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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
Vogue of Appliques.


Appliques are prominent feature
Of the handsomest and smartest of the
spring tailor -mades. 1t is, however,
really an underletting, for, instead OF
the appliques being of lace or silk set
on, tho material of which the gown is
composed is stamped out into pat
tern, and silk set under it. Our large
picture shows an exceedingly stylish
spring costume Of pastel gray broad
cloth, made with the prescribed Eton
jacket with revers and collars covered
with applique. The skirt has circu-
lar ruflle around the front and sides,
with band of applique at the top.
With tho box-plaited back skirt de
riguer this spring, the back Is allowed
to have its full graceful swoop its en-
tire length. Any side ana front dec
grafton stops on either side of the
back, as the figure of our illustration
shows. In this costume the applique
band is put near the bottom edge of
the skirt, as il has no ruffies. This
is much liked, too, as well as the
ruffied effect OF the other, particularly
for short women who do not care to
risk the becomingness Of breaking the
length of their skirt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

back, and il you try to sleep on your
side the spine is curved most uncom-
fortably aud unhealthful.
What then is to be done about it!
The spring of the bed must either be
made in several pieces, or be made up
of spiral springs, so that all parts are
independent OF one another, and the
springs at the center are stronger than
those at the head and foot, because
they have more weight to support. In
this way it becomes possible for the
tired man or woman to obtain the
greatest possible amount of benefit
from the hours devoted to sleep. II
they will use a moderately hard mat
tress, of cotton or hair, never Of feath-
ers, and not too high pillow, seeing
that when they are in bed the body is
not all curled up in a knot by the poor
springs and that the feet and back are
in almost straight line, the repose
gained while lying either ON the right
or left side will prove refreshing aud
healthful.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

kopecks,or approximately S4.35, for
665 mile. The emigrant rate for the
same ditance is only three rubles, or
about S.55. 1t goes without saying
that th, accommodations provided at
this rab are not luxurious, but they
are quie as good as could be expected
for tn price, far more comfortable
than tie former method of travel into
Siberi by long and trying marches
and pobably in most instances rela-
lively ybetter than the homes the peo-
pie hive had.
Th cars themselves in which the
emigants travel to the land of their
hops are the ordinary fourth class
carsof the sort one sees all over Rus.
sia, inscribed after the invariable
fashion, "for eight horses or forty
me,." They are what we call box cars
in he United States, painted the ia.
mjiar red, with sliding doors opening
in either side.
The most characteristic feature Of
Siberian farm life is that the farmers
I've not scattered all over the country,
pmote from neighbors, but in villages
IS near as possible to the land they
ire cultivating. Each village, then,
IS a cluster of houses, in which live
not villagers in the usual sense, as
'towuspeople in a small settlement,
but the farmers OF the region round
about.
Life in these villages Of Siberia is
rude enough, with none of the quail
ties we consider necessary to comfort.
The lands are fertile, yielding ample
crops OF grain even with the crude
methods OF cultivation in effect. The
plowing is shallow because the plows
are poor. There is little cultivation
after planting. The grain is harvested
with hand sickles and scythes. 1t is
thrashed by horses in the open field,
the grain trampled out of the straw
by three or four Siberian ponies trot-
ting around in a small circle. 1t is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
SIBERIA'S AWAKENING.
What Russia is Doing to Develop
Her Vast Asiatic Possession.
CHARACTERISTIC SCENES IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.
SCENES IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.


through Siberia is simple but ade-
quate. Most of the peasants. bring
with them as much food as possible
of the sort they relish, in order to
avoid the necessity of buying on the
way. Ponderous loaves OF black
bread, slabs OF died fish and a supply
of tea are the chief essentials in this
commissary department. Each FAM
lily carries teapot in addition to cups
and simple dishes, and the individual
traveller must do likewise if he wishes
to be sure of comfort. As every one
knows, tea is the staple article among
the Russians and is consumed in
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

