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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Negotiations have been closed by
which the Government becomes owner
OF the site of the famous "battle above
the clouds" on Lookout mountain,
and the property will soon he con-
verted into an adjunct of the Chicka.
mauga- Chattanooga National Military
Park. The tract purchased of the
Cravens' heirs is ninety-two acres of
valuable residence property situated
half way up the side of the mountain
and accessible by rail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

fhe four years proceedings at Kaz-
an, Russia, in the case of seven per-
sons accused of numbering by decap-
itation peasant, named Konor Mat
ivunine, has just been brought to a
close, by the ncquittal of the prison
ers. The object of the murder was to
provide victim for a sacrifice to
idols, a relic of heathenism which
still survives in the province of
Viatka.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

are seldom seen OF this size, as they
are small enough to slip through the
sides Of the lobster pots.
When lobster eggs are transported
now they go in palace car style. The
upper and lower berths are made up
by the porters in the form of fiat trays
setting on top of each other in crate.
They have canton flannel coverlids
plenty big enough and enjoy cool
weather, as human travellers do not
always. The grateful of trays is put
in rght-side.up.with-care box and
kept cool with packing of haky moss
and just about as much ice as they
need, which is cirefully renewed from
time to time. Because of the care
they need the eggs generally travel
with a messenger acting also as valet,
but for short distances they may be
sent by express.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Strange Marriage Custom.

A curious custom exists among the
Mennonites who are settled in Mani
tobn. When young man and
woman desire to become engaged the
lover remains in the home of the
father of the intended bride for q
few weeks before the marriage takes
place. The object is that each OF
the contracting parties may become
more fully acquainted with the char
acter and disposition of the other
while there is yet time to escape from
what might prove an uncongenial
alliance. Among Canadian lovers the
lady is only seen when she is dressed
for display and is practising her best
behavior. The lover also, during the
brief visits that are made, has an
opportunity to conceal much of his
real character, and both are some
times disappointed and deceived
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

An average life of mortgage in the
United States is 4, $50 years on acres,
4,64O years, and on lots, 4, 749 years,
Mortgages increased in the average
amount OF the debt incurred under
them in the United States from
: 81, ,l05 in 1880 to 81, ,429 in 1899.
while the average mortgage for the
decade was Sl,27l. With respect to
mortgages on acres, they averaged
$l,032 during the decade, and in
creased from 1923 in 1850 to S1,115
in 1889 In the case of mortgages on
lots, which averaged S1,509 during
the decade, the increase was from the
average Of Sl,353 in 1880 to S1,664
in 1889.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

1t is said that British sympathizers
with Spain,as against Cuba, have been
somewhat startled over the declara-
tion of General Campos that it would
require 400, 900 men for five years to
come, and an outlay of 81, 900, 900, 900
to conquer Cuba. Great Britain, in
the opinion of the New York Mail
and Express, does not care to play the
role Of financial hacker to nation
that must inevitably go bankrupt to
an enormous extent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

AT West Point Military Academy
the other day cadet of the third
class, who was caught in the act of
hazing a "plebe," was ordered into
confinement for one year, stripped of
all his privileges for the same period,
including his three months furlough
Tor the summer, and commanded to
do guard duty every Saturday after
the return of the other students in the
fall. The sentence is said to be the
most severe that was ever inflicted
upon any hazer in the United States.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

"Come," said Love, upon day,
"Come, and fare my rosy way,
II pcrchance the thorns we meet
They shall make the roses sweet"
So with Love passed along.
All the world was sweet with song;
Never thorn was mine, for he
Hid them In his heart from mel
Frank l.. Stanton.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
An Army of Five Soldiers.

