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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

A woman with clever, original
brain and deft fingers can, however
small her purse, work wonders in the
decoration of her home. One such
woman recently rejuvenated one of
her apartments and made it veritable
place of beauty. She accomplished
the transformation with pot OF
paint, several rolls of cheap, coarse
burlap, nickel-headed tacks, common
sense, quick fingers and good taste.
She is going to paper another room
soon, and will buy the rough finish
wrapping paper and stencil it herself.
New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
the POLICE ROLL or HONOR.

The Heroes of n Month Drowning and
Runaway Horses the Principal Source.
Hon. Theodore Roosevelt writes for
the October Century an article entitled
"The Rcl! Of Honor Of the New York
Police" Mr.. Roosevelt says:
Perhaps the best way to convey an
idea of why we awarded medals is to
give list of the men thus rewarded
for two months. In October, 1895,
we, on the 1st of the month, awarded
n medal to a patrolman for peculiar
gallantry in stopping a runaway horse
under circumstances which made the
act one of great danger to himself, and
which doubtless resulted in saving the
lives of those in the vehicle. The pat
rolman thus rewarded was also later
made roundsman, and put in charge
of the bicycle squad, our attention
having been first called to him by this
act. On the same day we gave honor
able mention, but without a certificate
or medal, to three other officers; one
had also stopped runaway horse; an
other had rescued a man from drown
ing, and the third had arrested an in
sane man armed with revolver, un-
der circumstances which went to show
that the officer GOODNESS and presence
of mind saved both himself and the
onlookers from death or injury at the
hands of the armed maniac On the
Sth of the month we gave medal to
an officer who had rescued boy from
drowning by plunging into the water
between the wharf and the steamer
from which the boy fell, at the immin-
ent risk OF being crushed to death be-
tween the two, fate from which he
and the rescued boy we're saved purely
by his pluck and his skill as swim
mer. Honorable mention was made
of two other officers-one for rescuing
a boy from drowning and one for stop
ping runaway horse. On the 18th
yet another officer received honorable
mention for saving a man from drown
ing; and on the 22nd a sergeant and
two patrolmen we're commended for
the GOODNESS and skill they displayed
in stopping a prize fight and arresting
both the participants and the specta-
tors, though they were an uncommon
ly tough crowd, and showed immediate
fight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

you will come and be mistress of the
little home I've had ready and waitin'
for you for n year and half" said
Jerry, sternly.
lilly glanced about her uneasily.
Far in the distance she could see the
glittering church spires of Centreville.
"This is too ridiculous, jerry"
"Well?"
"Will June Is suit you?"
Perfectly. Dismount and rest in
the shade for few minutes, and 1 will
take you home ut once"
lilly meekly seated herself on n
grassy rock beneath hugh oak and
covertly watched Jerry from beneath
her long lashes. He was apparently
engrossed in fecking every possible
grain of dust from the shining spokes
of the tandem, but his eyes shone with
triumphant light.
The long run home was performed
in dignified silence.
lilly sprung lightly to her feet. IL
think you're just as m-mean as you
can be, Jerry Sanborn," she sobbed
as she flew into the house and
slammed the door
Safely inside, she hurried to the
parlor and peeped through the blind.
Jerry, with erect head and shoulders
squared, was speeding down the hill,
his long legs performing most extra
ordinary gyrations.
"My, wasn't he masterful, though
That's all l ever had against Jerry, he
was too tame. If 1 said A, he had to
say b, and so on through the whole
alphabet. Now I'll get dinner out of
the way and begin hemming my table
linen"
And with song ON her lips lilly
whisked on fresh apron, vigorously
stirring the fire and darted down the
cellar stairs after the potatoes. -
Wheelman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

'We are on the verge of great
mining era, remarked Clarence King,
formerly chief of the United States
Geological Survey, in the Baltimore
American. "The time is not far dis.
tant when man can start out of Den.
yer and travel to Klondike, stopping
every night at mining camp. AL.
ready two American stamp mills are
pounding away on the borders of the
Straits of Magellan, and the day is
approaching when a chain of mining
camps will extend from Cape Horn to
st. Michael. 1 believe we are about
to enter upon q century which will
open up vast resources, and will be
the grandest the earth has ever known.
Before the end of the twentieth cen.
tury the traveller will enter a sleeping
car at Chicago bound via Behring
Straits for st. Petersburg, and the
dream of Governor Gilpin will be
realized"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Floral Delights for Children.

