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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Mistakes of Two Queens.

Marie Antoinette, escaping from the
Tuilleries, turned to the right instead
of to the left after passing the inner
arch. She lost her way, lost time and
by this means lost her own head and
the head Of Louis XVI. So the story
Of Carlyle runs.
Queen Draga of Servia, according to
the cable news of the hous, meant to
leave Belgrade. but waited for a going
away gown, being anxious that, as a
fugitive, she should appear in becom-
ing attire. 1t was fatal delay. The
Queen and Alexander fell in the pal
ace, victims of nothing to wear"
There are many gaps in the hedge
which the divinity Of tradition spreads
about royalty. And spiteful small cir.
cumstanco slips easily through with
fateful large results. Besides which,
1t appears that he must be wise king
who can fore-reckon with the false
step or fclly OF his queen.-New York
World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Nutritious Elements Of Milk.

Milk is valuable according to its con-
stituent elements, and should really
be sold according to its quality, instead
of quantity. And in basing the value
of the milk upon quality, 1t is not to
be inferred that cream alone should be
the standard of measurement. 1t is
plain fact that 1t is not always the
richest milk in cream that is the most
nutritious, but a combination of cream
and other nutritious substances that
serve to make the whole complete
article of food. The COW that gives
ten quarts of milk containing IL per,
cent of nutritious matter is fully equal
to one that yields 20 quarts contain
ing only six percent of nutritious mat
ter; but, unfortunately, the dairyman
is not always compensated for the
difference in quality, although the actu,
al cost of the ten quarts from one COW
exactly equals the 20 quarts from the
other. This is an important matter,
and largely enters into the profit and
loss account, for, though apparently
mperceptible, yet the fact exists and
should receive consideration. Many
good cows are often condemned for
yielding small supplies, when, in fact,
the production of the milk from them.
II sold according to quality, would
render them the most valuable ami
mails in the herd.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
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Lice Troubling Pias.

II is not unusual for swine, and par
ticularly the young pigs, to be afflicted
with lice, and the trouble is usually
due to unclean quarters. If the pigs
are constantly scratching they should
be examined closely for lice, and II
the vermin are found the pigs should
be taken from the pen and the latter
thoroughly cleaned. Scrub the pen
thoroughly and then whitewase1 1t.
The pigs should also be scrubbed with
a solution of sulphur or by using some
of the sheep dips, of which there are
many good ones on the market. If no
lice are found on the pigs, then the
trouble generally comes from improper
feeding of the SOW while she is nurs-
ing. If this is thought to be the case,
cut the corn out of the ration for the
SOW and feed her largely on middlings,
bran and milk for while. Clean the
pigs with the sheep dip. as suggested,
which will allay the irritation.-Indian-
apolis News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

BeeSo are strong feeders and require
a very rich soil. A house in which a
crop of lettuce has been grown and
was heavily manured at setting time,
makes q good place. Another applica-
ton of well-rotted stable manure
spaded in helps the crop along and a
sprinSling of some good commercial
fertilizer in addition is a benefit.
Nitrate of soda sown broadcast over
the bed followed by a good watering,
when the beets are about half grown,
hastens their maturity.
The rows should be made ten or IL
inches apart and the beet plants trans
planted three or four inches apart In
rows. A pointed stick is a good tool
to use in transplanting. Make hole
deep enough to allow the roots Of the
beet to go down straight to seed
leaves. The dirt should be brought
against the roots firmly by crowding
the pointed stick down alongside Of
the roots and pressing the dirt against
them. The bottom of the hole should
be we'll filled, for unless II is an air
space is left and the beets do not
grow as we'll After they are trans
planted the ground should be kept in
a moist condition and loosened up fire.
quently to keep the beets growing
rapidly. When about half grown, rum
ming the finger around the beet and
pushing the dirt away from it hastens
its maturity.
Beets stand quite a good deal Of heat
and the house can be kept as warm as
is desired. Like radishes, It is better
to start the crops under rather low
temperature, increasing the heat after
the crop has got nicely to growing. II
good. thrifty plants are set, six weeks
is sufficient to grow the crop. The re-
naming beets grow faster after part
Of them are pulled.
Beets in early spring, two and one
half inches in diameter, are considered
No. il smooth and symmetrical. Four
of them tied together are sufficient for
a bunch and five dozen punches can
easily be shipped in a celery box. In
preparing for market after pulling,
they should be looked over, one by one,
the broken tops removed also all yell
low and dried leaves. The beets should
be punched to run as uniformly in
size as possible and washed clean af-
ter bunching.-A. L. Latham, in Ameri-
can Agriculturist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Preventing Heatstrcke.

