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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
WOMEN STREET.
CAR CONDUCTORS.
Their Employment In Railway Ser
Vice Extending In This Country.

Women are success as street car
conductors in Chillicothe, Ohio.
Since they were engaged one month
ago by the Electric Street Railway
Company the receipts of the corpora
ton have increased thirty per cent.
The women were employed originally
as measure of economy. IL was
found that the system of having every
person put his own fare in the box re-
suited in the missing of great many
fares. On the other hand, IL would
cost too much to hire two men for each
car. II was then that the superin-
tendent hit upon the idea of employ
ing wo.hen as conductors, to whom
only half as much was paid as would
have been paid to men. The girls are
good looking and members of emf
nently respectable families. They
are paid 81 per week, and enjoy their
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
A Dressy Apron.

~ DTcsry ApFOu
Fine white lawn, trimmed with in
sertion and embroidery, made this
dressy apron, that can be worn with Q
guimpe, rs well as for protection to
a dainty dress. Three box pleats are
formed back and front, their UNDER
folds being stitched to the waistline,
below which they fall in loose, grace
full folds. A deep hem finishes the
lower eige, and the skirt is gathered
on the side to short body, banded at
the lower edge by insertion. The
closing is invisible under centre pleat
in back. Pretty bretelles are formed
over the shoulders by a graduated
frill of embroidery set on with head
ing of insertion. A strap of insertion
crosses the box pleats at the top, form
ing low, square neck, which is fin
ished with narrow standing frill OF
embroidery. Organdy, swiss, nain-
sook, batiste or gingham will make
pretty and serviceable aprons in this
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The two-seamed sleeves can be
pleated or gathered at the top, the
wrists being finished with three rows
OF ribbon to match the edges Of the
jacket.
A tailor finish Of machine stitching
can be used or braid and velvet may
take the place OF the ribbon and satin.
For pique and duck, crash and other
wash suits, this is good model,
bands of darker color, with plain or
faced collar, being the usual decora-
tion.
To make this jacket for woman OF
medium size one and one-half yards of
material, forty-four inches wide, will
be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

fourth Earl OF Mimic. He was born
in 1845, and succeeded his father rs
fourth Earl in 1891. He was formerly
lieutenant in the Scots Guards, was
attached to the Turkish army in the
Russo-Turkish war in 1877, serving
in Afghanistan in 1879, was volun-
teer in the Egyptian campaign in
1882, and commanded the South of
Scotland Volunteers, with the rank of
colonel. He took an active part in the
Canadian rebellion in 1885, when he
was Military Secretary to the Govern
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

so popular, the full waist is arranged
over pure white taifeta lining, which
has soft aud rather snbdued finish.
The fronts are gathered at the waist
and neck lines, where the fashionable
pouched effect is given. The closing
is in centre-front, lining and waist
closing separately and invisibly, which
is easily arranged by placing the hooks
and eyes Just where the trimming
comes together. The seamless back
is smooth fitting across the shoulders
and drawn by gathers in centre at the
waist-line. The trimming is extended
across the back to give the yoke effect
The neck is finished with a high stand
ing collar, over which wrinkled stock
OF the organdy is arranged. closing
under gathered frills in the back, this
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

dignity OF position. The people are
simple, open-hearted. hospitable,
with an unshaken faith in the wis
dom, the ability aud the truth of their
leaders. Especially is this true of
AgninaIdo. by whatever means he
acquired his hold on the Filipinos,
his word now is law with them.
Personally, says the Manila cor.
respondent of the New York Sun,
believe him to be only great adven-
turer, like that man at the other end
of the century whom he initiates in
his small way. His ambition is as
boundless as Napoleon's, but he has
less with which to work. His courage
is limitless. and is Of the dashing
type which has given him the ascsn-
dency over his people which he now
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
work, while the superintendent says
that they do il we'll.

