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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
In Lilac Days
Ey GERTRUDE MANSFIELD.
Copyrighted, 1909. by Associated
Literary Press.

"Eh, what's that?" Alan Berresford,
tall, athletic. good looking, swinging at
a rafting pace down the city streets,
flung around as an odor, fraint, fra
grant, delicious, assailed his nostrils
"Lilacs, by Jupiter!
Liacs, in truth. The street stand at
the corner brimmed over with them
great purple swaying plumes of sweet
ness among their cool, green. smooth,
heart shaped leaves.
"Lilacs, sir?" The swarthy skinned
young vender evidently expected a
liberal purchaser.
"Yes-no; wait IA minute" And this
prosperous man of affairs, whose die
tum could shake the board of trade
building over on Lasalle street to its
foundations, stood looking absently at
the flowers, lost in retrospection.
Lilacs! He saw all at once the quaint
home in a pretty, peaceful country
town. He saw. too, the overgrown
old garden where the peonies and
gooseberries interlaced silken stems
and briery branches, and farther back
still, just where the emerald slopes of
the orchard came gently dimpling
down, secluded green stretch of path
way. At either side a row of lilac
bushes grew higher than a mans head
"a way Of bloom and beauty, Of over
whelming fragrance. Lilac lane they
called 1t. And when the moon rose
and set shifting shadows about the
place it was luminous mosaic of mov-
ing leaves and silvery lights where he
and Elsie walked.
"Lilacs. sirT'
"Yes-a lot" Berresford pulled him.
self together with start. All, that all
seemed so long ago! Had he been let
ting himself drift into sentimental
dream-here, in broad daylight, on one
of the most crowded streets of great
city? He glanced around half guiltily.
Then, with little cynical smile and
shrug of his shoulders, he turned to
the Greek flower seller. "Send those
to my hotel" He motioned to a great
earthen jar full of the beautiful blooms.
He penciled name and number on his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
WALL STREET WAYS.
Methods of Brilliant Operator Of
Many Years Auo,

Methods Of a Brilliant Operator Of
Many Years Ago.
One Of the most brilliant operators
Of Wall street in the early sixties Of
the last century was Walter Wellman
Morse, though he was by comparison
with some of the gray haired market
veterans only mere boy, being just
thirty years of age. The public con-
fidence he enjoyed made it possible for
him to realize profits in any stock.
Such was the influence his indorse-
ment would carry that after he had
accumulated stock at his prices he
could tell his daily callers that the
stock was due to go up, and immedi-
ately there would be enough profess
Bional and public buying Of the stock
to send 1t up, thus enabling Morse to
unload at profit.
An example Of Morse's popularity
was illustrated in a scene accompany
ing the opening of subscriptions for
stock in coal mining company Or
ganized by him. The day the subscrip-
tion book was opened people flocked to
the office and fought with each other
in their efforts to enter and get their
names recorded. One man who had
subscribed for large amount of this
stock, after getting away from the
crowd, came back and, walking up
to Mr.. Morse, said, 81 say, Mr.. Morse
was that gold or coal stock sub
scribed forY'--Moody's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
FoiIed.

Noiselessly, but with all his might
the burglar tugged at the dressing ta-
BILE drawer. In vain. 1t refused to
open. He tugged again.
"Give it another jerk" SAID a voice
behind him.
The burglar turned.
The owner Of the house was sitting
up in bed and looking at him with an
expression Of the deepest interest on
his face.
Jerk 1t again. There's a lot of valu-
able property in that drawer, but we
haven't been able to open it since the
damp weather began. If you can pull
it out I'll give you handsome royal
ty on everything that's
But the burglar had jumped out
through the window, taking part of
the sash with him.-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Get Out of Doors.

Trudeaus classic experiment points
us in the right direction. After inoc-
ulatlng a number Of rabbits with tu-
berculosis he confined a number Of
them indoors and turned the others
outdoors. The latter all recovered,
while the former all died. This exper-
iment shows that rabbit living upon
its natural food and under natural
environment is proof against tubercu-
losis. There is abundant reason to be-
lieve this equally true Of man. In
other words, tuberculosis is not nec-
essary evil Of human life, but is nat
ural consequence of erroneous habits
and departure from natural conditions.
Man is naturally an outdoor animal.
A mole lives healthy life in bur-
row. A man must live in the fresh air
and the sunshine.-Medical Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
The Troubles Of a French Academician.

