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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
THE WATWA OF AFRICA.
A Curious Tribe, Low Down In the
scale of Humanity.

A hunter of big game I'm Africa gives
a description of tribe of natives
whom he found there, the Watwa.
"These natives" he says, live in the
swamps, their staple article of diet be-
ing fish and flour made from the seed
of the water lily, although during the
rains they grow patches of cassava
root and sweet potatoes at the edge
Of the swamp. They smear their
bodies with mud to protect them from
mosquitoes and are extremely dirty
and evil smelling in consequence. They
are very low down In the scale of hu-
manity and have bad reputation
among tribes living on the high ground,
which reputation they upheld during
our visit We engaged several Watwa
natives as carriers, but they only came
to see what they could steal. One day
l shot reed buck I'm sight of the
camp and left two Watwa to carry 1t
In while | went after hartbeest, but
1 never saw either men or buck again.
1t was no use following them into the
swamps, as they knew every inch
of the ground and water. They had
small canoes hidden everywhere, and
Immediately they crossed a stream
they sunk the canoe again where they
alone knew where to find II. Our boys
were afraid to follow them, as they
used poisoned arrows and sometimes
set poisoned stakes in the tracks lead
ing to their haunts."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
THE sNIPE's DRUMMING.
A Nnturalists Theory ms to How tho
sound Ii Produced.

1t is disputed whether the snipe's
drummlng-a curious noise, suggestive
of miniature thrashing machine-is
made BY the bird with its wings or by
its tail or by both wings and tail.
Some recent observations incline me
strongly to believe that the tail plays,
at any rate, the more important part.
During the performance the bird flies
at a great height round and round in
n wide, sweeping circle. At intervals
he makes a sudden and rapid descent,
holding his wings partly fexed and his
tail spread to its full extent. The out
ermost tail feather ON either side points
outward at greater angle than those
adjoining II, so that when the bird Is
watched through good field glass day
light shows between 1t and the next,
and, If l am right in my view, the
drumming sound is due to the rush of
air against this isolated feather. The
snipe's tail feathers seem so puny that
1t is at first difficult to believe that
they can produce so great result. But
II an outer one be taken-it is slightly
much reduced and swung rapidly
through the air the drumming noise
may be distinctly heard, though il
seems but n very faint echo of the
loud, throbblng hum that startles one
when 1t suddenly descends from an
ethereal height, and the small bird is
deserted, hardly more than speck TO
the naked eye, circllng round in wild
career and now, and then swooping
headlong downward and thrilling the
air with his weird muslc.-London Ma
turp
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Why windmilIs Burned Down.

OF the production of fire by the fric-
ton of wood against wood windmills
of the old construction gave on large
scale some disastrous examples. When
the force of the wind increased the
miller was obliged to bring each Of the
sails in succession to the ground in or
der to unclothe 1t, but when sudden
squalls came ON this was impractical
BILE, and the mill in extreme cases ran
away-that is, could not be stopped.
Everything was now done TO increase
the grip Of the wooden brake round the
great wheel on the driving shaft, and
water was poured copiously over them,
but in spite of all this flames would
sometimes burst out from the intense
friction and the mill be probably
burned down as the result The beau
tiful machinery of the modern wind
mill, by which the miller controls the
action of the sails from the interior of
the building, has reduced this danger to
a minimum.-Notes and Queries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
LOGGERHEADS.
This Name Is Given to Some Turtles
and Other Animals.


and Other Animals.
The giant turtles which are found
along the Atlantic coast and frequently
in southern waters in great numbers
are known as loggerheads. They COM
monty attain weight Of 1000 pounds,
are rapid swimmers and are often seen
far from land, floating asleep upon the
waves.
Carnivorous by nature these huge
tortoises feed on crabs and fish, espe-
cially on large species of conch, which
they break open with their massive
jaws. The flesh of this terrapin is
leathery and oily, with a strong smell
of musk. Young specimens are more
palatable and are often on sale In the
markets.
A duck, as large as our goose, which
is native of the shores of TERRA del
Fuego and the Falkland isles is also
called loggerhead, from its seeming
stupidity and helplessness.
In the West Indies this name is also
given to two or three sorts of fly
catchers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
THE DINNER TABLE.
Some Hints on How TO Behave when
Accidents Happen.


