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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

servntion, but he has never had such
genuine pet as this one. The others
he has taken In hand for the purposes
OF experiment and to show that many
OF these insects which the thought
less are apt to kill and maltreat pro-
vided most entertaining study. Sir
Johns world is really made up of q
lot of little worlds. When he Is tired
of the banking world, he turns TO the
political world; then, when he wants
change, he busies himself in either
the wasp world, the beo world, the
spider world, or the ant wofld-the
last four Of which are just Ms curious
ms our own world. Sir Johns private
sanctum at his country seat is re-
ceptacle for bees and wasps, and small
wonder, seeing that store of honey
is always provided for their delecta-
tion. As the winged creatures come
and go the master Of the house studies
their habits; and, as he has been
studying them for more than gener.
alton, it Is not surprising that he
knows almost as much about the i'm
sect world as the insects do themselves.
The experiments which he has made
with his pets may be numbered by the
thousand, but how he has acquired all
his knowledge one does not pretend
to understand. II is not everybody
who would care to triile with wasp.
Some time ago Sir John found wasp
whose wings were so smeared with
honey that it couldn't fly. lie watched
1t and presently saw lot of other
wasps-chums of the sticky one come
mp and lick the honey off the back OF
their distressed companion. The
operation, however, was not conducted
in as praiseworthy fashion as il might
have been, 80 Sir John went TO the
rescue and, after giving the invalid a
bath, put il out to dry in bottle.
When 1t was nice aud clean and re.
spectacle looking he let il loose; but,
to his intense surprise, after flying
home, it came back, perhaps not ex.
actly to express its gratitude, but at
all events to fetch some more honey.
-Chums.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

devise is done to embarrass the Gov
ernment.
The amazing part of the situation is
that none of the American, German,
Dutch and French residents of the
Transvaal-and there are many thou
sands of these III business in the
country-joins with the Englishmen in
protesting against the laws of the
Beers. Their sympathy with the
Beers was shown at the time of the
Raid, when all of them ranged them
selves on the side of the Kruger CO.
horts.
The War Department Intelligence
Bureau in Washington has collected n
mass of valuable information regard
ing the armament and equipment of
the Boer Government. According to
the data at hand it is learned that the
Transvaal authorities within the last
four years have equipped the artillery
branch of the army entirely with
Krupp guns. The pieces embrace
standard field guns of 2.95-inch cali
bre, and in addition, mountain guns
of 2. .36-inch calibre and bush guns Of
l.46-inch calibre. The field guns are
mostly of the lighter Krupp variety of
twenty eight calibres length. 1t is
this type of weapon which the Chilean
army used in the late war in Chile,
and for rough country work the
Krupps feclare it to be the best
piece of ordnance turned out in EH-
rope.
The l.36-inch mountain gun IA
capable Of being transported on the
backs of three mules; one mule car
ries the barrel, a second the carriage,
and third the wheels and shafts.
The normal weight for each animal
amounts 20 about 100 pounds. To
this must be added the weight of tho
saddle and equipment, making q total
of 2S7 pounds per animal. In the
United States 800 pounds is deemed
maximum pack-weight for strong
mule. The Krupp bush-gun in the
possession of the Beers consists of a
piece of very light weight, aud one
capable of being transported in all
places, even over the most difficult
ground. This type of gun has been
used in number of punitive African
expeditions.
The Boer infantry is now armed
with the latest type of Mauser rifle, the
handiwork of the Loewe works of
Berlin. The cavalry carry German
regulation revolvers and sabres.
According TO the military attaches
reports, the Transvaal forces are
essentially German in equipment and
drill, and the fact is also noted that
many commissioned officers in the
Boer service learned the art of war
fare in the German army. There is
good reason to believe that there are,
even now, many German officers with
the Boer troops, who are simply
absent from their regiments in Ger
many, on leave. The fact that the
German Government permitted,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

The valley OF Mnkobeiieve.

