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Evening star., 1909-09-05
APATHY OF THE HONEST.
Ex-Gov. Folk Tells Why Cities Are
Badly Governed.

BRISTOL, Tenn, September 4.-"1f the
honest voters in the badly governed cities
would assert themselves they could have
a local government of which they could
Justly be proud" said ex-Gov. Joseph w.
Folk of Missouri in a chautauqua ad-
dress before an audience of 5000 per-
sons here tonight.
I'm the worst governed cities the good
citizens are deplorably passive" con-
tinued the speaker. In such cases the
vicious are always active. and in this
way run things as they please"
That q wholesome and sensitive public
conscience is the best means of preserv-
ing good government was the substance
of Gov. Folks lecture.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
NOISE AND QUIET SIDE BY SIDE
Minnie Judson Entertains Police Of
Sixth Precinct.

Minnie Judson, white, and Alice Brown,
colored, were occupants of apartments
at the sixth precinct police station last
night. The former was charged with
disorderly conduct, while the latter was
accused of vagrancy.
Minnie complained because she had not
been given better quarters, but she had
been in such places so many times that
the police thought she had no reason to
complain. She made noise enough to
disturb everybody in the station
Alice was so much detected that she
did not feel as If she could make a
noise. She was anxious to get out, but
being without the necessary funds she
merely kept quiet.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Charles N. Zeller Dead.

Charles N. Zeller died at 25 s street
northeast yesterday. He was thirty-four
years of age and the son of the late Noah
and Fannie Zeller. His wife. Mrs. Pauline
Zeller, survives him. The funeral will be
held at IL O'Clock Tuesday forenoon from
the house.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Being obliging Was Expensive.

The police of the second precinct are
looking for a colored man who obtained
sl5 from Emma Hagan of ATT Ridge
street. at 9th and streets northwest last
night. on pretense that he wanted fifty
dollar bill changed. The woman told the
police that the colored man approa ched
her and asked her to change fifty-dollar
bill. She handed him SIS and was about
10 give him more when he ran away.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
LIFE TERM IN PRISON.
Corporal Crabtree Sentenced
Killing Troop Commander.

OMAHA. Neb. September 4.-Corporal
Lysle Crabtree of Troop B, I'd Cavalry.
charged with the killing of his troop
commander. Capt John C. Raymond is
pronounced guilty and his punishment
has been fixed at life imprisonment in
the military prison at Leavenworth. Kan.
The verdict was announced today at
the army headquarters here as the find
ing of the court-martial that recently
tried Crabtree. The finding has been
approved by Gen Charles Morton. COM
manding the Department of Missouri.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Robbed While on His Outing.

to police headquarters yesterday from
Seneca, Nd, that he had been robbed. He
went to Seneca to enjoy an outing, taking
his guns and fishing outfit with him. and
Friday night he says he was robbed of
two guns, his fishing outfit, watch and
revolver.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
INAUGURATION AT HARVARD.
Elaborate Ceremonies Planned for
Installation Of Prof. Lowell.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. September A.
Events filling three days mill mark the
inauguration Of Prof. Abbott Lawrence
Lowell as president of Harvard Uni
yersity, the preliminary program for
which was announced tonight. The form
al Inauguration ceremonies will occur
October next. but the attendant cele-
bration will cover both the preceding day
and the following day.
On October 6. at 1890 am, the inau-
gural ceremonies will be held in the col
lege yard, and will be followed by the
presidents address and the comforting
Of Honorary degreee
Evening star., 1909-09-05
More overworked Bicycle Thieves

Bicycle thieves have been working
overtime during the past two days. re-
marked a member of the police force last
night.
Reports received by the police show that
nine wheels were stolen during the two
days. In one instance the stolen property
was recovered and an arrest made.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
SPECIAL NOTICE.
CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANkS
wish to express my heartfelt thanks through
this column to the many friends and neishpors
who so kindly assisted me in my recent De,
reavement and for the many beautiful noaai
pieces sent: especially to Local Union No l3@,
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jolncrs
of America and Gcrmania lodse No. 10,
X OF =. Mrs. r. SDNHENa->->.
w A. PROCTOR HEREBY GIVES NOTICE
that he has severed his late interest with ana
in the firm of +. T. HUNT & Co.. grocers, To-
Gated at 3221 Mt. Pleasant st. NV. and is no
longer connected Herewith. and further. that
he will continue his grocery business at No.
:y2OI-9 Mt. Pleasant st. NV, five doors scuth
thereof, where he will be glad to see his
friends and patrons.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Falls and Injuries His Head.

