Stocking a
The big game that William C. Whit
ney lilt brought on from the Rocky
Mountain to occupy hi 8000 Keren on
October Mountain, about four miles
from Lenox, Man., in creating great
interest among the New York people
who have summer places in Lenox
lid vicinity. He hits secured Dome of
the largest buffaloes in this country
nil hud considerable other wild game
from the Itocky Mottntnius, the only
specimens which have ever been
brought to the East, except a few
which the late Austin C'orliiu had up
in New Hampshire. They are the
finest specimens that could be Recnred
in Montana, Wyoming and along the
range of the Itocky Mountains in that
region.
His herd of buffaloes numbers thir
teen, while his elk and doer are twice
that number. The buffaloes are of
especial interest because they have
beo-jme so rare in this country, lie
ginning with the great bull buffalo
McKinley, which stands at the head
of the herd, weighing 2000 pounds,
down to others weighing 1000 pounds,
they are the rarest specimens in Amer
ica. The great bull McKinley and the
entire herd were brought East with
the greatest difficulty. They came in
two freight palace cars, in charge of
the Adams brothers, who were given
the order by Mr. Whitney over a year
ago. Home of the buffaloes they raised
Mr. Whitney's favorite elk.
themselves. The chief of the herd,
MoKinley, is six years old and is the
ugliest animal - that has ever been
brought East. He is the chief figure
in the buffalo picture and ho doesn't
allow any biped to oorae into the en
closure without a protest. It was
with great difficulty that he was taken
out of the car, which he nearly tore to
pieoes, and was taken up on October
Mouutain from the Len .'Z station in
an immense crate, drawn by four
horses. He excited the greatest in
terest all tho way, from the time he
was loaded into the oar uutil he got to
his destination.
The buffaloes are confined in about
800 acres of land surrounded by a fence
which is nine feet eight inches high,
made of steel wire. McKinley has
tried to get through it several times,
but he found in locking horns with it
that it has beaten hira every time. It
has been tested by a twenty-five horse
power engine, which has been rushed
against it with all its force. Bince Mo
Kinley has found that he cannot get
through the fence he has become do
cile, and is quite content to Btoy in
the enclosure, whioh has the best
grass that oau be procured for a herd
of buffaloes.
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THE BUFFALO HERD,
The other buffaloes are becoming
used to their new home. There is
another bull which weighs only 100
pounds lest than MoKinley, but is not
as vicious. The whole buffalo herd
have wandered about the enolosure
with the greatest onriosity. They
look about for places where they can
escape, but are becoming contented,
as the gamekeeper treats them well.
-They are, however, wild, and it it
sUngsrons to vcotura star them, and
Forest
With Bio Game.
bo unsafe for any one to go inside the
enclosure that it is with the greatest
difficulty that pictures could be taken
of thotn.
The dozen antelopes have all eloped.
As soon as they were put into their
thousand acres, surrounded by its
wire fence, they rushed away into the
thickot, and even the gamekeepers
have been unable to And them. Some
times of a clear morning glimpses of
tli em have been caught in the dis
tance on the rocky hilltop above the
forest, tint as soon as any one tried
to trace them they again disappeared,
and ore keeping themselves so very
quiet that it is impossible to tell
THE ELK ENCLOSURE.
whether all of them have survived or
not, but it is probable that they have.
They undoubtedly enjoy the wildtiess
of the region, which resembles their
Itocky Mountain home, and where
they are no moro liablo to be mo
lested than in their own mountain
fastnesses.
When Mr. Whitney wanted to see
his antelopes he was told thnt they
had all cleared out. He went out and
tried to find them himself, but without
success. Ho had the same experience
with a dozeu black-tailed deer that wore
brought on at the same time. They
were turned iuto an enclosure of 1000
or more acres and left to roam at their
own sweet will. They are tho first
black. tailed door brought to New Eng
land. The Adams brothers have instructed
the gamekeepers to feed them when
they como around. It is probable
that they will not be seen until they
get hungry late in the full, when the
grass is gone. The country whore
they are plnood contains roaring
mountain brooks and small ponds
whioh in a measure resemble their na
tive country.
