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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

"The fox squirrels in Madison, Wis,
have been for a long time protected.
and are now very pleasing feature of
the town, affording much amusement
to all who are interested in animals
and their ways" says J.. Claude. in
The Pilgrim.
THE squirrels were at first protected
in the Capital Park and from there
have spread through the town, taking
cheerful possession OF any attic that
may have weak spot through which
they can nibble hole. Once family
of squirrels has established itself in an
attic, it is very hard to dislodge. as
the squirrels have strong attachments
to places and dislike any interference
with their plans. and there are many
stories of people who. tiring of such
noisy neighbors. have tried to evict
them. If the squirrels are driven out
Of the house and their holes filled up,
they protest Indignantly at such un-
feeling conduct, and promptly proceed
to make fresh entrance. so 1t usually
ends in the householder giving in and
letting them have. their way at last.
The house which we have occupied
for several winters is an old one, with
large maple trees in front and de-
lightful back yard full of smaller trees,
and the squirrels have long been es-
tablished in the attic, where they evil
IDENTIFY bring up their families.
1T seems impossible to find out just
how many squirrels do live in the attic
though we were sure of three last win
ter but should one judge by the noise
they make 1t might be supposed that
there were at least dozen, for they
are restless and irritable to a degree
often having pitched battles overhead
which sometimes end apparently in
both combatants falling down between
the partition sputtering and scram-
bling as they go.
"On a stormy day in winter the
squirrels often do not go out of doors
at all, and when this happens they are
like restless children who have been
kept in by the bad weather, and squab-
BILE and chatter all day. There is so
much expression and variety in the
notes of these squirrels that to one
listening at little distance it seems
as though an animated conversation
were being carried on in a foreign Ian
guage.
Evidently fox squirrels are partly
nocturnal in their habits, for they are
often as lively during the night as at
any other time, and when such is the
case they are decidedly disturbing to
the nervous, and the queer noises they
make have given rise to a report that
our house is haunted. 1t certainly
would be very easy for timid per-
son, unused to the ways of squirrels,
to imagine that the attic was inhabited
by some noisy ghosts, who were hold
ing carnival in the darkness"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

mo, sir am only a private" he
answered.
"Ah. thought yeu were an officer"
Then the boy explained to him that
the officers wore shoulder straps and
told him all about the high school CO. .
diets and how for four years the Cen
trail High School at Washington had
carried off the Tag in drill contests,
and how this high school had the
fastest runners. the best athletic teams.
the broadest jumpers-in fact. the best
of everything in sight.
After while the King tapped lit
tie silver bell, and servant came In
and bowed low to his Majesty. The
King ordered tea, and the man brought
1t In and served It in little cups, with
out milk or sugar. Just after tea had
been served Queen Alexandra came in,
asked him few questions and became
greatly interested in what the boy told
her of his little sister and brother.
Then then Queen left the ROOM
Il had the audaclty." he says in tell
ing about his visit "to ask King Ed
ward to let me see some of the royal
jewels. The King hesltated a second
and then assented, and led the way
into a small room on one side, where
was Queen Victoria's crown, the sword
of Edward the Black Prince; the
crown of Mary H.. the sword of King
Arthur of the Round Table and many
other wonderful things"
After having been with the King
a half hour he backed himself out of
the room and ran to his hotel, greatly
elated over his adventure.-The Ameri-
can Boy
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Wilbur Johnson, 15-year-old WASH
ington City boy, is the hero of quite an
adventure. The boy went to England
last summer for an outing and snap
shot camera expedition, and was roy
ally entertained by the King and
Queen. He set out from st. Johns, NJ
b.. on the 9th of June for England by
schooner. Upon his arrival in London
he unstrung his camera and went to
work. One day he came to Marl-
borough House. the residence of the
King. Handing the guard piece Of
silver he went inside the gates. Just
as he was about ready to press the
bulb on good snap shot he was start
led to see an elderly gentleman stand
ing directly in front OF him.
Hello, sonny, what ere you going
to do?" he asked.
The boy told his story, and the gen.
tleman said, "You can't take picture
of Marlborough House." He informed
him that he was the Duke of Argyle.
He then asked the boy II he wanted to
see the King. and the upshot of the
matter was that the Duke agreed to
present the boy at Marlborough House
on Wednesday morning following. OF
course the boy was there at the ap-
pointed time. dressed In the uniform
of the Washington High School Cadets,
Of which he Is q member.
II see you are an officer" began the
King. after hearty salutation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
A Black CIuny Collnr.

