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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
"The Vegetable Besf.teak."

The notion, long held. that the
mushroom presented the composition
Of animal flesh is rudely shattered. In
one regard, at any rate, the mushroom
does resemble a beefsteak-it contains
practically the same amount of water
This fact. as ascertained by recent an
alyses, hardly justifies the mushroom
being regarded as vegetable beef
steak" 1t may be blow to the vege-
tartan, but he would have to consume
at least ten pounds of mushrooms In
order to gain the equivalent of a lit
tie over one pound OF prime beef.
Still, the tender mushroom is un-
doubtedly easily digestible, and it
contains an unusual proportion OF po-
tassium salts. Few will deny that
the mushroom Is an excellent adjunct
to many dishes; 1t has an appetizing
flavor, and this quality alone makes 1t
dietetically valuable.r-London Lancet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Purifying the Cellar.

The woman who understands house.
hold sanitation examines all her house.
hold premises with a scientific intelli.
Sence. She begins in the cellar with
the hygienic coat of whitewash, which
purilies the air and drives out the
dampness. This whitewash is not put
on for appearance. but for effect. II
destroys the dangerous germs which
lurk in the mould found in damp
places. Every particle OF old vege-
table matter and all debris that has
lain in the cellar bins must be cleaned
away to insure perfect sanitation.
When the cellar has a close odor II
Is a good plan to purify the air by
burning little birthstone before the
whltewash Is put on. This will de.
stroy mould most effectually in some
place where the coat of whitewash
does not reach. If the cellar has been
systematically aired and there Is no
sign Of mould about the place, It will
rot be necessary to fumigate II. IL
only requires small amount of brim-
stone to purify the air of a mouldy
cellar. After fumigation open the win.
dows in the day time and air the
place thoroughly. When the air out
eide the cellar Is warmer than that
Of the cellar the windows must be
open at night and not during the day.
The ceilings as we'll as the floor of
the cellar must be thoroughly brushed.
At least once or twice a year-and
the spring is the best time-the ce'
nented cellar floor must be disinfect'
cd with copperas. This can easily be
done by a strong workman with mop
CT sponge, after the floor has been
thoroughly swept. Sprinkle a dirt
floor with copperas. Ten cents worth
of copperas dissolved in two pals OF
lot water is sufficient for a cellar of
ordinary size. The same solution
should be poured down every cesspool.
Grain and any other place outside
which needs purification.-New York
Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Swiss Like American shoes.

According TO official statistics, there
were imported into Switzerland from
the United States during the last three
years boots and shoes amounting to
s2S,S60, the increase of imports being
about so percent each year.
These statistics give only the figures
of the direct importation and do not
convey a correct idea of the number
actually imported for most of them
come from distributing points in Ger
many and are entered at the Swiss
frontier as originating in that country.
Five years ago 1t was not possible TO
buy an American shoe in Switzerland.
but we are gradually getting firm
foothold in the country, and now 1t is
no novelty to see in the shop windows
of the largest towns shoes with little
American flag displayed thereon and
the announcement that they are Amer
ican made. the inference being that
they must. necessarily be good.
This speaks we'll for the American
article. when 1t Is considered that one
Of the largest shoe factories in the
world turning out five thousand pairs
Of shoes day. is situated in Switzer-
lend and is an important exporter to
the Latin American countries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

ders and drawn down close to the belt.
where the fulness is arranged in small
pleats. 1t is faced with percale TO q
pointed yoke depth.
The waist closes with pearl buttons
and buttonholes worked through the
centre pleat There is slight fulness at
the neck and the lower portion forms a
stylish blouse over the narrow satin
belt.
A plain collar completes the neck.
II is partially covered with jaunty
satin stock and tie: the bishop sleeves
are shaped with inside seams. and have
comfortable fulness on the shoulders.
They are gathered at the lower edges
and arranged on cuffs that are pointed
in front and shallow az the back.
The mode may be developed in pique.,
madras. linen. lawn or any wash fab
ric. 1t is also appropriate for taffeta.
peau de sole. albatross, Henrietta and
French flannel. The cuffs. collar and
pleat may be of contrasting material
or machine stitched
To make the waist for miss OF four
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

