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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
strangest Insect in the World.

The aweto, as the Maoris, or ma
tives of New Zealand, call it, or the
hipitalls virescens, as naturalists term
it, is found in New Zealand, and is a
vegetable caterpillar of from three to
-four inches in length, and 50 far sci
ence has not been able TO say whether
it is vegetable or an insect. II is
always found at the foot of large myr-
tie trees that have beaut iful rcd flow
ers on their stems, and n beautiful
creeping clemntis as white as the
snow. The Maoris call this tree by
the name of rata. The aweto buries
itself among the roots of the rata,
few inches below the ground, and
there lives until it is full grown, when
IL undergoes most wonderful change
The spore of vegetable fungus,
termed by naturnlists sophoeria ro-
bertsil, fnstens itself to the neck of
the caterpillar, just between the head
and the first ring, and then grows up
wards to the height of from six to
eight inches. Many people assert
that there Is never more thnn one
stem, but such is not the case. for
some have been found with two stems,
although very rarely. The stem
shoots up out of the ground, above
where the caterpillar is living, about
two or three inches; below the earth
it grows into the aweto, until it fills
up every possible space within the
outer skin without changing the form
of the insect in the slightest way
whatever, but simply substituting II
vegetable matter for animal matter.
As soon as this takes place both the
plant aud the caterpillar become dry
and hard and die. but retain exactly
whole has brown color, aud the in-
sect appears n wooden caterpillar,
WIN huSt HpTn hltuuluB up ltoiu
the back of its neck. How the cater
pillar manages to propagate its species
no one can tell. Usually the cater
pillar becomes chrysalis, the chrys-
aiis changes into moth, the moth
lays eggs and these eggs again become
caterpillars, and so on without stop
ping. Many reasons are given why
the plant shoots up from the back of
the neck of the aweto. One is that
the aweto has asimy substance oozing
ont from its neck, which, while the
aweto is boring Mt the foot of the rata
tree for its only food, catches the seed
of the fungus and holds it fast there
till the latter begins to grow. When
it has sucked all the vegetable life out
OF the aweto it must naturally die, for
it finds no other nourishment. The
aweto is often found in large num-
bers
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
The Two Maidens.

Long years ago, It seems 70 be-
A little maiden played with ms;
Her soul was full of mirth and Joy,
Aud a hearty, healthy boy.
Through all the golden summer daN
teased her in ali sorts of ways;
One day | caught her in the NOV,
She cried "Oh. don't be foolish now"
| put my arms around her waist,
Her lovely lips longei to tastes
She said the while my fun to mar,
Now Quit, or will call papa.
Long years have passed upon my knee
Another maiden plays with mei
little girl onc-third her size.
Yet still che has her mothers eyes,
Her mothers yoice, her mothers waist
The same rod lips longei 70 taste.
And now through all the drea hours
OF vapid scsncs and scentless dpwars
A voice comes gently from afar;
Now Quit, or will call papa"
chicago Dispatch.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
VARYING Rainialls,

Over parts of the great equatorial
region OF calms i'll the great oceans
there is almost constant precipitation
in heavy showers, rain falling oh the
average about seven hours out of the
twenty four all the year round. There
are however, some notable exceptions
which qualify this broad general state
ment. At the Island of Ascension
only two or three inches of rain fall
in a year; aud there are numerous
islands in the Pacific. near the equa-
tor, which are practically rninless, as
is evidenced by their possessing de-
posits of guano. The other chief
rainy regions are those localities where
moist winds meet mountain ranges,
aud are forced upward, parting with
their moisture during the ascent--such
as the khasia Hills, the Western
Ghauts, the western coasts of the Brit
ish Isles, OF Norway, North America,
Southern Chill, and of New Zealand,
which are exposed to winds, blowing
over extensive oceans and depostng
their moisture on the first coasts they
meet.
The rainless regions of the globe
owe their aridity to the fact that they
are shut of from the influence of moist
winds by high mountain chains. The
chief of these are Upper Egypt, the
Sahara, the Desert of Cobb, and the
coast OF Peru. The driest place in the
world is probably that part of Egypt
between the two lower falls of the
Nile. Rain has never been known to
fall there, and the inhabitants do not
believe travellers who tell them that
water can fall from the sky. The great
! trade winds at the starting points of
their paths are the cause Of drought
and barrenness, but where they cross
! land ut the termination of their course
they give out bonnteous rain supplies.
The contrasts thus offered are very
striking. Thus, some parts of the
Moroccan Sahara near the head of the
northeastern Atlantic trade wind, do
not experience a shower for perhaps
twenty years at time; while the same
wind, when it reaches the coast of
South America, produces a rainfall
representing depth of twenty feet of
water in year. Gentleman's 8
Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
A Horse Canning Factory.

