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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
A Chinese Student,

ooh, you American women can do
everything" said Miss Kang Tung,
bright Chinese student at Harvard.
You go everywhere tnat men go, you
read mems newspapers, and you know
all that is going on, but in China we
have to stay in bandbox; We are not
really alive.
Yes, at home dress in home
clothes, but like these better and
would never live in China again If
could not go and come at l please.
Yesterday we went through your big
gray prison-what do you call it, the
Tombs? They all wore the same
clothes and sat in the same kind of
dark rooms. 1t made me think of our
women at home. Really, we are not
much better on.
"Am | writing anything? Oh, yes,
write nearly every month for our
wonan's paper at home. My sister,
Kung Tung Nee, is the editor of this,
and it is published in Canton twice a
month.
so few Chinese women know how
to read, but those who do know en-
joy reading the paper. Almost all the
writing in it is done by women. No,
we don't bother about fashions. The
paper is more about what is going on
in the outside world and what other
women are doing.
81? No, don't bother about fash
ions, either. wear what see other
people wear, what the stores have to
SELL Oh, yes; like pretty clothes, but
am so busy, haven't time to spend
on them"
And yet this little 17-year-old en-
tnusiast is always well dressed. quietly
becomingly, and in good taste. This
is Miss Kang Tung's first visit to
America, and though she has only re-
Gently come to New York, she has been
in the country several months in Cali
fornia, British Columbia and other
places where there are colonies of her
countrymen. Everywhere she goes she
tries to interest the women and Or
ganize branches of the Reform Asso-
citation of which her father is the head.
Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

The vogue of the deep belt. or girdle.
appears to gain adherents week by
week until no wardrobe Is considered
complete that does not include one or
more. These varying styles suit the
needs of varying figures and are some
full, some plain. As illustrated No. 1
is made Of black liberty satin. No. 2
OF black and white taffeta. No. 3 of
peau de cynge. and No. Of crepe de
chine, but any Of the materials used
for bodlces of the sort are appropriate
and the color can be made to suit the
demands of the special gown.
The girdles consist of the foundation,
which is shaped and fitted to the tig-
ure and Is used for all. and the full
portion of each.
No. is shaped and shlrred on indl-
Gated lines. then arranged over the
foundation. which Is boned In order
to retain its shape. No. 2 Is cut in Sec
tons which are arranged over the
foundation and held by lacings, the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
TRAINING Children.

Here are some rules for the training
of children that may help somewhat
in the solving of the difficulties many
parents experience.
From earliest infancy inculc~te In.
stant obedience.
Unite firmness with gentleness. Let
your children understand always that
you mean what you say.
Never promise them anything unless
you are quite sure you can give what
you say.
If you tell child to do something,
show him how to do it, and see that it
IS done,
Always punish your children for will
fully disobeying you, but never punish
them in anger.
Never let them know that they vex
you or make you lose your self-com-
mand.
Ii they give way to petulance or ILL
temper, wait till they are calm, then
reason with them on the foollshness
of their conduct.
Never give your children anything
because they cry for it.
Teach them that the sure and easy
way to appear good is to be good.
Accustom them to make their little
recitals with perfect truth.
Never allow tale-bearing.
Teach them self-denial, not self-in-
dulgence,-Indiana Farmer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
Recipes.

Nut ndwiches-Whole wheat,
brown or white bread can be used for
the sandwiches and chopped nuts
stirred into mayonnaise dressing or
into cream cheese can be used for the
filler.
Baked Sweet Potatoes-Steam sweet
potatoes half an hour, cut in two
lengthwise, butter lightly and lay in q
baking dish. Season with salt and pep
per and then dredge with a little su-
gar. Bake from 20 minutes to half an
hour or until nice brown.
Scalloped Tomatoes and Rice-Wash
half cupful of rice; let 1t soak two
hours; put in the bottom of baking
dish layer of stewed tomatoes. then
a sprinkle of the uncooked rice; sea-
son with salt and pepper, then more
tomato and rice; when all Is used put
the dish in a hot oven and bake one
hour.
Potato Cups-Take two cups Of
mashed potato or three of riced pota-
to, stir In two tablespoons of butter
Just melted, but not heated until oily.
Add two eggs beaten light and three
quarters cup of thin cream and one-
half teaspoon of salt. Beat five min
utes, turn into a pudding dish that
can be sent to the table and bake In
quick oven Is minutes or until
Drowned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
Fashion Notes.

