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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16


Writing of Prince Albert in an arti-
Gle in the Century on "The Royal Fam
lily of England" Prof. Oscar Brown
ing says:
From the first the Prince identified
himself with the Queen in all her la
bors. They had one mind and one
soul Rising every morning with the
dawn, the Prince went into his work.
room, where their two tables stood
side by side, and read all their cores
pondence. arranging everything for the
Queens convenience when she should
arrive. He knew all her thoughts and
assisted all her actions, yet so adroit
and self-sacrificing was his conduct
that all the merit and popularity came
TO her. The people had no idea that he
interfered with public affairs, yet had
they reflected, they must have known
that 1t was inevitable. Once during
the Crimean War. when the notion got
abroad that the Prince had intervened,
there were tales of treason and Of
sending him to the Tower; yet on the
day of the Princes death. on that cold,
ice-bound Saturday. Charles Kingsley
said to the present writer: "He was
King of England for twenty years, and
no one knew It,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16
Why the Tip Was Refused.

In Europe the tip to the cabmen in
excess of his legal fare is a well-estab-
lished matter of course. These cab
men. whether In London, Paris, or
Berlin. identify an American at once
both by his appearance and by his
speech. From an American fare they
expect much liberality. and In case of
disappointment are prepared to be sar-
castle and otherwise disagreeable. On
one occasion l took a hanson In Lon
don for distance we'll within the FOUR
mile limit. gave the cabman half a
crown. He looked at me with much i'm
pudence and said, You have made a
mistake, SIR"
| reached for the coin and, putting
It in my pocket, said: so | have.
Much obliged to YOU" Then | handed
him one shilling, his exact fare. He
was as angry as a cabman permits
himself to be In country where the
police will take the word of him who
seems to be q gentleman against that
of . cabman every time.--John 0ilhaes
Speed. In 1ppincott
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16
Comfortable HOUSE Gown.


Cool, comfortable house gowns are
made of China and India silk. which
come In many different colors and are
no more expensive than fine glngham.
The possession of an attractive wrap
per is source of great satisfaction
to most women, and the desire for
stylish house garments should be en-.
couraged.
In the wrapper illustrated in the
large drawing violet and black silk Il
trimmed with all-Over lace and satin
ribbons. 1t is mounted on glove
fitted lining that closes in the front.
Three backward turning tutks at
each side of the centre back are
stitched down n short distance, the
fulness forming Watteau back. A
smooth adjustment is maintained un-
der the arms.
The full fronts are gathered at the
neck and drawn in at the waist with
satin ribbons that are included In the
under arm seams and tie In bow with
long ends. A high band rundown
collar completes the neck.
A broad sailor collar. of lace Is square
in the back and forms long tabs In
front. Bishop sleeves are finished with
lace cuffs. the points fastening ON top.
Bands of velvet ribbon and lace form
~ attractive finish around the bottom
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16
.AMt3oVSEAoLD
1WA RECIPES
T&>,S''

