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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

sion, then; to decorate a comrades
grave" said Isaiah.
well, I'm not doin' this all. John
ny gave me some money before he
died. He'd saved 1t up for this, and
he told me not to forget his grand
dad Decoration Day. So | put some
more with 1t and got enough for
years after his grandfather died.
Said he knew no one else would
cause his grandfather was Confed-
crate"
why, let me help you, sir! An
other Confederate!" exclaimed Isaiah.
He knelt painfully down by -Punks,
and the two tried to bring the matted
grass and riotous weeds into order.
Johnny was mighty proud of his
grandfather bein' a soldier. We'd
talk nights bout tive bunked to-
gether-had box In summer and
went to tn newsboys' home in win
ter. Johnny's grandfather was tn
bravest man you ever heard OF. Car
ried the flag right up to tn enemy
onct."
And so they went on, the old vet
eran and the young hopeful, fighting
old battles and winning again great
victories, until, their task completed,
they arose, fired to the hearts core
with patriotism. But the hero of the
past and the one in the making, when
&c. la hn NJ
passing the caretaker's house at such
forbidden time of night, felt rather
dubious. Punks and the dog could
overcome the fence, but Isaiah had
to give up after several attempts. "a
wooden legs good as any other to
stand on, but in case like this, it's
useless" said Isaiah. "Ill just have
to go down the main road and out the
gate. You go on over the fence"
Eyes, and let you get caught? Not
much!" declared Punks. "I'm going
to stay by you till you get home" I"
The two we're making their way to-
ward the cemetery gate, followed by
Lonesum, who came to heel like a
high bred hunter. But Isaiah's wood
en- leg would go thumpty-thump on
the gravel and just as they passed the
caretaker's Office, that functionary
darted out, calling, Halt" Lone
sum again showed fight, but Punks
bade him be quiet, and the three
were driven before the caretaker to-
ward the office, the captor threaten
ing shrilly that he was going to have
the culprits locked up. AS they
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

wouldn't do anything TO little fellow
like that. And /, SIR" addressing
himself to Colonel Horton, "am no
thief. You'd call me Rebel, sir;
that | was once, but never thief"
The colonel gazed at Isaiah. His
eye took in the meaning of the stripes
on the sleeve of the old mans uni
form he noted the wooden leg; II
believe you, sir" he said, and then
he did that which brought the color
to Isaiah's cheek. AS subordinate
to his superior officer Colonel Hor-
ton saluted Isaiah Riddon.
The colonel soon had the story Of
the adventure. Punks insisted on
telling how the old man had walked
miles and miles to put flowers on an
old comrades grave; Isaiah declared
that Punks, In carrying out his prom
ise to Johnny, had showed soldiers
spirit, and finally the colonel took the
old man, the boy and the dog, in
charge.
The following morning, in the
Memorial Day parade, the spectators
marveled to see an old, white-haired
man, in the uniform of a Confederate
soldier, riding in one of the foremost
carriages as the guest of the colonel
of the regiment. They had already
noticed, by the side of the colonel, a
boy who rode his horse as though 1t
was an old story to him; 1t was boy
who had been appointed the colonel's
special aide for the day, and If any
one had asked him his name he would
have answered "Punks." And also,
close to the heels of Punks' horse,
there trotted a yellow dog, good
meal within and a happy look in his
eyes. The spectators couldn't know,
however, that these were not the last
of the good things that were to fall
to Isaiah and Punks and Lonesum;
there were, in fact, many more good
times to come, for the colonel was
rich, but better than that, he had
heart of gold.-Ram's Horn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
ALLIeAToRs AN ATTRACTION
ocklawha River People Object to
Their Beinu Killed.

The value of alligators as an attrac-
tion for tourists in Florida is before
the house of representatives for con-
sideration in a bill allowing the kill
ing of the gators" in the Ocklawha
river.
Strong opposition to this bill has
developed. The friends of the Ockla-
wha reptiles claim that thousands of
tourists annually visit the river and
that the many alligators are the prin-
cipal sights to be seen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
A CURE FOR FITS.
The Treatment Is to Accomplish
What Science Has Beer Strug-
CLING to Attain for Centuries,

The intense interest hat has been mani
Tested throughout the country by the won
derfnl cures that are being accomplished
daily by epilepticide still continues. 1t is
really surprising the vast number Of people
who have already been cured of fits and
nervousness. In order that everybody may
have chance to test the medicine, large
trial bottles, valuable literature, History Of
Epilepsy and testimonials. will be sent by
mail absolutely free to all who write to the
Dr. May. laboratory, 54S Pearl Street,
New York City.
The epilepticide cure is creating great
public interest, as well as among Doctors,
Students. Hospitals and visiting Physicians.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
Why the Preacher Was Puzzled.

