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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

shop. This gentleman and I have busi-
ness in the parlor. Come this way, |
SIR .t...t,.
He raised the flap of the counter and |
led the way to a small, untidy room at |
the back of the shop. A copper kettle |
was boiling on the fire, and the table J
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

Slatin was captured aud placed in
seclusion by the Mahdi. When the
Mahdi died Slatin was released by his
successor, the Khalifa, but was kept
under close surveillance. After muc h
weary watching he finally managed to
escape, ard returned to Europe last
year. Since his return to civilization
he has resided in London and has writ
ten book on the Soudan question.
While Governor of the Darfur pro-
vince Slatin fought numerous battles
against great odds. He has much FRI
vate and valuable information con-
cerning affairs of the Soudan and will
be an immense acquisition to the ex-
pedition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

and scorn danger, believing, as they
do, that If they die fighting they will
be at once translated to the paradise
of the Koran. 1t is ssid that the pur.
pose of the expedition is to assist Italy
by this diversion near Abyssinia, but
this is not believed. On the contrary,
there can be no doubt that the sole
purpose of this great undertaking is
to re-establish British supremacy in
the domain of the fanatical successor
Of the late prophet. The territory
sought to be reclaimed for Egypt
comprises Darfur, Kordofan, Senaar,
Taxa. the Equatorial province and
Bahr-el- -Ghazsl. 1t was, until 1882,
under Egyptian rule. In that year
the revolt Of the Mahdi made II free.
After the Mshdi's death one OF his
lieutenants succeeded. and, with
Omdurman as his capital. has since
ruled over most OF the territory. The
Khalifa still holds several OF the
prisoners taken at Khartum. Last
year France Was ssid to have sent an
expedition to the 6oudsn, but nothing
,hss bsen hsAsd Of II
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

prophesiei by Mohammed, was to ap.
pear on the earth about this time to
exterminate all unbelievers and turn
the world over to Islam. He and his
enthusiastic disciples grew obstreper.
GUS and In August, 1881, England, by
reason of her sponsorship of Egyptian
affairs, was forced to send an expedi-
tion against them. Hicks Pasha's
army, the first sent, was massacred,
and England decided to withdraw.
But meantime the Mahdists surren-
dered at Suakim on the Red Sea,
Kassala, Berber, Khartum and else.
where, and il was then decided to send
General "Chinese" Gordon to the
relief of the expedition, the route
being across the desert from Suakim.
Gordon reached Khartum in the spring
of 1884 and there, without reinforce
ments, he and his brave troops were
butchered by the Mahdists. Thus
ended the fatal Soudan campaign, and
the people of England have never
forgiven the Government for thus
leaving the intrepid Gordon and his
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
The Khalifa Abdnllah. the spudan.

The Khalifa Abdullab, the Soudan
ese potentate against whom the
Egyptian army is marching, is the
successor of the Mahdi, whose name
was upon everybody's lips few years
ago. That the sway which the great
religious soldier held at his death has
gradually shrunk under the rule of
the present Khalifa there is no doubt.
The present ruler assumed all the
power and authority attaching to the
position of his predecessor, but he
never proclaimed himself Mahdi or
prophet. The fanaticism which
blinded the Soudanese to the decep-
tion practiced upon them has lost
much of its influence. Abdullah's s
rule has been as tyrannical and rapa-
cious as that of the Mahdi, but the
Soudanese have been by no means ms
patient with him as they were with
his predecessor. Slatin Pasha says that
the extent of the territory now gov.
erned by Abdullah is little altered in
extent from what il was under
Egyptian rule, but the condition of
the country is very different. Prosper
ous districts teemiag with population
have been reduced to barren, hateful
deserts, and the fertile PLAINS over
which the Western Arabs roamed are
now occupied by wild animals. Home.
steads of the Nile dwellers are now
tenanted by nomad tribes, who have
enslaved the rightful owners to till
the soil for the new masters. Many
of the tribes, weary of Abdu llah's
cruel rule, have revolted and become
independent, but the Khalifa has
sufficient friends left to make him a
powerful enemy and to give the in
vading expedition all it can do to re-
conquer the territory in question.
Slatin Pasha, who accompanies the
British expedition, has been eleven
years prisoner of the Khalifa, the
successor of the Mahdi, in his capital
in the East Soudan. Slatins career is
one that is as full of color as that OF
any traveller in Europe, with the ex'
ception, perhaps, of Henry nj. Stan
ley. In 1876. at the age of twenty,
Rudolph Slatin, born and educated in
Vienna, fred with desire to travel,
and wishing to take part in the ex'
oloration of Africa, first went to the
Soudan. After short stay he returned
to complete his military service, and
it was not until three years later that
he returned to Egypt, where he was
appointed to high post under Gen
eral Gordon. He conducted success
full campaign against pretender tc
the Darfur throne, and was made Gov
ernor-General of the province by Il {
Khedive. Then the wave of Mahdisn
swept the whole of the Soudan, Cor
don was murdered, and tho British
expedition was compelled to retreat
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
DAINTY DEVICES.
SOME OF THE NEWEST DESIGNS
IN FEMININE ATTIRE.
Ladies' Wrapper with Vatican Piait
Tucked Yoke Waist of Linen
Batiste-Girdlcs for All
Sorts of Gowns.
TN the two.column illustration blue
cashmere is daintily trimmed with