some than they were few years ago,
writes Trumbull White, in the Chi
cago Record. The Russian peasant
10 displaying the same sort of restless
uess that induced the settlement of
our own Western States and Terri
torigs from the more thickly populat-
ea3fgions Of the East. Indeed, the
nian peasant always has shown q
hngness to support the "expan-
On" policy OF his Government by
moving on into the newly annexed
lands and subduing them to his own
civilization and manner OF develop
ment, crude though that might be. 1t
is time to dismiss the idea that the
Russian peasant is altogether a clod.
He has shared too we'll the labors of
the Russian advance across Asia.
IAN observant English traveller writ
ing recently OF his journey in these
lands has complimented the Siberian
and the American in the same breath
at the same time that he has phrased
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

great quantities. The Government
provides for the nece ssity in excellent
fashion. At every station OF the first
class, which means about every seven.
ty-flve or eighty miles, there is erected
at one end of the platform a littb
house of logs, which is arranged
solely for the convenience of the
people who want water. A big tank,
holding two or three barrels OF water,
is arranged with charcoal furnaceto
keep its contents at the boiling point.
In another corner of the house i, a
tank OF cold water. Each of thes, is
fitted with several faucets so that the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
An odd Tree From Madagascar.

From vick's Magazine we get this
picture Of the travellers tree, IN odd.
looking growth indigenous in NADIA
gascar. Botanically it is known as
the Ravenala Madagarcarenis, but it's
popular name has been given it from
the belief that water from rain and dew
collects in its leaf stems in sufficient
quantity to quench travellers thirst.
The water does collect as stated, but
as the plant grows beside water
courses it can hardly be of special
benefit to the traveller, who could
slack his thirst much easier at the
adjacent stream.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
For Healthful sleep.

Every one knows that it is bad to
sleep on your back, but it is even
worse if the bed is such that your
stomach is as high as your head and
your feet are lower than both, as must
be the case on too heavily wadded
mattresses. On the other hand, if
the spring is too yielding you will find
that the heavy parts of the body make
you lie in a kind of hollow whether
you sleep on your back or on your
side. 1t is most unhealthful to have
the feet so high rs they are in this
kind of bed, when you sleep on your
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
A FetchinR Combination,

White and ecru is O combination ex-
tensively employed. A lovely sum-
mer gown is made OF white Swiss en-
broidered with o small ecrn dot.
There is double skirt to this gown,
and both top and bottom skirts are
trimmed with three plated frills OF
Swiss, two plain with an ecru one be-
tween them. The same style OF trim
ming is used on the bodice, the plaits
being put on with fchu effect. An
ecru linen has bands Of white linen
stitched on, while white linen is run
with eoru lines and has vest, cuffs and
bands on the skirt OF ecru linen,
edged with heavy eoru linen lace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
eoRrAsLs SCHOOL HOUSE.
now the Educational Demands Are Md
in st. Louia.

Now the Educational Dom ands Are Mss
In st. Louis.
st. Louis is congratulating itself
just now upon having successfully
solved difficult problem, and upon
the carrying out OF q unique and inter.
esting idea. In fact, she has wrought
ont new version Of the old story OF
Mahomet and the mountain and new
application. Like tho mountain, il
has been found necessary that when
scholars will not come to the school,
the school must, of a necessity, go to
the scholars. This, on the face of
it, might seem q matter of extreme
difficulty. AS il is, however, the
problem has been solved.
st. Louisshas found much difficulty
in providing room for all its school
children. Rented rooms we're expert
mented with in many parts of the
city with more or less success, but the
general result would hardly be called
q satisfactory one. In districts where
the population was scattered the plan
seemed scarcely applicable. After
much consideration and many experi-
ments, it was suggested that school
house or schoolhouses Of such nature
that they could be readily moved from
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

material and, so far as possible, fol-
owing the shirt pattern worn by the
British soldier in South Africa. As
,hown by the cut, this model, save
or its pockets, is not unlike that used
or the regulation shirt waist for
women in America. 1t has the same
slightly full front, and the same per-
,ectly plain fan back. Down the front
ls broad stitched band with buttons,
The two breast pockets, che plaits ar d
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
Up-to-Date Underiinen.

Now that our dresses are made to
fit so tightly around the hips, we'll.
fitting underclothing is necessity.
The latest Partisan idea is to have
chemise and petticoat made in one.
The upper part is cut to fit the figure
without the least vesti-e of fullness,
and then below the hips it widens out
into an ordinary skirt. These gar.
ments have simply strip of lace OF
ribbon to support them on the shoul-
ders and fasten down the centre of the
front to just below the waist.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
Concerning the Parnsoi.

Golf parasols are something new.
A golf stick of suitable size is used
for the handle and the decidedly large
frame is covered with an intense
emerald green. The correct thing to
wear with this sunshade is O white.
brimmed manila straw hat. The ma.
Mia straw is as light as air aud very
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

passengers may serve themselves
rapidly when they come. Near this
house IS an open shed facing the track,
which shelters rough counter and
some shelves. This is at the service
Of the peasant women of the village,
who bring all sorts of eatables to this
primitive buffet at train time.
When the train arrives there is a
hasty exodus from the cars. Onerep-
resentative Of each family or travelling
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
New Round skirts.

The newest round skirt from Paris
is either go1ered, tucked or gathered
at the waist and over the hips; con.
sequently the wearer of it should be
slight, and the cloth must not be too
thick. Other skirts are tucked at the
top and then accordion plated. This
killed cloth is chic and has the ad.
vantage of novelty, but unless care
fully manipulated it will develop into
an unwieldy garment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

abinsk to kurgan, immigration has
been flowing into tho country in
constantly increasing stream. Now
that tho great rivers and steppes are
crossed by through trains all tho way
from Moscow to Irkutsk, the move.
ment is even more rapid, and already
tho vast areas Of Siberia are less lone
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
Unburni.b.d sIlvsr nut,on..

A fashionable gown Of ''oherbat au
iait" "a warm pinky-brown), has the
skirt almost covered with q COM
plieated system Of tuoks. The re-
leased fullness escapes about the
ankle. The distinguishing feature is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
v.,u. of the v,o.orl. Gross.

The Victoria Cross, the intrinsic
value OF which is one penny and one
farthing, or two aud half cents, can.
not be accepted as Q pledge by .
pawnbroker anywhere In Great Britain
under penalty Of heavy fne, The
cross Is made from cannon captured
from the enemy, aud weighs just
three and half grains less than one
ounce.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
boy Non-Plu.ed the Conf

AT country fair conjurer was
performing the old trick of producing
eggs from a hat, when he remarked to
little boy: "Your mother can't get
eggs without hens, can she?" "Oi
course she cant" replied the lad.
"Why, how is that?" asked the con-
jurer. ''She keeps ducks" replied
the boy. amid roars OF laughter. Tit.
Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

party hurries to the house where the
hot water is waiting and draws from
the tank into his teapot as much as he
likes of the essential liquid. Others
rush to the buffet shed, to find bread,
fish, meat, cakes, hot soup, berries,
kvass and kumyss, all OF which are
sold at astonishing low prices. Then
they return to the train to prepare
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

pretty. 1t comes in deep tan and
should be decorated by twist OF
white yelling and several big pom.
pons of silk floss in Irish green caught
almost in the front of the hat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
As the shsrin Would Ran Il.

''Next week we will begin running
this paper as Captain Kidd would
have run.it. Delinquent subscribers
may expect call from MS with their
accounts stuck in the muzzle OF six.
shooter. Otherwise this paper will be
running as the Sheriff would run It,"
-Bowersyille Clarion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

their meals aud at their leisure eat
and drink.
Emigrants from provinces not tribu-
tary TO the yolga River are carried on
special trains or in enigrant cars at-
tAahsd y ths slower regular traias. q
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

Engli shmen instead of Americans.
Already evidences have appeared that
Siberia for the Hiberians" is not an
unknown sontilnsnt.
Provision for tho susienancs Of NE
l1anigsants On their xfllwAy journey
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
Sleeves For Thin Erooks,

Elbow sleeves are very fashionable
for thin frocks, and they are com.
pleted with cuff turned back, from
which falls frill Of lace or chiffon
wider at the back than It is in the
front.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

flaps of which recall those worn by the
London policemen, being buttoned
also. The shirt sleeve ends in Il mar
row cuff ut the wrist and the shoulder
seams are strapped and finished with
buttons. A high straight collar with
small butterfly bow in black or white
finishes the garment at the throat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

rates but little higher than those Of
the steamers and very much less than
the regular thid-class rates. For
1000 versts, 70 instance, the third.
class fare is eght rubles and forty
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
ENIARKABLEas as the

