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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Cultivation of Corn.

A Tennessee farmer asks wher
should one stop cultivating corn. Il
the cultivator teeth are not allowed tC
go more than about two inches deep,
and as the corn gets large they do MOI
go too close to the stalks, cultivation
may be continued to advantage as long
as horse can get through the cror
without doing material injury. OF
course, this is on the supposition that
the crop is cultivated regularly about
once week, when the land is dry
enough. If one should fail to stir the
ground for two or three weeks, and
then should go in and cultivate, some
damage might be done to roots that
had gtown up near tho surface. But
regular, frequent shallow stirring of
the surface can do no harm, no matter
how long continued, and much good
may result.
Weeds are kept down, much water
is saved from evaporation, the air can
get into the soil better and thus help
the growth of the crop, and some
plant food may be made available for
that and the following crop that would
not be of use if cultivation was stopped
earlier in the season. There are tons
OF nitrogen, phosphoric acid and pot
ash in an acre of almost any soil that
you cultivate. But nature has locked
up these elements for plants to feed
on, and each year only makes a small
amount available. Ii You want more
you have only to work for it under
standingly, and you can get reason
able amount. And you can get it
usually for much less than it would
cost in purchased fertilizers.
1t is only within few years that
learned professors have begun to un.
derstand how much plant food, in an
unavailable form, there was in the
soil, and to advise farmers to manage
so as to get more of it. Short rota-
tion, with its frequent plowing of
the soil, and then long continued cul-
tivation of the corn, potatoes, etc.
will help about making plant food
available for wheat, rye, crimson
clover, or whatever crop may follow to
occupy the ground as soon as corn.
etc, die. b. Terry in Practical
Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Designs of the "Ali-Oyeru I,ces.

There are many stylish "all-over"
laces with round dots half an inch in
diameter and with small conventional
figures that are to be made up in
original ways this winter, the cream
lace over white silk for waists. Many
laces have patterns in chiffon set into
net in black and white. There are
the appliqued and embroidered net
and one not in the trade could scarce
ly begin to name them all There are
variations in 80 many ways of so many
laces that it is difficult to tell t'other
from which, and names used in the
trade make only necessary distinc-
tion and are beyond the grasp of tho
multitude.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
THREE COWS TnE NEw YORK PRESS

ions. They are made in plain flannel
tn all light shades, and also in the
polka-dotted flannel. The very pret-
tiest are blue with tiny polka dot of
pink or red, while the red and blue
with black polka dots are always
smart. This is by no means an eco
nomical fashion, as tho waists soils
very quickly; but it is very pretty
one, and there is much more warmth
in the flannel waists than in the silk
ones. One style of flannel waist is a
little more elaborate and really more
useful; it is made of plain flannel, red
or blue, is cut out in square at the
neck, and has chemisette aud stock
collar of black satin; aud on the
sleeves, that are in coat shape, are
small turned-over cuffs of black satin.
These are pretty waists, and are fash.
ionable with any skirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

often be inherited, but it is also no.
quired by exposure to dampness and
unsanitary pens. Leg weakness is
characteristic Of some breeds of fowls,
but IL is also due to overfeeding and o
lack of lime.forming food. Bowel
trouble comes from improper food, al
though this may in time be trans
mitted by inheritance. Lice come
from poor winter quarters, and they
may in time start up numerous dis
eases that will greatly increase the
mortality of the chickens. SO il is
possible to so through the whole list
and show that all of them are due to
one or the other of these two causes.
Anne G. Webster in American Guilt.
vator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
RAILS GROUND TO DUST.
Eject of the Constant Wear and Tear
on n Railroad.

