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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-03-12

Mrs. Jefferson Davis was present at Beauvoir. at the recent formal transfer federate Veterans Sons Association. She said that her desire and that of all her family had at last been realized; that she could not have been satisfied for the old home to be used for any other purposes than that which the sons intended--to make it home for needy veterans of the lost cause.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Chinese Mattinys.

In the latest Japanese and Chinese
mattings for use under rugs during
the cold season small. neat patterns
seem to predominate. The designs
are quite original. and many quaint eff.
fects are obtained by combination of
coloring. Red in various shades is
quite prominent among the showings,
but dull old blue exceeds 1t In taste.
fulness. Sometimes these two colors
are combined In the figures, with or
without other colors. Mattings under
rugs as floor covering has the ad.
vantage that when summer comes the
rugs can be put away and an ideal
summer floor covering remain. The
American grass mating has proven a
formidable rival to the Oriental kinds
the past few seasons and certainly &C.
cords we'll with the dark brown furni.
ture now SO fashionable. besides be.
Ing inexpensive and durable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
A King Cowherd.

The King of Italy is one of the most
unaffected of monarchs. according to
foungman's Magazine, and 1t is said
that he always carries with him mis-
simple and unassuming manners.
A short time ago he was enjoying a
country walk near Ruccarigo, and.
feeling very thirsty, he personally
asked peasant woman, who was
milking COW by her roadside cot
tage, for glass of milk.
Il can't give you this" said the
woman, not knowing who it was that
addressed her, but If you will mind
the COW | will fetch you one from the
house."
The King joyously agreed, and
minded the cow until she came back
with the promised milk. When she
returned he asked her why no farm
hands were about.
They've all gone to catch a glimpse
Of the King" she answered.
well, little mother. you can see
him now" replied the king, "and that,
too, without leaving your work"
At this she laughed, thinking this
democratic, simple garbed stranger
was trying to jest with her The
King laughed, too, as he saw how she
deceived herself. Then, pressing a
coin into her hand for the milk, he
sauntered off.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
The Oldest Cannon.

Several hundred years before the
science of explosives reached western
civilization at all it was thoroughly
understood among the Chinese II is
sale that cannon were in general use
by the armies of the Celestial King.
dom over 5000 years ago. The great
wall. begun by the Emperor Tobias
about 7S0 b. c.. and finished nearly
$50 years later, shut China away from
communication with the world and
hid its wonderful progress from the
rest OF mankind.
or course, the cannon used in China
at that time were very different from
those now in use either there or in
Europe. the general principles we're
the same. The idea was not original
with Europeans, as they supposed 1t
was when cannon first appeared
among them. There has recently been
found in China a cannon which, ac-
cording to most authentic records, is
more than 2000 years old. Before 1t
was brought to this country is was
mounted on the solid masonry of the
Chinese wall, and has probably been
in use during all the years of the
Christian era. This curious old piece
OF artillery has lately been purchased
by the City of Philadelphia and is
now on exhibition in Fairmount Park
in that city.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Spinach As Medicine.

There is no green vegetable Of such
value as spinach. The English appre-
ciate more than we do this fact, per-
haps because a great physician, whose
memory is still revered there, called
II the broom Of the stomach 1t ought
to be eaten twice a week II possible
during the months when 1t is cheap,
and once a week during the winter.
Its value can only be obtained by prop
er cooking in very small quantity of
water, In an uncovered vessel and for
about 15 minutes. 1t will come from
the kettle beautiful green and rich
In the salts required for the cleansing
Of the blood during the heated time of
the year. Its frequent appearance in
the family menu does much for a
good, clear complexion.-Good House
keeping.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

