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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
A STREET GOWN.

A stylish gown seen on the street
the other day was OF fine black ladies'
cloth. The skirt was perfectly plain
and made with overlapping seams.
The black, tight fitting cont bodice,
which also showed the seams over
Tapped, opened in front over a little
white vest. This vest was trimmed on
each side OF the opening with a mar
row scroll of black braid, and set
closely down the front were two rows
of tiny black cloth buttons. The col
lar was black stock, aud black
satin tie was bowed in front. On each
side, at the top of the stock, were two
overlapping points OF the white, with
the scrullwork of tue black braid. The
neck was finished with frill of
creamy lace, which half stood and half
fell over points aud stock with II soft
ening effect which was becoming.
The coat had turn over collnr OF
black velvet in the back, aud the bot.
tom ended in regular narrow coat
tail, upon which were the small but.
tons. The sleeves we're long. with n
square tailor finish at the wrist, aud
were also trimmed with the buttons.-
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
MUST CONSIDER THE Innings.

Whatever else We neglect now, we
must, perforce. consider the Innings.
and nowhere are they better seen in
the skirts of dny gowns than at the
fashionable skating rinks, where every
body elects to dress we'll. The white
satin bodces, either covered with jet
or embroidered or veiled with jetted
net, seem to be considered suitable
accompaniment to all sorts of skirts.
The hats to accompany these are either
large and picturesque, or sailors in
velvet, with wreath, OF flowers, or re-
placed by the most fascinating toques,
in which fur always playsa part. Very
notable indeed are the aigrettes aud
qnlls; and jewels thnt are reul and
Others that are not, accompany the
| feathers A few courageous women
wear white shoes, but they can hardly
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
SHABBY BoDIcEs MADE NEW.

The silk bodice that has done SER
vice all the winter is apt to show
signs of wear by the time spring ar
rives. Frequently it is not worn out
entirely, and its economical owner
cannot afford to discard it. Yet the
sight of it has grown tiresome to her
aesthetic eyes, and it is positive
wearness to the flesh to wear it. Then
it is that call over" embroidery, chif-
fon, mousseline de sole and kindred
fabrics come to her aid, aud, at trifi-
ing expense, help her to transform the
old bodice into new one.
For the ordinary street or house
waist that has grown old, nothing is
better as a rejuvenator than all-around
embroidery on grass linen. Make a
broad collar that stands ont over the
shoulders. Attach to it a straight
band for the back and front. Add
revcrs, and behold, the old waist is
hidden. Or, make bolero of the
embroidery. Edge it with a narrow
ruille, and you have quaint and
dainty waist.
Still another method of transform
ing oil! waists consists in making coll
lars, cuffs and box pleats for the back
and front of colored satin, under
coarse lace. For instance. brown
silk waist that had pin points OF mas
tnrtiun red in it, was beautiiied by
the addition of these adjuncts in the
same shade of red under heavy ecru
embroidery.
Other waists are covered, except
the sleeves, with loose blouses o.
loose, openworK embroidery. This
is II invorite way of freshening NJ
evening and theatre bodices, excep
TINT chiffon or gauze is used with
them instead of the heavier materials.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

Currants and gooseberries require
lots of well-rotted manure worked
down in the soil around them with
good cultivation.
Salt is necessary for keeping the
COWS in health. 1t assists digestion,
is good for the milk supply, and is
said to prevent worms.
Keap close watch that the mice and
rabbits do not injure the trees. Keep
the snow tramped around the tree aud
protected with lath or wire screen up
hs high as IL rabbit cun reach.
See that the hens have water at
least twice n dny this cold weather.
They will not take it in the form of
ice, so it must he renewed in their pun
or trough as often rs it freezes.
A scant yield of milk when high
prices prevail is something that shonll
set ambitious duirymen thinking. He
who has to buy all his Iced for the
months OF winter eau not possibly
make as much mouey ns he who, with
forethought, has provided large sup
ply of enSilnge.
Added to all the other worth OF a
crop Of rye is the assurance that an
early sown crop will help the pigs
through the fail and winter aud give
them u wholesome green bite in the
early spring. 1t will repay much more
than the cost of seeding, and leaves
the ground in good shape.
Gardeners now say that fumiga ton,
unless very light. is an Injury to
plants. 1t is not the nicotine of the
smoke, but its heat, that does the
damage. Even those that do not show
the effects ut once are apt to be stnnted
in growth for short time. Smoke
lightly and often, il smoke must be
resorted to. Heliplrope especially is
very easily Injured by smoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
LET THE HORSE DRINK.