James Whyte. seventy years of age. a
retired soldier. fell on the steps in front
OF the temporary home, Sd and c streets
last night, and hurt his head. His injury
was dressed by the surgeons at the Cas-
ualty Hospital
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Clothing and Stick Pins Stolen.

Samuel 7. kalbfus. assistant assessor,
notified the police last evening that his
house. l712 De Sales street had been
robbed during his absence from home An
entrance was effected through the base
ment window and two suits of clothing
and two stick pins stolen.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Tub of Lard Stolen.

h. The police have been asked to recover
tub of lard that was stolen last night
from the store of Frank Altemus, 14th
and w streets. The stolen property is
valued at $625.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Strong Preference for Home City.

Campbell Darlington has returned from
a trip TO Canada and the great lakes.
While away he indulged in several efforts
al angling and met with great success
Although his trip was a pleasant one, he
says there Is no place like Washington
and he was glad to get home.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Body of Smith Arrives in New York

NEW YORK, September 4.-The body
Of G. H. Smith of the engineer stafY
in the Panama Canal Zone, who was
drowned in the Chagres river. was
brought here today on the steamer Ad-
vance from Cristobal. Mr.. Smith IVES
q nephew of Hoke Smith of Geou9ia
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Oregon Caves a National Monument

| President Taft has issued a proclama-
| tion setting aside the Oregon caves in
the Siskiyou national forest in the state
Of Oregon as national monument The
area of the reservation is about 4S0
acres.
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Mr.. springmann Slightly Better.

James w. Springmann. deputy United
States marshal for the District OF Coium-
bia, who has been seriously Ill at his
home. 497 Maryland avenue southwest.
for several weeks. was reported as slight
ly improved last NIX
Evening star., 1909-09-05
WANTED
HOUSES sRENT,

HOUSES TORRENT.
Am having applications daily for houses In
all sections from good paying tenants IL your
house Is vacant can rent 1t promptly
PERSONAL ATTENTION. PROMPT RETURNS.
23 YEARS EXPERIENCE.
GEO w LISKINS, 500 10TH NV.
Main
Evening star., 1909-09-05
Pemodelers of Plumbing

Perfect sanitation is essential to health. Mod
ern plumbing is necessary to perfect sanitation
Won't cost much To have ms remodel the plumbing
HUTCHINSON 4 MCCARTHY, 1917 18TH ST
p4-
Evening star., 1909-09-05
GRAND OLD PIONEER

Ironc1ad Roof Paint tried out and tested here
In Washington for 36 years without com
plaint Solid. substantial durable as the iron ore
from which IL is made. Let US apply 1t NOW
lNOlN SAND Company. Phone Main Il.
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Roof Men of
Unquestioned Ability.
Where the roof Is concerned everything must be
considered carefully. Consider our long and hon
orablc record-it will convince you of the supe
riority Of our roof-reparing service.
Grafton&Som, Inc. ,phaos PA osh M' St 7so' s~
Evening star., 1909-09-05

Practical Plumbers.
We will install plumbing system or
put the old one In perfect condition at a
small charge. You'll secure the services OF
plumbers of ability.
Coberth, Hanes & White Co.,
I'LL III ST. NV. Phone NJ. 2739.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
KILLED AT SHARON. clSi!S.
John r. Burgoon, of Brookville, Fatally
Injured Crossing Railroad.

John r. Burgoon, of Brookville, Fatally
Injured Crossing Railroad.
John n. Burgoon, a former resident
of Brookville and cousin of S. j.
Burgoon, of Reynoldsville, was fatally
injured by being struck by train at
South Sharon, Pa, where he has re-
sided for sometime, on Saturday OF last
week, at about IL 90 o'clock, a. m. Mr.
BurgoOn had been to see his son. Ber-
nard, an employee of the American
Steel and Wire Company, on matter
of business, and had left the latter on
his way home, when he attempted to
cross the railway tracks and failing to
note the coming OF swiftly moving
northbound passenger train he stepped
directly In front OF 1t, being struck upon
the right side and hurled distance Of
some fifteen feet, sustaining such severe
injuries that his death resulted on Sun
day morning at two o'clock. the injured
man never regaining consciousness.
Mr.. Burgoon was a brother of DR..
j. A., Samuel and Dennis Burgoon, and
Is survived by four children: G. P.
Burgoon, OF Brookville, Mrs. Clarence
Hines, OF Eldred, Bernard. Of South
Sharon, and John, of Sharon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Surprised Their Friends.

