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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
The NnIuc of Manure.

Facts about stable manure, or rather
freshly stated conclusions, form an
important part of Bulletin 5s, Massa-
chusetts experiment station, @. Well
\ington. OF the three common condi-
tions Of barnyard manure, half rotted
manure is the most valuable, and we'll
rotted manure the least, because of
their relative amount of nitrates.
Manure should be kept packed away
from the air as tightly as possible, and
If rotted should be plowed under
Just before planting, otherwise
several months before that time. The
more litter used in the manure, the
greater liability to loss of nitrogen.
The use of bedding material free from
decomposable organic matter is a
means Of protection against loss Of
nitrogen. As matter of fact many
intelligent farmers long since reached
the conclusion that manure is never
worth any more than Immediately
after it is voided, and that the sooner
it can be got onto the land the better.
OF course the sooner this is done the
less the liability to loss of nitrogen
irrespective of the kind of bedding
used.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Trees for Small Grounds.

For grounds OF small dimensions
the dwarf classes of ornamental trees
should receive more attention, leaving
those that attain greater height to
more spacious grounds. If but one,
two or three specimens are to be set,
there is no objection to such large
trees as the cut-leaf birch, purple
beech, scarlet maple, or even to the
more common sugar maple, chestnuts,
elms, etc., though when these trees
reach maturity there will be little
room for plants or shrubs without
overcrowding or at the expense of
lawn.
One OF the most desirable of low
growing trees for small grounds is the
Japan maple, Acer polymorphum. In
reality it is but large growing shrub.
The foliage is feathery, with small,
deeply lobed leaves OF coppery green.
The growth is graceful, compact and
dense, and the tree hardy. The
varieties of the Towering thorn (Cra-
t@gus) are among the best of small
trees for the lawn. They are compact,
low, and bloom abundantly during the
summer. They are, moreover, hardy,
cleanly and do well in dry soils, where
some other classes would not succeed.
The variety Carriereii is Que OF the
best of the class. The foliage. is deep,
green and glossy, the flowers large,
white and followed in the fall by scar
let fruit that remains nearly all winter.
Paul's double scarlet thorn is an old
variety, but one of the best for small
grounds, especially where bright color
is needed. The tree is of good form,
and attractive foliage and the brilliant
scarlet flowers, very often double. are
borne in great profusion. Chicago
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Styles in Hair Dressing.

The Pompadour roll turned back
entirely from the face certainly gives
it longer appearance, but this may
be lessened by few curling locks
over the forehead, and by keeping the
hair at the sides well puffed out. Hair
dressers wave the long hair, which is
turned back on ordinary curling -tongs,
wrapping each small strand of hair
several times around the tongs and
finally combing 1T out very gently
Ladies' Home journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
HUMOROUS.

Algie--What is the first thing YOU
would do if you had 81, 900, 900? Tom
Resign.
Father-Tommy, stop pulling tha,
cats tail. Tommy-Im only holding
the tail; the cats pulling it.
Housewife-How dare you ask me
to feed you again? Hobo - That,
ma'am, is perfashnul secret
"What makes YOU consider him
such strong man?" "Why, 1 saw
him open three car windows in sue.
cession.
'Shave yourself, usually, dom,
you?" queried the barber NO." re.
piled the victim, shortly. "NeveI
talk to myself"
"Did that woman give any reason
for attempting suicide?" "Yes, yer
honor" What was it2" "She says
she wanted to kill herselfl'
War Hero-All right, I will accep,
your offer of $1,000 for IN article.
What shall write about? Magazine
Editor-Oh, about nine or ten pages.
McFingle - Poor Broome! He's
gone over TO the silent majority. Nc.
Fangle-Why-I-when did he-is be
deal? McFingle--Well, no; but he's
married.
A sure sign OF old age-write It down as the
truth
Is to praie like n sage on the follies o.
youth.
Jones-Its six months since
loaned you that flyer, and you said
you only needed it for short time.
Smith-Well, that's right. 1t lasted
only half an hour.
Loving Mother-I cannot under.
stand what makes our boy Robert SC
fond of pedestrianism. Food Father
He gets that from me. Didn't l walk
the floor with him for weeks when lie
was baby?
johnny Wiggin (underneath) I've
got enoughi Stop it, will yer? Jimmy
-Yus, l will stop it if yer'll give me
yer pocketknife aud that apple O.
yours. Then I'll take the indemnity
and declare peacel
This is strictly judicial proceed
ing" said the facetious footpad who
had kept the revolver pointed at his
victims head while the other footpad
went through his victims pockets. 81
am holding You for robbery"
Hibbler-What are you writing
now9 Scribbler-A volume of bright
sayings for infants. Hibbler-Bui
how on earth can it be OF any use to
infants? Scribbler-It can't. It's in.
tended to be of use to parents in saw.
ing the wear and tear on their imag-
nations.
"iou know and / know" shouted
the attorney for the accused, shat i,
is better that nine innocent prisoners
should escape than that one guilty
man should be punished" ~ can.
not permit such statement to go to
the jury unchallenged," smiled the
court. ''Note an exception, Mr..
Stenographer!" roared the attorney.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
window washing Not a bar.

