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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
SECRET OF UNIVERSE.
French Astronomer Predicts Its Dis
covery-The Germ of Life.


French Astronomer Predicts Its Dis
covery-The Germ of Life.
The international congress, which
is engaged in making a Photographic
map of the skies, is devoting much
attention to the planet, or asteroid,
Eros, which plays an important part
in the measurement of stellar dis
tances. The map is expected even
tually to show between thirty million
and forty million stars.
The French astronomer M. Renau-
dat, says that the results already at
tained prove that great activity
reigns in the stellar world; that ev-
erything is movement. ultimately,
he continues, 1--WE have the right to
believe that we gradually will reach
an exact knowledge of the mystery
Of the constitution of the universe"
Antoine Henri Becquerel, the phys
icist, has reported before the Acade-
my of Sciences most interesting
demonstration of the life of seeds.
Submitted to powerful life-destroy-
ing tests-drying in vacuum at
temperature of 253 below zero--they
retain their terminating force. The
conclusion drawn by M. Becquerel is
that life is not mysterious princi-
pie, bat a simple physical and ohemi-
cal function of an organism produced
by the substances and the forces Of
its cosmic environment. - Paris Cor
respendence of New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02

oughly rinsed off and the last traces
neutralized with little acid. If this
is done carefully, when finally dried
the cotton fabrics will be found drawn
out smooth and lustrous, while still
retaining their new qualities Of
strength and increased dyeing power.
To get good results in this process
the materials treated, whether yarn
or cloth, must be made of the very
best and longest stapled cotton, pre-
ferably Egyptian, and when we'll done
the results are extremely satisfactory.
The luster Is not as good as the very
best silk, but it is quite we'll marked,
and for replacing the cheap grades Of
heavily weighted silks, as, for In
stance, for underwear, Innings, etc.,
the mercerized goods are OF very
great value, owing to their strength
and durability. as we'll as their cheap
ness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Fodder for the Newlyweds.

The newly married couple had just
moved into their new home. On the
morning after their arrival a baker
called to solicit their trade. He
found the young wife in the kitchen.
After explaining that his wagon de-
livered once a day, the baker asked,
"And may we have your trade,
madam"
YES" she replied timidly; I'VE
will give you trial"
"And how much bread will you
want each day?"
"Well, l don't know exactly. You
see, there are only two of u.s." Then
doubtfully, Would five loaves a day
be enough, do you think?"-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Senatorial Temper.

A good way to tell the disposition
and temperament of Senator, says
the Washington Herald, is to watch
him when he gives the three rings
for the Senate elevator. The rule is
when three are given, no matter who
is on the elevator or where 1t is 60
ing, the elevator man must hasten
the car in answer to the rings. II
the Senator who rings is at peace
with the world and the White House
he will permit the car to go to its
destination with the passengers. II
the bell ringer is a crouch, he COM
pels the car to be stopped, and he has
to be carried to his objective point no
matter who is aboard or how much
hurry they may be in.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Sandy's Delicate Hint.

Sandy and his lass had been sitting
together about half an hour in ST.
lence.
Maggie" he said, at length,
"wasna here on the Sawbath nicht?"
AYE, Sandy. daur say you were" p"
"An' wasna here on Monday
nicht?"
AYE, so ye were"
"An' I was here on Tuesday nicht,
an Wednesday nicht, and Thursday
nicht, an Friday nicht?"
AYE, I'm thinkin' that's so."
"An' this is Saturday nicht, an
I'm here again."
"Weel, what for, no? I'm sure
ye're very welcome"
Sandy desperately - Maggie,
woman! De no begin to smell a
rat?". Success Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Why sre Gets No Applause,

Have you seen the near perfect
woman, Maude Odell?" she asked,
mo. You ought to see her. And II
you want to be really amused, you
ought to go and watch the men gazing
at her wide-eyed, the men with their
wives. They are taking in all her
perfect points, but they are afraid to
applaud her on account of their wives.
That beautiful, near perfect woman
leaves the stage nearly every time
without handicap on account Of the
wives."-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Metal Hard to Melt.

Tantalum, the metal used in the
new incandescent lamps, has a melt
ing point between 2250 and $500 de-
gress centigrade (nearly 1900 Fahr.) }.
The fact that resistance increases
with Of temperature makes the new
lamp far more economical than the
old carbon f1lament lamps. The
breaking strength of tantalum when
cold is very great, far greater than
the best steel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Powerful Motives.

