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Giant Among Sailing Ships.

When the Wilson Line steamship
Persian Monarch ran ashore on Long
Island sandy beach about nine months
ago it was several days before she was
dragged off and hauled to Erie Basin,
where IL was found she was badly
stove-in forward. The vessel was q
big iron steamship, with tremendous
cargo.carrying capacity, but she was
slow.
Her owners, who were willing to
sell, could not get price big enough
to enable them even to pay the wreck
ers' salvage, so she was put up ut pub.
lie auction to pay the latters' claims.
She was purchased ''for song" by
Charles Il. Flint, who has had the old
craft converted into a sailing vessel.
The transformation from q low, raking
steamer to sailing vessel with sky
scraping masts has been completed.
The Persian Monarch is the largest
sailing ship aaoat. She is All feet
over oil. When the canvas on her tall
spars and wide-spreading yards is
thrown to the wind there will be an
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
THE BLUE and THE GRAY.
SOLDIERS REUNION.
Federal and Con federate Veterans Meet
in Glorious Camp Fire

The second and last day Of the West vlr-
ginia State Grand Army OF the Republic en-
campment at Charleston ended with a mon
s.er camp fire at Berlin opera house, whics
was crowded from pit to dome with both
federal and confederate veterans and their
families.
The occasion was In the nature Of are union
OF tue blue anu gray. and was made notable
by the many happy speeches expressive oi
the iraternal feeling that now exists between
the men who thirty years ago were lighting
ench other.
Gov MacCorkle delivered the address oi
welcome. and the retiring commander, L. II.
Crago, OF Wheeling, responded Judge 4.
ID. Houston spoke 10 behalf Of Camp Stone
wall Jackson Confederate veterans. aud
George II. Moffat on behalf OF Conf do ate
Camp Patton. On the union side col ~. II.
Freer aud others spoke.
Dr. H. II. Lee. OF st. Albans was chosen
department commander, and Col Il. III. Frecr
vice commander. The rolls show that there
ure 8 800 members IN West Virginia
Mrs. Leeds, of Grafton. was elected presl-
den, of the Woman's Relief Corps. The on
campment has been the most successful In
point OF attendance ever held in the state.
The following were elected delegates to the
national encampment at Louisville; M. B.
Bartlett, of Parkersburg, John l.. Wise, OF
Wheeling, DIR. ID. Mayer, Of Charleston, q. Il.
Seville, oi Huntington, Van III. Bukey, OF
Parkersburg, X. Is. Taylor, OF Purkersburg.
The sons OF Veterans reelected Col. W. III.
Brand. OF Eairmont commander. Ciarksburg
was chosen rs the next place OF meeting OF
the three organizations.
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Collected 4 Rad Debt.

The bitter Is himself sometimes bitten
says a contributor of The Miller.
heard the case of London miller who
having trusted an underseller with ten
sacks of household flour, was unable &c
get a penny back. But he did not de.
spair, and gave his travellers particular
instructions not to lose sight of the
debtor. Presently, it was reported that
the latter had come to the end of his
credit, and was entirely without flour.
Then our willy miller calling a carman
bade him take ten sacks to the default.
er's door. II payment were rendered
for the ten sacks supplied, the contents
OF the van might be left on credit. When
the baker heard these conditions he
first parleyed, and then thinking Of his
empty loft, produced the price of the
former delivery-about twelve or ff.
teen months old-and greedlly took in
the ten sacks. But picture his face on
discovering that each sack was fun OF
$50 pounds Of sweepings.
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COATS WITH THE BOX -PLEATED BACK.