Can lawyer practicing at the bar
be at the same time manual worker? +?
This question is now sgitating the
members Of the legal profession in
Hungary. A young briefless barrister,
tired of waiting for clients, took to
earning money by painting. decorat.
ing, window-cleaning, paper hanging,
ing-cleaning, and so forth in the
provincial towns in the district in
which he practiced at the bar. An
effort was made 10 have his name
erased from the roll Of advocates, but
tho lord chief justice ruled that the
young legal revolutionist was within
his rights In earning money by honest
manual labor. = tBudapestsr Tassblstk
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
How to he Sure Of Good Layers.


Much has been written regarding
egg type or the picking out of layers
from their shape. We believe there
is something in it. We believe that a
bright, active hen, with rather long
deep body, is better layer than a
sluggish acting, compact or round
bodied one. Yet there is far more in
breeding than in selection. II we
want layers we must breed from noted
layers. 'Like will beget like" and a
noted layer will be more likely to pro-
duce layers than poor layer. So the
only way to be sure to get good layel 8
is to breed them. Not only must the
hen be good layer but the cock must
be from the same strain. This will
necessitate in-breeding somewhat, but
with good Judgment and unlimited
range, this will not hurt the strain un-
less persisted in too long. 1t is best
to use two focks that are not related
at tho start.
There is vast difference in the
laying of individual hens. A person
who is observing can usually tell
which are the best layers. These
should be separated and penned with
the best cock, and all the eggs.
Mark with q punch through the web
OF the FOOT all these chicks, and next
season select only the best of them
for that years mating. Be sure that
the cock is very strong and active, for
in-breeding is risky business to the
beginner, and nothing but the very
best and strongest birds should be
used. When it becomes necessary to
to introduce new blood-say every
other year or once in three years
get cocks from someone who is work
ing on the same lines, il possible. ---R.
w. Dawson in the Epitomist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21

White shirt-waists in cotton goods
have the preference, many being Of
fine lawn, tucked all over in bias or
neutrality-suspicious. or round-and.
round tucks. The severe linen waist
Of white, with cuffs and collar, is worn
with the tailor gown having cut
away jacket in bolero style. Some Of
the new waists show cut-away at the
neck, having fancy collar and revers
with which are worn fancy -colored or
white chemisettes. es.-Woman's Home
Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
"HuLLor~

when y on see man In WOO
Walk fght up and say "hullo!"
Say "huio!" an nov dye dor'
Flows the world n-ustn' your"
Slap the fellow on the back,
Bring your hand down with o wheck;
Waltz right up and don't 90 slow,
Grin and shake and say ''hullow
Is he clothed in rags2 o shot
Walk right up and say "hullor'
Rags Is bnt a cotton roll
just for wrappin' up soul;
An soul Is worth true
Hale an hearty show d'yc dor
Don't wait for the crowd TO 70,
Walk right up and say "hullo"
Wen big vessels meet, they say,
The saloot an sail away.
just the same as you an me-
Lonesome ships upon a sea;
Each one sailing his own Jog
For port beyond the fog.
Let yer spenkin' trumpet blow,
Lift yer horn an cry "hullo! !"
Say "hullo p and show d'ye dol"
Other folks are good as you.
Wen yer leaves yer house OF clay,
Wandering in the far-away,
Wen you travel through the strange
Country t'other side the range,
Then the souls you've cheered will know
Who you be, an say "hullor
Texas Commercial Review
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
FOR FARM And GARDEN.
Pototatoes Grown on New Soil.

