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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
How Brick Tea is Made.

Great quantities of ten are exported
to Russia and Mongolia every year in
the shape of bricks, writes Frank G.
Carpenter. These are made of the
lower grades of ten and of tea dust.
The leaves are ground up and steamed
and cooked until they are soft and
mushy. They are then put into
molds about the size of an ordinary
brick and are pressed into shape, so
that they become ms hard as chocolate
cakes. The finer varieties are nodded
into small cakes, in fact, of just about
the size of the small cakes of sweet
chocolate which you buy in the candy
stores. l visited several of the fac
tories in Hankow, which make this
kind of tea, and the process was even
less appetizing than that which l de-
scribed rs to the ordinary tea. The
factories, in the first place, are very
warm. The steaming tea is handled
by dirty coolies, and is sweetened by
perspiration. After the bricks are
finished they are carried by boats up
the rivers and canals to Tientsin, and
from thence go on camels into Mon
golia and on to Russia. There are
about sixty bricks in one package, and
they are so arranged that they can be
carried on camels. This brick tea
takes the place of money in many
parts of Asia, and in Mongolia it
passes as currency, each brick being
worth from fifteen to twenty cents.
The Mongols divide brick into
thirty equal parts. They boil it with
milk, butter, sheep fat and salt, using
camel dung for fuel. l visited one of
the largest OF the brick tea factories
in Hankow, and l met Russians there
who were making fortunes out OF
shipping brick tea to Russia. Some
of the factories employ more than o
thousand hands, and the business is
almost as great as that of shipping
tea to Europe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
The Slaughter of Elephants.

In Berlin a number of African trav-
elers, colonial politicians and scienti-
fic men have formed COMMITTEE
for the Purpose of Tanning and Pre-
serving the African Elephant. 1t is
computed, according to statistical data
of the exports of ivory, that no fewer
than 80, 900 to 10000 elephants are
killed every year. The committee say
that being SO, the time is not far dis
slant when the last elephant in Africa
will have disappeared.
With such prospect in view, the
committee have decided to put stop
to this mischievous slaughter. By
tanning and naming the last represen-
tatives of fast-dying-out animal
would the committee hope to pre-
serve unimpaired the enormous power
that the elephant is known to possess,
so that he may be of still further use
to mankind. The German Colonial
Company have already devoted large
sum of money to this purpose, and now
the Colonial Department OF the For
eign Office have augmented this sum
by granting liberal allowance. Lon
don News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Beasts as Mind Renders,

''Do you think animals communi-
cate together?" was asked of Hagen
beck the lion tanner.
"They put their heads close together
and seem to have a sort of sign Ian
guage. They express such simple
thoughts as I'm tired, get out of the
way, stand back, are you well?
quite plainly, to my observation,
among each other.
"The language of animals seems
quite plain to me-" continued the ia
nous lion tanner, earnestly. "Men
have considerable ability to COM
municate facial expression and ges-
ture, but school themselves to repress
these natural expressions of rage, fear
or friendship, and say by oral Ian
guage what their wisdom dictates,
often quite the opposite of what they
feel.
Animals on the other hand are too
simple to make believe, and this gift,
which men misuse, is their regular
mode of communication. Notice how
quickly dog scents rage or sorrow in
his masters face. We can't see the
expression of lions face except OF
rage, but his companions can.
81 have also thought that animals
have the gift of thought reading in.
stead of power to speak. Did you
ever see one animal fail to understand
another? l never saw such an instance.
The range of their thoughts is limited.
do not think they can read mems
thoughts except very imperfectly, be-
cause they are so extensive and com.
plex beyond their comprehension. I
am inclined to think that what we call
mind reading is mere survival here,
and there of the lost sixth sense which
was probably common to primitive
man, and which animals possess to thi.
day. kansas City Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
SOME PRETTY PARTISAN BoDIoEs.