A southern Kansas woman remem-
bered after she got to church that she
had left roast in the oven and for
got to turn out the gas. She borrow
ed pencil and wrote on a slip of
paper, please go home and turn of
the gas" Her husband was usher and
she had another woman hand it to
him as he went up the aisle. But that
stupid individual didn't look at it, and
in spite of all her agonizing attempts
to get his attention he marched up
and gave it to the preacher, who had
a very bewildered look on his face
when he proceeded to read the an
uncement.-Kansas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
Floating Island in Androscoqqin.

One of the peculiar relics of the
high water on the Androscoggin came
ashore on the Lewiston bank of the
river above the falls Friday.
1t was a regular floating island
which came drifting down and into
shallow water. 1t was of quite re-
spectacle size and on it were trees.
several Of them being described as be-
ing six or eight fet in diameter. They
were probably part of an overhanging
bank which the water undermined.
and when they broke loose were held
together by the interwined roots
Kennebec Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
kanuaroo a Dellcacv.

The chef of one of the leading ho-
tells in Berlin states that kangaroo
flesh is delicacy now most in de-
mand by pampered palates. AS the
carcasses have to be brought from
Africa, and never can be procured in
large quantities, exhorbitant prices
are charged for a portion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
/, perate characters" answered the

perate characters" answered the
caretaker.
Colonel Horton smiled as he in
spected the crippled old man and
thin, ragged boy, before whom a
hungry looking dog stood in an atti-
tude Of defiance, as one who says,
"Who touches these fellows gets
hurt"
Game for flowers, that's what"
complained the keeper. "Do 1t every
year and sell them over. I'll make
'em pay for 1t, now they're caught.
Thieves!"
Isaiah Ridden drew himself up
very straight. "The boy is all right"
he said 81 know his story. You
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26
Safe and Sure.

Among medicines recommended and en-
dorsed by physicians and nurses is Kemp's
Balsam, the best cough cure. For many
years regarded by doctors as the medicine
most likely to cure coughs. it has a strong
hold on the esteem Of the well-inforned.
When Kemp's Balsam cannot cure a cough
we shall be at loss to know what will.
At druggists and dealers, 25c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

New Zealands population at the
close of last year was estimated at
100000, the death rate being only
9.57 a thousand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

Strangel For the buried struggle had
grown tame
When first my father told it me: the Tres
OF battle but story and a name;
Yet, still they sleep ns one who never tires,
And STILL where autumn sets the trees
aflame
Some ghostly sentinel tends their signal
fires
Charlotte Wilson, in Scribner's Mag
a2ine.
---S-Thn Nmth's CnmnAninl
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

In 1908 the product of the fisher
les of Canada was worth s25, 800 900,
a decrease of s750,000 from 1907,
occurring chiefly in Pacific salmon
and sealskins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

Sleeping, still sleeping, after all the years!
My earliest memory recalls them So
Stretching away, white row upon white
row.
pears,
The wall its solemn weight Of ivy wears,
But they-so many men with blood
aglow!-
To see them still so patiently laid low,
it stirs pain too passionate for tears.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething softens thegums, reduces iniamma-
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

Some men are born great, others
achieve greatness. and a whole lot
more put up big bluff.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-05-26

reached the porch a young man in
the uniform of colonel of cavalry
stepped out and asked:
whats the trouble, Matthew'S"
Caught them this time-two des-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
WEEK SHOWS DECREASE
IN CONTAGIOUS DISEASES,
Death Rate Is 1913 Per Thou
sand Population.

The weekly report of the Health
Board shows rs deaths during the
week ending at 400 today. OF that
number twenty were due to contagious
and infectious diseases, sc to general
diseases and II to violence, accidents
or suicide. The death rate represents a
proportion of 1913 per thousand on the
estimated population of 81 900 used by
the Health Board in compiling its
figures.
A decrease of Is cases is reported in
contagious and infectious disease cases
reported during the week, the number
dropping from 1903 to SIS. Seventeen
fewer cases of scarlet fever were re-
ported, and a decrease of three in
diphtheria cases. Three widely scat
tered cases of typhoid fever were re-
ported, against nome the preceding
week.
Pneumonia led all other causes
ramed for deaths, broncho-pneumonia
being responsible for 144, while pneu-
monia laid low II persons. Heart dis
ease killed IA people. while tuberculosis
is given in II cases.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
ROOSEVELT PARTY PUSHES
FURTHER INTO JUNGLE.
Most Dangerous Part of Hunt
Begins Next Week.

