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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
COMMON SENSE SKIRrS.

Elsie De Wolfe may not be q great
actress, but she has earned the graft
tude Of everybody save the doctors by
advocating the short skirt for women
In business. Miss De Wolfe is sup
posed by the press agent to be an au-
thorlty on fashion, and II she can help
on the vogue Of dresses which clear the
street she will have done so much good
that she is fairly entitled to the free ad-
vcrtislng-llke thls-whlch she gets out
Of 1t. She is said to have posted on her
call board rule that all the women
OF her company shall so to the theatre
In short skirts. In explanation she said
that she was forced to adopt such a
rule when her company was on the
road to protect the health OF her ac-
tresses; that railroad stations, side
walks and theatres In small towns
were so dirty that not until she estab.
llshed the reign of short skirts We're the
members of her company to be de-
pended upon.
The actress added that the only wom-
nm who had any business to wear n
iohS ohiit oh tuc ctIctl WAS tue WOlflun
who rode In her carriage; that is, the
woman who has no business and so is
privileged to humor her whlms. The
women who ride in carriages here are
q minority that do not count, so far as
street fashions go. The long skirt,
which was made for them in Paris. Is
adopted here by women who must
walk or ride In street cars, under the
impression that when they wear car
riage dresses people cannot tell them
from women who have carriages. AZ
ter they have worn their long skirts
about twice on the street the distinction
Is clear to the most unobservant. AZ
ter a gown has been trailed through
the mud for fortnight the sense OF
smell reveals the fact that If It was
made for carriage 1t never saw the
inside Of one. The long skirt In this
country is silly affectation. Perhaps
It has some subtle connection with the
notion that because an American wom-
IN who walks Is "just ~ good as the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

girls. This exceedingly pretty May
Manton model Ia suited to the many
soft materials In fashion. but Is shown
In white null with bertha and trim
mlngs OF lace. 1t can I've made simpler
by the omission of the bertha if a
palmer waist ls desired.
The waist Is made over n fitted lining
and closed with II at the centre back.
Both fronts and back are shlrred to
yoke depth. then left free to form soft
folds between that point and the waist
line. The bertha Is arranged over the
waist on indicated lines, and Is finished.
Mt Its edges, with narrow bands of the
material held by fancy stitches and
IL further ornnmented with small orna-
mcnts of crochet The sleeves are
shIrred to fit the upper arms snugly
and form soft fulness above and the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
Oregon's Timber Belt.

The greatest timber belt in the
world is to be found in Western Ore
gon and in Washington. According
to government reports Oregon has
about $4,000, 100000 feet of standing
timber, mostly fir, cedar, hemlock,
spruce and larch. AS there Is now cut
in the State about a billion feet an
nually there is still enough timber
left to last for several hundred years
at the same rate OF cutting. For ship
building. masts, bridge timbers, car
sills and other needs demanding a
combination of great length, strength,
durability and lightness the Oregon
fir Is unrivaled. Government tests
show that under pressure it has nearly
twice the strength of oak and three
times that of pine. From each of the
i've continents the demand for 1t is
continually increasing. The German
Emperor's new yacht has Oregon FIR
for its masts and booms. and the royal
standard on Windsor Castle floats from
q fagstaff OF the same wood.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Experiments are now being made by
the French in their submarine boats
with a material called 'oxylithe." a
new chemical compound which liber.
ates oxygen freely when mixed with
water. This not only purifles the air.
but 1t burns up all animal impurities.
In addition. experiments are being
made with a new motor to which oxy-
1.-THE furnishes the fuel. II this proves
successful-and the prospect is at
present favorable-the motor will do
for both surface and underwater run.
ming. Much more powerful machinery
can be installed. and large part OF
the heavy electric batteries can be re-
moved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

dropping puffs Of fashion to the wrists.
where they are held by narrow cuffs.
but can be made in elbow length II pre-
ferred. When transparent effect Is
sought the lining Is cut away beneath
the yoke and omitted from the sleeves.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size Is four and one
half yards twenty-one inches wide.
four yards twenty-seven inches wide,
two and three.fourth yards thirty-two
inches wide, or two yards forty-four
inches wide. with one and one-eighth
yards of all.over lace for bertha. collar
and cuffs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
THE AUrocaAT in war.
its usIllty shown BY the Recent NIL.
itsry Msnsuvsrs In France.

