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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

waist line, but the fronts are tucked
to form pointed yoke, below which
they fall in soft folds, which can be
arranged in gathers Mt the waist line
or left free to be adjusted to the figure
as preferred. The edge is finished
with regulation box pleat, and the
neck with regulation stock. The
sleeves are in bishop style with mar
row pointed cuffs.
When the waist is unlined, the gath.
ers at the waist line are stald with a
band of the material or aeasing is ap-
piled and tapes inserted by means of
which the fulness is regulated. 9th
erwise the process of making Is un-
changed.
To cut this waist for a woman of
medium size three and five-eighth
yards of material twcnty-onc inches
wide, three and half yards twenty
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

and give promise of many beautiful
and becoming effects. A three-quarter
length black velvet coat, all straight
lines. Is lined and finished on the out
side with ermlnc. The fur Is in a
broad-shaped band, high around the
the front, held close up TO the chir.
then gradually tapcring like n pointed
vest To the waist line. below which
only an edge of white shows on either
edge, indicating the lining. There are
deep cuffs of the fur ON the 1arng
scevcs Nothing could he richer or
more beautiful
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Doil-Making.

In the little town of Sonneberg. In
Thuringia, 2J,000,O00 dozen dolls are
made each year, each one of the 1000
inhabitants of the place being in the
business. The children on their way
to school call for or deliver work: the
shoemaker makes the tiny shoes; the
barber works on the dolls wigs; the
butcher sells suet TO the dolls glue
maker: the tailor and seamstress sell
pieces" to the dolls dressmaker; and
so on through the whole list of trades
men. Five large firms control the
business. and through these sales are
annually made 10 the amount of Sl5,-
100000. But this vast amount of
business is far from pleasing or profit
able TO the poor mechanics who work
at this trade. A girl who goes into the
factory at the age of fourteen receives
seventy-five cents week and ten
years later considers herself fortunate
IL she attains the maximum of $3.50;
and the man who receives one dollar
day for making dolls eyes is said to
be an object of envy. a family can
only live when all of it's members
work, and as one might suppose, they
are miserably clothed and insufficient
ly fed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
PROMINENT PEOPLE.

Carrie Nation has declared her In.
tention of residing in New York City.
Mr.. Kruger Is very fond of grouse.
Two brace are sent 10 him every day
by London dealer.
The Marquis Ito has started from
Yokohama on an extended tour of the
United States and Europe.
1t Is said that in the forty years of
his business life in Chicago Secretary
Gage took only ninety days of vaca-
ton.
King Edward needs No. Z hat; the
Kaiser is fitted with SIS size, and
the Duke of Cornwall wears one meas
uring G2s.
Henry James, the novelist, has spent
the summer In Norway, whittier, 1t Is
said, he intends taking the people in
his next story.
1t Is said that King Oscar will send
one of his sons to represent Sweden
and Norway at the Louisiana Pur-
chase Exposition.
DR.. Edward Everett Hale Is at the
head of n movement in Boston for the
sending Of modern agricultural imple-
ments to the Filipinos.
Emperor William Of Germany has
offered costly porcelain vase as a
prize for the most successful station
airy engine burning alcohol.
DIR A. Kuyper, the new premier OF
Holland, is described as one Of the
broadest-mlnded and strongest intel
lectual forces Of Queen Wilhelmina's
domain.
Joseph Jefferson is again in excellent
health. His cheeks are rosy, his eye
bright and his step firm. He says that
he owes his good health to his out-of-
door life.
Robert w. Wilcox, who represents
the Hawaiian Islands In Congress,
says that the general sentiment of
Hawailans is favorable to the settle
ment among them of as many people
from this country "as the islands can
accommodate"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
yyoman,s Doubie-Breastea BASQUE.