cuts of my favorites, being sure you
will appreciate the novel and dainty
affairs.
In No. l you will see bodice of
violet velvet, with an original front
of waved violet chiffon, the back cor
responding. Vandykes of ecru
guipurc, now laid over violet velvet,
now falling loosely over the chiffon,
enrich the blouse and delight the eye.
In No. . there is large collar of
white muslin and lace, over n Chine
silk blouse, shot-gray and red, and
showered over with tinny black spots.
No. 3 is exceedingly Partisan in
tone, made as it is of soft heliotrope
surah silk and tan lace insertion. The
front is a mass OF tiny tucks, broken
here and there by band of insertion.
1t is of the pouch order and fastens at
the side, while the back, which cor
responds in trimming, is close-ftting.
Pulled elbow sleeves are held into
the arm by twist of silk.
Pale helotrope surah is also used in
the makeup No. 4, which boasts of a
box plait and zouave jacket of lace.
No. s is quite novelty in black
stockinette, with apricot silk sleeves
and note the daintiness-collar. box
plat, dotted with groups of three
small buttons. The design may be
repeated in white or any colored silk
In No. the bodice is of shot-rose
and fancy surah silk, spotted. The
circular yoke is trimmed with two
bands of tiny gathers, which almost
resemble a necklet, and the collar
band is fulled at the sides.
There is no doubt that alpaca is to
be very serious rival to crepon as a
fashionable fabric, and many dresses
for ordinary wear are made of this
material. In all cases the lawn collar,
edged with lace, is an enormous inn
provement to an alpaca coat.
In gloves the latest thing is a cane
colored chevrette, finished with Victor
points, black or self-colored, and four
large pearl buttons. Lavender and
white kids will also be much worn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

pigeons at the Naval Academy have
demonstrated that the birds can be
made valuable in carrying communica-
tions from vessels operating near the
coast, and that the pigeon service
should be established on recognized
basis. Last summer birds we're taken
aboard the Monongahelia and the
Bancroft on the summer cruise of the
cadets and during the whole period
only nine birds failed to appear, or
less than ten per cent of the entire
number. Somo of these nine birds are
accounted for by the fact that they
were liberated from the ships off the
mouth of Delaware Bay, and mistak-
ing it for the Chesapeake with whose
waters they had become familiar had
flown directly up probably to the VIC
Unity of Philadelphia, and so we're
lost. Professor Marion does not
claim that his birds are infallible, but
he objects to certain statements made
by Joseph Lugnol the pigeon expert
at Paris. NJ. Lugnol said that the
pigeon could not fly at sea further
than 200 kilometres, or about 125
miles that at q greater distance from
land they would refuse to leave the
ship and that they became sea sick.
Professor Marion replies that his ex-
periments have been attended with
greater success and that instead of
200 kilometres the flights of his birds
have in several instances been rs long
as 200 miles over the ocean, with u
speed somewhere near thirty miles an
hour. New York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
LATEST FASHIONS.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ENG
LISH AND FRENCH MODES.
The French Woman's Hat Is Perchcd
on Her Forehead, While Her Eng
lish Sister Is Very Prim-Look-
ing-Beautiful Dlouscs.
'HERE is still nm enormous
diHoranoa botuaan Eraocb

HHERE is still nm enormous
difference between French
i and English styles, and where
one woman can wear the lat
ter with qualification to herself and
friends, another looks much better
and prettier in Parisian- made gowns,
says Paris fashion letter to the New
York Journal.
To begin with the hat, the French
woman wears that right on the top of
her forehead, her hair is dressed very
wide at the sides and very close to the
nape of her neck in the back; her
skirt is extremely full in front, her
jacket left open, and quantities of rib
bons and laces adorn her neck.
Her English sister, on the contrary,
is very prim in appearance the hat
sets far back, showing an expanse of
fringe in front and large coils in the
back; the fullness of the skirt is only
in the back, and the blouse is invari-
ably of simple detail, with neat box
plat down the front, guileless of lace.
Speaking of blouses, l saw some
genuine beauties in the shops yester-
day, and accordingly send you some
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

