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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

The new side combs for next sea-
sons wear come in sets Of three and
four. The most stylish are hinged to-
gether. In sets of four, one comb
goes above the knot, one below the
knot, and one on either side. In sets
ofthree, as rule, the middle comb is
to be used above the knot, and is the
least bit higher and more ornate than
the two side combs. Where the four
are hinged together, the tendency
seems to be to have them oil alike,
differing only in length and curve.
The manufacturers assert that tho
teeth of the combs are coarser than
last season, but il such is really the
case it is not perceptible to the casual
observer. The ornamentation of these
combs as rule is quite simple. Tho
palmer ones, when ornamented with
narrow bands of silver or gold, have
only simple designs cut into these
bands Except on those pieces to be
worn above the knot, there is no fill
gree work. And jewels, when used,
are sunk in the band, not raised
above, as for the last few seasons.
it is said, will be the
popular stones, and only few dia-
monds are shown, to be worn in very
black hair. Amethysts come in set
tings of silver and gold. in polished
and French gray finish and in polished
and rose finished silver gilt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Keep the Stock Comfortable.

There is sound sense in some ad.
vico found in the Country Gentleman
as to keeping the animals comfortable
in hot weather; besides it is humane.
The writer says that the comfort and
happiness of any animal has great
influence on its health and thrift. The
animal cannot be comfortable and hap
py that has to grub at n short, burned
out pasture from morning till night in
order to keep alive; that can find no
shelter from the fierce heat of the mid
day sun; that must either perish OF
quench its thirst at muddy pool or
foul tank; that is tormented by flies
from daylight till dark, finding no rest
except for few hours at night.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Looks After tho SwiiI.

Mrs. J. w. Wheeler, OF Massachu-
setts, writes: Swill pals are nui-
sance in hot weather, for they attract
flies. Every farmer may avoid these
swarming pests by having small
place screened off, large enough for
the pals and barrel for standing while
mixing. Have this little room quite a
distance from the kitchen, at the
farthest end of the buildings if they be
attached, and provide good ventilation
by screened window opposite the
door, which should also be screened.
Another help is to scour and scald the
pals every few days during the hot.
test weather. 1t takes but few min.
utes with strong bristle brush, o
handful of soap and plenty of hot
water. Many germ hides in the
swill barrel or pail, but the farmer
seldom considers this until fat hog
dies on his hands and then when it is
too late he sees the necessity of clean.
liness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

The II. a o. officials are very much
pleased with certain statistics that
have recently been prepared OF the
performance OF freight trains on the
Second division. which handles all the
east and west bound traffic between
Baltimore and Cumberland. Before
the new freight engines were pur-
chased. and the improvements made
In the track, In the way OF straighten-
ing curves and reducing grades. the
average number of cars 20 the train
was 2SM. Now. with more powerful
and modern motive power and n better
track. the average Is ~ cars per train,
an increase of II per cent. The ave-
age east-bound movement per day for
the first ten days OF August was 1923
loaded cars. on the Third division
Cumberland TO Grafton, where there
are grades OF 1875 feet to the mile. the
engines used haul 1917 loads TO the
train. Now the average Is 2j2h loads
per train, an increase Of 81 per cent.
IL would certainly appear that the
money spent In improvements on the
-. d o. Is being amply justified and
that the cost of operation Is being very
materially reduced.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
New Rails for tha r, a q.

The new 85-pound steel rails that
the receivers OF the B. e. o. purchased
several months ago, at an exceedingly
low figure, are now being delivered at
the rate OF 5000 tons n month. AS
fast as 1t comes II is being laid. and
II the weather continues good at least
10000 tons of II will be in the track by
Christmas. Nearly a million cross
ties have been bought In the last year
and placed in the track ready for the
new rail. Ballast trains have been
kept busy up and down the line, and
the work has progressed with such
rapidity that when the new rail Is
down the tracks will be practically
new from Wheeling TO Baltimore
There are lots of good rail In the old
tracks, not heavy enough for the new
motive power. which will be taken up
and laid on divisions where traffic is
not as great as II Is on the main line.
About ten thousand tons of new steel
will he laid on the lines west OF the
Ohio river this fall, II weather permits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Thinning Fruit.

