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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
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HUGH DBMPerv CONVICTED.
The Poisoner OF l. homestead N Non-Union-
lists Found Guilty as Indicted.

lists Found Guilty as Indicted.
At Pittsburg, Hugh f. Dempsey, master
workman of District Assembly No. 3 Of the
Knights of Labor, was found guilty as in.
dicted, on the charge of administering OF
causing to be administered poison, with in.
tent 10 commit murder, TO VIM. +. Grif.
tiths, a waiter in the Homestead mills. II
was the seventh and last day of the trial,
and TO the defendant II was one of all i'm.
purtance. He arose before the bar, when
the jury filed in their place after three
hours deliberations. His face wore the
same obdurate expression as throughout the
trial, and he leaned with both hands on the
railing in front of him. The tverdct fell
like thunderbolt upon him and his coun
sci. II was unexpected, The defendants
head fell for a second but the surprise was
only monetary. His countenance bright
ened Immediately.
70 all appearances he fully realized the
gravity OF his position. lie was the first of
the wholesale poisoning conspi ators 10 be
convicted, and in the eyes OF the world as
Judge Stowe put IT, the originator of the
plot secretly ordained to break the Home.
stead strike, If they tell the truth" said
Judge Stowe in his charge, referring To the
testimony of Gallagher and Davidson, then
Dempsey was the originator and principal in
the poison NJ plot The jury sustained the
evidence of tn ose two men and ITS corobora-
ton, as the judge said, by Dempsey him
self
The verdict in the case is peculiar one in
criminal practice occurring IN trial where
the charge was other than that of murder.
The fatal results OF the use of poison are not
found elsewhere than in "a murder case, and
the finding is somewhat of n novelty in
Judging person guilty unless CHARGED with
murder The maximum penalty for the Of
fense is a fine of 81 600 and separate or soll
tary confinement at labor for Term not ex.
cceding seven years The added instI uction
10 the Jury striking ont the third and fourth
counts ol the indictment .eit two, which
would make it possible Tor the court to com
nit Dempsey for fourteen years, with the
fines prescribed.
The cases of Beatty, Gallagher and David.
son are next on the trial list, but il is lisely
they will be postponed until the motion for
new trial in Dempseys case is disposed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
ARADICAL ROAD LAW.

Mr.. HEsB1T OFFERS solution TO Iur pIrri.
CULTlEs TO m oNFRCoMr.
HARRIsBURG. G.-Representative Nesbit OF
Allegheny county, introduced novel meas.
nre in the House, which is very favorably
regarded by those who have examined II. II
provides that Courts of Common Pleas shali
appoint competent person to serve for
three years as county superintendent Of
roads, and that in every township three com.
missioners shall be elected for Il similar
term. These commissioners shall choose
three from among their number. who, with
the county superintendent, will constitute
board Of road directors. This body shall in
vestgate the location and construction OF
public highways, and divide them into two
classes. 10 be known as highways and
roads. The members shall also act ms a
board of viewers for location and vacation.
The commissioners of each township are To
meet with the auditors, in Marcn each year,
and appoint an outside person treasurer.
Fhey shall levy road tax not exceeding 10
mills on the dollar OF county valuation.
Male taxables, with valuation less than
800, shall work one day on the roads OF
pay n cash equivalent.
Townships are to be divided into road dis.
tricts, with supervisors appointed by the
commissioners. Townships can let contracts
for the making and repairing of highways,
and have authority to Join with one or
more neighboring townships in their work.
Those who work out taxes must do so under
supervision and diligently under penalty of
uischarge and forfeiture of the right to vote.
One-iourth of the taxes collected each year
must be set aside to use for the opening and
macadamzing of highways, and township.
are to share in prospective State apprOpria.
tons in proportion to their efforts in this
direction. The pay Of the county superin-
tendent is to be fixed by the salary board or
the judges.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
SIX MEN KILLED.

Two Firemen Lose their Lives in Rooh
ester. N. Y, and Four More Killed in
r. r. Wrecks.
a disastrous fire broke out Saturday nightin
the Mckay building, six.story structure in
Stone street, Rochester, n. y, The fire start.
ed in the fourth story, and hardly had the
alarm been given before the four upper
floors were roaring mass of flames, Half
an hour after the alarm was given a corner
Of the wall fell upon three lremen, killing
one instantly and injurng two others. One
of these two latter died three hours later
The names of the three fremen are: Sylves
ter w. Burns, killed instantly John Hess
who was fatally injured, and Frederick
saokett, who escaped with broken leg and
other injuries.
The building was completely destroyed. It
was valued at 1000, aud was insured for
$4,000. The estimated loss on the contents
of the building is 100000; abou, half in
insured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25

