(Eft Star
THE HOME AND SCHOOL.
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C. A. STEPHENSON, Editor and Proprietor.
-CONTRIBUTED
Wednesday, March 10. 1909.
"OLD GLORY."
Response of Prof. W. M. Klfe to the ureetliiR of the 0. A. It. vetonins
In Assembly hall March 1st.
She's up there, Old Glory, where lightnings are sped;
She dazzles the nation with ripples of red;
She waves o'er ub living, or droops o'er us dead
She's the Hag of our country forever !
She's up there, Old Glory, how bright her stars gleam:
And her bars like red Blgnals of Liberty beam;
And wf fight for her living or dream our last dreams;
MNeatQ me iiHg 01 uur country iorever.
She's up there, Old Glory, no tyrant-dealt soars,
. No biur on her brightness, no stain on her stars;
The bright blood of heroes hath crimsoned her bars
She's the flag of our country forever !
THE BUSINESS SITUATION IN
. REYNOLDSVILLE.
The developments of the past week have been distinctly
favorable for the revival of business In Reynoldsvllle, and
this too despite one circumstance the meaning of which is
too obscure at the present time to warrant definite conclu
sions. The fear, fed by reckless rumors, that the tannery
was about to suspend operations, was happily banished Mod
day morning by thn arrival In the local yards of a large cargo
of hides, and the report from well-informed quarters that so
far from contemplating suspension, the head offlolals of the
company were in reality maturing plans which would insure
larger and more constant operation than ever before. To
those familiar with the long years of the local tannery's pros
perity, nothing need be Bald of what the new plans mean
to the future prosperity of Reynoldsvllle and the west side
At the local brick plants all Is hustle and activity in pre
paration for the resumption ot work during the coming week.
The Brick and Tile Company's plant has operated almost
continuously sincn its establishment in 1902 and has come to
be looked upon as a valuable and certain support to local
prosperity. It gives fair promise of operation at full capacity
for the balance of the year. The upper plant, after a turbu
lent career has at last drifted into a quiet harbor of Individ'
ual ownership and with sane and conservative methods ap
plied to its management should quickly take its proper po
sition as a paying ipdustry and steady employer of home
labor.
The operation of the above three industries alone (at full
capacity will go far towards restoring normal conditions in
local business and industrial circles. The Improvement al
ready noted will be given a fresh Impetus by the certainty of
more labor for home people within a few weeks.
There is also encouragement In the progress being made
In the re-equipment of the Star Glass plant with the Colburn
machine. While this is in one sense a speculative enterprise,
the possibility and probability of its ultimate success is
fraught with so many benefits to local stockholders that In
tense interest will center upon the operations there during
the nest few weeks. Reynoldsvllle cannot but feel a sense of
pride that it has been chosen as the scene of a practical test
of an invention whlob if successful will just as certainly
revolutionize the manufacture of glass throughout the world
as the cotton gin did the cotton industry almost a century
ago. Its success means more than a local itrlumph: it will
mean an epoch la the history ot glass manufacture.
Those who have not visited the glass plant recently can
have only a faint Idea of the size and construction of the new
machine. . From the mouth of the tank the supports for the
metal framework extend full two hundred feet ahead. The
machine itself it not yet here, but a carload of the iron and
steel sub-structure is on the ground.
HOW THE BLOCK SYSTEMWORKS.
The traveler seated on the observation platform at the rear
of a modern passenger train finds fascinating occupation In
watching-the silent monitors of the track. From his com
fortable seat he notes as he passes that the signal covering
the track on which his train is running Is set at the stop po
sition and remains there until long after it has gone out of
sight, no matter how long the tangent. He knows that be
fore his train has left the zone protected by that signal it has
entered another and that th semaphore arm, responding to
the Impulse of the locomotive, has risen to the horizontal
position, thus extending Its absolute authority over that
block of track. If the road happens to be double-track be
may occasionally see the signal set on the opposite track,
warning of the approach of another train, and be will also
have the opportunity of watching the signal return to the
olear position after the train has passed to another block.
