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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
Swarms Of HOrrid Shipmates.

Life on board the British steamship
Kennel, which has just arrived at this
port in command of Capt. Davis,
laden with logwood, is rendered mis-
erable by the invasion of myriads of
tarantulas, scorpions, and other pes
tiferous strangers, and it is difficult to
keep the sailors from deserving the
ship on this account.
These unwelcomed visitors found
their way on board with n cargo of
logwood, which was taken in Mt Port
de Paix, small settlement in Hayti,
and many nights of discomfort have
been spent on board the Kennel by
both her officers and crew. Tarantiilas
by the hundreds and numberless scor-
pions have been killed in the after
cabin, and so thickly was this portion
of the ship populated by these and
other bugs that the officers have been
unable to sleep below.
The officers of the Kennel, like all
sailors, are afraid of the tarantulas
and scorpions, and now that her cargo
is being discharged every effort will
be made to rid the ship of the plague
before she sails from here. Banana
laden ships frequently bring with their
cargoes few tarantulas, but this ship
is fairly alive with them. The only
relief the crew of the Kennel had on
their voyage north was on the day be.
fore sighting the capes, when the cold
weather caused their disappearance
from the decks.
As the cargo was being scharged
it was found to be actually alive with
both scorpions and taran,ulas. The
old sailors on board the Kennel say
they will never ship in logwood.
laden vessel again, and remain now
only in the fear that desertion would
cause a forfeiture Of their wages.
Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
Fate of Two Pert Sparrows.

Two impertinent sparrows met q
curious and untimely death in the
presence of an Interested crowd few
days ago. One of the Cunard steam
ships was being warped in to her dock
while crowds OF people on the pier
and the vessel we're chatting at the de-
lay and slowness of the tedious pro-
cess. A thick hawser fastened to
capstan near the bow was being used
in the warping process and was stiff as
n pole under the tremendous strain.
The sparrows which had been twit-
tering and chirping about the place
fluttered out to examine the hawser.
Evidently it was a new perch stretch
ed for their benefit where IL would
afford a good view of both boat and
pier, they thought. They settled on
1T half way out. At first the slight vi
bration of the big rope caused them
some uneasiness, but they soon got
over it and fell to poking fun at the
waiting people. They would glance
pertly first ut the travellers, then at
the expectant friends, and then they
would turn to each other and chirp
out impertinent, guying remarks and
twitter with glee until they nearly fell
off their perch.
In the very midst of their enjoy
ment something happened. There
was muflled report and the thick
hawser parted like thread just where
the feathered jokers had been stand
ing, causing the dockmen to run as
one end came writhing toward them
like snake. 1t was like the burst of
thunder sound in Mrs. Hemans' poem
the birds, oh, where were they? Two
little fluffy punches of feathers rode
the crest of a ripple in the water and
disappeared under the pier.
"Poor little things. 1t killed them, "
said lady on the pier.
Then n new hawser took the place
of the old, the big ship swung in, and
everybody pushed forward to greet
long-absent friends. New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
CHINA'S NAVY.
Her Fleet of War Junks Replaced
By European-Built Vessels,
Naval Academy and Schools for
Teaching Navigation.

China has long recognized the neces-
eity of navy, and her fleet of war
junks was, before the introduction OF
European-built ships of war, very ex-
tensive, but her experience in the
"opium war" with Great Britain led
her to suspect that possibly these ves-
sells of venerable design we're not all
that she imagined them to be; but
events move slowly in China, and
twenty-five years elapsed before that
suspicion became certainty, and she
could bring herself to believe that her
war-junks were worthless.
In 1867 and 1868 some gunboats
were built for her in England, and n
few in her own ports, but they were
all small, and it was not until 1872
that 3400-ton wooden frigate, con-
structed by Chinese labor under
foreign direction, was launched at
Shanghai. Since then number of
composite and one steel vessel have
been turned out by the Chinese dock
yards, the three largest of them being
$500 tons displacement, the balance
of less than 1900 tons; so that today
her really effective ships, viz, five
armored, four protected, and thirteen
partially protected vessels, were fur
nished by European ship-yards.
On January /, 1886, the ships of
war, which up to that time had been
attached to provinces, under the or
ders of the viceroys, were, by imperial
decree, merged into national navy,
and under the direction of naval
board of control, established at Pc
kin.
At last accounts there was no fixed
limit to the officers and men, the
number being regulated by the re-
.quirements of the service.
There are two naval academies, one
at Foochoo, the other at Tien-Tsin.
The entering age of the candidates is
from thirteen to twenty years, and the
course extends over five years. 1t en-
braces the study of English and the
regular scientific studies pertaining to
the naval profession. The cadets
then go to sea for further three
years, and after final examination
Lecome officers. In addition to the
two academies there are schools of
navigation, of marine engineering,
and for torpedo instruction at Tein-
Tsin.
Dock-yards have been established
at Shanghai, Canton, Foochoo, Takoo
and Port Arthur, and arsenals ut Foo
choo and Tien-Tsin.
The test of all this new system will
come in the present war, for it will be
the first time that men will have fought
under educated native officers, and it
will show how much of all this scheme
is real, or whether China is to add
one more to the long list of her de-
feats,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
A TOUCH OF BLACK.

