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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
A llniaIie Salad.

A unique salad was invented some
years ago by an ingenious woman. II
consisted of slices of hard-boiled egg
at least four inches in diameter served
on lettuce leaves. No egg but an ostrich
egg was ever so large, but the secret
lay in the fact that it was composite
egg. Two bags of flannel were made,
one round and the other oval, the
round one being much the smaller
Into the round one were dropped at
once the yolks of eight eggs, nearly
filling the bag. After the yolks were
boiled hard they were left until cool,
and then the flannel was cut off. The
whites Of the eggs were put into the
oval bag and the ball of yolks careful
ly slipped into them. When the
whites had cooked and cooled the sec.
ond bag was cut away.
Experimenting was necessary to find
the right size of bags for the number
of eggs and the proportionate size for
the yolk alone and the entire egg. II
was another nice point to allow for the
second boiling of the yolks without
getting them too hard, and to locate
the yolk in the middle of the whites.
This was most satisfactorily accom-
plished by putting half of the whites
into the bag, then dropping in the
yolk and finishing with the rest of the
whites. The buoyancy of the whites
maintained the position of the yolk.
Afterward the inventor of the man.
moth egg had two light tin cases
made of the proper shape and dimen-
sions, but there is no record of her
having obtained patent on her de-
vice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
rhe Sultan's Jewel-I.oN.

The sultan of Turkey possesses one
of the rarest collections of jewels in
the world. An English lady some
time ago was privileged to behold the
old treasures of the casketlike room
of the Seraglio at Constantinople, says
the Pittsburg Dispatch. Numerous
gilded bird-cages are suspended from
the frescoed ceiling, studded with
jewels, a iewelled clock being placed
face downward in the bottom of each
canary's home. Some of the rarest
of gems of the collection are inter-
woven in embroidered texts from the
Koran, done in rich red velvet. One
of the most valuable parasols in the
world may be seen there. 1t is of
white silk, embroidered with precious
threads, wrought at intervals with
precious stones. The staff, however,
has not its equal on the globe, being
one long true piece of coral. There
are numerous beautiful necklaces.
The one with the most exquisite work
manship, and which contains the
most expensive diamonds, was worn
by royal lady when she was attend
ing court reception at Stamboul.
She often laughs now about the pomp
and ceremony with which she was
presented with the ornament, when it
was taken for granted that she should
return the magnificent gift later.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
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There have recently died li Paris
two important personages, wealthy
cat and an illustrious dog. The former
reioiced in the name Of Bis and was
the lucky possessor of fortune of ten
thousand francs, which had been
willed him by his former owner, o
widow named Lelievere. This sum
was deposited with the city, which
used the income 1t brought for the
maintenance of the cat, which was
boarded out with certain janitress in
Paris. The latter was under contract
with the city to care properly for the
animal and to provide him daily with
"5 centimes' worth of liver and 90
centimes' worth of milk" In spite OF
this, sumptuous fare Bis went the way
of all flesh, and now his wealth will
go according TO his mistress will to
enrich some municipal schools.
The facts concerning Bis were well
known in Paris, but still more cele.
brated, and Justly so, was Sultan, the
Newfoundland dog which was the
property of Didier, the editor, at
whose death he has passed into the
keeping of the Comtesse Foucher de
Careil. Sultan has been the recipient
of collar from the French Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals
Gin acknowledgment of his courage
and his devotion toward human be-
ings.'' He had arrested thief, cap.
tured murderer, saved child from
drowning and drawn would-be-
suicide out of the Seine. The Comtesse
de Careil had brought him to her
estates near Corbeil, where he had re.
Gently prevented some burglars from
entering the castle. His devotion was
the cause of his death, for shortly
afterward he was found dead in the
gardens. He had been poisoned, prob
ably by the wretches with whose ne.
farious designs he had interfered. -
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
An Uninvited Guest.

