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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Thorough Milking.

Every man knows that the man be-
hind the COW has lot to do with her
yield and her well being-as much so
ruin a COW just as well as the feeder
san. 1t is not only the decreased milk
yield that makes the poor mixer an
expensive piece of furniture, but the
leaving of milk in the udder encour-
ages udder troubles, and in time will
In the COW. But everybody is sur
prised when it is learned how much
more milk can be gotten from a herd
when II Is milhed thoroughly. Even
such an experienced dairyman as f. X.
Towle of Vermont expresses surprise
at the statement of a Georgia dairy
man that he found gain OF nine
gallons a day from 1G cows at the re-
suit of change of mixers. Mi.
Towle like the rest of us has noticed
that much better results are procured
by the owner who personally over
sees the work of his milkers-who of
ten is one of them himself. General
ly, financial interest in a herd or
dairy cows stimulates efforts in a
comprehensive way, whether it is in
the direction of clean Or
something else; and, generally, ah-
sence OF financial interest other than
wages. inspire a desire to get done.
But there are exceptions to both state
ments. And the owner who is an ex-
ception wants an exception to do his
work. The subject is as broad as the
SOCIAL question. Jersey Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Noveiists and Color in Dress.


When a few months ago | read a
graceful tale. the moral of which turn
ed upon whether a blue ribbon or
white ribbon best became an ochre-
yellow cat with turquoise eyes. 1t
seemed TO me an omen of promise.
pale forecast of greater attention on
the part of novelists and storytellers
to the question of color in dress The
modern heroine of fiction suffers from
a limitation of wardrobe hardly less
extreme than her sister of Thackeray's
day and Trollopes. when a simple
white muslin, with now ind then a
touch Of heavenly blue 60 emphasize
its symbolism, did service upon all sen.
timental occasions. Who can forget
ing for the first time in the Sedley
dining room in a pure white gown.
With this and her white shoulders,
Thackeray sadly comments she was
''the picture Of youth, unprotected in
nocence, and humble virgin simplici-
ty." And II was 10 white muslin that
Amelia won the unsophisticated heart
OF Dobbin. and even the tall and slen-
der figure enshrining Ethel Newcome's
sapient individuality is constantly en-
veloped in clouds OF fiimy white azure
ribbons floating over them.
Henry James. among Thackeray's
worthy successors. has followed some
what slavishly in Thackerays steps
through this one corner of his extend
ed field of observation, and his lack OF
originality is the more marked that in
rooms and gardens and environments
determined by the taste of man his
color schemes are the most distinguish
ed to be found in modern literature.
His effects have the delicately tinted,
dim, and tremulous tone of Corot's
pictures, save in his less vital works,
where they deaden into the fiat blues
and pinks and creamy whites of the
old pastellists. But his first favorite
in color for woman's dress is that of
the conventional masculine author.
He riots in the debutantes snowy
draperies. and he signalizes the re-
turn to the world of his beautiful
Madame de Cintre by clothing her in
white with a blue cloak hanging to
her feet, in silver clasp combining
with its hue To suggest vaguely and
entrancingly the heavens adorned by
the crescent moon. He has. howev.
er, his moments Of illumination
From "The Point OF View" in Scrlb-
ner's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Banale as a Pledge.

A new idea is to substitute an en-
gagement bangle for the conventional
ring. These bangles, which sometimes
are slight circlets, and sometimes
broad gold bands. give the lover the
satisfaction of feeling that he has In
deed safely fettered his fair fiancee,
for once fastened the clasp can only
be opened by being forced apart with
a chisel, says the Chicago News. On
the continent, where it is customary
for lovers to exchange rings, engage
ment bangles are sometimes worn by
men, but they are rarely seen on men
of English-speaking races.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Hard Soap.

Melt OF the top of tomato can as
a measure. Take three cans of clean
grease, one box Of concentrated lye,
and bucket of cold water. Put the
water on in two pots. in one put the
lye to melt. then add the grease and
let 1t boil steadily for an hour. then
add the other half of the water little
at a time. Keep it all boiling slowly
for another hour, add handful of
salt and pour it out into a box lined
with an old bag. When it is cold put
in blocks and expose to the sun for q
few days before packing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Extreme Fashions.

All women of good taste, no matter
whether they be helresses or work to
support themselves, never adopt the
extreme Of any fashion. The long
front Of the bodice, so becoming to
stout women, would still be In favor II
1t had not been overdone by women of
poor taste. The lines of the figure are
improved by the cutting of the bodice
a trihe long and lifting the skirt band
a tribe In the back. The extreme style,
however. Is In decidedly bad taste.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Better System of Agriculture.

