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The oasis., 1910-06-04

freight service will be maintained at point required by the move. ment of freight through that port. A through sleeping car will be run from Mexico City to New Orleans via Brownsville and the passenger train service will be greatly inn proved over it's present condition.
 Mexico Record: That the gov ernment is in earnest with regard to the pushing of the work of the Nazas dams and reservoirs for the enriching of the Laguna district is evidenced by the arrival in Tor reon on Wednesday of Ing. Roberto Gayol, the distinguished Mexican engineer and irrigation expert, for the purpose of making technical investigation in the premises. Ing. Gayol will act for the government in the capacity of consulting en- gineer and will submit his reports to the department of fomento. The news developed that hard rock bot tom had been found in Calas Pin tas which will admit of reservoir holding billions of gallons of water being constructed on that site, one of the largest factors in the canal ization of the Nazas river.
 Mexican Herald: More money may be needed for the erection of the monument in this city to Luis Pasteur, the French scientist. At the last meeting of the French colony, q committee reported that the sum of 2j,000 pesos had been raised, ard the meeting appointed a committed to raise any additional sum that might be needed. The following committee was named to arrange for the presentation: NJ
 Allegro, Luis Sarre, Joaquin Man uel, Enrique Brun, Dr. Baumgar' ten, Dr. Girael T. Rousseau, Dr. P
 Pietri, architets Dubois. Maroon, Goddard and Edmundo Veil. The treasurers are Juan Ebrand anC Adrian David. The committee or subscriptions is composed of Enri
 que Trou, Eugenio Roux, Pablo
 Pugibet and Auguste Genin. "L'
 Courier du Mexique" was named
 as the publication medium witl
 Max Chauvet as secretary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28

hospital and at the risk Of death be cut
Plain common sense shows the better way
is to stop food that evidently has not been
digested.
Then, when food is required, use an easily
digested food. Grape-Nuts or any other II
you know 1t to be predigested (partly digested
before taking).
We brought to Court analytical chemists
from New York, Chicago and Mishawaka, Ind.
who swore to the analysis Of Grape Nuts and
that part Of the starchy part Of the wheat and
barley had been transformed into sugar. the
kind of sugar produced in the human body by
digesting starch (the large part Of food.
Some of the State chemists brought on by
the weekly" said Grape-Nuts could not be
called "predgested" food because not all Of
1t was digested outside the body.
The other chemists said any food which had
been partly or half digested outside the body
was commonly known as "predigested."
Splitting hairs about the meaning of word.
1t is sufficient that If only onehalf of the
food is "predigested," 1t is easier on weakened
stomach and bowels than food In which no
part is predigested
To show the facts we introduce DR.. Thos
Darlington, former chief Of the N. Y Board
of Health, DR.. Ralph w. Webster, chief of the
Chicago Laboratories, and DR.. B. Sachs, N Y.
II We were a little severe in our denuncia-
ton of writer, self-confessed ignorant about
appendicitis and its cause 1t is possible the
public will excuse u.s. in view of the fact that
our head, Mr.. c. w. Post has made lifetime
study of food, food digestion and effects, and
the conclusions are Endorsed by many of the
best medical authorities of the day
Is 1t possible that we are at fault for
suggesting as Father and Mother might, to
one Of the family who announced pain in the
side: Stop using the food. greasy meats
gravies, mince pie. cheese. too much starchy
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Too Ardent q Lover,

Ceorgotto Fontano, an embroiderer
who lives in the Rue Sevres In Paris,
has found herself condemned to a
months Imprisonment for what seems
to her harmless act.
She was going home from concert
a few evenings ago when she decided
she would like to see her fiance. As
he happens to be a fireman whose
station is in her own neighborhood It
occurred to her 1t would be very easy
to summon him to her side by break
ing the glass Of the fire alarm and
sounding a call. s.
She did SO anr in a few moments
fire engines came from several direc-
tions, all laden with firemen, of course,
but alas! her fiance was not among
them, and more than that all the fire.
men were angry, and before she knew
what had happened she was taken to
a magistrate, who proceeded to make
the course Of true love run unsmoothly
by sending her to prison for a month
in spite of her tears and protests that
she thought 1t would be a simple way
of bringing her flance to her side.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
An Unnecessary Confession.