Midsummer is the best season for
thinning all the larger fruits. Just
before the seed begins TO form nature
does n good deal Of this thinning, and
it is perhaps rs well to wait until all
the fruit that will naturally fall has
fallen. Then pick off the surplus fruit
wherever it seems to be superabun-
dant. In most cases this thinning
does not decrease the amount of fruit
because it so largely increases the size
Of individual specimens. IL is the
best fruit that always pays best. That
always means fruit that has been Judi
ciously thinned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

ministering to the needs Of women.
Wavy, soft pompadour fronts are deft-
ly arranged under q few stray locks Of
your own hair, and all sorts of artis-
tically-made coils, puffs, toupees and
short curls are mingled with your
tresses SO cunningly that your best
friend never suspects their existence.
Large, loose waves are just as desir-
able in summer as in winter, and the
extreme high pompadour has lost none
of its popularity. The simple little
knot, with q coil around it arranged
high on the head, is n pretty way of
dressing the hair with the pompadour
front, or this same knot may be ar
ranged lower, with softer twist.
Evening coiffures are completed by
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.


Sometimes we see trees that dry up
the grass under them, while in the
same heighborhood will be trees un.
der which the grass will grow greener
than where it is not thus shaded. An
orchard which has long been plowed
deep has most of its feeding roots below
those of the grass. On the other hand,
under the tree where grass has long
grown, the true feeding roots come
near the surface, and when dry time
comes the grass under il lacks mois.
ture and is very soon killed out.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

There was n report not long ago that
Mr.. Gladstone was learning to ride the
bicycle, and Its contradiction is the sig
nal for Mr.. James Pnyn to drop into
poetry:
Mr.. Gladstone denies he has taken 10
hiking;
Nor are We surprised II was not to his
liking.
Though from Office and power he be q
reccder,
He will ne'er he Wheeler who has been
Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
AnImala Need Shade.


All the animal world, if it could,
would choose the shade during the ex
treme heat of summer days. The dog
following his master along the country
road dips in the roadside pool, and the
horse, if given the rein, will slow up to
walk under a refreshing bit of shade
cast by q row of trees.
Is it any wonder, asks W. H. Gard.
ner in the Humane journal, that the
comfort-loving swine has the cholera
when we see them, by the hundred, in
great fields with no better shade than
o wire fence affords?
1t is not many years ago that promi-
nent New York agriculturist--a feeder
and fattener of cattle by pasturage-
cut down all his shade trees because
his scales told him the cattle gained
flesh faster in the fields having no
shade. The cattle took too much COM
fort in the shade, did not eat enough
to fatten as fast as in fields without
shade. We believe this to be q mis-.
taken theory. The more comfort an
animal takes the faster it will lay on
flesh.
The cow having access to quiet shade
gives the most milk of the most health
full quality. The horse loves shade as
we'll as the man, or the dog, or any
other creature. Let it not be forgot
ten that when the suns heat is OPP
pressive to one animal it is to all.
When the sun is life-giving elixir to
one it is likely to be to all. 1t costs
naught but care and attention. Pro-
lection should be the first fruit Of civil
lization.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

fulness being caused by gathers on ths
outer edge Of sleeves. Short, full
pufrs caught up in butterfly effect
drape the shoulders, and the wrists
are uniquely slashed over deep
ruflle of lace. As represented, figured
barege was employed in making; mar
row black satin ribbon affording the
decoration. The mode is applicable,
however, to all manner of weaves and
textures including silk, peau-de-soie,
canvas weaves, organdies, etc.
To make this basque for n lady in
the medium size will require three
and one-fourth yards of forty-four-inch
material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Ladies' Basque.


