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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Right to Be a Woman.

| Those of us who happen to have
been born women, and wish to remain
so, are having a hard time Of it. 1t Is
expected that we shall vote; that we
shall go about lecturing, or if we have
social ambitions, that we shall play
bridge, travel the rounds Of resorts,
tour Europe and deck ourselves out in
all sorts of fantastic and grotesque
habiliments
There are some of us, however, who
| desire to be women. We wish to re-
tain our native modesty, and that su-
| periority over the men which comes
from being permitted to perform our
natural functions. We do not care to
compete with men on their own ground
because we feel that this would be a
distinct abrogation of some of our sa-
cred privileges.
| One of the reasons why we desire
still to be women is that wo desire to
continue in power. We, as women are
somewhat fond of politics, of what the
world is doing. We prefer, however, to
exercise our power in these directions
through the men, whom we can easily
control, rather than to unsex ourselves
and by placing ourselves on the same
level with them permit them to exer-
else their own inclinations without our
interference.
We prefer to superintend our own
| bOucabnldc oc wa hoya nayer had pOOE-
ing done by outsiders that quite took
the place of the dishes we have learned
from our mothers. Neither do we care
to look any more hideous than neces.
sary when walking abroad, Therefore,
if there is no objection on the part Of
any one, we will remain women, and
whether as old maids or mothers, con-
tinue to exercise our progressive infiu-
ence.-Life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
GENERAL TRADE QUIET,
BUT IMPROVEMENT NOTED
Better Feeling Reported In Iron
and Steel and Increased
Demand.

New York.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s
weekly Review of Trade" says:
"Milder weather will stimulate
spring sales, but general trade con-
tinues quiet. Conditions are better
in the West than in the East, but
everywhere there is still lacking the
desired animation.
"Some progress toward more set
tied conditions is noted in iron and
steel. The most encouraging feat
ure is the better sentiment, and this
has been followed by an increased de-
mand in some lines. Best news
comes from the structural divi-
sions orders from material aggregat-
ing a good volume while the new
prices are firmly maintained The
advancing season is also expected to
increase the tonnage for building
work. Demand from railroads has
not expanded to any extent, although
additional inquiries for steel rails
are reported In wire products or
ders are somewhat heavier, while
bids for cast iron pipe were opened
in this city early In the week, but
otherwise this division is generally
quiet. %
western distributors of dry good,
particularly jobbing houses in the
northwest and Missouri river terri
tory, report satisfactory business,
but conditions are less satisfactory
in the coal and iron section of the
middle West and among local job
bers. Some falling off in activity
Is normal at this season. Prints are
are moving slowly, but sales of sta
pie and dress ginghams continue fair
ly large. In the wooden division there
Is a disposition on the part of cloth
iers to send statesmen on the road
unusually early. One of the most
marked features of the season thus
far has been the growing demand for
serges and unfinished worsteds. The
dress goods market is fairly active
with a good demand for staple wors-
teds. The yarn market continues
dull with buying confined to filling in
immediate requirements, while prices
are fairly steady and strong.
Extreme dullness prevails in the
hide and leather markets"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Voda Gains in Washington.

Mysticism is gaining a hold on the
Western people, and some of the Par
see philosophers active in the Eastern
cities hope to recruit their falling
force from this side. A distinguished
recent convert is Mrs. John Hay, who
has become impressed with the teach
ings of the Veda. Washington has a
colony of Vedaists, and there is talk OF
building temple. Mrs. Albert c. Bar
ney spends thousands of dollars an
nually in the cause. Nine. Mira OIL
Kuhli Khan, wife of the counselor OF
the Persian Legation, is favorite lee
turer on Parsee belief, and she is get
ting recruits for the cause with aston
ishing rapidity. New things in relig-
ion are as much in vogue as novel
ideas in home decoration or raiment.-
New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Good "Unruly Son" Advice.

have this to say to the mother who
writes about her "Unruly Son." Make
a great effort to amuse your boy at
home and try and keep him with you.
If you can afford it take him to good
amusements. If he likes cards, learn
the games he plays and play them
with him and enjoy it. Always enjoy
what interests him. Do not scold and
nag. Get him to join gymnasium
where he will meet healthy, decent
boys. Take him out yourself often to
see anything that it wholesome; to the
Zoo, the park, etc. Read funny, jolly
boys stories to him. Spend a little
money now and save lawyers bills to
keep him out of the penitentiary later.
Yes, 1t will be hard, uphill work; your
boy will not want at first to go out
with you or stay at home with you.
Keep It up and you will win out. If
he has any nice friends ask them Of
ten to your home and give them little
spreads. Keep at it and don't lose
courage-M. S., in the New York
World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
HER RnpssMlNo QUALITY.

