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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
DRESS ron MATURE Women.

The greatest amount Of care Is re-
quircd In the selection Of attire for
women who are past their first bloom.
When n woman has turned thirty-five
or forty, she should seek to adapt
dress to her years. To do this it is
by no means necessary to look dowdy-
ish or to wear things that are unbe-
coming or old-looking. The first
principle of appropriate dress Tor
women in middle life is to select good
material, and have it made in a con-
servative fashion, an abundance OF
frills, ruiIles and fussipess being en-.
phatically out of place on woman OF
forty to fifty years. When she has
passed tho half-century landmark,
every effort TO appear youthful and
dress in juvenile fashion simply makes
her ridiculous, and emphasizes the
marks Of time in her general appear
ance.
There is nothing that botrays n
woman's age like dressing too young.
A young woman may wear conserva-
tive and maturc-looking dresses and
wraps and bonnots, yet be very stylish
and elegant; but IL the woman who is
past fifty attempts the styles that
properly belong to twenty or twenty
five, she gives unmistakable evidence
of weakness in her brain or a very
decided perversion Of good taste.
Materials for handsome dresses for
middle-aged women should be Of good
quality, and such rs will require but q
limited amount OF garniture. There
are fabrics that are handsome enough
without much trimming, and Whatever
decoration is used should be OF tho
highest grade.
1t is possible so to dress that the
flight Of years is not kept conspicu-
ously in view. But this must be done
by the choice of plain but rich styles
and fabrics, and careful adaptation
of them TO the personality Of the
wearer. To dress as suits ones age,
not in the stuffy, old-fashionel prim
modes that were adopted when our
grandmothers put on caps at thirty
five, but to follow at little distance.
the changings in fashion, is the true
art OF the toilet for women of years. -
New York Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

promptly enid: "fhat man can
not DO elected. Holding no
further parlcy with hcr husband she
kept her own counsel for the
time being, but on the next day sho
put on her sun bonnet and went and
had good talk over tho back fence
with her next door neighbor. The
ncighbor in her turn put on her sun
bonnet and held caucus Of two with
her neighbor, and before the women
OF that town got through with these
stnr chamber sessions Of two every
bacS fenci in the community was the
recipient of confidential political in
formation. Time went on and election
dny came. This candidate was over
wholmingly defeated. Knowing that
he had not offended his party, he
could not understand IL. Six weeks
later he found out when little wom-
nm of his acquaintance said TO him:
1--WE could not let you be elected, Mr..
b., because you would sot bad ex-
ample to our boys. New York Mail
and Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
A Soldiers Answer,

Emperor Napoleon, after one of his
Great battles, gathered the remnant OF
his forces aroun him, and proceeded
to compliment them in his characters.
tic manner, SO endearing to the hearts
of his soldiers. Finally Compand ID,
of the Guards, who had been in the
thick of the fight, were ordered to
present themselves, and to the aston
ishment of the Emperor single sold
ier appeared. He was bound up in
handages, and could barely walk.
"Where is the rest OF your COM
pany?" asked the Emperor.
A tear swelled in the old soldiers
eye as he answered, "Your Maissty,
they lie on the field dead and then
sorr,wiulls ad.led, "they fought bet
ter thaa /. Harp,r's Roun Table.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
A Remarkable Memory.

One Sunday few weeks ago Ben
Ohkforl took walk through the rail-
road yard at Tulare and read the
numbers OF the cars and their desti-
nations and noticed the tracks they
were on There were ninety-six cars
on tho different tracks, and, having
looked them over, he went into the
office, took up paper clip, and, be-
ginning with the last car, set them all
down back to the first one.
Running them over in his mind, he
said, "I have missed one," and set
down the figures of this car in the
order in which it stood on the track.
He made three mistakes in the whole
list, writing G. P. 32, 76l, when he
should have written 80, 79l, also 90,
652 when he should have written SO,
675, anil lastly 1868, when it ought
to have been 10, 1853.
tits not likely that any man with an
ordinary memory could take the num-
bers and descriptions OF five cars and
remember them five minutes, and the
writer will bet his hat that he himself
could not remember the description of
two of them ten minutes unless he had
half an hour to learn them in. .-Tu-
larc. (Cal, \ Register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
Some Forms Of Fungi.