The building erectad Just below
Linnton by the Western Packing
Company fora horse ablttoir is rapidly
approaching completion. The foun-
dations for the engines and boilers are
all in, and the machinery is on tho
grouud, and should be in piace in q
few days, The building and plant
are on an extensive scale, and will
probably be ready for operation soon
The first shrek of the whistle will
sound the death knell of 5000 cay
uses now roaming the plains of East
ern Oregon and eating good grass.
which might better be turned into
beef and mutton. Mr.. Switzler, who
raised these horses, as he has many
thousands before them, will now re-
tire from the business, and has ex.
pressed his intention of buying a BIZ
cycle, and, if he likes it, will perhaps
start u bicycle factory He says that
the bicycles have driven the horse to
the slaughter house; bat when some-
thing newer has run out the bicycle, it
cannot be utilized for canning, as the
horse now is. Portland Oregonian
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

Some of the sealing schooners that
abandoned seal fishing because OF the
unsatisfactory condition OF tho bu,i-
ness i'll recent years hoye engaged,
during this and last season, in hunting
sen offers along the northern Pacific
coast. This is more uncertain Of re.
suits, perhaps, than sealing, but in the
event of success it is vastly more
profitable. One schooner was very
successful this year, some of the single
skins it secured selling for from $3.50 to
$3.50 each.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

Hard times seriously depressed the
marriage market III the Northwest
during the past twelve months and the
fact has been attested in u curious
way, relates the New YorG Sun. 1t 10
stated by the public school authori-
ties of the state of Washington that
fewer vacancies of teachers' places
occurred during the year than during
a number of years past. Vacancies
usually occur through the teachers
getting married, and very few were
married last year. In number of
cases it was related that young wome u
who were engaged to be married dur
ing the year had been compelled to
assume unexpected responsibilities
through the hard times, and SO had
postponed the event; while the infer
ence is that the hard times also inhu.
enced lots of young men to continue
counting another year or 80.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

War in these modern days is not
necessarily very dangerous 10 human
life, it appears. During the ten
months fighting with China, japan
lost just 623 men. The Elbe went
down with over half that many, and it
was all over in twenty minutes. We
are accustomed to shudder ut the hor-
rors of war, but vessel go,s down, n
theatre burns, mine caves in, kill
ing dozens and scores aud hundreds
of people, and the whole is soon for
gotten. The value of human life de-
pends largely on the stress that is laid
on that life.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.
OLD VIRGINIA KETcHup.

Take one peck of green tomatoes,
half peck of white onions, three
ounces of white mustard seed, one
ounce each of alspice and cloves, half
n pint of mixed mustard, an ounce Of
black peper and celery seed each, and
one pound of brown sugar. Chop the
tomatoes and onions, sprinkle with
salt aud let stand three hours; drnin
the water OFF; put in preserve kettle
with the other ingredients. Cover
with vinegar and set on the fire to
boil slowly for one hour. st. Louis
StarSayings.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

It's a far cry from the Montana gold
mines to the gold field, of South
Africa, but the latter seem to he at
tracing much of the attention of min
crs at the former. The railroad and
steamship companies are extensively
advertising in Montana excursions"
to the Cape for goldseekers. Wheth-
er or not many miners are making this
long prospecting trip is not apparent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

Franklin, who drew the lightning,
was professional politician, not a
professional scientist. Morse, who
invented the telegraph, was merely an
amateur. Watts, who invented the
steam engine, was not professional
machinest. Nearly all the great dis
coveries in photography have been
made by amateurs. And so In nearly
oil lines. remarks the New York
World, it is the man who-lasas the
work, not the man who lives by it,
through whom progress comes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

j. Pierpont Morgan has given
800, 900 to erect a stone sanitarium at
Liberty n. y, for consumptiyes.
Soon there will be many hospitals OF
this type, where the best way of treat.
ing tuberculosis can be put in prac-
tice and no doubt many lives saved by
timely use OF the best medicine, food
and rogimen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

"Hunger" says Carroll ID. White,
the labor expert, ''has caused more
men TO commit petty crimes than any
thing else. OF 6,95s homicides in
1890, 3, 900 had no trades"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
looking Backward.