Broiled Sardines-Drain one can of
sardines from their oil; lay them on a
broiler, place over the fire, and when
they are heated through lay two sar-
dimes on each square of nicely toasted
and buttered bread.
White Pound Cake-Cream one cup
of butter; add one cup and q half Of
sugar. gradually. then. alternately,
half a cup Of milk and two cups of
-four with one level teaspoonful of bak-
ing powder, and, lastly, the whites OF
eight eggs. beaten dry. Flavor with
one teaspoonful of lemon extract.
Strawberry whip-when the berries
are small and not perfect enough in
appearance to serve whole, chill them
thoroughly on ice; then sprinkle with
little orange juice and plenty of SUI
gar and crush them to a pulp and fold
In the whipped whites OF two or three
eggs, and serve as soon as mixed.
Rice Omelet-To one cupful of cold
rice add one cupful of milk. warm;
one tablespoonful of melted butter;
one teaspoonful of salt and little
pepper; mix these we'll together and
add them to the beaten eggs; put a
little butter in irying pan and when
lot turn in the omelet mixture; let
cook slowly; put in the oven for a
few minutes; when 1t is cooked
through fold in half. turn out on a
platter and serve at once.
Spinach and Potato Balls-These
will be found an enjoyable accompani-
ment to fish prepared in any way. be-
sides they utilize left-overs delightful
ly. Chop cold boiled spinach and add
a cupful to an equal amount of mashed
potatoes. II rightly seasoned Inc the
cooking no additional seasoning will
be required. Add awo tablespoOnfuls
of cream. one tablespoonful Of melted
butter. mix thoroughly. form into balls.
dip In beaten egg. then In crumbs aud
fry brown.
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cts are usually worn open TO display
the fancy vest or neck piece worn be-
meath.
Bands of peau de sole finish the
edges. The broad sailor collar is of
the same material, covered with a
separate collar of linen. 1t completes
the neck and gives becoming. broad
shouldered effect.
The sleeves are regulation coat mod
els, fitted with upper and under por-
tions. They have slight fulness on
the shoulders and flare in bells at the
wrists.
Etons in this style are made of peau
de sole, moire, taffeta or any light.
weight wOolen fabric, and usually lined
with white, as they are intended
to accompany light-cOlOred waists
Tucked or hemstitched taffeta may be
used for the collar and motifs of lace
applied.
To make the Eton in the medium
size will require two and One-half
yards of twenty-two-inch material
with five-eighth yard of contrasting
material for collar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16
THE SCARCITY OF coRKS.
How 1t Has Developed Several Queer
Industries.

How 1t Has Developed Several queer
Industries.
The fact that the worlds supply of
cork is much less than the demand
has been working a peaceful revolu-
ton in many trades. The increase In
the price has rendered 1t necessary
20 devise other kinds of shoppers.
This has given employment to per-
feet army of inventors. many of whom
have reaped neat little fortunes from
however. all the inventions have not
been able to restore the former bal
ance, and prices keep up In an alarm.
ing manner. AS q consequence there
has been developed a trade in second
hand corks, and under this have come
into being queer little industries such
as gathering corks, ,cleanin corks and
ievamping corks.
In the big hotels, restaurants and
saloons the cork perquisite Is now
moderately valuable privilege. They
are no longer cast contemptuously by,
but are thrown into box or cask.
where they accumulate until the cork
PICKER arrives, VINO pays round sum
In cash for all offered to him. The
average waiter and bartender now
employs cork screws which infiict
minimum damage upon the cork. and
In many places where number OF
bottles are opened In the course of
day steel cork-extractor Is used,
which will pull out a cork from the
interior of a bottle into which 1t has
been carelessly forced.
The peddler who buys them sells
them to the secondhand man, who
asserts them into various classes.
Many large corks can be recut with
considerable profit Others which
have been injured can be cut so as
10 discard the injured portions and
utilize that which Is sound. Corks
which have been discolored by grease
can be cleaned by benzine. ammonia
water, or lime and water. Those which
have been discolored or favored by
medicine can be rendered usable by
longcontinued boiling with a small
amount of chloride of lime, ands ub-
sequent drying in kiln or oven. The
finest quality consists of champagne
corks. These always command good
price. 1t is possible to reuse them.
and this is said to be done by many
manufacturers both at home and
abroad. Others can be recut so as
to obliterate the makers or bottler's
name, which is usually branded upon
the side or lower surface. A second
hand cork when parafilnated can be
used for bottles containing oils.
powders, and aqueous solutions. They
are popular at present on account Of
the ease with which they can be talk
en- out and put back-New York Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

A friend who has country house
was in despair over a plague of ants.
She traced them to window. the sill
of which was on a level with the
ground. and hit upon this original way
of exterminating the pests. She ar
ranged a piece of wire netting in a
semicircle before the window and fast
ened the ends to the house; she then
captured several toads and put them
inside the netting and kept them in
"durance vile" while their services
we're needed. | told this TO another
friend, who successfully tried the same
tactics. In the latter CAGE the trouble
was in an area window. so the prison
walls were already built. The prison
ers seemed to enjoy the situation.-
Good Housekeeping.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

