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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

Shoes made in the United States
and imported into Germany have
gained SO much in favor in certain
parts OF Germany that official attempts
have been made to create prejudice
against their purchase by German cit
izens. Consul General Mason, at
Frankfort, in recent communication
to the state department, sheds some
light on the character of this opposi-
ton. He furnishes translation of
an article published in Leipsic pa
per, which reads in part as follows {:
''The Prussian minister of commerce
and industry has addressed to the
central committee OF the Union Of
German Shoemakers' Guilds q sum-
mons to a systematic resistance to
American competition in shoe prod
ucts. 1t is known, and the fact is here
emphasized by the minister, that re-
Gently American shoes of the So
called job-lot or inferior grades
'schleudersorten' which are quite in
ferior to the solid German made shoes,
which possess certain attractive ele-
gance OF form and finish-have been
imported with growing success into
Germany. In order to effectually op-
pose this import the minister recon-
mends to manufacturers, shoemakers'
unions and shareholders interested in
the shoe industry to obtain samples
Of such goods. and by cutting and
separating the soles and uppers,
which are made of paper aud joined
by long stitches of thread, expose aud
show the base quality OF workman
ship. and to bring these facts to the
notice Of the press and the knowledge
Of their customers" The consul,
however. advises that there is an op-
portunity to develop and carry on q
Legitimate shoe export trade with Ger
many proyidsd that II il conducted on
; straightforvssd, intsl!iysnt, COM
mercial l lsis.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

The youthful Queen Wilhelmina Of
Holland some years ago had misbe-
haved to her governess, ali English
lady. The governess, as a penance,
bade her unruly pupil draw a sketch
map of Europe with the principal
cities and features indicated. In
course of an hour ths young culprit
presented herself and her map to the
taskmaster. Holland was drawn with
vastly disproportioned territory and
careful detail. England was rep
resented as an island too small in size
for anything but its name; Ireland
was made rather more significant; and
across the margin of the work was
written: "The actual English territory
is too limited to allow details. w" I"
The sentiments of the governess are
not on record. -Harper's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

There is no good reason why tho
portion of the farm devoted to vegeta-
BILE garden, be it large or small, should
be permitted to grow up to weeds as
soon as the summer-ripening crops
are gone. The garden can be made
to look as attractive in August and
September as in midsummer, to say
nothing of the additional profit to be
obtained from the space at mini
mum of expense. Something may be
grown, if only little rape for sheep
or poultry; radishes, turnips, spinach,
lettuce, and soon, may all be grown.
Most Of it will mature before frost and
be very palatable. Any portion Of it.
likely to go to waste or not to mature
can be utilized as food for stock OF.
poultry, or, if not enough for that
purpose, it may be plowed under and
add to the fertility of the soil, making
it all the better for crops to be put in
next spring. Bare late following is
no more necessary in the vegetable
garden than on the farm generally,
and the time spent in cultivating late
crops will save just so much time next
summer in pulling out or cutting
down weeds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS


Where farmers are fortunate enough
TO have large apple orchards, IL is cns-
tomary to limit the planting of pota-
toes in the year when the apple trees
blossom freely. The present year,
however, in many localities the show
of apple blossoms was large, but the
set of fruit was small. Each of these
crops makes extra work in harvesting,
and in both it comes about the same
time and will not admit delay. II is
not often, therefore, that a great apple
crop and large yield of potatoes hap
pen the same year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

In her desire to bother American
exporters Germany has outdone her.
self. 1t was all right for her to cen.
demn the American cattle and Ameri-
can canned goods, because the spite
of such condemnation was expended
upon herself. Nobody believed her
to be self-supplying in these COM
modities. But trichine have been
discovered once too often. The
result is no less a startling revela-
tion to the world than it must
be blow to innate Teutonic
pride. Trichine, Berlin officials
say, have been discovered in an
American sausage. This is impor-
tant if true, for it shows that Germany
is not self-supplying even in san
sages. The report of the British Off
cials will probably be refuted from
high authority. They will be told
that there are no American sausages
in Germany; hence trichin@ could not
have been found in them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
Fashion Hints.

