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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
MAILED LETTERS.
Owned by tho Sender Until Delivered
TO the Addresses.

to the Addresses.
Many persons are under the impress
sion that letter once mailed Is no
longer the property of the sender. but
belongs to the person to whom 1t Is
addressed. This is an error. Under
the postal regulations Of the United
States and the rulings Of the highest
courts IN the land. letter does not
belong to the addressee until It Is de.
| llvcred TO him.
The writer has right to reclaim and
regain possession Of It provided he
can prove to the satisfaction OF the
postmaster Mt the Office from which II
was sent that he was the writer OF 1t.
Even after the letter has arrived nt
the office which Is Its destination and
before II has been delivered to the
addressee It may be recalled by the
writer by telegraph through the mail
ing office.
The regulations OF the postollice de-
partment require. OF course. that ut
most care shall be taken by the post
master at the office Of mailing to as
certain that the person who desires to
withdraw the letter is really the one
who Is entitled to do so, and the post
master Is responsible for his error II
he delivers the letter to an impostor
or to an unauthorized person.
The vital principle in our political
system lies nt the bottom of this mat
ter. In this country the state Is the
servant or agent Of the citizen, not his
master. 1t remains merely his agent
throughout the transmission OF n let
ter The state may prescribe reguln
tions under which Its servants may
carry message for the citizen. but II
cannot shirk It's responsibility to him.
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
ANCIENT DOCTORS.
Some of tho Things They Knew Twelve
Hundred Years Ago.

Hundred Years Ago.
The Russian Academy of Medicine
after examining Tibetan Hand
book of Medicine" first published 1,200
years ago, acknowledges that II con-
tains many truths discovered or redis-
covered by modern physicians. Here
are some extracts from the ancient
volume:
Number OF bones In the human
body, 3GO: number of nerves, 90; num-
ber of pores. ll.000.O00
"The heart Is the king Of the organs
and the staff Of life. The lungs EN-
brace II as mother does her child.
Sicknesses are due to mans malice, ig-
norance and inability to curb the pas
slons, for these things interfere with
the proper nourishment Of the human
organs. All unkind thoughts react
upon the heart and liver"
The methods for ascertainlng the
state Of persons health were very
similar to those methods employed to-
day-looking at the tongue, feeling the
pulse. etc. Vegetable medicines are
advocated; also baths, congresses, mas
sage. bloodletting. etc. Fines were i'm
posed upon physicians who did not
keep their Instruments clean.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
A DEADLY CONTEST.
Tragic Climax Of Bicycle Race In
Australia


Tragic Climax Of Bicycle Race In
Australia.
One of the most singular events In
the annals Of athletics occurred few
years ago at Sydney. Australia. The
occasion was great electric light
bicycle race. and the attendance
was not less than 10000 people.
There were fifty entries. two Of whom,
James Somerville and Percy Cllff. were
not only professional rivals, but deadly
enemies. Both were considered ex-
pert riders.
From the start of the race Somer-
Vile led. with Cllff close second.
Somervllle kept the lead throughout
and came into the last lap with Cllff
only few feet behind him. When
about twenty-five yards from the fin
ish Somerville put on terrific burst
of speed and drew away from his
rival. Suddenly ut this point his grip
on the handle bar relaxed. and he fell
forward. The machine. however. un-
der the tremendous impulse It had re-
ceived, raced ahead like an arrow. the
rider hanging Imply over the handle
bar
-Four yards from the tape the ma
chine slowed down little. At this
point the front wheel Of Cllff's ma
chine struck tho hind wheel Of Som
erville's. sending both wheel and rider
across the tape. Somerville won the
race, but he was dead several seconds
before he crossed the tape.-Chlcago
Record Herald
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Tho Siaht Of the Piqeon.