The Troubles Of French Academician.
The candidate, once elected, is bound
to pronounce harangue before he Is
allowed to take part in the work of
the noble body. The director who hap
pens to be in Office answers him. This
grafton is invariably, or at least should
be, composed first Of thanks, more or
less humble, for the great honor con-
ferred. then Of panegyric Of the hap
py ones predecessor. And. oh, how
difficult that sometimes must be! More
than one has rushed to the encyclope-
dia, then to the libraries, so as to get
some clear notion of the illustrious ex-
immortal! Then fate is often ironical.
A historian may have to celebrate the
talent Of a writer Of light comedies, a
legitimist may have to praise n Social
ist. or else the newly elected member
may have to speak of his most init
mate enemy.-Jeanne Mairet in At
lantic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Had an AnsWar.

This story is being told on Swede
in central Kansas who was given to
excessive use of the bottle. He was
working at certain house, doing odd
jobs. and the daughter Of the house
knew Of his reprehensible habits She
thought it time for some one to re-
monstrate with him on the error of his
ways.
why" she asked, "are you not
ashamed to spend all your wages and
make your wife take in washing
Why don't you give her some money!"
Well" he answered, 81 have an in
come besides my wages"
"Oh, Is that so?" said the daughter
somewhat mollified.
Yes" he said. 81 have an income
from the queen of Sweden"
what forY asked the girl
"For minding my own business" an.
swered the Swede, going on with his
work.-Kansas City Journal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
+ IBEL IN DIVORCE.

Sara f. Leyda versus Arthur w. Leyda.
No. II, April Term 1909, Pluries Subpoena in
Divorce.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IS:
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
To Arthur W. Leyda, Greeting:
We command you, as twice before you
were commanded, that all matter of business
and excuses being set aside, you be and ap-
pear In your proper person before our Judge
at BrOokville, at oup Court OF Common
Pleas, there TO be held on the second Monday
OF August next, to show cause, IL any you
have, why your wife, Sara E. Leyda, should
not be divorced from the bonds of matri-
mony which she hath contracted with you the
said Arthur W. Leyda, agreeable to the
Petition and Libel exhibited against you be-
fore our said Court, and this you shall in
ho case omit at your peril.
Witness the Hon. John W. Reed, President
OF our said Court at Brookviile, the 9th day
Of May. A. D., 1909
Allowed by the Court
Attest-BLALE e. IRWIN, Prothonotary.
To Arthur W. Leyda. Greeting:
You are hereby notified to appear before
the Honorable Judge OF the Court of Com
mon Pleas, at Brookville, Pa, on the second
Monday Of August next to answer as set
forth In the above subpoena.
A. f. GALBRAITH,
July 9, 1909. Sheriff
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14

They were sitting out in the conserv-
atory. Sam sat on the sofa, and Sally
sat on Sam, but it was all right, for he
had Just asked her to marry him. She
had said, "I don't care If l do" and
thus they were engaged.
"Sam, dear" she began. "am the
only girl'-
"Now, look here, Sally" he inter-
rupted, don't ask me If you're the
only girl ever loved. You know as
well as do"-
"Oh, that wasn't the question at all,
SAM" she answered. II was going to
ask If was the only girl who would
have you."-London Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
T ,TBEL IN DIVORCE.

Mary F.. Wayland versus George W. Way
land.
No. .16,, January Term, 1909, Pluries SUBJ
pnna in Divorce.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, IS.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
To George W. Wayland, Greeting:
We command you, as twice before you
we're commanded, that all matter of busi-
ness and excuses being set aside you be
and appear In your proper person before our
Judge at Brookville, at our Court of Common
Pleas, there to be held on the second Monday
of August next to show cause, If any YOU
have, why your wife. Mary E. Wayland,
should not be divorced from the bonds OF
matrimony which she hath contracted with
you, the said George W. Wayland, agreeable
to the Petition and Libel exhibited against
you before our said Court, and this you shall
in no case omit at your peril.
Witness the Hon. John W. Reed, President
of our said Court at Brookville, the 18th
day of April, A. d., 1909.
Allowed by the Court.
Attest-BLAKE e. IRWIN, Prothonotary
To George W. Wayland, Greeting;
You are hereby notified to appear before
the Honorable Judge OF the Court of Com
mon Pleas, at Brookville, Pa, on the second
Monday OF August next, to answer as set
forth in the above subpoena.
A. E. GALBRAITH,
July D, 1907 Sheriff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14

