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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
HER CHARM.

There was a delightful school,
mistress who used thus to impress
on her scholars certain refined dis
tinctions: MY dears, horses sweat
young men 'pers7ire,' young ladies
are all in a glow" In these out
spoken days, when spade is called
at the very mildest a spade, the gen.
tie euphemism is matter for amuse-
ment, to be laughed at with affec-
tionate patronage like an old-time
gown out of grandmother's chest.
Young ladies have disappeared and
girls get quite as warm as their
brothers nowadays, and on the whole
the change is vastly for the better,
frankness being own sister to truth
and mortal foe to affectation. Yet
the further we go from the brocade
days, the more inevitably we must
recognize a price paid for our free
dom, n certain stately charm gone
out Of life and human intercourse.
The formality of those times made
barriers, and in barriers, after all,
lies the half of romance. 1t is the
face beneath the veil that we are
most eager to see, the voice behind
the wall that tempts us to most stren-
uous climbing. What could be pret-
tier or more inaccessible than young
lady all in a glow?
Man is still at heart essentially
old-fashioned, and the modern girl,
rejoicing in her new equipment of
frankness and courage and uncon-
yentionality, sometimes finds him
strangely unresponsive. Theoretical.
ly he is thoroughly in sympathy with
her, as a reasonable being needs must
be, but for all that he dimly realizes
that something is missing - price
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
HOLDING UP TRAFFIC.

There should be school to teach
women how to thrust out their hands
from motor cars to hold up traffic.
Since this English fashion of stop
ping vehicles behind in crowded thor
oughfares has been adopted here it
is one of the usual sights in string
of motors or carriages, to see wo-
mans hand 60 out suddenly, and as
inflexibly as that of police officer
when he holds up line of traffic.
He, however, does it as one to the
manner born, but the woman who can
put her hand. up in the same fashion
and not have it look either wooden
or silly is the exception. One dear
little old white-haired lady whose big
touring car on the avenue was in line
thrust out tiny hand with the fin
gers just as wide apart as she could
spread them. 1t was grotesquely
funny to see everything in the street
back of her car come to a standstill
because of those five little stiff fin
gers. Other women at such times
let their hands flop Imply, while still
others regularly saw the air. Some
Of these might practice at home be-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
EMPRESS LOUISE HOOD.

The gossip in Paris says that
women are absolutely given over to
the Empress Louise hood for evening
wear. 1t is fashioned after one worn
by the Empress in her fight from Ma
poleon.
The new ones are trimmed with
fur as we'll as satin ribbon and roses.
They are made of chiffon, of lace and
of mousseline. Mink, ermine and
chinchilla, as well as black lynx, are
used as a trimming around the
crown.
The lining under the white sheer
fabrics is in blue, red, pink and vio-
let. The streamers are of tulle or
chiffon more than of satin ribbon,
These hoods are on wire frame and
protect the hair instead of disarrang-
ing it.
One of the richest is made of pale
blue panne velvet, trimmed with
beads of satin, with a frill Of silver
lace over pleated white chiffon around
all edges and tiny bank of ermine
above 1t.
Marabou is also used instead Of
fur. 1t would be difficult to conceive
of any piece of millinery, including
muffs and shoulder pieces, that has
not touch of it. They say in Paris
that it will come out as trimming on
the spring hats, dyed in the new col
ors.-Philadelphi Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
1908 CATHOLIC CONVERTS
Church Records Show That 28,7O9
Accepted Catholicism In Amer
lea During Year.

The record of conversions to the
Catholic church during last year, az
revealed from official and carefully
compiled figures before the congress
of missionaries at Washington, indi-
Gates the tremendous progress the
church Is making throughout the
country, says the Rosemary Maya
zine.
The statistics of the apostolic mis-
sion house place the number of con-
verts for 1908 at the great figure of
2S7O9. These figures were received
from the report of chancery offices,
and, while some few returns are mis-
sing, 2S,709 represents the aggregate
OF adult baptisms in all the dioceses
of this country
In 1906, in preparation for the con-
gress of that year, there were found
to be 25,055 converts. Two years
later the number had grown to 2S S,709,
or 3,644 more. In 1906 it was diff
cult to get exact figures, for in many
chancery offices there was no note
taken of converts at all. In some
dioceses they were a negligible quan.
tity. Since the congress Of 1906 the
idea had so grown that with very lit
tie difficulty accurate results have
been secured
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
INDUSTRIES ALL ACTIVE
Improvement ls General, but orders
Are Still Small, According
to Bradstreets.