One of the fads of the moment is
the wearing of flowers in the hair.
Small checks in silk are popular,
and those with many colors are the
most acceptable.
Pretty picturesque hats are those
of white Panama, trimmed with large
lunches of wild flowers.
The sailor hat really needs veil
this year, so small and Insignificant is
it without any adornment.
The wear-defying vicunas will ap-
pear in handsome colorings and new
guises for the making OF handsome
tailor gowns.
There are belts and collars of rib
bon in plaids of prominent clans, while
the silver clasp bears the crest and
motto of the tribe or family.
Flannel petticoats-indeed, all pet
ticoats-must be made with a fitted
yoke, buttoned, not tied with strings,
for the strings make a bad rent at the
back.
Walking dresses made half of silk
and half of serge, or some other wooden
stuff, are being worn in London, This
fashion affords a good opportunity for
making over old gowns.
The newest and oldest OF servietta
rings is of twisted silver, made in the
form Of snake, the head and tail
beautifully chased, the body forming
the double circle for the folded SER
viette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
skim MIX for Growing Chickens.

As a summary OF experiments made
at Purdue University Agricultural Ex-
pertinent station on the use of skim
milk as food for young growing chick
ems, 1t is stated:
l. II skim milk is added to the ra-
tion fed to young chickens it will in
crease the consumption of the other
foods given.
2. The great increase in average
gain was coincident with the periods
when the greatest amount of skim milk
was consumed.
3. Skim milk is especially valuable
as food for young chickens during
the hot dry weather; and becomes Of
less Importance as the chicken grows
older and the weather becomes cooler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

To keep the nails in good condition
it is by no means necessary that you
devote much of your time or money
to professional manicure. A few
minutes given every day, once the
nails are properly treated, will keep
them firm and exquisite in color.
After the hands are washed each
morning use the nail brush thorough
ly, and then, when they are quite
dry, push back, very gently. the skin
that is inclined to grow up around the
edges of the nails. Under no circum-
stance use steel point to push this
skin back, and do not cut it away as
professional manicures are apt to do.
While the nah is still moist use the
point of the file to remove any dust
or specks that the brush has neg
lected, and then, with nail scissors,
sharp, curved, and kept for this pur-
pose only, cut the nails in shape
that suits your finger tips. The
ridiculously long nail, which looks
like claw. is entirely out of fashion.
Use the file to make smooth the rough
edges left by the scissors, and then
take the least little bit of red nail paste
and smear the tiniest morsel on each
one of the nails. Don't let it get
into the edges or roots, for it is only
intended as a sort Of oil to keep the
nails soft and to prevent their grow
ing horny; then sprinkle a pinch of
powder on the polisher and rub each
nail with quick, even stroke that
will Result in giving it brightness
that is refined looking, but not bril-
liancy that suggests that you only
shine at your finger tips. After this
give your hands another bath, using
hot water and delicate soap, then
close your hands and rub one set of
nails against the other, achieving in
this way proper finish. Ladies'
Home Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
Miss Letters Paper Crown.


That is very interesting story which
relates how Mrs. Cnrzon, when little
Miss Letter, was seen strutting up
and down room wearing paper
crown while she remarked, 81 will be
queen some day" The lady who
tells the story, says the Chicago Post,
adds significantly that "many truth
is spoken in Jest" All of which is
undeniably true, but at the same time
we have no special reason TO believe
that the prediction has been verified
or is likely to he verified, or that little
Miss Mary prophetically gavs utter
ance to sparkling truth. We sup
pose there has never been little girl
in this delightful city of Chicago who
has not at one time or another adorned
herself with paper crown aud al
nounced that she was going to be
queen. Little girls have weakness
for this sort of thing, and yet we have
no recollection that any young woman
OF our town has ever ascended n
throne, save for temporary or unim-
portnnt purposes. Somebody has said
thai all American women are queens
OF course, not even the women them
selves believe such wild hyperbole,
but it is a gallant remark, and if it
makes them feel good for the time be.
ing there is no objection to the phrase.
Let the little girls play with their
paper crowns and utter their mock
solemn predictions, for we are making
history nowadays, and Cuba or Hawaii
) or the Philippines may yet ask for a
queen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
Ready for Fashions Changes.