cashmere is daintily trimmed with
lace insertion and edging to
match. The stylish adjustment
is made over fitted lining fronts, of
basque depth, that close in centre, the
upper portions of which are faced to
form double pointed yoke. The full
fronts are gathered at the top and ar
ranged on the lining, under lower edge
of yoke. Under-arm cores give
smooth effect over the hips. the back
being fitted with curved side and cen.
tre back seams. The stylish swat.
teau" is laid in box-plait at the neck
and falls in graceful fullness to the
lower edge of skirt, all seams being
sprung below the waist to give the
fashionable ripple effect. Pointed belt
sections are inserted at the underarm
seams, holding in the front fullness at
the waist line. AByron collar finishes
the neck. Full gigot sleeves are shaped
with single seams, the wrists being
completed with single bands of inser-
tion. Gathered bretelles edged with
lace and insertion, stand out over the
tops or sleeves, headed by insertion
which outlines the lower edge of yoke
in front and Stimulates yoke in back.
Pretty and useful gowns by the mode
can be made from any soft wooden ma
terial, combinations being effected by
making the collar, bretelles and belt
or yoke, sleeves and belt of silk, velvet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

TUCKED YOKE WAIST OF LINEN BATIsTE.
Sheer linen batiste, writes May Man
ton, is here shown plainly but styl-
ishly arranged over apple green taffeta
lining, the collar, belt and round
cuffs being Of green satin. A glove.
fitting waist lining of taffeta that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

closes in centre front forms the foun-
dation for the full front and back that
is gathered and joined to the square,
tucked, yoke portions, closing at the
left shoulder. The full sleeves are
shaped in three sections and arranged
over two-seamed Innings in tuoks or
plaits that turn backward and forward
from the box plait ut the shoulder and
back of arm to the wrist. Round, far
ing cuffs of satin complete the sleeves,
the standing collar and belt being of
the same material. This stylish waist
is adapted to silk or cotton fabrics.
affording ample opportunity for dis
playing handsome decorations of
Dresden, Persian or plain satin rib
bon, now so fashionable. II can also
be developed in cloth or other woolens.
made oil Of one material and finished
with machine stitching in oil the se-
verify Of the tailor modes.
The quantity Of material SO inches
wide required to make this waist for a
lady having S6.inch bust measure is
1t yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
osMAN DlGNA, THE DERvIsH LEADER.

the outside world. The dervishes
have for years been making disastrous
raids on the peaceable Nile farmers.
The situation Is more than sufficient,
says the Salisbury Government, to
justify this timely expedition to re-
press them.
Dongola, on the Nile, between the
third and fourth cataracts, will prob
ably be the base of operations. whence
the expedition is called the Dongola
expedition. But it will be months be-
fore the military forces can be concen.
trated at this point. Biographies and
aliases so commonly passed sighting
iy over this region that we are prone
10 forget how great the distances are
In the Nile country. Assouan (Ass.su-
wan, with accent on last syllable) is
the limit of the Egyption civil author
ity on the Nile and as far as the most
enthusiastic Nile tourist ever gees. 1t
is over 500 miles from Cairo. But
Dongola is nearly 500 miles farther,
and Khartum, the old capital and
stronghold of the Mahdist hosts, is
st;ll 500 miles beyond by the windings
ofthe river.
Above Assouan is a military district
under control of the sirdar or COM
mander.in-chief of the Egyptian army.
This occupied district, which is gar
risoned by about 5000 men of the Eng
lish- Egyptian army, extends to the
neighborhood OF the third cataract,
where the Mahdists have their north
ernmost outposts. Although since
1890 no hostile shots have been ex-
changed between the Egyptian army
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