Teacher-"Yes, children, when the
war broke out all the able-bodied
men who could leave their families
enlisted in the army. Now, can any
of you tell me what motives took
them to the front?"
Bright Boy (triumphantly)-"Lo-
comotives. ."-Tit-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Does This Mean You?

Indigestion, sour stomach, constipation
then headache, backache and general mis-
1ahe feeling. Do you know that tho
pleasant herb tea, Lanes Family Medicink
viii remove all these troubles almost immk
diatelyf II you do not know Il, cot !
package to-day at any druggists or dealerf
(9Q,) And you will be glad we told you.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Iobsters Are CannibaIs.

Lobsters cannot be persuaded to
grow up together peaceably. II a
dozen newly hatched specimens are
put into aquarium, within a few
days there will be only ohe-a large,
fat and promising youngster. He will
have eaten all the rest.-Home Notes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
MODERN DRESS.

@Pa-pa-where's the shoe horn,
quick!"
II don't know. What DO you want
the shoe horn for?"
MAS got stuck half way in her
new dress and can't get it on or Off. I"
Chicago Record-Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
PROMISING.

"I'm sure my daughter is going to
make a great singer some day."
"Is that so?"
"Yes; she's always quarreling with
her mother, who tells me it is abso-
lutely impossible to manage her. -
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
The difference
YAmembAr This

It may save your life. cathartics,
bird shot and cannon ball pills-tes
spoon doses Of cathartic medicines
all depend on irritation Of the bowels
until they sweat tenough to move. Cas-.
cayefs strengthen the bowel muscles
20 they creep and crawl naturally.
This means cure and only through
Casoarefs can you get It quickly and
naturally. q
Casoarets-l0c box-yesk's trest
ment. All druggists. Biggest seller
IN the world-million boxes month.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Unsatisfactory Business.

Remember" said the second hand
cynic, "that every man has his price. "
Perhaps" answered Senator Sor-
ghum; "but when man comes cheap
enough to enable you to buy him,
he usually isn't worth having. -
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
Dummy SiunaImau.

A signalman at Kirshwarad, ip
Hungary, has been arrested for set
ting up dummy. dressed in his owp
uniform, with a lantern in It's hand,
to signal to the midnight mail train
while he slept peacefully in his box.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02

During the first ten months OF 1908
the number of homestead entries re-
corded in Canada was S1,57S. an in
crease of s27s over the correspond
ing period Of 1907.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
INVITING TROUBLE.

"Her children get into more trou-
ble!"
That's because she's too imagina-
tive"
"Imaginative?"
"Yes; thinks Of so many things to
tell them not to do. Washington
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
A PASTORAL CALL.

The New Pastor-"It is my desire
to be forever at the service of the
members of my flock"
Bluntman-"Well, you'll have to
cut your sermons, dominic; they don't
want to be forever at yours. Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
HEADING THEM OFF.

VI see that the Lambs Club min
strel troupe is about to make one Of
Its cross-country entertainment trips. :"
II suppose the Lambs humor is all
wool and yard wide"
And most of 1t shear nonsense, of
course. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
HEALTHIER NOW.

"You say local option has improved
real estate values in your commu-
nity?"
YES" answered Colonel Stilwell.
4Since the customary remedy has
been no longer available malaria has
almost entirely disappeared. Wash
ington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
LITERARY ASSOCIATIONS.

"Spain is realm of old romance,
q land Of story and song"
whats the matter with Indiana2"
louisville Courier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
A JOY RIDE.

A JOY RIDE.
"It's the old story"
whats that?"
"The owner sneaked the auto,
thinking the chauffeur would never
find it out. OF course, there was a
smashup, and the machine was
wrecked."-Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
DESIRABLE CUSTOMER.

"Where do you buy your groceries,
II may ask, sir?"
Sometimes one place, sometimes
another"
"Ah, cash buyer! Permit me to
hand you our card, sir. Buffalo Ex-
press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
AN ADVANTAGE.

II hear lid has been placed on
gambling"
"Yes," replied the boss gambler
cheerfully; good thing, too. It shuts
the police out. and the game goes on
under t.'--Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
THAT SUPERIOR ATTITUDE.

