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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Little AeropIane invention.

Truth is, and Tip hates to say 1t,
never in all the history of science
have such great things been accom-.
plished on so little intellectual genius
as has been the case with our science
of flying. And for two obvious rea
sons. Flying was not so difficult Of
accomplishment as was supposed, was
easy after the explosive engine was
developed, though impossible before.
The great intellect had already been
expended in the motor and electric
sides of the matter. This is not say.
ing the Wrights are not beyond com.
pare in their sharp genius in mechan-
les and their marvellous bravery. But
the science Of flying is not ornament
ed by such intellectual giants as is
electricity by Franklin. Faraday and
Kelvin. Flying is really composite
of inventions.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
PURELY FEMININE

Stitched straps are excellent for all
forms. Embroidered plastrons must
be placed in advantageous position,
always keeping well in mind the fact
that decoration must not be obstrus-
i've. but harmonious part of the
whole scheme. On the short coat
they may be widely used.
Side panels of braid. embroidery of
stitched material give grace, but a
certain thickness or the body which
It were wise for the stout woman to
eschew. The variation of the fasten-
ing is another note that must be ta-
ken INTO consideration when the short
coat is decided upon.
One more point Look well at the
skirt with which the short jacket is
to be worn. Remember that here lies
the effect that will accentuate the
short lines. or serve to mitigate the
change that undoubtedly results from
this seasons note.
Whether the jackets of shorter
length Will be able TO extend on into
the next season is moot point. but
while they are here they must be
chosen with due regard for the women
within.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
TEN LITTLE KITTY CARS.

Ten little kitty cats all dressed up fine.
One tore her pinafore, then there were
nine.
Nine little kitty cats eating from one
plate,
One got crowded out, then there were
eight.
Eight little kitty cats sat up till eleven,
One fell fast asleep, and then there were
seven.
Seven little kitty cats playing funny
tricks,
One rolled out of sight, then there were
six.
Six little kitty cats, learning to dive,
One went down too deep. then there were
five.
Five little kitty cats playing on the shore,
A big wave caught one, then there were
four
Four little kitty cats climbed up tree
One fell down again, then there were
three.
Three little kitty cats met n kangaroo,
One went home with him. then there
were two.
Two little kitty cats sitting in the sun,
One ran in the house, then there was one.
One little kitty cat went to buy n bun,
He never came back, and so there was
none.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Tho Superior Sex.

There Is a lot of vainglorious ex-
preston on the part of the men about
their being the superior sex. We hear
too much Of mans endurance, OF his
intellect, of his executive ability and
all that sort Of thing.
Take man and make him wear
spotted veil and he will be nearly
blind within year. A woman wears
one and retains her eyesight.
Pinch man into corsets and within
week he will have heart trouble.
chronic pleurisy, acute Indigestion. ap-
pendicitis and funeral.
Pile few pounds of false hair on
a mans head and he will succumb to
brain fever within a month.
Tie a mans ankles in hopple skirt
and he will have rheumatism, followed
by paralysis of the legs from lack OF
exercise.
Pinch mans feet In tight shoes
and make him toddle about on high
heels and he will die of charleyhorse.
Man loses on the score of endurance
alone. Intellect and executive ability
are argued by the capacity to combat
these tortures and trials. Man Is un.
doubtedly the inferior sex and should
retire to the last row Of seats and be
quiet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Geological History of River Beds.

Undoubtedly at one time most of the
rivers ran in fuller streams than they
do at the present time, but 1t is alto.
gether improbable that the present
beds of the Peace and Athabasca riv.
ers were filled to their banks. These
river beds have been worn to their
present depth in most instances by the
erosion of the waters. In former
times the courses of many of these
streams were marked by rapids. The
action of the water has worn the beds
from the high levels that make the
rapids to the present more uniform
level. 1t is claimed that the edge of
the falls at Niagara was at one time
much nearer Lake Ontario than at
present. The water is gradually
wearing away the rocky front of the
river bed at the falls. The same ac-
ton has undoubtedly taken place in
most of the rivers with deep beds and
high banks. The opposite effect is
continually occurring in the case of
rivers with low banks and sluggish
current, as, for example, the Mis-
sissippi. There the bed Is being grad
ually filed up with a deposit of soil
brought down from the tributaries,
such as the Missouri
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Lighter Shells for Night Firing.

