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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

and for between seasons thin silks
and pongee will be much in vogue as
well as linen and cotton fabrics. EN-
broidered muslins are exceedingly
handsome so treated, and to the list
of familiar materials must be added
waist lengths of genuine East Indian
muslin embroidered in Indian style.
The waist is made with front and
backs. 1t is laid in groups of fine
tucks and there is wide tuck over
each shoulder, which gives becoming
fulness. When the neck is cut square
1t is finished with trimming; when
made high, with a regulation stock.
The sleeves are made in one piece
each and are tucked in groups, the
tucks at the elbows being stitched for
a short distance only, so allowing be-
coming, graceful and comfortable full
ness.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is four and five-
eighth yards twenty-one, three and
one-half yards twenty-four or two and
one-fourth yards thirty-two or forty
four inches wide, with two yards of
banding and three yards Of edging.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Nine GOred Skirt,

Here is one of the newest skirts,
gored to fit smoothly over the hips,
but with graceful lines at the loot
caused by the pleated lower portions,
which gives the straight lines that are
extremely smart and graceful. The
inverted pleat at centre front is
stitched to form wide tucks, which
are held in place with groups Of three
buttons. The skirt is illustrated in
one of the new blue diagonal serges
with jet buttons, but all colors and
materials that are suited to the odd
skirt or the coat suit will be found
appropriate, the linens and pongees of
the present as we'll as the heavier ma
terials of the coming season.
The skirt is cut in nine cores, the
fronts and back extending the full
length, while the side cores are
heightened by pleated portions that
give becoming fulness at the lower
edge. The closing is made invisibly
under the left edge of the box pleat
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
FINANCE AND TRADE REVIEW
STEEL BOOM CONTINUES
Dry Goods Jobbng Season Ovee
theoretically, but Orders
Pour In.

"A distinctly stronger undertone n
displayed in this weeks telegraphed
trade reports. Improvement in whole
sale and jobbing demand, enlargement
of industrial output and perceptfble
gains in collections are the central
facts this week. Satisfactory progress.
100, appears to be making in agricul-
tural matters, with the exception a
cotton. The movement of crops and
general merchandise is enlarging, and
this week finds widely noted the re-
ports that manufacturers of many
lines are behind on deliveries and that
the idle cars list is still decreasing
largely. There are, of course, some
shadows in the general picture, due
mainly, however, to the early anticipar
uions of crop outturn or of business
turnover having been keyed too high
At some cities disappointment is ex-
pressed at the proportions Of whole
sale and jobbing demand, though at
the same time admission is made Of
the fact that 1908 and 1907 aggregates
are being heavily exceeded. Retak
trade as a whole and some branches
Of jobbing trade catering to heavy
weight demands report warm weather
q bar to fullest activity.
Export trade in leading agricultur
ral products is at very low ebb, and
while collections, helped by largs
spring wheat and cotton crop move
ment, are better, there is still claimed
TO be much room for Improvement In
this respect, and in some section
tions Of the South extensions of time
Of payment on spring business arc
asked.
Best reports as to current trade
come from the central West and
Northwest, where free crop move
ment stimulates demand and helps
collections.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending with Sep
tember 16 were 1893, against 191 last
week, 266 in the like week Of 1908,
179 in 1o07, III in 1906 and 17S In
1906.
Failures in Canada for the week
number 30, which compares with %
last week and 25 in the same week ce
0Sr
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