The Republic Of Gonst, which is
the smallest republic in the world, is
situated in the Lower Pyrenees. It
contains population of about sixty
persons, and maintains standing
army of five soldiers, the son-in-law
OF the President being the Com
mander-in-Chief. The republics in
dependence is recognized by both
Spain and France, between which it
lies. 1t elects President every five
years, and its revenues amount to
So, 600. 1t is claiming outside atten-
tion now because of threatened re-
volution owing to the publication of
newspaper by one-seventh OF the pop
ulation without receiving executive
sanction, proclamation having been
issued by the President prohibiting
the publication of any newspaper with
out his consent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Liverpool, England, has a city or
dinance forbidding the use of the
streets to vehicles displaying advertise
ments. A man who undertook to
show an advertisement on bicycle
was recently fined under this law
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
One Woman's Judgment.
BY MABEL NJ. THOMPSON.

In pleasant room, where the soft
glow of shaded lamp cast its warm
light, we're two people, man and
woman. The woman was twenty, per-
haps, and tall and slender. Her face
was unusually pretty, with it's round,
girlish outlines, and the sweet curves
of the mouth; but the gray eyes were
thoughtful and dreamy, telling of the
exalted ideals and noble purposes that
are ours in the spriugtime of life.
The man stood near her, looking
down with gentle yet amused smile.
He was thirty or more, aud his face
limited of battles fought and won, of
manhood which had struggled with
the world and yet retained its tender
ness.
"What is it, Ruth? What is this
terrible something which may come
between us and separate us forever?
Tell me, and let me show you that it
is made only OF April SHOWS, and will
melt away"
"You mustn't treat it SO lightly,
Richard" she answered, with
troubled look. "It's very serious
question, and one which is growing in
importance, and we women must do
our duty at any cost. Miss Rogers
told me that"
"Oh, bother Miss Rogers. 1 beg
your pardon, but what has that esti-
mable old maid to do with us? What
is the question, Ruthie? You quito
make my hair stand on end when you
call be Richard in that tone"
"'Dicli' is much too frivolous"
she said, "and Miss Rogers is a very
intellectual, advanced woman, and
friend of mine"
"Indeedp
There was an absolute silence for a
moment, then Ruth Observed:
81 think indeed is such horrid
word. 1 wish you wouldn't fling it at
me-"
81 am sorry. 1 suppose I should
have said OF course. See here, Ruthie,
/ want to know about this barrier of.
fair"
swell, Richard, it's this" she began.
folding her hands primly in her lap,
and studying the pattern of the car.
pet 81 want you to think. to
think over your whole life-you
know what mine has been-and see if
there is anything in your past you
could not tell me, anything you would
not be willing to have paralleled in
my past. Indeed, 1 am serious-no,
don't try to stop me. I'll give you
fifteen minutes to think about It,"
There was rustic of silken petit
coats, and Ri, b ,rd was alone. He
stared absently into the fire, and grad
ually his face changed and hare led.
His mouth grew set and stern, and the
lines, which had scarcely been
visible, deepened and multiplied.
The moments passed, the clock
licked on, one of the logs on the fire
broke and fell in showers of sparks.
Again there was the swish, swish of a
woman's skirts, and the tread of
slippered feet He turned to her
coldly.
"Do you mean," he said sternly,
THAT II cannot truthfully say that
my whole past is just and pure and
white as your own, you will retract
your promise ? That you will break
with me?"
"Its my duty, Richard" she an
swered, nervously twisting her rings.
"Then listen. There are things in
my past which I am thankful you can
never know. My life has not been
blameless, FREQ from sin; it has been
q long. hard fight, with many blows
given and received. i know this, that
every time ! have been beaten. have
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

The Paris Journal de Medicine es-
Inmates that there are in France Q, 500
medical men battling with starvation,
the reason being that their number
constantly increases while their prac-
tice is reduced by the advance of hy-
giene, the competition of hospitals
and the diffusion of sanitary informa-
tion by the newspapers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Gladstone, writing to teacher Of
elocution, says: 81 trust that in all
your efforts you will lay the founda-
tion particularly in careful and dis
tinct articulation. However, ] fear
the English are behind all the nations
of Europe. The Scotch and Irish
are, believe, somewhat better"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Every young japanese gentleman
OF means comes to the United States
now for pleasure tour and for in
formation" said Mr.. s. Hirota, Of
Toxic, who is now in Washington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

A Maryland court has decided that
electricity is not manufactured
article, and that electric plants do not
manufacture product, but only dis
tribute il.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

The tiller of the May flower is still
extant and is now in the possession
Of Mr.. Mortimer Of Creditor, Devon
shire. England.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
HUMOROUS.