tery Maneuvere W france.
The fact that nigh. . hundred thou
sand horses perished In the South AT.
lean campaign is enough TO make one
pause and ponder seriously over any
possible escape from so appalling
. waste OF human substance, says a
London newspaper. Be that as II may.
there are no two opinions as to one
fact--that whatever the fighting force.
the means OF providing them with food
must be as efiicient, rapid and certain
as possible. II Is here that the auto
car must triumph all along the line.
After the French maneuvers we're con-
cluded there was no longer room for
doubt. A force OF 100000 men has
been vlctualled with an ease AID ra
pidtty hitherto unknown. and II is ex-
pected that orders for automobile wa
guns will be issued from the French
war Office on liberal scale. The chief
factor In the undoubted efficiency OF
the automobile service has been the
train Scotte." n steam-propelled wa.
gon which has worked wonders The
Dietrich and Panhard-I,evessor trucks
have also established their utility. To
show the vital difference between
mechanical and animal traction II is
only necessary TO mention that the
Scotte motor, drawing ten trucks. can
feed an army Of 10000 men and with
only two men In charge of the con-
voy. With animal traction no fewer
than SO horses would be required. even
IL the roads were perfect and enough
men to lead them. while even then
four days would be necessary to com
plete the ground that the Scotte con-
voy effected In one!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

one who rides she ought to wear the
same clothes. Sensible women ought
to quit II, II the women who have
plenty Of places for their trained
gowns would keep them carefully or
the street perhaps their sisters for
whom the big stores are their chief
parade ground would follow the good
example. e.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Street gowns for summer wear show
three or four quite diverse styles, all OF
which are attractive. The positive
rule for the everyday skirt Is that 1t
must he short. Not short enough TO
show the feet, but to clear the ground
II must also have decided fare
around the foot and 1T neatly over the
hips. The coat OF thrcc-qunrter length
or short. with short skirt. Is the
favorlte style at present.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
woman's Waist.

Waists made with square yokes are
much liked and are peculiarly we'll
adapted to the seasons fine and soft
materials. The very stylish May Man
ton model shown in the large drawing
includes that feature, and In addition,
the epaulettes which give the broad
shouldered line now so much IN vogue.
AS shown 1t is made of white batiste
with trimming of Valenciennes lace
and tiny white bands, but 1t could be
reproduced In any OF the washable
fabrics and also in the fashionable
simple silks and soft woods.
The waist Is made over fitted foun-
dation and closes with 1t at the centre
back. Both its front and backs are
gathered and Joined to the yoke, then
allowed to fall in soft and becoming
folds that are gathered again at the
waist line. The epaulettes are ar
ranged over the shoulders and held In
place by the bands. The sleeves are
new and graceful. The full portions
extend to the elbows. where they are
gathered into bands to which are
Joined the dropping pointed frills. II
the transparent effect Is desired the
lining beneath the yoke can be cut
away and the sleeves made quite un-
lined.
The quantity OF material required
for the medium size Is five and three
fourth yards twenty-one inches wide.
five yards twenty-seven inches wide, or
three yards forty-four inches wide.
with one-half yard Of tucking for yoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
Para soi Coiors.

Blue and black constitute one OF the
newest and most desirable color com
blnatlons In parnsoldom. A plain blue
taffeta sunshnde, ornamented with
black lace medallons Is one Of the
most desirable effects of the senson.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
sHE HAS 1000 GoDrATHERs.

Princess Henry Of Prussia. whose re-
cent indispositlon caused so much anx-
icty. is the goddnughter Of about 1000
soldiers. besides those relatives who
stood sponsors for her. The multiple
ity Of godfathers came about through
the wish Of Prince Louis Of Hesss, who
asked all the officers and men Of the
Hessian regiments serving under him
In the war Of 1866 to stand godfathers
to his little girl
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

White waists OF Cluny lace are the
vogue this season. and when made over
separate lining of China silk are
dainty alike for evening as well as day
wear after noon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
Ladies' Can Xaar Shnas

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. powder. II makes tight or new shoes
easy. Cures swollen, hot, sweating, aching
feet, ingrowing nails. corns and bunions. At
all druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package FREE by
mail. Address. Allen 8. Olmsted. LelioY NY
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

II is estimated that the journey be-
tween London and Paris will be short
ened by 20 minutes by the use OF
crates for passengers luggage, expert.
ments with which were made recently
Rt Calais
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
Real Lace Mitts.