The tight fitting well shaped basque
Is always in style for appropriate ma
terials, and suits some figures far bet
ter than any other model. The stylish
May Manton example illustrated in the
large engraving Is cut on the latest
lines. and includes the newest collar
and cuffs. AS shown the material is a
novelty woven of silk ana wool that
includes varying shades of tan and
brown, the collar and cuffs are of vel
vet in the darkest tone, but all wool
en- materials of light or moderate
weight are appropriate. camels' hair,
broadcloth, cheviot, serge and the like
The basque Is cut with sidebacks
and under-arm cores that mean Il per-
feet adjustment at the back and with
double darts at the front that curve
ir snugly to the figure. The right
side is extended to give double
breasted effect that Is both smart and
becoming. The sleeves are snug fit
ting. finished with fiarlng cuffs, and at
the neck Is deep turnover collar, the
use Of which Is optional.
To cut this basque for a woman Of
medium size three and five-eighth
..ris Of material twenty-seven inches
wide. sne and five-eighth yards forty
four inches wide or one and half
yards fifty inches wide will be re-
Quired.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Keen One Breed Of Poultry.

There are many good reasons why
only one breed of fowls should be
kept. II is less trouble. in fact we
might say that 1t is we'll nigh impos-
sible for the majority of farmers to
keep more and have them pure. Should
several breeds be kept II is olly a
question of time until they become
crossed. and consequently soon there
after degenerate into mongrels. If
only one breed is kept that one en- be
gradually improved until the fowls
take high rank among the fancy
breeds. Those that are sent to mar
ket are uniform in size and color and
will invariably command higher prices
than an assorted lot.
The eggs are of the same color and
size and will be given the preference
over those that come to market in all
colors and sizes. As before stated.
there are many reasons why only one
breed should he kept, and equally as
many reasons why more than one
should not be kept. Try next season
only one and see If the results are not
more profitable.-Home and Farm.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

The tucked shirt waist is. and will
continue TO he, Il pronounced favortc
The very pretty May Mnnton model
given Is made of pale blue challie with
strips of white and Is Of just the cor
rect weight for cool days. but Saxony
and French ilannels, silk cashmere
albatross and all soft waist materials
are appropriate. The original is made
over the ntted lining that closes at the
centre front. but heavy materials can
be made unlned If preferred.
The foundation fits snugly and closes
at the centre front, hut separately
from the waist. The back proper is
plain. drawn down in gathers at the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

neck. The sleeves are in bishop style
with narrow pointed cuffs.
The skirt Is cut in five cores and Is
snug about the hips, while 1t places
gracefully at the lower portion. The
fulness at the back is laid in inverted
pleats under which the placket can be
finished, or the pleats can be stitched
fiat as Illustrated, and the opening
made invisibly at the left front seam.
TO cut this costume for a girl Of ten
years of age five yards OF material
twenty-seven inches wide, two and
seven-eighth yards forty-four inches
wide or two and Ave. eighth yards fifty
inches wide will be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

adapted both to school wear and to
occasions of more formal dress; the
former when made of sturdy dark
hued material. the latter when of light
weight fabrics in pale or light colors.
AS shown it is designed for service,
however, and is made of Napoleon
blue cheviot with strappings Of the
same, collar of blue velvet and chemi-
sette of blue tucked tafreta.
The blouse is cut with plain back.
drawn down snugly at the waist, and
slightly loose fronts that drooo over
the belt. The neck is finished with a
Follower round collar. and the chemi-
sette, or shield, renders 1t high at the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
How Leonard Helped Make Jelly.


81 don't seem to be doing anything
but stand around and wait" said
Leonard to his aunties one day.
Auntie was making currant jelly and
Leonard had his sleeves rolled up and
big apron tied about him, all ready
to help.
Lots of people have to stand and
wait, Leonard" said Auntie.
But l had rather work." said this
six-year-old boy.
So Auntie gave him little spoon to
"try" the jelly with.
He helped measure the sugar. set the
glasses In order on the table, and.
whenever there was chance, tasted
the jelly. and said: II think it is all
right. 1t suits me-"
Then he went out on the porch and
took ride in the hammock. making
believe that he was on Il train going to
Buffalo.
At the first stop he found an eating
house, where he had bread and jelly
for lunch.
Pretty soon he came to another eat
ing house, and there he had bread and
jelly.
BY the time his journey was ended
the jelly in the kettle was done. and
he watched Auntie to see that she
filed each glass to the brim. Forty
two glasses of pretty red jelly We're
put away, and Leonard and Auntie
felt as though they had done a good
mornings work.-Florence Moody in
the Advance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