Scarcely day passes in which wo
do not SEQ some forms of fungi, so
common are they-inhabiting every
nook and corner If we walk in tho
fields, the woods, even in the door
yard, we see the little white, gray and
brown umbrellas of the toadstools and
mushrooms. Going to the preserve
closet, we see that on tho tops of
many of tho bottles white growth
has formed. Our old shoes hidden
away in the dark have greenish dust
upon them this is another fungus |;
and the "mother" in vinegar claims
cousinship with the yeast which
raises our bread. The paste.pot is
hecked with pink, green and gray
spots, all fungi. Some of the grain
crops are often subject to partial or
complete destruction from different
kinds of fungi-the ''smut" of wheat
and corn, ergot of rye, and others.
Silkworms are destroyed in vast
numbers by mould, Its pores, enter
ing their bodies, fill the whole inte-
rior, and cause death in from seventy
to hundred and forty hours. The
hop crop is often ruined by "mildew. "
One strange fungus attacks a kind Of
caterpillar, growing like tree from
his back until it is much larger than
the poor worm, that crawls about with
his unwelcoma guest until it kills bim.
| st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The Small Arms Board of the United
States Navy has recently recommended
the adoption of the Lee rifle in the
navy and marine corps. The new rifle
weighs but st pounds. The barrel is
only 81 inches long, and the calibre
is SO small that the sailor can carry
200 rounds of ammunition easily. 1t
is much lighter than the ordinary
rife, aud has rapidity of fire which
exceeds that of any other small arm.
in the official test five shots were fred
in three seconds, and at distance OF
6,0O0 yards bullet from one of the
rifles retains sufficient force to pene.
trate mans body.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
A WYOMING STORY.

A story that comes all the way
from Wyoming is quite too good to
lose. Out in that great Western
State, where the women have enjoyed
political equality for twenty-six years
a man was nominated for office, who
was known to indulge quite freely in
the flowing bowl. The day and even.
ing following his nomination he took
a number OF boon companions out and
indulged in great bibulous iollifica-
tion. One of the men on returning
home from the caucus was asked by
his wife, who had been unavoidably
detained ut home, who had been nom
mated. On learning his nama sh,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
A Song OF Love.

Where Love may make his nest,
Where shnll my soul abide;
The sun may pass from cnst to wc3t-
The ocean wander wilc;-
But Love, my dear, whcre'er be,
Shall make n heaven on earth for me,
Icannot hear the birds
Whose breasts the blossoms gcm,--
There IA such music In Loves word,
have no heart for them
Sweet sing the birds from lani to sea,
but L)va sings sw, ,tcr songs to mel
What IA the swsetest s,ns
The rarcst bird can sing,
To Love that lasts whole life long,
Aud then to he civen takes wlng2
II IL on cnrth-in heaven above
One song, one song OF love of Lowell
II. 8. Stanton
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The Constitution of Montana pro.
vides unique and very efficient brake
to hold the Legislature in check in
the matter of extravagant appropria-
tions. These is supervising boar /
called the State Board of Examiners,
consisting of the Governor, the Secre-
tary OF State and the Attorney Gen
eral, which is invested with power to
cut down and readiust all appropria.
tion bills, SO as to bring the total ex-
penditure for maintaining the State
government within the limits OF the
total estimated revenue. This board
meets after the adjournment Of the
Legislature, and goes over all appro-
priation bills, cutting and pairing here
and there; in some eases vetoing alb
solutely ths entire appropriation for
certain purposes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that man does
not have to run away when he is
threatened, especially if he is on his
own prem se,. The decision was
made in the case of resident of the
Indian Territory named Beard. A
neighbor, with whom he had had a
quarrel, came to his house, and made
threatening demonstrations with his
hand in his hip pocket, whereupon
Beard shot him. In the trial court
the Judge instructed the jury that be-
fore shooting Beard should have made
every effort to get out of his enemy's
way so as to avoid trouble, and he was
convicted of murder. The decision
is reversed in the Supreme Court.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
THREE YARDS COST $1,000.


At the sale of Irish work at Lord
Fitzwilliams house in Grosvcnor
square, London, thero was exhibited
ilounco OF the finest needlepoint,
three yards in length by eighteen
inches deep, which occupied eight
workers for twelve months in tho
making. Allowing the moderate wage
Of SO. 80 week to each worker, the
cost Of this production was over
$1,000. IL was made in tho lace
school of tho Presentation Convent Of
Youghal. A narrower piece, made in
tho same school, was the years pro-
duct of six workers. New York
World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
NEWSPAPER WOMEN RAIMEyT.

