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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Erroneous Impression.

"No mail order business will be tol-
Grated" is the edict sent out by the
Chamber of Commerce OF Pittsburgh,
to the manufacturers and wholesalers
Of the Smoky City, who are to be on
the big special train while on a visit
to Reynoldsville on the morning Of
May %. While this injunction is not
necessary, it is issued to dispel an err
roneous impression existing ia some
sections. It is desired to see the local
merchants only in the various places
that are to be visited. Reports from
Pittsburgh indicate that it will be the
most successful trip OF the kind ever
taken by that body. Every day appli-
cations are being received for space
on the train, az the representation
promises to be more diversified than
ever. Special efforts are being made
to arrange the details OF the schedule
so that the train will arrive and depart
on schedule time, so as to prevent de-
lays, loss of time anG disappointments.
To accomplish this the railroads will
have special transportation officials on
the train at all times.
While the stop here will be COM
paratively brief, it promises to bring
about mutual benefits The possibility
OF some OF the local merchants going
to Pun&sutawney the night previous,
to join In the reception to be given
at that place, where the visitors will
remain all night, will give more time
to get better acquainted and add to the
enjoyment OF the visit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
The Heart Can't Stand
Rheumatic Acid Poisoning
The Uric-O Treatment Expels the Poison
from the Blood

The Uric-O Treatment Expels the Poison
from the Blood
Those sharp, shooting pains through
the chest around the region of the
heart mean that poisonous uric and
rheumatic acids are there ready to
spring and grip tightly the muscles
controlling the hearts action. Don't
neglect these warnings. You must
neutralize and drive these dangerous
poisons from the system, or sooner
or laterrthey will overcome you.
The only true way to cure rheu-
matism is to get at it from the inside
with Uric-O. II acts with marvellous
swiftness upon the muscles, kidneys
and the blood. Cleans out the sand
like deposits in the muscles, forces the
kidneys to perform those duties for
which they wero designed and neutral
ICES the acid within the blood.
Uric-O is liquid taken internally
times daily, and does not contain any
morphine, opium or other so-called
''pain deadeners. Sciatics, muscular,
inhammatory and articular rheumatism
all yield readily to Uric.O,
Uric-O is s,ld and recommended by
Stoke & Feicht and by druggists every
where at 75c and Sl00 the bottle.
They will furnish samples and liter
ature upon request or same can be
obtained by writing to the Smith Drug
Co., ITO Smith Bldg, Syracuse, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Seventeen Years Old.

Seventeen years ago THE STARwas
launched on the sea of journalism by
the present editor and publisher and
with this issue the paper enters its
eighteenth year. During the past years
we have labored to make The STAR
an interesting local paper, giving all
the news of the community every week,
and we expect to continue giving all
the news OF interest each week. OF
course we haye failed to please all our
subscribers all the time. People have
gotten mad because we published mat
ters that they were interested in, and
other people have gotten mad and
threatened TO boycott THE STAR, be-
cause we did not publish some "sweet
morsel of gossip" that hit other people.
Therefore, it is utterly impossible to
publish newspaper to please all the
citizens of a community, and it will be
our policy to continue to use our own
judgment in publishing news in THE
STAR We have always endeavored to
be fair and impartial with all the
people of tire community, whether sub
cribers for The STAR, borrowers of
their neighbours paper, or not readers
of THE STAR. Rich or poor, high or
low, have always received fair treat
ment in the news reports OF this paper.
Occasionally, not often, however, we
miss local news-people go visiting or
have visitors, party, &c-but the
items are omitted because the editor
has not been informed, and. not omitted
Intentionally. The safeat way is for
each person that has news item to
see that the newsgatherer gets the
information. In these days of penny
postage in home town. rural routes and
telephones it should not be much
trouble for people who have news Items
to get the news to THE STAR Office.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Melancholy Days Here.

The melancholy days have come
the saddest Of the year; the carpets
on the clothesline and incessant whacks
we hear. The bedding's in the kitchen
and the beds are in the hall, the
pictures are upon the floor while some
one dusts the wall. The melancholy
days are here-the days of soap and
brush. Stove polish daubs the silver
ware there's pie on Shakespeare
bust), piano holds some frying pans
the bath-tub's lined with books-the
women folks, oh! who could tell who
they were by their looks? Sing hey
The glad house-cleaning time of dust
and soap! 1t is gladstone sight tc
see-through big telescope
change.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
A Subtle Charm.

