gfrc Star.
Hubtrription $1.M per war, or $1.00 if
fulfil Klridh in ailritntt.
'. A. RTri'lllOtON. Kalllnr and Pub.
WEDNESDAY. FEIUtUAHY 2. HHK).
An Independent liHMilinnr, puhlNhrrlsrrry
WetliiPMlity nt Itryniililxvlllv, JeliHrmin Co.
Vti., devoted lo thn Intervxti nf l(iynldivllln
and .fetTunmii enmity. Nnn-iolltleiil, will tri'iit
nil with fnlrnivM. nnd will lH-KMN'lnlly friend
ly towards the lulHrlnK i'Iuhh.
BulMcrlptlon pi lei-l l) icr yi'KP, In ml vnm-fi.
OnnimiinleiitlonK tiittiittli'if for niihllrntlon
miiKt be .eeompiutled liy tlix wrllxr' iinini,
not for tmtillentlon, hut s ft mismntee of
ood fnltli. Iiiteri'ntlnic nnwn Ittunnnolh'lliMl.
Advertiidinr rnte nmdn known on umillcn
ttrm.ltlie olflee In KroeMlrh-llrnry llloek.
liiliiy Rommiinleiilloiift nnil rhnniiii of
advprtlMments nhould rmieb this willed liy
Monday noon.
Addrpin nil coinmuuleRtlons to 0. A.Htepn
non, KeynoldHVllliv I'm.
Entered nt thu poatotllrn t UpyiKiliNvllln,
Tfti ft" sneond eltiM mull ninltpr.
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania
hag decided Unit It In a fraud to employ
any onn to bid for the owner nt a pttbllo
ealo, and render tlio sale void mid non
forcible The Klttnnning ilipublinin says: "Tho
man who iIoch not lake an Interest In
municipal affair has no right to And
fault with thiwo who do." Correct.
Dot tho fault finding rocs on nil the
game.
The tfreateat evils In human society
are such aH no law can vonio al; at) In
the case of Ingratitude, where the man
ner of obligation very often leave the
benefactor without means of demanding
Justice though that very clrcmuhtunce
should bo tho more binding to tho per
son who has received tlu benefit. Ex.
lion. W. O. Smith's largo vote at the
primary election proves that two to ono
of the Ilopttbl leans who cast their bal
lot considered Mr. Smith worthy of tho
office, for which he was announced. If
Mr. Smith pets to Congress those who
supported him will have no reason to
regret it. He has the ability to become
a great statesman and will be a credit
to Jefferson county.
A well known pen pusher rises to re
mark: Tho place to take the truo
measure of a man Is not on the street,
nor in the amen corner, nor at tho for
um or the field, but at his own fireside.
There he lays asido his mask, and you
luarn whether he is an Imp or an angel,
humbug or hero. We do not care what
the world says of him, whether it
crowns him with jewels, or pelts him
with eggs. We care not a copper what
his reputation may be. If his children
dread his home coming and his better
half swallows her heart eyery time she.
asks him for a few cents, ho's a fraud of
the first water, even though ho prays
night and morning till he Is black In
tho face, and howls hallelujah till ho
shakos thu uturual hills.
Every community harbors a class of
individuals who always oppose any
movement which may be started by tho
more enterprising citizens, and when
they are approached for a contribu
tion to help along: any such sohoiuo
refuse to do so on the plea that their
taxes are so high, or that they aro
afraid that thoso who have tho matter
In hand are going to gut a pull out of it
In other words that they will steal
from tho funds which have been raised.
They cannot help being built on such a
narrow scale and it is a raUforluno
which all towns have to contend with.
How to deal with a man of this charac
ter has been a source of groat annoy
ance to the mora progressive men of
the town. Kane Republican. We have
them In Reynoldsville.
"Make straight paths for your foot,
lost that which is lame bo turned out of
the way," was the text from which Hev.
