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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
Fires

Fifty blooded horses and severalHolstsin-
Friesian COWS were burned to death We'd
nesday night on the extensive stock farm
Riverbank, in Baltimore county, Nd. Loss
IN buildings and stock estimated at a., 600.
The property mostly belonged to g. o. Viii
son. The most valuable horse burned was
Cabash. by Bashaw, Jr., dam Cachua, val
ued at $4,000.
At franklin. Tenn. william Ewing's
large stock barn. with the following valu-
ab horses; Rowona valued at 5000 dam
Of the great Dallas. 2:09t also one of her
oolts two-year old. and half brother to
Dallas; also another half brother, Dallas
yeaIline. Tutal losa tl2.000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15


The Tennessee Legislative investigating
Committee reports fearful condition of
| affairs among the cunvicts at Coal Creek.
! They are in diseased and filthy condition,
ana many OF them are so poorly fed that
they are starving to death.
Mr.. Boisseau introduced in the Minnesota
House a resolution which provided that the
! crnolne should he kept ont Of that state,
and for the iniliction of punishment upon
the person wearing II. DR.. Abel, of It Louis
was ON his feet in moment and offered an
amendment to the effect that should the
crinolne be worn within the state Mr. Bois-
seau be compelled TO wear IT, The amend
ment had the dcs red effect, and amid roars
Of laughter Mr.. Boisseau withdrew the reso.
luton.
The Washington Legislature adjourned
yesterday sine die without electing United
States Senator. Gov. Mcifay will appoint
ex-senator John i. Allen, whose tern, ex.
pired March I.
Impeachment proceedings have been in.
stituted in the House of the Tennessee Leg
islature against Judge j. J. Dubose, Of the
Memphis Criminal Court. lie IL accused of
failure to enforce the law against gambling
and general dcrilction of duty. A petition
signed by 5000 citizens was presented ask
ing that proceedings he instituted.
The California State Legislature passed
through both houses a resolution to submit
TO the people II constitutional amendment,
removing the state capitol TO San Jose, pro-
yiding the latter city shall deed to the State
10 acres Of land and bonus of sl,OODOOO.
The action, though hasty, appears to have
been earnest. The immediate animus of the
resolution was an article in Sacramento
evening paper headed. Thank God the
legislature will soon adjourn" and profess
ing to recite various mlsdeeis and mistakes
of the legislature The article was read in
the senate and the resolutions were passed
promptly. Being transmitted tu the assem-.
bly, it tifst failed of the necessary twothird
ma jority, but a call of the house was ordered
the doors were closed aud the sergeant-at.
arms was dispatched 20 arrest absent mem
bers. number were routed from bed,
brought to the assembly chamber and the
required vote was thus finally obtained.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
THEY WILL NOT STRIKE.
Chicago switchmen Decide to Continue
at Work for the Present


at Work for the Present
The Chicago swiichmen will remain at
sork for the present at least This decision
was reached at meeting of the Grievance
Com miltee Sunday afternoon. Every one
OF the Chicago roads was represente and
majority Of the members voted against or
dering strike A mass meeting of switch
men VIII be called for some day this week,
at which the decision of the Grievance Com
mi'tee will be presented and the whole mat
ter discussed.
A portion of the new men who ha been
secured in anticipation of strike will be
given employment during the Worlds Faii
rush. The Others will be given transporta
ton to their homes as soon as the railroad
managers are convinced that all danger Of
strike is passed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
Height OF sky.scrapers Limited.

After months OF labor on an ordinance
limiting the heights of buildings a com.
mt'ee OF the Chicago City Council reported
that in It's Judgment the height of Chicago
buildings should be limited to 100 feet. A
A long debate followed the report to the
Council, and the ordinance was finally
amended TO read that no building should be
over lSO feet in height, or ten stories, and
il passed in that form.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
A Postmastsr's Hard Trip.

SARATOGA. WYo,-Alexandcr Lutte. the
postmaster of Gold Hill mining camp,
reached Saratoga, Wyo. more dead than
alive, and with "a broken arm. Some hunt
ers had come along and taken from him by
force. nearly all his provisions. He start
ed on snow shoes and a sled to get another
supply. Lutte was l3 days in travelling Us
miles. The fifth day out he had fall and
broke his right arm. Last Wednesday he
killed and ate his dog,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

The Tennessee Legislature reassemblcd
Thursday morning. and III the House a
resolution was nt once adopted requesting
that Speaker Davis, who was recently dis.
barred at Memphis, present his resignation
az Speaker but Davis declined 10 resign.
There was then introdnced resolution de.
clsring the office vacant. aud it was adopted
'2to0. Hon. Julius \. Trousdale, OF sun.
mer. was elected Speaker.
The Massachusetts house passed TO a
third reading the bill making eight hours
days work, for State, City, county and
town employees.
The New York assembly adopted an
amendment to the farQuhm blanket bill,
permitting the use of party emblems.
In the New Jersey Senate the racing re.
pealing bills were advanced to a third read.
ing without debate,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
LATER NEWS WAITS.
CRIMES ANprtN,ttlrs.