Partisan modistes are favoring Q
touch Of black in their creations, but
they use it merely as touch and are
careful not to make costume somber
by its introduction. A new fancy in
black is the use Of several different
kinds of silk in one dress, such as the
skirt of corded silk, the waist OF surab
and the Eton jacket of moire; or the
skirt Of satin, the waist of fancy
taffets and the jacket Of moire. A
favorite combination with Worth just
now is black tulle with black satin.
Black apd white make a mixture still
in favor, and black is used with pale
delicate colors, whose delicacy 1t sets
of by the contract Of its dark back
ground. A shade of blue called
"bluet" is the prevailing tint expected
to rage, but, while pretty in itself, it
is trying color and will prove death
and destruction to many compilations
that will be forced into iuxtaposition
with 1t. Elegant dresses of white or
black lace are draped over plain silk
skirts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
WOMEN'S HATS.
ODD SHAPES FOR THE FALL
AND WINTER.
Jet and Steel Ornaments to BE
Largely Used - New Colors
That VIII he Worn
Fashions in Furs.

IALL and winter hats show
H. shapes of two distinct types
perfectly straight brimmed
9 and severe, or the more or less
picturesque variations Of the Char
lotte Corday bonnet or the picture
hat. The latter hats are often ridicu-
lously large and sometimes are be-
trimmed and befeathered until they
verge upon the grotesque. But GER
tain types of faces are made all the
more attractive when enhanced by
such bizarre settings as the ruche
brims more often than not afford, and
are rendered all the more fetching and
chic by these quaint substitutes for
the now almost discarded futed brim.
Indeed. hats are almost without
dents, quite in contrast to the shapes
Of the past season. This is especially
true of felts, which, as a rule, are
stiff, straight and severe. Oftentimes
there is no brim at all-only a very
high, pointed crown, softened at the
base by huge bows of trimming.
Jet and steel ornaments are largely
used; cut steel ornaments and buckles
will lead the style this winter. Bead
buckles will also be in great favor.
Handsome crescents OF lace, applique
ing the corner OF the now fashionable
soft mortar board crowns to the brims,
are very artistic and are correspond
ingly expensive.
Antique satins and rich miroir glace
velvets OF exquisite new shades enter
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

