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poleon and wellington. separated by
few miles of fertile farms. The Mis-
souri, Pacific needed water station
thereabout, and the only good flow was
at a point midway between these towns.
II belonged to an old chap who, when
told that the company wanted his
place for the water, said philosophi-
cally
"I al'ays knew there's obleeged to
be town here, along of the water"
And they called the new station
Waterloo. SO Waterloo stands be-
tween Wellington and Napoleon, mon
uments to two great generals and a
battle. a
Thirty-nine years ago J. I. Roberts.
then young man, passed up tho river
to Leavenworth. In 1867 he moved
down to Napoleon and bought the old
Roberts sawmill, reminder of the
days before the war. The boilers were
encased in brick and stood in tho open.
Beside the furnace stood huge tree,
the only protection for the engineer.
The mill was supported on brick pill
lars, which were handy to dodge be-
hind when bullets were flying.
When Mr.. Roberts changed the mill
into one for grist he built a roof over
the boilers aud saved the old tree by
leaving hole for it in the roof. Three
times the mill was reconstructed, and
each time provision was made for the
tree. Beside it rose the tall smoke
stack, the heat from which started the
sap on that side of the tree early every
spring, and before the trees in the
neighborhood ever thought OF bud
ding that side of the tree was always
covered with green.
In 1895 the tree was trimmed,
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to utilize sets of furs which are shabby
in spots. or which are old-fashioned
in cut. These may be cut sometimes
to good advantage for collars and cuffs
for smart cloth gown. Especially
when the gown has a jacket of the
same material. Lace and flowers are
used to brighten sets of furs which
are becoming passe. Collarettes which
are slightly worn along the edges have
frills of black or cream lace. Some
are fastened loosely at the throat aud
iabot of lace is inserted. Stylish
little collarettes are made by taking a
piece of fur which just reaches around
the neck and frilling piece of lace at
each end of it. This gives dressy
appearance to an otherwise plain toi-
let.
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ENTRANCE TO HAVANA HARBoR.

thousands of farms producing the
choicest of the fragrant tobacco for
which Cuba is noted.
The western and middle provinces
are easily accessible from Havana, the
capital city, by means of system of
railways radiating from that city, by
which Villa Clara and Cienfuegos on
the east or Pena Del Rio on the west
can be reached within twelve hours.
This railway system rami6es into
dozens of branches, and as there
are no other roadways, its strategetic
importance is readily seen. The re-
mainder of the island is only accessi-
BILE by the numerous steamship lines
which encircle the 1900 miles Of sea-
coast, putting in at the various cities.
The population of Cuba is estimated
at l, 800, 900 people, but no attempts
to procure accurate vital statistics of
Cuba are ever made by the authori-
ties. The principal city and political
capital of the island is Havana, which
has population about equal to that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
RUMoRs ABOUT SLEEVES.

It is reported that the bell skirt
will live for some time to come in
popular favor, and that sleeves really
are growing smaller this time. The
latter rumor is perennial one, and
seems to come up periodically from
the mere force OF habit. Perhaps
some morning the world feminine will
wake up and find the rumor is an ac-
complished fact; perhaps the big
sleeve will outlast the century. No
ono can tell. As to the former aser-
tion, it is much more credible, as
the bell skirt has proved its adapta-
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ISLE CUBANS LOVE.
WEALTH AND BEAUTY OF THE
LAND THEY FIGHT FOR.
Commands the Immense American
Mediterranean-Its Three Nat
ural Divisions-An Ineradi-
cable Love of Liberty.

MAGINE the distance from New
York to Chicago and conception
j can be had OF the length of Cuba,
from Cape Mayci on the east,
where the present insurrection COM
menced, and where the Alliance was
fred upon last March, to Cape San An
tonic, 700 miles to the westward, to-
ward which the revolution spread,
saysa correspondent of the Washington
Star.
Between these points extends the
most beautiful and largest of the An
titles, which, from its centrally located
position, could command the naval and
commercial supremacy of the immense
American Mediterranean. Its 1900
miles of sea coast is broken by numer-
GUS harbors, which for ease of entrance
and security of anchorage would make
other countries commercially prosp err
GUS.
Nature has divided the island by
north and south lines into three equal
parts. The easternmost of these is a
mountainous region covered with na-
tive forests and dense tropical under
growth, through which no one can
find his way except under the guidance
of skilled native guides. These noun
tains Gu ~.inate along the southern
coast III gigantic crests, standing as
high as 5000 feet above the level of the
sea, presenting as bold and beautiful
an outline as our own Rocky Noun
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
JOHANNESBURG.
Something About the Chief City of
the Boer Republic.