Henry Grouse. a wealthy farmer, co years
old living n mile from Fort Plain. y. Y,
was murdered the other night by burglar.
Mrs. Grouse blew ont the light, and after a
lively scuiile with the murderer, put him to
flight without any booty Grouse was esti-
mated to be worth ssnOOo or 100000.
The grand jury at Atlanta, Ga, indicted
for murder julia Force, who recently killed
her two SISTERS
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

Al Independence, Kan, William Dalton,
the last of the Dalton gang, pleaded guilty
IN court of murder in the second degree for
his part in the Coheyville affair last year.
He was at once sentenced to the penitentiary
for life
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
LATE TtlEGRAPHIC JOTTINGS
DOMESTIC AND roRE1uN.
What 10 Going on The World over.
Important Events Briefly Chronicled.
N,.r.,rr.. AcrIarn,. ,.rndIn,nIl,i..

Ntsrstrr-. Arrid~nt. Mud ntaiitie-
An explosion occurred at Marthaville
Out, where an oil well is being drilled
James Duncan, the owner, and his engi.
uttr we're killed
The family Of Henry G. Horner, Of Cam.
den, N. j.. were po soned by ea ing tsintei
or diseased meat aud Mrs. llorner died. His
wife and three children are still in danger.
Mrs John W. Jones and her l5.year old
daughter living near Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
were burned to death by their dresses catch.
ing tire while they were burning brush.
Mrs. Edgar Woods and four children at.
tempted to cross Cedar ere ek nj Glonsford
four miles from Cave springs, Gn., and all
we're drowned The creek wns swollen
hom recent rains,
An old fashioned circular saw in mi ]
ut Wyandoue, Mich, suddenly lenped from
i's hearing1 struck Herman Menke
souareiy in the breast aud plowed ito way
.qnarely through his heart. II also cut on
the arm Cf Amos Coan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

The stars and stripes were raised over the
Paris, late city Of Paris, the sister ship Of
he New York, OF the new American line on
Tuesday at New York Ci:y by Frances G.
Gr:scom. daughter of the president OF the
International Steamship Company.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

and put uron the ticket with him for second
place. This ticket was defeated by one
headed by Albert q. Porter, late minister
20 Italy. -Four wears later Mr.. Gray was
nominated for Governor bv the Democrats,
and was elected. and would have been TO.
nominated for II second term but for the
fact that the Constitution Of Indiana pro.
hibitcd Governor from filling two terms
In succession.
During the late campaign Mr. Gray was
candidate for the nomination for the Presi-
dency AMI had the delegation of his State
behind him. but he Withdrew and did all
he could To effect the nomination OF Mr.
Cleveland For Vice President he stood
second in the balloting. Governor Gray
has always enjoyed the reputation OF being
an excellent politician aud a good lawyer
He is 10 years old. The Mexican minis.
try pays 800 year, being iirst.Class
mission.
iIayard s. Gray Of Chicago will accom-.
pany bis father, Isaac T. Gray, to the Citv
OF Mexico and act ~ his secretary. lie was
postmaster at Portland, Ind, under the for
mer administration of President Cleveland
and at one time owner Of the Democratic
organ Of Jay county.
GrNrRAL PNrRIcK A. CoIttNs. Of Boston
who was nominated by President CLEVELAND
a'Consul 10 london,isa leading lawyer oi
the Massachusetts bar. In many campaign.
he has been prominent ns camaign orator
of great eloquence and power. The office OF
consul general at London is the most lucra.
tive one connected with the United States
government The consul general receives
stated salary Of $4,000 a year, and during
1892 the fees Of the Office amounted to sG2.
500.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
MIsNLLIANLOus.
NUVtfNOT
proving,

Governor Turney, of Tennessee, is i'm.
proving
A big feet of steamships came into the
New York port Friday morning, but not
one Of them brought word of news in re.
gard to the missing freight steamship Mar
onic of the White Star line. All reported
terrible weather,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
BEYOND our BORDERS.

iichtenwarih, n village of loo inhabi.
ants in Lower Austria has been swept by
terrific thunder storm which lasted fifteen
hours. Five persons were struck dead in
the streets aud seven perished in burning
buildings. Many lives were lost in the sur
rounding country
The Empress Of Austria has decided not TO
come TO America during the Worlds Fair.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
Ten Lives Lost in q G ale.