make when the cloth is thick enough
to dispense with lining, and then one
length of silk will be sufficient, if cut
down the centre, to face the fronts
and make nice, neat finish. Some
times the fullness at the back is set in
two box. pleats, cut in one length with
the coat, as in the double-column
illustration. The sleeves are of mod
crate size, with the fullness collected
well round the top of the arm, and not
spreading all down the armhole. as
this gives broad effect and shortens
the figure. The cuffs are mounted on
stiff canvas, and the lapels are also
stiffened and lined with silk.
A large number of the new jackets
and coats display bishop sleeves and
very large revers. In most of these it
is noticeable that therevers are double,
the upper one being made of cloth,
and the under one of lighter silk or
cloth, white being used to very large
extent. Tho object of these double
revers is, of course, obvious; for should
the light ones become dirty, rs they
probably will, they can be easily re.
moved to be cleaned, for they are made
separately and buttoned on under
meath.
Jackets are short, and while, the skirt
part of the backs are almost invariably
in flutes, the fronts vary to wonder
full degree. A great many have loose
fronts, either single or double breasted,
with pockets inserted in the sides, with
or without lapels, and another grace
full shape is slightly fitted in to the
figure at the underarm seams, and is
caught together at the breast with a
single button.
For this seasons wear, coat and
skirt en- suite is surely invaluable in
every wardrobe. and as the warmer
days approach, the skirt is of the great
est service to wear with shirt waists
and blouse bodices. All kinds OF
faced cloth are largely used for these
costumes, as we'll as Amazons and habit
cloths, coarse.ribbed serge, and the
delightfully."- soft zibelines, with silky
hairs strewn over the surface. These
are all sown in the new tints, which
are dull and artistic, and simply re.
peat old colorings in softer and more
,subdued tones. Tweeds are also popu-
lar, but covert coatings will not en-.
joy that extreme popularity which was
bestowed upon them last season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE
Important Measures Considered By ou,
Lawmakers

-"
WEDNESDAY Senator flinns bill amend
ing the act OF April ~ 1874, relative to the
increase oil municipal Indebtedness, passed
the mousse nnn'ly. Inc Dill provides for
serlai ponds.
Inc mouse again sat Gown on tue bili TO Ia
crease the salary oil the superintendent OF
Puulic pruning; g;,,,.,.,
M nelavn a.,, w" rec,ass,yIng cltios passeu
IN oon nVnoo oao nnay, P,Ysisos .nM chles OF
a a,ovVyvv @ nnu os1I nn smaii pe OF the
nao o'',i ~ H. .nuso n1'"1on M ioo.vvo ahu ,VoV,-
,0ooon 'u' ,se III, S"ss, anu ,noss oeIow
LII, yy'Vov' , u w & VIC raa,,, ss .; homons
.i, III ,,, .m1 r,o.e IT, p,o.ecuoh ot inc
Puo''o "ea'n was a'So passeu nna'y"
TuupspaY.-The Farr compulsory educa-
ton bill was taken up In the senate. Mr..
Vaughn, Of Lackawanna, called It up, II be-
ing on tho third reading calendar, and amend
ed II substituting the word "attendance'' for
''truant' officer aud adding to its title Il
wns then laid over. The Andrews bill ced-
ing Jurisdiction over real estate OF the Monon-
gahcla navigation company to be acquired
by tho United States passed finally. The
Penrose humane bill recurring that proper
temperature be maintained In factories and
that employees be furnished with specifca-
tions OF their work passed finally, as did
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
A cats Caprices.

Cats are the most obstlnately ca-
PRECIOUS In their fancies about their
beds of any domestic creature. They
will follow particular rug or shawl
from room to room, IL 1t be removed.
In order to sleep on it, or insist ON the
use of one chair. until they get their
way, and then, for some reason, tako
fancy to another. The cleanllest of
oil animals, anything newly washed or
very fresh and bright, strikes them as
just the thing for bed. A nicely
aired newspaper lying on the floor or
In chair, or linen fresh from the
wash, Is almost Irresistible Outdoor
cats seek n warm as well as tidy
bed.
The writer was once much surprised.
when passing through large shin
building yard, to see a cat fast asleep,
lying, 1t seemed, on a muddy path.
But the spot which the cat had select.
ed for Its couch was one at which
hot steam pipe passed under the road,
and the r.lud was there baked into a
WIN, dry cake, which made not only
a clean but an artiiicially heated sleeN
ing place.
-
But the oldest taste In beds devo,.
oped by cat was that entertained Inv
n very highly bred gray Angora, which
was justly petted and admired by the
family in which 1t lived. For some
months 1t would only sleep In or upon
hat, II such could be found. ladies'
hats being preferred. II 1t could dis.
cover one with the inside uppermost.
1t would lie inside 1t. II not, such was
its love for this form of couch, it would
curl itself around the brim. and with
its long, furry tail and plant BODY
made a fine winter trimming to a
summer hat.
BY some accident, drawer in which
all the summer" hats had been dis
posed for the winter was left open for
some days, after which 1t was dis
covered that all the hats had been tried
In turn, the cat having finally selected
one adorned with white laburnum
flowers which never recovered from
the ironing" to which it had been SUBJ
1ected.-The Spectator.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
Expansion OF Water In Freezing.