The newspaper woman, perhaps, has
had more than her share of unjust
criticism in regard to her personal
appearance, says m exchange. She
has been represented usually as being
somewhat like Peggotty in regard to
buttons, as we'll as needless as to
boots and careless in regard to gloves,
with hieroglyphics on her cuffs. There
is no profession which offers so many
difficulties in the way of keeping spick
and span, for there is constant dInger
of entangling boot heels In un-
loosened dress bindings and fac
ings, on account of the haste which
forbds the taking of "the stitch in
time" but it is to the credit of women
who are obliged to work from ten to
fifteen hours a day that the majority
of them pass among their sisters of
leisure at receptions and teas without
being conspicuous for careless attire.
Women of all spheres OF life may
not admit the truth of Prof. Teufels-
drockh's grand proposition-"man's
earthly interests are all hooked up
and buttoned together and held up by
Clothes but they are realizing that
pretty gowns are potent factors in the
struggle for success in business. New
Orleans Picayune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

S,ys the Chicago Inter Ocean {:
"There we're 1914 lynchings in the year
1894 and 10 legal executions. There
were 800 murders committed in the
same year, and tho small percentage
of legal executions may have had
much to do with the large number of
lynchings. There is lesson in these
figures for the lawyers and judges.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
WITH DRESS surr oAsns.

WOMEN WITH DRESS SUR CASES.
The extent to which New York
women carry dress suit cases nowadays
was illustrated tho other day by n
group of three young women who
stood at the curbstone In Broadway
waiting for mn opportunity to cross.
Each carried n dress suit case. Chi
cago Times. Herald
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The first great stockyards were built
in Chicago and their scientific opera
ton rapidly reduced the price of meat
by cheapening handling of cattle.
Canning had in Chicago its first great
nucleus. Both led to the construc.
tion of refrigerator cars.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

Desertion in the army costs England
pretty penny annually. In the army
estimates for 1S95-06 the rewards
alone for the apprehension of deser-
ters amount to Sl6, 800, the total nn-
nual cost to the country through sol
diers deserving being about $500, 600.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
THE NEW woMAs's THUMB.

Tho thumb is now regarded by tho
thoughtful student of palmistry as the
little bird that whispers secrets about
character. Tle new woman's thumb
stands at right angles to her hands
every time. II n man wants submis-
sive wife let him see TO IL that he weds
a woman whose thumbs lie fiat or
droop a little. The weak mans
thumb is weak and pendant the strong
mans thumb is strong and erect. The
same little bird can be relied on to
whisper into maden's ear secrets she
will like to know about tho man in
whom she is interested. You can
tell Mt glance at mans thumb
whether he is an aimless thinker or n
man who carries his ideas or some
ono else's into execution. Chicago
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

NJ. Daudet, the French novelist,
alluding to England, speaks of the
horrible cookery of big joints and tho
ten, which he could never bring him
self To- like.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

Some notion of the extent and i'm.
portance of irrigation in the West is
had from the fact that seventeen
States and Territories will be repre-
sented in the fourth National 1rriga-
tion Congress, which is to be held in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the
third week of September.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

1t is n strange fact, muses. the New
York Independent, that the very
throne which tho French are seeking
to wrest from tho Queen of Madsgas-
car was presented to her by Emperor
Napoleon III. 1t will probably con-
stitute one of the trophies of the war
now waged in Madagascar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The New Orleans Picayune ex-
claims: "AIony Noriherners come
South in the winter, and that's where
they make their mistake. They should
come down in the summer and keep
nn,I
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
THE NEW REMOVABLE SLEEVE.