largely into all trimming. Satin and
velvet ribbon are entirely supplanted
by ribbon of a new sbeeny texture, re-
sembling the old fashioned sarsanet
and of such startling hues as were
wont to dazzle our grandmothers' eyes
in the first years of this century. Taf-
feta-glace ribbons also are popular so
are gros grain. Huge rosettes of the
ribbon are used on most hats, and are
sewn close against the high crown in
preference to being placed on the
brim. Paradise plumes resemble
coques' plumes in shape, but are long
and soft in effect, as they are made of
narrow, downy feathers. Quaint new
braids of soft chenille make the
shapes of evening hats and those for
dress occasions. These braids are
much softer than velvet, and come in
all of the delicate new shades.
The favorite new colors used in mil
linery are an odd purplish blue, called
bluet; rich yellow, suggestive of
shrimp pink, called Sarah, and with
the favorite felts in brown (ortolan),
ligneum delicate bark brown and
black, the rich new red called Jacque-
minot makinga striking and becoming
combination. Pivoine, a handsome
improvement on the cerise of last sea-
son, is trying shade, while that ex-
quisite new pink, rieu, will be coveted
by all, but would letter be studiously
avoided by those who do not boast a
clear and perfect complexion. Corn
flower blue, in all of its many shades,
is very fashionable, but woe to her
who has not milk white skin and
rosy cheeks if she attempts to deck
herself in this color. Colibri, a very
dashing shade of blue green, and
azurine, shade of the sky when it is
dark (blue), are fashionable and very
correct.
Perveneh, that quaint blue, deepen
ing into purple, Is very closely akin to
the blue of the cornfower, and is
quite as fashionable. Mousse, an ex-
ceedingly rich, artistic shad of green,
will afford pleasure to every artistic
observer, and, fortunately, is very
popular. Meteore, q rich scarlet, ia
sometimes combined with the mousse
for evening wear. Rosesu and sedum
are two pleasing shades of green for
evening hats. The former, though
bright, is soft, and is OF the color of
the cup of the rose. Violetta, an
odd purplish brown, is affected by
blondes and old ladies with soft gray
hair, who are unwilling to contine
themselves to black. Coquelicot,
though not entirely new to Parisians,
is quite SO to Americans, and is rich,
delicate shade of red that will doubt
less be pleasing for a long time to
come. 1t combines happily with al
most every other shad-, and can be
worn by both blondes md brunettes.
Fuchsia remains popular also.
Many OF the felts are very bright,
or are double faced, one side being
dark. the other being light. Golden
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
A Wonderful Monster.

A mountain of heaving flesh, wrin-
kled and rough, ugly as satyr, and
even more clumsy than a hippopota-
mus, lives in the Arctic Ocean wher-
ever there are clam beds, and enough
open water to afford him home. The
Pacific walrus is the most uncouth
and ungainly beast that ever sets foot
on land. For two or three centuries
he has been called the morse, and also
the sea horse-possibly because he is
more like a horse than humming-
bird, though not much.
Three hundred years ago, when
travellers and men of science were
struggling to obtain mental grasp of
the form and habits of this strange
creature, but wholly unaided by the
collector and taxidermist, their picto-
rial efforts produced some astonishing
results-just as may always be expect
ed under such conditions. Marvellous,
indeed, were some of the pictures of
the walrus that were published in the
sixteenth century, in the dark ages
when taxidermists were not, and ZOO
logical museums were without form,
and void. And yet, with the excep-
tion of the figure by CLAUS Magnus,
which is half fish and half hog, with
four eyes on each side of pair of
impossible horns, none of these gro-
tesque figures are one whit more Won
derful than is the true character of
the Pacific walrus
His real personality was only half
known to the world until, in 1872, Mr..
Elliott landed on the rocky shore of
Walrus Island, armed with sketch
book, notebook, and tape-measure,
and made an elaborate series of studies
OF this species actually at arms
length. His published pictures and
notes were such complete revelation
regarding the actual form and habits
Of the Pacific Walrus as to cause much
astonishment among naturalists: and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

yellow and bright green shapes are
trimmed with black ribbon or with q
profusion of birds and feathers. Huge
Alsatian bows and feathers and aig-
rettes grouped in Alsatian bow effects,
instead of standing perpendicular to
the brim, as heretofore, prevail. Such
grouping gives very broad effect to
the front of the hat, and this is ex-
Sremely trying to some faces. Many
Of the new hats seem to have been
chopped off suddenly behind, while
the old fashioned Aaring bonnet eff
fects are characteristic Of many of the
dressy hats for afternoon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
THE USE OF PERSIAN WOOL.

Entire costumes this winter will be
made of Persian lamb and other
varieties of fur. One day last week
noted importer exhibited among other
winter garments coat and skirt of
Persian lamb, the skirt made exactly
rs one of serge or tweed would be
fashioned. The jacket, which was
quite distinct from the skirt, was
made after the style of a double
breasted walking coat, with wide
reyers pointed at the top.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

earliest orders attended to are those
for fall brides. 1t is customary for
brides to receive as part Of their
trousseau some fine furs. For brides
of this fall are being made handsome
fur-lined and trimmed jackets. These
are to be worn very generally this
winter. One for wealthy young
woman is made with deep cuffs, roll
ling collar and handsome braid frogs.
1t looks now as il great many ideas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