Accidents will happen. If one hap
pens to spill something he is unfortu-
nate, but ready, earnest apology to
the hostess is all that he can do to rem
edy the difficulty. A careful hostess
will acknowledge the apology and i'm
mediately change the subject.
This story is told of hostess ut
whose table beautiful china cup was
broken. Never mind" she said pleas
antly. "They break so easily. See"
And she crushed one in her hand.
Her method was rather too elabo-
rate. 1t would have been quite as sat
isfactory to the offender and far more
genteel had she said: II hope you have
received no injury. The cup doesn't
matter in the least"
If n morsel Of food drops from the
fork to the tablecloth do not attempt
to remove 1t. If guest drops n fork
or spoon he should let it lie. The
hostess will provide another.
If anything dlstasteful be taken into
the mouth 1t may be removed on the
corner of the napkin, when it can he
folded away or placed quietly on the
plate.
If bit of food falls on the waistcoat
of guest he should remove as much
of 1t as he can quietly with the corner
Of his napkin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
GRAY SQUIRRELS.
They VIII Eat Meat and Have Been
Known 10 Rob Birds Nests.

1t has been well said that the gray
squirrels one sees everywhere in some
of our New England towns are an in.
dication of higher civilization. 1t Is
certainly n pleasure TO see these grace
ful creatures running across trolley
tracks or over lawns unmolested. A
stranger would have very high esti-
mate of the people of city that could
draw to it these shy animals. Like
many rodents, however gray squirrels
will eat meat on occasions. They will
even rob birds nests. A friend OH
whom | can rely told me of two or
three INSTANCES in Arlington. Mass,
where gray squirrels had robbed rob
ms nests. having been caught In the
very act
One winter day, in going along a wild
mountain stream, l was attracted by a
fresh gray squirrel track. and on fol-
lowing IL found where the squirrel had
killed and eaten mouse. He had evil
IDENTIFY dug out the mouse. for | saw
where he had dug snow and leaves
away from the roots of some black
alders to SOME depth. Then, taking
the mouse in his teeth he had run a
few feet to a knoll. the mouse's tail
having left its print in the snow be-
tween the tracks Of the squirrel, and
eaten it, leaving blood. hair and pieces
Of bone TO tell Of the feast.
One time l gave young woodchuck
to an old Irishwoman, who fed the
chuck on ham. Now, II woodchuck
would eat ham, why not gray squir-
rel eat mice or young birds? We have
abundant proof that many flesh eaters
will, on occasions, eat vegetable food
as well as rodents eating flesh. Lovers
of both squirrels and birds may find 1t
possible to protect in some way the
nests of thrushes, warblers. etc.-John
Burroughs in Outing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Memory.

There are 100 different varieties of
memory, and perhaps we cannot alto
gether choose which we will possess,
though every sort, when we have the
germs of it, may be cultivated To
learn anything by heart the best plan
is to read sentence and repeat it
without a book, then read the next
sentence and repeat the two. and so
on. Repetition is of great Importance,
"line upon line" More Is learned and
remembered by reading through one
book twice than by reading two books
Dnce. After thing has been learned
1t must be recalled and gone oyer at
intervals, or the impression will fade
away.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
A PAPER OF TACKS.

You can't civilize the fellow who
doesn't care.
The best advice some of us can give
is, "Do as don't"
The goodness Of the untempted is as
fat as eggs without salt.
The more brains under the hat the
less jewels hanging to the clothes.
Some folks ought to take their con-
sciences out once In awhile for exer-
else.
Being ahead of time may spoil min
ute; being behind time may waste a
day.
Silence isn't always golden. The talk
er with something to say is worth q
dozen keep stills.
The school is the presents birthplace
of futures, and when we shorten its
usefulness we rob ourselves and we
steal from the future.-Hayfield Mower.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
DAME JULIANA BERNER.
She Was n Fifteenth Century Author
ity on Fly Fishing.