A friend of mine ridicules the idea
that in the carrier pigeon 1t can be
sight which guides It on its home
ward trail. But my friend should
really study the mechanism of the eye
Of the bird before he skepticlzes. l
am sure that from heights at which It
is itself invisible the falcon can note
Its prey, and its eye is simply a self
adjusting telescope. The careful dis
section Of the eye Of the bird Of prey
Is an absolute revelation as to creative
ingenuity.-Dr. Dabbs in Fry's London
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14

Lord Justice Mathew once tried a
case In which money lender sued a
youth who had fallen into his hands.
The plaintiff demurred at counsel's re-
ferring to him constantly as a money
lender and protested that he was
something in addition to that.
"What is the addtion" inquired the
judge.
well, Pm-well, dealer in-er-
birds"
"Certalnly-pigeonsT quietly asked
the judge.-London Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14


Every one likes b. sre husband and
wife on affectionate terms but Snaggs
by, the toyshop keeper. rather over
did the thing. Little Ionnlr Biggs
had sixpence. and he had bunGht n
toy, but little yohnny's fancy is way
ward. and he discovered that clo'k
work railway engine was poor fun
compared with horse and cart, after
all. Therefore he went to change
the railway engine. You say you
bought this here yesterday said
Snaggsby obviously. who served
your 'The-goosey gander, sirr' said
Johnny, pointing to Mrs. s. And when
Snaggsby remembered that he had SO
addressed his wife In the presence Of
the boy on the day previous he flushed
pretty pink and changed the toy
London Sphere.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Why He Was Popular.

How do you know your husband IL
not a good poker p,ayeri"
Because" answered young Mrs. Tor.
kins, mo good poker player could be
so popular as he is with other poker
players. ."-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14

The single snowflake-who cares for
It? But whole day of snowfakes-
who does not care for that? Private
opinion is weak. but public opinion Is
almost omnipotent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Ineandescsnt Lamns.

Incandescent lamps can be colored
By dippins them in a solution Of white
shellac In denatured alcohol to which
has been added aniline dye of the de-
sired hue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Something Similar.

Have you a copy of he Stolen
Roper" inquired visitor to music
seller.
II am afraid don't know of such
a song"
"Why, 1t goes like this" And the
customer hummed the tune.
why, you mean The Lost Chordr" Z"
said the assistant.
"Ah, that's itv'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Dean Swift. Retort.

A young advocate said to Dean Swift,
"Supposing. doctor, that the parsons
and the devil should litigate a cause.
which party would you think would
gain itT ''The devil, no doubt" was
the deans reply. "as he would have all
the lawyers on his side"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Either Would Do.

The Dear Girl-He had the impu-
dence to ask me for kissl Her Dear
Friend-The idea! What cheekl The
Dear Girl (blushing)-He wasn't par
dcular which.-Judge.
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improved.

"How do you like your alarm clock?"
asked the jewcler,
"First rate"
"You didn't seem pleased with It at
first"
"No, but it's broken now."-Tlt-Bit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
The Aristocrats.

"Are there degrees Of rank in the
servants hallT
'To be sure. Maids who have charge
Of dogs won't associate with maids
who look after children. n."-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
ExECUToR's NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters testa-
Of Winslow township, county OF Jefferson
and state Of Pennsylvania deceased. have
been granted to the undersigned to whom
all persons indebted TO said estate are re-
Queotod to mako neyment. and those having
claims or demands will make known the
same Withontde NC. CQLnnAN,
Bsynoldsville. RI. A'cu'0''
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Highly FIattered.

"Your glasses" she said, "have made
a great difference in your appearance"
"Do you think so?' he asked.
Eyes. You look 30 intelligent with
them on."-Chicago Record Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14

Honesty Is tho best policy. although
II may have the deferred dividend
clause attachment-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
RebukeI,

Hepukod.
Guilty or not guilty 2" asked Dutch
justice Of prisoner.
"Not guilty."
.Den vat you want here? Go about
your businessv'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
Ocoupyinu,

Dressing dolls has become the serious
business of a great many people. but
especially Of American men.-Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14

Politeness Is one Of the best invest
ments known. It pays enormous divi-
dends
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-14
A Fearless Prince.

