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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
A SIN NOT TO TALK.

The woman who talks too much
may be guilty of "the sin Of speech"
as Ruskin says, but according to the
Rev. Hugh Black, of the Union Theo-
logical Seminary, who addressed an
audience of women at the religious
conference at the University of Chit
cago last night, the woman who does
not talk enough is equally sinful with
her loquacious sister.
DR.. Black admitted that some
women and girls talk too much, but
he maintains that talking too little,
or at inopportune moments, is fault
that should be corrected by women
as well as by men.
1.-The tongue can sin in far more
subtle way by keeping silent when
speech is imperative" resumed DR..
Black. "Ignoble silence is a far
greater sin than ill-advised loquacity.
We all are guilty of this sin at some
time or other in our careers. The
mother who withheld words of en-
couragement to her children does
them more harm than she could do
by overpraising their youthful eff
forts. Words judiciously spoken are
golden, but ill-timed silence often is
a calamity.
"How many mothers have died
without hearing their children whis-
per to her that they loved her. Wom-
en- and girls keep words which ought
to be spoken and utter those which
should have remained unspoken. If
one must speak, let it be in the spirit
of charity and love for one another.
Then there will be little sin Of
speech. Chicago Examiner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
STEAM ENGINE USEFUL.

There is no better investment for
the dairyman than a small steam en-.
gine. An engine of only one horse.
power will be quite. sufficient to dc
many small jobs for which hand.
power would otherwise be needed
But it's most important use in winter
will be for steaming and cooking
food. This adds largely to the nu.
tritiousness of the food because II
makes the starchy portion much more
easy of digestion. 1t is not necessary
to steam or cook food for fattening
animals, and in this respect the prac-
tice has gone out of favor, but it pays
to steam the food for milch cows,
They require good deal of water
and can take it as well with their
feed as by itself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
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The newest shirtwaists are very
broad shouldered.
A novelty is the white waist with
collar and cuffs of color.
Puffs are very much in vogue in
arranging the hair for either day or
evening.
Wool taffetas make pleasing house
gowns because they are light and
drape well.
OF course you will have some Of
your blouses made with link cuffs
this season..
A handsome mourning street suit
is of very fine cloth very severely,
but perfectly tailored.
Remember in making the slips for
frocks that those of batiste launder
much better than those of silk.
White is extremely fashionable,
but the pastel shades have entirely
taken the place Of the gay colors.
The newest belts are neither ex-
III CLAOiJ WAuC uOl GAIL CluSly AdlIOWs .
but rather strike a happy medium
between the two.
Some handsome toilettes have lit
tie chiffon roses placed as buttons
would be; these are soft and very
decorative in effect.
The woman who is always looking
for effects in dress will wear boudoir
gowns that harmonize with the color
scheme Of her room.
A new way of wearing the soft
Windsor tie is to run it through sew
eral long perpendicular buttonholes
made in the stiff linen collar.
Blue serge walking suits are very
smart with their mannish little
square cut jackets, this being pop
ular style for knockabout costumes.
Oriental ideas in embroideries still
reign, and some new waist patterns
show distinctively Japanesey designs
of the chrysanthemum, the iris or
the aster.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
LARGE BREEDS OF SHEEP

The large mutton breeds of sheep
are gradually displacing the merino
breed, and farmers are finding out
that there is something more to be
derived from sheep than wool. II
low prices for wool have caused far
mers to turn their attention to the
large breeus the apparent misfortune
will in the future be looked upon az
blessing. The English farmer would
consider it waste of time and labor
to keep flock of sheep for wool only.
The mutton sold-in the English mar
ket is OF the highest quality, and is
produced on lands that rent for more
than the same area can be purchased
for in this country, yet the English
farmer regards sheep as very profit
able.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
COST OF COW FEEDING.

The cost of feeding cow weighing
1000 pounds one day varies in differ
ent sections of the country, and ac.
cording to the kind Of food allowed.
In Wisconsin, food consisting OF
thirty-two pounds of corn ensilage
ten of clover and five of bran, OF
fifteen of hay, five of corn fodder, five
of bran and fifteen of gluten meal,
made the cost in either case amount
to 1094 cents. In Iowa eight pounds
Of corn, eight of oats and fifteen OF
clover hay made the cost eight cents
per day. In Minnesota the cost was
five cents per day for eighteen pounds
of clover hay, ten of beets, ten o.!
bran and four of shorts, or fourteen
pounds of prairie hay, ten of bran
and four of shorts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
TO ENCOURAGE SLEEP.

