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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

Islands by the United States until
twenty years subsequently, the limit
of seals to be killed annually was
placed at 100000. Even with this
large number destroyed each year, the
seals showed no signs of decrease, and
it would seem that the conditions
which prevailed in 1880 must have
again returned.
There is no telling how long this
annual killing of 100, 900 seals might
have been continued without complete
defamation of the herd had it not been
for the operations in late years, par
ticulnrly Of Canadian seal hunters,
who make n practice of striking the
seal herds when on their way to tine
Pribilof group, and killing in the open
sea female rs well rs male seal-young
and old. Furthermore, as the Cana
dians hunted the seals recourse was
had to the shotgun, loaded with buck
shot, and il is estimated that out of
every five seals shot in the open sea,
not more, on an average, than one
was secured. The remaining four
uSuuiiy shuh W tut DOtIOln DelOre
their bodies were seized or, wounded,
made away and died subsequently.
This Wholesale slaughter on the high
seas has well-nigh exterminated the
seal, and it has been the direct cause
of the restrictions imposed during late
years on the sealing work of hunters.
Under the present restriction the com
pany which leases the Pribilof Islands
from the United States is not permit.
ted to kill during a single season more
than 1900 seals. The restrictions i'm.
posed on hun ers prohibit the capture
of seals in Bering Sea and within Ger.
tain limits of the North Pacific prior
to July l, and after July seals can
not be taken inside of the sixty-mile
zone surrounding the Pribilof group.
In addition, sealers are not permittel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Immunity Against Snake Poison.

We understand that Professor
Fraser will probably make a further
communication to the Royal Society
of Edinburgh at its next meeting with
regard to the production of immunity
against snake poison. Since the pres
entation of the paper, an abstract of
which was published in the British
Medical Journal, Professor Fraser has
obtained, we are informed, definite
proof of the antidotal properties of
the blood serum of venomous SER
pents. This result was not unantici-
pated, as will have been gathered
from the statements already pub
lished, but its establishment is a mat
ter of great interest, and, perhaps, of
some practical Importance, since never
before probably have the bane and the
antidote been brought 80 near to-
gether. British Medical Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

and coronet passes across the brow.
These coronels are formed of large
flowers, poinpons of straw, or choux
of quilted gauze or baby ribbons, and
with them hornets and hats in simple
good taste are made, which contrast
pleasantly with the vulgarity of pres
ent fashions in general. The hair to
suit all these hats is worn in soft
fringe or else waved, while the knot
behind is arranged in Henry III. or
1880 style. Some few fashionable
women have adopted the waved
bandeaux q Ia jolie femme, but this
makes its wearers look old, and it is
exceedingly difficult to find hats or
bonnets which go we'll with it.
LINK BUTTONS AND SHIRT STUDS.
Studs for the summer girls waist
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
FASHIONS IN SHOES.

No toilet is complete for the summer
without plenty of pretty shoes. The
summer belle should have her evening
shoes to match all dresses, and in them
even an ugly foot can be made good
looking. There is fascinating glace
kid just now, which comes in such
delicate tints as eau de Nil, and these
are ornamented with the smallest pos
sible rosettes.
There is much diversity in satin
evening shoes. Some of them are en-
broidered with jewels and pailettes on
the instep and are laced up above this
in an open fashion, which allows the
stocking to be seen, while supporting
the foot, doing away with all fear that
in dancing they may slip off,
Many have straps over the instep,
and buckles are important; nearly
every shoe displays them, but for
evening they are used very small.
The brown shoes are darker now
and brown glace kid has almost ban
ished any other; it keeps we'll in or
der and does not need tiresome clean.
ing. This class OF shoe is to be had in
every variety-plain, laced and but
toned; it is singularly inexpensive.
A Grecian slipper for indoors oil
dressing slippers in tan, scarlet or
gray are charming, and Of late new
baby shoe has been brought out il
French kid and patent leather, with 6
strap across the instep, which is vas;
Improvement on the old model.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

group-St. Paul, st. George, Otter
and Walrus--the two islands st. Paul
and St. George are the ones selected
by the seals for their breeding pur-
poses. On the other two islands the
seals occasionally haul up, but do not
breed. So far as is known, the ISL
anis OF st. Paul and st. George are
the only land points where the fur
seal haul out. The Pacific and An
tarctic Oceans have been secured by
seaiers in the hope OF finding the
winter homes of the animal, but to no
purpose. It is now the generally ac-
cepted opinion that the seals betake
themselves on the approach of winter
to some of the high plateaus on the
bottom of the ocean, where 1t is posi-
BILE fo- them to live on small fish, and
there remain until the instinct of re-
production forces them to seek the
breeding rookeries.
The discovery of the Pribilof Is
lands dates back to 1875, and is
credited to Russian hunters. In the
succeeding year over 500, 200 seals
were killed by Russians. For twenty
years after that awful slaughter in
17S6, the fur seal almost entirely dis
appeared from the Pribilof Islands.
1t is said that more than half of the
skins taken in the year 1856 were sub
sequently thrown into the sea in ar
advanced stage of decomposition, be
cause OF careless curing, and th'
waters were 80 poisoned as to drive
away the seals for successive seasons.
The Russian-American Company OBJ
tanned control of the Pribilof Island
in the early part of the present cen
tury, and prompt measures were takeI
by the representatives of this compan.
to stop further killing. For five years
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