Finish tho waist, putting n bias
facing around tho armholc. Measure
it and cut n straight band of the ma
terial like tho sleeve, of tho same
length as the armhole and about one
inch in width. Cut straight band OF
lining (silesia or cambric) of the same
width, but about ono inch shorter
than the first band. Gather the
sleeve and set il onto the band of
lining, the wrong side of tho sleeve
being next the band. Set the band OF
the material on the other side and
turn both over, meeting the edges
and sewing them together. The
sleeve can then be fastened into tho
armhole with hooks ION the band)
and eyes (underside of armhole) or
buttons and buttonholes. This will
he a great advantage to ladies' who
wish to be in the fashion but find
their sleeves cost 80 much that there
is nothing left for gown. ---New Eng
land Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

According to last years school con-
sus nearly onc-seventh-.o be exact,
2l6,32i of 1,567, 727-of Chicago's
inhabitants were born on German
.a.l
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

A Connecticut authority says that
there are 90, 900 feeble-minded per-
sons in this country, not one-tenth OF
whom ure in proper custody.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24
A Poor Strd mt.

Mr.. Haicede-You say you belong
to ths workin' class, d, ye?
Everett Wrest-That's what.
"You mas: bo about tn foot of the
class, amt ye?-Cincinnati Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

The barracks built for European
soldiers are generally far better than
the houses of the peasantry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-24

In New York only eighteen per
per cent of the population is really
American.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
Now & the Tln,e.

The benefit to be derived from a good
medicine in early spring Is undoubSed,
but many people neglect taking any
until the approach Of warmer weather.
when they wilt ike . tender flower in a
hot sun. Something must be done to
purify the blood, overcome that tired
feeling and give necessary strength
Vacation is earnestly longed for bat
many weeks, perhaps months must
elapse before rest can be INDUCED in
To inpart strength and to give feel
ing of health and vigor throughout the
system, there is nothing equal 10 Hood s
Sarsapsri.la. 1t seems perfectly adapted
to overcome that prostration caused by
change of season, climate or life and
while il tones and snstaius the system
it purifiss and renovates the blood
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
THE COLORADO WEEKLY sun
tS.sEly Elaai Of IL. b.ng Iis.
THE MEEkER HERALD,
Both One Year for 1925 Cash.

Every self-supporting aud self-respect-
ing head Of family should take at least
two newspapers, bis own home paper
and THE COLORADO WEEKLY
SUN.
THg WEEKLY Sun viii be greatly
improved during the year 1896. New
Illustrated Serial Stories, By leading
authors. are negotiated for.
One of the best and most reliable
Mining Departments Of any newspaper
in the country will be added without
considering expense 10 paper.
Especial attention will he paid TO the
Farm Department which will be edited
with particular reference to farming 10
the West
The fayorite Woman's Column will
be retained and new FEATURES added
FROM time To time.
The Puzzle and Chess Departments
will be found In their familiar places.
All the latest book reviews and choice
poetry will be found in the WEEKLY
SUs
The Sun will also be weekly epitorne
Of the News Of the West and the
World.
You will want the news this Winter
Your local news; the news from the
States Capital: and from the whole
country
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
HNERICAN
.HGMcULIURIsT
WEEKLY.

This il the Oldest and most reliable
agricultural journal in the country. q
Western Edition is now published for
the benefitof Western farmers. in which
irrigation and everything that enters
into the problem Of farming in the West
Ia discussed. The subscription price is
only 81 per year. Address Orange Judd
company, Chicago, III
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
ITEMS OF INTEREST
III
The Wabash Man.

Bulletin No. 9
There are 31,i6s newspapers Published IN the
United sre,es and Carasds; of this number -
are published In Colo-sdb.
Tn. Wabash Il Il. Il the shortest line BIS
tween Kansas City Eod St Louis
For the year eldinZ June ~. isaa- The rzil-
Ways Of the United States carried &c 5s0.ei2
passengers. out Of which number Only Fl were
killed end a-s-es injured
Prom Chicago TO Detroit the sbor1 line Is The
Wabs-o-z.-z miles Tn. forms portion Of
tine cel>brEted sissrs Fall. sbor1 Line 70 View
Yo-s End boston
The wheat production IN the United SIXTIES
for Isa3 YVES sss Bits bushels, valued at se1a.-
EI.asL Coiorado's production Z.50i-OG
busneis-
The Wabash L K is The only line running =
lie carte diuingcsrt between Chicago End View
York
The American Bel Telephone Co. in 1sss
had Is. isC Subscribers and required tine ser
vice. Of Jn.&2l employees
Tine Wabash Il L. lands you in Kew York Il,
80 a m. sGytns you one nights hotel bill
LDoL out for bulletin No. ..
c. NJ HAsps0s.
Commercial Agent, Denver, Colo.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Effects of the New Tariff Bill.
Fifteen to twenty dollars will get you
a good stylish suit, made from your
measure from cloth of your own selec-
tiOn-.wofkmanship and fit guaranteed.
We represent several Of the best tailor
ing establishments. Custom made
clothing IL now within the reach Of
all. j. w. HUeUg Il co.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
To Chicago, Omaha and st. LOU

