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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
A Fertilization Yarn From Arizona.

An Arizona man is thus quoted in
the Washington Star: "phere are
springs IN Arizona where almost any
object can be petrified. Frogs, snakes,
lizards and other reptiles have ven-
tured into some of these springs and
been turned to stone. Leaves, twigs
and branches OF trees have undergone
the same process. But the most re.
markable instance is that of o cattle.
man. He was in the habit of standing
in one of these springs and bathing.
He did this for some time, when he
began to feel peculiar pains in his
fee, and ankles, and he stopped, but
the pains continued, followed by q
numbness that never left them. He
lost all control of the muscles of that
part OF his body, and it was but few
weeks until he realized that his feet
had become petrified, and for the last
year he has been unable t. walk. The
rest Of his body was somewhat affect
ed, but not SO much so, as the water
had not submerged him."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

on exhibition in the window of BIZ
cycle house on Broadway, New York,
and is exciting considerable attention.
The wheel. which is reproduced, has
many novel features despite its an.
tiquity. The owner discovered the
wheel in small town near Utica, n.
Y, and appreciatine its worth, pur-
chased it.
L. /. Horsman, Jr., who is a we'll
known bicycle rider, informed q
World reporter that while tho wheel is
quite old and has no doubt suf-
fcred some rough usage, it is in
good condition. 1t weighs 10S pounds,
nearly eighty-four pounds heavier
than the average bicycle in use to-
day. An ingenious and curious part
is the frame, which is piece of iron
curved to fit the wheel. The steer
ing gear, while not elaborate in either
finish or design, is very strong. A
large iron coaster is attached to the
forks above the front wheel. The
saddle is large affair, being of heavy
wood, eighteen inches long and twelve
inches wide, and is adjustable, as is
the pedals. The diameter of the
front wheel is thirty.six inches, and
the rear wheel twenty.eight inches.
The wheels are made of ash.
This bicycle, which is regarded as q
novelty now, is valued at $500. When
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
Making Bacteria Useful.

Experiments have been carried on
in Germany by Drs. Hall, Riegel,
Notbe and others with the view Of
ascertaining how the bacteria of the
soil may be rendered useful. Herr
Notbe has succeed in cultivating these
bacteria on q large scale, and he is
convinced that the sowing OF the bsc.
terra necessary for the assimilation of
nitrogen and the successful cultiva-
ton of leguminous plants will make
soils more productive which need
them, and will do So in q cheaper and
moro convenient way than the method
of inoculating suitable earth, devised
some years ago. o.-Scientific American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

The Panama project, it seems, is
not dead, and new company has
been formed with capital OF S10,-
900, 900 for the purpose of building
what may be called trial canal, ff-
teen metres wide by four metres deep,
along the most difficult part of the
system. ''If this is DONE" says the
Philadelphia Ledger, 'it is said that
financial institutions are ready to
advance $1OO, 900, 600 to complete the
great work. Should this scheme be
actively developed, it will have an i'm
portant bearing on the Nicaragua en-
terprise, and our government will
have to consider whether the rival
canal shall be built, and if not whether
the Panama canal can be controlled in
the interests of the United States"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
Most Abeminable Of Odors.

Acetyline gas is believed to have one
of the most abominable odors devised
by chemistry, fact urged in its fs.
vor, as 1t can be detected at once when
it escapes. M. Moissan, who discov-
cred it, says, however, that the pure
gas, made from pure crystalized car
bide Of calcium, has an agreeable eth.
eric odor. which he has inhaled in
small quantities without inconven.
ience. When the carbide is obtained
with impure coal and lime. IL may
contain sulphides and phosphides Of
calcium, and in that case the stencil
is uauseous. Boston CultiyatoT.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

The cycle business is steadily and
rapidly gaining ground, and the day
is not far off when cycle shops will be
as common throughout the country
as blacksmith shops are now, predicts
the New York Mail and Express. The
sale of wheels used to bs limited to
the large towns and cities. Even
some of those towns did not have a
single wheel, while at present it is
next to impossible to find town that
does not have at least one bicycle, and
there are hundreds of them that have
from fifty to seventy-fve. The far
mers' boys are getting them, and they
generally make good riders. They
look after the roads, too, and see that
they are up in shape. Five or six
years ago local clubs were almost un-
known, while at present it is indeed q
small place that cannot boast of cy-
cling organization.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
BICYCLE DEVICES.
LATEST IDEAS FOR UTILIZING
THE WHEEL.
A Bicycle and vehicle for Sick Peo-
ple-Running Bicycles on Rail-
way Tracks - Folding
Bundle Carriers.
r EREToFoRE the bicycle has