Few women realize the refining in
fuence of flowers in the home until
they see the delight with which chill
dren watch them grow. On broad
shelf in sunny window the children
will soon have saucer garden that
will flourish free of expense all win
ter. The knowledge demanded of the
little gardeners is very simple. Gen
tie heat and moisture cause fresh seed
to germinate, during which process
they require darkness. When sprout-
ed, introduce to the light by degrees
and keep constantly watered, but not
wet. In deep china plate place a
layer of cotton wadding cut to fit.
Soak with warm water and sprinkle
with kernels of fresh corn, raw pea
nuts, dried pies or even orange seeds.
A dozen acorns will soon be forest
fit for the fairies. An onion, a sweet
potato or turnip will thrive in wide
mouthed bottle filed to the brim. A
sponge dripping with warm water and
sown with haxseed will soon form a
ball Of green. Moneywort asks only q
pretty vase, filled with pebbles and
water. Nasturtiums and morning
glory seeds kept for day in n cup of
warm water and then planted in the
deep saucer of flower pot will -four
ish. A parsley plant is as ornamental
as it is useful. In shallow box sew
water cress for the family use. A
thin, red carrot, half planted in IA
Seeding pot, shows graceful, feathery
fronds. New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

The percentage of recent losses in
British shipping is higher than usual,
but France, Sweden, Holland and
Austria show en- even higher rate of
loss. Lloyds' quarterly report of
British shippings states that the three
months losses amounted to 25i ves-
sells. OF these 1913 were wrecked, IL
were lost in collision, seven were
burned, and 81 were abandoned at
sea. Under the distressing category
of ''missing ships" there were 80 ves-
sells. The large number of steamers
lost in bad weather presupposes in
sufficient power to grapple with it.
Underpowered engines is one of the
evils of cargo boats of the ''tramp"
class. Shifting of cargo is another
fruitful cause of disaster.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Cnnnfess nsn Nnrse.

The Countess of Annesley is one of
the few women in society who have
gone through the drudgery of nurses
life. She spent some time in the City
of Dublin hospital, and at one time
she seriously thought of taking up
nursing as a profession. Even now
some of her happiest moments when
in Dublin are spent in the hospital,
and at this time of year the Earl of
Annesley always sends, in the name
of himself and his wife, quantity OF
game to the various infrmarIes and
charitable institutions in which Lady
Annesley takes so keen an interest.
Both she and her husband are devoted
to yachting, and, together with their
two young children, they spend good
deal of their time on the Sea Bird.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Fashion Notes.

Some novelties in buckles show all
sorts of odd colored jewel effects.
A genuine gown novelty is dinner
costume of white cloth with a Vene-
tian red sash.
1t is noticeable that the very latest
fashion plates from Paris show the
tip-tilted hats as still holding their
vogue.
Flat, overlapping bias folds an inch
or an inch and half wide are the
only decoration at the top of some of
the new sleeves.
We have Klondike collars on our
jackets now, and they are all the name
suggests AS regards height and pro-
lection from the cold.
Russian blouses of black, and some
Of the dark, rich shades of velvet,
edged around with fur, will be worn
with silk and cloth skirts.
Neck fancifuls combine everything
possible in decorative fixings, fur,
chiffon, jet and ribbon frequently be-
ing employed in one French conceit.
Overskirts or draperies are said to
be fully established in fashions favor;
but at present they appear mostly in
side panels, reaching to the bottom of
the dress skirt, which shows between
back and front.
Neat black gowns are relieved by.
collar and belt of black satin fastened
with gilt buckles, row of small gilt
buttons down the side opening and q
scroll braiding over the waist front of
black satin ribbon edged with gilt
soutache.
Green and blue are effective, while
blue braided with brown, if only just
the right shades are chosen, is always
good combination. The light gray
gowns that are to be as fashionable as
ever all winter, can have color at neck
or wrist or introduced into the trim
ming !
Large toques in velvet seem to be
the dominant idea in millinery, and
they are trimmed with upright feathers
on one side or long plume falling
partly on the hair Mt one side, with
two short, fluffy plumes standing up.
used, and they all tilt up on the left
side.
If one wears black velvet belts, be
sure to have them very narrow, as
the smart ones are. A few little up
right tabs added, made to cling to the
figure or bodice, are most becoming
and pretty change. Smart ribbon
or taffeta belts, when they fasten in
the back, have upright bows, the
loops pinned fiat to the bodice.
A new material which comes plaided
with green, blue and a few other colors,
ON white, is OF cotton, warranted to
wash, and very pretty for pillow COW
ers and tablecloths. The green has q
particularly cool effect. A simple de-
sign Of feather stitching is worked
into every white square formed by the
colored blocking. The material for
one pillow cover, with rufiie of the
same and silks for working, can be
bought for few cents over dollar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

