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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
some rear corner.

Under the best of conditions the hall
will be mono too light, and this fact
should be borne IN mind in choosing
wall paper and carpet. The furnish
ings should be in light warm tones,
and only the mosG formal designs are
permissible. Few people seem to
realize the effectiveness of pictures in
the hall. IL is customary to hang one
or two large frames on the side walls,
and allow the long stretch above the
stairs to go uncovered. In the latter
place pictures are needed, if anywhere
in the house, for there is no other way
in which the vast wall space can be
broken.
All of this has reference to the fit
ting and furnishing OF the ordinary
city hall.
In the villa house the architect gen.
orally plans q square hall that has all
the effects of IN ordinary room. There
may be windows on the side, an open
fireplace, and plenty of contrivances
that lend themselves to decorative
effect. Here the treatment should be
the same as in any other room, with
this restriction. The purpose of the
hall must never be forgotten. Easy
chairs and sofas will not be out OF
place if they do not detract from the
formal character, or do not obstruct
free passage. There should never be
profusion OF ornaments or bric-a-
brac. In general way the hints as to
the city hall apply equally we'll to one
in the suburbs. A hall chair, or settee
should be placed in close proximity to
the entrance door, and the fittings OF
the walls and ceilings should be in the
light, warm tones.
The design illustrating this article
lends itself readily to most beauti-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
>K4z;IlllES

ceiling and fight of stairs that
makes an unbroken sweep to the floor
above, very little can be done to give
q true artistic effect. If the front door
is of solid paueled wood q great i'm
provement will result from replacing
the upper panels with glass. This can
take the form of sash of small loaded
panes in fanciful design, or single
sheet OF plate glass, protected by o
neat iron grill. The mistake should
never be made OF using coiored glass
unless one can afford masterpiece Of
genuine stained glass, for the ordinary
so.called Cathedral" glass is crude in
colors, and an abomination. The
hall stand or hat rack, which is Of
ten found just within the front
door, should be banished to some rear
corner, il il is to be tolerated at all,
where il will not be so much in evi.
dence. These racks become "catch-
alls," ami old coats, hats, umbrellas
and canes are not at all ornamental.
In place of these conveniences q broad
hall chair, of formal design, or better
still mahogany settee, will serve
every purpose. These should be re-
served for the use of casual callers. II
there are no convenient closets that
can he made for the garments of the
members of the household, neat
clothes tree such as are initiated from
the antique, will prove a great dea
more slightly than the nall racks that
are made nowadays. 1t takes up bu'
little room and can find place il
some rear corner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
OUEEREyT OF BIRDS.
An Ungainiy Apteryx From New
Zealand aud It's Curious Habits.

The geological Society of Regents
Park, London, has recently secured a
fine specimen of the queer bird known
as the kiwi or apteryx.
This bird, which is native of New
Zealand, has been interesting to scien-
fists ever since the first specimen was
captured, nearly one hundred years
ago. The use of the long, snipe-like
beak was a puzzle for naturalists until
Sir W. j. Butler made study of q
kiwi he captured and kept captive
while in New Zealand. He took one
of the large glow-worms found in New
Zealand and threw IL to the captive
kiwi. BY the light of its own lamp
the glow-worm was seen to quickly
pass IRON head to tail inside the ortals
of the kiwi's beak, and leave behind it
enough of its slime to set off the birds
beak in phosphorescent glow 60 that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
AMERICAN FLAG MADE OF BUTTERFLIES.

with all manner of substances, but,
says the New York World. it remained
for an EnglisLman. John Hampson, CT
Newark, N. j.. to make the Stars and
Stripes in butterflies.
For four years Mr.. Hampson has
labored with the delicate little beau
ties in making his flag, which is about
20x24 inches.
The butterflies and beetles are so ar
ranged as to give the flag the appear
anco of waving against background
OF delicate pink wings.
Mr.. Hampson has many cases filled
with collections OF gaudy colored in
sects from almost every known land.
He has been collecting thirty years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
Valuable, Because Simple.