The author of the article on sun
stroke-or mere correctly, heatstroke
in Tropical Medicine says that in
the prevailing treatment of heatstroke
the head and spinal cord must be prop.
erly protected, the dress must be loose
around the neck. chest and abdomen.
AS curative measures the patient
should be moved into the shade, if pos.
sible. his clothes loosened and Geld
water poured on the head and neck,
and frequently repeated. Ammonia
should also be applied TO the nostrils,
turpentlne enema administered and
large mustard poultice applied to
the chest. The author states that ice
should not be applied to the head
when the pulse is feeble and the skin
cold. Chloroform is indicated If con-
vulsions occur, administering only a
few whiffs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
A Point to Keep In Mind.

All breads and cakes must be very
light and porous to be digestible, ana
batter breads or cakes must be espe-
cially light and delicate to be enjoyed,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer. While
eggs, baking powder and yeast are
used for this purpose, much depends
on the amount and thoroughness OF
the beating they receive. The object
should be to force as much air rs pos
sible, especially in the thick batters, In
order to separate the solid particles
and give an evenness of grain. While
a batter may be made thick enough
TO drop from a spoon and keep its
shape on & griddle or baking tin. 1t Is
to soft to knead. The liquid used
in a batter should be added to the
dry ingredients and stirred in gradual
ly to prevent the batter becoming
lumpy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Hints for Duck Raisers.

For the young ducks the houses
should be in good shape. See that
there are no leaky roofs or poor floors.
The floors should be made of good
boards raised few inches off the
ground. Do not feed the ducklings
In their houses, unless the weather
Is too bad to feed outside. A good
plan is to have the floors covered an
inch deep with sand, which should be
changed often; over the sand put an
inch or so of clean hay or litter. II
the sand cannot be had, the floors will
need to be cleaned, more or less, every
day, because the moisture will soak
through the bedding. Remove the lit
ter and scatter coal ashes over the
floors; let remain for about half an
hour, then scrape up the ashes and
sweep the floors; nearly all the mois-
ture will be taken up by the ashes. Let
dry out and then put in fresh bedding.
or course the ducklings must be put
into separate pens while this work is
going on. Now in regard to water, if
the food cannot be given in water, a
vessel of fresh water should be placed
convenient, so the ducks can drink
and rinse their beals at will. As soon
as they are done eating, empty out
the water and replace with fresh, for
ducklings make such a muss that
fresh water must be provided often.
-Clarinda L. Burns, in The Epitomist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Mills in japan.

All mills in Japan run day and
night, the change of hands being made
at noon and midnight. In one mill at
Osaka $4,000 workers are under 10
years of age and operate only S,7OC
spindles. In this country 800 persons
operate that number. In the Lowell
mill of 1900 looms and $4,000 spin
dies there are 700 male and 1900 fe.
male operators. In Japan it would
require 10000 persons to do this work.
The wages, however, in japan are 10
cents per day for man and 9k cent
for q woman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Nickel Steel Rails Successful.

The value Of rails Of nickel steel has
been so effectually demonstrated that
large orders are being given in many
directions. More than 1000 tons OF
nickel steel rails, eighty.five pounds to
the yard, have been laid by one rail.
road company this spring on curves
where traffic Is heavy This rail, when
experiments were being made, gave
good results, the wear being very
much less than with the ordinary
gessemer steel. 1t is considerably
herder. and, although more expensive,
he's proved more economical in the
aI'd. In one test nickel steel was laid
in 1897, and new Bessemer steel in
1898. In 1902 the latter had to be re-
newed. while the nickel steel appeared
good for several more years OF ser
vice.-Philadelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
The Food Factor In Educ alton.