Many entire costumes are done in
plaits.
Fringe with a Van Dyked top is a
charming novelty.
Empire coats are graceful, If not as
smart as fitted designs.
Dark fur ovals with one end pointed
are inset in some ermine pieces. in ad-
dition to the tails.
Crepe gowns are considered very
smart for indoor purposes when trim
med with deep silk fringe.
A dainty and voluminous affair for
evening is composed entirely of
shirred chiffon, with setting Of dainty
lace.
An exceedingly swagger and unique
combination seen lately was a peach
colored mousseline, trimmed with mar
row sable bands and moss green vel
vet, embroidered in silver thread.
1t is we'll to bear in mind that soft
ness Is necessity for q becoming
house gown; so, II silk is chosen, in
stead of net or chiffon, lace should in
variably be used as a trimming be-
cause Of its greater durability.
A white lace house gown is very
useful, as it can be made with high
and low bodice and thereby serve for
home wear and for more formal occa-
sions out. Many women, instead of
having two waists. use a deep collar
over the low bodice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
To Save the Fine Plates.

For china closets, whether in kitchen
or In buffers pantry, there has long
been felt a need for some means of
arranging the various sizes of platters
belonging to any set of china without
piling them on top of each other,
most awkward and inconvenient meth
cd, with much risk of breakage when
handling them. There are now for sale
platter rests made of natural wood.
Each dish has its separate and appro-
pirate rest with regard to Its size. The
smallest one fits down on the front rest,
the next size follows above. until the
entire set is placed. The whole SER
vice not only shows to advantage, but
is safely held, so that each platter can
be selected at once. BY this simple
means these large dishes take up little
room on the pantry shelf, and there is
no longer noise or confusion in restor-
ing them to their places. These rests
cost only rs cents each, and hold either
sets of five or seven platters.-Com-
mercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
Girl Nurses,

All girls should know a little about
nursing so as to be of use in times of
sickness One of the most important
things to see to is the bed. Very few
people really know how to make a bed
properly; that is, to put the sheets on
evenly and smoothly. The sheets
should be large enough to be securely
tucked under the edges Of the mattress,
and the greatest care should be taken
to smooth out all the creases, as moth
ing fidgets a patient so much as crum-
pied sheets or sheets that keep slip
ping to one side.
Then the pillows. The proper way
to arrange them is so that they are
neither too high nor too low, just of
medium height, to rest the back of the
patient when sitting up.
Changing and shaking up the pill
lows when they have become rumpled
takes but a little time, but Is very
comforting and refreshing to the pa
tient.
The covering of the bed should vary
according to the temperature of the
room, the nature OF the sickness, the
feelings OF the patient and the time of
the year. Whatever these conditions,
the coverings should be as light as 10
consistent with the comfort of the pa
tient.
Feather beds should never be used
in cases of sickness. They are un-
comfortable for the patient and keep
the body unnecessarily warm.-Amer-
lean Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
Clumsy Fur Coats No Longer Seen.

Clumsy Fur Goats No Longer Seen.
The days when clumsy sealskin coats
hung like sacks round the shoulders of
women and when no attempt was ever
made to cut fur garments smartly or
to fit them accurately to the figure
have departed and have left nothing
but their very unpleasant memory be-
hind.
The furrlers Of the present day, or
at all events the best Of them, cut and
at every garment which is entrusted
to them with the care and skill of a
Court dressmaker bestows upon her
smartest bodlces of satin, velvet, or
brocade; and not only do the fur gar
nents worn ut the moment fit admir-
ably, but they are made according to
the very latest dictates of fashion, and
echo in a remarkable way the modes
of the season as they are seen else
where
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
The Beauty Bath.

To keep the body clean Is to keep
1t healthy; more than that 1t is to keep
the mind bright, as circulation is stim-
ulated. muscles massaged and the It's
sues hardened. The daily bath is the
finest beautifying means known. One
thing you must strictly avoid in bath
ing-never use hard water. 1t Is i'm
possible to create a cleansing suds. The
addition of borax will remedy this
trouble, 80 always keep little china
or tin covered box with borax In 1t ON
your bath stand.
They say that Patti is the best pre-
served woman Of her age and that
she takes daily bath, using pure
white imported CASTLE soap and a fine
flesh brush. softening the water with
q tablespoonful OF borax for each gal
lon. Rinse with bath spray, chilling
the water gradually; dry with q coarse
towel (a linen Turkish toweD, rubbing
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

the flesh until II is pink and tInsling.
Every morning Qf you only take
the warm bath once week.. sponge
the body with tepid water, to which q
handful of salt and tablespoonful Of
borax have been added. This last is
the beautifyinE bath, and the woman
who is afflicted with pimples and
blackheads would do we'll to keep in
mind that If the skin performs its func-
tions properly, throwing of waste mat
ter actively, there will be decided
Improvement in the condition of the
complexion. Hard water will soon
spoil the prettiest skin--so never use
II II possible. Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
Dlscrediaed Prophets.