The advertising columns of a news
paper have subtle and indefinab.e
charm. This is especially SO when the
ads are prepared with care and with
the intent to interest. One picks up q
newspaper and even before reading the
news department have their attention
attracted to some ad. and without real
izing that they are doing so, turn the
paper over to read the store news. This
is especially the case with the ladies'.
Some Of them actually pay more atten-
tion to and are more Interested in the
advertisements than any other part Of
the paper. And the shrewd merchant,
knowiug this, always has his store
etory 10 the columns Of newspapers. He
hnds that it brings him big returns.-
Kittanning Daily Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Don't Knock.

Town people sometimes fall into the
habit Of running down their own place
in conversation. This is almost as bad
as saying you wish you had married
another woman instead Of your wife.
II you said that and your wife heard Of
1t, probably you would have chance
to get another woman. But you'll new
er have much Of n chance to get another
town until you improve the one you're
In so that you'll love 1t for its own sake.
Be kind to your home place and it will
be kind to you.-Brookville Republican.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

BY virtue Of recent act of assembly
Of this state, married woman whose
husband dies, leaving no will and with
out issue-that is children or their de-
Observation-Disclosures his entire estate,
real and personal, without any restric-
tion to the value of $1,000. Heretofore
the widow was only entitled to q dover
interest, that is, third ownership in
real estate and $500 in personal
property, and in case there are no d.
rect heirs the residue OF the estate
went to collateral heirs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Deserved Tribute.

TIE Brooklyn Duly Eagle. published
In New York City. In It's Sunday edi-
tion Of May 2, 1909. contained large
picture OF James w. Stevenson and
page write-up OF his work In the great
metropolis as bridge commissioner AS
Mr.. Stevenson is one Of our home boys,
SOD OF Henry Stevenson, % Sandy Val
ley, and personally we are very much
interested in his success, IL Is a pleasure
for us to reprint any favorable comment
made of him by the New York City
papers. In its issue of May End, edi-
torially, the Eagle said:
"The men who assembled at the Wal
dorff the other night to honor Bridge
Commissioner James W. Stevenson ex-
pressed the general sentiment of this
community towards that most excellent
official. No compliment paid to the
guest was undeserved. No estimate of
his services overstated the intelligence,
industry and energy displayed by him
in the service of the city. Mr.. Steven
sons experience in journalism revealed
him as good newspaper man and pre-
pared him to become good public SER
want. No responsibility thrust upon
him has ever been evaded. No duty
has been inadequate'y discharged.
Under his administration the carrying
capacity OF the Brooklyn Bridge has
been increased, the equipment OF the
Williamsburg Bridge has been enlarg-
ed, the Greensboro Bridge pushed to
completion and record made in the
building OF the Manhattan Bridge of
which the history of suspension bridge
construction affords no parallel. These
are achievements which easily make
Mr.. Stevenson's administration as Com
missioner OF Bridges the most remark
able of any since consolidation. The
| Eagle presents Its compliments and con-
| gratulations to the Commissioner, and
hopes for him as long term of office
as he may be inclined to accept"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
For Sale.

| offer for sale my entire holdings OF
the capital stock Of the DaBois & But
ler Brick Co. at fat price of $50 90
per share. Eleyen and one-half shares
OF Punxsutawney Foundry g. Machine
Co. stock at ninety dollars per share.
Two acres Of land In Punxsutawney
borough. Eleven roomed dwelling
house and two lots In Falls Creek Dor.
ough. For additional information re-
garding prices, terms, earnings, divi-
dends, &C., Of the above properties, call
on or address U. ]. Mstson, Falls
Creek, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Young GIRLS Are Victims

or headache, as we'll as older women,
but all get quick relief and prompt cure
from DR.. Kings New Life Pills, the
worlds best remedy for sick and ner-
vous headaches. They make pure
blood, and strong nerves aud build
up your health. Try them. 25c at
H. L. McEntire's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Dry Goods Specials.

