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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
TRAINING A WARHORSE.
How He IL Taught to stand the Biase
and Thunder Of Hattie.

and Thunder of battle.
A warhorse is broken to be steady
under fire by tying ropes to his legs.
While the animal Is down on the ground
the officer takes a pistol and fires it
close to his ear Then in rapid rider he
fires the weapon over his back, under
his neck, between his legs. any where
that an opening presents itself during
the horses futile struggles. Not until
he sinks back exhausted, all a-tremble
and showing the whites Of his eyes, does
the pistol practice cease.
After two or three lessons of this kind
it is considered safe to mount him with
bride furnished with curb bit. Up
to this time the horse has never felt
curb. The light snaille is still retained,
and the curb bride is only given gen
tie pressure at first, just enough to let
him know that it is there Gradually
the strength of the pull is increased.
and with this safeguard the horse Is
taught to stand fire from his riders pis-
tol or carbine
In carbine practice the horse must be
Il roughly broken, as both hards are
required in using this weapon. whereas
with the pistol the rider may retain the
bride with one hand.
Then comes saber practice, and that
is another trial to the horse Again is
he thrown TO the ground, and he proba-
bly, can't understand why he should
have to suffer this indignity all over
again. for he has learned that lesson
very we'll But when the bright blade
of the saber. with quick thrusts flash.
ing before his eyes and cutting the air
in close proximity to his ears, appears
to him he is again terror stricken.
But the lesson he has learned from
the smell of gunpowder stands him in
good stead, and he soon gets over his
fear And even with man on his back
and another mounted upon seasoned
horse coming at him with saber raised
in the air or slashing left and right he
knows that it is all part of his educa-
tion and something to be expected. So
he stands his ground or cavorts about
the other horse while the two troopers
indulge i'll their saber practice. New
York World
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
The Recruits Religion.

Captain Philip Trevor begins paper
in The Nineteenth Century on "The
Catholicism of the British Army" as
follows:
Whats yer religious persuasion?
said the sergeant to the recruit.
my what?"
"Yer what? Why, what I said
What's yer after O. Sundays?"
rabbits mostly"
Ere, stow that lip Come. now.
u'ch, chapel or oily Roman?''
And after explanation from his ques-
toner the recruit replied: IT amt no.
wise pertickler. Put me down chu'ch
o. England. sergeant. I'll 90 with the
band"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
FORESTAlLED HIM.
The Clipper Youth Knew what Usually
Happened In Such Cases.

Happened In Such Cases.
The fresh young man with no respect
in his soul for gray hairs and dyed
whislSers swung himself on the car in
the middle of block, and leaning
against the brake handle proceeded to
roll a cigarette with great deftness. The
fat man who despises the ways of the
youth on general principles leaned
against the window guards and watched
the development Of a cigarette.
"Got match, neighbour" inquired
the fresh young man as he put the last
finishing twist to his smoke.
young man"-began the fat man
after brief, elderly pause, calculated
to greatly impress the cigarette smoker
"Yes, l know all about inter
rupted the youth, $50 you might as
we'll choke your lecture on bornin |
know cigarettes will kill me if l stick
to 'em, but | don't care It's an easy
death know if must smoke should
smoke cigars, but don't. like the color
Of 'em. I've got touch Of paresis now,
and I'm due for more. 1 know you
think of all tho disgusting things in
the world cigarette is the worst.
81 know they undermine the consti-
tuition and are wreckiDg the rising gen,
GRAFTON. Now if I've forgotten anything
you were going to say help me out
Come to think of it, I've got n match
myself. If l keep on smoking these
things, | won't be able to think at all
before long. know if you had a boy
that smoked cigarettes you would lick
him within an inch of his life nearly
forgot you were going to say that
Where do you get off anyhow"
Here, gasped the fat man as he
dropped OFF the platform, muttering
something about what this country is
coming to. And the fresh young man
lighted his cigarette with q grin.
Washington Times
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Accounting For the Size Of . Fee.

1T strikes me, Mr.. Brief" said Mr..
Dogway. THAT your charge of $3.50 for
this opinion is pretty steep"
"No doubt" said Mr.. Brief. "But
you see, Dogway, when you come and
ask me for an opinion which violates all
my convictions you've got to pay not
only for your law, but for my con-
science. "-Harper's Bazaar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Information From Boatswain.s Mate.

An American vessel lying at Naples
was visited by the king and his suit.
One of the latter, with cooked hat,
mustache, sword, etc., was exploring
the ship and mistook the main hatch
wind sail for mast and leaned against
it. The officer of the deck was promptly
advised of the accident by the boat
swain's mate. who said
Excuse me, sir, but think one of
them ERE kings has fell down the main
hatch, sir. "-"On Man of-War.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Ono Consolation.

There is one consolation in being on
the shady side Of life When man
gets to be 90 years or so and he says Of
young woman, "Confound 1t, if
wasn't married already I'd marry the
girl myself. he actually believes she
would have him This " a. good as got.
ting her. better perhaps Boston Tran.
DoE1pt
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

They had eloped and returned for the
parental blessing.
Father" the beautiful young wom-
an said, 1--WE are sorry for what we
have done. Will you"-
"Then, the stern old man interrupt
ed, "why don't you go to the lawyer
around the corner? Pm no divorce
court. Chicago News
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

The most offensive thing you can say
to Tuscan is that he is ignorante, or
i'll bred You may call him fool, or a
thief, or liar, and he will only grin
ut you, but every peasant considers him
self q gentleman and desires to run u
knife into any one who questions his
npanners
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Scientists measure by the contraction
Of petroleum ether temperatures several
hundred degrees below zero II. At $40
degrees below zero, the temperature at
which liquid air boils, petroleum ether
ramains IN . semiliquid condition and
3ontncfo with tho deoreass of tempsra-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
II She Wera a Man.

"Oh," she suddenly exclaimed. ~
wish were man"
What would you do?" he asked
"I'll not say what 1 would do, but
there is one thing will confess that |
wouldn't do. .
"And that is?"
II wouldn't sit around as il had
handouts on when l happened to be
alone with girl. "--Cleveland Leader
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03
Lock Haven, Clinton County, Pa,

Expenses low. The net
cost per week to those who
receive State aid is only
1915.
This pays for light, heat,
washing, furnished room,
board and tuition.
Extra State aid to gradu-
ates who agree to teach two
years.
Accommodations first.class.
Electric light in every room.
Fan system steam heat.
Abundance of pure mountain
water. Hot and cold water
on every floor. Gymnasium.
Athletic grounds. Pleasant
location, easy of access. Pro-
gressive city of 5000 inhabi-
tants. Strong faculty. SUI
perior instruction. Graduates
secure good positions. Over
700 students present last
year. Graduating class num-
hered 100. Students NAV
enter at any time. Send for
Illustrated Catalogue and
secure room for next term.
JAMES ELD0N, A. NJ, PHI. d.,
Principal,
Central State Normal School,
Lock Haven. Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

The longest plants in the world are
seaweed. One tropical and subtropical
variety is known which, when it
reaches its full development, is at least
600 feet in length. Seaweeds do not re-
ceive any nourishment from the sedi-
ment at the bottom or borders of the
sea, but only from air and mineral mat
tiers held in solution in the sea water.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-08-03

Is ~ sl2 OF Lve.....PHILA... Arr s29 7W
Lv y Y. via Tamaqua Ar $40
" 30 300 Lv,.N. Y. Via Phila.. Arb 10 20 20 20
" M M pm u M
Daily 4Week-days y6OOp y m Sundnys
10 - n IN sunday
~ Through passengers travelling Via Phil
ndclphia on l243 y ~ train from Williams
port. VIII change cars at Huntingdon St,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
HAZARD RErGH.

Rev. Willis Hatfield Hazard, PHI. D.
formerly OF this city, now first assist
ant editor Of the Churchman, New
York, was married in West Chester on
Monday to Miss Mary Dunbar Creign
only daughter of Rev. James j. Creigh,
OF that pace. Many Wilmingtonians
witnessed the ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss
Elizabeth Douglas Reigert Cummins
late of New York, who acted as maid
of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss
Marion Edgar Lecch, of Washington
ID. c.; Miss Margaret NcFarlan Lukens,
of Conshohocken; Miss Florence Ebbs
Dillingham; and Miss Mary Tassey Gil.
pin, OF Philadelphia. Two pretty litt,e
maids, Mary Pussy Hazard, of VIII
mington, and Marie, daughter of james
&c. Sellers, of West Chester, acted az
flower girls, strewing bright blossoms
in the pathway of the bride The
pages, lads of about the same age, in
picturesque costumes, we're Gilpir
Hazard Jefferis, of West Chester, and
Raymond Maule, of Whitford, Spencer
Peabody Hazard, Of Germantown, was
best man. The ushers were Vincent
Gilpin, West Chester; Eugene Jefferis
Bush, Pbilade,phia;D r. HARDWOOD Huno
ington, New York city, and Louis
Lincoln Curtis. of Morristown, New
Jersey.
The bride wore a gown of white
corded silk. with bridal veil, and carry
ing a BOUQUET Of %hite swainsonfa
The bridesmaids wore pink organize
black velvet hats and carried shower
bouquets of ''day-break" carnations
The maid Of honor carried a boque
of American beauty roses.
The ceremony was performed by uh'
brides father. Rev. James J. Creigh
assisted by Rev. William M. Jefferis
archdeacon Of Texas. Mrs. William
A. Brooke. organist of the church
played the wedding march. About COZ
Invitations we're issued, and the assem-
blage at the church was one Of TIL
largest in several years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
THG PENINSULA PRESS

The Democratic parity can blame no
one but itself; it's past record was one
OF shame and to permit it to remain in
power would be deplOrable. The VIC
tory was the result Of hard work OF
party leaders who were sharp, shrewd
and well experienced.-New Castle
News.
The Regular Republicans disgrace
fully surrendered to Addicks and now
they will be treated TO Addicksism in
It's veriest form. Their claim that Ad-
dicks was not a factor in the recent
fight is all political bOsh and decep-
ton. Addicls' pet organ, the Whining
ton Sun, is already claiming his cleo
ton as practically assured.-Susse1
Journal.
The Republicans will have major
fty in the General Assembly. What
will they do about the senatorial ques-
ton? Will the regulars turn in and
help elect their mortal foe, or VIII
they, as in 1885, prevent the gas mar
from achieving his ambition? If they
would be consistent and show theil
sincerity the latter is the only COURSE
left open to them.-Delaware Demo
crat.
II Senator Gray should be succeeded
in the United States Senate by JED
lward Addicks it will be a nationa
calamity in one case and a state dis
grace in the other.-Milford Herald.
The new law for the regulation o
The liquor traffic Is one that wa
| framed in the interest of the citizen
after a very careful consideration o
I the prevailing conditions and profitin0
by experience gained by the failure o
the lsnt license law. 1t was submitte'
to a number OF prominent gentlemen
principally temperance people, and re
ceived thorough endorsement. Tn
bill, backed by an exceptionally stron
petition, was Professionally passed b
the Legislature, is now law, and wi
go into effect on the first day Of Dt
cember next.-Cecil Democrat.
We have elected the entire stat
ticket and a majority of the Legisls
lmre. This is more than has been az
compliehed by the Republican part
Of this state for many years. w
have. at times, had control OF tn
Legislature but not Of the state. =
other times we have had the stat
but not the Legislature-this time u
Republican party has taken 1t all Il
Milford News and Advertiser.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16

A report of the vacant lot cultivation
project was submitted to the managers
Of the Associated Charities at theiI
last meeting by superintendent Broth
ers. The report showed the project
had been a great success, the money
put in being more than tripled. The
r5tato crop was not as heavy as de
sired, ewing to the bad weather. The
meet successful crop YVES that of the
tomatoes, which were CT fine quality
and shape, and sold at excellent prices
The total value Of the crops for al
three farms was S1,65S.S4, or a genera
average Of $29.53 to the garden.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16

somewhat deficient in quantity and
quality. In general, however, the ce-
real crops were satisfactory, the kerr
mes being mostly full, heavy and OF a
good color. In the mountain districts
and in the south the yields OF potatoes
were below where they were satisfac-
tory, and especially so in Upper Austria
and part OF Morayia and East Galicia,
though in the last named province the
latter part OF the crop suffered. some
what from frost. Beet roots suffered
from drought more than other root
crops; the yield is barely up to the
average, but quality satisfactory. Ae
fruit crop, though good in the middle
zone and in some districts OF Silesia
and West Galicia, is, on the whole, dis
appointing. The vintage in lower
Austria exceeded the estimates and the
quality was quite good. In Karst ana
the coast districts the yield was only
mediums, but the quality in. general was
satisfactory. Fail sowing was delayed
by drought throughout a large part of
Europe, but there is no reason to ap-
prehend any material deItriment to the
crop from delay. though in some coun-
tries the area sown MAY be somewhat
smaller than under more favorable cir
cunnstances. In Russia sowing was eff
fected under generally favorable con-
ditions, but the weather was toocold for
the welfare OF the young crops. No
serious INJURY has, however, been re-
ported, and In most other countries the
grain, so far as sown, has been covered
by subsequent rains and mild temper
AZURE.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16