Tho Denver secret service officers
were surprised by being asked to re-
deem a FIVE dollar bill which had been
cut In half. They were waited on by
a gentleman who stated that he owed a
man s.. In order to do away with the
possibility of the money being lost, he
decided to send the money in separate
pieces.
He cut the bill in two pieces and
mailed one of them. Then he waited
for a reply from his friend, but was
surprised to learn that the half bill mad
not been received. He supposed that
he would be paid IS by the Denver Sc
cret service officers. Instead he was in
formed that he had violated law. He
was very much disappointed, apG stat
ed that in the future he would pur-
chase money orders when he wanted
to send money by mail.
The practice of cutting bank notes
in half and sending them in two sepa-
rate envelopes is much followed in
England, but in the Urited States the
federal laws prohibit the mutilation OF
currency. The low rate by which
money can be transmitted through a
money order does away with the ne
ceesity of mutilating the currency. The
case is the first which has attracted
the attention OF the officers of the Sc
cret service for a long time.-Denver
Times. '4
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

PEELED to protect their scanty locks
with coverings of some sort when
storms ragged
Then what had once been reproach
to the wearer came to be made of dis
tinctlon. like the earl's coronetel cap,
the scholars hat or the monks hood.
The first trimmings ol hats represent.
ed social or political distinctions. Ro-
settes, whose colors had some special
significance. were first used A great
many of the old.time symbols nave
been revived by fashion designers who
Rave no idea of their meaning. For
Instance, a very smart three-cornered
riding and hunting nat of dark felt
with turned up brim Is obviously a
another modification of the helmet.
1t resembles much the hat under which
the American soldiers won their llber-
ty. The fashionable marquise hat Is
another notification of the helmet.
with its stiff, turned back front linden.
tified by trimmings s.-Pittsburg Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

The beauty Of the cheek is oftener
destroyed by the loss of teeth than by
Gny other cause. This, therefore. Is
an additional reason for taking good
core of these features whose perfect
ness of condition is essential to every
I handsome face. The teeth, indeed, are
given. us not only for the purposes OF
mastication, and to assist us in speak
Aing, but to help us preserve the beauty
and contour of the face.
II is most important that the teeth
be brushed thoroughly at night. foT Ii
then, when the tongue Ia in repose,
hat the acid of the saliva gets in its
bwn good work on the teeth. Milk OF
nagnesia should be used after brush
ng the teeth at night as it helps to
Lrotect the enamel from the action of
he acids that form in the mouth dur
ng sleep.
In some cases, tartar accumulates
80 rapidly that 1t must be removed
every six months, for neglected tartar
brings whole train of evils in its
wake. 1t consists of lime, and from
first setting around the teeth near the
gums 1t goes on extending down
around the roots until in Its final ac'
tion the teeth loosen and fall out
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
.AgA AHoVSzAoLD
IY6 REkZ0ES
Trz@15o'

White Flour Gems-Into one cup OF
sweet milk mingle the yolk of one egg
and a half teaspoonful of salt. Beat
quickly into the mixture a cupful of
siftei -four; after moderately mixing,
fold in the stiff white. Drop in hot
irons. Bake in a moderately hot oven.
Scotch Scallops-Take one cup of
finely chopped raw beef. dredge with
a teaspoon and q half of flour, one
half teaspoon of salt, quarter of a
saltspoon of celery salt, and busting
OF paprika. Add half a cup of cold
water, set over the fire and simmer
five minutes. Add tablespoon of but
ter. teaspoon of chopped parsley and
our over buttered toast.
Cream Tomato Soup-Use knuckle
of veal and beef bone for soup. Boil
slowly with celery, strain. and add part
of can of tomatoes. Cook half an
hour; strain again; mix one table,
spoonful of cracker powdered with a
cup of cream In a bowl. Add to it
some of the soup; mix thoroughly and
pour all back into the pot. Boil a few
minutes gently and serve.
Soak quarter box of gelatine in
quarter cup of water one hour; rub
quarter OF a pound Of rice -four in a
little cold milk; add this to one quart
OF scalding milk; stir constantly for
five minutes add cup and half Of
sugar and the soaked gelatine, stir
for one minute,apen add the grated
rind of one lex0h; strain this into q
bowl; when little cool add half a
teaspoon of bitter almond; turn into
mould that has been wet in cold
water; stand in q cold place until
ready TO serve.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
shirt waist Costumes the vogue.

