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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

This dainty little frock is designed
for girls between the ages of two and
ten years. Plaid wooden was the ma
terial selected, with narrow velvet rib
bon and tiny gilt buttons entering into
the decoration. The becoming fulness
Of the waist is due to gathers at the
upper and lower edges, where they
are confined by velvet trimmed bands.
The garment closes invisibly at the
centre-back. Buttons and button
holes can be used in closing il pre-
ferred. Prettily shaped epaulettes
extend over the shoulders that are
also decorated with velvet and buttons,
and have q pronounced fare at the
outer edge.
The full-round skirt. has a straight
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

Its lowest point. That will allow for plenty
Of "leg play" when the pressure on the
pedals is exerted, as 1t should be, by the
forward part OF the ball Of the foot
Have the handle bars 30 adjusted that
part OF the weight may be carried there
change Of position, but not so low that any
great amount Of the weight has to be- sup
ported there when the rider reaches the bars
at all.
II these two rules were followed, SO
far as the adjustment of saddles and
handle bars is concerned, the awk-
wardness Of good many women on
wheels would be obviated
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

accomplished by shoulder and under.
arm seams, together with under-arm
cores, which separate the fronts from
the plated back. Five box -plaits are
laid in the fronts, the closing being
effected by button holes worked in
a fly.
The sleeves are Of the regulation
shirt style; they are shaped with inside
seams only and gathered top and bot
tom. The wrists are completed with
linen cuffs Of the newest design.
The waist will develop in percale,
dimity, cambric, lawn, gingham,
madras, silk, setc. The design can
also be successfully carried out in
lightweight cheviot and French
hannels, and worn for yachting or
cycling, the warmth of the material
providing an excellent preventive
against sudden chill.
To make this waist for lady in the
medium size will require four yards
of thirty-six-inch material.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21
Linen Lawn Much Worn.

A fine linen lawn is being much
worn in Paris, and m entire costume
of singular charm, suggesting that il
should be taken to Ascot, made with
the skirt crossed with insertions Of
Maltese lace in diamond patterns, was
seen, the bodice showing the same de-
coration, fastening down one side with
frill of lace, and cut square at the
top to show little chemisette Of white
lisse; this dropped over a belt at the
back and in front, made of white kid,
fastened with q buckle elaborately
jeweled.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

lower edge that will permit of wide
hem or can be trimmed as illustrated.
The top is gathered and sewed to the
bottom of the waist, placket finishing
at the centre-back.
Lawn, nainsook, chambray, ging-
ham, dimity, challie and light-wove
fabrics are commendable for making.
Braid, ribbon, velvet or insertion will
trim it effect lively.
The guimpe worn with this frock is
OF white cambria, and two yards of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

elephant. The Government OF India
has adopted o regulation preventing
the killing of these animals in re-
serve which extends from Sheikh pass
to the Afghanistan frontier. The area
is approximately 200 miles by fifty.
The herds of elephants which remain
in this reserve are at present confined
to much smaller area Of about forty
miles square in the Gadabural noun
tains.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21
A 3iO-Pound Black Bass.

The fish in this picture swallowed
seven pounds of bait and jerked about
the water for half an hour boat con-
tanning two men.
When he was subdued and landed
he was found to weigh $40 pounds.
His length was seven feet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21
DEGREES OF FASHION.
20. : PREVAILING STYLES IN THE
DOMINION OF DRESS.

Haftv Tennis Suit OF Checked Linen, Show
ing Tcru and Blue, with Skirt Specially
Adapted to Wash Fabrics-stylish
Plated Waist of Figured Blue Dimity.
May Manton writes that checked
linen showing ecru and blue was
chosen for this nntty tennis sait; the
collar, cuffs, belt and front decoration
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

An Elephant Preserve.
An adequate effort is at last to be
made to prevent the extinction of the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

Rio de Janeria, Brazil, has 3665 to-
bacco stores aud 1850 saloonA
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

The newest stitching for gloves is
in two shades. For instance, two rows
Of lavender inside, with black stitch
ing all around, making the outside and
inside row Of black.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-07-21

of the skirt being made of plain blue.
Three box-plaits are laid in the back
and three in the front, the centre plait
in the front concealing the closing
which is made with button and but
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

