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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

T.. II. House is writing series of
papers for st. Nicholas on bright
Sides of History" The author says:
One of the Greek historians says
that the regular price of meal mt
Roman hotel was about one quarter
of cent That was II little before the
time of the emperors; but we know
that in Traians reign, two cents day
were considered ample for the support
and education of boy. On this basis,
Mt rough calculation, the money paid
for Caligula's supper might have sup
Piled dinner for one hundred and
fifty millions of people, If so many
could have been brought together.
81 call it wickedness, said Amy,
downright wickedness.
''That was the opinion of quite
number, even then, my dear Lucul-
lus was often taken to task for his
prodigality, and several years later
a great writer named Juvenal spoke
his mind freely enough on the sub
iect. He gave dinners, too; but from
one of his bills of fare. drawn up with
his own hand. we can find what he
considered ample for himself and
friend. His principal dish was young
kid, after which he offered chickens,
new-laid eggs aud vegetables; and for
desert, grapes, pears and apples"
"He was no gluttou," said Percy
Npproyingly.
"No; no" was LuculIus, in the lowest
sense, though he seemed determined
I 4 L.. II L..
really was. He always pretended that
he gave his huge bamluets for purely
selfish purpose. He invited party
of Greek travellers so often, and at such
reckless expense, that they finally
protested and declared themselves nm
willing to accept any more; but he told
them they should not set it all down
to their account, for, though part of
the display was for their sake, more of
| il wRs for his own.
"Don't you think" asked Percy,
"that he said that in kindness, to
make them feel at ease?"
81 like to think it, and am glad
when other persons do the same; for
! 7 have fondness for Lucullus, in
spite of his faults, rs you will have
whom you come to know all about him.
There is no reason FOR chasing him
with the Vulgar gormandizers of his
sgs. like Vitelfius Of Comfeodus, or, L
may say, the majority OF the emperors,
most of whom took more pleasure in
managing kitchens than in ruling
kingdoms. Donitian, the last OF the
| twelve Caesars, considered problems
of cookery so far above questions of
state that on ono occasion he called
the Roman senate together to consult
with him as to how aturbot should be
prepared for the table. He looked
upon the Senator Montanus as a
miracle of wisdom, for no better rea-
son, apparently, than that this culti-
vated epieure could tell, by the first
bite he gave an oyster, whether it
came from England or from the Medi-
terranean. 1t is Juvenal, again, who
tells us of the delicate taste for which
Montanus was renowned. / think,
however, that the faculty of distin-
gushing British oysters does not
count for much. A good many Amer
leans could do that quickly enough
with their eyes shut; though not, per-
haps, if the oysters had sugar on them,
which was one of the ways they were
eaten in ancient Rome"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

ter in ahirt waist than any other
style of bodice.
A simple but decidedly rich effect
is here gained by the association Of
golden brown velvet and seeded
crepon in the same shade, the trim
ming being open-meshed black silk
braid.
The stylish arrangement is made
over glove-fittings that close in cen.
tre-front, the smooth vest OF velvet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
ADressy and Comfortable Jacket.

This comfortable and rather dressy
jacket of fine French flannel in bebe
blue has small polka dots in white
silk embroidered all over its surface.
A deep lace frill surrounds the fancy
pointed collar, the trimming of irregu-
lar insertion being applied On collar,
yoke and cuffs. A semi-girdle of pale
blue satin ribbon is gracefully bowed
ip front. The pointed collar may be
omitted if palmer effect is desired.
The modified bishop sleeves are
shaped with inside seams and gathered
at upper and lower edges, the wrists
being finished with straight bands that
roll back in prettily pointed cuffs.
Pretty jackets in this style can be
made from cashmere, challie, camel's
hair, French or outing flannel and
other soft wooden fabrics that will
soon be made up for next seasons
wear by provident women.
Lace insertion, 'frizzed" ribbon,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25
Fur Toaues in Vogue.

Fur toques, which are so much in
vogue, have the rims and sides OF fur,
the soft crown in many showing so
little that it is hardly noticeable.
Their only decoration is stiff wings or
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

An 'ice-creeper," for wearing on
the shoes in slippery streets, has been
invented by Missouri lady. 1t has
small steel teeth to pierce the ice as
the wearer walks and can be applied
to the sole in 10 seconds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

New YoRK Cry Special). Fash
ions come and fashions go, but the
shirt waist stays with womsnkind. 1t
is well that this is so, for man says
that nine women out of ten look bet
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-25

breasts. Many of the jeweled bonnets
are exquisite. A charming model of
jet and rhinestones is ornamented
with large white tulle bow fastened
with two large jet ball pins.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
THE THREE SISTERS.