There's nm old covered wagon,
Quite rusty and gray,
That stands meath an elm tree
just over the way;
And IL goes on n journey,
On each pleasant day,
To the beautiful valley Of Makcbelleve.
They don't charge you fare
On this wonderful trip;
Each passenger goes with
A smile on his lip,
Like bee buzzing' round
For honey to sip,
To ths beautiful valley Of Makebelleva
It's n queer, sweet land they
Are bound for today;
It's the home Of the goblin,
And land Of the fay;
And though you won't see them,
You'll hear them, they say.
All about In the valley OF Makebelleve,
Bright Fancy and Youth nre
The winged stceds that draw
This magical coach to
Tint fnir land before.
Now see how they're prancing,
And see how they paw,
And It's hol for the valley OF Makebellevel
The way IL quite plain for
The young and the gay,
But you never will find tt
You old ones, and gray
For the path lends back through
The years to the day
When YOU played In the valley OF Mnkebe.
lieve.
-Douglas Zebriskie Doty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
SIR John Lubbnck's Pet.

No mortal man ever had stranger
pets than Sir John Lubbock, and every
reader who knows what it is to have A
wasp's sting on the nape of the neck
will be astonished to hear that the
well known banker once kept a wasp
as household pet-a wasp, too, which
became so tame that when it reached
its allotted span, it laid down and died
in its owners arms, so to speak. Sir
John caught this remarkable wasp in
the Pyreaees, and Immediately made
up his mind to tame it. He began by
teaching it to take its meals on his
hand and although the tiny creature
was at first shy Of going through its
table dhote on such an unusual fes-
tive board, in a very short space of
time 1t grew to expect to be fed in at
way. Sir John preserved this pet
with the greatest care. True, it stung
him once, but, then, it had every ex-
cuse for doing so. Sir John was ex.
amining it while on a railway journey
and the door being openel by ticket
collector, he unceremoniously stuffed
it into bottle, and the outraged
Spaniard, not feeling quite at home
during the process, gave him a gentle
reminder as to the proper way to treat
guest. The wasp was pet in every
sense of the word, and became SO fond
OF the owner that il allowed itself to
be stroked. 1t enjoyed civilization
Tor just nine months, when it fell i'll,
and although Sir John did all he could
to Yrolong its life, it died. Many
vasps have been under Sir Johns OBJ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
Cuba as a Future Winter Resort.

The entire island of Cuba is great
park that needs no artificial training
to enhance its beauty, and it is destined
to become the winter resort of all the
Eastern States. But great admins
trative improvements in the ports, be-
sides the police and material ones
noted, will be necessary before this
can happen. For instance, it would
do much for the island if the port of
Havana could be freed from the high
pilot fees, anchorage fees, docking
fees, and fees Of all sorts that make il
impossible for small craft to enter.
Even the large steamers do not dock,
but cargo has to be lightered out aud
passengers are compelled to use the
small boats that swarm the harbor. -
6oribner's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19
aborate Preparations For
| War Made by the Trans
vaal Republic.
RESIDENT KRUGERiS STAND
neral p. J. Joubert, an American,
Us the Commander of the Boer
Army Consisting Of 2s 900
WeIl-Armed Warriors.

In little whitewashed cottage in
buth Africa sits "Oom" Paul Kruger.
efying the whole British nation. 1t
one of the strangest spectacles of
e age to witness this seventy-year-
d Boer, the head of one of earth's
kest nations, raising himself against
aggression of its strongest power.
like fawn pitting its strength
st that of lion.
present differences between the
Bh Colonial Secretary and the
African Republic are but con-
on OF the old troubles with the
IN of a new phase. For fifty years
Id has asserted that the Trans
a mere dependency, with no
to make laws for herself, unless
Ire sanctioned by the Imperial
Eernment. The Beers have steadily
baintained that the agreement be-
N cen the two nations, as arranged at
London convention in 1881, gave to
England only the power of supervis-
hg international treaties President
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

The annual tribute of the United
States to consumption is over 100, 900
OF its inhabitants
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-07-19

