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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
FALL FABRICS.
CREPONs ARE STILL THE THING
FOR AUTUMN WEAR.
Other Stylish Gown Materiais-N1ost
Dress Goods Present n Rough
Appearance-Hatsf for
Little Folks.

VXTHAT cranky old dame
W. Fashion isl Three
Y V months ago she said that
not an inch of crepon
would be worn by the smart set this
winter and that crepon gown would
mark its possessor rs being hopelessly
behind the style, and here comes
Fashions outrider with the informa-
tion that crepon will be quite the
shing" for autumn gowns The fact
OF the matter is, crepon is pretty
fabric, even il it is unserviceable. IL
catches and holds the dust in most
Iamentable manner, aud il pulls so
that 1t has to he "sheared" at every
wearing, but if you are careful to
keep it clipped closely the pulled
threads don't hurt, they simply add
another crinkle. Black goats hair
crepon is one of the very newest de.
signs and the crinkle is deeper than
ever. Crepon with Dresden stripes in
color is one OF the new fancies, and
another has shadowy device of fig
ures over it. Alternate stripes of
crepon and velvet is another odd
fancy, and it is right smart looking
The bouretted goods will be here in
full force for autumn and early winter
wear. The favored fashion is bright
ground OF smooth surface with the
tiny curled knots of darker color
thrown up on the right side. In these
there seems to be return to "pat-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
ably reminded OF the balmy air of
ELEPHANTS ENJOYING THEIR BATH.

ably reminded OF the balmy air of
early morning in the tropics.
1t is worth the trip alone to watch
the hilarious capers of the elephants,
who. in their large way, enjoy the
morning immensely. They summer
out in the large green just back of the
winter homes, and about the first
thing their keepers do is to turn a
hose on them. One elephant is
drenched at time, while the other
looks on with impatient envy. The
look OF stolid satisfaction and keen
enjoyment which permeates the coun-
tenance OF the elephant being sprin.
kled would make fortune for some
painter if he could successfully trans
fer it to canvas.
After his great body has been
thoroughly drenched the keeper yells
\''Next!" and the other elephant knows
bat his happiness is near at hand.
rhile the hose is being turned upon
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

done, particularly as Mrs. Murphy
always sided with the baby against the
paternal authority.
Every morning the great tank is
filed with fresh water, and then
Caliph's gate is thrown open, and he
loses no time in getting beneath the
surface. The mother and daughter
have never taken kindly to this ar
rangement. After Caliph has soaked
himself for an hour he is driven back
and the other two go into the water.
Later in the day, when they have
quieted down, all three are allowed in
the tank together, but at the first signs
OF disagreement the keepers separate
them by prodding them with iron
pointed hooks.
All the large animals, like the lions,
tigers, bears, leopards, hyenas, have
the hose turned on them every morn
ing, and although the keepers say
they like the bath, few of them looked
1t. with the exception of the bears. 1t
was ths greatest kind of sport for the
polar bears in particular, as the hot
weather Is not to their liking at all.
Great care is taken with the animals
from the tropical regions to prevent
their catching cold, and Tor This rea-
son those which come under this class
are given only sprinkling.
The monkey-house is a lively place
in the morning. The dozens OF
monkeys there are all very hungry,
and when the keeper begins to make
the rounds. with the breakfast there are
twenty fights in as many seconds. One
of the monkeys there caught cold about
six months ago, and whisky was given
HIM in frequent doses. This monkey.
the keepers aver, tries to impose upon
them by coughing. On two occasions,
! they say, no succeeded in his purpose
OF making them believe he had a cold,
and consequently was IN need of
whisky. This shows that the monkey
is something of a logician. He knew
the whisky was given him for GER
tain cause, and his mental powers were
quick to settle upon the reason of it.
The keepers say that it will go hard
with this monkey if he should contract
genuine cold. Perhaps, if the
monkey had been tribe cleverer, and
had thought TO expose himself in some
way, 30 that he would catch cold, he
might have had the whisky without
jeopardizing his reputation for hon
esty.
1t sometimes happens that in the
busy hours Of the early morning q
couple OF monkeys escape through the
keeper leaving the cage door open q
second too long. Such an escape
makes plenty OF excitement. The
monkeys always make for the nearest
tree, but their captivity has rendered
them comparatively slow. and the agile
keeper, with big scoop net ON the
end of a long pole. has little trouble
in landing them. During the escape
the other monkeys become terribly ex-
cited, and the men who have made a
study OF them through long sssocis.
tion say that there is no doubt but
that they are jsbbering about the es-
! cape to one another.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
A Noteworthy Incident.

