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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
The Diversions of Cuban Girls;

An American girl who made a visit
to Cuba recently was struck by the
mild form of entertainments indulged
in by the Cuban damsels. They have
no games and bicycling is not con-
sidered proper except for extremely
young girls. Dancing is one of the
few pastimes in which they enjoy
themselves, and concerts are always
well attended by the young women,
accompanied by their duennas. On
Sunday afternoon the well-to-do Cu-
ban takes his family for a drive
around the Prado, when the women
vie with each other in displaying the
latest fashions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

A man who has been travelling in
Java thus writes about the Dutch
colonial railways. He says: "Trains
are used in Java, not on account Of
their speed, but on account of the
long distances one has to cover. If
you are in hurry and you haven't
more than five miles to go-walk.
You may find some difficulty in keep.
ing mp to the train il it is going down
a stiff gradient, but you will more
than make this up on the fiat, as
you'll romp past it on coming to the
slightest ascent. 1t is solemn fact"
he continues, 'that once in the course
OF mile walk along a high way run
ming parallel with the railway line I
caught up to aud passed smell lex
press train). Toward the end Of the
walk I entered a shop to purchase
On article. and only after had been
in the shop ten minutes did the train
again pass me- Pinang Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

As much thought should be given to
the blending of perfumes of flowers as
to colors. A vase full of differently
scented flowers can never emit a
wholly satisfying result. The strong
er scent, while being affected by all
the others present, and therefore los
ing its purity, will in the end pre-
dominate. Imagine, on the other
side, the sweet white violet, whose
odor is so faint and elusive as to be al
most imperceptible, being placed with
flowers of stronger fragrance. As far
as any qualification to the human
sense is concerned, nature might as
well not have endowed it with this
charm. The only way to enjoy this
little flower is to gather large bunch
and then to keep them separate from
all others.
As rule, it is not well to place
more than two scented flowers to-
gether, and even then they should be
selected with care OF these, mignon-
ette and sweet pea may be mentioned
as combining extremely we'll. The
perfume they emit is no stronger than
that of the individual blossom, but it
is sweeter. In fact, when these two
flowers are grouped proportionately
together one is reminded on inhaling
them of the fragrant peach.
Heliotrope and lemon verbena form
another delightful combination, with
an element of refreshment, for dark
ened summer rooms. A few bouquets
OF these flowers, instead of making the
atmosphere heavier, seem to clear
away some of its sultriness. The
lemon yerbena should be added judi
ciously; little over the right amount
and its odor soon destroys that OF
heliotrope.
Hardly anything more lovely can be
imagined fora bouquet than the open
ing buds of the blush rose and n few
shoots of honeysuckle. The deli
cate fragrance of the rose to temper
and render even more luscious the
honeysuckle's stronger scent.
Large, heavily scented flowers
should be used in moderation. Lit
tie can he done in the way of combi'
nations to make their odors less OPP
pressive. 1t is always best to keeI
them separate and in place through
which a curreno of air passes. New
York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

The chivalry Of American men has
received many testimonials from the
women whom love for travel and adj
venture has led to try their fortunes
in the Klondike. A mining camp is
too apt to be no place for women, and
woman unprotected by husband or
brother might we'll have hesitated be.
fore running risks of insult. The
event, however, proved the justice OF
the confidence Of those who went.
One woman, the correspondent of
an important London paper, was on
her way to Seattle when she met an
old miner and asked his advice. The
man shook his head wisely.
Impossible" he said.
"But ] must 60" said his question
er II have started and my paper is
relying upon me. am safe enough,
for | have n revolver and 1 know how
to use it,"
"Wal," drawled her adviser, ''see-
ing that you're woman, il you want
to go, you'll go, but as to that air gun
o yourn, I'll give you piece of ad-
vice. Don't shoot often; but when
You do shoot, shoot quick. "
Such precaution was anything but
comforting, but the sequel proved
that the revolver was Of no more use
to the traveller than if she had been in
Chicago or New Orleans. The cour-
tesy shown her was universal, and
throughout her journey there was no
man she met who would not go out of
his way to do her a service.
Professor Angelo Heilprin, fellow
of the Royal Geographical society, has
a similar good character" to give the
miners OF the Klondike.
Woman" he says, sis n privil.
eyed character in Dawson City. She
has immediate entree into the deposi-
tories of mails, of records aud OF
claims. Others may sit or stand,
awaiting their turn for days in row
she walks in by the side door with m
air of superiority which is as impress
sive as it is refreshing. She files her
claim in the recorders Office with dig
nifty, while her trousered rival, who
may have staked five days earlier, is
still studying the entrance from the
outside.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
THE PARSONS LIMIT.