tuht tuey uO IL WeH.
Lately o sort of epidemic for en-
ploying women in the transportation
service of the country has broken out.
It's not local epidemic, 80 it's going
to be difficult to quarantine it, though
many of the trades unionists have
been trying their best to stamp it out.
There's not likely to be more success
ful than usual, however.
The epidemic seems to have started
last winter at Middletown, Conn.
where woman got employment as q
motorman on a street car. The no.
toriety the line got as result was
discouraging, so the pioneer was dis
charged, but the notion that women
would make frst-cass conductors il
not grip manipulators in small towns
struck more than one street railroad
manager.
Ont in Vincennes, Ind, month or
30 ago the local street railway com
pany, in q fit of economy, decided to
discharge its men conductors and em-
ploy women. Fifty women applied
for the job and five were put to work
ri s5 n week.
The superintendent of the Electric
Railway, Light and Power Company,
of Chillicothe, W. J. Myers, has written
an optimistic letter to the Electrical
Engineer on the subject:
"We could not afford to employ
men, and we could not see why wom-
en would not make as good conduc-
tors as men. We keep them on duty
ten hours o day and pay them "a per
week, aud they are proving them
selves in every way competent and
efficient. We are very particular in
selecting them, and had no trouble in
getting good applications and o great
many more than we are able to en-
ploy. II gives us very clean SER
vice, aud we think that this will be q
new field for the employment OF
ladies'"
Madison. Ind. has caught the epi.
demic, too, but somehow its citizens
seem to have been inoculated against
it. The families of the men who have
been thrown out of work by the new
women conductors have been making
a big fuss about it, and the citizens
declare they will walk before they will
patronize cars conducted by women.
The steam railroads are falling into
line. Il is four or five years now
since vigorous howl went up because
the Brooklyn Elevated decided to en-
ploy women ticket agents. A few
months ago the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad put women in charge of
eighteen Of its offices. Time and again
IT has been rumored that the New
York Elevated and the New York Gem
trail Railroad would substitute women
in its stations all along the line. AL
ready there are more women employed
in the Central's offices than on any
other road.
But after all these are Aot the
pioneers in new field. As matter
OF fact we are away behind the rest OF
the world in the employment Of wo-
men in the railway service. England
hires . few, while in France women
raiIroaders are common.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

The forester who permitted two
photographers to enter the death
chamber shortly after Prince Bis
,narck's death was instantly discharged,
without pension. His indiscretion and
that Of the two photographers was be.
trayed by the late Princes clock,
which figured in the photograph, and
pointed at 2.15. The culprits had
effected an entrance into the death
chamber through the window opening
out upon the park, and Prince Herbert
Bismarck has instituted proceedings
against them for the criminal offense
of "disturbing family peace. Liver.
pool Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

have since carried on campaign Of
liberty, taken forty provinces, and hs We
reduced Manila. They have 5000
prisoners.
Peace and tranquility prevail IN the
conquered provinces, and there Is no
resistance to Aguinsldo's authority.
The campaign, the memorial says, was
conducted with due regard to the rules
Of civilized warfare.
He asks for the recognition of the
independence Of the Philippine Re
public, or, failing in that, to grant the
Filipinos belligerent rights. The
United States are not mentioned in
the memorial
Senior Don Emilio Agninaldo y Faury
there was time not long ago when
he left Off both the front and rear ends
of that name-is very clever yonng
man. He has read the story OF young
man from Corsica, who made consider
able history at the other end of the
century. Far be it from any carping
critic to suggest that he endeay0rs to
initiate that master OF artillery. But
there are certain marked traits which
the two men have in common, even TO
the desire to wear gold collars. They
say he is twenty-seven years old, and
he looks it. IL rs a noticeable fact
that all the leaders OF the Filipinos
are young; that is the result OF the
conditions which make the back ground
of the revolutions, which make, in fact,
the leaders themselves.
In the days when young Aguinaldo
was neither Sonor nor Don, but just
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

plain Emilio, he was servant boy for
Jesuit priest, and there lay the begin
nings OF his fortune. for this Jesuit,
true to the traditions aud teachings OF
his order. gave the boy the founda-
tion OF the education which by its de-
velopment has given him the mastery
over his people. The native wit got
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
Clerk NJ Common Council.