She isn't callow and immature chick.
just chipped through the debutante's
A far fairer person some people might
I'm on to that fact pretty we'll.
But beauty and youth are not things that
will stay,
However attractive they be;
Her eyes may have crowfeet, her hair
may be gray,
But then, she appreciates me.
She isn't accomplished, she never could
sing,
Or play, or embroider, or paint,
You may think, Of course, that a very
good thing.
Although there's a chance that you
mayn't
I am fond of the arts, am bound to
confess,
No harm in their practice 1 see.
A few little stunts would hurt nothing,
l guess;
But then. she appreciates me.
She hasn't much money but neither have
But glory to goodness, she cooks.
I'm aging, that's one thing / cannot
deny,
And cannot boast much of gosd looks.
On wealth, youth and beauty my heart
has been set,
BUT sun, In a certain degree,
And, then, she appreciates me-
Chicago Daily News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Voice Losing Gentleness?

One Of the foremost of American
novelists, complains that the gentle
voice of woman is becoming a thing Of
the past. He says that not only is this
the case in America, but that travel
has revealed to him such tendency
in Europe There may be some ground
for the. writer's contention, but 1t seems
that he runs to exaggeration, II not to
Misrepresentation Against his charge
as an individual there is the testimony
Of many that women, in this country at
least, are growing in care of the voice
Further, there has become manifest in
the last decade decided improvement
in the speaking voices of women of all
grades of society. The nasal effect
which once was SO marked an Ameri-
can defect is growing less and less no.
ticeable In America. 1t is significant
Of improvement that the further West
the traveller goes the more pronounced
becames the nasal speech. In the East
the voices Of both men and women
seem to be steadily improving. Tho
growth Of refinement does not make
for hard, unmusical voices, and even
this misdirected novelist turned critic
cannot deny refinement Ia growing
here Voice culture has become an i'm
perative study for every young woman
whose family pretends to any social
position. and under this condition it is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
k0BfNTElRfS WOMEN s
Fancy Blouse.

In spite of the vogue of long
sleeves, a great many women cling to
those of three-quarter length, and
they unquestionably will be worn for
indoor occasions throughout the sea-
son. This model allows choice of
that length or the sleeves that are
extended to the wrists, and even over
the hands, and fills a very useful
place in the wardrobe. 1t is more
dressy than the plain waist, and 1t is
not over elaborate. 1t is adapted to
yelling, to cashmere and to simple
wool material. 1t would be charm
ing made up in any of the soft silks
that are SO much worn just now, and
1t can be utilized both for the gown
and for the odd waist In this case
crepe de chine is the material, while
the chemisette is of tucked net and
the trimming is handsome buttons.
For the chemisette, however, net, all
over lace, chiffon and all materials of
the sort are appropriate, and there is
great deal of opportunity for the
exercise of individuality in the mat
ter of color. The waist made of rose
color with the chemisette of taupe
would be exceedingly smart as well
as beautiful and novel. While the
chemisette made from net or chiffon
in matching color makes one of the
features of the season, white and
cream color are always pretty and al
ways desirable when the color of the
gown needs relief.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
The Puzzled Pianist.

Oscar Hammerstein has all appli.
cants for his opera companies exam
ined by throat specialist. Not till
he is assured of an applicants good
throat machinery does he devote any
time in hearing him or her sing.
''It is a good idea, is 1t not?" said
Mr.. Hammerstein. the other day 'In
the past lost many valuable half.
hour listening to worthless singing
singing so bad, In fact
well, one afternoon my pianist
turned to a tenor aspirant and shout.
ed angrily:
I've tried you with the black keys,
I've tried you with the white keys,
and I've tried you with the black and
white mixed. l think you must be
singing between the nicks.-New
England Grocer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Fashion Notes.