8 tat Q m ent m ay
seem, ever since tho
day when the first
section of the Sibe-
rian railway was
opened. from Cheli.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02
substltute For watch Chains,

Serpents of oxidized steel which
have life-lihe flexibility are used for
watch chains. They comes in differ.
ent lengths.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

the jacket lined and faced with white
satin and buttoned down the from,
with double row of silver buttons.
These are not FURNISHED like the plate
upon your dinner table, but have the
dull look of unburnished metal. The
buttons are not too small and look
solid,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

Bstween dyspepsia aud table man,
ners. there Il no fun in eating any
more. ID Ddtroit Journal. I
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

New YORK CRY (Special). The
novelties of the moment include what
the English call "a patriotic khaki
shirt for ladies'" il being made OF that
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-05-02

Here Is golf costume with new
blouse front coat OF hunters green
cheviot, trimmed with straps OF white
cloth aud black velvet. The skirt il
In tan doubls-faoed cloth, cut with
narrow breadths. Atrappod aud I'm.
ished ~ tho foot with the plaid which
iorms tho lining.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE.

Beginning Tuesday, June 8, steamers Nor
thumberland and Potomac will leave Pier y,
Light Street, Baltimore, every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, at z. NJ. for Alex
andria and Washington, calling at all OF the
usual landings. BEGINNING Thursday, June I,
will leave 18th Street Wharf, Washington, al
4P. NJ, Thursday, Sunday and Tuesday.go'ng
as far as IeonardtOwn on these evenings
Will leave LeOnardtown st Is A. M.,Kinsale at
II NJ, Miller's st p. NJ, Grason's It T. N.
and BacOn's at 2. NJ. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, arriving in Baltimore early the
following morning. Freight received daily
In Baltimore.
No Freight received for out going steamers
after p. m. on sailing days.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, No.
w.D. SCOTT, Agent,
AZ Fredericksburg. Va
KEY COMPTON, Agent,
atNOrfolk. Va
STEPHENSON & BRO, Agents,
at Washington, d. c
WILLIAM NJ. REARDON, Agent,
at Alexandria. Va.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09

lanta Constitution when he wrote the
first Uncle Rcmus' sketch. II IS
pleasant 10 know that be did not In
vent tho plantation stories which
brought him fnme. but that they were
genuinely what they purported to be.
Only for Mr. Harris many quaint and
choice treasures Of literature would
have been lost
For nearly - years he has done the
principal editorial work on The Const-
tuition. Speaking Of the change he
said:
"An old family boss grown tired Of
stopping M the same house every day
has Kicked ont Of harness and proposes
to keep the flies of In his own way. |
have a great deal Of work mapped out,
which, If 70 is well done, will cover sey-
cral busy years. This work would new
or be- done II continued TO grind out
editorial articles day after day"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
william Gillette on the Stage.


on the stage Gillette Is distinct from
many famous actors In that he has no
pose. lie does not play at being hand
some or as a social quantity or as n
literary dilcttantc. He seems rather
10 be- such man as might sit at the
helm of a great business enterprise and
ST with success. After his night per
formances he frequently spends an
hour or two walking I'm Central park.
Walking IS his favorite recreation dur
ing the season because he finds In It
the greatest relief from the nervous
strain Of his work All the summer he
passes IN castle Of Incidence. which
IS bis houscboat Uouseboating is a
pastlme Of which he is one OF the piO-
nccrs IN this country aud which he adj
vocatcs unrcscrvedly. He has admit
ted. however. that this thing is too
slow for most Of the people he likes
and who ne believes Ike him. lie
once invited party for cruise up the
Hudson on his h0uscboat, but most Of
the members begged 10 be let off be
fore they were beyond the limits of
Manhattan. They couldn't stand 1t to
see tugs, scows and all kinds Of non
descript craft running away from the
houseboat
Yet you might know Gillette for an
actor from the flexible carriage Of his
very tall. meagcr frame. lie generally
walks up and down nervously while I'm
conversation and has the finished ac-
tors second nature Of giving exquisite
value TO his words.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
ThnrnnrhIv Posted.