Mr.. Prompt read paper before the
French Academy Of Sciences concern,
ing the augmentation of tho volume OF
water at the moment of its transforma.
tion into ice. His experiments were
made with n view to ascertain the
cause OF this phenomenon. To this end
he caused water to freeze in a trans.
parent bulb. According to MIR.
Prompt, first clear and transparent
layer of tho ice is formed, then
another layer traversed by streaks at
The points of which gaseous bubbles
appear. These bubbles, compressed
more and more by the formation OF
the ice, eventually break the vessel In
which freezing water is confined. BY
using distilled water from which oil
gases had been set free, and protect
ing the water by covering it with oil,
Prompt claims to have frozen the
water without obtaining any dilation
Sf the volume originally taken mp
LaN,ature.
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exposed area of 10, 900 square yards.
Mr.. Flint will fly the Stars and Stripes
from the maintopmast-head of the
great vessel.
Her measurement is 1928 tons. Her
masts tower 1S4 feet from the keel, and
the great fore, main and jack cross.
yards are ninety-tive feet long. The
four great 'masts and spreading yards
are oil of steel. The bowsprit and jib-
boom extend ont forty feet the royal
yard is fifty-six feet; the topgallant
yard is .sixty-fve feet, and the upper
topsail yard eighty-five feet. The
spanker boom is fifty six feet in length.
Approaching the Persian Monarch in
size the French bark France is 3624
tons, the British ship Liverpool is
1880 tons, and the handsome clipper.
bow American five masters Shenandoah
and Roanoke are 3400 tons each. A
peculiar feature about the Monarch is
that her straight steamer bow remains
unchanged. In this she will be %
novelty among sailing vessels, and tho
bluff bow will doubtless interfere with
her speed. Steam will be used to hoist
sail, load cargo and work the capstan.
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Exterior materials: Foundation,
stone piers; walls of first story, gables
and roof, shingles.
Interior finish: Two coat plaster,
hard white finish. Soft wood flooring
and trim. Staircase ash. Chair rail
in kitchen and dining room. All in.
terror woodwork finished in hard oil.
These general dimensions and mate
rials may be changed, and as to colors
would offer as suggestion: Shingling
on first story and gables, pearl gray |;
trim, including water table, corner
boards, castings, cornices. bands, ETC., +,
white sashes and shingled roofs. dark
green; veranda floor and ceiling oiled.
The principal rooms, their sizes,
closets, etc., are shown by the floor
plans. No cellar or blinds. Open fire.
place in first story hall, making O
cheerful and attractive room in itself.
Portiere opening between parlor and
hall servants bedroom off kitchen
good sized room for storage in second
story.
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sAsIIEs.

Sashes nre to be worn with most OF
the inexpensive dresses, and some very
pretty ones are made of long lengths
of fine grenndine, either in colors or
black. These aie finished with fringe
of knotted silk or fine strands OF
bends. One extremely handsome sash
of grenadine has fringe of black cord
silk with alternate strands of very fine
jet tipped with arrow-shaped beads.
With this sash is worn an adjustable
yoke of black velvet and grenadine.
The yoke is cut square across the front
and back, and Mt the corners of the
front next to the sleeves there are ro-
settes of the grenadine with long tas-
sells Of silk and Jet TO match the fringe
of the sash. From beneath these tas-
sells there are velvet straps that ex-
tend to the waist line, meeting in q
point in front. These are fastened un-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
TINY LAMPS.
For Use on the Writing Desk and
Toilet Table.

For Use on the Writing Desk and
Toilet Table.
The very latest notion in lamps Is q
charming one. The last whim of FASH
ion calls for small lights upon both my
lady's desk and her dressing table, and
there are some very fascinating varie-
ties from which to choose, says the
Boston Herald. One woman, who Is
apt to be little in advance of most
fashions, has both her toilet table and
her desk fitted out already, and she Is
the envy of all her friends. The china
chosen for the writing equipment Is still
the popular Dresden. and wonderfully
dainty it is. The ink well and pen rack
are combined, and sufficiently roomy
to suggest a generous supply of ink
and pens of many sorts, The paper
rack Is gem In its way and really
contains a sufficient supply to warrant
its being. The blotter, the stamp box,
and all the paraphernalia are there,
and finishing all are the two lamps,
which stand always ready to be lighted
and to shed their soft light upon the
page.
The various implements Of the toilet
on the dressing table all show handles
and backs of fine china, and the two
tiny lamps are so placed as to shed a
charming light over the whole and to
make the work of selection q delight.
The wicks are not large enough to
show any fierce light, nor are these
lights intended as means of illumina-
tion. either. There are others with larg-
re burners and circular draught some-
where around the room. or gas or elec-
tricity Is used. Tho object Is to throw
n few extra beams on an especial spot.
and to give that final touch Of beauty
which well-shaded lamp can always
be trusted to do
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
HOMES FoR SETTLERS.