Unlike the honey bees, the bumble-
bee queens, to their credit be it said,
are not of a jealous disposition, but
live peacefully together in one nest
until in the autumn the family breaks
up, the old queens, workers and
drones perishing, while the young
queens, forsaken and alone, crawl
away to some protected spot wherein
to pass the winter, and reappear in
spring and found another colony.
If you should examine bumble-
bees nest you would probably find
among our busy, hard working friends
number of individuals who never
labor for their living, and, although
they come and go with perfect freedom,
never bring pollen or honey, for aid
in making wax. These are the ''guest
bees" or inquillines, species which
depend on their host the bumblebee
to furnish them board and rooms rent
free.
The inquillines, like the European
cuckoo or the American cow-bunting
among birds, lay their eggs by stealth
in the bumblebee's S nests. The young,
when Matched, are cared for by their
foster parents, and when full grown
are treated with as much considera-
tion as though they iwere guests of
honor. Why the bumblebees should
permit their uninvited visitors to re-
main with them is mystery, for al
though some species closely resemble
their hosts in size and color, others
are quite different. 1t can hardly be
supposed, therefore, that they are mis-
taken for rightful members of the
colony. On this account many natur-
slists have thought that they perform
some important service in return for
their hospitable reception; but Of
what this duty, il any, consists has
never been discovered. st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Nelson,a Famous Order.

Captain Alfred T. Mahan contributes
to the Century an article on Nelson
ut Trafalgar" Concerning Nelson's ia
nous order, Captain Mahan says: Aft
er returning to the deck, Nelson asked
Blackwood whether he did not think
another signal was needed. The cap.
tain replied that he thought every one
understood perfectly what was expect
ed of him. After musing a while, Nell
son said, suppose we telegraph that
Nelson expects every man to do his
duty" The officer to whom the re-
mark was made suggested whether 1t
would not read better, England ex-
pects." In the feet, or, for the matter
Of that, to the country, the change sig
nified little, for no two names were
ever more closely identified than those
Of England and Nelson; but the latter
welcomed 1t eagerly, and Mt 11:3O the
signal which has achieved worldwide
celebrity few from the victory's mast
head, and was received with a shout
throughout the feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

The hoopoe is found in Europe,
Asia and Africa. 1t continually utters
in soft, rapid tones, peculiar note
resembling "hoop, hoop, hoop!'-
whence its name, hoopoe.
II is really, a harmless, useful bird,
but it is the subject of many super
stitions, being regarded "a ominous Of
evil. 1t is about the size of thrush,
is very elegant in appearance, and is
greatly admired because of its hand
some crown or crest. This crown is
composed of gold colored feathers of
unequal lengths, having white bar
and black tips, which it can expand
and depress at pleasure.
According to pretty legend the
hoopoe received its crown AZ re.
ward for kindly service. One very
hot day, the story runs, King Solomon
was journeying from one part of his do.
main to another. He had no cover
ing over his head, and the suns
scorching rays became unbearable.
At length he came up with flock Of
vultures, and said to them:
"Vultures, do me kindness--Ay
very close together above my head
and shield me from the sun for q
time as journey"
The vultures refused outright to
thus favor the king, and he then said
to them:
"Vultures, because of your selfish
ness your heads and necks, and the
heads and necks of all your descend
ants shall from this time to the end of
time be bare of feathers, and thus you
will be exposed to both heat and cold. +"
Solomon went little farther and
overlook a flock of hoopoes, and thus
addressed them:
Little hoopoes, my head aches
from having been exposedto the suns
fierce rays for several hours. Won't
you hover above my head, in a body,
to shield me from the sun, and fly
along with me to the end of my
iourney?"
The hoopoes readily consented, and
so they hovered above the kings head,
dovetailed themselves together, and
made an admirable sun-shield. Thus
they flew along until the end of the
journey was reached, and then the
king said to them:
Little hoopoes, what favor may
confer upon you for your great kind
ness to me?"
One hoopoe, acting as spokesman
for the others, answered.:
'If you wish to favor us, o King
Solomon, ornament our necks with q
circlet of beautiful golden feathers. "
"Would you not rather have your
heads ornamented with beautiful
golden crown?" the king asked.
"Much rather, much rather' ex-
claimed the hoopoes in chorus.
"Then," said King Solomon, "your
heads and the heads of all your de.
scendsnts shall, to the end of time, be
ornamented with crown of golden
feathers that shall ever be remarkable
for its beauty.-Philadelphia Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
A Delicious Fruit Meat.