If there is one thing which changes
as quickly rs the fashions it is
the inventive genius of the woman
who has that elusive quality called
style, attained at moderate expen-
iture, the envy AMI despair of
her more luxurious bu, less fortunate
friends.
No sooner were the fashion papers
filled with descriptions OF that long
coat which is destined to play havoc
in the fall and winter wardrobes of
those who believed that they had a
supply for all emergencies, all short
and "bobby," as the last season re-
quired, than the ready woman began
to think how she could get the best of
circumstances and still be in the
swim.
'Its as easy - falling or a log. :"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
asserted . bright woman on hotel


veranda the other day, after listening
to the despairing walls of her col
leagues. "why, you can make your
coats longer by applying the tails to
the hips by cross seams. OF course IL
is nicer to have that long sweep from
neck downward, but, after all, the
long coats with the cross seam Mt the
hips always fit better, and If you are
fortunate enough to be able to match
your coat, or If you have some mate.
rial left, rs thrifty woman should,
why, there you are. am going to
have all my coats made in that style,
and If get new one l shall have 1t
made in the same way, just to show
that 1 prefer it, and to take the curse
off the old ones.
"As to whether / really prefer il,
that is my affair. New York Her.
aid.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
yermin on Trees.

Fruit growers have to contend not
only with the various insects that at
tack foliage aud fruit, but with ver-
min and insects that attack the bark.
These are usually the borer and the
mice. Many remedies have been
recommended, all more or less valu-
able, but the following is known to be
good. 1t is simply mixture of water
lime Hydraulic cement) and sweet
skim-milk made to about the con-
sistency of thick whitewash. The
albumen of the milk unites with the
cement and forms an Insoluble COM
pound, not at all injurious to trees,
nor washing OF, but effectually keep
ing off all gnawing vermir or insects.
When borers have been at work oil
the tree, dig away the earth to the
roots, dig out the borers If any, and
apply this wash from the roots mp
ward for two feet or more from the
surface of the ground. Cover the
bark thoroughly, filling all crevices,
giving a second coating il necessary
to do the work thoroughly. When
the wash is dry, replace the soil re.
moved. For protection against mice
and other vermin, apply the wash
from the surface of the ground uK
three or four feet, being sure that ap
grass or sod about the base Of the
tree is removed so that the trunk will
be completely covered to the ground.
As the tree grows this coat OF u3h
cemeut\ will crack, but two appli3a-
tions . year on young wees viii inshrs
perfect protection. -Atlanta Jou7hal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

Spaish statesmen now have an OPP
portunity to study the art of ruling
such colonies rs are left to them.
Their method for four centuries has
been described as ignorant incapacity,
tempered by cruelty. They may at
last understand the wisdom of recog-
nizing that subject races have some
claims to consideration and few
rights to be remembered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

If census were taken it would
probably show that the population of
the territory now subject to Ameri-
can authority had increased about
O,O00, 900 within the last six months.
OF these, l, 200, 900 have been added
by the annexation of Hawaii, while
the war with Spain has added the rest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28
! FOR WOMAN'S BENEFIT.
A Black satin Costume.

A costume of black satin has skirt
trimming of the richest imaginable
applique set on in band dividing the
upper and lower halves of the skirt.
This band extends around in straight
line. Below it is another band curved
low in front and rising high at the
sides. This band heads Hounce
about II inches deep, which is gath
cred npon a cord, then shaped into
loose plaits and tackled down upon
the foundation. This gives the ef-
feet of great fullness without the
weight of large quantity of material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

Several of the largest banks in Ne
braska have notified their depositors
that they must reduce their balances
for the reason that the institutions
have more money on hand than they
know what to do with.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

The total losses on both sides of the
Spanish American war were less than
those of single battles in our civil
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-09-28

Everything that Admiral Dewey
does or says confirms his title to
glory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
President Hyde of the Equitable