The latest fashionable little jewel
OF the hour Is the La Villlere.' This
IL q single stone hanging close up to
the throat or collar on a fine chain.
usually made of platinum. The stone
ic a diamond or ruby with an invisi-
ble setting, so that at slight dis.
tance it looks as II the bauble was held
IN place by a magnet. This bauble
may be worn with tailor-made gown,
falling over the collar. or 1t may rest
against the bare throat AS the stone
is conspicuous because of the lack OF
a setting only the best quality can be
useful for the jewel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

Pretty buttons for wash waists are
round and of cut pearl.
Particularly dainty Is pink silk pet
icoat finished with wide fiounce of
sheer white muslin, with clusters of
tucks and feather-stitching.
Neck chains of long fiat tortoise
shell links will probably come in for
a certain vogue later on. They are
displayed already in the shops.
Cut crystal. overlaid with gold, in
the several pretty shades seen in art
nouveau designs. forms the handle
OF handsome parasol Of white chif-
fon.
Very beautiful is a hat in which
wistaria is the flower. the purple wis
taria. outlining the edge of the hat
while the crown is filled in with white
madras.
The Dresden dimity skirt is the new.
est In petrlcoats. The ground Is plain
or colored. with floral decorations in
delicate or gay hues. A plisse fiounce
or double frills of the same material
finish the skirt.
Studs OF cut steel add to the attrac-
tiveness of dainty slippers In fine black
kid. They are closely set over the
heel and at the sides as well as the
toepiece. while neat little buckles OF
cut steel are further scintillsnt dec.
GRAFTON.
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Scanted Gowns.

Paris has offered us the costly ex-
travagance of scented dinner gowns.
For the lover of scents the fad Is at
tractive, but to others it Is more
disagreeable than the scented hand
kerchief. Sachet powder is used for
the scent, not In the lining. but in the
little bags which are sewn in conven.
lent places on the gown. The Partisan
fad Is to stuff the hollow just at the
front of the shoulders with bag
In which there is great deal of VIC.
let sachet, and a few little bags are
concealed in the stock It is not the
correct thing to use always the same
perfume. One day violet odor, next
day cut rose next day something else.
and so on through the list Of sweet
smells. The Parisians match the lin
ing Of their gowns to the odors In their
sachst bags.
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over the soft belt of pale blue libet

over the soft belt of pale blue libed
satin.
The sailor collar extends across
back and forms square tabs in JfrdaI
1t is fastened permanently ON tie ~
side and closes invisibly on the righ(I
The sleeves are short. full puffs thsC
terminate in narrow arm bands. Lao
on the collar bands and waist provide
stylish finish.
The skirt is gathered in severa. row
of shirring at the top and arrange d
the lower edge Of the body portion
closing in the centre back. 1t Is
trimmed with two bands of lace. The
shirring increases the size of the hips
and makes a very becoming skirt 70.
slender girls.
Dresses in this style are made 81
challie. albatross, crepe de chine. or
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

With the smart set girl the fob is
taking the place OF the watch-chain.
Kut 1t is only the fob which shows
originality which finds favor in her
eyes. She cares nothing for the con.
yentional one of black moire ribbon
OF gold links. The cupid fob is the
latest. 1t even appeals to the girl who
says she scorns things sentimental.
1t shows the chubby faces of two ross
gold cupids looking out from gold
wings, which in certain lights reveal
tints of green and pink. The winged
heads are connected by rose-golj
chains and finished with a hear.
charm.-Woman's Home Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