According to advices received hy
the steamship Warrimoo, the first re-
ception of the new Japanese envoy at
the Chinese court was distinguished
by departure from conventional
precedent which excites much COM
ment. The Emperor holds audiences
on platform, to which he ascends by
flight of steps intended for his ex-
elusive use. When credentials have
hitherto been presented, they have
been taken to him by side staircases.
Minister Hayashi, however, had been
admonished by his Government. 70 Z.
sist upon every mark OF respect. He,
therefore, expressed desire that his
credentials should be conveyed to the
Emperor by the steps reserved for the
latter, and after some hesitation his
request was granted, to the surprise
OF his Europern and American col.
leagues. The audience took place on
July7, and after appropriate addresses
were delivered the ENJOYS documents
were received by Prince Kung, Presi-
dent of the Tsung Ii Yamen, and car.
ried up the central steps to the throne.
The Japanese envoy made speech.
in which he expressed the hope that
hereafter the amicable intercourse OF
the two empires might become more
and more intimate.
The reply was brief and to this ef-
feet "The war is ended and peace re-
established, l am happy to receive
you. Two countries separated only
by narrow strip of water should al
ways maintain terms OF friendship."-
New York Post.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

In London this is called the exit
Zit" bicycling skirt. This one is Of
navy serge. The back fullness is set
into treble box plaits from the waist,
and is devoid of placket holes, the
skirt, which is plainly hemstiched,
fastening with buttons at the front
seams, which seams at the foot are cut
up several inches, showing deep kilt.
ing of serge. And this killing pro-
ceeas from uuderknickers that are of
skeleton make, the upper portions be.
ing cut away, save for narrow contin-
uations of killing. 1t is tho most
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
BASQUE WAIST TO Be REVIVED.

The basque waist is to be revived,
and there are various arrangements
OF tabs and points that have scarcely
peen adapted thus far In any desir-
able shape. Some of the skirts have
long pocket-lid-shaped sections set in
with the belt. This is thought by
some to be forerunner of an over
skirt idea. These basque sections do
not interfere with the very short bas'
que effect of the bodice. A handsome
skirt made on this plan is of heavy
wool fabric. Over the hips on either
side are fitted sections of velvet, with
one at the back quite full and plated.
A wool bodice, in the ordinary pointed
shape. is worn with this, and very
large sleeves Of velvet, with velvet vest
and collar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
NEW YORK'S zoo.
EARLY MORN AT THE CENTRAL
PARK MENAGERIE.
Hilarious Capcrs OF the Eiephant In
q Bath-The jealous 4hinoceros
Troubles of the Hippopot-
nmus-Artful Monkeys.
HHE stranger who makes an oc.
casionai visit to the Metrc M.
CHsIUHHI NlsII 10 tnt MtIfL pO'
lis probably knows mere

TIE stranger VINO makes an Oc'
casional visit TO the Metro po-
i lis probably knows mere
G about the Zoo in Central Park
than do many of the residents of New
York. This is tho senson of the year
when the city is filed with visitors
from the South, West and New Eng
land, and one of the first places they
go to is that particular section of the
park given up to the animals.
But most of them go at the hour
when the park is filled with people,
and that is not the time to see the col
lection in its most interesting phase.
Early in the morning, before half the
town is awake, is the hour to see the
show. Then is the time when some.
thing cun be learned about the OK
treme care taken of the great beasts
which seem to need it so little. Yet
the most ferocious aud terrible of
them receive the tender attention that
is lavished by n mother upon child.
III the man, or woman, or better
yet the child, will get up in time to
be at the Zoo about 6 o'clock in the
morning some odd sights can be seen.
The big houses on the other side of
Fifth avenue, the great palaces of the
Gould Astor, Mills, Inman, Gerry
families, and further away the vast
pile OF masonry in which Cornelius
Vanderbilt lives, will all be shut tight
MS drum, and everything about them
as quiet as the country churchyard.
But this stiffness only accentuates
the activity and the hustle about the
animals. These hot days they are in
their summer quarters, where they can
get the benefit of the breezes blowing
through the park, and where those
from the equatorial regions are prob
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
A WORD AS TO. coIrFuREs.

