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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
HOW FORGERY is DISCOVERED.
BY Study Of Minute Details Of the
Writing In Question.

Il am not an expert in chirograpby,
but have ut least made enough of q
study of handwriting to tell why It Is
often easy to detect the forgery of a
name, though even the iaan whose
name has been forged may declare the
handwriting perfect replica of his
own" MIR. Arncld Heating says.
of course, you know-everybody
knows, for that matter-that man or
woman never writes his name twice ex-
actly in the same way. There Is al
ways a 81 ght difference. and where
two signatures of the same name ap-
pear identically alike it is safe to as
sumo that one or both is u forgery.
But suppose the signature has been
forged but once, suppose the handwrit-
ing of which IL Is an exact copy has
been destroyed or Is not obtainable, of
what avail is the comparative method
then? The exact comparison cannct be
employed, but other almost infalllble
comparisons are still available.
when a child is taught how to write
at first Its penmanship is severely stiff
and cramped; then 1t becomes very
much like that In the copy book, but
after this is discarded the child's char
acter begins to creep into its handwrit-
ing. There are little idiosyncrasies ap-
parent that are net to be found in the
chirography of other children, and this
manifestation of character in writing
continues to change 1t with develop
ment until about the age of 25, when
persons character Is fixed and the
handwriting from that time on con-
tinues about the same. The forger's
copy of the signature or writing will
appear to be exactly like that of the
man, but when examined under pow
erful microscope the tiny evidences of
character that appear in every loop
and line will be found to be largely
missing, for the same character Is not
behind the pen. II is in the minute
details that the forgery is discovered.
Then again, mans mental condi-
tion will impress itself upon his writ.
ing. If he is nervous, bubbllng over
with joy or depressed, the fact will be
apparent to the expert in writing. II
the alleged handwriting doesn't show
traces of the mental condition the man
was really in at the time he was sup
posed to have written or signed a GER
tain letter, the signature or the writing
is a forgery. These are some of the
ways by which an expert detects even
the most successful forgery."-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat
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accommodated Animals.

The Rhenish and Westphalian So.
ciety of Popular Studies has Just pub
lished in its journal an interesting pa
per upon the subject Of ecclesiastical
anathemas launched in the Middle
Ages against animals. These maledlc.
tions did not relate to mischiefs al
ready done. but were in the nature OF
a protection against evils to be appre-
hended, and were solely directed
against creatures considered mischiey.
Gus. Thus, In 1921, st. Bernard cursed
the mosquitoes as some insanity
Americans have done in more recent
times. and probably with just as little
effect. Even post.Reformation Protes.
tants sometimes had recourse to com.
minatory measures. as witness the
pastor of Dresden, who in 1859 cursed
the sDarrows for dlstracting his con.
gregation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

much as IL Is cminently graceful and
becoming as well as comfortable. In
the case of the model each alternate
gorc Is different, the front. centre side
and back cores being plain. while the
intervening ones arc made in two sec.
tons each. the lower portions being
box pleated. All materials suitable for
street wear and heavy enough to be
made In tailor style are appropriate,
linen, the more substantial yeillnSs,
chcviot and all the familiar cloth, tar.
fetas and the like but the original Is
made CT brown canvas yelling stitched
with corticcll silk and trimmed with
bands OF silk headed by fancy braid.
The skirt is cut in nine cores. Those
at side front and side back are made
with plain upper and box pleated lower
portions and at the edge of each plain
gore is a narrow pleat which conccals
the seam.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size Is ten yards twenty.
one inches wide. eight ana oue-fourth
yards twenty-sevcn inches wide. or
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
The Latest skirfs.