She lin drug store)-Do you cater
to the wants of bicyclists? He
oh, yes; we keep arnica and court
plaster.
BILLY is in love with Miss Billing
ham," "Did he tell you SOP" "No,
but he's got her picture hung up by
the side of the portrait of his best
dog"
swell, Willy" asked grandma,
'have you had all the dinner You
wantP" "Nome, answered the truth
ful little boy; "but 1 have had all
can eat"
Bloomer-That man Crafty, why
he doesn't know enough to come in
out of the rain. ,Gloomer-Yes; but
he does know enough to hold on to an
umbrella.
oh, lightning bug, how fair your fate,
What peaceful hours you pass;
You lavishly illuminate,
And get no bills for gas.
He-I hear that small waists are
going out of date. She--I think
not. Who told you? Laura Flagg."
"Yes; poor Laura is getting quite
stout of late"
"Nlay have word withyou, sir?"
said Borely to Cynicus "Well, that
all depends on the word, said Cynicus.
'if it's good-by, I'll join in with
you with pleasure"
She-How provoking this isl I've
been waiting an hour for the tide to
get mp. He-Yes, but you shouldn't
get impatient. Remember its been
out nearly all night.
Miss Fly is SO clever she can sell
women shirt waists that fit every
time" "Poohl Miss Clipper is more
clever still; she can sell them shirt
waists that don't fit"
Hobson-How do you stand on the
currency question, Dobson? Dob
son-Pm awful sorry, old man, and
I'd be glad to accommodate you, but
the fact is I'm broke.
Visitor-What makes you so ugly,
Tommy? Don't you love your new
baby brother? Tommy (viciously)
We'll, did till somebody came in
and said he looked like me.
He did 1t In sport;
He alone is to blame;
The f.se was too short,
Now his fingers the same.
Amicus-Why do you use tho ex-
preston funny joke? Aren't all Jokes
funny? Editor-Not by long shot.
The jokes that other fellows get off at
your expense are never funny.
She-Do You remember, Jack, this
day one year ago you offered me your
hand and heart and l cruelty refused
you? II have thought better of it
since. He-Umph! So have /.
81 can not understand ze language,
said the despairing Frenchman; II
learn how to pronounce 70 word 'hy-
drophobia and zen learn Eat ze doc
tors sometimes pronounce it fatal"
Eastern Visitor-How was il YOU
did not hang that murderer? Did he
establish an alibi? Quick Drop Dan
That's just what he did When
the sheriff went to the Jail to hang
him he wasn't there.
"a women's no means yes" said the
man OF twenty, who naturally knows
all about women. "That may be the
rule" assented the married one, "but
it doesn't work both ways. Unfor-
tunately y women's yes doesn't mean
no."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26

Chicago University is the Oliver
Twist of colleges, according to the
New York Recorder. 1t wants s5,-
500, 900 more.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