Victor Emmanuel when prince royal
held the rank Of colonel In n regiment
Of artillery. and Humbert l. was on
the throne. A new explosive had been
--''l To be present AT some 'N'n'"i.
that were to be made "i"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

tesies of various character were extended to
HIM and II was necessary to acknowledge
them. In so doing. little speech and per
haps a stopover for some local festivity neces-
Stated lots OF fast walking when the trail was
again taken up.
Cow paths. big paved city streets. country
roads ditches rights of way belonging to rail-
roads. and often mere trails through the woods
furnished the line OF travel for the great jour.
ney Of this aged athlete.
Intense enthusiasm was manifested ali
through the west and true hospitality OF the
plains wgs accorded him after he departed
from ChicnTo. Only year previous he had
passed along the s3me New kChicago
route. and he seemed an old friend to the
countrymen. Consequently. like every old
friend. his feat did not cause nearly so much
CONSERVATION there IS ir the west
Mercy. how o you take care OF your corns
walking as n"ch as you do?" a white-haired
grandma in lrdiana a ked Weston. as he
quenched his tiirst ~ her well.
20, they're ju-t ordinary fset have few
corns, but cold water is The best medicine
they know. 1t keeps them in great trim"
Weston wore out dozens of pairs OF shoes
during the journey. He had to have an espe.
cally pliable shoe. one which neither pinched
his feet nor was too loose, and one OF the diff
hcuties OF the trip was procuring just the
correct footwear.
1t was 40 years ago and moro that Weston
startled the country by one OF his especially
long walks. When passing through Illinois on
his last venture, he encountered an aged
farmer who vas summing himself In front OF
his farm home.
Hard work had told on the nlinoisan's
physique. He looked little like the young man
who had stopped his plowing one spring morn
Ing back In the nineteenth century TO offer the
then So-year-old Weston a meal at the farm
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

reach Denver from New York,
leaving him q days for the trip
from the Colorado metropolis to
the Golden Gate.
Even when Weston had so near.
ly completed his journey as to
safely traverse the Great Salt Lake
desert there were some people in
the great cities 1ho were skepticaI
as to the walkers ability to reach
his destination.
Can't reach Frisco. chr"
queried Weston with an arching Of
the eyebrows which seemed 10 echo
Itself all over his Rrfnkled visage.
Why, III reach the coast with
time TO spare" And the square
Weston Jaw seemed 10 augur well
Tor the success Of his resolve.
In every big city through which
the New EngIander passed en-
route TO the Pacific ocean, police
protection from the cyer-enthusi.
astic public was necessary. and he
declared that OF all the friends he
made the city minions were hearth
er In their wishes for his ultimate
success than the thousands and
thousands who were interested in
bis long tramp.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

But at the same time the pedestrian is said
TO be comparatively poor man. On his walk
I'm 1908 from Portland TO Chicago. he en-
tered the Windy City with the expectation OF
lecturing He did little speaking, but not TO
any great extent
To show his absolute integrity Is an offer
which was made to him. and rejected by him
almost Immediately, of a firm manufacturing
a shoe device. He could have turned his sig.
nature to the companys testimonial into sew.
eral thousand dollars on the spot had he
chosen TO sign a paper stating that he had
worn the shoe contrivance on his journey and
found It satisfactory. He had not worn IT, and
refused the offer without a seconds hesitation
For him pedestrianism is one great round of
pleasure He likes to walk and the agreement
he made to traverse the continent in 100 days
simply furnished more than three months of
enjoyment.
That was Weston's idea The agreement was
In sense. secondary matter. His yigor. vi
tality and recuperative powers are declared
wonderful by physicians who have studied him
He is probably the greatest athlete of the age
everything considered
BY post roads the distance from New York
to San Francisco is 4.300 miles, but according
TO the estimate furnished by Mr. Weston and
his mansger the distance Is 46OO miles which
being accomplished in 100 days excluding Sun.
days necessitates tramp averaging 46 miles
each day
Considering the many setbacks which are
bound to occur on such journey as this the
progress which Weston made was considered
remarkable.
IL was declared that the automobile which
was following Weston deserted him in the west
because that particular make OF car failed 10
get the amount OF publicity desired This was
something OF setback for the old man be-
cause the machine carried provisions. refresh.
ments and other necessities.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26
Good Summer Drinks.

Prohibition Julep-Bruise the leaves
and stems Of two or three sprigs OF
fresh mint between the fingers and
place in a glass half filled with shaved
ice. Add four tablespoonfuls Of grape
Juice and I'LL the glass with seltzer or
carbon water.
Raisin Wine-This is a famous bev-
erage in France, where. by the way.
the people are most skilled In the
preparation OF drinks, and contrary
TO most belief, many of them are nom
alcoholic: Two pounds Of raisins.
five pounds Of dried apples and FIVE
gallons OF water Put all together in
a small cask or earthen jar, and let
stand uncovered for three days, stir
ring occasionally from the bottom;
then bottle with half teaspoonful OF
sugar and stick of cinnamon In each
bottle. Cork tightly. Store in a cool
place
Iced Chocolate-Few drinks are
more refreshing than this. Many OBJ
ject to 1t because of the trouble in
preparation, but this can be obviated
by making the chocolate sirup In
quantities as follows: Put one ounce
OF unsweetened chocolate with a pint
Of water into saucepan. When the
chocolate is dissolved add a pint Of
sugar. and stir until 1t begins to boil.
Cook three minutes without stirring,
strain and cool. Then add a teaspoon
full of vanilla, bottle and store In
cool place. When a cold drink is
needed mix with cold milk, as strong
as preferred. and put whipped cream
on top.
Cold tea is better made with the ad-
dition OF any fresh fruits, oranges.
pineapples or even canned berries
added to iced tea make 1t a delicious
piazza drink. Besides one need not
use so much of the tea leaves and
the drink is. therefore. more whole
some.
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declared 1t was the best time he nac nAis
during the trip
To every one along his route OF travel VIII
saw him appear on the horizon to the east
and then vanish again toward the setting sun
he was the same CHEEKY, hale. hearty, happy
old gentleman His feet might be clogged
with mud II the weather happened TO be In.
clement his clothes rain, or dew soaked IL
made no difference with the Weston smile.
however II shone no matter what the condi.
tions.
Smiling upon everyone in general bowling to
the matrons throwing kisses to the misses.
his whole being reflected the power of the
good nature which his manager declared as
sisted him in his difficult task.
Treading the slope OF the Rockies several
days behind time. he only saw the silver lin.
ing In the clouds that threatened TO blast his
hopes Of reaching the Pacific coast at 4 D. m.
on the Sth OF July.
At his journeys end the whole city OF San
Francisco abandoned its last hour OF the bust
day In the hope Of making the pedestri-
ans welcome warm one. Just as othG west
ern cities had turned out to wave a CHEEKY hei.
10 and good-by to Weston, big, rejuyenated
Frisco proportioaately hospitable to this
remarkable character
With the eastern slope of the Rockies ira.
veTsed there were some who questioned the
possibility Of the pedestrians safe arrival at
the Golden Gate on the day set for his well
come
Il am still young old man." he said laugh
ingly. "and have shown the pedestrian young
sters Of 55 and go years that my heyday Is not
on the wane.
There have been plenty OF obstacles TO
overcome. but with path to tread and a will
behind me, nothing is nsurmountabe"
Fairly swimming through a sea OF mud was
one OF the everyday happenings with the
walker.
Il agreed to walk from ocean TO ocean, hut |
had no idea would be compelled to swim part
OF the way" he said But that is Just what
had TO do In Colorado, My walk into Denver
was over roads which were terrible | carried
tons OF mud on my feet. It seemed to me. and
II was supreme effort TO lift the dirt itself
with taking step which carried my own body
besides"
1t took Pedestrian Weston just 70 days to
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26
Hints for left-Overs.

To those who buy expecting to have
left-overs We would apply the famous
advice to those about to marry
Don't"
Especially in summer is II incum-
bent upon the housewife to buy close
ly and with an eye to immediate use.
For all foods-but particularly fruit
Is subject to rapid bacteria decay.
Some of the succulent vegetables
beans, peas. corn and stewed toma-
toes-are better for being kept on ice
a day after cooking. but they should
be quickly chilled on being taken
from the stove. Cooked meats should
also be cooled rapidly. Put them in a
cold place at once or they will sour
in the cooling. A good plan Is to
stand the dish in pan OF cold water.
changing the water frequently until
the food is cool, when 1t should be
put into the refrigerator Do not
cover food while cooking.
Save Everything-A spoonful of
tomatoes will improve the morning
omelet; a cold potato will give you
cream soup for lunch; and in sum.
mer a dainty salad Is made from Q
combination of asparagus, beans.
beets. olives--any and all OF these
with French or Mayonnaise dressing.
Russian salad combines meat and
vegetables.
Fer Egyptian salad use only the
vegetables mixed with little water
cress. plenty of onion and a dash Of
celery seed
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

But Jim and l slipped on sometimes.
And fished down in the creek.
And we'd swap marbles, and one time
He gave me top and string.
Cause / gave him my turn to rock
In our old grapevine swing.
But once I got the whoopin' cough,
(Ma said I caught from Jim).
So. when ! took the measles
Just gave 'em back to him.
And We was both so sick-somehow,
The folks forgot to fuss.
So now we say hello" to them,
N they say hello" to US!
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

house. II was 40 years later. yet wes.
ton recalled the meal and the old
mans eyes sparkled as IL in memory
Of the good things the young wife had
put before him.
Weston inquired after the mans wife
and was told that she had been dead
20 years Tears came into the eyes OF
The aged Illinois farmer.
Then the pair. like two old eronies.
set out down the road together. West
on abandoning his long. sweeping stride
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

for shorter. slow.
er steps, more In
keeping with the
physical condi-
ton Of his friend
OF four decades
ago.
Their good-by
at the cross
roads. a quarter
of a mile from
the farm er 5
abode was touch
ing. and for the
first and last
time during the
entire trip. tears
appeared in the
pedestrians eyes.
II was the recol-
lection of the old
days when Wes-
ton was compara-
lively a young
ster, and was be
friended by the
big-hearted ! n
habitants OF the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26
THE PEACEMAkERS.

DR. years and years our
family
Didn't speak to them
next door.
And my Ma said she'd
spank me
II went there any
more.
But ! was awful fond of
that
Small boy that they call
Jim.
And when he said "hello"
TO me,
i said hello" to him.
Ma didn't visit Jimmie's
Ma,
And our Dads didn't
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50 Q TT '

When I 60 Eadding. callers come
From near and far away
But when ] closely stay az home
I'm certain not a soul will come
Around the nveIong day.
Yet from these ironies Of Fate
Let no allegiance swerve
Perhaps tbs better so: maybe
BY these same queer contraries, vs
Get more than we deserve.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

DwARD PAYsON WESTON. aged " years.
Il the youngest old man In the world. Not
satisfied with a mere statement OF this
fact, Weston has proven II by walking
from New York to San Francisco a dis
tsnee Of 1900 miles. in 100 days. Sundays
excluded.
His arrival In Frisco just the other day
is proof enough that there Is only one
Weston. II was one Of the greatest walks
ever undertaken by any pedestrian.
With the chilly March winds making
walking difficulty along Broadway, New
York. Weston on the fifteenth OF the
month started his long. tedious. coast.to-
coast lope and the biggest pleasure Of his
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

in these busy days. and people
were getting up early in the morn
ing 10 tear of a journey OF from
Is to 20 miles before breakfast.
using the stride of their favorite
walker.
The OLeary stride then. consist
ed OF executing motions with the
hips, shoulders. as well as limbs.
along with a good deal OF arm
swinging, while the New England
er's style consisted of straight.
swinging step, with the head.
shoulders and hips moving in har.
mon, with the lower limbs.
What does he get out OF It.?
What good does 1t do him." the
practical matter-of-fact twentieth
century man will ask
In answer, Weston's friends de.
clare that in the first place every
man has some hobby or other.
Weston's hobby is long distance
walking. In the second place 1t
may turn itself into a financial ven-
ture some day. Weston is a good
orator. and on his tours is always
in demand as a lecturer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26

country through which he had ]ourheyeo'
Weston and Dan OLeary we're youngsters
as well as pioneers in the business OF peoes-
trianism years ago Then the OLeary walk
distinct rival OF the Weston walk
Their feats on the thoroughfares OF the coun-
try attracted far more attention than they do
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1909-08-26
|O1eKTFGHEN

SOME IRoNIes OF FAYE.

WAS ever thus from child
hoods hour
I've seen my fondsst
hopes decay"
when. from a train Z
try 20 see
A pretty view, there's
sure TO be
A train Of freight earn In
the way.
] want = short-caks: ,hers
~ milk
But we are out ot -four,
Then when the sack 10
full. you see
And I desser. would
make for tea
That milk has ali turned
sour,