pointed, long ends of ribbons COM
pleting the dainty effect. Very hand.
some velvet styles full sweep military
or pointed fronts nre finished with
shorter capes of hand cut jet passe-
menterie or medallions OF jet with q
satin ruche on edge and neck. Sun
set moire capes are likely to be worn
to some extent with skirts OF the same
material, and combined with chiffon
and jet they are very handsome. In
cloth appliqued on satin or silk the
designs outlined with jet are many
beautiful examples, both in black and
plain colors, and bead and jet en-
broidery are also seen.
Jackets come in plain and mixed
materials. the full sleeves slipping
easily over those of the gown and are
stylish and serviceable. They are
worn as short as possible and very full
at the back, and lined throughout
with plain or brocaded satin, the re-
vers and collars trimmed with heavy
embroidered linen or Russian lace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Sergeant Disbrow OF Company II. Second
regiment. District of Columbia Volunteers
sends the following reminisence OF President
Lincoln to the New York Press "Campfire:"
Il remembera little circumstance that took
place during the late war, while we were en-
camped on Meridian Hill, and which caused
much merrirnent among those who witnessed
It, While sitting alongside the road with q
number OF my comrades, President Lincoln
rode in a saddle up Fourteenth street, on his
way TO the Soldiers home, where he usually
spent u part Of the hot summer months. His
hostler came from the opposite direction, and
they met near where we were sitting and pro-
ceeded TO change horses. The hostler had
very short legs and the President very long
ones. We ali laughed to see the President
letting out the stirrups and the hostler short
enlng his. Old Abe observed our amuse-
ment and as he mounted he joined in our
laughter and rode on"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Carrier Pigeons For the Navy.

Professor Marion instructor of
modern languages at the United
States Naval Academy, who has charge
of the pigeon loft there, says that
Secretary Herbert is entirely in favor
of the system of the use of carrier
pigeons in the navy and that it is the
hope OF those interested to have car
rier pigeon cotes at all our naval sta
tions. Secretary Herbert got an idea
of what could be done By pigeons
while on the last trip on the Dol
phin.
Professor Marion has invented n
method OF carrying messages in small
aluminium water-tight cases attached
to the legs OF the birds. This device
it is thought is great advance over
the present method of attaching the
message to tail feather of the bird
for frequently the feather is pulled
out and the message lost.
Captain r. L. Phythian while Sup
erintendent of the Naval Academy,
took the greatest interest in the work
and experiments of Professor Marion,
and other officers at the station have
paid similar attention to it. Captain
Phythian believes that the experiments
which have been made with hominD
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Big Prices for Postage Stamps.

A Brattleboro 8 cent postage stamp,
black on buff, was sold for $500 re-
Gently in London. Three st. Louis
10 cent stamps brought 800 and sos
apiece. Other prices were: Moldavia,
108 paras. blue on pink, $155; Spain,
2 reals, red, of 1851, S165; of 1852,
800; Tuscany, lire, yellow, $3.50;
British Guiana, cent, green, 800
and S12O; two a cents, primrose, $500
each, while an 8 cent green and a
cent orange on the same envelope
fetched 5000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
FOR OUTING DRESSES.

The outing dress, with jacket bodice,
is going TO be made with the godet
skirt very full, and the bodice has a
short ripple basque with two tiny
pockets in the fronts aud the regula-
tion revers with turn-down collar.
The vest of this dres; material forms
a big box plait in the center, with
several tucks at the top on either side
of the center plat. Ii desired the
vest can be OF silk, with stock collar,
and for warmer days SHIRT waist
can be substituted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

change criticise the new cap rs being
devoid of what they term military
smartness," but none of them has as
yet attempted to assail the cap as a
practical piece of wearing apparel.
Among tine advantages it has over the
present headgear the most conspicu-
Gus one is that 1t will stay on the head
without being held; another advan-
tage is the sloping visor, which affords
grateful protection to the eyes. =
Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
BRONZE BUTTON BUDGET.
SAW THE INSULT.
Gen. A. J. Smith Paid the Johnnies fos
Their Temerity.