THAT SUPERIOR ATTITUDE.
"How do you know that Pendrib-
ble's play was not a success?"
Because he has 30 much to say
about the prejudice of critics and the
stupidity Of the public. Washing
ton Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
LEST WE FORGET.
A TESTIMONIAL,

as your art school good one?"
"Oh, ripping! Why, they have q
dance every month" - Milwaukee
journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
HOPING FOR THE BEST.

$50 you are an optimist?"
ain certain sense" answered Mr..
Dustin Stax. Whenever / go into a
deal I hope for the best Of IT,
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02

A prominent French manufacturer
Of glace fruits admits that the cher
ries of California are at least az good
In quality as the French varieties.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
OF COURSE.

Mamma-"You stand at the foot of
your class? Why, Bobby, can hard
ly think 1t possible!"
Bobby - Possible? It's dead
easy! cleveland Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
REPRISAL.

Mrs. Knicker-"What did you do
when she stole your cook?"
Mrs. Subbubs -" "Stole her dress
maker. New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
OUTDONE.
is a horrid thing!"

"Ethel's horrid thing!"
"Why, thought you were friends"
"Well, we aren't any more. She
has a more hideous hat than mine,
and I'd told my milliner to 60 the
limit. philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-06-02
FRIENDLY ADVICE,

"You say, girl, that you wish to be-
come engaged?"
II do"
"Then let your waist line stay put. "
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
I0LENEss is DISASTROUS

Cne OF the big questions which will
have to be solved during Governor
Harmons administration is what to
do with the convicts in the Ohio PEN
itentiary. The legislature with Cne
swoop, more or less fell, wiped out
all of the employment for the c-n-
victs. As matters now stand some
Of the shops in the ponitentiary are
idle and others viii be quite soon.
The men are lying in idieness, their
keep being a dead expense upon the
state. One of the great expenses
(which falls upon the state Is
maintaining the penitent!ary aud
this year this expense will be greatly
increased because there will be moth
ing coming in and AL going out
These men cannot be kept in idle
ness. Health demands that they be
given employment of some kind,
Their employment has been legslated
away from them and within a short
tune the government OF the big in
stdution will become more serious
question
Furnishing some kind of employ
ment for these unfortunate men is
one OF the big questions which CON
fronts the governor and the legisla-
ture, but it must be solved and with
Governor Harmon I'm charge of al
fairs at Columbus, a good and logical
solution of the question is assured,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
Cox's Bond Boosting Game

That George b. Cox, the Cincinnati
boss, VIII exert all his energy ,to
force bin through this session that
will enable him 10 boost the bonded
Indebtedness of that city, IS known
to all members Of the legislature. 1t
is also known to most of the people
of Ohio
1t is true that some of the civic
organizations, in Glrcinnati have on
dOrsed the piop0sAA, hut this is a
matter in which more than the city
OF Cincinnati Is concerned. It con-
Germs every city in the state.
III the people Of Cincinnati feel that
they are not sufficiently debt-ridden,
and that they have not derived suf-
ficient benefit in the way of public
improvements from the Cox regime
that resists investigation Of its cor
rupt control, there is no good reason
why their folly should be made an
excuse for opening the noodgates for
placing additional burdens on all the
cities OF the state.
If the people Of Cincinnati feel that
they are not sufficiently debt-ridden.
and that they have not derived suf-
ficient benefit in the way of public
Improvements from the Cox regime
that resists investigation of its cor
rupt control, there is no good reason
why their folly should be made an
excuse for opening the noodgates for
placing additional burdens on all the
cities of the state.
Many of the smaller cities are stag
ger!ng now under bonded indebted
ness forced up to the limit Of the
Lcngworth law. That law was en-
acted oput curb on the imitation
Of municipal debts. To raise the
limit for one city would raise the
limit for all, and II is for that reason
that the tax payer of every city in
Ohio has as deep an interest in this
latest Cox scheme as Cox has in try
ing to force up the bond limit OF
Cincinnati
a great deal has been said about
Cox and Coxism since the beginning
OF this session Of the legislature. As
Cox belongs to the political party in
control Of both branches of the leg
islature let him lock to the Republi-
can members for this or any other
legislation he may want.
If the bonded indebtedness of every
city I nOhio is to be boosted at the
behest of Boss Cox let responsibility
for that act rest on the Republican
members of the legislature.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
Why Kelly Didn't sIsep.