New ork.-"Improvement is more
manifest In general trade and Indus
try this week, but there is still pres
ent the feeling of conservatism hith-
erto noted, which makes for small and
frequent, rather than heavy dndivid-
ual sales. Developments have been
largely favorable, chief among these
the increased arrivals of buyers in
most markets, q greater disposition
to take hold for fall and spring deliy-
cries, very favorable government
crop report, the continuance of the
marked strength in security markets,
the growing firmness of the time
money market. Trade with first
hands in dry goods is fair, while job
bing trade expands most rapidly, and
retail trade expands most rapidly, and
retail trade is still engaged in digest
ing the remnants of summer business.
The railroad situation is improving
and idle cars are disappearing on the
Western lines, as the winter wheat
movement enlarges.
Industries are active, iron and steel
leading, with railroads reported buy
ing freely of rails, cars and locomo-
tdves. There is increasing evidence
of growing scarcity of help in some
sections, notably the coke regions,
from which emigration was heavy
during the depression. Collections
show little improvement, but as yet
do not reflect the influence of new
crop marketing, possibly because of
the farmers being busily engaged.
Building is active and trades catering
to this line note rather more doing.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ended with Au-
gust 12, were 219, against 1874 Cast
week, 249 in the Ike week of 1908,
146 in 1907, 143 in 1906, and 147 in
1905.
Business failures in Canada for the
week number "a, against 27 last week,
and 81 last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
Rogues' Gallery of Chauffeurs.

1t Is becoming plain that much of
the trouble caused by automobiles on
the highways and streets is due to the
recklessness or incompetence of indi-
vidual chauffeurs, possibly because
they are afflicted with the genuine
speed mania, or because they are tenn
peramentally unified for such a re-
sponsiibllity. In recognition of this
fact the authorities of New Jersey,
where many accidents have occurred,
are planning to establish a sort OF
"rogues' gallery of portraits Of men
who have been convicted of reckless
driving within the boundaries of that
Commonwealth.-W Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
BAD DREAMS
Caused by Coffee.

II have been a coffee drinker, moro
or less, ever since | can remember.
until few months ago I became
more and more nervous and irritable.
and finally could not sleep at night.
for was horribly disturbed by
dreams Of all sorts and species Of
distressing nightmare.
FINALLY, after hearing the exper-
fence of numbers of friends who had
quit coffee and were drinking Pos
tum, and learning of the great ben
efits they had derived, | concluded
coffee must be the cause of my trou-
BILE, so got some Postum and had IL
made strictly according to directions.
Il was astonished at the favour
and taste. II entirely took the place
Of coffee, and to my very great salts
faction began to sleep peacefully
and sweetly. My nerves improved,
and l wish l could wean every man.
woman and child from the unwhole-
some drug-ordinary coffee.
"People really do not appreciate o,
realize what powerful drug it is and
what terrible effect it has on the hu-
man system. If they did, hardly a
pound of it would be sold. l would
never think of going back to coffee
again. would almost as soon think
of putting my hand in fire after I
had once been burned
"A young lady friend of ours had
stomach trouble for long time, and
could not get we'll as long as she
used coffee. She finally quit coffee
and began the use of Postum. and is
now perfectly well. Yours for
health"
Read "The Road to Wellville," in
pkgs. "There's Reason"
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