Something About the Chief City of
the Boer Republic.
johannesburg is situated on range
of hills 5000 feet above the sea level.
The whole place bristles with the
marks of mining industry. Shafts,
hauling gear and towering chimneys
appear on every hand. The throng
in the streets is made up of men from
every quarter OF the globe. all hurry
ing here and there, animated by the
lust Of gain. The architectural fea-
lures of the town are excellent, with
much taste displayed in the construc-
ton and grouping of the various
buildings. The $40, 900, 900 of capital,
which was once inflated to almost
double that sum, was, in 1892, reduced
to "a, 100000. But the recent boom
has increased the amount of invested
capital incredibly. The population is
now about $4,000.
johannesburg stands where eight
years ago was naught but the original
wilderness. 1t is 1000 miles from
Cape Town by the railroad running
through the Cape Colony and the
Orange Free State. The extraordin-
ary activity animating this city is
shown by the fact that to-day it has q
population number of thousands in
excess OF the total white population
of the republic in 1859, and the
largest part of this increase has oc'
Cured within two years. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Philadelphia, New York and Boston,
are the chief products OF this region.

Philadelphia, New York and Boston,
are the chief products of this region.
The middle division also has few
mountains scattered throughout its
area. but surrounding these are beauti-
full undulating plains, the fertile soil
of which is covered with superb
plantations Of sugar, each OF which
supports its villages and huge central
establishments for grinding the cane
and extracting sugar. Two years ago
when the writer saw this region it
presented the most beautiful land
scape that could be imagined; scene
of industry, peace and prosperity.
Under the favorable commercial con-
ditions then existing for trade with
the United States these vast planta-
tions were prospering for the first
time in years. Everywhere, through
the vistas OF tall royal palms, the
principal tree of this portion of the
island, could be seen hundreds of carts
drawing the loads of cane or sugar in
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tains, which do not exceed them in
real height above the base of the sur
rounding plains.
The chief cities of this region are
Santiago (San Iago of the Cubans) on
the south and Baracoa on the north
side of the island. The latter city is
the Oldest continuous settlement in
America, having beeu founded by
Diego, the son of Christopher Colombo,
In the year 1903. Iron ore and man
ganese, which are consumed in the
United States, and bananas, which are
daily carried by numerous steamers tc
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

