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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
WHITE RAINBOW A RARITY.

What is known white rainbow is an ex-
tremely rare phenomenon. 1t was observed at
the Montouris observatory at Paris by M. Louis
Besson 1t was almost colorless bow and was
seen at 2:10 p. M, dying out and then reappear
ing at 3:15. reaching maximum brightness at
$685. then disappearing five minutes later. The
bow had about three degrees width and was not
a pure white, but somewhat tinged with rose
color at the outer edge and violet at the inner
The angular height of the summit was 40 degrees
minutes on the average. There have been often
observed in the mountains of the polar regions
white bows upon fogs or clouds composed of
liquid drops.
The explanation of this phenomenon, known
as the "Ulloa circle" given by Mascart. 1t is
only a special case of the general theory Of the
rainbow given by Airy, which allows of sup
posing mixture of the colors 80 as to approach
white at the same time as widening Of the arc
and diminution Of the radius, when the diam
eter of the drops becomes smaller and comes
near to Al u.-Scientifc American
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
REAL MEANING OF MYSTIC"
Ono Of the Most Frequently Mlsused
Of Words-lts Probable Origin
Explained.

A jeweler In small handicraft
shop held out heavy silver ring with
n queerly engraved seal, saying: Il
cant explain the device to you. 1t is
made for a sea captain. He's friend
of mine, and the emblem is just mys!
Mic to him" The very fact that a
word becomes so warped and common
means. at least, that great many
people are becoming aware of a new
matter. Something has swum into
their ken, and the word that stands
for the experience is banded wildly
about the world. When one pauses to
reflect upon the meaning of the word
mystic" 1t is odd to note the base
uses to which 1t has come. All the
minor poets write of mystic CLEANS"
and mystic glamours," mystic
sheens" and mystic clamors;" its
use in the sense of magic Is very
widespread. But there are also small
spots that rejoice in the new word as
a designation. AS a matter Of historic
fact, the noisy. ubiquitous word de-
rives from a Greek word which means
shut. A mystic was one who was be-
ing initiated into certain esoteric re-
ligious doctrines about which he must
keep his mouth shut. Some conjec.
ture that the word referred rather to
the keeping of the eyes shut to all
sense impressions in order that the
eniritual vision might he seen Or IL
might have referred to the fact that
until a man was admitted to the mys-
teries, his eyes were shut to spiritual
truth. But in all probability the first
explanation is the true one, and the
word simply refers to the fact that
the profoundest experiences cannot be
impaired. They dwell in the great
realm of silence, and are truest when
they are stillest.-Harper's Weekly
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

The cultivation of cocoa is at pres
ent an inviting agricultural pursuit In
Trinidad and parts Of Venezuela. The
cocoa tree cannot withstand strong
sunshine, and the young plants have
to be shaded by banana or plaintain
trees, and later when they attain their
growth, by tall trees known as 'im.
portals" or the mother of the cocoa"
These make kind of canopy over the
entire plantation. The fruit of the
cocoa tree is pod resembling a Gu
cumber, and growing on the trunk or
large branches, where 1t looks as
though it we're artificially attached.
The seeds are like large, thick lima
beans embedded in pulp. These form
the cocoa beans of commerce. The
processes of curing and drying re-
quire much attention.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

sheets of cardboard and are then subjected to the
ironing" This consists of pressure between the
rollers of powerful press just as the fat pieces
in the ordinary steam laundry are run through
a mangle The operation not only renders the
laundered money perfectly flat but imparts to 1t
the distinctive surface or finish Of money.
Already the treasury officials have planned that
II the laundry at the headquarters at Washington
proves as successful and economical as 1t promises
to do similar laundries will be installed at all the
subtreasuries throughout the country Moreover.
Uncle Sam is going to encourage banks, or asso-
Citations Of bankers in the more remote cities Of
the country to establish their own laundres for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
A CRATER Sentenced.

Judge (severely)-You have been
found guilty of stealing the peoples
money, and you are sentenced to ten
years in the penitentiary, and to pay
a fine of $4,000.
Great Grafter--Yes, y'r honor.
Judge-But as you will never be
able to pay the fine, the fine is re-
mitted.
Great Grafter-Thank you, Judge.
Judge-And if you conduct yourself
properly, the law will allow time for
good behavior, and you can get out in
about a year and half.
Grafter-Thanks, judge.
Judge-And, by the way, If you hap.
pen to feel i'll in a week or two, the
court will issue an order allowing you
to go home to die.
Grafter-Thanks, Judge; but suppose
] don't die?
Judge-Don't mention 1t. Call the
next case.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
ALLIGATOR SHOOTS cHuTEs.