Perry A. Rono preached an excellent
sermon In the M. E. church Sunday
morning osp ciully to the older mem
bers of his church. He earnestly re
quested the members to "make straight
paths" so that thoso who recently start
ed in tho christian way should not be
led Into "crooked paths" by following
older members of the church. The ser
mon was filled with beautiful thought
and would certainly Inspire christians
to bo more careful of how they lived
every day. On account of the storm
the congregation was not as lurge as
usual Sunday morning and Uov. Reno
has been requested by a number of the
members to deliver the same sermon
again In the noar future.
Never get It into your cranium that
you are too good to mingle with the
"common people," says an exchange.
Nice clothes aud a four-inch collar does
not necessarily make you too good to be
civil to those who wear a pair of blue
overalls and a blouse. In' young
men this feeliug of loftiness Is called
"swell head," and In older men aristoc
racy. Whatever It may be it Is not
gentlomanllness. No man, young or
old, can bo a gentleman who treats the
working man as an Inferior being.
Some of the most Intelligent men of
the age were at ono time, and are to-day,
working men men who are not afraid
to take off their coats and work at good
bard manual labor. But the man who
boasts that he never bad to work and
always had good clothes, and who
thinks he is doing a working man a
good favor by speaking to Mm, Is the
one the world could gut along much
better without. The working man
could get along without the well
dressed gentlemen who do not work,
but the well dressed gentlemen could
not get along without the working man.
Old Maids.
"When Is an old maid not an old
maid?" was thu question recently dis
cussed at a Brooklyn church debating
society. We are nut Informed as to the
nature of the arguments or tho decision
rendered, but the question of itself Is
not a difficult ono lo answer. The times
have changed and with them the cus
tom of alllxlng tho designation "old
ninld" to every unmarried woman who
has passed the ago of fivo and twenty.
The term "old maid" Itself grates upon
tho sensitive car and Is happily being
replaced to a considerable extent by
''bachelor girl." "Spinster" Is no long
er appropriate since the spinning wheel
has burn retired to tho garret to gather
cobwebs. There aro many more bach
elor girls from choice to-day than there
wero 10 or 15 years ago, and every year
Is adding to their number. It is easy to
understand why this Is so. Woman Is
no longer so dependent upon man for
her support. Her success In tho bus
iness world has enabled her to Issue a
declaration of independence. The only
occupations open to women a couple of
decades ago were teaching, dressmaking
and marriage. Now sho may enter any
one of the hundreds of fields of endeavor.
Sho noed no longer marry "for a homo."
Thus It buhooves us to be especially
careful In these latter days how we B
ply tho term "old maid," with all the
inclining It conveys. Nine times out of
ten wo shall make a serious blunder.
It is impossible to fix an arbitrary nge
limit. Some women of 40 look younger
than others of .'10. Why use the ad
jective "old" at all? In polito society
no woman Is c-or old. "Unmarried
woman" Is sufficiently expressive Na
poleon was wise In his generation. Do
siring to stop tho dangerous practice of
women driving tholr own carringes on
thn crowded boulevards, he issued an
edict granting permission to all women
over 110. No woman took tho reins In
her own hands after that. There are
few old maids remaining, but there aro
plenty of unmarried women of mature
age. And they aro as highly honored
as any class In the community. The
Tho genus old maid is fast becoming
extinct. Pittsburg Daily jAVirs.
Will be a Big Plant When Completed.
D. II. Jones, mino foremnn for tho
Drinker Coal and Iron Co. at West
Monterey formerly known us tho
Church Hill Coal Co. was a pleasant
caller nt tho llrrirw office on Monday.
Mr. Jones reports tho mines now In
good running order, and that In tho
spring compressed all" and electrical
mining machines will bo Introduced In
tho mine. Their houses at Dutch Hill
aro rapidly being taken by minors,
about 10 now being employed. He states
that 40 more men con secure work at
once. About 100 tons of coal per day
aro being shipped, and tho plant prom
ises to bo a big one when in complete
running order. Georgo Melllnger, of
Ileynoldsville, is general manager of
tho company, and an enterprising and
popular man. Ho makes his headquar
ters at Dutch Hill and is rapily bring
ing tho plant up to a high point of per
fection. Tho company has a largo body
of fire coal to work on, sufficient for 1
or 20 years and uro preparing to drive a
double entry through to Black Fox, to
Hike out the coal In that section. East
Brady llrview.
