V ESTABLISHED , Stl IN 1892. An independent journal devoted to the interests of Reynoldsville and vicinity. C. A. Stephenson, Editor and Proprietor. REYNOLDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA, FEBRUARY, 11, 1903. THE BOOK AND THE BUILDING. From the beginning of things down until the invention of the printing press, architecture was the great book of humanity, the chief expression of man in his various stages of development. When the rude Hebrew wished to tell posterity the tale of a daring deed, he set up a stone "which the iron had not touched," and as men grew more refined stone was added unto stone and the chisel wrought out a hidden beauty. When the fervor of religion swept with such magical force over the men of the Middle Ages, they built vnst monuments to the glory of their faith in the form ol cathedrals, and in these majestic shrines they expressed all the beauty, the grandeur, the sublimity of their ideal religion. Many of them stand in Euro: to-day and in them, ns in books, we can read the spirit which moved the people of that age. But in time the printing press came, nnd with it a new era in the thoughts nnd actions ot men. For in the printed books men found a means of perpetuating their thoughts more durable, more con venient, simpler and easier than architecture. Once a thought was put in stone and put in a certain spot and so acquired a degree of sanctity which drew men to it to venerate and worship. Now the edition of a book, like a flock of birds, scatters to the four winds and meets men at their own firesides. But when two powers meet one kills the other. Religion is still supreme, but it is no longer expressed in the majesty of architecture. There was a time, but a few hundred years ago, when these monuments of faith were so numerous in Europe that an eye-witness says : "You would have thought that the world had shaken off her old garments to clothe herself in a white array of churches." And to these churches men devoted all their lives and interest. Now churches are still built, but no longer do men lavish that profusion of wealth and thought upon them, nor do they now at tend the services of the church ns they once did. And from the ministers of the temple goes up the unceasing complaint that men are growing cold towards religion. They are not. They have simply changed the method of their worship. The building of stone is no longer necessary to stirthe devotion of men. The printing press has made a temple of every man's home. The church is the working union of priests and prophets and all who by wise teaching seek to guide the souls of men. While there was no writing, no printing, the preaching of the voice was the sole method of doing this. But the printed page speaks to the souls of men no matter where they are. The writers of newspapers, pamphlets, books, poems are the working, effective church of a modern country, lie who clothes a noble sentiment in melodious words, which brings gladness and peace to the hearts of his readers has awakened in them the feeling of worship. He who can show us that nature is beautiful, directs us also to the hand that formed it. And he who in newspaper, poem or book brings home to our hearts the nobility, endurance and self-sacrifice of a brother man, has preached to us a sermon of sublime inspiration. gft "A MAN'S A MAN FOR A' THAT." Great wealth and great learning may add to a man's happiness, but neither are necessary to be great in the eyes of the world. Fame is an accident that comes regardless of either. He who has an honest heart and a clear brain has all that's needed for life or fame. The Magna Charta is the greatest document in the history of England, tor it wrested from the king the power of despotism and secured to England the supreme blessing of government by the people. Yet the rude barons who framed this immortal work could not, in many instances, sign their own names. The Duke of Marlborough, who in the reign of Anne spread the fame of English arms around the world and became the greatest man in the history of his own time, had never read a history of the nation he made famous. All the history of England that he ever knew was what he saw acted in the plays of Shakespeare. Napoleon the Great had the world all a-tremble at the sound of his name, but at the age of twenty he had neither a country, a home, money or great learn ing. By his own personality he was ruler of the world, and by that alone may all men succeed. In our own