Agriculture is alert everywhere for
better methods. The. best farmers OF
this country have long practiced the
rotation system of crops. and in the
last few years have come to under
stand that this rotation should include
frequently the growth Of leguminous
plants, in order to obtain nitrogen
and humus. essential in good agricul-
ture Some of our neighbors over the
other side of the ocean seem lately to
have come to understand this. and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Takinu an Air Bath.

II must be remembered that we
rarely, II ever, give our skin the op-
portunity to breath properly, says the
New York Mail Our prevented con-
dition in regard to heavy, unventilat-
and often restricted clothing has Civ
en- us a skin that is constantly moist,
clammy and cold to the touch. Or
else 1t is dry and dead and can be
rubbed off by the hand with little eff
fort. Restricting clothing not only
damages the lungs and internal Or
gans of the body, but causes the cir
culation TO the skin to become stag
nant and poor. A great many ills that
we do not understand are caused by
the unhygeinic practice of smothering
the skin.
Give your body an air bath! Re-
animate your skin! Exposures and
draughts against the body are a sup
erstition more or less. The writer has
often taken an air bath In winter, sHa
the practice has yielded a days tonic
TO the body that cannot be explained
but must be tried upon ones own per.
son TO be understood and appreciated
Open your window wide and exer.
else until the pores have become awak-
ened. Then let the cool. fresh morn
eng air play upon your body, lying
down n you desire. 1t will be treat
that you will never want to miss
again. It. acts as delightful tonic
10 the nerves. There is no better
medicine for weak. nervous people
than the air-bath.. The very blood
tingles with the unaccustomed free
dom Of the body and its contact with
the energiEing air.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
d" Leg o'Mutton " and FUN Coat Sleeves.

" Leg O'Mutton " ana Full Goat sleeves.
The new coat sleeves are all full at
the shoulders, but nevertheless offer
variety inasmuch as both the "leg o.
mutton" sort, which are plain at the
wrists, and those that are gathered or
peated into cuffs are equally correct
The two models shown are admirable
in every way and will be found pecu-
litarly well adapted TO remodeling.
The sleeve TO the left is shown In
brown broadcloth stitched with corti
celli silk and finished with piping Of
velvet. The one TO the right is in bot
tie green cheviot simply stitched in
tailor style and finished with handsome
buttons.
The full sleeve Is pleatel at both up-
per and lower edges, the pleats at the
cuff being collected in narrow space
at the outer portion. The cuff Is
shaped and the wider end is Tapped
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
Shifting the Blame.

Listen" says the author. his face
wreathed with smiles Of delight
"Here Is a letter from gentleman
who says: 1t may interest you to
know that | began reading your latest
story yesterday evening on the train
going home. Before realized where
| was had been carried so miles be-
yond my destination
The candid friend raises his eye
brows thoughtfully.
But" he suggests, possibly 1t was
the motion of the train that put the
person to sleep. Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
The Baby's Dress.

The baby's dresses are made much
shorter than they We're a generation or
less ago. Nowadays it is remembered
that If child is to have good strong
legs he must begin early to exercise
them, and so the extreme length con-
sidered sensible is thirty inches for a
long slip, says Harper's Bazaar. A
dainty hem and sometimes, for an elab-
crate dress, a sheer nainsook rufiie
with q lace edge whipped on. is the
finish around the foot of the fine slips.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30

skirts. Some pretty little examples are
cut away EN- panler. This Is quantity
coquettish. Much more extreme and
very greatly liked for dressy toilettes
are the long tails, at the back only,
which distinguish a number of smart
costumes. In most instances the coats
of which these streamerlike tails are
part are of velvet over skirts of cloth
or silk. More truly in the spirit Of la
Merveilleuse of the time of the Dlrec-
tory is the coat with lace tails. Such
q garment Is a part of a creation des-
tined TO appear at reception. The
dress is in the exquisite ivoire hues.
with some shadings of Persian color
ings. At the front of this much-cut-
away coat there's any amount of lace
richness TO balance the streaming Sec
tions which float out the full length of
the skirt. These tails are edged with
mink.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30

over the narrower. The sleeve to the
right is cut in two pieces and in true
LEG o'mutton" style Is large and full
above the elbows, plain and snug fit.
ting below.
The quantity of material required
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30
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Scotch Shortcake,