Trimmed skirts are the rule; the
plain skirt an exception. There are
iounced skirts, there are tucked skirts.
and there are pleated skirts. IN all
possible and many Impossible mate
rials. Colored linens are very fashion
able, and are often made with seal
loped flounces embroidered in white.
But these linen GOWNS come in what
are known as dress patterns or robes.
and require very little making mp.
while they are often to be bought ut
really low prices.
Yelling is extremely fashionable, con-
tinues Hurpers Bazaar, ana while the
very latest shades of color are cXpen-
slye, there are dozens of attractive col.
orlngs, and fashionable ones as well,
at very low prices. These gowns are
charming for street wear, anu II light
enough in effect they are perfectly pos
sible for honse and evening wear.
Lace is as fashionable as ever for trim
ming, and there never We're so many
good limitations to be bought aud at
such low prices.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
A Woman Story Teller.

A professional story-teller is max.
Ing large income in England She
invents her stories. herself. or adapts
old legends that have been forgotten.
In no case does she write down her
stories. but depends upon her memory
for them. Her repertoire Ia large, and
extends from fairy tales for the in.
fants to tales of love and adventure
for the grown-ups. She says, how,
ever, that the modern child takes far
more interest in beast and bird stories
than In fairy tales, and that she can
over the strange ways Of frogs and tad.
poles. or snakes and owls, but that she
has seen yawns and heard discredit
thrown on fairies and giants. In tho
servants hall stories Of the penny
dreadful" type are most popular, whilo
in the slums stories of the country arc
most liked. and In the country dark.
some tales Of murder are most appre.
ciated. Humor Is not acceptable, save
in very broad sense. In the slums,
but in the drawing room only humor
and tales with flavor of cyniclsm arc
in demand. The story which will
bring tears at a sewing meeting at q
country parish would be received with
open derision In town. What suggest.
ed the idea to her was that on one oc
caslon she was staying in a crowded
hotel during some very wet weather.
There were about one hundred chill
dren in the house. and to amuse them
and keep them quiet she told them
stories. Miss Stuart's stories became
the talk of the hotel, and soon she had
as many grown-ups as children in her
audience. She saw there was an open
ing, and has since made an excellent
income from her liabilities in this di
,ection.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Fall Fashions.

The advancing fashions for the com.
ing season are being received from
Partisan modists and fashion authori
ties. As for the new ideas and ef
fects, they are few and far between.
This summer has given the dressmak
ers the opportunity for a full display
of all their talent in the costuming
line and they certainly have taken ad
vantage of 1t. Although every season
brings forth some new and interesting
IDEAS to be had until something start
ling turns up and then one is heard to
say that they could have thought of
hat, it is very easy.
1t will probably be quite a while be
fore the 1880 modes will disappear and
then for several years to come small
fashions will be used The short skirt
although not exactly an old-fashioned
idea, is one Of the things which is very
apt to be prolonged for quite some
time to come. and with this will re-
main the full skirt and the largo
sleeve. 1t was little surprising at
first to see the modest and unassum.
ing woman make her appearance at
some afternoon function with a start
ling gown with the most daring effects
in evidence. but this has been occur.
ring so often of late that one has
ceased to gasp when she comes into
view. This has been season of such
things. and milady seems to revel In
making other women uncomfortable.
The pongee coat. which is by no
means new. is extremely pretty. in
fact 1t is one of the prettiest fashions
If the year. When the heavy lace is
profusely used. and the yokes are
shirred very full, nothing handsomer
could be wanted in the line of wrap
and this Is one OF the things which
women have this season been very
sensible in possessing. No more do
we see the thinly clad damsel at the
sea shore or in the cool mountains
without the protection of some sort of
a coat or wrap, and we do not hear, by
he way. of so many cases of .heavy
colds and more serious ailments. Com.
non sense is a great thing to use, but
sometimes the fashions will not allow
this, and we have to wait for the time
to come and then take advantage of its
short stay.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
A "Mission" House and Stable.