II once knew a real ball player.
AS youth he could stand longer OF
an evening against lamppost on the
corner in front of the depot without
moving muscle than any boy in
town, and by the time he was seven
teen he could understand what was
in the newspapers, If any one would
read the items to him in loud, clear
tone anu skip all the words of more
than two syllables. In the daytime,
however, it was different. He went
out to the brick lot about seven-thir-
ty a. m. each fair day and played
ball most of the time until sundown.
He was considered some ball player
by the home folks, and finally signed
with State league team, where he
sometimes received his salary in real
money. After time he became so
proficient with the stick that he
Joined fast company. In fact, to
make long story short, he became
one of the greatest players In the big
leagues and is far from a 'has-been'
to-day.
But, and here's the rub. I have
watched that boy year after year and
imagined that it was his splendid eye,
his broad shoulders, his great run
ming. and his lively work with his
hands and feet in the inf1eld that
made him the fine ball player 1 loved
to see play. Now, what do I find?
Why, 1t was nothing of the kind. It
wasn't long years of practice, splen-
did athletic qualifications, and pair
of shoulders like bull that had made
him great ball player. Nay, nay!
1t was because when batter stepped
to the plate his brain cells would be-
gin to 'convulate' with lightning like
rapidity and he'd think out the cor
rect answer to the situation Just
like that He would see that the
man was a left-hander, stood we'll up
to the plate, and that he was watch
ing the pitcher with his right eye,
and a spot midway between the box
and third base with his left. This
meant that the batter would hit the
ball hard to the spot watched by his
left eye, and that a slight hummock
in the grass there would cause 1t to
carom of at an angle of forty-five
degrees, and that in just one and
seven-fifty-ninths of second after
the ball left the bat It would travel
the distance of one hundred and fifty
nine feet four inches to where the
fielder ought to be. Figuring this
out Just like that in a flash, the
fielder would be at the proper spot
on time, nail the ball, throw 1t to
first, and complete the play. I had
thought all along that this player
had brain makeup that would
closely resemble a scrambled egg II
1t tackled mathematics and geomet-
rical angles, and that instinct and
knowledge of past performances fig
ured largely in his work. Now I
find that while his name signed to
the payroll resembles a map of a
Missouri river, his think-works are
mathematically masto1onic. 1t Is
this new light ths : is going to make
me enjoy my baseball more thorough
ly in the future. ."-Lcslie's Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Didn't Want Justice.

A we'll known attorney of this city
had a client whose case presented q
mass Of technicalities, of which his
lawyer took every advantage. Before
the final argument and handing down
Of opinion, however, the client was
forced to take journey of some hun
dreds Of miles and was compelled to
be absent for several weeks. He ar
ranged with his attorney to flash him
by telegraph the result Of the trial Of
his case, but told him to so word the
telegram that the addressee alone
would comprehend its import.
The result was the awarding Of q
verdict in favor of the litigant in
question, and his delighted counsel
sent him the following MESA sc:
"Justice and truth have tri-
umphed."
What was his amazement at re-
ceiving few hours later . telegram
from his client which said:
yours received. Hard luck. Ap-
peal Immediately. - Philadelphia
TimeAg
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
A Change in Walks.

The woman of the present is con-
fronted with the necessity of having
a wardrobe of walks. One of these
must be stride; the other must be
a glide. The former is reserved for
the trotteuse gown; the latter is got
out with the classical robes which are
now worn on formal occasions.
The most women already have at
their command the stride. That il
part of the free. boisterous, sturdy
type Of girlhood which has for the
past years been our national ideal.
The trouble now is the acquisition of
the glide. For the glide Of the
George Eliot heroine went out of fas-
hion many years ago and since then
women have minced, galloped. ell
bowed, wiggled. hoped. skipped.
schottished and rolled like sailor
amidships. But they have not culti-
waited that slow. sinuous, insiduous,
even stealtky step which was part of
the equipment of the heroine Of BY
gone fiction. Consequently It looks
a. though there might be tempest
uous times ahead for the woman who
wants 70 wear Tanagrenas tunics and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Quits Typewriting to Till Soil.

Miss Myra Wolcott, Chicago stem
ographer, has been one of the lucky
drawers in the Government lottery
for the 5000 homesteads in the Coeur
d'Alene Indian reservation, Idaho.
The young woman intends to settle
on the land she has won, and already
has abandoned the typewriter to go
and become tiller of the soil. Four
other Illinois women have drawn
homesteads. They are Mrs. Abbie
Ellenger, Of Freeport; Miss Stella o.
Berkeley, of Casey; Miss Essie Ana
walt, of Galesburg, and Mrs. Mary M.
Steagall, of Carbondale.-New York
Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
C1eOpatra's Code.