African products. While in New
York the Holland Society arranged
many receptions and dinners in his
honor.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21

shops made of satin or the very soft
satin surfaced silks that have suf-
ficient body to stand fanciful stitching.
This is pretty and commendable and
the effect is very like the sketch of a
bodice given here, the original of
which was of black peau de sole, hand
painted in design of iris in the natural
color of the flower. The collar is of
shirred chiffon and similar finish is
at wrists.
Scores of the silk and flannel shirts
just out of the workrooms show how
they have shed their loose shirt sleeves
and broad cuffs for dress waist sleeves
and cuffs that drop over the hand; it
is easy. therefore, to hazard a prophecy
in favor of this fashion that is going
to rob our shirt waists of one-half their
simple charm.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
Gave Him His Cue.

He is Michigan boy now fighting
in Manila. Once, when on trip East,
he squandered his substance too free
ly, became remorseful, and while in
this mood enlisted. There was moth
ing vicious about him, but he was a
big, strong, lmpulsive young fellow
who had yet to learn that there are
limitations even to the American rights
of independence. One morning he
was missing and there was conclusive
evidence that he had deserted. He
was Corporal Dime, his name being
the whimsical suggestion OF the one
coin he latd left when he went to the
recruiting Office.
Just as war with Spain became cer-
tainty he was walking along by the
Planters hotel in st. Louis and came
fa:e to face with his old captain. In
stinctively he clicked his heels to-
gether and saluted.
"I don't know you, SIR" said the
captain quickly and gruffly. "Never
did know you. You don't know me.
Never forget that, sir. Your name
might be Nickel, for anything can
tell"
"Half right" laughed the stalwart
youth, who had twigged the captain.
81 have been longing to enlist ever
since this trouble threatened. What
would you think of it?"
"Any folks?"
ga mother. we'll and happy" and
they looked each other in the eye, for
it was her serious illness that had
caused the boy to ask for furlough
and then desert when it was refused
II think saved her once"
"Glad of it. Glad you want to en-
list. Never knew you before, but,
young man, be careful to be as awk-
ward as any one in the awkward
squad. Detroit Free Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
TWO vERDlcTs.

She was Q woman, worn and thin,
Whom the world condemned for single
sin;
They cast her on the Kings highway
And passed her by as they went to pray.
He was man, and more to blame.
But the world spared him a breath OF shame.
Beneath his feet he saw her lie,
But raised his head and passed her by.
They were the people who went to pray
At the temple OF God on holy day.
They scorned the woman, forgave the man !;
1t were ever thus since the world began.
Time passed on and the woman died,
On the Cross OF Shame she was crucitied;
But the world was stern and would not
YIELD
And they buried her in Potter's Field.
The man died, too. and they buried him.
In casket Of cloth, with a silver rim,
And said, as they turned from his grave
away,
"We have buried an honest man today"
Two mortals, knocking at Heavens gate.
Stood face to face to inquire their fate.
He carried a passport with earthly sign,
But she pardon from Love Deyine.
o! ye who Judge 'twixt virtue and vice,
Which, think you, entered to Paradise?
Not he who the world had said would win.
For the woman alone was ushered in.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
General Fisk,s Boom eranc.

Major Ford Fl. Rogers tells an amns.
ing anecdote of the late General Clin.
ton B. Fisk. The General was ad.
dressing Sunday school convention.
One of the speakers had reminded the
children that it was Washington g
birthday.
Children" raid General Fisk,
"you all know that Washington was
a General. Perhaps you know that ]
am also a General. Now can any one
tell what was the difference between
General Washington and myself?"
81 know, sir" piped small boy in
the back part Of the room.
"Well, what was the difference?"
said General Fisk, smiling at the lads
eagerness.
"George Washington couldn't tell a
lie, SIR" cried the boy in exultant
tones. Shouts of laughter followed,
in which the General joined heartily.
Detroit News.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
A Notable silver Anniversary.