on n Railroad.
AS consumers OF steel the railroads
In the vicinity Of Pittsburg lead the
world. During the past three months
l7O miles Of new steel rails, averaging
ninety pounds to the yard, have been
put down or distributed within thirty
miles OF the center of the city, says
the Plttsburg Dispatch. There are
1,760 yards in a mile, which would
mean 99.200 yards for one line of rails
In 40 miles, or 2G,92S.0O0 pounds, on
say 5S,s56,000 pounds for both lines of
rails, or 269 ,2S3 tons OF steel rails need
cd in one year for Pittsburg roads,
ninety per cent of which was for re-
newals on old lines. There is some
what OF a mystery regarding where
the steel worn out on big road goes
to. 1t is ground down almost to i'm
perceptible dust by the constant fric-
tion OF the grinding wheels, and this
friction is forty-fve per cent greater
on curves than on straight stretches
Of track. The wear Is also much great
er on ascending grades on a straight
track than on a descending grade. On
curves the wear is almost lateral or
horizontal, while on straight track 1t
Is perpendicular, with a slight inclj-
nation toward the inside of the rail
next to the flanges of the wheels. The
millions of tens Of steel ground down
to dust by the wheels of trains in this
country are lost. 1t cannot be re-
gained for scrap because 1t settles
down into the ballast, Is brushed away
by the rush Of air caused by the swift
ly moving train. and, like the star dust
which falls upon the ocean, is lost
forever. In time. as civilization and
the wheels of civilization move on, the
railroads of the chief steam railways,
as well as part OF the adjoining ground,
will become thoroughly impregnated
with steel and iron dust from the
grinding up OF rails and wheels, be-
cause 1t must be remembered that the
wheels grind the rails and the rails
grind the wheels and this constant
shower OF iron and steel dust Is sc-
cumulating along our railroads at .
raoid rate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Have the stable well drained and
sufficiently lighted.
A wet and foul stable predisposes to
grease and cracked heels.
Dampness is very pernicious to
horses, and induces rheumatism.
coughs and colds.
Never have your horses heels close
ly trimmed, nor the hair cut from the
inside of his ears.
No more nails than are absolutely
necessary should be employed to at
tach the shoe. Nails weaken the
hoof by breaking and splitting its
tibres.
Horses should not be fed directly
they leave work. Then the stomach
is fatigued with exercise, and they can
not relish or digest their food till re-
covered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
Walking Gowns That Are Up to Date.

The large engraving shows three of
the swellest early winter gowns. That
on the left is a tailor importation from
Paris. Green broadcloth in two
shades is the material, with appliques
of yellow lace. The jacket is very
stunning, with elaborate stitchings
and strapped seams. 1t falls away
from the shoulders with a peculiar
effect, showing the yoke and its lace
embroidery.
The gown in the centre is strictly
English. 1t is made in one of the lat
est gray checked suitings, severely
plain, with s,rappings of the same
material. A vivid scarlet girdle and
collar give desired bit OF color.
The gown on the right is dainty
brown satin foulard banded with coral
moire. The bodice is made plainly,
with tucked vest of creamy chiffon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
A Feather season.

The greatest ingenuity is expended
at present in the making of birds of
wonderful plumage, and wings of iri.
descent hue, out of the feathers of the
humble but necessary barndoor fowl.
OF course it is much to be commended
that such good results can be OBJ
tanned by the feather manufacturers
without the slaughter of countless
wild birds of the woods, and we can
enjoy, with easy conscience, the many
elegant feather-trimmed ohapeaux that
will this season be prepared and sold.
For this is undoubtedly to be feather
season-from the beautiful and ex-
pensive Paradise ospreys and ostrich
plumes to quilts. wings and couteaux
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
! FOR FARM And GARDEN.
Packing Eggs In Oats.

