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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
A REAL LADY,

A day or two ago a number of
women were discussing this interest
ing topic, how to know lady at the
first glance, what are her attributes
and so forth and so on.
"You may tell her." said one, by
her boots, gloves and handkerchiefs." "
Another thought her skirt-binding
told the story, and third declared
that her language would betray her.
"And it's words, not ideas, that con-
cern this particular test" the speaker
added. 1t is undoubtedly true that
while the nicely of the small essen
tials of a woman's toilette indicate
certain degree of refinement of
taste at least, they are not the un-
mistakable hallmark of birth and
breeding.
Many would much more quickly
give the preference to the intonation
of the voice and the use of words
as surer sign. A fine detail in
clothes is now possible to almost any
observing person. An unmistakable
coarse, not to say vulgar, looking
woman is often irreproachable in the
matter of boots, gloves, skirt bind
ings, ct al. The charm of a we'll
modulated voice, using good English,
undefiled by slang or proyincialisms
this is not often acquired without
the height of culture.
ANYTHING so IT'S BECOMING.
Fresh eccentricities in the realm
of headgear are making their ap-
pearance every day, especially where
so-called mushroom hats are con-
cerhed. These, to give bald inter-
pretation, in many cases can only be
likened to inverted pudding basins,
which-as though with view to ac-
centuating their peculiarities-have
the trimming entirely relegated to
the back, the only exception being a
band of velvet, which serves to de-
fine the line of demarcation between
the crown and the brim.
The hats are, as a rule, adorned
with large punches of ostrich feath-
ers, the tips of which curl over the
top.
Fruit and flowers are frequently
combined in the new millinerial
schemes, and not only are the grapes
made of purple velvet. but they are
often carried out in gold and silver
tissue, many of them being supple
uented with leaves in metallic tints.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
GRACE OF WEIGHTS.

1t has been suggested. l see, that
1t would make for the greater dig
nifty and grace of future generations
of Englishwomen if from an early
age female children were made to
constantly carry weights on their
heads as they do in the East. There
is nothing, so to say, to keep our
women properly balanced. They hop,
wriggle, shuttle, mismanage their
arms and hips, poke forward their
heads, and generally walk as IL they
were either deformed or dropping tc
pieces.-London World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
GOODBYE, OLD MAID.

The old maid is dead.
She was entirely man-made.
She was a sweet Alice" sort OF
girl.
If she didn't marry well she de-
sponded
Dependency drove her to fidgets
and ringlets.
She was an old maid because she
was of no use.
All the educational advantages had
been heaped upon her brothers.
In England, too, all the money
would be given to the oldest brother.
No wonder a girl grew cantanker-
Gus when a suitable man did not pro-
pose, since there was only marriage
for a high-bred girl,-Philadelphia
Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
USEFUL LAWN TREES.

The white-leaved and weeping lin
dens are among the most useful lawn
trees for our climate. They are
hardy, and injurious insects and de-
structive diseases appear to pass
them by; and, while their growth is
quite rapid, the foliage of each is sim
gularly beautiful and tenacious.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
THE PRICE.

"But," said the weary millionaire
"the plain people do not know what
the rich have to put up with"
"Huh!" snorted the plain man.
1--WE know you've got the money 10
put up with, while we haven't any 10
put up."-Philadelphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
AMENDED.

"Mr. Hunters married now" said
the bride-toibe. preparing to send out
her cards, $50 we'll have to address
his invitation to Mr.. and Mrs. Hun
ter -
Better not" her brother advised.
"She's the boss, you you'd better send
the invitation to Mrs and Mr.. Hun
tArass "->phiiadalnhia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
ONLY ONE For HIM.

"What, wed my daughter, SIT!
he cried; "why, she's my only child
The youngster would not be de-
MED, however-he Just smiled.
"Oh, that's all right" he said, an
daunted; "you see, sir, one was all
wanted"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
THERE WE'RE OTHERS.

"That cornet-player on the tnSra
floor has remarkable endurance" re-
marked the casual visitor. rtl
"He has" agreed the regular
boarder. "But it's nothing compares
to the other boarders. Toledo Blads'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
HOW WOMEN DRESS.

A picture in Kansas City paper
advertising union suits shows wo-
man in union suit, sitting in front
of a mirror trying on hat. Is that
the way the women dress-first the
union suit and then the hat? Well,
well, well!-Kansas City Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
Aaa, M aag,,,,,,.s .s1a \
NsaasItli " ..ists'elssa
I4NoR1lC1L.nlRA lRAlLI1
Az IMPORTANT MATTER.

