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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
WOMEN AS STATION AGENTS.

A Western railway is making some
radical changes in the personnel of its
employees, and it is now predicted that
all the smaller stations on its line
eventually will be in charge of women
for 1t Is the introduction of women
station agents which constitutes the
novelty. The innovation was first in
troduced year ago, the experiment
starting with one woman, who turned
out q most valuable assistant. Not
only were her monthly accounts models
of neatness and accuracy, but she mad
been in the office but a short time be-
fore she began to offer valuable sug-
gestions as to how to make the road
popular with the people along the line.
The full measure of her capability was
not discovered, however, until the Of
ficials made a tour Of inspection, when
the woman's station was found TO be
the best kept one on the road. Inquiry
revealed that since she had taken the
station it had ceased to be lounging
place, there was no rowdyism, and the
floors and benches We're now clean.
This exceptionally good record encour-
aged the road to experiment further,
and it IS interesting that the other
women appointed have also given a
good account Of themselves. The
woman station agent is found to dis
play more tact in handling people than
mon agents and there have been fewer
complaints in consequence.-Vogue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
An Amateur Actor.

Mr.. George Alexander is much
troubled by amateurs, who believe
themselves born for the stage, and D
come to him for advice.
One Of these, the scion of noble
family, whose talent is patent only to
himself, was continually pestering Mr..
Alexander, and various We're the ruses
which the latter adopted to evade
him. The following is probably the
best one:
Walking along the Strand one day,
Alexander espied the would-be actor
hurrying toward him. There seemed
to be no way Of escape. A BARRIERS
shop, however, was at hand, and into
this Alexander dashed.
To the astonishment of the proprle-
tor and his assistants, he seized an
apron that lay on a chair, tied 1t
around him, and commenced to lather
one of the customers assiduously.
Meanwhile his tormentor entered the
shop and looked around. Pardon me,
he remarked to the proprietor. Il
thought saw Mr.. Alexander come In
here, but must have been mistaken"
and out he walked, much to his VIC
TINS delight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
SHADES FOR PARLOR LAMPS.

When refurnishing the house one
cannot have too many dainty fol-de-
rolls about. AS the lamp is such an
important factor in the pretty home,
the girl, who has nothing in particu-
lar to do, is making shades for them,
and they are exceedingly attractive
and well worth the trouble and time
one takes for making them. The
heavy silk and glass covered shades
are carefully stored away, and in their
places we see the delicate thing of
light silk, or paper, which looks as If
woven by spiders or those covered
with cretonne.
Cretonne stands practically unrivaled
this year for the dress of country cot
tage and city home. One shade made
Of this material is cupola shape, and
has the ribs outlined by narrow dou-
BILE folds of silk, gathered through the
centre and twisted around the gath
ering string, so that it has a whirling
appearance. Pink silk is gathered In
the form of a crown. at the top, leav-
ing a wide stiff heading which is gath
cred so full at its base that it stands
up straight OF itself. The crown is
protected from the heat of the lamp by
an inner circle of isinglass. An effect
i've fringe to hang from the lower rim
is made from a double fold of cretonne,
four inches wide, cut to within a
quarter of an inch Of the two edges
into stripes not the least bit over an
eighth of an inch wide. Shades of
less elaborate shapes have their Sec
tons filled with boiling cloth decor
nted in dainty Marie Antoinette
scenes. A fringe of tiny opalescent
beads finishes these hand painted
shades and fine chenille outlines the
ribs and rim.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
FOUR POST BEDsTEADS COMING

The old-fashioned four-post bed ap-
pears to be coming back into favor,
and amateurs are turning their atten-
ton to it's decoration. Painting, carv-
ing, fancy basket work and embroidery
are all employed. If the bedspread
does not fall low at the sides length
of linen with deep fall of lace is tied
on at the corners. This has very
good effect on any bed and is easily
and inexpensiyely done. Crochet is
much in vogue now for the trimming
of tea, toilet and sideboard cloths as
well as for nlghtdress cases, pincush-
ions and the ends of bolsters.-Vtica
Observer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
'E, 7g. 30 %: Is
HlMsIREGPESISlsA.9H q
EkEl1Zz-Af,S3

