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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-05-26
FASHION LETTER.
Lady Modish on Paris Modes.

That the Paris exposition lie playing
sad havoc with the business OF the
American dressmsker-yes, and the
American shopkeepsr, too-there is mo
possible. probable shadow Of doubt; no
possible doubt whatever!'
Never in the memory Of Modish has
there been at this season Of the year 30
little doing sartorislly.
Miss Edith Morton. before she became
Mrs. "Willie" Eustis, ordered her trous-
seau in Gay Psree" and fetched it
home with her; and Miss Helen Bene-
dict only got in this country what she
could not do without. When, as Mrs.
TON" Hastings. she reaches Paris-as
she will within few weeks-she will
hasten to supplement the present sparse
ness Of her outfit with Parisienne chef.
dnuvres galore.
Paris is mad just now about colored
lace. Everything-foulard, crepe de
Chine, bareges-in ehort, what you will
in the way of soft, thin material, is
trimmed in lace Of the same color as
itself.
The demand for red lace, pale blue
lace aud gray lace is 30 great that it is
difficult to obtain, yet it is year and q
half since an actress here wore gown
especially designed and made for her in
this city, Of crepe de Chine, appliqued
in an "all-over' design Of mauve Chan
tilly lace la the present dernier cri in
Paris.
We are 80 constantly gibed-often,
alas! with justice-for being year be-
hind the Paris fashions, it is comforting
to be able to let the eagle scream occs-
sionally, and to point out that Paris
herself IL now and then considerably be-
hindhand.
Gowns Of vivid red mousselaine de
laine trimmed with wide, irregular de-
signs IN Chsntilly lace Of equally vivid
redness are to be worn.
Irish crochet lace, which is tremend-
ously worn just now. is another fad that
was revived here and later taken up in
Paris.
An unusually smart gown was made
for an enthusiast on the subject of
American art in dress to take to Paris
with her the other day, and she was not
frightened at the suggestion Of carrying
Goals to Newcastle, either! 1t was done
in gray crepe de Chine. not too light nor
yet too dark; the skirt was laid in box
plests all the way around. These pleats
were three inches or more wide at the
bottom. and graduated until they ended
in nothing just below the waist line.
On each of these pleats a stripe of
Irish crochet lace Ct the same shape was
appliqued.
The lace was the same color az crepe
de Chine. and made jour.
The bodice was formed of shorter
stripes Of lace the same shape, the
broad part of the lace forming the top
of the bodice.
The sleeves also were formed Of the
stripes of lace and were cut slightly
wide below the elbow. About three
inches from the wrist they turned back
from q full. transparent undersleeve of
gray lace.
These sleeves are an American vari.
alton of the Paquin bell sleeve, ard they
are vastly more becoming.
Mrs. Tommy" Taller has the reputa-
ton Of wearing tho best hats Of any
modish woman in town. just now Mrs.
Taller is wearing two exceptionally smart
as we'll as becoming hats.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-05-26
First Pub. May SIS.
Masters Sale.

Phoenix Mutual Life Jnsur-
ance Company, Doc s. No. a94.
John r. Conklin, ct al IN CHANCERY
Respondents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Mr.. ]. II. Gurney, in an article in
the Ibis, discusses a number OF facts,
collected from various books and pa
pers, regarding the age to which birds
live. Mr.. Dresser, in his Birds Of
Europe" gives an instance of a raven
having lived siNty-nine years. Mr.
MeadeWaldo has in captivity pair of
eagle owls, one of which is sixty-eight
and the other fifty-three years old
Since 1864 these birds have bred regu-
larly, and have now reared ninety
three young ones. A Batelur eagle and
a condor in the Geological gardens at
Amsterdam are still alive at the re-
spective ages of fifty-fve and flfty-two.
An imperial eagle Of the age of fifty
six, golden eagle OF forty-six and a
sea eagle of forty-two, and many other
birds of the age of forty downward
are also recorded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
An Eagle and Dog Fight.