'T'm afraid" said the bicycle girl,
"that we are getting altogether too
original in our ideas of costumes.
SITS worse than that, replied her
mother. "we are getting positively
aboriginal. "-Washington Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

Francis Willard wants to know why
men are not more beautiful, and, ac-
cording to the New Orleans Picayune,
good many young men, and old
ones, too, spend hours n day trying to
solve the same problem.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

The rairond companies have or
dered 20, 900 freight cars this year at
n cost of $40, 10000 II the crops
turn out we'll even this reinforcement
will hardly meet the demands of re-
viylng aud expanding business.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

There are half million Swedes in
the country. and they are said to be
richer on the average than the Ameri-
cans The Swcdes, as rule, are
sober, industrious aud extremely eco
nomical
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

Max Meyer, a Bavaran writer, es-
Inmates that Investment in electrical
improvements paid profit of from 5
10 10 percent in the years lS93-9l.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

The State OF Georgia has developed
greatly since the war, the estimate
now reaching the total OF S251, 0G3,
1Dt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

London can boast of more parks
and commons than any other city in
the world, and the number is being
constantly augmented
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

The United States produced in 1890
over two-ffths OF all the silver mined
in the world, the next silyer-produc.
ing country being Mexico.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21
AppE coMporE A IA FRANCE.

Cut up half dozen sour apples,
put in preserve kettle with the juice
and rind of II lemon md three cups of
water; set over the fire to boil until
tender; take mp aud strain, return
the juice to the kettle with half Il
pound of sugar, aud let cook for two
minutes. Peul eight large cooking
apples, remove the core carefully
aud drop the apples into the sirup.
Let simmer gently until tender and
clear take from the kettle fill the rem
ters with orange marmalade, lay care
fully in II compote dish. Boil the
sirup slowly until thick. When the
apples are very cold and the sirup cold
pour il over. Set on ice until chilled
before serving. New York Recorder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

In London and other large cities
summer outings for poor children are
moro popular than ever this year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-08-21

IL is estimated TINT the United
States has fully 1000 separate railway
companies.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
STILL ABUSING THE JEWS
Proposition in the Reichstag to Re-
strict Their immigration.
Notorious Rector Ahlwardt Describes Them
as Beasts of Prey"-Richter Re-
Dukes the Presiding officer.

Berlin. March 6.-During the debate in
the Refchstag to-day the question of re-
strcting Jewish immigration was discussed
among other anti-semite proposals. Herr
Haas suggested that the naturalization
should be made conditional upon the ma
tional sentiment of the individual apply
ing for it and upon his ability to earn his
livelihood
He also proposed that measures be taken
to render it difficult for emigTants to re-
nounce German nationality
Herr Rickert combatted all the proposals,
declaring that Herr Haas wished to erect
Chinese wall against free Intercourse.
According to this speaker 1000 Jews
have been naturalized during the course of
this generation, and he asked if this con-
stituted a danger to Germany.
Herr Hernes amid loud and unceasing
Interruptions violently attacked the anti
Semites, whom he declared 10 be "a dis
grace to Germany and worse even than the
socialists
Rector Ahlwardt, the notorious Jew
batter" who was recently released from
prison, where he had been serving term
of three months for insulting Prussian
officials in a speech he made at Essen, in
the presence OF crowded benches and gal
leries, continued the debate with a violent
diatribe against the Jews, whom he re-
peatedly described as being ''bcasts of
prey, swindlers, and parasites"
Herr Richter protested against the
president OF the Reichstag, Herr Levetzow,
allowing such scandalous remarks to pass
without censure.
Bat Herr Richter was himself rebuked
by Herr LevetZow, who, amid loud ap
plause from the members of the right
said he could not permit his conduct in the
chair to be criticised.
To this Herr Richter rctorted: ''If I
have not a technical right to do SO, at least
have the moral right on my side Great
uproar9
The discussion was then closed, and
after heated personal alterations, the
proposals OF Herr Haas were rejected.
Later the resolution of Herr Won Ham
merStein against Jewish immigration was
rejected by vote Of 167 to 81.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
"REDEMPTIoN" REPEATED,
Another Gratifying Success Achieved by
the Choral Sociery's Performance.

