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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
wiliie's Thirst For Knowledge

1t was on steam railroad going
from Washington 10 Philadelphia that
| overheard the following conversa
tion between a little boy, just at the
interesting age. anxious to know. and
his aunt, whose patience was severely
tested by little Wlllie's questions. The
first to attract his attention was a
buzzard flying high In the air.
"Oh, auntie" he exclaimed, 'look at
that chicken way up there"
THAT'S no chicken, Willie; that's a
buzzard."
'But, auntie. don't hear him buzz"
"Auntle, look at the man pumping
the COW; Is she punctured"
'He Is milking the COW, Willie. Do
be still for a while"
After q short pause. he spled several
pumpkins In field and asked:
"Auntie, Is pumpkin grown up
Granger"
"Auntie, look at the moon. Where
did all the stars come fromY
II don't know. Willie. Don't ask
so many questions"
"Did the moon lay 'em. auntie?"
And as darkness drew ON little VIII
lie began TO nod and auntle gave q
sigh Of rellef.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

the place. including fine specimens of
Berkshires, Yorkshires and Chester
Whites.
The poultry department has n large
incubator building. with a capacity of
1900 eggs, and a perfectly equipped
brooder house. There are about 5000
chickens on the place. and the house
where the little ones are kept, which
now contains about 1000 pretty chicks,
is one of the sights of the place.
In speaking of the objects of the
school which will be established near
this model farm, George 7. Powell,
the director. said:
Its purpose is 20 give y thorough
training in the art OF agriculture in all
of its details. II is proposed to pro-
duce the finest quality in fruits, vege-
tables and flowers, and, in addition to
the production CT high quality, also
to give special instruction in the es-
sential part, that of marketing them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

the most suitable. 1t will lie on n pla-
teau overlooking the slXty-siX acres
which nave been acquired, and also
much of the land and many of the
buildings ON the Brlarcllff Farms,
which viii serve not onl- rs n beauti-
full picture, but as an inspiration for
the students.
The object of the school Is "to train
men and women in the methods of hor-
ticulture, horticulture, gardening, poul-
try raising and allied branches, that
they may become proficient in the man
laid from the main line to the farm,
and by means of these the shipment of
farm products is facilitated. Near the
railroad are the neat homes of some
of the farm hands, and short dis
tance beyond these, toward the ridge,
away, on the main road, Is the model
dairy building. OF the S75 head of
cattle on the place, about 400 are regis
tered Jerseys. No other breed Is al
lowed in the herd.
There are several milking stations,
and from these the milk is taken to the
dairy as soon as the cans are filed.
All known safeguards against impurity
are employed, and no milker is allowed
milk COW until he has thoroughly
Pment Of farms, estates, greenhouses
gardens, and may be able by thor
knowledge of the science of the
to make the field. through intelli-
ent and slsilful work, bring forth
fbundantly of its great wealth of
beauty and usefulness"
The school will aim to raise the
standard of agricultural methods.
Practical instruction will he given in
the orchard. garden. greenhouse. poul-
try yard and dairy, and students will
be taught "how to overcome and not
be overcome by the many difficulties
beauty and usefulness"
Briarcllffe Farms occupy tract ex-
tending about four miles north and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
A Toueb q, r..bIop in m,,,,nerv.

A summer shade hat has Its own
"inlet" OF black velvet ribbon high up
on the crown, as near as possible to
the small fiat top, and matching the
velvet binding Of the brlm. The inlet
gives point to the hat, and Is quite
broad to match the very broad binding
of velvet on the brlm. The monture is
of hellotropc. shaded wondrously like
the natural flower. u Is arranged on
the left side, reaching to the front
The flowers range from one black band
at the brim to the "lnlct" above.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
LIKE A CORN PoPPsR. ~.
Automatic Collection BASKET is the New
est Thing For Church Use.

