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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

A recent novelty is the climbing Gu
cumber.
Newly planted trees should be we'll
mulched.
Too much washing spoils the flavor
of butter.
Don't be in too great hurry to set
out your bees.
The pig and the hen are the natural
allies of the dairy.
The early pullets lay the early eggs
next full and winter.
In buying trees see to it that the
roots are as perfect as possible.
Incubators answer better for hens
and ducks than for turkeys and geese.
The retention of too much water in
the butter is the cause of many COM
plants of short weight.
All the little jobs about houses and
yards should be finished this month
early, before the field work demands
all your time,
Manure the orchards and fruit plats.
Many, many trees are starved, to speak
plainly, yet the owner wonders why he
gets no fruit and his trees are unpro-
ductive.
Dehorned cattle sell better than
horned cattle for all purposes. They
are preferred by feeders, shippers,
slaughterers or exporters. They look
better, feed better, ship better, sell
better and kill better.
Animals have spring fever as well as
human beings. The long feeding on
dried grasses and fodder deprives the
system of it's natural juices, the blood
becomes thick and sluggish. and there
is cons equently languor and loss Of
appetite.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
0An Ocean SWell,O

The late Lord Alcester of tho Brit
ish navy was noted for the scrupu-
lous care and neatness with which he
dressed. In fact, in his later years
he was known as ''the ocean swell. F"
When in command of the Mediter-
ranean squadron his example in dress
was closely followed by his officers,
even down to the midshipmen, most
OF whom followed his fashion of wear
ing "cheese-cutter" caps. So punc-
tilious was he about uniform regula-
tions that on one particular occasion
he chased along the whole length OF
the Strada Reale, at Valetta, luck
less midshipman who was smoking in
tha streets in uniform.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
vENTfLATING A STABLE.

In "a Talk about Barns, by Waldo
L. Brown, he says the best way to
ventilate barn is through the hay
chute. Experience tells me this is the
poorest plan that cnn be devised for
ventilation, says l.. ID. Smith in the
New York Tribune. The breath and
foul odors are carried to the loft, con-
densed by the cold, and settle on the hay
or fodder, rendering it unfit for stock.
His plan for stable is good, except
that tho hay chutes should be in the
ends, 80 the NOW may be filled full,
and these chutes should be covered
with tight-ftting matches to prevent
the breath of the stock and tho odors
of the stable from coming in contact
with the feed.
put a ventilating shaft in each
side of my stables, in the rear of the
stock, extending through the roof a
sufficient height to give it a draft. A
hayfork is q necessity in every we'll
regulated barn, and to operate it sue
cessfully and get the most NOV room,
| put on what call "gambrcl" roof,
that is, 1 cut my rafters in two pieces
the lower piece cut about 14x12, and
the upper one 8x12, spliced with an
eight-inch board on each side, we'll
nailed. This does away with purlin
beams, posts or braces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Earthquakes on the same day and
almost at the same hour in regions as
widely separated as Colorado and Italy
may be merely condolences, but il so,
the coincidence is very remarkable,
declares the Atlanta Constitution
None of the theories proposed by
scientists to account for the occur
renee of earthquakes is received by
all, connection between earthquakes
and volcanic eruptions is more than
suspected. while the fact that both
take piece under certain meteorological
conditions seems to indicate that not
one of the theories really explain all
the peculiar phenomena which have
been observed in this connection. On
March Gath, for instance, there were
earthquakes in Colorado, Italy. Greece
and Central America; Vesuvius wa.
unusually active, the volcanoes o
Mexico were greatly disturbed, ant
there was tidal wave on the coast oi
India. When all the conditions ar,
fully understood. We shall perhaps nm
derstanl that all these phrnoln sna ar.
due to one cause.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Fats as Food.