Dodd-That Chum!ey is a regular
echo.
Judd-How is that?
Dodd.-Why, to everything l as.
sert he says, "Me, too" 1 related
some OF my most thrilling adventures
and even invented some, but it was
no use he always came out with that
everlasting 'me, too" At length /
spoke of being betrothed to May High
figh, and he instantly and cody re-
sponded, "Me too"
r Judd-You told him he lied of
course.
Dodd-No, unfortunately in thir
stance he told the truth. Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

Imperial woodpeckers of Mexico
are twenty-five inches long.
The principles of rainfall we're first
correctly set forth by Dalton in 1887.
The Tartars take man by the ear
to invite him to eat and drink with
them.
A New York dog whose eyesight is
affected is daily seen wearing pair of
spectacles.
Miles Darden, of Tennessee, who
died in 1867, weighed over one thou
sand pounds.
The longest, largest and strongest
bone in the human system is the fe-
mur, or thigh bone.
The Persians gave names to every
day IN the month, just as we give
them to days of the week.
The foot travel across London
bridge each year reduces to powder
twenty-five cubic yards of granite.
The quantity of diamond dust used
in polishing very large diamond has
sometimes cost five thousand dollars.
The highest lighthouse on the Am
erican coast is that at Cape Henry,
Va. It is 165 feet in height, built
wholly of iron.
Artificial diamonds, with such q
pure and limpid quality that all but
the most expert judges are deceived
by them, are now being made in
Paris.
In Sweden the railway stations
where meals are served are known by
the simple but suggestive picture of
crossed knife and fork against the
name of the station.
The agitations of society recently
formed at Innsbruck to restore and
preserve the old Tyrolean costumes
and peasant festivals has met with an
enthusiastic response on all sides
The introduction of mahogany into
England and the commerce of the
world was caused by the repairing
with plank of that wood of one Of
Sir Walter Raleighs vessels in 1896.
A colored man had streak of luck
while fishing in the Flint river, near
Albany, n. Y. His line became tan
gled in something, which proved to
be lady's gold necklace, which had
evidently lain at the bottom of the
river for many years.
A woman at Sewallville, Me-, the
other day, when getting her ironing
board ready to iron sheet, noticed
long wrinkle in it and, on trying to
smoothe it out found that il was
caused by two-foot snake that had
crawled in while the sheet was on the
line.
In the well-known house of Che.
quers, in Buckinghamshire, England,
may still be seen the clothes worn by
Oliver Cromwell whena baby. Among
the articles used by the protector in
his cradle days are six caps, scalloped
round the edges and bound with rib
bons, now yellow with age.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
The Adirondack Silence.

II Is the silence Of Adirondack woodlands
that impresses the VISITOR at this season.
Save the occasional cry OF woodpecker,
the voice OF neither beast nor bird Is
visible save at early morning or ut evening
In the woodlands bordering the region OF
civilization, and the solitude, disturbed only
by u faint insect hum, Is oppressive
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
Willing to Work.

Everett Wrest-Lady, if you would
like to have some wood sawed"-
Mrs. Potts-We burn gas
"Then perhaps you will let me turn
on the gas for me breakfast" ?"--In.
dianapolis Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
She Succeeded.

Landlady-I believe in letting cof.
fee boil thirty minutes. That's the
only way to get the good out of it.
New Boarder Casting his and leav-
ing it)-- succeed admirably, ma
Hnrper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17
A Last Resource.

Young Widow--Yes, doctor, I've
followed everything you recommends
ed, but nothing seemed to benefit me.
Doctor--Well, then, all can re-
commend Is matrimony. cards were
sent out next dav. 1-Trut.,.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

The Marquis of Lorne has written
the libretto of an opera, which will be
set to music by the Scottish composer.
Hamish McCunn. The first perform
ance will probably take place before
the Queen at Windsor Castle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

THE season for corn packing Is well ad-
vanced, and owing TO conditions more fa-
vorable, than promised two months ago, the
total pack makes a fair showing, although
away behind 1893 or any recent year. Best
estimates place the pack at $751; 900 cases, or
e,0oo, COO cans, against iI,6o0, 900 cans In ~
and "a, 0O0, 900 In "a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

to some it seemed almost beyond be-
lief that the form of the walrus was
really as pictured from life by this
painstaking artist. st. Nicholas.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

in braid decorations would accompany
any fur trimmings. If you can afford
to have your winter furs attended to
now it will cost much less than later
on, when the rush comes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-17

