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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
Two Sorts Of Men May Laugh Well.

A prominent Wall street bankcrand
broker, who IL rcpuicd TO be worth
about ten millions, walked from his
private office the other morning into
the outer room, where was gathered
number of his friends aud customers.
lie was laughing so heartily that his
checks were highly flushed, aud the
merry pcals echoed and re-cclocd
through The room. Everybody turned
to look at him, and every other face
but one wore sympathetic smile.
The single exception looked very
grave, aud watched the merry broker
with intcntncss. When the bankers
laughter had ceased iIe went back into
hi, office, and the grave man said TO "A
companion:
ellie laughs heartily, doc, he not?
Yes, it il easy for him to laugh,
whereas it il very hard for many
others. There ARE two kinds Of men
who thoroughly understand and APP
prcclatc laughter. in whom this cx-
preston of mcrrinent is spontaneous,
light-hearicd, AMI without Il iingc of
the sarcastic or bitter. One kind il
the rich, successful men who are be-
yond ordinary cares aud harassmcnts.
and have learned TO enjoy the power
of wealth. They can turn from any
annoyance or grief to the conlcmpla-
lion of their success and be happy.
The other Kind includes those rare be-
ings who are poor aud don't attempt
to get rich. Tho plantation negro -
type Of this class, and occasionally
one encounters white man who IL
imbucd with the spirit of the proverb,
AS we journey through life, let us
live by the way But | must say the
rich mans laughter sounds much more
musical in my ears. The poor mans
contains little defiance and reckless
ness, no matter how sincere IL Is. IL
seems to say, We'll, what of il? I'm
poor. but who carcs!' The rich mans
mcrriment, on tho contrary, 10 free
FROM anything Objectionable. 1t car
rics with ii an intimation or power,
and il thero is a suggestion OF surfcit
in it, is that an objection! Who would
not like TO drink so deep from the
cup Of pleasure rs to make pleasure
lose its novelty! Wouldn't we all
like to try II? think so. only ask
that 1 may laugh like tho rich man.
secure that my merrimcnt today will
not be soured by reverses tomorrow"
New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

sewn In round tho hem. tucked away
in the bodice and hidden in the skirt.
TIrn gloves are scenteI to match;
also the mutl,. and of course the hand.
kercl,ief, the effect being an all per-
vuding sweetness.
There are many whose individuality
of ,as'c IN perfumes does not permit
them 10 adopt any scent which just
hnppcn' to be the craze OF the hour,
but who keep to the one that chiefly
coinnicinls it,cif TO them. This idea
was foslercd if not started by the play
Diplomacy" in which II scent used
invariably by one of tho women char
NC ers plays so important, part.
Women are already casliug about
them for subtle odors such as shall DO
pervading, vet quite uncommon, and
These are by no means easily attaina-
Die, for monopoly Of perfume /,
not so simp c u matter TO get rs the
monopoly ot French model gown or
mantlc.-[Chicaso Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
COLOR ARRANGEMENTS.

Ii is desirable, in ii,Iiug up room
for showing light colors, to arrange It
so 'ha, six backgrounds are available
according 10 the requirements of the
case, for example:
Light ycllows, the mu ual opposite
is dark purple maroon.
Light reds (pinks), the mutual op-
posiie is dark green olive.
Light blues, the mutual opposite is
dark orange brown.
Light oranges, the mutual opposite
is dark blue slate.
Light puppies, the mutual opposite
is dark yellow ciirinc.
Light greens, the mutual opposite
is dark red russet. Decorator and
Eurnisher.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
"You! YOU saved III"

"You! you saved III"
She turned her head aside; her dry
lips moved mechanically.
alt was your one chance. Now let
me go. You badc me come. aud |
camc--answer you, aud obeyej
have had enough OF torture--.ct me
60"
Darling, como 10 me-"
The strength ola child in his clasp,
but she yielded to ii heIplessly. She
cried silent. passionate tcars, aud he
kissed them away, aud hushed her
prayers for pardon.
GLOW can forglve?' he whispered.
"fou have given Of your life to save
mine. You have atoned. kiss the
aud stay with me now aud forever"
"Djctor," said Devereux, an hour
later, al do want to live now
"Ah! though, you would. kept
my promise, didn't II"
eyes. God bless YOU for all your
Kindness.
"Oh. tha''s nothing. Now will YOU
try and sleepl'
"Promisc you will give my bride to
me when the time comcs" "
"ion dear, grateful fellow, with all
my heart" Aud 80 he did before long
aud sent the two away together to
begin the lifo they had so nearly
missed.-rN. Y. Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