3AaY All LLPeA and Were Warned N9e
70 Say . Word.
There wore three sisters who lisped
very badly, and their mother, who was
solicitous about finding husbands for
them, was continually admonishing
them to hold their tongues. This il
aifacult for girl that has no impedi-
nent in her speech. but it Is impossible
Tor one that stammerA One evening
The three lispers were invited - 80
quilting" at neighbor's.
'Now, mind, girls, F" said the anxious
mother, ''some nice young men are go
ing to b there, and you must not say .
word, o9 they will learn that you lisp
end won't care to make up to you.''
They promised to be silent and went
% the quilting. When they reached the
house, they sat down and quilted dill
gently in silence, and nothing could in
duce them 10 take part in the conversa-
Hon. At last the eldest wanted the scis-
ooes and tried to make signs to her next
alstse 10 pass them to her, but could noe
attract her attention. Losing patience,
she stammered out:
''Thither, path me the thithorth.
Tho other replied with indignation:
"Didn't ma thay that 90 thouldAS
shay anythingf' ---
This was too much for tho youngsst,
and abe exclaimed In self conRxa1u.
latosy tone: ~.
"Bleth God. amt thaid nothiA i''-
H0W York Times.
a.sa,y Asss.sssA -.
Disss-(alumly spends nsarly IN ~
aDe IN solitary meditation
BtGD-ThAs ~ aCco0ne ouR ~
oox opln3oa - ~ a maak1na-
Aoo NswA
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
OUR STANDING ARMY


Washington-The bill to reorganize
and increase tho standing army TO about
100000 men, but giving the president
authority to reduce the siss OF infantry
companies and cavalry troops to sixty
men each. thus fixing minimum Of
about $4,000 enlisted men, paesed the
house today by a vote Of 1863 TO 125.
This was the result Of week Of hard
and often picturesque fighting on the
floor during the progress OF which tho
opp position compelled those In charge OF
the measure to give this discretionary
au thority to the president. and to make
other notifications.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
THE GREAT SULTAN.
The Polls Closed Today - NoOu.-Pro
Lemmon Elect d.

The Polls Closed Today - Noon Prof
Lemmon kisst d.
The voting contest to create the Great
Sultan for the "Oriental Fete" to be
given at the opera house tonight, result
ed in victory for Prof. Lennon.
As tho time for closing the polls ap-
preached, the interest waved warm.
The total number OF votes cast was
over 1000, Mr.. Lennon receiving 7O3,
Mr.. Silcox 6S7, Mr.. Struthers 48, Mr..
Thompson 80, and Mr.. holland 30, the
other candidates receiving some votes
Everything is in good ahape for the
production and royal good time guar
teed.
Elegant scenery. handsome costumes,
beautiful ladies, talented commedians,
and an ingeniously arranged perform
ance Of professional caste. is" "An ORR
entail Fete." As-4t
The advance sale shows big house
will greet the sultan and his royal court
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
COUNCIL MEETING.

There was one lone member OF the
board Of alderman and tho clerk present
At the adjournded session OF the city
council last night. The meeting had
been adjourned from the last session to
meet and discuss the proposition to
grant an electric franchise to . Mr..
Poetic. Evidently Mr.. Poetic had not
been heard from or had failed to an
swer satisfactorily the questions that
Alderman Wharton had written him,
else there doubtless would have been
more enthusiasm and = larger attend
ance. As it was there was no session
Of the council.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03

AID0l E2sAAMYs
Valentines at Bedwells.