While a little boy, accompanied by
a cattle dog, were proceeding through
a paddock, near Dandenong. the dog
was attacked by huge eagle and
raised In the air some considerable
height. The dog struggled to get
loose and managed to catch the eagle
by the bony part OF the wing, and
both fell to the ground, the dog. which
weighed some twenty-five pounds.
being badly cut about the body and
head as a result of the attack. The
bird was killed by the boy with a
stroke Of stick and measured seven
feet from tip to tip across the wings.
Melbourne (Australia) Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
DANGEROUS TO rREsPAea
Many Killed on Railroad Tracks rrsv
No business There.

Many Killed on Railroad Tracks Have
No business There. a
The fearful slaughter of trespassers
on the Pennsylvania railroad tracks
has once more awakened the attention
OF the railroad, municipal and county
authorities to the fact that something
should be done to prohibit people from
walking on the dangerous iron high
ways. says the Pittsburg Post. Tho
bioodiest record ever made In ono
week has Just been established on the
Pfttsburg division Of the Pennsylva-
MIA. Wednesday morning the south
western express killed two men, q
freight train killed another man near
5ohnstown and Conductor George
Vance reported that an unknown man
had been ground to pieces in the Ar
dara tunnel, and that the body Of an
other man who had been run down
had been forwarded to Greensburg.
The night before another unknown
man was instantly killed east of
Greensburg by the Pittsburg limited,
HHN ph u6Cu tOlOltu uldh WIZ was
picking up coal was killed near the
same place. Andrew Soricin, q for
eigner, was struck by the day express
near Radebaugh and died before he
could be taken 70 the hospital. Yes
terday one Of the fast morning trains
killed another man who is thought to
have jumped from a freight train in
front Of the rapidly moving passenger
engine. Shortly after one OF the fast
trains shot out Of the Ardara tunnel
yesterday three men stepped on the
track and came near being ground up;
In fact, nothing could have saved them
had II not been for the fact that ths
train was moving on cautionary
block and was brought under control
by the emergency brake. The engi-
neers Of the fast trains are careful
men and II almost unnerves them
when they see a human being hurled
Into space. But they are powerless to
avoid such calamities, as the careless
track trespassers still walk right TO
their doom regardless of every warn
Ing. A railroad official In talking about
the slaughter that Is going on yester-
day said that he could see no way to
prevent It, as people would persist in
walking on the tracks. He related
a conversation between an American
and an English railway official while
both were riding on the rear end of a
limited. The Englishman perceived
some men walking on the tracks and
said: why do you allow thatT
WELL" said the American, what dc
you do with such trespassers?" 1--WE
arrest them" said the Englishman
well, we do worse than that" said
the American; I'VE kill them, and yei
we can't keep them off the tracks"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

In cold and cheerless weather a
great concourse of working people
gathered on hill in the outskirts OF
Stockholm and listened to their ora
tors, adopted resolutions and finally
adjourned in the midst of a binding
snowstorm. A speaker who attracted
not little attention was a Norwegian
woman named Mrs. Anna Sterky. Be-
tween the speeches songs we're sung,
and but for the weather pleasant
time was spent. About 10000 persons
took part In the meeting. and every
thing was conducted in the most
orderly manner. Meetings also took
place in Upsala, Orebro, Ekilstima,
Malmo and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS San
ders, In Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The housekeeper who can make
meals attractive at all times and the
act of sitting down to them a pleas
ure to be anticipated as well as real
lied. has reached high stage of ex-
cellence, and II she can go further than
this and make an invalid's diet as
tempting as 1t may be nutritious, she
has won one Of the finest diplomas. It
is an unfortunate fact that invalid diet
Is usually plain to monotony. patients
complain that everything which is
worth eating is denied to them. and
often there Is much truth in their as
sertion. Milk and beef tea gain a
reputation that is by no means credit
able. because they form the staple re-
sources on which the nurse relies. and
tor weeks together appear with pain
full regularity. Too often both nurse
and housekeeper forget that the two
essential elements Of invalid diet nee
essary to insure the food itself fulfill-
ing It's share of the treatment speci-
fed are surprise and daintiness. II
these elements are left out or over
looked. there is small chance for the
food to be OF much benefit. whatever
Its own intrinsic worth may be.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
HARDTACK GOT HIM A WIFE.
What Came of u Soldiers Earnest Appeal
for q Change of Diet