Henry B. Hyde, president 70 the Equita-
BILE Life Insurance company, who is sup
posed to draw the largest salary of any
man in the world, 100000 a year, lies i'll
at his home in East Fortieth street, New
York. Mr.. Hyde has been a man of in
tense energy and constant activity, and,
although possessed of a large fortune, he
has labored night and day to build up the
great institution of which he is the head.
He has worked more hours and has taken
less vacation time probably than any man
in his employ, and his present illness is
simply the result of physical exhaustion.
Mr.. Hyde started the Equitable Life IN
surance company in 1860 with a capital of
$100. 900, which was contributed by ten men,
each taking 100 shares of 500 each. The
capital of the company has never been in
creased. although its assets are now more
than $2iO,O0O,00O. Mr.. Hyde purchased the
interest of several of his associates from
time to time until now he owns $40 shares,
or 600 of the stock, and absolutely con-
trolls the company. 1t is understood
among his friends that he has placed this
stock in the hands of trustees with nstruc-
tons to keep 1t intact forever, and has
provided for the distribution of the income
in an equitable manner among his heirs.
His principal heir is his son, a young man
of excellent character and intelligence,
who has been in the office of the company
since he was graduated from college a few
years ago, being trained to fill his fathers
place.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
FOR SALE.

s., 0oO-A cash, balance monthly. fine s.
room 2-story house, bath, ETC.; large cor
ner lot; just one block from two electric
car lines; fine location; North Highlands.
sS50-fox1do, alley corner zoth street De,
house, renting for 800 per year.
s5O9-Business lot in Pratt City, 32xS5, Y
block from bank, 5-room house, renting
for IS per MONTH
s.. 5OO.-That beautiful lot 50x190, fronting
south on 9Th avenue between 24th and
25th streets; finest in town.
For sale or exchange for Birmingham prop
erty a $4,000 stock of general merchandise
in thriving mining town near Birming-
ham, Good trade. long established; good
chance. for somebody.
s., 500-S0x140 two houses, bringing over $500
per year, goth street, between Sth and
"a .0Oo-Good business lot on 2ist street be-
8. e. THOMPSON,
Telephone a. 219 21st St
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
j. n. 2. LAC 7,
AIS Chalifoux Building
FOR SALE


81 ,050-Lot 40x100 feet, alley corner, 25th St.
between 4th and 9Th avenues, north; "
cash, balance IL months.
81 200-$1, 200 cash. balance l, and years,
for nice Groom residence, and 4-room
servants house, on lot 5Ox140 feet, 9Th
avenue, between 23d and oath streets.
$250-$75 cash, balance $40 per month for
corner lot 50x141 feet with two houses and
well, renting for IS per month, North
Highlands, near car line.
$250-Will buy a 40-acre farm, with house,
we'll etc.; fronts on public road, near
Oxmoor. This is exceedingly cheap and
should be taken at once.
81, 325-Will buy block 640x260 feet with g.
room cottage, barn, coal house, fruit trees
and well fenced; sub-divided will make
Is large lots. Is well located near Gilbert
Station, Woodlawn.
s., 00O-$500 cash. balance /, 2 and years for
75x10O feet, I'd avenue, ~ blocks from
postoffice This is very central property
and is destined to be very valuable in the
near future.
SMITH & STILLMAN,
Ter
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

FOR SALE.

s., 00o-Elegant South Highland home. lot
122 feet front on prominent street:
s-room house with every conven-
ience; large stable and servants
house.
81, 750-Each, for two choice South Highland
lots, on car line, at bargains.
S75-Nice small home near 18th st. and
9th avenue.
ss 00o-C Comfortable home on easy terms on
car line. near 18th st. and 10th avenue
Eouth.
s4OoO-Nice 2-story home in choice locality.
near 9Th ave. north and oath ST. !;
stores and residences for rent and
property for sale in all parts of the
city, East Lake, Woodlawn. Avon
dale and West End.
MCCONNELL & wHATLEY.
Phone 10. III 21st Street.
cod
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