Eggs have been packed in oats for
years, but the practice has gradually
fallen off, rs eggs stored in cases from
the best storage houses have been i'm
proved in quality from year to year.
Oats, II dry will absorb moisture
from the egg quite rapidly and are OBJ
iectionable on this score. If the oats
are not dry, the germs of mold arc
developed rapidly, and as the moisture
20 given oil by the eggs the mold will
grow, causing the eggs to become
musty. In using oats they should be
at the correct degree of dryness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Every stall should be at least six
feet wide aud nine feet long. This
will enable the horse to turn around
without bruising himself aud to lie
down and stretch himself with com-
tort.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
The only Perfect
Diuuer Pull. Eat
From the BRooKroS TIMES. Oct. 10. 1897

Brockton's prosperity Il so closely allied To
the prosperity of the shoe indus try that it
Will, no doubt, prove n matter OF interest to ~
large number Of people to learn the act
ual average earning capacity of each individ-
ual employed in the making of the world
famed Brockton shoe. For illustration: At
the factory OF tho w L. Douglass shoe Com
pany the pay roll for the week ending Sept.
3D. excluding Superintendent, foremen. sales
men and all clerical help, shows the average
earnings of the employees, large and small To
be SI5.5i per week. This was not an eXtraor-
dinary week. IL was the customary pay roll.
The amount earned per week, however,
does not always tell the story of prosperity.
The NUMBER on weeks employed each year Is
the determining factor in the wage earners'
prosperity. The Douglass factory has been
closed but one week this year, and that for
the usual summer stock takingand IL will bo
closed but three days the latter part OF De-
cemher This would make but nine days out
of the year that the factory is closed, which
Is surely steady work rs the most indus
trlOus shoemaker could desire.
Owing 70 increased business. another addi-
ton Is TO be made to the Douglass factory
IL viii be 100 ieet long, 30 feet wide, and five
stories high. IL will ne ready Tor occupancy
early In December. This addition Incl e tses
the capacity 25 per cent, The W. L.. Douglass
Shoe company has the largest factory In the
world. producing an advertised line 50 30 and
$500 shoes.
Mr.. Douglass says that the prospect for sue
cessful business for Bro3kGon manufacturers
was never so coed ms now and til at collec-
tions are better than for years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
of the manufacturers creatio,

wings, very pointed in most cases,
will be smartest when backed with
some bright or soft color contrast, and
it appears that their most fashionable
position on the hat or toque will be
with the points turned downward.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

made of French flannel, and are un-
lined. They are regular shirt waists
with a yoke in the back, or plain back
and with just little fulness in front,
and are fastened with small gilt but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.

New YonK Cry (Special.-Some
fascinating flannel waists are to take
the place of the silk and cambric
shirt-waist; they are almost invariably
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

carried is made entirely of Persian
coins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

ouogy Harness. Sf.2O t,,r
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also issue Special Catalogue of Pi.p"s
orghns, sewing Machines and IsicycIes.
can,. postal card Will bring you any OF our
, were not almost certain Of your order we would
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01

Fancy Lace Beconina Popular.
There is great and growing de-
nand for fancy lace and embroidered
goods.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-01
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The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
Opening OF the Oregon State Fair.

Salem. Or, Sept. lS.-Without Ger.
emony the Oregon state fair of 1899
was formerly opened to the public this
evening. Fully 500 people were in at.
tendance, large crowd for opening
night, and passed the time very pleas.
antly in inspecting the many fine pavil.
ion exhibits, in listening to instru.
mental music by Parsons orchestra,
an outdoor illustrated lecture on the
war in the Philippines by Edward
Shields, recitation by Miss Helen
Lamar, and vocal selections by Charles
Fl. Whiting.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
j. j. Hill in Spokane.

Spokane, Sept. 1S.-President Hill
and party Of Great Northern officials
and guests srrived here this evening
on a special train. Mr.. Hill announced
his purpose of beginning at once per.
manent Improvements in Spokane in
volving an expenditure of from $780,
900 to $l,000,000 He also stated tina,
he will return here Tuesday and dis.
cuss with business men and mineown
ers the matter of smelling here the ores
OF the surrounding country from Baker
City. on the line of the o. X. & NJ, to
British Colum bia on the north. The
party will leave in the morning for
Puget sound.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
LIBERAL OFFER TO AGUINAIpo
Remarkable Terms which the Chief of
tho Tagais Refused.