Many people suffer constantly from
a sense Of over-fatigue which entirely
prevents sleep at night. A hot patn
taken before retiring is capital anu
dote in some cases, but in others the
beth acts as a stimulant rather than
a narcotic, and prevents rather than
engenders sleep. One OF the best
means Of obtaining rest is cup OF
warm milk to which has been added
q pinch Of salt and dash OF pepper
while many people ignore the TACT
that sleeplessness IS caused by smut
windows and a ieck Of fresh ar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
REMODEL THE HOUSE.

Some farm houses are ugly and
uncomfortable, and make no end OF
extra work for the women folks. II
is a great mistake to mortgage the
farm for the sake Of new house, but
when there is money to spare there
is no excuse for living in an ark. Set
the new home good distance from
the street, arrange it conveniently
for household work, and let it be sub.
stantial and tasteful, but with no Zig
saw" ornaments, which are especial,
ly out of place on farm.-American
Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
CURE FOR RUST.

The following preparation, applied
to the surface, will prevent any rust
ing on plows or any other metal sur
faces: Melt one ounce of resin in a
gill of linseed oil, and when hot mix
with two quarts of kerosene. This
can be kept on hand and applied In
a moment, with brush or rag, to the
metal surface Of any tool that is not
going to be used for rev days, pre-
venting any rust and saving much
vexation when it is to be used again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
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, or twenty minutes later than they ex-
pected.
But the wife should not be alone
in paying little attentions of this sort.
The husband has quite as large a
share to contribute on his side. In
fact, little attentions are even more
indispensable to woman than q
man, says Woman's Life. A most
essential thoughtfulness is an occa-
sional present brought home unex-
pectedly to her, or failing this, man
should make sure that his wife has
her recreations as he does his.
BISHOPS SLEEVES FOR WOMEN.
ITO make women look attractive" !"
was the sarcastic whisper from a
young woman, land to give them at
the same time an air of religious
quiet the latest perpetration of that
creature Madame Mode is what will
be known as the bishops sleeve shirt
waist. All the old love for the long
gloves, the bare white arms, the
pldCSleto WuiCu ldil oU UCduIiluily
over the arms of the glove, will be a
thing of the past. The bulky sleeve
of the bishop has been copied and
has found favor with those whose
arms are not as well rounded as they
might have been. Red bands, in
stead of the usual colored ribbon,
will be worn, and this, with the fash
ionable stole countenance, ought to
make Fifth avenue look like re-
ligious seminary. But women are
erratic and the craze for certain
fashion lasts only an hour and a
day. much to the regret of certain
men. Therefore it may be that be-
fore the spring is passed long gloves
and short sleeves will have dawned
again. New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
CRIMSON CLOVER "OPENS SOIL

Crimson clover starts to grow very
early, and it may be left on the
ground until the blossoms are full
when the crop may be plowed under,
but this should be done before the
seed is produced. 1t makes an excel.
lent foundation for corn, providing
nitrogen and opens the soil, but as
all green crops are liable to Sour
the land to a certain extent, it will
be an advantage to dust the clover
with newly Stacked lime (aiI
slacked), so as to correct the acidity.
the lime also being beneficial to the
corn. Wood ashes are also excellent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
STOCK GATE.

send you farm stock gate which
can be raised and lowered at will in
case of snow or for separating small
stock from cattle. The gate can be
made to raise any distance that you
want. Use three pairs of hook and
eye hinges and a pair of loops or
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
Farm Topics
A WORKSHOP PAYS.

A workshop on the farm will pay
for itself ten times over every year.
The boys like to putter around in It,,
and repair many things which other
wise would require trip to black
smith shop. Put in bench, with
wise and necessary tools. A small
blacksmith's outfit may be bought for
a few dollars. Let the boys practice.
1t gets them interested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
EXERCISE FOR GIRLS.