There Is much that has not been writtes
about the late civil contest. Let me narrats
one little incident that know to be true.
Some tlmc In July. 1864, Gen. A. J. Smith
and his guerrIlas we're ordered into Missis
sippi to retrieve dire disaster that happen
ed to Gen. sturgis about month previous
Being on the duty Of scout from mile to
mil,- -and-a-huif In front OF Gen. Smiths com.
,r %and, and, as supposed, not far from
planters house, dismouhted and went to
the door, saw newspaper on tho center.
table, asked II / could see It, picked It up,
aud saw that 1t was the Mobile Register, and
not more than a day old.
II had In the first column, In big letters,
"The Advance OF Old Drunken A. J. Smith
into Mississippi TO Get What Gen. sturgis SO
Recently Got"
took the paper and did not oven think to
thank them for II. Mounting my charger
! rode to the head Of the column, and, ga.
lutng the General, sud;
General, here is something Of Importance
to you"
He read the paragraph. While reading n
his eyes iairly glistened and his cigar rolled
from one side OF his mouth to the other As
he handed me the paper he remarked:
- them. I'll show them II l am
drunk"
Now. comrades, you who were there a,
Tupelo on the iith and 18th OF July know
how drunk" Gen. A. J. Smith and bis
Guerrillas were. After the first charge the
rebels sent in n flng OF truce, asking permis-
sion TO care for their wounded and bury theii
dead. Gen. Smith sent them word that he
had men TO attend to that and whip them, too.
And II he didn't I'll leave 1t to all the surviv.
ing cOmrad,s OF his old command.
Now, have not told this TO make myself
out II hero, for I'm not. was wounded by
a shell In the second charge and in the third
and last charge Gems. Forrest and Chalmers
were almost used up.
BIT do believe my getting hold Of that pa.
per aud having Gen. Smith read 1t put him
ON his mette; or, In other words, made him
mad.
claim the honor, also, OF being the first
man TO throw up my hat after the ilrst rebel
charge and repulse and cheering, Smith.
whole line Of Guerrillas following suit.-E.
y. Cook, Sergeant, Co. G, 9th III. Cav. Green.
leld, Iowa. ,.in National Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

A monument Is to be erected by tho @. A.
H. In memory OF the Union soldiers buried at
Andersonvlle cemetery. There are upwards
OF $4,000 Union soldiers buried IN the ceme-
terry. Excursions are run from all parts Of
the South on the occasions OF the annual
Memorial services, under the auspices OF the
q. A. II. The speakers on these occasions
are the old soldiers who have survived.
Macon Is the nearest city TO the famous ceme-
terry. and Macon people encourage the q. A.
r. in its efforts TO erect the monument.
Prominent @. A. II. men In all parts Of the
United States are being asked to help the en-
terprise. Elaborate preparations are being
made for the exercises on Memorial Day, the
90th OF May. aud the local Posts about
Macon are taking active steps toward the
monument.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
WAISTS GROW II BEAUTY.

Nothing seems to affect the popu-
larity of the ever-lovely fancy waist.
It's economy is doubtless one good
reason for this, for with one smart
skirt and several dainty waists a Rum-
ber of striking toilets may be evolved
at comparatively small expense. The
style is also becoming to nearly every
sort of figure, and is happy medium
between absolute evening dress and
the severity of the street gown.
Chiffon continues to be the favorite
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Fired Cars for Revenge.

liny Z. White, who claims to have rich
relatives in Cincinnati, acknowledged In
court at Chicago, that he had been guilty OF
setting fire to freight cars In the Panhandle
yards at West Pullman. Detective johnson
arrested White In the yards In the nsighbor.
hood OF car that had been Just set on Gre.
White said that his reason for setting flre to
the property was that he had been prevented
from riding on the cars or crossing the
yarda
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Goyernor Marylps Forcbo ling.

That Governor Maryil did not ex-
pect to live long is shown by his own
words. On the day of bis inaugura-
tion, as he rode to the Court House
to take the oath of Office, he remarked
to Governor Reynolds, who was the
occupant of the carriage with him:
Governor, this is q great day to
me. 1t is the proudest moment OF my
life, but l will not live long. Mr..
Watson will be Governor.
Governor Reynolds told few inti-
mate friends OF the new Governor =
remarks, but they never were made
public until now. Wilmington (Del. J
News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Alien Cannot Inherit,

The Illinois supreme court ha. affirmed a
decree entered by the Sangomon county
court IN the case OF Egan against Ryan. The
case hinges on the alien land act. John
Eagan, u former wealthy resident OF this
county, left will giving all his property to
u nephew IN Ireland. Two nephews living
in this country petiuoned to have the will set
aside, under the plea that the devisee was an
alien and could not inherit the property, and
that they, AS next OF kin and citizens OF the
United States, were the legal heirs. The
court granted the petition and entered de.
cree In their favor
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
YACHTING SUITS,

Anything more natty or effective
than the suits designed to be worn by
the bellies OF the yachts it would be
difficult to imagine. Mohair and
blne and white stripe duck are favor
lite materials, and fetching model
just completed is of electric blue
plurette, with jaunty Eton jacket and
blouse OF corn color satin rhadame.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Cupid on the Ocean.