day and age, educa tion is raised to the place that arms once held and all men strive to get it. It is well. But education can only polish what is in the man from the beginning. A marble statue cannot be chislcd from a sandstone boulder. And the marble is marble whether chisled into beautiful form or not. A great man will succeed whether educated or not. For the heart of a man makes hira what he is. THE NEWSPAPER" OF THE FUTURE. In Budapesth, Austria-Hungary, a city of 700,000 inhabitants, there is a "newspaper" which employs neither paper, press, type or ink to furnish the news. Instead it sends all the news of the world to its subscribers through the telephone. It is not a mere fad or toy for the select few, but a great journal with an established 6ystem of news reporting employing nearly 180 men and has a subscription list of nearly ten thousand people. It controls six hundred and forty miles of telephone wire and the fictual cost to each subscriber is but two cents per day. From eight in the morn ing until eleven at night the news supply is continuous, but a def inite time is announced for each special item. At a certain hour financial news is given, at another national, domestic, sporting or political. In the evening a large piano is arranged before the trans mitter and a skillful player entertains the subscribers at the other end of the wire. The enterprise has proven such a decided success that preparations are being made to extend it over the whole country. The sage of the Punxsutawney Spirit says : "The nearest ap proach to happiness in this life is obtained by much service and an infinite compassion for others. Selfishness and the pursuit of the ignis fatuus called pleasure invite and nourish the ennui they seek to avoid. Kindness is the only quality that pays compound in- reresx on xne investment, as surjy and selhsn persons grow old the hearts of their friends grow cold, and thev become more and more lonely as they iournev down the slope toward the wide ocean called Death. But the soul that beams with love and tenderness is ever young, and need not listen in vain for fellow footfalls. When a beautiful and unselfish personality passes from this world there are many sincere mourners, for a genuine loss has been sustained. A helpful spirit, a comforter, a sympathetic soul has gone from us and the void cannot be filled." J J lect to make a will, one of the very important matters in some cases, especially where there are no children. It is a foolish idea tor a man to tnink ne win soon die it he makes a will. There are now about 400 glass manufactories in Germany and over oa,uuu mm cmyiuycu m mem. up unm a lew years ago Germany made little or no glass, but she is now exporting it to THE WAGE SCALE. Throe Hundred Thousand Men Will Be Benefitted by Increase of Wage.- Below we publish the old scale and new wage scale sinned at Indianapolis last Saturday at the joint conference of tho U. M. W. of A. committee and coat operators : Indiana, pick mining, screen basis, was 80 cents, will be 00 cents per ton. Pick mining, run of mine basis, was 49 cents, will be 55 cents per ton. Machine mining, punching machine, screen hauls, was 62 cents, will be 72 cents per ton. Muchine mining, punching machine, run of mine basis, was 39 cents, will be 45 cents per ton. Machine raining, chain machlno, screen basis, was 58 conts, 'will be 6Ri cents per ton. Machlno mining, chain mnchlne, run of mine basis, was 3(11 cents, will be 421 cents per ton. Ohio, Hocking Valley, pick mining, screen basis, was 80 cents, will be 1)0 conts per ton. I'lck mining, run of mini! bnMa, was 80c'-nts, will bo IX) cent per ion. Machine mining, wuh 5:i cents, will be 61 cents per ton. Ohio, Masstllon dintrlct, pick mining, screened coal was CO cents ner ton. will be 00 cents per ton. Pick mining, rim of mine coal, was 60 cents and Is now (171 conts per ton. Pennsylvania, I'lttfburg district, pick mining, -lnch screened coal, was 80 cents, will be DO sents per ton. Pick mining, mine run. Is now 57 cents per ton. Illinois, Dunvlllo district, pick min ing, run of mine basis, was 1!) cents, will be 55 cents per ton. Machine mining, run of mine basis, was cents and will be 4f cents per ton. Notice to Stockholders. Notice is hereby given that the reg' ular annual meotlng of thn Reynolds ville Building and Loan Association will be held In the association's office February 23rd, 1003, at 7.30 o'clock p. m., for the purpose of electing five di rectors and ono