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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07

The following is translation by
Commercial Intelligence, London, from
a report by the Austro- Hungarian Con-
sui at Cairo: among comm 2rcial trav-
elers engaged here during the 1904
season the Germans were far superior
in number. Some sixty per cent. rep
resented German firms, next being
Italian houses with fifteen per cent.
From seven to eight per cent fell to
the share of French firms, between six
and seven to that of Austro- Hunga-
rian, nearly six to that of Swiss, and
only about four to that of English.
But, then. the German travellers are
not only numerically preponderant, but
taken on the average they are smarter
and more skilful than their competi-
tors. No trip is too troublesome for
them-no season too unfavorable. In
every way they are most keenly alive
TO the interests of their firms. Not
only do they control all districts where
there is competition, but also buy up
samples of competing goods, which
their firms then initiate for the most
part more cheaply."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
THE WAR TAX BURDEN
Is LIGHT IN JAPAN.
Where the New llmposts Fall
Question of Suffering or Prosperity
Stronger Industrially

War taxes have been so arranged in
Japan that the burden principally falls
upon the persons who ought to bear it.
Take the new Inheritance tax, for eX-
ample; it will affect the wealthy class
mostly. To an outsider it would appear
as If heavy burden had suddenly been
placed upon the shoulders of the peo-
pie by these special taxes, but it is not
so, as special provision has been made
to tighten the local taxes for municipal
expenses, and notices have been sent
all over the country to the local Off
cials to tighten their expenditure, and
by this reduction the average in taxa
ton is not much increased. The fol-
lowing figures will explain this posi-
ton: In 1904 the total of the imperial
taxes showed an increase of 3S,400,00O
yen, but the prefectural taxes were
10,S00,000, and the town and village
taxes 12,200,000 yen less, so that, COM
pared with the year before, the net
increase in taxation was only 15,000,009
yen.
The amount for imperial and local
taxes in 1904 was 2757 yen per house
hold. This was 1.76 yen more than the
year before. Per person, it was 4.96,
or an increase of thirty-two sen, COM
pared with the year before. With re-
gard to 1905, the increase will be eight
yen per house, or 1.S0 per individual
This, compared with the taxation of
other countries, is very light; and then,
again, good deal of the money col
lectCd in taxes goes back to the people
who are furnishing supplies fer the
war, and the profits from these trans
actions help the people to meet the in
creased taxation.
The farming class in Japan is much
in the majority, and the rice crop of
1901 was so abnormally large and the
prices of rice were so high that this
class was great gamer, and placed
favorably for meeting taxes. The peo-
pie, from patriotic reasons, have met
the increased taxes with proper spirit,
and respond willingly, so that the tax
returns are much more satisfactory
than in years before the war; The
number of people proceeded against
for non-payment of taxes is much de-
creased.
The increase in deposits in postal
savings banks and in ordinary banks
is a proof that the people are not suf-
fering from over-taxation. 1t is year
since the outbreak of war, and the
amount of money raised from the peo-
pie for its prosecution is very large,
and yet Japans commercial and indus
trial position is much stronger today
than before.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
Farc, SHRED Eton.

The shirred Eton is one of the best
liked of the season for the fashionable
soft materials, and is always graceful
and attractive worn by the women to
whom it is suited. This one includes
the new belt, which is shaped to give
the waistcoat effect, and is exception
ally desirable. In the case of the mod
el the material is pearl gray chiffon
yelling. with banding that shows bits
of Oriental embroidery, the color con-
trast being a most effective one. 1t is,
however adapted to almost all season.
able materials, while the possibilities
of variation are very nearly number
less. In this instance the belt is of taf-
feta in the same shade, but it can be
of any contrasting material and the
trimming any banding applied, either
after the manner suggested or on
straight lines as may be liked. The
sleeves are the new ones that are full.
gathered into puffs and finished with
becoming cuffs at the wrists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
Fat Drum mer's Mistake.