J. II. shugart, Lincoln, Neb.. says he has
just returned from Tennessee. He found the
people most hospitable. and he is convinced
that the resources Of the state are such that
any old comrade with little capital can
make good living there. He is going back
to settle, aud will be glad to help any OF the
comrades to a knowledge OF the section In
which he stopped.
ID. Z. Chappell. Shellsford, Tenn, says no
one need feei dubious about the quality ofthe
land around McMinnville. One piece In that
section, for instance, produced ~ bushels Of
wheat to the acre In lS93 and between 40 and
80 Of corn the next year. He could cite
other cases OF similar nature.
Ezra Carle, Vinton, Calcasieu Parish. La,
writes; Anyone wishing to make a home
here in southwest Louisiana should please
write ut once for particulars"
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SOME NEW EVENING SLEEVES.
The sleeve on the left of the dia-
gram is intended for gauze or chiffon,
TWO PRETTY DESIGNS.

and it takes two whole widths oil
forty-three inch chiffon, or one aud
oneh half widths of gauze. This is gath.
cred up very full all round the arm
hole, and left nearly double the length
OF the sleeves. The lower edge is
gathered along and sewn to the bot
tom Of the sleeve, and ribbon strap
collects and holds some of the fulness
about two-thirds OF the length from
the top. f.F ~. X
The short sleeve on the right of the
same diagram is suitable for two ma
terials, such as satin and brocade, or
satin and velvet, the epaulette being
always Of the heavier fabric. The full
put is first arranged on foundation
Of less size, and over this comes the
epaulette edged with trimming, end
left loose at the edge and ends. Broad
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
JABoTs AND COLLARS.

For half-long iabots, says the New
York Press, de chine and mousselaine
chiffon are Emuch used, principally
without the addition of lace. Paris
makes these articles in plisse, finished
with q collar or thick ruche with flow
ers intermingled, principally daisies,
the jabot itself being open in the mid
die, where it leaves free space for their
display.
Novelties are plated black tulle col.
lars with ribbon arrangement and q
ribbon bow or several colored rosettes
where it fastens in the front.
A flower collarette is shown herewith
which differs materially from styles
hitherto produced. A stiffened lining
forms the foundation, on which are
sewn loops of satin ribbon with artiti-
cial flowers arranged at regular inter-
walls in their folds. Or either side of
the centre front hang two softly plated
ends of chiffon, which match the rib
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

The cost of the house, as shown by
the perspective view and the two floor
plans, is $500, not including mantels
and range, which nre generally
selected after the owners own taste.
The estimate is based on New York
prices ior materials and labor, and in
many sections of the country the cost
would be less.
Itsgeneral dimensions are Extreme
width, 80 feet @ inches; depth, includ-
ing veranda and porch, 4S feet G
riches.
First story. 9 feet high; second
story, s feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
NEW COATS.
JACKETS ARE SHORT AND SKIRT
PART is OFTEN IN FLUTES.
Either Double or Single Breasted-A
Coat and Skirt En- Suite
is Invaluable -Jabots
and Collars.

TT has been decreed, says Ella Starr
in the New York Recorder, that
the applique of cloth upon cloth
shall distinguish many of the
tailor-made costumes of the season.
This does not imply simply an ap-
piled pattern of cloth upon plain
surface, but the idea is elaborated in
a dozen and one different and charm
ing ways. One delightful example
recently displayed is in faced cloth of
the new brown, with revers of biscuit
colored cloth, covered with applique
designs in dark brown velvet. Broad,
Aaring turnover cuffs are made to
correspond.
The new coat is easy enough to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