For cold in the head, catarrh and
the like, put few drops Of ammonia
into the hands. Then make cup with
the two hands and breathe the fumes.
This will clear out the throat also.
For tonsilitis. or even for diphtheria,
it would be difficult to find anything
better. 1t is also very beneficial for
croup-though, of course. small chill
dren do not know how to breathe it.
For the annoying colds in the head
which prevail at this time OF the year,
1t will be found etfectual. The fumes
OF ammonia are death to almost all
forms of bacteria, and if it were gen.
orally used, diphtheria, as an epidemic,
would be unknown. Northwest Maga-
zine. e.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

His cravat should be wide and tied
with pudding" as it was termed in
former times. The waistcoat should
be buff, single breasted affair, with
gold or gilt buttons. The swallow
tailed coat should be made with high
rolling collar and high pointed lapels.
The greatest difference between
Uncle Sam as he is and as he should be
lies in the pantaloons. They should
be made with strap door" in front
and fitted below the knee for the wear
ing of the boots outside. These boots
should have tassels in front. Colored
shirts were unknown until about 1929.
Striped pantaloons are of o compara-
lively late date, aud straps under the
boots were not known until 1925.
They were part OF the pantaloons
aud were fastened ON the boot in front
and buttoned under it. Coates were
not worn until late in the 30s.
The accompanying picture shows
the correct Uncle Sam of a century
ago. but times change and our good
uncle with them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
THE HALL OF A HOUSE.
An Attractive Feature of the Mod
ern Dwelling.

In the furnishing OF n modern house
the hall constitutes one of the most
serious problems, but there is one
consolation. If one solves IL success.
fully the hall becomes one of the most
attractive features of the entire house.
II then ceases to be mere passage.
way, and becomes n veritable room,
and one which, strangely enough, will
be more generally used than almost
any other in the house. In the con.
ventional city dwelling, when the hall
is long, narrow and dark, with high
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

Governor Smith. the new Executive
OF Montana, advises the amending of
the State constitutiohStQ provide that
the million acres of land<ogned by the
State be not sold, but leased, and that
persons residing on these lands DO
exempt from all taxation on per Isonsl
property aud improvemen nts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

The biggest hsh story of the season
comes from North Carolina. Captain
Tarkenton recently caught in pamlico
River sturgeon that measu( ed nine
and half feet in length and Eeighed
shout three hundred pounds!
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
UNCLE SAM,s ORIGINAL ATTIRE.
Somewhat Different From the Mod
ern Figure.

The original Uncle Sam of song and
cartoon was SO different from tho
modern figure, with its long striped
pantaloons, that our readers will be
interested to see the costume as some
of the students of history say it should
be. In the first place, say these
authorities, he should wear high hat,
slightly bell crowned aud of felted
fur. His shirt should be portrayed
with frilled bosom projecting out,
pouter fashion, and generally with n
breastpin in it. His shirt collar should
be high and connected with his shirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

the head of the bird was visible in the
darkness. The kiwi was torpid and
lazy in the daytime, but at night it
was seen to dart about, thrusting its
illuminated beak in every worm bur-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
LIKE A BIRD.
A NEW FLYING MACHINE IN
VENTED ny A GERMAN.
The Inventor Thinks lie Has Solved
The Problem of Aerial NavIga-
tlon-Huge Wings Driven
by Carbonated Gas.
BERLIN correspondent of the

x BERLIN correspondent of the
~ Pittsburg Dispatch says (;
~ Herr Arthur Stentzel, of AL
tonn, believes he has solved the
problem of aerial navigation. IL has
long been the aim of the flying ma
chine enthusiast to construct some
thing that would practically be the
prototype of bird. 1t is on this prin-
cple that he has constructed his ma
chine. Its two great sections resem-
bile the wings of a gigantic bird more
than all else. With them the inventor
claims that he can move through the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

Florida is agitating the subject OF .
reformatory for youthful criminals.
The newspapers OF the State are advo.
eating 1t.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

height. The arrangement and size Of
rooms is shown by the floor plaus.
The sum of SSi05 will build tho
design, not including the cost of
mantels ranges, and heating apparatus.
Copyright 1897.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

row it came across, gently feeling for
the inhabitant OF the burrow and
dragging it forth, little by little, tax
ing the greatest care not to break it's
prey.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28
A UNIQUE BANNER.