Fats, including all palatable oils,
are valuable as foods, and under favor.
able conditions may be digested and
absorbed III considerable quantities by
a healthy adult.
A study of physiology shows that
nature has bestowed great attention
upon the means for the digestion, alb
sorption and assimilation of fatty sub
stances by the human body. This
fact may be taken as an indication
that fat is naturally beneficial food.
Yet it is a popular supposition that fat
is unwholesoms; and in many cases
the eating OF fit does cause discom-
fort and stomach disorder.
To live naturally, everyone should
spend part of the day in physical ex-
ercise, preferably in the open air.
Exercise is requisite for the digestion
of fat. Lack of exercise is one reason
why, in many cases, fats "disagree"
with the eater.
The digestibility of different fats
varies. Butter and cod-liver oil are
in the front rank as regards ease OF
digestion.
1t is not easy to overestimate the
value OF o1d-liver oil rs toaio for 9
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
GLUTEN MEAL FOR HORSES.

Gluten meal has been much used as
feed for milch cows, but IL is even
better for horses that are working. We
have often used it for working teams,
and regard 1t as nearly or quite as
good as IN equal weight of oats. The
gluten meal contains all that is left
after the carbohydrates in the corn
have been changed into sugar. II is
slightly laxative and is therefore bet
ter than oats to feed with timothy hay.
Glover hay is also laxative, but if
horses are given it in small quantities
with a mixture of grain and gluten
meal they will do good work on it.
Horses like clover too well. If given
all they can eat of it they will gorge
themselves until nature sets up diar-
rhea to rid the stomach of its burden.
Of course this will unfit any horse for
good work. Timothy hay is not liked
so well and its tendency is constipat-
ing. That is one reason why it is pre-
ferred by horsemen. But this consti-
patton Injuries health and shortcns
life. American Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
HOW TO KEEP CHEESE.

Cheese must not be kept in warm
and dry place. The best place is q
cellar such as would be called dry,
which will anyhow have some moisture
in it, and some is necessary to the
proper keeping of cheese. Darkness
is preferable to light, and low tenn
perature, but not lower than fifty-five
degrees is desirable. The cheese will
become moldy on the outside; the
mold is permitted until the surface is
covered, when it is scraped of, aud
the cheese is washed with water at
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

The postal telegraph system of Eng
land, whereby the government does
the telegraphing at one cent word,
paid for in postage stamps is in the
estimation of the American Agricul-
turist, valuable branch of the postal
service and immensely popular. The
government does not regard it as u
means of revenue but rather as a
means of helping trade and informing
the public.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

The French constitution seems to
the Chicago Times Herald to be a
great menace to the republic. During
the last hundred years she has had no
fewer than seventeen constitutions.
Not content with this exhibition of
political versatility, French history
reveals that seven provisional govern
ments at different times managed to
worry along without the annoyance Of
n constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Says the Philadelphia Ledger; i

Says the Philadelphia Ledger; if
any man with an income between
SO, 500 and 81, 900 should fail to report
to the Collector of Internal Revenue,
he need not worry about the penalty
to be imposed. He is required to
make report, but the penalty for neg
lect provided in the act does not reach
his case. Fifty per cent is to be added
to the amount of tax ascer aimed to be
due. But fifty per cent added to
nothing makes nothing, and that is
all that the individuals with incomes
between $3, 800 and $1,000 can be
made to pay if they should neglect to
make returns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Act III.
The Girls letter to the Man.

The Girls letter to the Man.
Gee" hive just heard that she is
going to be married, and know now
that was quite wrong from beginning
to end. Can you forgive me? You will
if you care for me one-half as much as
1 care for you. never knew how
much / could care till latelyI. I've
been wretched-and you were right
though very rude. was alittle fool /;
shall be wiser in the future. l shall
not wish to give you up to any
other woman, even with-a- prior
claim. Is it too late to be sorry?'
1t was not. -Bla ok and White.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Act l..