are shown in great variety. They are
sold in sets OF three, attached to fine
gold chain. For the sentimental
young woman there are heart-shaped
gold studs, with tiny seed.pearl in
the centre. Others show very small
green garnet, incased in gold, while
still others are of white enamel, deco
rated in gold to match the link cuff
buttons. The most elaborate Of these
are of gold studded with jewels. The
white and gold effects, with rococo
decorations cost Sl2. Silver link cuff
buttons cater to all tastes. The young
woman devoted to Yale may fasten her
cuffs this summer with link buttons of
silver showing blue enameled flag on
which "Y" in white enamel is con-
spicuous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
SEAL HUNTING.
HISTORY OF THE GROWTH OF
AN IMPORTANT INDUSTRY.
Damage Done by Reckless Killing
100000 Seals Slaughtered in One
Year - Present Restrictions
Our Fleet of Cutters.

N LII of the vessels of the
"a United States patrol fleet for
IA Bering Sea are now on the
cruising ground, says the
New York Times. The headquarters
OF the fleet is at Unalaska. At this
point the Alaska Commercial Com
pany has a large coal supply, upon
which the fleet Is permitted TO draw.
Unalaska is also the most western mail
point belonging to The United States.
Mail reaches there during the summer
at least once n month.
The most western limit of the cruis-
ing ground of the fleet is Attu Island.
This island is in east longitude, and is
distant from the Japan coast but few
hundred miles. Attu Island is the
most western possession of the United
States. 1t is at greater distance to
the west than is New York to the east
of San Francisco.
The islands of st. Paul and st.
George, or, generally speaking, the
Pribilof or Seal Islands, are distant
some 200 miles from Unalaska. II is
around these latter islands that the
zone exists in which no sealing craft
are permitted to enter for the pur-
pose of catching seal. This prohibit
tion zone extends around the Pribilof
group, every portion of which is dis.
tant sixty miles from land. Although
there are four islands in the Pribilof
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
A Famous Bit OF Carpet.

The Empress Frederick once worked
bit of carpet on which all her chill
dren knelt when confirmed; the late
Emperor's coffin rested upon it; the
present German Emperor and the
Princesses Charlotte. Sophia and VIC
toria we're married standing upon it.
This piece of work is religiously pre-
served in the palace of the Kaiser. -
Boston Transcript.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
A NOVELTY IN PARAsoLs.

Foremost among the accessories OF
the Partisan toilet, the sunshade has
assumed q position OF Importance
which hitherto it has hardly pos
sessed. and is being improved upon to
its yet great advancement with all our
ultimate refnements of taste. In fact,
the parasol, now of immense size, of
graceful shape, in delicate-hued silks,
and its soft drapings, is only to be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Just Candles. .

A scientist of note, in discussing the
electric light recently, observed that
if it we're in universal use at the pres
ent day, the candle, if suddenly intro.
duced, would be thought wonderful
invention, as it enables person to OBJ
tain light in its simplest and most
portable form, and without the use of
cumbrous machinery or the necessity
of attaching the lamp to any fixed
point by means of wire before 1t could
be lighted. New York Recorder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

x LTHOl uH IL is asserted now
~ and then that the reign of
~ the large sleeve will soon be
over, all of the newest
French dresses have immense sleeves.
Tho leg,o'-mutton, however. except on
jackets, seems quite to have disap-
peared, the forearm part being quite
distinct from the puff, and made very
tight. Four or five buttons, with
loops, fasten the sleeve at the wrist,
and when unbuttoned allow the arm
ingress and egress. In many cases
the sleeves this summer are short to
the elbow, the arms being covered
with long gloves.
A charming toilet by Felix, of
Paris, which has recently come over,
certainly shows no diminution Of the
sleeves. 1t is of the pretty Dresden
patterned taffetas so much in vogue
this year-a white ground sprinkled
with yellow buttercups. A broad
corslet of pale green satin confines
the waist, which has large bow OF
green ribbon To- match Mt the side,
with long ends. The blouse whist is
full, and is fastened under the arms
and finished with n green satin collar,
the most ornate part of the dress be-
ing the sleeves, which have two
double ruffles of buttercup yellow
chiffon superadded to the balloonpu
of the silk, which come only to the ell
bow. The upper part of the sleeve
has the fullness held down by epau-
lettes of the green satin,. from which
puff out the ruiiles of the chiffon !, on
the top of each epaulette is bow of
green satin. 1t is altogether q very
striking-looking costume.
The majority of the new bodices
seem to have the opening under the
arm with the fullness of the material
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
L. II. BLISS.