H. via the burlington Route. The fast yestl-
buied flyer Leaves beaver a; BIO .. m. dsily,
reaching Chicago AT ts:3 a. m. and st. Louis
at 40 a. m, second morning, connecting with
all fast trains for the Fast and South.
All fneaie served Ia carte ia the famous
burlington dining ca1s.
For tickets and sleeping berths, call On local
ticket agents. or address q. ". yaiiery. Gen
ersi Agent. 1893 Eercnteenth street Denver
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
Take Advantage of Our Offer

The greatest Family Newspaper in
the West and your OWE home paper for
the price Of one.
Subscribers in arrears can avail them
selves Of this offer by paying up.
Address THE HERALD,
hEEKER, CoLo.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Salty has embellished his store by the
addition Of come handsome new coun-
ters. and what's more to the point, they
are loaded down with fine stock Of
goods in which Is included little Of al
most everything.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

COUNTY sUPrEfsI R.DK.T or SCHOOLS,
igsxEE- Colo. FesJ. Z. ls25
The first quarterly examination for
teachers Of Bio Blanco county will be
held in the Office of the County super
intendent of Schools at the court house
in Meeker On Friday and Saturday
February I'D and I'D, 1896, beginning
at o'clock a. m.
W. II. YOUNG.
County Superintendent of Schools
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

The hotel registers are not adorned
with heterogeneous mass of nnde-
cipherabie autographs these days, but
,hsre1l be no light spots on the pages
when the railroad gets in.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Manager MOulton Of the Hugus com
pany, has gone east On his semi-annual
purchasing expedition and in due sea-
con we can look for a fine display of
spring and summer goods On the coun-
ters Of the pioneer store
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Commissioner Fiemrning spent a few
days during the week On the govern
ment road range among his cattle and
reports that while they will pull through
with very little Ioss, they are looking
rather thin at present.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09
Notice.

3iy wife. Mary i. Pickett, and /.
having parted By mutual agreement,
notice is hereby given that on and after
this date will not be responsible for
any debts she may contract in 10Y name.
ADAM PICKETT.
MEgggR, Colo, Jan. Z, 1885. IS
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

The managers Of the st. Valentines
masquerade ball, which comes off next
Thursday evening, are leaving nothing
undone that will add 10 the success Of
the affair. Tickets are On sale at Salt
marsb's and at the pOst0fiice.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

The weather has been uniform dur
ing week until to-day, with cold nights
and warm, sun-shioy days. This morn
ing. however, was ushered in with a
foggy, disagreeable atmosphere, back
up with a threatened snow storm.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

II is rumored that some striking COS
TUNES viii be zeen al the masquerade
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

It's our private opinion publicly e1
pressed that the backbone Of winter is
broken-in fact it is broken beyond the
hope Of repair.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

The inquiry for ranch property con-
tinues active. Wish We could say The
same for Meeker town property; but
when We get the railroad it will move
like ''greased tightening" r
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

elk continue to come in from different
sections of this and Hnutt counties.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Simp Harp has bought the Meeker
stables and will take possession Of same
on the 18th. simp is an experienced
livery man and will make this we'll
known stand popular with the travelling
public
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Rev. Ostenson turned teamster this
week and went to Buford and brought
back q load Of lumber to be used in the
finishing work nov being done in st.
James church.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Hngus & Co.'S line Of shoes can't be
beaten. They are making special ef-
fort In this line and feel sure Of pleasing
you in goods and prices.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

DR.. Bruner reports the health Of tn
community distressingiy good.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Fifty tons Of mixed hay for sale o.
trade. Call on or address
flB AL BLooNISGKKMPYg.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

Notions and Gents Furnishing Goods
a. Saltmarsh'E.
The Meeker herald., 1895-02-09

We are selling goods at railroad prices
and can convince you of it,
HUGUs Il Co.