The fat drummer leaned over the
desk, and grabbing the first piece Of
paper he could lay hands on, began to
figure up his expense account for the
day. The slip happened to be a "call"
blank, and he began penciling his
figures in the $3.50 column. First he
jotted down 1.50 for buggy hire, then
10 cents for stamps, 80 cents for car
fare, LEO for express charges. 1.10 for
telegram, so cents for trunk straps, 8
cents for a paper and quarter for
messenger. Well, at $3.50 in the MORN
ing there was trouble and plenty of it.
The night clerk supposed, of course,
that the calls had been left in the ordi-
nary way, and while he was little
surprised that so many guests wanted
to get up at such an unearthly hour.
he told the boys to wake Nos. $50, 10,
35, 1G0, IL, 80, and %. That's ALL
Advertising Suggestions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
THE CROCODILE.

The following is a Chicago boys
composition on "The Crocodile:" "The
crocodile is large animal that inhab-
its the Nile and loves to go on the
sandy beach to bask in the sunshine
and lay eggs. 1t looks some like n
daschund, only there is more of it at
the ends and it is bigger. There was
a crocodile once that escaped from n
circus. 1t roamed over the country,
seeking in vain for pigs and small chill
dren to devour. and died of starvation
in great anguish. You can ride on the
back of crocodile, but it is more COM
Portable to use saddle. 1t is usually
quiet, but is terrible when reused. We
all ought to be thankful we are not a
crocodile"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
AUNT MARY STORIES.

Wolves were numerous in the early
days in Indiana. My father always
brought the sheep into a lot close to
the house at night. We had two large
dogs and small house dog that had
come with us from Kentucky. One cold
winter night we heard the big dogs
barking furiously, and we knew there
We're wolves in the neighborhood. My
father sprang from the bed, put on
his shoes and trousers, and ran out
doors. The little house dog followed at
his heels and yelped piteously. Out
side the sheep were huddled in the cor
ner of the lot nearest the house, while
gaunt, big wolf was circllng about
trying to get past the dogs and at the
sheep. On seeing my father the wolf
started for the woods, the two big
dogs in pursuit, but afraid to seize him.
Now one of the dogs was a swift
running hound that could outrun any
wolf. But once wolf had gashed him
with his teeth and the hound would
never thereafter take hold of wolf,
ulluOuSH ue NOulu run ullcE NOlNtS,
circle around them and try to bring
them at bay. But the little house dog
was afraid Of wolves, not only for him
self, but for my father. He was afraid
my father would get too close to the
wolves on this occasion and so he ran
in front of him and tried to stop him.
He got in my fathers way and finally
seized him by the trousers leg and
tried to- hold him. This eXasperated
my father, who was trying to catch up
with the dogs that had nearly stopped
the wolf. Finally, kicking the small
dog loose he ran on, but the wolves had
got then into the timber and could
not be found.
Returning, he found that the small
house dog had leaped up on shed and
then climbed up to the very comb OF
the house and stood there trembling in
the moonlight. We had many laugh
afterward as we recalled the fact.-In-
dianapolls News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
~ ,:DOyd0It'
RkS8 CHAT:

If all the girls who read beauty
recipes should heed the advice given
them to make themselves "kissable"
they would have to wear veils in the
streets.
japanese women understand politics,
but they will never vote without an
entire reversal of japanese etiquette.
1t is the highest of bad form for a
woman to express an opinion contrary
to that of her husband
"Aly, dear" a well-known woman
asked across the table at a recent din
ner, have we any children? l forget"
Another silenced her husband at lunch
con by saying: Husbands are made
to be seen, not to be heard."-London
Truth.
"a girl of twelve was committed to
a reform school from a London court
the other day. She had stolen money
from her mother taken OFF her little
brothers clothes and sold them, and
boiled the family cat alive" England
always develops the newest things in
new women.
A bride in a $4,000 wedding dress
rather takes the gimp out of the aver
age society girls gorgeousness, but
when the daughter of the Sultan mar
ries there's nothing mean about her
bridal attire, and this was the costly
wedding dress prepared by two mil
liners" in the Yildiz Kiosk. 1t was sewn
thick with real pearls and the opera
ton watched over by an officer and
two soldiers to insure the "milliners"
from swallowing any of the pearls.
For the first time, so far lis known,
n marriage ceremony in England has
been performed by a woman. This
singular scene was witnessed in the
Nonconformist Church in Blackburn,
and what also was remarkable was
that it was the minister himself who
consented to stand aside in favor of
the female deputy. The bride and
bridegroom were standing talking to
Mrs. Lewis, a well-known temperance
advocate, and waiting for the minister,
who, as he came in, overheard the
bride remark: 81 wish you could marry
us, Mrs. Lewis" Thereupon the min
lister said: "Well, do so, Mrs. Lewis.
Why not?" and so she did.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
NEEDLE USED BY MEN.