A startling invention has just i'm
pressed the British army and navy ex-
perts that attended the successful ex-
periments of the Isle Of Wight with
the device which illuminates shells
used for night firing. To the base Of
the shell metal cylinder is attached
by a screw movement, and the act Of
firing the gun causes powerful H.
uminant to burst into flame. This
burns brightly throughout the whole
of the trajectory Of the missile. 1t is
especially useful In testing the effect
iveness of range at night both over
sea and over land. 1t also shows the
course of the shell. During richochet
1t was seen to be most variable. In
come cases the shell on striking the
waters Of the Solent shot vertically
upward, very surprising result, while
in many instances 1t was detected to
the right or left.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
When intended for indoor use the

When intended for indoor use the
settle may be left unpainted, though
a coat or two of paint to make ends
and couch alike will cost little, If the
work is done at home.
Fasten thin mattress to seat and
back and fit to the settle cover of
striped linen, such as is used for sum-
mer furniture coverings. The two
toned gray effects are cooling and do
not soil so quickly as the more popu-
lar white.
The inverted lids are supplied with
a separate cover of the linen. Where
the leg prop to the lid is used the
covering is fitted around 1t to give the
effect of winged couch, the covered
lid extending beyond 1t.
None of the woodwork of the settle
shows the cover reaching to the floor
all around. If making such cover Is
beyond your skill, it can be done more
cieaply by having an upholsterer cut
and fit it while you do the sewing and
binding.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
THOSE SHORT COATS
tNNUMERABLE EDITIONS TO
CHOOSE FROM.
Serious Consideration Demanded on
the Part of the Woman Who In
tends to Make Long or
Short Journey.

When the short.coated suit for tray
cling is to be decided upon, which of
the many editions are you going to
choose? The problem confronts wom-
anhfnd. and certain discretion must
be exercised or there will appear
bring down welldeserved ridicule up
on the heads of the offenders
Just as soon as a woman considers
her figure in relation to the garments
that she purchases will there be a
marked defamation of the ranks Of
fndiferently. nay, execrably. dressed
followers OF fashion.
Whether you be tall, slender or of
generous proportions, the question of
the short coat assails you. Which
shall 1t be?
The slender, sylphlilte creature Is
indeed fortunate in this age Of sup
pressed curves, for her figure is able
to wear the short coat without the
annoying consideration of the pros
aRd the cons. Her coat may be belted
In with a wide patent leather belt,
and the peplum can be varied in line,
cut away at the front or turned up at
the corner in military style at the
front lines or back. The slenderness
at the hips is the point that allows
this.
The short woman must be judicious
when selecting her coat. That model
that emphasizes length of line must
be chosen. The long revers, the point
ed line at the bottom, the disposition
OF trimming in long, narrow vertical
iines-rhese are the main guide-posts
Stout women are less fortunate
since the curtailed coat has been re-
instated. Sleeves must not be too
full; the heightened narrow collar,
small buttons and a lack of trim
mings should characterize the coats
CT the heavier figures.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
AMUSING GAME WITH VOWELS
Each Player Writes as Long Sentence
as Possible, Using Only Words
Containing Vowel Selected.

Now" said Charles, when every
body was gather around the table,
lets play the vowel game father told
us he used to play when he was a
boy"
How do you play it?" asked every
one at once.
ITS very easy" replied Charles,
distributing pencils and paper i'm
partially among the family grounp,
says the Comrade. You take the
five regular vowels, a, e, |, o, u, and,
beginning with the first letter, each
player writes as long sentence as he
can, using no vowel except "a in any
word, but repeating that letter as oft
en- as he wishes"
II don't quite understand" said
Cousin Lucy. please give us an ex-
ample"
You'll have to give me a few min
utes grace, then" laughed Charlie,
taking his pencil and paper. Suppose
I take "a. He wrote industriously a
few minutes and then read the result
aloud
"Ah, madam, Frank Farms, tall,
tasty. black man at Panama, has a
cat that can catch all bad ants and
bats at Nathan's pantry and barn"
"Bravo!" cried uncles and aunts and
cousins, as Charlie finished reading
the queer sentence.
you see," continued Charles, "you
may give the players five minutes, or
any time you agree on beforehand, to
make up the sentence. When the time
is up, the sentences are read and the
one having the longest sentence of
good, plain, commonplace English has
gained the first point. You go this
way for each Of the five vowels, and,
when all the sentences are read and
compared. the person who has gained
the most points wins the game"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
REN0vATlNG THE SETTLE
otd-F Fashioned Bench With a Back Can
Be Easily Converted Into
Porch Couch.