Watering flower bed causes the
grass to come up as well as the
flower seeds. Pick the young grass
out as fast as it appears until the
young flower plants shall have be-
come well rooted, The hoe may then
be used. The first cultivation is the
most important.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
A FASHIONABLE FLOWER.

A. FASHIONABLE FLOWER.
.",f'his flower is strictly up to date
said the florist.
What do you mean by that?' ask
ed the prospective customer.
"Why," he explained, ut was op'
timed by grating. Free
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
SET AT EASE.

"They say my money is tainted"
moaned the expiring trust magnate.
"Who say so?"
'The people"
But your business partner and
your lawyer say that it is not"
"Then l die happy"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-01-23
He will forfeit the sum Of S.
600 for any case Of Fits or
Epileptic Convulsions
that he cannot cure.

Consultation free in English and German
and strictly confidential. Write II you
cannot call.
Office hours; From Ga. m. to $50 p. IN. On
Sundays 9 to IL a. m. only.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
+. AMERICANS CAUSE
SENSATION IN BERLIN.
Brother OF Isadora Duncan and
His Wife Leading the
4. "simple Life
ALMOST NATURES GARB
NATURES GARB

BERLIN, May H.
Fred Duncan, the brother of Isadora
Duncan, the American dancer. and his
wife are causing Il sensation in Berlin by
a crusade in favor OF the simple lIfe."
They wear little, and like the monkey
tribe from which humanity Is said to
have descended. they eat only nuts and
fruit.
They de*nonstEate their views on the
subject'py publicly parading the streets
OF the capital in the scantiest of cloth
Ing. Duncan wears only a coarse Sheet
which passing over his left shoulder and
beneath the right arm, leaves his right
shoulder and entire right arm. side, chest,
and back exposed, The sheet reaches to
the knees, leaving the legs and feet bare.
A pair OF sandals complete the costume.
Duncan, who has flowing locks half way
down his back and u long, bushy beard,
resembles rather wild man of Borneo
than the apostle of nobler mode Of life
Mrs. Duncan's costume Is a triilc more
In accordance with propriety.. Her ap.
parel looks like q shawl with many folds
The neck and right shoulder are left bare
and the garment reaches almost to til,
ankles. She wears sandals.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
ANARCHIST GOES MAO
AND STABS TWO MEN
First Throws Himself From the
Window Of a Moving
Train.
NEXT USES S TILETT o

PARIS. May IL.
Andre Maffei. an Italian, who is do.
scribed as an anarchist, was seized with
sudden lit OF madness at the Care dc
Lyon last evening. with almost tragic
results.
Tho train for Lyons and Marscllles was
just leaving when Mattel threw himself
out of the window OF n third-class car
riage and fell on the platform. lie was
picked up In an unconscious condition and
taken to the station police Office.
He recovered consciousness about an
hour later, and then stated that he be-
longed to the province of Novara, In
Italy. Then, breaking off suddenly In the
midst OF his statement, he drew n stilctto
and springing on the cOmmissary.
sta bbed him twice in the check and neck.
He was about to inlet another wound,
when a policeman grappled with him. and
both rolled over on the ground. Maffci
gained the upper hand. aiiu before any
one else could intervene he stabbed the
policeman. Then he was ovcrpowcrcd
and handcuffed and taken away TO the
iniirmary.
HIS papers show that he was working
as zinc worker In London q fortnight
ago.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
TWO SLIDE TO. DEATH
DOWN ALPINE PEAKS
Best Climbers OF Party Of Six
Tourists Meet With Ter
rible Fate.
OVER STEEP PREC1P1cE

ZURICH, May II.
Six young Swiss Alpnists set out, with
out guide, to climb the Speer (G00O feet
high on Thursday. They reached the
summit carly yesterday morning. and
after short rest began the descent. Six
teen hundred feet down they came to a
difficult and dangerous stretch.
The two best climbers. Acgerter and
KAISER, telling their less-experienccd
companions to walt as the place was
really dangerous, went ahead to seek a
path. They were soon lost to view. but
at short intervals shouted to their COM
rades that all was we'll. Tho latter re-
piled with encouraging cries.
The watchers were suddenly Mortified by
the sound of falling earth and stones
ahead of them. They shouted together.
Back to them came faint cry of Don
try this wuy!'' and then, louder and
louder, the rustic and thud OF sliding soil
and rock. They called again and again
but only the echoes answered.
Convinced that disaster had occurred
! they retraced their steps up the mountain
and descended by another route. Long
and dangerous search brought them a
last to the bodies OF their vanished com
rades. They lay close together, thci
skulls smashed in. $50 feet below the spo
| whence they had disappeared.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
.MADMAN ATTACKS
PRIEST ON AL TAR
Armed With r-Prongcd Fork,
He Rushes Into Church and
Creates Panic.
PARIS, May Ii.