born in 1876 was graduated from Hamilton
college in lSi7, became editor Of the Hart
ford "Courant" in 1867, served in the army
as breyet major general, and was elected
governor of his state in 1866 In November,
1872 he was elected to congress and was lat
er elected TO the Forty-third and then to the
Forty.sixth congress. He was first elected
to the senate in 1881 and reelected in 1887.
Mr., Hawley is n native of North Carolina,
having been born in Stewartsville, in that
state.
Indiana-Senator Turpie, Dem, renomin-
ated, Republicans casting an honorary bal
lot for Charles w, Fairbanks.
Tennessee-W. l.. Bate Dem. was elect
West Virginia-Faulkner and Camden
have combined. Faulkner will succeed
himself and Camden will take the unexpir-
ed term of Senator kenna.
Colorado-George Gray was elected U. 8.
Senator
Delaware Senator George Gray reelected
without opposition.
Maine-Eugene Hale. Rep, Senate S,
House 95, Arthur Sewall, Dem, Senate 4,
House Al.
sachusetts-Henry Cabot Lodge was
elected u 3. Senator total of le9 votes TO ~
for p. A. Collins, Dem.
Michigan-The two houses met in joint
session and formally reelected Senator
Stock ckbridge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
Flour in the Northwest,

The Northwestern Miller" Minneapolis,
says; The mills slightly increased their out
put last week getting ont 1863, $40 barrels
averaging 2s,22l barrels d,ily-against 1885,
100 barrels the week before The total sales
of flour for the week appear to have been
greater than the output. Millers however,
say that the market has no snap. When
wheat began to 90 up buyers were anxious
to place orders at old prices and a good deal
was probably sold on this basis, and more
or less even at lO@ l5c. advance, but since
another l0c. was added, business has been
rather slow. Foreigners have paid part of
the advance, but are slow about taking hold
ut prices now asked.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
A SCARCITY OF PRODUCE.

PRICES HAVE BEEN FORCED VI BY THE VERY
COLD WEATHER.
PITTsBuRG.-Not for many years has the
Pittsburg produce been so badly handicap.
ped by the cold weather as il is at present
Commission merchants report that their
supplies of potatoes, cabbage, apples and
other perishable goods are now about ex-
hausted. Prices are higher than they have
been in years. On Monday the Grocers'
Supply Company received a consignment of
several cars Of pershable goods, in cars
furnished with heating apparatus, but before
the stuff could be put into the warehouse it
was frozen. All shipments have been order
ed off for the present.
Perhaps the most inconvenience has been
caused by the scarcity of fresh eggs. The
market was bare of them Monday, although
some of the dealers were selling cold storage
stock as fresh at 36 cents dozen. Fresh
stock would bring at least 40. AT some of
the restaurants about town signs have been
put up, announcing the price Of eggs served
in an style at 8 cents each.
In the grain, -four and feed market q
SINNER state Of affairs is reported. Country
dealers cannot get the farmers to bring their
stock tc the railroads, The prices Of meats
have alsg advanced
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
LATER NEWS WAITS.
WASHINGTON.


The President sent to the Senate the nom
instion of Elijah Halford, of Indiana, to be
paymaster with the rank of Major.
The House received the general deficiency
bill. The total IL 800, 05G. $40, of which $l3,.
s44, ,437 is for pensions 1t provides for abo-
lition Of the census office December 81, 1893,
and that the work shall be closed in one
year by the interior department. The SUN
for the department of justice is s3,2li.2li,
and for the treasury department 81, 1913 s62
The House Committee on Manufactures
adopted the report of the subcommittee de.
tailed TO inquire into the sweating system
of tenement house labor. The report recon.
mends the use of tags on all articles of cloth
ing, so that they can be traced to the place OF
manufacture. and the prohibition OF inter
State commerce in such goods as are made
under unhealthy conditions.
That Mr. Blaine Is weaker is the only
knowledge his physicians gained OF any
change in his condition Sunday. He is ap-
parently about the same as he had been for
several days previous. He retains concious.
ness and does not appear TO be better or
worse. but the doctors have noted a slight
loss of strength each day.
Imports Of merchandise into the United
States during the calendar year 1879 were i'm
creased in value over that of 1891, while the
value and volume of exports and the mum.
Der of immigrants decreased. The value of
the imports for the year was ss76, l9s l79
an increase of s47, ,0s7 ,236,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
GENERAL HAYES LAID TO REST,