The prophets of evil who have been
drawing pictures of the dire calami-
ties coming upon the United States In
consequence of our aid to Panama
are doomed to disappointment. Their
predictions, running the gamut from
loss OF trade TO the practical nullifi-
cation Of the Monroe doctrine through
South American connivance. have
been made on the theory that the peo-
pie OF those other republics have
neither friendship for nor understand
Ing OF the United States, but are
swayed only by prejudice. That this
Is an unfair and unjust assumption Is
being proven by the attitude OF all
the substantial states of South Amer
ica,-Atlanta Constitution.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

whole being boned at back, sides and
front.
NO. 3 consists of three portions
which are laid in folds, the centre OF
the foundation at front and back and
the outer portion shaped to give a
pointed effect at the front where 1t
terminates, and one end is passed
through an ornamental ring or buckle.
No. 4 is similar to No. /. but is mar
rover and shows fewer shirrings, SO
being better adapted to the waists of
larger size.
The quantity of material twenty-one
inches wide required for the medium
size is one yard for No. 1, three-f fourth
yard for No. 2, one and One-eighth
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
What Do You Eat at Noon?

Do you realize that your food makes
or mars your health; and that you
must make your choice of good blood
or poor blood yourself?
You may be pretty and sweet and
fresh-loolSing now, but II you do not
eat the proper food you will fade
quickly and lose your strength.
At every restaurant choice may
be made between substantial, health
giving food and frivolous, harmful
food
Brown bread is better investment
than white, for 1t produces more en-
ergy. Baked beans, lima beans, peas
9nd corn, hash or fish (when not
yooked greasily) build up your muscles
and add TO your strength
Cheese and nuts eaten with bread
and butter ore both nourishing and
inexpensive. They ere heavy foods and
should be eaten as sucn at the end of
the meal.
Tomatoes and spinach make good
red blood-they are as good as iron
tonic. Apples, too, are regular storage
batteries for iron, and eaten with nuts
and glass of milk make a good lunch.
Fruits, uncooked or made into
sauces or pies, are good for you at
noon, but they willhot sustain you dur
ing an afternoons hard work.
Invest your money every noon in
something which will count for your
comfort during the rest of the day.
Make your own choice for each 6py.
You are building the future.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

silk, ami lace blouses and others all
open at the back. Old Point. Mechlin
and thread laces have distinct uses. as
opposed to the heavier makes; colored
laces accompany every sort of gown.
but they require to he matched TO
perfection.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20
WIN Mine Coal In the PhIIlppInes.

War department officials are greatly
encouraged over their efforts to de-
Selop a coal mine on the small island
of Batan. on the east coast OF South
ern Luzon. This mine Is eligibly To-
fated near deep water and promises
to give a fair quality of coal. Army
engineers have been at work on the
mine for some time and General Wade
has been authorized to expend $1,000
In the further exploitation OF the
mine. AS 1t is now the army In the
philippines depends mainly on Aus
rralia and Japan for its coal supply.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

THIS following are the temperatures
soted at come Of the hottest places in
different countries: Hyderabad. los
degrees; Lahore, 107 degrees; M Paso.
l1S degrees; Death Valley 122 de-
srees; Algeria. 127 degrees Ell Yuma.
l2S degrees; Jacobobad. 122 degrees;
Bahrein. in the Persian gulf. lao de-
grees,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

A British tariff on imports from
the United States would Aaise the
price on S175,0000 900 worth of bread
stuffs and s135,000.000 worth of meats.
This would necessarily affect wages
and a tariff on s100.0O00O0 worth of
cotton is added to her manufactures
and would affect her already unstable
supremacy In the worlds markets-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

The number killed In street acct
dents in New York city has been dur
ing the year almost two for each work
ing day, ls~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

one can be gathered or accordion pleat-
ed as preferred. and includes the fash
ionable wide collar with stole ends.
The model is made Of pale pink crepe
albatross with the collar Of white.
edged with pretty fancy braid, but
any soft or pliable fabric is appropriate
and the collar can be Of the material,
Of contrasting color, or Of silk on wool
as may be liked.
The negllgee consists of shallow
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

New York City.-Simple negligees
are always attractive and fill so evil
dent need as TO be counted among
the necessities of the wardrobe. This
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

yoke to which the fronts and back
are Joined, the full sleeves and the
wide collar. The sleeves are fuller be-
low the elbows and snugger above and
are gathered into straight cuffs. When
accordion pleating is preferred both
the fronts and back are cut of suffic-
lent width and are finely pleated be-
fore being Joined to the yoke. The
collar is arranged over the shoulders
and scanned to the neck, its stole fin
ishing the front.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size Is five and five
eighth yards twenty -one inches wide
i've and three-eighth yards twenty-sev-
en- inches wide, or three and one
eighth yards forty-four inches wide,
when negligee is gathered; seven and
one-eighth yards twenty-one, six and
seven-eighth twenty-seven, or three
and seven-eighth forty-four inches
wide, when 1t is accordion pleated,
with three-quarter yards of contrasting
material for collar and three yards of
fancy braid to trim as illustrated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-01-20

Much Of the lace is inset, much Of it
is applique; deep lace fiounces are
worn. and lace fichus looped on to the
bodice with cords and heavy tassels.
Many lace blouses appear above the
deep belts and the soft tied sashes Of
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-04-13
APRIL 10. 1904
TEACHERS, RETIREMENT FUND.