Tor "a Change OF Diet,
An interesting romance which was
brought about through the Spanish
American war has just come to light
Mt Franklin. When war was de-
clared, William Barber, who lived
with his parents on n farm few
miles from the city, went to Franklin
and Joined Company +, Sixteenth
regiment. The army ration of hard
tack soon became very tiresome to
young Barber, and while on his way
to the camp Mt Chickamauga he con-
ceived n plan to receive better fooG.
He wrote his name and company ad-
dress on piece of hardtack, to-
gethcr with short but vehement ap.
peal to some good Southerner to send
them at least one square meal to
camp. Hanging out of the car win
dow, he threw the hardtack at the
first house the train passed.
Great was the surprise of young
Barber the following Sunday. when
he was called from his tent and in
troduced to Colonel Ray and his
daughter Mary, handsome brunette,
who Informed him that his hardtack
appeal had been found and that they
were there to answer 1t. On either
arm of the colonel was n big basket
of food that made the hungry young
mans eyes stick out and caused the
army ration to become thing of con-
tempt for several days. Colonel Ray
and his daughter had driven 20 miles
that morning to see young Barber,
and they extended to him a cordial
invitation to visit them.
Thereafter Barber was at the house
Of the Rays whenever it was possible
to secure leave of absence. The colo
mel was wealthy and lived on large
plantation. His family was composed
Of his wife and himself, his daughter
Mary and her younger sister. When
the order came for the departure or
the Sixteenth for Charleston, where
they were to take the transit for Porto
Rico. Barber was engaged to be mar
ried to Miss Mary Ray.
After the war Barber returned to
his home, and his wedding followed
In due time. He and his wife have
been living on his fathers farm. but
recently Mrs. Ray died. and the young
couple left to join the colonel In Zen.
nessee.--rhiladelphia Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
HUMOROUS.

Borrowell-See how IL is raining.
I'm glad took an umbrella this morn
ing. WlgwaS-Whose did you take?
Smith-Every Engllshman is willing
to bear arms for his country. Brown
Yes and every Scotchman is willing
to bare legs.
Tommy readlng the foreign news)-
Pop, what's a waiting? Tom
my's Pop-I suppose it's another way
of saying old maid.
81 wrote that girl three letters asking
her to return my diamond ring" "Did
you get it?" FINALLY she sent me Il
don't worry button"
Jones-I don'twant to have anything
to do with Sklnnum. He's bad egg.
Smth-Gracious! And he has just
told ME he was broke.
Gladys-Dorothy scarcely ever goes
out now. Blanche-Disappointed In
love? Gladys-No; she's making n fad
of devotion to her family.
Smitll-What happy woman your
wife is. Jones-Yes; I've noticed that
II makes n woman cheerful when she's
got the upper hand of Il man perma-
nently.
Young Iarduppe won the love OF one
or Milyuns' pretty daughters,
And since she Il his better half
He's moved to better quarters.
Blobbs-Blghedde Is something OF n
genius. isn't he? Slobbs-IIe's n veri-
table terrestrial incendiary. Blobbs-
Eth? Slobbs-I mean he's destined to
set the world on fire.
"And what does the story of the
prodlgal son teach us?" asked the
teacher. ut teaches us how to get the
fatted calf" was the prompt reply of
the bad boy at the foot of the class.
HoaX-I fell from a trolley car today
and | tell you don't think anything
more embarrassing could have hap
pened TO me. Joax-Well, If you had
fallen under the car think you
would have felt more cut up about it.
"He used to be travelling salesman,
l understand, but is In business for him
self now" mo: he was, but he failed
last week" "You don't say?" Yes;
you see. he couldn't get out of the
habit of padding his expense bill, and
he simply robbed himself"
"Mr. Fitz." said the great man, "how
is 1t you never sent your collector for
that little bill of mine" Really" re-
piled the Chesterfeldian tailor, II
never duna gentleman" "But suppose
he dosen't payT' ''If he dosent after
reasonable time l conclude he's no
gentleman, and then l sue him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
Tho yyhistling Tree.

