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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
The ChinchiiIa In It's Lair.

No fur seems quito so soft and fine
and poetic to the average woman as
chinchilla. It has all the impractical
attributes to recommend II to the
elegante. It's color is so delicate that
1t soils quickly, and thus it is a con.
stant care and expense. II Is so soft
and fine that the slightest III usage
ruins 1t forever. It is expensive and
fine pieces are difficult to buy even II
one is willing and able to pay exorbi-
tant prices. 1t Is not as costly as
sable, It's true, but it does not last so
well, so the scales are pretty evenly
balanced.
Taking all these things into con-
sideration is 1t not painful to hear the
chinchilla called brutaily "a little ro.
dent" to trap which the Imcha and
Amana Indians of thu Bolivian Andes
devote the best part of their lives.
This rodent" looks "aomething like n
squirrel and also Ikea rabbit" and likes
high mountains. II prefers elevations
OF from 5000 to 10000 feet. The In
dians trap these creatures at night
and the skins are handed over to the
chief of the tribe, who disposes Of
them and divides the proceeds among
the tribesmen. One chief received
$4,000 at a single sale few months
ago. These Indians. besides trapping
chinchillas. go to church., drink potato
alcohol and-it seems too dreadful to
tell, but the potato alcohol is said to
be at the bottom Of it-occasionnlly
kill and eat some unwary traveller who
may be hunting chinchillas on his own
account.-New York Commercial Ad-
vertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

In the line Of trained nursing q new
departure has been taken which will
appeal to the housekeeper who has
struggled with the question of home
nursing, or its alternative. Gonzales
cent nurses are trained to take care
OF the patient during the last weeks
Of fever, or other lingering sickness,
before he is well enough to go out and
yet demands companionship. The
duties are light, consisting merely OF
reading aloud, giving tonics. keeping
the depressed spirits up, seeing that
the invalid does not overdo. and all
the hundred and one things which the
occasion demands.
or course. the salary 10 not so great
as 1t would be If moro detailed atten-
tion were required, but by means OF
this change many n nurse who could
not spend the time and money neces-
sary to take the full course at a train.
Ing school and hospital is enabled to
begin her duties in this way, while
the boon to the average income Is q
great one. enabling nurse to be re.
tanned during the trying weeks which
succeed a dangerous Illness, when
otherwise the family would be obliged
often to do the hundred and one little
things which a querulous patient de-
mands, end which are so tagging.
While the salary of the expert nurse
is from s25 week mp. that of the
convalescent nurse is about IS or $40,
and yet her work may be as satisfac-
tory as that of the other.-New York
Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
women, while John got the suffrages

women, while John got the suffrages
of 174 men and 22 wonderland the
place. The question was as to whether
he was properly sworn in, and Lee
thought he was not. holding that a
woman might be sexton of n parish,
and adding, 'It would be strange II n
woman may herself All the Office and
vet should be disqualified to vote for
IT," SO he further decided that the
won,en's votes were good. Women. !"
he remarked. have held much higher
Offices and, indeed. almost all the Of
fees OF the kingdom, as queen. mar
shal, great chamberlain, great con-
stable. champion of England, commits
sioner of sewers. keeper of prison.
and returning officer for members Of
Parliament" II this particular lady's
attempt is successful 1t will be a eignif-
cant mark of the new century. the end
of which may be familiar with tho
sight of lady harristers-a new race
OF "bor-maids.' as Punch calls them.
A hundred years hence the toast of
Our Mothere.in.Law" may be quite
popular.-Pall Mall Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The tide of feminism has at length
invaded the law. A Scots lady has
petitioned the court of session to be
admitted to the solicitors examina.
ton, and, as apparently she means
business" that tribunal will have sol.
emnly to decide the question of wom-
ems rights In this form. In this coun-
try there have not been wanting cham
pions of this cause on the bench.
Campbell says OF Chief Justice Lee in
1887 that "his fame may have increas-
ed from his having had the good word
Of the fair sex. He certainly stood up
for the rights of woman more strenu-
ously than any English judge before OF
since his time" 1t appears that there
were two candidates for the office OF
parish sexton OF st. Botolph's in the
city-namely: John Olive and Sarah
bly,. For Sarah 100 men voted and 40
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
Water For Fowls.

If food is not furnished the hen. In
her own special domain. she will find
enough to keep her busy, but she is
not so successful in getting water to
drink. The farmer or his wife will
usually provide some feed, but IBID
dy" many times takes her chances for
water. Yet chemists state that eighty
four per cent. of the egg is water. In
view of this. fowls to lay well, must
be furnished with an abundance of
fresh water. Drinking vessels should
be thoroughly cieansed every day. and
If possipie, so made that the hens can
not stand in them. In winter these
drinking vessels should be emptied at
night to prevent freezing. 1t is advis-
able to give fowls warm drink in
the morning, when they first come
from the roosts, as at this time they
usually drink freely. If you will prac-
tlce this the hens will come for water
as quickly as for feed.-L. Z. Kerr, in
The Epitomist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
To Save Tears in the Nursery.

Many wise people have exclaimed :
Children need discipline" True, and
yet with young children to avoid a
conflict is often the best way to man
age. Their opposition to plan of pro-
cedure is overcome and yet they
scarcely know il.
A dear young girl. relative to an
overtaxed mother, volunteered one
evening to put the overtaxed mothers
little ones to bed. It was a mild even
ing in spring. A little four.year.old
hoy. who In the winter had had his
bed warmed with hot brick, cried
out. 81 want brick! | want brick!'
The child. sleepy and tired, was in no
mood to hear opposition nor even to
unteer nurse seemed to understand all
this, and very gently she said: well,
you may have n brick" Then going
to the closet where she knew the cold
brick was kept, she took 1t and
wrapped 1t up and laid II at the foot
Of the childs crib; and the little fell
low went to sleep contentedly.
A woman who loves children and
lovss to see them happy, took two lit
tie brothers, her friends children. to
their bed chamber to superintend their
going to rest Tho elder boy kneeled
down and said his prayers. At this
the younger -four years younger than
his brother) began to cry, because
Elmer had said his prayers first. The
mother was not at hand, and the good
friend was at first perpleXed. but,
Frightening up after a moments
thought. she said: Wen fix that;
Dudley may kncel down and say his
prayers. and then Elmer may say his
over again" This was satisfactory to
the bellgerent one and peace reigned
where q storm threatened to disturb
the scene.
a little two-ycar-old demanded more
salt ON hcr food. The father, by
whose side she sat, shook a saltceller
over the bnby's plate. taking pains to
not invert It. It was amusing to see
the contented mion of the child after
the performance. Surely it was better
than to contradict or ruffle so young a
member of the human family
Christian Intelligencer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
Irish lace is very popular for millln-
cry as well as gown trimmings.

Irish lace is very popular for millln-
cry as well as gown trimmings.
There is a gold embroidery done on
black net in heavy way that suggests
a cross patch, which is in great flavor.
An adorable petticoat lately shown
was made of white gros grain silk
with rufiles Of black velvet ribbon on
a circular f,ounce.
A lovely bathrobe Is Of crepe de
chine lined with albatross and made
with a Vatican pleat in the back, a
surplice front and "kmono" sleeves.
One of the prettiest novelties is a
plain gray suede pocketbook, simply
stitched around the edge and fastened
with buttonhole and jewelled but
ton.
Dainty waists OF India null in pale
tints are worn with the tailor-made
skirts and coats. They are finely
tucked and finished with lace yoke,
belt and cun.
A dainty gown Is made of white
silk, pale turquoise velvet, and small
silver buttcns. the lower half of the
fronts faced back with narrow shaped
laPels of blue and white spotted vel
vet.
It is said that the surah silk so
fashionable some years ago will return
TO favor with the spring. Taffeta has
been used so long that people are
turning to the soft silks in plain eff
fects for variety.
The Raglan overcoat, so fashionable
for men, appears among the tailor gar
ments for women. In fact. there has
never been a season when these coats
have been such universal feature Of
women's wardrobes.
The ordinary gold tags and spikes
are giving way to the more elaborate
enameled ones. Some are in the shape
of pansies, daisies and violets, others
are conventional scroll designs but
decorated with Jewels and enamel.
Turnover collars, to be worn with
silk, satin or velvet stocks, are more
popular than ever. Fine lawn, lace
trimmed and hemstitched, delicate en-
broidery. silk. satin and crepe de
chine are the principal materials
used.
Dark blue, emerald green and deep
nlauve taffetas. with stitched collar
and cravat OF white satin; the buttons
OF FURNISHED gold and the vest full
gathered mousseline. set into deer
pointed collar band of tinted guipure
fern lovely combination.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Miss Celia Holbrook, Massachu.
sets woman. has since the death OF
her father, two years ago, supported
the family of one brother and three
sisters by carrying on his blacksmith
shop. In addition, she has govern
ment contract to take the mail twice
a day to and from the railroad station
and postonlce. During the summer
months she carries the mailbag on her
bicycle. In the winter she makes the
journey OF a mile on foot. Miss Hol.
brook is in her twentieth year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
Remedy For wet Soils.

Too much moisture in the soil Is ns.
undesirable as too little. Drainage is
the remedy for wet soils. III the soil
contains an excess of moisture the
land remains cold until the extra
quartlty is gone. Tile drainage car
ries away the water from below and
allows the warm air to enter. When
the soil becomes warm the plant food.
is more readily dissolved and the
roots of plants become more active.
A wet soil is always cold. even IN sum-
mep.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Many inventions designed to expe.
dite the speed of communication by
telegraph or telephone lie mouldrlng
in the model room OF the patent office.
Out of the ruck of devices there have
been taken here anc there one which
has been applied to conditions of pub
lie service; but for the most part these
inventions have been permitted to rest
in obscurlty and almost unused. Pow.
erful corporations have brought them
gp. and being practically the only Gus.
toners for such articles, have been
Enabled to consign them to oblivion.
The announcement that the Pupin de-
vice, patented last summer has been
purchased and is TO be utilized by the
Bell Telephone company stamps this
iew inversion as a rarity in the field
OF electrical intercommunication
Should It realize the glowing promises
made in its behalf by electrical ex.
perts the entire system OF world inter-
course by wire would be eventually
transformed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The trouble with most hay. narilcu-
lorly clover and timothy, is that II Is
not cut until too ripe. Insist upon get
ting hay cut early, particularly when
the price Is as high as 1t is this year.
The cows will eat up timothy hay
clean. If It is cut just as the bloom be-
gins TO appear. Tho same Is true OF
clover. Corn fodder which was cut
moderately early and balance with.
bran Is an excellent dairy feed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
Estimating Quality OF Butter.


Most makers of butter ON the farm
would be offended IL told that they
did not know good butter or were not
able to score their own butter. Yet
such Is the case, and it applies also to
creamery men that make business Of
making butter. A man cannot judge
of butter without comparing 1t with
other butter. The commission men
that handle large quantities of butter
are able to tell very closely, but even
they are often thrown off the scent
when they go to a creamery and try to
form correct opinion of butter with
out means for comparison.
The makers of butter on the farm
need not, therefore, be surprised IL
they fail signally in forming true es-
innate of their product Surrounded
by the aroma Of the butter and the
milk, as well as of the other odors in
which the butter is made, 1t becomes
difficult for the maker of the butter to
really form correct opinion of its
value. Just as q person coming out
OF the open air into closed room can
detect odors that the people that have
been a long. time in the room cannot
detect, so the maker In the midst OF
the odors of butter making has
taste deadened to proper appreciation
of true favors. 1t therefore becomes
necessary for all that wish to make
the best commercial butter to submit
their butter to the judgment of men
that are free from all influences likely
to bias the taste.-Successful Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

English women are turning their at
tention TO mechanics during the last
few years, and the record of the patent
Office for last year showed that cut of
26O0 applicants 57i were women, and
the greater number of the inventions
OF women have been successful ones.
Most of these inventions are of small
articles, 1i9 of them being improve.
ments for dress and 10 patents were
for cycling inventions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

in the cut, will retain sheep, provided
the wall is not too low, since IL pro-
jects into the pasture, and SO gives
the sheep no chance to gain foothold
upon the top Of the wall. The board
is shown in n perfectly horizontal po-
sition. 1t can be raised at an avgle II
desired by changing the shape Of the
bit of board that is nailed to the stake.
II the land on both sides of the wall
Is owned by the same person, the
stakes can be driven on the other sidH|
Of the wall, the tor end project;
over the pasture side Of The wall,
4 the board nailed directly to the !
without any bit Of board beneat
New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The instructor in physical culture
at the Jefferson Medical college says
that the physical training of the new
century will have for it's main object
the increase of the exerciser's vital
ity and the purifying of his blood. II
is encouraging to find a professional
teacher of gymnastics who sees a
higher use of his pulley weights and
parallel bars than the building up OF
mans biceps at the expense of his
strength.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Winston Churchill. the English war
correspondent, says that after careful
study of many nations he has conclud-
ed that the distinguishing character.
istic of English speaking people as
compared with other white races is
that they wash and wash at regular
intervals. England and America" he
says, "are divided by an ocean Of salt
water, but they are united by a bath
tub Of soap and fresh water"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The Galveston News remarks that
we have been so kind to criminals
that the kindness amounts in many
cases to downright cruelty. BY over
generous treatment in the court
houses scores of men have been led
to take their chances of accuittal and
glory.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Among the latest cures are gly-
cero-phosphate of sodium for old age,
decomposed light for consumption and
electricity for various other ailments.
And still not one ray Of hope for the
victim of the soft corn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
The Craze for yelling.

The craze for yelling has reached
such a degree that one sees women
with three wells. Ono is the grenadne
draped around the hat for no apparent
purpose. then cones thin white or
black veil, then n dotted veil with
6gured edge. The oculists are happy
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

A night operator in signal box of a
southern railroad slept at his post and
thus failed to transmit regular signal
which would have sent an express
train crashing full speed into a siding.
This young man is a chump if he does
not claim a case of supernatural hyp-
notization, while the company are puz-
cling over what to do to him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Lord Rosebery wants the 'nation
of shopkeepers" to send its young
men abroad to learn how to keep shop.
Talk about sending Goals to New
castle!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Maximite is the name of a new OK
plosive, which throws projectiles
through seven inches of Harveyized
steel plate. 1t is now up to the plate
makers again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
Topping a Wall For Sheep.

Sheep will go over stone wall with
the greatest Of ease. A top pole exact
ly over the centre of the wall is not
proof against their nimble feet. for 1t
allows the sheep to place their feet on
the top stones, making a jump possi-
BILE. A single board, placed as shown
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The titled aristocracy Of the Old
World are singularly Indifferent to the
opportunities presented to them of
marrying some of the American SER
want girls who are acquiring fortunes
by inheritance from the estates of rich
European relatives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Sam Lewis, late of London, may
have been heartless Shylock while he
lived, but his will is certainly a benev-
olent document, with its bequests Of
s4,750.000 to charities and hospitals,
nearly half Of it to provide dwellings
for the poor of all creeds."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The Italian army has made an effort
to recover its military prestige in
China The other day the commanding
officer reported brilliant victory over
the rebels. On investigation it was
found that he had fallen in with a
body of Chinese soldiers, who ran
away at once. They were pursued with
great dash and gallantry and cut to
pieces. Hence the laurels.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Some of the scientists convey the
impression that all one really needs to
hold an off.hand conversation with
Mars is a good, active imagination.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06
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B FARM TOPICS !
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
warm MIX For ronn- riga

Use only warm, fresh mill; for young
pigs. AS they begin TO grow add
little cornmeal. bran ard ground oats
TO the milk, increasing the grain foods
according to the age OF the pigs.
Thcy will thus he wsancd without
being checked in growth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

In 1916 the first savings bank was
established in the United States. In
1920 there were 10 banks of this
class, with $685. depositors. In 1899
there were 942 savings banks. with
5,67S,000 depositors and deposits to
the amount of s2,23O, 900. 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

The bacillus of gout doubtless re-
CARDS the germ of grip as a very com
mon person.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

During the siege of Ladysmlt1 900
hopTcs Of the cavalry brigade were
converted into soup OF sausage In q
single month.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

In Grand Rapids. Mich., the
are given a free skating riuk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

Jones had great deal to tell when
he reached his flat that evening. The
two young men. who came right regu-
larly now, greatly admired the speci-
mems of mammoth fruit he had
brought home.
"You seem to have entirely regained
your good humor,' said his wife. pick.
Ing the last burr Off his coat tails.
'"rhe country is the only place for a
change" he said with a sigh.
And what about buying the farm p
his wife asked nervously.
'Why, the fool farmer won't SELL"
"Oh" she said simply, but the ex-
preston on her face showed she was
greatly relleyed.-Waverley Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-03-06

T OR the first time in life lie
- found himself in the country.
The express train from which
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-08-30
Large Crowds Throng
the Capital City.
ADDITION TO CAPITOL
No Formal Opening, But State
Officers Will Make the
Changes Of Quar-
ters Quietly.
From a staff Correspondent.

From Staff Correspondent.
Columbus, Aug. 2S.-The formal
opening of the Ohio exposition took
place to-day. Governor Nash made
an address and there were special ex-
ercises. Large crowds are thronging
the city, and there are unmistakable
signs that the fair will be the best ever
held. The attractions on the grounds
were never before paralleled, and pa
irons are sure of their moneys worth.
There will be plenitude of good rae
ing of all kinds daily for which suitable
prizes will be given. Among the fea-
lures which will delight the children are
Ferris wheel and miniature railIoa
The grounds were opened Monday, but
until to-day no admission fee was
charged.
Exposition visitors will be repaid if
they visit the new addition to the state
capitol. 1t is almost finished and the
state officials are getting ready to oc-
cupy the different departments. Atten-
dants are on hand who delight in show
ing visitors around. The architecture
of the building
is IMPRESSIVE.
The decorations of the interior are
magnificent, the most beautiful portion
being the ceiling and walls of the
rotunda. The building is on the east
side of the capitol and can be entered
on all four sides. The plan to open
the addition in a formal way has been
dropped, and instead the changes Of the
departments from the main building
| into the new one will be made quietly.
The steel trust has not yet filed a
statement with the secretary of state
showing its method of doing business
in the state, and it is Attorney General
Sheets's opinion that this schedule is in
course of preparation and will be SUBJ
mitted in a short time. He says the
trust officials are certainly
NOT INSENSIBLE
to the risk they would run in ignoring
the request of the secretary Of state for
statement concerning their business
ana thinks they will report in week
or two. If it becomes manifest that
they do not propose to comply, the at
torney general will proceed to bring
suit against them.
| The Ohio State Association of Mey-
ican War Veterans held it's 59th an
nual reunion in this city yesterday
The youngest veteran present was
aged sixty nine and the Oldest eighty.
The old officers were reelected. These
veterans fought in the memorable bat
tie Of Palo Alto and Reseca de la Palma
Many members of the association died
during the year.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-08-30

FOR SALE-A good new 6 room house
with all conveniences on Charles st.
Eight room house, with good well,
city water, splendid cellar, lot so by
200 feet, on Dunbar street, at bar
gain.
Six room slate roof frame house
with hall, porch, good cellar, etc, on
s. Young street.
A good four room house with well
water on Grant street. Cheap.
Six room house, with slate roof,
well and city water, on East Second
street.
A good business corner with good
grocery business established, double
store rooms, living rooms, barn, etc.
All in good repair. Good reasons for
wanting to sell.
Hotel property with 25 rooms located
near shops and on public street.
Several good houses on East Lake
street, near shops, all in good repair.
Cheap.
Good building lots in all parts of the
city from $3.50 up. Farms for sale
or trade on city property. Attorney A
U. Bordner, room 81 Schaefer block.