The thirty-five oiks whioh were
brought on fast year all survived the
winter oud are doing woll. They were
young animals when they came on,
but their horns have grown out so that
they would not be rocognized. They
are very tame, and, although inclosed
in over one thousand acres, the same
as the inclosures for the others, when
the gamekeeper gives a piercing whis
tle they all gather arouud him like
so mauy sheep. They are exceeding
ly handsome and attractive animals.
They often gather in groups in the in
closure and lie down quietly in the
most docile manner. No one likes to
get near the bucks, however, for they
have a disagreoable manner of jump,
ing on visitors with thoir forefeet. It
doesn't take them long to become ac
quainted with the people who feed
them and they respond readily to the
calls for meals. They are fed grain,
oats and other cereals, just the same
as if they were domestio animals.
It is not an easy mattor to take care
of this largo natural history preserve
on October Mountain, and a half dozen
gamekeepers are employed to keep
track of tho animals. These game
keopors live in one of the farmhouses
on the land, and they are out day and
night looking after their charges.
Mr. Whitney has only given np
about throe thousand acres to the
game he has already brought on, and
what he is going to do with the other
five thousand acres reuiaius to be seen.
He has a large number of game
birds, has stocked his brook with
trout, and it is evident that in a few
years this will be the greatest private
game preserve in this country.
How to Make a Tennancnt Paste.
Book an ounce of refined gelatine in
cold water for an hour, theu drain off
and squeeze out the water as much aa
possible. Tut the gelatine in a jelly
pot, and plaoe tho pot in a pan of hot
V
water over the fire. When the gela
tine has melted, stir in slowly 21
ounces of pure aloohol. Put in a wide
mouthed bottle aud cork tightly. This
glue or paste will keep indefinitely,
and can be melted for use in a few
minutes by setting the bottle in a basin
of hot water. 'As it contains a very
small percentage of water, it affects
the gloss of the print but little, and
dries almost immediately. Harper's
noona isuie. -
TOWER FOR CREATER NEW YORK.
Triumphal Strnrtnra Which I la Ontotiif
Thai of Babylon.
As natter of curiosity it may be
mentioned that Greater Mew York is
to have on paper, at least tower
which is to bent anything in the
world, past or present, even the confusion-breeding
structure of Babylon.
William J. Frye is the architect, and
E. C. Townsend is mentioned as pro
moter, who is said to be confident that
the necessary funds will be forthcom
ing. He has not yet gone into figures,
which is n mere matter of details with
hire. The tower is to be 2140 feet in
height, and is to be twelve-sided, with
A diameter of 1100 feet for the main
base, to be Hanked by four pavilions,
which will give the entire base a di
ameter of 400 feet. The ontor walls
are to be of cement and wire cloth.
Internally the plnns rcpresont a laby
rinth of steel columns, girders, beams,
plates nnd other forms of steel con
struction, not a particle of wood to be
MM
employed in cither construction or
finish. Electrio cars with reserve
motor power of oompressed air are to
run spirally around the 100-foot cen
tral area, making a trip to the fifth
floor from the ground about two and a
half miles iu length. From the fifth
floor to tho top visitors will be con
veyed in an elevator. The proposed
tower is to bo built within the next
GREATER NEW TORS'8 TRIUMPHAL TOWER.
three yeors somowhore in upper New
York, where there is a firm rock foun
dation. Original Way to Get Ilia of Final.
Those who wish an original way of
gottiug rid of fleas might try some
plan like that adopted by professor
Uago, at one or the buildings of Cor'
nell University, and described by him
in "Insect Life." This plan consisted
in tying sheots of sticky fly paper,
with the sticky side out, around the
legs of the janitor, who then for several
hours walked up and down the floor of
the infested room, with the result that
all or nearly all of the fleas jumped on
his ankles, as they will always do, and
were caught by the fly paper.
A Hew and Startling Boat.
The umbrolla boat has been the &.
sation of the year at the Cowea (Eng
land) regatta. The sails fold np Just
THB UMBRELLA BOAT.
like the covering of an umbrella. It
sails very fast, and is expeoted to create
a revolution in sailing on quiet rivers
ana Days.