A revival of the peasant mode OF
hair dressing, in vogue fifteen or
twenty years since, is now worn by
the ultra girl. Young women who
have not heavy heads of hair exc it
ont with bow of ribbon, but the
prettiest coiffure is that of many fiat
braids pinned closely to the head. Its
shape should be varied to suit tho
contour of the head. This style OF
coiffure is only suitable for mornings.
The hair should DO arranged ON the
crown OF the head for dress occasions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
Gladstone's Marvellous vitality.

An American who recently chatted
With Mr.. Gladstone at Hawarden says
the Grand Old Mans voice and hear
ing show no signs of age. HIS face IL
that of an old man, but II a listener
shuts his eyes he would feel as il he
were being addressed by man in the.
prime Of life. Gladstone's marvellous
vitality finds its most effective sxpes-
sion in his voice. New York Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

shipped here and there to insure set
TO the shoulders. Below the velvet
a soft frill of delicate lace is set, and
little puffed yoke of the same may
cover the throat above it to the neck
band; or the collar or necklace may
be connected with the top of the bod
ice and the throat band by a series OF
straps of velvet, each planned to come
just where thinness needs relief, and,
if needs be, puffs or gauze may fill in
between the straps. A variation with
the same effect. and very pretty for a
girl whose youth excuses her slim
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
A Charmed Lie.

The three-year old son OF Prince AL
exander, of Solms, appears to bear
charmed life. While train was going
at full speed near Mollersdorf, In Aus
tria, gust of wind blew open a car.
riage door and the royal youngster
fell out. When the train was stopped
the sturdy little fellow was seen calm.
ly toddling after it, unhurt, save for a
few slight bruises and scratches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

,ven attract the eye, being aggres-
,ively rocky and barren. 1t has long
been claimed by Brazil. the claim of
England being recent and unexpected
by the Brazilians, who never supposed
their possessory right would be ques-
TONED.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

ness, is made by collar of close set
roses, worn instead OF the velvet cir
Gle, the gauze used matching the roses
and the connecting straps being ofsatin
ribbon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
The Island OF Trinidad.

The little island of Trinidad, con-
cerning the ownership of which Brazil
and England show an inclination to
quarrel, doe, not. judged from its pic
ture, seem worth the fuss. 1t is small,
isolated, unproductive and does not
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25
A Queer Freak.

You might not care to own the Curl
Gus little creature described by the
Cincinnati Enquirer, but you cer-
tainly will be interested to hear all
about the most remarkable animal in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

has big stall in the elephant house,
looked ont sadly upon the happy
scene on the glass. He is too fierce
to be trusted IN the open air, and be
is kept inside all the year round. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

clever and ingenious plan imaginable.
The front of the skirt Is silk lined,
but to prevent it from blowing about
the corners are sewn lightly to the
killing beneath, and all is neat and
orderly. Ingenuity has also been busy
with regard to tue box plaits AT the
back. BY means of string run
through rings on the inside of the
skirt the plaits are kept fiat to the
dress for bicycling purposes. but may
be loosened and extended when one is
walking.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

Maryland has an assessed valuation
Of 4497. 307. .676.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-25

SOMETHING NEW IN NEcKwEAR.
Some ingenious dressmaker has de.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26
BACK FROM THE SOUTH.
Mr.. Farnsworth Says Indian Creek
Mines Are Being Opened.

