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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
Nurses Experience.

Medical men say that a good nurse
In difficult case is better than med
icine, but when we can get a good
nurse and good medicine, the patient
stands much better chance of re-
covery. The few words of advice
given below by nurse Eliza King, are
well worthy the attention of all
readers:
II have constantly used St. Jacobs Oil in
the various situations have occupied as
nurse, and have invariably found it excellent
in all cases requiring outward application,
such as sprains, bruises, rheumatic affections,
neuralgia, etc. In cases of pleurisy it is an
excellent remedy--well rubbed in. can
strongly recommend it after several years
use and experience. 1t should be in every
household"
Sister CAROLINA, St. Andrews Hospital,
writes: 81 have found St. Jacobs Oil most
efficacious usremedy in gout also in sprains and
bruises. Indeed, we cannot say 100 much
in its praise, and our doctor is ordering it
constantly"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

. There is no doubt about feminine
enthusiasm over the earring. Pro
dlgious pearl buttons are, with the
exception of few novel shapes, the
kind TO wear. and their vogue Is very
largely due to the fact that a pair
of truly magnificent Iorty.dollar pearl
ear studs could really not be idcnti.
fed from a pair worth four or forty
thousand unless q jewel expert is
called in to pass upon the compare
tive merits. This was illustrated the
other day when the custom house Off
GERS seized a brace of splendid pink
beads that had not been declared,
ana the jeweler who examined them
at first pronounced them genuine. so
admirable was their make. Until very
recently the fashion in ear studs de-
manded that the pair of pearls should
first of all be of unusual size, then as
nearly as possible perfect spheres, and
finally exact mates in color
It fell to the lot of doting young
husband to change this mode. His
wifes birthday was due about Thanks.
giving time. and on discreetly inquir-
ing her preferences as to a suitable
gift he was told that nothing short
of pair of pearl ear studs bigger
than any her friends had would just
fill the aching void in her jewel box.
He wrote and telegraphed and tele-
phoned. and cabled. in way doting
American husbands nave, and his or.
der was for pair of the biggest
pearls in the market. A New York
dealer got one IN Paris and one in
London, and both were guaranteed to
be as big as ordinary gooseberries.
There proved. however, to have been
n little hitch in the instructions. that
nevertheless had been interpreted lit
orally as to size. for one pearl was as
black as London SCOT and the other
as white as snow. There was no
doubt about their size, though. and
the wife. rather than hurt the feel
ings of her faithful knight, put the
mismatched pearls in her little pink
cars ani went to a dinner of excep-
tional splendor
The next morning she woke up and
found herself as leader of fashion.
and since that dinner party the women
with mated pearls" as they are
called. have been negotiating ex-
changes at their jewelers. or among
themselves. Mated pearls are not "in
it" with mismatched pairs. and though
a black and white bead are at the top
of the list, a green and a pink. white
and a yellow, are acceptable seconds
in style.-Chicago Recorj-Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

The lights and ventilation of her
rooms are points which the modern
hostess. planning an entertainment,
carefully considers. A glare of light,
even at dinner, Is to be avoided, al
though an arrangement that leaves
the guests about table in actual twi-
light and scarcely distinguishable to
one another across the boarl Is an eX-
treme equally to be omitted. At a re-
ception of the week the hostess, VINO
received alone, was picture as she
stood In her drawing-room, the fire.
light from an open fire little back
and at one side playing through
a glass screen on her white silk gown,
while from side lights suitably shaded,
q mellow radiance, becoming to all
who entered it, filled the apartment.
AS the guests passed on from this
room. which Is hung in silken tapes
try of rose hue, a library of magnifi-
cent proportions and superbly fitted In
mahogany and tones of green was en-
tered, the light of which, though still
subdued, was more abundant, and in
the big fireplace the red and yellow
flames leaped and sparlled with bril-.
liant effect Through a wide entrance.
was practically the whole end of the
lofty and spacious room. the third
apartment, the tea-room was reached,
and here again the lighting was skill
fully managed to concentrate on the
silver and crystal of the beautifully
spread table, yet bring out the warm
red of the tapestried walls and illum.
inc the rich carvings of the old Eng.
lish oak furniture. Probably every
one present realized the beautiful ef-
feet OF each room. but only few per-
haps noticed, how much of 1t was due
to judiciously lighting and leaving un.
lighted.-New York Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