Valentines at Bedwells. lit y
The only place In town to buy valen-
tines u at Bedwells. lit 3
II you want your girl to love you buy
her valentine at Bsdwells. lit ;
Thompson Jewelry 4 Music company
sold an elegant piano Monday to Miss
Maggie Carver.
10. Whittekiend has moved his fam
lily back to this city from Palisade whore
they have resided for the past six
months.
Marshall Pass is blocked with snow
which makes trafie impossible. Trains
going east over the narrow gauge can go
no farther than Gunnison.
A service preparatory, to communion
will be held in the Presby teEian church
this evening at 7:3O. The session will
meet at the same time to receive nem-
bers. Rev. N. Murrman will preach
the sermon.
The new Krsnich 4 Bach piano re-
ceived few days ago by Thompson was
Immediately claimed BY Prof. Boyer ~
his own. He says it il his ideal piano.
1t is displayed In the piano warehouse
of The M, v. Thompson Jewelry 4 Mus
ic company.
The Thompson Jewelry & Music COM
pany, Frank Thompson manager, ar
tisles filed yesterday with county clerk
and secretary OF state, capital $4,000.
Stockholders are Frank and Mary ".
Thompson, Henry W. Ross. DR.. L. p.
Ingersoll and George King.
j. Max Roth, OF Denver. representing
the Colorado Catholic, Father Malonss .
paper IL visitor to the city. Tho Colo
RADIO Catholic 10 ono OF the standard
church papers and is an ably edited
sheet, Father Malone being known in
the west, a. we'll as the east - . pro-
found thinker and an able writer, Mr..
Roth will remain in the city several
days looking after the interests Of bis
paper among the members Of that church
organization. ~
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
mnDQRkaAIDOUo

buy and sell. Blackmer.
Take any thing aud everything to
Blackmer to sell.
Blackmer gives the bes. value for
your money. Cash on sight. No delays.
Our line a crockery is guaranteed
cheaper than any other house in town.
Apderson's Bargain House. trz1
Don't rot discouraged, I'll buy any
thing you have to seli, then you'll have
money. Do you seef blsckmef.
We snnoupce the coming Of big
specisl sale. Look out for bargains and
prices at Andesson's BafgainAouse. u
lam the cheapest man in Grand
Junction to buy Of and my goods are all
right. oiacA"o''
lam looking for tho thing you don't
need, In your hosehod furniture. wnl
trade you goods or pay you cash-An. =.
derson's Bargain House. -
II YOU want to take advantage OF low
prices. call on Bedwen. Cut ratse on
everything there this month
We buy. to sell. We have no other
use for goods but to sell. Our goods sre
bought 20 they must sell-Andefson's 9
Bargain House. asl tH
Secondhand cook stoves. Good bar
gains In springs end mattresses, dining
chairs, rockers,-Anderson's Bargain
House. uIA
WAnrsp-Good span farm horses.
Weight, 1900; must be eound and gentle.
Not over seven years. Apply at CanDy
House. uzA
Soaps, notions, toilet artioles, cutlery,
Kitchen hardware, now and second hand
furniture-pay the highest price for
second hand goods and soil the cheapest
-Anderson's Bargain house. tn u
Mayo 4 Kndner, coal dealers and lum-
bermen, have the agency for the famous
up. w." coal, also the Book Clin coal, for
the latter OF which they arc the sole
agents. Leave your orders at the ON,
ce or send by phone. Il II
For salo-lOO acres we'll located level
land on Orchard mesa. Price $500.
j. g. SHREWSBURY,
116A Milwaukee st.. Denver, Colo.
6120
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
BEET SUGAR FACTORY.

OMAHA Contracts have been let for
the erection OF large beet sugar fac
tory at Ames, small town west OF this
city on the Union Pacific. The men
who are furnishing the money are Bos-
ton capitalists, who also own the Stan
dard Cattle & Feeding company. which
already has large interests at Ames
The construction contracts were let to
the Oxnards, who have built and opera.
ted several factories.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
GRAND RIVER CANON.
The Scene of Big Slides--
All Traffic on Broad
and Marrow Gauge of
Rio Crande Suspended
NO Mail in or Out.