The new Japan, realizing that gen.
erations of sedentary life had made
the women weak physically, has late
ly been laying stress upon physical
exercise in the schools. The Gov
ernment now requires that school
girls shall wear full, loose skirts
over the kimonos, that they may have
Greater freedom of movement than
would otherwise be possible. School
girls, from the little tots in their first
grades to young women in the COL
leges, may be known by the regula-
tion broadly pleated skirt, usually
of dark red. In connection with the
girls schools there is now thorough
6surse in physical culture, including
wills and apparatus work, dancing,
nuch as the lancers, running and
jumping games, often basketball and
q modification of football. Along
with this physical development is
taught a new and broad education
bringing intellectual expansion and
Observation-Disclosures Daily News.
EARNS MANS APPRECIATION.
A little attention, which counts
much in making man appreciate his
home, is for his wife to be always at
his command when he has unusual
duties to perform. If there is a
special piece of business that has to
be attended to early in the morning,
a wife should be up herself, too, and
making sure that his breakfast is
served hot and appetizing. Or when
the order is reversed, and he comes in
late, some dainty left over from din
-per never fails to find an appetite,
hile the attention is much more ap-
reciated than the food. Equally is
/ true that every one who is busy
Turing the day wants his meals at
esular hours and not served fiftssp
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
CLOTHES AND MORALS.

There is moral as we'll as physi-
cal side to dressing for dinner. The
evening change of clothes induces a
feeling Of self-respect. This and SIM
liar customs are enemies to depres-
sion, to worry, to moral down-at-
heelness.-The Lady.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17

Some forms of animal life are so
tiny that $500, 10000 could be put
in space of one-thousandth part Of
q cubic inch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17

clevis made of wagon tire. Make SO
it will work freely over the 3x3 and
the weight of gate will hold at any
point. For further information ad.
dress me.-F. W. Ingram, Lucerne.
Ind, in The Epitomist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
WINDSOR HOTEL,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Between 18th and 18th sts,, on Filbert st.
Three minutes walk from the Reading Ter
minal. Five minutes walk from the penn'a
X. K. Depot. European plan 81 90 per day and
upward. American plan s. % per day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17
TRY TO BE PRETTY.

II 1 " DE- INlI l.
If you are employed in an Office or
factory, try and make it a point to
open the windows and thoroughly air
he room two or three times a day.
Stand straight, hold your shoul-
lers back, and give yourself chance
% be a healthy woman.
Don't be afraid of water. Drink
plenty of it, and take as many baths
as you can. Learn few physical
culture exercises, and practice them
night and morning, says Woman's
Life.
This may all sound uninteresting
to you, but if you follow these few
suggestions you will be healthier,
happier and better looking.
GIRL STARTS GIRDLE FASHION.
AS decided change from the
plain belts of evening costume, which
so long were in vogue, society wom-
en- now are wearing girdles of gold
and silver lace. The fashion was
started by girl whose mother for
merly entertained in society. The
mother is a widow now, and the girl
has found material enough for sea-
son of belts in the old ball gowns of
her mother. She is making a tidy
living by changing them to the pre-
vailing mode. Untarnishable gold
and silver lace cannot be bought in
these days of cheap imitation, and
those women who need money for
spring finery are lucky if they can
overhaul expensive old clothes in the
attic.-New York Press.
ACCESSORIES OF THE TOILET.
1t cannot be doubted that woman
is much more fastidious and much
more careful of her appearance if she
has the proper belongings on he's
dressing table.
To have to rush around looking for
pins, to let the hair go half falling
down because no hairpins can be
found, to be unable to see the bach
of ones gown because a hand glass
is missing will result in a careless
get-up.
1t is every woman's business to
look we'll
1t is her duty to be a rest for the
eyes of men in general, men who
are tired looking at ugly things.
So while woman need not make
her toilet the work of her life, she
can easily make it a success.
The quickest and best way to do
this is to furnish the toilet table
properly.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-04-17