The masculine equivalent of the word
needlewoman probably is not found in
any grammar or dictionary. Yet the
use of the needle by men is not at all
uncommon. Sewing is masculine
occupation in India, and without going
30 far afield "needleme1" may easily
be found. In Europe the art of needle
craft has some illustrious male devo-
tees. The Grand Duke of Hesse is
devoted to embroidery, and among the
treasured possessions Of Queen Alex
andra is a magnificent shawl crocheted
by the Crown Prince of Denmark. j..
Cathcart Wason, the representative of
Orkney and Shetland Islands in the
British House of Commons, knits his
own stockings, and only the chatting
of fellow members has deferred him,
1t is said, from plying the knitting
needles in the smoking room of the
House Of Commons. Gerald Balfour,
nephew of the British Premier, is also
fond OF knitting, while Victor Bowring-
Hanbury seeks mental relaxation in
fine embroidery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
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warded with such special favor?" asked
woman during recent discussion OF
the ever interesting question of dress.
st is positively years ago since the
decease of the sequin frock was daily
expected, but it fiourishes still. The
thing is always smiling, always spark
ling and CHEEKY; l believe that must
be the secret of its success, Of its i'm
pregnable position in the heart of wom-
ankind, and of mankind for the matter
of that. Have | not myself been be-
guiled into a sequin frock, something
all mother-of- and very fine steel
sequlns, those contrasting with soft
chenille embroideries, and lots of other
details all going to make most fascin-
ating surface?"
The raised laces come in handily for
ones summer dressmaking. One can
do much with a wide band of raised
lace and the newest raised patterns
show wheels of lace as well as other
designs. One very lovely pattern dis
plays a row of raised roses, wonderful
things with a lace background.
One can get the biscuit colored laces
and can use them for hip yokes In
name only, for they are not more than
finger wide. They are really only
finish for the girdle, which is of silk,
folded deeply and pulled down to a
point in the front and in the back.
The girdle is finished with band of
lace finger deep, which has something
the appearance Of hip yoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
For the Young Folks.

Pretty blouse waists, simply made,
are among the latest models for the
school girls, many Of them made Of
plain material, worn with plaid skirts,
or vice versa. Straps on the shoulder
seams give a pretty effect. Russian
dresses are still holding their own in
popularity, being suited to many fab
RIGS, and especially wash materials.
The long-waisted effect given by the
belt being pushed down and held in
place by straps is very desirable. Many
combinations are seen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
HATS MADE OF WOOD.

The Japanese are experts In. the man.
ufacture Of summer hats, large guam
tity Of which are annually exported to
this country. According to a dealer
in these goods they are made Of wood,
but so thin and pliable is the fiber that
1t is usually mistaken for chip or straw,
and some of the finest hats for women
are made Of this material. 1t has the
texture of fine satin, but is really a
shaving, poplar, spruce, cherry, Chinese
cypress and other trees being planed
In a special manner and with special
tools. The shavings are dyed the col
ors desired and the strips are pleated
like straw. Chip braid is the technical
term and the material was exhibited
at the st. Louis Fair-Indianapolis
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
THE EAGLES EYE.