Shirt waist costumes will enjoy an
extended vogue during the coming sea-
son, and many charming effects are
produced in these stylish toilets.
The large illustration shows one of
the most popular modes developed in
blotting-paper blue linen. with ecru
lace trimmings.
The blouse has for its foundation Il
glovc-fitted lining that closes In the
centre front. This may, however, be
omitted, and the adjustment made
with shoulder ana ulderarm seams, If
preferred.
The back is plain across the shoul-
ders, and has slight fulness at the
waist arranged in small pleats. The
fronts fasten with buttons and button
holes worked through the centre pleat.
A rolling collar completes the neck
and forms revers In front that are
drawn together beneath n jaunty tie.
1t is trimmed with bands of ecru lace.
The shield and sailor collar are of dark
blue linen, embroidered in light blue
dots These are adjustable, and n
pleasing variety may be had by max
ing several shields of embroidery,
tucking or lace to wear with each
blouse.
The regulation shirt waist sleeves
have slight fulness on the shoulders
and fit the arms closely. They are
completed with straight cuffs and laps
at the opening in the back.
The skirt is shaped with seven cores,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

woman who says she has had ex.
perience. having had two husbands
and three sons gives the following
opinions of man and his little prefer.
elces: "A man of medlocrity--and
that means most husbands, or, at least
every other woman's husband-has his
ideal of n wife. The kind he likes
dresses handsomely and becomingly
or very small allowance She must
never go into debt for anything but
must always pay ready money. wleth
er she can manage to get It from him
or not. Her jewels must on no ac-
count be eclipSed by those of any other
women Of her set, but when she buys
them, and the bill comes in. her hus.
band is furious about the outlay. He
sulks for a week. but when he would
have sulked quite as long If. at the
last dinner party. she had shone a
secondary star to any lady of their ac-
Guaintance.
"A man loves his wife to be gentle
and sympathetic to himself. If she Is
too much so to her boys. and they take
advantage of 1t and get into debt and
go to her to help them out, then he
says: Bother sympathy
"lf she is too good to the poor and
gives them of the household abun-
dance. he Is apt to be cynical and
censorious-talks of encouraging a
parcel OF idle rogues,' of indiscrimi-
nate charity and the harm 1t does,
and of the danger of pauperizing the
reeiy. None of these considerations.
however, prevent him from giving to
charities that print his name at the
head of the subscription lists, or fork.
Ing out quarter for cases that come
Under mis- immediate notice. II is only
the wife who is TO subordinate her
kindly impulses to considerations of
political economy.
"A man likes his wife to be cheer
ful. He does not always concern him.
self very particularly about the means
to make and keep her so, but he dis.
approves utterly of sad or pensive
face. He may have cut her to the
quick with some bitter word be.
fore he leaves home in
the morning but he is extremely an
noyed II he perceives on returning any
signs of the wound he has inflicted.
A man hits hard, but he never expects
to see bruise He has forgiven him.
self for administering the blow; why
should not the recipient be equally
quick about forgetting 1t?
"a man likes his wife to be intelli.
gent. quite sufficiently so to be able
to conduct the concerns of life, and to
appreciate his own intellectual parts
and enjoy stray ebulitions of his wit
and humor. She must applaud these
with discrimination, and in that deli.
cate manner which infers no surprise
at his possessing brilliancy. But he
is exasperated should she be too in
telligent. His depths are to be invio-
late, but he likes to sound her shall
lows; and so well does she know this
that she often assumes shallowness
when she has it not."-New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

