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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
CONDITION OF CROPS.
Prospects and Probable Yield of Cotton,
Corn and Wheat.

NEW YORK May 1.-THE Times presents
dispatches from % States in the Union, CIV
ing q careful and conservative summary Of
BILE yield of cotton, corn and wheat. The
significant fact about the cotton crop is the
decrease in acreage. The total yield will be
less than last year. Corn has suffered from
the late spring in the great corn-growing
States, but more particularly from contin-
uous and heavy rains Still If gooi weather
should come at once, there would be an
average acreage and yield. OF the great
wheat growing States, South Dakota is the
only one that promises large crop. In
Minnesota the weeks of cold rain have made
the prospects Of the harvest not very flat;er-
ing. In Wisconsin the outlook for large
crop is not good. Washington has enjoyed
good weather and North Dakota is confident
of good crop. From Illinois, Kansas and
Ohio the reports are not discouraging
A summary of the condition of crops
published in the Farmers Review this week
in Ohio, shows that work has been kept
back by the great abundance of rain. The
planting of corn has been delayed, and it is
doubtful whether it can be got in, and no
spring wheat is reported from Ohio.
THE CROP CONDITIONS FOR MAY.
The statistical returns of the Department
of Agriculture for May indicate an average
condition SIC for wheat against Size last
month. The weather has been too cold for
rapid growth, yet the crop has improved
peiceplibly, The change in the central
wheat region is from 7lc to 75c, The condi-
ton of rye has advanced from SIC 10 s0.0c
Winter barley averages 92 &c. Moving lands
have suffered some loss of condition from
winter freezing, but make higher average
than the winter grains, or s9.6c for the eli.
tire breadth, The condition Of pastures
average s7.5c.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
AWFUL AIMING HORROR.
HALF A HUNDRED MEN KILLED
In an Explosion-The Worst Calamity
on Record on the Pacific Slope.

RosLYN, Wash, May ia most terrible
explosion occurred in the slope of Mine No
2, of the Northern Pacific Coal Company at
this point, in which the loss of life exceeded
In number that of any other disaster chroni-
cled in the Northwest or on the Pacific
slope. The exact nature of the explosion or
the circumstances that led to II will probably
never be known, since at this writing II Is
believed that every miner who was working
In the slope at the time has perished.
II is not definitely known as TO the num-
bcr Of men who were In the vicinity OF the
disaster, but II is believed that between 10
and 80 men were in the three levels that
were affected by the explosion. Large
relief forces are at work and at this time
three bodits have been recovered. These
men were working nearest the opening and
at some distance from the point where il is
supposed the explosion occurred.
Following Is partial list of the men who
were at work and were KILLED.
Thomas Holmes John Foster, Philip Da-
vies, Thomas Reese, John Recs, William
Robinson, Robert Graham, George Moses
A. Pollard, John Fergu son, George Brooks,
Joseph FL swoith, Sr., Joseph Ellsworth, ,Jr.,
John Laferty, Daniel McClelland, Richard
Forsythe, Scott Milet, Pruss Luying, Andrew
Erlandson, Charles Palmer, Mitchell Hale,
Mitchell Ronald Wilson Steel, William
Hague. Eben Dlsifcr. John Danko, jacob
Weatherbee, Joseph Browitt, Thomas Bre-
den, Harry Campbell. James Houston, Jo-
seph Bennett, William Bennett, Joseph Is
NAV, William pennhall, Sidney Wright,
Thomas Wright, James Morgan, John Bone.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
TWO MINE DISASTERS.
Five Men Killed by the Fall of a Cage.
Five Crushed by Falling Coal.

BRUSSELS, May l0.-A terrible accident
occurred today at the Trieauisin Colliery at
Gilly, village three miles north of Hahn
ault The day shift were entering the pit
and the cage was crowded with miners, who
were being lowered into the mine. Suddenly
the chain, by means of which the cage was
raised and lowered, broke and the cage and
its occupants were precipitated TO the bot
tom of the pit. Five of the miners were in
stantly killed and some of the others were
bad v injured.
LoxDoN May l0.-A frightful accident oc
CURED to-day at the Manvers main colliery,
in Yorkshire. A number of men were at
work loosening coal in remote section OF
the pit Suddenly quantity Of coal, about
100 tons in weight, fell upon them from the
roof of the shaft, crushing the life out of
several of them and badly injuring others.
Three are known to have been killed, and
two more were taken ont badly injured. The
cause of the accident was lack OF proper
precautions in furnishing supports as the
work progressed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
nrYnNn nIK RnRnERa