in which Cuba was then participating.
In the voice and tone Of these people
there was desperation that few Amer
leans can imagine, and I could see that
they were in q mental stage which
meant readiness to sacrifice every per-
sonal end in order to become rid OF
foreign rule, in which they could only
see oppression. Little did I believe,
however, that this uprising would start
80 soon.
When, on the 14th of March last,
the exile Marti landed on the coast OF
Cuba with handful of companions
aud proclaimed the republic, even the
sympathizers of the Cuban people
thought the act was ill-timed and pre-
mature. What could an unarmed peo-
pie hope to do against we'll equipped
standing army as large as that Of the
United States, scattered throughout
every hamlet and farm of the island,
and conducting vigilant espionage
upon the movement of every citizen,
as determined, il not as efficient, as
that maintained against the Nihilists
in Russia. II then looked as impossi-
BILE for the Cubans TO procure firearms
as IL would be for the inmates OF one
OF our State penitentiaries to arm
themselves with rifles and overpower
their guards. Yet, despite the tremen-
dous odds which apparently faced this
insurrection, il has not only endured
for eleven months, but has grown and
increased until now it presents serious
and aggressive proportions, which
should no longer be underestimated
or misunderstood by the American
public.
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brown, ecru and yellow is associated,
in the waist shown in the second large
cut with blue velvet, and trimmed
with narrow bands of beaver fur. The
fitted waist is made of velvet. and
closes witL buttons in centre back.
The full front, with bretelles and
sleeves, being OF the plaid. The full
front 10 out square at the neck, dis :
closing . yoke Of velvet, the lowe
edge being gathered full at the wal OF
line. The brstsllss are notohsd n
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revers and extend over the shoulders
TO the waist line in back, bands of
beaver trimming the edges as shown.
A close fitting collnr finishes the neck.
The full leg O. mutton sleeves are
shaped with one seam, the tops being
gathered and the wrists completed
with faring cuffs of velvet edged with
fur. A crush belt of velvet is tied in
a knot at the left side. Waists in this
style admit of q variety of combina-
tions, and can be worn with skirts to
match or contrast as desired. II may
form part Of costume of serge, cam
els hair, crepon, cheviot, cashmere,
or mixed fancy woolens, and be united
with silk, satin, velvet, plaid or sti iped
fabric and decorated with any pre-
ferred garniture.
The quantity of 44-inch wide ma
terial required to make this waist for
a miss ten years old is II yards; for
fourteen -year-old size, 2 yards; for q
sixteen-year-old size, ct yards.
OLD MATERIALS UTILIZED.
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notches, The lapels and collar can be
raised and closed to the throat for bet
ter protection in inclement weather.
The back and sides fit closely, with
under-arm and side-back cores and a
well-curved centre seam that ends in
deep coat laps below the waist line.
Rounded coat plaits that are marked
by single buttons give added fullness
at the side-back cores, the stylish rip
pie effect at the sides in the skirt por-
tion distinguishing the new modes.
The full gigot sleeves are shaped with
a single seam, the fullness at the top
being plated into the arms eye, a
double seam of machine stitching simu-
lating cuffs. Pockets are inserted on
each front and concealed by laps that
are neatly lined and stitched in tailor
style. The edges can be plainly finishe d
or machine stitched, as preferred. All
kinds OF rough or smooth faced cloth,
tweed, cheviot, serge or diagonal in
checks, stripes, mixed, plain or fancy
weave will make stylish, comfortable
and protective coats for ctorm or or
dinary wear.
The quantity of 54-inch wide mate.
rial requiI ed to make this coat for a
miss twelve years old is 8 yards; for
fourteen-year-o size, st yards; for
Q sixteen-year-old size, 81 yards.
WAIST OF FRENCH PLAID.
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President Faure was at the theatre
when he heard of the death of Alexan-
DIRE Dumas. He and his wife at once
left the building and walked home.
and the French people think it very
wonderful and admirable act.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

bags to and fro, while the railway car
riages we're loaded with the we'll
dressed and handsome families Of the
planters, who we're travelling back and
forth from their country residences to
Havana or Matanzas.
The western third of the island lying
west of Havana is more fertile than
this central portion, and besides its
plantations of sugar, il is covered by
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

and never recovered from the shock.
1t slowly died, and last summer was
cut away. Passengers passing through
the town on the Missouri Pacific have
noticed the tree, and 1t became famous
in its way, the trainmen often being
called upon to tell about il.
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bility, aud adaptability is the great
American virtue. The main fuilness
is all at the back, and sometimes full
ness in the front is simulated by soft
plaitings, such as silk or lace, set in.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
until they have accumulated the $1OO
necessary for the purchase OF a wife
after that the wife does the work.
BIG TREE IN A MILL
The Leading Curiosity In n Little
Town in Missouri.

In Lafayette County. Missouri, on
the line on the Missouri Pacific. there is
an historical coincidence and constant
reminder Of great things. There were
two towns settled in early days, Ma
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
MODES FOR MISSES.
STYLISH AND sEAsONABLE GAR.
MENTS FOR GIRLS.
Handsome Coatl I'm Hunters Green
Waist of Fancy French Plaid
"A Garment for Inclem-
ent Weather.