The London Law journal says that
''suicide is quite alarmingly on the
increase in France, and presents as
serious problem to thoughtful states
men in that country as the dwindling
birth-rate. In vain to such the church
refuses its prayers, the army funeral
with military honors. The same
tendency is observable in England.
What attitude ought the law of Eng.
land to take up in the presence of this
growing evil? 1t will be said that the
law of England has long ago taken up
its attitude ON the subject of suicide,
stigmatizing it as felony. This is
hard measure, and juries inclining to
charity have of late years uniformly
postulated insanity as the explanation.
and returned verdict of unsound
mind as a presumption rather than an
inference. Whether this presumption
is well founded may be doubted. Even
philosophers have not always been
agreed as to the ethics of suicide.
Englishmen have the feeling strong
in them that suicide is the refuge OF
the coward. In old days and in small
communities the loss If an able bodied
tribesman was source Of weakness
and danger. To our Anglo-Saxon
race, with its overAowing population,
this consideration is insignificant
The seriousness of the suicide problem
consists in the fact that the prevalence
Of suicide is symptomatic of diseased
condition Of the body polite, 1t is to
this law and legislation must address
itself, not to any fresh penalties; to
promoting healthier conditions Of life
aud inculcating . higher standard Of
eitisenship."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
CIVILIZED CANNIBAlS.

Some Interesting Facts About the Battaks
of the Island of Suinntra.
Sumatra is one of the largest islands
in the world, and has population of
5000, 900. Respecting some of the
tribes of the interior hardly anything
is known, inasmuch as the island had
been crossed by white men only two
or three times. The immediate neigh
bors of the Acheenese are the Battaks,
most interesting race of cannibals,
who are quite civilized in their way,
having written language of their
own. They know how TO make fire.
arms, even boring their gun barrels.
Also they carve gun stocks in correct
style, and are acquainted with the art
of making powder. They find their
own sulphur and saltpetre, using
pieces of bamboo for cartridge cases
and bits of coral for bullets. They
are excellent agriculturists, and raise
cattle. In addition they are clever
gold and silver smiths, making filigree
work and weaving gold thread.
The Battaks only eat prisoners of
war or bad criminals. Formerly the
habit of cannibaism among them was
universal, and human flesh used to be
sold in the country in open market,
some chiefs eating it daily as a matter
of liking. 1t is considered the great
est possible insult to foe or punish
ment to a person guilty of grievous
crime to eat him. Besides the ques-
tion of economy is considered. At a
feast it was cheaper to slaughter six
slaves at 100 guilders than to kill six
buffaloes at $50 guilders. When a
distinguished person died two indivi-
duals customarily went through lot
of buffooneries at the graveside, after
which they were killed and laid in the
excavation, the coffin being placed on
top of them. Cannibalsm is more or
less mixed up with the religion of
these people, who have their wizards
and witch doctors to practice incanta-
tions.
The Battaks build houses of planks
and strong beams, placing them on
piles for the advantage thus given in
defending them. Many of their
villages are on almost inaccessible pin
nacles in the hills, ,favorite spots being
little plateaus formed by the broaden
ing of n mountain range. Commonly
they are surrounded by palisades, with
watch towers. Much art and industry
is put into the carving and painting
of the woodwork of the houses. An
outbuilding serves as q sleeping place
and council house, rice being stored
in the upper part. No light is kept at
night for fear of attracting ghosts, but
in emergency candles of resin are
used. Communal houses serve as sleep
ing places for the unmarried men,
sometimes 100 of them together. Here
are hung up the heads of slain enemies
and other trophies.
Nearly all of the highest peaks in
Sumatra are volcanoes, and most of
these are active. In the immediate
neighborhood OF these mighty Chin
neys, which hurl out masses of ashes
and stone, are the fertile lowlands,
with o dense population. The des.
truction of 40, 200 human lives by the
eruption of Sumbawa in 1915, and
the washing away of 1000 people by
"tidal waves" following the eruption
of Krakato in 1883 are not solitary
instances. s.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Fur and Fancy Muffs.