A hearty laugh was occasioned at
the Birmingham police court by pris-
oner who gave himself away in a very
delightful manner The man was the
first on tho list, and the charge against
him was merely one of being drunk
and disorderly. He stepped into the
dock, however. Just at the moment
when the dock offlcer was reading out
few Of the cases which we're to come
before the court that morning, and q
guilty conscience apparently led him
to mistake these items fer list Of his
previous convictions.
He stood passive enough while the
officer read out about dozen drunk
and disorderlies. but when he came to
one "shopbreaking" the prisoner ex-
claimed excitedly. That was eight
years ago, your honor" Everyone be-
gan to laugh, and the prisoner, rsaliz-
ing the blunder he had made, at first
looked very black indeed, but finally
saw the humorous side Of the matter,
and broad smile spread over his face.
His blunder did not cost anything
Birmingham Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Planting Weddinq Oaks.

Princess August Wilhelm, wife Of
the kaiser's fourth son, has set herself
the task Of reviving one of Germany's
oldest customs. that according to which
newly welded couples Immediately af-
ter the marriage ceremony plant cou-
pie Of oak saplings side by side in .
park or by the roadside Of their ma
tive town.
The town of Mulchausen, in Thurin-
gia, is the first to respond to the prin-
cess appeal. A municipal ON cial ap-
pears at the church door after every
wedding and invites the bride and
bridegroom to drive with him in car
riage to new road near the town and
there plant oak saplings.
The tree planting Idea was started
by former elector Of BrandenburH
with the object of repairing the raw
ages caused by the 30 years war. The
elector forbade young persons to mar
ry until they had planted number Of
fruit trees.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
That Suit for Libel
Against the Cereal Ltd. Gave
to ing Out

A disagreement about advertising arose
with weekly" Journal
Following 1t, an attack on us appeared In
their editorial columns; sneering at the claims
we made particularly regarding Appendicitis.
We replied through the regular papers and
the weekly" thought we hit back rather too
hard and thereupon sued for libel
The advertisement the weekly" attacked
US about claimed that in many cases Of appen-
dicitis operation could be avoided by dis
continuing indigestible food, washing out the
bowels and taking predgested food Grape
Nuts. fFt8a
Observe we said MANY cases not all.
Wouldn't that knowledge be comfort to
those who fear a surgeons knife as they fear
death? 4Ft
The weekly" writer said that was lie.
We replied that he was ignorant of the facts.
He was put on the stand and compelled to
admit he was not DR.. and had no medical
knowledge Of appendicitis and never investi-
gated to find out If the testimonial letters to
our Co. were genuine.
famous surgeon testified that when an
operation was required Grape-Nuts would not
obviate it. True.
We never claimed that when an operation
was required Grape-Nuts would prevent it.
The surgeon testified bacteria [germsT help
ed to bring on an attack and bacteria was
grown by undigested food frequently.
We claimed and proved by other famous
experts that undigested food was largely
responsible for appendicitis.
We showed by expert testimony that many
cases are healed without knife, but by stop
ping the use of food which did not digest, and
when food was required again 1t was helpful
to use predigested food which did not over
tax the weakened organs of digestion.
When pain in the right side appears It is
not always necessary to be rushed on to q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Two Very Old Ladies'.

We have heard a great deal lately
about long,lived people. but It is prob.
able that the Oldest two people In the
world today are Frau Dutkievitz and
another old lady named Babavaslika
The former lives at Posem, in Prus.
sian Poland, and was born on Febru.
ary 21. 1885. She Is therefore one
hundred and twenty-five years old
The latter, however, is nine months
her senior, having been born In May
1884.
She Is still a fairly hale old woman,
and for nearly one hundred years
worked in the fields. Her descendants
number close on 100, and these now
make her Joint allowance. She lives
at the village Of Bavelsko, whose
neighborhood she has never quilted
during the whole Of her long life. She
remembers events which happened at
the beginning Of last century much
more clearly than those of the last
40 years.-Dundee Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
TO HOLD VEIL IN PLACE
and Involves Hardly Any
Trouble.

number OF clever expeditions have
been devised to hold veil snugly
under the chin without giving it an
ugly line. Here is one method which
saves the veil also and involves hard.
ly any trouble. Get the narrowest
kind of round elastic, the same color
as the veil (paint the white elastic
with water colors for a colored veil)
and whip ii over the extreme edge of
the veil, taking up only single
thread all around. Include any cut
edges, but afterward pare time off
neatly with a small pair of scissors.
Fasten in back with tight knot.
The veil is slightly gathered on the
elastic, fits nicely under the chin and
over hat, and stretches when it is
raised. 1t seems the best solution of
vexing problem of dress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
PEN-RACK AND PEN-WIPER
Very Useful Article for Hanging on
Wall Near Writing
Table.

