ftix it Star Snhtcription $1.00 )ter voir, in mirance. C. A srrKPIIKNftO. Kdltor and Pub. WKUXKSI)AY, MAUCH 3. I7 An Inili'pi'iuli'nl lorn I piiM"r. pnhllxhrdnvi'fy WihIncwIiiv in ItrviiiililsHlli'. .IHTrrson Co. l's., ilpvim-cl In tin- Intrrrst of iynnllvllln Slid .IpffiMwim-iiiinlv. Mnn-pnlltli'nl, wllltri-nt nil will! fiilrii"M. iniil will lt Ho-tnlly frlrncl ly lownnN llio hilHtt-inff Hum. HnWrlptlon irliif I.H0Mrrpnr,ln mlt'iuii'1. !iiniinuiilriilliiin liiti'iiili'il (nr mililli'iillon tniiHt lie niTfimpiinliMl hy the wrftrr'a minic, not for piihlli'iif Ion, hut n n trimriiiiti'e of giwwl fnlin. Inttrvttnu npwn ItrmnMillHtrri. Ailvtrtt4lnir rnir iiiuiIp known on uppllru tlon nt tlic oMIce In Arnnlili' H1imIc. I,tnirh1y roinniiinlriitloim nnd rhnnite of (trlviTI iHi-'mi'liM Hlinulil rt'lich this olllre hy Momlnv noon. Aililn-i nil romniiinli'iitlfitni to 0. A. Hli-ph-nw,m, Krvtmlilxvtllt'. I. Knli'ivil' nt tlin pooloflti'O nt. Krynolilavllle, Pn.. n wowl rhim mull ninttiT, March tllil not conn In like a little lnnih. About three Inches of snow fell during tho day. Henry CIb.v Campbell, Ksq., of I'unx sutHwney, aspire to be United States Consul to the lxlunil of .Inmatca in tho Went Indira, under the now nil in In let in tlon. Huln or shine, rold or warm, hard or good tlmeH, nionry or no money, the doetor, the preacher nnd the publisher are always exacted to make their regular Vinlts and dated. A novel method of presenting the newest and freshest Kastertide creations of Paris milliners has len adopted by The LikIIik' llirmr Journal for Mareh. In that magazine the new French hala and bonnets will be pictured as they are worn. This unique display is useful, therefore, In pointing out clearly not only Fashion's decree, but the stylo in headdress best suited to several con trasted types and faces. Co. Hupt. Teitrlck has prepared and had copyrighted a teacher's rejiort and classification that will certainly 1m a great help to tho teachers of the county at the beginning of each school term, and will also bo a benefit to the schools. The report is so nicely arranged that a new teacher can know in a very short time the exact condition of the school and the standing of each pupil at the close of the last term of school. Some times it may require a week or two for a new teacher to get the run of the school, but this report soon settles that matter. The bill which passed the house at Harrisburg several days ago providing that coroners shall have the same fee and mileage when they have been called and viewed a body, but decided that no inquest is necessary, as when an Inquest has been held, will do away with one of the troubles which many coroners have had to contend with In the past. Heretofore when a sudden death has occurred and tho coroner sunt for ho could receive no comensation for his troubles unless ho empanelled a a jury and held an inquest, thus some times entailing an unnecessary expense upon tho county. The act just passed, while allowing the coroner pay whether he holds an inquest or not, will in real ity bo a saving to the country. County Superintendent Teitrlck will please accept our thanks for a copy of the 1WM1 Report of tho Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania. It is a large book of about 700 pages. The book contains pretty pictures of our magnificent school building, the Assembly room and plans of first and second floors and the stairway. We glean the following report from this book for the year ending, June 1, 189(1: There are 2T,8f9 schools in the state; 20,74 toachers; 1,088,788 pupils; total expenditures for schools tl!),(ifll,- C20.58. There wore 13,!H2 children of school ago in Jefferson county, 6,003 males, 0,419 females; of these 6,190 were between the ages of eight and thirteen years; tho average attendance in the county was 9,418, In Reynoldsville borough there were 877 children of school age, males 400, females 411; average attendance of echolars 5.14. In Brook villo borough (114 scholars; average attendance, 500. In Punxsu- tawney 798 scholars: average attendance COt). The total receipts for school purposes in this borough were $110,504. 