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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

little different from their neighbor
while man feels like cat in
strange garret il he departs from the
conventional suit worn by o,a and
young alike A striking costume worn
by dashing brunette was of red
broadcloth it was trimmed with i'm
mense black buttons of Persian lambs
wool, which dotted the hem of the
skirt in most irregular but fetching
manner. The coat was of broadcloth
with lambs wool sleeves and collar
and it was fastened with these enor-
nous buttons. The head covering was
jaunty little turban of red felt,
trimmed with a narrow band of lambs
wool and black ostrich tips. A beau
tifully fair girl, without a trace of
color in her pale but singularly at
tractive face, was also attired in red,
which was equally becoming on ac-
count of the delicate gray, fluffy fur
which trimmed the short cape and skirt
She wore large, faring hat of red,
covered with gray and red tips, and
her hat pins we're of silver. Around
her waist was an antique silver belt
and the stick, with which she pushed
herself along, had beautiful handle
OF silver. Some wear kid leggings, but
they are so very unbecoming that the
majority look upon them with dis
favor. The accepted costume for men
consists of knee breeches of corduroy,
brown being the favorite color.
Leather leggings are considered very
swell, and are perfect godsend to
many who otherwise would have to
deny themselves the donning of the
knee breeches. A short sack coat of
corduroy completes the costume, the
individuality of the wearer being ex-
hibited in the tie, which may be any
color he chooses. The cap is of seal.
skin, which is becoming to all COM
plexions, and many of the women
wear sealskin, and some beaver caps.
There is great stir made down East
to revive and improve the somewhat
obsolete but withal delightful sport of
skating with sail attachment. This
pastime is somewhat dangerous, as
most participants are overanxious to
carry too large a canvas. Members of
the sail skating clubs are now consid-
ering great many improved models
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

the present time as such. This mill
originally belonged to the estate of
Governor Winthrop, the first Colonial
Governor of Connecticut, and stands
but short distance from the site Of
Governor Winthrop's homestead
(which was but recently demolished to
make room for public school build
ing).
The "Old Town Mill' is very
noted landmark IN and around New
London, but is little known of by peo.
pie at distance. The machinery.
etc., is made OF wood and is in an ex-
cellent state of preservation, New
York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

skating of breaking through the ice
and getting an ice-cold bath or being
drowned. Ii the ground Is level the
snowshoe runner can make splendid
time, and is able to cover immense
distances with but very little exer-
tion. Indeed, it is claimed by the
devotees to this sport that it is the
ideal exercise for everybody, young
and old, of both sexes. In Minnesota,
Wisconsin and elsewhere there are a
great number of snowshoe clubs, all
in the most Aourishing condition. In
the last tournament at Red Wing, a
young Norwegian captured the prize
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28
Relief for q Burn:

An immediate application of ordin.
ary table salt to burn will lessen the
pain considerably and result in a
speedy cure. The application of the
salt must be prompt, however, for if
delayed much of its good effects will
be lost. As soon as person receives
q burn, let him run for the salt cellar
and thickly cover the surface of the
affected part with salt, bind it up with
q cloth, not forgetting to moisten the
linen. A little "biting" will take
place, which will soon cease. In less
than twelve hours the cloth can be re-
moved, as the sore spot will be nearly
healed. New York Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28
SNOWSHOEING.
COLD WEATHER FUN IN THE
NORTHWEST.
Clubs Multiplying In Wisconsin and
Minnesota, Where the Sport is
the Most Popular Skateu
Propelled by Sails.

f all winter sports snowshoe-
ing bids fair to become the
y most popular; within the past
two years it has obtained n
firm foothold in the Northern States
and is now receiving an unusual
amount of attention in the East. Taken
Mt all its points snowshoeing is with.
ont u doubt the ideal exercise during
the cold season because IL offers such
multitude of advantages over all other
cold weather sports. While skating
will invariably iud favor with n large
number of people and has its never
failing delights, it is always handi-
capped by the serious disadvantage of
being confined to very limited space
when compared with snowshoeine.
For good skating there must also be n
combination of favorable weather, and
thnw. however slight. makes the ice
too soft for good sport and snowfall
following spell of mild weather ut
terly spoils the ice so far as skating is
concerned.
A snowshoe runner is not hampered
very much by the wnimsicalities of the
weather clerk all that is wanted is n
fairly respectable snowfall ; this given,
the snowshoe enthusiast will do the
rest. Hard snow or soft, new-fallen
or old, crusted or little wet, the
runner can skim the surface with per-
feet ease. You are not confined to
narrow ponds or rivers, but can take
your course in whatever direction
your fancy dictates. You are relieved
from all the anxiety attendant on
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