In our sketch may be seen very
useful little article for hanging upon
the wall by the side of the writing
table. 1t consists of a combined pen
wiper and pen-rack.
The upper part for the pens is made
Of square piece Of stiff cardboard.
smoothly covered with silk and edged
with silk cord carried into three
little loops at each corner, and there
is long loop above by which 1t may
be suspended from nail in the wall.
Two straps of ribbon are arranged
on either side and foldc so that they
form six little loops into which the
pens may be slipped in and held in
the manner illustrated.
Sewn on to the lower edge is a pen
wiper. made in the shape of small
book and covered with the same silk
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
An Alaskan Luncheon.

Runners of woven Indian basketry,
with white drawnwork doilies at each
of the IL covers. were used on an oval
mahogany table. The doilies were
made at sitka. In the middle of the
table a mirror held a tall central vase
of frosted glass, surrounded by four
smaller vases, all filled with white
spring blossoms. The edge Of the
mirror was banked with tho same
flowers. Four totem poles were placed
on doilies in the angles made by the
runners.
Place cards were water colors of
Alaskan scenery. Abalone shells held
salted nuts. and tiny Indian baskets
held bonbons. The soup spoons were
of horn. several Of the dishes used
were made by Alaskan Indians, and
the cakes were served on baskets.
The menu was as follows: Poisson
la Bering Sea (halibut chowder).
Yukon climbers (broiled salmon, po-
tatoes Julienne), snowbirds avec
auroraborealis (roast duck with jelly),
Shungnak river turnips, Tanana
beets, Skagway hash (salad), Fair
banks nuggets (ripe Strawberries ar.
ranged on individual dishes around a
central mound Of powdered sugar.,
arctic slices (brick ice cream), Circle
City delights (small cakes), Klondike
nuggets yellow cheese in round balls
on crackers) Nome frewater (coffee)
--Woman's Home Companion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
New EmbroiGeries.

Wonderful effects of color are OBJ.
tainable in new embroderies. The
tones are of autumn and possess the
deep violet and purple and green OF
the grape. This is done on linen, which
is tan or shade of brown. and rich
effects are accomplished by this com
bination.
Soft pillows and table covers done In
these tones on brown linen or crash
and used in a room with brown wick
er furniture and hangings would b,
most effective.
The new Dresden embroidery is usu
ally attractive. 1t Is dainty and suit
able for bedroom. 1t is done on self.
colored linen in dozen different
tones with a single stitch and made
in the form of garlands of prim little
flowers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Not Altouether pea1,

Mr.. Robert Butler Of Marlborough,
England. has had the peculiar expe.
rience Of hearing his death announc.
cd. He was attending the poor law
conference at Exeter when one OF
tho delegates moved that, In conse-
Qusnce Of the death of Mr.. Butler,
which they all regretted, another gen.
tleman. whom he named, should be
appointed to fill his place as one Of
the representatives Of Wiltshire on
the central committee. Mr.. Butler
rose from his place on the platform
and announced to the conference.
amid much amusement, that, SO far
a. he was aware, he was still alive
and in good health, and would be
pleased to continue In the ONCE II the
conference desired.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
HolIdays In the states.

Washington's birthday Is a holiday
In all states. Decoration day In all
states but Florida, Georgia, Louisiana.
Mississippi, North Carollna, South
Carolina. Tennessee and Texas. Labor
day is observed everywhere. virtur
ally every state has legal holidays
having to do with its own special A.
fairs-battle of New Orleans In Louis
lana, Texan independence and battle
Of San Jacinto In Texas. Admission
day In California, and so on. Missis-
sippi is like the federal government
in lack Of statutory holidays. but BY
common consent Independence day.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are OBJ
served. A new one is Columbus day
In a few of the states.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Bankers and Bank Notes.