business card and handed it to the
man with bill.
Then, receiving his change, he walk
ed on, the scent Of the lilacs still SEEM
ing to perfume the surging city street.
Hello, Berresfordw
But the man addressed apparently
did not hear. In this place of blare
and hustle his thoughts had gone
astray. He was no longer walking
down the street of western metropo-
lis.
He was walking with girl in
gown Of palest rose and green through
the changeful lights and shadows that
fickered over Lilac lane
Hold on, Alan! What is the mat
ter with you? You'll get run over the
first thing you know! Can't you speak
to an old friend"
Berresford swung around. An old
friend! All the dreaminess went out of
his eyes. His jaws were set-hard.
Yes, Judas friend-one who could
and did betray! And that now, just
now. in this crowded city street he
should loom up-he who had been re-
sponsible for such disillusion, such sor-
row, such loneliness!
'Ronaldv' he cried in scorn. "How
dare you speak to meY
Amusement was apparent on the face
Of the man who had addressed him.
"Alan Berresford, have you gone clean
daft? Why should not speak to you?
We who sat side by side in the same
school, went swimming in the same
creek, went sweathearting together"-
Berresford controlled himself with
an effort Men were passing whom he
knew = whose salutations, deferential
and admiring, he mechanically ac-
nowledged. The necessity for self
control was obvious. 1--WE must not
attract attention." he said. "Let us
walk on"
And walk on in silence they did. It
was not until they had gone several
blocks that Beresford could control
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
7 .IBEL IN DIVORCE.

b Lydia Fuller versus Samuel j. Fuller.
No. Is, November Term, 1882 Plurles Sub
poena In Divorce.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SIS:
The Commonwealth Of PENNSYLVANIA.
To Samuel ]. Fuller, Greeting:
We command you. as twice before you were
commanded, that all matter OF business and
excuses being set aside, you be and appear
IN your proper person before our Judge at
Brookville, at our Court OF Common Pleas.
there to be held on the second Monday OF
August next, to show cause, IL any YOU
have, why, your wife, Lydia Fuller,
should not be divorced from the bonds OF
matrimony which she hath contracted with
you the said Samuel j. Fuller, agreeable to
the Petition and Libel exhibited against you
before our said Court, and this you shall In
no case omit at your peril.
Witness The Hon. John W. Reed, President
OF our said Court at Brookville the 18th day
Of May, A. D., 1909.
Allowed by the Court.
BLAKE f. IRWIN, Prothonotary.
To Samuel j. Fuller. Greeting:
You are hereby notified to appear before
the Honorable Judge OF the Court of Com
mon Pleas at BrOokville, Pa, on the second
Monday OF August next, to answer as set
forth In the above subpoena.
~ A. e. GALBRAITH,
July D, 1eO9. Sheriff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Wagner to the Musicians.

Wagner's little admonition to the
musicians was most characteristic and
worthy to be noted by many an Or
chestra Of this day. Gentlemen" he
said, Il beg Of you not to take my
fortissimo too seriously. Where you
see 'ff' make an 'fp' of it, and for piano
play pianissimo. Remember how many
Of you there are down there against
the one poor single human throat up
here alone on the stage."-Neumann'
personal Recollections."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Difficult Advice.

Mrs. Rayce was talking to another
young woman at tea.
"How decidedly better of a man
would be-" said the other young wo-
man, IF he would only take his wife's
advicep
"Quite true, my DEAR" said Mrs.
Rayce. 1--WE advised my George time
and time again not to bet on horses
that don't win, but he will do It,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
The Rriaands.