The very last creature that the average man
would select as trick animal is the huge, slug
gish alligator, yet that deliberate brute can
sometimes hit a swift pace 1t has even been
trained to shoot the chutes with easy grace.
The feat is performed regularly at on alligator
farm in California, the big saurian waddling up
the incline at the other side and sliding down
At this novel farm there are 500 more speci-
mems, ranging in size from the huge bull to the
newly Matched, lizardke youngsters They are
raised for their hides although the sale Of the
little fellows for pets and the admission to the
grounds help swell the profits Of this unusual
business Scientific American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

For once in his life Kentucky colonel found
himself in a queer predicament because Of his
courtly politeness extended previously to young
woman at the reception rendered by the Knights
Templar OF his state. Past Commander Shackel-
ford of Kentucky was the man who suffered
the unhappy quarter hour.
Answering a telephone call at the Congress
hotel he heard sweet voice saying
"Oh, Colonel Shackelford, l am going away
this afternoon. You are going to say good-by to
me, aren't your?
81 certainly am" replied Colonel Shackelford.
though l am most sorry to hear that you are
going away. (Who in thunder can she be?)"
"You remember me, don't you?"
Indeed, it would be quite impossible to for
get you. (Ye gods! Who is she? Help, helpD"
"You know you said that I the most
charming girl you had met in Chicago"
And l never retract anything l say was
sure of 1t when said it. am surer Of 1t now.
(Say, this is awful)"
well, expect to meet some friends in the
parlor in half an hour and shall hope to you.
Now don't forget. Good-by."
"Goodby. l shall be there. Goodby."
First he importuned some other Kentuckians.
after pledging them to secrecy. but they could not
help him and one said:
"Why, Shackelford, you said the same thing
to about dozen women at the reception"
So at the appointed time Colonel Shackelford
went forth to the parlor, and when he returned
his face was wreathed in smiles.
How about it?" was the anxious query.
Gentlemen. as member of the Masonic fra
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
While You Wait.

Block your hat while you wait"
was the original while you wait sign
dating back to before the war, and
for long time it was the only one,
while now of such signs there are
many. You can have your shoes re-
paired or your teeth fixed or your
clothes pressed, your umbrella mend
ed or your eyeglasses put in order
There is scarcely anything that you
may not now have done while you wal,
If you want it, as witness this sign
reading: 'Jewelry cleaned and dia
mands set while you wait"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

Ink of everyday life may be perhaps
described as of mixed animal, vegetable
and mineral origin. Sometimes, how
ever, the juice of plant can be used
directly for writing. This is the case
with the ink plant, which occurs in
South America and New Zealand
The juice Of the plant is red, but 1t
becomes rapidly black on exposure
by oxidization. 1t gives permanent
stain on paper and can be used as ink
without further preparation. All the
early documents in Spanish America
we're written with the Juice of the ink
plant.-Knowledge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

effective economies introduced during
the present era of retrenchment in
Uncle Sans administrative affairs.
The innovation Is nothing short of a
scheme for laundering our currency.
All the processes of washing, starch
ing and ironing will be carried out
just as though the articles to be
cleansed were linen garments instead
OF linen paper. The effect of this
scheme for freshening the currency,
when once the governments plant is
in full operation, will be to more than
double the normal life of our paper
circulating medium and to save the
government considerably more than
$1,000,000 per year.
That paper money can be washed
successfully is not, of course, an en-
tirely new discovery. From time to
time in years gone by individuals on
their own initiative have sought to
cleanse dirty bank notes with SOAP
and water. The Importance of the ex.
periments lately carried on by the gov.
ernment, however, lies in the fact that
proof has been gained that paper mon
ey can be washed, not as an occasion.
al bank note, receiving individual at.
tention, but on wholesale scale.
Equally important is the finding that
this reJuvenation can be accomplished
cheaply, and finally there is a third
triumph for presentday experiment in
demonstration that laundered curren-
cy can be given the body" and sur.
face" that is responsible for the crisp,
crackly qualifications that endear
new money" to many people.
The treasury officials hope soon to
have in full operation a laundry plant
located at the United States bureau
OF engraving and printing at Washing.
ton-which will be capable of giving
new lease of life to soiled and
wrinkled currency at the rate of 1OO,-
600 bills per day. Present estimates
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
Cut Her Hair and Saved Her Sight.