While silk gloves. with or without
lace Insets along the wrists. are to be
the thing for general summer wear, the
real lace mitt will be the height OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spo ken o,
as cough cure.-J. w. 0'BRiEs, $40 Third
Avenue, N, Minneapolis, MINI, Jan. 6, 1900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

"The Klean, Kool Kitchen Kind" OF stoves
make no smoke, smell SCOT. ashes or excess
sive heat. Always look for trade mark.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Windmills in Germany are now used to
produce power to drive electric motors.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Carpets can be colored on the floor with
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

The valley of the Amazoa still remains
almost unexplored.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Fully 250O persons commit suicide in
Russia every yea.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

Flattery is tool that will pry open al.
most any won.an's heart.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

3 The average straight-ahead motion
OF the stars is now put at 21 miles
second. ...,3 + Z.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03

A woman is never so skeptical as no. to
believe a man when he tells her he loves
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
GIrl's i'Ont.

Loose coats that can be slipped on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
Now Exporting Absinthe.

The manufacturers OF absinthe in
Wisconsin are now exporting to Eu.
rope a part OF their product, so that
the French have competition in the
business OF making their most import.
ant licueur.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-06-03
FROM MILL TO MAN DIRECT
NJ HANAU

closing out stock Of dry goods and clothing and ladies'
gents furnishing goods 25
going quit business.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
The 'Times-D Dispatch
Published Daily ard Weekly
/ Al No. a North Tent, street.
sIchn,ond, Va. Entered Janu'
4 airy ~, 1908, at Rlehmond, va"
4 az second. class matter, under
4 Act Of Congress Of March -
1879.

The DAILY TINES DISPATCH is solu
at . cents n copy. ~
\ The SUNDAY TIMES DISPATCH Dish; -
sold at cents copy.
35fTbe DAILY TlMEs-D1sPPATcjlA oy
&mnil-5o cents month; $500 year.
$3.50 for SIX months; 81 80 FOR three
Rmontlis. ..s,tfs sa.s,
The SUNDAY TIMES. DISPATCH by
niaif $500 year.
The DAILY TIMES DISPATCH m
gliding Sunday. in Richmond oho wa !"
: chester, by carrier. 10 cents per week OF
80 cents per month.
rhe SUNDAY TIMES DISPATCH ny
carrier s cents pcr week.
Tho WEEKLY TIMES. DlSiAlCei''
s1.o0 n year.
All Unsigned Communications VII! pc
4 rejected.
Rejected Communications viii not DC
returned unless accompanied by stamps.
Up.Town Office at T. a. Mlllers' NO. NO.
BIO East Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
The Fisher Letter.

A new Interest in tho street car fran
chise investigation, which has been un-
der way in q Council committee tor
months, has been aroused by u forged
letter. which purported to come from
Mr.. George z. Fisher.
FOR long tlmo Mr.. Fisher was In con-
troll of the ''old company's- lines here, and
It is believed that nc could give the COM
mittee information of valuc,. but no has
never yet mado it convenient to attend.
Nor could the committee compel him to
leave New York and como here for that
purpose. However, a few days ago. Chair-
man Minor received letter signed &c. ..
Fisher" stating that the signer had been
reading the newspu pers, and saying that
he was led to say that he had never had
"any financial dealings with any "Coun-
Gilman or city official" and, therefore,
could see mo object in making the disa-
grecabe Co mo) trip" to Richmond.
Names of half dozen citizens were given
in the letter to whom it was alleged thhe
mot cash, but securities, bonds, stocks,
etc. to the -amount-of s4oo, 900 had been
given. ,,.,..,. 49,, .,.s
kilograms that have passed between
Chairman Minor and Mr.. Fisher indicate
that that letter Is a forgery II SO, y us
another grossly dlsagreeable chapter IN
an investigation which has given anything
but pleasure to the general public. Andht
is too serious matter to be passed on
as Coke
1t may DE that the astuteness and dill
gence Of the newspaper reporters may dis
cover the origin Of the letter in few
days; Ii mott tho investigating committee
will have more Investigating to do.
Mr.. Fisher could win distinction for
himself by coming down here and helping
! the committee ferret out the perpetrator
OF what he Is understood as characterizing
as forgery, and by answering the ques-
lions the committee wish to ask him.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01

