Niibscriptiou tl.HO )icr yntr, in advanrr.
An InriVpemlent Im-ni paper, puttllshiMl every
'hIiii-siIiiv at KovnohWllltt. ,lelTirson t..
nnrf .li-ffrrsoni'imnty. Non-political, will trvnt
nil with fairness, nun will hi mpwliilly friend
ly towards the Inliorlns rlsss.
Pubscrliitlon price fl.Wper venr, In ftdviini.
rommunU-strons Intended for publication
must li accompanied ly the writer's tinnie,
not for publication, hut tin n miarantne of
good fnitli. IntoreAtlnR news Items sollrttcd.
Advertising rntps mad known on npplli'n
lion nt tlieoilloe In Arnolds' lllix-k.
1,,-nnhtjr ronimnnli'ntlonfi nnd change of
ItdverttnementA should reni'h this ofHcs by
Mondny noon.
Address nil communications to 0. A. Rtoph
enson, Ki-ynoldsvllln, Pa.
voipd to the lntPn1s of Keytmlilsvlllo
1. A. HTKPIIP.MKON, Kdllor and Pnb.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1KW2.
gov &iat Senator.
JjV)R STATE SENATE:
J. O. MITCHELL,
OF PERRY TOWWHIP,
Hnhlect to the Action of the K'nilbllcans of
IcfTervm rtiunty at the prtmmv elm t Inn,
I .inn 1H, 1M03.
for gteetmbltt.
JpOR ASSEMBLY:
WILLIAM O. SMITH,
OF PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH,
Huh.leet to action of the Republicans of Jeff
erson county nt the primary election, Juno
IN, 1WI2.
J?OR ASSEMBLY,
JOHN W. PHILLIPPI,
OF WINSrJW TOWNSHIP.
Htihjcct to the rteclslo- of the Pemocrntlc
voter of Jefferson Cvjnly at the ensuing
prlmnry elivtlon.
SALUTATION.
The editor of The Star hereby makes
his bow, and Introduces bin paper to the
public.
We will not attempt to write a con
ventional salutatory. Such are usually
composed of pleasing platitudes and
promiscuous promises. We prefer that
our paper shall speak for itself during
the weeks and years to come. A few
things, howover, we desire to say.
The Star is, and will continue to be,
an independent newspaper. It is not
published in the interest of any corpor
ation, sect, or party. While attempt
ing to present all sides of every question
of interest within its province, it shall
be our aim to make the paper editori
ally independent and purely unbiased
We shall strive to present to our readers
clean, practical, moral, wide-awako,
newspaper.
In our prosperous' and growing town,
and thickly settled community, there
are numerous homes, fillod with busy, In
telligent reading people. They want
the news from week to week. We hope
they will find The Star a household
necessity.
Our business men interested as they
are in the growth mid development of
the town and adjacent community, will
find us ever striving to promote their
best Interest in every possible way.
Mining is the chief industry of this
part of the country. A large percentage
of our citizens are miners. These, as a
class, are industrious, frugal, excellent
people, comparing favorably with any of
the grand army of laborers of the world
They are largely property owners. Their
interests are interwoven with those of
. the entire inhabitants of the commun
ity. We hope they will welcome the
weekly visits of The Star to their
homes as they welcome their choice
: friends.
We are surrounded by a community
that is constantly increasing in wealth
and importance. The men who till the
soil, whether they are called Patrons of
husbandry, or Grangers, or plain farm
ers, are an Important and worthy factor
- in society. We shall strive to make our
paper helpful to all.
We expect to make some mistakes,
We are willing to confess that there are
some things about editing a newspaper
that we do not know. In all probability
. we shall not succeed in pleasing every
body. We shall simply do the best we
Jan.
This first issue is not an ideal one,
Everything is new. New presses, new
type, now office, new pun, new ink, new
shears, now editor, now foreman, new
dovil. We have not, perhaps, entirely
overcome the stiffness of the new fea
tures. We hope our paper will evldonoe
a steady improvement from time to time
We cordially invite your patience
good will and support.
