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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
A poa Story.


We brought from Scotland a collie
about six months old. He was allow
ed to be with us at the breakfast ta-
BILE, but never to be fed in the dining
room. This rule was enforced by my
daughter. was the only member of
the family who ever broke over the
rule. And often when l offered him
a tempting bone he would glance
across the table, and if he caught the
forbidding eye he would resist the
temptation. But one morning she left
the table abruptly. Rab followed her
into the hall and watched her till she
had closed the door of her study.
Then he scampered back. nudged my
elbow, as If to say. NOW is our time"
He seized the bone and was soon
crunching it with the greatest salts
faction.-L0ndon Spectator
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
The Good Dinner.

The successful housekeeper was
planning dinner for few of her
husbands friends.
Il must have apple pie and cheese
for dessert" she remarked without a
flicker of indecision.
But ! should think you would want
something more dainty this time of
year." suggested the woman who al
ways worried herself sick over COM
pany dinner, ian ice or a frozen pud-
ding"
"Oh. but apple pie is my husbands
favorite dish! When he has company
l always serve what he likes best;
then he thinks his guests have had
such a good dinner, and everybody
is happy. At least my husband and l
are happy, and If the guests aren't no
one is the wiser."-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
The Villains Ieath.

The two sets of false teeth looked
just alike, but one set cost $40 more
than the other. '"There is a lot Of
extra work on those expensive teeth"
said the dentist. '"They are made for
an actor who always plays the part Of
heavy villain in melodrama, and he
has to have teeth that he can hiss
with. experimental on three diff
ferent sets Of teeth before got the
combination. Somehow the nice, even
teeth that usually turn out wouldn't
permit the sibilant 'ss-sses' that he
deals in to escape with sufficient ven
ON. You wouldn't believe how much
tinkering it takes to lick teeth into
shape for the 's'deaths' and 'od's
bloods' TO sound just right. OF all the
people ever made teeth for the heavy
stage villain is hardest to ft."-New
York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
ANTIQUITY OF DICE.
Origin of These Devices Buried In the
Remote Past.

Origin of These Devices Buried In the
Remote Past.
Scholars have detved In vain for the
origin of dice, which. In various
shapes. have been used in forms of
worship and religious ceremonies since
the dawn of history. Their earlier use
was for the forecasting of events and
obtaining Of divine guidance. Their
adaptation to game of chance was
comparatively quite recent.
There Is surprising number or
varieties Of dice. but they may be d.
vided into two general classes. The
most familiar form Is the cube. With
two excepuons-the Korean and Etrus.
can-cubical dice have the spots so ar
ranged that the six and one, five and
two and three and four are opposite,
making the sum of the opposite sides
Invariably seven. In all ages the num-
ber seven has been regarded with par
ticular awe and as having much mys-
tic import.
The dice just described are not only
proper to modern Europe and Amer
lea. but to classical Greece and Rome.
ancient Syria, Persia. India. China.
Japan and Siam. The other form isl
the long, square prism sometimes
found amid prehistoric ruins in Europe
and existing today in India.
A most interesting form is the top
or spinning dice, with four or six
sides, which was twirled with the
thumb and second finger. of which IL
specimen was discovered In the re-
mains of Naucratis, Greek colony of
600 B. G. Two specimens of dice have
been discovered at Babylon. -Harpers
Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Stealing Sea Water,

They arrested me in Italy for steal.
Ing bucket of water out of the sea-"
The reporter laughed. He thought
that the tourist on the pier was jok-
ing, but the tourist resumed:
TITS fact. You can't draw water
out Of the Italian seas without per-
NIT. The idea is to prevent your dodg-
ing the salt tax. Salt, you know, is
very heavily taxed in Italy. It's a
government monopoly. You buy it only
In the government tobacco shops-a
nickel a package, vest pocket size. And
the government won't let you monkey
with sea water lest you extract the
salt from It"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
AN ARCTIC RESCUE.
The Feeling When the Relief Ship
Came Into View.