Lace mitts are still good form. an
they can be found in black and white
and in different lengths.
A hat made of strings of pearls in.
terwoven with bands of lace is one
of the striking creations for the
spring.
A handsome parasol is of white silk,
covered with black chiffon, put on
plain, and then in the centre OF each
gore there is a medallion of black
lace. A narrow border of heavy white
lace further carries out the scheme of
black and white.
A charming evening gown for a
young girl is of rich miroir satin.
veiled with either white, gold or col
ored net. showing delicate design,
of lace or ribbon applique in a floral
design alternating with roses or cam,
elias sewn on in a studied careless
ness.
Modish separate skirts are effec-
lively trimmed with folds of moire
extending from the waist line to the
lead of the flounce. One idea is to
set a fold on either side of the seams
an laid very fat. Then the flounce is
finished with bands OF the same mate
rial. running horizontally and widen
ing toward the back.
Lace still continues fashionable, and
for street and evening wear is held
in highest favor. Tambour lace. relic
Of several decades ago, occupies an
important place on the list, although
1t is not truly lace-that is. needle
made lace-as it is worked with sort
OF crochet hook, with the net
stretched on the frame The pat
terms. however, are very effective.
Some of the new little frocks which
are made up for small girls open the
full length of the front and a little to
one side. The waist is made with the
little straight stock and dicky effect
with trimmings of Hamburg and
broad lapels turning back at the front,
the one at the right being carried
over little and the end forming the
beginning of the opening. The skirt
Is simply made. gored in the front,
and without a gather the fullness of
the back being given by two rather
broad box plaits which begin under
the collar. wnicn Is asailorlike In the
back and are carried the full length
Of the skirt rf AoAa, t.es A.i44
f1,t EalV1s.iNsfv ~ lrsts ii,.G,r.s1
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
Nfjssss' Shirt Waist.

Mtasts shirt waist.
Waists with deep tucks Mt the shoul-
ders are in the height of style for
young girls. as they are for their eld-
ers. Plque. duck, chambray, madras
and Oxford make the favorite washa-
BILE fabrics. but taffeta. peau de sole
and such simple woods, albatross and
yelling are all in use for the cold
weather waists. The admirable model
shown Is of white mercerlzed duck
with handsome pearl buttons, used
for the closing, and is unllned, but the
fitted foundation is advisable for all
silks and wooden materials,
The lining Is carefully fitted and
closes with the waist at the centre
back. On it are arranged the front
and backs proper, laid in two deep
pleats that extend over the shoulders,
but are stitched to yoke depth only.
The sleeves are in shirt style with
deep cuffs, and at the neck is worn a
plain stock collar with a bat-wing tie.
To cut this waist for a miss of four
teen years of age, three and three
eighth yards Of material twenty one
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

Pine pillows. hop pillows, balsam
bags are all well known, but does
everyone know the delicate luxury OF
clover cushions? For the sake OF the
women who do not know, we explain
just how TO make a clover cushion.
Quantities of blooms must be gath
cred and carefully dried on sheet
in the shade; the blossoms being
turned each lay, so that the air may
permeate every chink of the dainty
puff balls. Then an under-cover of
strong calico Is made to enclose them,
quite loosely, and the overcover OF
pretty printed silk slipped over all.
The cushion must not be filled too full,
or it will be hard and unpleasant; nor
must 1t be left too empty. 1t. is the
fashion to call any pleasant thing
charming" from pretty woman to
a new dish, but the term really de.
scribes clover cushion. as anyone
will confess who has once rested a
cheek upon It, Try the effect. we al
vise.-New York Commercial Adver-
tiser
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
~HoUIEt1oLD
Iw1ss1wzS
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Marlborough Pie-Line pie plate
with very thin puff paste. Take salf
a cup of mixed orange. lemon and cit
ron peel. Strew these in the bottom
of the dish. Beat the yolks OF four
eggs with a cup of butter and scant
cup of sugar. Heat In a double boil.
eli until melted; then flavor with
orange juice and little grated peel.
Pour into the dish and bake three.
quarters of an hour.
Soft Molasses Cookies-One cupful
of molasses; half a tablespoonful each
OF salt, vinegar and ginger; quarter
cup of lard or butter; quarter cup of
cold water; one level teaspoonful OF
soda dissolved in one teaspoon of
warm water, and -four to make a soft
dough to roll out; toss on Toured
board; roll out rather thick and cut
with a cutter; place on a creased pan
and bake in a moderate oven 12 min.
utes.
Southern Batter Breaj-Three cups
of Indian meal. half cup of boiled
rice (coldD, one pint of boiling water,
one teaspoonful of salt, one cupful OF
buttermilk. or sour milk; one table.
spoonful of lard, one even teaspoon.
full Of soda, three eggs. Sift salt. soda
and meal together twice, wet with the
hot water and beat in the lard ami
rice. Now whip in the beaten eggs
lastly the sour milk. Bake in shall
low tins.
Green Salad-For this salad use let.
tuce leaves, water cress and green
string beans. Cut in half inch pieces.
Shred the lettuce and break the
stems OF the watercress. Chop two
gherkins rather fine and one table.
spoonful of capers. Mix all thorough,
ly with a little green mayonnaise. col
oring the mayonnaise with a very lit.
tie green coloring. Sprinkle over all
little finely chopped parsley and
chervil, and put the green mayonnaise
also In small heaps over the top.
Raiishes may be sliced and laid
against the salad. Tie effect Is pretty
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