twenty five pound bicycle and not
break it to smithereens. Bliss does it,
though. and enjoys it. In fact, he
seems to be getting fat on it. He is
not one OF the "fast brigade" among
the Chicago riders, but he can get
over the boulevards with great ease
and comfort to himself and at pace
that sometimes makes his riding COM
panions "puff hard" The recent road
race was too much for him, though.
He started and finished, too, but he
didn't go over the entire course.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

compared to some huge flower rising
upon its stem, and is to be seen in all
possible colors-red, violet, straw,
peach, carnation pink and corndower
blue, or blue pain de sucre, as it used
to be called, is the color that is now
in favor, and despite its hard, crude
aggressiveness and almost unbearable
offense to the eyes, it is to be seen on
all hands and is worn by everybody.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
LACE GREATLY USED.

The whole world of fashion contin-
ues to be draped, interviewer and
veiled with lace. Shawls and fiounces
that have been snugged away in laven-
der for years may be brought forth
with propriety and impunity now.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Biggest wheelman on Earth.

L. H. Bliss, ''the biggest wheelman
on earth" is one of Chicago's curiosi-
ties in the bicycle line. 1t is hard to
believe, says the Chicago Times-Her-
aid, that man six feet 81 inches tall
and weighing 4S7 pounds can ride q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
REVIVAL OF rHE LOUIS XVI. HAT.

More and more are Partisan women
adopting the fashion of Louis XVI. in
hats which are loaded, or rather over
loaded, with flowers, bows and ospreys,
and soft folds of lace or gauze. Some
made for shade have floating scarf OF
fine tulle or other delicate fabric.
which renders veil unnecessary.
Wings for trimming gre wider, and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Carpets Made by Hand.

The manufacture of carpets in Syria
is carried on exclusively by women
and children. The trade, although
important in its way, is not large, and
power looms do not exist in the coun-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
An Armless Ar.it.

Whtn man without arms becomes
aa artist there is considerable evil
dence that he has strong and natural
inclination for the career. This is
the case Of Bartram Hiles, q young
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

Statistics have succeeded in proving
that lack of money is the ohiet cause
Of Auieide in France.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

spread themselves out toward the
sides, where folded ribbons and clus-
ters of flowers are niassed, and large
outstanding Loops of broad taffeta rib
bon rear themselves. For bonnets,
toques and smaller forms of millinery
high aigrette is placed to one side,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
FUTURE FASHIONS.
GLIMPsEs OF COMING STYLES
IN wOMEN'S GARMENTS.
The Reign OF the Big sleeve Is Not
Yet Over-New Bodiccs--Louis
XVI. Hats Revived-Nov-
city In El-::c's.

x LTHOt GH IL is asserted now
~ and then thnt the reign of
NJ the large sleeve will soon be
,vor all nf tha nawpqt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
ANNIVERSARY MEETING.
C0nducted Last Night In the r. X. Y
NJ. G.. \. Rooms.

C0nducted Last Night In tho r. X. Y.
| NJ. C.. 4. Rooms.
A large gathering assembled at the
Railroad Young Mems Christian asso-
ciation rooms last night to celebrate
the fourteenth anniversary of the asso-
ciation. Engineer ]. Il. Troch presided
ana was supported on the platform by
Rev. w. $. Sweet, OF Passaic; G. A.
Warburton, general secretary of Rail-
road Young Mems Christian associa-
tions: General Manager w. F. Hall
stead, Trainmaster G.. NJ. Hallstead,
William Frink, Rev. r. j. Collins, w.
c. Weeden, +. w. Pearsall, George
Mahy and others.
Rev. w. /. Sweet delivered an address
| full of practical advice to the members
| as to the best method of extending
their influence and sphere of work. G.
A. Warburton, Of New York, who en-
joys national reputation for his work
In connection with the Railroad Young
Mems Christian associations, also de-
livered an address, in which he referred
to the great work accomplished by the
associations throughout the state, and
impressed upon the members the para
mount necessity of securing better
rooms, so that their quarters would
not be so limited and their opportunities
would be greater. He urged them to
inaugurate a building fund and begin
operations. without loss of time. to Sc
| cure a building worthy of themselves
and of the city.
Secretary +. w. Pearsall presented
the annual report which showed that
the membership had increased from
SIC to 517. The average daily attend
ance during the year was GA. The
average attendance at religious services
for the twelve months was 1851 as
against S,Sl4 for the previous year. Two
hundred and eighty-four books had
been added to the library. making
total of over 1000 volumes. A compli-
ment was paid to the work of the
Ladies Auxiliary, who had been help
ful in many ways, particularly in cases
of illness among railroad families,
where they had always been forward in
lending u helping hand. Many cases of
sick and injured had also been visited
by members Of the association. The
financial feature was shown to be very
satisfactory, there being balance in
hand of Sass and a promissory note of
800 from the Lackawanna Bell, which
would fall due in May.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
THOMAS WAS GIDDY.
Jumped. Fell and Almost Cracked His
Skull.