Very large muffs and quite small
ones are both to be fashionable, but
the large ones are the more desirable.
The fancy muffs, which were such n
feature of last years styles, are now
necessary with every well appointed
wardrobe, and are really more used
with smart gowns than are the fur
ones. Neck arrangements of fur, lace
and velvet, with fancy muffs to match,
are among the novelties. They are
called "sets." and are odd in design
and coloring. The mirror velvets are
most beautiful in texture, and their
coloring accords particularly well, or
contrasts equally well, with the fur
that is used with them. Insgreen vel
vet, heavily trimmed with sable, is a
very effective set of this description.
The velvet is put on in box-pleats to
high standing collar, which also is
laid in pleats. The bottom of the cape
and the top of the collar are trimmed
with richest sable, and bunch of
sable tails is sewed in the back. In
front there are lunches of tails and
the ends of velvet, which hang down
far on the skirt, have also sable tails.
The muff, which is an absurdly large
"confection" is made of velvet laid in
big pleats, and caught at either end
with bands of sable. A bunch OF
sable tails is fastened on the front with
piece of old point lace. The whole
thing is very smart, and, needless to
say, very expensive. The shape OF
the all fur muff is round, but these
fancy muffs are more oblong. -Har-
par's Razar
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

says she, that the rent article is en-
bellished rather than disfgured by
the stitches which repair. Especially
is this true of kid gloves, although
there are very few who know how to
mend glove successfully and neatly.
A simple lengthwise break in a seam
may be carefully overcast on the
wrong side, very fine needle being
used. Such needle prevents further
tearing of the kid and enables the
needlewoman to take shorter, closer
stitches than could otherwise be done
For such fine overcasting on the wrong
side cotton thread in color to match
the glove exactly and in number to
suit the needle perfectly will be best
chosen. Silk thread has greater
tendency to cut the kid than has the
cotton.
An actual hole in the glove requires
different treatment. 1t cannot be-
should never be drawn together.
There are two effective ways of re-
pairing such place. The most adj
mirable method is that of the button
hole stitch. 4
For this fine needle is necessary,
fine silk thread the same shade as the
kid, and spirit of leisure and palms.
taking care. The place is to be nicely
buttonholed all around with tiny
stitches, just as buttonhole would
be, except that the stitches are taken
a trihe less closely, perhaps; then, just
as if no buttonhole stitching had been
done, it is with the same infinite pains
buttonholed again, the second row Of
| stitches being taken one between each
stitch in the edge of the first row.
| Thus two rows are formed, the second
circle being, of course, smaller than
the first; third row is then done by
catching between the stitches in the
| edge of the second row. This process
is repeated until the ever-narrowing
circle ends in the centre of the rent.
| When well executed the result is so
beautiful that one would almost wish
for break in a glove in order to or
nament it with such needlework.
Any one can do such bit of mend-
ing, but fine needle and thread must
again.be insisted upon. The shade Of
the thread must be just the same as
that of the kid. Patience only is
necessary for the rest and the task is
soon accomplished.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Mlnintures ns Glove Buttons.