Potatoes and turnips are exhausting
crops, and do better upon new soil
than upon the land where they have
been grown within few years, but by
careful attention to the fertilizer used
upon thep they can be made to grow
in the same place for several years,
though apt to grow gradually inferior
both in yield and in eating qualities.
Luckily all these crops are not among
those which need to be seen every
day, SO that they may be placed
farther away in new locations, or they
can be bought usually of as good quail
ity as those home grown, for they do
not deteriorate in quality by keeping,
as do omoreperishable green vegetables
and small fruits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Variation In Cow Weights.

At the beginning of each month for
two months, the dairy herd of the
Kansas State Agricultural college has
been weighed for three consecutive
days and the weight of each animal
determined by averaging the results
of the three days weighing. During
the first weigh period the herd did not
have access to water until they were
weighed, but during the second period
they were allowed to run to the wa.
tering trough in the yards before
weighing. To one unaccustomed to
the fluctuations in animal weights the
following results may appear aston.
ishing:
Cows giving milk-The average
weight of thirteen head was ,04S aud
LOGS pounds respectively for the first
and second weigh periods. During
the first period the minimum variation
of any one individual was four pounds,
and the maximum variation sixty-fve
pounds, with an average for the lot of
twelve pounds. During the second
period, where the herd had access to
water, the minimum variation was five
pounds and the maximum ninety
pounds; but during this period certain
individuals gained at the same time
that others lost, so that the average
variation for the lot was only five
pounds, the same as the minimum
variation OF any one individual. In
both periods the greatest variation
took place with animals that weighed
900 to $50 pounds.
Dry cows-The average weight of
twelve head was lib and 1,125
pounds respectively for the first and
second weigh periods. During the
first period the minimum variation Of
any single individual was seven pounds
and the maximum variation thirty-two
pounds, with an average variation of
seven pounds. During the second
period the minimum variation was
four pounds and the maximum forty
pounds, with an average for the lot of
five pounds. In the first period the
greatest variation was with q 960
pound COW, and in the second period
with 1900 pound COW.
Young stock This lot consisted OF
five head whose weights ranged from
400 to 600 pounds. During the first
weigh period the minimum variation
was seven and the maximum thirty
nine pounds, with an average for the
lot OF twenty-three pounds. During
the secord period the minimum varia.
tion among the individuals so balanced
each other that the average variation
for the lot was only two pounds.
Calves-In four calves weighing
from eighty-five to 165 pounds the
variation was from two to five pounds,
the average for the lot for both periods
being about 2 IL pounds. The great
est variation. however, was the small
est calf.
Bull-This pure blood Guernsey had
an average weight in the first period
of 1912 pounds, with difference be.
tween his highest and lowest weight
of forty-two pounds. In the second
weigh period his average weight was
1855 pounds with variation OF nine
teen pounds.
The above notes show that con-
siderable variation may take place in
consecutive daily weights Of the same
animal without any apparent cause.
When a person is particular about
getting an accurate weight of an ami
NAL it should be done by averaging Mt
least three daily weighings. ID. II.
Otis in Farm. Field and Fireside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Waist of White Persian Lawn.


White Persian lawn and fine en-
broidered insertion form the fashion.
able shirt waist shown in the large
engraving, with which is worn a
regulation white linen collar and q
tie bow of wedgewood blue satin. Rows
of insertion are stitched on smoothly
between the box-pleats, the material
being cut away from underneath. The
pleats meet at the shoulder seams,
under-arm seams completing the
simple adjustment. The fulness at
the waist line is regulated by gathers
between the box x-pleats, and the fronts
puff out just little above the belt.
The shirt waist sleeves in newest
shaping are decorated near the top
with cross strips of insertion.
The straight cuffs may be made
plain or trimmed with insertion,
as shown. The belt of white kid is
closed with gilt clasp in front. Fol
satin, silk, taffeta, cashmere or other
fine woolen goods, this style is de-
sirable, as we'll as for pique, lawn,
dimity, gingham or other wash fabrics,
To make this waist for woman oi
medium size will require three and
one-half yards Of material thirty inches
wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
A Flash Measured.

By means of q photograph, made
with vibrating lens, scientists have
calculated the time of lightning
fash. 1t came out one nineteenth of
second. The calculation is based
upon the multiple image in the
photographs and the rate of vibration
OF the lens. The time applies OF course
only to the particular fash that was
photographed. - Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21

Pigs should run with the dam until
they are ten or twelve weeks old. Let
them eat with the dam, for by so doing
there will be no sudden change Of
food when left to themselves, nor any
harmful setback, unless unwholesome
food is given them. When weaned put
on pasture. When on q good pas
ture, especially II Of clover or peas, the
>aak Of summsr feeding and care will
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21

The newest collar does not wish to
be considered a collar at all. II is
simply combination of the yoke, car
ried up to the chin and turned over.
In the back its height is regulated
only by the hair. If that is dressed
low the collar stops, but If the CHG
non is placed high it scars to the tops
of the ears.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Useful and Stylish Accessories.

HV'"' ""U S'NTSH HCCtHbOfIess
With a change in name from Spanish
to French, these stylish accessories
are again on the top wave of fashion.
Their utility in concealing the worst
portion of balf-worn silk blouses
affords one good reason for their re-
vived popularity. Elaborate decora-
tion is their prominent characteristic
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
~Rr
THE REALM
OF FASHION.

NEW York CRY (Special. White
point d'esprit is here stylishly
trimmed with narrow satin ribbon,
lace edging and insertion, ribbon of
suitable width forming the belt and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21

fulness in the back being laid in
pleats that meet over the placket IN
centre, or the fulness may be col
lected in gathers, if 30 preferred.
Two narrow lace and ribbon edged
frills of the point d'esprit form the
pretty foot trimming, the ribbon
odged insertion being applied on the
pointed outline, giving an overskirt
effect. The mode is stylish aud suit
able for foulard, India and taffeta
silk, cashmere, yelling, challie, per-
Gale, organdie, lawn, gingham, dimity
or any fashionable soft wool or cotton
fabric. Plain or ruched ribbon,
braid, gimp, insertion and edging OF
lace or embroidery may be chosen for
garniture.
To make this waist for q miss OF
fourteen years will require one and
one-half yards of material thirty
inches wide. To make the skirt will
require four yards of thirty-six OIL
three yards of torty-four-inch mate
rial.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
FancIss An shirt.waist.,

The really swell thing is the pure
white silk or satin shirt-waist made in
tho greatest simplicity OF style, and
y worn with black skirt OF net.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21

all-over lace, braiding, spangled net,
frizzed ribbon or gimp will make
pretty fnishings.
To make either "jacquette" in the
medium size will require one yard of
material twenty-five inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
A Popular Dress Material.

A new canvas dress material OF silk
and wool mixed bids fair to become
very popular.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Material For Bathing Costumes.

Canotier is weave Of French dress
goods much used for bathing and
yachting costumes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-06-21
Muslin Gowns with Lace Yok,

Muslin gowns have transparent
Jokes OF heavy guipure hce.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-09-29
Paying the Doctors Fee.

