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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Clover Disease.

The bulletin of the Tennessee sta
tion, just published, in reference to
the disease bywhich clover crops fails
is as applicable here as there. and we
give its summary as follows:
1. The red clover crop of this
State has been very uncertain for a
number of years.
2. The failure of the crop is due
in the great majority of instances to
a new fungous disease caused by Col
letotrichum trifolii.
3. The disease belongs to a class
known as anthracnose, whose gen.
eral character is we'll known to plant
pathologists.
4. So far as known no cultural
methods of handling the clover will
prevent or even appreciably diminish
the ravages of this disease, and it ap-
pears to exist on every kind of soil
in Tennessee.
5. The same disease also attacks
alfalfa, but to what extent in this
State is not yet known.
6. Alsike clover Is almost abso-
lutely immune to this disease.
z. Occasionally healthy plants of
red clover in badly stricken fields in
different parts of Tennessee have pro-
duced in the second generation plants
which were strikingly resistant to
the disease. Whether this resistance
will be maintained to future genera
tions can not be foretold with cer-
tainty.
8. While the effort is being made
to secure supply of seed from such
plants it must be distinctly under
stood that no such seed are as yet
ready for distribution, either by tho
Tennessee Experiment Station or the
U. s. Department of Agriculture.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Ideas From Mrs. Humphrey Ward,


Mrs. Humphrey Ward, for whom a
dinner was given at the Waldorf
Astoria, told some 500 members and
guests that the evening use of the
grade schools in this country had
solved problem at which England
was still tamely fumbling.
Mrs. Ward said also that our
parks and Fairgrounds were beyond
anything that England had at pres-
ent. particularly the Fairgrounds, be-
cause Americans, through organiza-
tion, had discovered how to get the
most good out of them. The guest
OF the evening declared, however,
that England was showing the way
in the proper use of the school build
ings, in that buildings never stood
empty, save in the early morning
hours. The English people, men,
women and children, were using them
for both study, relief and recreation.
Richard Watson Glider was toast
master. Other speakers were: Jacob
Riis, Robert w. de Forest, William
H. Maxwell, superintendent of
schools; Miss Jane Adams, of the
Hull House Association of Chicago;
the Duchess of Marlborough, Kate
Douglas Wiggin and DR.. Luther Hal
sey Gulick, head of the Public
Schools Atlantic League.-New York
Evening Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Heavy Feeding of Dairy Cows.

An Eastern dairyman with herd
OF Guernseys feeds considerably more
than the average fed over the country
NEARLY all the cows will clean up
both winter and summer. He says:
my preference of grain feed for win
ter, prices admitting, is four parts of
cottonseed meal, two of linseed meal
and six of hominy meal, twelve
pounds OF the mixture with thirty
pounds Of silage and six pounds of
mixed hay for the average COW. The
larger mixers receiving more grain,
1t narrows their ration to some ex-
tent. t."-Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

Apple Muffins.-One egg beaten
one cup chopped apples, two table,
spoonfuls sugar, one of melted but
ter, two and one-half cups of sifted
flour, one-half cup milk.
Currant Cup Cakcs.-One and one
quarter cups sugar, four eggs, one
level teaspoonful mace, one cup -four,
one and one-quarter cups Of pastry
-four, two-thirds cup of cleaned cur
rants. Bake in moderate oven.
Boston Brown Bread. - Mix one
cup yellow cornmeal, one cup graham
flour, one-half teaspoon salt, one cup
rye meal and two teaspoons of bak-
ing powder well together; then add
one-half cup of molasses, then we'll
beaten egg, into which put one pint
of milk. Mix thoroughly to form a
batter. Pour into we'll creased molds
and steam four hours.
SNOWFALL Cake.-One and one-half
cups sugar; three tablespoonfuls but
ter; two-thirds cup milk; two cups
-four; three eggs whites; two even
teaspoonfuls baking powder: one tea
spoonful extract of almond. Cream
the butter and sugar, add the egg
whites, milk, flour and baking powder
sifted together, and then the flavor
ing. Bake in square cake pan, and
frost.
Stewed Lettuce.-Wash the desired
number of heads of lettuce. cutting
off the stalks at the roots. and put
into saucepan with an onion sliced,
a little parsley and salt and pepper,
with very little water, to cook slow
ly for two hours. BY this time the
water should have pretty well cooked
away, leaving the lettuce fairly dry.
Remove from 1t the onion and pars-
ley, put into dish, dress well wit1
melted butter and send to table hot.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