A correspondent OF the London Spec
tator writes, Mahy years ago I kept
a canary In a cage. / had noticed that
the bird seemed 90 eat an enormous
quantity. for lbs seed-trough was al
ways empty whenever I happened 20
look al Il. one Sunday morning. how
ever. the bird appearing excited and
singing Justify. looked up and OBJ
served a mouse creeping along the cor
nice until Il reached the cord OF the
cage. Slowly climbing down the cord.
Il got through the bars Of the cage.
entered the seed trough. and then
sucked In with the greatest gnsto. tho
canary meanwhile oarolling a. merrily
as ever. In a few minutes the mouse
rotrcated the way Il came. on which
the bird Immediately ceased singing.
The cause Of The disappearance Of the
seed being nov apparent. watched the
same proceedings take place on many
occasions. until one day Tabby. the
cat. lying In walt FOR her prey. proved
too much for master mouse. who was
doubtless becoming corpulent. Thus
robbed OF her strange companion. the
poor canary was never known to sins
again.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
ndd Way. of Catching rl.h.

One OF the most curious ways OF
catching FISH Is that adopted by the
natives OF both Japan and China. who
employ the IGNORANT. a bird well
known for It's skill rs an angler, The
blrda are taken very young and taught
to feed from the hand. afterwards be-
Ing permitted TO hsh for themselves
with a long string attached 20 a foot.
Before long they learn TO return when
called. and when they are considered
sufficiently Trustworthy they are al
lowed 10 fish loose. with leather strap
around their necks. 90 that they can
not swallow the hsh they have caught
Il Is a singular spectacle to observe
these birds plunge every moment into
the water and return each time with a
hsh. A Well-tralned comorant Is much
priEed. and IA sold for a large sum.
The pelican IA another bird trained 20
catch hsh. and numbers OF them thus
engaged may be seen on the volga.
Catching nah by poison seems a very
WV w VI AahAAhf NAA AAAa - -
method commonly practiced by the na-
tiyes OF the Canary islands. the Indians
Of Bolivia, ard the natives OF New
Guinea. The poison IL obtained from
certain plants and when prepared into
paste Is thrown into the stream or
lake. As soon as the iish swallows the
appealing bait. the poison begins 20
take effect. causing the hsh 10 aoa, on
the surface o: the water The poison
does not affect the hsh a. an article
Of food. In the Pacific the natives
usually nsh al night. Each canoe car
ries at least three people. one Of whom
propels the boat. another stands up
and waves about a torch. dipped In
some reslnous substance. which throws
a strong light on the water: while the
third stands In the bow armed with a
spear made OF bundle OF wires tied
to a long pole This weapon Ia aimed
with grea, skin Al the hsh. and Il II
rarely that the fisherman misses his
mark spearing hsh by torchlight Il
praciiocd In the Punjab and In the
Presidency OF Bombay. and sometimes
by daylight In cold weather. when th'
ash are less active than usual
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

diced In his tastes lie does not. I
think. care 70. any dishes save made
In Germany" although. out Of courtesy
he will often praise the plates which
are offered 20 him az Osborne. lie In.
variably drinks brand OF champagne
specially manufactured for him. His
wife. the empress. ! may say. prefers.
In her devoted way. those dishes agree
able TO the palate OF her lord and rises
regularly AZ G o'clock In the morning to
herself prepare the early cup OF coffee
without which the kaiser cannot begin
his day. The king and queen OF Italy
I learn, have great partiallty for
iritto. described as "A terrible CON-
pound OF artichokes. chickens livers,
calves brains and cocks combs." The
pope's menu Il the most simple which
could be named. A cup OF coffee and
milk, a roll tho butter) for breakfast.
Soup. plain meat. pastry and fried
vegetables. with one glass Of burgundy.
for midday dinner. AZ o'clock cup
OF bouillon. and az supper a little cold
meat The pope takes his meals alone.
according to tradition. The empress
OF Austria and the Empress Frederick
Of Germany may BE- described a. OF a
sweet tooth" Both these august la
dies have a weakness for pastry. creams
and puddlngs Of all sortA The En-
press Frederick still remains partial
10 the simple English dishes which
we're served In the nursery at Osborne
Al King Oscars Of Sweden the delieaoy
most often to be found Ia raw salmon,
which has been preserved In earth. A
soup Of boiled barley with whipped
cream he also Affects.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
HOW A QUEEN LIVES.
some Side Lights on the Home Life Of
Queen Victoria.