There is inevitably an increase in
the width of skirts.
1t is an unusual notion to combine
heavy trimmings with sheer material.
So far no hustle, but the dress
makers seem to be leading us along
that road.
Black collars on white serge suits
are not SO often seen as earlier in the
season.
The bottom of sleeves are much
trimmed, while the upper parts are
left plain.
Charming for women with fresh
faces and fair skins are the new ame-
thyst hats.
The unlined transparent coat Is
one of the most pronounced fads Of
the season.
Messaline silk in exquisite Dres-
den patterns makes charmingly dain-
ty underskirts.
Frocks of silk, crepe and other un-
lined materials are weighted down
by broadcloth facings.
Among the half-precious stones so
much in vogue there is none more
popular than the lapis lazuli.
Stockings of Isle with self-colored
"clocks" are generally the most sat
isfactory for every day.
The apron front, the successor of
the panel, is much employed, and is
usually elaborately trimmed.
The fancy for trimming sleeves
around and around at different parts
of the arm is a growing one.
Pearl buttons, triangular. oblong
and irregular, will be worn as trim
mings on many wash dresses.
Softest sheer satins are used for
underskirts with wool or silk frocks,
the tops being of silk stockinet.
Children wear socks of the bright
est colors, and especially white ones,
blocked off with colored stripes.
Stockings for wear with evening
frocks and slippers are of finest ma
terial, beaded with jet, gold, silver
or steel.
In order to look well 1t is neces-
sary that the arrangement of the hair
should harmonic with the style of
the gown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

worn during the between-seasons
time and the early autumn, and Is
adapted to every material appropriate
to the season. This one, made of
serge, is finished with a collar of satin
in matching color, but the coat is
adapted to the separate wrap as well
as it Is to the entire suit, and if liked
1t can be worn without the belt as
shown in the smaller view.
The coat is made with fronts, side
fronts, back and side backs. The
seams extend to the shoulders, so CIV
ing slender and becoming lines and
the shawl collar finishes to neck. The
sleeves are in regulation coat style.
When the belt is used 1t is slipped
through slashes, which are cut and
bound on indicated lines, and there
are the patch pockets which make
such feature of the season arranged
over the side-fronts.
The quantity of material required
for the sixteen-year size is five and
half yards twenty-seven, two and
three-quarter yards forty-four or
two and three-eighth yards fifty-two
inches wide with one-quarter yard of
satin for collar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

the laundress "get everything good
and stiff" The clinging dress of
this latter day has interrupted the
reign of the frou-frou and now skirts
must not even murmur to the floor
on which they fall The stiff and sib-
ilant petticoat has indeed gone and in
its stead we have undergarments of
supple silks and unobtrusive appear
ance, undergarments that are 1.-THE
and sinuous and sarpentine.-Pitts-
burg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
Motives In Education.

In University Administration form.
or President Eliot Of Harvard says:
"The bread and butter motive should
not prevail in university's profess
sional school to any greater extent
than it should prevail in a college. In
both departments it is reasonable for
the individual student to keep in view
the means Of earning livelihood, but
in both alike the dominent motive
should be the desire to be serviceable
and to be well equipped to give and
to enjoy giving effective service"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
IN AGONY WITH ECZEMA.
Whole Body Mass Of Raw, BleedinR
Torturing Humor - Hoped Death
Would End Fearful Suffering

lIuluOI lOVcu DXUlu
Would End Fearful SUFFERING
In Despair: Cured by Cuticura.
words cannot describe the terrible %.
rema suffered with. 1t broke out on my
head and kept spreading until il covered
my whole body. | was almost solid mas
of sores from head to foot. / looked more
like piece of raw beef than human being.
The pain and agony endured seemed more
than / could bear. Blood and pus oozed
from the great sore on my scalp, from un-
der my finger nails, and nearly all over my
body. My ears were so crusted and swollen
] was afraid they would break off. Every
hair in my head fell out. / could not sit
down. for my clothes would stick to the
raw and bleeding flesh, making me cry out
from the pain. My family doctor did an
he could, but | got worse and worse. Ny
condition was awful. did not think
could live, and wanted death to come and
end my frightful suferings.
I'm this condition my mother-in-law
begged me to try the Cuticura Remedies.
/ said | would, but had no hope of recov-
cry. But oh, what blessed relief expert
enced after applying Cuticura Ointment. u
cooled the bleeding and itching flesh and
brought me the first real sleep had had in
weeks 1t was as grateful as ice to burn
ing tongue. l would bathe with warm
water and Cuticura Soap, then apply the
Ointment freely. / also took Cuticura Re.
solvent for the blood. In short time the
sores stopped running, the flesh began to
heal, and knew | was to get well again.
Then the hair on my head began to grow,
and in a short time was completely cured.
! wish could tell everybody who has eo-
zema to use Cuticura. Mrs. VIM. Hunt, 1855
Thomas St., Newark, N. j., Sept. %, l9Os.s
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp, Sole PropA
Of Cuticura Remedies, Boston, Mass
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
Tucked Blouse.