FASHIONS IN FURs.
Already the fur dealers are arrang.
ing their stock. Among some Of the
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Yesterday was THE shortest day Of
The year.
Mr. Fred Strong, of Portland, is in
the city. registered alt the Occldent
Harry Phillips. who accompanied the
Astoria excuislonlsts Ito Portland Tues
day might, returned ON yesterdays Tel
ephone.
Mr. Lige Harper, of Portland, came
down yesterday and viii go out Ito Tilla-
moo'S rock on the Columblne and do
she thinning on the lighthouse.
Mr. IRA B. MallIn will on Monday
next, convert the Weekly Acorn into
an afternoon paper, 10 be known hence
oorrh as the Astoria Evening News,
s. ElldrIdge Smith. OF Salem. passed
through the city hast evening to Ilwaco
10 adjust the loss on the residence OF
Mr.. Loornis, which was damaged by
lightning several weeks ago.
w. IL. Tallant went ito Portland last
everlng, where he viii join the Multi
nomaIh kenan, IN which he Will play at
Victoria on January tst. He will re,
turn on Tuesday next and leave for
Victoria on the 2auh.
w. II. Parker, well known here as a
conlaractor on the South Coast railway,
when It was built Is IN 1.-The city. He
has been away for several years. and
returns now hoping 10 get In on any
nailroad contracts that might be lei
on the Goble llne,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

Services at the Baptist church
rreachlng By the pastor. Subject IN
the morning. "The Birth OF Chris; ss;;. : .
uhias.mas SERMON, In the evening.
"Bulldlng FOR Anutheg's Safety. or Our
aocounfahilify 10 others.' Sunday
school ult 1915 ana young peoples meet
ing as ESQ p N.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

Sabbath at THE First M. e. Church,
ait II a. m. All the services will be in
harmony with this festive season In the
way Of decoration and music. DIR. Bu-
shong Will preach a short sermon. Sub
jedi, His Name Shall be Baccel Jesus" I"
The pastor greaitly desires that all
Medhodists OF Astoria and vicinity shall
be present at the II a. m. service and
participate In the religious plr't Of this
great Festival In honor of the birth of
the Worlds Redcemer." Come, be-
loved, let us arrange our affairs as to
be present. Let the Christ see that we
duly appreciate his g great sacrifice and
gl1t to us. AT $3.50 p. m. A young
peoples rally. AT 7:SO p m What
Know About Dancing" All cordially
invited,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

The Pyramid Builders" Is the name
of new order organized by several
gentlemen last evening. 1t is COM
posed of the wise and the unwise, and
they build with "a stack of reds.
At the roll call Last might alt the
council chamber. there ware found only
four of the members present to attend
The adjourned meeting from last Tues
day night There being no quorum,
Mayor Kinney adjourned until next FRI
day evening at 1880 O'Clock.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

1t seems as though one of the proper
EhIngs this year for lady to present
a gentleman for gift IS "a small box
Of choice cigars. w. T. Beveridge, am
ticlpating this kind Of trade, has TWEEN
ty-hve in neat box alt prices all the
way from 81 to $3.50 per box. These
cigars are THE best of Imported, Key
West or domestic. Mr. Beveridge has
also. boxes containing so or 100 cigars,
ait prices from $4.O0 NO s1O.5O, and one
can taloe ones choice from twenty mine
different brands Of Key West and eight
brands OF domestic He also keeps
full line of gift pipes and other smols.
eas' aGilcles.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

The Printz-Cradn Drug Co. are maxi
ing speciality OF fine perfumes, soap
and toilet arbicles They have Just re-
ceived q line Of imported perfumes, in
oludlng the specialties of the leading
foreign manufacturers Call and exam.
Inc them. 1t will cost you nothing to
look at them
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

international exhibition Of deIicacies
all Foard & Stokes Co.'S. American tur-
keys, mince meat, English plum pud-
ding. bloaters, Scandinavian stock fish,
Holland herudngs, Swiss cheese, Spanish
olives, German geese, eel. sardellan.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1894-12-22

Died. at his residence on Clatsop
Plains, Mr.. David w. Morrison, of per-
itfnis. The deceased was Al years Of
age and leaves wife and four children.
He was son Of Mr.. Morrison, the
old pioneer. who passed away last win
tier