He'd been preaching and exhorting
For n score Of years or so
In n portion OF the Vineyard =
Where the harvesting was slow;
Where the temporal inducement
For his ceaseless diligence
Was n promise OF four hundred
For hia yearly recompense.
Unrclenting was the ardor
He devoted TO the cause,
And though slowly came the dollars
Still he labored without pause,
Till one day they came and told him,
AS he kicked against the pricks
That they'd raised their offered stipend
From four hundred up to six.
Then the good man sank exhausted
As he feebly made reply,
Don't. pray you. men and brethren,
Thus my patience overtry,
For to CLEAN the four you've promised
Hath so warped my vital store,
That 'twould Kill me II you taxed me
TO collect two hundred more.
Boston Courier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
HUMOROUS.

A note OF great interest-L o. U.
800 at Sper cent.
Don't you admire football, Clara?"
81 de,est it. Percy's got his collar
bone broken, and l can't put my head
on his shoulder for month.
Hicks-There is one thing You can
say with truth about Pinchker. He
always keeps his word. Wicks-And
anything else he gets hold Of.
Ethel (studying grammar) = S2I
Reggie, IL n man druggist is pl
macist, what would you call wonS
druggist? Reggie-A pharmaciste
OF course.
"What we need" said the edit
sis higher criticism" Thereupon
issued orders to have the book re
viewer and the dramatic critic given
offices on the top floor.
81 bought poor tramp some coffee
and doughnuts this afternoon" said
the shoe-clerk Loarder, proudly. Very
good idea. Buying sinker for fioat-
er, said the Chce full Idiot.
Life Is but little story.
Punctuated In the main.
With commas OF our happiness
And periods Of our pain.
He telling hair breadth adven-
ture)-And. in the bright moonlight,
we could see the cark muz2les of the
wolves. She breathlessl y-Oh, how
glad you must have been thar they
had the muZzles ON
"Do you," said the notary. ''sxear
that You will tell the truth, the whole
truth, and" ooh, hcw loyelyr' the
fair witness interrupted 'Shall 1
really be allowed to talk all the after
noon if want to-"
Grimes-See here, Smith, why didn't
you call last night? told You my
daughter was going to sing some OF
her new songs, and you seemed de-
lighted. Smith was delighted--to
know she was going to sing.
'"These dialect stories make me
tired" remarked Noorich. What's
the matter now?" asked his wife.
"Why, when man writes 'sich' or
'sech' for 'such' that's all right, but 1
draw the line at Psyche. p"
Mr.. Bragg-I got n wireless mes
sage from San Francisco this morning.
Mr.. Wise-But ! didn't know Mar
coni's system would carry o far. Mr..
Bragg Marconi didn't have anything
to do with it. 1t cane by mail.
"What do You chargs to wash
shirt?" inquired the man at the coun-
| -, a L.
shirt?" asked the clerk, with his mind
on outing shirts, dress shirts, negli-
gees, aud the various other possibili-
ties in that line. "A dirty shirt, re-
piled the man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
oLp.TIME Husk,Nc SEES.

Mid the husks upon the floor,
After which the girl would snuggle
To him closer than before,
Blushing to her finger tips
From the thrill born on her lips.
How the happy picture fingers
With us through the fleeting years
OF the way the toll Scared fingers
Snatched the jackets from the ears.
OF the flashing lanterns hanging
Round. and casting fiickers DER
Merry dancers who were banging
Dust from ont the old barn hoor
As the fiddler jerked his bow
Muscularly to and fro.
Every day hear the singing
Ofsome dear old rural ode,
Melody OF youth-days ringing
Through our mountainland abode.
And my loving glances wander
To that happy wifely face
That learned to love back yonder
In that far east country place.
She IL all the world to mo;
Found her at a husking bee.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
Twentieth Century Fabrics.