An American Flag Made Entirely Of
Butterflies.
Patriotic Americans have depicted
the National flag in all manner of ways
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-28

stucco work, representing the Aeur.de-
lis OF France.
The residence is sixty-two feet wide.
by seventy y-eight feet in depth, the
first story being ten feet Elk inches in
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

Major C. T. Picton, is manager Of

Major C. T. Picton, is manager Of
the State Hotel, at Dennison, Texas,
which the travelling men say is one Of
the best hotels in that section. In
speaking Of Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Major
Pictou says: Il have used it myself
and in my family for several years,
and take pleasure in saying that |
consider it an infallible cure for d.
arrhoea and dysentery. l always re-
commend it, and have frequently ad-
ministered it to my guests in the no.
tel, and in every case it has proven
itself worthy Of unqualified endorse
ment, For sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
TO ASCEND BY KITES.


Lieut. Wise Has Novel Plan to Conduct
Modern Warfare.
New YORK. Jan. 90. Lieut.. Hurh D.
Wise, Of the Ninth infantry, U. S. A., on
Governors island, has for six months
been studying and experimenting
with kites as means Of assisting
armies in warfare. His kites are eel
lular, with rectangular frames Of
spruce and cotton string and cotton
cloth in strips stretched around
the end of the frames, leav-
ing both ends of the rectangu-
lar framework open, and also an
open strip in the center. Thus four
lifting surfaces and four guiding sur
faces are presented to the wind. Yes
terday, when the breeze freshened to a
15-mile an hour gait, he was hoisted ~
feet into the air by his kites so that he
could see over the caves of the officers
quarters and down the bay. The force
represented by the pulling of the four
kites is estimated at 400 pounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
Demand for Silver Certificates.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 95.-The secre-
tary of the treasury has informed the
senate that unless immediate steps are
taken to increase the daily delivery OF
silver certificates Of small denomina-
tions by the bureau of engraving and
printing the stock of such certificates
in the treasury will be so depleted as
to prevent the redemption of the de-
nominations usually called for by the
banks. He recommends an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for increasing the force
to keep up with the. demand.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

CHICAGO, Jan. Ala Washington
special says. The settlement of the Pa
cifc railroad Indebtedness by friend
ly negotiation between the govern
ment and the Union Pacific reorganiza-
ton committee has been delayed. The
president and Secretary Carlisle and
his official advisers are not satisfied, it
Is said. with the guarantee behind the
$50, 10000 offer made by the committee.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
THE TREATY.
The Senate Committee Considers
General Arbitration.
OLyEY EXPLAINS ITS PROVISIONS.
The Secretary of State Declares That the
Treaty Has Been Negotiated with
Due Regard for Ameri-
can Interests.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9l.-The senate
committee on foreign relations yester-
day had under consideration the gen.
eral arbitration treaty between the
United States and Great Britain. Sec
retary Olney was before the committee
during the session to explain the pro-
visions of the treaty. There was gem
eral discussion of the provisions of the
treaty, nearly every member question
ing its probable effect. Secretary Olney
supported his assertion that the treaty
was in no wise in derogation or sub
servation of the Monroe doctrine, and
pointing out that article Z expressly
provided that if in the course Of
the arbitration of claim it was found
the decision involved the decision of a
disputed question of principle of grave
general Importance affecting the ma
tional rights of such party as distin-
guished from the private rights Of
which it was representative, the ju-
risdiction of the simple arbitration,
composed of two arbitrators and an
umpire, shall cease and that it shall be
dealt with by the more complete arbi-
tration set down for the settlement of
territorial claims, and composed Of
judges of the United States and British
supreme courts.
The secretary pointed out that in
this case a question arising under the
Monroe doctrine would certainly be re-
garded as excepted from the scope Of
the simple or original arbitration.
Then if it should come before the sec.
ond tribunal, an adverse decision
against the United States and conse-
quently against the doctrine could be
had only in case five or six arbitrators
so decided, an utterly improbable con-
tingency, in view of the fact that this
would involve casting two of the three
votes of the United States representa-
tives against their own country.
Secretary Olney declared that the
treaty had been negotiated with great
care for the protection of American in.
terests, and expressed the opinion that
If ratified it wound be found salts.
factory safeguard He contended for
its approval as an advance in diplomacy
in accordance with the tendency of the
times.
The third topic discussed by Mr.. Oh.
nev and the members of the committee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. 25.-The re-
mains OF the late minister Of Hawaii,
Hon. Albert s. Willis, reached here at
eight o'clock yesterday evening after a
long Journey from Hawaii. Mrs. Will
lis, with few relatives, accompanied
the remains. The funeral will take
place Tuesday.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 2S.-ShortIy be-
fore the opening of the legislature yes
terday the railroad companies sent
passes to each senator and representa-
tive. Senator's Hart and Sheldon and
Representatives Trueblood and Roth
weller sent their passes back. It's not
reported that any of the other members
Lave done likewise.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
THE SCALPER MUST GO.


WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l.-The house
committee on commerce has decided to
strike blow at railway scalpers and
has agreed on bill to that end, which
will probably be reported to-day
The bill makes the business Of scalp
ing railway tickets misdemeanor
and prohibits the traffic altogether.
1t is measure that will doubtless
stir up the most serious kind of OPP
position in every city where railway
scalping is conducted, and for that rea-
son the action of the commerce com
mittee has been kept quiet. The meas
ure does not have the combined in
dorsement of the railway companies,
but it is said to be favored by all roads
conducting legitimate ticket bust
moss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

In 1892 Mr.. A. L. Goldwater, who
owns three retail drug stores in New
York City, having learned Of the
great value of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for colds, Group and whoop'
ing cough, ordered a supply for his
customers. 1t met with so much ia
vor, that he soon found it necessary to
order more, and during the winter
sold over two gross of the remedy.
He says IL gives the best satisfaction
Of any cough cure he has ever handled.
For sale at % and 30 cents per bottle
by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
Lumbermcn Elect Officers.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 2l.-The
Missouri and Kansas Association OF
Lumber Dealers elected the following
officers to serve during the ensuing
year. II. c. Taylor, Of Lyons, KAN,
PRESIDENT Jesse Childs, of Richmond,
Mo-, vice president; George D. Hope, of
Kansas City, treasurer. The directors
reelected Harry Gorsuch secretary and
made j. H. Lane honorary secretary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

When most needed it is not un-
usual for your family physician to be
away from home. Such was the ex.
perience Of Mr.. j. Y. Schenck, editor
Of the Caddo, Ind. Ter, Banner, when
his little girl, two years Of age was
threatened with q severe attack OF
Group. He says: my wife insisted
that ! go for the doctor, but as our
family physician was out OF town !
purchased bottle Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy, which relieved her
Immediately. Twill not be without
it in the future" rs and so cent
bottles for sale by all druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

which Is after all generally useless.
All women should know that DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is perfect unfailing
specific for their delicate ailments. 1t cures
naturally and scientifically by removing the
internal source Of the difficulty. 1t restores
health and strength both to the special Of
ganism and the entire nervous system. It
Is the most wonderful builder.up Of energy
and nerve force for young women and
prospective mothers.
1t Is the only medicine Of Its kind pre-
pared by regularly graduated physician,
skilled, experienced specialist, DR.. Pierce
has been for nearly thirty years chief con.
sulting physician Of the lnvalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, Of Buffalo, NY. Any
woman may consult him either personally
or by letter. free Of charge.
Or. Pierce's wonderful free book, 1.-THE Peo-
pies Common Sense Medical Adviser, /" is thou-
sand and eightpage volume, containing clear
explanation Of the human physiology with much
information specially important for women.
Over 900 illustrations. II will be sent paper
bound, absolutely free, to any one who sends Al
cents In one-cent stamps TO pay the cost Of mail.
Ing only. Address, Worlds Dlspensary Medical
Association, Buffalo, N. y II a handsome dur.
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seu!s more ~ cents In a, to pay the extra cos.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

CHICAGO, Jan. 25, Thomas Abraham,
butcher of Lagrange and Albert
Goodrich, his employe, crazed by re-
lig.ous excitement, prepared to sacri-
fee Goodrich's son to show their faith.
Goodrich broke up his furniture to
build n fire for the offering. Police
went to the house and he turned on
them with an AK, but was overpowered.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
New Gold Camp Discovered.

