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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
SQUIRRELS DESTROYING Birds, Eggs.

The number of song birds that be-
friend man, rs it is often said, do not
frequent human habitations for mans
sake at all. They are only anxious
to get near mankind because near man
they are free from the destruction by
wild squirrels which are always their
most inveterate enemies in the woods
and destroy large numbers of birds
eggs. But the cat near the abode of
man is almost equally destroyer of
young birds. Boston Cultivator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
Shccp-Sliearing Machines.

So many trials Of sheep-shearing ma
chimes have resulted in failure that the
belief has become fixed that shearing
by machinery is entirely improcticable.
This idea seems to he n mistaken one,
rs machines operated by horse power
are in successful operation in England
and in Australia. 1t is said that II
flock of 300 sheep will warrant tho
purchase of one of these machines.
New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

offered, but across the aisle was chattering
machine which lay hold OF piece OF straight
wire and twisted II into "a corkscrew, with a
ring ut the top to hook the finger through.
At some OF the booths they were giving away
picture cards, aluminium medals and Japan
ese fans. These did not seem as attractive
to the average drift OF sight-sees as the fiimsy
hand-bills printed an the first press ever used
In New Hampshire. The rickety old veteran
squeezes out two hand-bills at each impress
sion and 1t keeps man busy supplying the
demand. This quaint old hand press, stand
ing near the modern Hoe giants, tells its
own story. It was built by Thomas Daven-
port, OF Boston, In l742 and was purchased
by Daniel Fowler In 1855, afterward being
printer oi New Hampshire.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
THE FORESTRY BUILDING.
WOODS OF THE WORLD ON
EXHIBITION AT THE FAIR.
Immense Blocks of Timber From
South America aud Asiatic Coun-
tries--Nativc Trees From the Nari-
GUS States--India's Teak Wood
Lnrgcst PlnnlS In the World.

GUS States--India's Teak wood--
Largest Plank In the World.
As the tree furnished the first shelter for
Adam in the garden OF Eden and wood was
the first material for mans hnndiwork. so the
forest and its lcafy inhabitants come in for u
share Of honor in the Exposition. says the
Chicago Record. The Forestry Building on
the lake front. in the southern part of the
grounds is built Of wood and Is filed with
woods II Is wooden and 1t is wooded.
Wood was the primitive material Tor build
ing and still possesses qualities which science
and invention have not superseded but in
some ways have aided There are blocks Of
wood immense In size, hewn in primeval
forests Of South America and even the far
away shores OF Burmah and Japan America
has come I'm for n good part OF the forestry
exhibit and California with her big trees
leads her fortythree sister States. The
woody Northwestern States show that their
forests have not all been hewn down. Huge
blocks, one side beautifully polished, with
the other side still in the rude state. with the
bark on, cedars, pines, ashes, oaks and their
hardy brethren together hold up the roof OF
the building and serve as columns for the
support OF the porticos all about the build
ing.
Each State ofthe wooded belt has furnished
three tall trees of their native kinds which
stand together in the rows ofcolumns. Wes,
Virginia has given her American linden.
krbor vita and tulip maple; Iowa her
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

For drinking chocolate, the French.
lest way is to serve it in four-cornered
green cups. but the prettiest way is in
the pale brown cups that match the
contents, and are extremely narrow,
tall and ilaring ut the top.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

stocks Of bamboo shown range In diameter
from half-inch to one foot and from five feet
In length to over $50 feet. Satsuma, noted
Tor its bamboo. furnishes the largest part OF
the display. Special varieties are used for
special purposes by the Japanese. The
yashio-tsutsiji il is knotty and is used for the
ornamental posts IN the cha-shitsa or cerc-
moninl tea-room. OF the japanese mansion.
The lotus wood. which grows In all parts OF
japan, but is found In the greatest quantities
in the central part OF the main island, is used
for the ornamental posts OF the toxic, or place
Of honor, I'm the japanese parlor.
On the south porch of fthe Forestry Building
Il q mahogany log thirty-one feet long and
forty-two inches square, the largest slab OF
mahogany in the world. II was brought from
the mahogany forests of Mexico.
Oregon's lumber men nave built house
in the space allotted to them out of thirty
five varieties OF native woods on block from
II tide land spruce tree which stood sixteen
feet in diameter nj the butt. WIS 305 feet
high and 300 years Old. The block on px-
hihition was cut twenty-five feet from the
butt and is nine feet nine inches In diameter.
Among the huge logs I'm the building is u
Douglass fir saw log from Washington, which
is twenty-four feet long. seven feet In diam
eter and contains Ti00 feet of lumber
The lnrgest plank in the world was cut
from California redwood tree In Humboldt
Conniy, ana Is sixteen feet. five inches lont
twelve leet nine inches wide and five inches
thick. 1t is highly polished. Cuba and
Trinidad have large displays of native woods.
COLLECTING SOUVENIRS rs MACHINERY HALL.
One thing in the building (Niachinery
ialD which seems to have an abiding inter-
est for the crowds is the pavilion where they
make ice cream by machinery. Not that
there is anything wonderful In the process.
Perhaps II Is because so many people are ne
puStOmpb 10 the old In hipupt that ie
stirring the mixture I'm crock, putting the
lee in u grain sack and beating It with the
fiat OF an ax, afterward filling It in around
the can with handiuls of salt. and finally
grinding on n weary handle until some one
says II Is frozen and ready TO be packed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
Connecticut Woman I'D tha polI.