The great railway station at Dover, Eng
land, was burned almost TO the ground. No
lives were lost,
Big snow storms have been raging in
Austria.
Thirty thousand workmen at LODI, n
Gown of Poland, went on strike ON May
Day, and are still ont. During the week
they engaged in much rioting, and made
number Of attacks on the Hebrews Of the
place. The Governor was finally compelled
70 invoke the aid of the military.
The roof of n rubber factory in Mnnches-
tor. England, fell in Friday upon number
Of employees. Many of the injured were
taken out and removed to hospitals, and
some Of them will die.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
FIVE CHILDREN KILLED
IN Cyclone Cavs in Kansas. A Monas.
terry Torn Dowr and Several
People Killed in Arkansas.

ANTHONY, KAN, May n.-William viii.
kins colored his wife aad children, enter
ed their cyclone cave last nigh, fearing
cyclone, The heavy rains of the past three
days washed away the foundations OF the
roof and at O'Clock last night the roof fell
in, burying the family. Wilkins managed
to crawl out from under the mass OF mud
and brought neighbors to the rescue. The
five children We're taken out dead. wilkins
and his wife are badly hurt.
At Morrillton, Ark, terrible cyclone
swept territory mile wide, demoralizins
the Catholic Monastery Marienstadt, caus-
ing loss ofsl20oO. Near there the resi-.
dence Of Matthew Brill was blown down,
and he and his children were perhaps fatal
ly hurt.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
STORMS AND EARTHQUAKE
Lancaster County, Pa, Shaken, Man
and Horse Killed and Houses
DESTROYED.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 7.-Yesterday a cy-
clone struck this place carrying off the roofs
of the Central hotel and the Picking resi-
dence next door.
PHLADELPHIA.-At Norwood, Pa, bolt
of lightning struck Julius Kuppron who
was driving along the road to his home,
killing him and his horse instantly.
AT Kennel square several carriages were
blown over in the street by the force of the
wind, their occupants narrowly escaping
injury.
LANCASTER PA shock believed to be
that Of an earthquake was felt in Terre
Hill and other sections Of northern Lancas-
ter county about 43o O'Clock Friday morn
ing. The ground swayed and houses were
shaken. The disturbance lasted but q few
seconds.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11

mort be sent nj once TO the President OF the
United States and to congress. Several Wig
orous speeches were made favoring the
resolution. The preamble and resolutions
were indorsed but were recommitted for re-
vision. The committee was instructed to
send the proposed telegram TO Washington;
The conference then took up the report OF
the commission on constitution. The re
mainder of the day was taken up In the dis
cussion, nearly dozen speakers taking part.
MIR Field. Of fhiladrlrhin. moved TO ,pcst-
ponc the debate until the next general con
ference. The motion was defeated, and The
session was adjourned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
LATEST NEWS WAITS.

A dozen persons were poisone at n fes,i'
val at Nevada. Mo, Monday night A force
OF physicians saved their lives.
During a review Monday, Emperor Will
liam called to the front Private Lueck, the
sentry who recently shot two civilians for
attempting to pass him without giving the
proper countersign, shook him warmly by
the hand commended him for his display
of correct conduct of duty and promoted
him TO be a lance corporal
William Hinchcleffe, the thirteenth vic
tim of the Central Theatre, Philadelphia,
died in the Pennsylvania hospital James
Pigeon is expected to die at any moment,
Nearly an acre of ground dropped into an
underground lake in West Dubuque, Ia,
Monday night
The latest report from Emin Pasha is that
he has become totally blind.
The House Committee on Elections by n
unanimous vote decided the contested cleo
ton case of John b. Reynolds against
George w. Shonk, from the Twelfth Penn
syvania district, in favor OF Shonk, Repub-
lican, the sitting member, Argument was
begun in the Alabama contest of McDuiiie
vs. Turpin Immediately after the vote in the
Shonk case.
Confederate memorial day was generally
observed throughout the South with the
usual impressive ceremonies Wednesday.
The president approved THE act to en-
courage ship building within an hour after
its receipt from the house committee on en-
rolled bills.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11

the conductor seeing them masked, rushed
the train past them in spite of n voley of
hots.
The Democrat, Of Etfnsham, ILL.,, was eI-
cluded from the mails by Postmaster Lacy,
Friday, because IL contained report Of n
Catholic fair in which various prizes were
awarded by vote.
The actors Fund Fair at New York last
week was an immense success, profit Of at
least sl50,OOO being assured.
Harry McCloskey the twelfth victim Of
the Philadelphia Central Theater fire, died
In the hospital there. James Pigeon and
William Hinchcline are still in prccarious
condition
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
AN ovER.wEIaHsD FLOOR FALLS.
Twenty Tons Of Mortar PrecipItated
Upon Five Men, Killing
two of Them.

