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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

A LBANY. N. Y.-All of the several
"a laws prohibiting betting Of every
character in the state of New York are
how In effect These laws were orig
lnally aimed solely at racing, but
amendments and changes were made
until now 1t is hazardous to offer to
make a wager by word of mouth
While there can be no wager unless
there are two persons to the transac-
hon, but If the offer is made and ac-
cepted, though no money be passed.
the law is violated.
Directors and managers of race
tracks are made liable for any viola
tions that may occur within their
grounds. Just as long as the blame
was not fixed on them directly they
were willing to race, and those desir-
Ing to bet on the races could find
ways of their own to evade the law.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

NEW YORK.-What is the psychol-
~ osy of the smuggler? Is he actua-
teo by greed? Does he love the game
for its excitement? Does he look upon
the government as so impersonal a
thing that to steal from it is not sin
IS the rich man instinctively greater
smuggler than the poor man, and Is
the American greater sinner than his
allen brother?
These questions surely must have
occurred to everyone who has been
watching the extraordinary recent hap
penings at the New York custom
house; who has made note of the mil
lionaires and their wives who have
been caught red-handed in attempts to
cheat the government in the most bra
zen fashion; who has read of the tre-
mendous frauds upon the customs per-
petrated by the sugar trust and other
great importers. IN
Collector Loeb has imbued subordi
mates with the conviction that they
are not paid their salaries to help folk
cheat the government. Among passen-
gers, at least. most Of the smuggling
In the old days was accomplished
through collusion of subordinates in
the customs service. The system
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Plundering a City's Philanthropists

gets depends largely on the nature of
the scheme.
The first Of the alleged high-class
by the Pittsburg police through
Shevlin's work is one named Silver
man, who, it is alleged by the police,
has already cleaned up $4,000 through
the laxness Of method in giving, by
the rich of Pittsburg. Silverman has
been in the tolls in Pittsburg at
least twenty times. but each time,
until the present, he has been helped
out by very rich relatives Of his wife.
Now the postal authorities have him
Detective Shevlin went to arrest
him some days since. The detective
grabbed Silverman, put his stenogra.
pliers out Of the offices, locked the
rooms. and proceeded with the indig
nant Silverman to the police station,
where he registered as "philan-
thropic promoter"
Shevlin then rushed back to open
up the rooms and get what data he
could from the books. In his absence
the mail carrier had come to the of.
fee Of Silverman, and not being able
to gain entrance. had showed under
the doors letters containing checks
to the amount Of more than $1,000.
And this from but one trip Of the
mailman!
The police claim Silverman is but
one Of the gang that has been in the
habit Of collecting an aggregate Of
$1.O0O,000 per year out OF rich people
in Pittsburg on the charity game"
then not turning over anything, or at
least small percentage, to charity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

mountain trails, which were closed
throughout the winter months. The
trip overland was made by large
number Of American tourists only last
year who visited South American ports
on the cruise of the "Bluecher" of the
Hamburg-American line. When this
cruise is repeated this year, the tour
lists may made the journey across the
continent In luxuriously appointed
railroad train in 30 hours. From the
trains crossing the Andes at these
astonishing attitudes may be enjoyed
some Of the finest mountain scenery in
the world. The railroad, like many
others In South America, was survey
ed and built by American and English
firms.
Buenos Ayres, with a population Of
1,25O,0O0, one of the most beautiful cit
les In the world, should be close COM
mercial neighbOr. The wealth of Ar.
gentina, In wheat and hides alone, RI
valing. even surprising that OF the
United States, finds its outlet in Eu-
rope. The southern continent Is a
wonderland for the tourist, and yet
until last years trip of the "Bluecher"
no considerable group of American
travellers had ever crossed the equa-
tor to the sister continent.
And now that the door is open to the
great stream Of globe trotting Ameri.
cans, South America is being rediscov-
cred. With the energetic assistance
of the Pan-American conference the
great tide Of travel both for tourists
and commerce will flow in increasing
volume. Our sister republic OF Bra
zil larger even than our own, offers
unprecedented opportunities; Rio de
Janeiro Is revelation with its popula-
tion of nearly 100000, and its great
wealth and luxury. The most beauti-
full harbor In the world is not the least
Of Its attractions. Rio is a surprising.
ly perfect replica of Paris. with its
great boulevard and theaters surpass.
Ing any In the United States. Some
sac, 100000 have been spent in beauti-
flying It's harbor.
Statistics are likely to be stupid
things, but few figures will perhaps
best. serve to awaken the American
reader to the possibilities Of these
South American cities for the com.
merce and the delights Of travel. Twen-
ty republics south Of the United States
sold the rest of the world last, year
products worth $2.127.a01. 900. This
means that $50 per capita and shows
an increase Of 1913 per cent. In ten
years. Such prosperity as may now be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
All Betting Now Illegal in New York