This design is capable of many FEAST
BILE notifications. Cellar may be put
under whole or portion of the house,
with inside and outside entrances and
concrete floor; bath room could be in
troduced in second story with full or
partial set Of plumbing; open fire.
places may be introduced in parlor
and dining room brick set range may
be placed in kitchen.
This design also presents very at
tractive appearance il it is run up o
half story more, Mansard roof.
Let it be by the seaside or on the
slopes Of the mountain, with broad
veranda inviting repose; everything
around is restful ana man gains rest
and strength in peaceful enjoyment.
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bon in color and are finished with q
double self-shirring edged with fine
net-top applique lace.
A band of satin ribbon overlaid with
closely clustered stemless blossoms,
finished with large outstanding bow
in the back where it fastens, consti-
tutes more simple style.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

All communications concerning the ar
rangements for the National Encampment to
DO held at Louisville, KY, on the llth OF
September next, should be addressed to
Thos. II. Sherley, President, G. A. Il. Citi-
zens' Committee, at Louisville, Ky. The
communications so addressed will be re-
ferred to the proper sub-committees.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
TAILOR MADE SUITS.

Tailor made suits of wonderful va
riety are being displayed in the New
York shop windows. These are of new
shades and principally of tweed. whip
cord or cheviot. The short jackets OF
the suits to be worn this summer are
very natty, some buttoning almost to
the collar with fly, and others open
ing in front, and finished on each side
with large pointed rever.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
OVER THE EYES NOW.

The latest hats are not perched on
the extreme back of the head as they
have been all winter, with an effect of
being about to glide off backward. On
the contrary, in the present headgear
the pendulum has swung to the oppo-
site extreme, and the dainty little
confections of lace and jet are tipped
down over the eyes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
UNITED STATES BATTLEsHIp IOWA.

When completed the coast-defence
battleship Iowa will be the most i'm.
oortant and the biggest addition to
The United States Navy. She will be
800 feet long, and will be heavily
armed with numerous breech-loading
md rapid-Hring guns. Her one mill
Iary mast will have three "fighting
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

tops" of four.inch steel, capable of
pouring an enormously destructive
fire on the decks of any adversary which
may approach to within close quarters.
She will be propelled by twin screws,
and the engines will be separated by
water-tight bulkheads. Her cost will
be SO, 900, 900.
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bands, covered with jewels or bordered
with passementerie, are equally as
fashionable rs frills, but require
well shaped and full arm to prove be.
coming.
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NATIONAL rNCAMPMRNr.

AT the meeting OF the Executive Council
with the Lharmen OF the various committees
at Louisville, the work OF preparing for the
Encampment was shown to be progressing
timely, and all doubt OF Louisville's ability
to care for the vast army has passed away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24
FOR SEASIDE OR MOUNTAIN.
Plans For a Cottage Which VIII Cost
$500 TO Erect.
Copyright 1s9j).

Hundreds of city dwellers of mod
crate means have found it possible to
build comfortable homes for the sum-
mer months away from the heat aud
hustle Of the crowded streets.
What could be more homelike than
the cottage pictured here, with its
broad veranda, its pleasing effect of
roof construction, vieing in artistic
appearance with surrounding nature
herself.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

The city OF Charleston. s. O.. has
concluded the purchase of 500 acres of
land onithe Cooper River, five miles
from the city, for public park. 1t
has vigorous natural growth of pine
and oaks. An avenue 100 feet wide
viii be constructed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

der the sash. This makes an exceed
ingly pretty and stylish trimming for
an otherwise simple dress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-04-24

England has twenty-one certified
lady sanitary inspectors
Arizona republican., 1895-12-13

will be found by the usual accidents n years to come. We can only guess at the extent of the treasure which the man Of science knows to 3 cerja nly Is covered up there by the epilapb.c throes of nature.
 It is to be hoped that the sharahold- CTS or bondholders of the Phoenix mine will retrieve the awful mismlnag agament
 of two years ago, by systematic search for the ore body that must be near to that immense slide which ,-hey exhausted, and then, faint-hear ted, abandoned the whole. Why can't that company do what other concerns with a like misfortune have done all over the Pacific coas,5-go right down for the ore body that logically and necessarily is close at hand.
 When the mining interests tributary to Phoenix, are worked systematically
 for much if not all that is in them,
 when the miner and the rancher can reciprocally work, together, then your new railroad, and another perhaps, can have heavy traffic. Then in two years time will there be for Phoenix pros perity and prestige which can not for some years to come materialize if de- pendence is had only on her agricultur-
 al environments E. P M.