NAIROBI, British East Africa, Dec.
1S.-Today the American hunting and
scientific expedition began what may
be termed the second stage of its jour-
ney In the interior of Africa. The OBJ
~jective point is Gondokoro, Uganda,
which it is expected will be reached
on February II.
Colonel Roosevelt and his associates
were given a cordial send-off as they
boarded the train at moo for Kisumu.
Arriving at that port tomorrow the
party win board the steamer Clement
Hill and cross the Victoria Nyanza to
Entebbe. With the passage of the lake
the Americans will have left behind
them British East Africa and entered
the Uganda pro~tectorate, the widest
and perhaps the most dangerous field
of their explorations.
All were in the best of health ard
spirits when they set forth today in
search of new conquests. At Entebbe
Colonel Roosevelt and Kermit will be
entertained at the home of the Gov
ernor proceeding on Tuesday by mo-
tor car TO Kampala. at the head of the
lake, where they viii rejoin the others
of the party, who in the meantime viii
have arrived at that place by steamcr
AT Kampala the hum will be organ
lied and on December % h invasion
that will bring them into the Province
of the. Nile will be begun.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
JERSEY SONS OF AMERICAN
REVOLUTION CANDIDATES.
List of Nominees Prepared by
Committee.

The New Jersey Society, Sons of the
American Revolution will hold its an
nual luncheon and business meeting In
the rooms of the New Jersey Historical
Society, in Park street, on Monday,
January 3.
The committee appointed at the BUSH
ness meeting last month to nominate a
ticket to be voted on at the coming
meeting have prepared the following:
President, Judge. Edward S. Atwater,
Of Elizabeth; Independents, the Rev.
Linn E. Wheeler, of Trenton, and
Thomas w. Wheeler, of East Orange;
secretary, Colonel James r. Mullikin,
of this city; treasurer, Lieutenant-Col-
onel Oscar Fl. Condit. of East Orange;
registrar, John J. Hubbell, of this city;
trustee. National Society, Andrew w.
Bray, of Orange; board of managers,
John S. Aplegate, Red Bank; General
Charles Burrows, Rutherford; General
Joseph w. Congdon, Paterson; Lowell H.
Carr, Elizabeth; Edward w. Hicks,
New Brunswick; Philip H. Hoffman,
Morristown, Joseph Holmes, Cream
Ridge; George r. Howe, this city; Leb-
beus B. Miller, Elizabeth; George C.
Sterling, Montclair.
Amendments concerning the nominat-
ing and election of officers will come
before the meeting for action. Presi-
dent Atwater will appoint a committee
to arrange for the annual dinner to be
held in February, in this city, probably.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
NEW IDEAITES URGE AN
EARLY STATE CAMPAIGN.
Want Candidate for Governor
Named in March

1.-THE early bird catches the worm
IS the motto of the Progressive Repub-
1fcan League, 1t developed at a meet
ing of several leading New Ideaites in
the office of former Senator Everett
Colby, when they declared in favor oil
the early selection of a candidate for
their party's nomination for Governor,
Rnd discussed making a hard fight to
capture congressional conventions in
some districts.
It was the consensus of opinion that
the man chosen for the Governorship
should be put in the race not later than
March and that he should make a Wig
orous Statewide campaign on the
~real issues Colonel Austen Colgate
Is being discussed among others as a
Progressive Governorship candidate.
Those present at the conference in
Guided President Lathrop Anderson,
of the County Tax Board, of the Eighth
ward: former Sheriff Frank H. SOM
mer, of the Eighth ward; former Rail-
road Commissioner Borden d. Whiting,
of Orange; former Assemblyman Will
am Fellowes Morgan, of Millburn; Ed
mund 3. Osborne, of Montclair, and
Mr.. Colby, of West Orange. Several
others t~elephoned their regrets.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
MAN ACCUSED OF R0BBING
SAFE TO SUE FOR DAMAGES.
Hamilton Will Ask $4,000 for
Wrongful Arrest.
Especial to the Newark start