fty ON Fly Fishing.
The first printed English book on
angling was Dame Juliana Berner's
Book of st. Albans," which appeared
about 1850, and contained chapter
entitled "a Treatyse on Fyshynnge
With an Angle"
Fly fishing must have been practiced
much earlier than this, as nothing but
a gradual evolution could account for
the complete list of flies for the fish
ing months of the year which 1t gives.
To Dame Berner belongs the honor
of first telling that the salmon could
be caught with the fly. She says: "Al-
SO ye may take hym, but 1t is seldom
seen with a dubbe at such times as
when he lepith in lyke fourme and
manere as ye do trought or gray
ling" Her knowledge seems more
complete than could have been that
Of the original inventor, so that the
time when fly fishing originated in
British waters must remain uncertain.
Dame Berner's flies will kill trout
today, and her twelve were the foun-
dation of those of which Izaak Wal
ton said quantity In 1853: "Thus have
you jury of flies, likely to betray
and condemn all the trouts In the
river"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
In the Great western wheat Belt,

One square mile of wheat. Ever see
1t? Transcontinental trains used to
stop In the Smoky Hill valley Of Kan
sas to allow passengers view of such
wonder. 1t realized all the travel
ers' dreams of agricultural splendor.
Hundreds such visions now mark the
great grain area of the plains but their
beauty is none the less. Six hundred
and forty acres of wealth! 1t SHIN
mered beneath the perfect opalescent
blue Of the sky, the tall straws bending
with their weight Of grain. Standing
on the seat Of the reaper one might see
in the distance glimmer of green pas
lures and catch glimpses of rustling
fields of corn, but here was the heart
of summer.-C. NJ. Harger In Serb
ner's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Protected the Judge.

After the jury in Texas case had
listened to the charge of the court and
had gone to their room to deliberate
upon the verdict, one of the twelve
went right to the point by saying:
''That thar Pike Muldrow orter be
convicted an gen'ral principles. He's
bad as they make 'em."
AS the hum Of approval went around
a weazened little juror said. 81 heerd
that Pike guv it out that he'd go gun
min fur us, If we sent him up, jes'
soon's he got out, an fur the jedge
too"
"We must perfect the Jedge," they
agreed, and the verdict was mot gull
ty."-Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

The editor of country newspaper is
often his own reportorial staff as well.
and some of his experiences when out
after news would make interesting
reading. The editor of a flourishing
Journal in northern California town
recently called at the "home of the
brides parents" the day after the we'd
ding. He was desirous of telling his
readers all about the event and wished
to give the young couple a good send
off as well. The brides mother met
him.
Good morning, Mrs. JONES'" said the
editor. 1--WE called to get some of the
details of the wedding"
Goodness" replied Mrs. Jones in dis
may, 'they're all gone. You ought to
have come last night. They ate every
scrap."-San Francisco Bulletin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

Bishop Phillips Brooks never mar
ried, but at one time was very much
admired, courted and annoyed by a
wealthy maiden lady OF New York. To
her numerous communications. full OF
admiration and modest suggestions,
she received no encouragement from
DR.. Brooks. Recalling her advanced
age, she grew desperate and offered,
in addition to her heart and hand, all
her wealth. In reply she received the
following:
Madam-Your wealth give to the needy,
your heart to the Lord and your hand to
the man that asks for It.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
MODEL LODGINGS.
what the Rowton House scheme In
London Gives It's Patrons.

What the Rowton House scheme In
London Gives It's Patrons.
Every man who comes to Rowton
house is impressed with the fact that
he can there obtain better value and
more comfort than he can get any
where else. He finds that the condi-
tions under which he lives are i'm
proved and that he has congenial sur
roundings and associates. All the re-
sources of civilization he can have
bright, warm, comfortable rooms, lava
tories with basins supplied with hot
and cold water, footbaths without ex-
ira payment and a full length bath
with soap and towels for the nominal
charge of one penny. A man can do
his own laundry work IL he so wishes.
He can use any of the reading, smok-
ing or writing rooms, and, above all,
he has absolute freedom as regards his
mode of living.
Although the Rowton House scheme
food of all kinds can be procured at ex-
ceptionally low prices, probably cheap
er than at any other place in London,
at the same time no resident is obliged
to purchase any of the commodities
supplied by the company. Residents
can, If they choose, buy everything
they want outside the building. while
inside the Rowton houses they will
find provided for them. without charge.
every cooking utensil necessary, with
cutlery, crockery, etc. without limit
constant supply of boiling water Is
at hand, and good fires and cooking
ranges are kept going at all times. A
specially arranged scullery. fitted with
white glazed sinks, with supplies OF
hot and cold water, is provided, so that
any man desirous of preparing his own
food can do so without any supervision
or any interference from his fellows
Sir Richard Farrant in Cornhill Maga-
zine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Clean Hands.