JOHN G. HIRST,
CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEER,
Surveyor and Draughtsman. Ofice In SYM
dicate building, Main street.
The Washington times., 1907-07-07
Declares Love of Money!
IS the Root of All Evil
By MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

r. VERY day one IS confronted
- with indisputable evidence Of
the truth OF this text. The
love OF money has wrecked
thousands Of men and women. The
possession OF too much has caused un-
speakable Generalization and elouded
the fair fame OF both sexes.
In recent years. carried away by the
aliuring prosperity OF the times. a
long list Of persons have succumbed 70
temptation and have stained reputa-
tons they were years in building UP.
One recalls with deep regret the
number Of universally respected men,
who were supposed TO be exemplars Of
the highest character, who were
proven in the insurance investigation
to have been partners in the iniqui-
tous business Of robbery of widows
and orphans, as wen as other persons
who were better able TO stand their
systematic piracy.
The overwhelming proof Of their 6is-
honesty caused a number to break
down completely and to confess their
guilt; others were so conscience
stricken that they became wrecks
mentally and physically; others dying
by their own hand or by disease the
result Of the poignancy OF their grief
and remorse. while others are eking
out a wretched existence because or
the continual whispering OF STILL
small voice.
They no longer command the sd-
mfration and respect Of the people:
they are inclined to avoid being con-
spicuous. and are prone TO get away
from associations they once courted
The Washington times., 1907-07-07

word Surrender" is not I'm the vocab-
ulary OF the present Secretary Of War.
Taft was born fighter and comes OF
fighting stock. When he Was but sew
enteen ne stood fye feet and nine
inches. weighed one hundred and nine
ty pounds and had legs like a bullock.
He made his first public appearance
by thrashing the editor Of a news
paDer who it was said, had slandered
his father, Judge Alphonso Taft, later
Attorney-G General of the United States.
Like all his undertakings in later life,
boy Taft accomplished his work well
and the scribe with the vitriolic pen
was seized with writer's cramp when
ever he struck the letter IT. in his
editorial outputs
At Yale young Taft quickly acquired
his place as a leader. This did not
come TO him through strength or ag-
gressiveness. His Nrsonality made
him one OF the best-liked OF his class.
and the big, good-natured youth found
himself forced into a position OF stu
dent prominence that left him no
choice. with jolly indifference he took
his share OF ,,azing that is the due Of
all freshmen" but on one occasion
when the treatment smackcd of bru-
tally. young Taft smote the torment
ors in such goodly fashion that they
retired for repairs. 1t is also told Of
him that at Savin Rock. a watering
place near New Haven, he took up
the cudgels for fellow-student again.
"Bill'' was in bathing with others.
who had escaped from the Yale
campus, and. coming out Of the water,
sat down patiently To chew out the
knots tied in his garments by youth
full jokers. A poorer classmate upon
preparing 20 dress discovered that his
clothes had been shamefully torn. and
burst into tears. Young Taft prompt
" rose, searched out the misguided
joker, and administered a drubbing
that changed that persons previous
conceptions of humor. While devoting
much time TO athletics. young Taft
found full time for study. He gradu-
ated second in a class OF 12l. and was
Salutatorian and class orator.
Leaving college young Taft took up
The Washington times., 1907-07-07

Investigations IN all lines OF business
nave developed the most INSCRIPTIONS
conduct beg0tten Of avGrice- Demon
allied by excessive salaries and the
possession OF too much money. men
have had time TO waste in dissipation
Unsuitable in their thirst for excite
ment. they have INDUCED their appe-
tites for alcohol tobacco. and other
vice, until reason and self-respect
have vanished. Step by step they
have wandered away into paths that
led 10 their destruction. They have
become victims OF designing persons,
the majority Of whom have been
women, who have speedily estranEed
them from their families and friends.
The bilghting influence Of evil asso-
citation and dissipation rapidly loosen
the ties which bind such men 10 high
and noble things, and inevitably they
become morally depraved-
Within the past few wears o,,r
country has witnessed fnnumerahIa
deplorable instances OF the fatal con-
sequences OF too much prosperity and
the acquisition Of too much wealth
Had not the great multimillionatre
been awarded a fabulous salary and
been permitted 20 multiply his mil
lions by manipulation in stocks. he
would never have deserted his devot-
ed wife, charming woman, and the
mother OF his children. and publicly
lavished his riches upon a wonan
who had gained an unenviable repu-
tation before the footlights. Neither
would his conduct have been repeated
by others who have had vast fortunes
at their disposal.
The Washington times., 1907-07-07