A touch of gilt or glitter is the neces-
sary finish Of smart costumes.
The familiar white yoke has given
place to the colored one of transparent
material.
Shot velvets in wonderful two
toned effects are among the seasons
favorites.
The newest sleeve fits without a
wrinkle or q crease so far as the arm
will allow.
TUNES are very good for almost any
kind of dress, but they are particular
ly beautiful for evening gowns.
One marked feature of the fashions
Is the matching of the sleeve with the
bodice instead of with the yoke.
Colorless stamping dies is fad of
the moment, although not so effective
as the gold, silver or the white.
Some of the wide ruches are shaped
out narrower in front where the collar
curves, but the outer edge is straight.
Many of the yokes of the separate
blouses are elaborately embroidered
in colored silks and the metal tinsels.
Wisteria is among the favorite
shades this season. In the soft SHIN
merry silk stuffs it is particularly beau
tiful
The spangled Act sleeves are very
becoming to any woman with we'll
shaped arms. Then are made without
lining.
The straight panel in front of the
skirt continues popular. 1t may be
combined with either the gored or the
circular sides.
Some of the new corset covers of
cross bar dimity have a little hand
work and the opening is in the back in
stead of the front.
Correspondence cards are again In
general use. The oblong shapes are in
better form than the square. They are
informal, however, and should be used
with discretion.
Not only is the princess dress becom-
ing to the average figure, but when 1t
is made with the top draped in soft
folds from the shoulder 1t is the pic.
ture Of grace itself.
Though petticoats have never been
less in evidence they also have never
been so carefully considered, 20 well
cut and so painstakingly fitted to the
figure as they are Today.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24

pecially designed for such use. 1t is
made with a pretty fancy yoke, and
can be either lined or unlined, so
that 1t becomes adapted to the thin
lingerie materials as we'll as to those
of silk and of wool. In the illustra-
tion tucked chiffon is combined with
Cluny lace, but nets are being extern
sively utilized just now, and there
are some very attractive new fancy
cotton crepes that will make up
charmingly after the design, while
any plain material can be tucked to
suit individual fancy and then cut
out by the pattern. The buttons on
the front are meant as trimming
only, and the closing is made invisi-
bly, at the back. Chiffon with lining
of coarse white net makes one of the
latest fancies, but for use in this way
the lining is cut exactly like the out
side. Tucked chiffon in the fashion
able taupe shade with white net be-
meath would be smart as we'll as
novel.
The blouse is made with a fitted
lining, which can be used or omitted
as liked. When this lining is used it
is faced to form the yoke, and the
blouse with the fancy collar is ar
ranged over it. When the lining is
omitted the yoke is Joined to the up
per edge of the blouse and the fancy
collar conceals the joining. The
sleeves are the new ones, cut in one
piece each, and are so shaped as to
fit the arms perfectly well, at the
same time that they allow freedom of
movement.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is three and
quarter yards eighteen, three-quare
ter yards twenty-one or twenty-four,
or one and five-eighth yards thirty
two or forty-four inches wide with
seven-eighth yard of all-over lace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Wit E1UM1WR
sH17p
SAR GAS III