An automatic collection basket Is
one of the newest things for church
use, and trial was made of its merits
upon fashionable congregation at
New York on recent Sunday. Ac'
cordlng to the New York Evening
Journal the device Is remlndful of n
corn pepper. In fact, 1t might well be
called "coin pepper"
1t has n long handle, followed, n
wire box or pocket, with trap-door
arrangement, marked "AA," which
opens when the collector pulls on the
ring marked az" which connects with
the cord marked "CC," which runs in
the hollow of handle, and sets again
when he loosens the cord. I'D" shows
the depth of the shallow tray ut the
top of the basket.
The contribution when taken up, ac-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

white Is the fabric used for the charm
ing frock on the left of the double-col-
umn illustration, from the Chicago
Record. The gimp is Of tucked muslin.
the belt of white satin. and much lace
Is used in effective decoration.
The pretty Swiss gown on the cen
trail figure Is black and white, with
yoke of white net and broad lace straps
to outline yoke. 1t has shaped ruflie
and bands Of lace above. The sash is
of fine black net.
The modlsh little toilet to the right
is of red and white China silk. having
n yoke of fine needlework and deep
bertha of lace. Belt and bands are of
lark-red velvet, and the red straw bon.
net Is dressed with white satin ribbon
and pompons of tulle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The Marine Review prints dcscrip-
tion of an elght-track rollcr.lft bridge
to be erected over the Chicago drain
age canal near its junction with the
Chicago River. II provides clear
waterway for navigation of 100 feet
between the piers. Mt right angles to
Pie centre line OF the canal. On each
side of the waterway provided for nav
ieition is placed main supporting
pier. These piers are each forty-eight
feet wide. They rest on bed rock,
forty-f feet below city datum. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

means of electrical devices, the spans
are then rolled upward and backward
upon the track Glrders. The movable
spans are counter weighted so as to be
at rest ut an angle of about forty lie
grees. This greatly facilitates the
opening Of the spans, and also aids In
closing them. The bridge Is TO be
opened or closed In thirty seconds, by
means of four forty horsepower cleo
trio motors on each side of the channel.
The electric motors are controlled by a
controller In nm operators house.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
A French Taiior-Made Model.

This picture Of an extremely smart
tailor-made gown is presented to the
fair readers to show its unusually styl-
ish and effective treatment of machine
stitching and applied bands of the same
material. Another noticeable feature
is the thoroughly French touch in its
soft stock yoke and vest Of silk muslin.
in combination with its strictly tailor.
made features Of bands and stitching.
so different. from our English models
of the severely plain tailor-made. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

piers are not solid; in each pier there
are four cavities, which materially re-
ducc the amount of the required con-
crete and masonry. The bridge con-
slsts of four Independent double track
Scherzcr rolling-llft bridges. placed
side by side, with n clearance of six
inches between the adjacent trusscs.
The spans may I've operated either
jointly or singly, rs desired, by two
operators. one on each side of the ca
nal. When It is desired TO open the
bridge the centre pins are unlocked by
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The deslrabillty of India and China
silk for summer wear is not half un-
derstood. When one buys q good quail
ity 1t wears cxcellently, and is cooler
than any other .abric for either street
or house gowns. Every woman who
values comfort In summer should have
an empire gown of India silk to get
into when she enters the house hot
and tired from walk or ride. The pret-
tlest mode Of making is the tight front,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
Ipcru.,,,Ion. OF Black Lace.

The "dernler cri," as the French call
II, Is to have garment decorated with
incrustatlons of lace in wl,ch both
black and white have part. One may
beoverthc other and usually the black
Is on top. Black lace used over glls-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

without darts, and wattenu back. It
should be cut with low, square neck
that may be edged with lace or filled
In entirely, MS preferred. The sleeves
should be loose puffs reaching only to
the elbow A gown OF this description
made of black lndin silk can be worn
all summer without becoming shabby.
and no woman who has ever had one
will allow summer TO pass without
providing n.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

ncr. There Is in contemplation n sys-
TEN of branch schools, where instruc-
tIon may be carried to the farmers of
the State. One day will be devoted to
lectures on specific topics and one day
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
Mirh Cnrsnini aIrdics.