If it be a pleoe of single track he will notice that the signals
on the right hand side of the track remain at the danger
position after his train has passed, while those on the left
hand side drop back to clear. This shows him that the
track is blocked for trains proceeding in the same direction
as his, but is olear the other way. The protection In this
case is afforded by the fact that as soon as the train leaves
the block that clears the track for a train going in the oppo-"
site direction it sets the signal ahead, so that it is protected
by the Mock at either end. This arrangement not only
guards against rear-end, but also head-on collisions. At
night the lights are as Interesting to watch as the semaphore
arms by day and the signals never fall to attract attention.
Union Pacific officer in Omaha Bee.
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EXACTLY SO.
, While we should not, perhaps, be selfish, we cannot, some
how, enthuse so much about that state boultvard between
Pittsburg and Philadelphia as if it contemplated running
through Jefferson county. What we want is brloked high
ways connecting Punxsutawney with Brookviire and Reyn
ldsville. purxsutawney Spirit.
"Time is the tcurp of Life:
Oh. tell the youny. the gay, tefair,
7b weave it icell."
A vision of the future shows us the widening of the aisles
of the Bchool room Into avenues ut trade and business profes
sion. V: The boys of the reboot, and the girls, too, help popu
late these avenues. The b..ya have grown to men. One Is a
physician, another a lawyer; one is a manufacturer, another
a retailer, and so on to cumplete the list. In the meantime
the girls have become women. Some are presiding over a
home while others have become teachers, artists, dressmak
ers, and writers, and it is for all these that teachers are
called to labor and schools provide their beneflclent work.
Is not such a vision worthy of the entire strength of our
teaching lorce, and more than worthy of the hearty interest,
the greatest help and stauncheBt co-operation of the great
army of parentB of the children of our public schools? Two
corporate bodies enter into the assistance necessary for the
lnfluenco of the futuVe life of every child; one being the
parents and home, the other the teacher and the sohool. The
necessity of the strongest co-operation between the two now
becomes evident. At an early age the child enters the
school room a living exponent of home Influence and care;
bis little world Is widened, the first step In which self-responsibility
Is involved, has been taken. Again we wish to In
timate that the Interest of the parent as well as that of the
teacher is necessary for thechlld's buccoss In theschool work.
Every parent, then, should consider it a duty to visit the
school and to acquaint the teaoher kindly with faots relative
to the condition of the child, mentally, physically and spe
cially. If he haB a speolal aptitude for any branch, let the
teacher know it, that the teacher may be developed gradually
along this line.
Then, as the child progresses In his studies, take a careful
note of his desires and help him develop those that are good
and righteous; mention your observations to the teacher,
ask bis or her assistance and under the silent guidance of
both elements you will find the youth has formed bis life's
ideal before reaching his maturity, whlob is well for him.
PerhapB many teachers may entertain the idea that these
words sugges a heavy burirlkk for them. It Is not so, bow
ever, and may God speed the day when such interest may be
manifested between the parent and the sohool. Then govern-
ment would be easier and discipline would come without
calling, for let a pupil understand that parents and teaohers
are laboring hand In hand and for his good, and be, too, can
but work harmoniously. Or, let us reverse this, let the
parents work against the teacher, principal, board of direc
tors, etc, of the schools and we will soon see the effect which
will be produced.
Life's Ideals are the future works, theories and problems
which God has chosen for us to accomplish, or assist In the
execution of our life's work here; to those who evidence a
trustful spirit and-a.perslBtence of effort worthy of the bless
ing, He never falls to present the benedtotion of a gift which
when displayed to the world receives the welcome tone of
genius. But Ib It genius, friends, or is it a part of the orowo-
ing efforts in behalf of the Ideals of Life, aided by the Grace
of God? Who can tell ?
Then let us as parents, encourage our boys and girls to
honor and obey their teachers and persons connected with
our public schools and we will find that tbey will become
better and nobler young men and young women.