PARIS, May H.
A dispatch from Maureillas. In the
Ceret district, TO the Temps gives an ac-
count of u startling incident which oc-
Cured IN the village church.
Just as the mass was about ITO begin
a peasant, named Peyfavi who had gone
mad. rushed into the church bearing q
four-pronsed fork. He made for the al
tar. with the evident intention Of attack
ing tlia priest, Able Pla.
ON seeing tho lunatic enter the church
women began to scream. while others
tainted. The more courageous members
OF the congregation went to the assist T.
lance Of the cure, while others fled. pane
stricken. In their flight a number OF
women were knocked down and trampleu
upon.
The mailman profted by tho disorder to
reach the altar and attack the Able Ilt.
whom he tried to stab in the abdomen.
Tho cure. however, managed to seize the
weapon, and escaped with slight wound
in the hand. though his cassoclS was re-
peatcdly pierced by the prongs, After q
severe struggle, the unfortunate lunat!c
WAS oyerpoWere6
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
.ALHADlBR.A MIN
COLLAPSE 1T any MOMENT
oycyuo Of Granada Calls Public Meeting to Take Steps Aveu
Threatened National Catastrophe

feet, and the Court of the Blessing, 7iX1i0
feet. There are still number of porti-
cos, plllared halls, small gardens and a
mosque.
Long since have tho beautiful halls Of
the Alhambra been dcsolatc. Many of
them were in ruins q century ago. The
towers are crumbling. the gardens are
tains> are falling to pieces
In one Of the towers two old gardeners
live. The rooms at one time were used
as n prison and two Of the prisoners
constructed fireplace there.
Best preserved Of all is the Tower of
Infantas, said to have been the royal
abode Of the Moorish princesses.
The lower halls and corridors, the
courts and porticos have come to tho low
estate CT q shelterng place for hordes
Of beggars. gypsies. INDECENT men and
women and dirty, unkempt children.
swarms of Beggars.
Tourists are continually beset by
swarms Of these beggars. whose impor-
tunities and wailings make q visit to the
old pile exceedingly unpleasant. Most OF
them are In rags and many exhibit tester.
| ing sores while appealing for aims.
| Not far from the Alhambra a numerous
colony of gypses has taken possession
Of hillside. There they live in caves
dug in the hill. a filthy, miserable lot OF
persistent mendlcants, pouring forth !,
| crowds whenever they see visitors ap
preaching the old palace.
Such Is the sad fate Of the beautiful
place that has been SO famous in legend
| song and history.
| 1t has withstood earthquakes ant
storms; French soldiers at one time blew
up eight of Its towers, but 1t has re
manned as a monument to an interesting
and picturesque people.
Strongly and we'll did the old Moorish
architects and maRons build. Seven hun
dred years is remarkably long life 70!
such a structure
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
CApETONVN. May II.

=
Viscount st. Aldwyn. who Is returning
to England next week after a two months
tour in South Africa, gave his views on
tho situation today.
His lordshlp believes that the<prevailng
depression has reached its lowest point
and that the commercial outlook Is now
favorable, although he does not expect q
rapid recovery.
lie holds that Lord Miner is greatly to
blame for tho position in tho Transvaal
by starting the machinery of government
on q scale beyond the capacity Of the coll
ony to maintain.
a hopeful sign Is that the Transyaal
Progressivcs desire to work with General
Rotha's ministry for the good of the
country. One difficulty which has to be
met is The development OF the lower
grade mines.
Yiscount ST. Aldwyn declares that no
found throughout South Africa that the
people arc tired OF lIngland's interference,
and he advises the Importance of hasten-
ing federation, particularly In view Of the
native danger
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
View OF the AIbslDbra
SEEK TO WE'D BY PROXY,
BUT Law SAYS mo"
Novel Scheme Of Bridegroom
Elect Knocked in the Head
by a Stern Official.
NO SENTIMENT INVOLVED