or long distance jumping. The art
of being able to take a flying leap
through the air, some ninety feet in
length, and then retain ones balance
when sinking to the ground, is a
feat in snowshoe running which
is not acquired at once. If
the country is inclined to be
hilly and broken by wooden patches
the sport becomes all the more fasci-
mating as such obstacles seem to add
additional zest to the fun. Where can
you find more freedom and excitement
than when gliding down the hillside
through the trees, the cheek brushed
by the sharp, cold air and frosted
branches? Your eye eagerly follows
some untrodden path and every mus
Gle is alert prepared to meet whatever
unknown obstacle or danger you
might encounter.
The snowshoss used for this pur-
pose are long and of very graceful
form. The chief thing in buying q
pair is not how cheap they can be
bought, but how good. A badly made
pair is totally worthless. The wood
used, which should be thoroughly
seasoned, is generally Scotch fir,
birch, ash, aspen, or maple. Any
clever American boy ought to be able
TO build himself pair good enough
for practicing with.
1t does not require very much time to
acquire the knack of sliding along on
spair ofthe snowshoes, which, although
they are but about four inches wide
and never more than an inch thick,
vary in length from eight to eighteen
feet. At first the beginner will need
a small stick to keep the balance and
to use in pushing himself along. but
this can soon be dispensed with except
when sliding down steep incline. II
is best to begin on o perfectly level
surface and to use only very moderate
speed. Should the snowshoes gel
tangled up and the feet dissolve part.
nership, 80 to speak, do not be dis.
eoursged. but plod along and the art
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

male elephants take the dry logs from
the piles and deliver them TO herd
similar in training to those working
between the water and the seasoning
stacks. These take the logs to track
over which small car runs to the
mill. Only one log at time is placed
upon this car. As soon as log is in
position on the car an elephant,
trained for this particular part of the
work, pushes the car to the mill. Ar.
Arived ut the mill, the log is pushed
from the car to carrier that passes
beneath n buzzsaw. As soon as the
log is thus transferred to the carrier
the elephant operating the car returns
for another log, while another huge
beast, trained to do the saving, oper.
ates the carrier and pushes the log
against the saw. But the interesting
part of the work does not end here,
for, as the log is being sawed into the
desired boards and timbers, another
elephant receives the completed ma.
terial, piling the slabs on one side and
more valuable product on the other.
But two men are required to oversee
and direct the elephants used in saw
ing the logs.
Another detachment of the herd is
used in carrying the lumber from the
mill to the yards and sheds. For this
purpose very long trucks with the low
front and back wheels close to each
other are used. There are elephants
trained for loading the sawed material
upon these trucks, while others push
the loaded trucks to the sheds. In the
lumber yard are the ''pilers" or ele.
plants that take the lumber from the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28
TUNNEL HILL.
A Smart Encounter That Reelected
Credit on the 3oth Ind.

A Smart Encounter That Reflected
Credit on the 3oth Ind.
r. l., Falls writing in the National
Tribune of Fighting Regiments" says: I
had the honor of belonging to regiment
known as the S9th Ind, afterward MED
mounted we were rearmed with the Spencer
rifles, seven shooters, which was Just being
brought into use.
The occurrence of which wish to speak
was in February, 1864. We lay on the Chat.
tanooga & Knoxville railroad six miles
from Chattanooga. From our numerous en-
counters with and severe dr. ssing of the
rebs in Tennessee and Georgia they gave us
the cognomen of "Harrison's Kritter Reyi-
ment' and we were egotstical enough to
think We could do little fighting. Col
Harrison received orders to move with his
regiment, or that portion he had there, on
the 22d of February, 1864, with three days
rations and to push the rebels along the
Western & Atlantic Railroad.
Gen. Wheelers forces were steadily driv-
en- back to point near Ringgold, where
they made stand. but after short en-
counter, being hard pressed, they fell back
to Ringgold. where another stand was made
but the old 39th were not in the least dis
mayed and went straight at the enemy,
using the Spencer's with such deadly effect
that the followers Of Wheeler put out on
the ran, with Co. X leading hot pursuit,
IlOt uiIOWlnR tHetn an opportunity 10 again
reform until within two miles of Tunnel
Hill, Ga. Then the rebs, dismounting,
formed behind a rail barricade, thereby
placing an obstruction in the way, thinking
to keep the "Hoosiers'' out of the town.
But Col. Harrison took in the situation at a
glance. He ordered company 10 either
flank and placing himself in front, drew
his saber and gave the order to charge.
The little band swept down upon the
works with such an irresistible force ac-
companied with volleys from the Spencers,
that sent them back in the utmost precipi.
tation, closely followed by the boys, who,
when they reached the top Of a hill
overlooking Tunnel HILL view was pre-.
sented that is seldom seen. In the town the
troo' were in confusion and surprise, while
an effort was being made TO form them in
line for resistance Onr Colonels quick
PERCEPTION showed him the advantage to be
gain by prompt action, where the odds were
so large on the other side. He ordered two
companies to the right and left flank. then
taking position in the center, with his men
he charged with a defeaning yell down that
hill into their midst, whilst the leaden
messengers OF death increased their con-
sternation.
The rebels dismayed at the sudden and
reckless onslaught OF a handful of Yanks,
broke in disorder each one trying to get
into the front ranks. tumDiing over each
| other in the most ludcrous manner, while
the charging party rapidly closed in upon
them. Once or twice they tried to reform
| but volley from the Spencers sent them
again in confusion leaving their dead and
wounded behini.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

for these sails. with view of regulat-
ing the sizes to be carried. The most
popular model for the sails used at
present is triangular one, rugged on
strong but extremely light and tough
wood. Many OF them have contriv-
ance by which the skater can take in
or let out reef as the case demands.
Another style offered is provided with
light pole which serves as drag,
used to enable the skater to make
quick turns or slacken his speed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28
The Oldest Mill.

Probably the oldest mill still in use
in the United States is located in New
London, Conn. 1t is known as the
"Old Town Mill, was built in 1860
for grist mill and is doing duty at
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

of snowshoeing is conquered. In fast
ening the snowshoes TO the foot care
should be taken to have the foot firmly
secured and still allow the heel to rise
from the shoe with perfect freedom.
The beginner must avoid lifting his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

THE time for reading, study ana
travel is vouchsafed to but cOmpar-
atively few Of the busy men of this
day. They must depend to a great
extent on the press for their general
knowledge, and this is especially true
In regard to foreign affairs and coun-
tries. To-day the newspaper Is the
educator, In a general way, of a large
proportion OF men In every hundred.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

The United States imports annually
leaf fibres to the value of between ~,
100000 and 5.00Ose00.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

California raisin growers complain
that they get only 500 out of sale
Of over $1,000, the middlemen getting
ell the profit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

N the midst of .
binding snow
storm ON the night
Of Dec. 81, 1861, al
Hermann, Mo,
the Slst Ohio re
ceived marching
orders aud went
TO the Missouri
River, one milo
distance. to cross.
but, boats not be
ing available, were
ordered back to
camp.
The next morn.
ing early the regi-
ment went TO tho
landing and pre-
pared to cross in
u few leaky skiHs.
The river was very
high, with strons
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28

together they raise il in horizontal
position and place il on the stack.
After the logs are dried sufficiently
they are ready for the mill. Two fe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-02-28
SOLDIERS COLUMN
DEATH OF "P. BREAD"

Yankee Device For Securing Decent
Rations.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23

eighteen inches apart. Then lay two
other stones across the ends Of these,
and man-hole eighteen inches square
Sill be left. 1t is now ready for pIas.
eering. Use Portland cement, one part
Of cement to two of fine, clean sand,
giving the sides good layer clean up
to the cover, the leader from the roof
having been inserted in or near the
top. Now dig drain from some con.
venient point of discharge, and lay the
overflow pipe by beginning at the bot
tom of the cistern, passing it ont neal
the top. 1t may be made of common
round two-inch drain tile, having that
part which is in the cistern we'll GOV.
cred with cement. When all is com.
plete place a crib Of plank over the
man-hole, through which it may be en-.
tered by means of a small ladder; then
cover with earth, rounding it well up.
If pump is used the suction pipe
should be furnished with strainer,
and should reach to within foot OF
the bottom of cistern. Where a els
tern can be built directly under the
kitchen it is very convenient to con-
meet it with pump over the kitchen
sink. The capacity of a cisterr may
be approximately ascertained by al
lowing seven gallons to the cubic foot
Or, if it is round, multiply the diameter
by the average depth, in feet, and the
product BY five and one-half. The re-
suit will be the capacity in gallons
American Agriculturist.
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DAIRY SUGGESTIONS.

x, II Z = 1 =
The warm weather develops doors.
Keep them away from the milk or the
milk away from the odors.
IF q stablf1is kept sweet, especially
if 1t be an underground stable, it makes
q comfortable milking place.
IT is not best to milk in 5ne ordinary
stable. Not one stable in a thousand
IS clean enough to milk in in summer
The question is raised whether butt
Ter that is well colored naturally is
better favored than when it is not.
The imagination considers that butter
that is colored naturally or artifcially
is of better flavor, and that is about the
same as if it really was.
WHILE no very definite rule can be.
laid down for feeding calves, it may be
generally stated that for the first two
or three days two to three quarts of
mothers milk per day will be suffi-.
Gent, which may be increased to four
or five quarts by the end Of the first
week, to six or eight in the second
week, and to nine or ten by the end of
the first month. These quantities re-
fer to new milk or to its equivalent
and to . full-sized and healthy cal t..
Farmers Voice,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23
FAILURES IN NEW YORK.