An Americanized Scotch shortcake
is made thus, when a simple dessert
is wanted: Make an ordinary cooking
dough, flavoring with either lemon or
vanilla, and cut out into forms. But
ter each lightly and sprinkle with the
candied seeds Of various colors obtain
able at the confectioner's. Bake in
cookie tins and serve hot or cold.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30

for sleeves of either style In the medl.
um size Is two yards twenty-seven
inches wide, or one yard forty four or
fifty-twO inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30

handsome cloths are made water
proof. This very desirable model is de-
signed for young girls and completely
covers the dress. As illustrated II is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-11-30

Lace Coat-Tails.
Very many coats slant away in the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
WAS IT TELEPATHYs
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER CON. VERSE IN THOUGHT WAVES.
Bond of Sympathy Is So Strong Be. tween Them That Distance and Other Obstacles Are Anni-
 Inflated Completely.

ssOf course believe in telepathy, said the psychic woman to New York Sun reporter. Let me tell you about my little girl.
 Some five or six years ago we were thrown on the world together, two waifs. I came to New York to work and left her in the south at boarding school. I used to watch the postmau coming around the corner. thinking, Now, he has letter for me from Cis. She wants shoes or something. And sure enough up the stoop he would come, bringing me such a letter.
 .sI4ater I took her abroad. In London she met young Englishman who fell desperately in love with her. AS she was only little over 16 and he was quite as desperately fond of card play ing, took her to Paris.
 Like magnets his letters drew her back to him. In London she had girl friend who had asked her to visit her. She begged me to let her go, which did. It was a disastrous thing to do. In three weeks she wrote me that she was married.
 Before the waning of the moon she came wandering into my dreams, walk ing about In them with tears thick on her dear eyelashes. Then one night she came and sat by my bed and said to me:
 I am miserable.
 What mattered water and distance. She had telegraphed her unhappiness to me across land and sea as if she had opened the door out of the next room and whispered it to me.
 "A stranger thing happened. Tn my unhappiness and anxiety I thought aloud as I sometimes, though not fre- quently do, it being generally consid-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04

cred sign of insanity. AS I wrote to her said aloud:
 Oh, Cis! Cis!
 "That was four o'clock of Friday afternoon On the following day had this letter her:
 What were you doing yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, dearest she asked. I was sitting in my room read ing when heard you call me. "Oh, Cis! Cis!" you said, and your voice was sad as sad could be. Oh, was so glad to hear you call me! threw down my book and ran from the room to the head of the stairs, thinking ev- cry moment to see you rush up and hold out your arms for me. And you were not there!'
 Tn another day held her in my arms. took her from him for a time and brought her back home with me to America.
 We had no sooner arrived than let ters came imploring her to return At length they became so urgent that even began to suspect them of containing spark of truth. And to Cis, they were all truth. By and by, as knew she would, she put in plea to be sent back to him, and consented to let her go.
 "I shall not speak of the agony I endured when the gangplank swung from the dock.
 "Marconi was on board. knew from his messages that the ship had landed safely, though if any accident had hap pcuad fo fho o;rI ShoI,Id boua ly1, rxry,, it instantly through this strange bond of our sympathy.
 From his messages also knew at what time the ship landed. She ar rived at Southampton at one o'clock on Thursday afternoon
 That Thursday night! hope I may never be forced to go through such another.
 Terror took possession of my soul. walked the floor. I lay down and tried to sleep. I got up and wrung my hands I tried sedatives without re- suit. Impossible to coax myself into anything in the least resembling sleep wideawake lay the livelong night, and in the morning, white and hag- gard, the ghost of myself, sped to the office and cabled to know the truth.
 "An awful six hours passed before I had her answer.
 He was not in town she cabled. T couldn't find him.
 Then later she wrote how she had thought he was dead or had deserted her, but he had coSne to her at last. She was happy He loved her. But the horror of that night! She had thought that she must die of it.
 ''She had 10 need to cable me that horror The sympathy between us, the strong magnetic union of soul and heart and spirit, had sent me straight as die the news of her unhappiness. 2
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04