The lining, which can be used or
omitted as material and use may de-
eide, is snugly fitted and closes at the
centre fronts. The waist itself consists
of a plain back drawn down smoothly
at the waist line, and fronts which are
laid in two reversed side pleats and q
centre box pleat at each shoulder and
blouse slightly over the belt. The front
edges are laid in pleats that fare apart
at the centre over the hens. giving y
narrow vest effect. The sleeves are
the fashionable full ones with cuffs
pointed at the ends to match the novel
stock and the stylish shoulder straps
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and one
fourth yards twenty-one inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

worn the season through. The stylish
example illustrated combines the two
features with front drapery that is
most becoming to slender figures, and
Is suited to all soft and pllable mate.
rlals but, as shown, is of white crepe
de chine with appliques of heavy cream
lace.
The foundation lining fits snugly and
smoothly and closes at the centre front.
the back of the waist is laid in deep
tucks that give the becoming outline,
while series of small pleats under
the front box pleats widen toward the
waist and are draped with fan effect.
The wide collar, shaped in points,
droops artlstically over the shoulders
and Mt the neck is one of the new
pointed stocks that. with the trimming
gives the fashionable stole effect The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
woinan's Home Gowp .


Tasteful home gowns ere essential
to comfort and true economy as well
as to the beauty Of the wardrobe. The
stylish model shown in the large draw
Ing fulfills all the requirements and is
absolutely simple at the same time that
1t Is attractive and becoming. As
shown, 1t is of royal blue Henrietta
cloth, with trimming Of lace In the
!awny Arab shade. but the design suits
numberless fabrics and combinations.
Brocaded and flowered silk on any ma
terial of plain fiat color Is handsome,
and any of the effective Oriental en-
brOideries can be used with satisfac-
tory results or again, the trimming can
be of plain silk and the gown of q
figured cashmere or challie. The orig
lnal is made with bell shaped sleeves,
but the snugger bishop sort can be SUBJ
sututed whenever preferred.
The gown consists of a fitted body
lining for the front, tucked fronts,
backs and under-arm cores. The loose
fitted fronts are tucked as illustrated,
and are arranged over the lining, the
yoke and stole fronts being applied
over them. The neck can be finished
with the stock collar or with the yoke
only, as shown Ia the small sketch.
The sleeves can be left free at the
wrist or gathered into the CUTS, as de-
sired.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

The habit-back skirt grows steadily
In fashions favor.
Pale pearl gray has lately appeared
to replace white as jacket lining.
The French fussy style OF tailor.
made gown seems the tendency of the
Winter.
Buckles and buttons Of cut steel
adorn the most stylish Persian lamb
jackets.
Crosses are once more worn. Pearl,
topaz, amethyst and precious stones
are seen in them.
AS nasturtium is one OF the burnt
orange shades that is becoming 1t is
Justly popular on that account.
Moire is used quite extensively in
covering popular priced hats, but IL
not much seen on the finer ones.
White, plentifully trimmed with
lace, but unrelieved with color. is
favored for frocks and gowns this sea-
son.
Corsage sackets some In heart
shapes, with the monogram Of the
wearer painted or embroidered upon
them.
Exceedingly stylish winter blouses
are made of very heavy basket-weaye
cheviot, the blocks Of the weaving be.
ing almost an eighth of an inch
square.
Beautiful little turnover lawn col.
lars and cuffs come with halfinch
hemstitched hens. and the plain part
thickly dotted with French knots in
colored silk.
Brown furs should be the choice OF
the woman who has to be careful of
her purse. These are not only be-
coming but tone well with various
other colors.
The up-to-date kimono has all the
good points of the original Japanese
garment, but is cut to fit the Amer,.
can figure. which cannot be said of
those first introduced here
A long. dropping shoulder boa is
the foremost consideration In the
smaller fur pieces this season. Some
of the new effects look exactly like
the "tippsts" of our granimothers'
day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