Some men are in love with them
selves, and in that at least have no
rival.
According to what the man Is, so
must you humor him.
Do not read books alone, but also
men-and chiefly yourself
Never show your own cards. Let
the other player lead, then follow
suit.
Do not in trying to escape from the
trtte become paradoxical.
Try to combine both love and re-
spect.
Let your personality triumph over
your occupation.-New York Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
~ -DTettY-.
<TA.S --HH1gs-
lsY>..w~We'r

Orange is among the most popular
colors.
Low shoes are ornamented with big
buckles.
Straight coat seams may be
trimmed, but never the lower edge.
Washable chamois gloves are
shown in both the natural color and
white.
Tucks still hold favor, but buttons
have outrun them in the race for first
place.
The directoire tie, made of crochet
lace, is q pretty finish to the dressy
blouse.
There Is a remarkable prevalence
of foulard in the handsomest daytime
gowns.
Collarless gowns are more freely
worn in daytime than for many sea-
sons past.
Kimono dresses for the little folks
are cool and simple enough to insure
style and comfort.
Gray suede boots, with pearl but
tons, are attractively worn with gray
walking suits.
White ties with dark gowns are
seen In some costumes, but the idea is
In poor style.
Net gloves, the coolest things that
can be worn, may now be had with
embroidered backs.
There is rage now for cream
white suits, worn with hat and acces-
sories Of nut brown.
The latest belts of heavy gold braid
differ from their predecessors in that
they are Of dull rather than of bright
metal.
Stoles and ecclesiastical designs
have crept into the toilet quietly, but
with evident intention to stay for
awhile.
Lace wells are edged on both sides
with fancy borders and serve for
scarfs as well as for enveloping the
hat and face.
Pleats set In the side or quite
around the skirt below the knee sug-
gest the returning fulness of this part
Of the costume.
A bit of hand embroidery is a
dainty finish to the tight-fitting shirt
waist sleeve. which Is cut pointed
over the wrist.
The guimpe of hssh-colored tulle,
which has received so much commen
has been superseded by chemiseJ.e q
Of finest black tulle.
The gray now favored by fashion
able women 10 really gra.isl rose
color-having a subtle touch VI ine
rose beneath the gray.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Some Kansas Laws.

Recently list of forgotten Kansas
laws was widely printed in Kansas.
Charley Harger has lined up another
bunch of them
1t is unlawful to whip a child un-
der eighteen years of age.
1t is unlawful to write threaten
ing letter.
1t is unlawful to injure door or
window of any house.
1t is unlawful to cruelty whip q
horse or OK.
1t is unlawful to overdrive or over
load a horse.
1t is unlawful not to properly feed
or house an OK or horse.
1t is unlawful for any agent to mis-
represent in selling fruit or ornamen-
tai trees, bulbs, roots, etc.
1t is unlawful to wear q Grand
Army of the Republic badge unless q
member of the order.
1t is unlawful to pay any employe
In any way except in money.
1t is unlawful to practice medicine
without first having attended two full
courses of instruction, and being
graduated at respectable school of
medicine.
1t is unlawful to sell pistols of any
kind to men under twenty-one.
1t is unlawful to get drunk In your
own house.
It is unlawful to misrepresent live
stock In selling it.
1t is unlawful to leave open gates
or bars to another's premises.-Kan-
sas City Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
TO Increase Salaries.

The Bryn Mawr Alumnae Associa-
ton has Just paid in the first INSTALL
ment of, the million dollars which it
proposes to raise for the college. The
fund is to be used to increase the sal
aries Of the professors. The first in
stallment, which is just 100000, is
to endow the chair of mathematics,
which has been held by Professor
Agnes Charlotte Scott since the foun-
dation of the college. = New York
Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Draped Gowns.

Many of the newest models In head
gear are furnished with draped vel
vet crowns, while the rims are only
three inches wide. Hats of this sort
are very chic, but, needless to say.
they are not becoming to the average
woman. This style of hat was orig
mated about the time Of Henry H.,
and the huge feathers which decor
ated that monarch are still seen on
the kettle-shaped hats of to-day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Sentence Suspended.

Mrs. Sophie Prick, of Cleveland,
Ohio, was fined $40 for stealing thir-
ty-five cents worth nj scrap iron from
q railroad track so soon as some men,
ber of the Chamber of Commerce or
some other person Of means can be
found to care for her three children.
Only short while ago several of the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
A New Collar.

A surprise has come to light in the
new cravat. which has appeared to
add to the myriads already at the dis-
posal OF madame. This last addition
10 intended to wear with simple COL
larless gowns. and the new bit Of
neckwear is nothing more nor less
than q leather dog collar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

in centre back, which is stitched al
the edges to the depth of the pieated
portion, giving the smooth adjust
ment now 30 fashionable.
The quantity Of material required
for the medium size Is nine yards
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
Coats to the Knees.