L. G. Trout, head clerk in M. H.
Morris clothing store, of Punxsutaw-
ney, and Miss nellie Pifer. a teacher
In the Eeanora public schools, Wednes.
day at 10 o'clock p. M, were married
at hone of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Fl. Pifer, Of McCalmont
township, Rev. Fl. T. Teagarden, of
Punxsutawney officiating.
The wedding, which was witnessed
only by the immediate members OF the
brides family and few friends, was
to have taken place at i've o'clock, but
was delayed on account of the p. II. II.
train, which runs out OF Mr.. Trouts
home town, where the bridegroom will
go into business with his brothers.
Punxsutawney Spirit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
WANT COLUMN.
Rates:-One cent per word for each and
evorvinsertion.

Ratss:-One cent per word for each and
evorvinsertion.
oo-~-~-o-o-~~.o.
WANTED-Girl for light housework..
Inquire at THE STAR Office.
FOR SALE-Fresh Jersey COW. In
quire Of John a. Deemer. r. F. D.
No. 4.
For SALE-Lumber In q barn. In
quire OF S. S. Robinson.
FOR SALE-A fem thoroughbred sin
gle comb Rhode Island Red Cockerels.
John M. Hays.
For SALE-30 acres land, morse.
harness and buggy, farming imple-
ments. Inquire Of B. j. Rudolph, Wish
aw, or s. NJ. McCreight, Reynoldsville,
WILL LEAsE-The Reynolds opera
house will be leased. Inquire Of Mrs.
Thos VI. Jewell.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
DEATH OF JAMES HAWTHORNE
Man Prominent as an Educator and Cit
izen Succumbs to cApoplexy.

James Hawthorne, a veteran OF the
civil war. died at his home In Brook
vile at 1000 o'clock Saturday evening,
February 18th. The deceased had been
In his usual health until i've o'clock
Saturday, when he suffered stroke
OF apoplexy. An hour later a second
stroke came and at 1000 life departed.
The funeral services were held Tuesday
at 10 90 a. nj. and burial was made In
the family plot In the old Brookville
cemetery.
Mr.. Hawthorne was seventy. one
years OF age and had spent his life
In the region near Brookville and was
we'll known over the county. For
twenty years he was a teacher In the
public schools. His wife, one son and
three daughters survive, as follows
Claude X. Hawthorne, Mrs. DR.. j. X.
Brown, Mrs. James Canning, all OF
Brookville, and Miss Virginia Haw.
thorne, at home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

Gibson's constantly increasing optical
practice speaks for his skill. Consult
him II your eyes need care. Imperial
Hotel, February IS,
DR.. L. M. limerick, of Georgetown
Pa, specialist In chronic diseases. will
be at Franks Tavern, Reynoldsville,
February 49, All persons suffering
from organic trouble should visit him
for an examination.
Ask Stoke & Feicht Drug Co. about
Hyomei, the guaranteed dry air catarrh
cure. Cures catarrh, asthma, Group,
bronchitis, sore throat: relieves the
worst cold in five minutes. Complete
outfit 81. 90.
Make your shoe bills easy to pay,
wear Men's.ease. Price % 90. Adams.
Subscribe for THE STAR. 81 q year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
NoNAaENARIAN PASSES AWAY.
James Jones Had Resided in Reynolds
vile for Thirty Seven Years.

Mr.. James Jones, one OF the most
venerable men In Jefferson county, died
at the home OF his daughter, Mrs.
Annie Winslow on Jackson street at
200 p. m. Saturday afternoon, February
18th. A paralytlc stroke six years ago
had rendered Mr.. Jones almost helpless
and this with the feebleness OF extreme
age, eventually caused his demise. The
funeral service was held at the home
OF Mrs. Winslow Monday morning at
900 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. j..
Meek, OF the Baptist church, of which
the deceased had been an attendant
when in health, assisted by Rev. John
r. Black, pastor of the M. q. church.
Burial was made In the Reynoldsville
cemetery. Hughes & Fleming were In
charge.
James Jones was born In Blen Avon,
Wales, in 1919, making him 80 years
OF age at time OF death. In that coun-
try he was married and lived until his
And year, when he came to America.
For time he resided at Scranton, Pa,
but in 1872, when Reynodsyille was
enjoying its first big boom, Mr.. Jones
came here and In the thirty-seven
years since had made his home with
our people. In younger days he was
an active,and progressive citizen taking
a keen interest In the town he had
seen grow from mere village.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Hannah Stewart, OF
Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Annie Winslow,
OF Reynoldsville. Fourteen grand.chil-
dren and three great-grandchildren
also survive.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
A Little OF EV6ruthlnQ.