All birds of prey have a popularity
of eye structure that enables them to
see near or distant objects equally
well. An eagle will ascend more than
a mile in height, and from that great
elevation can perceive its prey, small
though it may be, and pounce on ii
with certainty. Yet it can examine an
object close at hand just as well, thus
possessing a power of accommodating
It's sight to distance that is impossible
to the human eye.
In looking at this page you find that
there is some particular distance, prob
ably about ten inches, at which you
can see each letter distinctly and read
the words; but If you move the page
off to a distance of forty inches, or
bring it up to within five inches of
your eyes, you cannot read it at all.
But the eagle has the power of alter
ing what is called the focus of its eye
as it pleases. 1t has only to look at an
object from n distance of two miles or
q few inches to see it equally well.
The ball Of the eye is surrounded by
fifteen little plates, called sclerotic
bones. They form complete ring, and
their edges slightly overlap each other.
When it looks at distant object this
circle of bones expands, and the ball
of the eye, being relieved from the pres
sure, becomes fiatter; when it looks at
near object the circle contracts and
the ball of the eye is squeezed into a
rounder form.
All this is done involuntarily; 1t is
simply provision of nature. In human
beings very round eye is near-slghted,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07

A very handsome small hat was in
two tones of blue straw, one Of the
rough spiny varieties.
Tabs are no longer worn. The very
swell collars have nothing on the front,
but fit closely to the neck.
A heavy white linen crash suit had
the collar edged with green linen, and
had green emblem embroidered on the
shield.
A very simple gown of mignonette
green louisine, very soft and clinglng
fabric, had skirt shirred in deep dip
yoke, the shirring heavily, corded.
Collar and cuff sets are a favor
ite. They come In any material,
whether fine or coarse, and they are
indeed a blessing for the business
woman.
A beautiful parasol in pale blue taf-
feta had border of natural linen crash
embroidered in French knots in pale
blue. Edging the linen was a tucked
piece Of silk about two inches wide.
The Persian effects, which are so
prevalent on the summer frocks, are
extending to the neckwear depart
ment. Every smart summer girl will
include several Of these in her assort-
ment of summer collars.
The woman who is her own dress
maker finds it rather an easy matter
to have collars which are becoming and
well made. 1t is quite possible to
match almost any color and material
in the shops, and collars of any size,
shape and style may be bought for
comparatively small sums.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
waterproofs That Are Dreams.

The passion for elaborate rain coats
has been cultivated and catered to SC
largely that the line of distinction be
tween the fashionable ulster and the
swell waterproof would be difficult tc
find. Imported rain coats, for instance
are a dream. These filmy things of silk
laid over gauzy rubber, are garments
of elegance, in addition to being cover.
ings intended to keep ones clothes dry
They come in deep blues apd rich scar.
let tones, as soft underneath as the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07

within one-third of the top. Make a
hole in the cork OF the jar that will re-
ceive the neck of the flask, and allow
1t to go down far enough in the jar
just to enter the water. That is all.
The illustration shows the whole thing.
Look at your barometer every day.
and If you see that the water is well
up in the neck of the flask the weather
is going to be fine; if, on the contrary,
the water has fallen it means that the
air is damp and that the weather is
likely to be stormy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
JAPANESE WOMEN.

The japanese woman is in many re-
spects like her Western sister, though
her methods OF carrying out the same
Ideas may seem to be so different. For
instance, while the Japanese woman
could not be induced to tight lace her
waist, she binds up her loins so tightly
that she cannot walk, but must just
shuttle. Though her clothes, too, seem
to be free from ornament, she has her
methods of being ornamental, and even
extravagant.
For instance, every time her hair is
taken down two hours are spent in re-
dressing 1t, and nothing would induce
her to go to a picnic or a threatre
without popping into the sleeves Of her
kimono her little dressing case made Of
scarlet brocade, which contains her
steel mirror and dimunitive boxes Of
lip salve, face powder and eyebrow
renovator; nor would she go to her
temple to pray if her obi did not sit
Just as an obi ought to sit, and has ever
sat, since 1t was adopted by the con-
temporaries of the Sun Goddess.-More
Queer Things About Japan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
A DIFFICULT PASSENGER.

An elephant is without doubt the
most difficult passenger to load Of any
in the world. 1t is rarely that the best
of them can be induced to walk aboard
ship as did the traditional pair of
elephants who boarded the ark. To
overcome their objection they are us
ually first coaXed or forced to enter
great wooden boxes, when they are
securely fastened, and the entire out
fit is hoisted with derrick to the level
of the deck and swung aboard.-New
York News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
THE BURRO.