String beans take first rank among
our different vegetables. and many pre-
fer them to reas. which are generally
conceded to be the favorite. They
are remarkably easy to bring into
growth and a child can manage them
successfully when once a few simple
cultural rules are understood. In the
latitude of New York it is not safe to
SOW much before the first week in
May. After that successive sowings
may be made at intervals of two
weeks. and lasting and appetizing
supply may be had throughout the
summer.
They should be planted in the direct
sun If the best results are desired;
planted in the shade of trees or build
ings they will not amount to much.
They are partial to sandy or gravel
ly loan, bountifully enriched with ma
nure. However, when forced to they
will grow in almost any kind of soil.
For convenience plant them in hills
one foot apart and rows two feet wide.
For family of three or four two rows
of six or 10 hills each will give sufii-
cient supply. Plant four to six beans
in a hill and cover 1-2 inches deep.
Hoe around them and keep the weeds
down, but remember that rust will at
tack them II hoed while the leaves are
wet. When beans are to be canned
for exhibition only one plant should
be left in hill and allow only half
a dozen pods to develop. When the
beans begin to swell pinch the top
out of the plant to turn the strength
in another channel-Benjamin B.
Keech, in New England Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Beecher's Boyishness.

The following story Is an amusing
anecdote OF n great man who loved
children and shared their fun.
DIR. Il. X. Cressey, of Brooklyn Hills,
l.. l., says that one day, when he was
small boy, his mother left the .ouse,
cautioning him and his brothers to be
quiet and not romp while she was
gone.
Presently Mr.. Beecher arrived to
make a call upon the Cresseys. and
found no one to receive him but de-
mure looking boys. A fash of antici.
patton came into his eyes as he joy
ously told his young hosts to prepare
for the romp OF their lives.
But mamma told us we mustn't
romp," protested the future doctor of
philosophy.
III take all the responsibility" re-
piled the great preacher.
When Mrs. Cressy neared the house
on her return she heard Indications OF
a small riot Filled with Indignation
=. this unheard of rebellion in her lit
tie republic, she rushed into the house
with words of rebuke trembling on
her tongue.
At the door she paused petrified..
Henry Ward Beecher was fiat on his
back on the floor, with n parcel of
young Indians apparently dancing a
ghost dance on his PROSTATE form and
emitting shriil yells. The appearance
OF the avenger instantly froze into ST.
lent coasternation all the rebels except
the arch insurgent. Climbing to his
feet the unabashed clergyman said:
"Mrs. Cressey. promised my friends
here to take all the responsibility for
this outbreak, and l am ready to take
whatever is due them. You may be-
gin at once"
But for once there was an infraction
of the laws in the Cressey household
that was not punished
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

ishing and imparts more strength and
vigor Many farmers seem to think
that their horses can do very well on
hay and fodder altogether, and give
them no grain. This is an error. While
many horses might, and perhaps do.
do very well on this alone. they would
do far better and be enabled to do
more work IL given some grain with
their food. In a word, give the horse
proper food at the proper time, work
with due moderation and provide good.
roomy. well ventilated stalls and sta
bles. This is what he deserves and
such treatment results to the owners
profit.-James |. Baird. in the Epito-
mist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Personal Appearance of Scott.

