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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
LYpplre is A reARsoME THING.
The Destructive Espiosiv. which Great
Britain ~ Using In Africa.

Britain is Uaipg In Africa.
General Joubert has protested 90
General White against the use Of lyd.
dite, on the ground that its use is n
barbarism, intolorable in Civilized"
warfare.
Lyddite IL made by treating carbolic
with nitric acid. II is therefore picric
acid. But picric acid is 40 enormous
ly explosive in its impulses rs TO be
incapable Of uso or even of safe han
ding. In the manufacture Of lyddito
picric acid Is subjected TO n secret
process which renders il ns safe TO
handle as ordinary gunpowder with
out in the least impairing its terrific
explosive force.
Lyddite is the most destructive ex-
plosive that can be handled with safety
by its user. Ounce for ounce it is
from five to seven times more deslruc-
tive than nitro-glycerino and from
forty TO iifty-six times more powerful
than the best gunpowder.
II is safe TO handle, and no other
high explosive is. IL gives Off nc
sickening fumes. It can be fired from
ordinary guns without danger of ex.
ploslon from concussion.
A shell full Of lyddite thrown into Il
regiment produces tho same effect n'
dynamite exploded in n stream full o
Gsh-plus blood and manglng and the
sounds of creatures in anguish. New
| York World
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

Mrs. Kruger, the wife of the Presi-
dent. is woman of very few words.
In this she resembles the majority Of
her countrywomen, silence being one
of the most marked characteristics OF
the Boor "frau." Though devoted
mother, she takes absolutely no inter.
est in her husbands schemes or af-
fairs OF State. She has an extraordin.
AIRY aversion 10 medical men, though
she il ever in search of remedy
for her chronic mplaint--rheumatisn
any one who succeeds in recon
mending even temporary cure earnf
her most profound regard. She drinks
an inordinate amount Of coffee, Gus.
tom that among some of her country
people commences at dawn and ends
only with daylight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Had tho Ticket in his Mouth.

The spectacle OF the absent minded
man frantically going through his
pockets in vain search for his trans
fer ticket while that valuable sky-blue
document dropped gracefully beneath
his mustache was hugely enjoyed by
the passengers Of an uptown car the
other evening. Even the stolid con-
ductor caught the joke and betrayed
an amount of patience which should
have aroused suspicion on the part OF
the victim. Finally, when the trans.
fer threatened to be entirely de-
molished, the conductor mildly indica-
ted its locality to the embarrassment
of it's owner and the delight of his fel.
low travellers. Presently the absent.
minded man reached his corner, and
as he got to the rear he stuck his
head back into the door and fred a
parting shot at the conductor: eta ta,
old boy. That's all right. The trans.
fer was week old, and I was just
chewing off the date. New York
Commercial Advertiser.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Fashion Hints.

MulIs to match must bo worn with
all furs and fur trimmings.
Gray furs, and black aud white, will
have a great selling for dressy wear.
Coin belts are coming in again.
They are usually fastened with n small
clasp, leaving several OF the coin links
pendant.
Hats Of tan or gray broadcloth are
high in vogue. These are not draped
hats, like tho usual cloth toque, but
have straight stilf brims.
Costumes for evening, as well az
street wear, nre including an amount
of the soft furs in their design, notably
chinchilla, castor and ermine.
Kid hats in brilliant colors white,
tnn or scarlet--are other idols OF the
tailor-made girl; they have brims of
white stitched kid and are faced with
bleck velvet.
The most stylish white silk blouses
are made perfectly PLAIN, of corded
silk, the cords at regular intervals, or
in clusters of three running Bayadero
fashion around the body and sleeves.
An odd and lovely fan is made OF
black net, spangled with green and
purple, to represent pea cocks feath.
ers, with the birds body in tho center.
So ingenious is the spangling, and &c
perfect the likeness that the fan il
striking in effect, besides being real
work OF art.
Although not always strikingly be
coming, handsome black toilets never
lack charm or distinction If well made
A combined trimming Of jet ornaments
and black velvet ribbon will often
transform the uncomplimentary effect
OF dull black cashmere or drap d'ete
gown, especially il bit OF rich lace
or touch OF color be added near the
face.
The fancy increases for smooth very
close-fitting skirts without a particle
of fulness; but the fiat, seamless, out
lining habit style is doomed, and in
place of this severe, uncompromising
fashion are brought out models with
boz. plated backs, with the drapery
slightly lifted, with medium-length
pieces of the skirt fabric set into the
sides at the back en- jabot, or with
bands trimmed with braid and but
tons and usually lined with silk Of I
contrasting color.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Revival of nn oid Fashion.