A dark blue serge gown has little
Elton Jacket. cut with coat-tails In the
back. over the shoulders gees wide
collar of black cluny lace. This Is an
extremely smart finish to the bodice
and relieves 1t OF the bald plainness
which 1t would otherwise present to
view. A little neckband is covered
with white cloth, and shows braided
design in black. dark blue and silver
The Elton has pagoda sleeves, with I'M
derslceves of white cloth gathered into
narrow wristband, with design OF
the sand embroidery. The skirt Is un-
trimmed except with rows Of rlaciiine
stitching.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
BEYOND CIVILIZATIONS PALE.
Conditions in the Hudson BAY Country
Described by n visitor.

Conditions In the Hudson Bay Country
Described by n visitor.
Miles Spencer, agent for the Hud
son Bay company. in the almost un-
known districts of Hudson bay, is on
his first visit to civilization. Though
56 he has never seen a railway train
previous to his present trip, and had
of conveyance as an electric car.
veyance as an electric car.
His life has ben spent among the
Indians and Esquimaux who occupy
the northern parts OF Labrador and the
country Immediately east OF Hudson
bay. Contrary to the general belief
arising from the reports Of missionary
societies and others, Mr.. Spencer says
that in many respects the different
tribes still adhere to their old customs
and traditions.
Teh Esqulmeaux in particular. are.
according to Mr.. Spencer, very diff
cult people to civilize. There has never
been such a thing as a marriage cere.
mony among them. and the nearest
they have got to one today in the dis
trlcts controlled for the company by
Mr.. Spencer Is that the young man
generally tries to go TO some post to
buy blanket, and that is all the cere
mony there is about II. They are not
so numerous as formerly, and 1t is
thought that this falling off Is princi-
pally due to the fact that for the past
generation they have been taught to
use English and American foods.
Formerly they never even cooked their
meat and they seemed to derive more
benefit from it raw than in its cooked
state.
Money has not yet come into use
among the people with whom Mr.
Spencer has business dealings. Both
Indians and Esquimeaux bring their
furs into the company's posts and IN
return receive different kinds of mer-
chandise. Counters are used which
are known as made beavers" each Of
which is worth about go cents of our
money.
The chief animals now hunted by
these people are, first. the fox, and
then the marten, beaver. otter. rein.
deer and fisher. The silver fox is of
course most eagerly sought. yet not.
withstandings its extreme value In civ
ilization, the finest specimens sold
at the posts yield only 80 made beay.
ers, or SIS.
BY far the largest amount of the
credit received for furs goes for tobac-
co. When an Esquimaux or an Indian
gets 60 made beavers, it Is safe to say
that he spends 80 on tobacco. The Es.
quimaux in particular. will sarrifice
almost anything else for 1t.
They are wonderfully friendly peo.
pie among themselves, and it is very
seldom. II ever. that quarrels arise be.
tween the people of different districts.
The same thing cannot be said of the
Indians to the east of Hudson bay
Mr.. Spencer is authority for the
rather surprising statement that there
has been no falling off in recent years
in the number of furs sent out of this
country.
Nearly all the white men in this ter
ritory marry squaws, and young chill.
dren, too. often grow up neglected.
The only education any of them re-
ceive is when a missionary happens
to pass that way, for schools are un.
known.-New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Most Serene of woman. Clubs.

