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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
A Lizard That Dances.

One OF the interesting little animals
that live in far-away Australia is the
dancing lizard. This curious chap is
about three feet in length and wears
pretty collar made for him by Mother
Nature. This collar is OF q bright red.
yellow and blue mixture and is big and
full of frills. He gets his name from
his collar and is called the frillod
lizard. He's not bit pretty and he
has way of jumping around that
gives one peculiar fright if one hap
pens upon him suddenly. Although
this frilled chap has four legs, he
seems to like walking and dancing on
his hind legs better than travelling on
all fours. He's as quick as lightning
in his movements, and lives on the
insects that inhabit the trees OF the
thick woods. He could become q
dancing master il he was bigger and
would conduct himself with greater
ease. We can forgive the frilled lizarC
almost any of his pranks, but We can't
forgive him his long name, which is
chlamydosaurus kingi. Now, what do
you think OF that?
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

The American Bible Society has OBJ.
tanned fac simile OF the New Testa-
ment. which translated into the
Chinese language, was presented to
the Empress Dowager Of China on the
occasion OF the celebration Of her six.
tieth birthday. The original book is
royal quarto size. 10xl3x2, is printed
with the largest Of movable metallic
type. bound in silver boards, while
around each page is border of gold.
The volume in the possession of the
American Bible Society is bound in
black morocco, and birds and bamboo
in relief adorn the pages instead OF
gold. In all other respects, however,
II is q duplicate OF the Empress Dow
ayers copy. New York Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

cylinder in any direction sidewise,
back ward or forward. Now, the strang.
est part of this trick-that that which
appears the very hardest is for the
dog evidently the easiest. He will get
up with his four feet on a ball not
much bigger than an ordinary toy
balloon and roll it everywhere, in
whatever direction you wish, with evil
dent pleasure and ease. But when he
has to put two paws, whether front or
hind, on the ball, and the other two
on the floor, he does not do il nearly
so well nor with any pleasure. This
is because the animal does not feel so
sure as when he stands with his four
feet pretty close together. This ter.
rier will roll ball up or down steep
incline, while standing on it, with
relish, but put his ears back and look
frightened to death il he is told to
only use his forepaws in rolling it on
the level floor.
"While it is true that almost any
trick can be taught by persuasion, still
1t is often necessary to use force.
When a dog feels or instinctively
knows that what he is being taught is
in no wise dangerous, he is very tract
able, and in most cases accomplishes
what his master wishes him to do.
When, on the other hand, you want
him to learn trick that really in
wolves danger. his dog reason, fully
equal to that OF many of the human
race, quickly and firmly rebels. 1t is
really pathetic to see dog almost ask
You not to let him try such dangerous
experiments. II you persist, then
there is war. Here is where the dog
educator must bring his genius in
play. It is absolutely impossible to
make frightened dog listen to rea'
son. You must first get him over
his fright and next his sulkiness.
To teach dog to do the back somer.
sault while standing on the floor il
hard enough, but to teach him to do
the sans trick from table or from
one chair to another is still harder.
Force has to be used, and smart cut
of the whip at the critical moment viii
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
FASHIONS REALM.
SOME TIMELY FACTS ABOUT
FEMININE APPAREL.
A Tucked Yoke Waist of Attractive
Design-Graceful Dress, with
Fancy Collar. for a
Young Girl.

TN the tucked yoke waist depicted
in the first large engraving linen
Etamine in Persian design on
ecru ground is attractively de.
veloped over fitted Innings of rose
pink silk. The stock bow, belt and
rosettes that form the decoration are
of olive green velvet. The full fronts
are gathered and arranged low on the
lining fronts, that close invisibly in
centre. The seamless yoke is sewed
permanently to the right and finished
to close invisibly on the left shoulder,
arms eye and underarm seams. The
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
The Tugs Of New York.