The British bark Alice NJ. Craig has
been wrecked at Rosario, about 200 miles
from Bueno Ayres. She foundered in
gale and Captain Ross, his wife and eight Of
the crew were drowned.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

Hans CARLSON and Il. Myer we're seen
riding down swollen stream at Hinckley.
Ill., on cake OF ice. Henry Binder drove
INTO the shallow waters to rescue them.
Suddenly his horse went into hole taking
buggy and all out of sight. Carlson pung.
ed into the water to rescue Binder, bat both
men were drowned. Myer managed to
reach shore.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

ONLY six citizens were present at the
meeting in Chicago, called TO raise $4,000
to put in repair the grave and monument
OF Abraham Lincoln at Springfield, Ills.
The plan will probably be dropped,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
iu,lirinI.

The Illinois Appellate Court has decided
that the holder Of secondr class railroad
ticket who purchases berth ON q Pullman
sleeper may be elected If he refuses to pay
full firsi.class fare
Attorney General stockton of New Jersey,
has officially pronounced the rarochial
school bill unconstltut onal, on the ground
that II provides for the appropriation of
public money to private corporations. This
opinion will probably kill the bill
The interests of unborn hers can be
legally sold aud tn purchaser be given n
perfect title is the decision OF the Circuit
Court at Bloomington, III.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
rerssn nj.

reter Turncy. the bed ridden governor Of
Tennessee is not expected TO live more than
two weeks lie was inaugurated in q sick
bed January last
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15
CAPITAL AND IABOR.

The linemen's strike at the Worlds Fair
buildings, Chicago ended Saturday, the $50
strikers being conceded their demand, 37i
cents an hour, They had been receiving 81
cents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

At Norwalk, Conn, James l.. Hyatt,
United States Treasurer, under Mr., Cleye-
land from 1887 TO 1889, died aged 50.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

u indicat' - increase, ID Ddecrease.)
The clearings of 7s cities aggregate
tl.3ol,S ,So.I Il6 an increase oi - per cent.
Exclu.iye of New York the clearing amount
to 1923, ,Si7, lI2, an increase Of 1874 Ier cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

Secretary Lamont has appointed John
Seager his private secretary.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-03-15

pATENTs: PENSIONS !--Scud FOE Invrns
ii or's Guide or How TO Obtain a Patent send a..
Digest OF rENslON aud bouNTA Wr.
PATRICK OFAltEI- WASHINGTON, b, C.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12

flowers. Superintendent @. B. Smith
led tie scholars in the beautiful exer-
else OF "Giving aud Serving;" Pastor
G. orge A. Smith made an appropriate
address and n handsome offering was
made for Sunday school mission work In
the far West.
The Cranston Street Baptist Sunday
school gave a concert last evening" np-
propriate to Children's Day.
At the Congdon Street Baptist chnrch
the pas o., Rev. j. y. Wilson, gave an
Illustrated sermon in the evening
Rev. q. C.. Waterman at the Eimwood
Avenue Baptist church preached /, Chii-
dren's Day sermon, and concert py the
Su day school WAS giveI.
Tha Fourth Baptists observed Chill
dren's Day by concert In the evening.
Rev. c. o. Maryott of the MI. Pleasant
church gave the hand OF fellowship 10
several new members last evening.
Baptisms were administered To several
persons at the South Baptist church
Yesterday.
The Friendship Street Baptist church
very appropriately observed Children's
Day yesterday. The pastor, Rev. Ed
ward HoiyoKe, made an add ess.
The Pawtucket Avenue Baptist church
held their Cnildren's Day exercises at .
o'clock, with good attendance and
mucn interest.
At a meeting Of the Junior Endeavor
union, held in the Pilgrim Conprega-
tional church, Rev. George A Smith was
elected president for the ensuing year.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12
VETERAN FIREMEN'S MEMORIAL
Annual Service I'm Commemoration OF
the Years Dead Conrad es.

