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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
Ants That Raise Crops,

Recent study of ants has added an
other to the many facts that show
Mat strange intelligence these tiny
insects possess. This latest discovery
is that some species actually plant and
raise their own crops.
The big leaf-cutting ant Of the trop-
les is the most proficient species in
the agricultural line. These ants visit
plants and cut little fragments out of
the leaves. Sometimes they will ruin
whole plantation over night, leaving
the plants with ragged fragments of
their foliage.
Until recently 1t has been supposed
that the leaf-cutters ate the pieces of
leaf. But now 1t is known that they
carry the fragments to their mounds,
where they chew them over and over,
moistening them at the same time
with acid secretions, until they have
made a soft. spongy mass. This is
kneaded and worked over and over
again until It is big heap full of
small holes and pores.
In this spongy mass the ants depos.
.,
which forms the greater part of their
food supply. Different species of ants
have different species OF fungus. The
most highly developed of them all is
grown by Brazilian ant. It is known
as the Rozites gangilophora. This
fungus is very rich and full Of albu-
men, which is particularly loved by
the ants.
To produce the most albumen the
fungus must not be permitted to flow
er. OF course this is a simple matter,
well known to every florist and agri-
culturist. But it certainly is wonder
full that ants should have learned it. 1t
makes it seem almost certain that they
are possessed of powers of reason, for
they attend to the pruning of the fun
gus stems and suckers just as careful
ly as human planter would.
AS soon as the fungus begins to
grow it sends out fine threadlike
stems into the air. If these are al
lowed to grow they will finally bear
fiowerets. But the ants do not permit
them to grow. They keep certain
members of their colonies busy biting
them off the moment they appear. AT
ter pruning them for short time the
fungus begins to develop little swell
ings. which are particularly rich in al
bumen. After being cultivated for a
few months the little swelling are
found everywher around the bottom of
the pile.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
ColIeoe Girls Idea.

The graduate of a woman's college
who recently was engaged by the New
York Department of Charities as con-
covered an entirely new field Of en-
deavor for members of her sex who
have received a liberal education.
Moreover, 1t Is one in which the pos.
sibility of male competition is very
slight.
While studying at college, the young
woman realized that it was possible
for her to become an expert on mat
ters of diet, and planned her course TO
that end. Though not an executive,
she will soon be one of the most i'm
portant officers of that branch of the
city government, because she Is sent
upon investigations on everything con-
cerning foods. their preparations.
thcir nutriment, and their serving in
the various institutions. She reports
directly to and consults with the COM
missioner.
She has studied so as to be practi-
cal and scientific, too. She can cook,
from soups to cake, and she has Prof.
Atwater's food researches at her
ers' end. Along with old-fashioned
<sekeeping she took up biology,
physiology. chemistry, and domestic
science. A man would have hard
time competing with her unless he
was an expert cook and had a good
working knowledge of housewifery.-
New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
New Ideas for Sleeves,

Since sleeves have gone up in the
world of fashion, there Is no end to
their airs and graces, to say nothing
of their variety. A fetchingly grace
full sleeve has an unusual touch given
It by an arrangement of silk rings.
which are sewed to the upper side Of
the sleeve, from the shoulder to near
the elbow. Through these rings soft
ribbon is threaded. and is finished
with long ends and rings. It is quite
the fad right now, when wearing eth
er an all-white or all-black gown, to
introduce just one touch of color, and
TO have that in the sleeve. A black
mousseline de sole gown specially ap-
proved by Madame La Mode has full
elbow sleeves Of the black mousselne
with black silk rings reaching from
the shoulder to the elbow threaded
with apple green liberty satin. It is
only here in the sleeves that the color
Is introduced, and the effect is ex-
tremely smart. In this same way a
note of black Is added to white or
pale tinted gown.-Woman's Home
Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The First Book of Laws.

The well-known Assyriologist, DR..
Hugo Winckler, of England. has pub
lished an account of the legislation
promulgated by King Amraphel of
Babylon, which, so far as is known at
present, was the first book of laws
ever given to the world. King Am
raphal lived $500 years B. c., and is
mentioned In the Bible as a contem-
porary OF Abraham, so that his stat
ntes were drawn up fully five centur-
les before the laws of Moses. They
number 2S2 and contain the follow
ing: 'If a woman who sells bever-
ages gives bad value for the money
paid her. she shall be thrown into
water. III wife be a spendthrift, or
II she otherwise neglect her duties,
her husband may put her away with
out compensation; but II a man put
away his wife for no other reason
than that she has no children, he shall
return her whole dowry. II a betroth-
al be rescinded. the man shall pay
the woman compensation. A widow
with grownsup children may not marry
again without permission from
Judge"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18

A baby lark had got out of its nest
sideways,-a fall of a foot only, but a
dreadful drop for a baby.
"You can get back this way" its
mother said. and showed It the way.
But, when the baby tried to leap, 1t
fell on its back Then the mother
marked out lines on the ground, on
which 1t was to practise hopping; and
1t got along beautifully so long as the
mother was there every moment to
say, How wonderfully you hop!"
Now teach me to hop up" said the
little lark, meaning that 1t wanted to
fly; and the mother tried TO do It in
vain. She could soar up, up, very
bravely; but she could not explain how
she did it.
wait till the sun comes out after
rain" she said, half remembering.
What is sun? What Is rain?" the
little bird asked. "If you cannot teach
me to fly, teach me to sing.
when the sun comes out after rain,
then you can sing"
The rain came, and glued the little
birds wings together.
81 shall never be able to fly or to
sing!" 1t walled.
Then, of sudden, 1t had to blink
its eyes; for glorious light had
spread over the world, catching every
leaf and twig and blade of grass in
tears, and putting a smile into every
tear The baby birds breast swelled.
it did not know why; it fluttered from
the ground, it did not know why.
THE sun has come out after rain!"
1t trilled. THANK you, sun! Thank
you! o mother, did you hear me? |
can sing!"
Then it floated up, up, calling.
THANK you! thank you! thank you!"
to the sun. 80 mother. do you see
me? | am flying. Register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
Recipes.

recipes.
Potato Omelet-Turn mashed pota-
toes into creased omelet pan, put
ting one tablespoon of butter in the
pan; spread the potatoes evenly; cook
slowly until Drowned on the under
side; then fold In half and turn out
on hot platter.
Prune Pudding-Wash half a pound
OF prunes; soak them an hour or two
in cold water; then boil soft in two
cupfuls Of water; remove stones; add
one cup of sugar, one-inch piece Of
stick cinnamon and one and one-half
cups OF boiling water; let simmer 10
minutes; rub one-third cup Of corn
starch In a little cold water; add It to
the prune mixture and simmer five
minutes; remove cinnamon; pour into
a mould; let stand in a cold place;
serve out of the mould with cream.
Chocolate Coolsies-Cream half a
cup Of butter; add gradually one cup
Of sugar. one egg well beaten, one
fourth teaspoon of salt and two
squares Of chocolate, melted; beat
well and add two and one.half cups of
flour, alternating with one-fourth cup
OF milk; then add two teaspoonfuls OF
baking powder; let this stand in a
cool place an hour; toss on a Toured
board; roll very thin; cut with a
small cutter, dipping it in -four; lay
on creased pans and bake in a hot
oven.
Tapioca Cream-Soak one.fourth Gun
OF pearl tapioca in cold water and Gov
er for one hour; drain, add it to two
cupfuls OF scalding hot milk in the
double boiler and cook until trans
parent; add two tablespoonfuls of su.
gar; beat the yolks of two eggs; add
two tablespoonfuls of sugar to them;
pour little of the hot mixture over
the yolks; add a pinch of salt; then
return all to the double boiler and
stir till egg has thickened; remove;
add the white, beaten stiff; chill and
add one teaspoon of vanilla.
Tomato Fritters-Cooll In an agate
pan one can of tomatoes, five cloves,
one-third cupful of sugar, three slices
Of onion. one tablespoonful of salt,
a few grains Of pepper for 20 minutes;
rub through sieve; melt one-fourth
cupful Of butter; when hot add one.
fourth cupful Of cornstarch, then the
tomatoes gradually; cook two min.
utes, then add one egg beaten a III.
tie; pour into buttered shallow nan:
when cold turn out on board; cut
II squares or strips; roll in crumbs,
"Aen In beaten egg. then crumbs
again; put several In the frying bas-
ket and fry in smoking hot deep fat;
drain ON paper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
To keep Cut Flowers.

In order to preserve cut flowers they
should be taken out of the vases ev-
cry day and a tiny piece cut off the
end Of each of them with sharp
knife-not with scissors. as the object
Is to keep the pores of the stems open.
and this can only be done with very
sharp instrument. The vase should be
Kept perfectly clean, and this can be
done by washing with hot water and
plenty of soap. A small piece Of char
coal placed in the bottom of the vase
will help keep the blossoms fresh for
many days. The water must be
changed every day. If the vase be
of clear glass a pinch of borax may
take the place of the charcoal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
her Aunt Mary. with her love in every

her Aunt Mary, with her love In every
one of the Stitches"
ut Is a beauty said mother. You
will want to write and thank aunty for
1t, and you surely ought to send
very nice letter for such pretty pres
ent. See II you can make every letter
right, just as aunty did every stitch"
Ruth was seven, and had learned to
write so we'll that her father, who was
travelling man. was very proud of the
letters his little girl sent him. He al
ways kept them, and carried them
around In his vest pocket. She knew
about capitals and periods and COM
mas. She could spell the words in the
First Reader, and some in the Second
Reader, too. When she wrote, every
letter was round like chubby Ruth her
self, and as plain as print. "verdiggle
writing" explained Ruth.
MY thank you letters all DONE"
nounced Ruth, with tired sigh. "I'll
read IL to you, mother; and you tell
me II It's nice enough to send TO aunty
for tha dear, lovely, beautiful handker.
S'Si' iHth NUN Itdu tulS ulDuu.
Dear Aunty.-The map you sent me
is the sweetest one ever had in all
my life. 1t is too pretty to use, so
am going to stick It in the front of my
best dress, the way mother does hers.
| send you my love and a big, big
thank you, and this nice, round kiss.
Your loving niece, RUTH.
"Did | hear you read 'map?' ex.
claimed Mrs. Seymour; and she lifted
the letter for look.
"Oh, well. course It was handker.
chief" said Ruth, cheerfully, but
put map on purpose, cause you said
this had to be nice letter, and must
get every word right. Ana didn't know
how to spell handkerchief and did
know how to spell map, so put map.
But map'll be all right" declared Ruth
with confidence, "'cause aunty knows
what she sent me, course she does"
So Ruths thank you letter was
sent just as It was; and aunty knew
what Ruth meant-of course she did
and was delighted to see that her
young niece had spelled every word
exactly right.-Youth's Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
When I'm a Man.

When grow into big man,
And buy what want to wear
I'm going to have trousers mile or two
long,
And never will brush my hair.
I'll buy a silk hat with q very tall crown,
And carry a gold headed cane.
Ill not wear a necktie-it takes so much
time
To unite and tie 1t again.
I'm going to eat candy whenever please
And play on the street till it's dark,
With peanuts my pockets will always be
stuffed,
oh, say, won't just have lark!
I'll hitch on the icewagons all that please,
With no one TO make me get on
/ won't be polite to nurse or q girl,
And my hat never will dof.
And never. oh, neverl will go TO bed
Before it's at least half past eight,
All jolly good time I'll have when man.
You'll see II you only just wait
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
Pressure of Light Waves.

Nichols and Hull made, before the
late meeting of the American Astron-
omical Society. a demonstration of the
pressure of light waves. The appara-
tus was an hour glass vacuum tube,
which contained some carbon sponge
dust of particles only one or two MI
crons in diameter, the chamber having
been very carefully exhausted to as
high a vacuum as possible. When
the dust was allowed to fall from the
upper to the lower chamber In a pow
erful arc-light beam the larger par
ticles were seen to fall vertically while
the finer ones fell out OF plumb and
away from the light. The angle Of
deviation was stated to be about that
to be expected on the radiant push
hypothesis.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The English Nurse.

The English nurse is a woman Of
high ideals, patterning herself closely
after such an example as Florence
Nightingale, but, alas, the material
consideration which she receives is
not largo. and, in contrast to the Amer
lean nurse, her recompense is niggard-
iy. Since the exposition in Buffalo,
when hundreds of nurses met from all
parts of the world and the subjects
Of common interest were generally dis
cussed, the English nurses have come
to realize their weakness on the finan-
cial side. An agitation is being made
to secure additional privileges before
the law, and the queen herself has
taken up the cause of the war hospital
nurses. The women in this service in
England are more accomplished than
In most other countries, because of
the policy pursued by the war office
to appoint only those of gentle
birth" About 800 such, of whom Prin.
cess Christian was the moving spirit,
went to South Africa through the
army nursing reserve. and most of
these women have now returned to the
private walks of life from which they
were recruited.
The English system in general is
quite unlike that Of America, with its
alumnae association connected with
every training school, and 1t is this
very organization of the nurses in
America which has established their
financial standing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The lonu Skirt,


II women only realized the disas-
trous results TO their health and that
of their posterity, of fads and fash
ions, and especially feminine vanity,
they would certainly turn over a new
leaf. For instance, the long skirt.
From two or three points CT view this
much-loved feminine appendage is per-
nicious. On the street It serves as a
collector of bacteria. which are car
ried to the homes and deposited on
carpets and in hangings, which latter
serve as incubators for these deadly
microbes. The braids used to bind
the skirts. and above all those germ.
collecting brush braids, which sweep
up and mold within their spongy sur
face diseases Of all kinds, are re-
sponsible for much illness.
In the second place women slowly
but most surcly-deform themselves
because there Is a constant straining
of the ligaments on one side of their
body producing abnormal develop
ments and a general one-sideiness
which throws the entire body out of
harmony with its parts. The wrist
also becomes stiff from the strain, and
If the skirt is very heavy there is
serious injury to the internal organs
and consequently a arrangement of
the nervous system, which is decided
ly not "a splendid thing in women"
Perhaps it would not be futile to ap.
peal to woman's vanity. | often won
der how they. would feel could they
see the masculine smiles and hear the
remarks that follow in the wake of a
flowing train-or street sweeper as
they call them--for woman is surely
not impervlous to the appreciation OF
the lords of creation.
The skirt is indeed serious ques-
tion and one that shows little indica-
ton of solution. The whole question
rests solely on woman's realization of
the evil.-American Queen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The Ever.FashionabIe Blouse.

The blouse has by no means gone
out of fashion. Maids and youthful
matrons are wearing neat make in
the daytime, high to the neck, finished
with collar and stock or a plain or
spotted scarf of Oriental satin or fou-
lard. These shirts have to be bcauti-
fully cut, and are mostly worn over
a tight-fitting silk or linen slip.
Smart blouses are again being worn
at restaurant lunches, under fur
coats. Nothing Is prettier than soft
Oriental white satin. spotted net or
lace, with jabot of lace and net at
the neck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
sew, cook and attend to their

able to sew, cook and attend to their
homes.
In Japan the highest class of women
never go to market. The market
comes to them-that is, the dealers
call and offer their wares for sale at
their customers doors. Tho flsh mer-
chant brings his stock and. II any is
sold, prepares it for cooking. The
green grocer, the cake dealer, and,
nowadays, the meat man, all 60 to
their patrons houses.
Nearly all Japanese women make
their own clothes; at all events, even
the very richest embroiier their gar
ments themselves. Dinner is served
at or little before dusk the year
round. A small table about one foot
square and eight inches high is set
before each person. On this is a
lacquer tray, with space for four or
five dishes, each four or five inches
In diameter.
There are definite places for each
little bowl and dish. The rice bowl
is on the left, the soup bowl in the
middle. Ones appetite IS measured
according to the number of bowls of
rice one eats. A maid is at hand with
a large box of rice to replenish the
bowls. II a few grains are left in
tho bottom of the bowl she is aware
that those eating have had sufficient;
but should one empty his bowl she
would once more fill ft.-Table Talk.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
A CLEANSING Cream.

For cleansing cream that will re-
move grease spots from carpets, cots,
ribbons, ink from paint, etc, cut four
ounces of white CASTLE soap very fine
and dissolve It in quart of hot water
over the fire. When thoroughly melt
ed, add four quarts Of hot water.
When nearly cold, stir in four ounces
Of ammonia, two ounces of alcohol,
two ounces of glycerine and two
ounces Of ether. This cream will keep
Indefinitely,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
For the Children.

A good quality of bed ticking makes
capital reins for children, being both
servicenble and pretty, If trimmed a
little with herringbone stitch in red.
yellow or blue wool. Bells attached
to broad strip Of the ticking 10 go
across the chest will be appreciated
by the Youngsters.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
Ruth's "Thank You" Letter.

Ruth skipped to the door to see what
the mail-carrier was bringing. Then
came a delighted squeal, and she
danced back. her eyes shining as she
tore the envelope, and something fiat
an. soft" fell out.
"Oh! oh! Look, mother! A lace
handkerchief for me. and l never had
one before. And here's a note, and It
says, For my dear niece Ruth. from
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The New Art In Jewelry.

The new art in jewelry is at present
the accepted style. the flowers being
of the lightest color, emphasized by
jewels. Fuchsias. lilies of the valley.
mistletoe and leaves and flowers
which seem to have no actuality char
acterize this departure of the present
century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
Asked and Answsred

The Doctor-Are you sure you never
buried any one alive?
The Undertaker--Well. none OF your
patients. at least.--Chicago News
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
The Domestic Little Japs.

Even the highest class Japanese
women, and no matter how rich their
family may be. are brought up to be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1903-03-18
BUSINESS CARDS.
. M. MCDONALD,

ATTORNEY-AT-LAw,
Notary Public, real estate agent, Patents
secured. collections made promptly, Ofio1
In Nolan block, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-03
SCENES OF SPLENDOR.
Chiefs at the Opening of the
Durbar in India.

Delhi, India, Dec. 3O.-The viceroy.
Lord Curzon, of Kedleston, made his
state ENTRY Monday into the capital
of the Moguls. This constituted the
official opening of the durbar held to
celebrate the accession of King E, :
ward as emperor of India.
1t was splendid pageant, probably
unparalleled in it's magnifcence. Al
the head of the elephant procession
rode Lord and Lady Curzon on the
state grand tusker,' IL feet high, the
largest elephant in India. Their how
dab was decked with gold and silver,
and the elephant was almost hidden
beneath gold-worked saddle cloth.
Surrounding them were footmen in
scarlet and gold liveries bearing mass
i've silver staves
The route was lined with British
and native troops, and crowds of on
lockers witnessed the spectacle,
which, it is asserted, never has been
surpassed in magnifcence, even in
this country of oriental splendor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-03
GETTING READY FOR HEARING.
ut Philadelphia Where Commits
sion IL to Meet Next Week.

Philadelphia, Dec. 31.-The >attor-
neys who are representing the coal
companies and the nonunion mine
workers among the anthracite coal
strike commission held a meeting at
the Continental hotel here Tuesday
for the purpose of mapping out plans
for the conduct. of their side of the con
troversy before that body. Among
those present were former Congress-
man Simon P. Wolverton, of Sunbury,
and H. 7. Newcomb, of Philadelphia,
representing the Philadelphia e.
Reading Coal and Iron company; A. H.
McClint ock, of Wilkesbarre, for the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company;
Maj. Everett Warren, of Scranton, for
the Erie company; Ira II. Burns, of
Scranton, for the independent opera
tors, and John T. Lenahan, of Wilkes
barre, representing the nonunion men.
The strike commission will meet here
next Tuesday and the headquarters of
the commission as we'll as those of the
miners and most of the lawyers will
be al the Continental hotel.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1903-01-03
TO HONOR HER MEMORY.
Steps Taken It O Establish q Memorial
to the Life, and Work of the Late
Alice Freeman Palmer.

Boston, Dec. 30-Representative ed
ucators in a conference here Monday
decided to invite subscriptions to
fund with which to establish suitable
memorial to the life and work of the
late Alice Freeman Palmer, formerly
president of Wellesley college, long
member of the Massachusetts state
board of education, and formerly adj
visory dean of the woman's depart
ment of Chicago university A COM
mittee of five was appointed to choose
the memorial, to arrange for commit
tees in various places to receive and
collect funds, and to appoint COM
mittee of business men to act as trus-
tees. President Eliot, of Harvard, is
chairman, and Gov. Crane, of Massa-
chusetts; President Tucker, of Dart
mouth; Richard Watson Gilber, Of
the Century, and Mrs. Quincy Adams
Shaw, Of Boston, are members.