On the subject Of unclean hands n
physician says that cases of infection
that could be accounted for In no other
way have been explained by the fin
gers as a vehicle. In handling money.
especially paper, door knobs, banisters,
car straps and hundred things that
every one must frequently touch, there
are chances innumerable of picking up
germs of typhoid, scarlatina, diph-
liberia. smallpox, etc. Wherefore to
avoid any dangerous results the pre-
ventive is simply to wash the hands
Immediately and scrupulously before
eating or touching that which is to be
eaten.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
THE LITERARY DETECTIVE.
His Hunt Ia One Thnt Adds Spice to
His Reading.

There is n certain type of literary
man who seems content to take little
part in the struggle of letters beyond
keeping an eye on his contemporaries
and pouncing down on them every now
and then to accuse them of having
given n meaning to such and such
word which that word should not pos
sess. 1t is strange that the number Of
these literary detectives is not larger,
Cor there are few more fascinating oc-
cupations than this. 1t lends a spice
to ones reading. The dullest book be-
comes as readable as the most deftly
written novel. Certain words have TAX
en- to themselves meanings In the
course of time which they have no
right to possess. phenomenon" Is a
very hardened offender. To use this
word as meaning something strange
instead of something that appears
and is visible" is to insure arrest at the
hands of the detective. Lately the
word temper" has been exposed.
Through long impunity 1t has come to
imply bad temper, whereas, If it had
its rights, it should mean just the re-
verse. We strongly advise every one
who desires never failing source of
amusement to read the next novel he
takes up with the eye of the detective.
Starting with the easier words, like
phenomenon" the novice may go on
from strength to strength until before
long nothing can escape him. The ex-
ercise, moreover, is not only pleasure,
but duty.-London Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
A Peculiar Ornament.

Berlin has probably one Of the most
peculiar ornaments for a reading room
that has ever been seen In a similar
position in civilized country. This Is
a gravestone which stands, large ana
massive, In one corner Of a small room.
1t is not only a gravestone, but is In
its legitimate position at the head of
a grave. The history of It's location in
the house is interesting 1t was not
put up in the house, but the house was
built around the stone Its original
position was in the burial grounds In
the churchyard at st. Hedwig's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Turned the Tables.

Mr.. Sharpe fold awyer)-Beatrice is
1t possible that, in spite of my positive
orders to the contrary, you have been
allowing that young Snoodle to persist
In his attentions to you? Miss Bea-
trice-Father, ! decline to answer that
question. Mr. Sharpe-You do. hey T?
I'd like TO know why. Miss Beatrice
On the ground that the answer might
incrlminate me. and I'd like to see you
get around that!-Chicago Tribune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Those sweet Girls.

Drusilla-I did not see you at the
Vanblunt reception last night, dear
Dorothy-No. hoped to be able to go
up to the last moment, but was pre-
vented. Drusilla (sweetly)-Y know
the invitations We're limited.-St. Louis
Republic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Cool.

Colonel Gruff / understand ny
daughter IL determined to marry you.
Well, want 10 say to you that she's
crazy. Mr.. Nervy-Ah, hereditary.
SUPPOSE Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
neasoas Obyious.

"We will sing Awake, Ye Saints i'm
mediately before the sermon tomor-
row." announced the minister at choir
practice ON Saturday afternoon.
Don't you think" inquired the OBJ
servant tenor, that it would be more
appropriate to sing it Immediately aft
er the sermonp-New Orleans Plea
yune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
A Sensitive Conscience.

'Carrle-Goodness, it's that horrld old
bore Wilkins. Tell him | have gone
out. Belle No, ! won't tell story,
but will sly that you have not come
back yet.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

"Neyer tell secret dear II would
be a great breach of confidence"
what must ! do with 1t, mamma?"
"Well--bring It to mel"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
Then He Went Home.