Cream Crullers-Two scant cupfuls
Of granulated sugar, two cups Of
cream, two teaspoonfuls of baking pow
der in sufficient flour to roll out soft.
Cut into shapes and fry in hot lard.
Potatoes au Gratin-One cupful Of
diced boiled potatoes, one-half cupful
of cracker crumbs, two tablespoonfuls
of melted butter and two-thirds of
cupful of cheese. Put layers of each
potatoes and cheese in buttered bak-
ing dish, cover with crumbs, pour over
cupful Of milk or white sauce and
bake twenty minutes in a moderate
oven.
Turkish Rice-Wash very thoroughly
a cupful of rice. Dissolve four table
spoonfuls Of butter in saucepan and
add to it one cupful of strained tomato,
one pint of water, teaspoonful of salt,
a saltspoonful of pepper and tea
spoonful Of onion juice Turn the rice
into the saucepan with this mixture.
and when it begins to boil set where
it will cook very slowly for an hour.
Do not stir the rice. and when done
serve at once.
Pineapple Mufins-Sift two and one
half cupfuls of -four and mix with it
three teaspoonfuls of baking powder,
a saltspoonful of salt and four dessert
spoonfuls of sugar. Beat two eggs in
bowl and into it pour two-thirds of
coffee cupful Of milk; add this to the
other mixture and beat in three table
spoonfuls of melted butter. Lastly stir
In one cupful Of grated pineapple. Fill
the muHn rings two-thirds full and
bake about twen.y-five minutes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
CHnDREN'S DEPARTMENT.

minutes DR.. Clifford came back to tell
how happy the little girl was with her
treasure.
"She is sitting propped up in her old
bed, looking at the pretty green stone
in the gold band" said papa, "and /
didn't go in at all. Are you all glad
poor Bess got it,"
"Yes! Yes! Yesw cried the children.
-Hilda Richmond, in Sunday-school
Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
POINTERS FOR THE COOK.

When baking potatoes prick them
deeply with fork before putting them
in the oven. They will cook better and
quicker for the prlclIing.
When mashing potatoes use hot milk,
and if you have been in the habit of
using cold you will be surprised at the
difference in their lightness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
compasses would draw on fiat S

compasses would draw on fiat sur
face if opened to the same extent
The breadth of the oval will depend
on the size of the cylinder used.
Ovals drawn in this way are not
true ellipses such as are made with
the pins and string, but they can
scarcely be distinguished from ellipses
and are just as good for the openings
in photograph mats and most other
ornamental purposes.-New York Eve
ming Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
FELTS HATS BIG.

The small hat has had its day. With
the autumn big, picturesque styles re-
sumo their interrupted dominion. 1t is
not often that winter fashion can be
foretold with certainty so early in the
season. In the sweltering days of July,
when cloak models stagger under furs
and wholesale buyers perspire as they
finger velvets and heavy cloths, there is
always q gamblers risk about invest
ments. To buy the thing capricious
woman VIII not like when she gets
back to town means ruinous advertis-
Ing to convince her of her mistake. with
inevitable loss at the far end of the
bargain:
The small hat has been blunder.
A wave of laughter has swept over the
country at sight of gentle, dignified
women transformed by polo turbans
into the likeness of impertinent minxes.
Not in ten years has there obtained a
fashion so generally unbecoming.
Given a good hairdresser to adjust
the coiffure to the hat, certain saucy
smartress has been attainable. With
out the hairdresser's aid, the average
woman would not have looked worse,
unless
Fortunately the fiat bread and but
ter plate that Frenchwomen have
slapped perpendicular against their
foreheads and have called hats have
not prevailed so largely in New York
City as have the polo turbans. Wher-
ever they have been seen they have
taken first prize for follshness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
WHO ATE THE RING?

Harold was having birthday party
because he was six years old, and
Aunt Helen and grandma and Miss
Nellie and ever so many big people
were there, helping all the little people
to have a splendid time. They played
games and sat in the darkened parlor
to look at the magic lantern pictures
till the clock struck five, and then Har
old knew what was coming.
Out in the dining-room the table was
set with mammals prettiest china, and
there were candles and flowers and
bon-bons just like a grOwn-up party.
Harold was very anxious to have all
the children see the table. So he was
glad when Aunt Helen said, Now we
are going to march to the dining
room.'
Miss Nellie played a bright little
march, and the boys and girls formed
a long line through the .parlor and out
on the piazza, "just like long white
ribbon" said grandma; for most of the
girls wore white dresses and the boys
white waists.
The tiny sandwiches and wee pickles
vanished like magic. and all the grown
up people were kept busy waiting on
the little folk. Playing games makes
one very hungry, you know, and most
Of the guests had been too excited
to eat much dinner that day. Alto
gether it was a very jolly supper, and,
when mamma wanted to make little
speech, she had to ring the tea bell
several times.
'Now, children" she said, 81 am
going to pass some little cakes, and one
of them has ring baked in it. You
must eat them very slowly and care
fully, so some one does not swallow it.
You must not break up the cakes to
find the ring, but just nibble away till
some little boy or girl says, I've got
the ring"
Aunt Helen brought in ice-cream,
made to look like dear little chickens,
and the children ate the cakes and
the cream very slowly. At last all had
been eaten, and still no one had said,
'I've got the ring"
"That is very strange" said mamma.
al will ask Mary If any one took one
of the cakes"
mo ma'am," said the maid positive
ly. "There has been no one but me in
the dining-room since put the cakes
on the table"
"I just know 1 swallowed it." sobbed
a little girl 81 felt it going down."
$50 did l." said tiny boy, and he
had to cry too.
"There, therew said Mrs. Clifford,
much perplexed. 1.-TWO Of you couldn't
have eaten it, so don't cry
IT feel bad, too" said another little
girl. "I think 1t must have been in my
cake"
/ really don't know what would have
happened just then if papa hadn't come
in. He was so surprised to see tears
at birthday party that he had to
inquire the cause, though he was in q
big hurry.
"Well, WELL" he laughed. II didn't
know what commotion would cause
by taking one cake. was on my way
to see little patient who has been
in bed long time with lame limb,
and wanted to take her some Of the
goodies. l slipped softly in here little
while ago and took some of the nice
things without disturbing the party a
bit. Even Mary didn't see me. Now,
Just wonder If little Bess Ryan isn't
wearing that ring this minute?"
30 papa, won't you go right over and
seeT begged Harold.
II hope she did get it," cried all the
children. And. cure enough, in a few
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