at is an amazing fact that of all bills
sent to a family, that of doctor is in
hundreds of families the last one to be
paid; ana in more cases than it is
pleasant to contemplate it is never paid
ut all, writes Edward Box in the
October Ladies' Home Journal. 81 have
recently gone to the trouble to make
some inquiries into this matter, and
have been astonded to find that not one.
fourth Of the bills sent by doctors are
paid with anything like promptness
There is quickening of the conscience
simple realization Of proper sense OF
duty needed in this matter. 1t is high
time, in the case OF hundreds of families
that this matter should be brought hcme
to their sense OF fairness and Justice,
and as with them the doctors have for
so many years been the last to receive
their due in the payment of their bills,
it would b. only simple justice that
hereafter ''the last shall be first" No
worker in the field of human industry
deserves better than at the hands OF the
people whom he serves than the doctor,
and to pay his fee promptly and cheer
fully is the least we can do for the
service which he gives us. !"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-09-29

"Ma," said Willie, who had been to
the missionary sewing society with his
mother, g feel very sorry for the poor
little heather" That's right, Willie
] am glad to see You show such spirit. y
'1esm. I'd feel very sorry for anybody
that had to wear the clothes that YOU
people were making today"
There's always hope while there's
One Minute Cough Cure. San attack OF
pneumonia left my lungs in bad shape
and | was near the first stages of con-
sumption. One Minute Cough Cure
completely cured me-" writes Helen
McHenry, Hsmark, N. d. Gives instant
relief. Williams & Brosius.
Although Luke McKern has reached
the ripe old age of 73 years he had his
first tooth pulled last Wednesday and
the dentist was unable to find another
unsound tooth in his mouth. His teeth
came on before the days of shoddy goods
and he has the(advaRtage of the younger
generation in tlSs particular. Sheridan
Sun.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is scientific
compound having the endorsement Of
eminent physicians and the medical
press. 1t "digests what you eat" and
positively cures dyspepsia. MA. Ketron,
Bloomingdale, Tenn, says it cured him
OF indigestion of ten years standing.
Williams & Brosius.
II paid a shilling for my binder twine
this year." said a Northern Illinois
farmer, while my brother-in-law. a
mile or so down the road, got his for
nine cents. He read the advertisements
in farm paper he takes. didn't take
the paper. He laughed at me yesterday
and said he saved enongh on that one
deal to pay for the paper all the rest Of
his life. And | guess he did. ."-Agri.
cultural ADVERTISING.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1899-09-29
Diced River Glacier
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1899.

1bs situation in the Transyaal still
remains on the verge Of crisis. Eng
land is generally credited with pursuing
a "land-grabbing" policy, but in this
instance it IL evident from the main
facts in the case, as given out by the
official records, that England will have
10 go to war to protect British subjects
from the cruel burdens imposed upon
them by the Boer government. Tie
tlitlanders. or 0utlanders as they are
significantly called, are mostly English.
men who have gone into the lands Of the
Dutch republic ESQ called and have
there established themselves with their
families and developed the resources Of
the country. The English outnumber
the Beers three To one, though they are
excluded from the fraDchise, and the
proportion Of their taxes to that Of the
Beers was as e3,705,6Sl TO el77,S76.
The Transyaal il the most heavily taxed
country in the world, its per capita be-
ing $50. The government excludes the
English language from the schools, for
the support Of which the English-speak-
ing people pay 81 ,000. 900 annually. For
signerR are practically excluded from
the right Of trial by jury, the panel for
the trial Of 0utlanders being invariably
composed OF Beers. There exists such
inequality OF administration Of justice al
the holding Of an 0utlander in el COS
bail for organizing q public meeting and
a BOer Gl0O for murder. With such
strong grievances as these the Uitland-
srs have not asked of England that she
take the country under her control, but
only ask that they be given the fran
chise and representation in the govern
ment. In fact, some two years ago, Sir
Alfred Miller, the British high commits
sioner for South Africa, said in the
course OF a dispatch to his home govern;
ment: ut seems q paradox, but it il
true, that the only effective way Of pro.
teeting our subjects is to help them to
cease to be our subjects" The conflict
is therefore varied contention, The
descendants Of the early Dutch settlers
are clinging to old and medieval GUS
toms that must of necessity fall before
the eneroachmeats Of an enlightened
and English.spepking people. Mr..
Kruger stubbornly. refuses to recognize
the demands Of Mr.. Chamberlain, and
long and fierce as England realizes a
var would be with the people of the
Transvaal, yet imperial necessity will
force her into it.