44; total expenditures $25,414.79. A new mayor for this municipality lias been elected and has tuken the oath of office for a term of three years, Tho people will, of course, expect him to enforce the laws and ordinances bb be finds them without fear or favor. Mayor Stake's duties will no doubt, sometimes be disagreeable, as has been the duties of others who occupied the same position. It may be that some of bis most zealous tupporters will be the first to transgress and feel the ' heuvy hand of justice, but ho must not fuller in tho discharge of his duty if he would retain the respect of the good people of the town. There are other duties, your Honor, that will be pleasant to perform. Should any organization or represent' ative citizens f coin beyond our borders visit Reynoldsvllle the Mayor will dignify the oftloe he occupies in extend ing them a uordlul welcome. A town Is judged, in a largo measure, by its public officials, and a lack of courtesy pn their part would be a reflection on the citizens. As the representative of an Intelligent people the Mayor is ex pected to be ready at all times to present and defend their Interests, or voice their sentiments In words fitly chosen. The position is one of honor and responsl Wllty. , Local Institute. Tho district institute met in tho As sembly hnll of the Hrynoldsvllle school building Saturday at 9.00 a. m. The meeting was called to order by Prof. Lenkerd. Devotional exercises were conducted by Ilev.J. W. Crawford. Tho institute then proceeded to elrct Its of ficers. Prof. Mitchell was elected presi dent; Miss Iris Johnston nnd U. CI. Woodward vice-presidents; Misses Or pha Beer and .lesslo Hmeltzer secre taries. Tho program was as follows: Prof. Alton Llndsey, of Emerson's School of Oratory, talked on "Reading." He gBve tint fundamental principle of teaching Heading as cultivating the Imagination. The child should have a mental picture of what he reads if It bo only one word. Any method of teach ing that deals too much with symbols instead of images dues not produce tho best reults. Following this tnlk was a selection of music by a male quartette from the Punxsutawney Presbyterian church. The subjict of "Teachers' Prepara tion" was given for general discussion. Mr. T. H. Mitchell oieni d tho discus sion. Ho said that a complete prepara tion was impossible, but to be a teacher one should be able to mako tho work practical. Prof. Donne said a thorough scholastic training was necessary. Wo cannot tench wbnt we do not know and to tench anything wo should know everthlng. Common sense is ono of tho most essential qualities of a teacher. Prof. Timblin thought teachers were born, not mado. Tho Punxsutawney quartet to then favored tho institute with another selection of music. Miss Lorona Givan, of the Clarion Normal, was then introduced. She took "Geography" as her subject and pre sented some very practical ideas. As the object of the Btudv of Geography she gave this we must know the rela tion that exists between tho earth and man; we gain it from this study. Phys ical Geography should precede Politi cal, Ideas should precede symbols. Ho sure the child seea what he talks about. Institute then adjourned until 1:30. Tho afternoon session was opened by a selection by the quartette, entitled, The Catastrophy." Prof. Hunter, of Indiana county, gave a talk on penmanship. Co. Supt. R. B. Toltrick gave a talk on "Psychology of Personal Influence." Tho main thought of his discourse was "heart power." The amount of heart power determines the effectiveness of the teaching; deficient thought touch causes failure. Teaching is a mind to mind and soul to soul contest. Tho teacher gains this power, not by Inspira tion, but by hard work. Mr. Carl McAfee, of Punxsutawney, rendered a banjo solo. Prof. Allison gave an instructive talk on music. "How to Train Pupils in Habits of Self Control" was discussed by Prof. Madden, Miss Hannah Stuuffcr, Mr. Charles Norrla and Mr. Snell. The male quartette gave another se lection. W. L. Greon, of DuBols, gave a short talk. He said the teacher's mission is of divine import. Miss Glvan then talked on "Physical Culture and Drawing." The body should be trained so that it can do the work the spirit desires it to do. Teachers must bo alive to do effective work. In speaking of drawing she said: We should put more of the home life into tho first years of school life. The child at home represents his ideas of things by drawing; let him do this In the school room. Drawing Is expressing what Is in tho mind. It Is also cultivat ing tho aesthetio side of our nature. Prof. Llndsey continued his talk on "Expression." The things a teacher should not do are: do not read the selec tion for the pupil; do not juggle with the tones of a pupil; do not have rules; do not spoil the individuality of the pupil. The thing