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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-06-24
Great Times Ahead for Y.
Nj. c. A. Boys on Camp
ing Trip.

Like 80 now Robinson Cruaaea. a
bunch or bright Seattle boys viii
loavc "Wednesday Cor so DAYS
camping trip on Oroas island. one
of che san Juan group. % miles
north ~ Seattle
Clear out In the woods. where
theyu set thcir own meals ana cut
their own wood ana wear their old
esq clothes. and So swimming uvery
tay and have good tlmc-thats
che Joyous prospect for the as.
The y n e. A.. which has charge
of tho outing. announces that Prank
%. Moran. student secretary, Will
have charge of the camp. assisted
hy John nofen. supervisor 81 manual
training a. s. Gault Harold smith
and cher Jacobsen
Net 20 Boss-Ns.
Going along 90 bose THESE mene
Not on your llfe, They're salns 70
hclp the Kids bave a good time. with
some sense 90 a. and that's what
boys Ike Smith who o. law
student al Yale. a. going "a organ
iae "a municipal government 81 the
hoyu- There will De mayor. chief
~ police. iudge, prosecuting attor-
ney, city engineer, librarian. post.
master. and shout a easy "a chain
saug.
That o. gherc1 be chain gang
n any 20 the boys mishehave And
u they don't whatti b. the use u
a policeman. a Judge and "a prose-
cutting Attorney
Some nf the boys viii have 20
break the camn laws from pnre phti-
anthropic motives. o. gives the "of-
f3caia" Job Moreover. u is the
work ~ the chain gang 90 bflug
wood for the fires II eyerybody's
good, WHOM there be 10 bring wood
lis a cinch thar somebody got e.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1910-06-24

cow" be exclaimed. md looked
anRriiy up into the ilvid face Of
tho vito Of the prcBldent.- Circle
Magazine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

sLook here, well want to see into
this affair. II this yarn of yours is
true, and you're genuine traveller,
show us your credentials. Open your
bag there!"
picked up what thought was my
bag, and then started back in dis
may.
"Why, this isn't mine, it's the de-
tective's-I mean Burnside's."
The detectives jumped to their feet
and laid hold of the bag. 1t was
locked, but in trlce they had forced
1t open, and from its depths drew
fiat morocco leather case. Pressing
the spring, Burt released the lid, and
blaze of dazzling light met our eyes.
"Well, I'm blessed!" said Burt.
"Hes gone off with the wrong bag.
These are Lady As diamonds!"
1t was true enough. / remembered
having moved my bag under the op-
posite seat, and Burnside in his haste,
must have mistaken 1t for his own, to
which 1t bore strong resemblance.
The detectives fell back on the seat
and began to laugh.
n
OF course, l had bit of job to
prove my bona fides. / was detained
at Liverpool that night, and released
on bail next day. Luckily the affair
was kept out of the papers, and l es-
capped with the only indignity of re-
ceiving a severe official censure for
my imprudence.
Burnside got clean away, as you
doubtless remember, and heard no
more of the affair until some six
months afterward, when I received a
check for fifty pounds from his lord
ship, who, 1t was rumored, was not
sorry that Burnside had escaped, once
the diamonds were recovered. But
don't think | should enter on SINH
lar undertaking again, even with the
prospect of reward ten times as big.
-Waverley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
The Commercial Travellers Story.

"Of course" said I, for the affair
was greatly to my liking.
We were just about to start when
Burnside, who had settled down in
his corner, suddenly rose and thrust
his head out of the window beside us.
Guard" he shouted. "What time
do we reach Crewe?"
"Eight-forty-fve, slr!"
Good" Burnside took his seat
again, and the detective and | ex-
changed glances. Ny heart began to
beat fast, and | braced myself up for
the coming struggle; for Burnside
was a powerful looking man, and the
detective, though wiry and close-knit,
was much sighter in build. We
would evidently have a tough job Of
it, thought.
Just as the train flew through the
third station beyond Stafford the de-
tective, who had been fidgeting be-
hind his paper, suddenly began to
wipe his lips with his handkerchief
and then rose as IL to get something
off the rack. With one bound he was
on Burnside and had him pinned in
the corner with his knee.
"Quick, get his wrists" he said
/ jumped over and laid hold Of
Burnside's hands, just as he was
struggling to reach his pocket. Then
saw that his face was covered by
the detectives handkerchief, from
which came q strong, sickly .odor
He struggled frightfully for moment
or two and then seemed to collapse.
"It's all right now," said the de-
tective, "but he very nearly had me
plugged. Faugh Open the windows,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
WORDS OF WISDOM.