ed with pockets, whereas 1t is noto-
rious that the feminine pocket is
either absolutely non-existent or alb
surdly non-practcal - a standing
temptation to the thief and exposed
to perpetual risk of the accidental
loss Of its contents.
Albeit, the failure of woman to
provide herself with rational pock-
ct is one Of the strongest arguments
against her claim for the franchise.
A sex which cannot take care of its
purse and has only the most elemen-
tary notion of pocket of its own
ought not to be permitted to assume
the control of the publics purse and
pocket.-New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Women and Their Money.

An English judge has refused to
recognize that womans stocking is
the proper place for her purse. A
similar opinion was handed down by
a judge in Iowa not SO long ago. when
plaintiff failed to get damages from
a railway company for injuries re-
ceived through falling down stairs on
the company's premises while trying
to extract her purse from her stock
ing.
without wishing to carp at the de-
cisions Of these wise tribunals. we
would respectfully submit that there
is a good deal to be said on the other
side. Mere man. we admit. does not
and would not carry his purse, II he
ever had purse, in his sock. But
then mere man is reasonably provid-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
For the Home Seamstress.

Many of the new cotton goods have
the colors and markings of the best
silks.
For shirt waists, the wash fabrics
in mercerized cotton are fine. The
colored goods have silky smooth
ness, and launder beautifully.
Linen crash is always a good ma
terial for spring dresses, as it wears
well, does not fade If laundered care
fully, and always looks fresh.
In making up linens. remember
that the material shrinks very much
when washed, and It should always
be we'll damped and ironed before
cutting. The lustre of the goods will
be dimmed by this process, but it
will be lost at the first washing. any
way. and 1t is very hard to supply
the shrinkage to the finished gar
ment in any other way.
Many shirt waists are made with
broad shoulder effects by the use Of
triple pleats over the shoulders, back
and front. and they are easy to laun-
der. Bishop sleeves, with small cuffs
and circular stock collars go with
these.
A good pattern for the skirt Of a
shirt waist suit is one with no pleats
about the hips-a plain, flaring pat
tern, and only an inverted pleat be-
hind. The bottom should be
hemmed, and the trimming at the
foot should be folds of the dress ma
terial, with or without piping.
Challis, silk, Chinese crepe, nuns
yelling, cashmere, voile or henrietta
cloth may be used for dressy house
dresses, but the work dresses should
be of wash materials for hygienic
reasons.
For elderly women the shawl coll
lar is seen on semi-dressy street
dresses. The collar should fit snug
ly over the shoulders, crossing on
the front of the waist in surplice
fashion.
The surplice waist is particularly
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

so they will stand well apart at the
bottom. "a" is a ball for holding
milk pail and is made from tooth of
an old rake. 1t is bolted on just far
enough away from stool so the pail
will not strike when swinging either
way. When COW goes to step, says
the Missouri Valley Farmer, just
swing pail out of the way and save
the milk and your temper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

Kind to the stout woman. Most eld-
erly ladies wear black, which should
be softened by something white
against the neck and face, and with
the surplice waist, a front of some
soft white material can be filled in
the opening, giving it just the needed
toning down.-The Commoner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Watcrproofing NIoccasins.

For keeping obtained moccaslns
and boots waterproof use two parts
Of beeswax. with three of tallow and
about six parts Of kerosene, to make
a soft paste. Melt the beeswax and
tallow and when melted add the kero-
sens and let cool. Apply same as tall
low. F. Purchase, in Recreation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Preserving Eggs With Lard.

Cover fresh egg with thin coat
ing Of lard, and 1t will keep perfectly
good for an indefinite period, accord
ing to report of a new method of
preserving eggs made to the State
Department by Consul Murphy at
Bordeaux. The discovery is of Ital-
ian origin, and is regarded as impor-
tant, as it is claimed that 100 eggs
can thus be preserved with four cents
worth of lard and an hour of time
Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
To Clean Carpets.