"Over pressure" in education has
now for some time been made the
theme of endless discussion. This
crusade against modern methods Of
training the rising generation has not
been undertaken without valid cause.
The youth of great cities throughout
the world are crammed with knowl-
edge-much of which is more or less
useless-while their physical condi-
ton is neglected. The consequence Is
that the urban population is degener-
ating in physique and constitution, and
is becoming every year less fitted to
fight successfully the battle of life. In
the British Medical Journal is an
article which, although allowing that
the present tendency to overload the
minds of the young produces many
evil effects, yet contends that insuffi-
cient food is a factor of much import
ance in the production Of ill-health.
And that the diet of growing children
is generally inadequate, both as re-
CARDS quantity and quality. DR.. Glenn
ent Dukes. distinguished authority
on school hygiene, states that the av-
erage schoolboy requires meat twice
day, and suggests that the innumer-
able petty misjemeanors Of boys may
be due to insufficient nourishment.
Underfeeding is especially noticeable
in the case of girls. DR.. Newsholme
points oit that girls thus underfed Of
ten get into the habit of relying on
bread and butter and puddings to the
almost complete exclusion of meat ana
other nitrogenous food. The conclu-
sion arrived at from consideration
and comparison of diets in various
schools in England and France, is that"
as a rule, not enough nitrogenous food
Is given, and that girls are generally
underfed. In these days, when exam
nations are harder and competition
more acute than ever before, the strain
upon the mental faculties and upon
the nervous system of those at school
and college, is exceptionally severe,
and in order to preserve good health,
the necessities of the body must be
carefully looked after. The young
men then. when studying hard should
not only be given only sufficient food.
but suitable food.-Medical Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
PUTTING PINS IN THE PAPERS.
Two Little Girls Feed Them Into an
INGENIOUS Machine.

According to the Merriam census,
there were used in these United States
during the year 1900 no less than l.
000.000,000 pins. This count excludes
hair pins. safety pins and others,
which for various reasons, bear the
common family name. and confines
itself merely to the familiar and nee
essary adjunct of the every day toilet.
The first pins made in this country
were very crude indeed. merely bit
of wire twisted into knot for
head at one end and sharpened to a
point at the other. Their successors
of today undergo a surprising variety
of operations before they are consid-
cred ft for use. In comparison with
the size of the object manufactured
the operations seem bewilderingly nu-
merous. but II there be one process
more remarkable than another 1t is
"papering the pin" The papers, hav-
ing been passed through an ingenious
machine. which. at regular intervals.
according to the size of the pin,
pinches up fold and pricks q hole in
it. are ready to receive the pins. For
this purpose there is another machine,
worked by two children. One feeds
the pins. the other the papers. The
first part of the machine is a box
about 12 inches long, six broad and
four deep. The bottom is composed
of small square steel bars. sufficiently
far apart to let the shank of the pin
fall through, but not the head. These
bars are Just as thick as the space
between papered pins The lower part
of the bottom of the box is made to
detach itself as soon as the row OF
pins Is complete. Row after row, at
regular intervals. is received and
passed down corresponding set OF
grooves, until it reaches the ready
prioked paper. BY the incest posi-
BILE adjustment these pins come exact
ly to their places and are pressed into
them. BY this method two little girls
can in one day put up many thous-
ands OF papers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
A BIT OF HISTORY,
How the La Plata Provinces Were
Lost to ENGLAND Forever.