When Poverty comes in the door
True Love engages her on the spot to
do the cooking.
The manager of a temperamental
"star" knows that all luminous bod
les are not heavenly.
Chivalry died of a congestive chill
the day the first short haired woman
appeared on the streets.
4 waited for the river to run by,
mother" and now l am too old and
stiff myself to run.
A man is never so much a man as
when he is trying to convince some
woman she isn't anything but wo-
man.
A good name should be chosen for
a book, but If you want it to bring
you great riches get the right press
agent.
To the opitimist the rains of April
bring the roses of May; to the pessi-
mist the same showers bring fore
bodings of rheumatism.
The only tie that binds is love
knot.
Many a peach hath the disposition
of lemon.
People who live in glass houses
ought to invest in shades.
The thoroughfare known as easy
street is paved with dough.
Because girl is chicken hearted
Is no sign that she is feather headed
In the spring young girls fancy
| lightly turns to thoughts of Easter
hats.
They who pawn their opportuni-
ties rarely have the wherewithal to
redeem them.
He jests at jars who never had a
maiden aunt who invited herself to
| live with his family.
'If I kept on, Mavourneen, until
told you everything I want to say"
wrote the ardent young Irish lover
to his sweetheart, 'I'd still have sew
eral volumes to write you, darling"
From Ewes Epigrams," in the
New York Telegram.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

down, l waited over at the bookstall
to see what would happen. AS you
hadn't turned up, l knew he had
managed to play some trick on you,
and l determined not to let him out
of my sight, Then the bell rang,
and in he jumped, closing the door
behind him. l waited half second
for the guards Right away!' and
then l made a rush and followed my
man. But the beggar had gone!"
Through the other door?"
"Yes. was too late to follow him,
and then, just as spotted you under
the seat, and tumbled to the whole
plant, in comes our friend here and
delivers himself up like a lamb"
By this time l had begun to see
that there was a mistake somewhere,
and that was in very awkward pre-
dicament. turned hot all over and
funny feeling crept down my spine.
Gentlemen" said I, "Fm afraid
there's been a terrible mistake
"Yes," growled the man named
Burt, "and you'll jolly soon find out,
too. Look here, what's your name?"
told him, adding that I was trav-
cling to Belfast on business.
Drop it, and own up" said he.
"Come, you may as well tell us where
you've put the swag."
"Swag! What swag? can assure
you, gentlemen, I know nothing of
this business.
"You know how to chloroform a
chap" said the other.
at was the detective, not l." I
replied, in dismay.
"The detective! Who on earth are
you talking about?"
"Who-my friend, who's gone.
The detective!"
Look here, young man, you're
either very deep or big fool Do
you know that we are detectives and
that your precious friend whom you
have assisted to escape was Burn
side?"
"Burnside!" 1 repeated, horror
struck. Visions of prison cells and
.crowded courts and my name in the
papers began to float before my eyes
l had been fooled utterly and COM
pletely.
"Yes, and you'll precious soon have
to answer for it, too"
1t was in vain that explained
they wouldn't listen to me. Then
suddenly remembered the newspaper
in my pocket.
"There,' said I, "if you don't be-
lieve me, look at that!"
They took the paper and examined
it. with evident surprise. Then Bur-
looked up.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