FLORENCE, Dec. 1S.-Schuyler Rain
Ter. the wealthy old farmer. whose
safe was robbed of $ 5000, will be made
the defendant in "a $4,000 suit for
Islander, brought by William Hamilton,
the neighbor. who wa arrested for the
crime, out later released when John
Ellsworth, captured in Chicago, con-
fessed that he was the robber. An
nouncement of the intended suit was
mad today by Auditor Robert Pea
cock, who said that he and Attorney
represent Hamilton.
The SANDER suit grows out of a re-
markable case. When arrested, Ham
ilton was identified by Jane Nickson.
Rainier's aged housekeeper, as the man
who robbed the safe after locking her
in her bedroom. Other n~eighbors, in
Guiding a clergyman, declared they had
seen a nan who resembled Hamilton
leave the Rainier homestead.
Hamilton's arrest stirred the entire
county. as he was well known and
respected. but the browning sensation
came a week later, when John Ellis
worth. traced to Chicago by a venge-
full father who blamed him for the
death of a little daughter. confessed to
the crime. completely vindicating Ham
ilton.
Sensational evidence to support the
SANDER charge is said to have been
unearthed and will be given at the
trial of the suit,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
LAWYERS HONOR MEMORY
OF LATE JUSTICE PECKHAM.
Meet in Capitol and EuIOgize
JuriSt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-With Judge
Alton B. Parker, of New York, pre-.
siding and delivering the principal ad-
dress of eulogy. the members of the
bar of the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States met in the Supreme Court
rooms at the Capitol today and adopted
resolutions commemorating the late
Justice Rufus w. Peckham, associate
justice of the Supreme Court. The
assemblage of distinguished members
of the bar was called to order by So
icitor-General Lloyd w. Bowers, vino
moved the selection of Judge Parker
to preside. Upon assuming the chair
Judge Parker delivered his address
upon the character and accomplish
ments of the late justice.
He then announced the appointment
of a committee of twelve members of
the bar, with United States Senator
Elihu Root as chairman, to draft suit
able resolutions of respect. The reso-
lutions were presented later n paid
a high compliment to h late jurist,
declaring that "for a full half century
he served the cause of justice without
fear and without ~reproach." 1t was
added that Ibis learning n strong
powers of reasoning preserved the
standards of the law"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
OUR CINDERELLA TO BE
GIVEN B CHILDREN
Young Amateur Thespians Will Be Seen at Krneger's Audi
torium in Play on December z7-Proceeds Will Aid in
Establishing Summer Fairgrounds Camp.

Kurtz and Eva Bader; German dance,
Margaret Mandel, Lizzie Davis, Bessie
Dimond, Beatrice Rosenthal. Frieda
Lorber, Anna Celiano, Ethel Pasteelnick
and Minnie Wilnick; Dutch dance, Celia
Rather, solo dancer; Dora Kessler,
Mildred Rothe, Rebina Baer; Italian
dance. Marie Policastro. Rose Policas-
tro, Elsie Del Nagro, Donatella Lon
gone fairies, Ruth Parks, Helen Flus-
ser, Yetta Birn, Lille Lorber, Madeline
Bremen and Mollie Reilly.
The Third City Playground Military
Cadets, who will give an exhibition drill
during the second act are: Captain
Ralph Filipone, Lieutenant Elmer Amo-
dio. Sergeant Edward Ruff, Corporais
George Springer, Joseph Butitp, Prlvates
Solomon Newbarth, Joseph Alonzo. Sid
ney Raiken, Isaac Goldberg, Samuel
Goldberg, Charles Conbilona. Michae
Scholl. Joseph Cattani, Benjamin
Shack, Charles Grom, Harry Bouer, Al
fred Guenther, Jack Rich, Joseph An
drew, Nicholas Candelm and Tony
Mole.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
CASH RESERVE INCREASE
SHOWN BY STATEMENT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-The statement
of clearing house banks for the week
shows that the banks hold $40, 44S,7 zoo
more thar the requirements of the 20
per cent. reserve rule. This is an in
crease of $4S1, 500 in the proportionate
cash reserve as compared with last
week.
The statement follows:
Loans 81, 1871 ,041, 900. increase $9,o46,Soo;
deposits $1.172, 71S, 200. increase $13, 6oS,-
200; circulation $50. 755. 500. decrease
$132, 800; legal tenders $70,630 800, in
crease 81, 1872, 400; specie 1922. 991, 800, in
crease $2.14e, 900; reserve 1903, 622, 900, in
crease $3,sS2, 800; reserve required $685.
17s, 800, increase 49, 400. 800; surplus $780,
443. 700, increase $4S1, 500; ex-United
States deposits $40, SIS, 1850, increase $49S.-
$50.
The percentage of actual reserve OF
the clearing house banks today was
1852.
The statement of banks and trust
companies of Greater New York not
reporting to the clearing house shows
that those Institutions have aggregate
deposits of 81, 1925, 227. 400. total cash pm
hand $140.127, 900 and loans amounting
to $1,1S8. AL, 300.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
ORANGE TO OFFER
CITY LIGHT PLANT
BONDS ON MONDAY
Can Garry Only 4 Per Cent, and
Opponents of Project
Predict Disaster.