A feature of the annual town election at
Rockville Conn.,. was the registration of
800 women nearly all voting the Republi.
can ticket tor school officers. The town
elected the Republican ticket by majority
Of 1886.
At Hartford, there were 7Ol votes cast by
women nor school officers but not all of them
voted for the women's no ninees.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

THE board Of directors Of the Worlds
far has decided that on and after October
10, children under IL years Of age shall be
admitted for 10 cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

We offer Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrn Cure.
i. j. CHENEY e. Co, Toledo, q.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tion made by Their firm.
WEST 4 TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALpI>G. KISvAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists To. a. OHIO.
Ha lis Catarrh Cure Is taken internally act
iov directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by ali Druggists.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

ROBERT 6RUCE held his first parlia-
nent u. st. Andrews, Scotland, in
1909.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

Roman school boys used wax tablet
and pointed stylus instead Of slate and
pencil.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

Iiatch's Universal Cough Syrup takes right
hold. Sold everywhere. 81 cents
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

Business colleges have existed in Europe
for over 200 years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

About onethrd of the houses in this
country are lighted by gas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

Shortage In Rubber Boots and shoes.
Owing to the recent money strngency all
the Rubber Shoe factories stopped work for
several weeks, the only exception being the
Colchester Co., the demand for the Colchester
spadinT Boot obliging them to run continuous
ly. This general shut down will cause consid-
erable scarcity OF Rubbers this winter. The
"C,shester Spading Boot is already sold ahead
and lie pronounced the best Rubber Boot in the
market for oil around wear.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11

Dew has n preference for some colors.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-10-11
We Cure Rupture.

The waters oil the ocean compose l.17s6tl
part of the weight of the world.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02


The annex To the odd Fellows Home,
llosa' was denlcattd Yesterday week
Robert J. chapman, - years old, preSi-
dent Of the hapman Decorative Company,
committed suicide Thursday by shooting.
The deed is attributed to business reverses.
Daniel O'l.cary. aged 80 wears, CARPET
weaver, was Stabbed near the heart la,t
nhgt week, by John Haley aged 81 years.
o. Leary died instantly. Haley was arrested
A meeting Of The Wonlan's Suffrage So.
cietv was held last night week. when Il was
suggested that branches be established III
every ward division IN The CITY to further
the causg of wnmnli's rights.
rba w,in nf hIarv p,t,nn nr,ho,o1 I,
Thursday, contained he1nests 10 Ike Ninth
PRESBYTERIAN Church Presbyterian Hoard
II Education. ana ,resbyterinn Home far
Windows and single Women.
,syndica,a or philad.l,,t,io cor;,oI.,.s
ra,rosn,,inI IL, W;It;n,, f. ita.l;,,.
TIir. St,,'rSS '',,, so IL t!Y "t,'
ii irraIt;
rd 'Ht - ~ ,,,,,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
DER.trING SOCIETY.
Organized by the Members of the West
End Reading Room.