There is one woman's club in exist
ence which has never had commit
tee row." never had an election quar-
rel, bitter and wordy; never enjoyed
the consuming delight OF a 5-o'clock
tea fracas; never met behind closed
doors to disucss each others wrong
doings; never had secret cabals or
open hostilities; never. in q word. en-
joyed the full privileges and advan-
tages of a woman's club. OF course.
this statement need not be believed
but read on.
This club unique in its history,
might be called the Town and Gown.
but 1t isn't; 1t is called the Town and
Country, and Its claim to special dis
tinction lies in the fact that it is
q proprietary club.
1t is housed in one of the old-fash-
ioned dwellings of downtown New
York, near the shopping districts, the
atres, ETC.. and is designed to furnish
a resting place or temporary home for
women who live up town or in the
suburbs. or even at greater distance.
The fact of its being a proprietary
club absolves its members from all
financial responsibility beyond the
amount of their yearly dues and the
tariG price Of such accommodation as
they may order In the club.
On the first floor are comfortable
parlors which give no hint OF clut
life to the casual observer On this
door b the dining room. where meals
are served at a fixed price. the aim
being TO furnish . homelike table.
Thers are II pleasant bedrooms In
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

Miss Minna Eshleman bought $50
acres of practically unimproved land in
California in 1884. In course of time
she developed its possibilities. added
more land. and combined various en-
terprises with it. until now the Minna-
wawa ranch with the industries it
represents, could not be bought for
S175,000. She planted grapes, peaches,
apricots and other fruits. established
a dairy and cannery, and later branch
ed out into the raising of blooded cat
tie and horses. All these interests
were directed by Miss Eshleman until
her marriage two years ago to Dr.
Walter N. Sherman. Now her hus-
band is associated with her in the man.
agement.
One of her most notable achieve
ments was the discovery. through a
series Of experiments. of method OF
eliminating the disagreeable grass odor
from butter made from alfalfa-fed
cows. The "Minnawawa' (alfalfa)
butter received the gold medal over all
competitors at the California State
fair in 1897. with the highest score
ever given-9S ga. From the Citrus
fair Of 1890 "Minnawawa" farm has a
medal for the greatest variety of prod
ucts from any one ranch, and also the
price for the best oranges in San Jo-
achim valley. Raising olives Is a new
industry at Minnawawa, but its first
press Of olive oil won the silver medal
over fourteen competitors at the re-
cent Buffalo Exposition.-Womans
Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Norfolk Jacket with Applied PIeats.


Norfolk jackets possess certain In
herent advantages, and are always
smart and jaunty. The admirable May
Manton model shown in the large
drawing is adapted alike to the jacket
suit and the general wrap, and is suit
ed to all cloths, cheviots. .tweeds, and
the like; but, In the original, is of to-
bacco brown frieze, stitched with corti-
celli silk, and makes part of walking
costume made with fiOunced skire that
Just clears the ground.
The back is snug fitting and includes
q centre seam that is curved to the
figure, the fronts are fitted by sim
gle darts which are concealed under
the applied pleats. The pleats are
graduated In width, so producing n
tapering effect at the waist and are ap-
piled over the jacket. The belt. which
Is merely an ornamental feature. passes
under those at the back and terminates
in pointed ends over those in front.
and can be omitted when the jacket
is preferred plain.
The yoke Is pointed and the neck is
finished with a regulation collar that
rolls over with the fronts to form
larels The sleeves. in coat style, have
faring pointed cuffs that open at the
back.
To cut this jacket for a woman of
medium size three and one-half yards
Of material twenty inches wide, two
and three-eighth yards forty-four inches
wide. or two yards fifty inches wide
viii be required.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

The daintiest of airy-fairy fabrics Is
lied striped chamhray gauze. 1t Is
composed OF alternate stripes OF satin
Liberty and sheerest gauze. the stripes
being each an eighth OF an inch in
width. Over all this is printed COM
plicated Persian design, every pin-Doint
of space entering into the lovely
scheme. Over white silk or very del
icate tint this gauzy fabric discovers
beauties ard Is mysterious
ly fascinating.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
CapabIe.

Slgbee- Do you consider Jabberton
capable man?
Digbee--Sure. Why, that fellow is
actually capable of anything.-Chicago
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

the house, placed at the disposal OF
members only. at charges varying with
size. location. etc. During the sum-
mer these may be taken by the month,
and friends of the members may also
rent them. Golfers Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

heavy peau de sole, bengaline or
MORE, to be worn with tailor made
suits, and beautiful buttons are used
for the centre closing. 1t is also an
appropriate mode for wash fabrics. as
1t will launder easily.
To make the waist in the medium
size will require two yards Of thirty
six inch material
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
The Latest scarfs.

