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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Farm Notes.

A good Scottish rule: Clean land
before it's foul, feed it before it's hun
cry, and rest it before it's weary
Don't forget the apple trees. Unless
these are protected rabbits and mice
are apt to kill some of the finest trees.
Small potatoes are put to a good
use when they are saved and boiled
for the hens as a change in the bill
of fare.
You can pick out the rented farms
in any section, where both landlords
and tenants try to get the most out of
the land.
Shoes should not be left on horse
longer than six or eight weeks without
being reset. Many foot is raised by
not attending to this in time.
When setting out fruit trees, or
shrubs be sure to pile the dirt around
the trunk. so that water will not gath
er next to the roots and freeze.
The usual custom Is to save all the
small potatoes for seed. A good grow
er selects medlum size potatoes Ior MS
seed stock, right from the hill while
digging.
A young farmer in Illinois, who
feeds about 20 head Of western sheep
every year, has never come out even
on his feed bills, but the cleaning up
the sheep gives his fields, together
with the manure they drop, makes the
transaction profitable.
The cream pot should have its con-
tents stirred every day, in fact, every
time any cream is added to it. This
is partly to expose the cream to the
air to allow 1t TO oxygenize. This
even ripening OF the cream will In
sure IT and better butter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Deny Termination of Schools.


The old cry about the effeminiza-
tion of boys by women teachers has
been raised again, this time by
George w. Ehler, late athletic direct
or Of Cleveland's public schools. Mr..
Ehler made the charge against the
women teachers on the occasion Of
his resignation from this post. The
schools, he declared, were not turning
out manly lads. They lacked the
qualities a man would teach by ex-
ample. In games they showed no
sportsman's honor. They merely
wanted to win. They were cutters
and talebearers and their characters
were negative, not positive. The
school board of Cleveland does not
take this view. but President Thwing
OF Western Reserve University in
dorses it.
DR.. Luther II. Gulick, physical di'
rector of the public schools of New
York City, disagrees most emphat-
icaly with Mr.. Ehler. He has not
noticed that the boys under his SUI
pervision are becoming ladylike, in
spite of the thirteen thousand women
teachers. Neither has any one ip-
timated to him that they do not
show as much manliness in their
athletic sports as any other boys.
mo one has suggested" he said to
a New York Tribune reporter, that
football as played by the boys of the
New York public schools is effemin-
ate or that basketball has become a
mild and ladylike game.
"If women teachers tend to make
effeminate, it is strange that they do
not seem to have that effect in New
York, where there are so many of
them. Last winter, you may remem-
ber, there was much discussion about
discipline in the schools, and some
thought it would be necessary to re-
store corporal punishment. That
does not look as if the boys were
mild and ladylike In some of our
schools, particularly in Brooklyn, the
principal and teachers are all wom-
en-, and yet these schools take a
splendid stand in athletics. This is
because the teachers have made the
work go. They don't actually do the
stunts themselves. but they furnish
the inspiration.
ut Is the same old question that
has always been in the world. The
mothers of all of us have been wom-
en-. In the age Of chivalry the wom
en- were the inspiration of the men,
yet no one ever accused the knights
Of effeminacy. In fact, the whole his.
tory OF bull6shts and similar exhi-
Billions shows that women can be
just as savage as men.
"Of course l think that in the
schools, as we'll as in the home, there
should be the mans influence as well
as the woman's, but as a plain mat
Ter Of experience during the time that
have had them under observation I
have never had any occasion to fear
that our boys were becoming weak
and effeminate."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
No Hardness at School.

The Benton Harbor School Board
does not attempt to conceal its pride
in the fact that a schoolgirl Of that
city has never once been tardy or alb
sent for fourteen years. Chicago can
not produce a rival. Miss Jennie
Swiney, indeed, is local marvel of
method, but her course was a miser-
able twelve years. The palm goes to
the Benton Harbor paragon. At the
same time we are able to modify our
envy OF Benton Harbor. There is
something endearing in the memory
of days when, with shining morning
face, we crept unwillingly to school.
We were spurred on by no morbid
anxiety to keep an unbroken record
over fourteen years. And, when the
gods distributed their favors, were
we not secretly pleased to have the
measles or scarlatina or sore throat,
/, and to be coddled and comforted at
a home? But there were no such in
!. dulgences for the Benton Harbor pat
tern. She had that beautiful and
childhood. On her record the es-
timable trustees gaze with admira-
ton. Virtues and joys that come ir-
regularly are all very well, but they
compare not with the solid and re-
spectacle qualities which no janitor
can complain of, or time clock gain
say.-Chicago Evening Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11

to feed this is at noon. From 2 to 1
O'Clock feed mixed dry grain in the lit
ter; that will keep them busy and
healthy. One peck of grain like wheat,
buckwheat, oats, wheat screenings
will cost rs cents as the price Of feed
is now. This will save you the price
of one bushel or more. A good plan is
to keep always on hand and prepare
new before the other is gone. This I
consider the best and cheapest food,
as well as green food for winter, when
others cannot be had.-Correspond.
ence, American Poultry Advocate.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Trade in Fine Fans Falling of.

Certain women cannot be induced
to admire fan unless it is an an
tQue. They will fly into raptres oV-
er a stained old fan merely because
it was carried in the reign Of a Louis
by a woman the reverse of respect
able. This modern worshipper OF an
cient things will shun the work OF
modern artists who make exquisite
pictures. The fan trade is declining
steadily. Leading fan houses in Par
is have closed their doors and one
of the best makers asserts the day
is past when large prices will be paid
for fans. Why this change of senti-
ment? Well, this expert asserts that
German copies of the expensive styles
have done great deal to injure first
class trade.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Sweet Peas in Millinery.

Sweet peas are fashionable In mil
linery, and really few flowers wear
so we'll as these small, dainty blos-
SONS. Being vari-colored, they do
not easily show the ravages of either
sun or dust, and their prim shape
prevents a ragged or shabby appear
ance that is often seen in flowers with
larger, looser petals.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Employ Only Good elacksmiths.

The average life of draft horses
foot on the streets of large city un-
der the best conditions of shoeing is
about seven years. When shod by
ignorant blacksmiths it is about two
years. Shoeing a horse according to
intelligent ideas will lengthen the use
fulness of the horse several years, and
greatly add to the comfort of the ami.
mal.-Weekly Witness.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
New Kind of Satin.

There is a new weave of satin Just
displayed which is extra wide. 1t
has been woven for the use of the
dressmakers who have orders for the
modified Empire skirt, which is not
gored. This seems TO indicate early
in the season that the great designers
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Half Mourning Whist.

A pretty waist worn by young
woman in half mourning was OF
white tulle. A jabot of the same ma
terial was edged with black tulle
about two inches wide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Lace Scarfs.

The gauze scarf in lovely colors
has been leading fashion. and
promises to be all winter. but its RI
val is one of baby Irish lace two and
q half yards long.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
A Partisan pressmaker,s Ruse.

co Grace Margaret Gould tells in the
ei Womans Home Companion of a trick
which she saw worked cut in big
dressmaking establishment in Paris:
There was a sudden and evident
commotion among the employees. The
princess! The princess! She has ar
rived!" they cried.
american eyes began TO bulge.
"Out from a magnificent equipage
stepped a regally gowned grand lady,
attended by footmen and maid, and
received by the whole bowing estab
lishment, to the neglect of all other
customers. She was in a gracious
mood this day, and easy to be pleased,
praising their past efforts and select
ing several of their new creations
without regard to cost. After she
had made her departure amid like
ceremonies, there was no need of the
saleswoman bothering her head over
suggestions. Every American woman
present wanted a gown copied from
the one the princess had bought, and
she got it after much pleading and
at a price far beyond the limit she
had set
"And the point of this fable is this:
The princess was no princess, but an
employe of the house."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
Real Rosebud Hntnins.

Hatpins made from real rosebuds,
by subjecting them to an electro bath
which deposits metal on the bud, pre-
serving it with all its delicate veining
and tracery perfectly, are novelty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
The TuIle Blouse.

1t is modish and very becoming.
1t needs no trimming and is made
on the tailored plan. 1t is not gath
cred across the chest. but Is worn
with an immense jabot at the front.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11
The Wish Book.

An ingenious woman who is fond OF
music and art has made an interest
ing wish book. which she calls THE
Moonbeam" It's plan is based on the
superstition that wishes made when
Tseeing the new moon will be granted,
NOR 1t is a charming little conceit and
has Just that symbolic touch that ey-
Ifsry person wishes. 1t is gotten up in
the An artistic way, with number OF il
Tlustrations representing scenes i'll
,.,ghich the moon appears.
Each page has a border illustrated
""u- with fanciful and symbolic designs,
MIN fact, the spirit of superstition is
Greaorought into play on every page OF
cil ir!he book.
On the pages are spaces for each
Miday of the year, in which wishers are
Pa.,,to write their most precious desires,
J. Assigning their names beneath. There
i'll are also pages for common everyday
-, wishes-New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11

New York City.-Simple tailored
coats are among the smartest that
young girls can wear. Nothing could
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1908-11-11