For the first time in the history OF
Mount Vernon woman q few days
ago acted as clerk Of the Common
Council. Miss Imogene Hoyt, sister
and assistant OF the clerk, w. N. Hoyt,
read the petitions and various bills In
q businesslike manner, which created
favorable impression on the Alder
men,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

holds. The humblest peasant speaks
OF Don Emilio as terrible fighter. !"
He has surrounded himself with
brave, clever men, most of whom are
apparently thoroughly patriotic.
They are devoted entirely to Aguinsl-
do because they believe that that way
lies the best chance OF success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

Artificial Fruit For Hair characterization.
Artificial fruit will be much worn
this fall. Cherries will be allowed to
droop on the hair as flowers have
hitherto been placed. Grapes are TO
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
An Ali-white Eject.

Fine white organdy, point de Paris,
lace insertion aud narrow white satin
ribbon combine TO make this waist one
OF the most charming seen this season.
To carry out the all white iden. now
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
TIght-FIttIng silk Coats.

Short tight-fitting silk coats with
handsome buttons are just coming into
vogue. A thin black skirt worn over
colored skirt is the correct thing
with these jackets.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
A Favored Combination.

For autumn wear, beige and deep
Tuscan yellow of rough straw braids,
trimmed with green velvet and shaded
velvet geranium or nasturtium bios
SONS, in all their glowing colorings,
will be favored combination.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
THE Willy AGU NAlD0
AND HIS FIERCE FIl|P,hOS |

The latest from Manila is that Aguin-
aldo, the insnrgent leader, has issued
a memorial addressed TO all the foreign
Powers reciting the fact that the Flip
mos have formed Government under
the Constitution adopted on June 30.
lie adds that "the Filipino for ces
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

be mingled with dark violets, with
which they will harmonize in color.
and blackberries will be exceedingly
popular.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
It Has supplanted tho Blazer.


To great extent the Eton Jacket
has usurped this season the place for
merly held by the "blazer." and in its
up-to-date shaping, as presented in
the large engraving, is an extremely
smart and becoming garment.
A relief from the rather severe tailor
finish is shown in this jacket of cadet
blue serge (matching the skirt, that
is decorated with rows of narrow black
satin ribbon, the revers and collar
faced with black satin. The stylish
walking hat Of cadet-blue has black
satin, straw brim, rows of ribbon en-
circling the crown with black and
blne curling coque feathers at the left
side. The fronts, which are shaped
without darts, are reversed at the top
in pointed lapels, that meet the rolling
collar in notches. The back may be
made with or without centre seam,
as preferred, and wide under-arm
cores, with shoulder seams, complete
the stylish adjustment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

style having again taken the place Of
the now passe bow of ribbon. The
two-seamed sleeves, which only have
fulness at the top, are disposed over
fitted Innings, stylish double epaulettes
standing out fashionably at the top.
Triple rows OF the frilled ribbon
form evenly spaced bands above the
elbow to correspond to the waist trim
ming, and the wrists are finished to
match the epaulettes and simulated
yoke.
For separate waists OF silk or fine
woolen, as well as cotton fabrics, this
model will be found excellent, it be.
ing ample in construction and suited
to the applied decorations that abound
in an almost endless variety OF designs.
Tucking can be used in place of the
ribbon, as here shown, il the tucks are
made IN groups in the material before
the pattern is laid on.
To make this waist for a woman of
medium size one and three-quarters
yards of material forty-four inches
wide will be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21
Mrs. Linton's Personal Estate.

Mrs. Lynn Linton's personal estate e
has been valued at $s2, 420. 1t was
her desire that her body should be
cremated, and she bequeathed $50 to
the Cremation Society. She ordered
that certain Elgin marbles in her
house, which did not belong to her,
should be sent to her husband or to
his representatives for presentation to
the American National Gallery by his
desire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

One OF the first effects of the bust.
ness boom which is bound TO follow
the restoration OF peace will be pro.
digious demand from 6pain's lost isl
Ands for American bathtubs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-21

Amateur photographer in Russia
~ obliged 70 secure licenses.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-10
HOUSTON. SATURDAY, DEC. 10, 1sos
TEN PAGES TODAY,
4 LESSON FROM GERMANY.