Some observers think that the So
called Mission" or "Arts and Crafts"
furniture, now so much in demand, is
the beginning of an American style
They point to the fact that dealers and
decorators who are committed to the
period" styles, and who refused to
take up such furniture some years ago,
have been forced to add 1t to their
stocks. A complete Mission" house
has recently been built in a western
city. even the stable and the fences
being in mission" style. The couches,
settles, and other heavy pieces of fur
niture are so much part of the archl-
tectural scheme that they are built into
the walls-this simplifying the labor OF
housekeepiag.-The Worlds Work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

The art of talking well-that is,
with ease and igently-interest-
ing those who listen. and. rarest gift
of all, leading them to talk their best
in reply, Is natural gift. There is
no doubt of this. The gift goes with
what we call personal magnetism,
says the Stratford Herald. Yet one
who has not this can learn to talk
pleasantly, fluently and agreeably.
First let him talk much to himself,
not audbly, but forcing himself to
formulate his ideas. What a man
thinks clearly he should be able to
put into cords.
Next let him study what will please
those with whom he talks rather than
what interests himself, Please note
that | say talks with" and not to-
There is a great-an essential-difIer.
ence, all the difference between con-
versing and lecturing.
You never heard me preach. | be-
lieve?" said Coleridge to Charles
Lamb.
Il never heard you dido anything
else!" stammered the wit.
When you meet a man for the first
time say something you think would
draw him out. A fool can babble at
length. Wisoom and courtesy are re.
quired to tempt others to speak with
ease to themselves.
There is no royal road to becoming
good talker. Practice of the few
simple rules have indicated will
help you on step by step.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Richest Girl In the World.

1t is one of the grim ironies OF fate
says the London Daily Mall. that a
young girl, barely of age. should be in
a sense responsible for the bloodshed
In the struggle between Russia and
Japan. owing to the fact that she sup,
piled both Powers with practically all
of their guns. The young woman in
question Is Miss KruDp. who. on the
death OF her father, became chief pro.
prietor of the world-famed Krupp
works at Essen. and likewise became
the wealthiest woman In the world.
The heiress seems to have inherited
some Of the family capacity for indus
trial organization. for she takes the
greatest pride and delight in supervis.
Ing the work of the different depart.
ments, and declares that at some fu.
ture time she will have gained suffi.
cient experience to take an active part
In the direction of affairs.
Meanwhile her interference In bust.
ness matters is limited to passive SUI
pervision. but she takes a more active
part in controlling the management OF
the numerous auxiliary departments
of the establishment. The schools for
the children of her employees and the
hospitals for the care of the sick re-
ceive regular visits from her, and she
has a sharp eye for defects of all
kinds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Next Time You Give a Tea.

But as summer is not entirely given
over to warfare with creatures of
wings and stings. here is n new wrin-
kle in the service of cake at tea or
lawn function of any sort
At charming silver wedding re-
ception given recently. where all the
refreshments were as charming to the
eye as to the palate, the homemade
cake, light. tender, delicate and moist,
was baked in shallow pans, then cut
when cold into squares, diamonds and
triangles.
Before these were iced in various
colors, a number Of the old-fashioned
notices, consisting of nonsense coup.
lets and verses, we're folded across the
middle and then fastened with the
frosting on to the edge Of the cakes,
like little handles o. loops. This
made the cake easy to lift from the
plate without soiling gloves or fingers,
while the reading and comparison Of
the rhymes made a pleasant diversion.
When away from stores in the sum.
mer the same idea can be carried out
by cutting the letter paper into strips,
then writing with fine pen some ap.
propriate sentiment or verse. The
strips are folded so that the writing
comes on the inside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Thackeray at Oxford.

In his posthumous book, recently
published, on English Literature and
Society in the Eighteenth Century"
the late Sir Leslie Stephen remarks
with great truth that poets and novel
lists might sometimes be surprised II
they could realize the small impress
sion they make upon the mass of the
population, and he instances the case
Of Thackeray, who, when at the height
Of his reputation he stood for oxford,
found that his name was unknown
even to highly respectable constitu-
ents. The author of vanity Fair"
they observed, was named John Bun
yam. According to contemporary ac-
counts, to which probably some artis.
tic completeness was given, the novel
lists experience at OXfOrd-which is
said to have occurred, not when he
was wooing the constituency, but
when he gave his lectures on "The
English Humorists"--was much more
piquant. On being asked by the uni
versity functionary, IL he had written
anything, he replied that he was the
author of vanity Fair" whereupon
this curious dialogue ensued: Il pre-
sumo Dissenter-has that anything
to do with John Bunyan's book?' "Not
exactly; I have also written 'Penden.
MIS-" "Never heard of those works;
but no doubt they are proper books
T have also contributed to Punch"
"Punch!" exclaimed the university
official, II have heard of that; is it
not a ribald publication"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
The lauuh Was on Parry.