The following editorial from the
Trenton Times, if truthful deserves
the attention Of all the teachers who
are contributing to the fund, if IN
truthful should be corrected:
Thereport last made public ofthe ope-
rations Of the Teachers Retirement
Fund gives the number Of anuuities in
force On January lst az 81, Of total
annual value Of 32O, 4g5 81, an average
Of 33l5.5l. Since that report was made
six more applications have been grant
ed, bringing the number Of benefcl-
aries mp to Il. There are applications
pending from % teachers, aud these
will be acted upon soon by the trus-
tees.
IfalI are granted, the annuitants will
number 81, and at the average
annual cost Of 1891, it VIII require
S29, 65194. The receipts last year in
dues from the $500 members and
1t will be seen that if the Fund at
temPts to care for all who are entitled
to aHnuitles under the scheme Of or
ganization, the point has been reach
ed where the income about equals the
annuities to be paid, TO say nothing Of
the expenses Of administration.
But it IS not every teacher who is
incapacltated for work who may enjoy
the benefits Of the Funds All applica-
tions must be sanctioned by major
ity of the trustees, who use their
discretion in granting them. Right
here il where the teachers are
being deceived. Some of the agents
Of the Retirement Fund, III seeking to
add to its membership. represent 10
the teachers that after they have
taught for twenty years and are IN
able longer to work, they will be en-
titled to Nh annuity. But the by laws
hold out to no such indnccment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-04-13
TOUR TO TIE PACIFIC COAST AND
GRAND CANYON
Rate Si06

On account of the General Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, to be held at Los Angeles,
Cal, beginning MAY 3. the Pennsyl-
yania Railroad Company will run
personally=condueted tour to Los
Angeles, visiting the Grand Canyon
of Arizona en- route, at unusually low
rates. a special train Of the highest
grade Pullman equipment will leave
New York, Philadelphia, and Pittsbug
on Wednesday, April p, running via
Chicago aud the Santa Fe Route to the
Grand Canyon. Sunday will be spent
at this wonderful place, and Los
Angeles will be reached on the even
ing of May =. Round-trip tickets, in.
Guiding transportation, one double
berth, and meals on special train
going; and transportation only return
on regular trains via direct routes or
via San Francisco, will be sold at the
rate of Sl06 from New York, Sl05 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Wash
ington, and 800 from Pittsburg.
Tickets will be good to return at any
time before June so. Tourists return
via st. Louis may stop off for ten days
to visit the Worlds Fair, by deposit
ing ticket and paying 800 fee. A des-
criptiye itinerary will be sent on ap
plication to Geo. W. Boyd, General
Passenger Agent, Broad Street Sta
ton, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1904-04-13
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

The Republican voters Of New Jef=
sey and all who favor the continuance
of the policies which have secured
prosperity at home and honor abroad
under the wise and patriotic admins
trations of President Mckinley and
President Roosevelt, are requested To
JON IN the election Of delegates to
State Convention to be held at Taylor
Opera House, in the City Of Trenton,
on tuesday, May 10. 1905. at Il
O'Clock noon for the purpose Of select
ing four delegates at large and -four
alternate delegates to the Republican
National Convention, which will as
semble at Chicago, June q, next, FOR
the nomination Of candidates for Prcsi
dent and Vice President, to be support
ed al the next general election.
Inc basis OF representation under
this call will be one delegate for each
zoo Republican votes cast at the last
gubernatonal election, aud one dele
gate fol each traction thereof exceed
ing 100 votes The sad delegates
from each county will be apportIoned
among the several subdivisions OF the
counties by the respective county com
mIttees In Counties where the rum
Der OF wards and townships exceeds
the allotted number Of delegates, it IS
suggested that fractional representation
be glvcd, SO that each ward and town
ship may be represented in the con
venuon
Under the rules heretofore adopted,
each county delegation will be required
to elect At this convention one member
Of the Republican state committee, to
serve term Of four years, excepting
the counties OF EsseX aud Hudson, for
each Of which the county delegation
will elect two members.
! he number OF delegates to which
each county is entitled under this call
is As follows: