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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-02
Burglars Booked.

John Morris and Michael Casey, arrested
Tuesday by Policeman 'insbury were booked
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-02

SELECTIONS FOR TO-DAY.
First race TwinkIer, Novia, The
Dipper.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-12-02
MUSIC AND PLAYS,
The Now Series of Symphony Matinees
VIII Commence To-Day at
the Tiyoli,

This afternoon at 3:15 sharp the San
Francisco Symphony Society will give the
first OF the second series OF concerts.
There viii be a good programme. q big
audience, and Fritz Scheel at the con-
ductor's desk. The outlook is brilliant
from every point The society starts the
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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

inhabited the central province OF
Imerina since they came over the sea
from nobody knows where, perhaps
Malaysia. apparently acknowledge
French sovereignty. But they form n
small proportion Of tho Malagassy
peoplei. Some of tho tribes have
armed their fighting men with mus
kets; many of them still use the orig
inal native weapons, the spear and the
shield. In the dense forests the blow
gun is used with patient skill.
When Mr., Taylor, who comes OF a
New York family, landed at Tamatave
in 1891, he had already, at the ago of
thirtv-seven, seen good deal OF the
+ TAR corners of the world. His desire
for travel had been strong since lie left
New York and joined Red Cloud's band
of Ognllala Sioux at the ago of fifteen.
From Dakota he roamed to the edge
of the Arctic Circle, and was next
heard OF in the Society and Hawaiian
Islands. Japan, Ceylon, the West
Indies and South America ca. next
in his itinerary. Strange adv, = res
fell to his lot in the Ohaco region, in
particular, hundreds of miles inland
from Buenos Ayres, and by the time
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

riers, who sometimes have to stagger
scores of miles through the desolate
interior under loads which would tax
beast of burden. OF the fifty men I
looked over thoso twenty-eight.
''Eacn ono WAS to receive the equiv
nlent of 50. so in Malagassy money for
ench 225 miles traversed with his load,
and two shillings for rice en- route.
Four of them started out with my FL
nnzann, species of palanquin, four
accompanied tho filanzana rs substi.
tutes, and the other twenty carried
the boxes and parcels of provisions
and merchandise for traffic, which
the Scotchman had put up in suitable
shape. / noticed that the canned
provisions bought all came from
England and France, American ship
ments to Madagascar being limited to
cotton goods aud lumber, for which
we take raw hides in exchange.
"My costume was of Kahkee cloth.
dust colored, of the kind tho Indian
troops are clothed in. The filanzana
was an iron framed seat, covered with
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

he had reached Madagascar he was
casehardencd to experiences OF the
ordinary.
II knew nobody in Tamateve, on
the east coast of Madagascar" he says.
when landed there. I called on
John l.. Waller, the recently arrived
American Consul it's the right thing,
OF course. for a traveller to pay his re-
spects to the representatives of his
country wherever he finds them. NV
own regret has been that American
Consuls are not. as rule, up to the
consular standards rs set by other
countries. They are NOT respected, III
my experience, as they should be by
the people among whom they discharge
their duties.
u found Tamative very unimpres-
sive town. The single unpaved main
street and the lanes that intersect it
are covered with loose sand. When I
purchased my provisions for the jour.
ney up the country TO the capital I
gave it ont that wanted bearers.
The proprietor OF the store was
8cotchman. carrying . limited stock
0f general merchandise. Natives soon
began to offer themselves. I inspect.
ed them in groups, rejecting sll those
Who were feshy or unhealthy looking.
They averaged five feet seven inches in
height, ! should say. Their tongues
had TO be examined to see il their di-
gestion was good their feet. to see il
they would make good ground gain.
ers; their legs. to see II they had been
strained by heavy burdens. Tall,
spare men, Who could throw their
ohonlders ont and their calves back,
ve5e the ones ] looked for. They
mRst have shoulders free from the
eores % often found IN Mahogany oar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

canvas, fastened 20 couple OF light
seycn.foot poles of strong wood, held
together by iron rods with screws and
nuts. There was leather back and
foot rest of wood suspended by two
leather straps This is the National
carriage of Madagascar, q country des.
titute of roaJs and OF pack animals.
Oxen are sometimes enddlcd, but not
often"
Starting from Tamatave, Mr.. Tay-
lor's route lay at first along the sandy
shores OF the Indian Ocean. The
country was open, and twenty eight
n lies were made tho first dny. He
b ,aded for Antananarivo. the Hova
capital 225 miles inland, and was
eleven days on the way, though the
10 lrney can DO made in seven. While
travel in the remoter parts of the
island is not unattended by peril from
crocodiles. rowing bands of murderous
outlaws. and tho fury of tropical
storms, he had no difficulty in travers.
ing the distance from the coast TO the
capital-which the French. invaders
'CuuN ittcfs SsutOibH iTOul bue West
coast, not SO difficult as had been ex.
pected.
I'VE always stopped about IL
o'clock in the morning." he says, "for
n meal. At first we had bread, which
soon became very hard, and then
crackers l cat very little fruit in the
tropics-the mango and the cocoanut
in the morning and late in the even.
ing, but never while the sun is mp.
When We found travellers tree I in.
serted my knife in tho fibre between
two leaves and would drink, after
strainine, the water which came out.
L found the groo groo worms. or
grubs. taken between the leaves at the
top OF tho palm tree, to be delicious
/ when fried to crisp. They taste like
the fat of a lamb chop with soupcon
of cocoanut flavor.
my men chopped down young
cabbage palms and ate the heart OF the
fruit, uncooked. 1t is white, and
tastes like cabbage. The Malagassy
are not squeamish. They devour egg
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

cluded in the shoulder and under arm
seams, being of the conventional
bolero shape, now SO immensely popu-
lar. The back is smooth fitting
ncross tho shoulders with tho adj
ditional fulncss Of material laid in
close overlapping plaits on either
side OF the centre back whero
tho closing is effected with
buttons and button-iioles. The stylish
sleeves are arranged over coat-shaped
Innings and arc but moderately full,
after the prevailing fashion. A stand
ing collar finishes the neck. Neat and
serviceable waists, adapted for home
or school wear, mny be developed from
this design.
The model affords charming facil.
ties for remodeling last seasons dresses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

OF tho dorsal are ten inches in length.
The mouth Is strong and toothless, tho
lower lip protruding and being of n
vermillion color. Its eyes are large
and round.
No other fish like it has ever beon
noticed by naturalists. Its nearest
relative, however, seems to be the
Ieus faber. of the Atlantic, which is
known as the Dory. The Zeus faber
is an excellent food fish, which is sci.
dom met with in quantity. Scientific
examination of the new fish, however,
seems to indicate that it may be of the
genus Lamptis.
The fish is now at Seattle, Washing
ington, where it reposes in the museum
OF tho Young Naturalists' Society US
the gem of its collection.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
Some OF the segments

ried in bag. Some OF the segments
are scarcely bigger the n pea.
II started inland with 200 fivo-frano
pieces chopped up in this way. A sin.
glo coin is sometimes cut into twenty
live bits. The natives eagerly took
copper and brass wire and egg-shaped
beads, tin cans and lopg.necked lime
juice bottles, instead of the money,
which is weighed out in light sheet
iron scoops almost Ms small rs apothe-
cnries' scales. Every householder,
traveller and vender carries these.
''Along tho white sands of the In.
dian Ocean, on the first days journey,
! shot many snipe, similar to the
American species. AS we penetrated
inland we came suddenly, here and
there, on chained prisoners, roaming
at large, one of the saddest features OF
Malagassy life. Some of these unfor-
tuna.es would be so fettered that they
could only step few inches at time,
the weight OF the chains being propor'
toned to the enormity of their Of.
fences against the laws OF the Hovas.
which are excellent in theory, but
wretchedly enforced. The condemned
man is sentenced to wander in the
mountains with an iron ring around
each ankle, another around his neck.
and others on his wrists, the rings be-
ing joined by ietters. IL was pitiful
to hear in the painless brush the moan
of some poor manacled wretch, help
less and starving, either on his way to
report to his penal station or fallen
by the way in nm agonizing quest for
food. Tho less severely punished are
sometimes able to pick up odd jobs Of
como light work."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

given ut Mrs. Grants house in the Ma
tional Capital. IL is an affair that is
regarded with much pleasing antioips.
tion, says the Chicago Times Herald.
and will be, no doubt, followed by .
large number of entertainments in
honor OF the fair debutante. Miss Sar-
toris was born IN London nearly eight
cen years ago. She is n pretty bru-
nette, with chestnut hair and n rich
olive complexion. She is of medium
height, with tendency to plumpness.
Educated abroad, she is one OF tho
best informed girls in her set. Her
mother looked after Miss Vivien's ed
ucation with her own eyes, and the re-
suit is seen in the womanly character
OF the daughters mind and education.
Miss Sartoris has voice of good vol
ume and native sweetness, and it has
not lost any of its power by an en-
forced cultivation. She will be given
some vocal training during the winter.
MiGs Sartoris speaks perfect French.
but has not studied other languages
than that and he- own. Her sister.
who is just fifteen, promises to rival
the eldest in personal attraction. Mrs.
Sartoris herself looks more like an el-
der sister with her charming daugh-
ters than she does like their mother.
The portrait of Miss Vivien Sartoris
here shown is reproduced from pho.
tographic copy of Hallai's London
painting of the subject. Miss Emily
New. OF Washington. is the photogra-
Dher.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
POPULAR DRESS DECORATION.

Lace applique is one OF tho popular
and rather expensive dress decora.
tions since it must be arranged to suit
each gown. 1t is sown on net with u
gold thread all around tho edge of
the design for full vests and boleros
with silk foundation, and bands of
satin and velvet for various modes Of
trimming. One pretty gown of brown
taffeta, patterned with blue, has tho
soft net vest, and blue silk Dolero
covered with this lace and gold thread
embroidery and finished on the edge
with frill of narrow lace. The color
band is of plain blue, spangled with
gold and lace frill at the back.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
Microbes Deyuur Sewage.

A novel disposition Of sewage IL
made ut Exeter. England. The method
consists OF four tanks, o fourth OF the
sewage passing into each. Light aud
air are excluded from the tanks; put
reiaction and decomposition are rapid
ly set up; the microbes multiply and
the solid portions OF the sewage are
consumed and the outflow from the
tanks is nothing but slightly coloreil
water, which. after passing through
filters. loses all color and taste. No
chemical 10 used, and no::attention "a
the tanks OF any sort is needed. Each
Alter he'd automatically cleanses itsslI
by being out Of use for . short tine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
NV FISH DISCOVERED.
Most Beautiful That Has Ever Been
Noticed by Naturalists.

M0st Beautiiul lHat has Ever Bccn
Noticed by Naturalists.
A NEW fish, unlike any other in many
respects and Of extraordinary beauty
in coloring, has been discovered. 1t
was found by Captain jacobson, OF the
schooner Wenoma. who caught rs pee
linen while fishing on the banks
twenty.eight miles south.southwest of
Capo Flattery. The fish was 26b inches
long, II inches deep and about 4 inches
thick.
1t was beautifully colored, and in
its richness of shades surpasses any
other fish which has yet been found.
The top OF the head Is of brick red,
the back of metallic blue, shading to
aluminium color on the belly. The
meridian line Is strongly arched aud
marked by series of large scales.
Pure round white spots are dotted over
the whole of tho fish.
In other respects the fish presents
an uncommon appearance. Its fins are
strong spined aud extend nearly the
whole length Of the fish. The spines
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

sideration coming from the Amazon
River valley. The tree grows to be
from seventy to 100 feet high. The
bark is smooth and yields milky SAP
when tapped. The twigs are come.
times spiny and the leaves are often
six inches broad. The trees are often
cultivated for ornament. from the
West Indies to Brazil. II left to ripen
on the tree, the nut explodes with n
sharp report. when each o. its curious
compartments, numbering sometimes
as many az sixteen, dies asunder, SO
that its seeds, which somewhat resem-
bles pumpkin seed, drops out. Our
engraving shows tho condition of the
ruptured cells. The nut has ~
dense woody fiber. The nuts
stand exporting, and occasionally
do not explode for several months.
The pieces are thrown several feet
when the explosion takes place. II
the nut is kept in alcohol or water, it
can be preserved for years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
Not the 0Irish" Potato.

''rhe popularity of tho Irish po.
tato. 10 called, is in the fact that it is
not Irish," observes one of the potato
experts of the Agricultural Depart
mert at Washington. 'rhe potato
originally grew wild in the fields of
Chile. Peru and Mexico. Sir John
Hawkins did not take it to Ireland
until 1865. Sir Francis Drake took
it to England twenty years after.
wards. 1t did better, however, in
Ireland than anywhere else, and got
its name, no doubt. because. of its
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

Tho bolero front, requiring very lit.
tle material, may be really placed over
some woll-worn bodice to smarten it.
The full front may be on plain or fancy
silk, or my of the pretty woolens in
plaid. striped or figured effect.
To make this waist for n miss OF
fourteen years il will require one and
one-half yards OF forty.four-inch wide
material, with one and one-fourth
yards Of silk for vest.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
AN EXPLOSIVE NUT.
A Peculiar Fruit Which Opens With
q Loud RcDort.

In the vegetable kingdom we find
several varieties of fruit that are ex-
plosible by various patural pro-
ccsses, and they belong to several
families. In the wise economy of
nature, says the Scientific American,
the object of this bursting is to dis
seminate the seeds. Probably the
most peculiar explosive fruit is that Of
the sand box tree (Hura crepitans) Of
the family of Euphoroiacee, which
opens its fruit with loud report,
scattering the pieces in all directions.
The tree is found in tropical Amer
lea, the particular example under con-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
In MADAGASCAR.
INTERESTING q OBSERVATIONS OF
AN AMERICAN TRAVELLER.
Queer Conveyance in which White
Men Ride--Quenching Thirst
ut the Travellers Tree
Odd Ford.

'THE observations in Maingas-
l., ear of Mr.. Frederick Taylor.
L. II. @. s., who spent seven
months travelling through the
interior, warrant tho belief that there
will be good deal more news from
that very interesting island before the
end of the struggle between the French
and the native tribes. The occupation
by the French of Tamotave and An
tapanarivo, the chief cities OF NADIA
gascar. did not by any means indicate
the subjugation OF Madagascar. The
Hovas, tho dominant tribe, who have
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

shells and chicken bones. At a native
hotel not far from Antsnanarivo I had
for the first course Q strange. halt.
burnt compound of fat. gristle and OK
flesh, roasted with the hide and bris-
ties on. The crust OF tho bread had
hair and feathers IN il. The second
course was better, consisting OF wild
pigeon with green peas. Money In
Madagascar means French hve.iranc
pieces chopped into seemsnts and car.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
EXTREME USE or FUR.

The uss OF fur is running to an ex.
treme. While it is eminently appro.
pirate in combination with velvet,
cloth or, indeed, any he. Wy material.
it Is incongruous and ont of place
when mixed up with chiffon, lace and
tulle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
STYLISH AND WARM
FASHIONABLE DESIGNS IN SEA.
sONABLE GARMENTS.
Handsome Capc-Coiiar ana Muft-
Dressy Adjunct to Walking
wn-Becoming Waist
with Bolcro Front.

T7HE handsome cape.collar and
= muff pictured in the first
4 large engraving forms sty-
lish adjunct to walking
gown that may be used in connection
with plain coat or worn indepcni.
emily, showing to advantage the hand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

falling ovQxfts skirts. At three years
OF ago ths%are now shortened to the
iauntisst proportions, and come barely
to the knee. and from then on they
are gradually heightened, until at
fourteen they fall flush with tho shoe.
top, whilo VI sixteen they are carried
down 70 the ankle. --Harpsr's Basar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

early and extensive cultivation in Ire-
land. Botanically il was originally
known as the Batata Virginiana, but
in after years it was properly identi-
fed and classified as the Solanum tn.
berosum. New England Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
A NOTABLE DEBUT.

Eldest Daughter of Nellie Grant Sar.
toris Enters Washington Society. "a
Miss vivien Sartoris, the handsome
eldest daughter OF Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris, will be introduced to society
this winter at large reception TO be
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

chosen for the stock collar and crush
belt that finishes tho neck and waist.
Over . glove.fitted lining, provided
with single bust darts. tbs. pretty full
front 10 arranged. droopin6 6porcepii-
bly, at the wa'st-line In the soft. blouse
efysct 90 extremely becoming to. youth
tul ng area The jacket fronts aso In .
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

"Walking has been pleasure ~ me
ever since / can remember" "Yes,
the painful part Of II was before you
could remember. "-Chisago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06
GIRLS WHIT; IL rRocKs.

The frocks OF babies from one to
two years old come an inch or two
above the shoe'top-enough to avoid
any risk OF the tots stumbling and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

some bodice beneath. The yoke por.
tion, shaped in slightly pointed out
line is provided with nistylish and pro.
tectivo storm collar, both OF which are
fashioned in Persian cloth, Astrakhan
or wide border OF moufilon fur dec.
crates the FREQ edges, and the closing
in centre front is concealed with black
marten head and tails. The dainty
muff also of Persian cloth or AstrAkhan
to match the collar, is ornamented with
q deep border of moufllon that flares
perceptibly at the outer edge AMI is
decorated with a quaint head and tails
to correspond with one worn ut the
neck.
The Partisan capote is of violet vel
vet, surmounted by graceful bunch
OF white ostrich plumes which is held
in place by two largo velvet roses.
The edge is outlined with ietted
eeguins.
Tho collarette and muif may be con.
struoted of velvet, plush, electric seal I,
Astrakhan or cloth, while the deep
rufiie may be either an entire border
OF fur or made of the material and
simply decorated with q narrow band
of krimmer, chinchilla, sable, mink or
any one OF the fashionable furs now
in vogue.
To make this cape.collar in tho
medium size, writes May Manton, will
require two and one. quarter yards oil
forty.four inch wide material. The
muff will require three.quarters yard
sF xI,a ,o,,a m x,,;Ikb onoIu
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-01-06

This simple and becoming waist, de
picted in the second large illustration,
is made of gray-brown lusterine. Tho
full vest is OF plaided tafieta silk in
brilliant hues. The free edges OF the
bolero are decorated with silk braid
ing, and dark green satin ribbon is
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MORE RECORD BREAKING
In the Springfield Meet, tho "Dsrby" OF
tho IIncInR Season.

In the Springfield Meet, tho "Dsrby" OF
tho InciDg Season.
SPRINGFIELD. Sept. 1G.-Eddle Bald
was the champion of the last day of the
Springfield bicycle clubs tournament
lie won the half mile open in l:02 2-5, the
one.thlrd mile l.. A. w. championship
In 40 3-5 and the one mile open profess
sionul record race in 2:Oj 1-J.
Jimmy Michael again broke the Amerl.
can record for ten miles, his time being
lS'27i.5, The former record wac
1888 l-5. The great race OF the day was
the one-thlrd mile professional l.. a. w.
national championship. Cooper took the
lead, with Taylor 6ccond and Bald third
They kept these positions until the home
stretch, when Bald, Klmble and Tom
Butler came around the track side by
side. AZ thirty yards from the tape Bald
was half wheel ahead and wonOut by u
yard
The five mile amateur l.. A. w. ma
tlonal championship record race was tho
great amateur race of the day and thu
winner broke the American record Of
1885, held by Kenna, Of the Pacific coast.
u. q. lIauBman did the act In 1888 80,
the half mile open professional was n
great race and was won easily by Bald,
Tom Butler led at first with Bald third.
AZ tho quarter Bhld pulled ahead and
won out by ten feet. Jimmy Mohncl'a
fast ten miles brought out lots Of cheers
and nj the start he was presented with
an American nag which no wore during
the ride llia FIRST mile was the fastest
being done In I 49, 40 aud from then until
The ilnlgh ho broke MI previous American
records Casey and Eckbcrg, the fast
tandem team went for the quarter, third
nnd half milc recorda They broke MI
the quarter by Id seconds, The third 10y
| second and the half by 2 g.b seconds
Five milO l., a. w. national champion.
ship " g, Hnusemnn N, H., first, II
J., Ludwig, ChiC0poc. second; ~ ~. iIllla,
IT, Providence, third Time, iO.113ab.
One half mile PROFESSIONALS e, llnld,
Bunalo, wOni w. NJ. Randall, Rochester,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-09-17

second; John S. Johnson. Minneapolis,
third. Time, 1:02 2-5.
one mile open. professional record
race.-E. c. Bald, Buffalo, woni o. .
Kimble, Louisville, second; Tom Butler,
third; F. j. Loughead. Sarnia, fourth
time, 2:O5 is,
one-third mile. professional l.. A; W.
national championships. c. Bald, Bui-
falo first; Major Taylor, Cambridge
port, second; r. j. Loughead, sarnia'
third; Tom Cooper Detroit, fourth
Time. as SO.
one-half mile handicap, professional
o. S. Klmble. Louisville (25 yards), woni
W. NJ. Randall, Rochester $50 yardsl,
second; DR.. A. I. Brown, Cleveland go
yards). third; Tom Butler, Cambridge
port go yards). fourth. Time, :5s sec
onds.
One-half mile professional race be-
tween John S. Johnson, Minneapolis, and
W. w. Hamilton, Denver-John $, john
son won Time. 1908 80; w. w, Hamil-
toms time, 1903 As.
Two mile handicap, professionally,
s. Kimble, Louisville go yards), first; II,
b. Freeman, San Francisco Gao yardsl,
second; l.. A, Callahan, Buffalo Gao
yards), third; c. Il. Newton, Stafford
Springs $50 yards), fourth. Time, 4:22,
In his try for the ten mile record, MI
ohael broke all American records from
the two miles up. His time with the
best American records was as follows;
Miles. Michael, American.