MRS W. J. W.
UNCLE SAM'S MAIL ORDER BUSINESS
There Is a branch of the "mail order business" to which
we would like to call the attention of some of Reynoldsvllle's
business men. It 1b the printing of business stationery by
the United States government.
If it is difficult for the country merchant to compete with
oity concerns, whatchanoedo you think the country printer
stands with the United States government as a competitor?
That the government has gone Into the job printing bus
iness is evident from circulars recently distributed to many
patrons of tbe local poBtofflce. The printing offices of the
country have a right to protest against such a movement on
the part of the government entering Into dlreot competition
with private enterprises.
The government purchases its stocks of paper in quantities
that no private conoern could begin to think of purchasing
and are able to furnish the envelopes' printed at a cost that
the small newspaper man or job printer cannot buy tbe raw
material at, It is an injustice to the printing establishments
of tbe union to have to compete with such prices as the gov
ernment Is charging. ' .
Reynoldsvllle merchants who order envelopes -In this way
should reflect that it is simply the 'mail order'1 evil, whlob
tbey condemn, In another form. The home printing offices
will do your printing at reasonable prices and deserve your
support.
The old familiar headline of the "Falls Creek Herald"
made its appearance on our exchange table ilast Friday.
Somehow Mr. Bangert has never seemed quite so much !n
his proper element as when located in the little oity be made
famous, and from tbe appearance of the, advertising pages
of the Herald, the merchants of Falls Creek have been quick
to realize the value of a live newspaper to the place and to
support it. May the Herald live long and pt osper and move
no more!
We re irresiatiblv Ontfmlatln o.nnrmna thn fnfni-A nf
ReVDOldavillfl and ft will IaIta mnro than a anlun nlavun hint
on our little "steel plant'1 to knock it out of us.
LLLLnrrrc
Pont Be A Knocker
Hide your little hammer and try to
speak well of others, no matter how
small yJu may really know yourself to
be. When a stranger drops in, jolly him.
Tell him this is the greatest town on
earth and it is. Don't discourhge him
by speaking ill of your neighbors.
There's no end of fun minding your own
business. It makes other people like
you. Nobody gets stuck on a knocker.
rl I tVI'ir
Here I Am Again 3
this year to
Weave Your Carpet
on short notice. Work j
guaranteed, price the
lowest. Best chain used, i
i I am selling carpet also
$ cheap.
jjj Teofecl Demay,
Box 358. West Reynoldsvllle.
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Eggs For Hatching
AND BABY CHICKS
TnoitOHOIl-BHED 'TOOK.
S. C. Black Mlnorcas, eggs $1.00
per 15; chicks 1 2c each.
S. C. Bull Rucks, eggs 75c per 15;
chicks 12o each.
S. C. White Leghorns, eggs 50o
per 15; chicks lllo each.
8. C. Barred Rocks, eggs 50o per
15; chicks lOo each.
All from extra Rood laying strains.
Send orders early.
F E. Bussnrd,
K. F. D. 1. Iteynoldsville, Pa.
&U6 specialist
D. M.JACKSON,
The well known eye special
ist from Tamaqua, Pa., will
visit our town again on his
33rd visit at the Imperial
Hotel Monday, March 8th,
1909, for seven days; hours
9 to 1 and 6 to 8 evening.
You will be well paid to con
sult him, as he is scientific
and skillful in his profession,
as is well known. Don't lose
the opportunity and consult
him, as be don't make any
charges for consultation.
No drops. No agents employed.
J. R. HILLIS
& co:s
MONEY
SAVING
SALE
Of Furniture
AndCarpets
Commencing March 1st
We have more than
100 Rugs to choose
from.
$15.00 Go-Carts at
$12.00.
Call in and see our
large assortment of .
Brass and Iron Beds.
Bargains in
Real Estate
A fine lot on Main street. A
big bargain.
Two houses on one lot on
Jackson street. Good barn.