General Manager Farnsworth, of the
Horn Silver. accompanied by Messrs.
James Sharp, F. w. Jennings and John
Sharp, has returned from the south
where the properties of the company,
in addition to a number of private
claims. have been undergoing an in
spection at the hands Of the gentlemen
named. The new concentN5tor is
operating very smoothly and ore is be
ing taken out of the extreme tower
levels of the mine. Some good bodies
have been opened up and the proper
ties never looked better.
The Pioneer mine in the Lincoln dis
trict, was visited and Mr.. Farnsworth
stated yesterday that the pumps are
now taking care of the water in the
property and ore extraction is to COM
mence at once. It will be some time
yet before shipments are made.
AS stated in The Herald some time
ago would be the case, operations are
to be resumed at the Indian creek
mines on or about the first of the COM
ing month, in fact. they have even now
been inaugurated on a small scale,
several men having been put to work.
1t is Mr.. Farnsworth's intention to
visit the district within the next ten
days, if he can take the necessary time
in which to make the visit. 1t has not
yet been decided what will be done
with the Rob Roy mill, but the general
understanding is that after some re-
pairs have been made ore treatment
will commence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26
Operations mt De Lamar.

DeLamar Lode: For a couple OF
days of the week the DeLamar mill
was operating under minor difficulties,
caused principally by the light lining
of the furnace. which has been re-
paired, and first quality eight-inch fire
brick now makes a lining that will
withstand great wear, and the mill is
now working up to its capacity, hand
ling forty-five tons of ore each day.
The timber work is about completed
on the west side, where another cnIorl-
nation tank will be put in. The foun-
dalton, just about completed on the
east side, is for a 125 horsepower Cor
liss engine. The next addition will be
a 100 horsepower engine for the cleo
trical generator and supplying the
power for the HOSTS in the mines and
also the power to run the air compress
sor. There are now two hoists for the
mines in transit. All work and devel-
opmentS are progressing very satiSfac-
torily and about the only detail of an
noyance is the scarcely of water, which
is engaging Superintendent Cohen's at
tention very closely, and the work now
under contemplation to the end of set
ting this difficulty is a line of pipe
that will supply one hundred gallons
of water per minute. We understand
it has been determined beyond a doubt
that it is absolutely necessary for the
company to look to Meadow Wash for
it's water supply.
Charles Brooks, of Salt Lake, at one
time superintendent of the Raymond &
Ely, and ]. A. Rice. of Park City, were
among Sundays arrivals at Phoebe.
They are here to inspect the mines of
this and adjoining districts. Their
principal business is to inspect the Z.
c. Co.'S property with view of build
ing a concentration and join the mill
ority stockholders in working the P.
c. Co.'S mines. The gentlemen also in
tend to visit Ferguson district.
Bids for one hundred feet of a tunnel
on the Jim Crow No. were advertised
during the week, all bids to be submit
ted up to and including Saturday, but
fortune favors the brave" and Satur-
days work on the property developed
a handsome body of ore. The owners,
who are ]. Purthscher, Mrs. J. McFad-
den, D. Meikle and Superintendent
Cohen, have concluded to continue and
prosecute work by the shift, and not
by the contract, the change having
been brought about by development.
This is an important discovery, mas
much as it, explodes the theory that
the mineral belt extends to the west as
we'll as in the other cardinal di-
rectionS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26
SUGAR FRAUDS.
GOVERNMENT HAS LOST MANY
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS.
Fully Fifteen Sugar Importers Are
Accused of Placing Too Low a
Valuation on Their Importations.