II you are lucky enough to own one
are little more than wooden benches
with high, open back it can be con-
verted into a novel couch for porch
or the living room Of a country house.
Fasten to each arm of the couch the
inverted lid of large flower barrel.
This lid should have an inch-high rim.
IL the dimensions are too large to fit
securely to the arm prop can be add
ed on the outer edge.
This prop may be strip of wood
fastened to the seat of the couch dag
onally, or broomstick handle can be
nailed to the lid to form leg.
The lids at each end of the settle
make convenient and ornamental
shelves for books, workbags and vases
OF aowers. When the couch is oov-
cred the lids can be adjusted in their
natural position.
To finish the settle scrape of the
paint and varnish and give all the
woodwork three coats of dark green,
dark red or white paint, ending with a
coat Of enamel.
For the seat, make a thin mattress
stuffed with hair or some patent fill
ing. Cover with gay cretonne or den
i'm. Arrange the cover so 1t buttons
at the back for greater ease in wash
ing. A fiat pillow or two can be GOV.
cred with the same material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
NEW SHAPE IN FELT HATS
Large, Flat Hats With Slightly Droop-
Ing Brims and Low Crowns,
the Latest.

The expected turn of the wheel of
fashion has brought into the millinery
field different shape of hat. From
the upturned brim there is a depar-
ture for summer wear in the form of
large, fiat hats, with slightly dropping
brims and low crowns.
Some of the brims are slightly mar
rover at the front, while decided
element Of comfort is evident in the
deep bandeaux, that resemble skull.
cap, ct the back of the hat, vanish
ing at the front into thin rim of
buckran. These are 50 fitted that no
hatpins are necessary.
A wreath Of flowers, nowhere rising
above the crown. is the simple trim.
ming used on the majority Of the fat
shapes. There can be the introduc-
tion Of a velvet flower. If a note of
contrast be needed.
Some Of these new models are of
fine straw, leghorn or of frames cov-
cred with satin and veiled with chif.
fon.
AS change from the towering
turbans or the shapes that eclipse the
features, the low, fiat hats, resting on
the softness Of naturally arranged
hair. come a. welcome relief
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Try This, Girls.

The debutante of the season will
have no difficulty in getting together
the coveted six boxes of wedding
cake, which means that the seventh
will be her own, for the list of brides.
to-be is long, and wedding receptions
are in plenty, accordingly. The su-
perstition holds that no box must be
opened. Each one must be tied to its
predecessors in order of date, and
each one must be legitimately given
to the owner as an invited guest-no
cards transferable. so to speak This
charm never fails, it is said
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24

A little Coltie, black and sleek,
Does in the barnyard run:
He kicks up his heels and flirts his tail.
And has such loads of fun.
A little Piggie in the pen
Roots round with funny snout;
He knows just where to find good things,
And soon he roots them out.
A little Chiclie in the yard
Does scratch with tiny feet;
'Tis happy when 1t finds u crumb.
For 1t does love to eat.
A little Baby in the house
Runs everywhere and plays;
II laughs and crows and merry Is
Throughout the summer days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
The Course of Culture.

and so your race is gradually be-
coming civilized" says the tourist to
the chieftain of the savage tribe on
the remote and almost inaccessible
island
The chieftain proudly twines a pair
of suspenders about his high silk hat,
and replies:
Indeed. yes. There seems to be no
cessation Of the wave of culture that
struck our isle about two years ago.
Why, now we even call our tomtoms
Thomas -Thomases."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
A Remarkable Library.

A gentleman good many years ago
built fine house and wanted to have
good library, and so this is the re-
markable order he sent to book
buyer:
Il want six feet of theology, same
quantity OF metaphysics and near a
yard of old civil law in the folio"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
At Palm Beach.