; g.; + ;:;;; ;: ;: Z; s: s; :; q: 4
to spare. At present, however, in
ventors and manufacturers are i'm
proving the wheel in such manner MS
TO make it q boon fer invalids. The
latest invention of this kind was put
on the market the other day. 1t is q
tricycle. on the two rear wheels OF
which reclining chair for sick per-
sons is supported. The saddle is sup
ported by suitable crossbars and the
front wheel is operated and controlled
by the rider in the usual manner.
This tricycle. is surprisingly light in
its construction and can be propelled
with great ease. Persons afflicted with
illness, who are now wheeled about
with considerable difficulty, will find
great pleasure in this new tricycle..
All that is required is an able bodied
man to operate it. In many respects
this tricycle. takes the place of car
riage, which few can afford.
BY means of forked bracket, piv.
otally swung at its forward end on the
axle of the drive wheel, another in
ventor has succeeded in utilizing the
bicycle in manner similar to the tri-
cycle just mentioned. In this instance
the bicycle can be combined with any
light vehicle, such as perambulator,
rolling invalid's chair and the like.
The forked bracket holds the two Sc
curely, and the rider can manipulate
the pedals and stearing gear without
being hampered in the least.
Inventions of this kind, though still
far from perfection, are indications
nevertheless that the bicycle has q
great future and one of infinite benefit
to humanity in general.
A sample device for assisting per-
sons learning to ride consists In the
attachment to the hub of the rear
wheel of a rod carrying at its under
end small wheel, which gives sup
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

width, cluster tucks forming epau-
lettes near the top. A cluster Of four
tucks complete the wrists above the
facing. Waists by the mode can be
stylishly developed from any of the
sheer silk, cotton or linen fabrics, now
in vogue. over silk or percaline lin.
ings. Trimming of ribbon and lace
may enhance its attractiveness, but
are not necessary, as the tucks afford
ample decoration.
The quantity of material SO inches
wide required to make this waist for
miss fourteen years of age is 81
yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

muslin in Dresden effect on q creamy
ground is chosen for this attractive
looking waist, the style OF which is
deservedly popular and very becoming
to young misses. Pale blue satin rib
bon forms the stock that ties in bow
in centre back over the standing col
lar, the belt OF the same ribbon clos
ing under pretty bow at the left
side. The full fronts are gathered
and arranged low on the lining. The
seamless yoke is arranged over the full
front. The back tits smoothly1across
the shoulders, gathers adjusting the
fullness as the waist line and closes
invisibly in centre back. The fashion.
able gigot sleeves are Of medium
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

ranging the fullness at the waist line.
The bishop shirt sleeves are fashions
bly, full and are gathered at their up.
per and lower edges, straight cuffs
finishing the wrists and openings be.
ing made in back Of sleeves that are
finished with pointed under and over
laps. The rundown collar that fin
ishes the neck Is mounted on high
neck band. Both collars and cuffs
can be made removable if SO desired,
The mode is one OF the smartest
of the summer styles and con be
made in any fancy shirtings, per-
Gale. cheviot, dimity or gingham, with
collar and cuffs to mat,h or OF white
linen a. here shown.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

There has been decided shifting
of the center of broomcorn culture and
material increase in production. A
few years ago Illinois was the leader
but now Kansas has taken the first
place, the crop in the western part Of
the state being found more reliable
than any other similar crop in the dry
district. Kansas is credited with 141, =
900 acres, Illinois, 0,50O, Nebraska
10000, other states 5000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