There are signs that in the TWEEN
tieth century the humble spider, whose
creative talents have long been wasted
in spinning endless traps to. catch
miserable little flies, will be promoted
to higher sphere of usefulness, ac-
cording to writer in Cassel's Maga-
zine. He seems predestined to fur
nish the lovelier part of humanity
with her most choice apparel, although
the skeptical might fancy that dress
of cobweb, however suitable to fairies,
would scarcely pass muster in the City
of London. Adopted by man and re-
lieved from the necessity OF earning a
precarious livelihood by exredients of
doubtful morality, the spider is capa-
ble of much. Already the French
military balloonists are bre ding and
tanning spiders to yield fibers for their
balloon cords. About dozen tame
spiders furnish the fibers to make a
thread. The spiders are placed in a
machine and the fiber is drawn ont
automatically a certain length at a
time. These fiber are pink in color,
and after icing washed to remove the
sticky matter on them, are united
in thread, and those threads are
spun into cords for the balloons,
which, for their weight, are much
stronger than silk. Several species
of the insects are adapted for this
domestication, but the most promis-
ing is the "Hala n" or silk spider, of
Madagascar.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
emory often takes an outing

Memory often takes an outing
From the present passing show
Spreads her pinions and goes scouting
10 the scenes OF long ago.
Back unto the fun and frolic
OF the rural sports and plays,
Pleasures charmingly bucolic
That were ours In younger days,
Aud tho very chief OF these
We're the country husking bees.
On the old barn floor we'd gather,
Boys and girls and older folks,
Hearts as light as dOwny feather,
Lips all ripe with rustic jokes.
Air Just sparkling with our laughter
As the gay hours onward sped
Until every cobwebbed rnftor
In the shadows overhead
Seemed to quiver and to ring
As u high-kcyed fiddle string.
Now and then the mir was riven
With shout I'd wake the dead,
Telling that the fates had given
Some glad cuss an ear Of red,
Then would come the kissing struggle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

A young man in Buffalo, n. Y,
from some impulsive freak, took it
into his head to save all his cents. He
wcaried after two years when he got
1900 of them aud tried to sell them,
but nobody would buy even at 80 cents
on the dollar. Some shopkeepers in
timated that he might have been rob-
bing poor boxes, and the agony of the
young man is not to be measured by'a
boxful of cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

Odd waists and bodices have come
to be an accepted aud essential part
of every womaus wardrobe, so IL is
well to bestow little thought upon
the general effect, and in selecting
material and trimming to have those
which match the skirt in color. This
applies to the dressy bodice. A shirt
waist in winter is usually made to
wear with jacket suits aud should
contrast prettily. Ladies' Home Jour
nal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22
/ FOR VoMANS BENEFIT. !
a New EIeId for women.

The widow Of the former Governor
Atkinson of Georgia has entered the
ranks Of business women as n general
state agent for fire and life insurance
companies. BY the death of her hus-
band Mrs. Atkinson was lett with five
children to support and educate, and
it '~as with this purpose and also with
the object of opening new field of
labor to women that she undertook
the work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

can, with little care, be done at
homo so that IL will stand favorable
comparison with the imported articles,
which, by the way, are so exorbitantly
high priced that only women with un-
usual means can afford to indulge in
them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

They say that on Moosehead Lake,
Maine, an angler recently was fishin
with steel rod during thunder
storm and struck trout at the same
instant that thunderbolt dallied with
his rod. The cork handle prevented
the angler feeling anything more than
q slight shock, but when he hauled it
in he found the tro 1t stone dead. He
figured it out that the lightning bolt
followed the rod and the enameled
line down to where the front had just
taken hold of the hook, and there
killed him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

1t has just been made public that a
find of incalculable value to science
was made q n stone quarry near Akron,
Ohio. The find consists of the skele
ton of n gigantic man, believed to
have lived in prehistoric times, and
relics of time when civilization was
just beginning to dawn. In clearing
away refuse quarrymen found the
almost complete skeleton of q man.
The skull was entire and the lower jaw
bone of such proportions as to easily
fit over the outside of the jaw of the
largest modern man. Vertebre were
found, as were also ribs and femurs
and the large pelvis bone, which was
broken in two. 1t is believed the man
must have been at least ten feet in
height.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