There should be no hesitancy on the
part OF the city officials in accepting
the awards in the matter OF
the condemnation of the prop
erty for the opening of Eleventh
street. For several years the maUter
has been hanging fire. and it is TINS
that it was settled. No controversy
which the Board OF Directors OF the
Street and Sewer Department and City
Council may become engaged in as to
where the money to pay the awards is
to come from should stand in the way
at this juncture. The taxpayers fur
nish the money and they want the inn
provement made. That should be sur
flcient warrant for affirmative action
by the officials. For years the excuse
for nOn-action has been departmental
poverty. The song has been sung TO
death in the face OF repeated beams
made by authority of the Legislature.
Let some other cherished project on
the outskirts Of the city wait until this
project i'm the heart OF the city has
been carried out. The property own
ers IN the neighborhOod OF Eleventh
street pay 1ull rate OF taxation, and
have dome so for years. They are en-
titled to the convenience which the
opening Of the street would afford.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

DOClAAs AMI Il iIANoO4NAA< 4NOlUAo.
Miss Anna Stewart and Miss Susie
A. Dawson, of ST. Georges, viii spend
the latter part Of this week with Will
mington friends.
E. B. Ellis, baggagemaster on the
Delaware railroad, left to-day for a
two weeks vacation.
Thomas r. Vernon, Of the Chester
Evening News, was in the city yeeter-
day
]. w. Merwin, night clerk Of the
Delaware road is spending few days
at Greenwood.
Mrs. Eliza Ross is visiting relatives
in Chesapeake City.
Miss Margaret Kerwin, of Port De-
post, is the guest of relatives in the
city.
Miss Bertha T. Brown has returned
TO her home, in Elkton.
Mrs. George A. Vannort and Mrs. j.
Fred West, of Port Deposit, who have
been visiting friends here, have re-
turned home.
Captain Philip Reybold spent yester-
day in Philadelphia.
Robert BLakeiey and Robert Benson
have gone on a cunning trip to Sea
ford and vicinity,
The marriage Of Miss Lorena Gro
theirs and Lawrence V. Ward will take
place this evening at the home Of the
bride, No. 112 West Twelfth street.
Mr. and Mrs. j. A. Hart will start in
few days on an extended European
tlip.
James MoCracken, Of Tenth and
French streets, who recently got his
hand hurt at the Pullman shops, is re-
covering from his injury.
Henry f. Robelen, who has been
quite sick with an affection Of the
throat, is getting better.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
A LASr- CENTURY GRAVE.

An English review publishes a stOrl
OF a curious mania that aOuriehed al
the end of the last century in thu
United Kingdom. "a number OF me1|
were seized at that time with crazl
for building lonely towers on theli
estates. A certain Hull, in Surrey
built a tower on the summit OF hill
called Heith in 1866, where he shut
himself up until his death in 1T72. Al
endless inscription tells pOsterity thai
Hull, having known al the great of ms
day, was 50 heart-bToken over then
skepticism he resolved to retire from
the word and live in his tower like &
Christian. Near Ipswich, at Preston
is another, that no one knows anything
about. One at Broadway, called thu
tower OF Costwald, was built in 1897 b1
Lord Coventry. Tradition says that a
that time all the country about belong
ell to Coventry, and his wife, curious Z
know if their place at Broadway WA
visible from another house OF their
called Crocme, had a tremendous bon
fire built at Broadway, which sh
watched ait her ease from the terrac
at Croome. She was overjoyed at tn.
result. and begged her husband u
build a tower to commemorate
the event. The VicOmte Coute
nay in 1775 built himself
tower on one of his estates be
cause his pet enemy had a similar one
and he wished to equal him in al
things. Wiliam Beclzwfth built
tower on each Of his numerous estates
all after the same pattern. He caRe
them his "seal," and insisted that eac
piece Of land belonging to him shoul
bear the stamp.-Paris Temps.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
TINE NEW ISSUE TAKEN.