TOff ijffrriTTrpI
MODES FOR THE AUTUMN.
DESICNS
THAT WILL
FOR COOLER
BE APPRO.
WEATHER.
PRIATE
A Stylish Frock for a Little Olrl It Can
lie Made of Any Seasonable Fabric
A Waist of Attractive ftrslgn For
Miss of fourteenA Lata Shirt.
A stylish little frock for a fflrl of
eight, writes May Manton, is made of
silk and wool novelty, showing a
ground of deep blue lined with red.
frock ron a oihl op eiort tears.
The plain or contrasting material is
red taffeta and the buttons are smoked
pearl. The foundation consists of
well-fitted lining that is simply shaded
MISSES' FBENCII
by shoulder, nnder-arm seams and
tingle bust-darts. The material is ap
plied to the front at 'yoke depth, and
the full front is gathered at npper and
lower edges and adjusted over the lin
ing to fall in soft blouse effect over the
narrow belt. The side-fronts of nov
elty show fulness at the upper and
lower edges, and are also slightly
blouse. The back fits smoothly across
the shoulders with a scant fulness at
the waist at each side of the centre
baok where the dosing is effeoted with
button and buttonholes.
A wide sailor collar falls across the
back, and is carried forward to the top
of the yoke front. Kevers that are
widest at the top anil gradually taper
toward the lower edge finish the front
edges of the side-fronts, forming an
effective decoration; a plain standing
band finishes the neck. The sleeves
are two-seamed, and fit the arm com'
fortably olose from the wrist to above
the elbow, where they are met by short
puffs of the material. The Bkirt has a
front gore, wide side gores aud
straight back that is closoly gathered
at the upper edge and sawed to the
belt, the placket finishing in tne cen
tre-back.
All seasonable fabrics are suitable,
plaid, : striped, figured and novelty
goods combining prettily with plain
materials, such as cashmere, ouallies,
to., or with silk.
To make this frock for a girl of eight
years will require throe and one-half
yards of forty-fonr-inob material and
one and one-quarter yards oi twenty'
two-inch material for trimming.
Mltass' French HIoum Wait.
The stylish waist shown in the large
illustration, fashioned in figured
barege, showing a full vest and back
gimp of surab, is suitable for a young
miss. Narrow black velvet ribbon
provides the decoration, and a fine
divided frill of lace finishes the neok.
The foundation consists of a glove
fitted lining, with the usual number
of seams and single bust darts enter
ing into the adjustment. It closes in
visibly at the centre back. The be
coming fullness of the vest or front is
disposed in gathers at the neok edge
and at tha waist. The side fronts,
whioh are included in tha shoulder
and nnder-arm seams, fit smoothly at
the top, with the slight fullness at tha
waist laid in forward-turning plaits,
Smooth nnder-arm gores separata tin
fronts from the backs, which are
smooth at the top, where they are ont
in low, ronnding outlines, showing
gathered yoke of snrah above. At
each side of the closing the backs have
a slight fullness, arranged in close,
overlapping plaits. The npper edges
of the side fronts are also rounded,
presenting the gimp effect that is a
feature of the season's style and be
coming to all youthful figures. The
neck is oomploted by a standing band,
surmounted by a full rnche of lace.
The two-seamed sleeves have short
puffs and are finished at the wrists in
Venetian style.
Challies, cashmere, novelty and can
vas weaves will make np prettily in
combination with silk, surah, mons
seline, chiffon or orepe-de-Chine, form
ing the vest and back yoke. The free
edges may be trimmed with either rib
bon, braid or passementerie.
To make this dress for a miss of
fourteen yesrs will require two and
one-quarter yards of forty -four-inch ma
terial, , Fashions In Hells.
White leather belts with oxidized
silver clasps are very popular with
light summer frocks. Many of them
are extravagant affairs, having, be
sldos the clasps, handsome silver orna
ments applied at intervals. The latest
belts mentioned from abroad are said to
show tortoises of turquoise; those are
formed with links of oxidized silver.