Buenos Aires, meaning good airs'
OF "healthful Winds" was named h.
an old Spanish explorer and freeboot
er. Pedro de Mendoza, who foundes
the city in the year 1885. The wins
blowing in from the pampas was GER
tainly good, but not so the fiat, swafp-
by piece of ground that he selected
for a town. Yet the little settlement
grew, despite its surroundings, de.
century of Indian wars and over two
and a half centuries OF Spanish mis-
rule. 1t grew and prospered until, ia
1776-an easy date for you to remem.
bert became the capital Of the great
Spanish viceroyalty of La Plata, which
comprised what is now Argentina, Bo
livia, Paraguay and Uruguay. Just
one hundred years ago Buenos Aires's
population had reached fifty thousand,
which seems quite remarkable when
one considers the vexatious taxes and
restrictions imposed on her colonies.
In 1906 occurred the British invasion
under Major-General afterward Wis.,
event that nearly changed the destiny
of half continent. For "the Purple
Land that England lost" as a writer
styles the La Plata countries, would
probably have been British today, like
Cape Colony, or, at least English
speaking had Beresford held the city
he so easily captured.
England and Spain were at war at
this time, Spain being the ally of Ma
poleon. Beresford, who had been sta
toned at Cape of Good Hope, thought
he would aid his country by seizing a
sail for the Rio de la Plata with about
1000 men. Arrived off Buenos Aires,
he took the city quite by surprise. and
captured 1t easily. But the people were
not inclined to submit to a mere hand
full of Ingleses (Englishmen), and after
a few weeks preparation they ad-
vanced upon the invaders and soon
overwhelmed them. The fighting oc.
Cured in the Plaza Mayor, the princi-
pal square of the city, where Beresford
was intrenched, and this square has
ever since been known as the Plaza
Victoria, while adjacent streets, such
as Defensa (Defense), Reconquista
(ReconquesD, and few others, were
renamed in honor Of the victory.
But Great Britain, unwilling to lose
such prize. sent n much larger force,
under General Whitelocke, to recap
ture the city. This expedition. how
ever, ended much more disastrously.
Whitelocke, through his incompetency,
lost half his men and had to withdraw
to his ships; and, to complete his dis
grace. he surrendered Nontevideo, the
city across the river-now the capital
Of Uruguay-which had been gallantly
captured by a separate force. Thus
the La Plata provinces were lost to
England forever.-From "Buenos
Aires" in St. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Forcing Beets in IIcthouses.

The early spring new beets are in
demand in the markets of large cities
and frequently bring fancy prices, con-
sequently they are a good crop for the
northern market gardener to grow,
who has plenty Of hothouse room. To
grow beets large enough to market in
March, they must be started in a good
seed bed in a greenhouse early in jan
uary. The seeds may be sown broad
cast in bed or by drilling In rows
about three inches apart. The latter
method | prefer The seeds should
be covered at least one-half inch Deep
and deeper is better. After the seeds
ar nicely up and have commenced to
grow, the plants should be thinned to
a half an inch or an inch apart in rows.
In this way they can grow until three
or four inches high, when they are
ready for the permanent beds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Recipes.

Strawberry Jam.-Mash together
equal weights of the berries and sugar,
and boil it slowly for half an hour.
Keep an asbestos mat under the ket-
tie to prevent sticking. 1t must be
watched carefully to prevent scorching.
Sardine Salad.--Put one dozen bone
less sardines in colander and pour
boiling water over them to remove
the oil; then put on ice until firm; line
a salad bowl with crisp lettuce leaves
and lay the sardines over them
sprinkle over them two hard boiled
eggs and serve with a French dress
ing.
Cream Dressing.-Mix half a tea
spoonful of salt, half tablespoon of
mustard, half tablespoon of sugar,
one egg well beaten, two Tablespoons
fuls of melted butter, three-fourths cup
of cream or milk and one-fourth cup of
vinegar. adding it very slowly; cool,
over boiling water, stirring constantly
until it thickens; strain and cool.
Strawberry Jelly.-Use firm, perfect,
slightly under-ripe fruit. Lay aside
about half, and press the juice from
the rest. Strain, and to each pint of
juice allow one pou< IF sugar. Weigh
the berries, put aside and add to them
the same weight of sugar Boil the
juice about 20 minutes. add the sugar,
which should be heated in the oven,
and boil Is minutes longer. Add the
mixed fruit and sugar to the jelly and
simmer few minutes longer. Seal
when cold.
= lax Pudding-Line a pudding
dish with a crust made of chopped
suet and -four mixed with water; roll
out on Toured board an inch thick
cut up one pound of round steak and
sprinkle with -four, salt and pepper;
chop very fine one slice of onion; put
all into the lined basin; add one Gun
of water; cover with the remaining
crust and tie in well Toured cloth
put this into large pan of boiling
water and let boil two and three-quart
er hours.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Weldinn Of Aluminium.