and, feeling easier in my mind.
jump I'd out, closed the door, and
stood by 1t until my friend returned.
Everything right?" said he.
"Good! I've wired further instruc-
tions to Liverpool. I'll relieve you
now IL you want drink"
/ rushed off for some coffee, for ]
was feeling cold. But no sooner had
put the cup to my lips than the bell
rang, and had to swallow the stuff
at one gulp, half scalding my mouth,
and then make bolt for my carriage.
l was only just in time, for the train
had begun to move The guard held
open the door and banged 1t to after
me- and then, to my horror, instead
of my friend whom expected to find
waiting for me, there was the black
bearded man in the far corner of the
carriage, covering me with revolver
THE games up, my friend" he
said.
| was too astonished to reply, and
sank down helplessly on the cushions
forgetting my bllstered mouth in sud-
den terror, for ! knew l was COM
pletely at the rutflan's mercy.
you're deep one; but not deep
enough" he went on. "Just fetch out
my friend there, and undo him. Mind
no tricks"
| obeyed, in kind Of stupor, and
presently Burnside was sitting up on
the opposite seais rubbing his brow in
dazed manner.
Are you all right, Barker?" said
the bearded man, still keeping the
revolver pointed at me.
"Oh! you've come, Burt" said
Burnside, recovering his senses
"Have they got clean away?"
We've nabbed one Of them; but
not the one we want"
Good" said Burnside, turning to
look at me. How did the other man
age to bolt?"
"Well, / was waiting for you al
Crewe, according to your instructions
and | spotted our man Immediately
though l was rather surprised at your
absence. However, / thought you'd
turn up presently, so followed him
when he left the carriage. The beg.
gar went to the booking-ofIl and
took ticket for Glasgow. Then
kept my eyes skinned, for l knew
that something had gone wrong. He
hurried back to the carriage, and oui
friend here then left him. l didn't
bother about him, though, thinking
he was an ordinary passenger; and as
our man commenced to pace up ant
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
Study of Catacombs.

A chair of Christian archaeology
has been established in the University
of Rome by direction of the Minister
of Education and Professor Marucci
has been appointed as its first occu-
pant. "Marucci, whose entry into the
faculty has created much excitement
in church circles, is known as the best
informed archaeologist of the Vati-
can," says Figaro, "and the only sur
viving pupil of Rossi, who made the
catacombs a life study"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

quick, or we'll be succumbing to the
chloroform ourselves"
l lowered the windows, and none
too soon,, for already the drug was
beginning to make my head swim.
The detective, meanwhile, was secur-
ing Burnside's hands and feet with
couple of stout rug straps.
"That's all right" he said, when
he had finished "You nabbed his
hand just at the right moment. I'll
mention your name in the proper
quarter If you'll give it to me, and
who knows but you might come in for
a recognition from his lordship!"
gave him my name, but on condi-
ton that it would not be published
in the papers.
"I'll see to that" he said; "and
now, help me to place our worthy
friend under the seat"
We lifted Burnside with some diff
Guilty and rolled him under the over
hanging curtains, placing his head
against the detectives black bag.
"Good!" said my alert companion,
"but his arm shows trifle, so I'll
place the foot-warmers in front.
There you are! Half a dozen people
might look into the carriage and
never dream he was there"
when he comes to, though, he'll
commence to shout"
"I'll gag him just before we reach
Crewe. He'll be all right, never fear"
Now that the crisis had passed, I
began to grow cheerfully interested
in the affair, and looked forward with
eagerness to the second act in the
little drama which was being played
before our eyes.
Sure enough, when the train slowed
up at Crewe, there was tall, heavily
beared man standing on the platform
inspecting the numbers on the car
riages.
"You wait here while I get the
guard to put reserved label on this
compartment. We don't want the
,beggar in here if we can help it,"
| He got out and closed the door,
leaving me alone with the thief, who
had been duly gagged, and was now
breathing heavily, with every sign of
| returning consciousness. felt some
what uncomfortable, I must confess,
when the bearded man passed the
carriage and glanced sharply in; and
fearing he might return and subject
the carriage to a closer inspection,
rearranged the foot-warmers and
transferred my bag to the other side
SO that the view under the seat was
completely blocked
Presently porter came ant
labelled the compartment Reserved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
Clock Suffered, Too,

A droll sort of a fellow, given to
suffering, met an old college chum
on the street. They had some hours
together and other things. AS the
tardy one stealthily ascended the
stairs on reaching home, out of the
darkness came his wife's voice:
what time is it?" she asked,
sternly.
at is j-j7i-j-just t." he stammered.
The words were scarcely uttered
when the old fashioned clock on the
landing gave four laborious strokes.
do you hear that?" she asked,
sharply.
"But my d-d-dear," he rejoined
pleasantly, "y-you mustn't mind that
c-c-clock. It's l-l-l-like me. Sue
cess Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
eseoeseoseeeo oeeossosseooss
The Deep Waterway
For Illinois.
'eoosoeeoeeoseeseeeesse seseS 8

