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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

To sensitive natures certain per-
fumes act like poison upon the emo
tions and health. The ancients recog-
nized the medical virtues of perfumes,
and one Latin writer has put on record
almost hundred perfume remedies
for various diseases. Among these
remedies violets figure more frequent
1y than any other flower, SO possibly
the ever-present furore for violet per-
fume has benefited the nerves of the
sex. Lavender is also remarkably
soothing to the nerves, and the laven-
der-scented sheets of our grandmoth-
ers were not only deliciously fragrant,
but were excellent sleep promoters.
A victim whose supersensitive ma
ture is affected by perfumes is Kube-
lik, the violinist. One who knows him
we'll said recently that "the perfume
Of violets makes him gay, and he
takes down his violin and plays lively
airs. II heliotrope is in the room he
unconsciously becomes romantic. and
under its influence reads and COM
poses poetry and falls into raptures
'over antique jewels and vestments.
Lpve Il then pet theme Of his. II
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

he wears tube rose ne Immediately
becomes sad and melancholy, and
searches for tragic books and plays,
dons dark clothes and performs sad
music on his violin" A famous Judge
remarked to an interviewer his alb
horrence of the mingling of scents
women in court use on their handker.
chiefs, and declared that they sent
him home at night after fashion
able case prey to the very worst
OF headaches.--New York Commercial
Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

the mornings and evenings are cool
enough to require some slight protec-
tion.
No lining is required, the seams
being prettily bound with narrow rib
bons in self-colors.
This REFER is simply adjusted with
shoulder and under-arm seams, fitted
smoothly on the shoulders and flaring
i'm box effect at the lower edge.
1t closes in front with large pearl
buttons and buttonholes worked
through the scallops on the edges. A
broad cape collar extends over tho
shoulders in a becoming manner and
the turnover collar is scalloped to cor
respond.
The lower edge of the jacket is seal
loped, also the haring cuffs that conl-
plete the sleeves. These are shaped
with upper and under portions and
have slight fulness on the shoulders.
Fancy feather stitching in contrast
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
NeWST CLeANlNCS.

Six new theatres are to be opened In
London this fall.
England's birth rate has decreased in
the last ten years.
,Anti-Servlan riots in Slavonla have
been suppressed by the militia.
The return of Senator Spooner to the
Senate from Wisconsin seems to be as
sured.
Berlin gave n public funeral to Dr.
Virchow, with impressive civic cere-
monies
The fish pack In Oregon is 100000
cases, forty per cent. shortage be-
cause Of strikes.
London's imports decreased $2.623,-
600 in August, while the exports in
creased $471, 800.
AT Erie, Pa, two days celebration
of the anniversary of Commodore Per-
ry's victory on Lake Erie was held.
At Lexington. Ky, Robert Bryan. a
veterinary surgeon, killed an infuriated
bull with a stick after a desperate en-
counter.
A complete census of the Philippine)
Archipelago Is to be taken soon, under
authority Of the Civil Government law
enacted by Congress.
W. o. Saunders, editor of the Tar
Heel, Elizabeth City, N. c., smoked
cigarettes in violation of the city ordi-
nance. He will make test of the law.
The members of the st. Louis com.
bine had an oath-bound death pact, un-
der which each member pledged his
life as forfeit for betrayal of his fel-
lows. 49,
Senator Platt denied that any COM
bination was being formed to prevent
President Roosevelts nomination In
1904 on account of the Presidents ut
terances on trusts.
Mrs. Louis Westrope. who. on June
10, killed her six children in Claiborne
County, Mississippi, cutting their
throats, committed suicide at Green
Vile, In that State, by jumping into the
Mississippi.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

A certain pretty girl has made for
herself one of the prettiest stock col
lars! And 1t is one which any girl
who is at all clever with her needle
might easily copy. The material used
is white Liberty satin, the cut (that
should go without saying) is perfec-
ton. Around the top are two rows of
French dots in black. Then comes a
row of ribbon. dainty pink baby rib
bon, edged with black. just below this
are two rows o. the black dots. then
another row of ribbon, and another
double row OF the dots, that is three
double rows of dots and two Of rib
bon. The whole comes little below
the middle of the stock. 1t is suffi.
ciently dressy, but better yet it is
dainty, and that is the great quality
in neckwear. Once one has achieved
both daintiness and becomingness, the
problem is solved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
Pointed girdles are gaining more
favor as the season advances.