This house was one of the first built
in the country, and it certainly was
occupied longer than any other build
ing in the State of New York. 1t was
erected in the year 1642.
In 1855 the "Old Mansion" was se-
lected for the headquarters of Major.
General Abercrombie, Commander.in
Chief his Britannia Maiesty's forces in
North America. The troops we're en-.
camped on the grounds to the south
of the house and directly on the banks
of the Hudson River. At that time
there was plenty of space there to ac-
commodate very large body Of men.
Since then the river has encroached on
the banks bit by bit, until it has eaten
its way nearly to the doors of the
"Old Mansion"
Under orders from the English Gov.
ernment, Governor Hardy, of New
York, called upon the Massachusetts,,
Rhode Island and Connecticut colo
nies to aid in repelling the attacks o:
the French and Indians on. the North
ern borders, and demanded that eaca
settlement should send its quota os
men that should report for service az
Albany, N. Y.
The only American-born Governor
of the day was Thomas Fitch, Govern
or of Connecticut, who resided at
Norwalk. He and his councillors
raised regiment, of which the eldest
son OF the Governor, Thomas Fitch,
was elected Colonel.
The women OF the colony had con-
tributed their share toward the equip
ment OF the regiment by weaving and
making the coats of their warriors and
coloring them with homemade dyes.
This homely uniform was completed
by the sisters and sweethearts of the
men, who stuck turkey-ta1l feathers
IN their hats by way of distinction or
mayhap ornament. This same simple
feather has become immortalized and
will forever be notable in the annals
of this country. For when the regi-
ment, headed by young Fitch, rode
up the main road beside the river to
report to the Commander-in. Chief at
his headquarters in the sold Mansion" "
the ridiculous appearance presented
by the raw troops, who we're mounted
on sorry-looking nags (the best their
farms afforded). prompted the English
surgeon, Richard dSchuckbury by name,
who was seated beside the we'll at the
back of the "O)d Mansion" to write
the squib:
"Yankee Doodle came to town
Riding on pony,
Stuck leather In mis- hat
And called 1t 'macaroni.''
The last word was synonymous with
our word "dude" and was used at the
time to express contempt. The words
fitted to the well.known air of "Lucy
Locket Lost Her Pocket" and the
jingle and air caught the fancy of the
troops. Thus the jibe, instead of
provoking the Yankee regiment, was
most cleverly turned by them into u
compliment to their unique appear
ance, and the English officers soon
found that they had no braver men
under their command than the Con-
necticut regiment, with Thomas Fitch.
the original "Yankee Doodle" at their
head.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

men to their awful fate. The battle
was left drawn, the Mahdists retiring
into the Soudan, and the remnant of
English troops being withdrawn.
Thus England has an old score to settle
The most authentic reports testify
that the military power of the Nah
dists has greatly declined under the
Khalifa, the successor to the original
Mahdi. Slatin Pasha places II very
low estimate on their army, and it Is
probable they cannot hold out long
against machine guns and other
modern methods of warfare.
General Kitchener, who is in COM
mand of the Anglo-Egyptian expedi-
tion, is an able soldier and well fitted to
be head of the enterprise by which it is
hoped to reconquer East Soudan. He
is the sirdar OF the Egyptian army,
and the expedition consists chiefly OF
Egyptian troops The native forces
have been strengthened by 1900 Brit
ish troops, under the command
of General Henderson, staff major of
the army of occupation. The native
army is commanded almost exclusively
by British officers. The force will
march up the Nile, passing through
the two Dongolas (old and new) on
their way to Berber, and there will be
fighting unquestionably at Dongola,
where the Nahdi has been collecting
strong force, to which he will add in
anticipation of the approaching
trouble. After Dongola is captured
it will be made the base OF opera
tions against Berber.
The dervishes are reckless fighters
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

pendant buckles are richly studded
with colored stones, deeply sunk into
flexible bands OF gilt or silver, or in
round, square or oblong pieces held
together by links. While these are by
far the handsomest OF imitation belts
they are the most expensive, costing
$40, Sl2 or s15. Gilt or silver bands
are sold as low as ninety five cents.
Spangled elastic bands and enam-
elled belts are also among the newer
styles. which promise to be much
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
THE NEWEST IN MILLINERY.