Some side Lights on the Home Life Of
Queen Victoria.
The queen. whose taste In food Is
rather simple. has a penchant for q
certain oatmeal soup, delicately pre-
pared. and with which she Invariably
drinks a glass Of old white sherry.
though, when say a glass. should say
a cup Of gold once belonging to
Queen Anne. says the Woman at Home.
Beef Is placed upon her maiesty's side
table every day In the year. for. like
many other hard workers. she has Inn
plicit belief In the virtues OF beef
The statesman who devotes his whole
energies 10 important duties. the paint
er who tolls early and late. the lawyer
who can never let his brain repoae,
these men. I ind. are all advocates for
the roast beef OF old England. And |
may add that Adellna Patti, who owes
80 much OF the beauty OF her voice 10
strict dieting. declares she can only
Sing upon beef" and has always a
fllet prepared for her some hours be-
fore she appears either at an opera OF
concert The queen frequently orders
picked cucumbers (for which the late
Prince Alder, owned 10 a special weak.
nessl 10 be served with her beef.
may tell that the days menu Is sub.
mitted every morning TO the queen. who
strikes out the dish she does not fancy
and orders another that she does. also
that she keeps TO the good old practice
Of having the cooks name called ou
as each dish Ia brought to table. Tn,
German emperor Ia somewhat preju
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

With 70 simple an article a. a red
cabbage. a very old but pretty little
chemical experiment may BE- made By
the young people with the result OF
amuaing and astonishing those around
them. The effects may Be strikingly
shown In this manner. Cut three leaves
OF the cabbage into small pieces. and
after placing them In a basin. pour
pint Of boiling water over them. let
ting them stand an hour: then pour
on the liquid into a decanier II will
BE- Of a hne blue color. Then take four
wine glAssea-into one put six drops OF
strong vinegar: into another six drops
OF solution OF soda: into a third. the
sane quantity % a strong solution %
alum. and IL, the fourth glass remain
empty. PHI up the glasses from the
decanter. and the liquid poured into
the glass containing the acid will
quickly change 10 a beautiful red: that
poured with the soda will be a hns
green. and that poured into the empty
glass will rcmail unchanged.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

A sharks egg Is one Of the oldest
looking things imaginable. and has no
more resemblance 10 an egg. strictly
speaking. than Il has 10 a paying-stone.
In one variety Il Is plllow-shaped. and
has long horn" or "ieeler" at each
corner The average size Is about two
inches by two and threc-fourths. and
the color Ia almost pure black. Il IL
unproviied with shell. as We under
stand that word. but the contents are
protected by a thick. lea,hery cover
ing. which has almost a. much elas-
ticity about u a. a covering Of india
rubber would have. The ''feelors"
mentioned catch hold Of and wind
themselves around the pieces OF sea-
weed and other floating objects Dust
as a grape vine ,endril would dol. and
hang there until the egg Il Matched.
providing q does not get destroyed.
one variety OF the shark lays eighteen
eggs during the month OF April These
float about until early In December.
the period Of incubation having been
abou, nine months
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
THE SPANISH MINISTER.
The skIifui Diplomat who HAS Mush
Trying business a. Washington.

The sknfu Diplomat who HAS Mueh
Trying business a. Washington.
The present Spanish minister at
Washington, Senior Henry Dupuy de
LONE, has held the position only since
the beginning OF 1896. Il Ia believed
that the honor was conferred In this
case AZ the special request OF the head
OF the Spanish government. Premier
Canovaa del Castillo The position has
been one requiring much patience. tact
and GOODNESS Of judgment. ever since
the present Spanish minister took
charge. and the inference IL that the
special selection was made In view Of
De Lome's special ntness-a oircum.
stance that rather helgh,ens the honor
implied In his appointment 20 the po-
sition itself The senior was born In
Valencia, Spain. In 1851. lie wa edu-
cated At tho University OF barcelona,
after which ne took up the study Of
Law and was admitted to the bar.
Eventually. however. he found dlplo-
macy more suited 10 his tastes and
special abilities. Al the age OF twenty
one he became third secretary Of the
spanish ministry Of state. having pre-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