Four men, three of whom were con-
nected with brokerage concerns in the
Wall street district, were discussing
United States paper currency and the
disappearance Of counterfeits. I'VE
are so sure nowadays" said one of
the party, "as to the genuineness of
bills that little attention is paid to
them in handling, except as to de-
nomination" To prove his assertion
he took $40 yellowback from his
pocket. and, holding 1t up, asked who
could tell whose portrait 1t bore. No
one knew. and by way Of coaching
the broker said 1t was the first treas
urer Of the United States. Again no
one knew the name. why, It's
Michael Hillegas," said the man
7. oudly. But In confidence, I'll tell
You, I didn't know 1t five minutes
alo."-New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
crIppIe Rides Bicycle,

George Anstey, aged IL. cripple,
Of Leicester, England. Is one Of the
most remarkable cyclists in the coun-
Try. Both his legs are withered and
useless. but the Leicester Cripples'
Guild has provided him with q two
wheeled pedalless machine, with q
padded tube covering the axle bar.
Across this he lies face foremost, and
with wooden clogs strapped to his
hands he propels himself along the
streets and roads in marvelously
rapid manner. He has complete con-
ttol Of the machine. his hands acting
a. pedals, steering gear, and brake
combined.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Vivid at Least.

DR.. Hiram C. Cortlandt, the well.
known theologian Of Des Moines, said
in a recent address:
Thomas A. Edison tells us that he
thinks the soul Is not immortal; but,
after all, what does this great wizard
know about souls? His forte Is elec-
tricity and machinery, and when he
talks of souls he reminds me irresist-
IDLY of the young lady who visited the
Baldwin locomotive works and then
told how locomotive is made
"'You pour she said, a lot of sand
into lot Of boxes, and you throw old
stove lids and things into furnace,
and they you empty the molten stream
into hole in the sand, and everybody
yells and swears. Then you pour it
out and let 1t cool and pound it, and
then you put 1t in thing that bores
holes in 1t. Then you screw 1t to-
gether, and paint 1t, and put steam in
1t, and 1t goes splendidly; and they
take 1t to drafting room and make
a bluep rint of 1t. But one thing for
got-they have to make a boiler. One
man gets inside and one gets outside,
and they pound frightfully; and then
they tie it to the other thing. and you
ought to see it go!'"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
is LAVISH IN FuRS
SEASONS FASHION DEMANDS
THE MOST LUXURIOUS.
Increased Popularity o. Motoring Calls
Forth Fur Coats Of Entirely New
Type-Proves Parisiennes
Leaders OF Fashion.

Nothing is too luxurious in furs !!
This season fashion simply demands
the best.
Just another instance that proves
that Parisiennes are leaders Of fash
ion. Last summer fair Frenchwomen
wore stoles Of ermine with lingerie
frocks-regardless Of heat or cold
Now, that winter is here. heavy fur
garments are their whim.
The increased popularity of motor
ing has called forth fur coats OF an
entirely new type. These garments
are fashioned on the lines of smart
mannish topcoats and, OF course.
unique furs were necessary to make
the vogue success-as every one al
ways wants something different
Leopard skin, antelope and baby deer
are quite the most popular. although
pony skin and raccoon are also note
worthy 81
Fur-lined coats for motoring, as Of
yore. are favored by conservative
women. These luxurious topcoats are
mostly of heavy broadcloth, lined with
squirrel and with large shawl collar
of skunk or Persian lamb.
Caracal coats of generous length
are most befitting for shopping and
daily events. Broadtail and Persian
lamb are also included in the same
category.
Evening coats-also worn for for
NAL afternoon, affairs-are simply
superb.
Full length coats OF Russian sable
or ermine are the most queenly. One
exquisite coat recently seen was of
snowy ermine with broad band Of
curved gracefully at each side of the
front. Sable and ermine are fire.
quently combined. while white fox
and sealskin is another joyous har-
mony
Muffs are simply enormous and abb
solutely fiat. Indeed, some are so
large and flimsy that they are almost
burdensome. Quite the most extreme
styles have wide centers OF Persian
silk. or velvet, with wide bands of
fur The large stoles to match are
fashioned likewise, only so wide that
they are more like shawls than mere
neckpieces. These particular modes
were created by Madame Agnes-and
Parisiennes have thoroughly approved
them.
Women of moderate tastes are quite
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Takes Hlmsalf serloualx

Nicola Tesla, dining by himself in .
hotels great dining room. takes .
table where he can be seen. Through
out his meal he wears a deeply stu
dious. completely absorbed. attitude.
He may bring to the table portfolio
filled with papers. These he may
scan with prolonged solemnity. In
any event. he sits an eloquent tablsau
of profundity.-New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
larueSt Of Whales.