NEW YORK, May IA temporary floor on
the first story Of the Havemeyer building
broke beneath the weight of about 20 tons Of
hodcarriers who were in the basement be-
meath. Two OF the men were instantly
killed and three Others were extricated alive.
Only one OF them, j. Hurley, was severely
injured, and It is not believed his injuries
are fatal. The Others were able 10 go home
with the assistance OF fellow workmen. The
men killed were Albert Zimmer and Charlss
lessQlar. u. .--I-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
Miscellaneous.

The Delaware World Fair Commission,
ers voted UNANIMOUSLY against the opening
Of the Fair on Sunday.
Henry Huston, the industrial census agent
who was arrested at Philadelphia charged
with forgery, perjury and false returns, was
given final hearing and held in q, 900 bail
for trial.
A gang OF masked men attempted to hold
up Missouri, Kansas and Texas passenger
train in Texas. They signaled the train, but
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
A WHEAT sHRINKAGE.
Rspors of the Stock in Northw wss.e RI
Elevators.

The private stock of wheat at Minneapo-
lis as given by the Northwestern Miller, is
l,0i7,OO0 D Shells. a shrinkage OF 81 900 since
last Monday, The total stock at Minnea-
polls and Duluth is l9, 1891, 10 bushels, de-
crease of 5000, 0)o bushels for the week, The
Market Record reports the stock in country
elevators of Minnesota and the two Dakotas
Of ,057 0oO-352, 0o) bushels less than week
ago This makes the aggregate Northwest
ern stock q ,43s, ,il0 bushels, decrease of
1854, 500 bushels for the week, 2,97l 600
bushels of which occurred at Duluth. A year
ago the total stock was 10, 1876 900 bushels.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
New England Dspopuiatins Canada.

MONTREAL, May lo.-The migration OF
French Canadians TO the New England
States still continues. 1t is stated that for
two months the regular trains on the Grand
Trunk Railway carried each week about
1000 French Canadians to the United
States.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11

CMcAao's Mayor wants grade cross
ings abolished.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
The League Record.

The Following table Shows The Standing ol
the various base ball clubs:
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
Turf News.

The winners at Washington on Thursday
were Eric st. Mark, My Fellow, Can Can
and Dasyrian. At Nashville, Bret Harte,
Boicsls, Reaper Springaway and Maggie
Lebus At Baltimore, Rhoba won the 2;i5
trot; best time, 2;33, made by Blue Light.
The 2:27 trot was won by Linkwool Maid in
straight heat; best time, 2;27i At Lexing-
ton, Ky, Bettina,3 to 5; Joe Murphy, - .;
Bob l., to 81 Fay S., S to s. and Susette, 20
10 !.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
Washington News.

An important bill designed to prevent the
employment on public works of prison or
convict labor, or the products of such labor.
was reported to the house from the labor
committee.
Mr. Scott, of Illinois, introduced in the
House resolution reciting that, as it Is al
legged that the National Cordage Company is
operated as a trust to monopolize the trade,
the Attorney General inform the House il
he has any information on the subject that
would authorize him to proceed against the
slleosd trust.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11

The entire plant Of the Northern Car
Manufacturing Company, in Minneapolis.
Loss on building, machinery and uucom-
pleted cars, 500, 900; insurance about half
At Minneapolis, L. Kimballs job printing
house Loss, $4,000; insured.
Legislative.
The Massachusetts, House has passed a bill
providing penalty of 800 for intimidating
laborers, either by employers or employees.
Personal.
Jay Gould is quite i'll, b ing confined to his
bed in his private car at Albuquerque,
N. NJ
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1892-05-11
Political.