New York, Sept. lS.-A special to
the World from Ithaca, n. Y, says:
Your correspondent is able to say on
authority that the Schurman peace
commission offered every inducement
short Of absolute self government to
Aguinaldo and his followers. Agui.
naldo was promised as the price for the
restoration Of peace in the Tagal tribe
bonus Of more than $4,000 year
while the Tagals remained peaceful.
He was told that he could choose men
from his own tribe for the minor mu-
nicipal offices. The commission went
so far as to promise Aguinaldo the
moral support OF the United States gov
eminent. il such were needed, to make
his leadership Of the Tagals thoroughly
secure.
With all these inducements, tempt
ing as they must have been. Aguinal-
do, as the recognized head of the insur-
gent movement, declined to yield. He
insisted upon immediate self-govern-
ment, and as his inslstance was so firm
as to make an agreement impossible,
the American comm ss toner's ceased ne.
gotiations.
President Schurman was frank in
telling your correspondent day or so
ago that he favored giving to the various
tribes the largest possible measure of
home rule at the earliest moment. He
thought the several tribes could admin.
lister their local affairs. elect their
municipal officers, establish courts and
penal institutions, etc, but did not
believe il possible to allow this natives
to participate in the general govern
ment.
"How could they govern the islands,
in view of the hetrogZnity and multi.
plicity of the tribes?" he added.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
Pacific Coast Chat.

Eight ships will he necessary &c
carry the salmon catch OF British Co.
lum bia to Europe.
Officers of Whatcom. Wash, are mr..
resting saloon keepers of that place for
violating the Sunday.closing ordinance.
About $500 is being expended in the
gymnasium and baths OF the Seattle Y.
NJ G. A.
A large amount OF fruit is being
placed in cold storage for the Walla
Walla fruit fair.
The university OF Washington. at
Seattle. opened it's fall year with a
largely increased attendance.
Hobos held up two passengers on a
freight train at Selahin, Yakima coun-
ty, Wash, the other day, while the
train crew was at dinner. From one
they secured watch. The other had
800 concealed in his shoes, which the
bandits did not discover.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
GUNBOAT ATTACKED.
Admiral Watson Reports a Sharp En-
gagement In Masbata.

Admiral Watson Reports a Sharp En-
gagement In Masbata.
Washington, Sept. l6.-The follow
ing dispatch has been received at the
navy department.:
Manila, Sept. l6.-Secretary Of the
May. Washington: Davidson. COM
manding the Paiagua, reports a eharp
engagement at MalemaO. The vessel
was struck many times by rife shots.
but there were no casualties. The Para
qua silenced the insurgents fire in 90
minutes. The range was 400 to 900
yards. The occasion was the capture
of Filipino schooner. which Davidson
destroyed. WATSON"
Malemao is in the island of Masbata.
south of Luzon, and north OF the VII
sayas.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
Can Not Tell Who He Il.

Seattle. Sept. lS.-Among the many
unfortunate prospectcrs that have re.
turned from Alaska this season is an
old man who cannot tell who he is. OF
where he came from. There is clot
of blood in his brain which has caused
paralysis of speech. due to typhoid
fever. The only words he can ute,
are an indistinct yes and no. By the
aid of map it was learned that he
came from Cambridge, Mass. A man
who accompanied him from Dawson
says his name is something like
Fisk" Efforts are being made to
establish the mans identity. His
limbs are also paralyzed.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
Kruger's Eeply.

Pretoria, Sept. 16.-The discussion
of the first draft of the reply to the
British note ended this evening, Presi-
dent Kruger having left at 4 O'Clock
and not ha wing returned. 1t is under.
stood the government will draw up the
final reply in its final form tomorrow
and submit the same to the volksraad.
The reply will be in terms strongly in.
huenced by the Orange Free State. and
among other features the maintenance
Of the convention of 1884 will be
strongly asserted.
The situation this evening is not
considered so favorable as it was DUR
ing the forenoon.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
FALL TRADE ACTIVITY.
! senerai Business of the Country Goes
| Forward at y Good Pace.