seeded Brooke In the management OF
Cuban AFFAIRS. 81
At the time mentioned Runcle also ue-
MED that he had given out this article
for publication. where.pon tho editor q
tho magazine exhibited II lettnr krom
Runcie. giving him full authority TO
print tho article with Runclc's signature :tlr
attached. When this was brought TO
tho attention Of Wood. lo wired the Sec
rotary or War that he was astounded AZ
the disclosure ana that l,e withdrew all
that he Ind said in Runcie's behalf. Nov
comes forinard Runcle and testines be-
fore the committee that hc and WOOD
and the magazine writer held confer
once and planned the attack on General
Brooke for tho purpose Of securing his
removal and the advancement Of Wood
He declares thnt he wrote the article At
the request OF General Wood, and that
Wood entered fully into tho plot.
I. 1t now comos down to question OF
veraclty between Wood and Runcie. Ii
Wood has told tho truth, Runcle has told
a malicious falsehood. II Runce has told
the truth. Wood is guilty not only of
falsehood, but OF sharp practice unbe-
coming a gentleman and an 1. officer d Ger in the
United states army. Taking either horn
OF the dilemma, the whole story Is a sad
reflection upon tho morale Of the army
and decent men III the service are douDt-
less disgusted I'D nausoom. i&
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
\. 4 a. affairs Of 4 I we'll conducted

,nnr IN The affairs OF n we'll conducted
corporation.
However, It is gratifying to know that thu,
ia rascnls have at last beer r,ti dow,
md that they nrc ito be punished Tor
thclr outrageous abuses OF the pubic
,rus,, President Roosevelt cries aloud
against them and against nll s'cli cor
rnp,on ana concludes Ills memorandum
in the following language;
"No crime cnlls for sterncr reproba-
ton than tho crime OF the corruptioni.sst
N public life. and Of the man VINO seeks
to corrupt him. The bribe.girer ana tne
alike sin against the primary law Of the
States safety. All questions OF diff q.
enco in party policy sink into insign,ii-
cnncc when the people Of TINS country
orc brought face to face with a cues.
ton ike this. which lies at the root or
honest aud decent government. IN ms
question, and on all others liko II. we.
can afford to have no DIVISION h1,ons
rood citizens. IN tho last resort good
iays and rood administration alike must
rest upon the broad basis OF sound pub
lie opinion. a dull public conscience, m
ensy-roing ncuulcscenco IN corruption. m
fnllbly means debasemcnt in public lie,
and such debnsement IN the end mems
the ruin OF free institutions. Self-goveih-
n,cnt becomes farce II the represcnta-
tivcs OF the people corrupt others OF are
Themselves corrupted. Freedom is not q
gIfl which will tarry long in the hands
OF the dishonest or those so foolish or so
Incompetent as to tolerate dishonesty In
their public servants. Under our system
ali mower comes from the people, and M
punishment rests ultimately with the poo
DC. The federation Of the wrong, not
tho exposure OF the wrong, is the real
offense."
This Is q timely and worthy deliver
nnco from the President Of the United
States and the sentiment wh1ch y con-
tuins applies as well in the affairs AFFAIRS OF
state government and municipal govern
ment as in tho affairs Of the national
government. .
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
The Postal Scandals.