The members of the West End Read.
ing Room held a meeting Thursday and
organized debating society which,
Judging from the interest shown and
the number present, promises 10 be an
important adjunct in the future develop.
ment OF that organization. There We're
~ present last Thursday, most Of them
coming in as new members of the club.
The society organized and elected the
following officers President, Henry b.
Thompson Vicc-prcsident, William j.
Gibbons; Secretary, John T.. Nansant;
Executive Committee, Richard W.
Brown, William J. Gibbons, William A.
Lindsey.
1t is desired by the members that all
those who arc interested, or may be-
come interested in such an association,
will attend the next meeting, which
will be held Thursday evening, March
I'd, at the reading room, at 1,30 o'clock
Il Is proposed to hold weekly debates,
every Thursday evening, during the
two coming months; and ii as much in
tercst is shown in the future as was de-
vcloped last evening, the success of the
organization is unquestionably assured.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
MORPHINE MADE HIN MARRY
The Queer Explanation of a
Southern Biganist.
MAJOR HAYGOOD'S TWO WIVES
One Was Worth a Hundred
Thousand Dollars.
The Other Is Young and Prctty--The Rich
Wife Uuearthed His Perfidy anu tho
Young Bride Caused His Arrest--To be
Tried for Bigamy.

ATLANTA, GA, Feb. 23.--Maior Edward
A. Haygood, a cousin Of Ex-Governor
Haygood Of South Carolina, and Con.
federate veteran, was taken to Charleston,
s. c., yesterday, to be tried for bisamy.
On the train were his two wives
Major llaygood went 10 Chicago seven
years ago and there married Anne duncan,
who was his third wife, She is said to be
worth 100000. A year ago they came
here.
Several months ago the major went to
South Carolina on business. Ills visit was
protracted. Ten days ago Mrs. Haygoud
heard that her husband was in Jackson
vile, Fla She went there and found him
living with a young wife, whom he had
married in Charleston. She brought him
home and the other wife followed and
had him arrested for bigamy.
He explained that he was suffering from
an old war wound while in Charleston, for
which he had taken morphine. It was
while under the influences Of this drug
that he committed the indiscrc,ion Of
marrying again before the other wife was
dead, .....
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
STET'T 70 THEIR DEITH.


PROvIDEHCE, X. l., Feb. 24.-The
schooner Isaac t. Campbell Of Boston,
with coal for this port from Baltimore,
arrived her yesterday afternoon. The
captain reports that Monday morning
while off llogg Island, a squat struck
the vessel with terrible force, and it was
found necessary to shorten sail and lay
to.
While occupied in furling the lib
Mate Charles Olson, aged 30 years, OF
Boston, and Seaman George Lawrence,
native Of Bangor, Me-, and two other
seamen, were swept overheard and
Olson and Lawrence were drowned.
The others were thrown back on the
vessel by heavy sea,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02

Editor Gagette d JouyRdl.' 1t is with
regret that We are called upon to record
the death, on February 18th, OF Mrs. NJ
}. Weir, wife of NJ. n. Weir and
daughter Of the late l.. NJ. and Julia
Chase Of New Castle, Del. MIR. and
Mrs. Weir were formerly residents Of
New Castle and Wilmington. Some
seven years ago they removed u
the far west About year and a
half ago they returned to and have
since resided i'll piitsburg. During
her short residence in our city Mrs.
Weir, ny her sterling character and
kindly disposition, made many friends.
who sincerely mourn her death and
symPathi2e with her husband iii his be-
rcavement. The funeral services were
conducted by the Rev Mr. sAeerin Of
Trinity Church, and the remains were
laid to rest in Bellevue cemetery,
Allegheny City.
PiIrsBuRG, PA, February 18th.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
THE CABINET COMPLETE.
Attorney-general and Secretary of
= the Navy Named Last Week.