Use two ounces each of salsoda and
borax. one cake of white soap dis
solved in large bucketful of boiling
soft water. Let stand until cool:
then add two ounces Of sulphuric
ether. Scrub the busted carpet on
the floor with the warm fluid and
wipe dry with a clean cloth. This
will destroy moths and clean and
brighten the carpet beautifully.-New
York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
To Remove Spots.

Fill small cheese cloth bag with
cornmeal and rub the soiled surface
as you would with a plain cloth;
sometimes large grease stain ON the
wall above a couch where members of
the family have rested their heads
can best be removed by the use of
blotting paper and hot iron; the
heat draws the grease through the
blotting paper, then rub with the
meal bag.-Boston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Household Matters.
Fcrniture Polish.

Have your druggist prepare for
you five cents worth of turpentine
with five cents worth of paraffine OIL
Shake we'll and apply to furniture
with soft cloth, after which rub dry
with another cloth. This is especially
effective for piano. = New York
World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

MeaBean Pie.-Getting a"hurry one day found
had few cooked beans, couple beef
heart and bowl of mashed potatoes cupfu of the nice
rich gravy from the heart writes correspondent
The Epiomist. trimmed and meat mashed the
beans and them through take out the skins
mixed these and the together put baking dish
The mashed potato softened water and
when beaten smooth evenly the top of the
and the whole put into the When spread
little butter the crust" put the CRATE to
brown This dish good and eaten every bit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17
Anti.Snill Milk Stool.

"B" is made of lumber 1x10 in
ches and 16 inches long, with a
piece of 2x4 for legs to go through
nailed on the under side, the back
piece going crossways and the front
one lengthways. Bore holes for legs
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

spring. so that when 1t is turned
down in the furrow 1t carries under
with 1t tons of water per acre and
holds it in such shape that 1t will not
be readily evaporated. = Farmers
Home Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

per arrangement for holding brushes.
nails, hammers, wrenches and other
smnll tools. 1t is handy place to
store small seeds. condition pow
ders, llniments and medicines for
farm animals. Indeed. there are
many services that such an affair can
be made use of, all of which will
readily suggest themselves when 1t
has heen built and set in place.
Fred o. Slbley, In Farm and Home.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

An Acre to Support Four Persons.
vegetarians assert that one acre of
land will comfortably support four
persons on q vegetable diet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-06-17

inc of Russia, her i'll health and her
cares cannot altogether dim her state
ly beauty.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