Unusual presence of mind, followed
by prompt action by Miss Inez, daugh-
ter of George Emerson, a farmer liv-
ing west of here, saved her sight and
her face from bad burning the 9TH
er morning when her long and beauti-
full hair caught fire from an explosion
of coal gas in the kitchen stove.
When the flames flashed out she
seized a pair of scissors and cut off
her burning tresses. Eyelashes and
eyebrows were burned off and her
neck and arms badly buEned-Gree.
ley Correspondence Denver Repub-
lican.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

that the express charges for many such institu-
tlons far exceed the outlay that would be required
for the operation of money laundry. One Chi
cago bank that sends a cart load of currency to
the treasury every few days pays thousands OF
dollars year in transportation charges. With
view to further aiding the banks that decide to
launder their own currency the treasury depart
ment is planning to make public all its laundry
recepes and formulas when it has been deter
mined by the present tests just what are the best
ingredients for cleansing, bleaching and steriliz
ing the money. The bleaching, it may be added
is one process that requires the exercise OF care
lest the money in the wash be injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
BALks EFFORTS OF INVENTORS.

Machinery plays little part in the glass trade.
Visitors to glassworks have time and again re-
marked upon the apparent awkwardness and an
tiquity of the processes employed Inventors
have for long time exercised their wits to de-
wise machinery calculated to supersede the glass
blowers lungs. but to no avail
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

not sleep. 1t kept
growing larger and
by fall 1t was as
large as a hens egg.
l could not 60 to
bed without o hot
water bottle applied
to that side. 1 had
one of the best doc
tors in Kansas and
he told my husband
thatI would have to
be operated on as ID
was something like
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
DOCTOR
ADVISED
OPERATION
CuredbyLydiaE.P .Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Galena, Kans. "a year ago last
March l fell, and few days after
there was soreness in my right side.
In a short time bunch came and 1t
bothered me 80 much at night I could
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
Headache

"My father has been sufferer from sick
headache for the last twenty five years and
never found any relief until he began
taking your Cascarets. Since he has
begun taking Cascarets he has never had
the headache. They have entirely cured
him. Cascarets do what you recommend
them to do. 1 will give you the privilege
Of using his name. "-E. M. Dickson,
II2o Resiner ST., w. indianapolis, Ind.
Pleasant, Palatable, Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken Weaken or Gripe.
10c, 25c, Soc. Never sold In bulk. The gen.
uine tablet stamped c c. Guaranteed to
cure or your money back SIS
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

washing currency instead of send
ing 1t to Washington for redemp-
ton, as is the present plan. 1t is
calculated that money laundry of
modest capacity can be installed
at a cost as low as $500 to $500,
and It is figured that banks in
many cities would save this in a
few months. OF course the gov
ernment redeems without charge
all the worn-out currency sent In
by the banks, but the banks must
pay the express charges both ways
nm the CURRENCY. and it Is figured
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13
KENTUCKY CHlVALRY

ternity and a southern gentleman-let talk
about the weather" Then he smiled some more
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

A friend in need is a friend we
usually try to dodge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

HE treasury department
at Washington has Just
completed a series of
novel experiments and
as a result of the out
come thereof is about to
enter on a new activity
which is to prove one of
the most interesting as
nunll nc n.,a az 4ha nA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-10-13

BLAIR'S PILLS.
CELEBRATED ENGLISH REMEDY for
'GOUT AND RHEUMATISM. SAFE AND
RELIABLE. AT YOUR DRUGGIST.
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
$5O,OOO,OOO FOR
RIVERS, HARBORS