Have you seen the new, the very
new. scarf? 1t can be made Of fur or
lace, Of strip OF cloth q . two
faced ribbon. 1t must be narrow and
easily arranged around the aeck. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
Now Sash Ribbon.

Latest and loveliest in sash ribbons
is very broad beauty in palest blue
satin Liberty. The ground is strewD
with satin broche dots in the self color
But all this is hardly noted because
the whole is strewn with warp-printcd
garlands of faded roses, with an oc-
casional nosegay in the same soft dull
pinks.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

method of wearing 1t is unique. 1t -
brought around the shoulders. bc u
fur or chiffon. lace or velvet. no mat
fer what it's texture, and fastened ipor
the bust with a pin. The pin should
be large one. and there arc handsome
modalllons that come for this purpose.
and lovely miniature pins the size of a
young butter dish. Little sable scarfs.
not us wide as three fingers, come TO ne
thrown around the neck and pinned
upon the chest
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09
80. ..A!ea
lcHILpRENS COLUMN |
l-wc-lSwlRw>2N ElTCae1

Strange.
There was u young lady named Sue
Elizabeth Harriet Prue
Iucretia Elmira
Ann Agnes Supphira,
And she could recite II all through.
She had wee brother named Paul
Who was just about learning to crawl.
II seems such u shame
He had but one name,
And he couldn't pronounce 1t at all.
st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-04-09

woman's Fancy Shirt Waist.
Shirt waists increase II popularity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14
VIRGINIA CAMPAIGN.

There was lots" of public speaking in
Virginia yesterday. The congressional
campaign is now rising to it's height and
the people are taking a good deal of in
tcrest in it. We cannot say that it is
exciting" but it ought to be interesting.
In the first place, the November election
will be the first turn out of voters under
the new Constitution. and it should be our
ambition to poll large vote in token of
1t will be a unique occasion also. in that
Republican candidates Will oppose ours In
most districts-a condition forced upon
our adversaries by the President. Had
they had their own way the Republicans
would much rather have avoided gen
eral fight Again, the campaign should
be interesting because the people no doubt
wish to hear the coal strike, the tarifr,
and the trusts discussed, and we hardly
think our stumpers Will neglect those
subjects. And so, while we cannot pre-
dict a lurid canvass. certainly 1t ought to
be made one which will engage the at
tention Of thoughtful and patriotic men.
AS we have frequently pointed out. it at.
fords our speakers splendid opportuni-
~ for campaign of education on issues
upon which will turn the next presidential
electioH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14
SHOT A DRUNK NEGRO.

BLUEFIELD. w. VA. October 13-
(SpeciaL)-W. a. Garter, aged q. color
ed miner, was shot and killed Saturday
night at Lick Branch by Harry Giles.
tipple boss
Early III the week the bank boss at
Delta operation offered key OF beer
to the man who loaded the largest
number of cars during the week. At QUIT
ting time Saturday it was FOUND that CaS
ter had wone. by q small margin. Garter
was given the beer. and 1t was takea
to the tipple where he invited a number
of his friends to help him drink it. They
became hilarious over the situation p
fight arose between them. The majority
#os those present, however. avered ina,
they were only playing. Deputy sheriH
Hensley. was close by and decided to S.
up TO the tipple and investigate matters
He summoned Harry Giles. his VIE,
brother, to go with him When near tn
scene Carter left the crowd and started
toward his shanty. The officers called e
him to stop. and it is said that he turned
and without word OF warning fired upoi
them.
The bullet went wild and before b,
could fire again, Giles drew his gun and
blazed away. Carter fell dead in hh
tracks. The ball entered the forehead
and went clear through the head Tho
body was shipped to Axton. Henry conn-
~. Va. Giles was arrested and taken 20
Maybeury for trial before q justice OF TIA
peace yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14
WEST VIRGINIA EXAMPLE.