The newest coats reach about to
the line of the knees. This is the
length that will be in vogue this sea-
son
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

The growing scarcity Of timber
suitbsle for ties, with resultant in
crease in their cost, has led eleven
yailyoads 70 start forests.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

treated 1t is always dainty and charm
ing. The square Dutch neck and
three-quarter sleeves illustrated are
much In vogue and are exceedingly
comfortable, or the waist can be made
with long sleeves II preferred. 1t
will be found adapted to all materials
that can be made in lingerie, style,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

limp trails and all the other floppy
draperies recommended by the pres
ent modes.-Pittsburg Dispatch
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
6SlONS |I5SD7Y

New York Clty.-The blouse that
is laid in groups of fine tucks is a
pretty and dainty one, and just now
1t is in the height of style. This one
can be made plain, as illustrated, or
elaborated by means of embroidery or
lace insertion between the groups of
tucks, but in whichever way 1t is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

twenty-seven, four and five-eighth
yards forty-four or four yards NIFTY.
two inches wide; width CT skirt at
lower edge four and three-siEhth
yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29

Z Onion Soufe-Pour cupful of hot two
thirds of cupful Of grated breadcrumbs until
soft hen add cupful Of chopped cold
cupf o milk, three beaten sapoonful SALT
light sprinkng of tablespoonful butter
Mi well then fold in the whipped whites
into butered baking dish and bake in
: steady Serve without
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-09-29
NEW YORK.
LIVE STOCK.
Union Stock Yards, PIttsburs.
BUSINESS CHRDu.

e. NEFF
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
PERSONAL POINTS.

z c. Hart has gone 10 New Rock
ford. y. D., on a business trip.
William Roth and Edward KreIl have
returned from Iowa CT V. where they
visited friends at the = diversity.
John Gambler, a representative of the
attorney generals Office at Springfield,
was in the city today on business.
Fred Stauduhar, who has been Wis
iting with his brother, George F. Stau-
duhar for several days, has returned to
his home at Duluth Mimi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Haverstick left
this noon for Lancaster, Pa, having
been called there by the death of Mrs.
Haverstick's father, B. Ezra Herr.
Captain F. B. Martin of the steamer
David Upton has arrived in Rock Is
land from Keokuk and has taken rooms
at the Hotel Harms, where he will re
side during the winter season.
Jack Page leaves tonight for New
Orleans to take a position on Conmo-
dore John Streckfus' good ship J. S.
in southern waters. The ]. S. will en-
gage in the excursion business out Of
the Crescent City during the winter
months, returning north in the spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
WIVES ASK DIVORCE;
HUSBANDS CRUEL?
Mrs. Florence Sill and Mrs. Minnie
Ray, Both of Moline, the
Plaintiffs.

Attorney Peter r. Ingelson of Mo
line filed Two divorce suits in the Of
fee of the circuit clerk yesterday at
ternoon Mrs. Florence Sill of No
line charges her husband. Frank Sill,
with cruelty, non-support. and drunken
ness The bill states that the couple
were united in marriage in this city
Oct. 10, 1900 and that they lived to-
gether until March this year They
are the parents of one child Mrs. Sill
asks for divorce and for such alimony
as the court may see fit to settle upon
her
Mrs. Minnie Ray, also of Moline. IS
the complainant in the other suit. She
charges her husband. Albert Ray. with
drunkenness and cruelty. They have
one child Their marriage took place
Feb %. 1898 in this city They lived
together until two years ago. at which
time Mrs Ray claims she was com
PEELED TO leave home on account of
the treatment accorded her by her hus-
band
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
COMMITTEES FOR
LOCAL OPTION NAMED
Fifteen Men to Direct Campaign in
Each of the Two Cities
in the Spring.

The committees, Is from Rock Island
and the same number from Moline,
who are to direct the local option cam
paigns in those cities in the spring,
were appointed at a meeting held at
the local Y. NJ. G. A. building last Sat
friday evening, but they will not he
made public until those selected have
been conferred with and accept the
duties assigned them. A special COM
mittee of five, of which Rev J. J..
Vance of this city is chairman. made
the nominations. The names of the
two committees are now in the hands
of C. S. Trevor Of Moline. who was
chairman of the mass meeting at Spep
Ger Memorial Methodist church in this
city. at which it was decided to re-
new the local option campaign in the
two cities in connection with the COM
ing city-township elections.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
PASSENGER TRAIN
HITS SWITCH ENGINE
Collision on the Burlington in Moline
Yards-Two Men Slight
Iy Hurt.