WASHINGTON, Dec, 9.-Adopting a
policy declaring that an annual rivers
and harbors bill should be passed car
rying not less than S50,000,000 and
favOring the enlargement of the pow
ers OF the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, the seventh annual conven-
tion of the National Rivers and Har-
bors Congress closed here to-day. The
program for future action was outlin-
ed in resolutions covering the field
generally and asserting that the
cardinal principle Of waterway inn
provement should be that only such
projects as are endorsed by the army
engineers should be favored. The
resolutions declared that all rivers and
harbors work should be put under the
continuing contract system" and that
appropriations should be provided for
their completion as rapidly as is ply
sically possible.
If the current funds of the govern
ment are not sufficient to prove the
$4,000 600 annually. the resolutions
declared in favor Of issuing bonds. It
was asserted that the engineer corps
of the army should be increased at
once.
The Congress declared that coop
Grafton between state and local au-
thorities is necessary on all local har-
Dor projects, and made a general plea
for harmony. II is suggested that the
powers of the Interstate Commerce
Commission be enlarged so as 10 pro-
vide regulation of competing railroads
and water lines.
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
ELKTON'S MORAL
STANDARD HIGH
Cecil County Town Praised by
Dr. c. W. G. ROhrer in
Report to Health Officer

ELKTON, Md. Dec. 9.-Dr. II. Ar
thur Mitchell, county health officer.
has just received Or. G. w. G. Roh-
rer's report on the sanitary survey OF
Elkton. The report I'm substance, Is as
follows:
The cost OF living I'm Elk.on Is re-
ported higher than that OF any town
on the Eastern Shore. Elkton has
been VIGOROUSLY free from outbreaks
of epidemic diseases. The death rate
in children under years is exception
ally low. Milk supplies, as far as ex-
amined, reported bacteriC logically
bad but chemically good Greater care
I'm milking and handling is recon-
mended. Elkton has no regular col
lection Of garbage. A garbage cart Is
recommended The sewerage system
should be more complete. Streets and
alleys are in fairly good condition.
Each resident should keep his portion
of street reasonably clean.
Smoke from pulp mills is a nuls.
ance. Use OF a mechanical stokel
is recommended. Artificial ice Il
objections The water OF Big ELI
Creek is suitable for a water supply
but pollutions along the stream
should be abated. The samples o
water tested were all meteorological
ly bad. except one, and all wer'
chemically good. The vegetable ant
meat supplies all reported good, az
we'll as the bakeries and the cream
cry. The moral standard Of the
town is high"
The report recommends better
filtration plant and another reservoir
as well as tho cleaning out Of the
old one.
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
NO SUCCESSOR
TO MRS. EDDY
Most Of Her Estate Of
$l,5OO,OOO is Bequeathed
to the Church

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
BOSTON, Dec. y.--lne successor 70
Mrs. EDDY as the leader OF the Chris
tian Science is a matter ye, 70 be
threshed out, said Chairman Farlow oi
the publicity board, to-day.
shown the alleged statement OF
Archibald Mcclellan, chairman Of the
Board of Director of the Mother
Church here that Mrs. Eddy died WITH
out having LETT the director power 10
act in certain contingencies. according
to the present form of the bylaws,
leaves the organization In a critical
situation. Farlow begged to be excused
from discussing the statements OF an
other.
1t was pointed out today that in fact
a strange situation faces the Christian
Science Church, for much of its con-
stitutent law debars the directors from
framing many important functions
without the consent of the pastor
emeritus. It was stated no successor
to Mrs. Eddy, pastor emeritus would
be named. One critic of the Christian
Science organization declared that un-
less Mrs Eddy had designated a sue
cessor or delegated final authority to
the directors, they are tied
This situation greatly enhanced in
terest in her will, and its probating is
anxiously awaited to see whether in
that instrument she appoints authority
for her powers. None would venture
the opinion when this would be pro-
bated.
It was stated this afternoon that the
Eddy estate amounting to S1,500,0OC
has been bequeathed TO the church
with the exception of the minor be-
quests to the members of the house
hold
Evening journal., 1910-12-09