With tie close OF the present year Mr..
David @: Cook, Of Chicago. will celebrate
his flrst quarter-centennial as editor and
publisher OF Sunday-school literature.
Starting twenty-five years ago, without
reputation or assurance OF support, he has
become one OF the most widely and favor
ably known publishers in this line. Begin
ming In 1875 with two small publications.
favor until there are few schools In this
country that do not find It to their interest
to use some Of his pure andhelpful publi-
cations, while many in distant lands pay
tribute to their merits. The past quarter
of a century has witnessed many changes
among Sunday-school publishers. and
much less time than this has sufficed for
some to outlive their usefulness. On the
contrary, Mr.. Cook is preparing TO cele-
brate the beginning OF another quarter.
century with additional improvements and
new publications. Among these may be
m mentioned THE NEW CENTURY SUNDAY.
SCHOOL TEACHERS MONTHLY, large and
thoroughly up-to-date magazine for SUPER
intendents and teachers, tie first issue OF
which will appear In December. Among
the most remarkable of his publications Is
the YouNa PEOPLES WEEKLY, which has at
talned circulation Of nearly a quarter OF
million, being successful attempt to
furnish Il Sigh grade OF religious story
reading for boys and girls. To avoid the
"goody-goody" story of the Sunday
hood days, and furnish something natural,
interesting and ennobling, has been its
aim, and we are not at all surprised ut its
popularity.
The restraining influence of the Chris.
tiah home and the Sunday-school on our
growing community Of young people, some
OF us may not appreciate as we should
perhaps because these sometimes fail to
restrain. This paper should be most
welcome accessory In this work, and one
which all should appreciate. Boys and
girls will read, and the story book and
paper are their first choice. There seems
plentiful supply OF religious papers for
older people, but this Is the first success.
full attempt to furnish non-sectarian re.
The paper is profusely illustrated, beau.
tifully printed, and contains as much OF
more reading matter than the most expen.
stve OF secular young peoples story papers.
The price, seventy-iive cents per year,
should bring 1t within the reach Of every
home. Mr.. Cook is now making special
effort to give the paper wider circulation,
and all who send seventy-flve cents for
years subscription before Jan. 1st will re-
celve beautiful premium picture entitled
"The Souls Awakening" It Is exactly the
same size (l3 by is inches) and style as
those on sale at art stores for 81. Orders
should be addressed to David G. Cook
Publishing Co., SO Washington St., Chicago.
Probably no man living has done so
much to improve and cheaper Sunday
school literature as has Mr.. David O.
Cook, Through his aid thousands Of
schools have been encouraged. improved
and made self-sustaining. Mr.. Cook is yet
comparatively young man, and 1t does
not appear at nll improbable that his field
OF usefulness may extend over yet another
quarter-century.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21

instance, one handsome toque is COM
posed of a beautiful trio of tints,
shading from deep prelate purple to
palest Parma violet. Another has vel
vet grading from dark iacquemin OF red
to rose pink, with three ostrich plumes
matching three distinct shades, held
by triangle-shaped buckle of French
brilliants. A third model shows an
artistic blending of moss, mignonette
and stem green velvet, the hat being
nearly covered with standing and
gracefully dropping green plumes.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
victor Hu-o's Love Letters.

Victor Hugo's love letters are to be
published, and the book, it is said,
will be a worthy successor to the love
letters of the Brownings. Hugo begau
these letters when he was Is years
old. There are about 100, all adj.
dressed to Adele Fouc her, whom he
afterward married. Mile. E'oucher' 8
parents objected because Hugo was
poo and because the young lady had
no dowry, but finally they agreed tc
let her marry the penniless youth.
After the marriage they went to live
in n little fiat, for which he paid $20C
yearly. The editor. Nj. Paul Meurice,
says: 81 have never laid eyes upon
nobler human documents. They ra-
veal during its most interesting period
the inner life of the most illustrioue
literary man of the country"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21

black crepe. In this case the hat may
also be of white felt or velvet, trimmed
as lightly as possible with crepe, but
without either feathers or flowers.
The mourning costume shown in
the large engraving is of black cloth,
trimmed with festoons of Grape. On
the waist bertha of crepe surrounds
tucked chemisette of the same mate
rial.
The long cloth coat shown is cut in
very narrow cores and piped with
crepe. There are two rows of black
crepe scallops. one on the front of the
deep-shaped founce, the other head.
ing it. The collar is also lined with
crepe.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
Mourning Costumes.