The report of Fourth Assistant Post
master -Gensiaf Joseph L. Bristow on the
result ott''his' "!iyestigation OF the post
office scandals, together with tho mem
orandum of Prcsden. Roosevelt, was
made public yesterday.
The report Is full and the President
quotes the attorneys employed BY tho
government. Messrs. Charles j. Bona
part and Holms Conrad. as saying that
ii is "an exceptionally able, candid and
Impartial rcview OF its subject matter,
and that it shows clearly reprehensible
misconduct, amounting in many cases
to crime, on the part Of a number Of Of
t.cials.
The report shows the number OF In
dctments found to be forty-four and the
number OF persons involved thrty-onc.
with an approximate loss to tho govern
n.ent Of $4,000. The three chief off,
cia!s indicted are James n. Tyner, AS
sistant Attorney-Gencral for the Post
office Department; a. ", Machen, gen.
eral superintendent free delivery system;
and George ". Beavers. general superin-
tendent Of salaries and allowances. Ty-
ner had been in the government service
pra ct!cally since 1861. As regards Bcav-
era and Machen, the corruption took the
fern OF bribery and blackmail in con-
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80 nm, n,onorea =, ,oy.r M We ,,aer :
IA, ,hat Ne wos ,,,,o,n,,oa ~, ~
-. ara ho,, po,,,ar. ana 49,,
..aa,d.a ia, C,o,r,.ss ., ,ha ,as, 49,
~, ac,na,,y nyoytsnd fo, rolsIro ~. 50,
a,,es ~ hoth m. salary in nac, case
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
With a Comment or Two.

NO one will be surprised to see Mark
Hanna go Into the convention with suf-
tlcientE delegates to defeat. his strenuous
young friend for the nomination., al
though Mr.. Roosevelt has the powerful
weapon OF place and power to use IN Sc
curing his ends. Portsmouth Star.
I. But your Uncle Marcus says lie doesn't
want the nomination. Can't you take his
word about little thing Ike that?
Mujnr Miles M. Martin, OF the Passenger
and Power Company. estimates that
sum Of money :asgregating between $780,
900 and 100000 was expended by his c6Ill-
pany in securing franchises, and he thinks
that some Of the money went to members
of tho Council. He would not commit
himself positively on that point, for he
said he was not certain. but that Mr..
+lrisher could tell.::Illcn by all. means let
us hear from Arr. Fisher.sif. 1t he possible
! TO- get him to 4testtllfy,---7Riehmond Tines
Dispatch, 5.5 & a q, .s
it would be Interesting, we think. for
tho Richmond public to learn what share
OF this vast sum went into the pockets OF
Councilmen and how much Of It remained
in the hands OF those who had charge OF
It's disbursement. The general belief IS
that the fellows behind boodling Council-
men secure more of tho t''swag" than
those who do the votng-Sorfolk Ledger
!, Why Is 1t SO much easier for an offender
i in Virginia to get on on appeal than be-
fore a magistrate Norfolk Ledger.
A pertinent ques ton that should be an
SwereQ by som eDOuy. St' f5s-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-01
TUESDAY. DECEMBER |, 1908,
A Word of Warning.
80 rio Tirnes-Dispatch:

/, Editor of The Times Dispatch:
N SRI have paid all my taxes assessed
npainst mo since 1890 Will l have to pay
80 capitation tax in 1903 to entitlo me TO
sn,a n 1901 VOTER.
The new Constitution provides that an!
) nerson registered according to law shall
have tho right to vote subject TO me
following conditions;
THAT he shall. as prerequisite TO the
right to vote after January !. 1901 person
8allv nay, at least six months prior to the
election, all state poll taxes assessor
or nssessablc against hi munder- the pres
ent Constitution during the three years
next preceding that in which he offers to
vote.
THAT means that all persons who are
entitled to vote In the elections next
wear must have paid at least six months
4, J. vance their capitation taxes for l9O3
1902 and 1901
The execution to this rule Is that per-
sons. who during the lato war between
4he states served in the army or navy or
& the United 0lutCa, VI " 49,
states are exempt from tho prepayment
Of the capitation tax ms a prerequisite
y to voting. 49, -
II our correspondent "a Confederate or
Union veteran lie is exempt. otherwise he
must pay his cdpitaton tax for 1908 II he
would vote in 1904. II he Is a citizen OF
Richmond, he must pay his capltatlon tax
before Decembsr. 18th. in order to Qualify
/. himself TO vote in the next municipal cleo
ton.
The General Assembly has enacted a
law extending the time within which 1903
taxes may be paid without increasing the
siye Per cent penalty from December LIST
to Jaaaury list. But this does not alter the
FAC. that the captation tax must be paid
al least six months in advance OF the
next election, and citizens OF Richmond
who fail 10 pay their capitation tax be-
fore December II, 1903. will not be quail
fled to vote in the municipal election next
June.