President Harrison perforated an Im
portant work on the Oth Inst, in signing,
without delay, the Chinese exclusion
bill. There was doubt a to the length
of time the present law continued, the
Attorney General being of the opinion
that it ceased to be In loroe on the 6th
Inst. The bill approved by the Presi-
- dent in p radically one which oontlnuea
. existing regulation, established ton
years ago, by the bill passed then. The
measi're approved la certainly a better
oda .nan the Geary bill which repealed
existing treaties. No doubt President
- Harrison will gain popularity with the
eitisens of the Paulfio coast and with
laboring men generally, by approving
the present MIL While we welcome in
telligent, industrious, hone-niaking and
liberty-loving isjmtjranW, we have no
room for those of any land or nation who
do not promise to nuke valuable and pa
, . trio tic citizens. America must not bo
come the dumping ground for the pau
perism, ignorance, crime and semi-bar-
; barium of either Europe or Asia, we
have millions of acres for the home-seek-
. ing, (over of liberty nnd labor, but not
one square inch for the itinerant slave,
vefar or aaaruu:" v .
A Reynoldsvllle Boy.
The announcement of Hon. W. O.
Smith, editor of the Punxsutawnoy
Ntririt, and a candidat e, for the customary
second term in the legislature, appears ,
in this issue of the Star. Mr. Smith is
well known to tho people of Reynolds
vllle and vicinity, having been born in
the old white house on the hill near the
school house, and reared to young man
hood in our midst. Ho mode a record to
be proud of at the last session of the leg
islature, attending faithfully to his du
ties, and accomplishing almost every
thing ho undertook, although the Gov
ernor undid much of his work with the
veto hatchet. Of his exposition of the
Dlrd Book steal the Lancaster Airtrxhad
this to say.
"There seems to be a pretty keen
y mi rig gentleman waltzing around tho
corridors of the State Capitol at the pres
ent time. His name Is Smith and he
runs a paper up in Punxsutawnoy. He
didn't know very much about printing In
colors, but when the Superintendent of
Public Printing reported to the House
that it would cost "(I.OOO to engrave and
print tho color plates for tho Hird Book,
lie mougnt me ngure wu mimowuut
higher than was necessary to put the
proper red wing on the blackbird, the
breast on the robin or tho speckles on tho
kildoor. He therefore wrote to two
!romlnont lithograph color printers, one
n Boston and one in Philadelphia, for
estimates on the work. The replies re
ceived by him were enough to startle
even a printer. The Philadelphia Arm
said they would do tho entire job, make
the plates, furnish papor.and put the co
lors on for siz.mo. me Did ol tne non
ton was but a trifle more. Mr. Smith is
very anxious to get back to his printing
office In Punxsutawnoy, for he knows
how he can got 7H.MM for work he can
do for $12,)1). and make a fair profit at
that. 1 he people, however, would like
to have Mr.Smlth stay- where ho is for a
time Bnd see the bird business through."
Mr. Smith is a young man, and do-
serves encouragement, having to depend
upon his own labor for a subsistence, and
he has proven that the ink-rest of Jeff
erson county are safe In his hands. The
farmers and miners, through their or
ganizations, have expressed their confl
dence in h'ti, and If he Is returned for a
second torn. lth the experiemse of one
term fresh In i. Is mind he will know just
how to take hold and do business.
The decision of the Supreme Court
that the Baker Ballot Law is constitu
tional and must Btand, emphasizes the
need that every citizen inform himself
properly as to the method of preparing
his ballot and voting. No doubt this
measure is in tho main a wise one,
though all Its provisions do not seem to
be equitable and serviceable. Certainly
it does not give the Independent voter a
fair chance, but he can use his paster or
pen and is in no sense disfranchised
However we may regard It In whole or
part, we must abide by its method and
must needs "learn the lopes" first.