stepped out OF the boat and clambered
briskly mp the accommodation ladder
really a eight OF stairs which had
been rugged over the side The ad-
miral the hag-captain, the officers OF
the ship. hats In hand. with much bow
ing and saluting met him az the gang
way. AS the royal foot touched the
white deck the royal flag was broken
out at the masthead. the boatswain
piped. the band struck up God Save
the King" and the great guns OF the
main deck Numbered out the royal
salute.
The admiral turned. faced forward.
waved his cooked hat and the whole
ship rang with enthusiastic cheering.
The king nodded like the plain little
famer he was. without any particular
ceremony, shook hands with the ad-
miral, waved his arm graciously to the
officers and, attended by the admiral.
stepped aft and disappeared later IN
the great cabin under the poop deck.
Nov" said the king, as he sat
down in the cabin, has everything
been prepared2"
Everything is ready. your majesty.
The ship is provisioned for her cruise.
the officers and men aboard. All
ready. SIR"
I performed my part OF the under
taking this morning"
The king chuckied. Kephard grinned
profoundly. but said nothing.
You can fetch the prisoner here
now"
The admiral turned and called the
orderly, gave him a message, and In a
few moments my lord Darlington. un-
armed. presented himself IN the cabin.
By the kings direction Kephard
stood in front OF his majesty, and Car.
rington did not at first see who was
there. He knew certainly from the
commotion that the king had come
aboard the ship. but that was all.
Lieutenant Lord Darlington" be
gan Admiral Kephard severely, the
hour of your court-martial has arrived,
but before you appear IN its presence
his gracious majesty has kindly
thought At to see you in person. He
is here 10 receive you. to hear what
you have to say for yourself"
Admiral Kephard suddenly stepped
aside and disclosed little George sit
ting back In the huge admiraPs chair
Little George had a very heavy frown
upon his face and did his best to as
sumo a godlike and menacing mein.
Darlington kneit at once. The king
looked hard at him.
Rise. SIR" he sad in voice which
he strove to make harsh and forbid.
ding. Pretty doings hear about
you"
Lord Darlington bowed profoundly
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the frigate Bel,ona is ready for three
years tour of duty in the East Indies
You're right sir" answered KEEP
hard.
Here is an order from the admiral
" appointing Lord Darlington srst
lieutenant OF that ship"
"Ay. ay. sir" answered Kephard-
taking the order and scanning II rap
idly.
Lord Darlington" said the king
gravely. Il have estopped the court
martial. Your ofrense has been a. seri-
Gus one, however. and II cannot go IN
punished. Because of IL order you
to the Bellona You will spend three
years In the East Indies. Perhaps by
that time you will come back hap
pier and a wiser man"
"A wiser. your majesty. but there
can be no happiness for me-
And why?"
Because am parted from Lady
Darlington and because / have shown
myself unworthy OF her"
Very we'll" said the king. some
what indifferently. II seenSed. you viii
repair ABOARD lne BelOna AT once
Her captain has not yet Joined. You
will assume temporary command and
take her TO Weymouth. which is the
nearest port 10 your seat, believe.
sYou win remain there just long
enough TO get together your sea kit
and receive your captain. and then
you will proceed TO the East Indies.
reporting 10 Admiral Garrison when
you arrive on the station"
And my wife. your msjesty2"
u have taken care" said the king.
gravely. that she shall be carefully
protected and looked after until your
return at least"
And may l not see her before I
go?"
Il cannot modify the orders" an
swered the king. Il have already ex-
tended TO you unusual clemency. But
! give you my word that your wife
viii be well cared for. She Is under
my especial protection. remember"
by Cad. lad" cried the old admiral.
turning about get down on your
knees and thank the kings majesty
for his gracious clemency. You're a
lucky dog aud don't deserve It."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16

shook hands with him and the boat
pulled away 20 the Benona. a hand
some S2-gun frigate fresh from the
shipyards and ready for her maiden
cruise. which lay near by.
Darlington was received there with
some ceremony. His arrival had been
expected. Parkman. who had been
transferred from the Renown, met him
at the gangway and the two shook
hands fervently
Il am ordered 10 this ship. Jack. as
first lieutenant" said Darlington.
gloomily. as they turned and walked
aft Here are my papers. AS you
will see, I am directed 70 assume
charge the captain not being aboard.
and take the ship around 70 Wey-
msuth, where he will join us"
And the court-mardal?" asked
Parkman.
The king hath pardoned me-"
And your wife,"
God only knows!" said Darlington.
desperately. AN ( know is that she
is we'll and under the kings especial
protection. We are bound for the East
Indies for three years. Three years
away from her! God. what fool I've
been. Strathgate was right" Car
rington turned away, putting strong
constraint upon himself in order &c.
compose his features. Well" he said
at last. ARE you all ready?"
Ready to trip" returned Parkraan.
call all hands I'll read them my
orders and then Wen get up anchor"
In moment the shill piping OF the
boatswain and his mates along the
deck was followed by the trampling of
many feet. The crew. a splendid set
of fellows. assembled in the gangways-
Darlington read his orders to them.
directed the commanding officers pen
nant to be hoisted and babe Parkman.
who for the present acted as first lieu
tenant. to get under way.
AS the Bellona drew abreast the
liner bsrly figure suddenly appeared
on the edge OF the high poop OF the
Britannia. Recognizing the admiral.
Darlington, who had stood aft on the
quarterback OF his frigate, barred his
head and saluted. The admiral re-
turned the compliment with his own
chapeau. then he turned and waved ii
forward. Instantly the rails OF the
Britannia swarmed with men, and
from their throats at another signal
from the admiral came such burst or
cheering as warmed the very cookies
OF the melancholy Carrirgton's heart
And with this cheerful sea compliment
and these words Of good will the
frigate shot ahead and presently clap
ping on more canvas bore swiftly
down the river.
Darlington stared long and des-er-
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CHAPTER XXI.
The Royal Intervention.