A Joke on David NJ. Parry. the In.
diana manufacturer. who has become
widely known for his invectives
against organized labor. was perpe.
trated in the law Office of Senator
Beveridge in Indianapolis. says an ex.
change. Mr.. Parry entered there
wearing n new suit of clothes. Larz
Whitcomb, who is in Mr.. Beveridge's
Office and knows Mr. Parry intimate
ly, chaffed the manufacturer about
his new clothes and suggested that
they were made by organized labor.
NO" said Mr.. Parry, Il think not this
time" But Mr., Whitcomb pushed
back the lapel of his friends coat,
and on the inside, sewed in a conspic.
uous place, was the union label.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Richest Community.

According to Professor Davison's
guess as to the wealth of Nebraska.
outside of railroad property, the aver.
age wealth in Nebraska is about $500
per capita or $4,000 per family, says
the Nebraska State Journal, This
makes it the richest community in
the world barring Creeks. Choctaws
and Cherokees down in Indian Ter.
ritory who have something over $4,000
per capita. Nebraska can cut that
in the middle and still be fairly pro.
sperous, compared to the other states
of the union.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

weight. or It could be edged with quilt
ed ribbon or fall Of firm lace or fin.
ished very simply with a tight band
of the same material as the lining
neatly edging the basket In such n
case fasten a rosette at each corner.
In this basket tho infant may be laid
much in the same manner as he is put
to bed, only with a warm hood on his
head.
The basket should have handles on
either side. Of such character that the
nurse can easily grasp and carry the
child by means of them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

The blnck poodle has appeared on
the handle of parasol sticks. lie Is
not very comfortable TO carry. but so
stylish that no single complaint is
heard from the posscssor. In dull
finished black wood the poodle is a
great success. lie is not so large as TO
he grotcsquc. and his %oollncss Is re-
produced quite clcvcrly. as is his semi
shaven aspect
\ black poodle handle is seen on one
Of the emerald green satin sunshades.
He is also seen on black parasol
which has lining of sclf-color for two
thirds Of the length, and deep striped
border lining OF heayily-barred black
and write.
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combine to give most novel as well as

combine to give most novel as well as
smart effect.
The Eton consists of smoothly
fitted foundation lining. fronts and
back. The sleeves are big and full.
finished with roll-over cuffs, and are
laid in box pleats TINT are extended
over the shoulders 10 terminate be-
meath the pleats of the Eton. When
the vests ana straight CUTS are of
washable material they can be made
detachable, so rendering laundering Il
simple matter. The belt is arranged
over the edge ut back and sides and
passed through openings in the fronts
and vest to be closed beneath.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size is five yards twen-
ty-one inches wide, three and onc.half
yards twenty-sevcn inches wide. or
two and three-folrth yards corty-four
inches wide, with one.half yard Of silk
for revers and Follower cuffs. five
eighth yards of pique and -four yards
of banding to trim as illustrated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
When Babies Cross the Ocean.

Here is hint from Harper's Bazaar
for the mother who intends to take her
baby on trip across the ocean:
Buy a strong, lightweight basket.
about two and half feet in length,
one and quarter feet in width, and a
foot or more in depth. Pad such a
basket securely with the softest cotton
batting, over which a soft sheet of
wadding is tackled in place, or a thick,
fieecy piece of Canton flannel This
done. cover the padding neatly with a
soft, firm pink or blue silk; or cover
with French chintz having a rosebud
pattern running over it, As the bas-
ket would be continuously exposed to
q damp atmosphere, the chintz would
prove most enduring. The basket
could be edged with silk or other cords
such as the uDholsterer woult advise
rs the proper vogue in color and In
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
About klnu Alphonse.