The Pittsburg Times is doing a good
work in its tour of the counties for sam
ple oloctions. Jefferson county ought to
be among the favored ones. Some novel
experiences are recorded by those en
gaged In these play elections. At Mead
vllle one prominent voter declared that
he could not read and demanded assis
tance in preparing his ballot and indor
sing it, the result being that four citizens
In all were required to got that ballot
prepared and deposited. Probably few
votes will be cast In a real election re
quiring so much effort. The moral of
this lncidont and of the present situation
is: Let us all be prepared to vote intelli
gontly according to our present law with
as little effort as possible
The political situation Is interesting,
as is usual at the present stage of tho
presidential campaign. In the Demo
cratic party ex-Presidont Clevoland is
strong with the masses, but lacks the
good wishes of the party bosses. Sona
tor Hill with New York behind him
is nevertheless not showing much
strength at present. Senator Gorman
seems to be a possible compromise can
didate. Others are regarded as "dark
horses" whose strength will only develop
later. In the Republican ranks the most
prominent candidate is President Har
rison. However, Harrison lacks groat
popular strength and has opposed to him
many of the most prominent politicians
of his party. These seemed recently to
have agreed on Minister Lincoln as their
candidate, but at present are said to be
working for Senator Sherman. Thoro
is no doubt that Blaine is tho real choice
of his party, but he continues to decline
the honor of leading again the party he
onoe led to defeat. The Farmers' Alli
ance and Labor organization do not yot
seem to have determined upon their at
titude in the ooming campaign. The
Prohibitionists are actively engaged In
circulating a "Million Voters' Agree
ment," and are Inclined to name again
ex-Governor St. John as their candidate.
At present, it Is impossible to predict the
result of the nominating conventions or
of the election in November, but the
campaign promises at this stage to bo a
hot one.
The DuBois Erpram has taken a de
cided stand, politically. The lost Usue
of the Journal says: "The Kxyre will
hereafter be a Democratic independent
newspaper: Democratic after the prin
ciples of Jefferson and Jackson; inde
pendent la the vindication of right and
suppression of wrong; The Xxprm ill
represent no faction nor seek to oonooal
individual misdeeds. "
Law Is like a sieve; you own sue through
it, but you must be considerably rodi oud
I before you get through It
Harbingers of Spring,
tltollt. S. Ritrrintts.
Out of their wintry seclusions In hos
pitable almshouses and sheltering asyl
ums within the city walls, come out into
the ways of the budding country they
who toll not, neither spin, nor yot do
they shave, nor In their moments of
idle leisure, which are many, do thoy
pen soft lithographio testimonials for
the soap that cleanseth all which It
touches, that renders the complexion
transparent, whitens the teeth to pearly
brilliancy, causeth the hair to curl, the
eyes to shine, removes stains, tar
spots, paint, grease, freckles, and pro
motes longevity. Naught of such vani
ties touch their tranquil souls; the
remnant on the pie counter, the sand
wich loft over in tho children's lunch
baskot if such a miracle ever were
the ancient garments of the good-man of
the house, which he, In an unguarded
moment has forgotten to nail fust to
the wall these plain, homely simples
will supply the wanderer's wants, and
carry him on his aimless journey to
the next house not half a mile away.
When the tramp rlngeth the door boll,
or with mock humility knockoth at the
gate, we lift our eyes to the southern
hill slopes, and lo, hand in hand
with "Wandering Willie" dances gentle
spring.
Brookville.
Rumor says that a choice selection of our
young men attended the exhibition at DuMols
Mondny evening. They were Invlslblti on
Tuesday, however, their thirst having been
fully satisfied.
The brown-stone front of the Brookville
Nations! hank Is being erected nnd when com
pleted will he the most substantial structure
In tho county. Its nrchltectual beauty and
convenience Is an Innovation,
But little Improvement In the line of busi
ness Is expected at the county sent tliecom
lngseason. The furniture factory with ,-
OOOcnpltnl stock Is In emmiiMts Is also a Build
ing and Loan association. These enterprises
are both worthy of the support of our cnpl
tnllsts. nnd generally spenklng, are receiving
merited encouragement.
The regular session of court, leglnnlng on
May 2nd, brought to the county sent hut small
delegations of litigants as compnred with
those usual upon similar occasions. Not that
less crime has been committed Intherounty
during the past few months, does this state
of affairs exist, but rather a disposition to
keep out of court trivial offences that are of
no public concern. This reformation Is grati
fying to tax-payers. The motives actuating
parties whoso Influence In this direction Is
thus demonstrated, maybe sinister and un-
enduring, hut the results serve to fix respon
sibility for trivial litigation If mulling else,
Judge Dark Is winning favorable comment for
fairness and flrmnefs. 11 renter dispatch may
be expected when he tiecomea more familiar
with the varied duties of his responsible posi
tion. Sandy Valley.
The farmers are busy planting their pota
toes. The two stores at this place are doing good
business.
Our supervisor, A.T. McCluro, Is busy re
pairing the roads, which was much needed nt
present.