Writing of Another Phase of the
Deep Waterway Problem" Ebin ].
Ward says, in The World To-day:
1.-THE inevitable conclusion follows
that, If the State takes possession of
the water-power rights of private in
dividuals, nothing can be accom-
plished with the $20,000,000 toward
the construction of the waterway.
However, for the s20,000,000 a
waterway, after the plans of the
United States engineers, can be built
from Joliet to Utica, provided the
State leaves private owners in pos
session of their private property, as
does the plan of the United States for
waterway down the valley. The
idea of the Government or of the
State developing and distributing hy-
droelectric energy, Is so foreign to
the universal conception of the proper
functions of government, that the in
ability to do so should be regarded
as fortunate.
Therefore, why should the State
abandon the construction of water
way, merely because 1t cannot secure
the water-power for its private gain?
Let us have the waterway, but let the
State use its powers for governmental
purposes only"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
Keens Snoon i'm Place.

When the number of kitchen uten-
sils and helps invented is compared
other lines, the percentage of the
former is nothing short of remark
able. 1t will not be long before the
cook will be eliminated entirely and
the dinner will be cooked by a series
of wires, weights and pulleys run by
the kitchen clock.
One of the latest devices to help
the cook is the spoon rest, designed
by a New York woman. This con-
sists of single length of wire bent
to form vertically arranged hooks,
which fasten over the side of a pot.
A long end with loon to it extends
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
COMPANY CHECKER
Street Railway Fares Abroad.

In the cities of Great Britain the
population of which is 100000 or
more the average rate of fare for
street railway travel is IL cents
passenger mile. In the cities of Con-
tinental Europe the average rate of
fare paid for urban transportation is
one cent passenger mile.
On the overhead and underground
railway in the city of Berlin, Ger
many, the average rate of fare paid
is 1875 cents passenger mile. 1t is.
quite apparent that the people of Euil
rope-in spite of the general impress
sion here to the contrary-are payingS
higher price for poorer service
than are the people of the United
States.-Railway and Engineering
Review.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

Two Chicago men got their heads
together and decided to combine the
two and get patent on it, SO now
we have the combined suit case and
valise, which will hold as much as a
small trunk and can be carried about
with ease. The illustration shows
how the two are combined. Neces-
sarily the suit case used is one of the
smaller sizes, as otherwise the con-
trivance would be so bulky that it
would discount. its convenience in
other directions. With this combi-
nation man may feel sure that his
suits and shirts are lying fiat and not
creasing and at the same time he will
have all the smaller articles he needs
ready to hand in the valise on top
Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
Brigham Young.

Brigham Young had just been pre-
sented with his hundred and fifth
son. A careworn look came over his
brow as the news was broken to him,
and he sighed deeply.
81 don't know what l shall do il
this thing keeps up he said. Looks
to me as if sooner or later I'll lave
to start fresh air fund. New York
Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
Bibulous.

Nevertheless" said the young
Roman, che is an ambitious poet. He
would serve the muses. all his Hfe."
"But," replied his elder, che makes
the mistake of supposing that Bac-
chus is one of the muses.. Catholic
Standard and Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
THE HOUSE OF PAIN.

y COATES.
Unto the Prison House of Pain willingly repair
The bravest who entrance gain
Reluctant inger there ,
Pleasure passing that door stays not cheer the sight,
And Sympathy but mufles sound and banishes the light
in of Pain things full of beauty blow
Like Christmas which attain
Perfection mid the
entering his mild warmth the darkest shadows melt,
where the hush deep the waf of wings is felt
All of Panwhat lessons there bought
Lessons of a sublmer
Than an elsewhere taught
Amid loneliness gloom, clear
For earthly dwengpace God strangely near
From Lyrics of Life
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09
GOVERNMENT WgiohGR
Two Bags i'm One.

How often have we stood thought
fully in front of pile of clothing, a
suit case and a valise and wondered
which bag to take. The shirts
wouldn't go in the valse and the suit
case wouldn't hold it all, so we were
Obliged 10 tal,n hnth or trunk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

Out from the oIner side or the pot. in
cooking some dishes it is necessary to
have a spoon always handy to stir the
contents. Heretofore this spoon has
shown an annoying habit of falling In
or out of the pot at critical moments.
but with the rest just describ%r
handle can be placed in the ltGE
the whole kept in place b. thsf
the pot, or even without it.
Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-02-09

The capacity of the Atlantic cables
is O0,000,000 words annually. Only
25,000,000 are sent.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-28
Among the Current
Magazines
Hanpton's for February.