Came Into View.
Very often during the months of
daylight we stood on the cliff straining
our eyes to see the longed for relief
ship. AS the summer of 1905 slipped
on we almost despaired, but one day
In July, when hope had almost aban-
doned us, we saw one of the boys
Jumping up and down and supposed
that at last his brain had given way
under the strain. In fact, many of us
were almost crazy with the monotony
and anxiety that were upon us day
after day. We watched a moment and
wondered which of us would be the
next to go Off his balance.
When we went to him and saw what
he saw, the long looked for relief ship,
! don't know whether we all jumped
for Joy or what we did, for we have,
no memory Of our actions in that hour.
Quickly each man gathered his little
kit, ready to rush to the boats and
leave forever that island where DEATH
had stared us In the face for sixteen
months and where we had almost
given up all hope Of ever again look
Ing upon the faces of our loved ones.
In our frantic haste to be gone many
of us left behind relics and records
which we priced and later regretted
the loss Of. At the end of sixteen
months the relief ship Terra Nova had
arrived, and we steamed to Norway.
where our party divided, some going
to London and others to Germany
Captain Edwin Collins Account of the
Ziegler Polar Expedition in National
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Illustrating a Definition.

In proving match to the browbeat-
ing lawyer the woman witness is prob
ably in the majority. At recent case
In court woman witness was giving
very damaging evidence against the
prisoner, and the attorney for the de-
Tense, nettled at her manner, decided
to embarrass her If he could.
I'm giving your testimony, madam, /
observe that you are constantly using
the word irony May ask IL you
comprehend its true meaningY'
"Well, think do. will illustrate.
If were to call you a gentleman /
should unquestionably be indulging in
most decided irony."-Ladies' Home
Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
WHO SENDS HIS MONEY OUT OF
TOWN TO BUY FROM MAIL Or
DER HQIISEG

WHO SENDS HIS MONEY OUT OF
TOWN TO BUY FROM MAIL Or
DER HOUSES.
The man who buried his talent at
least had the talent to show for it.
If we all spent our money out Of
town in short time we would have
nothing to show for it except
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.
The man who patronizes home in
dustries benefits the people he deals
with and benefits himself. His con.
duct is like that of the good and
faithful servant who so used the
talents intrusted to him that they
greatly increased. He is a good and
faithful citizen who is worthy Of
the success he is sure to win.
The next time you see an attrac-
tive advertisement of a mail order
house 60 to your local merchant and
try to buy the article of him. IF
HE HASN'T 1T ASK HIM WHY.
If he has it ask him why he never
told you about it in your local pa
per.
That will be a boost for us. But
we'll stand for It. And we'll boost
back; remember that.
Do your share of the boosting
and you'll get your share of the
prosperity.
LET US BOOST!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Origin of Pajamas.

Jajamas are being interpreted sim
ply "leg garments" They were eager
ly adopted by Europeans in India from
the Mohammedans. probably by the
Portuguese in the first place. Earlier
Anglo-Indian generations knew them
as "long drawers or "mosQuito draw
ers" and still earlier generations as
"mogul breeches," under which name
they are referred to by Beaumont and
Fletcher. European improvers were
at one time In the habit of adding feet
to these leg garments, but certain
London tradesman was not at loss to
find an outlandish reason for this addi-
tion. I believe, sir, 1t is on account Of
the white ants" he replied to an in
quiring customer.-London Graphic.
A Boomerang.
Edith-Oh, Percy, your present was
so beautiful! And you unintentiohally
left the price tag on-S guineas.
Percy-Oh, how careless of me!
Edith-And I see you bought it at
Sellum's. And / know you wouldn't
mind taking 1t back and exchanging
1t for one Of those lovely eight guinea
brooches they have there, would you.
dear?
Percy-Oh, not at all! With pleas
ure!
Percy (an hour later In his room)-
That is what comes Of buying a six
teen shilling ring and sticking an eight
guinea tag on t. Now I've got to buy
the brooch OF lose the girl.-London
Globe.
Old Time Rutterscosen.
Put three pounds of light brown
sugar in an enameled kettle with three
fourths Of pound Of butter. Place
over moderate fire to melt; let it boil
until thick. stirring all the while to
prevent scorching. Take the kettle
from the fire and pour the boiling hot
liquid into buttered tins or upon a
large hat meat platter. When stiff
enough mark of into big squares. and
when cold break these apart and wrap
eacs square in wax paper. Butter
scotch carefully made will keep for
months. 1t improves with age.
Eating With the Knife.
Use of the fork is comparatively
modern. The original fork was two
pronged. and its adoption was held to
betoken an unusual degree Of elegance
and refinement. The taste for clean
liness has preserved the use Of steel
forks with two prongs." writes Lady
Newdigate. (She spoke to the closing
years Of the eighteenth century,
with regard to little bits Of meat,
which cannot SO well be taken hold Of
with the two pronged forks, recourse
is had to the knife. which is broad and
round at the extremity" Peas at that
tir were eaten with knife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
CANINE JUSTICE.
Eskimo Dogs Seem to Have Laws Of
Their Own