This tasteful May Manton example
combines waist of white silk null
and guipure lace, with jacket of pas
tel pink satin sapho, lace trimmed.
and Is designed for wear with odd
skirts, but pompador silks are exceed
ingly smart for the bolero, and all the
plain and lowered sorts are nppro-
pirate. as are poplin. ctamnie. yelling
and the like. when the skirt matches
the bodice. while the waist may be of
any soft material and in the same or
contrasting color as preferred. The
full puffed sleeves are graceful and
stylish, but snug fitting ones can be
substituted when found more becom-
ing.
The foundation lining is snugly fitted
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

II isn't correct any more to have
things daintily pretty for the new
born baby just in order to have them
daintlly pretty. 1t Is no longer the
proper thing to swathe the little body
in yards and yards OF muslin and lace
and put him to bed in billows of lown
and silk perfumed with rose or violet.
Up-to-date mothers no longer vie with
each other on the point of delicate
elaboration. They do not vie at all
any more. Their one object is to
make everything as sanitary and COM
Portable as possible for the new-com-
er. Sometimes they give a sigh for
the pretty bow or frill of lace, but
after all. everything in the new fash
ion looks so clean and sensible and
wholesome they come to see the other
was only a perverted taste, and take
no pleasure in 1t. Things have ad-
vanced in the last few years. The
nursery is one OF them.-Marsha
HoulI, in Woman's Home Companion
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19


The general preference at present
seems to be in favor of high, close
stocks for outdoor wear. and fiat. easy
collars for the house gowns and silk
waists. At the neckwear departments
OF the big irygoods houses they sell
examples of this latter model out of
heavy yellow Irish. Dutcn or Italian
lace. in combination with velvet or
mirror velveteen; and from France
they are sending over delicate lawn
and linen fiat collars, with white en-
broidery around the edges and on the
points. These are fastened with big
oldfashioned cameo or seed pearl
brooches.
Should a woman prefer something
quite as airy though less severe than
a perfectly fiat collar she can do no
better than wear one OF tle new
tucked silk muslin collars. the pat
tern of which only came into being
a short time ago. The band of mus.
lin that clasps the neck is tucked to
give it stiffness AMI body, and the tie
ends are tucked almost to their tips.
where they are finished with rows of
hemstitching or a broad hem, briar
stitched down. In some cases single
thickness of colored liberty silk is
tackled on the inside OF the neckbani,
and often enough of cafe au lait mus.
lin is employed instead of the ivory
white.
Instead of French knots, once so
popular in the decoration OF fancy
neckties, the humor now is for pret-
tily beaded or pearl sprinkled stocks,
and for some of the fashionable new
spring tailor dresses the most won
derful adjustable jewelled collars of
leather have been introduced. A
beautifully dressed suede or glace kid
is used for this purpose. The collar
is cut from one strip OF delicate skin.
trimmed with fiat cabochon. turquoise,
pearls or steel beads. lined with a soft
satin. and is hooked on with any gown
with which 1t will harmonize.
Women faithful to the stiff linen
collar wear starched Roman bands.
such as the clergy use, and with this
broad folded bunting tie of the rich
est, softest bird's-eye silk. This is,
however, rarely seen, save in the
makeup of smart automobiling cos
tune, when the tie is red or tnat new
shade of haberdashery blue known as
Irish eyes.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
saving the Children