He say: The patient was a man
who had suffered, to my knowledge,
for years with dyspepsia. Everything
he ate seemed to sour and create gases
in the stomach. He had pains like
rheumatism In the back, shoulder
blades and limbs, -fullness and distress
after eating, poor appetite and loss OF
flesh; the heart became affected,
causing pslpitation and sleeplessness
at night.
II gave him powerful nerve tonica
and blood remedies, but to no purpose
AS an experiment l finally bought a
50-cent package OF Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets at a drug store and gave them
to him. Almost immediate relief was
given and after he had used four boxes
he was to sll appearances fully cured.
There was no more acidity or sour.
watery risings, no bloatlng after
meals, the appetite was vigorous and
he has gained between 10 and 10
pounds In weight of solid, healthy
flesh
Although Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
let's are advertised and sold in drug
stores, yet l consider them a most val
liable addition 10 any physicians line
of remedies, as they are perfectly
harmless and can be given to children
or invalids or in any condition of tha
stomach with perfect safety. being
harmless and containing nothing but
fruit and vegetable essences. pure pep
sin and Golden Seal.
without any question they are tho
safest. most effective cure for indiges-
ton, biliousness, constipation and all
derangements of the stomach, how
ever slight or severe"
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
81 Suffered Years
With NV Back" +"

Backache resulting from weak
kidneys, bad cold OF other cause,
usually renders the sufferer unfit
for work and often results in per-
manent disability.
Il suffered for years with my
back, or kidney trouble, and have
tried a number of remedies from
different physicians. More than a
year ago, one of our local druggists
induced me to try
Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
and after using them some three
months found a decided improve
ment in my kidneys, and / am glad
to say that hope soon to be fully
restored to health" ]. P. ALLEN,
Ex-Judge City Court, Glasgow, KY.
As long as pain is present in any
part of the body rest is impossible
and the system becoming weakened
is exposed to any form of disease to
which the sufferer may be inclined.
Dr.. Miles Anti-Pain Pills
by steadying the irritated nerve
centers, make refreshing sleep pos
sible, thereby enabling the body to
recover lost strength. As aremedy
for pain of any description DR..
Miles Anti-Pain Pills are unsur-
passed.
ssid by all druggists under guar
antee assuring the return Of the price
Of the first box II no benefit results.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
EXHORT JAPAN
TO FIGHT AMERICA

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
VICTORIA, b. c.. Dec. 9.-Exhorta-
ton TO Japan to prepare for war with
the United States is the gist of an ar
ticle published by the Toxic Nippon
which has arrived here via the steam
er Tamba Maru.
Japan must ask herself" says the
Nippon, what object an element Of
United States citizens have in view
when they advocate the expenditure
of enormous sums in furnishing the
Pacific with a big fleet, the creating
of powerful army on the Pacific
slope, the building of a huge coal de-
pot and naval station In Hawaii and
the fortifying of the Philippines.
Hawaii and Panama"
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
MRS. MARTIN TO BE
TRIED ON MURDER CHARGE

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 9.-Declaring
Mrs. Caroline b. Martin sane, with
in the meaning of the statute" Judge
Jay Ten Eyck to-day ordered her held
for trial on the charge Of numbering
her daughter. Mrs. Ocey w. NJ. Snead,
in East Orange, a little more than a
year ago.
The trial is on the calendar for
January next, this date having been
set during the course of the hear
ing as to Mrs. Martins sanity. Joint
ly indicted with her is Mrs. Mary w.
Snead, her sister, and mother-in-law
as well as aunt of the dead Ocey
Snead. -
81 find Mrs. Martin" declared the
Judge, in announcing his decision. ito
be competent to advise counsel and
assist in the preparation of a defense -
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
SENT TO JAIL FOR
SWINDLING RAILROADS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Anna
Strula of Hazlet, N. j.. who pleaded
guilty to obtaining money under false
pretense from the New York Central
Railway. to-day was sentenced to six
months in the penitentiary by Judge
Rosalski In passing sentence the
court roundly scored the woman, who
Is accused OF having secured $4,000
from various railroads. Her method
was TO drop a banana skin and thef
p-etend to have slipped and fallen
She suffered from a permanent Injury
which deceived doctors, and the rail.
roads usually settled to avoid a law
suit.
Evening journal., 1910-12-09
MISS gAFT GREETS
BALTIMORE SOCIETY.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Dec. 9.-Balti-
more society is all expectancy to-
day over the visit of Miss Helen Taft,
daughter Of the President and a recent
White House debutante, who will ar
rive in this city shortly before
o'clock this afternoon, for visit of
several days as a guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Theodore Marburg. Miss Taft
will be extensively entertained. She
will be the guest of honor at large
dinner-dance to be given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Marburg, at their West Mount
Vernon Place mansion this evening.