The word "brigand" is derived from
portion of the armor worn by arch
ers, English and foreign, anciently
called the "brigandine." This consist
ed Of an apron of leather plated over,
scale fashion, with thin pieces Of steel.
From the Irregularities Of the light
armed men who wore these defenses
the name Of brigand became in course
Of time infamous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Got Even.

'T'll never offer to be sister to an
other man."
''Why not?"
'"The last one under the guise of
brotherly advice told me some very
unpalatable truths" - Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Why He Quit.

$50 you abandoned the simple style
Of spelling"
"Yes," responded the former advo-
cate of the fad. T found It so difficult
to make people understand that
knew better."-Philadelph Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Az Good a. He Gave.

Here is my seat, madam, but can
dor compeis me to say that I think you
are as well able to stand as am"
'Politeness compels me to say
Thank you. SIR "-New York Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
A Diplomat.

Does he always speak the truth"
"I guess not. All his friends praise
his 5udgment."-Detroit Free Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Part of the Game.

II come" said the great actress to
the modest lawyer, "to engage you to
get divorce for me-"
II suppose you have good case,"
said the lawyer.
"a perfect one," responded the ac-
tress.
"And want 1t got as quietly as pos
sible," said the lawyer.
"Quietly as possible! I should say
not! What Is the use Of getting a d.
vorce, I'd like to know, If there is to
be no advertising in itY'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
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 a 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, 1909-07-14

He who swears distrusts his own
words.-Latin Proverb
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
Practical sunerstitian.

Heard dog bowling all night"
ut means a sudden DEATH"
Il didn't know you were supersti-
tious."
II am. 1t means the finish Of the
dog"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-07-14
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 ita
Not only did his master punish
him for his folly, but his conduct
has become 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
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
MURPHY.

Mrs. Lee Sill and sister, Mrs. Wm.
Bunch, Of Grants Pass, were visitors
to Murphy Sunday.
Alex Jess and family, of Wilder
vile, visited Mrs Jess parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gentner, Sunday.
Mr.. Quinlan and family spent
Tuesday and Wednesday at Grants
Pass.
Bicycle repairing at Cramer Bros.
A. II, Carson is intending to erect
several hundred rods of substantial
rabbit-proof fence on his farm.
For the first time in two months
Murphy had no ball game last Sun
day. The boys went to Missouri
Flat to play. The game resulted in
victory for the Murphy team, the
score being to 5.
The Hays Bros, are having their
house painted this week. Zeb Hyde
is doing the work.
The N. S. A. r. Ditch Co. have
completed their work on their ditch
and now have the ditch in better
condition than it has ever been be-
fore, The water was turned in last
week.
Save time and labor, buy Planet
Jr cultiyator of Cramer Bros.
Several of Murphy's young people
went to Grants Pass Sunday to wit
ness the ball game. They returned
home highly pleased at the result
OF the game. BUSTER BROWN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07

month and already thousands OF
newspapers are supporting the pro-
position. There are people in every
state in the union who will endorse
such an exposition, as it means much
to our whole country.
The landing of the pilgrim fathers
was practically the corner stone upon
which afterwards was builded the
American republic. The compact
entered into in the cabin Of the May
flower by those sturdy pioneers was
in effect a constitution, an organic
law, to which we point with pride
nearly three centuries afterwards
1t was a declaration of principles
which have taken form and shape,
where the right to worship God ac-
cording to the dictates of human
conscience is marked on the lintels
OF every home in this free republic.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
FRlITDAIE.