P.O. s. Of A. flag presentation in
Assembly hall Feb. 27.
The citizens OF Indiana are trying TO
secure state armory.
The Armstrong County Fair grounds
were sold by the sheriff last week.
Attend the d. A. r. prize essay con-
test In Assembly hall Monday evening.
Assembly hall should be as we'll filed
TO hear Doliver as it was when Senator
Tiilman appeared.
Marble playing among the boys-the
usual harbinger Of spring-commenced
on the streets this week.
The Eleanora base ball club will hold
q dance in Wishaw Park pavilion on
the evening of Washing tons birthday,
Feb. %.
The Ridgway Brick Co.'S plant has
been purchased by Fiske & Co., Bos-
ton, Mass, firm conducting large
selling agency.
Don't forget to drop into the Bijou
nickelodeon Thursday night, Feb. IS.
Proceeds go to the free reading room
and they need the money.
The Woman's Baptist Mission Circle
will meet at the home Of Mrs. E. G.
Davis on Fourth street Thursday even
Ing. Luncheon at 1000.
Norman Butler, formerly Reynolds
Vile business man, whose property
was destroyed by fire December 5th,
has purchased billiard and pool room
at New Bethlehem.
The prettiest valentine that came
to any one at Reynoldsville arrived at
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. P. F. Skinner
Sunday morning, Feb. IA. IT was
fine girl baby.
An extension OF the B., r. & P. R'y
across Westmoreland county, into
Washington and Fayette counties, to
tap newly acquired coal fields there
is the latest railway rumor.
The Reynoldsville Business Mems
Association made an effort to secure
William Jennings Bryan to lecture
in Reynoldsville while in this section
Of the state next month, but we're un-
able to secure an open date.
Senator Dolliver, one Of the biggest
men In the United States Senate, will
appear In Assembly hall February 23rd.
There are few public men whose utter.
ances command snch wide attention as
Delivers.
George Washington was great gen.
eral, Martha Washington was good
cook. Let it be proven to you at the
Martha Washington Tea in M. E.
church Monday evening from to I
o'clock. Supper Is cents.
A six o'clock dinner was served by
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas M. Jewell Thurs
day evening, at their home on West
Main street to select number Of In
vited friends. The evening was most
enjoyable oue for the participants.
The town Of Hawthorne, near New
Bethlehem, has had six fires, apparent
ly Of incendiary origin, within the last
few months. and detachment OF the
State Constabulary has been stationed
there to try to discover the perpetrstor.
The Punxs'y and Dubois papers get
consolation for Viola Allen cancelling
her dates at those places by rejecting
that the famous actress was prob
ably afraid to play before the ultra
critical audiences Of the Avenue and
Jefferson Tbestres.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
D. A. R. CONTEST MONDAY NIGHT.
Public Invited to Hear the Prize Essays
Of the Juniors Read in Assembly
Hall

The d. A. II: prize essay contest will
be held In Assembly hall Monday even
ing, February 22nd, at eight o'clock.
A prize Of FIVE dollars is offered for the
best essay. The subject is, Colonial
Beliefs and Customs" Only members
OF the Junior class without conditions
are eligible to enter the contest. In
approving this condition Of eligibility
the Daughters OF the American Revo-
luton have placed premium on in
dustry and thorough work In our high
school.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
FLAG PRESENTATION.
p. o. S. of A. Will Present Large Ameri-
can Flag to the Public Schools.

can Flag to the Public Schools.
Friday evening, February 20, large
American flag will be presented to the
public schools of Reynoldsville borough
by Washington Camp No. 602, p. o.
s. OF A., Of Reynoldsvlle. The pres
entation will be made In Assembly hall
and an elaborate program is being pre-
pared for the occasion. Hon. w. |.
Swope, Of Cleariield, an orator OF
ability, has been secured to deliver the
principal address of the evening, and
there will be many other features on
the program that will make 1t worthy
the attention OF all interested in the
maintenance OF a true spirit OF patriot
ism In our schools. Full program will
be presented next week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

MORNING sEsslON-1OA. NJ SHARP
Devotonai exercises Rev J. f. Black
Roll Call Responded by Appropriate Quotations
sunny Side In Teaching Ray Breakey Foe Best
Ella Mcdonnell. May Corbett
Faults In Reading and How Myra Kelly
Olive Clawges, J. M. London Rubie Goss
How to Teach Politeness and Kindness Williamson
Ruby Romer. Ruth Ohamberiin Mary Hasson
Cora Robertson
Pleasant and Unpleasant Teacher and Enect.....
Gertrude White I,ene Hughes Evira Johnston
Walter smith, May Epnn
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
The Crime of Idleness.