There Is considerable excitement in
California over rich discoveries Of
gold ore at Randsburg, CAL, % miles
from Kramer station on Atlantic &
Pacific division Of the Santa Fe Route.
The new camp is wonder. For
full information respecting Rands'
burg and the cost Of trip thither,
inquire Of local agent, A. 7. & s. F.
T. & s. F. BY, Oh cago. Texas offers
tempting inducements to the home
seeker. Investigate for yourself. Elk.
cursion rates via Santa Fe route.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

PERRY, Ok, Jan. 25.-W. NJ. Elliott,
his wife and three children have been
arrested at White Rock, this county,
for assaultMg Mrs. Alice Stephenson.
The Elliotts and Mrs. Stephenson are
claimants for the same tract Of land,
and several fights have taken place be-
tween them. Mrs. Stephenson may
die from her wounds.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

CHICAGO. Jan. 25.-Mayor Swift has
signed the theater hat ordinance. The
measure is now law and will 60 into
effect ten days after its publication.
The measure provides for a fine to be
imposed on any woman who refuses to
remove her hat in theater after any
complaint has been made regarding it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
Prompt Train Service.

During the month Of April the pas
senger train movement on all divi-
sions Of the B. & 0. system was re-
markable for punctuality. The
through express trains arrived at
their respective destinations on sched-
ule time 95 per cent of the time. This
is a performance rarely equalled by
roads operating as many trains as are
run on the B. & o., and speaks well
for the rank and file IS well as the
officials Of the operating department.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
New Mines Discovered.

5000 and more made daily on small invest
ments by our new plan Of systematic Grain
and Stock Speculation. Fullest inyestiga;,
ton solicited, Past workings Of the plan and
highest references furnished. Send for our
free booklet telling how TO make money, even
on the wrong side Of the market. also our
daily market letter. What and where BUY
Active representatives wanted. A. Gill
MORE &CO., OMAHA BLDG, CHICAGO, ILL.,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
KANSAS NATIONAL BANKS.


Reports Received OF Ih'ir t"h"'.'"" w
the Comptroller OF the Currency.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2l,--The abstract
Of the condition of the national banks
of Kansas at the close Of business on
December II, as reported to the comp
troller Of the currency, shows the aver
age reserve TO have been 1924 per cent,
against 3S.l7 per cent. on October 81
loans and discounts increased from s17,-
OO6, 34s to 81, 9i3, 400; stocks and secnri-
ties decreased from 81, ,745 to 1901,
oS2; gold coin decreased from 81, l48,5l5
to l,O97, 1922; total specie decreased
from sl,55s,44O to Sl,439,552; lawful
money reserve decreased from ss,3l7,-
s2s 10 50, 0s4, s22; individual deposits in
creased from 1885. l39 to Sl6.O3s.3l7
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. 23.-The
News says the Louisville, New Albany
& Chicago railway will soon be thing
of the past, and when 1t goes out Of ex-
istence the Bedford & Bloomington
and the Orleans, West Baden e. French
Lick roads will go with it. What was
once those roads will be the Chicago,
indianapolis & Louisville, and it will
be road practically freed from the old
dabtc
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-01-28
WENT OVER A TREsTLE.
A Pennsylvania Train Wrecked Three MeI
Killed and Fifteen Injured.

CLARION, Pa, Jan. 25.-As a passen-
ger train approached Paint creek tres
tie bridge the air brakes refused to
work and the whole train, consisting
of engine, baggage and postal car and
two coaches, plunged over the trcstle.
Engineer Moriarity, Fireman Beatty
and Mail Clerk Copely were killed and
IL passengers, Conductor Fonks Brake
man Wise, Superintendent of Bridges
and Trestles Clark were badly hurt