Select oranges with perfect skins,
wipe them with damp cloth and
weigh them. Peel the fruit by taking
the skin of in quarters, and then cut
it into quarters, and then cut it into
straws. Cover the cut peel with hot
water and let it cook fifteen minutes.
Drain off the water and again cover
the peel with hot water and boil until
the straws are tender. Meanwhile put
into preserving kettle the weight of
the fruit in granulated sugar and
squeeze over it the juice of the or
ange. Put the kettle over the back of
the fire, where the sugar will slowly
dissolve. When the liquid boils put
in the cooked straws and boil twenty
minutes. Put the peel into jelly
glasses and when it is cold cover.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
PASSING OF THE MUSTANG.
Wild Horses Are No Longer of Any
/, value.

The wild horse of Texas has become
one of the greatest nuisances within
the border of the Lone Star State. Not
satisfied with its own freedom the wild
horse has adopted the tactics of the
Apache and Of the Sioux and stam'
pedes Its brethren. Novelists have
taught us to believe that the wild mus.
tang is emblematlc of freedom pure
and noble. The Texas ranchman re.
CARDS him as an emissary of the evil
one, for he brings to his ranch despair
and loss.
For the last decade the droves of
horses that run in Texas have been
steadily increasing in number and
strength. Years ago it was worth
while to catch these animals to SELL
Nowadays it is hard work to sell n
mustang for use even as COW pony.
Formerly 1t was the case that there
was no horse for the stockman, the
cattle-grower, like the Texas pony
which had run wild for the, first four
or five years of Its life. Lean and
sinewy as an Arab with the endurance
Of an Indian and capacity for steady
speed that can only be likened to a
locomotive he was treasure. We'll
seasoned, q cow pony could be ridden
100 miles In a single day and come out
Of the encounter with fatigue with fly.
ing colors.
The wild horse, however-that same
animal which the 10-cent novelist de.
scribes as the fiery urtamed steed"-
believes the sweets of freedom are SO
very sweet that all his brethren IN
bondage should share them. With this
In mind therefore he swoops down up
on the inclosure Of the ranchman, In
duces the cow ponies to brave the ter
rors Of jumping barbwire fence and
takes chances on clearing the sides OF
the corral. fhe result is that the stock.
man, unless one Of the riders stops ou
guard, is likely to wake up in the morn
ing and find his herd stampeded.
II 1t is the roundup the first thing
the wranglers know thunder of hoofs
comes from the prairie, shrill neigh.
ing, which the herd answers in equally
shrill notes. The hoof beats sound
nearer and nearer, the herd grows
more and more excited and uneasy,
until finally the wild mustangs dash
In and mingle with the COW ponies and
IN Q moment more all are Off for some
place, no one knows where. The
wranglers, or herders, will be fortu.
nate, Indeed, If they can control their
own animals and avoid being forced
to Join In the stampede.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Gum Is Good for the Teeth.

A noted New England dentist Is
authority for the remarkable state.
ment that the people who have the
soundest, best preserved teeth are
those who are inveterate chewers OF
gum. Another eminent dentist says
that the texture of the teeth is i'm.
proved and strengthened by constant
chewing, just as the muscles of the
arms are hardened and developed by
constant exercise. He also says the
finest set OF teeth he ever saw was in
the mouth of man over fifty years
old, who had chewed gum necessarily
from early childhood.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
A Dog Trained to Save Life.