The simple tucked blouse Is always
smart and useful one. This mod
ell has the advantage of allowing q
choice of sleeves of two lengths, and
1t Will be found appropriate for every
material thin enough to be laid In
small tucks. 1t is Just as we'll adapt
cd to the entire gown as 1t is to the
odd blouse, and it Is altogether -
practical as any waist of the season.
The tucks are tiny, providing Just
sufficient fulness to be becoming, and
the neck can be finished as illustrated
or with stock collar as liked. Mer-
cerized batiste is the material illus
trated.
The blouse is made with fronts
and back. The sleeves are made In
one piece each, and when three-quar-
ter length is desired are gathered
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
Amethyst the Color.

At the Paris theatres it was shown
that. the dressmakers there have gone
quite wild over amethyst. Both tones
of this semi-precious stone are used.
There is the deep rich purple and tn.
pale hyacinth. Both are popular, and
are brought out in every kind of fab
ric. Lovely as these shades are, they
will not stand the sun. The heat
draws the amethyst out of the fabric
ard leaves 1t . dirty gray.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
.JEWELRY.

Jewelry is supposedly worn for
ornament, but much of 1t is kept in
such condition that it is anything
but ornamental. There is no surer
sign of carelessness than to wear pins,
rings and chains so black and greasy
that onlookers may be pardoned for
questioning the personal cleanliness
of the wearer.
There is no excuse for this dirti-
ness when soap and water are to be
had. 1t is we'll to purchase a small
box of jewelers. sawdust to expedite
drying and polishing. A roughed
chamois is also helpful.
1t is particularly ill-advised for the
girl who works to wear dirty jew
elry. Indeed, she should wear as lit
tie as possible. A watch, cuff but
tons and simple brooch or pin at
the neck is all that is permissible for
good taste. These should be kept
shining.
Remember that dirty jewelry Is an
offense against good taste that no
well-bred girl will commit.-New
Haven Register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
Chamois Gloves.

Chamois gloves in cream color and
pale yellow are extremely smart with
tailored suits of wool or mohair, but
when the weather is very warm moth
ing but silk glove Is bearable.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

Prince Edward of Wales, the oldest
son of the Crown Prince of Wales,
has just entered the Royal Naval Col
lege at Dartmouth as cadet, after
having completed his training course
at Osborne.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

has been paid. The ostentatiously
modest scoop bonnet, with its de-
fensiye ruf1le behind and its lace cur
tain across the front, gave piquancy
that the unveiled intercourse of to-
day can never attain.-New Haven
Register.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
CONCEAL the Ears.

Many of the very newest styles Of
dressing the hair entirely conceal the
ears. These are invariably the modes
which include the centre parting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
KNELL OF THE "FRoU-FRoU."

KNELL OF THE "FROU-FROU."
The time was when woman was
under the despotism of the frilly. and
the starched. The time was when
she delighted in the rustic of her silk
and lingerie petticoats and when the
latter must be stiff and uncompromis-
ing as brand new college diploma.
That was the good old period when
woman's approach was as frank as
that of road engine and when the
novelist delighted to speak Of the
frou-frou of his heroine's skirts on
the stairs beyond which the expectant
hero waited.
Nowadays, however, all this is
changed. The entry of woman is
heralded no longer by noise akin to
signboards in fierce nor'easter. No
longer is her parting injunction to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25
0BIN[TERESTT0W WOMEN 3;

New York City.-The misses Goa.
that is finished with belt, giving a
suggestion of the Norfolk idea, is one
of the latest and smartest. 1t will be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

fore a mirror way of holding up
traffic THAI would be at once efflea-
cious and dignified, as well as grace
full. The combination is rare at pres
ent.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