ho should do Is to talk about tho selection and have the child tell the thought. The thought of the whole discourse was that the pupil bo taught to tell. The committee on resolutions then reported. Sec. Electric Bitters. Electrio Bitters is a medicine suited for any season, but perhaps more gonurully needed when the languid, exhausted feeling prevails, when the liver Is torpid and sluggish and the need of a tonic and alterative Is felt. A prompt use of this medicine has often averted long and perhaps fatul bilious fevers. No medicine will act mote surely in counteracting and freeing the system from the malaria poison. Head ache, Indigestion, constipation, dizziness yield to Electrio Bitters.' 50o. and 91.00 per bot.tle at H. Alex. Stoke's drug store. Notice to Taxpayer. To the taxpayers of the borough of Reynoldsvllle: The town council will be In session, March 8th, 1897, at 7.45 o'clock P. M. for the purpose of making exonerations of dog taxes, &o. L. J. McKntike. Clerk. For neat fitting suit, go to Snyder Si Johns, fashionable tailors Deeiners expect to sell all winter goods at a bargain. The best shoes at the lowest prices at J. . Welsh & Co. 'a, near postoitloe. Five hundred dollars worth of shoes just received at J. 8. Morrow's. Our Educational Column. "Unit Wllllta," Ulltf, Aililri' nil commiinlrntloin ri'liitlvp to this department, to Killlor Kiliti-ntioimt Column, rnre of Tils Stab,. ONLY A VOTK. It's only a vote, snys the fool with a sneer. Or a smile of t'imtrttipt, n he swills the lieer of the rlnirstei's tool, unit his tleket Hikes And easts, and some rovue his ruler ninkes. Yes, It's only a vole, hut the voter's rlttht Cost a I'l'iitnry's strnxirln 'gitlest despot's mlitht. 'Twin (Irmly hotisht hy patriots IiIikhI Plied for frrrdotn' snke In crimson Hood. It's only a vote, hut It irlvc us power To (tiinrd ourselves In iltinirer's lionr, Toliiy the IhsIi to the ier.ilirrd kniives. Who piny us false and ure hrlhe-Klvers slaves. To hurl them from the plait of trust, Anil trive it to me irue unit .test : To show our manhood nnd our mliiht To still assert our freeman's right. Our leirlslntlre halls to All With men w ho work the iieopte's will, In plnee of those who serve Tor old A nil I... .I......... - l. lu.. ...... .....I ...1,1 BEAKCIt oi;t the oooi. Don't look for the anws ns you an through llfei And e I'll when yon wish to Hnd theni. It Is wise and kind to tie somewhat blind. And look for the virtue hehltid them. For the rloiidlest night has n hint of light Somewhere In the shallows hiding: It Is better hy far to hunt for n star TIiiiii the spot on the sun ulildlng. The eurrenl of life runs ever away i o tne nmsom or unci s great ismmiiii tton't set your fare 'gainst the river's eonrse And think to niter Its motion. Iton't waist n eiirseon llie universe Kemenitier It lived liefore von. Don't hint nt the storm with your puny form i, nt ih'iiii nnu lei n gow o er you. The world will never ad.lust Itself To suit your whims to the letter) Some things must go wrong your whole life long, And the sooner you know It the hotter. It Is folly to tight with the Infinite And go under at Inst In the wrestle! The wise ninn shnes Into (iod's plan As ins water shapes into a vessel, Kllen Wheeler Wilcox. SILENT TEACHERS. Nature, with her myriad tones that roll upon the cultivated car in floods of melody, enraptures tho senses and thrills the heart with gratitude to tho grent aut hor of our being. But the silent monitors those volco less teachers that In mute apeal touch tho chords of our being, attuning them to harmony, lift the soul Into tho beatific presence of nature's God. The streams that move with majestic flow, and the little rivulet that murmera tonderly to the swaying blossoms that nod above their rippling waters, teach a lesson of purity. The tiniest flower that dots the green award tolls of tender care and protection, and the regal lily rocked on the murmuring tides of their wattery home, lifts a song of silent praise as she ones her waxen petals to greet the god of day. Tho little dew drop that gems the springing grass, and the little pebble that Is trodden beneath the foot, as well as the lofty tree that graces the grassy mead or rears its proud head amid the sombre shadows of the woodlands, give with their silent voices each thoir lesson. Tho zephyr, as It floats upon the even ing breeze, whispers peace to the troubled heart, and tho wildly rolling cloud proclaims the majesty of Him who sits upon the whirlwind