Gwandu in Africa, which contains
between 10, coo and Is, 900 inhabitants,
is surrounded by palisade of tree
poles. the top of every pole Icing
crowned with human skull. There
are six gates, and the approach of each
gate is laid with pavement of human
skulls, the tops being the only part
that shows above ground More than
1000 skulls are used in the pavement
leading up to the gate. Tie pave
ment is of snowy whiteness, polished
to the smoothness of ivory by the
daily passage of hundreds of naked feet.
Among other curious materials which
have been used for pavements may be
mentioned molasses mixed with sand
and compressed into blocks; horses
teeth set in cement, granulated cork,
India rubber, shells. steel aud glass.
A pavement of grass blocks has been
laid in the city of Lyons, France.
The costliest macadam on record is
that which once paved the streets OF
Kimberley, South Africa. 1t was so
thickly studded with diamonds that
gems worth millions were taken from
II
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

A workman drove wagon loaded
with sixty gallons of ro-glycerine
into Van Buren,, Ind, the other day
and dismounted to transact some bust
ness The horses became frightened
and ran down the principal steeat of
the town, causing n panic. Citizens
ran from their Offices and stores, de-
serting their business aud seeking
safety by getting n distance from the
wagon, which was expected to explode
every second. Finally the horses
broke loose from the wagon and left
it standing in the street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-11-22

English police report the strange
death of valuable horse belonging
to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Rail
way company, which had been placed
in field under suspicion of madness.
At midnight it escaped from the field
and knocked up the landlord of the
Fielden Arms by battering his front
door with its forefeet Driven thence,
it was seen to try to scale several cot
tage bedroom windows, and being at
length captured by the village con-
stable and sundry helpers, and placed
in another field, it dashed away at n
gallop and leaped madly into the
swamp, breaking its neck against n
brick culvert.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
NOT AN ACCIDENT.

rlarvelous Record rlade at Methodist Picnic -
Twenty Gallons of Ice Cream Disappear.
The Methodist Sunday school had
one of the most enjoyable picnics in its
history yesterday. At 1:30 p. m. the
wagons and carriages commenced tax
ing the little folks from the church to
Marshall's grove. In spite of the heat
the youngsters played as hard as they
could. Swings, hammocks and many
games enlivened the afternoon. Supper
was served early in order to allow all
who wished to attend the organ recital.
1t was at supper that the ice cream
question was relegated to the people
and twenty gallons of Bonds most de-
licious cream made a mysterious disap-
pearance. The number of gallons of
lemonade disposed Of were not counted,
but the children were flooded with it
They all had good time and strangest
of all, not an accident took place to
mar the pleasure of the day
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
AhOT TIME.

The young people of Denison had a
hot time at the Opera House Wednes-
day night. This is not said in a dis
paraging way, but they simply could
not help themselves. The dancers
seemed to have merry time and the
fun lasted until long after midnight,
and the attendance was even larger
than was expected.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
soufh Omaha Llye stocIs.

saurH OMAHA, Aug. 10.-Cattle-- Receipts,
$500; slow, steady; native beef stehls,
steers. sS.60@4.25: cows and heifers, s35pesi ~;
Gamers, q. 5DS 25; stockers and feeders, $1,000
400; calves Si0ol6.50; bulls, stags, etc.. $1,000
AIS. Hogs-Kecepts, $500; shade to sc loYer;
heavy, $i.2ajs.3o ;lnixed, s4.3O94.3s1E; light.
siS9Gfll0; pigs, S@5@e425; bulk OF sales. s4.3o
Mi82ls. Sheep-Receipts, 800; steady year
lings, s50oaf25 western muttons. s3.eOtgi.0l;
stock shsep, sS.5Ns3oo; lambs, s4.5OlD5.75.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
Drs. Huldah and o. e. Davis,

Graduates of the American School of
Osteopathy at Kirksville, Mo-, have To-
Gated inthis city for the practice of
their profession. Miss Davis makes
female troubles a speciality. Consulta-
tion and examination free. Office and
operating rooms at G.. w. Hcston's
house, East Broadway, Denison, Iowa.
Office hours: S--l2 a. m; 1--6 p. M;
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 62-5
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
CLOSE OF NORMAL.
supt Myers Is Presented With Handsome
Sideboard. The Institute Genuine
curreaa