Thursday evening specials in dry
goods department.:
r. & G. 81. 90 corsets for SOC.
f. p. S1. 90 corsets for SOC.
La Refine 81 90 corsets for SOC.
Ladies' 81. 90 silk gloves for Zoe.
Sc unbleached muslin for Sc.
BING STOKE Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Waists.
From 49c to $500 at Gillespies.


List of unclaimed letters remaining
in post Office at Reyuoldsville, Pa, for
week ending May s, 1909.
Pittsburg Industrial Iron Works,
Tony Smith, J.. H. Seigul.
Say advertised and give date of list
when calling for above.
e. G. BURNS, P. M.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

Think Of peoples faults and you will
find all people faulty. Think Of their
virtues and your world will be peopled
with good men and good friends"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

II is likely that the summer outing
OF the Pennsylvania Editorial Asso-
citation will be trip into Canada, in
Guiding the Muskoka Lakes and Hud-
son Bay Country and the City Of
Ottawa, the Capitol Of Canada.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
The Woodwork Supply Co.

Again we would remind you
that we are prepared to furnish
a general line, as well as many
specialties, in WOODWORK, also
LIME, SAND, WALL PLASTER,
PLASTER BOARD, SHINGLES, SID
ING AND FLOORING. ~
Doors and Sash in any style
or variety. just as you want
them, with plain, sheet, plate,
cathedral, Clipped and Floren-
tine glass, at attractive prices.
CALL -
The Woodwork Supply Co.
FooT OF FOURTH ST. CITY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
. A Scalded Boys Shrieks

Horriied his grandmother, Mrs.
Maria Taylor, Of Nebo. KY, who writes
that, when all thought he would die,
Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly cured
him. Iufallible for burns, scalds, cuts,
corns, wounds, bruises. Cures fever
sores, boils, skin eruptions, chilblains,
chapped hands. Soon routes piles.
25c at b. L. McEntire's,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

Buying direct from the mills In, cal
load lots enables us to give specia
prices on flour and feed. Robinson 8
Mundorff
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Scrin.

Forty inch curtain scrim at 25c yard
at Gillespies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
Estate Of Margaret Harrington, late OF
Reynoldsville Borough, Deceased.

Notice is herebv given that letters of ad-
minIstration upon he estate OF the above
named decedent have been granted TO the
undersigned All persons indebted to said
estate are requested 10 make payment, and
those having claims or demands against the
same will make them known without delay
to- DAMEL HARRINGTON. AdministratoE
Cleme1t w. Flynn. Pardus, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

See the bronze shoes at Adams.
II you want good clover and timothy
seed this spring see the Reynoldsville
Hardware Co.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
A DMINIsTRATRIX' NOTICE.
Estate OF Michael Nugent, late OF Reyn-
oldsville Borough, Deceased.

Notice l. he. eby .iven that letters testa-
mentnry upon the estate of the said deced
ent have Eeen granted TO the Undersigned
A VI persons indebted 10 said estate are re-
quested to make payment and those having
claims or demands az inst the same Will
pres, mt them without delay to
MARY NUGENT,
Administrator @. ". A..
Client MT w. Flynn, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Attorney,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Linens.

Nice quality yard wide linen natura
color for 25c the yard at Gillespies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12
Ifyou have anything to sell, try
our Want Column.
w. b. ROCKEY,
VETERINARY SURGEON

-Punxsutawney. Pa.
viii be at Burns Livery Stable. REYNOLDS
Vile, Friday Of each week. Farmers and
Summerville phones.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-12

Ask for the Ace Brand Of clover
seed. Reynoldsville Hardware Co.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
N0EZ NIIZLL2E
MADAME du Barry"