The fixing of the liability on the race
track directors themselves put things
In an entirely different light.
The laws apparently leave no loop
hole and several Of the poolrooms and
handbook men, who, have done q
thriving business in New York, have
put up the shutters and others have
intimated that they will make no
further fight for play when 1t may
mean arrest and jail term. II any
plan has been devised to evade the
law It is not generally known. OF
course there are many who will con-
tinue to bet as they have before, but
the handbook men are looking for new
customers. There is fear and tremb-
ling all along the line.
Though horse racing is favorite
medium for bettors, there is another
sport that will feel the effects Of the
new law. 1t is boxing. At all of the
club affairs there has been plenty of
bets made on the result, and 1t has,
been the custom to make them openly.
Now 1t will have to be done under
cover, and then in violation of the
law. orally or otherwise" as the law
reads. puts up the bars Just about as
tightly as could be imagined.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
MAN WHO HELPS HIS BROTHER
His "Boys" Call Him the General Ad.
wiser Without Pay"-He Is
Partial to None.

When a man loves to live be usual
ly can go among men who care little
whether they live or not and 90 good.
Such man is Augustus e. Vaughan,
immaculate of dress and of heart ven
cradle in years and usefulness, whom
one may see almost any day either on
Boston Common or at the Young
Mems Christian Union.
His specially is helping his fallen
and discouraged brother, whether he
be cigarette smoking boy or a rum
sodden and disheartened derellct OF
man. His creed Is cheerfulness and
his passion is books.
Often one may see him, tall and
straight, faultlessly attired in frock
coat, with his flowing white beard and
his long and carefully trimmed white
locks, standing with or sitting beside
some ragged and unkempt victim of
circumstances who has sought the only
place where the police will not tell
him to move on, the Common, and
then one Is sure to be struck by the
contrast. Many man he has met
there has later become as clean of
body and heart as himself, and all
through his infectious good nature and
brotherly comraderie.
Among the younger men with whom
this old young man Of rs increasingly
labors he Is known as "the general
adviser without pay" and he is as in
terested in their ambitions as they
can be, and so youthful is he in their
presence that he Is always one Of
them.
Mr.. Vaughan is not engaged in ac-
tive business this summer, but he
comes to Boston every day, rain or
shine, to talk with his boys" as he
calls them. Some of these have never
before known real friend. He Is
highly educated, and counts among his
friends many college presidents and
professors.
He was born in, Middleboro. nearly
seventy-five years ago, and traces his
lineage back to Peregrine White OF
Mayflowef fame.
II love to live." said he to me, "and
/ want to help the boys to enjoy liv-
ing. too"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

factor. Lewis Nixon of New York
served as chairman Of the committee
on ocean communication, which framed
the most important recommendation
Henry White. former American am
bassador TO Italy, also attended, while
Europe was represented by such dis
tinguished international figures as M.
Clemenceau, the former French pre-
mier. and Enrich Ferri Of the Italian
chamber Of deputies.
It is not generally realized that one
fifteenth of the railroad mileage Of
the world. or 10000 miles, stretch
across South America, which places
1t fourth among the worlds continents
in railroad development. The dream,
once so fantastic, Of continuous rail-
road from New York, for instance, to
Buenos Ayres, is In fair way to be
realized. The longitudinal route from
Panama to the Straits of Magellan has
been half built in Chill and Peru and
three-tenths Of the distance to be trav-
ersed in Argentina. The first trans
continental railroad of South America
Is already revolutionizing her trade
routes, is 1888 miles In length, and by
piercing the Andes connects Buenos
Ayres on the east with Valparaiso
ON the west. The trip around the
Horn" between these two ports takes
10 or IL days through the Straits of
Magellan.
One of our most distinct recollec.
tions of the Biographies of school days
is a picture of the early Andean rail
way, labeled "The highest In the
world" which crawled across mount
ain peaks on attenuated trestles. The
engineering difficulties of South Amer.
lean railway building in this region
have been almost unsurmountable. The
transcontinenta road climbs to an al.
titude of 10000 feet. and at this alti
tude pierces the great backbone Of the
continent. The tunnel, 10.380 feet
or about two miles in length. has been
viewed from the mountains. Until
April last when the new ransconti.
mental was opened, the journey was
made over the Andes In q caravan
which wound IT. way laboriously over
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Bent Pin Upsets Dignity of the Court

liminary to launching his judicial die
tum. when an explosive "Ouch!" from
the judicial lips startled the crowded
courtroom and stopped the proceed
ings.
The Judge quickly uncrossed his
legs and tenderly rubbed the right
one. while a panied and indignant ex-
preston possessed his features. He
stopped underneath the desk and arose
moment later with a bent pin in his
hands. which he held up for inspec.
ton
This thing has to stop!" he thun-
dered. This Is not the first time
have been similarly outraged, and II Il
IL not stopped I will demand search
ing police investigation. have q very
strong suspicion of the identity Of the
person responsible for It, and pro-
pose TO make 1t hot for him II my sus.
picions are confirmed"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