Scene: A country house drawing
room.
Five o'clock ten.time. The lovers.
The man (standing masterfully on
the hearthrug) what on earth
are you driving at, my child? You've
been beating about the bush for the
last half hour and saying things 1 don't
the lenst understand the drift of. For
heavens sake, explain what you do
mean, and let's have done with it !
call it waste of time myself, when ]
haven't seen you all day. makes n
movement as if he was going to stoop
down and kiss her.)
The Girl(tremulously, but with dig
nity)-Yes you are right. Let's have
done with it, as you gracefully put it.
Hero is my ring, and that is what l
mean. Draws off very handsome din
mond hoop and lays it on the table
beside her.)
The man (under his breath) Good
heavens!
The Girl (coldly)-Don't swear.
There is no occasion. Our engagement
is at an end. Tell every one if you
like, that the breaking off of it was
mutual, but please with quiver in
her voice. take my decision as final.
The Man (passionately)-I will not.
never heard such stark staring mad
ness. For 1 know you care for me.
You may say you don't till you're
black in the face, and shan't believe
you. So what's it all about? That
woman-why haven't I told you that
she was merely friend of mine saw
a lot of her for two hot seasons up at
Mussoudio, 1 don't deny; but then we
were about the only two decent peo-
ple-not otherwise engaged-in the
hotel. Well, I admit, if you like, that
l rode with her all day and danced
with her all night, but I give you my
word-my word of honor, mind
with emphasis) that there was nothing
in it. swear to you that I never
touched the tip of her fingers in any
way the whole world might not have
seen. Now are you satisfied?
The Girl (icily)-I think that You
admit what you deny. One can do
good deal of flirting without touching
person.
The Man (dryly)- Can you? Well.
I'm bound to say l can't.
The Girl: Aud all this is beside the
question. From all hear, she evident
ly cared for you. ! think from your
own account you gave her reason to.
| She is a widow now, and badly off poor
thing. Can tyou understand (reproach-
fully) that l should despise myself
forever if married you knowing thisg
In your heart of hearts you must think
that am right. She has the prior
|
claim
The Man(angrily): The prior fid lie
stick ] don't think anything of the
sort Where you got all these ideas
into your head I can't think-srom
those rotten women's novels Isuppose.
Well, (roughly), your ideas are quite
too fin de steele for me; don't pre-
tend to understand them. But l know
that if I stay here any longer I shall
shock you by swearing in good earnest.
Moves toward the door J
The Girl hesitates-then, with teara
in her eyes, goes after him): But, Oh,
you must do me iustice--you mast see
that lam sacrificing myself for a high.
er good! You must think =
| The Man(interrupting her): I Civ
ron my word that think only oa-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

child born with an inclination TO con-
sumption, as indicated by coughs.
lameness, or curvature of tho Gpinc.
The value Of good butter in the same
connection is not widely enough re-
cognized.
The writer was recently asked by
the anxious mother of q young girl OF
consumptive tendencies whether her
fondness for butter was not unnatural
and harmful. To such q person tho
taste for fatty foods is natural crav-
ing for a perfectly proper and whole
some food. The craving should not
be discouraged at all butplentiful in.
diligence in outdoor air and exercise
should be insisted upon as a necessary
condition of digesting the fats; other
wise symptoms of stomach disorder
will appear blotches and pimples will
often occur upon the face, and general
i'll health will result. Fatty, heat-pro-
ducing foods are especially called for
in winter. Chemistry demonstrates
it, and it is proved also by the wide
use of fat in cold regions, both by
animal and by men.
A dressing of olive oil greatly in
crcases the food value of the common
potato, and at tho same time adds
much to its palatabiity. Youths
Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
FOR FARM and GARDEN.
muLcurSa ouRRASr BUSHES.

After you have thoroughly worked
about the currant bushes in your home
garden this spring and given them the
necessary pruning, next give them a
heavy mulch of stable manure, thick
enough to keep the ground about them
always moist and to prevent the growth
Of weeds. You will see how we'll this
trifling labor will pay when the fruit
begins to ripen. Treat gooseberries
in the same way-American Agricul-
turist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

1t is in America that the rational
management of animals has reached
perfection, maintains the New York
Tribune. Businesslike, scientific,
kind, it would be hard to imagine a
better treatment than race and trot-
ting horses receive here, especially
those friends of the family, the trot-
ter, unless, indeed, a horse is of the
nervous, craving temperament that
demands kisses, even if it be at the
expense of blow now and then.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

What shall my lover be
When he comes courtlng2
Heart free,
Save Of me
Room for no thought In.
What shall my sweetheart be2
During disaster
Strong man;
II you can,
Tame me-be master,
What shall my courtier be
When we're sweethearting?
Heart glai,
Only sad
Thinking Of parting.
What shall my master bep
Brave and true. Never
Trouble fear,
Sweetheart dear,
I'm with you ever.
What shall my husband DO,
Honeymoon over?
Nay lass,
Ne'cr shall pass
sweet love OF lover.
50 may thy husband DO
Lover as well,
And all life
His dear wife
In loves shelter dwell.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Act III.