port to the machine. This device
gives beginners on the wheel certain
sense OF safety and enables them to
earn to ride sooner than otherwise.
Several devices have recently been
brought out to enable bicycles to run
IN railway tracks to insure n smooth
md swift road. One invention is
noteworthy for its simplicity. This
ievice can be connected to the frame
If the wheel. 1t comprises standard,
having connected Herewith cross
piece, the latter carrying journals and
:ollers, which are adapted to come in
,ontact with the guide or rail on
which the bicyclist desires to ride.
This device can easily be adjusted to
1t railway track and thus enable
,iders to run along the line OF the rail
way and gain greater speed and
'moothness than any other road.
A pump attached directly to the BIZ
.ycle Is the latest invention for wheel
men, who know how indispensable an
article of this kind often is. This
DUMP is pinioned to the axle OF the
rear wheel, and whenever needed can
be put to use at once.
A new change.speed gearing for BIZ
cycles comprises an internally toothed
driving wheel, secured to the pedal
shaft, an internally toothed sprocket
wheel, iournalled on the shaft, in gear
with the rear sprocket wheel; inter
mediate toothed gearing, in mesh with
the driving wheel, a locking dog
pdvoted to the frame and rod pro
vided with a shoe designed to depress
the dog and to register with the recess
in the wheel. BY means of this at
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

The Chicago Railway Age, a good
authority on railway information an d
statistics, believes that an active re.
vival of railway construction is at
hand. 1t states that 205 railway lines
have either been actually begun or are
in the course ofimmediate preparation
for work. There is now in the United
States railway mileage of about 181,
600. To equal Great Britain's ratio
of mileage to area of territory, the
United States should have. according
to the figures of the Railway Ago,
492, 600 miles. To equal that of Illi-
pois. 622. 900 miles, and to equal that
Of Massachusetts,, 772. 900 mileA
Though it has piled up the debts of
all the European powers to establish
the great navies Of which they boast,
the result has been very profitable to
Krupp, the gunmaker. He is now the
richest man in all Germany, his in
come being rated at one and three
quarter million dollars, or nearly {
quarter Of q million. more than the
Berlin Rothschild. The Rothschilds
for half century have furnished tn.
sinews of war. but it evidently pay,
better to supply the guns with whict
battles are won than the coin for
army expenses
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

New York sees the celebration of
more national festal days than any
city, not only of this country, but of
the world. The Irish, the German s,
the Scotch, the English, the French,
the Welsh, the Italians, even the Chi
nese, each have day which they call
their own, and which they celebrate
with the fetes and ceremonies OF
Fatherland.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

wheels of this design were in use,
cycling trips consisted of short rides,
which were sufficient to exhaust the
enthusiasm of the most ardent rider.
The cyclists costume to-day is radi-
cally different from those in use in
1858. In those days the owner of
bicycle was content to ride in his or
diuary attire, but the modern bicycle
and the up-to.date suit are entirely
different from the above picture.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

Preparations are being made for q
trip of unique party of American
doctors this summer to inspect the
principal health resorts of Europe.
Each member of the party must be n
physician in actual practice and a
graduate of an American university.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

In an article on country papers, the
Pittsburg Times forg cts to say any
thing about the way in which items of
news are clipped from them and trans
formed into Especial kilograms" for
the dailies, but they will all do it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

When closed in front the back is made
seamless, and the fullness of the waist
is arranged over smooth fitted Innings
that close in centre, the full vest clos
ing at the left front under the jabot of
lace. A stock of satin ribbon covers
the smooth standing collar. Full
puffs are arranged over sleeve Innings
that reach to the elbow, these being
trimmed to match the vest, with three
crosswise rows of insertion, the band
at the lower edges being overlaid with
ribbon finished in pretty bows. Bows
at the shoulders and ut the waist with
belt and chon of the ribbon completes
the decoration. The skirt is moder-
ately full at the top, the Spanish
founce being deeply hemmed on the
lower edge, gathered at the top and
sewed to the short upper portion, three
rows of insertion trimming as shown,
with single row at top of hem. The
placket is finished in centre back, but
can be made at the side il more con-
venient to attach the skirt to the waist
Lawn, dimity, batiste, taileta, null,
China silk, plain and dotted swiss, are
all appropriately used for this pur-
pose, white being usually chosen, and
colored fabrics for ordinary wear.
Embroidery, lace, insertion or ribbon
can be used for decoration.
The quantity of material 36 inches
wide required to make this waist for a
miss fourteen years of age is 29 yards.
10 make the skirt it will require OF
the same width material 81 yards.
xs,scros rr-curD vorr vArer
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

and bow necktie of dark red satin
shows between the faring front edges
of the turnover collar. A white suede
belt, with silver buckle, encircles the
waist. Gathers at the neck dispose
the pretty fullness on each side of the
box-plait, through which button-holes
are worked to effect the dins ug in
front. The back fits smo tn. across
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
MODES FOR MISSES.
SOME sEAsoNABLE GARMENTS
FOR YOUNG GIRLS,
A Pretty Dress of White silk Null
for Graduation Day-Tuclfcd
Yoke Waist of Silk
Muslin.