Another Gratifying Success Achieved by
the Choral Sociery's Performance.
Gounod's oratorio, "The Redemption, y
was repeated last night by the Choral Society
before large audience at First Congrega-
donal Church.
The soloists at the second performance
were: Sopranos, bliss Blanche Il. Mattingiy,
Mrs. Anna Craig-Hills, Mrs. ". T. Parson,
Miss Iary 4. Mckee Mrs Jennie b. Brown,
and Miss Charlotte Andrus; altos, Miss
Mabel ]. Colby Miss Emma Brock. and Miss
Harriette N. Kastner; tenors. Prof. I. VIII
iams-Pearman and Mr.. Charles L. NJ. Sker-
rett, and bassoS, Mr.. Frank p. Reeside, Mr.
Joseph S. Thomas, and Mr.. Eugene E.
Stevens.
The principal voices in the chorus were
Mrs. james Hammond, Mrs. r. P. Stone,
Mrs. D. H. McEwen, Mrs. Clara Flint. Miss
]. L. Whitcomb. Miss L. Graves, Miss Amy
c. Leavitt, Miss YeIen Mckeever. Miss Flor
enee Ball, Miss Tacie A. Daniel, Miss Winnie
NJ. Nixon, Mr.. B. ". Beebe, Mr. c. Il.
Soran, Mr.. A. S. Mccoy, Mr. William Davies
Mr.. ". E. Smith, DIR. II. b. Mitchell. Mr. r.
G. Sutton. Mr.. y. B. Fugitt. Mr. E. G.. John
son, Mr.. I. T. Smell, and DR.. C. J. Wallace.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
CHANGE NOT FAVORED.
Mount Pleasant Citizens Association
Thinks Its Name Is Good Enough

Mount Pleasant Citizens Association
Thinks Its Name Is Good Enough
1t is very probable that the large attend
ance at the meeting of the Mount Pleasant
Citizens Association last night was caused
by the fact that Mr.. Emile Berliner's resolu-
tion 10 change the name from Mount Pleas
art to Columbia Heights Association was to
come up for consideration.
Chairman ]. b. Seleman, OF the committee
on charity, made report showing that after
all worthy cases had been relieved there was
a balance of S35.
Mr.. Emile BerlIner, Chairman of the special
committee on change OF name and extension
of limits. reported, fayoring an extension
and a change Of name as already stated.
The proposition TO change the name OF the
association met with no favor, and at the
suggestion of Mr.. Chaplin Brown the report
was carried over to the next regular meet
ing.
Mr.. A B. Chatfield's resolution suggesting
changes in the mode of District government
was also carried over, and AIr. C. L. Wickets
and President Sommervilie were added to
the special committee IN charge. with in
structions to report at the next meeting.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
BIG LEGAL GUNS.
Imposing Array OF Counsel in the Income
Tax Cases.

Imposing Array OF Counsel in the Income
Tax Cases.
Three income tax cases have been taken
up in the United States Supreme Court
They are the suits brought by Banker j. G.
Moore, Of New York, against Commissioner
Miller. of the Internal Revenue Bureau at
the Treasury; Charles Pollock against the
Farmers Loan and Trust Company. and l..
II. Hyde against the Continental Trust
Company.
1t was agreed yesterday between the at
torneys that the cases should be heard to-
gethcr. 1t was arranged that Eve hours ar
gument should be allowed each side, but
Chief Justice Fuller stated that more time
would be given if desired Not more than
three attorneys would he heard on each side
Counsel for Mr.. Moore are ex-senator
George T. Edmunds and Shellabarger &
Wilson, while Pollock and Hyde are repre-
sented by Clarence A. Seward. w. d. Guth-
rie. Charles Stelle, J. Fl. Choate, Charles
SOuthmayd and B. ii. Bristow. H. B. Tur-
ner appeRrs for the Farmers Loan and
Trust Company, and james c. Carter and
W. C. GQlhDer for the Continental Company
The government will be represented by
Mr.. Conrad and others.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
SONS OF ST. GEORGE.

Columbia Lodge Becomingiy Celebrates
Its First Anniversary at Carroll Hall.
Columbia Lodge, No. 397, Order of the
Sons of st. George. celebrated their frs. an
nlversary at Carroll Institute Hall last night.
A delightful musicale was followed by a
dance that lasted till late. The stage was
decorated in palms and evergreens, while
"Old Glory and the Union Jack draped
walls and ceiling.
The entertainment opened with an over
ture by Gottwals Orchestra. Mr.. and Miss
Hurworth rendered The Darkie's Dream. .
whistling duet.
Miss Maria l.. Maddren sang For An
Eternity" Mr.. L. NJ. Hardy followed with
Tennyson's THE Charge OF the Light Bri-
gade."
The feature OF the evening was the singing
of Master Frank Mack.
Other numbers of the programme were:
Piano solo, Mr.. C. T. McEnanev; baritone
solo, Armorer's song, robin Hood Mr.. J.
J. Fisher; cornet solo. Mr.. B. T. Go.twatds:
whistling solo, sPeri waltz" Miss Cor
stance Hurworth. MIR. F. NJ Hardy, as
Cardinal Woisey, and MIR. E II. Paadert,
as Cromwell, enacted scene from Shakes.
peare's Henry WILL"
The Washington times., 1895-03-07