Walter Scott had, in childhood, light
brown hair. which grew darker as he
advanced in years. A fever in baby
hood fastened upon him a lameness
from which he never fully recovered.
He had a high. almost conical fore
head, and light blue. speaking eyes,
which now, softened in love and ten
derness, now filled with humor and
sunshine, and now flashed in passion
and power. deep set in eyebrows. SO
bushy that his friends humorously
called them a "pent house. journal
of Education.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

I've secret to tell you. Doll,
Let me whisper it in your ear
Tomorrow will be our birthday
Your birthday and mine, my dear!
AS soon as the sun peeps over
The hill where the blackberries grew,
I'll be eight years old, my Dolly,
And you'll be one, you know.
Don't you remember, Dolly
I'm perfectly sure you do
When ] woke last birthday morning,
The first thing ] saw was youy
You sat on the edge of workbox,
Waiting. you lovely child,
And when you saw | was looking
You stretched out your arms and smiled
And you're just as lovely as ever.
Though your curls are very thin,
And your poor legs wobblc sadly,
And your left eyes falling in
So, If tomorrow morning
Another doll comes here,
We'll treat her well, but shell never
Take your place, my dear!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
How to Treat tho Farm Horse.


The horse is the farmers most val
liable property; indeed, in reducing the
wild lands to cultivated fields he is the
farmers indispensable helpmate Yet,
notwithstanding that the patient serv-
ing animal is so valuable and worthy,
II is lamentably true that he too often
meets with cruel neglect and even bar
barous treatment. Mere self interest
should lead men to treat all their farm
animals with kindness, which so evil
IDENTIFY enhances their profitabeness.
We often see these animals turned out
and exposed to all kinds of weather,
or housed in filthy, i'll ventilated sta
bles. poorly fed. overworked, and what
Is too common, yanked and jerked
about as though they were creatures
of no sensibility. Now, the horse has
feelings and sense. He is sensible to
kind usage and freely reciprocates It.
Only teach him his duty by gentle
methods and. except in rare instances.
he will obey to the utmost of his
strength.
The horse should be trained, not
broken. However in modern times,
the treatment of farm horses, especial
ly in regard to their service of man,
has undergone great Improvement.
Once the phrase was "breal the colt,
or horse,' and which too often meant
to scourge the animals will out of
him, leaving but broken spirited
brute. To bend the animals will is
easier, II we only know how, than to
break 1t; but the bending, In order to
be permanent. must be accomplished
in early life, and the stronger the will
of the animal. the more necessary it
Is to attend to 1t early. Where the
farmer cannot devote his own time to
the training of his own stock, or has
not the patience. he should employ
some one to take charge of this busl-
ness for him. Familiarize the young
animals to being handled. bridled, sad
tiled. harnessed and so on, and by the
time they are old enough for service
they will also be about as we'll quail
fed for 1t by tuition, ever bearing in
mind that the horses willing subser-
viency cannot be secured by rashness,
kicks and blows. This comes by gen.
tie treatment
Food, too. Is an important item in
the treatment of the horse. While hay,
fodder and other similar foods are
good and wholesome, and should be
given. yet grain. especially corn and
oats. Is necessary. It is ruore nour-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Belts of Maguey Fibre.

Quaint belts are Of mngucy fibre, n
woven white straw, with two strands
Of the material at one end and two
loops Mt the other. There are different
ways of fastening the belts. the SIM
plest being to knot each of the two
Strands into button ana button the
loops over them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
FARMERS
N!sl.)glFl(l1EaR
The Care of the Harness.

To give harness good finish first
saturate the leather with as much oil
as II will take. and then sponge the
harness with a thick lather made of
CASTLE soap. When dry wipe gently
with flannel and follow in the same
manner with = solution of gum tra-
gacanth. whicl. is made by boiling half
an ounce of the gum in two quarts of
water. boiling down to three pints,
stirring freely while it is on the Are.
When cool apply 1t lightly on the
leather.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Now rn,terns i'm Mnslins.

The musins this year are delightful.
Each season they seem to get more
ana more attractive. The most popu.
lar are stIll OF French design or pin.
spotted. \ few Japanese patterns
Nave made their appearance. but they
are inclined to he large and must
therefore he treated with care.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Worlds Production of Gold.