shortly because of his desire to return
to his practice. During mis- retire
ment he became assistant county. So
licitor, and was next appointed judge
OF the superior court OF Ohio. a posi-
ton his father had occupied some ten
or fifteen years before. As a judge
Taft was fearless. and it was soon
learned that when he once made up
his mind nothing could alter il. He
was almost thirty when he married
Helen II. Heron, daughter of a leader
of the Ohio bar; he waited until ne
could properly support a wife. To-
day ne is the father of girl and two
The Washington times., 1907-07-07
FoHoped the Foot
steps of His Father
In the Study of
LaU and His AbI-
lily Soon Became
Recognized.
BY Albert E. Ullman.

A T last report William H.
~ Taft, heavyweight can
n didate for the Repub-
lican nomination for
President, weighed some few
pounds less than 800, and was still
going some. Coupled with this was
the information that il was practi-
cally certain that he would receive
the Endorsement of his State, de-
spite an opposition that was strong
in the beginning. Neither dieting
nor opposition keeps Mr.. Taft
down.
A good mother, in the gentleness
of her heart, shortened the Secre-
tary's name to "Will." 1t is applied
to him by other members of his
family. the President, and intimate
friends, but no one outside of this
circle has ever called him anything
other than "Bill." "Bill" is ex-
preSsive of his character; it fits him
as well as the big chairs of the big
offices he has occupied for the good
of his country.
In Cincinnati, if you should use
the prefix mister" in speaking of
Secretary Taft, you would be look
ed upon as an intruder in the Buck
eye State, for there he is known.
and known only as "Bill." If YOU
should venture to call him "Will"
Or willie" you would receive
such a full measure of Scom that
you would be>driyen to the muddy
1epths of the limpid Ohio. SO you
see the city and State know their
Taft and have an affection for him
that is monument to his past per
formanceS.
The Washington times., 1907-07-07

the study of law to follow in the foot
steps of his distinguished father.
While studying law he worked as a
reporter for the Cincinnati Times. and
later the Cincinnati Commercial. He
was appointed assistant county prose-
cutting attorney. Later, as junior
counsel for the bar association Of his
State, he busted himself in trying for
the scalp of the notorious Tom"
Campbell, a corrupt lawyer and politi-
cal boss Of that tine. Next he was
appointed collector OF internal revenue
for the First district Of Ohio. most
important position, which he resigned
The Washington times., 1907-07-07

the people, and writing a letter like
this7 1t was written in lsoO and is
published for the first time:
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His Work in the Philippines.
THE Filipino people are full Of
music 1t is their one national occu-
patton. Every Filipino plays on some
instrument, and their family meet
ings are nothing but little family
soiTees. They have TO conservatory
OF music here. They are a people who
are easily touched by comparatively
small things II. after McKinleys
election, ! could announce on behalf
Of certain number Of Americans
that they would contribute 800 0Oo 10
the founding OF a Filipino conserva-
tory of music, / cannot exaggerate the
good effect that this would have. espe-
cially/f we named IL the Rial Con-
servatory. Rial was a man much
given 10 music / have no doubt that
the Filipiuos. many of whom are
wealthy. would contribute a substan-
tial fund. and thatswe might estab-
lish the beginning Of an institution
which would start an art dear to the
hearts of these people"
Taft IL an impressive and agreeable
figure. His mighty bulk goes well
with his height. his wide square
shoulders. massive bones, and big,
strong head. Beneath the full, broad
forehead jutting out at the brow.
there rises a great. aquiline nose-a
sign Of commanding force that is con-
firmed by the firm, strong jaws. and
aggressive chin. To look at his genial
cOuntenance and clear blue eyes would
make you like him on the spot. and
If you did not call him BILL" you
would like to. His personality would
impress you and make you a friend
at first hand. In summing up your
judgment Of his character you would
say that he was a man who would
rather laugh than fight. Perhaps he
would. but when the occasion arrived
YOU would know that the Taft blood
is Of the fighting quality and thai ..:Ie