 Mother just had a baby and can't work, was the only explanation of Tom i my, and Detectives Funny and Hayes| went around to see if he was telling thaI truth.
 These old detectives were deeply touched when they went back to the sta- ton house and told all about it. There was Mrs. Clifford in bed, caring for al baby two days old and trying to give at tention to another 16 months oIds Inl the room, all weak from hunger and hi rags, were the other children, three. four six and eight years old. There wasn q B morsel of food in the house. The mother had no medical attendance. Capt. Hayes dropped five-dollar bill, into his hat. In five minutes there was $50 in 1t. Funny and Hayes told Tommy they were going to play a trick on him They bought groceries and clothing and got Dr. William E. Young. of No. 46 West Sixty-dfth street. to go to the house with them.
 The mother cried, and all the children ate and ate. The detectives turned housekeepers and slicked up the poor furniture, brought in flowers, and then went away chuckling
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04

climbed down and started in to put a shine on her bare paws that would be the envy of all in the monkey house. Real izing that her feet were too small to do justice to her efforts and as there was lots of blacking left, she blackened her entire body, new dress and all, then her face and used up the last of the delightful pigment on the newly cleaned plate glass window. Polly was discovered sitting on the ledge of the wash basin peering into the large mirror. After her finery had been stripped off and short session held in the hose room. Polly was put into a smaller cage alone, a cleaner and much crestfalIen orang-outang.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
TIME TABLE.
HIGHLAND DIyIsION.

Trains leave Meadow street station Tor Boston, Hartford and way stations at 700 a. m.i 12:38, 3:15. 8:O7 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Meadow street sta-l ton from Boston. Hartford and way stations at 8:O5, 11;4O a. m.; 1:45, 6:20 p. m.
 Trains leave Meadow street station Tor New York, Poughkeepsie. Dan bury and way stations at SIS a. m.: and 1:5O and 6:24 D. m
 Ira1ns arrive at Meadow street sta flon from New York, Poughkeepsie, Danbury and way stations at 6:55 a. m.; l2:34 and s:O4 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Meadow street station at S:3O, 1o:Oo a. m.; ZOO 5:O5 and 700 D. n.
 Arrive at Meadow street station at S:oo, l1:3O 2. m.; 4:50, 6:50 and $50 p. m.
 NAUGATUCK DIVISION
 Trains leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport. New Haven and other places south at G:35. 7:55. lO:52 8. m.; 1:14. 800, 4:35 6:15 and 500 D. m
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from New York. Bridgeport. New Hav- en and way stations at 7:15, S:25, 9:O5, dO:58 a. m.; 1:18, 3:45, 5:2O, 6:S0. 6:53, 8:48 p. m.; 12:39 a. ID.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Winsted and way stations at S:28. lo;59 a. m; .;t1:19. 3:46, 5:21 (Waterville only), 6:53 and S:48 D. m.
 Trains arrive at Bank street station from Winsted and way stations at 8.85 7:55, 10:52 a. m.; 1:14, 3.O4, 5:47 (Wa. terville) 6:15 p. m.
 Trains leave Bank street station for Watertown and way stAtions at 6:45, 8:30, 11:03 a. m; 1:22. $50, 5:1O. 8:12, 6:58, :53 and 11:20 D. n. Trains arrive at Bank street station from W'atertown and way stations at GAO, TAG. 10:42 a. m; 100, 2:56, 4 80 5:52, GAS. 7:45, 11:16 D. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Bank street station for New York, Bridgeport and New Haven it 7:O5, $50 Bridgeport, New Haven and way stations only) a. m.; 1:o5, 5:1O and 500 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from New York, Bridgeport and New Ha ven at 9:53 m; 12:50, 7:52, 10:O5 D m. town and way stations at 9:5S a. ln and S.03 D. m.
 Arrive at Bank street station from Watertown and way stations at 6:53 a. m and 4 :58 D. n.
 MERIDEN BRANCH.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for Middletown and way stations at 9:21 a. m. and 6:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta- ton from NIiddletown and way sta lions at 7:50 a. ID. and 58 p. m.
 Trains leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at TOO 1O:50 a. m.; 4:15 p. m.
 Trains arrive at Dublin street sta ton from New Haven by way of Cheshire at 9:20 q. m.: 2:35, TAB p. m.
 SUNDAY TRAINS.
 Leave Dublin street station for New Haven by way of Cheshire at 7:50, HOO a. m.; $50 p. m.
 Arrive at. Dublin street station from New Haven by way of Cheshire at $50 a. m.; 3:45, $50 D. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
Registrars Notice.


 The registrars of voters and assist ants will be in session at the following places, Friday, August 5 and 12, 1904, from 12 to 9 p. m., for the purpose of placing on the list for primaries and caucuses the names of those who ap- ply that are not on the lists previously prepared:
 First district-Room 3, Platt build ing, 43 East Main street. Second district-Phil Simons's tailor snop, over Citizens bank. Third district City court room, City hall.
 Fourth district -Dodge's shoe store, S4-S6 South Main street. Fifth district Kings cigar store, 46 East Main street
 Sixth district Waterville drug store.
 Voters having changed their resi- dence since former registrations should see to having proper correction made. Voters who have changed their residence since last October should also notify the undersigned.
 GEORGE M. CHAPMAN,
 J. H. FLANAGAN,
 Registrars of Voters.
 Room 8, 43 East Main street. Waterbury. July 25, 1904.
 7-25-8-4,11
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
POLLY BLAcKENs HERSELF.
orang- outang in New York Park Tmi- tates Policeman Who Had
 Shined His Shoes.