Very narrow belts of light-hned croco
dile leathers are adorned with studs of
colored enamels, but ribbons are used
in preference to anything else by many,
for they fit so mnoh more snngly than
leather and tie ho gracefully. For the
moment check ribbons are being ex
tensively patronized.
A Fonr-Pleeo Skirt.
Figured dimity, showing violet and
white, was the material chosen for this
t' V
BLOUSE WAIST.
stylish fk'ut, that is admirably adapted
for present wear, as the back breadth
is straight, making it easy to launder
when fashioned in wash fabrics. The
sides display a slight tipple effect on
each side of the gored front, the
straight book breadth falling in grace
ful folds from gathers at the top. The
placket finishes in centre-back and the
top is completed with a narrow belt.
The skirt is of moderate width, meas
uring only about four yards at the
foot. The mode is adapted to all sea
sonable dress goods, including duck.
pique, grass linen, madras, cueviot,
lawn, gingham, and other cotton sum-
mer suitings. It can be decorated, as
illustrated, with narrow lace-edged
ruffles or bands of ribbon.
To make this skirt for a woman of
medium size will require four and one
half yards of forty-four-inch material.
Lace Overdresses.
The fashion of wearing lace over
dress or lace applique for trimmings is
universal across the water. One ex
tremely fetching gown is of black net
with an applique ofoream lace all over
it; it is mounted on whits glace silk to
bring out a delightful sheen. A lines
bodies has a bolero of cream lacs.
TOUB-PfECa 8BUBT.
uoani. Wontim
HARRITY DEPOSED.
st X. Brown nominate! for lists Trturartr
sal 0. X. KeOonksy for Auditor Otatral.
At the Democratic stale convention .
held at Heading Inst Tuesday, consid
erable disturbance marked the proceed
ings. A speech favoring Hnrrlty as Na
tional Committeeman was answered
by Mr. McQulaton, of Hutler, who de
manded a true and tried Democrat for
the position of National committee
man, on who would stand for the plat-
rorm and In whom the party had con
fidence. Ilnrrlty had been none of
these. He hnd been unfaithful. He
said that Hnrrlty'a removal was per
fectly legal In accordance with the very
rules of the party which he himself
hnd dictated, and demanded his dis
missal and recommended James M.
Ouffey, of Pittsburg. The convention
then Indorsed the deposition of William
F. Ilarrlty ns a member of the Na
tional committee by a vote of 2W) to
):t4, and Col. J. M. (luftoy wan recom
meded In his stead. The convention
nominated Michael K. Hrown, of
lllalrsvllle, for Htato Treasurer, and
Walter K. Hitter, of Lycoming county,
for Auditor tlenernl.
Charles H. McConkey, of Harrlsbure;,
named William K. Verbeke, of Dauph
in county, for Auditor (leneral, W. H.
Hollowsy, of Wllllnmsport. named ex
Assemblymnn Walter K. Kilter, of Ly
coming. The vole resulted: Hitter,
Verbeke, 411, and tho former was de
clared the nominee.
For the office of Rtnte Treasurer,
James V. Light, of Lebanon, named
Mayor Jneob Weldel, of Heading, and
C. V. Murray, of Indiana, named M. K.
Hrown, of lllalrsvllle, Indiana county.
Mr. Hrown was the fortunate candi
date by a vote of 2iH to 127.
The following Is the text of the plat
form adopted by the Democratic con
vention: "We, the Democracy of Pennsyl
vania, In convention assembled, heart
ily reaffirm and reiterate the principles
of the Democratic party as expressed
In I lie pinttorm adopted oy ih Na
tional Convention at Chicago In
and approved by 6,fiOO,000 free and In
dependent voters. We are firmly and
unalterably opposed to tho single gold
standard, which has been the direct
cause of the financial dlHtrena thnt has
followed upon our people since Its
adoption, nnd we are in favor of a
complete and Immediate return to our
original specie basis, as It existed prior
to the demonetisation act of 1K7.1.
"We congratulate William J. Itrynn,
the glorious champion of a righteous
cause, for his masterly leadership In
support of these principles.