Bradstreet's says: With compare.
livery little stock or other speculative
activity, and with few strong new fea-
lures presenting themselves, the gener.
al business OF the country goes forward
at good pace. and with unprecedented
volume for this period of the year.
Fall trade activity would appear to he
at its maximum. Judging from advices
OF activity and strength of demand re-
ported alike from Western and Eastern
, markets. and shared in also by most
South Atlantic and interior Southern
cities.
Iron and steel are quiet but very
strong at the East.
Little improvement seems to be noted
in wheat though the government report
was temporarily stimulating. Weather
conditions are partly responsible for
the better demand for butter. The
strength of cotton goods is notable.
Lumber retains all its old strength and
some new buying is responsible for adj
vanced quotations at several centers.
This is true also of most building ma
tefials with the exception of brick
which is rather weak owing to reported
over production. Wool is tirmer at all
and higher at some markets and much
interest is taken in the next London
wool sales.
Wheat (including -four shipments
for the week aggregate 4, 900. 600 BUSH
els against 1853, 903 bushels last week
3,615,29l bushels in the corresponding
week of 1898. 6.299.9iS bushels in
1897, $685. 52 bushels in 1896. and
2 500. 1853 bushels in 1895.
Since July /, this season, the exports
of wheat aggregate 42,0l2,79S bushels,
against SO, 400, 09l bushels last year,
and IA. COZ, 700 in 1897.
Business failures for the week num-
Der l49. against 1913 last week. and l13
in this week year ago.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21

The Citizens bank building is pro.
crossing tavorably. The bank will
cost in the vicinity of $40. 900. and the
work will be pushed rapidly. TIE en-
tire editice is expected to be completed
bv January |, 1900. Almost another
$50, 900 is going into a handsome build
ing which will lie of brick, namely.
the n. G.. Haskell structure. And still
another, only four blocks from the Citi-
ms bank, where the foundation for
the Houston tive-story hotel and opera
house Is lAil
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
THE TARTAR CLEARED.
Hong Kong uthoritirs Granted Papers
to the Transport.


Washington, Sept. 6.-The war de-
partment received dispatch today con-
tanning the information that clearance
papers have been allowed the transport
Tartar at Hong Kong. 1t is expected
that she will proceed to the United
States at once.
The information came from Colonel
Metcalf, commanding the Twentieth
Kansas and troops aboard the trans.
port. 1t is supposed clearance papers
were allowed upon the suggestion Of
the British foreign Office to the British
governor at Hong Kong that it would
be unwise to interfere with American
transports.
Another dispatch from Colonel Met
calf. in reply to one sent yesterday.
states that the Tartar was not over
crowded, and that the food was as good
as on other transports leaving Manila.
He said the trouble arose among the
discharged regular soldiers who were
returning home on board the ship.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-09-21
Deadly Edmonton Trail.

Wrangel, Alaska. Sept. 10, via Seat.
tie. Sept. 1S.-The Stickeen river
steamer Strathrona arrived today with
81 survivors of the Edmonton trail.
The majority of them are without
means. They will be shipped to Puget
sound at the expense of the United
States government. About 80 Of them
will go to Seattle tomorrow on the
steamer Al-Ki. Many are suffering
from the effects OF scurvy. Their
stories Of hardship and sGffering en-.
dured in their Is months on the trail
are in a similar strain to those which
have preceded them. No new fatali-
ties are reported. 1t is thought that
at least rs prospectors are still on the
trail. They will have to come down
the Stiokeen in small boats. as the
low stage OF water will prevent the
Strathcona from making another trip
this year. On her last Tip she was
hung up on a sand bar five days, 50
miles above Wrangel.