She may not wear her heart upon
her sleeve, but she wears upon her
wrists what may be considered an
equally sentimental affair. Her gloves
button with miniatures for buttons.
If she is a rich damsel they are spe-
cially made miniatures. ellis" face,
or'that of her best friend serves to
join the bits of kid. II she is poor
she must be content with such minis
lures as are turned out by the dozen
with the faces of various historically
famous fair ones upon them. New
York journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

A railroad to Jerusalem from Joppn
is bad enough, Indignantly declares
the Independent, but the proposal to
build railroad to the summit of
Mount Sinai utterly contradicts all
the proprieties. Who would want to
go to Sinai by railroad? Nobody will
go there except TO get feeling of the
desert, and to enter into the spirit ot
the life of Moses and Elijah. One
cannot do that on railroad; it re-
quires the slow pace of n camel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

DIR. A. b. Rosenberg shows in the
Medical Record that to DIR. Reginald
II. Fitz of Harvard university is just
ly attributable the introduction of the
word appendicitis into English usage.
Many physicians say it is n philologi-
cal absurdity, while conceding that
they can suggest no word more ap-
propriate for use in its stead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

An advertisement in a Chicago
newspaper reads: 81 would like to
communicate with any and all persons
who have had at any time in life any
sort of remembrance or indication
that they ever lived before in any sort
of animal life on this or another
globe"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

Here is one of the questions which
candidates for appointment as school
teachers in Abilene, Kansas, were re-
auired to answer: "Why does horse
walk backward while eating grass, and
n COW walk forward?"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
pleasures of Travel In South Africa.

Mr.. j. B. Buchanan, travelling
along under the Mananga with a wagon,
came across five lions, two of which
were adult male and female and the
remaining three cubs. The whole
family sat 80 yards of and watched
the oxen pass, and the only weapon in
the wagon was one rusty assegAi. =
Swaziland South Africa Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17

Some geographers have been sur
prised by the recent census in Egypt.
The population of 8, 100000 reported
exceeds that under the greatest of the
pharaohs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-11-17
Mendlnx "A Kid Glove.

Mrs. Boulden, in the Ladies' Home
journal tells how to mend gloves sue
sessfully.
Msnding may be SO perfectly dons.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-01
BRIEF SESSION OF THE HOUSE.
McIAurin OF south Carolina sends n Letter
Announcing HIS Resignation.

WAsHINoToS. May 3l.-Only the House end
of the Capitol was open to-day. and in conse-
auencc the galleries were filed. A quorum of
members also appeared TO be present on the
floor.
On the motion to approve the journal. Mr..
Lewis of Washington announced his protest
against the assumption that there WAS a con-
stitutionel House which could approve the
journal or do any other business.
Mr.. Cannon REP, I'D cndcavorcd to secure
consideration OF the joint resolution appropriate
Ing 1928. 900 10 enable the Government Printing
ONCE to continue operations. but Mr.. Simpson
Pop.. Kanl objected. saving he understood 1t to
he the Intention To take II recess until to-mor-
row out OF respect 10 the drn,; therefore he did
not think any business should be transacted to-
day.
speaker Reed presented TO the House II letter
from representative J, l.. Mclnurin OF the sixth
South Caroline district, announcing his rrsigna-
tion Rs u member Of the House, 10 enter upon his
duties as senator from that state. The reading
of the letter was followed by II pplause.
The House then took II recess until Tomorrow
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-01
H HE ToRE 4 FALSE BEARD.
Hnmnn Disguised Himself 10 watch HE wife
Keep an AssIgpntion.

Lewis Inman OF 20 Second avenue. who was
arrested at the Cortlandt street station OF the
Sixth avenue elevated road on Sunday night
for wearing a false Van Dyke beard, was ar
ra.gncd in Centre Street Court yesterday by
Detective Mooney OF the Church street station
as a suspicious person.
Mooney exhibited to Magistrate KudliCh FIVE
pawn tickets showing that watches. chains. and
diamond cuff buttons had been pawned for $225.
He also produced an authorization signed by
+. A. Jahair, President OF the National Toilet
Supply Company OF l2s Water street. for Inman
10 collect for the company.
Inman told Magistrate kudlich that he had
been separated from his wife for three years.
she has the custody OF my daughter and l do
not think she is a fit person to have il" he said.
" want Ia secure evidence against her, and 1
was told she was to meet u man at that station
last night. | put on the beard to disguise my.
self, never thinking ofany infraction OF the law"
Joseph StcirhRrdt. a provisions dealer at 1919
Washington street. swore that he had known
InnIan for three years and that Inmau was a rep
utablc person. On this Magistrate kudlioh
discharged lnman from custody.