auditor to serve for three years and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. John M. Hays, L. J. McEntire, Sec. President. Valontines from one cent up at New York Cash Racket store. Call and see them. If you are In need of underwear to pelce the winter out visit Mlllirens. Bran, middlings and corn chops at wholesale at Reynoldsville Mills. It is pleasure and economy to deal at Mlllirens department store. Saved Her Child's Life. "In three weeks our chubby little boy was changed by Pneumonia almost to a skeleton," writes Mr. W. Watklns, of Pleasant City, O. "A terrible cough set In, that, In spite of a good doctor's treatment for several weeks, grew worse every day. We thon used Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and our darling was soon sound and well. We are sure this grand medi cine saved his lire." Millions know It's the only sure cure for Coughs, Colds and all Lung diseases. H. Alex Stoke, the druggist, guarantees satisfaction. 50c, $1.00. Trlul bottles free. Comic and artistic valentines at New York Cash Racket store. This is the time of year that Mlllirens demoralize competition by slashing prices. Want Column. Hntcs: Onn cent per word for ouch and every Insertion. For Salo A seven room house, lot 60 by 150 foot, In West Rovnoldsvlllo. M. E. Weed. For Sale Newcomo fly shuttle carpet loom. Inquire at THE STAR office. Notice Employees of the silk mill using electric cars going to and from work can purchase car tickets at lowor rates. Lost Between Philip Koehner's, West Roynoldcville, and L. J. McEn tire's, on Jackson street, a heavy plush lap robe, one side block, the other light, with doslgns of men on horsobuck along edge. Tho finder will bo reward ed by leaving It at tho Building nnd Loan office or at J. C McEntlre's black smith shop. For rent House on Mabel st. In quire at M. Plyler's meat market. Lost Side comb with sterling sliver top was lost night of Elk banquet Finder please leave at STAR office. WANTED Girls that are looking for steady employment. Apply at silk mill. For Sale Brown and white single comb Leghorn and Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching In season. Inquire of J. J. Hoffman. Spinners Wanted Apply to Brook' ville Woolen Mills. For Sale Lot on Main street. In quire of L. J. McEntire. Wanted Girls to learn cloth picking, winding and weaving. Apply at En terprlse Silk Company office. For Salo or Rent A good property, Including a store room, on Worth street Inquire at The Star office. A Legacy of the Orlp Is often a run-down system. Weak ness, nervousness, lack of appetite, en ergy and ambition, with disorderly liver and kidneys often follow an at tack of this wretched dlsoaso. The greatest need then Is Elcctrio Bitters, tho splendid tonic, blood purifier and regulator of Stomach, Liver and Kid neys. Thousands have proved that they wonderfully strengthen the nerves build up the system, and restore to health and good spirits after an attack of Grip. If suffering, try them. Only 50o. Perfect satisfaction guaranteed by H. Alex Stoke. You Can Have Qioo Without notice out of your savings deposits, bearing 4 per cent. Interest, In the Pittsburg Trust Company, 323 Fourth Avenue. Pittsburg, Pa. Wl.000 000.00 capital, surplus and profits. Start vltb $1.00. Bank by mall. Two large rocks fell off the hlllsldo near Anthony's tunnel and fell upon the P. R. R. west-bound local on Wed ncsusiy. lhonrstfoll into a box car, and the second crashed through tliu fol lowing car. A hrakemnn wos between the two cars, and no doubt thought his time had como, but he escaped unhurt, Now Bethlehem Vindicator. Overcoats from $2.50 up at Mlllirens. LOOK FOR Honest Bargains at the People's Bargain store Just received a full line of Men'a and Hoy's KIIOKS for spring. Prices from 75e up to 12.70 pur pair. A complete line of Men's and Boy' HTS for spring from c uplotl.VO. Btylm up-to-date. A new lino of Men's and Boys' t ip 811 1 H I'-spring st vles-4!S: to ll.liO. Assorted Men'a SLANTS from UOc up to Remember our foods are first class and low In price. Illn Pules and small p roll is. Cull and examine our stock. A. KATZEN, Proprietor Shick & Vagnor TH6 BIG 5TOR6 AS A RESPONSE to the In quiries of our many friends when we expect to ehow ppring lines, we desire to pay we put on display this week those lines which are so earnestly sought af ter by the ladies for their early sewing. We are prepared to give you the best possible service and in keeping with our reputation. We can assure