BY H. Noel williams. Imported by Charles
Seribner's Sons, New York. Price 81
H. Noel williams has made a spe-
cialty of memoirs, no less than six other
volumes about famous French women
being easily recalled. The author is
deep student of French history, and
these volumes by him are correct as
to dates and dry historical facts. Aside
from that, however, which any student
can discover by reading, he offers us
a wealth of intimate and personal
details that makes every page full of
charm. No other work in English Is
so complete and no biography of this
famous kings favorite is so sympa-
thetic Never before has an author
attempted any defense of this woman,
and the author himself may not have
so intended his work to be taken, but
the picture he constantly draws of
her humanity, the lack of selfishness,
the general sweetness of her lisposi-
tion, present an entirely new view of
her character.
The scenes of the times are not eX-
aetly new, but Mr.. Williams has made
them richer in detail. This is espe-
cially to be noted in some of the de-
scriptions OF the vice and profiigacy
which are positively sickening IN .Beir
vividness. The book contains a front
ispiece portrait OF Madame du Barry
from an engraving by Condi after a
miniature by Cosway. 1t is attrac-
lively printed and bound.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
priscilla of the Good Intent
By HaIliweu sutclines author OF "Mistres
Barbara" etc. Published by Little. Brow
& Co. Boston. Price 81 80

BY HaIiiweli Sutclines author OF Mistress
Barbara" etc. Published by Little. Brown
Co. Boston. Price SI.5o.
The moors and fens of West York
shire are close to the heart of Halli-
well Sutcliffe, one can see by the story
OF Priscilla OF the Good Intent" The
tale itself is not exciting; it is not one
TO be read through at a sitting. 1t is
to be read for the fine pictures of the
people and the country and its keen ap-
probation OF the types which the au-
thor has selected to people his pages.
Priscilla is q winsome lassie Of the
north country; she lives with her
widower father, old farmer Hirst, on
the Good Intent" farm. Qt sounds
like a ship. but it is not.) Priscilla has
two suitors; one is the village black
smith, David Blake, and she is half in
love with him, but he is slow of speech
and does not understand the ways of
women, so neglects his opportunities
and loses his chance. The other suitor
is Reuben Gaunt the son Of the squire.
He has been seeing the world for five
years and returns full of experiences
and tales and fascinates little Priscilla.
Reuben had given his heart to Peggy
Matthewson, so there are the usual
complications.
Peggy falls i'll Of a dreadful con-
tagious disease and Reuben insists
upon nursing her until she dies. This
nobility seems to purify him and then
he and Priscilla can begin again where
they were before. The story itself is
unsatisfactory in spots, especially in
re gard to fine, manly David Blake, but
the picture of humble English country
life indoors and out compare favorably
with the best of Thomas Hardy. and
the book is decidedly worth reading.
The inconspicuous bits bringing in the
nature life Of that country are particu-
isrly well done and one finds more and
more to commend in it when compared
TO the light and frothy output of fall
novels
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
Books Received

..The April Fool DOLL" By Josephine s. Gates;
the Bobbs-Nerrfl1 company. Indianapolis
Almost Fairy Children, by Caleb Lewis; the
Bobbs- Merrill company. Indianapolis
Bobbs- Merrill. company. Indianapolis
The Gold Hunters" BY James .. CurWoOds
the Bobbs-M Merrill company, Indianapolis.
The Poems Of Oscar Wilde John W. Luce
Lays Of Lazy Dog" by D. K. Stevens;
John W. Luce Co. Boston
rip Van wlnkle," BY Washington Irving;
John ". Luce Co.. Boston. r..
The Alrship Alamanac." Lewis Allen; John
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ssDid Your Child Say ThisT a collection %
sayings By the little ones. compiled BY the late
George III. Preble. admiral, U. s. N; John
w Luce q Co.. Boston,
why the Chimes Rang" by Raymond Mae
donald Alden; the BobDs-Nierrill company, In
aHistory Of the Great American Fortunes, By
Gustavus Myers; Charles H. Kerr & Co.. Chicago
ssSoci alisr1 for Students Joseph Z. COhens
Charles II. Kerr & Co. Chicago.
The Bridge Flend." By Arthur L. Bruce; Mof-
fat. Yard Co.. New York.
when Mother Lets Us Give a Party by
Elsie Duncan Yale; MOrat, Yard & Co. New
s.The Florentine Frame" by Elizabeth Robins:
Mofat Yard & Co. New York. s-
vehicles OF the Air" By Victor Lougheed;
the Reilly & Britton company. Chicago.
Evolutionary Socialism," by Edward Bern
stein: B. W. Huebsch & Co.. New York
'sThe Substance OF Socialism" By John Spargo;
B. w. Huebsch & Co. New York
''The Song OF Songs by Hermann Sudermann:
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''The Marvellous Year" introduction By Edwin
Markham drawings by Gertrude Huebsch: B. W.
Huebseh Co., New York.
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
"What Have the Greeks Done
for Modern Civilization ?"

