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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
ON THE UP GRADE.

The best barometer of business conditions in Reynodsve
is furnished by the monthly freight receipts
the stations For year these receipts steadily
decreased in Reynoldsvle until the first of January when
the rock bottom of actual necessity seemed been
reached in local supplies For time it stationary
for month past has been slowly but surely increasing This
Improvement corresponds with the of
the owners Of large stores in eynodsvie that, notwith
standing the reduction sales Customary the first OF
year. business nce which might have been expected to be
sagnant, has shown actual increase the months
preceding the sales.
It'll undenabe that the outlook brighter than
any time in the fifteen months past. The taking over of the
steel plant the certainty of continuance Of operation the
Brick and Tile plant the purchase of the upper brick plant
and completion of the reequpment of the glass plant
all combine to paint the future rosy hue while the sound
Of the looms in the woolen mills running day night makes
music sweet enough to Danish pessmism from the town
When the tariff tinkering disposed of in weeks and
general conditions adjust themselves the rates. bus
mess contracts held back In hone prices will be
given and just surely will industrial activity revive
With its revival will resumption full time at the
local mines and orders for the reopening the silk mill
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24

Who is responsible the millions Of missing Amer
ican chdr, n?
III there absence OF children from homes, there
must for IT, Long ago the babies well
come chdless home dishonor and sad hearted was
the young wife who could enfod in her sweet
faced baby What is it that has taken the place OF the
motherove that the ghtu inheritance Of
every woman? Can dogs take the place Of children One Is
saddened and sickeued the sight, all In
tain quarters Of fondlng and caressng ribbon
bedecked poodle pug and leading around with string
seriously question whether such have
motherove In their hearts certain prominent man
Gently said he did think children worth much 10
this country Dogs that you could get child for nothing
that you had pay at least twenty-five dollars for
ordinary Boston terrier pup.
1.-THE is sometimes made that children cost too
much that afford to clohe and educate them
that the greatest scarcity Some they dare
undertake the responsibility rearing children because
never tell how they will turn out.
Surely the child pays Even though children may
become famous something to know that have
helped of Gods helpless ones for Master has sad
nasmuch have done OF the these
my brethren, ye have done it unto me-
Long ages ago the prophet aid "A little child shall lead
them This is true to-day Blessed those who learn
the Of being thus led by little child for the Master
has said that is only those who become little children
that enter into the kingdom of heaven"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
BLOOMING REYNOLDSVILLE."

In good natured sk at the name OF THE
STARS acting editor Volunteer last week expressed fear
that such bunch of optimism appeared THE STAR two
weeks might have the gentle effect bomb exploding
The Volunteer should know that there are two kinds of
shot air." The gaseous brand of ether carries balloon
high in the air until collapse corresponds to the imitation of
values through fraudulent representation But there is
kind Of hot air. generated by fuel white heat
furnace; it gets up in the boiler and the steam
surge through the valves and transforms mass of inert
metal into vibrant, throbbng monster of imprisoned
power.
This the kind OF energy trying to inject into the
citizens business Of Reynodsve Statements founded
brought town to ruin through trusting them We
believe in its and institutions the brightness of its
II have been optimistic in deep depres
son gave cold facts and fgues our state
ments.
We believe that enough already certain ndustray to
unqualified that those who invest In Reyn
oldsve real estate and Reynodsve business under pres
en conditions will have nothing to regret months hence
Reynodsvle is not only going prosper she did
before but has already started the grade and shows
every indication Of returned confidence among citizens
We're going ahead and as for reaction
We recall that when Admiral Dewey sailed into Manila
Bay to attack the Spanish feet there tmid
souls aboard who called out Beware beware Of the mines
And you may the bluff old commodores reply
Damn the mines !"
And say of reactions.
Furthermore, if the up-swing had commenced when it
did the Volunteer would soon have had worry over
reaction. No need at all
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
"THE CHILD MISSION"

Following is extract from the by Rev. George
n HILL of Beechwoods. 1.-THE Child Mission" for which
The Delsneator paid $500 90 prize
The child not only has right to exist, but he is
potant part of body polite He be taken
Of and reckoned WITH just any other of citizens
All admit that and women have their place society,"
and look idiots and insane people and the criminal
class sort Of necessary evil But it to be popular
idea to-day with people at least think the child
part Of society that get along without Hence
there not few homes where children wanted
and where snould they they welcome This is
most serious fact and that American people we
must face.
Five generations ago third Of the American nation
made up Of children and babies to-day they comprise
less than oneourth Of the population the last census
there about eighteen million children in the United
States But estimated that II had kept pace with
our greatgrand-parens there would be millions moro
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
THE PARCELS POST AND THE
MERCHANT.