T II UNTERS' green, rough-sur-
M faced coating of medium
weight was used for the
stylish and protective top
garment depicted herewith, double
row of handsome pearl buttons closing
the double-breasted fronts. II is
shaped according to the latest tailor
mode, the fronts being widened to fall
loosely below the hips, conforming in
shape to the fashionable skirts. The
loose, double-breasted fronts are
deeply faced and reversed at the top
in coat lapels that meet the ends of
the deep, rolling storm collar in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

WAIST OF FRENCH PLAID.
Fancy French plaid OF dark blue,
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OLD MATERIALS UTILIZED.
Fur trimming suggests a good way
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
THE SEIsON AT WOODMONT.
just Observation-Disclosures of a Successful
Season at That Popular Resort-New
Cottages Being Erected and Others Com

just Opening -Indications of Successful
Season at That Popular Resort-New
Cottages Being Erected and Others Conn
p1eted.
The season at Woodmont is opening
up, and the indications are that it will
be a bigger season there than ever be-
fore. Woodmont is becoming every
year more popular as quiet family
summer resort, and the cottagers who
spend the summer season there include
the best class of people in the state.
There is every facility for bathing and
the surroundings and general atmos-
phere Of the place are such that they
appeal especially to those who desire
few weeks of quiet and rest at the
paniments found at many shore resorts.
About fifteen new cottages have eth
err been already erected there this sea-
son or are in process of construction.
All of them are substantial residences,
some of them costing $1,000 or Sc, 900,
and many will be used by the owners as
permanent dwelling places.
Professor Woodford, a son-in-law of
E. B. Bowditch of this city, has nearly
completed a new 5000 residence, which
was erected by Hubbell, Merwin & Co.
of this city. Professor Woodford is
the gentleman who has recently had the
Bowditch place on Whalley avenue,
near old Hamilton park remodeled He
has spent several thousand dollars in
improving the residence and in land
scape gardening, so that the place, with
its position on a slight elevation, COM
handing a good view of the city, is
now one of the finest suburban resi-
dences in the city and will make a
beautiful home.
John W. Merwin has just erected a
fine new house near the Pembroke ho-
tel and has leased it for term of ten
years to Cleveland S. Thompson, the
well known insurance man of this city,
whose father, the late Nathaniel S.
president of this city.
Adjoining this residence another cot
tage is being erected by Robert A. Ben
ham of this city on land purchased
from John W. Merwin. Mr.. Benham
will occupy the cottage after it is COM
pleted.
A gentleman of Westfield, Mass, who
has spent several seasons at Woodmont
has just purchased a cottage there and
has made extensive alterations and en-
larged it, so that it is now one of the
finest in the place.
A Hartford lady who has also been a
resident at Woodmont for several sea-
sons is building fine cottage and when
it is completed will have a beautiful
place.
B. H. Cobb, the gentlemen's furnisher
and halter of this city, is also building
a commodious residence.
Ex-Councilman Lawrence of Humph-
rey street, this city, leaves with his
family to-day to occupy his fine cot
tage.
superintendent Smith of the police
department has been occupying his cot
tage for some time.
DIR. H. A. Dugan of Ansonia has leas-
ed the Parmelee cottage for the season
and took possession of it last Tuesday.
For the present he will go between An
sonia and Woodmont night and morn
ing.
Mrs. Edward G. Merwin of this city
has completed plans for handsome
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
THE DAY IN THIS CITY.
Soldiers and Sailors Chapel Dedicated
"Foot Gnards', Act as Escort.


"Foot Gnards'' Act as Escort.
Memorial day, 1896, will be remember
ed pleasantly by New Haven's citizens
The city put on it's holiday attire at an
early hour and the day was enjoyed
throughout by every one. Veterans and
those who know of the War of the
Rebellion only as a matter of history
entered into the spirit of the day.
Early the flower committee was at
the G. A. R. hall to receive the contrib
ut1ons of the different schools. Wood
ward school sent two wagon loads of
wild flowers, Winchester school five
hundred punches, Dixwell avenue TWEEN
ty punches, Washington and Rosette
schools one wagon load, and from Ezra
c. Read one wagon load.
At $50 o'clock Commander C. B. Fos-
ter assigned the different cemeteries to
the delegations.
Junior Vice Commander F. S. Snow
was in charge of those who decorated
the graves in Grove street cemetery.
Senior Vice Commander D. o. Lom-
bard left the hall at 10 o'clock and went
to Evergreen cemetery.
The details for the other cemeteries
were as follows: Westville cemetery,
Comrade A. 2. Downs; Fair Haven
cemetery, William E. Morgan; Maple
dale cemetery, Officer of the Day J. NJ.
Grove.
Those of the Relief corps who had
charge of the flowers at the hall were:
Mrs. Mary E. Smith, C. E. Wright, NJ
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
body said death was due to heart dis