Fine location. Near Fifth st.
One 6 -room, one 7-room. Will
sell together or separately.
House and lot on Jackson
St., just above Coal Co.'s office.
8lx rooms, with cellar, laun
dry and bath.
Good house and lot and va
cant lot on Brown street, West
Iteynoldsville. Bargains.
Bdck veneered house of 9
rooms, bath room and cellar,
or. Pike street, in West
Reynoldsvllle. Goodlot, good
garden and nice new chicken
coop.
" Two new houses In West
Reynoldsvllle, with 7 rooms
each; both rooms piped ready
for tubs. All piped for gas. .
Good large ce.lars. Both on
one lot; location good. Will,
sell together or separatelvT'1
1700.00 cash will secure both
properties; balance carried In
Building and Loan. It will
pay you to Investigate this '
proposition, as it Is a good in
vestment and will not long re
main unsold.
Good plumbing business. '
Best location on Main st. Will
Invoice about 12,000. Nice
clean stock. Cheap rent. A
fine proposition. .
Good hnilftn And t hi-aa .si. Aa
of ground in Prescottvlllft. A
big bargain at $000.00.
These are a few of the biirgalna
we have. We have others: farms,
vny ana suourDan homes, buvlness
propositions, all of which cud. be
uwunuv uii ennj luruj., UUDie in
M II H Im. I., ku ua a . .. 1 1. I . .. i
... vain it J UU .nj III
the market for anytMi.B-. p.'enty
buy you a home and stop that rent
lean. After you have paid tor a
home with your rent, the other
fellow still iiai the title and can
aei you out at auy time.
Don't forgot the Sewer Clean we
haveonsaie st H. L. McKnllre's
drug store when you are In
trouble wuh yjur sewer or drain
Kipes.or Ijettdr mill remember It
elore you jt In trouble and save
It, and also youi- health) by keep
ing your pipes In a sanitary condition.
I REYNOLDSVILLE
j CHEMICAL CO.
I Robt. Z. Pasrish, Mgr.
Big Sale at HorwitzY Store
A STORE OF A THOUSAND BARGAINS
; Commences Saturday, March 6, and will last
15 daysonly 15 days of SLASHING PRICES.
$10,000 worth of up-to-date merchandise
must be closed out by-March 20. Your dol
lars buy the most at Horwitz's. . Satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded.
Prices Smashed to Splinters
Every cents' worth of merchandise in our store will suffer the the reduction in
price and it is up to you to take hold of these wonderful bargains. Our credi
tors have now placed us in such a positron that we must sacrifice our stock.
OUR LOSS AND YOUR GAIN. v
Don't Forget that Every Day Is Bargain Day
Here and we will handle any of the goods unless we can absolutely, positively
and'without the shadow of doubt UNDERSELLJevery store in Jefferson Co.
We have gathered for this sale an unsurpassable array of goods wherein we
ride rough-shod over the prices. NEW SPRING GOODS ARRIVING
' DAILY some ahead of time. Shall we hold them? "NO." What then?
Give them such price inducements as will sell them in a jiffy. Odd lots of
winter goods, broken lines, etc., have their prices cut to the quick. AH in all -making
a March bargain festival as wiU excite the whole city from center to
center. Don't forget this great bargain sale commences March 6th and lasts
ONLY FIFT
Come early and get first choice. Our
stock consists of Men's an J Boys' Cloth
ing, Shoes and Furnishings, also Dry
Goods of all kinds, Ladies' Tailor-Made
Coats, Suits, Skirts and Shirt Waists. A
complete line of Ladies' and Misses' Furnishings.
N DAYS!
Shoes and Rubbers for Boys, Ladles and Children.
Cannot mention prices for lack of space. All
goods will be marked in plain red letter prices. If
you want to save money do not miss this great re
duction sale, where your money will go the farthest
for your spring and summer buying. Remember
the date and plaoe,
I. HORWITZ
Opera House Building. Reynoldsville, Pa.
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