$40o-Nice shaded lott 10th st. and Ave. I.
81, S00-100x110 corner Ave. l and 18th ST,
with a good Groom cottage.
81, 750-For two 2-story 7-room houses on
9th ST., between avenues F and G; rent
ed at $25 per month.
s1,S50-50x190, with two Groom houses, No.
2513 9th avenue.
81, S00-Large corner lot, Groom cottage in
nice repair; Woodlawn.
81 ,500-5-room cottage, 14OS 9Th avenue.
CHICHESTER & YANCEY.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

Stuffed Dates, a delicious
luxury, Crystalized Pine APP
pie, Crystalized Cherries.
FOWLKES & MYATT CO.,
Cor. Ord Ave. and goth st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
Life
Jean Lyall in Truth,

Jean Lyall in Truth.
He gets most out of life who gives most
to it.
Some people put out their hands to life,
while others stretch forth their arms
There are people who spend their days
in some little town village, and yet live
in the great expanse of wide world; while
others travel from city to city, and from
country to country. yet live only in the
narrowed little circle of their own imme-
date surroundings
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
LADIES

You are all invited to visit
my store. Your eyes will see
and your heart will believe
that 7 have the finest stock of
fine jeWelry and art bric-a.
brac in the south.
Respectfully, E GLUCK,
The JeWeler.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
Is Re Quigg

From the Washington Star.
What will your next political move be?"
inquired the energetic politician.
81 don't think" said the defeated candi-
date for congress, that there's going to
be any. l guess I'll stay home"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

From the Detroit Journal
Temperance Person-Medicines would do
more good If there were no alcohol in them
Other Person-Yes, suppose fewer peo-
pie would be sick If there were no alcohol
in medicines.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

One dark bay pony mare
and buggy. Information lead
ing to recovery of same will
be rewarded.
COLLINS & co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

Fresh Bread and Candy
made daily at G. w. Cody's,
1890 to 1886 Third avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

DIAMOND LOST-Lost today on 10th St
ear or on First avenue between Goth ST.
and 201S 1st avenue, single stone dia-
mond weighing over carats; the stone is
set in claw screw setting that screws in
ring; a suitable reward will be paid II
returned to Harry Mercer, 2O1s 1st avenue
11-13-ff
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

OPIUM, MORPHINE, WHISKEY
If Interested in the cure of these habits
write for my work on these diseases, mailed
free B. M. Wooley, M. D., Atlanta, Ga.
7-S-sun-26t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

UNITED ELECTRIC CO.-Electrical con-
tractors 1871 I'd avenue. Phone. 223.
11-I0-tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

THESE winter nights, with doors and
windows shut keep the air in your
rooms pure and healthy by using in
candescent electric light.
n-1-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

FOR SALE-Suitable presents of all kinds /;
half price; closing out B. Hellman, 18th
ST., under Opera House. 11-10-3t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

UNITED ELECTRIC Co-1sl1 I'd avenue.
Telephone 223.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

BUGGIES RUBBER TIRED-Also any
other kind of vehicles; work turned out
in "a he rs; no waiting. Birmingham Rub
Der Tire Wheel Co., manufacturers of
Springfield Tires, 40S goth ST., Birming-
ham, Ala
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13
MISCELLANEOUS

SAFETY IN SPECULATION"-s1OO in
vested in grain or stocks by my safe
method plan will pay $1,000 profit within
80 days; references furnished; write for
particulars. Richard Oliver, Banker
and Broker, Chicago Stock Exchange,
Chicago. 10-30-su-wed
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

START mail order business at home. Par
ticulars for stamp. Ormond Co., Dept. 4,
Chicago 1l-6-4ts
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-11-13

BEAUTIFUL ARC LAMPS-Go to Cham
blee Bros, corner LIST avenue and 21st ST.
adj see those beautiful enclosed arc
lamps inside of their store, which give
such bright light that the letters on the
shoe boxes can be easily read by any
one. 11-1-tf
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-----~>-~-~~-~
PRETTY and vivacious young girl, recent
ly removed to this city from Los Angeles,
Cal, would like to open correspondence
with young gentleman; object matrimony.
Address, Miss X care Age-Herald.
POSITION WANTED
SITUATION WANTED-In manufacturing
or wholesale business preferred. by active
and reliable man; experienced bookkeeper
and correspondent; references first-c1ass.
Address. Business. care Age-Herald.