1t used to he the rule to keep horses
from drinking at noon or night after
they had been working through the
forenoon or afternoon until they had
eaten their feed and cooled down.
This was considered necessary in or
der to prevent injury from taking cold
wnter while the system was heated.
But this is cruel TO horses, as they
cannot eat what they should if they
nrc parched with thirst. The better
way is to give each horse in the mid
die Of the forenoon pail of water
into which "A small quantity of oatmeal
has been stirred. This will refresh
and invigorate the horse without
doing any injury, and will prevent
him from being injured by drinking
freely at noontime. The drink, being
nourshing, rallies the strength and
enables the animal to do n greater
amount of work without failure.
The Silver knight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

and tied in II great spreading bow
under the chin. This is usually worn
with an open jacket on the style of the
one depicted on this page.
Many of the fastidious "weo" ladies'
between the ages of eight and sixteen
years, wear velvet and silk frocks or
coats, but very pleasing little dresses
in much less expensive materials are
also worn.
Serge suits made in sailor fashion and
trimmed with brightly colored braids
make smart frocks for the smaller girls,
while coat and skirt costumes seem to
be preferred by young ladies' of four
teen to sixteen years.
The latest decree from Paris says
that pearl gray gloves nre newer than
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
the white which have been worn for

the white which have been worn for
the past season. This certainly is
welcome news, for white gloves besides
being extravagant make the hands
look large, while the gray tint has u
tendency to reduce the apparent size.
White satin stock collars are worn
by French women with cloth, silk or
velvet shirt waists in place of the linen
ones 30 common here. Satin of any
color may be substituted for the white.
The coat which outlines the figure
at the sides. ties it closely at the back
and is loose in front, is the favorite
style.
Collar bands with high standing ruff.
uud battlement'shaped pieces. wired
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
FINF LAWN PLANT.

The hydrangea is one of the finest
Of plants for lawn decoration. A
large specimen is beautiful object,
and will last two or three months In
bloom. II is to be kept over winter
in cool, light cellar, where the tenn
perature is about at freezing, or not
far above. Very little water is needed,
but the wood must not be allowed to
shrivel. When the plant is intended
for outside decoration it should re-
main in the cellar until about the
middle of April and then placed out
OF doors in some sheltered corner, and
allowed to make progress with the
season like other Towering shrubs.
II will then stay in blossom all sum
mer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

Model" However, in these slight
changes there IL no cause for regret
for, if there ever was a time in the
history of dress when women might
be content with what they have it is
now, when fashion has reached perfec-
tion in all that goes to constitute
graceful outline, harmonious coloring,
becoming effect and pretty contrast.
The principal notifications are in
the narrowed skirts, the widely flaring
skirt being thing OF the past, and in
the small sleeves, which are both COM
Portable and becoming, since there is
no limit to the variety in design, and
therefore can be made to suit each
and every figure.
Three distinct styles of skirt are
prophesied for the coming season.
These are the plain skirt, just full
enough to insure pretty curve, the
skirt honnced to the waist, and the
skirt which is slightly draped nnd
moderately trimmed.
Gowns for street wear are most in
demand just at this moment and
variety is the one thing needful since
lnncheons, musicals, teas and shopping
expeditions are the proper order OF
the day. Tailor.made gowns prevail,
dark unassuming ones being chosen
for shopping and the more fanciful
model in delicate tints doing service
for social occasions.
One of Mrs. John Jacob Astor's
newest tailor.made gowns is an entire
study in stem green. The material is
a soft brondcloth aud the "suit' con-
sists of n plain skirt, cut very full in
the back, but with no suggestion of a
flare, and single-breasted cton
trimmed with black silk braid. A
small green velvet toque completes the
costume and carries out the color
scheme of this most harmonious
toilette.
Another stunning costume that
would prove worthy rival to Mrs.
Astor's is developed in purple ladies
cloth. The skirt is perfectly plain
and the jacket which is quite short is
left open at the front to display a sof,
full vest OF white sntin. A trimming
of narrow silk braid on the front and
back of the jacket makes an exceed.
ingly handsome garniture.
The collar and slnshed revers of this
jacket give it peculiarly graceful
finish, aud there is nothing to confin.
it to the figure, yet every curved lin,
OF the waist and back is shown to adj
vantage.
The gown Just described WAS seen n
the last musical given at the Waldorf
ANA ns the wearer was young an,
pretty, her poke bonnet made most
lifting crown. The "poke" was mad,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
One on the Cyclisi.