Frank Thomas, William Thomas and
William Morgan. moulders working at
the Scranton Stove works, Dunmore
and living on the West Side, had q
practical lesson while indulging In
horse-play on Capouse avenue last
night, which fortunately was not at
tended with very serious results.
The three young men had been i'm
bibing, not too wisely, but too WELL and
when on Capouse avenue, near Carbon
street, began the fantastic exercise of
throwing each others hats into the air.
Frank Thomas was anxious to eclipse
the other efforts, and after giving q
yell which attracted general attention,
fell on his back and brought his head
In contact with the asphalt pavement.
He was found to be unconscious from
the fall and his position sobered the
other two, who had their companion
conveyed to the Lackawanna hospital,
where 1t was found that their fears of
a fractured skull were, fortunately,
groundless. The wound was super
fetal one, and after II was dressed he
was taken home.
William Thomas and William Nor
gan were placed under arrest, but after
inquiries and severe admonition, were
released. y}tfr"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
FRANK HAS RECOVERED.
Wants to Be Discharged from the Hillside
Home.

Peter Frank, who, in the summer of
1893, shot and seriously wounded Max
Long, of the South Side, while inSane,
has appealed to the court for his dis
charge from the insane department OF
the Hillside Home.
Frank became possessed of the de-
lusion that Long had done him great
wrong, and one morning, at the old
rolling mil where both We're employed,
almost murdered him.
He was called for trial on Oct. 10, 1893
and a verdict of not guilty taken on
the ground of insanity. Frank was
thereupon committed to the asylum and
has since been an inmate of 1t.
Accompanying his application for dis
charge Is certificate from the resident
physician of the home stating that the
petitioner has recovered his reason.
There will be hearing in the case on
April 22.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
MEETING AT MUSIC HALL.
Patrick F. Murphy, u Leading knight of
Labor, viii Address 1t.

Patrick +. Murphy, u Leading knight of
Labor Will Address 1t.
Replying to the imputation made by
Samuel Gompers of New York, who in
his speech at Samter's hall last Tues
day night, drifted into an attack on
Hackett, Carhart & Co.. of New York,
Patrick F. Murphy, of New York. will
address meeting tonight at Music
hall.
Mr.. Murphy is secretary of District
Assembly, Knights of Labor, of New
York. and it is given out that the pur-
pose of his visit and his lecture is to
say something in reference to the va
rance Of the knight Of Labor and the
Federation of Labor in New York.
j. Wilson Becker, organizer of the
Knights of Labor. arrived in town yes
terday to make arrangements for the
lecture. Mr.. Murphy will reach Scran-
ton this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
$5 REWARDI

So many complaints of irregular
delivery have reached us, which
we have traced to stolen papers,
that we now offer SIS reward for
information that will lead to the
conviction Of any person caught
stealing The Tribune from the
dOOrsteps of regular subscribers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23
THE HORSE CAME BACK,
1t Wore Collar-Simply That aud Moth.
ing More.

1t Wore Collar-Sinply That and Moth.
ing More.
Alexander Turnbull, baker, Of Ca
pouse avenue, and his son-in-law, Mr..
Browning, have been singularly unfor-
tunate in their early spring driving On
Sunday morning the two gentlemen
proceeded in neatly appointed buggy
to make calls upon Dunmore friends;
and, trusting to the proverbial hon
esty of Bucktown's people. left the
horse tied to "A nearby post When the
call was over they found that the equip
age had disappeared and no trace could
be found
Yesterday morning the horse, bear
ing a collar, came trotting home, but
Mr.. Turnbull is still awaiting the re-
naming instalments of his missing
property.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-23

given here on May H. In divided into
three distinct departments. each one I'M
portant and extensive enough to be u COM
plete show In itself. They are the repro
duction OF scenes and incidents from ac-
tual life among the Indians, cowboys and
pioneer frontiersmen. a congress of the
rough riders OF the world and a military
alliance OF the picked cavairymen Of Eng
land, Germany, France, Russia and the
United States.