People Who Pay the Printer.
The following persons have paid their
subscriptions or addod tholr names to
our list since last roport:
William Cooper, Aliens Mills, February 4,
11101.
Mitrtln MeCurty, West Koyiiiildsvlllu, April
1, 11100.
II. A. Swul), ltfiynnldsvllln. February 27, IIW1.
J. O. Hirst, Klemlngton, West Virginia, Au
gust 23, 19110.
(itdeon (Snyder, Heynoldsvlllo, January I,
11KII.
Mrs. Ituth ( lurk, Kcynnldsvlllu. May 1, MM.
Uvorno W. Pykes, Uoynolilsvllla, June 10,
11100.
W. C. Ollwoii, West Kuynnldsville, Febru
ary 14, 1MH.
James lllnney, Keynoldsvlllo, Inewl Febru
ary 21, 1M1.
Jsmes M. Felt i, Koynuldavllle, January 1,
1U0I.
Amos ltults, Wost Keynoldsvllle InowJ Feb
ruary 24, 10O1.
John llnssett, Reynoldsville, July 4. 11)00.
Riebard Hone, Keynoldsvlllo, February 27,
linn.
'W. 11. Hoffman, ltuynoldsvlllu, Inew Feb
ruary 211, MM.
James Hpiy, Reynoldsvillo, February 7, 1001,
Working Night and Day.
The busiest and mightiest thing that
ever was made is Dr. King's New Life
Pills. These pills change weakness in
to strongth, Ustlussncss Into onergy,
brain fug into mental power. Thoy're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by II. Alex.
Stoke, druggist.
Do You Intend to Build?
We sell sewer pipe, building paper,
cement, white lead, doors, sash, glass,
roofing paper, nails, locks, hinges, any
thing you need. Come In and got our
prices. Tin roofing and spouting.
Hall & Barton
For Sale.
A good house and lot for sale on
Grant street. Inquire at Thk Star
office.
Tbo Lawerenco paints excol allothuri
In beauty, durability and economy
They are always uniform, reliable and
satisfactory. For sale by tho Reynold
vllle Hardware Co.
Our ahoe stock is brim full of bar
gains. Hobluson's.
Soft Coal Market.
Coal Trade Journal.)
In soft coal circles there Is the same
activity which has been noted for so
long, and it Is at prices which will pay
the miner, carrier and om-i ator a decent
return, and thnt is something not had
In recent years. It will not do, how
ever, for any of those Interests to got
unduly excited over conditions, and we
trust the conservative element may
prevail, so that this Industry may con
tinue on a good foundation. It Is folly
to talk of advances of fifty per cent after
April 1st, as do some of tho operators
who really are not Informed In regard
to tho business they are engaged in.
Such advances aro not at all likely from
any point of view, and wisdom would
unsure a very conservative condition,
for H has taken years to bring about
tho u so of so largo a tonnage as is now
recorded and tho displacing of other
fuels.
Many of the railroads are now Increas
ing largely the number of their coat
cars, so that It seems probable that the
coal companies will bo able In tho fu
ture to move a much larger tonnage
than heretofore, thus bringing the sup
ply more nearly to an equality with tho
demand. One need but read tho report
from thu eastward to find how quickly
the market changes from famine to
feast. Tho tonnago which has arrived
there is of such volume that people aro
said to Iks fairly swamped with it for
tho timo being.
At Buffalo tho soft coal market Is In
better shaMi than for several weeks.
Coal Is arriving In good quantity and
although there Is not a surplus on hand
there Is enough to make tho trade fool
easier. Tho railroads continue to com
plain of a short supply but they aro in a
much better condition than they have
been since New Years. Tho shtpors
and dealers are looking forward to a big
business during March when the con
sumers will bo crowding tholr orders
for tho purposo ol getting in stock be
fore the raise takes effect on the first of
April.
Rathmel.