Theodore s. Baron 3 Co. Go to the Wall
and Garry Another Firm with Them.
New YORK, Aug. 20.-There were two
assignments Friday, one the outcome
of the other. Theodore s. Baron and
Samuel Baron, copartners under the.
firm name of Theodore s. Baron s. Co,
manufacturers of knit underwear in
this city, and their mill in Gyms
street, Brooklyn, assigned. 1t is said
the liabilities will reach $125, 200, with
nominal assets to equal that amount.
The firm has paid out during the last
three years about $4,000 for improved
machinery. This failure forced the
firm of s. Baron s. Co., COM
prised of Samuel Baron and
Max Straus, manufacturers Of knit
goods at the same address, to the
wall, and they also assigned. The liza
.bilities are said to be about $15O, 900;
assets, $125, 900. The assignments are,
attributed to the uncertainty of the
9ariH legislation, the general financial
depression and the inability to make
profitab BILE sales.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23
THE ONION THRlP.
Description of One of the Enemies of the
Much-Trfed Farmer.

Description of One OF the Enemies of the
Much-Tried Farmer.
This minute fly has long been known
as an onion pest, producing what is
termed white blight of the onion
tops. 1t also attacks cucumbers,
strawberries and many kinds of flow.
ers,
The insect is very small. the ma lure
female being about one twenty fourth
of an inch in length. The color varies
from pale lemon to brownish vel.
low, the darker specimens appearing
quite smoky. The only black parts
are the compound eyes and tips of the
mouth parts. In form they are long
and slender, and very active in their
movements. They travel by jumping
and flying short distances.
The most successful remedy for these
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23
FARM AND GARDEN.
lSELF-CLEANING CiSTERN.

How to Keep the Water from Getting
Foul or Ill-Smelling.
Soft water for washing purposes is q
necessity. To meet this necessity els
terms of various kinds are built. but
the dust lodging on the roof, together
with dead leaves, and various sub
stances whirled about by the wind,
will be carried by the water into the
cistern. Unless it is frequently
cleaned, this fouls the water and
gives it a bad odor. The illustration
presented above shows plans for
cistern SO arranged as to avoid this
difficulty. The overflow pipe, a, in
stead Of simply entering the cistern at
the surface of the water in the usual
way, continues down the inner surface
and opens near the bottom. Then,
whenever the cistern fills with water
and overfows, the surplus enters the
discharge pipe at the bottom, thus
carrying off whatever sediment may
have been deposited. AS the sub
stances that are washed from the roof
into the cistern always settle grad
nally to the bottom, each hard rain
that fills it to Overlooking forces them
into the discharge pipe and carries
them off to the drain. Such foul sedi-
ment forms good nest for disease.
germs. Where the ground is of firm
texture it is not necessary to brick up
the sides, but the cement may be laid
directly on the earth. Begin by lay.
ing out a circle about foot larger
across than the intended size of the
cistern. Dig this size down three
feet, then dig the cistern six inches
smaller on all sides, thus leaving a
shelf on which to place the covering
stones three feet below the sur
face, to be out of the way of the
frost. Cover it by laying on opposite
sides of this shelf two long fat stones,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1894-08-23
AN OLD TIMER.

an mind his own past trainin'. A
horse isn't supposed to know when to
{ quit obeyin signals. Boys may learn
Now s'pose you tell your pop to come
here
The noon lunch was eaten. Two
o'clock and the Wheeler girls were not
in sight. Julie kept watch at the at
tic window, looking far down the
road.
.If an accident has happened, Selim
is not to blame," stoutly declared Mr..
McNair.
They're coming up the hill" cried
Julie, rushing down the stairs. "Selim
must have polSed dreadfully.",
''Did you have pleasant drive,
dear?" inquired Mrs. McNair.
Two girls hastily jumped from the
phaeton.
'The hateful, mean old thing!'' cried
Ruth Wheeler, two tears standing in
her eyes. 1.-The pig-headed creature.
He justwould GO | could neither turn
nor guide him. A gentleman attempt
ed to restrain him, but"
'.Did Selim run, Cadence?" inquired
Mr.. McNair.
run? He galloped -galloped mad
ly.n
Did he spill you out2" timidly in
CURED Marie.
'sNo," replied Cadence, ''only it was
SO ridiculons-two girls in phaeton
galloping to fire down on the level,
following the hose carts. pulled on
the lines, but the faster the firemen
drove the faster Selim ran. A gentle
man assisted us in turning the infat-
uated old fellow toward home. He
said our horse had certainly once been
Z in the FIRE service and we really must