One of the most interesting and
valuable forms of child saving" work
is that done by the Illinois State
Training School for Girls. It is in
Geneva, ILL.,, one hours ride from Chi
cago. and was established to take
young girls from vicious lives and
reform them.
The school is divided into six fam
lilies" each of which has a dormitory.
assembly room, kitchen. dining room
and laundry. The head of each family
is called the mother, and is selected
for her tact and klndliness as much
Us for her ability to train the girls in
the duties required. Each girl is
drilled In baking, cooking, washing,
ironing and sewing. They also milk
cows and make their own butter.
1t Is proposed to establish a dress
making and cutting department in the
institution, for many of the girls have
a liking for sewing, although they did
not know how to take a stitch Wien
they came into the home.
In addition to this training the girls
receive common school education in
the branches OF reading. writing an I
arithmetic.
1t Is not all work at the school.
however. The grounds are ample ami
beautiful. and the girls go out every
day, while for rainy days they nave
two large playrooms. Part Of. their
work, even, is regarded as play by
them, as they thoroughly enjoy the
gardening. sewing AMI cooking. Un-
der the training of skilled gardener
they grow most Of the vegetables used
In. the school. and have the finest
dower garden in the locality, The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

and closes at the centre front. The
waist proper Is plain across the shoul-
ders and drawn down in gathers at
the waist line. but the front is made
with yoke of lace. below which the
material is tucked for a short distance.
then falls in soft becoming folds, and
closes at the left side beneath the
jacket. The sleeves, as shown. are full
andsgathered into deep pointed cuffs,
but can be made plain when preferred.
At the neck is stock that matches
the yoke and closes at the centre front.
The bolero is both novel and graceful.
The back Is smooth and plain, but both
fronts and sleeves are laid in narrow
tucks, stitched with corticelli silk
Furnishing the neck is round collar
that is extended down the edge of the
fronts. where 1t gives jabot effect
The sleeves, in Hungarian style, are In
elbow length and are slashed at the
lower edge.
To cut this waist in the medium
size three and an eighth yards of ma.
terlal twenty-one inches wide. two
and half yards thirty-two inches
wide, or one and seven-eighth yards
forty-four inches wide will be re-
quired, with seven-eighth yards of all
over lace for collar, yoke and cuffs for
the under bodice; three and quarter
yards twenty-one inches wide, three
yards twenty-seven inches wide or one
and half yards forty-four inches
wide for bolero, with four and a half
yards of lace applique to trim as Illus
trated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
USE OF THE WORD PLEASE"
In England II is Considered a serv.
ants Word Only.

An American just returned from a
two years residence in England was
lspeaking the other day of the differ.
\ent treatment accorded the word
yplease" there and here "In England
please is servants word solely;
Here gentlefolk use it as WE'LL" said
the American, and when the other
Americans said that they, having trav.
eled themselves. knew that as well as
she did. she added: Yes, but you
don't realize 1t until you've tried to
bring up children abroad. At home
my youngsters had always been taught
TO say please In England | soon
found out that they must not say it,
II they did it stamped them as un-
derbred."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
A Handsome Costume.

Blouse waists make the accepted
models for all simple gowns and odd
bodices. The satisfactory model shown
in the large drawing includes the new
deep pleats at the shoulders, and is rem
dered peculiarly effective by the shield
and collar of contrasting material.
The lining is snugly fitted and closes
at the centre front. On 1t are arranged
the various parts Of the waist. The
shield is attached to the right side and
hooked over onto the left, but the
fronts close separately at the left
side. Deep pleats are laid at the shoul-
ders that extend to the waist line,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

President of Nurses association, ,watertown,N NY.
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am most pleased to have had an oppor-
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19
Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Division
In effect May Goth, 1901. Trains leave
Driftwood as follows:'
EASTWARD