Tho financial panic which is now threat
ened and fenred In Germany Is being pre-
cipitated by conditions and practices hhit
should Just at this time receive special al
tention in the United States where u fever
ish spirit OF speculation and expansion is
beginning 10 assert ITSELF
a dispatch from New York a few days
90 stated that financial circles in our me-
tropoiis were looking any day for a money
crush In Germany, particularly as the cur
rent month, being one of heavy settlements,
would be an extremely hard one The Hanls
az Germany's rate has steadily advanced 10
6 per cent. an unprecedented figure, and
although there have been heavy sales OF So
curities on German account this has only
partially and temporarily relieved the
strain.
This tightness OF money over there APP
pears to be the result of a too reckless busi-
ness or commercial Initiation that has been
going on in Germany for several years past.
In the mad rush nor trade IN rivalry
against England, the Germans have taken
desperate risks and indulgel IN business
extrayagances by no means common TO
HEM There has been the same cry Of
commercial expansion and necessity for an
nexing new markets that has so recently
been raised here. The government has en-
,otiraged this policy. The old conservatism
OF the race has given place to a bon
spirit. Tho German Economist, leading
German financial paper, has noted these
changes and In late ISSUE speaks OF the
dangers threatening the banks because Of
their intimate associations With all kinds
of industrial spesulabons. The Economist
predicts crash inside OF two years.
We can all remember the world wide
panic OF q few years ago (which was caused
by the British speculations in Argentina.
The opening of new fields seems to have a
fascination for investors and they put out
their millions with singular reoklessness.
Here is the danger looming before uhis
country We hear already OF the fornla-
ton OF syndlcates for the development OF
our new possess.ons' Home 9elda look
TOO prosAic and barren. II is expansion"
expansion terrirorially and commercially
expansion With a rush. THAT we must now
haye This means speeulation--and possl-
bly, disappointment and crash at no dis
tant day.
We seem 10 forget that while England's
export trade since 1891 has fallen OFF per
cent ours has grown to the exteat Of SO rs
per cent. This is not only phenomenally
rapid growth. but It has been natural and
ough. 10 satisfy our National trade asplra-
tions. We should note this significant
warnApg from Germany and not attempt to
30 too fast. 1t is not SO mach new markets
uyat We stand in need OF as new financial
ard more libcIal trade policies that viii
give us better chances In the markets al
ready open to us, and that. above ALL wlll
improve the homo market.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-10
SOME POsTsCRIpTs.

Cambridge university has made Lord
Kitchener OF Khirroum a doctor OF laws.
Single eyeglasses worn by women is the
form taken by the latest London fashion
able insanity.
Aianx is the best tongue for courting. as
Il ha; ninety -seven ways in which to say
my dear" This Is the opinion of the
Lom5on Manx society.
All OF the new Testament has been trans
lated for the first Dime into one OF tie
Australian native dialects by two German
missionaries.
Catulle Mendes has been commissioned
By the French government 10 write re-
port on the progress OF French poetry fer
the 1900 exhibition
Municipal honors have palled en- the
Brrhl,S peers Only two---the earl of Sand
wich and Lord Forester---have accepted
mayoraltles this year. Three years ago
the office OF MAYOR was Allied by eleven
ueers.
Two crocodiles In u circus at Bayeux,
France. get into ght in which the hinl
leg Of ono of the besstv was badly LAGER
ated. A veterinary surgeon was called
IN, who amputatei the leg successfully,
the crocodile being as lively as ever.
President Faure's daily mail is said 10
contain on The average 100 letters. OF which
go are begging letters. i50 petitions ON
political matters. 100 pettions from Grim
nnsis. 100 complaints against officlala 80
anonymous insults. and 20 threats OF ,laatb
IL ia n curious fact THAI exactly as many
boys as girls we're born in Laallon during
the week before ias,--iS4S OF each, making
1896 births In all. Such 'tic" Is a rae
occurrence. There WIS., however, s,ml.
her co,safty in the second week In Nav,
1894. when ll6I Of eadn sex were horn
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-10