Miss Lucy McCullom, of Grants
Pass, is visiting at the Henry Huck
home.
Bro. Newman, who Is in Mountain
View, Cal, writes that his health is
improving.
Mrs. Walter Coutant is enjoying Il
visit from her sister, Miss Patti Gray,
of Denver, Colo.
Grange meeting Saturday even
ing, May s, at 1880. All members
are requested to be present.
Mrs. H. Huck entertained the
Misses Josephine, Ruth and Alice
Randlc and Vera Whipplo, Of Grants
Pass, last Sunday
Mrs NJ Il. Smrtcyant, Of Grants
Pass is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Robert Uuck
Esther Burt has been having the
measles.
Ruby Huck rs quite well again
after having had the measles and
whoopIus cough
The rrutdmo Sunday school viii
observe Mothers Day next sun
day afternoon, May @. There win Dc
appropriate exercises for the oeca-
sion Everyone who loves and honurs
thoir mother or her memory, is cordi
ally invited to attend. Program to
begin at 2t3O y. m.
Electric Wold Fence at Cumer
Bros.
Rev Mclean, OF the Presbyterian
church Of Grants Pass, Will preach
here next Sunday at $3.50 p. m.
Fishing tackle at Cramer Bros.
Mrs. Ida Swackor has been ohliucd
to resign her position as teacher
here ON account of her health. We
are very sorry to lose such am cN-
collcnt teacher and hope that SHE
viii soon be better
School will begin again next Mon
day May 10, with Miss Rest. of
Grants Pass, as teacher
Horny lluch purchased the MOODY
wood ward u Grants Pass and took
possession Apru &C.
Quito on exciting fire occurred al
Florcnto bucJmcycrs last SUNDAY
Some bort0rcs had been llghtcd on /
Saturday and when the family rc. /
turned lrom sunday school Sunday |
afternoon, they found that the nrc
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
Christian Church.

There will be special sermon for
old people at / a. m. At s p. m.
my subject will be Jesus, a Savior
for All" j. N. Mcconnell, Minister.
First Baptist Church, Sun, May %.
Mothers Day" will be observed
In the morning by sermon on
Moses Mother" at 10:30. The
Bible school meets in charge of r. X.
Ilackett at 1l;45, The young peo-
pie consider the topic Sabbath OBJ
servance" at Z o'clock At o'clock
the pastor will preach on "The
Armor of Light" You will be heart
lily welcomed,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07

TARIFF TO RE SIGNED JuNE 1l

TARIFF TO BE SIGNED JUNE 1ST.
1t Is generally understood that the
new tariff will be ready for the
presidents signature on June ist.
1t Is to be hoped that there will be no
disappointment in this as tlnkerlng
with the tariff unsettles business
generally and in many lines brings
trade to standstlll, OF course, we
must have tariff changes, but three
or six months discussion Of the sub
ject is good deal Of time worse than
wasted
During the past six months the
country has experienced a preslden-
tial election and tariff revision,
both dlsqulctlng necessities. These
things have come close together and
the result has been that ell lines Of
trade are feeling the effect. It is
true the OWLS which follow these
things are largely in anticipation,
but for the time being they are quite
real for instance during a presiden-
tial election the people assume that
the result may be a victory for the
opposition party and this would
bring about not only change in poll
cles but change In nearly every de-
partment OF the Federal govern
ment. When II comes to tariff re-
vision this affects our trade relations
with foreign countries and, to some
extent, our home trade, and our
manufacturing interests. The un-
certalntles as to what congress will
do holds In check the industries and
upsets financial operations. There is
only one help that can be pointed
out and that Is to elect q president
for an eight or ten years term and
make tariff schedule to be in force
for n definite period. This would,
to n very large extent, protect the
business interests of the country and
add to the prosperity OF the whole
people
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-07
IRRIGATION CONGRESS-

On August the ninth, this year
the seventh national irrigation con.
gress Will be held In Spokane, state
or Washington, and will be I'm session
Six days, This will be one of the
great events In the history of irriga-
tion In this country and this county
should be represented by at least
three delegates; one chosen by the
county court, another by the lrrlga-
tion company, and stlll another by
the mayor Of the city.
The object TO be attained by this
convention are four In number and
they are to save the forests, store
the floods, reclaim the deserts and
make homes on the land"
The subjects to be discussed will
be the wonderful development
through irrigation, drainage, deep
water ways, good roads and home
building; and to show to the east
the economic Importance TO the
whole country Of this development
There win be a world Of nrorma.
tlon ON these subjects given at this
convention aud the published pro-
ceodngs should be- IN the hands of
every person I'm Josephine county tn
tereslcd In the subjects mentioned.
There win bo many bright men ON
the floor OF this National rrIgatlon
Congress and their practical ideas
VIII Dee of rroat value To- the whole
country
Information regarding this con.
gress can be secured by addressing
headquarters Irrigation Congress.
spokane, Washington.