The bark peeling season Is at hand and the
woodsmen have commenced peeling the
hemlock.
There was no services at our church last
Sunday on account of the quarterly meeting
services at Kathmel,
The Valley Is enjoying a boom this spring.
All the bouses are rented and a number of
calls for more houses. r--4
Walte A Son are busy sawing and hauling
lutntwr to the Sherwood mine, located one
mile east of this place.
One of our merchants, W. T. Cox, has re
turned from Allentown, l'a where he was
attending the state council of the 0. 17, A. M.
He reports a pleasant t ime and a cordial wel
come from the cltiiens of Allentown.
A horse belonging to some person at Ela
nora came In to town from the Heechwoods
Settlement lastHunday evening with the front
wheels of a buggy . Tho animal was going to
fast that It could not make the turn and ran
Into Geo. Rlgg's roal house and smashed up
the remaining part of the buggy. Tho horse
was caught by one of our cltlxons. No one
hurt.
DIED.
Armstrong On Saturday, May "th,
1HU2, at Rathmel. Pa., Wllllo J. Arm
strong, son of A. S. Armstrong: of con
sumption, aged 12 years. 8 months, and
ID days. Funeral sorvloos wore held
in the M. E. Church at Rathmel Sund
ay afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted
by Kov. Pollard. Interment in tho
Prospect cemetery.
Sedler On Monday, Mav Hth. 18H2,
Margaret Sudler. wife f John Sudlor,
aged 73 years. Fuuerul services were
held In M.E. church Wednesday after
noon, conducted byHt". W. P. Mur
ray. Iteraalns were burled In Oeulah
oometory.
BURKETT On Sundav. May 8th. 1802,
of chronic myelitis. Peter Burkutt. of
Horm Settlement, aged f2 years.
mmiM were burled In Smith Cemetery
Tuesday.
Vftfttna with th eb.
RUTH BAfXEY On Saturdny.My 7th,
Wi. at the rdsld-jnoa of 'Satilre E. T.
McGaw, John A. Ruth, of Reynolds
vllle, aud Sarah Alice Bailey, of For-
vm ouuniy, fa.
It.
la Mew Holland the woman eat then.
seHnsj with shells, and. kasrplag the
wesjsjde ofea a kxog time, forn daep
scars la the flesh, which they dsen
slgMy etratvmeBtsi. Another singular
ssatilaUoa is asao snoog thekq, when
s saflMer they take off the bole nar
t the left aaud nt the second Jotst.-
A flmllii aa4 sa A sr. - ,
correspoadsst w sa Alabama tow
lead a "poesn, oa the margta ef which
be asks the following question: -"Do
yo Think i will Evor laaik a
BiturT s
Yoa B&sy, Bat yosj are liable to has
bad spell of it, Atlauta f'finstltitiati
A BIG STRIKE!
The Big Strike of the Season is at
BELL : BROTHERS.
THE LEADING CLOTHIERS;
9
SPRING
Canyou staidit?
Do you think
You can afford to bear
the odium of wearing a
superannuated hat? Can
you stand the distrust
and disrespect which it
entails? Of course you
can't 1 Why should you
when we sell
New and Nobby
Hats
At such remarkable
prices.
VST'We carry an elegant line
DuBois.
THEY HAVE STRUCK AN IMMENSE LINE OF
Which are being retailed at surprisingly low figures.
Every man, young or old, that needs a new suit has the
S U ITS avantarJe f au enormous variety in sire, style and quality
to select from, at low prices, when they buy of us.
low
There is nothing like
lifting a boy into a new
spring suit. It adds sun
shine to the glorious
springtime of life, and
makes his little heart pal-
pitate with joy and pride.
We have the nicest line
of boy's suits in town at
the lowest possible figures.
f 9 o y
Girt hall ft!
of Shirts, Neckwear, Underwear, Ac, &o.
BELL BROTHERS,
REYNOLDSVILLE. PA.
ft f
I o o
o
Upr 1 z J
ill
fcaV
Decoration Dai !
Memorial Day
Memorial day will soon
be here and all the old
soldiers will want to don
a blue suit. . We have
some of the handsomest
BLUE SUITS
To be found in this
section for the least
money. Call and see our
suits, get prices and He
convinced.