The latest English gols story is told
by Mr.. Justice Lawrence against him.
self. He is an ardent golfer. Recently
he had case before him in which he
felt 1t necessary to ask one Of the wit
nesses, a boy, the usual question
whether be was acquainted with the
nature of an oath. The ingenious youth
replied: "Of course am. Amt your
eaddieT
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
Liquor Dealers.
p. McCracken, Bro. & Co.,
-WnoLIsALI 40 RErAIL-

GROCERs AND LIQUOR DEALER.
Offer Ten Thousand Gallons PURE RYE
and BOURBON WHISTLES, from the fol
loving well known distillerios Graft 4 Go.
OF Ohio Boone County Distilling Co., OF
Kentucky Monticello Distillery, OF Mary.
land. and w. r. Gray, Of Pennsylvania.
Agents for Bergner Rngle Lager Beer
They also offer Stapleand Fancy Groceries,
Agricultural Implements Seeds, Gusno, and
lament
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
Fall Schedule.
WseWs Steamboat Co,
BALTIMORE, PRRDBRICKsBUR re AND
RAPPAHAENOOK RIVER ROUTE
NORFOLK ANDRAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
RnIf1

NORFOLK AND RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
ROUTE.
On and after Friday September 18th, steamers
Richmond. Lancaster and Essex, will leave
Pier Light Street, Baltimore. every Tuesday
aud Friday at 40 p. m. for Fredericksburg
and all wharves on the river. Returning.
will leave Fredericksburg at ESQ p. M (tine
permittingJ Monday and Thursday. Leeds
Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday and Thursday,
at 40 p. IN, for TappahannOck and all
ing will leave TappahannOck at SEQ a. M, on
Monday and Thursday for Baltimore.
No freight received for outgoing steamers
after p. m. on sailing days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
Now lie Rides a nike.

Having experienced n straw ride, n
merry 90 round and other seashore d.
versions. Minister WI mastered the BIZ
cycle at Cape May, y. j., the other day
i'm one lesson. with only one fall and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
China,s Empreas Downger.

A woman who has had the pleasure
of seeing Chlna's empress dowager de-
scribes her majesty as being surpris-
lngly youthful in appearance. Her face
Is plump and free from wrinkles, al
though she Is considerably over 60.
She must have been quite pretty when
young, and there are no signs Of the
cruelty of disposition with which she Is
credited The empress costume was
Of pale yellow silk richly embroidered
with dragons and flowers Of the same
color. A silk hcaddress adorned with
large pearls concealed part Of the fore
bead In the fashion adopted by elderly
women in China.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
PEOPLE OF THE DAY.

Joel Chandler Harris. the Uncle
Romus" Of story book and magazine.
has resigned his editorial position on
the Atlanta Constitution and Will de-
vote his entire time hereafter TO liter
AIRY work in fields which do not en-
bruce the newspaper.
Like Artcmus Ward, this later gcnu-
inc American humOrlst began life as Il
printer lie was reporter on the At
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
NORFOLK ROUTE

will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at II
N. (nOOn) Friday. stopping at all landings
Will leave Norfolk at p m, Saturday for
TappanAnnOck, calling at all landings.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
WI TING FANG.

two or three scratches on his hand.
He hired n wheel from n local dealer.
The dealer also gives lessons, but WI
said all the lessons he wanted was
what he gave himself Before leaving
the shop the teacher volunteered few
points.
His excellency then went to the cor
ner Of Beach avenue and Broadway,
where both streets are wide, and be-
gan. He tied his cue so It would not
get caught in the back wheel and then
hoped on He wabbled at first, but
later rode steady.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-10-09
Many Thankg

L wish TO express my thanks TO the
manufactures Of Chamberlain Oolio.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for
having put on the market such won.
derful medicine, says w. W. Massin.
gill, of Beaumont. Texas. There are
many thousands Of mothers whose
children have been saved from attacks
Of dysentery and cholera infantum who
must also feel thankful IL is for sale
by M. NJ. Lewis. Druggist,