Dr. Free, of DuBois, had business In
town Sunday.
S. E. Thomas was at Falls Creek the
first of lust week.
Mrs. J. F. Bowser was at Summer-
vlllo visiting friends last week.
Dr. B. F. Shires and W. O. Harris
wero numbered on tho sick list last
week.
Charles Cameron, formerly of this
place, now of New Kensington, Is laid
up with typhoid fovor. This roport
was received with sorrow, as Charloy
has many friends here, who hope for
his speedy recovery.
Tho following wero received Into the
Presbyterian church by letter Sunduy:
(Jeorgo Sneddon, Mrs. Janet Sneddon,
Misses Martha Sneddon and Jennie Mc
Pherson. John McPherson was re
ceived on confession of faith.
Tho entertainment and, supper held
in tho P. O. S. of A. hall February 22nd
was a grand success. Too much credit
cannot bo given William I. Swoopo, of
Clearfield, Pa., as a platform orator.
He hold tho audience spellbound and
his talk was received with pleasure
Notice to Lumbermen.
During tho month of February I will
receive bids on lot of oak, pine, chestuut
and cherry timber; 87U.OOO within two
miles of Summcrvillo station and 000,000
within fivo miles of Summurville sta
tion; estimated by James Steele of
Brookvlllo. At so much pur 1000 stump
ago. M. C. Coleman,
Ileynoldsville, ra.
A Qreat Prize Offer.
We have a great prize offer to mako
the farmers of JcfTurson county! By a
special arrangemontwlth tho publishers
of tho J-'unu Journal, a most excellent
farm paer that costs fiO cents a year,
we are ablo to offer ono year's subscrip
tion to THE STAR and FIVE years' sub
scription to the Fann Journul the two
worth $.'1.50 all for the small sum of
$1.25. Of course this only applies to
advanco paying subscribers. We can
furnish a fow papers at this rate, and If
you want them on those terms, you
must act QUICKLY! Sample copies of
the Fa nn Journul will be sent free on
application. Address,
C. A. STKI'HENSON,
Roynoldsvlllo, Pa.
The work of taking the next census
will ooromenco June 1. The compensa
tion is fixed by section 17 of 'March 3,
1800, at a minimum rate of two cents
for each living Inhabitant, two cents
for each death, fifteen cunts for each
farm, and twenty cents for each estab
lishment of productive Industry. The
compensation will not be less than three
nor mora than six dollars per day of ten
hours of actual field work. Punxsutaw
ney New.
Use your sense and save your dollars.
You can do It at Mlllirons.
Nobby suits, the vory latest style, Is
what Johns Si Thompson, merchant tail
ors, are turning out. Try them.
Money saved In footwear at Williams.'
The Oliver chilled plow tukes the
lead, not only here but every plane you
know what they are. Hall & Burton
aro tho sole and exclusive agents for
them In this vicinity. The Oliver
chilled points have tho out of small
plow on each one. None other genuine.
Low-Rate Excursion to Washington.
On Thursday, March 1.1th, KMX), tho
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run special excursions from points on
thn Philadelphia Ac Erie Railroad, Erie
to Lock Haven, inclusive, to Washing
ton, for tho benefit of alt who may wish
to visit the National Capitol. Round
trip tickets, good going on all regular
trains on day of Issue, and good return
ing on any regular train within ton days,
rxcluslvo of going ditto, will be sold at
rate of $10.00 from Erlo, St. Marys, and
Intermediate points; $8.95 from Drift
wood; $8.15 from Renovo; $7.30 from
Lock Haven; and proportionate rates
from other points.
A through sleeping car will bo run
from Erlo to Washington on train leav
ing Erie at 4.30 p. in.
Holders of sH clal excursion tickets
to Washington can purchnso, at the
ticket offices In Washington, excursion
tickets to Richmond, Old PolntComfort,
Norfolk, Virginia Bench, Princess Anne
Hotel, at special reduced rates.
For full Information consult smnll
handbills, apply to ticket agents, or E.
S. Hnrrar, Division Ticket Agent, Wit
linmsport, Pa.