The display of millinery, says the
New York Sun, gives the impression
of extreme exaggeration in sizes, con-
trasts OF color, and height which comes
from feathers, aigrettes, and flowers
wired to stand up in the most unnat-
ural manner. But the hats are not
oil cart wheels in size and flower
gardens in decoration, and by close
inspection some moderation can be
found in the pretty toques, bonnets
and medium shapes, so over. .shadowed
by the fantastic models rarely in de-
mand until later in the season. Violet
green and petunia seem to be favorite
colors, and masses OF crimped silk
muslin and tulle in black, white or
colors, the distinguishing feature of
the new hats; this gives soft effect
which is very becoming to most faces.
A new rose color is to be very popular
this season, and it is seen in straw as
well as the trimmings. One bonnet
OF birds nest straw in this color has
trimming OF black aud gray ribbon
and pink roses and green leaves.
Width still characterizes all hats.
which must be worn we'll over the eyes
il you would be in the latest fashions
1t is impossible to give any definite
idea of the shapes, for there are hardly
two alike, except in the sailor hats.
They are made to suit the wearer, and
not pressed into form, each one like
the other, and the successful milliner
is the one who is equal to the variety
demanded Of her. Black tulle is used
for widespreading bows. kept in shape
by three rows OF narrow yellow straw
braid sewed on either side, and
novelty in hat trimming is an inser-
tion Of fine black horsehsir embel-
lished with applique designs OF cream
colored lace. and tine rhine stones, or
jet; one very stunning hat of rush
green straw is trimmed with green
roses aad petunia tulle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
HISTORIC HOUSE.
Building Where "yanItee Doodle"
Was Written Still stands.

On the eastern bank of the Hudson
River, directly opposite the site Of
Fort Orange (the first trading post es-
tablished by the Dutch East India
Company in this country for the pur.
pose OF dealing with the 1ndians),
stands building which was erected to
serve the double purpose of fort and
dwelling. II was named after an an
cient estate in Holland, Fort Cralo,
and is now known as the "Old Man.
siop."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
Chinese Labor.

There are large districts in China
where labor Is SO cheap that it can
hardly be reckoned on money stand
ard. Thousands of Chinese laborers
live on little more than q handful OF
rice or SO day, and yet even then
there are thousands OF unemployed
practically starving.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

or other contrasting fabric. Lawn,
percale, gingham, batiste, dimity or
other cotton wash fabrics will develop
handsomely in this style, with decora-
tion of lace or embroidery.
The quantity OF material A inches
wide required to make this wrapper
for lady having a 36.inch bust meas
ure is 81 yards. Design and hints are
by May Manton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

worn this season. Leather belts are
most useful and can be had for 81.
The belt has undergone great change
of fashion since last season, particular
ly in width. All belts are now narrow,
except the broad elastic bands which
are used when sin the field or on the
road. New York Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
SOUDAN INVASIONS.
BRITISH CONFLICTS WITH THE
MAHDrS FOLIO wIsRS.
The Present Expedition Against the
Dervishes How They Were
Trapped In 1SSS-Fate of
Hicks and Gordon.
.RIME MINISTER SALISBURY

TRIME MINISTER SALISBURY
- perhaps desires to conquer
the whole OF the Soudan and
give England new lease on
Egyptian affairs, asserts the Washing
ton Pathfinder. He received notice
from Italy that the dervishes were
likely to attack Kassala, point Italy
has now decided to abandon, and il
that point is taken it will be great
menace to Egypt.
The natives of the upper Nile region
are laying aside their own internal
quarrels to combine against Egypt and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22
NEW SHAPES IN HATS.