Idleness means trouble for anyone.
Its the same with lazy liver. 1t
causes constipation, headache, jsundice,
sallow complexion, pimples and blotch-
es, loss Of appetite, nausea, but DR..
Kings New Life Pills soon banist liver
troubles and build up your health. 25c
at Stoke & Feicht Drug Co.'s store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
High School
Bulletin |

These schools had no pupils tardy
last week Room 2, Miss Myers; room
4, Miss Frampton; room 7, Miss
Schultze; room 8, Miss Clarke: room
12t, Miss McEntee; room 9, Miss
Lewis.
Katherine McCreight and Blanche
Vantassel, Of Dubois, visited II. Fl. S.
Monday.
The rivalry among the Soph. boys
Monday certainly caused great calam-
ity. No one has found out who was
victor, but by the way Dominic was
fixed up, one would almost believe he
was the favored one.
An earthquake shock was felt in
room Is Monday morning. No serious
results.
Prof. w. M. Rife received from
Berry Brothers, manufacturers OF
Philadelphia, copies of Lincoln's letter
to Mrs. Bixby, for distribution.among
the members OF the Senior and Junior
classes OF the high school. An en-
crossed copy OF this letter hangs on
the walls OF Brasnose College, Oxford
University. England, as specimen Of
the purest English and most elegant
diction extant. 1t is said that as a
model Of expressive English, it has
rarely, II ever, been equalled.
The Juniors will compete for the d.
A. r. prize on Monday evening, Feb.
%, at eight o'clock. Length Of pro-
gram requires this early hour OF begin
ming.
Examinations this week close the
fifth month OF school.
The G. A. II. turned out on Friday
30 in all At the conclusion OF the
exercises, on motion OF DR.. Foust, the
veterans extended q rising vote OF
thanks tc the school for the interesting
program; the pupils accepted this kind
appreciation OF their work by rising.
Senator Dolliver will be here on
Tuesday evening, Feb. %. This is
the last number OF the course. Tickets
go on sale Friday morning.
Mr.. Evans and force of men have
moved the flag pole to the Main street
side OF the school building. From this
position the entire town will have a
good view OF the new P. o. S. OF A..
flag.
Il. E. Phillips decorated Assembly
hall on Friday morning. The artistic
arrangement Of flags and bunting were
no small contribution to the success
OF the Lincoln Day exercises. The
decorations will remain In place till
February 81.
Rev. G. 81. Frampton, OF Sykesville,
attended the Lincoln Day exercises last
Friday.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Bank Renorts.

Reports Of the condition OF the First
National and the Citizens National
banks, at the close of business February
5th, will be found in this issue OF THE
STAR. The reports show the banks to
be in good condition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Surprises

Are iu store for you. You couldn't
guess half the good things to eat that
will be served at the Martha Washing
ton Tea In the basement OF the M. E.
church Monday evening, February rs.
from 8 to 7 o'clock. Supper 25c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Cochran.Carl,

At the Presbyterian parsonage Fri
day evening, February 18th, Walter
Cochran, son Of James [: Cochran, Of
Reynoldsville, and Miss Olive Carl.
OF Punxsutawney, were united In mar
riage by Rev. A. d. Mckay. The
couple are now staying at the home
OF the groom's parents on Fifth street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Cardof Thanks.

For the kindness and sympathy ex-
tended before and after the death OF
our father, MIR. James Jones, we desire
to extend sincere appreciation.
MRS. ANNIE WINsLOw.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
A Reward

May be yours in the line Of good sup,
per II you attend the Martha Washing
ton Tea In the M. E. church basement
Monday evening from to 7 p. m.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

WANTED-A full attendance at the
Martha Washington Tea. Particulars
elsewhere.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
All Hats Must Go.

Come and get hat at your own
price. Trimmed to suit without extra
charge. MRS. L. P. MILLER.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17
Notice.

We furnish you Henry's, Davis or
Little's coal at" your request. City
Dray, W. U. Ellenberger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

Men's-ease shoes, price $500 to $3.50.
Adams.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

I bought pair Of Men's.ease shoes
at Adams for $500, wore them to work
for 13 months, had them half-soled 8
times and they are not worn out yet.
Thos. Deegan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-17

The entertainment in Assembly hall
Monday evening will be free and worth
an evenings time.
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