High corselet glrdles are worn with
shirt waists and dlnilty gowns as well.
Formed of rows OF lace, and embrold-
cred insertion running around, they
are especially pretty for the flowered
musllns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

tening white silk. such as n Glace taft
fcta, Is very fashionable, and some
handsome costumes are built Of these
materials. More elegant than the en-
tire lace dress Is that encrusted with
mcdalllons of lace. 1t is more elabor.
ate and, therefore, more costly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

A pretty gown for young girl Is
made of n rich red homespun. The
skirt Is made Iiain and stitched, and
the short little spencer jacket shows
the broad black satin folded belt.
which Is almost n bodice In itself and
long black satin scarf Is worn over
Il white blouse.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

1--WE already havs trees growing and
small fruits for the use Of students.
Landscape gardening Is a feature, as
1t may be applied to the beautifying OF
country homes In an inexpensive man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
EE -
zak8
the E@IeTS OF fNShION.

New York city (SpeclaD. This sea.
son the gown of cloth or sllken stun
or volle may have It's bodice made
with n bolero of lace, over which. TO
properly incorporate the lace into the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The Austrian crown Jewels contain
splendid emerald necklace and the
largest single emerald In the world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

south and about three miles east and
west. The railroad tracks have been
washed his hands and this must be
done again before he begins with the
second COW. The attendants wear
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

design, there are laid strapplngs of the
material. The lace bolero Of our
sketch Is just such an instance. and
might be made of guipure. with the
strapplngs either of the material of
the skirt or of silk or of panne to
match that material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The Empress Dowager, who becomes
more intensely anti-foreign as time
passes. has been greatly annoyed by
the work OF the Germans In Kiao-
Chau. She desires to use force to stop
the reform movement. and Is ready to
defy the European powers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
AUTOMATIC COLLECTION BASKET.

cording to the inventor os the pepper,
remains on the trap door until the col
lector has chance TO inspect 1t before
1t is dropped into the basket.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Know Not whence "yanitee" Game.
At the monthly meeting of the Mary
land Historical Society, DIR. william
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

to practical work in the field, where
applications of the principles given
during the first day will be made."-
New York Tribune. ''sF, ~,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
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XSV HEN the promoters of the
N School of Practical AGr!-
Y " culture and Horticulture
looked about for spot
wherein to establish the institution
various places Were suggested, but 1t
was finally agreed that Briarcliff Man
or. one of the most beautiful parts of
Westchester County, n. Y, would be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Dainty Costumes For Young Folks.
A dainty little red lawn dotted with
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
ELECTRIC GOndOInn.

In Venice the electric launch is rapid
ly dlsplacing the gondola and the
steamboat, especially the type of the
Inter belonging to the Grand canal
fleet. For several years Venice has
suffered, with much protestation, from
the dirty and noisy little steam craft
that ply along the main waterways of
the city. They have robbed the larger
canals of much of their characteristic
and rcposeful charm, but on account of
the size Of the boats they have not
been able TO invade the smaller high
ways OF the city. In these the silent
and easily maneuvercd electric launch
es vie with the gondolas and are even
more popular.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
SteriIiyeu Wine.

Until recently the experiments made
to sterilize liquids by means of electric
ity have failed. says The Electrical En-
gineer of London, because the applica-
tion of continuous current decomposes
the liquid and thus renders it useless,
while alternating currents of the fire.
quency usually employed are not suf-
ficient to destroy the microbes which
are the cause of the fermentation
against which remedy is sought.
"Erom n note in Ell Telegrafista Espa-
mol we gather" continues the English
journal, that, according to Meritens,
all microbes in wine can be killed in n
few seconds by the application of al
tcrnating currents of high frequency
and low potential, which at the same
time conduces to conserve the wines.
Mr.. Meritens has made an apparatus
which consists of a narrow glass tube
through which the wine to be treated
passes. Inside the tube there is n Sc
ries of metal disks. These are insulat-
ed. and each is in communication with
one of the terminals of an alternating
current dynamo. The speed of the liq-
uid is regulated by valve. so that it
can be subjected TO the action of the
current for any given time. 1t is said
that the invention has proved of con-
siderable commercial value"
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
Does 1t Pay To buy Cheap?

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but you want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results Of throat and
lung troubles. What shall you do? Go
to warmer and more regular climate?
Yes, if possible; If not possible for you.
then in either case take the ONLY remedy
that has been introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat
and lung troubles, "Boschee's German
Syrup" 1t not only heals and stimu
lates the tissues to destroy the germ
disease, but alIays inflammation, causes
rest, and cures the patient Try ONE
bottle. Recommended many years by
all druggists in the world. For sulc by
Ill. L. Davis IL Co.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
rnrcsta of pnrtn Dicn.

In report entitled Notes on the
Forest Conditions of Porto Rico" Mr..
IIill Of the United States geological
survey says Porto Rico was originally
covered by forests, but is now largely
dcforcstcd. from the commercial point
of view. The cultivation Of sugar, cof-
fec and tobacco. In addition to num-
bcr of minor civilizations. has resulted
In large areas of the surface being de-
nuded of trees. The original forest has
been preserved on the summit OF FL
Yunquc. the highest peak of the island.
Here the rainfall averages 100 inches
per year. The island presents two con-
trastlng zones Of vegetation. one in
cludcs the mountains and north coast,
n region of great humidity. whose gen
cral growth consists of declduous trees
of many species. The other is the foot
hill country of the south coast. re-
gion of seasonal aridity, whose flora is
largely of the type of low. shrubby'
ihorny. lcguminous and acacialikc
trees. The author believes that the is
land could be rapidly reforested.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Washington, Oct, 29.-The presidents
Thanksgiving proclamation was issued
to day. 1t follows:
1t has pleased Almighty God to bring
our nation in safety and honor through
another year. The works OF religion and
charity have everywhere been manifest
Our country through all its extent has
been blessed with abundent harvests.
Labor and the great industries of the
people have prcspered beyond all preced-
ent. Our commerce has spread over the
world. Our power and influence in the
cause of freedom and enlightment have
extended over distant seas and lands
The lives OF our official representatives
and many of our people in China have
been marvelousy preserved. We have
been generally exempt from pestilence
and other great calami,ies, and even the
tragic visitation which overwhelmed the
city of Galveston made evident the sem
timents of sympathy and christian chari,
ty by virtue of which we are an united
people.
Now, therefore, | William Mckinley,
president of the United States, do hereby
appoint and set apart Thursday, the 29th
of November next to be observed by all
the people of tho United States at home
or abroad as day of Thanksgiving and
praise to Him who holds the nations in
the hollow of His hand. l recommend
of worship and devoUedly give Him
thanks for prosperity wherewith He has
endowed us, for seed time and harvest,
for the valor, devotion and humanity of
our armies and navies, and for all His
benefits to us as individuals and as a
nation, and that they humbly pray for
the continuance of His divine favor,
for concert and unity with other nations
and for righteousness and peace in all
our ways.
In witness whereof / have hercunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States TO be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington, this
29th day pf October, in the year of our
Lord one thousand and nine hundred,
and of the independence of the United
States the one hundred and twenty fifth.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
BY the president: John Hay. secre-
tary Of state.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
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: ENERGY IN COAL. (:
s SOME OF THE WONDERFUL !
u THINGS THAT A SINGLE ).
POUND WILL DO. \
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A pound of coal is wonderful thing
in its energy, says Casters Magazine.
Let us take Il pound of what we will
call average coal, containing, say, 10,-
600 heat units. This would be some
what smaller in size than mans fist.
A pound of this coal, If expended in
mechanical work, would give us 23G
horsepower. Imagine at the time Of
the pharaohs two long lines of men,
extending over half mile, all pulling
steadily at the command of the task
master at n great rope to raise some
huge obelisk, and as you see them
sweating, tugging and straining think
again of this small lump of coal in
which nature has placed an equal
amount of power. In some countries
men who have been specially trained
as porters to carry heavy loads on their
backs will, as n full days work, carry
a total of from $50 to 600 pounds n dis
tance of one mile. And yet each has
expended but third of the power
stored up in this pound of coal.
An exceptionally strong man has been
known to do one-half horsepower of
and n half minutes work at this rate
exhausts his muscular force. Let US
suppose 100 such men putting forth
such extreme effort at rope or crank or
crowbar. AS they fall back. red faced
and putting, to catch their breaths we
might imagine this little black lump
saying to them, II can do as much as
your whole company and then can
stand it for fully two minutes longer
before am eXhaustedv'
Let us now turn to another portion of
the human race. From the earliest
times spinning has been much priced
accomplishment of the fair sex. We
need look back only to our own grand
mothers. We can picture them, from
their own stories, told us when we
were children, as rosy checked damsels
sitting around the open fireplace and
spinning from early candlelight till
bedtime, let us say possibly two hours.
Let us then consider for moment the
thousands of spindles rattling and
whirling in a modern cotton factory,
impelled by the power locked up in
coal. One pound of this coal carries
the potential energy to do the work of
5000 such spinsters.
In saving wood a man may work at
the rate of about GO strokes n minute
and consider himself top sawyer"
and his saw blade may have progress
ed five feet minute, but circular
saw, driven by machinery, may be put
through 40 times that distance and
saws 20 times as much wood. And
yet this one little pound of coal con-
tains power enough for $50 such saws.
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22