The musical or whistling tree is n
native OF the West Indies. Nubia and
the Sudan. 1t possesses a peculiar
shaped leaf and pods with split or
broken edge. The wind passing
through these causes the sound which
gives to the tree the name OF whist
ier." In Barbados there is valley
flled with trees of this character. and
when the trade winds blow across the
islands a constant moaning. deep-toned
whistle Is heard from 1t. A species of
acacia, which grows very abundantly
IN the Sudan. is also called the whist
Ting tree BY the natives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
They Used Him.

Spare mel" cried the captive, "and
I will be your slave for life. l am a
cook by trade, and can make any dish
you desire" WELL" replied the can
nibal king, you do look as If you
would make good hash. think we
can use you" This reply, somewhat
ambiguous. left the captive In doubt,
but alas! not for long.-Philadelphia
Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

superanDuntion Allowance In Canada.
According to the public accounts Of
the Dominion of Canada for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1899. the sum Of
Ss25, ,560.47 was paid out by the Domin-
lon in superannuation allowances to
civil servants and others during ths
periods of 1S9S-1899.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
Ladies' Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet 1t makes tight
or new shoes easy. Cures swollen, hot,
corns and bunions. At all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c. Trial package FREE by mall
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Le 10y, N. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
The
PiI1khaI1n
Record

70 q proud and peerless
record. n 10 q record Of
cure, Of oonsfanf com
quest over obstinate Ills
Of w0nsens Ills that deal
out despairs suffering
that many women think
Es wonfan's natural hesf-
fage; disorders and dis
placements fhaf drive out
hopes
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Over G2oo, 600 worth OF diamonds ar
stolen every year from the South Afric
diamond mines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

During the year 1893. 5266I vessels,
OF 34233,5So tons. entered and cleared
Chinese ports. OF these vessels 743, OF
23o,I52 tons, were American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Last months import OF gold into Eng
land from South Africa was only EIo,-
600, against $4,000 in May, ISoo
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

among the clocks to be seen at the
aris exposition is one OF the year 1880,
Which belongs to Henry III.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Women have been elected to offcial
positions in the yestry of the French
Protestant Episcopal Church OF St. Sau-
veur in Philadelphia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Piso's Cure is the best medicine We ever used
for ali affections OF throat and lungs-WM.
O. EyDsLEy. Vanburen. Ind, Feb. 10, 1890.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Conductor T.. d. Loomis, Detroit Mich,
says: "The effect of Halls Catarrh Cure IL
wonderful" Write him about it, sold by
Druggists. &c
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Missouri has the largest permanent
school fund of any OF the States.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

what Shall We aave For Dessert,
This question arises in the family daily. Let
us answer II to-day. Try Jell-O, delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared In q mtn. No
boilingl no baking Simply add a little hot
water b set to cool. Flavors: Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Stra wberry. At grocers. l0c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Dyspepsia Is the bane OF the human sys
tenn. Protect yourself against Its ravsge
By the use OF Beemans Pepsin Gum.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Nearly 20 per cent OF all Russian
fare unable to read or write.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The Best Prescription for ChiIis
and Fever is bottle OF GROVES TAsTBiges
CHILL Tonic. IL is simply iron and quinine in
q tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price 800.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The South African winter begins 10
wards the end OF April and lasts unit
September.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

4 St. Louis has the largest drug house,
he largest woodenware store and the
catest hardware house in the world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

There are 100000 men in Prussia
Gaining less than G2I per year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The population OF Bloemfonten doe.
OF did not exceed 5000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

1t is estimated that about 2,ooo, ,ooo, ,ooo
bicycles have been made in Europe and
America.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Kansas women have already begun to
organize Mckinley clubs and Bryan
clt,bs
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

To Cure q Cold In Ono Dsy.
LAXATIVE BRoMo QuISrNE TABLKrs. All
lists refund the ,ney II u fails to cure.
GROVES signature is on each bex. 25c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Carter's Ink Is Used by the
greatest railway systems OF the United States
They would not use 1t II 1t wasn't the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Jeil-O, tho new Dessert.
Pleases all the family. Four navofs:--
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and strawberry.
At your grocers- 10 cts.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11
cures these troubles of
WorseH, aE@ roSs ssses~
situation Of IFS ferS'Crsn