CT. LOUIS.-Judge William Jeffer-
O2son Pollard of the Dayton street po-
lice court is sore as result Of the
action of an undiscovered enemy who
wounded his dignity and neither limbs
by inserting bent pin into his an
atomy while he was sitting on the
bench
The bent pin was fastened in q
board underneath the desk under
which he stretched his legs.
The Judge. after hearing q case on
trial. started to cross his legs. pre-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
SAVED OLD LADY'S HAIR

my mother used to have very bad
humor on her head which the doctors
called an eczema, and for 1t had two
different doctors. Her head was very
sore and her hair nearly all fell out
in spite of what they both did. One
day her niece came in and they were
speaking of how her hair was falling
out and the doctors did 1t no good.
She says. Aunt, why don't you try
Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Oint-
ment?' Mother did and they helped
her. In six months time the itching,
burning and scalding of her head was
over and her hair began growing. To
day she feels much in debt to Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment for the fine
head of hair she has for an old lady
Of seventy-four.
my own case was an eczema in my
feet AS soon as the cold weather
came my feet would itch and burn and
then they would crack open and bleed.
Then l thought l would flee to my
mothers friends, Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment. | did for four or
five winters, and now my feet are az
smooth as any ones. Ellsworth Dun
ham, Hiram. Me. Sept. 30. 1909"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

found along both coasts of the south.
ern continent Is absolutely without
precedent in that part of the world.
One Of the most important func-
tions Of the Pan-American conference
was to arrange the international cele.
bration Of the opening of the Panama
canal. Very wisely the conference de.
voted its best efforts to the effects of
the canal upon our trade routes and
giving them direction. Every one of
the South American republics will in.
evitably be brought closer to the Pa.
ciflo and Atlantic markets Of the
United States. In some cases the routes
may be shortened by several thousand
miles. The Pan-Amerioan congress
predicts for these nations an increase
in their per capital purchasing and
buying. especially Of more than double
what 4 d today.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
The Pursuit of the Tricky Smugqler

steadily developed through many,
many years. until the sophisticated
traveller knew perfectly that ten or
twenty dollar bill, laid on the topitray
of trunk, would, when that trunk
was opened on the dock, insure i'm
munity from actual search, and that
the money would be missing, later
when the trunk was opened at hotel or
home. A ten or twenty dollar bill so
placed, in these days, would be like a
spark to set whole train Of official
powder burning-a train of powder
which would lead to an explosion be-
yond doubt. II might blow the culprit
into jail; it certainly would blow a
heavy fine out of his pocket.
Dozens of explosions have occurred
of late and it Is, in way, refreshing
TO run through the list of victims-al
though, of course, this also has its mel
ancholy aspect. The rich smuggler gets
no more mercy than the poor one-and
the smuggler oftener is rich than
poor.
In numerical proportion do you
catch as many smugglers among steer.
age passengers as among travellers in
the first cabin?" the vigorous collector
was asked
NO" he said. 81 don't believe we
do"
What is the psychology of that?"
"I-haven't thought 1t out said he
little hesitantly. 1T would be inter.
esting, though. Perhaps the fact that
one has money makes him nervier.
1,hot NAV ho n ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
EAGER TO WORK.
Health Regalned by Right Food.

The average healthy man or woman
is usually eager to be busy at some
useful task or employment.
But let dyspepsia or indigestion get
hold Of one, and all endeavor becomes
burden.
"a year ago, after recovering from
an operation" writes Michigan lady,
my stomach and nerves began to give
me much trouble.
"At times my appetite was vora-
cious, but when indulged. Indigestion
followed. Other times had no appe-
tite whatever. The food took did not
nourish me and grew weaker than
ever.
Il lost interest in everything and
wanted to be alone. had always had
good nerves, but now the merest trifle
would upset me and bring on violent
headache. Walking across the room
was an effort and prescribed exercise
was out of the question.
81, had seen GrapeNuts advertised,
but did not believe what read at the
time. At last when 1t seemed as II
was literally starving. began to eat
Grape-Nuts.
II had not been able to work for
year, but now after two months on
Grape-Nuts am eager to be at work
again. My stomach gives me no trou-
BILE now. my nerves are steady as ever.
and interest in life and ambition have
come back with the return to health"
Read "The Road to Wellville." in
pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above letters A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine trues and full Of human
Interest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Russia,s Growing Population.