By John P. Mahany. Published by g. P. Put
mans Sons. New York aud London
Professor Mahaffy of Trinity college.
Dublin; Is recognized by all scholars as
the greatest student OF Greece now liv-
ing. During the winter OF 19oS-o9 he
Lowell lectures. which he has now col
lected in book form. giving it the title
What Have the Greeks Done for Mod
ern Civilization"
This book now sums up in eight
splendid brilliant chapters the infiu-
ence upon the modern world which has
been and Is exerted by Greek poetry
sculpture, printing and music; and by
the science and politics of Greece. The
book is too big in theme to be fairly
discussed in the limited columns of a
newspaper review, but Ii is not too big
a statement to- say that ii should be
read by every teacher, every publicist
and especially by every editorial writer.
Peace is It's great message, and calm
ness or poise, the characteristics lack
Ing In American civilization.
The casual reader may be interested
in this quotation:
The Greeks did not think any polity
civilized till men had wholly abandoned
the habit of carrying weapons. and IL
Aristotle or Thucydides had been told
able citizens OF free states still go
armed. they would have said, That was
once the habit in Greece also, but now
we are civilized and regard such prac-
tice as essentially barbarous.'"
Professor Mahaffy has a charming
style-one feels the personality of the
man through all his writing Some
captious critics will censure him occa-
sionally for too much enthusiasm. but
IL Is a quality of his race and tempera-
ment and to most readers will be an
added charm. He closes this absorbing
book with the following fine passage:
There are probably few men who
have lived longer and more intimately
with the old Greeks in more phases OF
their life, ever probing and seeking for
deeper and better knowledge OF their
vast legacy TO mankind, OF which the
rodent tooth of time, the sacrilegious
hands of man, have lost or destroyed so
much. The farther I seek, the wider
the vistas see opening before me. So
now, when my part in the race Is near
ly run, there remains to me no higher
earthly satisfaction than this, that I
have carried the torch Of Greek fire
alight through a long life; no higher
earthly hope than this. that may pass
that torch to others. who in their turn
may keep tt ahame, with greater brill
liancy. perhaps, but not with more
earnest devotion, in the parliament OF
men. the federation of the world
The San Francisco call., 1909-12-26
Human Equipment"


series) Published by B. W. Huebsch Co..
New York. Price so cents
"All earnest thinking men and women
who love their fellows are driven to a
greater or less degree of reaction
against the glaring injustice OF our So
cial and Industrial system. and the
crowning struggle of our time is to
find the way out. If a way out is not
found, in time the accumulated in
justice becomes so intolerable that the
sufferers, having nothing to lose but a
meaningless existence OF intolerable
toll. rise up in the blind madness of de-
spair, and the social structure crumbles
into revolution"
Mr.. Briggs is so forcible and dramatic
and uses such big words that he rather
frightens the reader at first, but when
the balance is found again he sees that
nothing so startling has really hap
pened after all. Mr.. Briggs does not tell
us anything new-he tells us we need
sober, Industrious labor, simple living,
sane managing of expense to fit income
and eliminating of useless ana demor-
alizing luXuries. Thoreau. Tolstoi, Pas
4. tor Wagner and numbers OF others
have said all that, in simpler, more
pleasing fashion, too, and Mr.. Briggs
does not tell the one great thing-how
TO begin TO attain this desired condi-
tion.
Says Mr.. Briggs: "One family in the
midst of luxury loving materialistic
society. living steadily to an ideal of
simple and earnest life, is a moral les
son OF incalculable import" That ap-
pears to point to the women, who are
the home makers, after all, and if the
author thinks the first move should be
made by the women it may help some
If they read this book.