At a meeting of the finance commit
tee of the Orange Common Council last
night it was decided to advertise or
Monday the $4,000 bond issue for the
city lighting plant. The issue will be
sold publicly and the bonds are to
carry 4 per cent. interest and no figure
less than par can be accepted.
There is much interest manifested in
the coming sale. as the condition of the
bond market. enemies of the municipal
plant project declare, is not very IA
vorable to the sale of bonds at par
under the conditions insisted upon by
the Jones act provisions.
1t was also announced that the Police
Commission fund will show a balance
of S 5000 at the close of the year. This
surprising balance caused some talk
at the meeting and may be a topic for
discussion at Mondays meeting.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
TRUSTY ALARM TRAPS
POSTOFFCE BURGLAR,
Posse Summoned by Official
Captures Intruder.

UNION. Dec. 1S.-For the second time
within a year the p~ostoffiee here vas
entered last night, and as in the former
case the burglar alarm connected with
the house of the postmaster gave warn
ing and the intruder vas captured.
The burglar captured some time ago
gave the name of John Wilson and
this one gave the same name, but the
former burglar was a white man, while
last nights visitor is a negro.
Postmaster John G.. Price was awak-
ened about $3.50 by the ringing of the
alarm, and, hastily dressing, he reused
some of his neighbors and went to the
postoffice. They found the door bar
ricaded and had to get a crowbar to
force it open.
Search for the intruder was fruitless
at first, but the man was finally located
under the hay scales outside the build
ing. AS the searchers started to pry
off the planks the fellow shouted
Don't shoot and I'll come out" Judge
Bond committed Wilson to the Eliza
beth jail.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
LOST" SAILOR TAKES BIG
CHANCE IN POLICE COURT.
Said He Thought This Was
Philadelphia, but Goes Free.

ITO tell the truth. Doctor, I don't
know where / am at this minute, but I
think I am in Philadelphia
WHAT" said Judge Hahn, do you
think this looks like Philadelphia?
Don't you know that that is an awful
statement to make in Newark, n that
you are taking big chances in compar-
ing us to our slumbering neighbour"
I'm sorry, judge. for my mistake
mumbled William Cassidy, St years old,
who was locked up because he wasn't
able to see the North Star last night
and thus guide himself home. Cassidy,
who has been many years a sailor be-
fore the mast, had an eloquent tale to
tell and swore that he wouldn't. stay
five minutes in sue an inhospitable
city, il the judge would give him the
chance to get out.
He got the chance and went u with
a low obeisance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1909-12-18
FIND FIVE BURNED BODIES
OF GIRLS IN BIG PHILA. FIRE.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18.-All doubt
as to the fate of the five girls, one of
them of Camden, n. j., who were re-
ported missing. after the fire at Shrack
& Sherwood factory. is removed today
by the finding of the bodies on the third
floor of the damaged building unedr a
mass of wreckage near the rear.
The girls evidently had endeavored to
reach the rear fre-escape, when over
taken by the flames. The bodies were
so charred by the intense neal that it
was impossible for the parents. who
had followed the dead wagon 10 the
morgue, to identify them. except by
pieces of jewelry. The body Of Mar
garet Smith was recognized by a chain
and locket which she wore, and that OF
Eva Arata by an engagement ring.
The other bodies in the morgue are
those of Katie Schealy, Louella Parter
and Louisa Camac.
Including Fireman Joseph Toner. who
was s~uffocated. six persons are known
TO have pcrished. All Of the missing
employees have now been accounted
for.