Contrary to what has hitherto been
the custom, cloth is now considered a
suitable textile for mourning, of
course. heavily trimmed with crepe,
with which material the hem of the
dress is invariably covered. Another
favorite textile for mourning is "Cash-
mere de l'Inde," and again cheviot
and "droguet.
For half mourning, all the new pas
tel shades of blush -grays which are
now so fashionable are adopted. On
these the trimming, though not neces-
sarily of crepe, must in all cases be
black, or black and white mingled.
Capes, or the new long semi fitting
garment, are more seen than short
Jackets, which are considered some
what too negligee. These garments
are made this year of considerable
length, reaching to within about
twelve inches of the foot of the skirt.
Among furs, astrakhan, caracule and
Monaghan goat are suitable, not as
trimming for the dress, but in the
shape of capes or boas.
..r,In Paris no deep mourning attire is
considered complete without the long
crepe veil, starting from the back of
the bonnet and reaching to the ex-
treme verge OF the skirt; but only
during the first three months does it
cover the face, after which period it
is allowed to droop over the back of
the dress, while short square veil
shields the face.
A pretty new fashion for half-mourn-
ing for children's wear shows dresses
of some heavy weave of white woolen
textiles trimmed with narrow bands of
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
Short Gloves Worn.

Our grandmothers thought them
selves very smart in one-button gloves,
and few years ago six-button ones
were very commonly worn, but the
length of the sleeve Of the moment has
sent many buttoned gloves out of
fashion, and three and two buttons are
the smartest thing to wear just now.
Indeed, longer gloves than these are
out of the question il we are to look at
all in the fashion and to preserve our
dainty cuffs in an immaculate condi-
ton.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
Style of the New Toques.

The new toques are considerably
larger than former shapes. They are
wider, and are therefore becoming to
women with slender faces, when the
trimmings are not arranged too
straight and high. Many of the
French models are composed of ex-
quisitely shaded velvets; thatis, there
is not single piece of shaded velvet
used, but three separate weaves. For
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
Night Lights for Birds Nests.

NISnV AiEhts ZOE Dlrub NcBtbs
Many birds suspend their nests
from the branches of trees. one Of the
most curious nests of that kind being
that of the Baya bird, of India. 1t is
hung from the branch, with its open
ing at the bottom, and hangs like an
inverted bottle, secure from the ap-
proach of tree snakes and other rep
tiles. The most curious thing about
the Baya bird is that it is said to light
up its nest by sticking frefies on its
sides with clay or soft mud. There
seems to be little doubt of the fact.
DR.. Buchanan says: cat night each
habitation is lighted up by firefy
stuck in the top with piece of clay.
The nest consists of two rooms; some
times there are three or four frefies,
and their blaze in the little cells daz-
zles the eyes of the bats, which often
destroy the young of these BIRDS
Our Dumb Animals.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
The Winter Girl.

In her velvet gown and her sable
collar and mutf, with string of pearls
about her throat, this winters girl
will be robed like queen.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
! NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Designs For Costumes That Have Be-
come Popular in the Metropolis.

New York C1rY Especially. AS time
goes on it is made manifest that the
power of the fancy theatre waist has
notbeen lessened in the smallest degree
by our long familiarity with its charms,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21
For the House.

This dainty costume is of soft,
clinging wool goods in charming
shade of silver gray. The frills and
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21

nor will the shadow of the shirt waist
diminish in the least during the win
ter. The former tried and true friend
in every wardrobe is putting out some
amendments on its previous condition.
That is to say, it is arriving in the
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-12-21

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