responsible with his fell
low-trustees for the selection made,
and he gave an interesting opinion
on the list as whole.
81 had some little doubt about
Caxton," said Lord Avebury, mot as
to the great services he had rendered
to literature, but as to whether he
was quite representative Of English
literature in the same sense as the
other great writer's. And in the same
way, with reference to Tindale, had
little doubt, not in any way from
undertaking what he had done, but
thought that his great services were
perhaps hardly services to literature
On the whole, however, l think there
is great deal to be said for includ-
ing their names, and that otherwise
it is very good selection"
In reply to question as to
whether he would have included
Dickens and Thackeray If there had
been room, Lord Avebury said: "If
you ask whether, supposing there
had been twenty-one panels instead
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-01-15

Berlin has greater number OF
policemen, per capita. than any other
city.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
The Orphanage Children.

The Thornwell Orphanage, Clin-
ton, S. c., has recently completed a
cottage, the funds for which were
presented by DR.. ]. G. Stillman, OF
Palestine, Texas, as a memorial to
his father, DR.. James Monroe Still
man formerly Of York County, South
Carolina. The building is a granite
structure. All the granite was do
mated by DR.. N. G. Long of the Long
Blue Granite Quarries Of Elberton,
Ga. The house is complete with all
modern improvements and is filling
ND with a family of little orphan
girls under the age Of ten. This
building increases the number OF
orphan children actually under the
shelter of the Thornwell Orphanage
to $50. The care and education of
this number of children, is of course,
a heavy draft on the Presbyterlans
of South Carolina, Georgia and Flor
ida, who unite in it's support, but
the work is noble one and is re-
turning 10th to the State and to
the Church a splendid body of young
people that would have otherwise
grown up in ignorance. The Thorn
we'll Orphanage was founded in 1875,
being opened for the reception OF
children on the 1st day of October
of that year. 1t has been wonderful'
ly enlarged since then, till now there
are 22 stone and brick buildings
Neverless the demands on it are
much greater than ever before. II
does not confine it's benefits to Pres
byterian children, but considers only
the fact that the child is a needy and
deserving orphan. Its schools are
on a high grade, both literary and
manual and its pupils when they
leave are thoroughly able to take
care of themselves. 1t deserves the
helping hand of all generous people
in this great work that it is doing Sc
we'll
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
Death of Mr.. ID. Brady.

Mr.. Derrill Brady died Sunday
night at his home, about eight miles
north of st. Matthew's, near the
Congaree River. He has not been
strong for some time. but was always
up and about. and no one had heard
anything of any special indispositlon.
Mr.. Brady fought bravely through
out the ciail war and the mention
of that unpleasantness always brought
into bold relief his strong Southern
feelings. He married Miss Bynum.
of Richland County who survives
him, with four sons. He was ~
years old and lived all his life in
this esction. He was not only a
successful farmer. but took great in
terest in the Baptist church, of which
he was a consistent member. He
was man of few words, but was the
soul of honor, and enjoyed the un-
limited confidence OF everyone who
knew him. This community regrets
to lose so excellent a citizen.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
AT THE THEATRE.
I'VE Are King" Will Appear Here
This Evening.

Unquestionably one of the drama
tic events of the season is Mr.. Will
liam Clifford in complete produc-
ton of Mr.. Walker Whiteslde's
greatest comedy success. I'VE Are
King, oy Lieut.. Gorcou hean'
autho. OF "The Magic Melody MI
Clifford and company will appear in
this city on Friday night March 2oth
and the company selected for him
by Manager A. w. Cross Is said TO
be a most capable one. I'VE Are
King" is replete with clever dialogue
That the scenic arrangements, cos
tuning, rehearsals and all prellmln-
ary details received Mr.. Whiteside'
personal attention in New York, IS a
guarantee of their perfection. Both
the press and public have received
the production most cordially. Mr.
Clifford has been greeted with crowd
ed houses wherever he has made MS
appearance.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
County Medical Association.

Tie Orangeburg County Medical
Association met here Tuesday, a
good number of physicians being in
attendance. The following dele
gates were elected to the State Med
ical Association, which meets in An
derson: Drs. ]. K. Fairey and c. l.
Green; alternates, Drs. A. +. Able
and D. D. Salley. Upon motion OF
DR.. w. r. LoWman, a committee
composed of Drs. L. c. Shecut, c. l..
Green and D. D. Salley, was ap-
pointed to confer with the Civic
League of this city, with a view to
commencing an anti-tubercular move
ment. At an early date the Associa-
ton contemplates extending an in
aitation to DR. Dawson, of Charles
ton to come here and deliver an ad-
dress of interest to the profession
and the public generally.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local application. as they cannot
reach the diseased portions of the
ear. There is only one way to cure
deafness. and that is by constitution
al remedies. deafness Is caused by
an intlamed condition Of the mucous
lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inflamed you have rum
bling sound or imperfect hearing,
and when it is entirely closed. Deaf
ness IS the result, and unless the in
flammation can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal con-
dition. hearing will be destroyed TO-
ever: nine cases out Of ten are caused
by Catarrh, which is nothing but an
surfaces.
We will give 500 for any case of
Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot he cured by Hall'N Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ..
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1908-03-20
STILES r. MELLICHAMP.
What an Up country Newspaper Says
About Him.

The Greenwood Journal says:
Mr.. Stiles R. Mellichamp who is
candidate for State superintendent
of education spent several days at
the Oregon hotel in this city, leav-
ing for Greenville on Monday morn
ing. While here he addressed the
schools on Saturday last in the audi
torium of the Magnolia street school.
His address was very much appre-
ciated.
Mr.. Mellichamp is Christian gen
tleman in the fullest sense of that
term. and his election would be a
good thing for the schools OF the
State as in addition to his high char
acter he has wide experience in
school management. He is graduate
of the College of Charleston; served
in the Confederate Army through the
war; taught: the Marine School OF
Charleston, private and graded schols
of Orangeburg, and the Preparatory
Departplent of Furman University;
Superintendent of Education OF Or
angeburg County t1SSO-SS and
19O4-0S) twelve years in all to ex-
piration of his present term; teach
ing and school supervision his life
work.
"While in Greenwood Mr.. Melll-
champ met a number of our people
and we are quite sure that he made
most favorable impression upon
upon them