Hell dreamed of you last night. Do
you ever dream of me? She (suppress-
ing yawn)--No, but I'd like to very
much.--Detroit Free Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

A lecturer who had very fine lee
ture on "The Decadente of Pure Eng
lish" gave his address before wo-
mans club. At the close of the talk
very much overdressed woman of the
"fuss and feathers" type came up to
him and said; II did enjoy your talk
ever and ever so much, and | agree
with you that the English language Is
decading awfully. Hardly no one talks
proper nowadays, and the land only
knows what the next generation will
talk like II nothing amt done about it,"
There would not be 30 many open
mouths II there were not so many
open ears. Hall.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

We all spend too much time In COM
planning that we lack time to do
things. s.--Atchison Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03
THE CLARION STATE
NORMAL SCHOOL.

Furnishes professional training
for teachers-Prepares young
people for college-Ohers ex-
cellent facilities for general edu-
cation. FREE tuition for pros
pective teachers. Board, room
rent and laundry for school
year. ~ weeks. Sl27.00: for
fall term, l6 weeks, $1,000.
Station of Pittsburg, Summer
vile & Clarion Railroad direct
ly opposite Normal laundry.
Fall term opens Tuesday, Sep
tember 6, 1904. For further
particulars address
PRINCIPAL NORMAL SCHOOL,
CLARION, PA.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1904-08-03

If the people who know us best did
not deceive us pretty often We should
consider them disagreeable e.--Puck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-03

territory. There have been $50 of the
Kickapoos removed to that locality.
Forty years ago the United states
Government captured Az Kickapoos in
Old Mexico and brought them to their
Oklahoma reservation. Ever since
they have been under an agent with
annuities, teams, farm implements and
everything necessary to make them
contented with, life, yet in that time
they have been reduced in numb'&'s
from 4l2 to less than 200. Civilization
did not civilize it decimated. In the
same length of time 200 of the tribe,
left behind in their native wilderness
without the care OF Christian agents.
Increased TO 442
The Kickapoos. in order 10 emlgrate
to Mexico. sacrificed their holdings in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-03

nIngham yesterday offered reward Of
5000.
Hughes was brutally murdered two
days ago in the northern part of Mo-
bile County He was assassinated
about mile from his home while he
was walking along a railroad track.
Mr.. Hughes had some time ago shot
and killed negro in a fight. 1t is be-
lieved that he was murdered for ven
geance.
The reward was issued on the appli-
cation of the peace officers of Mobile
County.
reward of $25 was also offered by
Governor Cunningham yesterday foi
the arrest Of w. I Keigler, who Is
wanted for assault v-'+h intent to muir.
der in Cleburne County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-03
OFFICERS TO MEET.
Governor Calls Gathering of Command
erS of the Guard.

Governor Calls Gathering of Command
ers of the Guard.
The heads of the various commands
pr the Alabama National Guard are to
meet in Montgomery June IL to con-
slider matters of interest to their com
mands and to determine when and
where the various divisions will go in
to camp this summer.
Adiutant General Brandon yesterday
Eent out the following requests to the
several commanders:
State of Alabama,
Adiutant Generals Office,
Montgomery. June 2, 1904.
"Sir--I am instructed by the Cover
nor to ask you to attend conference
Mt my office on Saturday, June IL, at IL
b. M. for the purpose or making requl-
sition for such stores as you may de-
sire for the equipment of your COM
ynand and to divide the fund so that
no misunderstanding may arise also to
settle the matter of encampment for
your command.
"Please get your requisition in shape.
so that we may at once determine up
on It, There will be available out of
the present appropriation for your
command a good sum.
This meeting is of the utmost i'm
portance and l urge you to be present
as we wish to take up all moneys due
us from the government. The state
will Pay your expenses.
Respectfully,
WIN w. Brandon.
Adiutant General
It Is expected that the meeting will
develop matters of considerable inter-
est to the soldiers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-03

full bloods have but little idea of the
value of property and not the instinct
Of personal owenrshlp of land. All
they desire is to be left alone to wan
der, in primitive manner, the face Of
the earth.
The satisfaction expressed by the
Kickapoos has spread among the full
bloods of Indian Territory Some OF
the Kickapoos have returned as mis-
sionaries to persuade others to go, and
behind this is the scheme to influence
all full bloods TO emigrate. A vast
region extending westward to the Pa
cifc Coast has been explored and the
consent of President Diaz has been Sc
cured allowing the Indians to locate
there. The KickapOos are in Nacim-
iente, in the northwestern part OF the