! No woman reed he wffs-
out fire safest and surese
advice, for AFses Pfsskfaass
c0unSeES wosfaD free Of
charge. Her address is
Lynn, Mass
Can aDy woman afford
10 ignore fire e7teGfCfase and
the advice fhaf haS cured
a spffisiugr vvosr9eFsP
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

Believing that our most cherished institu-
tions are In great peril; that the very exist
ence OF our constitutional republic Is at stake,
and that the decision now to be reached will
determine whether our children are to enjoy
those blessed privileges Of free government
which have made the United States great
prosperous and honored, we earnestly AK for
the foregoing declaration OF principles the
hearty support Of the slberty 10 wing American
noope. regardless OF previous party afilia-
tlons-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-07-11

The dishonest paltering with the trust evil
by the Republican party In state and Ma
tional platforms is conclusive proof OF the
truth OF the charge that trusts are the leeiti-
mate product OF Republican policies; that
they are fpstered by Republican laws and
that they are protected by the Republican ad-
ministration. In return for campaign sub
scriptions and political support.
We pledge the Democratic party 10 an un-
ceasng warfare In Nation, State and city
against private monopoly In every form. Ex-
isting laws agafu trusts must be enforced
and mere strin. ent ones must be enacted
providing for pu 'IIcity as to tho Affairs OF
corporations engaged In interstate commerce
doing business outside OF the state OF their
origin. that they have no water In their stock,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28

violently for three months of the year.
Hurricanes are comparatively rare: earth
quakes, on the contrary, are toierably fire.
Quent
TN 1873 it was stated that in the south
west part of Guam the people were much
afflicted with leprosy, but this affiiction
now seems to be much less than formerly
When the Spanfards left there were six
lepers in the hospital at Asan. All but one
OF these were allowed to leave and are
supposed to be scattered over the island
I saw one man in Merizo who had the APP
pearance of a leper and at Page l met a
man VINO was pronounced leper. The
people do not seem to dread the disease
and many contend that it is not commune
Gated to we'll persons by ordinary daily as
ISOLATION.
Changed for the Better.
'umata has changed very much for the
better since 1875. The people met me at
some distance from the town. AS / ap-
preached they fired guns, rang bells and
made all possible display of welcome and
good feeling toward our government They
insisted on our partaking of an entertain
ment which they had prepared, and in
many ways exhibited desire to receive us
with cordially. The school children with
their bright and intelligent faces; the girls,
with neat dresses, and the boys, with EQUAL
ly neat clothing, were brought ont in a
body and presented to US. Here, as in other
towns. everything had a clean and cheer
full appearance. The town now has about
200 people.
"Agana contains the principal part of the
inhabitants of the Marianas and bears the
lofty title of the city of San Ignacio de
Agana, but it is a small town of about
er part Of the houses were but poor Indian
cabins matched with cocoanut leaves and
the town contained but few stone houses
for the better classes. Now there are many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-28
MORE ROOM FOR PATENT OFFICE.
Yet Owing to Accommodating Records
Clerks VIII Still Be Crowded.

The work of transferring the general
land office to its new quarters in the old
post Office building has nearly been COM
pleted, and by the end OF the week the
complete change of headquarters will have
been effected. 1t has been an expeditions
move, the work of the office going on with
out interruption Each division was moved
separately, the executive offices of the de-
partment being the last to go. The change
did not come minute too early, the off,
Gals say: in fact, it should have been made
years ago to give additional room to the
largely increased business of the bureau
The commissioner of patents is gleeful,
This change means much to the patent Of
fee. 1t means largely increased area of
floor space, and consequent spreading
out of offices that have been contracted for
years to the detriment of the bureau and
the health of the clerks. The cry in the
Interior Department is expansion-expan-
sion of practical sort-and the clerks af-
fected by the transfer are stretching their
legs In anticipation OF more room. The
change will be of untold benefit to the pat
ent office, yet it is claimed that even with