There are three new shapes which
challenge popular favor. These are q
big, broad.brimmed shape called the
"Boulevsrdienne," dashing walking
hat designed by virot, and little
thxse-cornesed toqus. that il sspeci-
ally becoming to round. trsah faces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-04-22

oIRDLzs ron ALL SORTS on GOWNS.
Fancy belts have become - muchsf
) neoesG1AY TO . handsome costumb a.
w material itself, and IL many 49,
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27

At the musical reception Monday eve
ming in the College Chapel, BY Misses
Shave and Smith, musicians, and Miss
Bowles, elocutionist, the progra mme
given below was delightfully."- rendered.
These young ladies are all accomplished
artists, and the Hillsboro College IL
fortunate in having their efficient ser.
vices in It's educational work
Bohm- Waits and FINALE from Birthday Music
Misses Smith and Shave.
Nevina-a"In Bower" b b''ferry, Merry Lark"
Miss Laura e. Shave,
Fred Emerson Brooks. old Ace
Miss Jane Eleanor Bowles.
A Ravini, b Paderewski. i................
......s Op. 100, Minuet. b Op. IA, Minuet
Miss Smith.
Ohaminade- o 'Rosamonde. "b"Love's Captive"
Miss Laury e. Shave.
Mark Twain. .... "A Telephone Conversation
Miss Jean Eleanor Bowles.
9, 0reig b, Pirani, ., Minuetto, from
Op. z, b davotte. .......... ...........
Eugene Field. ;. =, "Iitiis Boy Blue" b,
"Eeein' Thing1.".
Miss Jean Eleanor Bowles.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27
The Rules Must Be Observed.

The superintendent of the Ohio divis.
ion of the B. & o. S.-W., Mr.. Chas. H.
Howard, has sent out an iron clad cir.
cular, approved by General Superin-
tendent I. 6. Rawn, to all employees in
the train service.
In view of the recent accidents, with
their appalling loss of life and property,
the company will, the circular states,
hereafter discharge any employe found
guilty of breaking any of the rules
governing the movements of trains.
These rules are the result of years of
study and thought, and we're made to
be observed. An employe who knows
Of any failure on the part of others to
observe them, and fails to report such
failure, will be held equally responsible.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27

We have spoken before of wonder.
full corn originated by Capt. ]. H. An
derson and known as James Anderson's e
Prolific. Last week committee of sew.
eral reliable gentlemen counted the
number of grains on eight ears, which
had been grown from one grain of this
corn. The result was SILL grains. Capt.
Anderson has been several years bring.
ing this corn to its present state of per.
lection. It is a splendid sweet corn for
table use.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27

The Farmers institute was complete
success. One encouraging feature was
the conspicuous absence Of political
malcontents, who too often seek these
places to secure an opportunity for
snollygostering. These institutes, when
run ON the line Of agricultural instruction
are a. important and useful as similar
gatherings along the line of other inter
ests. But the church or society of any
kind that opens the doors of discussion
to political ranters Of any party,
will never do any good. The Farmers
Institute here last week was free from
this trouble. II was decidedly, interest
ing and instructive, throughout. There
ID mo farmer, however well informed
but would have found il profitable to bs
tQDx0 Il
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27
Probate Court.

Amy R Renoe, admrx of the estate of
Sarah E Weaver, filed inventory and ap
praisement.
The will of Catharine Smithson filed.
The will of Benjamin Southard filed.
M Richards and VIM Renoe, admrs of
V W Renoe, fled inventory and ap.
praisement and sale bill of personal
property.
David Workman, admr, &c. OF the
estate of VIM ] Wiggins, fled inventory
and appraisement.
John M Foust, gdn OF the estate OF o
E Clutter, fled inventory.
The will of Dudley X johnson filed.
Vasco v Smith appointed gdn of
Edith Smith, bond $1,000.
H D Davis, assignee of Frederick
Schermer, authorized to sell personal
property at private sale.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27

The report that John Hamill was as.
saulted and robbed, Thursday, in the
alley in the rear of his brothers. resi-
idence, lacks confirmation. Hamill had
been drinking pretty freely, and fell,
striking the fence with his shoulder.
There were no indications of sand bag.
ging or robbery. Mr.. Hamill wears a
wooden leg, and after falling, was un.
able in his condition to rise again, until
help arrived. The robbers were prob.
ably a fancy OF his whirling brain.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1896-02-27

Miss Virginia Pearne very handsomely
entertained the II. L. T. O. Club, Satur.
day evening. At 6:45 a "Martha WASH
ington" tea was served, after which the
young folks had sociable time. Those
in attendance were Messrs. Josie and
Nellie Keech, Katherine Hickle, Cora
Work, Annie Amen, Clara Lemon, Lena
Harsha, Fannie Detwiler, and Messrs.
Joe Perrin, Howard Oryder, Geo. Shack,
Roy Msckerly, Will Granger, Claire
Hughey, Philip Berg and Louie Feibel.
1t was happy social event and was en-.
loved by all.