Richard Olney of Boston for the Former
Place and Congressman Hillary 4. Her
bert of Alabama for the Latter---Mr.
Herbert Accepts.
LAKEWOOD, y. j., Feb. 22-Mr. Cleve-
land announced this evening that he had
completed his cabinet by the selection Of
Richard Olney Of Boston Tor Attorney
general, and Hilary \. ilerbert Of Ala
bama for Secretary Of the Navy.
The complete cabinet is rs follows
Walter q. Gresham OF Indiana, Secretary
Of state.
John G.. Carlisle of Kentucky, Secretary
of the Treasury,
Daniels. Lamont Of New York, secretary
of War.
Hilary A. Herbert Of Alabama, Secre.
tary of the Navy.
lioke Smith Of Georgin, Secretary of the
Interior.
]. Sterling Morton Of Nebraska, Score,
tary of Agriculture.
Wilson s. Bissel of New York, Post.
master-general
Richard Olney of Massachusetts, Attor.
ney-general.
The selection of Hilary A. Herbert for
the navy has been expected for several
days, but Mr.. Olney's name had not been
mentioned in connection with the cabinet
and his selection is a surprise 10 every
body, particularly to the friends of George
A. jerks of Pennsylvania, who was yes
lorday reported 10 have been notified of
his appointment to the position
Hilary A. Herbert has been in Congress
for many years and has acted as chairman
Of the naval committee of the House. lie
is thoroughly familiar with the work that
has been done toward placing the United
states navy on q proper footing, and his
knowledge Of the present condition Of the
vessels under construction and which have
been planned makes him a most desirable
man for the head of the department. His
selection is also practically promotion.
Mr. Richard Olney is one of the leading
practitioners of the Massachusetts bar. He
has not held any political position or been
prominent in political matters, but is
known as one of the-leading lawyers and
substantial citizens of Boston. His selec-
tiun gives New England representative
in the cabinet, and that Of Herbert gives
the south three positions.
MR.. HERBERT ACCEPTS.
WAsmiNGToS, Feb ~ Representative
Hillary 4. Herbert had Just returned with
his daughter from II reception when the
official announcement of his selection by
PresldenteleCt Cleveland as Secretary of the
Navy was communicated TO him ny tele.
phone BY n reporter.
subsequently, when the reporter called
at the Richmond, where MIR Herbert is
stopping, the latter said he had received
notice Of his appointment in telegram
from Mr. Cleveland early in the evening,
and that he had sent a reply accepting the
honor conferred upon him.
Mr.. Herbert, in the course of a few
minutes conversation, said that in the ad.
minstration Of the office about to be
entrusted to him he expected to carry out
the liberal ideas for building up and pro.
noting the navy which were begun by
| Secretary Whitney and continued by his
successor Mr. Tracy, and Of which he hac
been an earnest advocate himself.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
ODD kiNDS or SLEfGyI MS.
How Atlanta People Made the Most al
AN Unexpected Snow Fall.
AtIant, .Tfn 4 Ia,,tn.t

Atlantn (Ga.) journal.
In the silent night the snow came down
without q word of warming, even against
the predictions of the wise men Of the
weather bureau And when Atlanta
awoke next morning there lay the great
frozen covering, with the flakes still drift
ing over it
What was Atlanta to do? The street
cars had stopped, the cabbicN wouldn't
venture out-hllsh! that's Il sleigh bell us
sure as SHOWS cold and--luuh, there
comes sleigh. at least carriage with
runners where the wheels had been
Another and another come daShing down
the street until soon hundreds Of carriages
and busgies with jingling bells glide by ON
runners.
OF course a few genuine cutters we're to
be seen, but the improviscd sleigh did Just
as we'll 'ias-pipes, pieces of Hat iron and
plnnks were used for runners ard were
fastened to the axles OF the vehicles. At
lanta was going to make the most of the
snow.storm and She took a sleigh ride.
AS in all other things the genius got in
his work. Some very unique sleighs were
improyised by those with fancy tastes.
One gentleman sawed out Il huge hogs.
head and nailed il 10 pair Of skids lie
looked like King tiumDrinus as Il double
team towcd him over the frozen beautiful
a lady, who evidently had some fancy
for the style Of the E>qumauN, sat on 4
cushion ON fiat wooden sleigh. TO which
was hilChcd small black pony. There
was no shafts. but long traces. Just as the
LaplandGrs use. The lady was wrapped
aud hooded, aud in her arms she held
rOsy.Chcckcd, bright little boy, muillcd
like Il IalUOsc of Iceland.
Two men, who liked to kill two birds
with one stone constructed sleigh on the
design vi u river skin, and il glided over
the snow like an Indian canoe down the
the Mississippi.
a man of family and Of originality hnlt
double sleigh. with chllrcn's addition.
On the front aud larger sleigh lie and his
wife sat in twu wicker chairs, and III the
smaller sleigh, which was lowed by the
| larger, his two children tilted back in little
| rocking chairs.
\ party OF rpllcking country boys came
into town withu country wagon on wooden
| runners, and four mules lent the motor
| power.
Three young ladies enjoyed themselves
| in Sleis which they attached To Il sleigh.
! and they rode backward, with their hrtls
i humping Tho snow, III great glec and mef-
| riment.
Six young gentlemen, one of whom runs
q furniture store, fastened six huge rcd
! rOCking.Chairs on "a Wooden frame with
runners. Two stately and d!gnitied muts
/ made the ruGkaway slip ike a CREASED to-
DOggan
4 dozen schoolhoys hitchch an OK to a
! long plank and they moved along very
smoothly, but slowly.
These are few of the raany novel
| SlCighs which were to be seen on the streets,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
RAISLNG THE FL4G.
President Harrison Floats the stars and
Stripes Over the First Atlantic Line
Steamship to Sail Under the American