The welding of aluminium is said to
have been recently accomplished In
Germany. This metal, because Of ito
brittleness and disntegrative quail
lies when near melting pclnt. has been
very difficult to weld. The German
inventor declares that at a tempera-
ture just below incandescence. the
metal softens sufficiently to make
welding possible. At this tempera-
ture aluminium does not oxidize, and
nux is, therefore, not required Per-
feet Yields are said TO have been pro-
duced, being equal in strength to tho
body of the bar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
HEAT AND WATCH CRYSTALS.
More are Broken In the Summer Than
at Any Other Time.

what is the matter with your crys-
tals?" asked the summer man of the
1eweler. "You put a new crystal on
my watch last week, and now it's
broken. Is 1t the heat?" The Broad
way IN. " matchmaker carefully
brushes the face of the watch, and
started to put new face on the dial.
mo, the heat does not affect crys-
tal,'' he replied. GLASS is not con-
tracted or expanded by hot or cold
weather. You probably carry your
watch in your little trouser pocket
next to your belt. You lean against
It and you help along the business.
We put on more crystals in the hot
days of July and August-and on
women watches, too-than we do in
the other 10 months Of the year."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Valuable Cleaning Mixture.

Those who have found gasoline un-
satisfactory for cleaning purposes will
not be disappointed in the following
mixture: One pint gasoline, two table
spoons alcohol, two tablespoons am
monia. For cleaning black dress goods
to be washed, take each piece of fiat
surface, as of table or ironing board,
placed where the light is good, and
after thoroughly brushing with whisk
broom, scrape each spot with knife,
then brush, then scrape again, finish
ing by rubbing we'll with piece of
black flannel, or, better, with wool
stocking. You will be surprised to
find that many spots can be entirely
removed in this way. Gather in the
hand all the soiled places that re-
main and dip them in the fluid. Then
prepare warm suds, wash the goods,
wiring lightly, rinse in warm water,
drain on the line while the irons are
heating. iron on wrong side while en-
tirely damp-using If possible flannel
ironing CLOTH This fluid may be used
even in cleaning soiled white kids, af-
'Si " al u iihSihtS 'helu III titdI SdSOiiht
A wool stocking better than any other
article will clean the dust from black
silk in a skirt or dress. The fluid
given is also excellent for lace, which,
IL heavy or much soiled, may first be
dipped in kerosene, then in the fluid,
and then be washed in a little suds.
carefully pulled into place and when
dry or nearly SO, ironed on the wrong
side. Do not be afraid to try this for
the finest handmade work-The
Household Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

The microscopes of to-day will re-
veal a particle the half-millionth Of an
inch In diameter. The size of an atom
may be judged when 1t is said that
each of such particles probably con-
tain at least 100000 atoms.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Power Is cheap in the West.

The melting SHOWS and glaciers OF
the Rockies and petroleum now fur
nish such abundant power for San
Francisco that the cost of one horse
power one hour Is just cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder. 1t makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mail. Address, Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, NY.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

Mrs. .Winslow's SoothlngSyrup for children
teethine soften the gums, reduces innamma-
lion ,allays pain cures wind collie. 25c. abo tile
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

When a man announces that he feels
as young as he ever did it's a pretty
sure sign that he's growing old.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
ROYALTY Is Expe nsive.

The executive office Of the United
States calls for only s112,000 a year,
while England gives the royal family
s4.O00.Q0Q.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer. $2trial bottle and treatisefree
DIR. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

Italy has 05,70l acres of orange and
lemon groves containing l6,739,9 ,907 trees.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

The art of glyptics. engraving on precious
stones, is being revived in France.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

Thermometers used by physicists show
change of a mllionth of degree.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

Iiso's Cure Is the best medicine we ever used
Tor all affections of throat and lungs.-WM.
q. ENDsLEy, Vanburen, Ind, Feb. 10, 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

It's generally the people who know
the least that tell the most.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-08-12

Electric railways kill 100 persons a month