Success.
The Normal Institute closes to-day
after two weeks of hard work in the
hottest kind OF weather. The attend
ance was about 24O, not quite so large
as last year. The instructors all gave
good satisfaction and have gained the
confidence and esteem of the teachers.
The work has been arduous but the
teachers have done exceedingly we'll.
This morning the teachers assembled in
the college chapel and Supt. Myers was
brought IN and introduced to hand
some oak side board, the present Of
teachers and instructors. Mr.. Myers
made just the right sort of a response,
he thanked them for the beautiful
remembrance, but still more Tor the
b earty cooperation which had made the
institute success. He said he had
but done his duty and that he hoped
none of the teachers had given anything
beyond their ability to provide such a
costly token Of remembrance.
We believe the general standard of
intelligence and fitness is growing high
er every year and while the county nor
NAL has much to do with it, we believe
the Denison College has been the great
est factor of all in attaining this desir-
able result. Supt. b. p. Hoist left this
morning for his home in Boone and by
tomorrow night both teachers and in
structors will have dispersed to their
homes. In another year Denison will
gladly welcome them back again.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
HAS RE-ENLlSTED

Claude G. Brogden, one of the Deni-
son boys now at the front, has re-en-
listed for further service in the Philip
pines. All honor to the brave boy, he
has known the horrors and hardships
of war, but still does not shrink from
fighting for the flag.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

The coming of the circus reminds us
of the story of the animals who wanted
to so to the show. The elephant got in
by presenting check for its trunk; the
frog got in easily because it had green
back, the duck presented its bill, the
COW was rich enough because she had
fore quarters, but the poor skunk got
left, for he only had one scent to his
name, and that was bad one.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Gasoline and Kerosene Blue Flame
Stoves; the best in town-G asoline and
Kerosene delivered promptly.
JIG. WYGANvr.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
For Sale or Rent

for term of years, 160 acresNn Milford
miles west OF Vail. Call on or ad-
dress ELIZABETH AYERS,
40tf Denison, Iowa.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretof&e existing between
Judd & Peterson has been dissolved by
mutual consent. Accounts are to be
paid to the undersigned, who can
always be found at the old stand With
plenty Of good, reliable clothing aud
Gents Furnishing goods at lowest
prices. Drop in and see me.
E. G. PETERSEN,
The Hub Clothing House,
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Miss Mable McAhren spent few
days this week at Hot Springs and
from there went to Ainsworth, Neb., to
visit.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

The REVIEW Office has few books
of Contractors Time Checks on hand.
They are handy and cheap.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
nARRIED.

MIR. Paul Montgomery of Denison and
Miss Emma Brewster of Dow City were
marriedin Omaha on Wednesday, Aug.
9th. They returned to Denison yester-
day and are receiving the eongratula-
tions ot many friends. Paul has been
running the Bon ronlnnch counter and
such has been his push and energy that
he has made it a great success. The
bride is an attractive young lady OF es-
timable qualities and the couple have
every prospect for future happiness.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
fake Notice.

On and after September. ]. 1859, all
Work done By me must be cash. Also
those. Who are owing me must.pay be-
fore that date, or accounts will be-
placed in the hands OF a collector.
CHRIS. CIiRIST H.NSEN.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

During the month of August services
of the Christian Science church will be
discontinued, Recommending Sept. L.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11
DR.. Philbrook, Dentist, office re.
moved to rooms over Kelly's shoe store
For SaIe.

One very fine violin, retail $4,000, at
$500. One Clarionet, Is keys, key Of
G, $1,000. One g. G.. Conn Alto from
bone Brass $500. One violin $1,000.
Inquire at REVIEW office.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Messrs. Ed. Sheridan and Dave Kelly
and ladies were down from Vail to at
tend the dance Wednesday night.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Mrs. Lutte Seemann left yesterday for
Lake Okiboji, where she will spend the
remainder OF the month at the McHen-
ry cottage.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Mrs. Cassaday gives birthday party
to-day. Her sister and mother are ex-
pected to be present. We wish her
many more birthdays.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

The grading on Washington avenue
is being rapidly pushed. 1t, will make
great Improvement for east Denison.
There are two other streets. which the
council should attend to this fall, the
west end of Chestnut street and the
street back of the court house. The
west end of the city is entitled to some
consideration.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

A car of the Celebrated Studebaker
Wagons just received.
E. I. CocHRAN.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Baker of Council
Bluffs are visiting Denison relatives.
Cheney has many friends in Denison.
The Denison review., 1899-08-11

Wanted-A girl for general house
work. Inquire at REVIEW office. G2tf