Priscilla collars OF muslin are beau.
tiiully embroidered.
Marie Antoinette fichus are caught
up with pink rosebuds and pale blue
ribbons.
Sloping shoulders are smart this
spring and so, OF course. are broad
collars and fichus.
The Benedictine collar is composed
OF embroidered muslin, with medal
ions of lace set in.
Grass linen flowers, with edges of
lace to match the linen, have for CEN
tres big straw buttons.
Baroque pearls inset in gold wire in
various designs decorate purses of
suede in brown and gray.
Pretty imported brooches are set
with brilliants, in the centre of each
brooch icing an enameled blossom OF
some kind. forget-me nots in one. and
in another bright red buds with green
leaves.
ANY number of tulle wells are on the
market. There is the regular tulle
mesh in place Of the large mesh
known more generally as yelling, and
upon this there are the dots and line
OF silk in black.
Belts of pongee are pretty and ser
Nceable. They are made on founia
tion sufficiently firm for durability
rows of machine stitching adding a
neat finish. Buckles of dull finish gilt
are seen on most OF these.
A very lovely collar is made of ruffie
rpon rufiie of white chiffon, falling one
ever the other. the edges of each ruffie
set with white hyacinth bells an inch
or more apart. These rufiies form only
the collar the ends being of white
moire ribbon. 1t Is one of the daintes'
OF these pretty things.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
Tho Girls Letter Guild.

The plan to establish Girls Letter
guild in this country has not met with
an enthusiastic reception. The fail
ure of the scheme, at least so far as 1t
has gone, is probably due to the too
apparent effort to improve" factory
girls, who, with democratic spirit re-
sist all advances from their richer sis
ters that SAVIOR of patronage.
The Girls Letter guild is an English
organization. headed by the Bishop Of
Coventry. Its object is to bring the
illiterate and uncultured girls of the
working classes into touch with won.
en- of refinement and culture by a
system of letter writing.
Gentlewomen become members of
the guild by the payment of one shil-
ling year, and the promise to write.
cnce month, long friendly letter
TO any girl who may be allotted to her.
Members of the guild are expected to
show an interest in the daily occupa-
tons, amusements, difficulties ani
pleasures of their protegees. The
object, of course, Is to correct false
ideas of life and to inspire q liking
for wholesome living.
Women who have undertaken the
work say that 1t Is most interesting.
hut that the one letter a month be-
comes small part of the responsible
ity.-New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

The New York girl still cllngs TO
the monogram fad. She has had her
monogram embroidered on her
shirtwaist, worked on the in
step of her dainty silken
hose, and traced In rhine
stones and jewels into buckles for
slipper belt and hair-barette. And
now she has new monogram fancy.
the most novel, the prettiest of all. 1t
Is lace monogram and 1t decorates
her parasol. On white taffeta para
sol she will have her monogram ap'
rliqued in black Chaltilly lace let
tors; otherwise the parasol will be per
fectly plain The effect Is extremely
smart. Her monogram is ecru Ara
bian lace letters she will also use.
And II she has many parasols. one per-
haps will have the monogram In Per-
sian silk embroidery instead of lace.
A changeable green and blue silk par
Ssol with no other decoration but the
monogram appliqued upon the silk in
LETTERS of Persian embroidery Is dis
ltinctly novel.-Woman's Home Com
panion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

lsh dip in front. 1t may be fastened
with invisible hooks and eyes. but is
usually worn open.
The regulation two-piece coat sleeves
fit the arms closely and hare in bell ef-
feet at the wrists.
Machine stitching ON the edges and
seams form smart finish. Some Of
the coll0rless Etons this season are
strapped with bands Of the MORE. and
others have black broadcloth figures
appliqued on the back and sleeves.
10 make the jacket In the medium
size will require two and one-half yards
Of twenty-five inch material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
The Reason of Hats.