Mr. H. A. Joness absurd play of The Masque-
raiders" is current, this week. at the Grand Opera
House.
Miss Nethersole and her grrcs performance OF
Carmen Will depart at the end CT th.s week. from
the Empire Theatre
Mr. H. A. Joness play entitled Michael and HIS
Lost Angel" which will be presented next week at
the Empire Theatre. may prove to be a rehash OF
the novel called THE Silence Of Dean Maitland.
There Is as usual in Mr. Jones's recent plays, a
lady in the case ard the case Is painful Tor MT
Jones also wishes TO reform" somebody, and Is
conscious Of a "cal 10 preach
At Hammerstein's Olympia the last nights are
announced of Mile. Guilbert, whose departure VIII
be viewed with satisfaction by all persons Of good
taste.
Mr. DAILY has a new piece in readiness TO follow
ceases to be attractive and his elaborate prepara-
tons for the production Of Shakespeare's Henry
w. nearly completed. ,
The charming reader and expert dramatic inter,
prefer, Mr. Locke Richardson. Will give recital OF
THE Rivals + Iiday evening at the Castletcil,
New Brighton Staten Island for the benefit OF the
library OF the Staten Island Academy.
Nine. Modjeska has been acting in Boston giving
round Of parts. including "Magda." Nine. Mod
king John and to play Constance. but she Will
not again appear in the East.
Among the prominent actors who to be
seen in New-York Mr.. Crane, Mile. Sarah
Bernhardt and Nine. Eleonora Duse. Henry Irving
and Ellen Terry Will return next May.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
SIDNEY WOOLLETT.

II is long time since Mr. Sidney Wool.et has
been heard in New-York and his temperance here
will naturally be warmly we!cohned,-for he brings
nothing but pleasure. and his influence is entirely
and strongly for beauty and goodness for gentle
feeling and noble tn ought. No public performer
has shown a deeper sympathy with high poetic
ideals or finer faculty for the effective expression
OF them and 1t is remarkable fact. significant
equally of Mr. Woolletts fine faculties and OF the
existence Of excellent pubic taste, that Tor
more than twenty-five this artist has mann
tanned himself in the front rank OF contemporary
performers by the recitation Of STANDARD poe'ry,
picious augury Mr. Woollett reappears under the
management Of Mr.. Daniel Frohman ana ne VII WI.
give his recitals at the Lyceum Theatre, beginning
on Tuesday afternoon. January q. The six pro,
grammes include Tennysons "Enoch Arden ana
several OF his Idyls: the Merchant OF Venice,
and upward Of twenty miscellaneous poems Mr.
Woollett makes old favorites still more charming
10 those who already love them. ana ne acquants
many listeners with gems of beauty that they
never knew before.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
DIED..