cold things are becoming new,"
said woman Of fashion, "and many
little arts of dress esteemed fifty years
ago are again in use. A aloping
shoulder is once more standard Of
beauty. 10 keep the sleeve entirely
fiat, aud yet not have IL too severe, n
band of three tucks il made nt the
top TO III around the armhole. Natu-
rally, with the plain, sloping shoul-
der, there is revival OF iichus and
acnrrs. These nrc made OF fine or
gnndie or bntiste, and many are beau
tifully embroidered. For elderly
women the soft surah silk ties with
rich, brocaded ends, 80 fashionable
long ago, are in favor"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
which carries smoke to the meat with

which carries smoke to the meat with
out any danger of fire coming in con-
tact with it, even should some Of the
meat fall to the ground, as is some
times the case. The fire is fed through
a small door in the end of the build
ing. With doors made Of light boiler
iron, and good lock attached, the
building is burglar-proof. No flies or
other insects will touch it. There are
few buildings on the farm more need
ed than good smokehouse, and one
built in conformity to the sketch will
prove very satisfactory to the farmer.
New England Homestead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Enr Aficrnnnn CniIa.

A smart street costume Of scrge-like
cloth In trimmed with acrolls Of stitched
s,rappings in silk, aud n vest and skirt
panel OF silk cut in points nj either
side, each point being fastened with n
wee black velvet button. Another
rather original frock IN Of pale gray
corded cloth Of silky texture arranged
with groups of tiny tucks on the skirt
and bodice. Tho bodice fastons on
the left side with bordering band Of
sable, the tawny tone Of the fur being
clovcrly reproduced in n sort of ilchu
drapery Of chiffon, which is drawn into
waist belt of family gray satin and
fastened with bunch Of crimson roses.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

D the little old town that left ono day.
Because II was quiet, stlll
Has the name that II had whom went way.
AMI stands on tho same old hill;
But the ones that were dcnr In tho little old
town,
with it's ono wide street running up and
down,
Have ceased 10 ait on tho porchcs whore
The roies were trained To climb;
rhcy have ceased to Sow and to whituo
there.
Az they ala In the dear old timc.
The little old church with ita wooden sheds
still stands IA 1t stood of yorc;
But the oncs who knolt aud who bowed their
hoads
Are worshlplng there no morcl
Aud tho little old school whore carved my
name
On tho homemade dcsk stands Just tho
snme-
But the boys who nre batting tho bah to-day
And tho little maids, fair aud free,
Are not the childrnn who uso1 to play
On the common there with mel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

Gloves. kcrchiefs. wells. fans. have
each given poetic inspiration, but tho
poet who is to sing OF boas lingers
shyly in the background still, unless
he has caught sight of tho latest
novelty-a thing of beauty while "
lnsta--for delicate m thistlc.down is
the mnrnbout boa. n takes tho form
of n short stole, while on both ends
hangs eight mnraboul tails, four on
the bottom aud pair In two rows
above the four. Pale iints OF blue
aud rose. pink finish tho ends Of these
cloud-while tails, giving an added
charm.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
inssln.