Annual Service In Commemoration OIL
the Years Dead Comrades.
Yesterday was the day set apart by
the Veteran Firemen's association as
memorial day on which service should
be held in mem Dry Of the members OF
the organization who have passed away
during the past year. The service WAS
held in the Association hall. 9S Weybos-
set street, ana at 2 o'clock there was
hardly standing room in the hall. The
platform was surmounted by shalt
built in imitation OF granite monu-
ment and bearing the names OF West,
Grant Clarke, Brown, Angel. Winsor,
Truuan, Pennell. Malnten, Humphrey
aud heath, the members more death
was monrned by the association. Ia
trout of the monument rested "A magni-
ficent floral pillow. while the platform
was fairly hid from sight by .potted
plants aud flowers. The hall was
draped with mourning coiors.
Rev. Mr.. Wheeler opened the services
with prayer ami President Il. Il. Hall
welcomed the gathering in honor OF The
dead, who were none the less brave than
the heroes OF Ihe war who were honored
each year. The choir from the Pilgrim
Congregational church rendered selec-
ton which was followed by short al
dress by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler. He gave
sketch OF the early IRE service, and
spoke of the hardships and la ngers which
the fremen were obliged to undergo.
The ceremony was a lifting one ana did
honor which is due to the dead by the
tfving lie spoke or the fffe-tOng friend
ship which had existed between himself
and Edmund w. Angel, Que OF the de-
ceased members, speaking in the highest
terms OF the charac er OF the man.
The roll was then called and each
member present answered to his name.
When the name of one of the honored
dead was called the audience arose to its
feet, aud after this ceremony the record
Of eacn was read and members were
given an opportunity to eulogze the
dead comrades.
Comrade Thomas G. Parker delivered
a short address Oh the duties aud dan-
gers Of the tireman's life, the battles with
the foe as dangerous and powerful rs
any can be, and extended cond )lence TO
the families and relatives OF the dead
who were mourned at this time.
Ex-President Ca ~ also addressed the
company, briefly alluding TO the III em-
bers departed as brothers in danger and
calling attention TO tue fact that IN any
of the veterans are advanced in years and
must soon follow their comrades.
A crayon portrait OF General Burdick
OF Newport Was presented 10 the ssoci-
alton OH behalf OF the lady friends OF the
organization, Mis-, Eoie Towne making
the presentation address. President Hall
responded and the services were con-
Cluded.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12

Children's Day was observed yesterday
at the Broa dway NJ. K. church, the Rev.
j. +. Cooper, pastor. by concert enti-
tied Columbia Defenses," which was
given in the evening. The church was
handsomely decorated, the pulpit and
platform being almost buried in a profu.
sion of hydarangeas, cut flowers ana
potted plants. The nations hag also
took u conspicuous place III the decora-
tons.
After singing, prayer, responsive read
ings. the latter being conducted by the
superinl endert OF the Sunday school,
Henry A. Fifeld, and more singing.
Miss Annie X punds made an address TO
Columbia, this character being taken by
Miss Celia l. Booth.
Columbia's defenders and defenses
=were=,.s follows George Hope, "Just
Laws" Morton Tank, WORTHY Rulers"
Robert Anthony, Good Citizens" Miss
Mabel Williams, "Christian Schools:''
Ms, Myrtle Lake. "a Sacred Sabbatn;"
Miss Lille Markham. "Pure Religion"
The young men and women who acted
as Colum bias defenders carried shields
bearing the words showing what her de-
lenders are. Each made an approp riate
recitation, Coluvlb bia responding. The
exercises were interspersed with singing,
members OF the infant department par
ticipating, and Master Wheaton reciting.
After the recitations the shields were
hung on large cross.
After more singing and responsive
readings MY Country 'Tis of Tue" and
the doxology were sung aud the tene-
diction was pronounced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12
HEALTH OF THE STATE.
SCARLET FEVER PREVALENT IN
THIS CITY IND ADJACENT TOWNS.
No Other Diseases are Largely Prevalent
Except bronchitis and Infiuenza-Littie
Difference In Amount OF sickness

For the month OF May scarlet fever
was reported as somewhat prevalent in
parts Of this city anu adjacent towns, as
well ms in parts Of WarwicS, Coventry
and Cumberland. No other diseases ex-
oept measles were largely prevalent.
According to the reports OF the medical
correspondents in the different sect ions
Of the state to Health Commissioners
Fisher. the amount OF general sickness
throughout the state in May did not
vary much, If any. from that OF the pre-
ceding month. Two-fifths OF the observ-
ers in different localities reported "a
higher amount, two-hfths less am ount,
and oGe-ffth an equal amount.
or the special diseases. bronchitis,
Group. diphtneria, influenza, pneumonia
aud tonsilites had slightly decreased in
prevalence. Typhoid lever had held
aDout an equal numDer. and diarrhpal
diseases. malarial diseases and measeis
had increased in prevalence compared
with the previous month.
Whooping cough was not reported
from any locality. Measles were report
ed AZ epidemic III East Greenwich and
Gloucester.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
Books Read by the People During the
Past Week.