The Peoples Party Executive Committee,
of Florida has called state Convention at
Ocala June /, the same day the Democratic
Convention is to be held at Tampa, and
delegates to the former will be chiefly Ali
ance men.
The Pennsylvania State Executive Com
mittee of the Peoples party met at New
Castle and fixed the State convention for
June % at Franklin. A State and electoral
ticket will be elected.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31

dirt. and other peculiarities. This, however,
is not 40 surprising az his quick Judgment
on live stock. He does 10 by laying on or
hands" and does it SO we'll that he Ia one
of the regular judges at all stock gather
inps. ,
A singular feature of his case is that his
own animals seem. in n dumb brute way,
to realize his misfortune. He has bought
and handled as many rs 800 cattle IN a
gear, feeds and waters them on his farm
himself, goes in and out among them
equally by dav or night, and has never once
been kicked or bitten. Recently he led a
vicious bull. which others were afraid OF,
six miles. He ia n verv prominent man IN
county affairs. ia In Greenfield every sat
urday, and can walk or ride from and to his
home with sass and certainty. His wife
usually draws and signs papers for him
and his four children read a great deal to
him, as he takes fifteen papers and maya
zines.
Despite the compensations Of nature and
the labors of philanthropy it Isl hard world
for tho blind, and, though ingenious men
have sought out many inventions to ald
them, much remains to be done. The de-
velopment of Laura B%ridgman by DIR.
G. Howe WAS creating the greatest
achievement in physico, psychology this
world has known. She was deaf, dumb
and blind, with an imperfect taste, vet Or.
Howe discove; co a way to reach her mind.
ane found it a good one. The account of
how he taught her to tell what she thought
and felt is the very romanoe of humanita-
rian science.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31
A TRUST.
Kansas Uudertakers Arrested for GettinS
Up q Monopoly.

Kapsas Uudertaker Arrested for Getting
UP . Monopoly.
TOPEKA, Kan, Got. 3d. Warrants nave
been issued by the United States commis-
sioner here for fifty eight Of the principal
undertakers Of the state, n the arrests
ara being made as rapidly ss possible. 1t 's
a renewal of the fight made by j. NJ. knight
against the Kansas Undertakers' associa-
ton. This time knight has the under
takers of Leavenworth and Atchison AZ ms
hack. These two cities have never suffered
from the trust, and their undertakera are
doing what they can to break mp the Kan
aas Undertakers' association. they are
charged with conspirine together to control
prices and regulate trade IN vioiation ftne
United States antitrust law. The maxi
mum penalty is 5000 hne or TWO ssars ~
the penitentiary for each ottense' or pom.
In addition to the Topeka men for whom
warrants are issued, warrants are out ior
all the undertakers of Wichita. Kansas
City, Kas., Newton. Arkansas City, Law
renee, Winfield. Poala, Salina. Garnett, FL
dorado. Emporia. junction Oity, fa,sons'
Lincoln, Fort Scott, Coffeyville. Sedan,
Mcpherson, Anthony, Columbus, Toy,
Seneca, Larned, Hutchinson, Abilene. loia,
Kinsley, solomon City. Concordia. Olathe
and Great Bend. The secretary OF Inc as
ISOLATION, b. w. Carter. Ia not to be ar
rested, but has been suDpoenaeu as a. WA'~
ness, and Leon DeBost has gone to Marion
and secured the books and papers IN MS
possession. These papers, it is said, are
sufficient to convict every member OF the
organization. as they prove both the mem-
bership and the workings of the organiza.
ton. The undertakers are all in such good
circumstances financially that they have
no difficulty in giving bond. A lively light
will be made. The undertakers expect to
carry their case to the United States SUI
prsme court if necessary.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31
TRIUMPHS OF THE BLIND.

How They Overcome the Disadvantage OF
Being Unable to See.
The achievements of the blind are an IN
failing source of wonder to those who can
see. and the latest prodigy among those I'M
fortunates is Oscar Moore. a six-year-old
colored boy of Waco. Texas, says the Chi
caeo Times. His memory is not simply
phenomenal. it is what many people would
call marvellous. He has never been known
to forget a name after hearing it once or to
fail of recognizing a voice. IL ID a we'll
known fact that loss of sight sharpens the
other senses. especially hearing, but 1t has
not been supposed to greatly strengthen the
memory.
Oscars memory was first noticed by his
PARENTS when he was but thirteen months
old, and he soon became a wonderl IN Texas.
He was recently taken to Boston. When
introduced to a large company he remem-
bered the nume of everyone at their next
meeting and identified each by his voice.
He is a perfect little encyclopedia of his
%torical and literary information; can count
in all the languages he has ever heard,
amounting to a dozen; can reclte very long
poems after hearing them read once, and
detail every fact of any Importance In any
history he has once heard read. He is
withal a fairly good singer and has some
talent for the piano. Many tests of his
memory have been made in Boston with
astonishing results.
Another blind person of note is William
NJ. Davenport of Leyden, Franklyn county,
Mass. who lost his sight in bovhood.
Nevertheless. he soon mastered the details of
a small farm on which his parents lived.
and starting in early manhood with no for
tune but his talents he has acquired over
$50, 900. He is one of the best judges of
wool in the state. and by feeling and smell
can detect every variation in fiber, grease,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31
The Reason Why