The exclusive articles on "The Dis
mander Robert +. pearY. nave given
Hampten's a tremendous impetus and
are doing much toward making that
publication live up to It's claim of being
THE Best Magazine in America In
the February number Commander
poary tells how he recruited Eskimos
for his campaign against the lee Of the
arctic region ana of the sport and
hardships in hunting for food supplies
to be used during the perilous voyage
north from Etah. His article gives n
wonderful insight INTO the customs of
the Eskimos. whom Commander Peary.
knows better than any white man who
over visited the north. The artic'n is
pafuscly illustrated with Eskimo Pic
tur 5 era rith thrilling Illustrations ~
H4i.ss hahtins, which was the most
exciting incident IN this stage o. the
journey 20 the pole.
But Commander Peary's article is
only once of many striking features in.
the February number. Rear Admiral
Robley u. Evans throws new light on
his sensational advocacy OF making
the Panama canal free to American
commerce.. In his eeries Of articles,
which bring forth arguments strongly
bolstered by figures. Admiral Evans is
presenting a most important document
to tho American people. His argument
seems to prove ~conclusively that this
500. 000, 600 canal enterprise viii have
TO be opened as a free waterway icl
the United States eve expects to he
financially benefited by it. Never be-
fore has a better picture of the United
States Of the future been presented
1t is really an amazingly sensational
series Of prophesles concerning tho
future of the canal and Of II south
orn, middle western and far western
industries.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-28
THE WOOL MARKET

Bradstrect's for last Week. thus re-
ports ono Of the markets IN which the
people OF New Mexico are most inter-
cstcd ~
The Boston wool market is quiet,
bur the tone is much nrmer, owing to
the strong opening Of tho London
sales when crossbreods were 3 TO 10
per cent higher and merinos were full
" up 10 the close of the November
series. with a tendency 10 go higher,
other feireign markets are also very
firm for low and medium crossbreeds
ana the neg senth American woods
are coming In very slowly Woods
from Australia are beginning 10 ar
rive. Sales IN the Boston market for
the week were the smallest in q long
time, territory woods moving very
slowly but bat moderate movement in
fine ana nne-mcdium clothing grades,
when the goods market becomes
"a good business is expected.
Worstcd and staple woods are gencr-
ally neglected just now. Fleece woods
are also very quiet, only "a very few
being reported. Domestic quar-
ter-bloOds VIII probably benefit by
the strength IN crossbreeds abroad.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-28
IoR INDUSTRIAL PEACE.

There Is peculiar interest i'm the plan
for the settlement Of Industrial dis
put,s which has just boon commended
20 the consideration OF the Massa
chusctts legislature This project Is
based upon The method already In sue
cessful operation in Canada with re-
spect To- an public s%cr,ico utilities. IN
c~luding railwasa and mines. and aims
not go much ar compulsory arbltra-
ton as al the impartial Investigation
of industrial disputes and the fuhii-
chtion ~ the facts. 60 the end OF In
forming ANA creating q healthy public
opinion The plan has worked so weil
pa the dominion that % has often been
cited ns a model for legislation in tho
United states. but tho movement in
Massachusetts O. The first definite att
tempt 90 secure "a triad Tor IL.
Stated briefly. The plan is ror the
creation of a permanent public board
enArsrd wlth the investigation cf asa
agreements which may arise botNeon
employers aud employees. the publica
ton OF their findings and the duty ei
acting aa arbiirators when requested
to DO $50 hy both sides of O. pcnding
dispute To mako their in%tcrpositiou
effective ali strikes and iockouts prior
90 Investigation hy this board nr6
made Illegal and are pcnnlsed by
heavy fines The purpose ls to pre-
won't hasty and iil-contidcrcd action
ami 90 encourage tho frank discussion
OF grievances before disintcrrstcd list
cncrs These hearings may Dee either
public or in private at thc option or
thc parties 20 interest. but 90. facts
afd findings p invariably published
After SUCH investigation. ANA go no
adjustment SHAH have hecn r,acheil
oither ur mutual agreement or hv
arbitration. then strikes or lookouts
may Be- legally declared. But n 81
Intensely interesting TO observe thatl
~ the three yesrs OF the operation OF
the Canadian law not orc strike or
lockout has followed a report u the