ohio's Illustrious Son Shown Solemn
apd Impressive Honors in His Burial
On the crest of a snow ad slope, by the
side of his beloved wife, the bier surround
ed by his children, President elect, the
members of President Harrison's Cabinet,
representatives Of the Army and Navy of
the United States, delegates from both
Houses of Congress, the Governor of Ohio
members of tie legislative bodies and mass
es of military commands, the ex-President
Rutherford B. Hayes were laid TO rest at
Fremont, Ohio, on Friday
General layes's remains were viewed by
thousands previous to the funeral services
Across his breast were the trcolored rib
bon of the Loyal Legion, with the insignia
of the same while on his breast was the
badge of the Army of West Virginia A
spray of graceful palms alone rested OF the
casket, while.on.a flag covered table were the
many floral emblems which arrived from
every part of the country.
1t was IL o clock when the special car
"Grassmere," bearing Presdentelect Cleve-
land reached the station The meeting be-
tween the President elect and the members
of General Hayes's family was impressive
in the extreme The sons of the lute Presi.
dent and his daughter, Miss Fannie, received
MIN III tne large nuIlWtN, anu MI NltNeIanu
clasped each of them fervcntly by the hand
and remained with bowed head The two
exPresidents had been closer friends than
the public knew for many years.
The funeral services were extremely sim.
Pile. DIR. jams w Bashford, president of
the Ohio Wesleyan University, and the Rev.
J. l.. Albritton, pastor of the Methodist
church of this city, Ofiicated.
The remains were carried to the hearse by
members Of the Twenty third Ohio Infantry
Association. The honorary pail bearers
were Secretary Foster, Governor Mckinley,
General Wagner Swayne, of New York Brig
adier General Joseph c. breckenridge, Uni.
ted States Army; Captain Howell, United
States Navy; Congressman Haynes, DR.. Cul-
yer and General jacob ID. Cox, of Cincin-
natl. Following them came President.elect
Cleveland and Mr.. William Henry Smith,
Is a special representative of the family
The ceremonies at the grave were brief,
Commander Green, of Eugene Rawson, q.
A. X. Post No. 32 of this city, reading the
soldiers burial service from The ritual Of
that order
Silent and motionless the troops stood at
parade rest AS the remains of the ex- Presi.
dent were lowered to mis- last resting place
beside that companion, who had been clos
est and dearest 10 him in life. whose meet.
ing smile had wooed him across deaths
dark river into ads Of everlasting bliss,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25

A bin was introduced in the Michigan
legislature to tax all church property worth
over 5000
At Cheyenne, Wyo., the Democrats ana
Populists have gained full and complete
control of the House The decision of con-
tests gives the Democrats l6 votes, Republi-
cans - and the Populists 5. The Populsts
have made full and complete coalition
with the Democrats.
State Comptroller Campbell, of New York
in his annual report to the Legislature, re-
ports that there is practically no State debt
and the finances in sound condition.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
MIR. BLAINE AND The ORGAN.
How the italian Grinder Escaped Rough
Treatment the Other Day,

irehtment tne Otner Day.
On the morning of the death of General
Butler and Senator Kennn all Washington
was plunged in mourning Death seemed
to prevade the atmosphere and the more
credulous of mankind with a superstitious
turn OF mind, regarded the death of the ex.
Secretary Of State as matter of a few hours.
DURING Nil that morning the number who
passed the Blaine residence was noticeably
increased, many of his old friends going
blocks out of their way to get q glimpse at
the window through which the sun was
glancing in upon an unconcious patient.
Mr. Blaine had been sinking rapidly during
the night and If fears of his end were ever
well founded II was upon that day.
In the midst of this gloom II o'clock at.
rived and as promptly the Italian and his
hand organ about which the county has
heard so much of late, put in their appear.
nnce. In n few moments the strains Of
Every body has a sweetheart
Underneath the rose,
SO thc old song goes etc.
went floating upon the waves Of the winds
up and down the broad avenues of the capi
tai in the neighborhood of the sick mans
home
At this moment three gentlemen on Their
way from the Arlington to the Treasury De.
paftment were stopped Immediately in front
of the Blaine house by an excited individ.
ual who rushed up to them and asked: is
that the house MIR Blaine died in this morn.
ingg'
Thinking possibly that he had died within
half an hour and they had not yet heard of
it, and knowing il to be the only house in
which he could have died that day, they re.
plied: Yes that is Mr. Blaine's house,
Then" said the stranger putting him
self in command Of the other three, I'VE
will hang this Italian scoundrel to the treelr
As they were about TO throttle the musi.
clan, however, the front door of the Blaine
mansion opened and James q. Blaine, Jr,
walked out to the step and handed the l,al.
ian silver half dollar The Italian doifed
his hat and proceeded to grind away while
the stranger, as much chagrined MS surpris.
ed moved reluctantly down the street. The
appearance OF the younger Blaine served to
avoid al least All exciting scene and an un.
pleasant experience for the Italian.
When MIR Blaine has been utterly uncon.
scious Of ali things else when totally OBJ
liyious OF the presence OF even the mem bers
ofhis own family; when every passion SEEM
ed dead and every sense benumbed, il IS said
that the mechanical melodies Of this wand
ering Italian seem 10 appeal to the only
sense that remains responsive to any form of
worldly influence. When the air about him
is tremulous with this simple music his
eountenance betrays a calm and ielictous
contentment. Because of this the Italian is
paid regularly for his services, and If he fails
TO appear at the appointed hour each morn.
ing, no one seems more conscious of his ab.
sence than Mr.. Blaine himself He loves the
music, and the hand.organ will probably
continue to play beneath his window as
long as the sick bed claims him as its own.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
THE COLD AFFECTS TRADE.
A General Shrink 4ge in the Volume OF
Business.