The burro is tiny beast,
No. bigger than st. Bernard,
But he can haul an awful load
Ger any road, however hard.
He weighs about three hundred pounds,
And he can carry on his back
Six hundred pounds OF copper ore
Tied up securely in sack.
s..
We lazy mortals ought to learn
A lesson from this little beast;
We groan and moan at every turn
When we are burdened in the least.
What would we think, we slothful men
Who squirm around and rail at fate,
II each of us were now and then
Obliged to carry twice our weight?
Milwaukee Sentinel.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
DO MEN LIKE CLEVER WOMEN?

A woman who has been visiting in
London says apropos of her expert
ences and observations in the English
capital: ''The other day placard out
side statloner's shop caught my eye,
for in big letters diagonally across it
were the words, DO Men Like Clever
Women 1t is very funny, how eter-
nally that silly question is threshed
out. OF course, they like clever
women; would be very silly If they
didn't, and especially the woman who
knows how to economize cleverly, who
when the Stock Exchange is stagnant
and things generally below par, knows
how to keep things going without max
ing her husband feel acutely the differ
ence. And where does the clever econ
omist tell out more than in matter of
dress? The brainless is generally the
extravagant woman-doesn't know
how to adapt this and that and the
other thing, doesn't know, for instance,
how with some inexpensive ready-made
thing perhaps to contrive charming
costume" indianapolis News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
A SIMPLE BAROMETER.

The accompanying illustration, taken
from the New York Evening Mail,
shows simple but reliable barometer
that any boy or girl can make with
very little trouble and at no cost.
When you make device of this kind
yourself you take good deal more in
terest in it than in one bought at the
shop.
To make the barometer that we here
illustrate the only articles needed are
a wide mouthed pickle jar and clean
Venetian oil flask. Pour plain water
into the pickle jar until it reaches to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07

The Eton is made with fronts and
back only, shirred at the shoulders and
again above the belt, and is arranged
over plain lining and joined to the
belt. The sleeves also are held in po-
sition by plain Innings, to which the
shirrings are attached.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is four and three
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07

Shirred bands of taffeta, velvet or
satin ribbon and braid of all kinds are
extremely popular, and, thanks to their
kindly aid, it is possible to renovate a
last years gown. If the skirt be mar
row, then the seams toward the front
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
wing of hat, and outside shimmering
in silky crispness.
A Wee Mracrreror.

As quaint and pretty as possible is a
new hat called the Wee Macgregor.
It's mere scrap of headgear, of the
shape so familiar on the Scotch laddIe.
This means that it is long, narrow, in
clined to be dented lengthwise, and fol-
lows the shape OF the head with a
downward droop at the back. 1t IA.
suited for wear with a low coiffure. Z
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-06-07
HAND EMBROIDERY A FEATURE.

HAND EMBROIDERY A FEATURE.
Hand embroidery is feature of the
most charming of the new models. 1t
appears in dainty touches on street and
visiting toilettes, and to a far greater
extent on some of the more elaborate
dinner and reception costumes. Crepe
de chine takes embroidery most effec-
lively, as anyone who has observed the
Japanese embroiderles on crepe can
testify. A handsome dinner gown is
of one seam crepe de chine in a pale
lemon tint, the double width material
being necessary for satisfactorily car
rying out the flowing lines of the skirt.
The skirt falls in plain straight folds,
Its one decoration being the heavy rose
pattern embroidered in fine flo silks,
tie garlands or sprays scattered irregu-
larly from the hem to about knee
depth. The embroidery is in the exact
shade of the crepe de chine, this match
ing of the silks to the fabric color being
a feature of the finest work. The
bodice is draped effect over fully
feather-boned lining, the sleeves or
shoulder puffs ending in frills of lace
and capped with lace epaulettes. A.
distinctive feature is the silk and vel
vet peta;ed roses disposed of on the
shoulder and bustline of the bodice,
these matching in shade the roses on
the skirt.-Washington Times.