The Census Bureau has issued a
buiieiin of prisoners and paupers in
the United States. Some of the facts
stated are of interest. In 1890 there
wcro in the prisons of the United
States undergoing punishment for
crime, S2,32o persons. OF these. 49,
02t were males aud 6t05 females.
There were 52,S9l white males aud
44lG white females, making a total of
$3.50 whites The colored prisoners
numbered 24,277, of which 90, ,305
were men aud 1922 were women.
There were 407 Chinese prisoners. of
whom 40G were males and
ono woman. OF .Japancse
there were twelve males and one
female; of Iudiaus there were 800.
SO7 being men aud Is women. In tho
matter of nativity. of the $3.50
white prisoners, 40.471 (that is,
SS, l5G men aud 2Slj women) were
bora in lhe United States. aud IS, 932
Ohat is, 49, 500 men aud 2063 womeu)
were born in foreign countries. As
10 the puuperage the statistics are also
interesting. la 1890 there were in
all the almshonses in the United
States 73,0i5 paupers, of which
4O,7Il were men aud 32,304 were
women. OF the whole, 81, 3S7 were
while men and 29,l9l white women.
The colorcd race showed up with
1926 men aud 3092 women. When it
comes 10 crime. comments the New
Orleans Picayune, the men of all coIors
aud races vustly Ou number
the women, but in poverty
the numbers of the two sexes
more nearly equal each other, although
there are fewer paupcr women than
men, although FROM the weakness aud
social restraints imposed on the sex il
would seem that fomale paupers
should be in majority, which is not
tho case. la respect TO crimes, the
colored people in proportion largely
Outnunbsr the whites, but when it
comes to pauperdom the .while per-
centage is much the larger. Thus it
appears that the colored man is not so
willing rs the white to become a charge
on the pubic. When he goes into
prison II 10 against his wishes, but
tenantcy in the poor-house 10 volun.
tary. The showing is not, however.
particularly iatieri,g in either case.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
LIKED PLAIS MARY ANN.

"Wcll, thank goodness, | am plain
Mary Ann again. declared "A young
woman to a sympathizing friend on
one Of the cr0ss-town cars the other
day. 81 did so hate that name
Luella. Missus said MARY Ann
wouldn't do at all. The called il
'outre' or something like that. She
declared that | must he given some
romantic name that would sound
pretty for calling. So | have been
Luella' for half year, aud I'm
heartily glad that left her and am
going to Mrs. Northwesrs." The
other girl gave II horriiicd look at the
mention of this name. "But, nv
DEAR" she exclaimed, 81 worked for
Mrs. Northwest and know all about
her. She has daughter named Mary
and 1t will never do for you to be
Mary, too. She called me 'Maizlc,'
aud she'll probably call you 'Callic' or
'Susanne' or some other ridiculous
name" Then both sighed. [Phia-
delphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
Get Cut the WOy.

climbed the Hill one wintry day,
And mused my medita,ive way.
And lost in various thought profound,
Oblivious to all around,
heard about ring loud and clear
And smite In terror on my ear
A shout that tillcd me with dismay,
Hi! Mister, therel Get out tho way"
looked aud saw there in my road
A douberunner with its load
OfshouIing, laughing, booting boys
solid freight of solid noise.
Hi! Mister, therel Get out the way!'---
most tWdplOmatic bray,
bold command without the stress
OF any corteous tinesse.
did not make long DELAY
But well. "got out the wav.y
My first thought was not one Of peace.
Rut one Of vengeance and police;
But then those boys. thought agsin,
Are Ike all other sons Of men,
All mount their s'eds aud shout each day,
"lii Mister. there! Get ont the way"
We U1Nc anDllOnS snOd Win steel,
Too swift to see, too hard to feel
We mount them in the hope to glide
Down dcstiuy's steep mountain side.
And lirhtning-swift through frosty CLEANS
Dart these ias' runners Of our dreams,
Aud loud we shout, rau:ous bray,
HI Mister there, Get out the way :"
We do not turn our coasters back
But warn all people oil the track,
We claim an unimpcded slope
Down oil the highways OF our hope.
50, that our double-runncrs glide:
Let other men find room one side:
And they can stand there in the snow
And have the fun to see us so.
And so we shout day after day.
"lii' Mister. there! Get out the way"
And so stood there in the snow
And watched the boys glide FAR below.
And swift my thoughts were thoughts o
peace
had no use for the police.
DO not shout mysrf each dav
"lil' Mister. there. Get ont the way"
Sam. W. loss, in Yankee Blade.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
No More Objections We're Made.