The astrologers have told the young
king of Spain that he bears a charmed
life and will live to a good old age
One horoscope. made In 1898, foretells
attempts upon his life. but says that
he will receive nothing worse than q
possible scar on his face from a bul
let or knife. He is to marry a dark
woman older than himself. very rich
in money and lands, and the couple
will live long and happily together.
Spain is to begin to be exceedingly
prosperous under his reign when he
arrives at the age OF 22. He will be
victorious In many battles.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Gcnrrnnsly trimmed WIN Rihhnn.

Some of the new autumn tollcttes of
4 "drcssy" description viii be gener-
ously trimmed with ruchcs Of narrow
ribbon to match. For ordinary au-
tumn wear however, the covert coat
will be far moro generally adopted
than ii has been for many years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
The Policy.

Have you heard about the latest
insurance company"
mo; what is 1t?
why, it's one that promises to pay
alimony to both parties, in case the
marriage proves failure.-Detroit
Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Medallion Gloves.

Medallion gloves are the latest out
in the way of hand covering. says the
London Express. These are in soft
kid, white or "modc" and are fastened
with single clasp formed of an enam-
clcd mimiaturc framed In guilt. The
Duchess of Dcyonshlre and the other
beauties Of that picturesque period are
favoritc subjects for the mcdallions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Brown Eyes and Dress Goods coIors.

There Is many a Ditfall for the
complexion in the fashionable brown -
says a Chicago artist. "As a rule, 1t
intensifies the color of the eyes to
match them or wear a deeper shade of
the same color. Especially is this
true of blue, but in brown. it does not
always have a happy effect. For in
stance. the brown eyes that are accom-
panied by hair that is two or three
shades darker or almost black. are not
improved by any of the fashionable
reddish or golden browns.
Instead these shades clash with
tinge of purple that is always lurking
around the eyes and hair in this com.
blnation, and the result is a spotted
effect. The only brown possible to
this complexion Is a dark seal that
renders 1t Opaque. The woman with
hair of little brighter shade. how
ever, has usually a tinge of red in
her cheeks. which is brought out by
a brown of a warm reddish shade.
"The Titan haired woman with
eyes shade or two darker may also
wear the shades that match either
eyes or hair because her color scheme
Is pure. Even an occasional freckle
on her face shows that the pigment
is all upon the same order. Chicago
Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Where QuInlne is chenp.

The inhabitants of malarlous re.
gions in India can now purchase quin'
inc at practically cost price. 1t is put
up in small packages by the govern,
ment and sold at the rate Of cent
for ten grains.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Ninc Gnrch Mn,l.ins sl,lrt..

The walking skirt that flares with
perfect freedom ahou. the feet yet is
snug over the hips Is 4 favorite Of the
season and is likely to retain all its
vogue for long time TO come, inas-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
Sensible Dress for Children.

Even Dame Fashion is on tho side of
common sense in children's dress this
year. Thin stockings or socks. low,
easy shoes or sandals, a simple light
weight straw hat. plain skirt of
gingham or linen. or cotton trousers,
with everything loose about the neck.
forms the approved summer costume.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

The so-called Black Country, Eng.
land, is to be made beautiful again
by sowing the seeds OF trees over the
vast areas of furnace refuse and iron
and coal waste.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31
A Dlstinctinn.

Does Mr.. Reuben Haybrick keep
boarders?"
"He takes 'em. but he don't keep
'em."-Chicago Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

In the case of the model illustrated
II is made of wood brown taflcta with
revers and Follower culfs OF pougcc.
vest and straight cuffs Of white piulc
and is trimmed with banding. but the
design lends itself to many other ma
tcrials equally well ana is quite ms nd.
mirable in the many soft and rliablc
wool fabrics us in silk. The vest and
cuffs of white. with the revcrS make
the distinguishing characteristics and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-31

four and onc-half yards forty-fouI
inches wide. with two and one-halt
yards each of silk banding aud braid
to trim as Illustrated.