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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Two winier Frocks.

Sharp contrasts are to be seen IN
the fashionable shops these days.
The airiest of frocks are exhibited
for midwinter wear. too, and the fur
riest, cosiest of wraps and suits are
shown in the same rooms. AS for
the furs-they were never more lux
urious, and let us hope will never be
more expensive than they are this
year.
Two frocks shown in a Fifth av-
enue shop are typical of the seasons
extremes in fabrics and fashions.
The first was an airy affair of
mauve taffetas; the skirt was tight
fitting over the hips and fell In a
double fiounce. 1t was trimmed with
several rows of very narrow Irish
lace inserting. The bodice had q
deep ceinture of black velvet brought
through Enthusiastically chiselled gold
buckle. There was bolero arrange
ment Of Irish guipure over mauve
gauze, and waistcoat Of antique
cream silk fastened with big gold
buttons.
The near nelghbor OF this dainty
creation was q gown OF gray frieas
(And the cpstumer called 1t "frixe." I"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
CuItivatIng "a Freak Nut.

Efforts are being made. through
cultivation, to increase the size of va
rious native American nuts, and nota-
BILE success in this line has been OBJ
tained with the "shagbark' and the
chestnut A new kind OF black walnut
has been found out in Ohio. which is a
veritable freak, one-half of the shell be-
ing not developed, nor yet the kernel
on that side, so that the pear-shaped
nut contains only single meat"
Ordinary black walnuts have a parti-
tion dividing them into two compart-
ments so that it is almost impossible
to get the kernels out whole-a point
which initiates against the usefulness
of the nut for market purposes. The
freak nut is being tried in cultivation,
an it may prove valuable some day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Arts and Cr.n. for Country women.


The women of the historic town OF
Deerfield, Mass, have been busily at
work several years, in their spare
time, learning the secrets of the fam
Gus and beautiful blue-andwhite en-
broidery, the knack of weaving mar
ketable rugs, and OF fashioning use
full and dainty baskets from palm
leaf. An exhibition of the fruits of
their labor is held every year, and
market is found thereby among sum-
mer visitors and people of the cities
for the product.
The workers, many of them, natu-
rally have their eye upon the cash
pretty showing. But to the outside
observer this is recognized as one
of the minor blessings. The woman
who loves beautiful things and is in.
terested in the worlds progress, but
is kept closely at home by the daily
routine, finds in this work not merely
pin money, but an outlet for her
tastes and aspirations. She lives out
her larger self. artistically and social.
ly. How few people in the world,
country or city, have THAR eye
trained to beauty and their hand to
deftness, as God intended they
should be trained. Fortunate indeed
is the community which develops the
latent skill and taste of it's women
and girls in useful arts and crafts.
There is q town in New York state
where Elbert Hubbard, humorist and
sage, keeps scores of women and girls
busy decorating and binding books
and weaving rugs. A young woman
in n New Hampshire village is build
ing up a lace industry, If we remem-
Der rightly, which promises to be ex-
tensive.
What can be done in these places
can be done in others. On the eco
nomic side of the question, let us drop
a hint right here-there is d grow
ing demand in the cities and large
towns for the best hand work IN va
rious lines, as an escape from the
cheapness and the monotonous uni.
formity of machine-made things. This
is true of preserved fruits and vege-
tables, as well as of fancy work. fur
niture, and score of other things.
The time and the ability to supply
the demand often belong to the
farmers wife and daughters. But it
is the other side of the problem we
would emphasize-the immense val
ne of such occupation in enabling
women to live out their natural
selves, and be that part of the world
of art and industry which nature in
tended them to he. while fulfilling
their duties as home-makers.-
American Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
AN ADJUSTABLE HAND.
The Waiter Telis of One Time when He
was Shocked.


The waiter said you might have
keeled him over by waving a palm-leaf
fan at him, and that ever since he has
been avoiding men who come in wear
ing gloves, being OF a nervous and ex-
citable temperament with weak heart
action.
The man who shocked him entered
the restaurant at midday carrying a
light overcoat on his arm and wearing
one kid glove. 81 took the coat" said
the waiter, "and was gong to hang it
up, when he stopped me and took a
small, oblong leather case from the
pocket and laid it on the table Then
he goes to work and gives the hand
that wore the glove kind of jerk
and twist and turned it clear around
twice. Then he stopped a minute to
look at the card and then gave his
hand another turn. Before he had
given his order he had got that hand
clear screwed off.
"Cert'nly is was artificial, All the
same it made an old gentleman at the
next table get up half way through his
dinner and go out To see person
come in where you are feeding and
take his hand off and lay it down by
the side of his plate amt what you
might call apretizing.
But that amt all of it. He opens
the case and takes out spoon with a
screw shank to it and screws it into
his wrist and begins to eat his soup,
an soon as he had got through that he
takes out the spoon and puts in fork.
I'm liar if he didn't make eight
changes before he got through his
meal, and when he finished he had me
take his outfit into the kitchen and
get them washed, He gave me good
tip, but it wasn't any more than ]
ought to have had, considering.
"I've been working in hotels and res
taurants in this town eighteen years
next June, but this was the first time
| ever seen anything like that.
cago Record
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Handwriting Characteristic Of a Person.

The inexperienced ones are blissfully
unaware that handwriting is really a
physical characteristic OF the human
body, which is innatcly peculiar to its
owner You may, indeed alter its gen
eral FORM. like the man who writes
anonymous notes, or cover it with
makeup, like the man who forges a sig
nature-the actor does both to his voice
and face on the stage-but this, after all,
is the most you can do. You cannot
destroy or even temporarily get rid Of
the characteristics OF your writing il
self. 1t is as much a part of the eX-
preston of your being as your manner
OF talking or your gait i'll walking, and
that it cannot be destroyed is the more
certain because no one, no matter how
much study he might give it. could ever
find ort all of the unconscious charac-
teristics of his handwriting
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
ruropsan Nations Careful Of Horses.

In France there is rule by which
horses and mules in excess Of needs are
handed over to be fed and cared for, at
a price, TO farmers, who agree to repro
duce them in good condition or pay
for deterioration. In Germany, where
horses are bought between three and
six years of age, they are kept at re-
mount depots till maturcd. Italy has
two horse training establishments
where new purchases are handled and
developed till fit for cavalry service. O,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Spinster Marks.

Every ore has had difficulty at one
time or another in distinguishing
married from single women. In Eu-
ropean capitals hereafter a distnc-
tion is to be made, to the end that
embarrassing mistakes may be
avoided. Hitherto the only distin-
gushing mark between the married
and the unmarried woman has been
the wedding ring, of no particular
consequence at evening functions.
where, with the exception of dinners,
a woman's hands are never uncov-
cred.
Now all is changed. Coiffeurs in
sist that madam must wear her
aigrette on the right side Of her head,
mademoselle on the left. If ma
demoiselle desires to enhance her
beauty by a flower instead of an
aigrette, let her have It by all means,
tucked in with seeming artless grace,
but let her make sure It is the left
side of her profile she studies while
arranging the effect. lest later on she
be accused of endcavoring to seem
that which she is not.-Philadelphia
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Marconi's Great Task.

In his Dorsetshire laboratory, week IN
and week out, works Marcon the ma
gician of wireless telegraphy. He only
visits London to attend meetings OF the
board of directors, and, thrice happy, lie
is spared the reading OF all save the
most pressing business letters His dis
covery has been patented in every civ
ilized county, yet Marconi is aware thit
competitors are running him hard in the
race for improvements and consequent
ly he is never content with what has al
ready been done.
I'VE have proved the efficiency OF
Marconi's invention for distance of
oS miles," said Major Flood Page. :he
secretary OF the Marconi Company, ''and
wish you could tell us how to cross
the Atlantic"
1t is the solution OF this distance diff
ficulty which is now taxing the ingeni-
ous brain OF the tireless Marconi. The
curvature OF the earth over so many
miles OF sea causes the trouble. To
speak to Ostend, over forty miles, 0f
water, nccessitates the erection OF mast
OF communication 40 feet high, which
Is at the rate OF foot OF mast per mile
OF distance. By this calculation. wire
less telegraphy between Southampton
and New York would require on either
side mast measuring about three thou
sand feet in height-nearly as high rs
Snowdon and 10 times the height OF the
Nelson Column. But Marconi is san
guine OF his ability to solve the mast
problem, though it will, OF course, take
some high thinking and deep reflection.
London Express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Never allow men to hear you ma
ign your own sex. They never trust
woman who does it; they suspect
aer of envy and of bearing false wit
aess.
Be a bit blind when mot seeing"
will save some one humiliation.
Don't affect cynicism. Woman is
The daughter Of Smiles = not of
sneers. Be joy maker-in q quiet
way.
Don't be afraid to show apprecia-
tion of what your male relations do
for you.
Remember men are natural beauty
worshipers. Be careful to look as
well as possible, and above all be
heat.
Cultivate housewifely talents. They
are not spectacular, but they make
mans life worth living, and he knows
IL.
Get rid of your mannerisms. Some
women 'sniffle," some giggle, others
interrupt, and a vast number nag.
The last habit as home-wrecker Is
supreme.
Whatever else you lack, you need a
well trained voice. Loud-speaking,
loud-laughing women are repulsive to
all sorts and conditions of men. Cul-
tivate low tones.-Philadelph Rec
ord.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
"LiteraiIy Hypnotized." !"

Here is aParis item: A respectable
looking Italian named Dominica Pego-
raro was arrested by one of the guard
ians in the exhibition for stealing the
portrait of beautiful woman.
He was observed to remain long In
contemplation before the picture, and.
finally thinking he was unobserved ha
wrenched 1t from its place ana hid IL
under his coat.
When taken into custody he said til,
portrait literally hypnotized him. and
be could not resist the temptation to
possess such a beautiful woman.--
Philadelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Tor tho Woman who sews.

The deft-fingered woman who
evolves smart creations in her own
sewing room should make a note of
the fact that big bow or chou Of
silk or gauze to fasten the bolero in
the centre Of the front is the smart
est caprice Of the moment. Even the
little corsage coats sent out with the
tailor frocks are finished in this way.
She might also make n memo. of the
fact that the skirt and bolero effects
that are so attractive in cloth and
spotted silk are made in one piece.
Swathed corselets are also arranged
upon a foundation. which in some
cases also serves to keep the little
vest and collar in place.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Jews and the Number Thirteen.

The Jewish people are exempt from
any taint OF superstition relative 10
the number I3. They believe with the
orientals that it has something divine
in its juxtaposition of figures, and they
derive their knowledge from their men
of biblical culture. Thirteen cities
were dedicated to their ancient priest
hood; I3 high priests descended from
Aaron; I3 kings sat in the council of
the ancents; on the 18th day of the
month Nisan, the sacred and impos-
ing rites of Passover occur.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
IuOM,a ThIa1

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & Co. Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST Il TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Ohio.
wALDiNo, KINNAS & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL tGken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials scnt free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family pills are the best
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

as the Irish dol. The short coat was
heavily braided, military style, and
had dark gray velvet collar. The
skirt opened at the side over an un-
derskirt of gray velvet. The original
feature of this gown was the enam-
elled buttons, squares. reproducing
the kings, queens and knaves of play
ing cards. The price of these but
tons alone would buy a fairly good
dress from fairly good dressmaker.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Best For tho Bowels,

No matter what ails you, headache to q
bowels are put right. CAsoARxTs help
nature, cure you without = grips or pain,
produce easy natural movements, cost you
Just 10 cents to start getting your health
back. CAscARETs Candy Cathartic, tho
genuine. put up In metal boxes. every tab
let has O.C.C. stamped on 1t. Beware OF
limitations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Edward Everett Hale gives the fol-
lowing three good rules for life: First,
live as much as possible in the open air; /;
second, touch elbows with the rank and
file; third, talk every day with a man you
know to be your superior.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Very Little Rpnce.

my parents may come between u.s."
she faltered.
IF they do" he exclaimed. hotly,
"they must be pretty small"
And he pressed her still closer to his
manly Observation-Disclosures Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
THE DOCTOR.
or tells you what to eat

The doctor tells you what to eat
And likewise what to wear.
He oaccks each pleasure that you meet
And says, you do not dare"
The doctor is canny elf
He warns us 'gainst diseases,
Out wears his clothes to please himself
And eats just what he pleases.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

II il confidently asserted that the large
decrease in infant mortality in this coun-
try during the past decade has been
brought about in no small measure by the
universal use OF Castor,a-it being in
almost every home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Garfield Headache Powders Cure.
One woman writes: "Perio dical headaches
from which suffered have been entirely
cured. Am now selling Powders to my
friends" Send to Garfield Tea Co., Brook
lyn, N. Y. for free samples.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

bikes OF Japan cost in the aggregate
more money than those of the Neither
lands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Thus far in 1900 England has import
ed 10 per cent. less foreign grain than
in 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

A bill has been prepared for introduc-
ton in the Georgia Legislature provid-
ing for the use OF the Australian ballot
at all future elections.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

An estimate OF the rice acreage in
Eastern Texas this year places it at 80,
600 sons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

For the first time since the opening
of Oklahoma farmers complain OF too
much rain
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

New York city owes more by 10000,
600 than all the as States in the Union
together.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing SyI ip for children
teethinP, softens the gums. reduces innp mr.
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottle,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an Infalli-
be medicine for coughs and colds.-N. ".
s,MUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. II. l90t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Merchandise exports from France in
October increased $I,3oo,ooo over 1900
and imports increased S4,oooooo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

1t is estimated that it costs $ssoooo,
600 every week to run the railways oi
The world
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an lnfslli-
Bile medicine for coughs and colds.-N. W.
SAMUEL. Ocean Grove, N. j.. Feb. II, 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

The public buildings of England
alone are valued at sum approaching
& ESQ, ,oOO, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

In "a hours nearly 700 trains pass in
and out of New Street station, Birming-
ham.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

In Baltimore they have eight schools
in the city jail Attendance is compul-
sorry
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

A single leaf OF the orange tree, care
fully planted, will often take root and
crow.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Cincinnati is enjoying a strcet-car-
line boom. Eight lines are to be ex-
tended
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not spot streak
or give your goods an unevenly dyed ap-
pearapce. Sold by oil druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Carter's Ink has q good deep color and IL
docs not strain theeyes. ,arter's doesntisde.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

The Best Prescription for ChilIs
and Fever is n bottle of GROVES TAsTELKss
CHILL TosIc. II is simply iron and quinine In
. tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Price oOc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

GARFIELD Headache Powders relieve meA-
tai exhaustion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take LAIATIvE BRoNo QUISIsE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money II II fails To cure.
z. W. GROVES signature Is on each box. 2oc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Ayers
Cherry
r (PeCtOral

Just as soon as you begin to
cough. A few doses will cure
you then. But it cures old
colds, too, only it takes a little
more time. We refer to such
diseases as bronchitis, asthma,
whooping-cough, consumption,
and hard winter coughs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24
Frey,s vcrmifuge, 25 Cts.

Eradicates worms. children made well and
mothers happy. Druggists and country stores
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-12-24

Three sizes; aSc., SOC, SI.oo. All drug
gists. J. c. AVER Co., Lowell, Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-22
SUN WARDS IN HOSPITALS.
They Are Very Largely Instrumental
in Curing Many Patients
of Disease.

The theory that sunlight exerts a
f powerfully healing influence upon. dis
/ ease processes has now become so well
established that the sunroom is re-
garded as a necessity in a well-ap-
pointed hospital In the plans of new
hospitals that aspire TO be up TO date
the solarium finds a prominent pace,
and to keep up with the advances Of
medical science many Of the old hos
pitfalls are attaching soIaria to their
buildings, says the Trained Nurse.
The sun ward IS easily built. Il
must be, Of course, on the south side
Of the building, having its eastern,
southern and western walls largely
constructed of glass. \ good plan is
TO build a large bay window. with
metal frame work. and, if the hos
pital building is to be three or four
stories high, this bay window may ex.
tend to the full height Of the main
structure. With this arrangement
each floor will have the advantages
OF sun ward.
The means OF ventilation should be
perfect and the heating arrangements
adequate, for the sun bath is just as
practicable and useful on bright, win
Try days as on sunny days Of summer.
II the outlook from the windows Of
the solarium is pleasant, If the land
scape is diversified with hills, trees,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-22
INVENTED BY A WOMAN.


All women are not degraded in China.
Witness the dowager emDress who
rose. By he force Of her own will, fro m
the position Of a slave to that Of ruler
over the most populous nation on the
globe. notwithstanding the prejudice
against the sex among the Mongols
women occasionally break through the
barriers and achieve distinction.
In Shanghai. the metropolis of the
most coveted section Of that vast EN-.
pre-, is a temple erected in honor of
Huang, woman deiticd for her great
service 10 her people, and Chinese men
90 not disdain to worship before her
image.
Centuries ago an elderly lady of rood
family and condition, who had hitherto
llved IN the region Of Kwan.Tunp. re-
moved to Wu-Ni-Ching, near Sbanp.
hal' where she spent the remainder Of
her life. Since the lady happened 10
be Huang this simple even revolution.
ized the province in which she made
her home. II was great revolution.
yet the most conservative will not ne.
cuse her Of having left "woman's
sphere since her instruments we're
those associated with countless won.
en- from Penelope, the terrible Fates,
and the "virtuous woman" of so1omon's
praise down to our own grandmothcrs
the spindle and the loom.
cotton fabrics have been used TO
some extent in China for 1000 wears
OUT the cotton interest, now 10 i'm.
pestant, received its first real ippetus
about 5uo years ago.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-12-22
HISTORIC COAT-OF-ARMS,
FOF Flfty-seyen Years 1t Hung over
the Oldest Market In
Havana.

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w. , ,, ~ .. "a dS' u ht'ela
a. ' -. was recently Tg'l me recipient al
t tt. D"'' t, VI Iu"aH lr,ehos' ia recogn'
r. s ~ nus ssi ICES III oei'a.l oI 'ha' Is
ast! y. d a. S ~ 'DoeF Of re-.cs, one
ea., y, ''',',' " . g"N.2I' Goa arms pos
80 $500 "a '''2 J" 'eres ing history. his
IIau.S5 d i us d - me NA'cago Times
+' g,'. nun. nI"2 'or o. years over the
~. wa ,','' f''' ~ havana known as 'he
.i .1~' ,eJ'' WIS secured through
,Is.. 'I' w. ~ VI " ID OF fefieelo Lacosie'
i ,.. ,.D Hasas aho oLoiFe uomez, the
Ia Ter lWo couHcllmeu.