There is new member of the life
guards at Windsor Park beach. He
does not draw salary nor does he
wear any mans collar.
To be sure, the law compels him to
own small tag with number on it,
but it is locked up in box, for neither
dog g-catcher nor policeman would lay
his unhallowed hands on Sir Caesar,
the life-saver. He is a splendid st.
Bernard, belonging to Capt. Billie
johnson, the famous oarsman and
swimmer, who is on duty day aud
night to rescue the imperilled bathers
at Windsor Park beach.
Caesar is now regularly installed as
member of the life-saving crew,
having finished the preliminary train
ing. Far out into the lake he can
carry the heavy Lifeline in his power
full jaws, for his fat gives him marvel
lous buoyancy and his great strength
the finest propelling power. His legs
are as strong as lions and as tire
less as the fippers of seal. He has
learned to plunge out to the side of an
exhausted swimmer and by rapid
maneuver face the shore and wait for
the drowning man to clutch, and then
paddle with all speed to the shore.
Capt Billie has taken infinite pains
to teach him this trick, as unframed
animals in their eagerness to save, are
apt to grasp a drowning man and force
him under water with their heavy
paws.-Chicago Times Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

Which IL the wind that brings the col
The north wind, Freddy, and oil the snow
And the sheep will scamper into the fold
When the north begins to blow.
Which is the wind that brings the heatf
The south wind Katy; and corn will grow
And peaches redden for you to eat,
When the south begins to blow.
Which is the wind that brings the rain2
The east wind, Arty; and farmers know
That cows come shiverng up the lane,
When the east begins to blow.
Which is the wind that brings the nowers2
The west wind, Bessie; and soft and low
The brides sing In the summer hours,
When the west begins to blow.
Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Household Hints.

Salt thrown upon burning grease
will dispel all unpleasant odor.
Rain water is the best and purest
water for bathing delicate complex
ions.
A cloth wrung from vinegar and
placed over freshly cut ham or other
salt meat will prevent molding.
Place one ounce of tartaric acid in
teacup, fill the cup half full of boil
ing water, cover quickly. When cool
bottle for future use.
1t is we'll to soak underfannels that
have become hard from much perspi-
ration in weak solution of soda and
water for half an hour before washing
them in the regular manner.
A soft cloth wet with milk and
rubbed over boots and shoes three or
four times a month will improve the
appearance of the leather and help to
keep it soft, and thus make it last
longer.
To remove paint from window glass,
take some strong vinegar and heat it
very hot. Wet a cloth in the hot liq-
uid and wash the glass with it and the
paint will come OFF quite readily. A
strong solution of oxalic acid will also
remove dry paint.
The white of raw egg is the most
satisfactory of pastes, and is better
than any prepared mucilage or paste
one can buy. Papers intended to be
put over tumblers of jelly and jam will
hold very securely and be alright il
dipped in the white of an egg.
A wash that will remove the oily
appearance of the skin consists of "a
teaspoonful of tincture of benzoin
added to fifteen teaspoonfuls Of soft
water, shaking thoroughly. Put this
on the face with q small sponge or bit
of old linen rag, and let il dry ON. 1t
leaves dainty fragrance much resem-
bling mignonette or hsliotrope.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
HELPS FOR HOUSEWIVES.


What is called mock cream pie is
usually much liked by children, and is
certainly very harmless. Stir together
one cup of sugar, three stiflly beaten
eggs, one and one-half cups of -four,
one and one-half teaspoonfuls of bak.
ing powder, and bake in deep tin;
when done cut off the top, scoop ont
tho inside, and fill with cream made
from one pint of milk, three table.
spoonfuls of flour, five of sugar, and
two eggs, all boiled together; replace
the top and sprinkle with powdered
sugar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Indi9uaut.

"TIe merely kissed my hand. could
not speak for Indignation"
"Yea."
"He must have thought me deaf and
dumb"
But even In such q contingency, was
II TO be assumed that the hand was to
perform all Of the multiplex functions
that usually devolve upon the llps?-
Detroit Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
AloO Reward. ai0O.

learn that there Is at least one dreaded dis
case that science has been able to cure in all
its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a con:
stitutional disease, requires q constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure IL TAX on inter.
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength By building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing tts
work. The proprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they ofer Ono Hun
dred Dollars for any case that IL fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials. Address
r. J. CH.HEY a. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, T5c.
Hall,s EamIlY Pills are the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Two Dishes From n Breast of Mutton.