vogue in Persia and Asia Minor. as
well as In Scotland when the heather
Is IN bloom.
In Poland bees are transported from
their winter quarters to summer pas
lures and back again In winter.
A floating beehouse has been In use
on the Mississippi large enough to ac-
commodate two hives and is Intended to
keep pace with the blossoming flow
ers, that none Of their precious sweets
may be allowed to go to waste.
In India myriads Of bees inhabit the
trees along the banks of streams and
the jungles of the central provinces,
the honey furnishing favorite ar
ticle OF food for the natives.
After being thus robbed Of their
nests, they become exceedingly fierce,
| and so violent are their attacks at
times that travellers often have mis-
erably perished from their stlngs.
They say 1t is better to be chased by
almost anything from an elephant
down than by a host Of angry India
bees.
Some tribes of Indians call the bee
"the white mans fly" for the domes-
tic bee was not known in America
until the white settlers introduced it
west Of the Mississippi--in 1897. and
in California in 1850.
It is estimated that from May to
October. after visiting tens Of thou
sands of flowers, a single bee gathers
only about one-quarter OF a teaspoon
full Of honey.
Bees were thought once to have
some connection with the soul. and
Mohammed admits them alone Of all
insects into paradise.-San Francisco
| Chronicle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
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Egg Biscuit-Sift two level tea
spoonfuls Of baking powder, one tea
Gpoon OF sugar and half a teaspoon Of
salt into two cupfuls of flour; rub in
tw tablespoonfuls Of butter. beat one
egg until thick; add to It half cup Of
milk, then add this to the -four. stir.
Ing with a spoon, the dough should be
quite soft; toss on q Toured board !;
roll out. cut in rounds with a biscuit
cutter, bake in a quick oven 15 min.
utes.
Creamed Celery-Cut enough celery
into inch pieces to make one pint,
wash and put them into boiling water
and cook until tender heat one table,
spoon Of butter. when melted add one
tablespoon Of -four, and stir until
smooth. add gradually one cupful Of
milk, stir over the fire until boiling;
add salt and pepper to season and a
little graed nutmeg; when the celery
is tender drain or the water and add
tie celery; serve very hot.
Glazed Sweet Potatoes-Wash four
sweet potatoes. cook them In boiling
water until tender. then pour on the
water, scrape OF the skins, cut pota-
toes In slices half an inch thick length.
wise, put them In baking pan and
sprinkle over three tablespoonfuls of
granulated sugar and one-fourth cup
Of melted butter; put the pan In hot
oven and turn the potatoes occasion.
ally. When we'll Drowned remove; It
may be necessary to add little moro
butter.
Calves Hearts Mincei--Wash thor.
oughly and cut away the tough Nom.
brane OF two hearts; put them into a
stew pan and over the fire; cover
with boiling water and simmer until
tender; pour off the water into bowl,
cut or mince the hearts; melt two
tablespoonfuls Of butter. add two
tablespoonfuls of -four, stir until
smooth; add one cup Of milk or use
half water in which the hearts were
cooked, stirring until boiling; add the
hearts and seasoning. until a little
chopped parsley and lemon juice.
Bitter Almond Pudiing-Put one
pint OF milk over the fire; beat the
yolks of two eggs with one-quarter
cup OF maple sugar. grated, or brown
sugar; mix two level tablespoonfuls
of corn starch in little cold water OF
milk; add this with the sugar and eggs
to the milk: stir until thickened; fla
vor when cool with bitter almond ex-
tract; pour into pudding dish ami
cover with meringue made with the
whites OF the eggs. adding one table
spoon OF powdered sugar TO each egg
after the whites are beaten stifS;
brown slightly In the oven.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
woman's Blouse or shirt Waist.

Shirt waists made with Duchess or
Princess closings and with pleats Mt
the shoulders are at once essentially
smart and very generally becoming.
The absence of the regulation box
pleat renders them somewhat less Sc
we're than the palmer model, while the
finish allows trimming of handsome
buttons and the plcats at the shoulders
provide becoming folds over the bust.
The smart May Manton model shown
is admirable in every way and is suited
both to waist and gown materials of
almost all sorts, but in the case Of the
original is of white peau de cygne,
stitched with black corticelli silk, and
is finished at the front with fancy
stitching and rhine stone buttons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

To renovate willow or rattan chairs
that have become soiled with age and
use, wash of every bit Of dust in all
the interstices. and with soft, long
haired brush tint the entire surface
with oak green stain. sienna or sienna
and vandyke brown. This must be
done with great care so as to cover
every particle Of the surface. This
treatment is suitable for willow be-
cause 1t will take stain, but rattan,
which is less porous. requires to be
painted or enameled. Whether stain
or paint is used, varnish heightens the
lustre.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