One Of the sights OF London. which
nobody ever goes to see. Is the once
OF the Bible Society IN Queen Victoria
street Il is not a building which at
tracts much attention. and rs special
feature Is one that does not appeal TO
the average visitor. Its windows con-
tain specimens OF the Bible printed
into every language and dialect en-
ployed In tho spread Of the gospel
During the past twenty-five years the
number Of languages In which the so
clcty prints has increased from 200 10
$50. yet AZ the present moment transla-
lions or revislons are being made In
more than 100 languages. Some years
ago a Pushtu manuscript was sent 10
the society from India with a request
that Il might be printed. But no one
IN Europe knew the language AZ last
Il was suggested that II be printed by
means OF zlncography. For this pur-
pose a copy OF the manuscript was OBJ
talned. and written as beautifully as
possible In a large hand. II was then
reduced by photography on prepared
plates Of zinc. and IL now circulating
wherever Pushtu " spoken.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

Dr. wcnyon. recent traveller IN
siberia. In al account OF his journey
ings says. Occaaionally when We
thought we were alone We we're
startled by a sudden olank Of chains.
and, coming round a bend In the forest
road. We met a gang OF oxiles on their
way to the prisons Of Kara or sag
halien. There were seldom less than
two hundred persons In a gang-women
az well as men. They Worc long coats
OF coarse. oarth-oolored frielc. aud were
chained together a. they walked. A
Ole Of soldiers with fixed bayoneta
marched on either side. there were ve-
hlclcs In from, for those who were sick.
and for the little ohlldrcn Of the exiles:
and 30. beneath the shadow % tho
pines. without a word. and with no
sound but the confused tramp OF feet
and the mourntul clauking OF chains
the procession wcnded its way west.
ward. never 10 return.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

Insanity In the human subject, Il Is
supposed b. some. has no analogue In
the lower animals Yet many causes
will lead 10 ha permanent, loss OF all
soli-eontrol Cattle driven from the
country through a crowded town will
often work themselves into a frenzy.
Horses have gone mad on tho battle.
Geld. Al Balaklaya. an Arabian horse
turned on It's attendant as he was draw
Ing water. seized him In his mouth.
threw him down. and kneellng on him
attacked him like an Infatuated dog.
lie bit Oh another soldiers hngor. An
instance IL related OF a doclle horse
suddenly going mad on a hot day.
Everything tina; came In he way Il
seized In its teeth and shook a. a ter
rior does a rat Il nided the plgslles
and threw the inmates one after an
other into the cir. trampling on the
bodies an they fell Afterwards 4 al
moa killed ~ sSn master. AFTER maim-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

with coffee. and. now that people know
that he fixes the price Of Rio, Java and
Mocha. has become almost OF as much
concern as Mr.. Havemeyer. who tells
people what they must pay for the SUI
gar that sweetens the morning cup.
Mr. Arbuckle was very eager 10 testify
before the investigating committee.
and his story OF the iniquities OF the
Havemeyors was a motive TO tears I'M
an the committee found out that Mr.
Arbucklo himself was making a profit
OF 100 per cent on his own business.
Senator Lexow brought out this inter
esiing fact In his examination OF
James N. Jaryie. a member OF the Ar
buckle a Co. firm. Mr.. JRryie told
how the stock OF the woolson Spice
Company was worth 81 800 a share on
a par value OF 500. and that the prof
ia OF the company annually were equal
10 the original capital stock. Then Il
leaked out that for years this company
had been reaping this tremendous prof
Il until most OF the stock was recently
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

purchased by the Havemeycrs. Mr.
Jarvie said that the sugar trust was
losing $1,000 a day with the woolson
plant Just because II was trying 70
drive the poor Arbuekles out u the SUI
gar business The public has one con-
ISOLATION. however Mr. Arbuckle
doesn't Ak the price Of green coffee.
and n anyone does not wish to con
tribute TO the 100 per cent profit Of the
combine he cen buy his coffee green
and roast Il In his own oven. Arbuekle
IA an EnEllshman.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

II ls proposed to explore the island
or rock Of Rockall, which Is situated IN
the open Atlantic. In 81 degrees 90
minutes north latitude. shout 200 miles
west OF the Hebridel. with no other
land nearer Il Is about go feet In
circumference at the base and sixty
feet al the top. and looks at a distance
like a ship under sail. being whl,ened
by the guano that has been deposited
upon a. II appears TO be the emerged
point OF an extensive mountainous sub
marine table land. stretching from the
northwest TO the northeast. and giving
rise TO number OF dangerous rocks
and reefs In the nelghboThood. Il Of
fors advantages Of great promise as a
meteorological station, situated a. u
h IN the zone OF the most extensive
area OF cyclones IN the northern hem
lsphere. but q Is no, az all rough. Il
Is but little visited. Il bears a few
plants which have not been collected
and studied. and Is the resort Of nu-
merous birds The curious peak Is att
uated at a greater distance from any
mainland than any other isolated rock
OF like dimensions In any part OF the
world.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