body said death was due to heart dis
ease.
Aside from the two deaths ana the
accident the Memorial day parade was
of a pleasing nature, and General Cat
lin feels proud of the great number Of
veterans and others who participated
in the services of the day.
One of the pleasing features of the
parade was the escort of seventy-dve
girls to Mansfield post No, S5. They
We're, known as the Columbian
Guards" and were dressed in white
with trimmings of red, white and blue.
They carried baskets of flowers, with
which they subsequently decorated the
soldiers graves at Cypress Hills ceme-
terry at the memorial services held at
the post, at which Luke Stapleton was
the orator.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01

Sterling Silver Shirt Waist
Sets, warranted Sterling Sill
yer link cuff buttons, collar
button and 3 studs. only
Monday, zoe set.
Elegant Shirt WAIST Sets of
! Silver Plated White Metal,
beautifully hand engraved
and enameled, $50 quality.
Monday 10c set.
Also the prettiest SOC value
Shirt Waist Sets shown in
the city, Monday 15c.
Hat Pins of handsome clus-
ter brilliants, never sold less
than Zoe, Monday Zoe.
Set of three Pearl Studs for
Waists, 25c value, Monday
special 10c set. Birthday and
Initial Stick Pins, new de-
signs in heart shape effect.
Monday DC, or 3 for $50.
Sterling Silver Rings, all
sizes, 25c.
Ladies' fine Lisle Gloves in
Black and all fashionable
colors, Monday at 10c.
Silk Gloves, double finger
tips, guaranteed to outwear
rest of the gloves, silk en-
broidered backs, regular SOC,
for Monday SOC.
Ladies' fine Spun Silk drop
stitch Hose, Black Boots,
handsomely colored tops, re-
duced for Monday from soc
to 45c.
Ladies' fine Lisle Thread
Hose, dropstitched, genuine
Hermsdorf Fast Black,
worth soc, Monday zoe.
Ladies Black plain 40-gauge
real Isle Thread Hose, 25c
instead of SOC, the real value.
Ladies' Ribbed Pants in knee
and full lengths, Csc value,
tic.
Ladies' Vests, fine Maco Cot
ton, Half Sleeves, body
shaped, lace trimmed neck
and Silk Ribbon front, 800
quality, on sale Monday 25c.
Ladies' White and Ecru
Lisle Ribbed Vests, V and
round Neck, lace front, Silk
Braid and Silk Stitched,
Monday 800, worth SOC.
Children's Ribbed Sleeveless
Vests, excellent quality, Mon
day sc.
Children's Nazareth Waists,
nickel buttons, all sizes, Mon
day &c.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
London Stock Market.

London, May 31,--The rate of discount
during the past week for three months
bills ranged from quarters to one
per cent, and for thirty day bills from
three-q quarters to one and one-quarter
per cent. There was little open demand
Gold to the value of $1,500,0O0 is voyag-
ing hither. Silver was rather weak.
The stock market was firm and buoy
ant American railroad securities were
dull, but became firmer on Saturday
Northern Pacific advanced one per
cent
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
ANNUAL MEETING

of the TyOman's Home Missionary Union
Tomorrow in United Church Chapel.
The annual meeting of the above
named society will be held in the chap
ell of the United church tomorrow at
2:3O p. m. 1t will be open to the public
and all are invited to attend. The pro-
gram:
Bible Reading-Mrs. c. L. Goodell.
A Wiser Benefcence-Miss Annie c.,
Bridgman.
A New Point of View-Miss Frances j.
Dyer.
The A. NJ. A. Jubilee-Miss D. z. EN-
erson.
Young Peoples Societies-Miss Caroline
A. Potter.
Prayer and BenedictiOn.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-06-01
Annual Closing Exercises.

The annual closing exercises of the
Sunday school of the Court Street
Temple was held yesterday afternoon.
There was a large attendance Of the
members and their friends. The Rev.
Mr.. Levy officiated. The exercises con-
sisted of recitations and singing by the
children, with address by Rev. Mr..
T