NC MY - ANANt NNfAlNWs
Five bells in the forenoon watch on
the Britannia The great ship IN the
perfection Of readiness. so clean that
you could have eaten your dinner OF
her decks with a clear conscience II
you wished; her 700 men 10 spick and
span uniforms. her officers gorgeous
In gold lace. royal blue and spotless
white; her marines Ga vivid scarlet:
her masts decked with flags from fly
ing-jib 70 spanker-boom end, her yards
manned with row after row OF sailors.
others mustered around the great guns
on the main deck. was ready for visit
from her august master
Everybody on the ship was full Of
excitement except the lonely prisoner
ia the gunroom. A barge was seen
pulling from the shore and from a
fagstan forward the royal ensign nut
tered out ia the fresh morning breeze.
In few moments little man IN a
shovel hat and plain civilians dress
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
CHAPTER XXI.
Ths LlttIe Man Of WIndsor.

!
D There was nothing very awe inspir-
Ing In the sight OF the plain. homely
looking little Dutchman walking under
the trees at Windsor; nor was there
anything more impressive in the figure
of the durapy little woman who walked
by his side, but for all that Ellen got
down on her knees IN the pathway as
the two figures approached her. Lady
Carrington's example was followed pre-
cipitateiy by Sir Charles and Mistress
Deborah Slocum.
Hey" cried the little man blink
ing and peering at the three kneeling
figures. whom have We here?" His
eye ranged from Ellen 10 Deborah and
comprehended the baronet kneeling in
the background. His dull face lighted
with a glance OF recognition. He knew
the army list by heart and most OF the
officers appearing thereon, especially
those OF any degree OF rank or sta
ton.
Sir Charles Seton, is IL not7" went
on the plain little man, and you are
captain in the Sussex light infantry.
Rise, Sir Chsrles," he continued,
Eravely. and you may present me 20
these ladies. your companions"
Sir Charles. glad enough to be re-
leased from his uncomfortable posi-
ton. rose TO his feet and stood at at
tention with a military salute. Then
bowling profoundly. he said:
Your majesty. for the little man
was no less a person than King George
the Third-'this Is the Countess OF
Darlington. and this Is Mistress Deb
orah Slocgm OF the-er-Massachu-
sets Bay Colony"
''Of the state OF Massachusetts, your
majesty" said Deborah, with great
spirit
my afianced wife, your majesty, ("
continued Seton. hastily. hoping 10
prevent an outbreak OF wrath In his
majesty's mind at Deborah's contu-
macy.
Not content with stealing my colo
ndes." said the king. kindly. but with
. note OF melancholy in his voice. you
Americans"-he choked n little at the
word-"must now take the brave Of
ncers OF my army. Rise, Mistress Slo-
cum. and you. madam"
He extended his hand to Ellen. who
wss nearest 10 him.
Poor Ehsa, who had come upon a
desperate errand. to beg a great gift
from the king. made no scrupie about
kissing the monarch's fat and pudgy
hand ere she rose 10 her feet IN ODE
disnce 10 the kings indication.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1908-05-16
Excellent. in faith"

Excellent. In faith"
"And you will carry II out?"
ITO the very letter. sir. Tomorrow.
your majesty"
And let no linking Of your purpose
come to the prisoner"
None. sir. and the lady. your ma
jesty. what Of herr
u reserve TO myself the pleasure OF
telling her" returned the king
And have we leave to withdraw
now, your majes;y?" asked the ad-
miral. as they approached the other
group.
GO. and go quickly. KepharG.' said
the king. extending his hand again. Il
would that I could be there and see
the dencuement."
But your majesty can see some OF
It at least" said Kephard. III you will
board the Britannia any time to-mor-
row, and indeed you would vastly
honor us; the men would be like to
die for Joy az such a visit You could
at least watch the prisoner take his
departure"
III do it," said the king AT what
timer"
AT your majesty's convenience, OF
course: but the tide GIBBS at II o'clock
and that would be a suitable time
for"
The king raised his hand.
AT IL o'clock. six bells, you call Il,
don't your"
Yes. your majesty"
Il shall be there. Don't betray me. "
by no means. your majesty" re-
turned the admiral
And making their sslutauons and
obeisances 70 their majesties. the little
party withdrew. leaving the king IN
high glee as he explained to his grim
little consort the details OF his sport.
i've plan.