BERLIN, May II.
This weeks South American mail stenm-
err from Hamburg Will carry to far-ott
Peru u woman well known in Berlin so
ciety, who is travelling halfway round the
world to get married, because the law
does not permit her to wed by proxy here.
Her future husband is young German
engineer In Peru.
For propricty's sake-not wishing to IN
cur the cost OF journey home--he want
ed to welcome his sweetheart in Peru as
his wife, and not as his betrothed To
that end he induced the local German
consul general to execute an official GER
tiiicate attesting that the engineer con-
ferred upon his brother-in-law, living In
Berlin, authority to marry his flancee in
his name.
The girl went to q registrars office arm
ed jointly with the consul generals GER
tificate and her intendeds undcrstudy.
The unsentinlental officials, however,
looked up the records, and, finding no
precedent for marriage by proxy, solemnly
gave it as their opinion that German
bridegrooms have no authority for leav-
ing to other men the utterance of the
fateful words on their behalf.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12

M+AOtl4D, WAY ~.
"A DISPATCH from Granada states that
/ ! the Alhambru is In imminent dam
ger Of collapse.
The governor OF Granada has called a
meeting Of prominent citizens and ex-
perts for Monday next in order to take
immediate measures to avert this ma
tional catastrophe.
The portions most affected include the
hall of the ambassadors, the state recep-
ton room Of the Moorish monarchs, which
is the most richly ornamented room in
the Alhambra the tower OF the Salas del
Tribunal and the court Of the llarem.
An Historic Building.
When Granada had become the capital
of ali that was left of the Moorish do
mnions in Europe. King Nlohammed 1bn-
el-Ahmar, or Alhamar, as his name is
generally written, began the erection OF a
splendid palace citadel upon the heights
north Of the city. =
This was in the year 124S. It was not
until 1854 that the magnificent structure
was completed and cmbelished with its
rich Oriental adornmcnt by Yusef Abdul
Hagig.
Erected upon terrace about $500 by G75
feet, the Alhambrn was surrounded by a
wall over a mile in circuit, having thir-
teen square towers. From the color OF
brick used 1t was called by the Moors
Kal'at el Hanna, "the Red Castle"
Designed as q fortress as well as q
royal palace, the Alhnmbra was capable
OF accommodating In its numerous rooms
corridors and courts an army of 10000
men. although the waning Moorish power
was never able to gather near that num-
Der within It's walls.
Within the walls were beautiful gardens
an inner protected citadel, a gate of JUS
tlce, watch tower and the royal palace
itself. the interior Communication OF
which was a dream Of artistic lavishncss
Desolation Now Reigns.
Much OF the original structure Is gone
What remains is grouped about two large
oblong courts. the Court of Lions, 66xl1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
WOMAN CANNOT WED;
LAW SAYS SHE'S MAN
Absurd Mistake in Registry Of
Her Birth Leads to Serious
Complications.

PARIS, May II.
Mile. Deschnmps, who was about to be
married to NJ. Lenoir yesterday at La
Haye Malhcrbe. in Normandy. discoy-s
cred that the marriage would be illegal,
because In the eye of the law she is q
boy.
The bride and bridegroom and theIr
friends We're gathered together previous
to The ceremony, when the village school,
is also the village clerk and
registrar OF births-burst into the room,
exclaimng: "The marriage Is lmpossible"
He explained that his predecessor had
mistakenly registered the birth as that
Of q boy. and under the registration Mile.
Deschamps would become liable to serve
as a soldier this year.
The bride and bridegroom hurried off 10
the local mayor and magistrate, and im-
plored them ia authorize the marriage,
urging that the mistake In the register
was self-evident. Tho authorities turned
IA, deaf ear to their pleading, for French
s,sas+tape is not to be treated lightly. and
Its SILL take time ia renalr the mistake,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
HOME RULE FOR EGYPT
is URGED BY PASHA
It's Denial by England Must Even
tually Result in Costly
War.
PARIS, May II.

lAltlS, MAY IL.
Mustapha knmel Pasha, the notorious
leader of the seditous movement in
Egypt, has written a violent letter which
appears In the Figaro, denouncing Lord
Cromer's policy In Egypt. and declaring
that his retirement gives England an op-
rortunity for altering her Egyptian
policy.
He writes Egyptians are indignant at
the regime inauguratcd by Lord Cromer,
who, for twenty-four years. worked his
hardest to make them slaves. I do not
.eNaggeratc when l say that Lord Cromer
was the greatest enemy of our au-
tonomy."
Tine has come when England must choose
between two ways-war with Egypt, or
peace With her for the real and ultimate
good Of the country.
The reforms he demands are as follows:
The formation of an active native mill
siry which shall not hesitate to comment
upon nnh correct the policy of the Eng
llish agent,
The limitation Of the powers employed
| by The English advisers to giving advice.
| The formation of parliament for the
purposes Of discussing the questions OF
lpubiic education and the administration
OF the country, TO which tho ministrs
shall be Responsible
! That new schools shall be opened anc
that the Arabian language shall be
taught In the schools.
! The replacement of foreign officials b.
native officials.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
WOMAN TR|UMPHS
OVER GERMAN PRINCE
Accused by Kaiser's Brother-in-
Law Of Stealing Jewels,
She is Acquitted.
BERLIN, May II.