located Stony Brook of the most naarous
districts in this State bothered with malaria for times
and always constpated as we'll For
malaria bad the spring when engaged in powng,
that could do nothing but shake must have taken about barrel
qunne besides of other remedies but never obtained
any permanent benefit peach time had most serious
chs and then commenced to take RPans Iabues upon
without them since take Tabue each morning and night
and feel than usually exhausted take three in
day. They kept stomach bowels regular and
had the least touch of malaria splitting headc since
know also that sleep better and wake
refreshed than formerly don't know how many complaints
Rpans will help but do know they will the
condition was would be without them at any price,
honestly them the cheapestpced medicine in the world
tcy beneficial and convenient to take
twenty of and have worked hard all my life the
sae as farmers and late and all kinds OF weather
and have enjoyed good health have since last fall in
ncghbors have all remarked improved condition and have
said "Say, John, what doing TO look so healthy ??
pronnF
.n
Gilpin observer., 1900-11-22
+. ]. ALTYATER, PUBLISHER AND PROPRIETOR.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 81, 1900.
The burning of the inhuman brute

The burning of the inhuman brute,
Porter, by the citizens of Limon last Fri
day evening, was a most horrible affair,
but no more Just punishment could
be meted out to such monster. The
b lrning has been condemned and then
again praised. To most people it seems
horrible thing to do, but when it is
taken into consideration that the people
out in the country are without police
protection, therefore must often take the
law into their own hands, The law of
Colorado provides no punishment for
murder except confinement in the peni-
tentiary, and when an outrage is added
to murder, no wonder the people forgot
themselves. A year or SO ago, the
United States was horror struck when
the newspapers announced the burnieg
OF a negro at Paris, Texas, and all
wondered how such thing could be
done. But now when such thing is
brought home to us, and the cause lead
ing thereto, there is no wonder that
ssuch thing was done, and no matter
in what state, under, like conditions.
that would happen again. 1t is the only
sure way o. showing these brutes, in
human form that people will not toler-
ate such thing.