Pointed girdles are gaining more
favor as the season advances.
The revival of big sleeves has ren.
dered capes necessity.
Narrow chain bracelets set with diff
ferent color stones are good style.
Charming evening bod.ces suitable
for young girls are OF tucked white
chiffon with real Maltese collars.
The handsomest of the new combs
of tortoise-shell and amber are embel
lished with small pearls and diamonds.
The tendency Of new models Is to
make women look as broad as possible
across the shoulders and very small
at the waist.
For trimming linen lawn dresses,
Partisan modistes and tailors are ef-
fectively employed linen passe.
menterie in soft ecru shades.
One inch in the back graduating
to three quarters Of an inch in the
front, is a good width for a belt; or
one and half inches In the back to
one inch in the front.
The lace trimmings of some of the
more beautiful and elaborate of. the
new cloaks are often made up over
cloth of gold. Occasionally an ap'
plique of lace flowers constitutes the
trimming.
+ Pretty things In the way of fine lawn
stole stocks have the stock of the plain
lawn. with the hemstitched top turned
over after the fashion Of a top collar.
The two stole ends fastened to the
lower edge of the collar are of fine
embroidery and are plated. In the
centre of each are three little lace
buttons. The turnover edge has very
narrow hem or one q quarter OF an
inch wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

Try making your ironholder this
way If you don't want your hand 10
get dry and heated on ironing day.
Cut from the upper part of an old boot
piece of leather the size you wish
the holder to be. Cut a piece of brown
paper and two pieces of flannel or
cloth the same size, says Home Char.
Then cover the holder in the ordinary
way, except that on the top two thick
nesses of material should be put in
stead Of one. Sew all round the edge !;
then slit the top upper covering across
the centre, and bind the edge of the
slit. This forms pocket on each side,
into which ones thumb and fingers
are slipped.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
A StylisI, Toilet.


White voile is used for the stylish tol-
llet shown In the large drawing, with
saffron lace and black velvet ribbon for
trimming. White is the color par cx-
cellence for dress occasions this season,
and many lovely silk and wool fabrics
are developed in this cool, airy color.
The waist Is made over glove
fitted featherboned lining that closes in
the centre front. The back is plain
across the shoulders and drawn close
to the belt where the fulness is ar
ranged In tiny pleats. A smooth ad-
justment Is maintained under the arms.
The front plastrOn is included in the
right shoulder and neck, seams fasten-
ing inylslbly on the left. The full fronts
are tucked from the yoke to belt, and
open to display the plastron to the
waist line. Narrow revers of lace
finish the upper part of the full fronts.
A transparent lace collar completes
the neck. The sleeve is tucked from
shoulder to elbow and forms puff be-
low the tucks that are gathered and
arranged on a deep-pointed lace cuff.
The skirt Is shaped with five we'll
proportioned cores, fitted smoothly
around the waist without darts. The
fulness in the centre back is arranged
in two underlying pleats that are
pressed fatty. The skirt closes invisl-
bly, under these pleats.
One or two founces may be used as
preferred. The illustration shows two
circular founces that are trimmed with
narrow velvet ribbon and flare widely
around the bottom. A band Of lace
finishes the upper edge of the fiounce.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

One of the prettiest of the newest
designs in jewelry which is now in
vogue in London is chatelaine watch
hanging from a chain of brilliants.
The watch has large dial and a
rim like a cable. It is suspended
from double chins with Dow knot pins.
Half way down crosspiece of bril-
liants separates the chains about an
inch and half aprt, but they swing
t""other again at the bow knot and
ring Of the watch.
A necklet consisting of trefoils Of
pearls, depending at intervals from a
gold braidlike chain, is finished with
two pendants in the form of diamond
drops.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

Mother of pearl may be cleaned by
washing with whiting and cold water.
Never use soap or soda
II door or window screens move
with difficulty rub their edges well
with hard soap.
Insect specks may be removed from
gilded picture frames by dipping a
small camel's hair brush in alcohol
ANA applying 1t to the spot.
To remove Jar put soft grease on
the spot rub 1t thoroughly with the
hands and wash off both the grease
and tar with warm salt water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
A Cover for tho Piano.