Yesterday afternoon the subscr
ton rights to the new issue of $5O,(
of the capital stock of the w
mingtOn Coal Gas Company expir
At tho office Of the company it "
learned that the whole new issue h
been taken, and all of it had be
practically subscribed for by the pr
ent stockhO.dere. The first paymel
for the new stock were made vest
day, and the second payment is d
on February 10 next. The subscrib
to the new issue have received scr
certificates for their subscription, a
when the second payment is made II
VIII receive regular certificates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
THE TWO WIDOWS AGREE

The controversy over the property oil
the late Joel W. P0ore, which has been
in progress in the Probate Court OF
this county for some time, has been
amicab,y adjusted by the legal repre-
sentatives Of the two wives. Register
Of Wills Crcssan was notified to that
effect this morning. Therefore the let
tiers of administration granted to wife
No. 2 will net be revoked, and, at the
same time, wife No. /, who is now the
wife Of a Philadelphian named Adele
will share in the estate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
TO Build A RESIDENCE.

Building Inspector Cassidy this
morning issued a permit to Henry f.
Pickles to build a two-story brick
dwelling with mansard roof, on the
east side of West street between Tenth
and Eleventh streets, at a cost of 49,
coo. A permit was also issued to John
c. Kolck for addition to his kitchen, at
Nc. 1920 West Second street, at a cost
az $50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
FASHION IN GIRLS, NAILS.

The day has gone by when claws
we're fashionable on a girls hands. The
disagreeable spectacle of fingers termi-
mating with long, sharp nails is no lon
ger common. Al hand is a hand, and
fingers are fingers. We need no longer
resemble birds of prey, for the white
hand Of a lady is now distinctly femi-
nine; the nail is cut quite short, no
longer than the finger tip, and only a
tiny rim of white nail shows. 1t is the
fashion to trim the finger slightly
rounded; that is, a trife down at the
corners Of the finger nail. A nail will
assume in growing the shape in which
It is habitually trimmed. In one Of his
admirable works DR.. Louis Starr rec
ommends that chiIdren's nails, on both
hands and feet, should be trimmed
straight acress and not in pointed or
rounded form. This is good advice to
follow with the little ones. Meanwhile
the young girl and her mamma are
softly rounding the natural angle OF
the finger nail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
NFIM AssEIssORs In KEW.

Dover, Nov. ia busy meeting
the Kent county Levy Court was he
yesterday and the newly-eiected asse
s5rs were sworn in and instructed
their duties The following are 4
mem Recently elected: First distri'
Benjamin H. Ross, r.; Second, E
ward Hartranft, D.; Third, f. M. Blu
rows. D.: Fourth, Alexander II. Boy'
d.; Fifth, ]. A. Harnett, r.; Sixth, A
exander J. Draper, D.; Sevent
Charles NJ. Hoch, r.; Eighth, w.
Bradley, r.; Ninth, c. S. Morris, d
Tenth. William R. Davis, r.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
MTET All MEDIA.

The Concord quarterly meeting OF
Friends took place at Media, Pa, yes
terday. The Representatives Of the
monthly meeting of this city were
Sarah S. England, Elizabeth Farron
Solomon e. Barker and Howell S. Eng
land. ]. r. Tatum, of this city, was
chosen clerk of the Concord quarterly
A number Of Wilmingtonians were
present.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
ROUTINE BUSINESS.

No business Of importance was trans
acted at the meeting of the water COM
missioners yesterday afternoon. No &C
ton on the plan relative to placing an
arch over the south race at Sixteenth
street will be taken until drawings are
received from the Street and Sewer
Department.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
UANNAlN-DESMOND.

A number of Wilmington people
went to Newport News yesterday to at
tend the wedding of James B. Lannan,
son Of ex-Alarshal EIewson e. Lannan,
Of this city, and Miss Mary Desmond,
which took place in St. Vincent's
Church there to-day. The groom was
attended by his brother, Hewson E.
Lannan, Jr., Of this city, as best man,
and Miss Bessie French, Of Newport
News, was maid of honor.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1898-11-16
CITY CnnRT CASES.

The following cases were disposed Of
by Judge Ball at City Court this morn
ing. Mr.. Perani, an italian barber OF
No. 301 West Second street, charged
with indecent conduct towards James
Martin. 500 fine and six months in
iail: John Callahan, larceny Of a bri-
die, held in $500 bail for upper court;
Mary e. laws, homeless colored girl,
sent to Churchill.