ing and attractive about a soft mate
rial that is generously shirred The
very pretty waist illustrated combines
such treatment with quite novel cut
and is in every way to be desired. The
model, which is an excellent one for
immediate wear, is made of pale blue
radium silk, the collar and cuffs being
of taffeta, overlaid with applique Of
heavy lace edged with narrow braid,
while the chemisette is all of Valen-
ciennes insertion. But a little later
such light weight woods as chiffon ba-
tiste and the new weaves of challiN
and cashmere will be found admirable,
the design suiting whatever can be
shirred with success. The full elbow
sleeves with their upturned cuffs and
shaped frills are especially worthy OF
note, and are universally becoming,
while the collar harmonizes with them
and gives smartness to the entire gar
ment. AS a matter of course the chem
isette can be of many materials. EN-
broidered muslin is always charming.
and there are almost innumerable fam
cy all-overs, and again contrasting silk,
tucked or plain, is always correct.
The waist Is made over smoothly
fitted lining, and itself consists of
fronts and back, which are shirred to
form the deep yoke. The collar finishes
the open neck and the closing is made
invisibly at the front, while the chem
isette is separate and is arranged un-
der the whole. The sleeves are tucked
at their inner seams, so providing gen
erous fulness in the puffs and also ara
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
CHILL THE DISH.

A cut glass dish used for ice cream
should be chilled before using, not sud-
denly, but with care. Plunge the dish
into cold water and after minute or
two take it out and put on it few
Jumps of ice. This will preserve the
dish from danger of cracking.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
TO KEEP BUTTER.

Fill a bowl with cold water. Put
the butter on plate and put on top of
the bowl; then take a piece of butter
muslin and put over the butter and
let both ends drop into the water. You
can easily get the butter for use, and
you will find it is quite solid and COOL
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
To fDrpss Well.

To dress well, even when the income
Is large, is not the easiest thing in the
world; when the income is small,
dressing becomes an art The first
rule is simple: never, under any cir
cumstances, buy penny's worth un-
less you really want it, and know ex-
actly how you are going to use it. An
article you do not want is dear at any
price.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
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A pretty new light shield to be at
tached to gas jets or crystal globe Is
big butterfly of artist proof paper,
decorated with black spots and sprin-
kled with gold. White butterflies show
markings of American beauty red.-
Newark Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
Contrasts.

Despite the one-color vogue there
are many charming contrasts. With
a costume of white chiffon broad
cloth was seen big black lace picture
hat. trimmed with shaded pink os-
trich plumes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

A dress of cream white .mousseline,
with quantities o. narrow lace rufiies.
was fitted with a large hat of pale
blue taffeta. This was trimmed with
pink roses and a blue plume.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

arranged over a fitted lining. At the
waist is shirred and draped belt
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is four and a half
yards twenty-one, four yards twenty
seven or two and quarter yards forty
four inches wide, with one yard for
the belt five-eighth yards eighteen
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
Very Smart.

With pale, undecided blue taffeta
in a checked figure one woman wore a
dark straw hat. There were velvet
bows nothing else. 1t was very
smart.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

that is exceedingly graceful that is so
tasteful and becoming that it is per-
fectly well suited to informal home
wear and which can be made from a
variety of materials. In this instance
1t combines white India lawn with
trimming of embroidery banding, but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
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FOR PUFF PASTE.