Covers Of Oriental weave come for
the backs of upright pianos, but they
are by no means inexpensive. An ex'
perimenting housekeeper who wished
but could not afford, one of these
bought as a substitute and at much
less cost one Japanese portiere. This
was too long and too narrow, but a
piece taken from the bottom was fitted
u the side. and second piece was
added at the top to go over the lid
of the piano. A pattern in shades of
gold in a striped effect was chosen
which lent itself readily to the piec
ing scheme. and the new cover is ex
tremely effective.-New York Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
The New Pittsburs Exposition.

In the big buildings OF the New
Pittsburg Exposition everything
is hustle and activity these days
in anticipation of the grand OPEN
ing scheduled for the night Of
Wednesday, September 3, when
the great Sousa and his fam
Gus band will be heard in an
inaugural concert of popular and
novel selections. Mr.. Sousa's APP
pearance on this occasion will be
doubly interesting to his ever
widening circle of admirers, as
since his concerts here last year,
he has been decorated by King
Edward VII. with the Victorian
medal, an honor accorded to only
four other musicians, and in addi-
tion has been fairly deluged with
honors of every sort by the en-
thusiasts of England and Scot
land, who early this year fairly
went mad over the work of his
superb organization.
Music hall is being beautifully
redecorated in white and pink for
this inaugural concert, and indi-
cations are that John Philip
Sousa will be given such an ova-
ton as never before was accorded
a bandmaster and composer. Let
no one be kept away from the
opening on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 3, for fear of crowding, as the
Exposition buildings and grounds
can take care of fully $4,000
people.
In the line of exhibits this sea-
son surprise will follow surprise,
both in the main building and in
Mechanical Hall. So urgent has
been the demand for exhibitors
space, that for the first time in the
society's history every available
foot has been disposed of, the net
result being the appearance of
forty-two new and highly inter
esting displays. Notable among
these will be the most elaborate
showing ever made anywhere of
fine cut glassware; a superb cleo
trical exhibit; complete model
of the Deutschland" the swift
est ocean liner ahoat; and that
wonder of the engineering world.
the Observation-Disclosures.
The special attractions will be
all new, not an old face being
seen. Foremost among these will
be the Eruption of Mt. Pelee"
and Destruction of St. Pierre :"
next in order, Darkness and
Dawn" then the Laughing Gal
lery;' the Dancing Marion
ettes;" the puzzling Haunted
Swing" and, of course, those in
dispensable favorites, the "To-
boggan Slide" the "Merry-Go-
Round and the "Cinemato-
graph"
With the finest of music OBJ
tainable anywhere; with displays
away beyond anything hitherto
attempted; with attractions COM
pletcly changed, and with the
most lavish provision for the
comfort and convenience of its
clientele, the Exposition manage
ment looks forward to a total at
tendance of not less than 100000
persons, thus breaking every
known record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

figure with undcr-arm cores aud fitted
backs, smooth adjustment being
maintained under the arms and over
the hips. The neck is cut slightly low
and square, finished with band Of lace.
The full fronts are gathered at the up
per edge and arranged on the lace, fall
Ing In long, loose folds over the bust.
In some sacques ribbon is run through
a casing or beading at the neck and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