Eskimo Dogs Seem to Have Laws Of
Their Own.
In his voyage of polar exploration
Commander Finla observed among his
dogs sort of government quite inde-,
pendent of that of their keepers. They
were of the Eskimo variety and were
trained to work In teams. In their
as a community. and their rules had
reference to the common good. There
was no penalty less than that of death.
During the period of darkness we
lost eight dogs. Three of them. splen-
did large animals, were killed by their
companions. The other five either wan
dered off on the young ice and were
blown away or were killed by the pack
at distance from camp. Every dog
was known by name.
1t Is curious fact that when one
dog has antagonized the others the
only way to save him from destruction
later on Is to chain him. Then the
other dogs let him alone. Unfortunate
ly for us, the dogs that seemed to in
cur the enmity of their fellows were
the large, strong animals. the bullies
and fighters.
There seemed to be a degree of jus
tice in their judgments. From close
observation found that the dogs gen
orally forgave bite on the head or
body, but that an attack on the legs
seemed to be considered foul play and
must be paid for by the life of the Of
Tending canine. The whole pack unit
ed In his execution.-Y Youths Compan-
ion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
What Is a Gentleman?

I'll have to give you the real detini-
ton of real gentleman: "A man
that's clean inside and out; who neither
looks up to the rich nor down on the
poor; who can lose without squealing
and who can win without Dragging;
who is considerate of women. chill
dren and old people; who is too brave
to lie. too generous to cheat and who
takes his share Of the world and lets
other people have theirs."-New York
Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
BibIe Eatinu.

I am told by lady resident that in
the Hampshire parish in which l am
writing there is living at the present
time a good woman who once ate
New Testament, day by day and leaf
by leaf, between two slices of bread
and butter, as remedy for fits. This
was treating the Bible as a fetch, with
a vengeance.-London Notes and Que
ries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24

New Husband-Did you make those
biscuits, my dear? His Wife-Yes,
darling. Her Husband-Well, I'd rath-
er you would not make any more,
sweetheart. His Wife-Why. not,
love? Her acknowledgements, angel
mine. you are too light for such heavy
work.-Chicago Record Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Hs Was Wise.

1T seems queer that she ever took
q fancy to him. He isn't at all the
kind Of man one would expect her to
admire"
Il know, but he always had way
Of noticing 1t when she happened to
have on new hat or a gown that had
just come from the dressmaker's."-
Chicago Record Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Town Booming
Helps
V.-Where Is Your
Talent?

Remember the case Of the man
who took his talent, wrapped it in
a napkin and buried it7
Not only did his master punish
him for his folly, but his conduct
has become a byword.
The world has progressed since
his time. Modern conditions have
developed kind of man who is
even more useless than the one who
buried his talent. HE IS THE MAN
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Not Xindictixe.

'There are germs lying in wait for
you. no matter where you turn" said
the scientist.
u know It," replied the matter of
fact person. II dislike germs as much
as anybody can. but LIN not going to
quit eating, drinking and breathing
Just to spite 'em."-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
No Dancer.

Worldly Aunt-See here. Edith, that
young man tc whom you've engaged
yourself-'ls his future assured? Niece
-Oh. yes. auntie! he was baptized a.
q child.-Judge's Librsry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Tho Widows Vjew of IL.

Briggins "a willy one)-No. I shall
never marry. loved girl once and
she made fool Of me. The Widow
disappointed of her prey)-What a
lasting impression she seems to have
made!-Illustrated Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
He Left.

Il may have remaiaed a tride late,
but her remarks were too pointed"
what did she say, FerdyY
"Told me their lease was about to
expire. louisville Courier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24
Pleasant Rehearsal,

Fair Amateur-The curtain will rise
In few minutes. Are you quite sure
you know your words? Hero-Yes;
all except the part where kiss you.
We'd better rehearse that again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24

II wisdom was to cease throughout
the world no one would suspect him
self Of ignorance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24

Why does Julia feel that she must
have long coat at once?"
I "Her husband has bought her q
)1ress." -Harpers Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24

Simple diet Is best, for many dishes
hring many diseases.-Pliny.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-11-24

No man Is really beaten until ne
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-11-12