China decorators use brushes made
Of spun glass. as fine and soft as silk.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08

on for long with such wild music for accompaniment, and so it was that as the moments passed the song of the emperor's blood fell to minor key. He thought passionately of Virginia, but he thought of his country as well and tried to weigh the effect upon oth- PTS of the thing that he was prepared to do. There was no one on earth whom Leopold of Rhaetia need fear, but there was oRs to whom he owed much, one whom ft would be grievous to offend.
 In his fathers day one man, old even then, had built upon the founda- tlons of tragic past great and pros- porous nation. This man had been to Leopold what his father had never been and, without the magic power of inspiring warm affection. had instilled respect and gratitude in the breast of an enthusiastic boy.
 Poor old Von Breitsteinr the em- peror sighed. "The country is his idol the country with all the old tradi- tions. He'll feel this break sorely. I'd spare him if could. But 1 can't live my life for him."
 He sighed again and looked up, frowning, at sudden sound which meant intrusion.
 Like spirit called from the deep, there stood the chancellor at the door between Leopolds compartment and the one adjoining.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
- THE -
 Princess Virginia
By (. N. and A. M. WILLIAMSON,
Authors of "Gds Lightning Conductor" Rose mary In Search of a Father" Etc. l. S~

COPYRIGHT. leO7 BY MCCLURE. PHILLIPS (,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08

Good day, vour majesty" he satd.' imagine it necessary to lead up to a subject if can please myself by doing you favor?"
 If have seemed to lead up to what I wish to say. your majesty, it is only for the sake of explanation You are wondering, no doubt, how I knew you would travel today and in this train: also why have ventured to follow. Your intention I learned by accident" :" The chancellor did not explain by what diplomacy that accident had been brought about. Wishing much to talk over with you a pressing mat ter that should not be delayed. I took this liberty and seized this orportu- nity.
 Some men would in my place pre- tend that business of their own had brought them and that the train had been chosen by chance. But your maj. esty knows me as blunt man when serve him not as diplomat, but as friend. I'm not one to work la the dark with those who trust me. and want your majesty to know the truth" (Which perhaps be did, but not the whole truth
 Your raise my curiosity" said Leo pOld
 Then have l your indulgence to speak frankly not entirely as q humble subject to his emperor. but as an old man to s young man"
 'Td have you speak as e friend said Leopold. But a slight constraint hardened his voice as he prepared him. self for something dIsagreeable.
 I've had a letter from the crown prince of Hungsria It has come to his tars that there is a certain reason for your msjesty's delay in following up the first overturss for an alliance with his family Malicious tongues have whispered that your nAjesty's atten- tiors are otherwise engaged. and the young Adalbert hss addressed me in q friendly vsy. begging that the rumor may be contrsdicted or con6rmed--
 I'm not sure that negotiations had gone far enough 10 give him the right to be iuquisitive.- returned Leopold, fushfnz
 The ekz1ceilo- spread out his oie veined hands in q gesture Of appeal -I fear hs said. that ia ny srIisu fer yosr nstssUis velfsrs srf fss Eopd cf Rhsstia nsy have ercse1<t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
THOSE SUDDEN TWINGEs.
Pain is natures signal of

/ rnin fs natures signal of distress, . warning that must not be ignored Those sharp twinges in the back. those stabilize pains that follow any sudden twist or turn, are simply signs of hidden danger in the kidneys.
 No trouble starts more easily, gains ground more rapidly. nor proves more often fatal than any disorder of the kidneys. All the outward ap- pearances of health may remain until . terrible disease had taken root.
 It Is best to learn the duties of the Kidneys, to watch for early signs of trouble. and to correct any irregular ity before its serious stage begins.
 The blood goes to the kidneys in an incessant stream. to be cleared of poi son and relieved of surplus water. This is passed of by the kidneys in the urine. It is the retention of pol son in kidney trouble that breeds fatal disease.
 Don't wait. The moment you feel any uneasiness, lameness or pain in the back, the moment the urine shows irregularity. either fin its ap- pearance. or in the quantity or num- Der of the passages. begin with Doan's Kidney Pills. This remedy has been curing kidney troubles for seventy nr years. and never yet has failed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08
(To Do Continue1.j.