Not one woman In a thousand stops
to consider the real reason why she
wears a hat. Savages do not have
any idea of decorative millinery; their
chapeaux are intended for use. The
first hat, 1t is said, was donned as a
protection from cold and storm by
those whom advancing years had de-
prived of comfortable thatch of hair
OF those whose tender age entitled
them to no supply.
Hats were therefore worn by the
very old or the very young. Some of
the ancient head coverings were mod
eled ON the plan of the protective
Leadgear worn by warriors when they
went into battle. and were mere pieces
OF fur .sewed together with thongs of
skin. As civilization advanced. decor
etions were added. and as refinement
brought with It the inevitable subjec-
tlon OF humanity to hair tonics. even
people IN the prime Of life were com
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

Etons is black MORE. Some lovely
watered effects are shown in this rich
fabric, and the Innings are usually Of
ivory satin.
AS illustrated the garment is shaped
with shoulder and undefarm seams, a
perfect adjustment being maintained
In the back.
The fronts are fitted with single bust
darts and cut away slightly at the
neck. The Eton terminates at the
waist line in the back aud has Il styl.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

fitted smoothly around the waist ana
over the hips. The closing is made In.
vislbly at the back Under two Inverted
plcnts that are fatty pressed.
Clusters OF three forward turning
tucks are arranged at the front or
straight edge Of the side and back
cores. the first tucLs being adjusted to
cover The seams.
The skirt Is cut off around the bottom
and the nounce applied 10 form its
lower portion. Three tucks nj the top
OF tho hem form stylish finish to the
flounce. which is very full and hares
gracefully ut the floor.
A band of lace Is applied at the top
of the founce. The mode may he de
veloped in batiste, plque, mercerizcd
cotton or duck trimmed with lace. en-
broldery or stitched bands.
II is also appropriate for serge. chev-
lot. wool canvas or challie. which may
be worn for yachting aud outing par
ties of all kinds.
70 make the waist in the medium size
will require two aud one-quarter yards
of thirty. six inch material. To make
the skirt in the medium size Will re-
quire six yards of thirly-six'inch ma
terial.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

Parasols are medium size and less
bell shaped. and for dressy use are lit
orally burdened with masses of rich
lace (lace more than chiffon) Insertions
and applique. combined with ilounces
and ribbon streamers and knots that
hold artificial flowers. to correspond
with the flower hats. All-oyer lace
parasol covers are reserved for more
exclusive wear with all over lace
gowns. which are worn on ceremonial
occasions in the day as well as for
evening functions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

A most important document on the
subject OF acetylene generators mas
just been made public in the report
of the parliamentary commission of ex-
perts who have been examining the
merits of the acetylene gas machines
offered commercially in Great Britain.
Fortysix machines, of different make,
we're examined and the report states
they all were found to be safe under
the conditions of the test. The yield
C., gas in the different machines ranged
from over 90 percent of the gas-pro-
ducing capacity of the carbide used
down to 65 percent. The commission
does not favor automatic machines. as
under the varied conditions OF use to
which the generators are exposed to
under everyday conditions. especially
with unskilled labor. trouble may arise
from the automatic apparatus, many
of which are quite complicated. 1t Is
interesting to learn that all machines
offered are practically safe. and that
the type of machinery may affect the
yield of gas to the extent of 80 per
cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
A SnnrI Whit.

The smart waist illustrated is made
of china blue and black polka-dot per-
cnle. with pale blue trimmings.
The back Is plain across the shoul.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

A very handsome lorgnette shows a
heavy raised design in brilllants on u
ground of soft green enamel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14
TALKS :.
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bracelets Again In vo.nc.
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Brr celets are again In vogue. and are
shown in every design and material
ever wrought into hands for pretty
wrists, from the exquisite Oriental
workmanship to glittering bands of
gems. Very beautiful they are, espe-
cialy when worn with the present fash
ion OF lace underslecves that finish
the latest mode Of sleeves.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-05-14

A selfdumping scow. built on novel
principles, has been put In service at
Havana, Cuba. The scow Is built with
flush deck and a central longitude
nal bulkhead. dividing the hull into
two watertight compartments. When
the scow. with its deck loaded, Is
towed out to sea. valve Is opened
which allows water to run into one
side of the boat, being retained there
by the water-tlght bulkhead. AS the
barge fills on one side with water 1t
gets a greater. and greater list. until
finally 1t has position of about As
degrees, by which time the load all
slides off into the sea. On opening
second valve, communicating with
the other bulkhead. the sea valve be-
ing first closed, the water flows into
the second compartment and the
barge rights itself, when 1t Is towed
back to port and pumped out prepara-
tory to another load and sea trip.