A Imaginable story is told about town
concerning A. II. Hummel, the cri mi.
nal and theatrical lawyer. Every ono
knows that Mr.. liummel 10 not above
tho average stature of man (physical
s,ature). and every one who has seen
him in court knows how quickly and
often he can JUMP up to make objcc.
tiOns when he thinks them necessary.
II seems that he came in collision a
little while ago with ex-Judge Often.
hoef'r, who was in an objcc,ing mood,
and lie was greatly irrilatcd by tho
latter's deliberate methods. Appeal
ing finally TO the court, he said:
"iour honor, it 10 not the gentle
mans objections that | make exccp.
ton to, but ii takes him 50 long TO get
up and sit down."
Mr.. Dittenhocfer slowly arose aud
replied as follows:
"Nonr honor. l possess u good deal
Of avoirdupois, aud it requires some
cxol ton for me to move. am not
like my little friend there (poinling to
llummcD. who has only to slide out
ot his chair to find himself on hi,
feet"
IL 10 said that Mr.. Hummel made no
moro o1jections.-lNew York Trib-
uno.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

The New York Press estimates that
about 1000 novels were published dur
ing the past six years, OF go novels a
year. These 1000 novels were writ
ten by 792 authors who signed their
names aud 1870 who did not. Only
2iO of these authors met with success
enough TO encourage them to write a
second lime. Ia all, 2GO0 persons have
failed Ms writers of fiction during the
last eighteen years, As against about
80 who have succeeded well aud 12C
who havc succeeded tolcrably.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
TO wIirrES mn ARMS.

Ono of the hardest trials 10 endure
philosophically is the very common
redness aud roughucss of the arms
when they are displayed in evening
dress. This may be overcome in time
by the following treatment. Wash
the arms every night in water as hot,
as can be borne, with soap, and rub
them vigorously with Il nail brush.
Dry OF rough towel aud rub in ANY
preferred preparation of glyccrinc--
with rose wafer or cucumber Jelly
until 1t is quite absorbed. In a month
the arms should be smooth aud white.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
HOW 10 WALK.


Comparatively few women know
how TO walk, and so lose Il great deal
OF the benefit to be derived from ex-
ercise. One si,ambles, another
,lUuchcs, as IL her shoes were down at
the lieel. But most of them drive.
siraining every muscle in their bodies,
plowing along with laborcd effort like
ship in high sra aud facing head
winds. Five minutes instruction in
'iaee-walk. properly observed, would
rcciify every bit of thia. A percepti-
bic swing OF the body should be
manifest. and every step all of one
side should be advanced ut the same
liur, with slight turu right or left
nt the shoulders as tie corresponding
foot is projected. A long s,cp-uot II
s,ridc-shoull be taken. easy and un-
hurried, aud the limb should be
thrown forward; this is the secret Of
the ideal gait. A writer on the sub
ject of the scientific preservation of
beauty says that the issues on which
1t finally depends lie deeper than even
in rhysical culture; the highest beauty
is the beauty of expression. and the
highest cultivation of this requires tho
crushing out of envy. hatred. malice
and all low motive, aud passions.
[Chicogc Ncw--l,ecord.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
Z AslIiON NnIltS.

Empire buckles of all sorts are now
the height OF fashion.
Turnover co'l,rs and turn-bac!;
cuffs are the latest fancy.
The large hat promises to be a fca.
turc of spring millinery.
Quill feathers aud velvet loops make
mp the trimming Of some Of the new
hats.
Black velvet dresses, both for old
and young, are considered very
stylish.
Dark green and claret color are two
most fashionable shades for tailor
made gowns,
An abundance of os'rich-tips and
plumcs are seen on the most approved
spring bohnes.
White. black. navy blue, gray. tan,
aud brown are among the fashionabe o
co;ors for walls.
Wings, soft downy feather-band,
and aigrcilcs are seen on some OF tho
millinery models.
The skirt portions of all the new
'pring jackets arc much widened at
the back, and slightly on the sides, to
admit OF their falling easily over the
enlarged drcs,-skrls.
Small girls wear party-dresses, with
slips Of silk covered with crepe de
chine or chiffon. Plating, of lace
around the skirt, over The shoulder
md rs II finish for the sleeves, are u
'avorite trimming.
New waists show the fronts cut
away IN the shape of the fashionable
dress-vest. Inside of this is u trout
nf shirred material, embroidery.
passcmcnicrie, or the same goods
finished with an edgiug of needle
work.
The new dress-skirts measure from
four to six yards in width around the
bottom. aud the woman who decides
upon the skirt with the latter meas
urement must also consent TO wear its
inevitable accompaniment-the odious
hoOpsklr'.
A skirt of plain benGaline, trimmed
with bands of embroidery, is worn
with pointed, low-cut bodice of vel.
vet. Very wde-embroidered ruch.
inss turn back from the neck, falling
over the shoulders aud front, aud
crossing at the back with slight
curve.
The most fascinating little addition
possible is made to black gown by
double shoulder cape OF Grape laid in
five plaits. Don't make 1t too long;
il not for warmth but only for dec
ration; just out over the shoulders il
'nough. Add boa around the neck
aud you have a most becoming frame
10 hoad topped with the little cap
lust described.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