This years census Of the Russian
empire adds another five millions to
the population as enumerated In 1908
The czar's subjects now number 160.-
100000 and increase every year by
s,5O0,00 despite wars. epidemics and
internal disturbances. AS there Is no
lack of cultivated soil in Russia there
seems no reason why this big annual
increase should not continue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

~ OUTH AMERICA is being rapid
ly Americanized. Dating from
the Pan-American conference at
~ Buenos Ayres new era Is
opening In relation to the two
great continents of the western hemi-
sphere. Definite plans have been
agreed upon to bring both shores of
South America in direct, continuous
communication with the United States
Through an international agreement 1t
Is purposed to link together the great
ports in regular system Of commu-
nication, forming an unbroken chain
for commercial Interchange from Port
land, Me-. southwark around Cape Horn
and northward to Seattle. To create
this new trade all governments con-
cerned are to work In harmony, direct
banking and able service will be es-
tablished. and common system Of
weights and measures adopted to avoid
all loss Of time in handling freight,
mall and passengers.
In this conference the United States
has naturally been predominating
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
DR.. Pierce'S Golden Medical Discovery

Being alcohol Medical
imte the thereby curing dyspepsia ts especially adapted diseases
with notably
thnboded people and those who always catching cod
Dr. Perce Common Sense Medical Adviser receipt Of 81
1908
X. v. Pierce, No. 663 Main Street, Buffalo. N Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
How Il HAPPENED.

He was limping down the street
with one arm in sling and both eyes
in mourning.
What's the matter?" queried q
friend. Automobile accident?"
mo-" replied the other, sadly. 'T
met man who couldn't take joke"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Which Is the Starr

I'VE are thinking Of putting an elec-
trio sign over the church"
ut might be good idea"
But there are factions. We can't
decide whether to feature the minister
Dr the soprano of the choir"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21
Askinu Too Much.

"The count has promised that he will
never beat or kick me II will marry
him." said the beautiful heiress.
But has he promised to work for
your" her father asked.
"Oh. papa. don't be unreasonable"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

Perhaps our clouds have silver
lining, but it generally takes other
people to see 1t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

Mrs Winsow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums, reduces infamma-
tlon. allays pain. cures wind collie. CSC bottle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

Some wise philosopher once re.
marked that we live in thoughts. not
years. This is especially true of wom-
en- after they pass thirty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

No matter how long your neck may bs
or how sore your throat, Hamlins Wizard
Oil will cure it surely and quickly. It
drives out all soreness and Inflammation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

The heart Is wonderful double pump, through the
action Of which the blood stream s kept sweepinl
round and round through the body at the Of
miles an hour. Remember this, that our bodies
will not stand the strain of over-work without food,
pure blood any more than the engine smooth
ly without OIL" Alter many years Of study In the
active practice OF medicine, Dr. X. v. Pierce found
that when the stomach was out Of order, the blood
impure and there symptoms OF general break
down. tonic made Of the slyccric extract Of certain
roots was the best corrective This he called
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-21

Truth has a siding scale, regard
less of the frank person.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
The Proposed Amendment.

The Polk County Record, published
at Barlow, is one of the strong papers in
the state that had decided to oppose the
proposed amendment providing for State
wide prohibition, but the wholesale
payment of negro poll taxes by the whiS-
ky men of Jacksonville has given the
Barlow editor "cold feet" In recent
issue of his paper Editor Savage says:
THE editor of this paper is a Demo
crat
''He believes in local self government
as the corner stone of democracy, and
so, is opposed to the amendment to the
state constitution. Our opinion on this
subject is known 10 our readers and to
the state press, for we have spoken on
this subject as on all others without re-
serve. But we will cheerfully accep: the
verdict at the polls if it is clean YER
dict EXPRESSING THE WISHES OF
THE WHITE PEOPLE OF THE STATE,
whether it be for or against the amend
ment. We would be dissatisfied with
the verdict even though it agreed with
our political views, if il is expressed by
a lot of bought up negro votes.
''We believe that majority of the
white men of Florida should govern it.
We do not believe that this majority
should be supplemented by negro votes.
"NewS comes TO us that seems TO be
reliable, that the whisky men of Jack
sonville are paying the poll taxes of the
negroes to vote against the amendment.
Race integrity is more important to
the people of Florida than local option.
We will not bulge foot in the direc-
tion of making the negro an arbiter in
settling our political differences"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1910-08-19
Hard on the Evesiuht,

Looking into the fire, particularly a
coal fire. is very injurious to the eyes
The stimulus of fire and heat united
soon destroys the eyes Looking at
molten iron will soon destroy the sight
Reading in the twilight is injurious
to the eyes, as they are obliged to
make great exertion. Reading or sew
ing with side light injuries the eyes,
as both eyes should be exposed to an
equal degree of light. The reason is
the sympathy between the eyes is 50
great that If the pupil of one eye is
dilated by being kept partially in the
shade the eye that is exposed cannot
contract itself sufficiently for protec-
ton and will ultimately be injured
British Health Review