We are nearing the time when we
can speak with certainty as to what
the modes are to be. but now for the
moment our information is somewhat
tentative. Tho winter fashions indi-
cate that the Lamballe shape Of hat
is to display fruit and Paradise
plumes, as well as ostrich feathers.
There are a good many conspirator-
shaped cloak in vogue, intended to
have one end thrown over the should
ers, like the bandits on the stage.
The Empire sacques are ideal wear
Tor the season. and the return OF the
basque, especially after the Russian
order. which is adaptable to warmer
materials. is assured. The Tudor and
Vandyke periods are offering sugges-
lions for new sleeve. and rows OF
buttons appear on the outside of the
arm. The Stuart period. with the
turnedback cuff, has a few adherants.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Cooperative Heart Breaking.

II has often been wondered by neigh
boring towns how it came that visiting
Eldorado girls were always gownec
richly like the lily Of the valley. Bent
Murdock explains it. "Eldorado girls"
he says, "are mighty good to each 9th.
er. When one is going Off on visit or
dress parade. all the other girls loan
their diamonds. laces, Jewelry, lingerie
and the like. 80 that she can break the
hearts Of all the girls In the town
where she visits. kansas City Jour
nal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

An odd phase OF the prosperity that
has come to the farms of the west in
recent years through the happy COM
bination Of big crops and high prices
Is that the number Of women farmers
has been greatly increased.
Women were not unknown In the
past as tillers OF the soil, but they
were almost invariably widows who
had been left with farms and families
Of boys on their hands. The new
women farmers embark upon the en-
terprise Of their own volition and be-
cause they have convinced themselves
that there is good money in 1t.
Many Of these are farmers daught-
ers who have learned the details of
management through their life upon
the farm. Others are women OF cul-
ture who like outdoor life and who
find running ~ farm to their liking.
Out in Cherry County, Neb. Miss
Minnie Coffee. whose father Is one of
the big cattlemen of the region, has
o herd of 500 COWS that she has gather
ed together in i've years from a small
bunch given to her by her father.
They are worth on the hoof $25,000
She manages the herd herself.
The capacity for details that dis
tinguishes most women is the secret
OF their success as farmers. They can
deal better with men than their
fathers can. Men receive better
treatment from women employers and
they do better work.
One of the most successful ranches
In Knox County, Neb.. is young
woman who comes from good family
In Sious City. while in the Dakotas
and Minnesota are women of educa-
ton who forsook social careers to
manage farms.
In at least five OF the big Western
universities women are in charge of
departments Of home economies,
which includes courses In dairying
and and the feeding of cattle, and
these departments have many stu
dents. Some of these graduates have
gone back to the farm. where, be-
cause of the dearth of sons, they have
gone into partnership with their
fathers and made most capable assist
ants In the work.
In parts of the West there are
colonies Of German farmers, and the
daughters of moe. VI these get their
quarter section along with the boys.
Some of them mary and some con-
duct the farm them .elves.'--New York
Sun.
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The Fashion In shoulders.

II hardly seems possible on first
thought that there could be such a
thing as fashions in shoulders, but
there is. When we stop to think and
look at the Venus of Milo and other
immortal types of beauty created by
the ancient Greeks we see that the
shoulders were strong and broad.
though at the same time beautifully
curved and modelled, and this same
type was later gloriously exemplified
In the work of Raphael. As we come
down TO the English and French
masters. however. there is decided
change and the female shoulders are
represented as slender, sloping and
delicate. and it is this type which is
now enjoying the favor Of fashion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Facts About Bses.

We have knowledge and history of
bees for more than 1900 years.
Aristotle speaks of three different
species of honey bees. Virgil speaks
of two. the better variety being spot
ted or variegated and Of beautiful
golden color This variety recently
has attracted much attention among
beekeepers, for 1t still exists after the
lapse of 1000 years as separate and
distinct from the common kind.
Honey was the favorite food in an.
Client Egypt. and to obtain the great
est possible amount from each hive of
bees, they were transported on boats
from place to place along the Nile, ac-
cording to the succession OF flowers.
This custom also has been long In
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~ had the very strangest dream"
Said Jasper John. Last night
/ dreamed the moon and all the stars
Were shining just as bright.
And yet the sun was shining, too,
And was racing Ted,
While everybody else we knew
Was sound asleep in bed"
81 dreamed" said little Theodore,
"About n monstrous horse
With twenty legs and lots Of tails
He b'longed to me; OF course).
His eyes were green; the rest OF him
Was yellow streaked with black,
And nobody In all the world
But me could mount his back"
Their father, mother and their aunt
Agreed that these two dreams
Were very queer; but Bobby said,
THE one l had, II seems
To mes the queerest OF them all.
cav boy who said
He hated football, and he wished
He'd been agirl insteadl'
Youths Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Tho Tailor Bird.