A good deal of scorn Is heaped upon
the woman who, as the saying goes.
lis pinned together" She Is put down
as untidy and lazy and generally shift
less. The scornful critics do not stop
to consider that the most artistic
French dresses and hats are seldom
well made" that graceful and lovely
as they are. the mere stitchery Is very
light and unreliable. apt to give at
any moment. French hooks and eyes,
i,ills and bows are all apt to come
off after one wearing. Mere sewing
is not the artistic thing for which
cne pays exhorbitant prices.
The great couturieTe charges for
deft touches, inspired adjustments.
graceful drapery beauty of outline.
Many of these effects depend on the
PIN. Clothes should be put on with
art as we'll as made with siill. There
IS more affinity in the cunning fold
placed with the aid of a pin than there
is in rows of mere strong stitchery.
Personality cannot be expressed in
a frock that any other woman could
duplicate. II must have special
touches of its own, and Il cannot have
these If the woman who wears 1t de-
spisss the use of the pin.
Many women. spend large sums on
their clothes and never seem on good
terms with them. Their frocks are
very well made--too we'll made TO have
any subtlety or illusion. Every fold is
in place. Every frill is secured by a
strong thread.
Everything is so strongly sewed that
no mystery can lurk in a fold, and no
expression lie In the curves or lines
of skirt. When you have once seen
a toilet. there IL ends; the second
time you are deadly tired of 1t, and
finally II gets on your nerves.
How you long to see little-differ-
ence in the bodice. a curve In the
sleeve that you had not noticed be-
fore But all this would mean imag-
ination or pins.
Consequently the notion of a pin
is abhorrent; 1t is untidy. the dress
maker has not done her work prop
crly. she has been paid for something
Women should reccollect that in
the sordid actuality of dress there is
ieither art nor beauty.
Style Is infinitely more difficult 20
procure than fashion-one Is a tri-
umph of the mind. the other is always
procurable with gold. No other at
tribute is so necessary, TO those who
wish to be well dressed. as good style.
hut 1t Is generally inherent and only
10 be found in the woman who possess
imagination. and can therefore rise
above mediocrity.
You can call it chic If you like. but
reither style nor chic can be obtained
in present day dressing without the
aid OF the despised pin.
The woman wno says she never uses
pin is hopeless she might as well
say she does not wear corsets.
When you have looked long and
critically at such a woman you will
realize that nothing matters; her
clothes cover her and that is all one
can say.
Her dressmaker may be more or less
Of n genius and will stitch the drap.
cries so that they suit her fairly well: :
the stuff may be pretty and the style
Observation-Disclosures there is of IL;
It only lies with the dressmaker, and
she has had to firmly stitch her best
aspirations. Consequently there is a
certain suggestivenes of heavy baked
pudding throughout Philadelphia
Inquirer.
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Fashionabs Sleeves.

Nothing is more fanciful at present
than sleeves. They have grown much
larger, but they do not take up the
room that the sleeves OF some years
ago were wont to do. They are fitted
closely to the arm above the wrist
and sometimes have tiny little turnded
hack cuffs at the wrist or couple of
frills of lace.
There seems every probability that
elbow sleeves will be worn out of doors
with long gloves. but then the lace
must descend In deep rufiles outside
the arms.
Many of the sleeves are puffed. the
puhings divided by bands of embroid.
cry, and the short sleeves have nearly
all OF them two or three bands on the
shoulders, the sleeve itself beginning
some inches below and thence reach
Ing almost to the elbow. Occasion
ally these short sleeves between the
shoulder and the elbow display
wresths of flowers. Black velvet is
introduced pretty well everywhere.
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A Coming scuiptress.

Californians think they possess the
coming feminine sculptor in Miss Ger
,rude F. Boyle. Though recent
graduate OF the San Francisco School
cf Design, she has already done two
busts OF noted Californians. which
every one is discussing. One Is q
model of John Muir. the bard of the
Sierras. and the other of the late
Prof. Joseph lie Conte. professor OF
the University of California. The lie
Conte bust is considered so fine that
his friends are raising money to have
1t cast in bronze TO present to the
university.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

Black velvet ribbon is used for the
recklet, with an embroidered design
as the decoration. The girl who is
skilful with her needle embroiders her
own necklet. Daisies look well on the
black velvet, and so do pink button
roses. edelweiss and forget t.me-nots.
And when the velvet band is worn
with an organdie or flowered mousse
line gown it is a pretty idea to have
the same flower embroidered upon 1t
that appears scattered through the
fabric of the frock.
Wristbands are the fashion. too.
They are made of the same width vel
vet that is tied about the throat and
are embroidered to correspond with 1t.
They fasten with very small patent
clasp.
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The wreath of miniature roses that
was once so much worn has given
place to foliage. and the most fash
ionable adornment for the coiffure is
q wreath of green leaves. AS this
color is not invariably becoming. the
wreath is copied in black sequined
tulle or in black and steel or jet.
Graceful bows of velvet with jew
oled buckle are for wearing with tho
high type of coiffure. while the simple
wisp and chou or tulle still have their
admirers.
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beautiful Son, Cushions.