Driftwood rs follows:'
EASTWARD
% hHs
Harrisburg and the intermediate sta
tions, arriving at Philadelphia 6:2S p. m :.
sbingtoS HSrs sG Bhis%Srs Pa%ae saSIJp
from Wllliamsport to Philadelphia and as
senger coaches from Kane to Philadelphia
and Williamsport to Baltimore and WASH
H:46 p. m.-Train s, daily for sunbury. Has-
rlsburs and principal intermediate stations.
York 1923 p. M, Baltimore 1880 p. M, Wash
tngton s;3S p. m. .Vestibuled parlor cars
and passenger coaches, Buffalo to Philadei.
i'02 p. m.-Train 9. daily. for Hsr
risburg and intermediate stations. ar.
riving at Philadelphia 4:25 A. Nj New y ork.
t.06 A. NJ. Pullman Sleeping cars from
Harrisburg to Philadelphia and New York.
isessE siadelpSae ssn remain
1880 p.m.-Train 4,daily for sunbury. Harris
burg and intermedlate stations, arriving ss
haaslPes on Pees days M Al and III io ~ Go5n on ssa @
day; Baltimore. 7:i5 4. NJ; Washington, $3.50
A. NJ; Pullman sleePsrs from Erie,
wllllamsport 70 Washington. Passenger
coaches from Erie to Philadelphia, and
.Wllliamsport to Baltimore,
c;Hp.m.--Train II, daily for Sunbury, Harris
burg and principal intermediate stations, ar
riying at philadelphia 1:22 n. M, New York
g:33 y. m. weekdays, ,lOp a. M, Sunday
baltimore 7:5 a. M, Washington $3.50 o m
Vestibuled buffet sleeping cars and pas
senger coaches. Buffalo to Philadelphia and
Washington.
WESTWARD;
s:3e a. m.-rrain :, daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
t:3S q. m.--Train o. daily for Erie Ridy-
way, and week days for Dubois, Clermons
and principal intermediate stations.
e:A a. m.--Train 3. daily for Erie and inter
mediate points.
s;4s D. m.-Train Is. daily for Buffalo via
Emporium.
Et5 D. m.--Train 81. weekdays for Kane and
intermediate stations.
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! where the XXtra fulncss is arranged by
gathers Tho back Is smooth fitting,
simply drawn down in gathers at the
waist line. The sleeves are full sug-
gcsting the bishop. but include deep
cuffs. pointed Mt the upper edge.
To cut this blouse for woman of
medium size three and scven-eighth
yards of material twcnty-one inches
wide. three and half yards twenty
seven inches wide or two yards forty
four inches wide will he required. with
one-half yard for shield and collar.
Skirts that include variation of the
circular flounce and that flare freely
at the lower portion are In the height
of present styles. The smart model
shown Is peculiarly satisfactory and
singnlarly well adapted TO all figures
as tho front gore is plain. the flounce
being joined to the side portions only.
The unbroken line of tho front gives
IN effect of height and slenderncss,
while the flounce provides the needed
fulness at sides and back
The front gore Is plain. shaped to be
close fitting at the top and to flare at
the feet. The side portions are circu-
lar and to their lower edges the clrcu-
lar tlounce Is scanned. Short hip darts
effect snug fit at the sides and the
fulness at the back Is laid In inverted
pleats.
To cut this skirt for a woman of me
dium size eight and three-quarter
yards twenty-onc inches wide, seven
yards twenty-seven inches wide. three
and seven-eighth yards forty-four
inches wide or three and Scven-eighth
yards fifty inches wide will be re-
quired.
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veniiiatinr the Bedroom.

The first consideration in bed.
room is that II should be capable of
being thoroughly ventilated and
cleaned. and at the same time that
II should look fresh and pretty There
should not be overmuch furniture; the
floor should be polished or complete
ly covered with mating. over which
small and easily shaken rugs can be
thrown. If one wants really hy-
glenic bedroom all the hanglngs
should be washable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-19

The most interesting member OF
the Danish court is the Princess
Waldemar. She is an artist, ier spe-
cial line being scenes from animal
life. and judges declare that If she ha |
been stimulated by necessity she
might have rivaled Rosa Bonheur
She Is to be found in her studio every
morning. brush in nan and clad in
long painters blouse, at O'Clock,
absorbed in her favorite occupation.