climax is approaching for the country town and the
country merchant. 1t hinges the failure Of
congress to pass parcels post law.
The parcels post poison the rural merchant II the
passed-and will be unless you help to defeat it
the merchant in the small might we'll close out and
quit while the bridges still unburned.
Decentralization" This is the tendency to-day
Everything for the cities and nothing for the couutry
This is the system
The parcels post the open door the army Of control
Through this door will pour the hordes of orders city bound
bringing back another horde Of purchases by mail.
The passage of the parcels post law will be the crownng
victory the maorde against the country merchant
chases and put up thousands OF ITO Lett signs all this
verdaut and pr oductye United States.
"Poitics make strange bedfellows" The situation it
every citizen Of the country town. and while must
acknowledge is not because love Caesar less Rome
more that fight in partnership fight hand
hand shoulder to shoulder with the express companies.
Many merchants have grievances against the express
panies many time have their charges SCARED
cia souls but their exorbtan prices been safe
guard-they have to extent kept the Army Of
Destructon-the Mail Order Hosts
Now, whether we like the express companies not
league with them in fight to keep congress from
passing this law. There is yet time to oberate it.
MR.. MERCHANT IF YOU DON'T KILL 1T, 1T WILL
KILL YOU.
This is fight to the finish.
Go work to-day through all the avenues which you
have and don't stop working until the fights
for it isn't won may God have mercy your
business SOUL
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
PRACTICAL TEMPERANCE.

Before granting liquor licenses in Indiana county week.
Judge Teord made every applicant sign statement that no
treating would be permitted in his bar room Teford on
the right road to true temperance reform Few men would
stand before the bar and put fifty worth liquor down
their throat at time If they pay it glass at
time But they will drink that much liquor when in a
crowd and pay their treat without turning hair Often
the who to the bar for drink goes staggering
out because he there crowd Of friends each one
sets them up" Cut out the treating habit and fewer men
will ever drink to excess
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
THE sALUTATIoN OF THE DAWN.
FROM THE SANsKRIT

Listen to the Salutation OF the Dawn.
Listen to the Exhortation of the Dawn.
Look to this Day,
For 1t is Lille
The very Life Of Life.
In its brief course lie all the Vanities and all
The Realities OF your Existence.
The Bliss Of Growth;
The Glory Of Action;
The Splendor Of Beauty
For yesterday is but Dream, and Tomorrow
Is only Vision.
But To-Day we'll lived makes every Yesterday
Dream Of Happiness.
And every Tomorrow a Vision Of Hope.
Look we'll, therefore, TO this Day.
Such Is the Salutation of thelDawn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24
THE WISDOM OF MR.. DOOLEY.

Whinver anybody offers to give somethin fr naw-
thin somethn FIR less thin it's worth FIR some
thin thin it's worth don't take any chances-yel FIR
polisman."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24

there is legislation inmica TO your interests before
the legislature your representative oppose
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-02-24

The following extract from the Rdgways throws
strong sideght the elevate own Judge
Reed to the Supreme Court Judge John w. Reed is one
Of the most abe we'll honorable and strictly up
right President Judges In the State OF Pennsylvania He
has been strongly urged become active candidate for
the coming vacancy the bench of the Supreme Court in
this State but he has steadily declined appear that
light going far to discourage assoca
tons who asked his consent to endorse him for the place.
While Judge Reed would not likely refuse nomination to
such high and honorable position he does not pose as an
active candidate but content the people in the
position where they have called him. to preside over the
courts of Jefferson county"
The Young Mems Reading Room club has snug little
surplus in its treasury resut Of last Thursdays benefit
at the Bou The public evidently approves of the
these young and interest should With the
resumption of several of Responsibilities industries few
months young people will be brought back the
city and the reading should be made the COM
munty's most conspicuous institutions Such reading
we'll conducted will many youth from the snare
Of evil associates on the street.
The Dubois Business Mems Exchange is showing renewed
activity 1t is good sign when city awakens from the
apathy OF panic year and an effort to
retrieve lost ground.
there legislation nmica your interests before con-
the legislature ask your oppose it,
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

ordered is not 20 his liking. he is not
out one penny. The Franklin Park house
asks none Of its customers 10 pay for
mistakes.
There is not much liability that mis-
takes will be made. however Mr. T. ].
van Doren's reputation as a cutter IS too
Wen established and he Is in charge of
the creation OF all garments in the
Gatchen establishment. He has boosted
that never has he let a suit that could
be denounced as Ill fitting ever leave the
tailor's hands. II Is this maintenance Of
high standard that has held and has in
creased the patronage enjoyed by the
firm.
The styles followed blindly by other
tailoring houses are not accepted so blind
" by the J. Fred Gatchen COMPANY.
The house has its agents in New York
and London. and the styles and fash
Ions IN mems apparel that rule those two
great metropoi are promptly reported
IN this way Washington men can have
the latest designs Of Fifth avenue or
Bond street clothing placed before them.
or IL the styles are too extreme they can
nave them modified TO suit their indI-
vidual taste in any case, the styles will
be individual.
- $50 -ii-itt VI lile J. FRED Catch
ell Company, at 92O Fourteenth street. was
built 70 accommodate business. Hence
II Is one of the best equipped. II not the
best equipped. house Of its kind in Wash
lngton. Elsewhere In this issue will be
found an advertisement OF the firm. show
ing some views Of the shop. The house
was built expressly to take care Of the
firms greatly increasing business. and II
Is lifted for every description Of tailoring
work. The garments sent out from there
are the best testimony to that statement
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

Are you wearing your straw HAITI
Scarcely It is not so certain. however.
that you are not wearing your summer
suit
The sin OF the summer suit never has
been mentioned among those indiscretions
that warrant censure or condemnation,
but did you ever stop to consider that
you are doing an injustice TO yourself
and your neighbor by refusing TO keep
pace with nature? The only person who
regards with satisfaction your failure to
be properly clothed IS your family ply
stefan. He sees in the immediate future
Fat fees and interesting cases OF pneu-
1nonIa and severe colds.
There is no excuse for the average
man in these days of scientific tailoring
and reasonable charges being without
proper clothing for proper seasons. To
digress for a moment, the J. Fred
Gatchell Company, whose place of bust
ness is at go Fourteenth street. opposite
Franklin Park. makes It easy for man
who cares 10 be seascpably and fashion
ably clothed throughout the twelve
months. Their system makes this posi-
bic. as hundreds Of their clients will
testify.
In the first place. J. Fred Gatchen be-
lieves fundamentally that all men are
honest. No deposit when you order IS
asked at his establishment. II your
friend recommends you and vouches for
you. that is sufficient. The question OF
payment rests practically at your pleas
ure. This affords the discriminating man
real advantage. II the clothing ne has
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
ARMY AND NAVY.
Army Orders

Leave Of absence for one month is granted Second
Lieut.. WILLIAM c. RUSSELL. Eighth In
fantry.
Leave Of absence Tor ten days Is granted Col
ADAMS SHAKER. Coast Artillery Corps.
Maj. b. FRANK CHEATHAM, cuarteTnaster win
proceed to Fort Yellowstone and Fort d. A.
Russell, Wyo., on Official business.
Leave Of absence for three months is granted Cart
ARTHUR JOHNSON. Thirteenth Infantry.
First Lieut. ROBERT JOHN WEST. Sixteenth
Infantry will proceed 10 Fort Wayne and report
70 Mat. HARRIS L. ROBERTS. Tventy-Sixth
Infantry. for duty in connection with an In
vestigation.
First Lieut. JOSEPH ". CUADuNs. Twenty-ninth
Infantry, VIII assume charge Of construction
work at Fort Niagara. y. y. relieving First
Lieut.. ALLAN L. BRIGGS, Twenty-ninth In
fantry.
By direction Of the President an army retiring
board Is appointed 20 meet at Denver for the
examination Of such officers as may Be ordered
before Il. Detail: Brig Gen. EARL ID.
THOMAS, Z. S. A; Col. JAMES W. POPE.
assistant quartCrmaster general Mai. ROBERT
L. HIRST. General staff: Capt JOHN L.
SHEPARD. Medical Corps First Lieut.
GEORGE d. HEATH, Jr.. Medical Corps: re-
eOrder, Capt. JULIEN Z. cAUJoT. First
Cavalry
By direction Of the President. an army retiring
board IS appointed 10 meet at Fort d. A. Rus
sell Wyo.. for examination Of such officers as
may be ordered before II. Detail: Brig Gen
FREDERICK A. SMITH. Q. s A. Lieut. Col
EDWARD E. GAYLE, Fourth Field ARTILLERY
Lieut.. Col. AARON II. APPEL Medical
CORPS: Mai RICHARD NJ. BLATCHFORD
Eleventh Infantry: Capt. WILLIAM 2. BANTA
Medical CoTps: recorder. First Lieut.. EyERT
r. WILSON. Eleventh. Infantry.
By direction Of the President, Capt. CELWYN f.
HAMPTON. Tweuty-frst Infantry will report
20 Brig. Gen. EARL D. THOMAS, president
Of an army retiring boaId at Denver. fer exaIni-
nation
By direction q the President. First Lieut.. LEO B.
DANNEAiILLER. Eleventh Infantry will re-
port TO Brig. Gen. FREDERICK A. SMITH.
president Of an army retiring beard at Fcrt d.
A. Russell. Wyo.. for examination.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
SOLDIERS GIVEN SENTENCE.
Privntes MendejISa and Nolan Con-
victed by Fort Myer Court.

As a result OF the court-martiaI pro-
ceedings. Private Joseph F. Mendejka,
Battery z. Third Field Artillery, and
Private Arthur A. Nolan. Battery D.
Third Field Artillery, at Fort Myer, Va,
Will be dishonorably discharged and for
felt pay and allowances and be irnpris-
oned at hard labor-Mondejka for
eighteen months and Nolan for three
months.
Mendejka was convicted of disobedience
OF orders and conduct to the prejudice OF
good order and military discipline. Evi-
dence Of five previous convictions was
considered by the court. Nolan was con-
victed Of losing clothing and disobedience
or orders. Evidence of six previous con-
victions was considered by the court
Both sentences were approved by Gen.
Wood, commanding the Department OF
the East.
Private Emil c. Neinz. 14sd Company.
Coast Artillery, at Fort Washington. Nd,
was acquitted by cOurt-martial Of the
charge Of allowing a prisoner to knock
him down and escape.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
AUTO POWER IN BUSINESS.
s. d. Waters & Son Get an ExcIu.
Eivc Line.

That the automobile is making itself
felt IN business ways. and in a manner
that it has never felt before-that It Is
being used more and more for COM
mercial purPoses-is exemplifed in the
fact that one OF the established vehicle
concerns Of this city has obtained the
exclusive agency in this city for the
Firestone-Colvmbus motor vehicles-"the
utility line'-and also for the De Tamble
roadsters.
The concern referred to IS S. D. Waters
& Son Company, inc. at $40 PennsyI-
vania avenue northwest. Heretofore the
firm has devoted all its energies and at
tention 20 the sale Of wagons and car
riages. but from now on Il will carry a.
fun line Of samples Of the above men
toned automobiles. which are the mod
crate priced cars with many good points
what-for want OF a better word-mav be
termed the popular cars
Robert Waters, OF the above firm. has
given much consideration 10 the auto
mobile business. and will pay especial
attention 70 this branch for the firm
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
HUNT WASHINGTON AUTOIST.
Virginian Claims John F. Murrcu
Caused His Horse to Run Away,

Richmond, Va. Oct 9-wllllam F.
Ford. Of Henrico County. is trying to To-
cate man who he believes is John F.
MurrelL a Washington autolst. Murrell.
ne charges, caused his horse to become
frightened and wreck his buggy.
Ford declares that when he met the
car he asked Murrell to stop. At first
he refused. then stopped, and before Ford
could get his horse out OF the way the
car was started again, frightening the
animal.
According to Ford, the machine is Ne.
Zg25. and IS registered In the Office OF
the secretary Of the commonwealth by
Thomas r. Murrell. OF WASHINGTON, d.
c. Unless suitable remuneration is made
for the damage suffered. Ford says he
will bring suit.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
RIVER TRIP TODAY.
steamer Charles Manchester VIII
Make Daylight Excursion.

One Of the most delightful trips to be
taken at this season Of the year is the
daylight ride down the Potomac on the
steamer Charles Manchester, which
leaves her dock. foot Of Seventh street,
at 2:90 o'clock to-day, returning 70 Wash
ington at o'clock.
This forty-mile ride. at this most beau
tiful season Of the year, has been featured
by this company for a number of years,
and has been so well patronized that the
management has concluded to extend the
service throughout the month Of October.
The cafe and buffet are well stocked.
A fine programme Of music will be rem
deTed by Schroeder's orchestra In the
main saloon.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
MORsELL FUNERAL TOMORROW
Body Brought 10 Washington Last
Night from ArOndnIe. Pa.