Nothing betrays the careless woman
sooner than her nails. and nothing
shows refinement better than the same
possessions. Hands with beautiful
nails always please, and the eye dwells
on them with peculiar satisfaction.
for in sense. nails are veritable Jew.
els which decorate the fingers even
while performing the nails great Of
fice-that of protection.
They may be classed as gems, in.
deed. because they have the formation
Of jewels. being composed of flint.
silica, lime and similar mineral
stuns. The cunning mineral work at
out finger ends is all welded together
and made in a measure, elastic by the
power Of gelatin. Those who desire
good. firm, bright nails, cleaning and
polished, at the iinge tips should see
to it that the food hey eat contains
abundance of the naimaking sub.
stances. Oatmeal Is one of the best
of these foods good for nailmaking
and hair forming alike.
The nails become impoverished,
chalky liable to break, through de.
ficiency of gelatin and excess of lime
deposits. Anything that interferes
with the health of the whole body will
interfere with the shining appearance
of the nails at once.
Nails are really a kind Of skin. They
are skin formations, being merely IA
altered kind of cuticle. Small half
moons show at the ends of the nails
where the skin proper leaves off and
the horny protection begins. These
white curves are by some called new
nails. They are, in fact the earliest
portion of nail growth, being the skin
in its changed form, where the cells
mass together in new way. multi.
plying rapidly and beginning to Sc
crete much mineral matter from the
blood that circulates within their sub
stance. From the edge of the nail new
growth pushes onward until the whole
finger end Is duly protected The
dainty nail is laid on a very sensitive
skin bed, which also gives it additions.
The growth is nearly twice as rapid
in summer as 1t Is in winter in all peo-
pie.
1t is very easy to keep the nails in
good trim Less than five minutes
allowed them regularly each day will
be all that is required. They need
weekly cutting with a pair of proper
nail scissors, and the cutting should
exactly follow the outline of the fin.
ger ends.
A piece of lemon used once or twice
a week is nearly a necessity if nails
are to be kept Alright. The acid acts
on the nail substance with wonder.
ful effect of polishing, and it softens
the skin marvelously that is apt to
drag itself forward over the shining
nail surface. Any dirt about the nail,
will dispose of at once, dissolving
and decomposing the annoying marks
as nothing else will.
A little oil rubbed over each nail
after the lemon treatment continues
the polishing process, nourshes the
nail and skin. eradicates the last lin.
gering atom Of suspicious marks. A
| little wad of soft flannel is used when
applying the oil. After the oil the
hands are laved in soft water wiped
and the nail polishing continued with
tiny bit of chamois leather Violet
is an aid to great success. Brushing
rather roughens the nails and should
be avoided d-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
tied In a bow, the fulness being adjust

The lower edge of the sacque Is
turned up in n deep hem. The sleeves
are shaped with inside seams only, and
have comfortable fulness OH the shoul-
ders. They are gathered short dis
tance from the lower edge and drawn
close to the arm with n band of lace.
The sleeve below this forms a rufiie
that flares prettily over the arm.
Sacques in this style may be made Of
thin wash fabrics, lawn, swiss or mer-
cerized cotton, with lace and ribbon
for trimming. 1t is also appropriate
for albatross, French flannel. challie or
wash silk. TO make the sacque for n
miss of fourteen years will require two
and half yards of twenty-seven-inch
material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

The first accurate information re-
garding the wonderful rubber plant
was furnished by La Condamine. q
French scientist. who was sent in
1875 by the government Of France to
measure an arc of the meridian near
Quito. This brought him to the heart
of the rubber-growmg country, and
much valuable information was thus
obtained.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
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N1aNANklND

Dress designing is becoming quite
an intellectual pursuit. heard the
other day that one Of the great Paris
ian dress designers has been travelling
in the east to get fresh inspiration;
while 1t is we'll known that the picture
galleries of Paris are haunted by the
matchmaking fraternity, and old books
with prints and plates of the eigh-
teenth century are quite at a premi-
um in the old bookshops and the book
stalls OF Paris.-London Gentlewoman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

Although plain materials are to be Ia
mode for autumn, 1t is not for an In
stant to be supposed that 1t means
plain costumes. The embroiderer's art
viii transform many of the plainest
fabrics to dreams of beauty, while
fancy effects will be produced on the
soft stuffs by lace or chiffon or by the
deft treatment of artistic trimmings,
applique, etc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
4 Pretty Bed Cover.