It for him to-day. have a letter from him
tonight in which he asks indulgence.
Il am Inclined not to have the young
man arrested. and / have not had him ar
rested. / suppose they are holding hum as
a security for me. / regret the publication
that viii be given to the case, because il VIII
lessen the chance of Mr. Almagro to be be-
friended by any who might assist him.
regret il also on account OF the effect it VIII
have on his people. l would much prefer
that nothing be said as coming from me
although | did not know that Mr. Almagro
had confessed to the public
The loss. If Mr.. Almagro does not pay up,
VIII not fall Oh Mr.. Zeballos. That matter
has already been arranged with the home
government.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
GEN. BOOTH WAS SURPRISED.
Likewise lie Was Pleased at the Genera
Religious Features of American Life.

Likewise lie Was Pleased at the General
Religious Features Of American Life.
London, March THE Chronicle pub
fishes long interview with Gen. Booth OF
the Salvation Army, who has just returned
to England. after an extended tour of the
United States and Canada. Gen. Booth de-
clares that he was much impressed b ? sew
eral features Of American religious life, and
adds:
The general religious tone is a sur
prise ana pleasure TO me. The people
talked much more freely of religion
than either Englishmen or Australians.
At the same time cannot
help asking how much real separation from
the world exists along with al this apparent
righteousness To that question l have
never been able TO return a satisfactory
answer -
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
,nd month. 50lln5als; May, sOllas0lz; Steamer

and month, 59la5als; May, sO14a6O1z; steamer
No red 5s14a56lE-receipts, 1,0S7 bushels;
stock 5O05O, bushels; sales. 10000 bushels;
Southern wheat by sample, 5sa60; do ON grade,
56s6a592t Corn steady-spot, 4a&ta475s; month,
47s-al43{: May, 4S11a4oIs. steamer mixed,
47a47It-receipts, 60.2iI bushels; stock, 406, 40
bushels: sales, 5000 bushels; Southern white
and yellow corn 4S Oats steady and firm
No white Western, 26a3n15, No. = mixed,
24-stock, 2I0,3E bushels Rye quiet and
firmer-No 2 59a5S-receipts. 665 bushels:
stock, 2s,SSl bushels Hay frm-gOod to choice
timothy, l. 50al2-0O- Grain frei hts quiet Ge-
m ma small unchanged. sugar firm, unchanged
butter and eggs steady, unchanged Cheese
firm, unchanged.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
CONTINUATION OF A CRAZE.

Crowds Continue to Besiegc s. Kann Sons
& Co. and the paIais Royal.
When THE TIMES investigated the new
multiform top and looked into its tricks we
were convinced that popularity awaited it in
Washington but we must confess that we
were not prepared for the unanimous de-
mand for the toy which made itself felt as
soon as it was placed on sale.
At S. Kann, Sons & Co. and at the Palais
Royal crowds have sought the places where
The Washington times., 1895-03-07

the tops are On sale and first supplies were
soon exhausted.
A telegram has been sent to the New York
mandatory to make sure that Monday
supply does not run short.
The top craze threatens to be viruient
in Washington, and the whole city is hum
ming.
Those who have 'wheels in their heads
will probably further complieate the ma
chinery OF their thought-mills by the addi-
tion of the spinning, whirring, dancing
tipping thing that has held nearly the whole
Eastern population in pleasing captivity of
the past few weeks.
The Washington times., 1895-03-07
oNE-LEGoBD VETERAN MISSING.
Police Are Looking for Oliver L. Bell,
Who Disappeared Monday

Foilee Are Looking Tor oliver l.. Bell,
Who Disappeared Monday
The police sent out general alarm last
night to look for Oliver L. Bell, one
legged veteran. whe disappeared from his
home, No. $50 Sixth street southeast, several
days ago.
1t is said that Bell drew his pension money
on Monday, and was last seen in company
with couple OF rather hard-Iooking men.
A man answering his description was seen
down near the James Greek Canal Monday
night, and ii is feared that he may have been
another victim of the death traps which line
that murky, foul-smelling stream. The
police are making thorough search for the
missing man.