Scene: The same drawing.room six
months later.
The Girl (who has slept less than
usual and thought good bit: con-
strainodly): How good ofy you to come
out this horrid day.
The Other Woman) who has just
arrived to call, looking very smart
and cheerful in the slightest Of mourn
ing): Well, IL was rather an effort, but
I wanted to see you to say goodbye.
1 am going away the day after to.mor-
row.
The Girl(with thrill of approhen-
sion); Really? Isn't that rather sud-
den?
The Other Woman (settling her.
self complacently in an armchair and
preparing to be expansive): Yes, it is
sudden. I've a piece of news about
myself to tell you. I'm so happy 1
must tell some one. And hardly know
any one down here.
The Girl "a pause, during which
the Girl grows little pale, and braces
herself with m immense efforU; /
think l know your news already. You
are going to be married.
The Other Woman unconscious that
it is written in the radiance of her
face): How did yon know it? I've
been perfectly quiet ever since / came
down here I'm sure no one has ever
seen me speaking to man. L hope
you don't disapprove of widows mar
rying again? (Laughing.) Some peo-
pie do. used to have that idea my
self once. But I've changed my mind
since then. One does change ones
mind and reconstruct ones ideas n
good many times in the course of ten
years. Lives and learns, don't you
know. But, of course-(with a littlo
polite superior smile)-you don't know
you're too young.
The Girl (rather sadly: Am 1 1
don't think SO. But quilting herself
resolutely together) pray let me con-
gratulate you. Ihope you will both b.
very happy.
The Other Woman (gayly): Thanks
awfully for him and myself. 1 am aw-
fully lucky. 1t dosen't happen to
every one to chuck away thing-fnd
out after all that it was the thing you
wanted most-and then have it offered
you ngain just at the right moment.
The Girl(speaKing with conviction):
No, ind eed, it doesn't.
The Other Woman: Oh, and by the
way, 1 hear that We have mutual
friend-Captain Frazier. Some one
was telling me that he belongs down
in these parts. Will you give him a
message for me if he turns up here
again? shan't see him now, and we
used to be great chums out in India.
He's good fellow and he knew my
Jack. Tell him L am going to be mar
ried, and remember me kindly.
The Girl (faintly): Your Jack?
The Other Woman: Yes, his name
is Jack, too-Jack Enderby-Major
Enderby. He's out in India-dear
India(with efiusion), and I'm going
out to him next month.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

AT a banquet recently given to the
Earl of Hopetown, the retiring gov
ernor of Victoria, in Austria, the opin-
ion was expressed by the premier of
the Victorian legislature that before
the end of the century there will be
encouragement of United Austria.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
HER MISTAKE.

The Man: Aged 35: soldier Home
on leave from India.
The Girl he is engaged to Aged % /;
pretty, clever, enthusiastic; full of the
New Ideas.
The Other Woman Aged 80 widow
not desolate. Has known the man in
former days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

One of the amazing manifestations
in the Far West is the character of the
clubs in some small cities, notes the
Chicago Times Herald. Such clubs
are luxuriously furnished, well man
aged, and prosperous. Strangest OF
all, several such clubs support flourish
ing RESTRAINTS, thing that no club in
small Eastern cities attempts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

The New York Mercury relates that
an Osage Indian who tried his first
featherbed at Saltwater, Mimi, the
other day cut hole in tho ticking
and crawled in among the feathers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Ceylon's output of tea for the cur
rent year is expected to reach "a, 900,
900 pounds. The industry is rapidly
growing, planters are making fortunes
and the whole island is enjoying un-
exampled prosperity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Italy had lot of nickel coins
minted recently, and they have nearly
all disappeared. An investigation
showed that they had been bought up
and sold at big profit in the Orient.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Mr.. Francis Deconcle, writing to
the Paris Matin, declares that Egyp-
tians are opposed to the British rule
along the Upper Nile.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Over $50, ,OOO,O 900 are spent in main.
tanning the churches Of the United
States, and siOO, ,OOOO, 900 in running
the jais.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

thing-that you are little fool--no--
1 beg your pardon-extremely silly.
Goodbye.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