did he conduct his business with
acumen?" "No; | think he did 1t on a
cash basis. sis."-Baltimore American.
ITS no disgrace to be poorJ' 81 can
remember time when 1t was no dis
grace to be rich."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Dad-I wish l could be little boy
again, like you, Willie. Willie-I wish
you could, dad-only littler, of course.
Judge.
Nodd-There was to be a meeting of
my creditors today. Todd-Well, was
there not? "No. They unanimously
agreed that they couldn't afford to
spend the time. Life.
First Poacher-Hello, Bill! wot luck
Anything doin'? Second Poacher-Well
l dunno; but If gets four more besides
the wan I'm after now, I'll ave foive
an that amt SO bad.-Punch.
Customer Qn brokers' office)-"What
investment would you adviser" Broker
-'Let's see. You are from Mime
dpuilS, dlen yOu! les. why uOl
buy st. Paul preferred ?"-Life.
Tommy-Pop, a man is a bachelor
until he gets married, isn't he. Tom,
my's Pop-Yes, my son. Tommy
And what does he call himself after
ward? Tommys Pop-I'd hate to tell
you, my son.-Philadelphia Record.
81 should regret very much to hear
that anybody has ever offered money
for political influence" "Yes," an
swered Mr. Graftwell; "your hearing
of 1t would indicate very crude work
on somebody's part "-Washington
Star.
Hitter-This paper states that it is
only a matter of time when the auto
mobile will reach the poor man. Upr
You bet it will reach him If he don't
get out Of the road as soon as he hears
the first "honk, honk!'-Chicago Daily
News.
Bacon-What was the matter with
your friend? Egbert-Why, he looked
into the barrel of a gun he thought
wasn't loaded. 81 should think that
would have been the last thing he
would have DONE" 'It was."-Yonkers
Statesman.
Scotch keeper-That's verra fine
car you have got. Chauffeur-Oh, 1t
amt bad Car. s. K.-She wad be a
vera powerful car whatever? Cob.
no; wouldn't say that. s. K.-I wass
not judgin' by the size. l wass judgin'
by the smell!-Punch.
At New York Hotel-All our tables
are engaged two years in advance"
"That's all right. l have subleased a
table, and here are the documents.
Now, can l get an option on steak,
with trimmings to match?"--Louis-
vile Cour1er-Journal.
I'm sure you would not use money
in an election" Certainly not" an
swered Senator Sorghum. IL stand
firm, although some of the most bitter
opposition to me comes from constit-
uents who complain that insist ON do
ing business with promises instead of
with cash. h."-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
A PluckY Girl.

There is inspiration for Missouri stu
dents in the story of Mabel Sturtevant,
the Brookfield girl who has just won
the William Braun scholarship prize or
more than s2500 in competition open
to the world. Although so poor that
Mrs. Sturtevant had to raise vegetables
and take boarders, and Mabel had to
interrupt her studies by working for
three years, the girl got through the
state university and won a trip to Eu-
rope, where she learned of the prize
she has just won. 1t is stipulated tnat
the prize must be spent in travel, and
Miss Sturtevant is going to take her
mother on a world tour.-Kansas City
Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
cleraymen Are Scarce.

The reluctance of men to take holy
orders in the Church Of England,
which is so noticeable a feature at
the present time, is a matter of more
than ecclesiastical interest. 1t affects
not only the existing clergy but also
the laity; and not the church laity,
alone, but the nation as whole
Nineteenth Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Scatters Sunshine.

One woman makes 1t point to spend
extra pains on the toilet of herself
and the dressing of her two small chill
dren when the skies are overcast.
She says that in that way she be-
lieves she is able to scatter a little
sunshine; indirect though it may be-.
Trenton True American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24

The blouse is made with fitted
lining, and the fronts and backs are
faced to form the chemisette. The
fronts are Tapped one over the other
and held in position by the buttons,
but the closing is made at the back.
The high collar finishes the neck and
the sleeves are arranged over fitted
lirings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Proved False.

The young man picked himself pain
fully up from the front steps and
limped away.
Il wish could get poke at the
duck who said all the world loves q
lover" growled he.-Houston Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Wide, Dropping Brims.

Wide brims Of white chip IL the
popular shape, dropping on one side
and rolling on the other, are smartly
associated with full draped crowns Of
English openwork embroidery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24

The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and three.
quarter yards twenty-one or twenty.
four. three and three-eighth yards
thirty-two or two and quarter yards
forty-four inches wide, with one-hali
yard eighteen inches wide for the
chemisette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
NEi:wsA4NApVExA Nli:: A4NApV
sz'$SWOMENEsw

well-nigh impossible that "the gentle
voice" can disappear.-New York
Press
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-03-24
Gems For Evening.

Opals, aqua marines and chryso-
prases were the gems worn with an
evening gown of citron colored tulle.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-25
Proposed Palmer Monument.