For rolling puff paste hollow glass
rolling pins filled with ice water or
cracked ice are recommended. Fail
ing a rolling Pin an ordinary bottle has
been suggested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

With a dress of willow green silk,
an exquisitely dainty shade, was worn
a cream-white horsehair straw. There
were shaded blush and yellow roses,
foliage in accord with the dress, and
a knot of black velvet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06

Iron. the first metal found in Amer
ica, was discovered in Virginia in 1715.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-09-06
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-22
NICHOLAS HAS ENOUGH.
RussIan'Ruler Is Now Willing to Make
.Any soId cencessioR for a. -
Lasting PsSce.

A Ct. Petersburg special says:
Emperor Nicholas again appears be-
fore the world as s. promoter of uni
versal peace. No sooner is the RUS
sian-Japanese. war over and even be-
fore the peace treaty has been rati-
fed, than his majesty issues invita-
items. to a second peace conference
at The Hague.
1t Is officially announced that the
Russian governmelrt' proposes to az
dress the foreign powers: with a view
to the holding Of a second peace con-
ference at The. Hague" Bpt 1t is
known. that negotiations preceding
this announcement that the govern
meat proposed to address the pow
ers" were 4ntered into ESPECIALLY
with the United States and were. con-
ducted with the greatest secrecy,
there being not the slightest inkling
that Russia contemplated anything OF
the kind -
The fact that President Roosevelt
is. reported as being entirely in SYM
pathy with the proposed conference
and that he is said to believe that
to the initiator of the first Hague
conference should belong the honor
of convoking the second, and readily
and even gladly acceded to. the Rus
sian proposal is clear proof that the
conference has already been called
and that Roosevelt relinquished his
part in it to the emperor.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-22
RAPs STATE HEALTH BOARD.
Atlanta Council Approves Action Of
Mayor and City Board.

Atlanta Council Approves Action Of
Mayor and City Board.
Endorsement Of all th.t has been
done by the city board of health and
Mayor Woodward, and condemnation
of the state board of health's atti-
tude toward Atlanta were the theme
of resolutions offered by Councilman
Bagley and adopted by the Atlanta
city council Monday afternoon.
The resolutions term the action of
the state board of health as unwar-
ranted and uncalled for, and as the
source of irremediable injury to the
city of Atlanta.
They assert that the city. by It's
altitude and climate is immune from
yellow fever and has been so recog.
nized by the highest authority in the
world, the United States fever ex
perts. 1t is further asserted that.
these advantages are of immense ma
terial value to the city and that sns.
has a right to the enjoyment of them,
without interference from the state
board of health.
The resolutions were unanimously.
adopted without debate.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-22
NAN PATTERSON RE-APPEARs.
Erring shou Girl Married Again tc
E.iVorced Husband,

Erriag Show Girl Married Again to
E.ivoreed Husband.
1t was learned in New York Fri
day night that Nan Patterson had
been married at her fathers home
IL Washington to Leon C. Martin,
her divorced husband.
None OF the woman's friends were
greatly surprised. The marriage was
forecasted some months ago while
Nan was still languishing in the
tombs. Martin was devoted to her
during the term of her Imprisonment.
called at the prison often. and was
the only man except her father and
lawyers who was allowed to see her.
He sent her food regularly and other
things Of which at that time she
was much in need.
After her failure on the stage last
spring, Nan returned to New York
and kept quiet for time. Then she
was seen at the race track, and at
a bound jumped once more into the
ilmelight,
Her next appearance was In con-
nection with the rich Minnesota lum-
herman, Ashe, who complained of
shady transactions in cards at an
uptown apartment house, and was
sent out of town by angry relatives,
one of whom was reported as follow
ing Nan about with horsewhip.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1905-09-22
moToRMAN KELLY DEcAMPs.
Car Man who Caused FrlohtfuI Ae,
cident Makes His Escape.


cdent Makes His Escape.
New York detectives continue to
search The city for Paul Kelly, mo-
torman of the Ninth avenue elevated
train, which jumped the track and
cansed the death Of a dozen people
and the injury of large number.
It is feared Kelly has made good
bis escape. He. was a strike break.
er who entered the company's en-
ploy six months ago. He came from
st. Louis.
According to some Of the passen-
gers on the Inflated train, things
went wrong with the mo.orman from
the beginning of his trip down town.
At .125th street it is said he started
the train with such jerk that a
woman carrying baby was thrown
down in the aisle of the first car
and the baby was hurt.
Kelly came out of the motor box
to see whether she was badly. in
jured and a number of men pas
sengers spoke to him with some
roughness, which he resented. The
passengers assert that the train
continued it's course down with sud
den stops and stars which caused
much alarm long before the acci-
dent.