Her unsuitable vanity has stripped Polly, the smaller of the two Sumatra orang- outangs at the Bronxzoo, at New York, of her finery and reduced her to solitary confinement. Polly spied the, reardoor of the cage open, slipped out and hid herself in the attendants dressing room Along came Special Policeman velders and started to shine his shoes.
 Polly watched the proceedings with in terest, and as soon as Velders went away
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
WafCh for Friday Nighf,S Adv
FIRE ALARM.

or Soutn Main and Grand stE~ o-Scovill Manufacturing Go P9 6-Gor Bridge and MagiIl sts.
 -Exchange Place.
 l2-Rogers S Bro P.l
 15-Cor East Main and Niagara stszt I4-Cor East Main and Wolcott road 1o-Cor High and Walnut sts. 1o-Cor East Main and Cherry sta. d.-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm and fncsh,,y-v sts !. 23-Burton street engine houae 2l-Cor N. Elm and KinRsburv afs z 25-Cor North Main and North sta 26-Cor Buckingham and Cooke sfh 1l-Cor Grove and Prospect ets. 28-Cor Hillside avenue and Pine sfs 29-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sfa. 5l-Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank ets. 54-Cor ". Main and Watertown rd. 55-Conn By & L't'g Go, car h'se (Pl 56- Waterbury Brass Go P.) 5I--Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 5o-Cor Grand and Field sts 42-Cor South Main and Clay sta. 4o-NeW England Watch Co P.l 45-Benedict & Burnham Mfg Co lP1- 46-W Waterbury Buckle Go (P3 4I-Cor $. Main and Washington sfs 5l--Cor Baldwin and River sts. 52-COr Franklin and Union sis. 53-W Waterbury Clock Go, case fac {Pl 54-Cor Clay and Mill sts. 56-Cor Liberty and River sts. 57-No 5 Hose house.
 5S-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. 62-Cor Doolittle alley and Dublin ssS 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 73-North Willow st, cor Hillside. 74-Cor Johnson and Waterville sts. l42--Wolcott st, beyond Howard l62-Cor East Main and Melton sfs. l75-East Main st, opposite Polls 212-The Platt Bros Go P.) |213-Hammond Buckle Go P.) 214-W Waterbury Crk Co. m'v't fac (F.) 2l6-Cor North Main and Grove sts. 25l---Cor Round Hill and Ward sts. 253-Farm street.
 261-Junction Cooke and N Main sfss 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix avenues 272-Grove, bet Central & Holmes avs S11-S. N. B. Telephone Go bldg. (P.l 212-Cor Bank and Meadow sts. 313 Randolph SS Cloves R.l 314-Plume x Atwood (P9 3l5-Amer1can Ring Go P.) Sl6-EIectr1c Light Station (P9 S1S-HoImes, Booth 6 Haydens P.1 32l-No 4 Hose house. 322-Cor Green and N Leonard sfs. 323-Cor Washington av & Porter st 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts. 325-Cor Simons st & Washington avs 371-City Lumber & Coal Go P.) 412-Tracy Bros (P.) 432-Cor Liberty and S. Main sts 451-Steele & Johnson Mfg Go (P.) 5S2- Baldwin and Rye sts.
 Pl Private.
 SIGNALS.
 1. One stroke calls superintendent to the City hall.
 IL Two strokes, fire out, recall.
 lii. Three strokes, 12 n1.. D. m. Fire gong blows at 9 o'clock
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-Te Ten strokes quick will indicate general alarm and will call the entire force into service.
 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1- Epfteen strokes quick will call out the militia.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-04
RoRs TO HELP HIS MOTHER
Four Children Were Starving and Tommy Could Get Support in
 No Other Way.

Tommy Clifford, at ten years, is next to the eldest of a family of eight chill dren, who live with their mother in three little rooms at No. 555 Eleventh avenue. New York. Tommy sells papers, and Mary, who is IA, works in 8 soap factory at four dollars week.
 It wasn't hard matter for Tommy to overcome his scruples early the other morning when he saw a chance to get into printing shop at No .565 Eleventh