Funeral services for Samuel T. C. Nor
seh' who died Friday afternoon OF
paralysis at Avondale, Pa, where he had
been spending tho summer. will be held
at 2:3O O'Clock tomorrow afternoon at
bis former residence. s21 NJ street north
west Rev. John n. GIL. pastor OF the
Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Protest.
ant Church, VIII ofilciate. Interment VIII
be IN Glenwood Cemetery.
The body was brought to Washington
last night Herndon Morsell. son OF
Samuel MoTseIl, and a daughter. Mrs.
W. V. Tudor, and her husband, Rev. DR..
Tudor. accompanied the body hero from
AvonoalR
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
MONEY LEFT FOR MASSES.
VIII OF Mary Denly Devises SS20 to
st. DOminfc's Church.

According TO the terms Of the will OF the
late Mary Dealy dated October 10. 1896.
and fled yesterday for probate. the
pastor Of ST. Dominic's Catholic Church
is TO receive sS25 to be expended for the
celebration Of masses for the reposs Of
the testator's soul and for deceased mem
oers Of her family.
The entire estate is devised to James
F. Shea, IN trust, to convert into cash;
pay the beQuest Of the church 800 to Pa
trick Connors, 500 each to Daniel Con-
nors and Nellie CO Riordan, and s. to
Margaret c. Lewis. The remainder is to
be equally distributed among Mary Con-
nors, Nellie c. Riordan. Patrick Connors,
and Daniel Connors. Mr.. Shea is to act
as executor.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
nnenn Sfenmrhin.

New York. Oct. s.-Anived Campania. LIVERPOOL.
October 2; New York, Southampton, October 2
Arrived out: Philadelphia. at southampton
Fricderich der Grocc. at Bremen
Sailed from foreign ports: St Louis from South
amptcn: Celtic, from Liverpool; Carouia from
Liverpool; Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm, from Bremen
Ia BretsRne. from Havre: California. from Gas
G0E; AIinnOtOuka. from London
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
CUSTOMS FRAUD FOUND.
Wrapper Tobacco Said to Have Been
Inserted I'm Bales Of FsIIer

Alleged attempts at fraud in connec-
ton with the Importation Of tobacco have
recently been brought to the attention
of the Treasury Department. The meth
cd used in defrauding the government
is the substitution Of a small amount OF
wrapper tobacco, which pays a higher
rate Of duty, in bales Of filler tobacco.
To prevent a continuance Of the prac-
tice instructions were yesterday sent 70
Collector Loeb at New York TO tax ali
bales Of filler tobacco containing mora
than per cent Of wrapper tobacco at
the rate OF the latter commodity.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
NavaI Orders.

The following orders have been Issued:
Commander H S. KNAPP 10 Washington.
Lieut. Y. ELLIS. detached Arethusa; to duty con-
neciIon fitting out Iris.
Ensign s. DOHERTY. detached Arethus to duty
connection fitting out Iris
Ensign Z. s. NOSES detached Arethusa to duty
connection ntting out lbs
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
WEALTH VERSUS POVERTY,
lWrittsn especially for The Wnshinrton Hernld.

Why smile az me when know that
Your smiles are meant for him!
Why weep with me when l am sure
Your eyes do not grow dimg
Why thus deceive me when I lovs
You With a love that's true3
Why think Of him when you know that
/ always think Of your
Because I guess he's rich. I'm poor.
But Fato deCreed il so;
Bull. have youS way and marty him,
Then live and let me know.
GEORGE G0DoY.
.lozico CITY. Oct. 4 ien.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
MARRIAGE ENDS ROMANCE.
Starts I'm Canada and Concludes at
ST. PnuI's Church ReetOry.

ST PnuHs Church RectOry.
Miss Francis Augusta Earthly, OF Little
Claxton, Essex England, and Clarence
Wilbert Bernhardt. Of Guelph, Ontario.
Canada, were married quietly last night
at the rectory Of st. PauTs Lutheran
Church, Rev. Dr. Huddle officiating.
The bride met Mr.. Bernhardt while
seeking employment in Canada. She re-
turned to England. but later. when Bern
hardt had established himself in the
plumbing trade in Washington. he sent
for her to join him. Miss Earthly arrived
IN Washington three weeks ago. and was
married as soon as the bridegroom had
attained his twenty-frst year.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

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The Washington herald., 1909-10-10
Felt MattreSSeS $A.95
Regular Price $S.50.... L

We will take orders for CITY OF
these Elastic Felt Mattresses at
the extremely low price Of S4.95
each
They are extra well tufted and
covered with heavyweight fancy
striped ticking: finished with tape
bound edges or French roll edge
In one or two piece styles.
Choice OF sizes; IT 6 in. It.
and ( II. !n.
The Washington herald., 1909-10-10

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