zone night went In late to Father
Dempsey's hotel. Every bed was full.
and there were 200 men sleeping on
the floor OF the recreation room. Each
one OF them had newspaper under
him to keep Off the dust Of the floor.
pointed to one little lrishmun aud re-
marked that he did not seem TO be
resting well.
whats your name. my .manY Pa
ther Dempsey asked him,
"'Thomas Kelly your reverencei
"'you don't seem TO be resting well.
Mr.. Kelly
"T'll get to sleep nftSr awhile. Jour
reverence he answered.
81 don't believe you will unless
you change your bed, You're sleeping
on n Westliche Post answered Father.
Dempsey Louis Dispatch.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
BROTHER OF CHICAGO MAYOR
ACCIDENTLY KILLS WOMAN

Cij'cago Feb. 1-Ge)rge Busse,
brother Of Fred A. Busse, mayor of
Chicago, last night accidentally shot
and XII led Mrs l.. c. Tuckermln, 80
years cid, wife of a fruit dealer
at Milton, New York. The bullet
struck Mrs. Tuckerman in the heart
and she died Instantly The shoot
ing occurred in the Walton apart.
ment building rt 305. North Clark
street Mis-. Tuokeman was visit
ing her father, Brigadier General
A. c. Gierard, retired, who occupies
an apartment in the building.
shortly before Z o'clock, George
Busse, in his apartment aI-ross an
areaway, was demonstrating the use
of a revolver to Miss Bertha Lam
bike. his housemaid, so that she
coyld employ the weapon in case
of burglars. Suddenly, the revolver
was discharged and the bullet went
through two windows and crossing
the areaway into tie Gierard's
apartment pierced Mrs. Tuckemans
heart Mayor Busse was present at
the shooting and as soon as he
Learned of the fatal consequences
roined the police.
No arrests were made, Gen Ger
ard expressing himself as satisfied
that the shooting was purely acci-
dental
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
wasner's Portrait.

When Wagner was in England super
vising the first production Of his operas.
the music enthusiasts commissioned
the artist Herkomer to paint the mn
sician's portrait. but Wagner was dash.
Ing about In such n state Of frenzy that
he repelled impatently every attempt
to get him to give a sitting" still,
IIcrkomer stuck 10 him like n Ilmbet,
fed with him. walked and talked With
him. watched him conduct his orches.
ira, write music and read books. At.
last, when every attempt to secuFera n
sitting" had failed, IIerkomer rose
early one morning. painted with fred.
zed speed all day. spent short night
I'm restless sleep. rose early again and
painted furlously. TIL on the SECOND
evening he sat down exhausted bat
with his picture finished. Wagner was
called In and threw up his hands IN
amazement "Ahr' he cried WON
derful That is exactly how would
like to look II could" H'
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
Lincoln Holiday.

Although it Is a small matter, the
fart should be kept I'm mind that
credit is due Governor Harmon for
the centennial anniversary of the
birth OF Abraham Lsncoln. Feb 70
be made a holiday.
'u ms message to the legislature
jan 49, Governor Harmon made this
eaoniilehdation: "The hundredth
anniversary OF the birth OF Abraham
lincoln should be made a holiday
Ine date is too near to that of George
washington, in my opinion for an
annual holiday"
II was in response TO this recon-
lhendatlon that the LII was intro.
uuced and passed by the legislature
ilaK'ns Lincoln day this year spe-
cial holiday '''
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
State Tax Commission