The big snow storms in the mountains
have brought something else besides in
convenience to the railroads There has
been death and disaster following In
their wake.
On Wednesday night John HcMahon,
tho roadmaster OF the Rio Grande, hav-
ing charge Of the division between New
Castle and Tenuessse Pass and also Of
tho Aspen branch was called by q pre-
emptory order from the railroad depart
ment to 70 to the Grand river canon
and dig out train that had been
caught In q snowslide. He took force
Of men with him and was making good
progress In clearing the road OF tho big
slide, when without moments warning
q great slide came down the mountain
and covered himself and party with
tons of ice. trees and rocks. A rescue
party was formed and with almost SUI
perhuman labor the bodies were reach
cd, but the roadmaster and three mon
had passed to the silent eternity.
Mcmahon tho deceased roadmaster
was generally known al.ng the line Of
the Rio Grande road and was q very
popular man among all the employees
Of the road aud was /, the line of pro-
motion when suddenly called away by
death in 20 tragic manner.
The snow ploxs used on the Rio
Grande are OF DO use whatever In snow
slide. The slide whom 1t d 'es come
aksJ trees, rocks and everything in
its pathway and nothing can remove
them from the road except BY laborious
digging and having away OF the trees.
Very frequently when. tho road is almost
cleared the wind raises and soon flls
the road with big drifts.
In tho history of the Rio 0rande road
It has never encountered such big
drifts Of ice and snow and traffic has
been actically abolished for the past
week.
There were rumbsr Of slight acci-
dents at tho scene Of tho snowslide in
tho Grand river canon. news of which
was just received here this afternoon.
Robert Steele we'll known engineer,
residing In this city was In tho caboose
Of tho work train when the train was hit
by the slide. He was knocked up
against the stove and his left hand 30
verely burned, when the car turned over
Fireman Shade was taken out from
under one Of the engines which had
turned over, with his hip badly crushed.
Engineer Hascott and Fireman Carr
suffered slight bruises.
There wore forty workmen in the par
ty st the time Of the big slide and out
Of this forty. twenty or more got out.
There may bs q good many more dead
to be reported whom they get into tho
slide.
One engine was thrown into tho river
and two Others turned compltely over.
There are various estimates OF the
time it will take 10 clear the tracks OF
snow and debris, which run from four or
FIVE days to several weeks. The present
cold wave will stop the slides temporar-
lily. but more must be expected whom
the snow begins 70 melt.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
wEArHEH roH.cAsr.

Forecast for Colorado for twenty four
hours, from 8 p. m:
Snow and colder tonight. Saturday
partly cloudy and continued cold.
Local data for twenty four hours end
ing .. m.
Maximum Temperature 81.
Minimum Temperature. 16.
Precipitation, is
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
FOR SALE.

One pair flne residence lots on corner,
very cheap. IL sold in 10 days
3t2 RAMRY Bros.
Agents.
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
NOTICE.

desire to announce to the public
that have taken charge OF the Aehaf-
fey house ON Second and White streets,
and have good. clean, furnished rooms
for rent Mrs M'GRAND.
MA 618l
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
ADvesrIsED LErrEKs.

The following lettsrs remained un-
claimed it the Grand Junction postofnce
The daily sentinel., 1899-02-03
o. col,.s.... rhy.,e.l Tr.l.,.s.

On Collegiate Physica1 Trainins.
It seems idle to expect that any rye
eematio physical training worthy Of the
name will be taken up by the mass Of
students on the voluntary system. Dif3-
denoe, inadvertence. love OF ease, dis
traction In many directions, excessive
and morbid devotion to study in some,
mere boyish lAziness, ignorance Of how
20 begin and natural sluggiahness and
Wis inertia in others will prevent It un-
less the work 10 laid out and required.
Il ought Of course to he part Of their
education, not an accident Of their rec-
feation or . passing incident Of their
feverish and overwrought thirst for
glory. There 10 no greater boon for boys
than to have their work laid ous for
them. and the word required" has no
earrors at all for them, but quite the
contrary, II the work itself Is Obviously
benefoial. They welcome 1t. Being 8
fundamental and nearly universal need,
physical training should not be the sub
ject Of election, but should be required
Of all except invalids and cripples, with
election only - to the kind and form Of
exercise In the large field from which
choice can b made.
The builder Of q ten story modern
building may have the largest freedom
Of choice a. to architectural style, ma
terial, ornament and internal arrange
ments above the ground, but he can
have no alternative ~ to his founda-
lions, and the builders Of our growing
youth or tho youth themselves should
sertainly have none In the same partio-
Aax. Graduates' NaeasanA
H.giisA wsae. saehss..
A New York society woman who ~
. long line Of social connections In Eng
lAad said in discussing the smoking
habit amoag women over there, about
which % much has been printed lately:
'sEnglish women whom have reoeived
n my home-ahd receive many-al.
most without exception smoke. Il y
no4 . giggling matter with them, - 70
sill 10 with our women, to some extsnA
u 10 . matter o. courss." Ard ~
cagarstse habit Il growing fast IN fsni.
ui1D ctrcles hsrA II you dca't boljsvo
It. inquire IN tie stores whero s'spopaaa.
y nads for wumen'' articles are eosA
6moksEs' oatnts for all surts nd ed.
t3ona of womaskind ars now o. nla
Dost of H. hieh peiosd osss bsang =.
ported froa dsax cid Londoa.-Nsv
York Lst4sR. ssa ..sFf n.
% Gsse nssse,pasasa vursvsA
Hske Caeeessts Caady CAaAarsic ~ srA
u q @. G. III - ouBo, 1Enng1nop nnfpn6 uonn1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Mrs. L. j. Collins is visiting in
Peoria. .sF
Jessie Spencer is in Ottawa, having
business in the appellate court there.
Mrs. f. l.. Golf and little daughter
have returned from visit at Carlin-
vile, Ill.
Mrs. Is. West. of Port Huron, Mich.
supreme recorder of the Knights of
Maccabees, and her assistant, Miss
Gibson, are in the city.
Admiral w. S. Schley reached Chi
cago today. He leaves for the west
tomorrow, and Rock Island may at
least have the honor of the distin-
guished naval hero passing through
here.
Hon. f. w. Hurst spent yesterday
in Chicago, going there from Ottawa.
Mr.. Hurst met a number of leading
democrats of the state and passed II
few hours in discussing the political
situation with them.
Head Clerk C.. w. Halves and Direc-
tors White, Reece, Quackenbush and
Smith leave tonight for Omaha, to at
tend the trial of case in the United
States court for the recovery of S27,-
600 of the orders funds on deposit in
bank at the time the bank sue
cum bed in 1898.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
A Thousand Tonpues