President Harriaon FInata tba St,rs ,nn
s.-t..sa 60. ~ ,,,.s, ,.,'t' 49,
s 80 ~, Ha''" i'"e
'.., ~ SAL ""uer ne A'"erl''"
SoIors.
NEW YORK, req, IA nutterlnS SILK
nag resplenuent with the stars and stripes
and drawn to the ships masthead by
PRESIDENT Harrisons strong pull on The
halyard, was the simple token that marked
the formal acknowledgment to-day by the
great ocean steamship New York of
allegiance to the lnited states and its en-
rollment as the iirst American Liner.
Inc ceremonies took place about
O'Clock, being delayed somewhat by the
lateness Of the Presidents party, coming
from Washington. The New York, with
her full crew on board steamed away
from her dock about 10 O'Clock for the
proposed anchorage of the Battery, and
was greeted with whistles from all sorts of
steam craft as she went down the river
All along the river, from the pier of the
American Line at the foot of Christopher
street to the barge office, the docks and
vessels in them were gayly decorated, par
ticulary on this side Of the river All the
big transportation liners that happened to
be IN port were lying flags at every peak,
and long lines Of streamerS We're stretched
from mast tomast, The American hncdock
was especially gay with bunting but the
New York had no flags at all. They were
all ready TO be pulled up when President
Harrison raised the American cOlurs
The hurry OF snow was very dense when
the PRESIDENT stepped up the gnng plank
OF the New 1ork The battery, though
packed with people was shut out from
view by the snow and mist. The Naval
Reserve had been inurShaled In double
rank on the hurricane deck Behind the
space roped off for the Presidential party.
the guests were crowded and they gave the
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02
sILvEE rRounLrs ~ INDIA.
Will the American People Take Warning
in Time?

1.-THE following story" says a correspon-
dent of London 7imH, lis sent to me III
illustration Of the fluctuations Of the
rupee. y gentleman went to q presidency
agent and obtained circular notes for q
certain sum. The rate quoted was Is. sd
He drove a few minutes later to another
agent on similar business, and here the
rate given him by the clerk was Is, SD.
lie mentioned that he had just got Is, sd.
al another office. Upon this the clerk went
into an inner room, and on returning
stated that he had made Il mistake; that Il
telegram announcing the alteration Of the
rate had come without his knowledge. The
odd larthing made difference III the Gus
TONER'S favor of ElS rs. Such arc the
yicssitlldcs Of an unstable circulating
medium.
some Of the harlships resulting from
the tall Of the rupee to persons with fixed
incomes are inevitable. some. on the other
hand seem to be due quite us much to red
tape as TO the condition Of the currency.
For instance, daughters of deceased mem
hers Of the Bengal civil service, whose
fathers contributed to the pension fund
are each entitled to Il pension of 800 a
year. II they reside in England they draw
Their full Zoo year. II. however, they
reside in India, it is paid to them in
rupees, which work out at the present rate
oil exchange at the value Of as Il year, The
loss is so great as to be almost ruinouS
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-03-02

The annual session of the Grand
Lodge Of Delaware, ;. Of H., was held
in This city Thursday. In the afternoon
the business was Of a secret and routine
nature, The following officers were
elected in the evening: Grand Master,
John Humphreys, Wilmington; Junior
Grand Master, j. G. Longfellow, Clny.
ton; Grand Secretary, :. IL. Hall, viii
mington, Grand Treasurer w. l.. Hur-
ford, Wilmington, Grand Chaplain, the
lttv. H. II, Stephenson, Clayton; Grand
Conductor, 5. r. Watson, Wilmington;
Representatives 10 the supreme Lodge
". +. llurfJrd and William Wood.
mansey, Wilmington, Mr.. Stephenson
Dr. Charles llarmonson and Frank
Sparks We're appointed committee TO
90 10 Dover to protest against the pas
sage Of bill the enactment Of which,
it i believed, would prove detrimental
to the order.