A very pretty bed cover may be
white. of course, and neatly hem
stitched into two-inch hem. then cm-
broilerel In daisies at s:::s:vals. Ii
time is an object or one 10 not expert
IN embroidering a rich effect may be
had, by using a sewing machine and
outlining some pretty designs with
one of the heavy white braids.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

To make the waist in the medium
size will require one and half yards
of forty -four-inch material with one
yard of all-over lace.
To make the skirt in the medium size
will require five and one-holf yards OF
forty-four-inch material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
The Vogue Of Moire.

The vogue of moire. revived last
spring, will continue throughout the
autumn and winter. Moire Velour
will also come in for share Of this
popularity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

At this season of the year, when long
coats are too warm for general wear.
short REFERS are considered quite COM
Portable garments for little folk when
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
Hopaack weaves.

Hopsack weaves in solid colors are
to be much worn by ultra-stylish
women for knockabout street gowns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17
Quite True.

1t is we'll enough to take things as
they come, but there are good many
of them that you might Just as well
pass on.-Puck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-09-17

ing color provides an attractive finish
to the edges.
TO make the REFER for child two
years old will require one and a half
yards Of twenty -seyen.inch material.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-11
LoAFERs AND LoAFING.

1t is fact that sticks out like a
boys knee through his pants, that if
there were fewer loafers there would
be fewer crimes committed. 1t is OBJ
served that nearly all the atrocious
crimes that have been committed
lately in the state can be traced to
loafng men who go from place to
place with no object in view except to
loaf Whenever a loafing negro or
loaing white man is seen going over
the country looking for work. he
is simply looking for an opportunity
TO do some devilment, and it won't
be long before he finds it. Such a man
should be taken up and hanged on the
spot 1t may be the means of saving
the life or disgrace of some innocenta
woman and long chase after the
man. At any rate no mistake would
be made if he was hanged, for when a
man gets ION the road ne becomes a
disgrace to humanity and carbuncle
on the back Of the state.
The towns today are full of loafers.
We venture to say that there are
nearly five hundred III Hattiesburg
alone, and they are on the increase
every day. They are not so conspicu-
Gus on the main streets as they are
down in the dives and around the
railroad depots where they congregate
and smoke cigarettes and tell lies and
construct plans to steal. They shoot
craps. play cards and drink whiskey,
but never do an honest hours work.
When one negro kills another he
should be discharged on the spot. He
has been of that much benefit to the
Country But when he is caught
shooting craps he should be hanged
without judge or jury. We are
speaking of the loafing kind And
when white man is caught shooting
craps with negro he should be tied
to stake and the negro made 90
whip him with leather strap. OF
all the detestible, low down, dirty,
lousy, sneaking and criminally-
inclined man of the present genera
ton is that man with a white skin
who will get down in the dirt and
shoot craps with a niger, and then
get up and loaf around town pretend
ing that he is looking for work.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-11-11
New Passenger Train Between
Monroe and Shreveport.

Commencing Sunday, November 8,
1909, The Vicksburg. Shreveport &
Pacific Railway will inaugurate a new
passenger train between JlonrOe and
Shreveport, leaving Monroe at $50 M.
arriving az Shreveport II 10 a IN. and
returning leavil & Shreveport at sos
p. IN. aud arriving at Monroe 0 Il d. IN
This train will accommodate that
class of travellers from Monroe and all
stations west thereof who want 10 go
int Shreveport in the forenoon and
return IN the evening.
1t will also facilitate the movement
of commercial travellers desiring To
visit the towns between Monroe and
Shreveport, as by the addition Of this
train there will be three passeI ger
trains daily in zach direction on that
portion of the ioad, two of which will
make the local stops each way, the
third being the fast train stopping only
at the larger stations and carr ing the
dining car and through sleeping ear
and coach between Shreveport and
Chattanooga
East bonnd the new train will leave
Shreveport after arrival of Texas q
Pacific train from Eft. Worth and
Dallas, Texas. The west bound train
will arrive 10 Shreveport in time to
connect with the Texas Pacific for the
west