This wonderful bird lives in India
1t has a beak shaped very much like
a shoemaker's awl. The little bird is
entirely yellow in color, and is only
three inches long. It derives it's name
from the way in which It makes its
nest-it selects a large leaf. hanging
from the end of twig, then 1t pierces
a number Of holes along the edge Of
1t with this awl-like beak, and then
gets the long fibers Of plants, which
make excellent thread, and carefully
sews the edges together like a purse
or bag. using its bill for a needle to
carry the thread through. The ends
OF the thread are knotted, so as to en-
tirely prevent them from slipping
through the leaf. The stalk end OF the
leaf Is bent and crushed so as to form
a hood over the opening of the nest,
protecting it from the sun and the
rain. But what is very strange, when
the leaf is not large enough to make
the nest. this bright little bird gets
another leaf, pierces 1t with holes and
pieces the two leaves together. The
interior OF the nest Is lined with cot
ton and silky grass. making a very
snug and comfortable home for the
little birds. The bird and its nest
full Of eggs are 50 very light that they
can be suspended from lne end of a
slender twig. Would it not be inter-
esting to watch this little tailor select.
ing the leaves and the thread, ami
then piercing the holes ready to sew
the leaves together to make for itself
a comfortable little home?-Washing-
ton Star.
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Powdering.

Very plentiful are the remains Of
powdering left by our ancestors,
which have been handed down to us
from old days. In so many Of the
pretty old round mahogany washing
stands, which are much sought after
and converted into drawing-room fur
niture, we find in the centre of the
first shelf a round-topped receptacle
for the powder and the powder puff,
and in many old houses the powder
room still remains, a mere slip with
an aperture in the door through which
the head was thrust. so that 1t could
be powdered by the mair or hair
dresser inside the room without the
powder falling on the dress. Very
curious leather powderers still re-
Qain among the relics of the past
which were used for the actual pro-
cess Of powderins. When they are
seen standing upright they remind one
of some Of the corrugated salad dres-
sing bottles with a series of gradu-
ated circle in relief all up them. They
have the same circular ridges of
leather, and they elongate or compress
at will. The base, which is a circle of
mahogany, unscrews for the powder
to be put into it. and the top, which
Is much smaller. has fine perforated
wire, so that when it is shaken over
the hair and pressed up and down, the
powder falls over the head in a fine
shower and not in flakes.
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To Polish silver.

When silver has been lying away
for some little time II Is often diflcult
to clean. Try the following plan: Dip
cloth In sweet oil first, and then In
prepared chalk of whiting. Rub the
silver with this until the stains jisap-
pear. and then polish It with dry
whiting. giving final rub with clean
chamois leather.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
bridesmaids bouquet.

At recent wedding the bridesmaids
carried bouquets that were little out
of the common. They were composed
of French heather with row of scar
let berries around the bottom. Loops
of delicate pink ribbon were mingled
with the sprays OF heather and the
color combination Of flower. ribbon and
berries was exceedingly effective.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07
Thres.Cnrnered Hats.

Again Is the three-cornered hat In
vogue. 1t comes well down on the hair
at the back of the head and is elevated
by bandenu in front, taking pecu-
llarly beautiful line when the hat Is
equally well understood by both the
designer and the wearer. Some lovely
examples both in green and black beav-
er are shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-01-07

sleeves are full. tucked at their upper
portions but left free below the elbows
and are gathered into pointed cuffs. At
the waist is belt finished In position
style.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size Is five yards twenty
one inches wide. four and one-half
yards twenty-seven inches wide, or two
and one.half yards forty-four inches
wide.