The basque shown in the large
illustration is an ideal model for ladies'
Of generous figure, according to May
Manton. The pattern provides for an
extra under-arm gore, which has the
desired effect of decreasing the ap-
parent size of the waist while the soft
fulness at each side of the vest front
detracts from the prominence of the
bust. The graceful fulness of the
front and the seamless back are dis
posed over glove-ftted Innings that
close in centre-front. The seamless
V-shaped vest portion is sewed per-
lnanently to the right-front and is
hooked over the full edge of the left.
The side-fronts have gathers at the
shoulder edges, the lower edges being
disposed in overlapping plaits which,
with the pointed outlines, give grace
full effect to the-waist. The back fits
smoothly across the shoulders, the
fulness at the lower edge being laid in
overlapping plaits that are firmly
tackled down below the waist line.
II the seamless back Is not desired
the basque can be made TO show the
seams Is seen in back view Of engrav-
ing. A close standing band completes
No neck With . kil Of lace above.
10 alssvss ~ mQpaqueialFe. ths soft
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

becoming length, reaches to the top of
the deep girdle, except at the front
where it extends in pretty elongated
tabs. The seamless back is slashed at
the centre and decorated with cord
and buttons. The sleeves are two
scanned, having the moderate fulness
of the upper portion arranged in gath
ers. They are slashed at the wrists
revealing the sleeve beneath. This
style Of Eton is particularly jaunty,
being decided innovation from the
several plain styles. Cloth, serge,
cheviot and canvas are among the suit
able materials; the colors most Sc
looted being green, brown and blue
in all its various shades.
To make this jacket for a lady in the
medium size will require two and one
fourth yards of forty-four-inch ma
terial.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
beware Of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

az mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derangc the whole system
when entering IL th rough the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescr criptions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do II ten fold ~ the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by n. j. Cheney a. Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally. acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces OF the system. In buying
Hairs tatarrh Cure be sure 10 get the genuine.
IL is taken internally, and Is made In Toledo,
Ohio, by +. j. cheney n 60. Testimonials free.
s.v- Sold by Druggists; price, I5c. per bottle.
Hall's Fnmlly Pllls are the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Sleeves Growing Smaller.

Sleeves are growing smaller, and
the indications are that women will
need no help next winter in putting
on their coats. Probably they will
accept it, however. Newest modes
from Paris show sleeves, in some in
stances, arm-tight. Usually a miti-
eating frill appears at the shoulder,
but some brave or foolish women are
ready to adopt the close sleeve with
out Q scrap Of shoulder fullness. II is
to be hoped that fashion will not posi-
lively order the tight sleeve without =
rufIle, because II II upbscoming to
those whoss figures are not perfect.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Cheering Indication.

The fact that $14,225, the largest
amount ever paid at one time into the
conscience fund" of the United States
Government, has been received within
the last year, Is n cheering Indication
that some men are growing better in-
stead of worse.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

and small buttons affording appro-
printe decoration. It is worn over n
taffeta silk waist of brilliant hue which
affords the touch of brightness so es-
sential to cycling costume. The
fronts are adjusted to the figure by
single-bust darts that are held to posi-
ton by means of cords and buttons.
Above the closing tho fronts are re-
versed in lapels that meet the rolling
collar in even notches. The jacket, of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
There is n Claas of Peopla

Who are injured by the use OF coffee. Re.
Gently there has been placed In all the grocery
stores new preparation called Grain q, made
The most delicate stomach receives IL without
distress, and but few can tell II from coffee.
~ does not cost over One-quarter az much.
cts. and - cts per package. Try 1t. Ask for
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

miss Grabbs declares her girl
friends can't deny that her attachment
to that gentleman with title was a
case Of love at first sight"
"That's very true" replied Miss Cay.
enne. "She saw him Washing.
ton Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

the addition of some ornament, an
aigrette, loop and bow of spangled
tulle, a little wreath Of small roses,
with floral aigrette in the centre or
one or two real roses, which are quite
the prettiest of all.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Castleton-How few girls go In bath
Ing here this season!
Dillback-Yes. The grand stand
back of the bathing beach has been
washcd nway.-Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