Tho largest whale Of its type Of
which there is scientific record was
captured recently of Port Arthur.
Tex. He measured sixty-three feet
in length, and was estimated to be
about three hundred years old. Cap
tain Cob Plummer, mate of q United
States pilot boat, sighted the monster
In the shoals of the -jettles. and the
crew of his vessel captured the mann
NAL. The huge body was towed ashore,
exhibited and much photographed be-
fore being cut up. .t.l4--
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Prettx Good peflnltlon.

We hear some funny things in Fleet
street sometimes, and the following
definition of the height Of aggravation,
BY . gentleman in rather shaky boots,
whom we encountered In well-known
hostelry the other day. struck US as
being particularly choice.
"The eight Of haggravation. gentle.
men," said this pothouse humorist, set.
ting his pewter on the counter and
looking round proudly, with the air Of
one about to let of a good thing, the
eight Of haggravation-why, trying
to ketch flea out O. yer ear with a
pair of boIin' gloves. Tit
Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
English Women Smoke PIps..

The latest fancy of the woman
smoker is a pipe-not, the tiny affair
that sufices for the Japanese, but a
good-sized brier or a neat meer-
schaum. The pipe is boldly carried
along with gold card case and chain
purse. For some time now the Gig
arctic has given place to a cigar.
small In size and mild in quality.
Women said they were tired Of the
cigarette, and wanted bigger smoke.
London Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
MistIstos I, p.nueroua

Few people who know mistletos
only as desirable feature of Christ,
mas decorations understand that the
plant is q parasite dangerous to the
life Of trees in the regions in which
1t grows. 1t is only a question OF
time, after mistletoe once begins to
grow upon a tree before the tree It.
self will be killed. The parasite saps
the life of the infected branches. For
tunately, 1t is Of slow growth. taking
years to develop to large proportions,
but when neglected. 1t invariably ruins
all trees 1t reaches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28

that has been used for the upper part
with a simple design worked upon It,
and bound at the edges with narroU
ribbon to match embroidery.
Cloth leaves, on which the pens
may be cleaned, are tackled inside
and any small odd remnants of cloth
will serve for the purpose, but they
should be of dark color for prefer.
ence.
The combination Of pen-wiper and
pen-holder is always a useful one
as it enables the pen to be cleaned
after it has been used, prior to being
slipped into the holder, thing which
is apt to be forgotten 18th a separate
pen-wiper.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Rat Bounty Excite. MerrIm.n..

Seattle. fearing the introduction OF
bubonic plague by rats, has offered a
bounty Of ten cents rat. This moves
Tacoma, safe from infection from the
sea, to raucous laughter. and the Led
ger says that the bounty. though not
intended for rodents OF Tacoma,
Everett, Bellingham and other popu.
lous and busy centers. has been find.
ing Its way into the pockets of non
residents Of Seattle for nonresident
rats. But the Joke would be on US II
1t were found that our rat popula
tion had found It's way into the Seat.
tie census"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Echoee of Munohsusen.

II was an absent-minded traveller
ho had lately taken to ballooning.
YES" he observed impressively. ut
was fearful journey. The machine,
thousand feet up, and no more bal.
last, headed straight for Siberia, and
the rarefied alr-well. you know as
well as I do what effect that has on
balloon. Yes, the peril was terri
ble." Then the old habit was too
strong for him. THE wolves detected
our presence. A desperate race en-
sued. We felt their hot breath ON the
nape OF our necks."-London Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Outing Hats Large.

Many of the felt outing hats are
large. with rolling brims This line
is becoming to the majority of won.
en-. The scarf, with its ends dropping
over the side. softens any line that
may be too hard. You can depend
upon milliner to do all in his power
to make an outing hat becoming, for
the cost is comparatively reasonable
and therefore the popularity assured
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1910-12-28
Kindly Intentions

"A man who enjoys seeing . woman
in tears is brute"
II don't know about that" replied
Miss Cayenne. "One of the kindest
husbands l know takes his wife to see
all the emotional plays"