San Francisco, April 25.-For some
time past. it has been whispered about
the custom house and appraisers
buildings that extensive frauds were
being committed in the importa ton
Of sugar from Hong Kong and that
the government was losing thousands
OF dollars in duties. The alleged
frauds consisted in undertaking the
importations.
Fully fifteen sugar importers are &C.
cused of placing too low valuation
on their importations, and their cases
have been and still are under investi-
cation by Collector Wise. The i'm
porters have been permitted in some
instances ito withdraw their ship
ments, but not until after they were
notified that they may be called upon
to pay an increased amount OF duty
and perhaps a heavy penalty.
When Collector Wise was asked
about the sugaE ipportations, he said:
ct is true THAI we have 3. large num-
Der of cases held UP for investigation
and are now awaiting proofs of valu-
alton, which the parties interested
have promised to obtain from Hong
Kong. We believe that sugar has
been coming into this port with a
value affixed much below the market
price.
I'VE have not charged any one with
attempting to defraud the govern
ment, and I do not know that such a
course will be pursued. The import
ers and brokers will be able to explain
matters satisfactorily when their
proof arrives
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26

New York, April 25.-There was an
active speculation on the stock exchange
today and the trend of prices was main
" upward, with the result that in most
instances yesterdays losses in the gen
eral list were fully recovered, and in
the remaining cases there was a partial
rally, except in the coal shares, which
have declined an additional fraction.
The improved tone of speculation was
largely cue to the favorable tenor of the
March statements OF earnings of several
leading railroads received this morning
At the opening under heavy selling of
the coalers, induced by the reported
abandonment Of the peace negotiations
the market was weak and at decline
ranging Up to per cent was recorded.
The depreciation in the rest of the list
was fractional. AT the lower figures
there was some covering and also pnr>
lases for the long account, there being
general feeling that it was safe to buy
after reaction. Under this buying the
coal stocks recovered all the early losses
during the morning, while the general list
rallied SsfGfA per cent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26

Three Of Salt Lakes citizens have
become interested in the great mica
deposits of Cedar Basin, located some
eighty miles to the south of st.
George and some distance east of St.
Thomas, Nevada, which is on the Rio
Virgin river. They are William C.
Hall, Joseph Lipmann and Fred J.
Leonard and in company with three
old prospectors these gentlemen have
just secured a lease and bond on the
claims of Daniel Bonnelli. keeper of
Bonnellis ferry over the Colorado
river at Rioville. The amount Of the
bond is $4,000 and the interested par
ties have determined to open up the
deposits quite extensively for the pur-
pose of determining just what there is
there before any further payments are
made on the purchase price. They
have no doubts as to the outcome of
the developments, for the claims have
been thoroughly prospected and it has
been determined that the deposits of
the valuable substance are practically
tnexhaustible. The people who are in
terested with Messrs. Hall. Leonard
and Lipman, are now at the mines
preparing to open them UP.
The product of these deposits is pro-
nounced by experts to be the equal of
any other mica in the world and it is
anticipated that the opening UP Of the
claims will create an extensive indus
try. The mica or isinglass as it is
called by some. is used very generally
in the manufacture of stove fronts and
electrical apparatus. It's use is not at
all limited and its value is considera-
NJ hoe
In Cedar Basin for good many years
and made ore shipment of 1,500 pounds
of the mica to Germany, where it was
received with great favor.
There are other deposits of this sub
stance in the southern part of the ter
ritory in the vicinity of st. George and
in the northwestern section of the ter
r1tory of Arizona, but the quality is
said to be not so good as that obtained
In Cedar Basin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-04-26
CULTIVATE LESS LAND.

The farm papers all coincide that, as
a rule, farmers attempt to cultivate too
much land. 1t is a fact, and one to be
deplored, that almost every one
spreads his efforts over too much ter
ritory. The boast is how many acres
of crops one has grown and not how
much per acre. A neighbor took pride
in saying that he had put in 20 acres
Of spring crops, but another who had
only % acres of land made more net
money from it than the farmer did
from his whole farm of $50 acres.
Now, which was the wiser and better
farmer? A long. time ago some one
printed a pamphlet with this title:
Ten Acres Enough" Large farmers
thought the author a crank. But a
correspondent of The Farm and Fire
side names and locates man who
supports himself, wife and six chill
dren from the products of his farm"
of two acres, and lays up money be-
sides. He has neither greenhouse nor
nearby city markets to facilitate his
operations. He resides in a country
place where land is cheap and trans
vorts his goods to a village market
considerable distance away. but he
seldom returns without bringing a
load of manure that costs him moth
ing. The possibility Of the production
of land is realized.