Books Read by the People During the
Past Week.
The number Of volumes issued during
the week ending June o, 1898, is 1905; u
daily average of $50.
In addition to the list OF recent works
on electricity mentioned last week hou q
be noticed Practical Electrical Engineer
ing." by w. w. Beaumont and others,
70745i. In two large quarto volumes with
numerous pales aud illustrations. re-
Gently completed and added TO the
library. Among other additions of this
week are "Practic 1 Lawn Tennis" by
james Dwight. 909L42; can Adven-
ture in Photography" by Octave
Thanet" (Alice French). l7s. l63;" George
wilma curtis" by Joan whlte Cha ;,
1893 (Engi:sh), edited by Thomas All
nut Brassey, 1923 l3; Henry Il. FincS's
"Wagner and HIS Work." (two volumes),
10000 35; Picture and Text" by Henry
Jnmes, 970.66. and four of tue recently
published immortal addresses on Phil
lips Brooks, respectiv ly by Bishop
Clark, George A. Gordon. Philip Stat
ford Moxom anu his bro h., Rev. Ar
thur Brooks, 36S56.4. S6S56 5, 36S56 g..
1856. 49,
The following comprise few of the
references on Elwin Booth: "The
Elder aud the Younger Booth" by Mrs.
Asia B. Clarke, 37S192; "A Night with
the Booths" by Adam Badeau, in "fhe
Vagabond," D. 346-5i, 07l.3i; "Actors and
Actresses of Gr,at Britain and the
United States" 10y Brander Matthews
and Lawrence Hutton,v. 5. p. 55,
31097. l,5; Shadows OF the Stage" by
William Winter (iirst seris,), 9197. l3. 1;
Edwin Booth," Oy Edmund Clarence
Sredman. in the Atlantic Montniy," ".
IL, y. 5S5-yS 054 1917; also au article by
William Winter in "Harper's Magazine" 4"
" 63, p. $780, 054. 1l.63. For comments
on ms tfrifit-6 see ttfe articles by Edgar
Bronson in "Appletol's Journal" ". IA,
p. 65!-59, 6S9-9l, 052. IA; and Mr.. Sted-
mans article in the Atlantic Monthly"
". IL, p. 5S5 93, 054 1917.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12
bonnie Katherine Rober.

Miss Katherine Rober, who is so much Of n nonp.
lar favorite In Provid ence returns IA, Lothrop's
museum tins week Tor her second appe araLce this
season The play is BARLEY CampDell's MASTER
piece Fate" Ia which the ttle Ia the princi-
pal feminine role Of Florence .antley has made
pronounced success In many cities For this occa-
sion Mss kober has provided several exQuist 10 cos
TUNES. and she VIII be ably seconded Ia that re-
spcct BY the beautiful Miss May Prndls, who viii
De the blanche sterling, ana will also exhibit a
number OF fashionable tlilor-maie gowns. The
cast VIII incude J. Francis krke as the husband
Harry Grantley; Dorritt Ashton. sprightly SOU
orette. VIII have the comedy role OF sally nnie
Waidle and Charles Burnham viii be In the play
from start TO finish with his inimitable impersona
ton OF the loquacious wandering Snowman, U. T.
Mugs = -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-06-12
APPONAUG.

Confirmation Services mt st. Barnaba's .
Church Yestcrd ay-- Bishop Clark Present.
Confirmation ceremonies were held at
ST. Baraaba's Episcopal CHURCH yester-
day afternoon, 10 celebrate tho entrance
into the church OF niue converts TO the
Epscoprl faith. Bishop Clark directed
the ceremonies, assisted by Rev. A. Is.
Shields. After short sermon by
Bishop Clark from st. John tx, rs, con-
ilrmation was bestowed upon John
Brown, Harry Tonge, Arthur johnson.
Misses Maggie and Lille Howard, Mss
NJ. T.. Northup. Mrs. Evans, Miss Jen ME
Smi,h aud Mrs. Knight.
Among some Of the visitors in this
Place yesterday were Mr.. aud Mrs. Wal
Ter Stafford OF Pontiac, Mr.. and Mrs.
kicharI Bell. Jr. OF uills Grove, Miss
AdiIe DAVIS Of Providence, Charles Mat
teson OF Providence, j. Vi. Aylsworth of
frovidehce. john Browning of Proyi.
Gence aud Mis, Addie fist vi Pantiso