A young American who was bicy-
cling in Southern France was pushing
his wheel up steep hill, when he
overlook peasant with n donkey cart
who was rapidly becoming stalled,
though the little donkey was doing his
best. The benevolent wheelman, put
ting his left hand against the back of
the cart and guiding his wheel with
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
WOMAN'S WEAR.
What Fashion and Fancy Say
1t Should Contain.
Costumes for Day Wear--Styles
for the Rising Generation.

Especial New York Fashion letter.
It's distrncting in one sense at least,
that early spring always brings with it
the fashions for the summer. While
lawns and laces may give us shiver
now they suggest the coming months
when chill would be nn agreeable
change. The spring of '97 will not he
an epoch-marking period in the gene
aiogy of costumes; departures from
the previous year being neither pro-
nouuced nor material And yet, GER
tain notifications are observed that
are sure to distinguish the "'97
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
SHE MENDS SHOES.

Mrs. Pollock of Pittston, Penn,
mends shoes. Her husband was n
cobbler, and she frequently assisted
him through rush. When she was
left dependent upon her own resources
she bravely picked mp the last and
awl, and continued her husbands busi-
ness. This new departure woman
cobbler-created much CONSERVATION
in the ncighborhood. This dismay
resulted in decided decrease in pat
ronage. But Mrs. Pollock knew the
way to woman's heart, and offered to
mend shoes at bargain rates. When
she cut down the rates fixed by her
husband, the women ventured to try
her. She turned out such good work
and the orders were so promptly filled
nt low prices, that sue soon had n
large trade. She now employs man
to assist her, and earns from $50 to
S25 II week. New York journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

the other pushed SO hard that the
donkey, taking fresh courage, pulled
his lead mp to the top successfully.
The summit reached the peasant burs.
into thanks to his benefactor. 81 WAS
very good of you, monsieur" he said
81 should never in the world have got
up the hill with only one donkey"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
LATE PARTISAN CONNECTION.

One of the latest Partisan confec-
tions is bolero of black chiffon that
can be slipped on over any bodice, to
lend an mir of festivity to II toilet. At
the back the chiffon is put on full,
with six rows OF shirring that draws it
down tight to the Innings. The shir-
ring Mt the front is pushed together
to make six puffs. The two full bouil-
Ions of biack chiffon are placed at the
nrmhole and fall nearly to tie elbow.
Black velvet ribbon and brass buttons
trim the bolero. When worn with n
white canvas cloth gown that had a
black velvet belt the effect was decid-
edly new and charming. These are
the little things that make house
dresses elegant to look upon. yet cost
almost nothing. Chicago Times Her.
aid.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Oh. the Dear Girls.

Dora (sweetly)-Fred didn't blow
his brains ont because you Tilted him
the other night; he came right over
and proposed to me.
Maud (1nper-sweetly)-Di Didn't he?
Then he must have got rid of his
brains some other way. Tit Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24
Wells TIED UNDER THE CHIN.

The veil is an important adjunct to
the theatre toilet, ns hats ARE not
correct for such wear, aud the elabor-
ately arranged coitlure is touched only
10y this iilmy affair, which must be
composed of very finely woven silk or
embroidered chiffon.
An inch wide edge of real lace adds
greatly to its bccomingness, and the
veil should be long enough to fall
loosely over the face and tie beneath
the chin. II should be removed be-
fore entering the stall.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-24

be said to he success with the dark
skirts, however bright the lining. The
nnrrowest colored leather belts are
worn, or gold gallon belts with multi
colored enameied buckles Lovely
man,les of fur, or trimmed with fur,
are put on when the skating is over ;
aud sometimes short sable jacket,
with full and shallow basque, belted
with chine ribbon, and displaying vel
vet sleeves, figures on the ice. Bro
cades, satin and velvet, show large
square sable collars, often mingled
with fine and priceless lace. Sealskin
capes have the most delicate lowered
pompadour silk Innings. New York
Sun.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
SarsapariIIa
MATCH BOXES FOR WOMEN.