sWo bisues Efoh N breast Oh muttOu.
Choose nice small breast of NUT
ton, place it in stewpan, with sufii-
cient boiling water to cover it, and add
to it the following vegetables, cut
small: One large carrot, half tur-
nip, two onions, and half head of
celery. II liked, half a teacupful of
pearl barley is nice addition to the
broth. Allow all to boil mp, and then
stand aside and let it simmer gently
for two hours. Remove the meat from
the pan, slip out the bones, and press
it between the two dishes. The next
day warm 1t in the oven, score il with
n knife and cover thickly with the fol-
lowing mixture: Two teaspoonfuls of
parsley and thyme, chopped finely,
one tablespoonful of fine bread
crumbs, suspicion of onion, salt and
cayenne to taste. Place little bits of
butter over the top and return it to
the oven to brown. This dish may be
eaten either hot or cold. The broth
should be set aside till cold, and the
fat removed, then colored and seasoned
to taste and served with the pearl bar
ley and vegetables.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

The story that Thomas Jefferson was
a descendant Of Pocahontas, though
often repeated, is NOT credited by hiA
most reliable biographers. 1t probably
arose from the fact that the Randolph,
Boiling, Fleming and other influential
families of virginia, with some Of
whom the JEFFERSON family was allied
by marriage, were descended from
Thomas Rolfe, the son of Pocahontas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

The erecting and repair shops. Of the B. &
which are the Oldest shops in the United
States, have been completely modernlzed.
The locomotive erecting shop has been re-
built and is supplied with two 50-ton electric
cranes which lift the heaviest locomotives
and move them TO any. point as though they
weighed but ton. The compressed air APP
pliances are of the latest pattern and the cost
Of making the improvements will be saved In
two years as the new machinery accelerates
the work, at less expense than In times gone
bv.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Haii's Family Pills are the best.

The Baltimore Sun is authority for the
statement that probably the oldest station
James A.. Gary, the Postmaster General Of
the United States. He was appointed agent
at Alberton, Howard county, Md, on the Il.
4 o. Railroad, some a years ago, and his
name still appears on the pay-rolls of the
company. The two next oldest B. 4 o. agents
are said to he Capt. Charles w. Harvey, at
Ellicott City, Md, and John w. Howser at
Relay. They have each been in the service
"a years. The B. & o. has also, in actual SER
vice, passenger conductor. Capt Harry
Green, who has run trains between Baltimore
and Cumberland for a. years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
Hope Deferred.

"I'm afraid" said the Arctic ex-
plorer, 1--WE won't find the North Polo
this trip"
''Guess not" replied his shivering
companion. well have to state thas
the discovery has been postponed on
account Of the weather."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
There IL a Cisss Of psop,e

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Re-
Gently there has been placed ip all the grocery
stores new preparation called urain-O D, made
Fl pure srS,ns th"t tsas the pscs q
distress, and but few can tell IL from coffee.
IL does not cost over one quarter ~ much,
cts. aud IS cts. per package. Try It. Ask for o.
lsraln-n
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

One Of the largest electric light
plants In the world II being made in
New York for Southern Brazil, $4,000
lights.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
USE YOUR REASON

And Profit by the Experience OF Other
People
There are thousands OF people who have
been cured Of nervous trouble, scrofula
sores, rheumatism, dyspepsia, catarrh and
other diseases by purifying their blood
with Hoods sarsapsrilla. This great
medicine will do the same good work for
you II you will give 1t the opportunity.
II will tone up your system, create an ap-
petite and give sweet, refreshing sleep.
oods Pills sss %ss N hooa Saay gsr..Ss. g, ,s srss
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

ness after nfst days use Of Dr.. Kline's Great
Nerve Rcstorer. - trial bottle and treatise free
DR. r. II. KLINE. Ltd. s8i Arch st, Phila..Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

-1cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure for
Consumptton,-M FRAsK MoBps, ei6 W. I'd
st., New York, Oct. 70. 1894.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29

IfafIlictedwith sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-water. Druggists sell at 25c. per bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-09-29
NEGLECT Is SUICIDE.
Dunmore That Ought to Bring Suffering
Women

II you drowning and friendly hands showed planl
refused IL, you would be committing sucidel
Yet that is precisely what women doing II they go
almost with misery yet refuse grasp kindly hand