\ strike Of dry goods clerks in eighty
Hast Side stores has been declared by
the Retail Dry Goods Clerks AS>o,ia
,iou Of New York. The strikers demand
an eight hour day. with an hour for
lunch.
\ project ior the relief Of workmen
who are disabled by accident while in
the employ Of Russian railways has
been formulated by the ministry Of
ways Of communication and viii he pre-
scented 10 the Duma-
IN = resent speech during his present
tour about the country President Taft
had some graceful things 10 say about
organized labor, II he were a trades
man. he said, he would consider it Wise
to be 4 member of the union having
jurisdiction owe, his craft
According 70 reports from the coal
mining fields, . new Issue has been
raised by Presiden; Thomas L Lewis,
Of the United Nine Workers Union.
which is : tjve-day working week Of
eight hours Der day Mr., Lewis says he
desires to inaugllrate 4 system Of five
days to- work. one day for God and one
day for humanity
The purpose Of The wonlen'S auNil-
iaries j. 70 organize the spending power
Of organized labor. ana 10 systematic
oally buill mp s demand Tor the union
label The wages Of the organized
workers amount u about S2.0o0,opo.oao
a year, Is per cent Of which i spent
io- non-unicn goods, which j. a sufii-
Client argument that the spending power
q the workers must be organized
John Burns, The British labor leader,
suggests thai working hours should be
internationally adjusted. inasmuch as
the labor Of every nation Is in comps1i-
tiou with that OF every other nation.
While Minneapolis, Mimi unions, as
rule. have been making rapid growth
this year some Of them have taken
strides which are unparalleled. Among
the latter are some ot the railway or
CARNATIONS. Freighrhandlers' Union in
September added - to il membership
ron. while Is we're added to the CLERKS
Mr. Gompe-s declares that the resent
financial crisis would have lasted long
e had il not been for the influence Of
labor organizations in keeping wa
mp - that the products OF the mills
could tn5 purchasers. Had wages been
reduced. he declared. the crisis OF l90-
would have been as long continued a.
some Of the pani1s Of the past.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-11-12

The Northumberland Eng Miners
Conciliation Board advanced the wages
Of the workers So per cent, making
the rates SO per cent. above the basis
This is the first advance in two wears.
About 1925 the question Of better
wages. shorter hours and the protection
Of the factory operatives began to he
sgitatei in this country, and from this
time on numerous unions Of different
trades were established in manutaotuv-
ing centers.
Russian and Polish printers Of Man
haitian, having observed the sUoooss 81
the Yiddish printers, who resolve a
minimum wage Of So per week fer 4
four hour day. have started = movement
70 organize q union Of their own.
The proposed Railway Federation, the
railway auxiliary 70 the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor, viii send representa-
tives - the convention 70 be held in
Toronto in November AL the railroad
branches will be represented.
According 70 ,he report Of Secretary
Edwin Perry ;o1 the year ending Sep
,ember !. 1909. the United Mine Work
ers on tha; day had membership 81
246652, which is equivalent 10 3 gain
of 5l.654 during the fiscal year just
eniAi
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1909-11-12
No. 49,.
NOTICE OF HEARING OF FINAL AC-
COUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF SNOHONISH.

In the Matter Of the Estate Of Herman
lin6bland. Deceased.
Notice Is Hereby Given, That the final
account Of Johanna Lindhlad, the ad-
ministratriN Of the estate Of Herman
Lindblad. deceased, has been returned
to said court for settlement and that a
petition for final distribution Of said
estate has been filed with said court,
ana that the 9th day Of November
1900. atl0 o'clock a III. Of said day has
been duly appointed by said court for
the settlement Of said account and hear
ing said petition. at which time any
person interested in said estate may APP
pear ana file his exceptions in writing
10 >aii account and contest the same.
Dated this 9th day Of November, 1909
JOHANNA LINDBI-AD,
Administrative Of Said Estate.
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raie from the l9th jsy II lUN, 1000,
She same being $ tsispcc duo for g'>Nds'
VANS aud mcu,,aUjl>N SNM Snd DC
h,cuA by Smout GUN'crN ONUpAny' "a
co partnership cnu>j>t,uk ~ Charles ;.
Smout ana Nunic Sciicgl, st che special
instance and request Of the defendants;
ami the said halAuc, having been prior
to the commencement oi tins action as.
signed by S,ii ~ partnership 10 tins
plaintiff,
SHERWOOD i MANSFIELD,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Of0cc ana Costotijcc Aiirc>S. Suite ..
Colby bldg, Evcrc,; Snohomish
County, Washington.
Date of first publca,ion November >
l1t0 q
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THE WORLD OF LABOR