The Queen of Belgium has fad for
the collection Of lace.
Arcade, N. ", has n woman who
owns n milk route aud delivers her
goods TO customers.
A college in which Mira. Annie 10.
snnt is warmly Interested is being built
by the Ilindus NJ Bcunrcs.
The new press law Of Japan pro.
hibils women from becoming publish
ers or editors, as the discharge Of
such work by women Is neither proper
nor desirable"
Az the recent installation of tho new
rector cf tho University Of Berlin,
Germany, II was announced That IN
1898 i37 women studied in tho uni.
versiiy, whore formerly none were ad.
mitted.
Mine IIarndn. who In believed 10 be
the frat Japanese woman 10 take the
step, recently received citizenship
papers In the United States Circuit
Court In New York City. She IL
thiriy-six years old.
Mrs. Mnude Darlington Booth al.
dressed eleven hundred prisoners in
the State pcnitentiary, at Joliet, III.
recently. About eight hundred oI
the convicis nro now members Of the
Booth Prison League.
Sophie lorna, the Hungarian archie
ologist, has been given tho degree oI
doctor of philosophy by the Univer
eity Of Klausonburg. She is the aec
ond woman In Hungary TO receive thii
degree, the first having been Carmen
sylvia, the Qnecn Of Roumania. DR.
lorna is about sixty years Of age.
Miss Lutte A. Lytle enjoys the
proud distinction Of being one Of the
two oolorcd women in the United
States who have been admitted 20 the
bar. Miss Lytle is twenty-tlree years
old, Of medium height, aud very ligh
in color. She has pleasant voice,
but speaks with strong English ac
cent
Fencing and calesihenics have al
ways been n regular part Of the dali
physical exercise Of the daughters o
the Princess OF Wales. Tho rapid
gliding walk, the erect cnrriagc with
out stiffness and the well-poised hea,
of tho Princess Of Wales nre attribute,
to her thorough practice of cales
themes.
The dress Of woman nurses in th
United States Army, IL has been de
cided, shall consist Of n waist, wit
adjustable cuffs, and an apron Of whit
linen, worn with skirt aud necktie {
tho army blue galatea A jacket {
the galatea style is also provided, I
be worn when desired. Caps are nc
to be used.
, Miss Robocca Lash. Of Chelsef
, Mass, celebrated her ninety.sixt
, birthday the other day. Her grant
father was an intimate friend Of Pa,
, Revere, whom she remembers distinc
ly. Her particular playmate in earl
girlhood was Harriet Revere, daugl
ter Of the colonel aud granddaught,
OF him Of the famous ride.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Automobile Artillery.

1t passes comprehension that we
should at this age be using horses to
draw cannon when there was steam
artillery over 1870 years ago. The
obstreperous, balky, stampeding mule
is used by Great Britain in the Trans
vaal war. Instead OF sending hospi-
tai ships, Lady Randolph Churchill
would end the war sooner bs provid-
ing the conservative South African
"Brits" with few automobiles capa-
BILE OF climbing mountains and draw
ing loads OF 5000 pounds. We can
make them. New York Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
rhe New. sourht Him out.

A young laborer who is employed
in the Hampstead district yesterday
in his dinner hour purchased some
thing to eat, which was handed to
him in scrap of newspaper. When
he had finished his meal he scanned
the reading matter of the wrapper,
and then learned that his brother, a
private in the Manchester Regiment,
had been killed in action.
Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
) FARM TOPICS
Have Tho uorse.s Shoes LeveI

Tho proper lcveIing'o of the foot 20 ro.
ccivo the shoe deserves special atten'
lion, for II liz nj this stage OF shooina
that the horse is often most cruclly
punished for an indefinite time. II the
foot is properly leveled no bad effect
need ordinarily result from ahoeingl
the neglect Of this, however, often con,
iorts not only the foot. but the limb,
even M high ar the knee, resulting In
painful aud oftcntimes incurablc dis
orders. II is q comparatively easy
matter TO preserve the foot In good or
der, but u is not mn easy task 10
remedy defective foot or limb M @
result Of bad shoeing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

Tho American Bco journal snys
that when colony, being without
queen, has laying workers In II and
builds only drone comb. IL In better TO
break IL up than TO try TO introduce n
queen 10 IL, M the laying workers are
apt 10 bo present In large numbers.
aud such colony ia apt 10 bc nnwill-
ing 10 accept queen. II tho combs
ARE divided among other colonies, tho
lnying workers, being old, will soon
die off, and tho other colonies will
be the stronger for tho combs given
them.
When the oggs Of the laying work.
ers have developed into dronc larva "
advises slicing of the caps from the
drono comb aud tho head Of tho larva
with them, then nprinkling the nm
sealed larva with fno salt and allow
ing the bees 10 clean the comb, which
they will Il o very quickly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
A Bendsmokehouse.