nstufsi order a. tAanp ~ sisculd Be ret
tlue warsatps buiit ~ 49, money NOW
thau formerly. - the facilities Tor con-
stsssctfon ere ereaser sEd many Of ths
meterIAla are cleop<r than : few years
ago. The experieuce IA buiidiss 10 an
item. too Of watch We should Ret ne ben
cflt. IN recent contracts there has. in fact,
bcen 4 towering Of the price. indicating
thi1t tho wards can easily build cheaper
shsps now than heretofore. but there cur
rent rumors OF combine to nut Up future
bids would seem to destroy the hope Of OBJ
tainink favorable terms any longer.
This government should not submit 70
extortion in the premises. Il It Is attempt
81. 1t is important that we should get
w'arships cheaper than ever la view OF the
immense naval establishment which we
are likely to need. It wvuld not ordinarily
be desirable TO place government orders
abroad for ships or armor or war material.
but congress would be justified In author
izing the SECRETARY OF the navy TO call .ur
forel&n bids " our own shlpbuilders mani
fest disposition to combine to keep up
prices. Such step by congresa would
effectually check the grasping home spirit
and. In fact, prove effective. In AL likeli-
hood. without the secretary having to in :
woke the assistance Of uhe act BY calling
FOR outside bids. when the patriotism OF
IT'S citizens Goes not protect the govern
ment. the government should not hesitate
to protcc, itself. .@
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-10
TNNDf AWAKENING OF con-
SC1ENCE!

Senator Vest Is coming TO the discharge
OF duty at the eleventh hour in protesting
now against the reckless Increase OF the
rs an abuse that has been witnessed In
congress FOR years while Senator Vest and
Others likl him. from North and south
have failed to correct 1t.
According TO this distinguished senators
own words he has been criticised no little
by his constituents for his silence when
this lcgalized robbery was in progress. but.
holf mp as "A reformer', There Is exactly
Tho trouble. Tho Southern senator's and
representatives bayc failed to ''set them
solves up as rcformcrs'' When every in
tcrcst CT their constituents and, Indeed OF
their country. was demanding reform.
The pension steals have grown because
of the political or moral cowarifce OF mem
bers of congrAss. The most gigantic fraud
of modern times has been possible because
our Southern senators and representatives
have felt "deHuacy' In "antagonzing'
the Northern representatives who have
been most actively promoting this rob-
berry!
In estimating this political cowardice we
have only to remember that the claims
for pensions which are brought before con-
gress ara, in nearly every case. those that
hava been rejected by the department.
Congress is the last resort for relief. /"
We can imagine the degree Of merit In a
pension claim that has been turned
down by our pension bureau
Although the American people do not
seem to realize II. this pension nratt.r
is one of the most stupendous questions
now before this Nation. 1t is the marvel
OF the age to note the apparent complaeenc,
with which we view q standing army of q
million pensioners. costing us as much a:
the misllon regular soldiers Of Russia cos
| her annually! And this burden exists {
/ third OF a century after tho war!
| The S1i5,000,000 annual pension appro.
| the National treasury. necsssitating per-
petlhal war taxes. causing great deficits
and rendering the upbnilding OF our re-
aulred navy and coast defenses more griey-
GUS burdens than arc bone by even The
I poorer nations Of Burops. The pension list
Is a milestone around tho neck of the re-
! public. so to speak.
| 1t is time the senatorial conscience was
awakening! 1t is time that honesty and
courage were asserting themselves in con-
gross! Added to our other growing and
necessary expenses OF government this
pension burden. II longer. continued In Its
present huge proportions. Will drag even
the richest country in the world into bank
ruptcy. or impose taSation upon the peo-
pla greater than rs borne by the most en-
slavcd populations on earth. 1t Is time
constituencies wene critteising other SON
ators and representatives besides Mr.. Vest
into active protest against further con-
gressional trucking to the Soldier vote
| and the pension grabbers.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-10
own work % %. but ! did simply the best

own work % d. but did simply the best
could
icpy B<naItteut. an eminent French
scientist, IL forming q French syndicate
for the construction OF railroad across
the desert Of Sahafa. He argues that Brit
ain could not have checked French prog
ress IN Africa Il this railway had been
built scms years ago, when It was first
proposed.
General Sherman's physician Once when
the soldier complained, 'Your stunts doing
me no good" he replied: Take Shake
speares advice. then. and throw 1t to the
dogs" There are TO miaiy valuable dogs
In our neighborhood,' replied Sherman.