The people who reside on the Rue
Ponninn, a street in Pari, which re-
ceivcd that name several years ago,
want to have its uatnc changed. Many
OF them have good reason to rue
i'aualna, thinks the Chicago Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
HER DOUBLE GIFT.
ny LAURA LANsFELDT.

GA lady wishes to see you, air."
said the slaid man servant to Dr., Hail.
Ii was past 10 at night, and the piiysi-
cian looked up in some surprise.
"Show the lady in, please" lie sad.
and rose as II slim Young figure!glided
into the room. Her face was covered
with a veil her garments were black.
She came forward quickly.
"lou are DIR. lIall?" she said.
"Nes, | am. May ask"
81 will not keep YOU many min-
utcs,' she said; her manner was agi-
tatcl, her voice almost tremblcd
"Nou have a patient in your care
Mr.. DevcrauX.
A little dislantly Dr. Hall SAID
again-"les.'
The girI-shc was plainly no more
Suddenly threw back her veil, reveal
ing pale, lovely face, with delicate
features.
"Non want to know who am,"
she said, "and by what right | ask
these questions have no right. but
| beg of your mercy that you will an-
swer me. l heard of his ilIness-lhat
you almost give him up. Is that
true?"
"les it is said tho doctor. gently.
"My name is Dorothy Clifford,
said the girl. A flash swept over her
cheek as the doctor gave Il little start.
"fou know my name?' she faltered.
"From my patient said DR.. Hall;
"nothlug he has told me-simply the
name he has repeated unconsciously.'
"Then perhaps you guess" she said
in low voice. 81 am that Dorothy he
speaks of. A year ago we were lovers
engaged. | thought had reason to
accuse him of unfailh. We parted.'
"Ah," said the doctor, al knew
there was some causc for this break
down besides the frighlful hardshins
he has been through in America. DO
you want Inc TO let you see him."
"No--no-! want you to tell me
if he must die-if il is true that there
is but one chance for him-;f | can
give Lin that chance! 1t was all nv
fault, doctor. lie was true; it was
my madness that parted us. You
must let me atouc-give my life for
his if need be; but he must not know
who has saved him!"
"Do you know what his one chance
ls!" said the doctor, gravely. "A
dangerous operation rarely prac,iced
dangerous to both the persons oper.
aied urou-what we call TRANSMISSION
Of blood"
al will run the risk" said Doro-
thy, with her eyes flashing. 81 broke
his heart--l sent him into those hard
ships that have shattered his health!
| will give him my heallh-my life!
Esric need not know
'My poor child" said the physi-
clan, in deep pity, she will know
nothing--he is almost unconscious
but ! have doubts about this"-
The doctor slightly shook his head
he did not think his patient was man
likely to mend a broken life in that
easy fashion. But he heard all the
girl had to urge aud questioned her In
his turn. The girl pleaded franticaily
with sobs and tears. aud al last DR..
Hall consented.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

Several lois Ia Cornhill, L,ndon, in
the immediate ncighborhood Of the
Bank of England. were sold several
DAYS ago at II price HAT averaged $3.50
per foot, or something over Sl0,000,-
900 M acre. Several lots of equal
size were offered FOE sale some weeks
ago, aud were bought iu by the owner
al price considerably higher.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
LADIES' DEPARTMENT
THE SWELL BANK CuEC;,.

Tho fashionable woman conscrves
~ much elegance III her bank check as
she docs In her visiting card. 1t is
engraved on fine paper and has her
monogram IN graceful design at one
side. Locked check books wore almost
unknown here until lately. but the one
which plays nm important part In II
current English play has set the no
ton for them TO an ap?leciablc extent.
-[New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

An obscrvant l'hiladclphian makes
The amazing assertion that girls with
rc'rousse noses marry sooner. aud are
more fortunate in catching good hus-
bands, than Young ladies whose feat
ures ure of the Greek or Ruman tvpc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
STICK TO ONE PERFUME,

There is u craze for perfumes now
adays, and the fashionable scent ia
that Of violeis. A flrst-rate modi.te
sends her dresse, out with sachsts
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

According to the Iudu.trialist, Kan.
sas has l05 different kinds of native
trees and shrubs, occurring chiefly in
the eastern part of the State.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

Last year was the most prosperous
IN the history of cotton manufacturing
in the South, states the Chicago Her.
aid
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
The COMING rAHNSoI.