This smokehouse can be made oi
wood, but brick is best, as the build
ing will then be iireproof. A chimney
is built on tho inside, reaching 10
vithin about two feet Of the roof,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

D succced, hunt
for the finger
board when you
como TO the forks
of the rond. Find
it. s tn Il y it.
Then c Ii o . = @
your way"
A wise man said
that to his son,
and he rcmen
bore Il IL one
trouble Il day
long afterwards,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Jm,sstsfAsKxsK,e f(Fe'tNest estelstNtSe e'elosoE
4 NEWS AND NOTES
4 FOR WOMEN.
O,kSclfy(sCyc,osNosc lsosei(sCsH
Now siih. For winter wen,

Some Of the new heavy silks for the
winter nre extremely soft and pliablc
aud have lustrous satin finish.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

A man who knows says that the
past season ct Saratogs was the big
gest one in sixteen years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13
Dress Trimmings In Vogue.


Velvet seems to be indeed most
favorite trimming this winter, and the
most delightful applique designs are
laid on delicate backgrounds with q
happy result. An evening gown, for
instance, of pale blue, the material
that rich soft brillantine silk which
has all tho quality and sheen OF satin
without any of its stiffness, has n knee
deep Aounco of white point d'esprit,
heavily overlaid with delicate sort
of conventionalized vinework of a
rather deeper shade of blue velvet.
The edge Of this nounce is trimmed
with a deep full ruching Of chiffon
with very narrow rows of blue velvet
edging it Oh both sides. Chenille is
also largely used in this way, and in
variably with good effect. Artificial
flowers fer evening dresses do not
seem to be very much in vogue. A
few smart French dresses are to be
seen with floral shoulder straps and
occasionally long garlauds of blossoms
dangling from the left shoulder or else
twisted around the arm. But beyond
this the excessive use Of flowers is not
at all apparent. The handsomest
dresses, indeed, depend largely upon
beautiful embroideries and exquisite
fit for their special adornment.
Mourning Dress For Different Periods.
Dressing in mourning is divided
into periods or seasons, for each OF
which certain style of dress is APP
propriate. Some widows have lately
worn colors within a year of their hus-
bands death, but these are extreme
cases, not adopted by more conserva'
tive women, who wear Grape for six
months or year, and plain black for
the second year, touching it up with
q little white during the last six
months.
For child the parent wears black
for year, Grape for six months, II II
is donned, as sometimes it is not foi
small children. Grown children are
often mourned for in a black garb foi
two years, and for sister or brother
the same rule holds good. 1t may be
! for tao years. but must be for one
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-12-13

THE FORKS OF THE ROAD.
An Episode in the Business Life OF
Young Man.
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23
AN INJUSTICE.
Miss Lawrence Indignant at Statements
Made by Her Brother.

Jennie Lawrence, the young lady Of
whom mention was made yesterday as
having run away from her home at
Whitehall, supposedly with a lover, dis
covered herself to City Detective jerry
Murphy yesterday. Miss Lawrence in
formed the officer that a great Injustice
had been done her by her brother allow
ing the inference to be drawn that she
was hayward and had left home with
a lover She said the facts We're that
her life al home was made very I'M
pleasant by her mother, who was hard
to get along with and who had fire.
quently beaten her She said she had
grown tired of the ill-treatment and
had simply left home to avoid it. She
denied that any man accompanied her
or that there was anything clandestine
in her going. She said she was stay
ing a III West Platinum street and
was not trying to hide herself. She
protested strongly against improper
conduct being attributed to her and
said she was trying to make her living
honestly and would not return home if
there was no law to compel her.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

pany is building three coaches for the
Rio Grande Western.
A. 5. Nash of Helena, general agent
of the Northwestern, was in Butte yes
terday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

Trihe early, but take orders. Suits or
Pants. Fisher, tailors, 3 W. Galena.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

You must register i'm order to vote.
The fact that you registered last fall
or year ago will not permit you to
vote at the coming election. You
must register again.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

In police court yesterday AL Neon
maid was fined IS for assault and bat
terry O. F. Mckenzie. Mrs. Kelly and
Baby Angel We're assessed S. each
for drunkenness. Dan Murphy and P.
A. Sullivan, who We're arrested for Gre
ating a disturbance by assaulting the
night clerk at the Florence, had their
hearing set for Friday.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23
Total Indebtedness. =. .......