Michael Albrecht, well-known and
highly respected German, died Tues
day evening OF heart disease. There
is flavor OF romance connected with
the marriage of Mr.. Albrecht. He
met the lady who subsequently, became
his wife on the steamship ON which
they were both passengers for America.
It was genuine case OF love at first
sight, and after short and vigorous
courtship the young couple decided
to get married at once. So in mid.
ocean the ceremony that made them
one was performed. Portsmouth
Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

material used. Its delicacy of texture
and soft coloring are peculiarly
adapted to the effect sought after. A
fetching chiffon waist seen recently
had I'm entire yoke of pearls incrusted
in gold, with perpendicular rows of
the Same trimming extending to the
waist-line. A huge ruff of the chiff IN,
which was pale rose in color, and
fluffy sleeves completed the design.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
New United States Army Cap.

Herewithis presented picture of the
new cap for the United States Army, a
cap that seems to be much more sensi-
BILE piece of headgear than the one which
it will displace after July /, as to of
flcers, and after January l, 1896, for
enlisted men. Those among army
officers who see no necessity for a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
The Nestor OF the Stnre.

No living man, says the New York
Advertiser, is better qualified to speak
on dramatic Art" than the veteran
actor, Joseph jefferson, whose portrait
is given herewith. He lectured on
that subject recently before the col
legians of Yale. Mr.. Jefferson con-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
A Schooner Lost.

Lost In Mondays storm was removed when
the tug Charm, OF KenoshA, picked up wreck
age bearing tho schoonsr's name. The Kelly
left Cheboygan Monday night for Chicago,
with largo OF ties. Captain Hatch and
crow Of ave men, II 10 now believed that
the entire crew Yves lost, - the wreckage
was pounded to pieceA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Curiew Too Expensive.

A resolution has been introduced il
the Salem Mass. Board OF Aldermen
TO discontinue the ringing of the cur
few bell, on the ground that this Is Q
meaningless custom entailing un
necessary expense. Boston Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

Another new waist was OF creamy
white chiffon, with shoulder straps
and girdle of dark green velvet. Tue
decollete corsage had a blouse effect
and was charmingly trimmed with
tabs of fruit-green moire antique, the
wavy design being outlined with de-
licate pink spangles. This same trim
ming added beauty to the full chiffon
sleeve.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
MEMORIAL DAY IN NEW YORK.

From all present indications the next Me-
mortal dav parade will be the largest and
most interesting ever seen In New York. A
majority OF the city posts have already signi-
fled their intention to turn out with full ranks
and the various veteran associations are
coming into line. Should there be enough OF
the latter, they will be formed in division OF
their own, which with the American Guard,
the National Guard, the Church Cadets, and
the usual number OF societies, will make an
Imposing display. Grand Marshal Doherty
will profit largely by his experience OF last
year, and many improvements will be added
this year. 1t is said that many organizations
from nearby towns are seeking for places In
the line. Major Doherty will soon announce
earnest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
CAPEs AND JACKETS.

The capes are shorter, fuller and
jauntier than ever and stand out over
the voluminous sleeves with grace and
dignity. The ones to match the dainty
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22
Thrilling Religious Circular.

The Free Methodlsts OF Monaco, Pa, created
quite sensation by distributing hand-bills
contaniug the following, awake, Awake.
ProcrastinAtaS, awake! You say time enough
yet. What? Time enough yet, when you
are stsndinR on the very brink OF hell? Your
coffin may now be xt the undertaksr's ONCE
Get move ou. Slide. Kelly. slide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

demned in strong terms the practice
of Yale and many colleges giving no
attention to pure dramatic art, and of
giving farce comedies, such MS "Mr.
Napoleon" the play now in prepara-
tion by the Yale secret societies. Mr..
Jefferson looked on the custom as a
sign of degeneracy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-22

CAMEos AND CoRALs AGAIN FASHIONABLE.
Canoes and corals are both coming
again into fashion, and she who has a
big oval cameo had better have it set
at once as belt buckle.