and rides upon the storm. Tho rainbow spanning the heavens with its varied hues sustains the droop ing spirit, and teaches faith in i covenant-keeping God. The stars in their ceaseless march across heaven's blue vault point to the hand that sped them on their course, and guides them through the changeless cycles of time. Wraped In winter's folds, the earth seems dead and forsaken, but at the call of spring like a giant refreshed she throws off her shecklcs and walks forth In newness of life. The sun treads noiselessly his daily rounds, yet under his silent influence, the shades of night are thrust back and tho earth opens up into new life and power. Tho leaves of the trees murmur tenderly to the winged winds as thoy sigh among the branches. The wheat fields rise to glory of harvest with never a sound save as they whisper in the evening breeze. Oh! these silent voices of nature, with what sweetness nd power do thoy speak to ears listening to their mute appeal and hearts touched by the mighty lesson which thoy teach. There is a beautiful bit of history told in the Bible which illustrates God as the silent voice. It Is In the story of Elijah fleeing to Horob from the wrath of that wicked princess, Jezebel, away from tho hum of busy life into tho grandeur of the mountains. God sends him that He may speak unto him, and as tho prophet stands alone awaiting , God's voice, the very air would seem to qnake under Its mighty thuuderlngs. But the story is full of meaning as it flows on unfolding tho thought of the subject that the silent touchers are tho most potent. There came a great strong wind that rent the mountains and broke In pieces the rocks before the Lord but the Lord was not in the wind, and after tho wind there oame an earthquake, and after the earthquake a fire. And list! a still small voice trembles upon the air, and when its soft cadence fell upon the prophet's ear, bo wraped his face in bis mantle and went forth from the cave and listened to Its quiet tones, for it was the voice of God! And adown the ages comes to us the lesson which Divine majesty gave to bis faithful servant, that silent monitors are the true teachers and illustrates the whole thought of the Supreme Ruler of the universe, Remnants of all kinds at Deeuer's. Paradise. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Allen Cathers has hnd a severe attnek of neu ralgia the past week. The farmers' Inatltuto held In tho Grango Hall on the 23d and 24th of February was a grand affair. Miss Harriet Norrls visited Miss Chrlstene Strouso several days last week. The Misses Lydia and Lottie Plfer attended the farmers' Institute on Tues day evening. ,11m Shersley and Ed. Syphrit were at Syktsvllle last Saturday evening. Miss Im x Si rouse is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Brumbaugh, near Porter. Ignite a number of our people attend ed tho Institute held In Reynoldsvllle last Saturday. A young son has arrived at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Shecslry. We are glad to seo P. M. Wells In our midst again after a severe attack of In grippe. Miss Almntla Johnston did not teach last week on account of sickness among her pupils. Stands at the Head. Aug. J. Bogel. the leading druggist of Shreveport, La., says: "Dr. King's New Discovery Is the only thing that cures my cough, and It Is the heat seller I have." J. F. Campbell, merchant of SBfford, Ariz., writes: "Dr. King's New Discovery la all that is claimed for it; it nover fails, and is a sure cure for consumpt ion, coughs nnd colds. I can not say enough to its merits. Dr. King s New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds is not an experiment It has been tried for a quarter of a century, and to-day it stands at the head. It nover disappoints. free trial bottle at H. Alex. Stoke's drug store. Boys' and Misses' school shoes at J. E. Welsh & Co.'s. In tho Wm. Foster building, they are iron-clad and long wearing shoes. A Perfect Tour to Perfect Florida. As Florida at this season of the year is the most .attractive and delightful section of the Atlantlo slope, so the Pennsylvania Railroad at all times is the most delightful road to travel. First In its equipment and service, it Is also first In its tourist system. Admir ably indeed does it convey its patrons to this land of health and beauty. Special trains of Pullman Palace cars are provided, all conveniences afforded and everything possible done to add to the ease and comfort of the journey. The next and last