If it is the perfection of art, says
the New York Sun, to conceal art, the
hairdressers are in this sort OF decep-
ton in advance of their competitors in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Camphor Is now exclusively
product Of japan, since the annexation
Of Forinosa TO that country. The cam.
phor tree thrives only In particular 10.
calltles, where the average yearly TEN.
perature Is above 10 degrees @. 1t Is
found In Hhikoku, Kinshiu and por.
ton Of Izu and XII provinces. A cam.
phor tree grows at the rate of about
one and half inches a year and at.
tains n great size, forty feet ln circum.
ference not being unusual. The quan.
tity Of camphor produced by tree In.
creases rs the tree grows older. and
as much as eight pounds of cnmphof
has been obtained ut one time from
trees between 90 and $50 years old.
Crude camphor Is made by steamiiig
the thin chips of the wood in n wooden
cask set over an iron pot, the cnnphor
In a gaseous state being conveyed
through bamboo pipe to n set Of tive
rectangular wooden receptacles placed
one within the other. In these the
stream Is condensed and the camphoi
solldliled. The chips are steamed fol
twenty.four hours and then replaced
by fresh chips, this process continuing
Tor from ten to fifteen days. When
the rcceptacles become thoroughly
cooled the solid camphor deposited in
the lower compartments Of the upper
receptacle is scrnped Off and put into
n dripping tub. where II Is left for three
lays to separate water and oils from the
crude camphor. According to inforn1
ton gathered by the National Assocla.
ton of American Manufacturers, the
cultivation of camphor trees Is con
sidered very profitable In Japan,
New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Colorado has for sale 5000, 900 worth
OF what are known as ''insurrection
bonds. " issued TO defray the expenses
of suppressing the Leadville strike.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Corpscs on n Shin.

When dead bodies are entered ms
cargo ON ship, they are recorded on
the Invoices as "statuary" or natural
history specimens" to nllay the super.
stitlous fears of the crew.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Twenty-Five years ago scientists pre-.
dlcted that abundant coal fields would
be found on both sides OF the British
channel, and the predictions have been
fulfilled. Besides the great Kent,sh
fields discovered several years ago and
yielding hountifully ever since i'm.
mense tracts of coal have been recently
found between Calais and Cape Girls
neZ. The French discoveries were the
result of those in England. geologists
being sure that the same belt Of coal
extended under the water from one
country to the other. This last dscov.
cry ls Of the greatest Importance TO in
dustrial France.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
Shake Into Your shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, n powder for the feet. II
cures painful, swollen, smprting feet, and In
stantly takes the sting out OF corns and bun
ions. It's the greatest comfort discovery OF
the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tiRht-ft-
cure for sweating. oulous and hot, tired, ach-
ing feet. Try II to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores. By mail for 25c. in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen 5. Ohm
sted, le Roy N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01
MRS. ELLA M'GARVY,
Writing to Mrs. Pinkham.

She says:-I have been using yorr
Vegetable Compound and find that IL
does all that IL Is recommended to do.
I have been sufferer for the last four
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
ton, alIays pain, cures wind collie. 25c.a bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Fits permanently cured. No flts or nervous
ness after first days use OF Dr. Kline's Great
Nerve kestorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
Dr.. Il. II. KLINE, Ltd, sE,l Arch St., Phila., Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