Could not express the rapture OF
Annie f. Springer. of 1925 Howard
street. Philadelphia, Pa, when she
found that DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption had completely cured
her of hacking cough that for mary
years had made life a burden. All
other remedies and doctors could give
her no help, but she SAYS of this royaI
cure: 1T soon removed the pain in
my chest and can now sleep soundly,
something | can scarcely remember
doing before. feel like sounding its
praises throughout the universe. So
will every one who tries DIR. Kings
New Discovery for any trouble of the
throat, chest or lungs. Price so cents
and 81. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store; every bottle
guaranteed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
ONLY ONE GAME PLAYED.
Bloomington Defeats Ottumwa by a Score
of to 3.

But one game was played in the
Western association Yesterday, Bloom
ington defeating Ottumwa by score
of 4 to 5. Here the grounds We're in
such miserable condition and it was
so chilly that there was no reason to
expect an average turnout of specta-
tors, so it was deemed advisa BILE to
postpone the contest. At Cedar Rap
ids the grounds were also too wet for
play.
Rock Island and Quincy are meet
ing this afternoon.
Bloomington will be here tomorrow,
Saturday and Sunua~.
The week day games are called at
$3.50 and the Sunday games j.
Ladies are free tomorrow.
The Quincys might be temporarily
dubbed the orphans. but they seem to
be able to take care Of themselves
Just the same.
Up at Dubuque they say that when
the Quincy franchise is transferred
there they will proceed at once to
strengthen the team with players to
be picked from the Columbus, St.
Paul and Minneapolis clubs. Proba-
bly, when Dubuque sees the present
Quincy teams work they will not
deem it necessary to make many
changes.
Vandals are persisting in the
practice of defacing the ball park
fence, cutting holes in order that they
may witness the game without cost.
The management has endeavored to
prevent this in every possible way
without arrests. but now it has ar
rived at that point where prosecutions
will be necessary and such meas
ures will be forthwith adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
About the Brownies.

Moline papers speak of complaints
registered by the policemen of that
town against the brownies entering
over the line, fearing the impression
might gain currency that the Rock
Island samples belonged to the Moline
force.
1t has been suggested that electric
bells, operated from public head
quarters, be placed on the brownies
who parade after dark, so they can be
rung up at intervals.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-05-18
STRIKE OF COAL MINERS.
One at BIossomburG May Involve Other
Plants.

One at BlossomburS May Involve Other
Plants.
The strike at the McCdffrey Bios
somburg mines, above Moline. leased
and operated by Somerson & Stod-
dard, is still on. The strike began
April Is, when 30 union men walked
out The trouble is that, according to
the Illinois miners scale, the men
must be paid for mine-run coal, that
is, all the coal they mine. Somerson
& Stoddard, however, wish to pay the
men as they had done in the past, for
only screen-run coal, meaning all the
coal the men mine minus the slack,
which is taken out by screening.
This the men will not agree to.
There does not appear to be any pros
pect of settlement at present, and it
is reported that the trouble is likely
to involve the Heines, Silvis. Loding
and other mines on this side of the
river