Rhubarb Tart.-Sft the mxng-bowl a of
a grains
of salt Rub in with the fngeips half cupful of lard
add few tablespoonfuls of ice Mix it into rather
O. firm paste Use almost all of it to line deep pepae. Pre-
sufficient rhubab stewing, only instead of cutting
one-inch pieces it in quarter-nch
- pie-plate a cupfu
remainder of the paste thin into strips
'a aS's tn; % %S'' '' ' 'sss 's"
minut
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

UI IbSUIdlIOH bCUCh COlIdI.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and
three-quarter yards twenty-one or
twenty-four, two and three-quarter
yards thirty-two or two and an eighth
and quarter yards of banding, two
yards of edging.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

The much-ribbed parasol, called
the Japanese, is very prominent
this season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

The amethyst tones from deep to
light are in the height Of fashion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-08-25

Potatoes-Fancy white per bu.... 100 Oj
CaDDage-per ton ........... -. 6o % 80 90
Onions-per barrel. el.............. 30 | 81
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-14
Since the Chattanooga News has
been muzzled it is hard to recognize.
1t hatred of Gov. Patterson gives
Tennessee prohibition the state-widers
should be glad of his election.

Jesse Littleton, who is supposed to
have Offered to bribe Senator Sells at
The instance of Gov. Patterson's secre-
tary, not only exhonorates the Govern
or and his secretary, but says in a
lengthy interview that he never
thought Of offering a bride to any one
and never suggested that a republican
vote against prohibition, but thought
they might be able to force the state
wide members to give them an election
law to their liking by using the whip
handle while they had it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-14
BIBLE CLASS GROWING,

The mems Bible class of Munsey Me-
mortal church, with an enrolled mems
bership of seyenty-tive, all men mostly
from twenty-five years of age up, had
an attendance of seventy on Sunday
last. II is the intention to build this
class up TO one hundred or more by
spring At least.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-14
POSTOFFICE AT
JOHNSON CITY

Washington, Jan. ll.-Following are
the bids for the construction of the
postefllee at johnson City, opened at
the Office of the supervising architect
Saturday afternoon:
King Lumber Company, Chsrlottes-
vile, Va, %64,s00i David Gates, Son 4
Co., Knoxville, $72, 100; John Unkefer
L. Co., Minerva, o., $70,255; Guide &
Co., Atlanta, $4,000; NJ. P. Wills,
Philadelphia, s6l, 400; Miles & Brodt,
Atlanta, $4,000; Borches & Wardrup,
Knoxville, $6S, 100; Z. A. Steinmeyer,
st. Louis, S79,626; Smith & Wilson,
Bristol, 1897 Wilmarlh Building
Company, New York, S75,958; d. j.
Phipps, Newport News, $64,977.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-14
&C. & o. BUILDING
IN THE CITY.
Continued from first page.

Continued from first page.
and thus the wheels of industry will
be set in motion and an era of prosper
ity, unequaled since the old boom days,
will be upon us. Unlike those days,
our advancement and growth will be
substantial and builded ON a solid
foundation, supported by millions of
capital, and a railroad whose costfOr a
given distance is practically without
parallel in this country. With these
things before us and going right ahead
there will be and is bound to be an in
fluX of immigration that will tax us
to take care of. Great, indeed, will be
the opportunities in the building lines.
The demand for tenant houses of from
four to six rooms will unquestionably
be large and offers an opportunity I'M
surpassed.
If manufacturers all over the country
only knew of our facilities, of our raw
material, and so forth, we would simp-
ly be overwhelmed with inquiries and
prospectors. We should awaken and
arise fully to the situation and tell the
peOple-the thousands upon thousands
who are looking for new locations
just what we have to offer.
We must do our duty, do it now, and
we will make Johnson City the city of
the south.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1909-01-14
REV. S. B. VAUGHT DELIV-
ERS FINE SERMON SUNDAY

On last Sunday morning at the usual
hour Rev. S. B. Vaught, pastor of
Munsey Memorial church, preached
perhaps the strongest sermon he has