The Reason Why
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail
way is the favorlte:
1t ia the oldest and was first in the field
It's train service is the very best.
1t ia the first to adopt improvements.
It's sleepers are palaces ON wheels.
It runs elegant Drawing Room cars on all
night trains.
It's trains are lighted by electricity.
1t runs luxurious chair cars on day
rains
It is the only line using the electric berth
lamp.
It's dining car service is unsxcelled.
It's trains run solid to Milwaukee and
Chicago.
Il is the best route to st. Louis and the
South.
1t is the best route to Kansas City and
the West.
It runs four daily trains to Milwaukee
and Chicago.
1t runs two daily trains to st. Louis and
Kansas City.
1t is the Government Fast Mail Route.
1t is popularity styled the "Old Reliable"
1t furnishes safety, comfort and speed to
patrons.
For information as to the lowest rates to
all points in the United States and Canada
via 1.-The Milwaukee," apply to any Coupon
Ticket Agent, or to
j. T. CoNLEY.
Asst Gsn'l Pass. Agent,
st. Paul. MINI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31
KALISPELL.

kalispell is a young and growing city |
of over 1000 inhabitants in which the |
first building was erected in May, 1891.
1t is the geographical center of the Flat
head valley, and divisional point on the
main line of the Pacific extension of the
Ggeat Northern railroad. Several miles
Of side track. a round hous e, coal yards,
and a freight depot have already been
bui t, and a handsome two story brick
aud ston, passenger depot, which when
completed, will be the finest on the line
OF this road west of St. Paul, is now
under constructor. Steamers plying
on t g waters of Flathead lake and river
rra h the head of navigation at Kalis-
1e!l, thus affording transportation facil-
tiles 20 the Mort ern Pacific railrc ad.
The construction of a new railroad has
been commenced from the mining CEN
tiers o. the state to tie immense coal
field in the northern part Of the Flat
head val ey, which passing through Kal-
ispell, will give her che APP and direct
communication with Butte, Helena and
all points south, and op N a ready mar
ket for products Of the valley, all of
which, from her geographical location,
will necessarily center at Kalispell;
while the natural grades from the m nes
and coal fields of the surrounding coun-
try, the cheap and unlimited supply of
fuel, together with the great water
power at her very doors, will make Kal-
ispell the smelling center of this portion
Of the state. 1t is already the supply
point for the army of miners and pros
pectors operating in the North and
South forks and the Kootenai min
ing regions, and with her three
strong national banks, she can have no
rival as the financial center OF the whole
Flathead region.
According to published statistics, no
city Of her size in the United States can
boast of so fine a system of water works
and electric light. The system com
priscs seven miles of pipe, hydrants at
every street intersection, and pumps
with a capacity equal to those of the
Butte system The total cost of the
plant is upwards of Sl25,000.
A brick brewery has just been com
pleted with a capacity of 1000 barrels
per month, having the latest improved
machinery. and operated by men of Ion.
standing and successful experience il
their line. Numerous substantial bricl
business blocks have been con~structe,
within the past season, and many fin
residences are nov going up through
out the town.
Liberal inducements will be offere
to manufactories.
Following is a list OF industries whic
would find Kalispell a most promisin
point at which to locate:
Sash and door factory, furniture fa'
tory, pottery works, tub, bucket an
box factory. paper mill. starch factorA
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-10-31
Leader.

Since its first introduction, Electric Bit
ters has gained rapidly in popular favor,
until now it is clearly, in the lead among
pure medicinal tonios and Alternatives
containing nothing which permits it's use
as a beverage or intoxicant, it is recognized
as the best and pur est medicine for all all
ments Of Stomach, Liver or Kidneys. 1t
will cure Sick Headache. Indigestion, Con-
stipation and drive Malaria from the sys-
tenn. Satisfaction guar anteed with each
bottle or the money will be refunded.
Price only SO cents q bottle. Sold by II.
M. Parchen u Co.