Colorado Springs.-Permanent or
ganization was effected here by the
committee recently appointed by Pres
ident Fisher of the chamber of COM
merce to secure funds for a permanent
statue of the late Gen. W. ]. Palmer,
founcer Of Colorado Springs. Presi-
dent Slocum Of Colorado College was
elected chairman Of the committee,
with E. c. Van Diest secretary and A.
W. Henderson, assistant secretary.
President slocum and Secretary Van
Diest will compose the executive sub
committee, with Irving Howbert E.
W. Giddings and ]. A. Hayes.
To the committee as announced re-
Gently, were add d the names Of
George Foster Peabody and E. NJ.
Shepard of New York, Isaac Clothier
Of Philadelphia, Col. D. c. Dodge and
A. d. Parkers Of Denver and DR.. w. A.
Bell Of Pendell Court, England.
1t was decided to organize an incor-
porated association. to be known ~
the General William Jackson Palmer
Memorial Association, to take charge
of the work. The executive committee
will decide on the capitalization, etc.
Although nothing definite has been
decided on, the general plan is to &C.
cure about $4,000 for bronze monu-
ment.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-25

At the office of the Stratton estate
in Colorado Springs, it is reported that
Mrs. Lillian Stratton Cobb Shelton.
daughter of Mrs. Virginia Cobb, sister
of the late W. S. Stratton, has started
a movement to interest six or seven
other heirs to join in suit against
the estate for interest on legacies
from one year after the letters Of ad-
ministration were issued, which was
in April. 1908, to the date of the pay
ment of the legacies in 1907. Mrs.
Shelton's legacy was $4,000.
A recent report says that Lawn
Lake, in Black Canon, only fifteen
miles from the village of Estes Park.
is frozen to a depth Of four feet and
snowbanks are deep around 1t. This
condition at this season of the year
has not been known before in the his
tory Of the park.
The Italian families whose relatives
were killed or injured in the recent
boiler explosion at the Denver Gas &
Electric Company plant, have all
placed their claims in the hands Of the
legal department of the Italian consu-
late in Denver for settlement
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-25

- sea-es sst the ground under our
feet
rhs tvo postchaises awaited NJ on
the high way. the postboys full ot con-
ndence: the horses. the best in the
town. we're eager to be OF. We Jumped
together in one. and we're vhirled into
the town. aad were NJ the door Of the
playhouse almost before We knew it.
One Of our positions speedily found
the coach which had brought Lady
Hawkshaw there. and. In pursuance OF
his instructions, got the coachman OF
his box to drink in q neighboring
tavern. while one OF our pOstboys
stood watch over the horses. Giles
and remained in the chaise until it
vas time for US to make our decent
At half-past ten the play vas over.
motion of the dispersion Of q crowd in
the darkness. We heard loud shouts
for Lady Hawkshav's coach. but the
coachman did not make his appear
ance. There were many oficers and
ladies from the garrison. and a num-
ber of equipages: but soon they we're
driving OF. while half 4 dozen men At
once were shouting for Lady Hawk
shaw's coach. At last my lady herself
came out Of the entrance. followed by
Arabella and Daphne. and 1t that mo-
ment Giles slipped out of the chaise.
and appeared before Lady Hawkshaw
as II he had risen from the earth. I.
too, was on the ground. but out of
sight.
Pray. my lady" said he. in his
most gallant manner. and hat in hand.
allow me to show you to your coach"
Mr.. Vernon" cried Lady Hawk
shaw. in surprise. Il thought you
were in London. How came you to
Scarborough"
BY chaise. madam" he replied. po-
litely; and l hope to see the young
ladies' before leave" tthe hypocriteC.
rs Sir Peter with you. madam"
NO, he is not" replied Lady Hawk
shaw. her wrath rising At the idea.
Had he been with me my coach
would have been awaiting me-" And
then turning to Arabella and Daphne.
who were behind her. she said.
sternly:
"Arabella and Daphne. this does not
happen again. Sir Peter comes with
US to the play. after this"
I caught sight. from . corner be-
hind the chaise. Of my dear Daphne,
at that moment. She stopped sudden
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1909-06-25
cutIeura Proved Successful.

about two years ago my eyes got
in such . condition that was unable
to 60 about. They were terribly in
famed. both the balls and lids. I
tried home remedies without relief
Then I decided to go to our family
physician. but he didn't help them
Then I tried two more of our most
prominent physicians. but my eyes
grew continually worse. At this time
= friend Of mine advised me to try
Cuticura Ointment, and after using it
about one week my eyes were con-
siderably improved. and in two weeks
they were almost well. They have
never given me any trouble since and
am now sixty-five years old. shall
always praise Cuticura. G. B. Halsey,
Mouth Of Wilson. Va. Apr. 4. 1905"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp. Sole Props. Boston