Since the passage of the city ordi'
nance pertaining to lamps on bicycles,
women who ride wheels find 1t neces-
gary to carry q match box. Therefore,
there are any number of new match
boxes. which are smaller and more
dainty than anything In this line ever
seen before.
do the girls buy them?" promi-
nent jeweler was asked. To winch
question he answered: Eyes, indeed.
The smaller sizes are made particularly
for their special use."
The prettiest Of the new match boxes
for girls are Of gold with an enameled
decoration. The enameling either takes
the form of college or yacht club flag,
or 1t resembles hand-painted minda-
ture showing a girl on wheel, or the
head of dog Many of these match
boxes are made with concealed recess
for a photograph. 1t is only when a
certain spring is touched that the pict
ure can be seen, 50 skillfully is 1t hid
den away.
The silver match boxes, decorated
with the outline Of a tiny bicycle IN
enamel, are also new
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
rEMrrnANcE NEWS AND NOTES.

Even Mohamct is On record as saying that
s;a!cohol is the mother OF sin"
No man has right to destroy his reason
by drink, TO become diseased by drink. to de-
stroy his moral sense and conception OF right
and wrong.
For every dollar OF revenue received by
the Government from the liquor traffic SIG
are paid out TO care for the drunkard which
it produces.
OF Gil paupers In the Edinburgh poor
house not one was an abstainer. and 407 ad-
mitted that their poverty was due entirely to
intemperance.
Customer-"I notice some shoes in the
window that you have labeled temperance
Shoes What kind are they9' They
are warranted mol to be tight.
topper recently arrested in Louisville,
Kv., was only fractional part oil q man. HI
had only one eye. one arm. one leg, and his
voice was 50 weak that he seemed to have
but one lung.
When John Burns. the English member OIL
Parliament, was in this country he told ar
audience OF working men, whom no addressed
that he believed the saloon TO be "tbe chic
cause OF the present-fime poverty, debase.
ment aud weasns'ss OF the poor.
II yon value your happiness. says m emf.
nent physician, il you value yogr lives, ban
ISL from your hstlse<, from your taD.es, from
yeHr siekroons, every dr. p OF ilto.;cHtina
urinxs; for BIS assured they produce Wga:s
ness-not strength; sickuess-cos health
Ieatn-not life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
But Once.

We nass This way but once, dear heart!
Musing above the birch logs Hare,
The booming of the mighty mart
Borne to us through snow-lRden air,
Our talk Is of LIES little day
Between us and the embers glow
phantom waivers. spent and gray,
The Year that died awhile ago.
We pass this way but once. The seeds,
From lax or heedful hands that fall
Will Weld their kind. Lush, noisome weedA
Our wild remorse cannot recall;
Sweet herbs of grace and goodiy grain
We idly strew or plant with prayers;-
Others will reap, for loss or gain.
And cursing us, will burn our tsres.
We pass this way but once. Though hard
And steep to climb through binding heat
And cruel frost, and sharp the shard
'Gainst which we dash our burrying feets
Our toll and hurt leave scanty traee:--
blood-stain on displaced stone,
Vague lettering on powders face,
Percbance the echo OF moan.
| We pass this way bit once. The joy.
| That might bs ours to-day, withheld
| CAS- YOU might daily with toy!l,
Changes, Hike fairy-2old OF cid.
To withered leaves ttat mock our tears.
| The love deniei 4. the hope delayed,
Whate'er the wealth OF future years.
Remain, for aye, debt unpaid.
| With thy true eyes on mine, dear heart,
| AS at the margin Of the sea
Which thee aud me one day must part,
Forgive all that would not be.
! Assai thou me, while east out
| Dark fancips that have wrought me pain
Let loves strong faith bear down veal
doubt;
We shall not pass this way again.
Marion Harland, in Harper's Bazar'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
AGAINST CLUE DRINKING.