tour of the season to Jacksonville will leave New York and Philadelphia March 9. Tourists may return by regular trains until May 31, 1897. Excursion tickets, including railway transportation both ways, and Pullman accommodations and meals on special train going will be sold at the following rates: From New York, (50.00; Philadelphia, (48.00; Canandul gun, $52.85; Erie, $54.85; Pittsburg, $53.00, and at Proportionate rates from other stations. Apply to ticket agents, Tourist Agent, 119(1 Broadwuy, New York, or Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant Genorul Pas Benger Agent, Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. For Sale. Draft toara weighing 1500, also sleighs for sulo. J. C. Kino & Co. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. ' The best salve In tho world forcuts, llrulses, sores, ulcers, suit rheum, fever sores. Tetter, chapped hunds, chllhlnlns, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pny required. It Isguiiruiiloed toglve perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price SS cents ner box. For sale by II. Alex. Stoke. Hicks' Forecaat for March. Tho first few days of March promise to bo fair and cool, with high barome ter, and frosty nights. About the 4th, 5th look for change to warmer, falling barometer, southerly winds and storms. Much colder weather will flow down from north-west lo wake of these storms, lasting for several days. Marked dis turbances will occur from the tho 10th to 13th. Note this fuct and watch storm indications. Snow and rain may be expected, snow, of course, more toward the north. A sham change to colder will follow the storms, reaching western sections two or throe days ear lier than the east. Reactionary storms about 10th, 17th, 18th. More snow and rain, followed by heavy gales and cold. From 21st to 24th heavy equinoctial storms will be duo, followed by renewed cold. About the 28th and 29th will oentor reactionary storms. The examination for permanent cer tificates will bo held in Brookvlllo Thursday and Friday, May 20th and 21st, 1897. Teachers who desire to take the examination will please notify W. A. Henry, Sec, Brookvlllo, Pa. If theso dates do not suit tho convenience of the teachers applying, notify Mr. Hen ry before the 10th of March and the dutes will be changed to suit the great er number. G. L. Glenn, Chairman of Com. All odds and ends will be sold at a great reduction at Deemur's. Fish, fish, salt fish, all kinds, winter catch. Prices very low at Robinson & Mundorffa. This is no joke. You can have your glasses repaired while you wait, at C. F. Hoffman's. Go to J. E. Welsh & Co.'s, near post office, for your shoes, best to wear and best to fit. Full stock,' best goods and lowest prices all along the line at Robinson Si Mundorffs big grocery. Btokc'a Advertising Spact. upon the system and when he specifies a particular kind of drug he has scientific reasons for so doing. He means what he writes in the prescriptions and not something else "just as good." The recovery or death of many of his patients rests with the druggist. We fully realize this great responsibility every time we compound a prescription. We back up the doctor's knowledge and Judgment by furnishing the exact quantity and quality of the drugs and medicines required. We solicit the pat ronage of all thoughtful and justice-loving people. STOKE, Reliable Druggist. Bing & Co, We have received some new also Silks and Embroideries, and are opening a lew lines of Dress Goods at greatly reduced prices. Come and get some of these "bar gains. BINS & OO. When you find you can make up your mind that the management of the store is right, that the prices are right and that they have what you want. Therefore if you are in need of Hardware. the proper thing for you store of the We are always receiving new goods and can always give you good values in Dry Goods, Notions,, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Shoes, Etc. "We carry a complete stock of everything and you will find our GROCERIES and PROVISIONS always up to standard In quality, and the very lowest price. "We invite a share of your trade. YOUR DOCTOR IS SICK of having liis preBerip tions juggled by drug gists who are given to substituting. He knows precisely how certain medicines will act spring Dress Goods, - - a store thats busy all the time, Stoves, Etc., to do is to hasten to the i j :ik n. iiisviiie naraware w. JEFFEKSON SUPPLY CO.
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