For the woman who has plenty OF
time and Is skillful with the needle an
attractive form of fancy work Is the
making of sofa cushions of denim. with
applique decoration of cretonne flow
els. The most artistic results can be
obtained in light and dark colorings IL
the materials are selected with care,
for some Of the flowers on the newest
cretonnes suggest hand painting. so
beautifully are they printed. All that
is required to produce most satisfac-
tory cushion is to apply the floral pat
- the denim in buttonhole stitch
with black linen floss.
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and an ecru linen embroidered collar.
The jacket is simply adjusted with
shoulder and underarm seams. 1t
reaches just to the waist line at the
back and has a fashionable dip in
front.
The fronts are shaped with single
bust darts and may be fastened below
the collar If so desired, but these jack
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of the wrapper. The skirt tot
front and has graceful sweeS
back. Bands of satin ribbon
the collars and cuffs. ~
The mode may be develop NJ
challe. albatross. cashmere. nun'A
ing. or French flannel. II Is ala
propriate for lawn. dimity, gingha
mercerlzed cotton, and may be y
with or without lining.
TO make the wrapper in the nedi
size will require seven yards Of thli
six-lncb material with three-quaI
yards of all-over embroidery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-07-16

New York City.-The illustration
shows one of the seasons most popu-
lar garments, an Elton of black taffeta
with white peau de sole trimmings
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The summer Girl.

You cannot be a summer girl this
year of grace in a linen suit and o
shirt waist. with simple sailor atop
your lowly head. -
You must fuli%~nd frill. tuck and
cord. lace and embroider until you
have driven away the accusation OF
simplicity as we'll ~ the look Of ss-
verify from your material. The sum
mer girl Il an ambitious daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-19
LOCAL MARKETS.

The local cotton market declined one
sixteenth yesterday. The wagon receipts
were one hundred and seventy-fve bales.
The only noticeable change In the stock
and bond market was the advance of
First. National bank from 275-29O to 800
80.
In the produce market the commission
merchants have their hands full as the
holiday buying is on in full force
There were a few live turkeys on Nor
ris avenue and were selling for 14c per
pound No dressed turkeys came in yes
terday.
The supply of oranges VIII be limited in
Birmingham 1t was stated by well
known produce merchant that the Birm-
ingham district could consume sixteen
carloads of oranges in the next two weeks
but the supply will not be half that. The
reason for this scarcity Is said to be due
to the merchants waiting too long to do
their buying with the expectation of
lower prices. Oranges are quoted at from
81. 70 to So a box.
Eggs are still firm at &c cents
Cocoanuts are plentiful this season and
are bringing from SO to 50. 25 per 100.
There was carload of California celery
received yesterday, and 1t is selling at
$4.50 per crate.
Nuts, raisins and other holiday goods
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-19

New York, December 1s.-Unimportant
changes were shown in early cotton mar
ket The volume of business was small,
but sellers were apparently disposed to
pursue a more conservative course since
receipts continues small. there is little in
way of actual news coming in and the
little there is is simply con1rmatory of
claims of bull faction. The long continued
rains, especially in Texas, has undoubt-
edly wiped out whatever chances existed
for top crop and the Instances where
cotton'is still coming in are simply ex-
ceptonal. Unless the movement picks up
sharply by the new year even moderate
estimate will have to be reduced, that is
where anything over 100000 is still con-
sidered safe. On the whole everything
faVors the long side since the Venezuela
question no longer appears serious and
we are sure to have a bullish report from
ginners on January 5. Its believed spot
cotton of suitable grades are becoming
quite scarce and that the spinning frater-
nifty must wheel into line and buy freely
when thye perceive that the chances of a
bumper crop are being daily reduced. The
market eased off on foreign selling during
the early session. The weather was clear
in the south. Port receipts 43, 600 against
$4,000; cables weak to 4 points lower.