The Sterling passenger on the Bur
Iington, while pulling through the
Moline yards on its way to Rock
Island. about o'clock last evening,
ran into an open switch, and collided
with a switch engine which was
standing on a side track. w. H.
Pratt and Samuel CAN'T, travelling
men for Deere & Co. who were pas
sengers on the Sterling train, were
thrown violently forward from their
seats, and both were pretty badly
shaken up, and in addition CAN'T had
his shoulder wrenched and Pratt had
one of his hands sprained. The only
damage to the railroad property was
to the switch engine. which was bat
tered by the other locomotive. The
accident, it is claimed, was due to
the failure of the switch engine crew
to close the switch after opening it to
let the switch engine on to the siding
to permit the passage of the Ster-
ling train.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
Advertised List No. so.

Following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalled for in the postoffice at
Rock Island for the week ending Dec.
II, 1909: Miss Cristeen Ames, Mrs.
Beatrice Beal, Carl BuTgschneider,
Willie Butcher. Miss Bertha Beavers.
Cleaning Gas company, Pascal Datisa,
J. T. Flues. Annie Glenn. George Green
wood, Mark Gordon. w. NJ Hayes (2) g.,
Walter Jackson, Miss Marie Jehries.
a. f. Knowles. Mrs. Ida Kells. Miss
Eta Kellso Frank Lee Miss Anna
Lindstrom, Miss Efie Michael, Mrs.
JOS. Meyer, Claude Miller. William
Monks. Miss Margie Moore, James Null
lady. Eugene Moore. Norris Mairmon-
stein, Miss Billie Nickerson, F. K.
Rambo, Alvord ID. Ramsey. Mrs Belle
Smith, VIM z. Snyder. George Sher-
man. Mrs. Carrie Truvilion (2). Mrs.
d. Tompson, Mrs A. G. Van Velson.
Billie West. Mrs. e N. Wiese. For
eign-Charles Monks, Mrs H. Weis-
man. Printed matter-Thos. F. Don
ovan, Mrs VIM. Kennedy. Merchan-
dise-Frank G. Morrow
HUGH A. ]. MCDONALD,
Postmaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
SENATE PASSES
UPON B. S. CABLE
Former EoCk Islander Confirmed as
Assistant Secretary of Com
merCe and Labor.

Washington, Dec. 14.-In executive
session yesterday the senate confirm
ed a large number of nominations,
among which were the following:
w. Cameron Forbes of Massachu-
sets to be governor general of the
Philippines; John r. Carter of Mary
land to be minister TO Roumania and
Servia; Ch"nler Hale of Maine TO be
third assistant secretary of state: Will
liam Phillips of Massa chusetts to be
secretary of the embassy at London;
B. S. Cable of Illinois to be assistant
secretary of commerce and labor; J.
L. Davenport of New Hampshire to be
commissioner of pensions, and Lean
der StillWeH of Kansas to be deputy
commissioner of pensions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14

by Ernest p. Bicknell. national direc-
tor of the American Red Cross society,
who arrived here yesterday from Wash
ington TO confer with local officials Of
the organization.
Mr.. Bicknell admitted that not cent
had been expended up to date from
the S90,370 sent so far to the Red Cross
society for the relief of the Cherry
sufferers except for salaries paid to
the agents of the organization now at
work in the mining town.
81 am hoping that arrangements can
be made to consolidate this entire sum
with the money raised by the United
Mine Workers of America" said Mr..
Bicknell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
truths Band" Issues Cook Book.

"Ruth's Band of Broadway church
wishes to announce that the second
edition of the Band cook book is for
sale and copies may be obtained for
GO cents each. from Mrs H. f. Curtis,
Miss Mary Davis, or any member Of
the society.
The book is of special interest to
Rock Island people because It contains
the time honored recipes used in many
of our homes noted for their hospital
ity. and hence is recommended as n
suitable Christmas gift.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-14
SUIT ON AN AGENTS BOND


American National Insurance Conn
pany Seeks Recovery of $4,000.
Searle & Marshall filed a praecipe
today in a suit for $4,000 damages
on behalf of the American National
Insurance company of this city
against the United Surety company.
The suit follows the death of an
agent of the company in Chicago who
died leaving a shortage of the above
named amount in his accounts with
the local company. The surety COM
pany went on the agents bond and
the suit is to recover for the shortage.