Curious rimepiece Turns Up IN Parts.
The tlmepioce ordered Of Bouchiel By
the Duo dAumalc's grandfather for
the Prince OF Wales. afterward George
w. was recently sold In Paris. Il IL
IN the form OF a negroes head. mod
eled admirably. Jewels are Interested
In the bronze round the neck to form
a necklace. In the woolly hair. and In
the bust. as a clasp Tor the handker-
chief A pair Of oponwork gold ear
rings, long and delicaiely carved. hang
from the ears. On pulling one OF them.
the hour Is shown on the right eye and
the minute on the left. II the other
earring Is drawn a set Of musical bells
lodged where the brain should be.
chimes out the time OF day.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

LONE personally. and not at all In ref
erence TO the Spanish Cuban troubles.
II must be admitted that he has ac-
quilted himself In these trying emery
encies with dignity. respectfulneas and
a fair measure Of success in the main
point for him-to stand by the govern
ment which he represents.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

"0ur new neighbors are very polite, {"
said Mrs. Pcrkaslc to her husband
when he came home at night
"Arc they"
EYES. sent 20 borrow their step
ladder and they told me they hadn't
one. but u ia wait awhile they'd send
aud buy me one Harper's Bazar.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23

oath Of the Jadges IN the 80 % Man.
ny this book and the ho,y contents
thereof, and by the powerful works
that God hath mlraeulously wrought
In heaven above. and In earth beneath.
In six days and seven nights. | DO
swear that I will, without respect Of
favor or friendship. love or gain. con-
sangulnity or affinity. envy or malice.
execute the laws Of this lslo justly be-
tween our sovereign lord the king and
his subjects within this isle. and BE-
twixt party and party. a. indllioronuy
a. the behring's backbone doth he In
the midst OF tho hsh."
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
CROW AND DOLE BALLS.
Tie Likes Only New ORss. witch ne
Carries on the Field.

TO AAhNa NnlN New oneas Nhlch TIC
carries on the Field
A crow which haunts the Mid-Surrey
links at Richmond Is a Dit OF a humor.
ist lie has played such pranks with
the golfers balls that the subject has
been discussed by the committee. lie
appears, according to- Coli, TO hover
In attendance only on players who use
nice new white balls. "rcuades." or
balls that have been played with be-
fore, and on which the paint has
Clipped, receive none OF his emhar.
RAISING attentions Recently two play.
crs were approaching one Of the holes,
one player uslng a new ball. the other
a BAN that had been played with be-.
fore. On walking toward their balls
the players were astonishcd to see the
crow alight near them. examine hu,
one ball and then the other. eventually
rejecting the older ball. and ny away
With the new one In his beak. The
crow took the bah over into some
marshy ground beyond the boundary
OF the links. where the caddle In hot
pursuit could not follow him. The bird
dropped the hall for an instant, looked
sideways with a merry twinkle In his
eye. as much as 10 say. Don't YOU wish
you may get ~ picked the ball M
again, and with offensive assurance
few back over the heads OF the players
20 his haunt In Kew Gardens" The
crow has done tac same thing dozens
Of times. A council Of war has, We arr
told. dellhorated on his inlQuiilos and
has pronounced sentence upon lh'
marauder We trust. howevr. that 4
VII not Be carried out.
-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
SOME STRANGE. QUEER AND
CURIOUS PHASES OF LIFE.
some ODD Ways Of Catching Fish--liow
an Insane Animals Acts-CanAry aud
Mouse-A Curious Desert Island
Other stories.

And yet Il knows. the stupid thing.
That there IL no disgrace.
I think it's Jealous Of the ring
She slipped upon IT, silken string,
The woman In the case.
or possibly guess It's that
The scowl upon It's face
u born Of fear that ri wear fiat
It's rounded hinge IN looking at
The woman In the case.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-03-23
Tho largest Hear

Or. c. Hart Merriam. OF Washington,
has recently published a scientific ae-
count Of bears OF North America, In
which he states that the largest bears
OF any species now Twins are the "Ka-
dlak bears" which lnhabit northwest
ern Alaska They differ from all othei
American species.