One of the perils of young men, especially
ut the present time, is club drinking. Many
Young men who would be ashamed to be
seen drinking in the ordinary saloon are
tempted to this indulgence in the more Sc
lect and aesthetic environment OF the club.
An old New York club man Is quoted as say
ing:
..The barroom makes drunkar;ls. wish
could say that the purpose OF the club wasto
make men sober, but as cannot do 80 with
truth, might asAwell confess, among other
things, that the tendency of the modern club
is 10 intensity the drink habit till it degen-
crates, particularly with young men, into
the disease of inebriety. know OF scores OF
promising lives-and so does every club man
Of cxperience-that have been wrecked by
the opportunities for conviyiality afforded
by clubs. If the stewards of the leading
clubs in any OF our cities would confess to
the number of members they know TO be
habitual drinkers, or rather habitual drunk.
ards, the report would s;artlethe uninitiated.
Friends of temperance, while laboring for
the legal suppression of the saloon, should
also exert ali possible moral power for the
restraint and abolition of club drinking.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
n..fnea. Cannot be CURED

~ ideal applications, as they cannot reach ths
u,s. !. ~ s.nre Deafness and that IL by consutu-
s Wy remedie,. Deafness 10 caused by an In
tanned condition Of ths mucous lining OF I'M, in
ss,,,sd Won have a rumbling sound or imper,
ssct hearing. and when it is entirely closed
6esfness is the result, and unless the imam
nation can be taken out and this TUBE ,, re- i.
Stored TO is normal condition, hearing will 90
destroyed forever. Nine cases out OF ten are
caused by cstarrh, which is nothing but an ~
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces e.. INV
c.se az deafness (caused by catsrrh) that cam
not BIS cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. send ios
circulars, free. c.,so n
fold by Druggists, Toe.
HANS Family Pills are tho best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
Two Strange Birds.

A few evenings ago W. W. Mccain.
Of Stevensyille. shot on pond there
a Canadian wild goose, measuring sew.
enty inches from tip to tip. In Mon
trose, Susquehanna County. Tim Stew.
ems. q local sportsman, exhibited an
albino, or pure white, pheasant, Q
freak OF nature seldom seen. 1t was
shot on a mountain nearby. New
York Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-23
snuv THIS SOWING.

1t Is quite common 10 hear men say: "Boys
will be boys. They must SOW their Wild oats.
That there is danger to be dreaded from hav-
ing this cd proyerb repeated without protest
is attestel by tho many human wrecks that
line the pathway OF life, says the Church
News.
A man might as reasonably SOW the see1
of weeds in his field and expect q crop OF
corn us for a boy to asow wild OATS for a
dozen or m5re years and hope some day to
wake up good, trusted and honorable man.
Boys should be taught that 1t is a sin to
''sow wild oats" and that for each seed sown
a fearful account must be rendered, IL not
here. at least hereafter. The soul is like a
snow-white cloth, and is soiled by sin just as
cloth is disfigured by dirt. No sensible man
or boy would throw fine coat on the
ground and expect that it would escape per-
manent injury. Yet thousands 'sow wild
oats" without realizing what they are doing.
Aside from The blemishes which sin i'm
prints upon the soul the boy should consider
| his worldly prospects, and remember that
| every grain OF wild oats" he sOws detracts
| from his character, and tends to lessen his
| chances in the business and professional
| world.
| A boy without experience may be persuad
| ed that it Is IN easy thing for him 10 give MP
| the bad habits he acquires by ''sowing wild
| OATS" but the man OF mature years can give
/ testimony of the struggle necessary 10 ge
| rid OF single bad habit acquired early II
life, and which has been noursshed Tor years
| Our passions viii run away with US unless
| like good horsemen, we hold tight rein OF
| them. When they have the mastery We be
come slaves of the meanest kind. II mel
would but remember this fact they woult
never say a single word which might be con
| strued into an encouragement to the boy t
'ssow wild oats" The sowing may be pleas
ant, but the reaping will be anything else
either to the boy or to his parents. Boy
should never forget that before they cal
..sow wild OATS they must cease to Low
their parents. and that while they are cast
ing the seed into the ground they are har
rowing the hearts OF mothers that bore Their
and OF fathers who have labored 10 iced
c,othe ana educate them.