West virginia's ST Louis Exposition
Commission has just announced its pur-
nose to proceed at once with the erection
of a $4,000 State building upon the ex-
position grounds. 1t has been determined
that this building shall be in all respects
a credit to the mountain State. and thai
the exhibit that will be made in it shall
reflect fully the wonderful development
now in progress in West Virginia. The
riches Of the State in minerals, hard
woods, and agricultural productions will
be thoroughly illustrated with view of
inducing immigration and an inflow OF
capital which will ensure further devel-
opment. Is not Virginia's youngest
daughter setting the mother an example
that the latter cannot afford not to fol-
low? What will the General Assembly
say about it when it meets here in No
vember? That's a very practical and i'm
portant question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14
WE STILL HAVE VITALITY.
What Congressman Jones Said at
EastviIIe Yesterday.

EaStS1lle 1cSteTuuys
EASTVILLE. VA. October 13.-(Spe-
ciaI)-Hon. William A. Jones. the Dem
ocratic congressman for this district. adj
dressed a large and enthusiastic assem-
blage Of voters here to-day. 1t has sell
dom been the pleasure Of the people of
this county to listen to an ADLER or more
earnest exposition Of the vital issues of
the campaign. Mr.. Jones referred first
to the fact that it was mistaken idea
that the party had lost vitality under
Mr.. Bryan's leadership. After vindicat-
ing the party in this particular. he
launched into an earnest discussion of
the new issues, and in scathinS, burning
words execrared the Republican conduct
of affairs. His remarks upon the trusts
and the Philippine war were especially
caustic. He said the time is now APP
preaching when either the trusts would
enslave the people or there would be a
political upheaval on the part of the
people. He stated that the tariff was
the, first cause Of the rise of the trusts,
and gave some interesting facts to sub
stantiate this. Mr.. Jones stated that the
signs of dissolution in the Republican
party were evident. and showed Roose-
velts untenable position on the issues
involved
The coal strike came in for a share of
his earnest remarks. but the Philippine
war he characterized as ''inhuman.
brutal butchery, and the unconstitutional
subjugatlon Of peaceful and civilized
race"
His earnest words evoked loud ap-
plause and produced splendid impress
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14

but we desire to state most empha 1l f3,,,,.
that the Hour manufactured by the III IL
slop Mills is an absolutely pure Wln ts;s
wheat product. and those buyln1s ha ,,
Several years back when corn hour m o,,S
used in adulterating wheat HOUR q u nv
mill never adulterated though many ths
competitors did SO. In fact sincs t h,,
day the Dunlop Mills were brougnL ~
us we have supplied the consuming ! pun
lie, with pure. wholesome wheat N.Y. ~
en So many mills, especially y,r IN tb hae
the National Government levied q he ny,
tax on all flour so manipulated. Inc ne
mill making brand of flour e1tenslYetty
advertised and sold on this market ~
day was formerly large user OF c ..at
-four for adulterating its, own produc e
many thousand dollars by selling an NIX = :
ture Of corn -four and wheat Hour as
wheat -four
Your article is especially directed
against the adulteration of mill Ieed:
The poor COW cannot talk, and too often e.,
is cheap rather than one which is pure r,?
and wholesome. Imagine the "shock
to a cows digestion when ground pea
nut hulls."', corncobs, etc, Is IT'S leed.
instead Of the pure. nutritious mill o1fals
it should have. -,
suitable to nourisl1 infant or adult? We
believe that the National Government
tax has practically stopped the adultera-
ton Of flour.
. Your, article is timely in expressing
also the great Importance OF watching NJ
is curse 70 any city.
WARNER MOORE & CO..
Propristors the Dunlop Mills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-14
The Sheffield (Eng.) Daily Telegraph

The Sheffield (Eng) Daily Telegraph,
a well-edited. but ponderous sheet, which
is nothing if not serious. contains the
following paragraph under the caption:
Football and Lunacy-"
'Lunacy is increasing at an abnormally
rapid rate in Handsworth and West
Bromwich, and during the past five days
no fewer than five unfortunates have been
removed to an asylum. four of these being
young men. The medical ,neory is that
the change of the seasons has something
to do with 1t, and the excitement which
prevails over football also contributes
largely to the result. One medical man
has noticed that September is always
productive of a large number of cases of
insanity, and this he connects with the
opening of the football season.
We have noticed similar signs of mental
alteration during the football season,
but have found it very difficult to draw
the line between genuine enthusiasm over
the game and actual lunacy. In America,
however we give the football crank the
benefit of. the doubt, and abstain from
confirming him in an asylum.