There are about 800 local tugs in
New York Harbof and about 200 pas.
sengsr steamboats,. The Supervisor
of the harbor estimates that they pro-
duce about 500,0 cubic yards o:
aches annually. The War Depart.
ment is seeking to establish better
plans than exist for the disposition o.
this material, so that the regulations
prohibiting the dumping OF it in the
waters of the hart or may be more ef.
fectually enforced. New York Times.
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has been taught fearlessly to perform
dangerous trick he will seemingly
forget most IL not all his easier ones.
Thus, had little dog which finally
succeeded in teaching to do the back
somersault in the most approved
fashion. He would just as lief do
twenty as one, and did his trick with
precision that was marvellous. To
my surprise, he was unable to do hio
former simpler ones, such as leap
through hoop covered with tissue
paper, and other easy tricks.
''It is not necessary and really does
not pay to teach dogs any tricks that
require force. By persuasion you may
get multitude Of various ones that
to the public are equally interesting.
Teaching dog to walk on his hind
legs is comparatively simple, and
amply repays the trouble. As soon as
.ais is accomplished the combinations
to which this trick may be turned are
too many to be enumerated. Among
the most noted performing dogs in the
world may be mentioned small poodle
which is perfect marvel in his way.
He will walk up staircase with eleven
steps, carrying a burning lamp on o
tray placed on his outstretche1 front
paws. This is wonderful enough, but
after he reaches the little platform his
master receives the lamp and then
after effectionately patting this almost
human dog, he sends him down again.
The poodle then stands on his front
paws with his hind legs way up In the
air, the burning lamp is placed on his
head, and the dog walks down ten stepa
without permitting the lamp to fall.
Another dog OF the same breed is
called the canine Sandow; he lifts
weights, uses dumbbells, and finally
lifts large cannon. which is dis.
charged while he holds IL hanging in q
strap from his mouth.
"Another star in the canine world
is a dog belonging to Nine. Dore.
This animal, whose name is Dick, has
set Paris wild with his clever perform
ances. His mistress has taught him
to do the skirt and the serpentine
dance, and he rivals Loie Fuller in
popularity. This dog was sufficient
to pack Theatre des Nouveautes with
his wonderful tricks. His mistress
arrays him in a magnificent robe or
gown OF fimy tulle, which is cut in
the latest fashion. By cleverly ar.
ranging the dress around the front
paws of the dog and fastening very
light wires behind, the skirt is held in
position. The orchestra strikes up
the Loie Fuller waltz, and Dick grace
fully bounds upon the stage, always
standing on his hind legs; after his
most graceful bow to the spectators
he begins to dance, and his gyrations
are little short of the wonderful.
The electric lights are turned on, Civ.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

Island. ON the Georgia side. With the
aid of good pair of marine glasses
the tower can be described as built Of
stone and apparently hoary with age.
Indeed, the native Georgian has no
greater pleasure than to pour into the
astonished ears of Northerners the
tale that it was erected by the Spanish
about the same time as the structure
at st. Augustine. But the hard and
rather unpoetic facts Of the case are
that the United States Governments
built the place as defense against
the British in 1912, tome eighty-four
years ago.
1t is termed, in military parlsnce, q
Martello tower. being copied from
similar defenses erected along the
English coasts when Napoleon was
threatening to invade Britain. The
tower saw some little active service in
the Civil War. but, of course, was even
then not more dangerous or stronger
than stone dwelling.
At present it is used as reporting
and signal station, and during the
bathing season it is favorite visiting
place for the guests OF the fashionable
hotels at Tybee Beach, the noted
Southern seaside resort. There are
few objects on our coasts more strik-
ing and picturesque than the tower at
Tybee, and it only lacks few legends
of Spanish possessions, sieges, ETC., to
make it famous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

May Manton, has a shallow turnover
portion mounted on high band, the
fronts tapping widely and closing with
a single stud. The cuff No. is made
to match this collar. No. 2 has deep
turnover portion with square shaped
corners, mounted on high band, the
ends of which lap with a single button
while the top flares slightly apart.
The cuff No. 6 matches this collar.
No. 8 is slightly higher than No. 2
and closes in front with double studs
or buttons. No. 8 shows straight
round cuffs that are made for link
closing, while No. is Tapped and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

ing the color effects the same as in
Salome, and Dick waves his paws and
swings his skirts in the most bewitch-
iIg fashion possible. Dogs as a rule
detest to be dressed up, but when they
have overcome this aversion they may
be induced to represent anybody their
owner wishes to caricature.
"The chief things to remember
when training dogs, or any other ami
NAL for that matter, is that gentleness
and kind treatment will always bear
the best results. Always Celect a
healthy, handsome puppy, and start
right in teaching some trick. This
must be kept up till the animal really
performs his duty automatically, aud
only constant practice will make this
possible"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

formance. This thing has to be re.
peated almost inuumerable times, till
the dog, at q certain word or motion,
executes his task without the slightest
hesitation or error.
Snow. such thing as this is simply
the A B @ of dog education. II is a
totally different matter to make a dog
perform the most intricate tricks. The
natural position of the animal is rest
ing on it's four feet; any trick in
which he is permitted to retain this
position is comparatively easy to make
him do. l have fox terrier which
have taught to roll ball ora small
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
TRAINING DOGS.
KINDNESS WILL ACCOMPLISH
MORE THAN FORCE.
Amusing and Marvellous Fcats That
Are Taught to Clever CANNES
The Kind of Dog Makes
Little Difference.
OF the thousands of people

TZEW OF the thousands of people
II. who wildly applaud the anus
ing, and at times almost mar.
g velous, feats executed by per-
forming dogs have any idea of the
time and patience required to teach
the animals. A reporter for the New
York Times was so fortunate as to run
across veteran dog trainer who had
just finished successful European
season. A few questions brought out
some most il teresting facts relative
to educated dogs and dog educators.
at is great mistake to suppose"
said this famous dog trainer, "that all
dogs can be made to perform any
trick, however simple, successfully.
II is equally true-and too much EN-.
phasis cannot be put on the fact-that
perhaps not one man In every five
thousand is fit to educate dog. You
may laugh at this assertion, but il is
painfully true, nevertheless. First OF
all. a man who intends to be success.
ful with dogs must really love the ami.
mails. Dogs, far more than any dumb
brutes, are most susceptible to i'm
pressions and kind treatment. Let q
dog once and for all understand that
you do NOT wish to hurt or harm him
and he will amply repay you for your
labor. I would under no conditions
have q dog handled by a man who did
have the kindest of dispositions as we'll
as an almost inexhaustible amount OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

finishes the neck. The full puffs are
slightly mounted at the top Of fitted
sleeve lining faced TO the elbows with
material, the wrists being plainly com.
pleted. The full round skirt is gath.
cred at the top and joined to lower
edge of waist. the placket being
formed in centre back. Fancy or
plain silk, velvet, batiste or pique
will make pretty collars to combine
with dresses of silk, wool, linen or
cotton fabrics, lace, gimp, insertion
and fancy buttons providing suitable
garniture.
The quantity of material A inches
wide required to make this dress for
a girl ten years of age is 81 yards.
Hints by May Manton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

have made up your mind to what par.
ticulnr trick or tricks you intend to
train him. A man in this business
must be thoroughly posted on the
peculiarities OF each breed. 1t is bet
ter to take very young dog, say a
puppy about six months old, for o
pupil. After suoh puppy has over
come its ct first very natural timldity
II develops an eager desire for romp-
ing and plsyfulness. Here is the op-
portunity of the dog trainer. He nov
begins sort OF dog kindergarten,
utilizing the animals disposition to
play a. the vehicle Of instruction.
''6uppose, for instance, that you
want the puppy to leap through q
number Of hoops. He is first taught
TO run after ball rolled along the
door this any dog will do spontan-
oously, and cannot exactly be called
teaching. When the dog has brought
the ball back q number Of times. and
gets thoroughly interested in the play,
the hrst active step to make him leap
- prepared. The ball is rolled few
1sst from the wall. alongside Of which
- low, movable partition. The dog
xuns In tho space between. and. OF
course, must return the same way he
oamo. A. soon as he reaches the lower
and. ons or two hoops or low hurdles
are placed in his way. In his friski'
nsas THE puppy rarely stops for such
Ypessnt txidos. but. all eagsrnsas ia
ct q w. ball. gsyly skips ovsr o.
through these obs(suotions. In thii
~ = Y snsenssssd and taught y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
How an Antelope Kills a Rattlesnake.


One of the worst foes the rattle
snake ever had on the Western prairies
was the antelope. This wary animal.
allied to the deer species, is extremely
timid and so afraid of man that only
the best hunters could ever bag one.
But they had no fear of the rattler,
and when one of the reptiles was en-
countered it was speedily dispatched.
The method of the antelope in
making war on the serpent was unique
and heroic. The antelope walked
around the snake few times awaiting
a favorable opportunity. When it
came there was quick bound and the
sharp hoofs of the antelope came
down with deadly effect on the body
of the snake. With movements as
rapid as thought the antelope jumped
out OF danger only to spring back on
its victim again and again until the
body of the snake was cut into mince-
meat.
Old hunters sny that it was ra-ely
that an antelope was bitten in such an
encounter with O rattler, and the
snake was always killed unless it found
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
A Once Popular Singer.

Does any one remember wonder
full boy soprano named Richard Coker
who thirty years ago startled New
York and began as chorister at
Trinity Church and ended by singing
at Buckingham Palace? When he
grew up he adopted the name OF Della
Rosa, developed baritone voice. in
herited q fortune and is now advanc.
ing toward middle life and living
quietly in London. San Francisco
Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

back fits smoothly across the shoul-
ders, gathers adjusting the fullness at
the waist line. A belt is worn around
the waist, standing collar finishing
the neck, over which the stock is tied
in abow at the back. The fashionable
gigot sleeves are of medium width,
cluster tucks forming epaulets near
the top. A cluster of four tucks COM
pletes the wrists above the facings.
Waists by the mode can be stylishlv
developed from any of the sheer silk,
cotton or linen fabrics now en- vogue,
over silk or percaline Innings. Trim
mings of ribbon and lace may enhance
its attractiveness, but are not neces-
saro, as the tucks afford ample decora.
tion.
The quantity of material 36 inches
wide required to make this waist for q
lady having 34-inch bust measure is
four yard. Hints by May Manton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

LADIES' LINEN CUFFS AND COLLARS.
White ecru or colcred linen, per-
Gale or cambric in dotted, striped or
figured designs can be used for these
fashionable accessories that are worn
with summer shirt waists, chemisettes
or severe tailor gowns. No. /, says
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

GRACEFUL DRESS FOR A YOUNG GIRL.
Soft green and cream colored wool
challie made the attractive and grace.
full dress shown in the second two-col-
umn illustration, the fancy bretelle
collar of green ribbed silk being
trimmed with buerre valenciennies
edging and decorated with green silk
cord over steel buttons, and ribbon
belt with rosette, bow and ends at the
left side. The waist is characterized
by simplicity of construction and its
dressy effect, and can be finished with
out the bretelle collar If desired. The
fullness is gathered top and bottom
and arranged over fitted body Innings
to blouse slightly in front, closing in
visibly in centre back. The bretelle
collar is slashed at the shoulder, form.
ing graceful tabs over the pulled
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

patience. This given. let the work
begin.
"Another illusion that the public
fondly clings to is that certain breeds
OF dogs are more tractable and easier
taught than others. This is nonsense.
Barring, perhaps, the poodle, which
breed has been used for circus pur-
poses longer than any other, almost
any other dog will do. When you
choose dog you must beforehand
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

a convenient prairie dogs hole into
which it could crawl. The sharp
hoofs of the antelope cut like knives.
aud after being struck once or twice
the reptile was too badly injured to
offer any effective resistance.
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do wonders. But II will take q very
long time indeed to make . dog per-
form any trick that involves danger,
and when he doss do IL to perfection
any amount Of credit IL due to his
msAter. 4 curious circumstance in
this eonzsetion y that oas~ IN animal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

- Vidal. one OF tho most famous
scuiptofs Of France, was stone blind
OF the time whom he executed soms el
his most famous works
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

twenty-five wagon loads Of immi-
grants have Just arrived in the Big
Horn country, Wyoming.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29
THE TOWER AT TYBEE.
Built by the United States as De.
tense Against Great Britain.

One of the objects which invariably
attract the interest of voyagers ap-
proaching Savannah by sea is the tiny
round tower few hundred feet dis.
tant from the lighthouse at Tybee
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-07-29

closed with studs or buttons. All
styles are attached with buttons or
studs and buttonholes to the garment
with which they are worn, and any
preferred cotton or linen fabric can
be used in their construction.
The quantity Of material 36 inches
wide required 70 make any style
of collar with pair OF cuffs is one.
half yard.
JAUNTY cAPEs AND PARAsoLs.
The quite up.to' date young woman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-26
Augusta Boys Getting Popular.

. II. C. Fletcher, formerly of this city
but now residing on Indian township
Pike county, Missouri. has been nom.
mated By tho Republicans as candi-
date for county treasurer. Recently (:
regular old time Republican picnic wa.
held in the fine grove on Mr.. Fletcher :
farm.
Mr. Fletcher left Augusta in the
spring of 1868; and has resided on In
diam township ever since, has done
well, is among the foremost farmers OF
that sections and red hot State OF
Maine Republican He is brother t.
G.. f. Fletcher of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-09-26
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CONES TO GRIEF.
Scribncr 8 Smiths Circus Stranded in ;
Massachusetts Town.

To satisfy the claim of Charles Laure
of Brooklyn, N. y, Deputy Sheriff Bous-
ley of Salem took formal procession
Tuesday evening at Danvers, Mass. of
all the property owned by Scribner &
Smiths Grand United Shows" The
combination arrived in Danvers early
Tuesday forenoon and gave a street
parade and performances
The show has been conducted since
early spring by Samuel A. Scribner and
Neil Smith. that they did not own the
paraphernalia. This is the property of
Charles Laure who rented the entire
outfit to the lessccs by the week For
several weeks after the opening Of the
circus season, the lcssecs paid promptly.
but their expenses of late, especially
while touring in Maine were far in
excess of the receipts
Laure learning that Scrbner & Smith
We're becoming delinquent to Il heavy
amount, placed the case in the hands
Of Col, William \. Pew of Danvers.
who has enforced the clause that the
property should revert to Laure in case
the conditions were not complied with
The outfit is valued at $50, 900. In the
inventory the property includes 80
horses, five lions. one leopard one ele-
plant, one sacred OK" South Ameri-
can grave digger" is wagons, tents
poles, etc. Some of the property, it is
understood will be stored at Danvers
for some time, at least. The horses will
be sold, if possible, and the rarer ami
mails will be sent to New York.
To the 100 employees, including per-
formers, canvasmen and drivers, a large
amount is due in wages. The employees
as a whole realize that Scribner &
Smith have had a hard season and arc
not inclined to make much comment
a few, however. are ugly, and in antic
ipation of possible trouble. additional
police were put on duty to keep the
peace and protect the circus property.