TN the commencement dress de-
picted herewith, and described by
May Manton, fine white silk null
is handsomely trimmed with
lierre lace and insertion to match,
white satin ribbon furnishing the
decoration. The pretty waist is
arranged to close in front, but can be
made to close IN back If 80 preferred.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

the shoulders, pointed yoke facing
being applied to the top. This yoke
can be cut with or without centre
seam, the seam being desirable when
striped material is used as the yoke
can then be shaped with bias back
edges as shown in back view. The
lower edge passes under the dress
skirt. a shirring string or gathers nr-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

The first recorded strike of union
Of servant girls is that at West Supe-
rior, Wis The girls wanted an ad-
vance from $12 to $15 per month, and
half of the housewives Of the city CON-
batted the demand. The strikers
won. The result may indicate solu-
ton OF the servant girl problem.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
One-quarter OF the people of New
Orleans speak French, and one-half
understand il.

English furniture is becoming fash
ionable in Germany, acco riding to the
vossische zeitung, which advises
American manufacturers for the Ger
man markets to copy English models.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

STYLISH SHIRT WAIST FOR MISSES.
Striped red and white percale and
fine white linen are smartly associated
in this stylish shirt waist. The coll
lars and cuffs are of the white linen,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

A Wooden Bicycle Made in 1858.
A wooden bicycle alleged to have
been built in 1858, and to be the first
pedal action machine constructed, is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17
taohment the gearing can be regulated
to any degree of speed desired.

to any degree Of speed desired.
Numerous kinds OF bundle carrying
attachments are appearing on the mar
ket every week. The newest of its
kind consists Of q pivoted wire frame.
1t can be folded to any desired size,
and when in use is applied to the fork
OF the wheel directly under the han
die bar. When not in use IT is folded
up, and in this form takes up CON-
paratively little room. 1t is large
enough to hold bundles and packages
OF ordinary size without hampering
the rider or the wheel in the least.
II improvements in the wheel con.
ne to be made as they have been
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

ever since the season opened IL Is Inn
possible to predict what the bicycle
will look like at the end OF this sum-
mer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-06-17

MISSES TUCKED YOKE WAIST.
Daintily colored warp. printed silk
The Meeker herald., 1896-11-21
A LlviN. FOSSIL.
A Fish with Lungs Ms Well as 0ilis
brought from Africa.

Prof. Denny recently gave Demonstration
to his students at Firth College Shefheld,
England, of II very unusual and interesting
nature. says the Westminster Gazette.
Among the most ancient OF animals stll In
habiting our planet Is the so-called mudish
(protopterus) of Afrlca-a creature worthy
of our respect, II only in consideration of It's
vast antiquity, which dates far back In the
early ages of the world. or popular Inter
est, the most striking feature of the mudhsh
y the possession Of lungs, as well as gills.
On the approach Of the dry season. In Its
natural haunts In Central Africa, the mud
fish holows out chamber In mud; and en-
tiers upon period of rest extending over
many months, during which time 1t 10 with
out access to water, and breathes air only.
While In the mud these fishes may be dug
up, and survive, even after n Journey across
the world, in the dry state. Prof. Denny re.
ce!ved a short time ago one Of these mud
blocks. In the presence Of the students the
after being thus exposed for nearly two
hours the iish. which went TO sleep In tropi;,
cal Africa many months ago, awoke and
came forth from Its temporary sepulcher to
find itself In bath of tepld water in the
biological laboratory OF Firth college, where
1t IL now, alive and doubtless happy.
The Meeker herald., 1896-11-21
MAILED FROM MATTOON.
Ms. Mary =. KILLER R.c,.ss Her Tale Il
Wos. ana oabssaae.t RsIoacias.
From the journal, Mattoon. m.