s sn Tsss Wiz: No. Of oSa %s' Il
and daughter Of the late David Wood.
The f,Iera will be held at ST. Dartholomew,s
@ s. a, se IN 1Ps sa as asiso:n on 'a'0
BRINcKERHoFF-on Wednesday, January $. after z
sf M' Ma'i "a'~
u % ssy M at roo % at the 'e
Intermeni ns ut q, Gambritgc. brio e.: Mass ''''
ay rsas e"ss1s s r y wa pF M Cole brief Hines.
Funeral services Will be held a, the residence NO. ~
Inerment at convenience of family.
ST. New-York John jay Ennis. aged so years.
Funeral services at II a m. Thursday.
rsnon a" sgn f %a ogden d OF Sa%
Notice Of funeral hereafter
HILLsEn,ered into rest wednesday January Ella.
beth D. wife Of Washington Hills and daughter Of the
Funeral private.
KNox-on Monday January 6. 1896 Colonel Thomas W.
The relatives and friends Of the family are respectfully
hVe' II a. m to om rona st. LaSs Methodist pscepa Church.
ns9ss; aiG wss at Fresh nar Fa"a ns .sSS
LOTION Tuesday. January 1896 Cynthia Lott widow
A%gn and l nds IN s Specifically invited to attend tn.
funeral services on THURSDAY janIhry a. m ns az
Carriages at Lercrs Park station End Railroad ss
scndelssohn olee Club Hail. Joseph Mosenthai. in his
Funeral late residence 10 West s'ths' On
Thursday. January o. at 10 a. m
Burial at convenience Of family
Kindly omit flowers
poRTER-At the New-York Hospital. January s. 1890.
Austin Porter. aged about -. .
Funeral from ST Thomass Episcopal Church.
53d-s and 5tl-ave. 10 30 to-day.
Interrnent private.
fsther-ln-law John Pul,z No II West 52d-st Major
James Clarence Post Corps OF Engineers United Stas
Relatives and friends Of the family invited 70 attend
funeral services at the above address on Thursday
morning 9th inst, at half past 10
READE-suddcnly at London. England on January D.
Mary j. widow II Robert Reade. aged q? years
SEWELIl-Ai Camden. y. j.. on January = l>'@. ha.
bella Margaret Sewel daughter Of the late Thomas ana
Isabella Eleanor Scwell ,, 49,,
sewe. No G2G Cocperst.. Camden. y. J at
O'Clock In the afternoon q Friday, January loth
sTEvENSON-At Hackersack. y J.. January a. lsvo.
suddenly peacefully. Mrs. 'ornella Prinos
Stevenson. widow Of 'he Rev. Paul Eugene stevenson.
her year.
Private fune-il services OF the family
are invited Will her residence, Staie-s; Hack
ensack Friday. the 10th inst. NJ p m ,
and West 2d-si. ferries. at ?. returning at p m
II Is requested that flowers be sent
WEsT.EY-On Monday night January g. 1896. az her
residence Port Chester. " Y. Elizabeth. wife OF T. D.
Wesey. the 18th Of her age . .
Funeral services al Christ 'hurcn h'e ~ H. i"us'a
10Th inst. at quarter last O'Clock
ZACHCS-On Tuesday evening. January 1896 of pneu-
mona Harriet Garfield Zachos. wife of Jno. G. Zachos.
Friday IL al the residence fro-
hibition Park Staten Island.
The KensicO Cemetery. located on tne narisg ,@9
Railroad foriveght minutes ride from the Grand Cehtrs
Depot Office. IS East i2d-st
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
WILLS FILED YESTERDAY.
ALL TIE REQUESTS MADE TO RELATIVES OF THE
TESTATORS.

ALL, TIE BIQl ESTS MADE TO RELATIVES OF THE
TEsTAToRs.
The will OF Stephen Merrihew, n lawyer. who
died on December 2G was offered for probate yes
tordav His estate Is valued $4,000. all in per-
sonal propcrty. lie directs by his will that all his
household goods and furniture shall be divided be-
tween his SON. George W Merrihew. and his daugh-
fer Caroline T. Merrihew. All the rest of his es-
tate IS equally divided between his and his two
daughtcrs one of whom Is Theodore NJ. Rieck, OF
Gainesville. Rockland County
The will OF Johannes A. Haustcdt. formerly Of the
firm of Jinenes Haustedt a. Co. filed in the
Surrogate's Office yesterday. The proceeds OF life
insurance polices IN the New-York Life Insurance
COMPANY the Maritime Exchange and the Consoi-
dated Stock and Petroleum Exchange are given to
his widow Mercedes Haustedt. who is also described
as Maria de la Mercedes Enriquita. The sum of
$40 900 is given to his sister Toni Haustedt. and
like sum to his nephew. Otto Haustedt The amount
the testator invested In the firm OF Jimenes. Haus
TOD, a Co is to remain in the firm under
tract between the partners. and one-half Of the in
Come is TO be paid the widow and TO the daughter
Anna Maria Haustedt. The widow and daughter
are made residuary legatees. The estate IS valued
nj about $4,000
The win of Julia Duffy Julia Donohue. which
was filed in the Surrogate's office yesterday, dis
poses OF an estate OF about siZ'"v James br9whe
nrnancs the application for probate. declares that
,Tnloh he has known Julia Donohue for many years
nxcent in November. 1884. when he married her
puffy disappeared "A few days after the H1arTiasee
and was moi seen by his wife until February, lss'
when ne returned, Immediately alterward uePari.
,,, ayain leaving no address and falling TO explain
,.Se rnrrer absence Mrs. DuNy left nothing 10 heI
hnshand but aside from small bequests. gave an
her estate TO her daughtef nS ner mrs. eonhss the
e Of eighteen years II the daughter dies before
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
,yD VOW CONES CHET4LIER.
LAWS RETAINED