Try a Democrat want ad.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08

Summer ...4.r ,ao,c, sir. Autumn time table takes effect today, the 1st of October. Orient express departure changed to 11:50."
 An unreaseniag rage against fate boiled in the emperor's breast. He ruled this country, yet everything in it seemed to conSpire in plot to wreck his dearest desires.
 For few seconds he stood speech less, feeling as if he had been dashed against blank wall and there were no way of getting around it. Yet the seconds were but few. for Leopold was not a man of slow decisions.
 His first step was to inquire the name of the town at which the Orient express stopped soonest. In three hours, he learned, it would reach Eel garde, the last station on the Rhaetian side of the frontier.
 His first thought on hearing this was to engage a special and follow, But even in these days there is much red tape entangled with railway regula- tons Ill Rhaetia. soon appeared that it would be quicker to take the next train to Felgarde, which was due to leave in half an hour and would ar rive only an hour later than the Orient express.
 Leopold's heart was chilled, but he shook off despondency and would not be discouraged. Telephoning to the hotel where the Mowbrays had been stopping. he learned that they had gone. Then he wrote out a telegram: Miss Helen Mowbray Traveling From
 Kronburg to Paris by Orient Express.
 Care of Station Master at Felgarde:
 I implore you leave the train at Eel garde and wait for me. Am following in all haste. Will arrive Felgarde one hour after you and hope to find you at Leo- poldhof.
 So far the wording was simple. He had signified his intention and express ed his wish, which would have been
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08

my instructions. My one excuse is that l believed your mind to be def nitely made up, I still believe 1t to be so. l would listen to no one who should try to persuade me of the con trary, and I will write Adalbert''- You must get yourself and me out Of the scrape as best you can, since you admit you got us into it." broke in the emperor, with an uneasy laugh. eff Princess Virginia of Baumenberg Drippe is as charming as she is said to be. her difficulty will be in choosing a husband. not in getting Sne. For once, my dear chancellor. gossip has told the truth, and I wouldn't pay the princess so poor a compliment as to ask for her hand when I've no heart left to give her in exchange for it. There's some one else
 Tt is of that some one else would venture to speak, your majesty. Cos sip has named her. May I?'
 '1'll save you the trouble, for I'm not ashamed that the common fate has overtaken me-common because every man loves once before he dies, and yet uncommon because no man ever loved woman so worthy. Chan cellor. there's no woman in the world like Miss Helen Mowbray, the lady to whom owe my life"
 Its natural you should be grate- full, your majesty, but
 ''Its natural should be in love-"
 Natural that young man inex- perienced in affairs of the heart should mistake warm gratitude for love. i'm possible that the mistake should be al- lowed to continue"
 Leopolds eyes grew dark. ''In such a connection" he said. ''it would be better not to mention the word mis- take I'm glad you are here. for now you can learn from me my intentions toward that lady"
 Intentions, did you say, your majes- ty? I fear grow hard of hearing"
 At least you will never grow slow of understanding, did speak of my intentions toward Miss Mowbray"
 "You would give the lady some mag nificent estate. some splendid acknowl- edgment''-
 Whether splendid or not would be matter of opinion.' laughed the em- peror 'I shall offer her a present of myself"
 The old man had been sitting with his chin sunk into his short neck. peer ing out from under his brows in way he had, but he lifted his head sudden ly, with look in his eyes like that of an animal who scents danger from an unexpected quarter.
 Your majesty" he exclaimed, you are your fathers gan, you are Rhae- tian, and your standard of honor"-
 T hope to marry Miss Mowbray," Leopold cut him short
 The chancellor's jaw dropped, and he grew pale. T had dreamed of nothing as bad as this.' he blurted out, with TO thought or wish to sugar the truth. "I feared a young mans rashness. I dreaded scandal. But, forgive me, your majesty. For you morganatic mar riage would be madness"-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-08


 bly inclined appeared Those who loved not their species un- til the day was older ate in their rooms.
 Leopold had shown himself at the table each morning. however, and set the fashion. And the day after the parting in the garden he was earlier even than usual IL was easy to be early, as he had not been to bed that night, but he had an extra incentive. He could scarcely wait to see how Helen M0wbray would meet him whether she would still be cold or whether sound advice from her mother would have made her kind
 This was his last day at Lyndalberg E. his special request 10 programme of entertainment had been arranged. and before coming down to breakfast Leopold had lcpn turning over in his mind plan aft'r plan for another chaHce Of meeting the girl alone. He had even written a letter. but had torn it up because he was unable to say ol paper what was really in hiI heart.
 Breakfast passed. however. and when she did not appear Leopold grew rest less. He did not ask for her before the otlyers. but when he and the baron ess lad stroIled out together on the ter-fce. where white peacOcks spread their jewelesi tails, the emperor sought some opportunity Or bringing In the name that filed his thoughts.
 T see the rei Oct0lser lilies arr open ing he saId Miss MOwbray will b. Interested She tells me there's nOth- ing like them in England
 -Ah. she has gone just too sooa." sighed the hzrouess.
 The emperor Sianes-i quickly from tIle mass of crimson flowers to his hostess face. "tio1e=- he repeated aYes.- the barOzess azswcrr-L They must have rezched kronhHTg before this. Ygu knoW. they left their com paaIoa there. Perhaps your majesty did not realize that tbey were leaving here quite @ eariyT