The worlds production of gold last
year was about s2s6.OOO. 900, which is
sos .OOO,0 900 less than In the preceding
year. consequence. chiefly, OF the
South African war
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
Deari Dsari Those Girls.

well. what do you think on It,
Laura? Charley Smith has proposed
to mel"
HIN! thought so. When I re-
fused him he threatened he would dc
iimself an injury. -Tid-Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains and are solid vestbuled with hand
some day coaches cafe. and reclining chair cars.
Trains and have Pullman Sleepers between
Buffalo and Pittsburg, and Rochester and Pitts
burg.
EDWARD C. LAPEY,
General Passenger Agent
Form N. T. % Rochester. N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

New York City.-Simplc blouses with
rorcd skirts make the best of all cos
tunes for young girls. This pretty
and stylish May Manton model is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

This would be q much better world
If people would live up to their obit-
uary notices.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

It's a mistake for man to imagine
that the horn of plenty should be
blown in.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

Furs have made their appearance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02
DJFFGLO, ROCHESTER Z PITTSBURGH BY.
CONDEMNED TIME TABLE
~ EFFECT SEPT. l, 1901.
NnRTu RNI'Nn

NORTH BOUND.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-10-02

Additional train leaves Punxsutawney for But
Ter $3.50 p. NJ daily, except Sundays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST IN CUBA.
Maso's Friends Ask That United State.
Officials Keep Hands OFF.

a dispatch from Havana yesterday says:
That part of the national party which is
supporting Gen. Bartolome Maso, the dem
ocratic candidate for the presidency of Gu
ba, has voted to send a cablegram to Pres
ident Roosevelt asking the latter to rec
ommend that the representatives Of the
United States in Cuba observe the strictest
impartiality in the approaching election for
a Cuban president This communication
reads as follows:
I'VE make this request because certain
official elements are trying to secure the
election of Senior Thomas Estrada Palma
Ghe nationalist candidate) by stating he is
the candidate favored by the government
at Washington.
Senior Palma has renounced his American
citizenship through a power of attorney
given by him to Secretary of State Tamayo.
This morning Secretary Tamayo, accompa-
MED by Gen. Emelio NuneZ and Gen. Max
imo Gomez, appeared in court and made
this formal announcement.
Gen. Gomez, in an open letter to the Gu
ban people, advises all Cubans to vote for
Senor Palma, and says If they fail to rec
ognize Paima's Intelligence and ability to
fill the Office of president he does not feel
mas behalf Gen. Gomez expresses his be-
lief that the man who has done so much
for Cuba should receive the unanimous in
dorsement of the Cuban people without the
necessity of any campaigning among the
masses.
The followers of Gen. Maso are elated
over the refusal of Gen. Gomez to stump
the country for Senor Palma, as this was
the great card of the latter's supporters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-11-27
WILL ASK LARGER APPROPRIATION.
Demands of the Spanish Treaty Claims
Commi Ssi0n.

One of the first demands to be made on
the large treasury surplus will come from
the Spanish treaty claims commission. AT
the last session of Congress this COM
mission was created and provided with $780,
900 for it's expenses for year. This year
will not expire until March next, but the
commission will be out of funds by Janu-
ary.
It is explained in this connection that
10000 has been expended for furnishing
the quarters of the commission, and that
this expense was not taken into account
when the appropriation was made. The
commission is in the debt of the State De-
partment to the extent of $1,000 for extra
clerk hire necessary. A bill of $4,000 is
also due the Attorney Generals depart
ment for services rendered by that Off
cal, as we'll as extra clerical assistance
from his force.
Claims to the amount of over S6o,eoo,ooo
are awaiting adjudication by the commits
sion. To make this adjudication properly
it will doubtless be necessary to send agents
to Cuba and perhaps to Spain. With this
in view, it will be imperative that the next
annual appropriation for the commission
shall be largely increased over the $4,000
mark of the present year. This matter
however will be presented to Congress in
its proper light after the immediate fnan-
cial stress of the commission has been re-
lieVed.