you wo will be able , to give you at all times the best and newest production of our most reliable manufactures as well as many of the newest and most striking novelties of foreign im portation. Inventory is about over and we shall give our entire and devoted attention to your spring wants, but we find a few things left overs from a most successful win ter season which we will dispose of at a fractional part of its origi nal cost. We have not the time to enumerate these things and tell you about them, but In case of need of anything In cold weather merchandise kindly ask for it and you will receive the proper atten tion of some one from a most ef ficient saleB force. Next door to Postofflce. Reynoldsville, Pa. 4? 4? 4? 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 3 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 43 3 4 4 H. W. EASON & COMPANY DOLLARS DO DOUBLE DUTY Whatever is left of Winter goods has been marked at tempting prices to close, and there are bargains of the first water in every line of men's and boys' wear. Here are straightforward offers on fine Clothing, Shirts, Hats, Caps, Gloves, Single Trousers, Working Coats, Etc. The season for selling winter garments is about over, but a genuine bargain is always seasonable, so we have made extraordinary inducements on a number of the above articles to close them out entirely. I " T V 1 Overcoats The Offer of the Season Matchless Values. A lot of men's oxford g ray and blue beavers, . . $5.00 Overcoats will go in this sule at . . . $2.00 A lot of men's and boys' 8 and 10 dollur overooutH for $5.00 A lot of $12 and $12.50 overcoats for . . 87. no Overcoats for Youths J I to 20 YEA HS. A lot of Youths' $1 00 Overcoat now . . $2.40 A lot of Youth's (K)OvttrcoulH now . , $2.1(0 A lot of Youth's 11 nnd $7.00 Overcoats now . $3.1)0 A lot of Youths' 7 50 and IM.OO Overcoats now $4.00 A lot of $1) und $10.00 Overcoats now , . $5.00. Overcoats for Boys 3 to 13 YEARS. Boys' $1.50 Reefers, now Hoys' 2.50 Reefers, now . , Boys' 2.00 long Overcoats now Boys' 2.50 and 3.00 long Overcoats Boys' 3.50 and 4 00 overcoats now Boys' 6.00 and 6.00 Overooats now 00 cents. $1.40 $1.23 $1.50 $2.00 $2.00 Men's Suits this A lot of men's and youth's good 5.00 suits will go In sale at VZ.fiO. A lot of men's and youths' 6.00 and 7.00 suits now $4.50 A lot of men's find youths' 8, 0 and Kldollnr suits now 81.50 A lot of men's nntl youths 12.00 and 12.50 suits now $4.50 A lot of met, 'a 15.00 suits now .... $0 .50 Boys' Suits AUKS 3 to 0 AND 3 TO 15 YEARS, all styles and makes ut greatly rtl need pi-icen. A lot of hoy V Knee punt suits ttiHl sold for $1.35 and $1.00 now 00 certs. A lot of hoys' L 00 suits now . . . $140 A lot of boys' 2.50 stilts now . . . $1.85 A lot of boy's 3.00 suits now , , . $2.00 A lot or boy' 3 50 and $4.00 suite now . . $2 IK) A lot of 5.00 suits uow .... $.'1.50 Working Coats Men's 1.25 and 150 heavy duck blunkot lined Coals, $1.00 Men's 1.75 and 2.00 duok blanket Hoed coats, now $1.25 Men's 3.50 sheep pelt lined coats, now . . $2.50 Men's 2.50 maokinaw oonts, now . . $1.75 Men's 5.00 extra heavy Melton ooats, now . . $3.75 - t It 1 j' j I I I ! 1 & Caps . Caps . Caps All Men's and Boys' 25 oontcaps now reduced to , . 15 cents All Men's and Boys' 60 cent cans now reduced to , . 35 oents All Man's 75 oent caps now reduced to .. . .60 oents All Mens $1.00 caps will go In this sale at ' . . , 75 cents Great Pants Special Interesting Reading J c)?an up i,1rRlnUlro,'S0k we h,ave tu1noheld together our $1.60 and 2.00 pants in wool oash mere, gray and dark mixtures, and give you a limited choice for only $1.25 Men's Heavy Wool Sox Men's 15o wool sox now , . 10 cents. Men's 25o wool sox now . 10 oents Men's 15 oent wool sox now 35 oents. Great bargains in Lumbermen's Gums and Pelt Boots. . . . . , Alpo bargains in Shoes. Men's Shirts Men's 50 oent fleeoud Jersey oversbirts, now , Men's 75 and 85 cent fleeced Jersey nvershlrts, now Men's $1.00 Flannel Shirts uow Men's 1.50 flannel shirts now . . Men's 2.00 tlunnol shirts now reduced to , 38 cents 60 oents 75 cents . $1.10 $1.50 We have many other great bargains to show you, too numerous to mention here. If you attend this sale you are sure of a bargain in everything you buy. Remember this sale will last just one week, Beginning Feb. n, Ending Feb. 18 II. VV. EASON tfc COMPANY, Hoover Building. Next door to Postoffioe. Reynoldsville, Pa. ctier countries. A J
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