A considerable territory in East
Texas is being opened up for rice cul'
ture,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-24
Ripping Instead of Roping.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-An eques-
trenne show was held at latter.
sails last night, and one of the
events was the roping and riding
OF wild cattle by cowboys. which
turned out to be practically a bull
fight. Some of the cowboys were
the worse for liquor and after
teasing a big long horned steer I'M
til it was nearly maddened they
turned it loose and tried to rope 1t,
Before they succeeded, the steer
ripped up a pony in a shocking
manner. Loud cries OF indigna-
ton came from the spectators and
many people left the building. The
cowboys were disposed to continue
their brutal work but were prevent
ed and after much trouble the
steer was taken out. The enter
tainment was under the auspices
OF the Chicago Hussars, but they
had no idea OF what the "roping"
would result in.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-24
GONZALES GROUPINGS.

LIGHT Special.
GONZALES, Nov. 23.-There was
most interesting meeting at the
asylum of Commandery No. IL,
X. p, last night, at which the 1. o,
of the Red Cross and Knighthood
orders were conferred.
The Eastern Star lodge is rapidly
increasing its mem bership, and the
social banquets are feature OF the
meetings greatly enjoyed.
Evangelist Boen's tabernacle
meeting will be held this coming
week, instead Of the following one,
as previously noted.
Beautiful samples Of Sea island
cotton grown by irrigation are
being shown in this market.
Frost occurred here on the 10Th
inst, and again on the goth; a lit
tie earlier than usual.
Selling crops OF sorghum OF
splendid growth are being turned
under by the farmers of this
county.
A young century terrapin" was
branded at Neville, this county,
with the following inscription, and
then turned loose: "Neville, U.
s. A, Nov. 1885. The most
astounding political flop known in
ancient or modern history"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-24
The Insurgents Win a Battle.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Nov. 3D.
A cablegram to the Times-Union
from Key West says:
Passengers by the Olivette last
night report that General Antonio
Maceo, with 1880 men had battle
with General Navarro on the 18th,
near Santa Clara, which lasted IL
hours. The Spanish were defeated
with loss of five hundred killed
and wounded. General Navarro,
having been wounded, narrowly
escaped being captured. The in
surgents' loss is said to be very
small.
Advices also state that Tuesday
Gen. Maxine Gomez fought a
battle with Gen. Juarez Valdez in
the Santa Clara province. The
battle lasted for several hours, the
insurgents finally defeating the
troops, seriously wounding Gen.
Valdez and killing Colonel Aldave.
Full particulars of the battle were
not known on the departure of the
steamer Olivette from Havana yes
terday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-11-24
THE SUNDAY LIGHT.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER "a, 1895.
PEARsALL PIcKINGs.

LIGHT Special:
PEARsALL, Tex, Nov. 22.-The
residence of DR.. Whitaker at Big
Foot, burned up last Saturday, re.
sulting from the explosion of a
lamp.
J. w. Fuller left today for Chi
~cago to attend to the selling of III
car loads of beeves, shipped from
the Keystone ranch today.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. X. Fortnier on Monday
last.
Rev. Mr.. Carnaham, of San An
tonic, returned Monday after
preaching in the Episcopal chapel,
Sunday.
C. w. Schrimpp, of New Orleans,
was here yesterday and bought
five car loads of cattle from r. j.
Jennings.
C. III. Beever and wife, and Jas.
Hammond and wife, have been in
San Antonio this week attending
the Methodist conference.
Miss Dorcas Guide and Mr.. Chas.
Witter were married Thursday
night at Big Foot.
Miss Laura Humphrey, of San
Antonio, is here this week visiting
her relatives, J. NJ. Campbell and
family.
F. A. Thomas and w. F. Barton
returned from Laredo Monday.
Mrs. DIR. Tinkham. of San An
tonic, is here for a short visit to
c. G. Hubbard and family.
Cattle shipping has revived in
the last several days. Scarcely a
day passes but what cattle are
shipped from Pearsall. Mr..
Thomas Chaedmers shipped today
four cars of grass steers to Chicago.
They were acknowledged to be the
best all around grass steers that
have been shipped from here fol
five years.