Those considerations of the Helena
creditors and Strongburg and DR.. John
son were contracted in 1892, the others
in 1896 and later dates.
The petitioners holdings include
homestead filing. made in April 1898
value, $500; household goods and wear
ing apparel, $3.50; chickens. So. all of
which property is exempted by the
laws of the state.
He was adjudged a bankrupt "
Judge Knowles of the United States
court
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

The Standard steel platform has been
adopted by the Oregon Short Line for
all it's passenger cars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

Paris of To-day-the handsomest pre-
MUM book ever offered-now ready for
delivery upon payment of SO in ad-
vance for one years subscription to
the Standard. Can be obtained at
Standard Office in Butte, Anaconda,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

s25 reward to any one proving that e
r. Mayer, 40 West Park. does not put
in the best handspring made for 81.
Watch cleaning, s1.50.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

The Age states that the Pullman COM
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

Try the Burlington route from Butte
to Omaha, st. Joseph and st. Louis
without change of cars.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

Chief Engineer E. NJ. LeProhon of the
Oregon Railway & Navigation survey
ing party tells a Baker City reporter
that work on the Baker & Seven Devils
branch is to soon commence.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23

The public recognizes Centennial
book beer as the best product of the
year. 1t will be placed on sale on April
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-23
NOTHING TO SURRENDER.
T. ID. Farrow Has Filed a Petition in
Bankruptcy.

It. D. Farrow. a farmer, who has liv-
ed in Kalispell and vicinity for several
years, took advantage yesterday of the
national bankruptcy act and volunteer
ed to make a general acknowledgment
of his financial standing in this cold.
hard and big round world. Mr.. Far
row has, according to his statement.
nothing to give his creditors. He IS
unable to pay them. but is willing to
surrender all of his property not eX-
empted by law, for their benefit. Ac-
cording to his schedules. he has nothing
to surrender. His liabilities are listed
as follows.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-14
A PHOENIX MILLIONAIRE
Sale Of Mine In Sonora, Mexico
To d Boston Syndicate.

William Melczer left for New York
last evening in answer TO a t3legra N
from Professor G. A. Treadweil, call
ing him to that place TO con ,lude the
sale of the Copito mine situated 10 So
nora, Mexico.
The Copito mine is owned by the
Melczer brothers, Joseph of Los Ange-
les, and William of Phoenix, and j g.
Hsrdwic of Phoenix. Hard wick was
one of the original owners, and the
MelcZar brothers acquired two thirds
interest about q year and half ago
for SO 900. The ore is said to run about
Is per scent copper and large per
cent gold.
Besides thu original claim, the Co
pito mine proper, the Meczler brothers
and Hardwick acquired by purchase
about forty adjoining claims, all sup
posed to be of equal richness. 1t is the
entire property which is reported to
have been sold for IS, 500 600. Prof.
Treadwell, who was recently employed
to examine the mine, pronounced it
one Of the richest mining properties in
Mexico.
On the strength OF his report Bos-
ton syndicate obtained On option on
the property for SO 900. 600 and made
cash deposit of 1925, 900 to bind the
bargain. But when the Yaqui Indians
went on the warpath they thought it
would be impossible to work the mine
In hostile Indian country and they
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-12-14

of this place. Mr.. HeImle met the SAM
difficulty In his assay that Mr.. Smith
had met with.
Upon Mr.. Rogers return, Mrs
Plummer, of course, commeaced nego.
tiatiops Immediately with him, but
le armed she was too la'e L, va in this
way that Mr.. Smith learned OF the as
says that Mrs. Plummer had b. d made,
and it was by this means that Mrs.
Plummer's connection with the enter
prise commenced.
Mr.. Shsrpneck Immediately started
for Los Angeles aud had the same as
sayers make al analytical assay for
him; while Mr.. Smith Immediately
started for New York and had thor
ough analysis of the clay by Poole s.
Bailey, analytical chemists of that city,
whose returns were larger than the re-
turns made by the Los Angeles assay
ers.
OMr. Smith knows exactly what
be has and he has as
ISOLATED with him men of equal
and more means, and they are asking
no outside investors for financial aid.
They are purchasing and haven't any
thing for sale. The men associated
with Mr.. Smith are G. E W. Smith of
the Western National bank, New
York; J. Wilcox Brown. president of
the Maryland Trust company, Balti-
more; J. Winfield Scott, Brown &
Wells, and G. J. Ryan, all prominent
New York capitalists. The gentlemen
have already petitioned for a postoffice
at the mines, and Mr.. Smith is now in
the east arranging for machinery for
the erection of q mill to handle the
ore.
The gentlemen have ample means
and their plans carried out mean much
for Williams and northern Arizona.