From the journal. Mattoon, III.
Mrs. Mary E. Miller. of Mattoon, Illi-
nots. sends the following report Of her
osm. and cure by DR.. Williams Pink
pills; when all other remedies had
Mattoon. Ill. Aug. %. 1885.
my name is Mary E. Miller. 1 am
forty-four years of age, q resident
Of Mattoon. Coles County. Illinois.
About two years ago was attacked
with .nfiammatory rheumatism OF Sc
we're type. and confined to my bed for
three months. Physicians could not do
me any good. and l was getting stead
ily worse. l determined to try DR..
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People,
which had seen advertised and OBJ
ta1ned q supply. In addition to the
rheumatism I was suffering greatly
with nervous debility. but after taking
less than one box the nervousness be-
gan to abate. and the rheumatic pains
grew less. When two boxes had been
taken l was able to walk, which had
not done since first attacked. my appe-
tite returned, and I soon regained my
health. l shall always keep Pink Pills
by me. for to them. under Providence.
(signed) MARY f. MILLER.
Witness: Cynthia H. Reynolds.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain, in
. condensed form, all the elements
necessary to give new life and richness
to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are an unfailing specific
for such diseases as locomotor ataxia,
partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance,
sciatica. neuralgia, rheumatism. nerv-
GUS headache. the after effect of la
grippe. palpitation of the heart, pale
and sallow compilations, all forms
of weakness either In male or female.
Pink Pills are sold by all dealers. or
will be sent post paid. on receipt OF
price. so cents a box, or six boxes for
$3.50 (they are never sold in bulk or
by the 1oO). by addressing DR.. williams
Medicine Company. Schenectady. N. 7.
The Meeker herald., 1896-11-21
I.n.t.t,on Of Rain.

The phenomena Of rain are initiated
by Prof Errera Of Brussels university
in q beaker. The glass, 8 inches tall
by s in diameter. is half filled with 81
per cent alcohol. covered with a saucer
and thoroughly heated over water
bath without boiling the liquid. 1t ia
then carefully removed to wooden ta-
BILE. Soon the alcohol vapor is con-
densed into visible clouds by the cool
ing saucer, innumerable minute drop
lets of rain fall and the clouds become
gradually lowered away from the sau-
Ger. The miniature storm may last
half an hour. The action is intensified
II the warm saucer is replaced by cold
one. Whirlwinds and squalls are pro-
duced when the alcohol is very warm
and II the liquid Is warmer on one side
the clouds may be seen to rotate around
. horizontal axis.-Exchange.
The Meeker herald., 1896-11-21
"rHE LUCK OF ROARING CAMP
Story of tn, Publication of the sketch
Which made Bret Harte Famous.

Whleh Mnde bret hhrte Famous.
In July, 1868, when the Overland Month
ly was founded. Bret Harte became Its edi-
tor, writes Warren Stoddard In the No
niari, the editor OF the Overland Monthly.
new series. has recently written: 'When
Anton Roman made up his mind to estab-
lish monthly magazine in connection with
his publishing and bookselling business he
Charles Warren Stoldard, d. B. Redding,
w. G. Bartlett, and Others, for most of
whom he had already published books.
When the question Of suitable editor arose.
Stoddard recommended Bret Harte, then
Era, al that time popular weekly. Bret
Harte accepted with some misgivlngs as to
financial matters, but was reassuretl when
Roman showed him pledges OF support by
advertising patronage up to $500 a month,
which he had secured In advance" In the
"The Luck of Roaring Camp II Mr..
Harte had been In doubt as to his vocal
tion before. that doubt was now dispelled
forever. Never was a more emphatic or un-
questionable literary success. That success
began In the composing room. when fe-
male compositOr reyolted at the unaccus-
toned combination OF mental force, v!rility
and originality. No doubt 1t was all very
sudden and unexpected; 1t shook the edl-
toriai and composing rooms, the business
pie who had seen 1.-The Luck" In manuscript
as they had never been shaken save by the
notorious California earthquake. The eli
max was preclptated when the justly In
Sselarsa s sid I'LL ssa asss aaa been
should Ss In y ns very y hex, he wod ss
sign his Office Wisdom finally prevailed; !;
the article appeared the Overland's success
was assured, and Its editor was famous