IoI-lNiLIAN, VApS
At the end of two days trial and in the
face OF apparently conclusive testimony
against her from numerous royal person.
ages, Fraulen Anna NIilewslsa, former
lady-in-waitings to the late Princess ANA
le OF Schcswig- Holstcin, the kaiserin's
aunt was tonight acquitted of charge
of stealing her mistress jewels.
Princess Analie was the aunt Of the
empress. and often Travelled With Frau
eln AIilowskl. She was not In very af-
fluent circumstances. and from time to
time, It Is alleged, she borrowed money
from her companion to the extent OF
$4,000 marks THAT the relations between
the pair were Of an intimate character is
shown by photograph or the two women
taken together. This intimacy was dis
agreeable TO the highest persons at the
court, and steps were taken to separate
them, hut without success.
When the princess and Fraulen Mlew-
ski We're In Cairo four years ago, Duke
Ernst Guenther, the kaiserin's brother,
took the matter in hand, He sent one Of
the kaisers chamberlalns named Vol
| Elumenthul to Cairo lfrauleln Milewskl
was accused Of anarchist leaninSs, and
! forcibly expelled from Egypt ms dan
| gcrous foreigner,
When Princess Amalie died Frauleil
MilewsM sant In a claim for 50,0o0 marks
lent to her late mistress, Duke Ems
| Ciuenther disputed the claim, and. as tho
| princess before her death had missed q
| quantity OF valuable jewclry, lie ASSERTED
/ that 1t was stolen by her companion
4 Her lodgings were searched, and 1900
marks We're found therd and conliscated
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
TORTURE HOLDS SWAY
IN RUSSIAN PRISONS
Awful Expcdients Rcsorted to I'd
Bring Confessions From Half
Maddcncd Inmates.
TOE NAILS TORN OFF
ST. rErERsRuRG. \


Tho deputy minister Of the interior I'D.
mitted today the truth OF most OF tho
statements OF n report read on tho tor-
lures Of political prisoners and suspects,
With the object Of extracting confessions.
He promised inquiry into tho actions OF
tho secret police and prosecution Of tho
guilty persona.
The report alleges that finger and too
nails and hair were torn out. Prisoners
we're failed With india rubber sticks until
the flesh was hanging in strips and salt
was then rubbed In. One young man, who
was shot after having been tortured, had
enc leg almost cut OF and his body Cow
cred With other wounds.
Another man was tied to n bench, q
plank was then laid across his body ana
two policemen. seesuwcd on It until tho
Victims back broke The police Jumped
on the body Of n third lad until his chest
bones were smashed in and his Internal
organs were In such n state that no could
only swallow water until he died.
After being tortured and malmou
wretclles were generally shot near tho
Riga central prison. Old and young wero
treated alike. a child Of S, for In.
stance. was brutally logged to mako him
tell where his father was
Deputies from the Baltic provinces de-
clared today that It was Impossible to
state tho number OF those who had been
tortured, but 1t was certain mat all those
who were shot or hanged by verdict OF
courts martial passed through the "Alu-
scum OF Riga" They. added that tho prls-
ons were filled to overlooking with pris-
oners who had been awaiting trial for
months. with only Just sufficient bread
and water to keep them alive pending
their tortures.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-12
THIS BOY BAB1 HAS
TWO LEGAL. MOTHERS
Sale Of Newly Born Infant by
Its Father Leads 10 Anus
ing Complications,
FAIRS, May II.

PhitlS. MAY II.
An amusing story comes from Quimper.
In brittany. whore the wife of a man
named lie Gaux last week gave birth to n
boy The father took the child and sold
1t for $40 to he wife of tho local butcher,
Nine. Bnnan. The woman presented it to
her husband as her own newly born In
FAINT, and Bonan hdsteneh tosregistor the
child S birth,
Ie Sank. fearing that he might get into
trouble with the police, next consnlted the
butcher, whom he supposed 10 be Il party
TO The fraud. The duped husband threw
l.e saux out OF the house The latter then
registered the birth of his own child In
the eye OF the law. therefore, the infant
has claims on two separate families and
iHntoys TIC unique distinction Of being the
son OF two mothers. 5a