Ifaffiictedwith sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at &c per bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs. ESNiE PIsoK-
ARD, Springfield, Ills, Oct. 1. 1894.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

was persuaded TO try Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and to-day,
1 am feeling like a new woman
Mrs. ELLA McGARvY, Neebe Road
Station, Cincinnati,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-01

years with won
trouble, weak
back and cxcre-
tions. 1 was hare
ly able to do my
household dutiei
and while about
my work was 5
nervous that =.
| was miser- 81
able. / had
up in des- y
pair, when I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-15

timating that profit at 10 per cent it
would foot up $6,517 ,444. The recipro-
city treaty under which this pleasing
state of affairs has come into existence
is, of course. very favorable to the Unit
ed States. 1t is the only way Of lodging
what the diplomats call 'the most fav-
ored nation" clause, clause in interna-
tional agreements which is intended to
prevent country favoring commercially
one treaty nation more than another.
The chances are that if the United States
did not annex Hawaii, some other nation
would step in and be protector. Natur-
ally, in such an event our reciprocity
treaty would be abrogatcd, and away
would go our profits. 1t is likely we
would find some way to make up our loss
but the facts stated are those which
must be faced.
The figures given regarding profit to
United States residents under the treaty
are those shown by the custom house
records. There are, however, other
profits accruing to similar sources, which
by reason of certain treaty provisions,
do not appear in the records Of the GUS
tom houses at all. The total sum of
these profits is $50, 251 1906 Since the
execution of the treaty, property-sugar
interests-tO the value of $27,10S,211
has been purchased in Hawaii by Ameri-
cans. The present value of American
shipping built for and engaged in the Ha-
waiian trade, is $3,705,1 42 The total
value of property owned by Americans
in Hawaii, exclusive of sugar and ships,
is $43,731 ,544.
The Hawaiian trade is the direct crea-
ton of the reciprocity treaty. 1t has be-
come enormous in proportions, exceeding
in value anything of the kind to be found
i'm n ntb hon m pf Of I.Nx IL
ing to Sl5O per annum for every inhab-
liant of the islands. Were our trade
with Canada of like proportion, it would
exceed S150,OOO per annum, instead Of
about $4,000 as at present Mexico,
at the same ratio, would represent ST.
SOOOO0,000 year instead of one-siX-
teenth of that figure, and would equal the
entire foreign commerce of the United
States.
Were we on the same scale with Great
Britain and Ireland, our trade relations
would amount to nearly six thousand
millions, or 1000 per cent above the actu-
al trade. Did the United States deal
with all foreign people upon the same
basis as the llawaiians do with us, our
exports and imports would exceed ten
thousand million dollars, and would thus
be six times greater than they are at
present.
Perhaps. the figures may be thought
fancltul, but they are certainly intelli-
gent and reveal far better than spacious
argument what people must consider
when digesting the Hawaiian question
facts.
If the United States were to annex Ha-
wall she would be compelled to assume
an Indebtedness of S4,0000OO. This
would be all, as there are no county or
cry debts to take into consideration.
Whether we ought or ought not TO take in
Hawaii, it seems very likely that we will
Inc preponderance of congressional sen.
timent fav0rs it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-15
RestfuI Nights, Days Free From
Torture

Await the rheumatic sufferer who re-
sorts to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
That is benignant cordial and depureLt is
a far more reliable remedy than colchi-
cum and other pOisons used TO eXpel the
rheumatic virus from the blood, is n
fact that experience has satisfactorily
demonstrated. 1t also enjoys the advan-
age of being-unlike unexpectedly
safe. With many persons certain pre-
disposition to rheumatism exists, which
renders them liable to its attacks after
exposure in wet weather, to currents of
air, changes of temperature, or to cold
when the body is hot. Such persons
should take wine glass or two of the
Bitters as soon as possible after mourning
risk from the above causes, as this SUI
perb protective effectually utilities the
hurtful influence For the functional de-
rangements which accompany rheu-
matism, such as collie, spasms in the
stomach, palpitation of the heart, i'm
perfect digestion, etc., the Bitters is also
most useful remedy. 1t is only neces-
sary in obstinate cases to use it with per-
sistency.