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n"'s"' i" mas ''''.>S '''
=" n"'" ''S'' .'s'
-'oV' 'e'''''' "'>>''' 'e'
Bla,lsmiths International has in.
creased its membership from 5000 70
l''''' III zen '"'
BARRIERS have increased the per capita
tax cents month. to be added to the
defense fund
Coun,il have decided to build a labor
tennis
...
Tennessee Federation Of LABOR VIII
meet IN thattanoos" III January
,-.-., ,,,..- 49,. .~,,;-.~, IN will
appeal 10 the churches 10 Ae.p secure
shorter working hours for women.
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$50 80 50 W. -,,,;,r;,.
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MaSSS 'nOse''S o'"'' N''N>'' ~ -
psn'''S @i'"''''' S'''s '''''' ..'''>'' ''' '>
he'0 Al no.! 'Ns' '"'''''! w.
The strike If ,bs members Of Boston.
Mas Tss;ss, rsi,,rs. ans Drsss,nsSsr
Nnion Tor the '-'se' SA'P III 1'n'
unnes, Inc s'''Ne : no" IL is SINH
month
1c..sr p,;sh,~s, sva R,,fss-s, Inter.
r.,i,rs, r-r;,, v;n starr fish, for
AZ, e;7br h7,,r ssv in every state in the
OnloA' \ o's defense iun" WI" 'e
Talsed'
Tn. r-,;.s5 ,>,vs-,,v,sr- Workers
rass-s.;,, ~ ,,-ss- B-;.,ir : s~,in -
,bs front ari.a,irr for $ minimum, wage
Of $50 $ week within she London area
Thir-v.f.,r- ,h,rsa,s members Of the
R,;js~r,slsrs. Union Win donate each
wear s davis nav. which win total SIS
no annually .,~ & strike benefit f,,nd
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The State Of Washington, to H. a.
Cooper Anna L Cooper and Helen 5.
Cooper, and all persons unknown, if
any, having or claiming any interest
OF estate in ana TO the real property
hereinafter described, defendants:
Neu are hereby notified that the
above named plaintiff is the owner and
holder Of certificate of delinquency No
A9020. issued and dated the 9th day of
January, los. by the County of Sno-
homish. State Of Washington, for the
amount Of Seventeen and S0-l00 Dollars
Sl1-Sol, the same being the amount
then due and delinquent for the taxes
for the wears 1905 and 1906, upon real
property, Of which YOU, the said de
PENDANT, Il. 4. Cooper, are the owner
and reputed owner, situated in said
county ami more particularly described
as follows. to-wit: All that part of
the Northwest Quarter IN. W. al of
the Northeast Quarter IN. +. ~. of
Section Nine lel Township Thirty-two
lS2) North, Range Five (5) East W. NJ,
wing West OF Pilehuch Creek. and upon
which the above named plaintiff has
paid subsequent taxes assessed against
said property as follows; Taxes for the
year 1907, Nineteen and l0-l00 Dollars
Sl9.lol, paid on the 5th day Of April,
1909; taxes for the year 1905. One and
79-loo Dollars lSl.79l, paid n Sep.
TENDER II, l90a; the amount of said
certificate of delinquency bearing inter
est at the rate of Fifteen per cent
rs per cent per annum from it's said
date and all Of said several amounts SO
paid for subsequent taxes as aforesaid.
bearing interest az the rate OF Fifteen
per cent Us per cent? per annum from
the respective dates of payment there
Of as aforesaid, all of which is now due
the above named plaintiff
And you are further notified that the
above named plaintiff is the owner and
holder Of certificate Of delinquency No
AS0l4. issued and dated the Slst day
Of December, 1907, by the County of
Snohomish, state of Washington. for
the amount Of Twenty seven and 81. 100
Dollars lS2s.Sol, the same being
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. SNOHO
NISH COUNTY. WASHINGTON.

In the Matter Of the Estate OF 5. J.
Nelson. Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given TO the credi-
tors OF. and all persons having claims
against said deceased or against said
estate, TO present them with the neces-
Sary vouchers 10 the undersigned ad-
miniS1rator Of said estate, at the Of.
flee Of J. p. Wall, rooms and 6. Scan
iinavian- American Bank Building, Bal
lard Station, Seattle, King County,
Washington. within one year from and
after the date Of the first publication
of this notice. to-wit:: One year from
ana after the 18th day Of October 1909
NJ the same viii be forever barred.
A HOLMAN.
Administrator
Date Of first publication October Is
1870