TT must be quite disappointment
to you 10 be away down here and
unable to do any shopping for winter
hats and dresses"
"Oh, did all that before I came;
and when we reached here had the
added pleasure of hunting for warm
weather garb."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Swimming Glove.

strap. The cots are made of open.
work material, so that they will have
tendency to grip and bind the fin
gers to prevent the glove from slip
ping off, says Scientific American.
The outer edge of the web is curved
downward, forming concave or dish
ed surface, which will enable the
swimmer to secure better grip on
the water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24

CA Michigan farmer claims to have In
creased the output of his dairy by having
musical selections rendered during the
milking hour)
Where are you going. my pretty maidr-
I'm going milking. SIR she said.
Where is your bucket. my pretty maidr'
II carry a music roll she said
THE bucket Is hung on the dairy wall
Just back of the Grabbed old short horns
STALL"
'Tli carry your stool for you. my pretty
maid"
II sit on a music STOOL" she said.
II sit on q music stool and play
While gatly the mixers milk away.
II open the hour with fugue by IAzt,
Then play an etude II the cows insist.
But nothing from Wagner nor all his
ine--
Their thunderous music would sour the
milk.
when Molly, the Jersey. is miIked with
pride
I always play Down by the Jerseyslde.'
When common old farm cows are milked.
you see,
1 play them a rube g-all-durn-ee.
Don't faint. and don't flee. for I'll tell no
more
OF the tunes that l play on the dairy
floor.
Save that when the cows to the pasture
stray
I try over the Hills and Far Away"
And what do you play when the milk
is shipped1"
"'Rippling WatersI. f" Then on shs
tripped
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
GLOVE HELPS IN SWIMMING.
Device With concave, or Dished Sur.
face, Enables Swimmer to Get
Better Grip on Water.

In order to increase the effective
area of swimmers hand. an inventor
has provided glove consisting of an
elastic web formed with cots or stalls
in which the fingers and thumb may
be inserted. The glove is also at
tached to the wrist by means of a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
A Queer Ache.

One day Mary came to her mother
and said: Mother, my ear achesl"
Does it ache very bad. Mary?"
asked her mother.
No"
We'll, run out and play, then you
will forget about It,"
Mary went out, but pretty soon she
came back and said: Mother. my
ear does ache. 1t is not the hole. but
the rufle around it."--Delineator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Interesting Transformation.

One day my little 4-year-old boy was
crying very hard. and his auntie said:
20, Walter. don't stretch your
mouth so wide, you will make 1t as
big as horses"
He stopped suddenly, then said
"And will my nose be on the end OF
it?"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
SATIN STITCH EMBROIDERY
Found Most Suitable for Marking
Many Articles When Bold Let
ters Are Needed.

A very distinct monogram worked
entirely in satin stitch is shown here.
1t is suitable for marking many ar
ticles when bold letters are needed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24

amusement of any children who may
be watching, but upon the goat re-
suming his normal position, the other
figure boldly springs up and faces Billy
again.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-08-24
Just So.

You may think that when man has
hobby 1t is TO ride. You are wrong.
1t Is to talk about.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08

one mind, but it is the results Of
the best educational experience Of
many minds, and successful teach
ing means conformity with these
results.
These methods of instruction
enable the pupil to study each
branch in the light of all the
Others, thus bringing about a cor
relation of subjects which pre-
vents monotOny, and keeps up
lively interest in all. In short. the
development of this uniform
variety Of education among the
rural schools will awaken new dc.
sires, ambitions and ideals, and be
the means by which the country
boys and girls shall give back to
the world not only that which
they have gathered in pursuit Of
knowledge but even more than all
this,-lives of usefulness.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
Miss Nichols Married.

Miss Nellie Cornelia Nichols.
the only daughter of Rev. D. W
Nichols and wife, was married 4
few days ago at the home of her
parents at Jacksonville, Ill. He?
husband is Prof. E. E. Altman, Of
Silina, Kan. who lately received
a Master Degree from North
western University of Evanston
and who has been appointed heal
of the history department in Ell
gin Academy at Elgin, Ill. Mrs.
Altman is a native of China. Her
father was formerly pastor of the
NJ. E. church at Laddonia, this
county, and her mother was Miss
Annie Cubberly of Louisiana. Mr..
and Mrs. Nichols served 13 years
as missionaries in China and their
daughter was born while they
were abroad.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
MRS. WARD KILLED.
Was a Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
9. w. Tanner of
Farber.

Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Tanner OF
Farber are mourning the death Of
their daughter, Mrs. Edith Tan
ner Ward, who was shot and in
stantly killed in Kansas City last
week, where she was making her
home. The shooting was by c. S.
L. Brown, who was a soldier in the
Boer War in Africa and who had
been a minister in the Christian
church but who had been expelled
for gambling.
Brown was endeavoring to xii
Mrs. Anna Lamphere. He entered
Mrs. Lamphere's room at 903 1-2
East Fifteenth street and demand
ed to know of her where she was
going. The woman refused and
after some argument, Brown
drew two pistols and began firing.
At this moment, Mrs. Ward en-
tered the room and Brown began
firing, two steel encased bullets
from his automatic pistol passing
through her body. She was dead
in an instant. Mrs. Lamphere was
also shot and is badly injured.
Brown was very much enamOr-
ed with Mrs. Lamphere as is evl-
denced by letters he wrote her.
He had frequently given money to
her. Mrs. Lamphere was divorced
from her husband several months
ago.
Mrs. Wards body was shippel
to Farber last Thursday where in
terment was made. The parents
have the sympathy of all in their
deep bereavement.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
Miss Spurlock Married.

The following paragraph is
taken from the Smith County
(Kan. Journal:
The many friends of the Oak
Creek county will be. somewhat
surprised to hear of the quiet we'd
ding at the Office of Probate Judge
Jarvis, at noon today. Of John H.
Alleway of Lebanon and Miss Maud
Spurlock of LaddOnia, Mo. The
groom is one of the best known
residents of Oak township, and
has lived on his homestead since
1878. He is a successful farmer
and is comfortably fixed with this
worlds goods. The bride is not so
we'll known to our people. For
the last year and more she and her
niece have done the hOusekeep'
ing at Mr.. Alloway's home and
she has every appearance of an ex,
cellent lady. The Journal Joins
the host of friends in wishing the
newly married couple many years
of happiness and prosperity.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
RUSH HILL.

Our doctor is busy waiting Oh
the afflicted.
Rural route men have some
difficulty with high water. More
water fell last Saturday night
than at any one time for ten years.
L. T. Paisley says it rained full 6
inches, gospel measure.
Rush Hill school opens up this
(MOnday) morning with the same
excellent teachers who taught
here last winter.
Cheever Day had his beautiful
$4,000 concrete residence in Lad
donia protected from lightning.
Carnes Bros. did the work.
Elder Chinn of Vandalia preach
ed two sermons here last Sunday.
G. w. Culver. the first station
agent Rush Hill ever had an |
father-in-law of our present agent
was here visiting friends and re-
atives last week. 1t has been q
years since he quit working here.
He now lives at Fort Forth, Tex
as, where he is connected with the
Texas & Pacific.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
Heavy Rains.
turns.

1t is estimated that about . IA
inches of water has fallen for the
first five days of September. The
first very heavy fall began last
Sunday night. Then it came Sun
day and Monday again. Salt
River has been out over its banks
and other streams likewise-the
highest waters in years. Monday
water surrounded the power
house of the Electric R. R., in the
northwest part of town, overflow
from Salt River, so that a skifi
had to be used to get to the plant
to put the machinery in motion
for the day.
The high waters have done but
little damage to crops, but the
high wind Saturday night blew
down much of the standing corr
in the fields, which will be hari
to handle at gathering time if i
does not straighten up.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
Trial Today.

Joseph Woodbridge of near
harrisburg, who is lying in the
Mexico Jail charged with com
mitting an assault on his 13 year
old stepdaughter, accuses his wife
of causing his arrest.
The wife visited him at the jail
here last week ana in talking to
him thru the bars she made this
charge: "Your own deviltry put
you in here and not /. F."
Wooldridge's preliminary triaI
is set for hearing today.
Mexico Missouri message., 1910-09-08
Little Boy Dead.

Otto. the little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. f. Cunard, died of ty-
phoid fever last Saturday. The
funeral was held at the Methodist
church Sunday morning, conduct
ed by Rev. w. o. EdmonstOn.
This is the second affliction for
this family, a daughter, 16 years
of age, died only about three
weeks ago. Another child in the
home is seriously sick with ty.
phoid fever.