A Night of Terror.
Awful anxluty was felt for the widow
of tho brave General Burnham of Ma
clas, Mo., when tho doctors said sho
would dio from Pneumonia before morn
ing," writes Mrs. S. II. Lincoln, who
attended her thnt fearful night, "but
sho begged for Dr. King's Mew Discov
ery which had more than once saved
her life, and curod her of Consumption.
After taking, she slept all night.
Further use entirely cured her." This
marvellous medicine Is guaranteed
to euro all throat, chest and lung dis
eases. Only 50c and $1.00. Trial bot
tles freo at II. Alex Stoko's drug store.
Why will you wasto gas, worry your
life out, and shorten your existence
when by purchasing a gas range you
economize gas bills, cooking Is a pleas
ure, lifo Is lengthened and baking day
ono of enjoyment. We are selling
them lively because wo handle the best
and overyono sold It a recommendation.
Call and look at them at Hull &
Barton's.
Latest stylos In shoes at Johnston &,
Nolan's shoo parlors. Call and sou
shoos and got their low prices.
People who don't care to waste their
money usually trade at Mlllirons.
Three of tho best things on earth
the Detroit Gas Rungo, Ruud Instanta
neous Water Heater and the Oliver
Chilled Plow. Hall & Barton sell all
throe.
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tj? finest lineB of Bilk ever A
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AITINO FOR YOU
Wk'kk Waitin(
For youl Waiting for you to find out
the difference between the best drugs
and the mayhap kind;
Waiting vh You
To learn that a good dog, but
fold-fast is a, better."
Wk've Waited
For a great many people who wanted to
be sure of their prescriptions.
Now Wk Wait
On them instead of for them. Abso
lutely pure goods, equitable prices and
courteous service are waiting for you at
QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQ
SIIICK & WAONKR
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We will this week offer a
o RIO REDUCTION
on all heavy winter goods,
Heavy Flannels,
Blankets,
Ladies' Coats and Capes,
We will sell what few Ladies' Coats we have
regardless of cost. We will not ask you first cost
for any of them. Step in and see for yourself what
a bargain we have in this line.
SIIICK & WAGNER.
The cneapest Place
to Buy Glotlilny Is at
N.
Call and be convinced how cheap you can buy
Men's and Boys' Suits and
Overcoats.
Men's Suits, worsted, 4.75 to 10.00; Men's Cheviot
Suits. 84.. "50 to 10. 00: Mmi'h KurHKV Ovfirr;nnt fnr 5 CM-
, . . rf
everybody else will ask you $(.).00 for same; Men's Overcoats
I?. I , J 1 rwt If It J CI J -V J
mo.uu, worm ipiu.uu; xouius
5.00, worth 6.00 to 9.00.
Men's and Boys' Underwear.
Men's fleece-lined 25 cts. apiece; the very best of
Men's fleece-lined at 45 cts. apiece. Boys' fleece-lined 25
cts., worth 40 cts.
Ladies' Department.
Ladies' Tailor-made Suits. Skirts. Plush CaDes. Col
larettes, Fur Capes, &c, cheaper than they are now Belling
at the factories.
I bought my goods before the advance in prices and you will get the
benefit of cheap buying.
IIST. HAJSTA.TJ.
To
be
seen
at
the
New
Store
A full 1 in A
-5.00,
That is unequalled anywhere for skillful atten
tion to every detail of modern fashioning
Fly Fronts,
Box Fronts,
Tight Fitting and
Single and Double Breasted.
New Style Skirt,
in all the preferred 1900 Suitings and Colors,
anywhere from 2.00 to 0.50.
We also invite your attention to our line
of MARDAS GINGIIAMS and double-faced
DEN AM, 3(5-in. wide at 15c. per yard.
Call and take advantage of pur Spring
Offering.
Stoke's Pharmacy.
such as
Underwears,
Comforts,
Men's and Boy's Overcoats, w
HANATJ'S.
jstorm uvercoats $3.du to
of T arliVc' QnrJtirr
Jacket Suits
7.50, 10.00 and 13.50-