The coming parasol, says an easter n
fashion writer, is II very elaborate
affair indeed, with its ruchings and lis
douncing, and its ribbons. The more
gauzy aud "iloatins" 1t is the better,
aud some of the new designs look not
unlike an elaborate lamp shade. Hand
painted parasols are much liked,
whether in silk or muslin; aud ar,l-
bcial flowers TO match the design are
punched on top with ribbon of the
same shade. Back parasols are ieav.
lily trimmed with jet, aud either black
or white lace Insertion, let into the
heavier material; and parasols made
to match the gown will be IL pretty
feature of the spring costumes. They
are to be trimmed with three widely
separated, narrow silk hpuuccs, like
an 1880 skirt.-[Delroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29
the AMERICAN GIRL,

Follow the modern American girl
from the parlor TO the kitchen. from,
the kindergarten TO the ball room,
from the cooking club to the lecture
room, from the hospital TO the after
noon tea. from The sick room TO tn,
art gallery, from the Kings Daugh-
ters' circles to the tennis ground, from
the shopping tour to the library,
from the Bible class TO tho reading
club, from the sewing circle to the
swimming school, from the chit cha,
club to the gymnasinm--and mark her
broad development mentally, morally
and physically. The American girl i,
a treasure and no mistake, but if she
has to go to so many places it is uu.
reasonable TO expect her 10 be u
kitchen expert. Even the stron.
mnsculine Intellect could not be fol-
lowed 50 far.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

Uruguay, with her 500, 900 inhabil-
snt-, owes in Europe aud elsewhere
800, 600, 900 of gold; Argentina, with
1000, 900 people, owe, $3.50, 900. 900
OF gold; Brazil is utterly submerged
with debt; Paraguay's credit is so
utterly shattered with debt that she
must pay s. in her paper money for
every dollar III gold; aud Peru ia in
the hands of an American receiver, a
syndicate. which for sixty -four wears
will pocket all her rcvcnues. "Thus.'
muses. the New York Mail aud Ex-
press: "Europc has returned TO the
Spanish American State. almost a,
much gold ~ she ever TOOK away from
them; more, indeed, than the widest
dream of PzarrO aud his conlcmpor-
aries promised that they should fud IL
all the miues of The new word"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-29

Two l0.000-ton steamers will ply
between Livcrpool aud New Orleans
as soon as thcy can be built.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-23
Frederic Items.

Caucus at Che Hall, Saturday eveI-
ing.
Rev. BirdSall returned last Satur-
day. Mrs. Il. is expected tonight.
Mr.. West was called to Mason, Fri
day. His mother is very low.
Mr.. T. Cameron and family are NOV
ing back TO tow.i this week.
Emmett Lewis is very sick. DR..
Thatcher is attending him
Archie Howse ana wife, RETURNED
Monday evening, ffoin q two weeks
visit in the southern part of the state.
The entertainment given Feb. 22d.
will be repeated with several changes
in the programme, Tuesday evening,
March 2Sth. Admission, adults, Is
cents; children. 10 cents. Proceeds
for our minister. Let all turn out.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-23
Money Found.

Mr.. Observation-Disclosures is admit
ted TO be- rhe land of sunshine, flowers
and wealth. Land is being given away
free by the California Land and Water
Exchange, of Dayton, o. Theft plan
is new and the idea original. they
will send ycu d free deed to one Acre
Of land that will grow. If irrigated, or
angss. hes. Grdpes, IL fact anything
that is produced in California by itri-
CATION. Al they ask you to do Is to
help pay to set water. which can be
done in small payments. They piaht
and cultivate the land for five yeats
they paying for the trees. labor, culti-
walton, taxes, assessments and guar
anteeing to pay you certain sum Of
profits every year. You can get full
information il you address as above
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1893-03-23
1t should Be in Every House:

J. b.. Wilson, S71 Clay ST., ShfFps-
burg, Pa, says he, will not be without
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Coughs and Colds, that il
cured his wife who was threatened
with Pneumonia after an attack of
LA Grippe, wien vgrious other
remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. ,RobeEe Barbet, of
Cooksport. Pa Claims tr Kings
New Discovery has done him IAore
good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try
it. Free T"ial Bottles ut l.. Fctrni-
er's Drug Store. Large bottles; sOc
and 81 .0O. 8