Another important engagement OF European
,a,v star was announced yesterday. Albert
cbevalier is to come to Roster a. BARS music nan
hou, the middle of March. the exact date Deihg not
vet fixed Mr.. Chevalier has long oeeh 'ne II, 81
of favorites in the London music mans. anu
u ..,o, long ago spread to this side Of the ocean
~, ., the author and singer OF many costersongs
nat have been heard here from The Ups 90 20 MAKE
tors, hnsrers think "Chevaer must be better t1aa -
mat or this fuss that is made a6olt n hane IN but to
Is @ ,her souls in patience for nttle Line, az
,bev can Judge for themselves MI CheVa1e nj
then Trey Trey, %, toster & Balls for four weeks anu
20 s'as gers do not deny that they are gong u
the M I'm q 900 a week.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-09
CHAT ABOUT PJ BLIC MEN.

Still there Il ro definite news about ex-President
Harrison's propoSd visit to the city. The an
uounccmcnt that ne would be here this week came
from the West. and embelshed with additional
rumors about his reported engagement to Mrs DIM
mock None OF those who are In close touch Win
the ox-Ires.dent ~ this city have heard anything
whether the cx-rresident IS candidate for re-
nomination this year l. st! rife among polticiahs
and seems to he "a far from solution as ever
Politicians have noticed that whenever Senator
Proctor of Vermont comes to New-York ex-Presi-
aent Harrison Is always There or thereabouts."
Therefore when Mr.. Proctor. who was in General
Harrson's Cabinet. appeared In the city yesterday
n ey looked around for the ex-fresiient. The Sena
sad mat hc mad no intimAuon from if Geh.,a ha
his own VISIT WAS purely A busnes. one. POLITICIANS
ar Inclined to believe, however. that senator froc
tors mission to the city Is somewhat AKIN 70 that
of Joseph II Maniev. Senator Proctor would not
talk to ne yspaper men
II IL. odd 10 notice the way the Reed campalgners
are ewing New-York since Governor Morton came
ont as an avowcd candidate. Samuel Fessenden
who is known as Reed man. was here last week
Il was the hope Of the Reed men that New England
would h.. solid FOR the Speaker and that New-York
with her sevcnty-two votes would be with them.
Norfon's candidacy changed the situation somewhat
ana Joseph II ManIey came here Monday 10 ma
out Just how things really were What MI Man
.eys impressions were perhaps viii never be known
Az he suddenly left the city at | o'clock Yesterday
afternoon for WashngtCn as IL was suppoSeg' no oo
see speaker Reed Mr M.niey Is ehairman oI me
also personal manager for Thomas Il. Reel. lie
talked with several politicians before leaving me
city when h. wls here before Mr. Manley looked
uron Governor AlOrtOu's candidacy as a JOKE. but
the men with whom he talked yesterday assured
him that the Governor was out ior 4 hard race
Rowland Blennerhassett Mahany echoes the words
Of the poet. Would that my tongue could utter
the thoughts that arise in me" lie has ii speech
that he hopes to make In the halls of Congress
but up 10 date he has not had chance 10 say H.
Alr Mahany. who represents a district or BHffaio
IN Congress was in the city yesterday. He sail In
speaking Of Congressional matters that Speaker
Reed was well liked by the new members. revert
Ing to the candidacy OF Governor Morton ne said;
Il nnl that politicians generally are taxing the
candidacy OF Governor Morton seriously ana that
many people have a good word for him. They know
he is a man VINO has had long and valuable experi,,
ence in ro,itica matters and is moreover sale ana
conservative fiLancier. lie is growing In strength
all over the country ani has the loyal support OF
the Now York deleeaton In Congress"