"We denounce tho Dlngley tariff law
as a measure designed and passed In
answer to the demands of trusts and
monopolies, every Important feature of
which Is a refuge for the protection of
some trust or combination existing in
opposition to the public good and In
violation of the common law.
"We ask the honest people of this
Commonwealth to examine the legis
lative and other records of Hepuhllcan
action In Pennsylvania since the as
sumption of unlimited power conferred
at the last election, the gross extra
vagance, the flagrant corruption, the
total neglect of every public Interest,
the abject servility to monopolies and
every form and species of jobbery, tha
utter disregard or constitutional man
dates, the reckless tampering with
finance and taxation, tho exhaustion
of the Treasury by profligate expendi
tures, the consequent suffering of
public schools, charities and other sub
jects of wise public care, together with
the scandalous fury of the factions en
piyred over the spoils of the prostrate
Commonwealth and of Its several ring
ruled cltlea.
"The late shameless exposure of the
unlawful practice of the State Treas
urer of paying out the funds of the
people to Ptate ofllcers and private In
dividuals without warrant, for tho sole
purpose of favoring political friends,
discloses one of the many Infamous '
schemes of the dominant power and
has our severest condemnation.
"We sympathize with the miners of
the Commonwealth In their unequal
struggle to obtain a .fair compensation
of their dally toll, and declare that the
ancient and Anglo-Saxon right of trial
by Jury ought to be preserved; and we
deplore the tendency of certain Federal
and State courts to detract from this
right by an unwarranted extension
and abuse of the remedy of Injunction
in differences between capital and
labor.
"We hereby ratify the selection by
the Democratic State Central Commit
tee of Jamea M. Ouffey, of Pittsburg,
who so loyally supported the Hon.
William J. Ilryan for tho Presidency,
to fill the position of National Com
mltteman from Pennsylvania on the
National Democratic Committee.
"We denlre to record our apprecia
tion of the efficient performance of his
duties by our State Chairman, John M.
Oarman. His fidelity to his party and
Its principles, his frequent forceful and
fearless expressions on the platform of
his political views, have Infused the
party with new vigor and warmed It to
higher reac1ven.
LABOR WORLD.
Wyoming bos one woolen mill.
Southern cotton mills have 00,009 hands.
A Japaneso mntoh mill has 13,000 bands.
The United States has3G3,000 coal miners.
In fiormany the law permits fakers to
work but twolva hours a day.
A great ravival of business Is In progress
In tilt) cotton mills of New England.
All tne railroad shops in Birmingham,
Ala., have innraased the hours of tUulr
working force.
Friday afternoons are selectod by Elmlra
(N. V.) atorekeHpura as tho wuukly halt
holiday for employes.
The street railway union of Toledo,
Ohio, expelled a member for undue luclul
genue la the Inebriating aup.
It Is said that nearly twenty City Coun
cil in tho United States now use the union
label on their official printing. ,
If a New York corporation violates the
law requiring weekly paymeut It mnat for
feit to eai.'U employe tne sum of 5. ,
Henry P, Kmhry, of Louisville, Ky., has
a ranoti of 5.1,000 anres in wbiuli be employs
;R0 men. He pay laborer a little ovei
lit town cents per day In American money.
Ia Rhode Island all the mill In and
about Providence are running on full time,
and Olneyville has risen from stagnation
to activity. 'New buildings are going up.
The ill (Terence between a number of
large Chicago printing and book binding
firms and tlieir employe have been settled
by the Illinois State Hoard of Arbitration la
favor of the latter.
Tha largest telegraph office (n tho world
Is la the general pvstofflee building, Lon
don. There KUOU operators, 1000 of
whom are women. TIm batteries are sup
plied by 30,000 oeUs. -
In Asia and Africa, besides America,
the pipe dates from prehistoric times,
and In Europe generally it has been In
use since and during the Roman period.
If not before. One of the moat learned
antiquarians Dr. Petri say that '
smoking pipes of brans are frequently
found In Irish tumult, or sepulchral '
mc undo, oX the moat remote antiquity.