What Governor Harmon wants to
accomplish first as a step toward
taxation reform is reform in the exc
cution of existing tax laws,
He made that point clear in his
message to the legislature January
10, when he sad: q am confident
THAT we are not getting the best re-
suits under the present system OF
administering the laws imposing
specia! taxes IN variuos forms on
certain classes Of corporations We
have a large unmber of boards com
posed OF various state officers, with
jurisdiction over such taxation, but
different boards are made up Of diff
fcrent officers, so that there can be
no uniform and consistent action;
a'so II recommend a single board OF
three members to replace all existing
boards which have to DO with taxa
tion, who shall give their entire time
to the work now assigned to these
boards"
One Of the reasons given by the
AN'' AlNA lbl AhNbl llLS 0tpdIdlt
board to take the place OF the num-
erous boards composed Of state Off
cials eX-officiO is that the regular
duties Of these officials are sufficient
to occupy their time. Another Is
that even If these state officials had
some idle time It IS not sufficient
for them to attend properly to the
duties that should be performed by
these various boards And another
reason is that by transferring these
duties to a board created for that
purpose the states income could be
increased materially under existing
tax laws.
There is no pressing need at this
time for radical changes in existing
laws to bring about reforms in the
tax system There are enough tax
laws to bring about reforms in the
tax system There are enough tax
laws now but too many boards to
properly enfome them.
If tax commission is created this
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Sun sets STA rises 7:O5; moon sets
b:26 a. M; Q p. m, planet Mercury sta
tionary. Consultations visible, $3.50
p. NJ, during February-overhea Au-
riga, Gemini Taurus; north, Ursa Mi
nor; northeast, Ursa Major, Canes We
natlci; east, Leo, Leo Minor, Cancer;
southeast, Hydra, Argo NaviS; south,
CAMS Minor, Monoceros, CAMS Major,
Columbia, Lepus, orion; southwest,
Fluyius Erldanus, Cetus; west, Aries,
Pisces; northwest, Perscus, Androme-
da, Cassiopeia, Cepheus. Bright stars
visible same hour, with their rank at
tached I'm figures-overhead, Capella /.
Pollux II, Aldebaran Il; east, Regulus
10; south, Procyon o. Sirius !. Bctel-
geux II, Rigel Z. Planets during Feb
ruary-Mercury passing the sun from
east to west on the 10th; Venus rises
about G n. m. at beginning Of month,
Mars about 3:25 a. NJ, Jupiter 7:20
p. M, Uranus $500 a. m; Saturn sets
about 0:30 p. M, Neptune about 545
p. m. Sun in constellation C0pricor-
nus till the 18th, then In Aqunrlus
Zodiacal light in the west after twi-
light on moonless nights.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01

mon aim that the offenders shall be
most suitably and effectiveiy accom-
plshed. In accordance with your
request, have conferred with the
attorney general ana am authoriz-
ed to say that his views upon
the present situation fully coincide
with my own.
''In answer, therefore to your
query as to whether a prosecution
on your part as to the alleged libel
of Oct. 3 upon Mr.. Robinson would
be fesarled as an unwise inter
ference with matter over which
the federal courts have iurisdic-
tion. and in whidh action has al
ready been taken by the federal au-
thorities beg to assure you that
surh an interference, but, on the
contrary, we shall regard it as cur
duty TO cooperate with you in all
proper and lawful ways.
"In all Of these several jurisdic-
Itions the truth of the alleged Iibels
would in the present case constitute
a complete defense to the prosecu-
tion. Should such defense be at
tempted, It is manlfestly Of the ut
most Importance tina; this question
as to the truth or falsity of the pub
iications should be presented Ito
the cclrt in the light OF the fullest
possible evidence and be settled for
all time beyond the possibility OF
a doubt
"You may therefore be assured of
lmy cordial cooperation in bring
ing to light all facts relating to this
transaction, and | am nappy TO offe
you access to an sources of infor-
NATION on this subject under my
official control In the same way 1
should be very glad to be furnish
ed by you with any evidence which
your investigations upon the sub
jett may disclose.
every respectfully yours,
"(SIgned) Henry T. Stimson.
United States Attorney
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-02-01
Tho Color Of Jade.

The idea OF jade possessing the vIr
tue OF bringing the wearer food for
tune arose in China. where the stone
Is SO valued that the finding of a par
tlcularly fine piece Gaines the state t.
take possession Of the laud whore II
was found. The best specimens rep
resent all the hues and effects Of sen
foam. but these are eagerly snapped
up by collectors and seldom come into
the public market Thore is another
cause Cor the popularity Of jade. Its
peculiar green tinge has the effect Of
making the human skin look very
white In this connection the quality
Of the stone is OF no account so long
as the color is there Indeed. many
OF the less expensive jnde ornaments
are made from chips OF the stone
which contain noticeable aaws.-.Pear
sons. trt.FG