Business.
r, @, Dun h Cos "', eekly Review of
Trade" says
Severe weather appears to'account in part
for a somewhat general shrnkage in busi.
ness in many branches and checking pur.
chasing, output aud deliveries in others.
Yet, owing to the same influence, stocks of
winter goods have been extensively cared
of and resulting orders for spring goods
have been more liberal. The volume OF
domestic trade continues larger than last
year but exports are decidedly smaller,
those from Men York in three weeks of
January being ss,59l,sil below the same
weeks last year. As imports are meanwhile
very heavy, for the two weeks of January
s39l9, 1870 more than last year, the prospect
of further gold exports causes no surprise.
There is much hesitation regarding the
action of Congress on various measures.
The uncertainty about the silver purchase
reteal. the prospects of the Anti.Option bill
and the defeat of the pooling amendment
of the Interstate Commerce act all influence
markets and trade to some extent
There il also u somewhat general increase
in complaints about collections although
money at nearly all markets is compara-
innate demands.
Wheat is &c weaker, with large receipts
and small exports, and II is still noteworthy
that the Western deliveries are inconsistent
with reports of the last crop. Corn is lc and
oats &c higher. Cotton fell &C., but recover
ed Il shade with large sales, anti-option re-
ports affecting the trade more than any
changes in actual supplies. Pork products
are somewhat stronger.
The stock market has been strong. Mon
ev has fallen . to 2l on call. The confidence
regarding the future of business is in al
parts of the country remarkably strong and
general, especially in view of the interest
taken in pending measures in Congress.
The business failures occurring through
out the country during the LIST seven days
number 800. For the corresponding week
of last year the figures were pa.
BUSINESS BAROMETER.
The bank clearing totals for the week
ended January 10, 1898, with comparisons,
ao ,oleyronhed ed IN ByudSfrePtS. are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS,
Falling Of in Both Lines on Manufac-
tured Goods.

tured Goods.
The importation of manufactures OF iroh
and steel during the year 1892 amounted to
only rifle above $50, ,000,00 while in 1891
they amounted to over $40 100000. This
falling of is due partly to the reduction in
tin plate, of which there was imported dur
ing 1892 but abe, t0O, go 900 against T30 0O0-
900 pounds in 1891. In IRON ore the impor-
tatiUns during 1892 amounted to GS5, 600
tons, u. ainst S75 900 tons IN - u, the value
in 1892 beng Sl,750,000, against s2400,0O0
in 1871. The importation Of cutlery Tor 1892
amounted 10 81, 100000 in value, in 1892 to
Sl,OOO,OOO in round numbers. There was aso
an increase in the importation of taggers'
iron or steel, the importatiOns Tor 1892
amounting to IS 900, ,O0J pounds. against 2S,
coo 900 pounds in 1891. Perhaps the most
marked Increase of impOrtallons ut 1892
over 1891 was in ties fur balng purposes,
the importations for 1892 amounting TO over
StU 00J worth, While those OF 1891 amounted
to but 50, i95 in value
In glassware the importations amounted
to about ss SOC, 600 in value, against Ss 900, 900
In the preceding year. The largest item in
the transportation of glass came under the
head of cylinder, crown and common win
dow glass nnpolished,h which amounted to
10000 COO pounds, against II trltie over 60,
0O0,O00 IN the preceding year.
In expectations there was IA slight falling
OFF in tre va ne of artic es manufactured
from iron and steel In wire and cut nails
there WAS II marked increase in the exporta-
tions There was marked all,ng oil IN the
expectation OF "ingo,s, bars and rods Of
steel" The expectation Of machinery in
1892 was u little greater than in 1891, except
in the matter OF engines, i'll which there was
q general falling off
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25

trail committee and for the past four years
was chairman. He has represented the state
in the two last Democratic national con.
ventions and has served both in the assem-
bly, and senate as representative from his
district. The fight on Mr.. Murphy was
bitter one. Mr.. Cleveland announced him
self against Mr.. Murphys election to the
United States senate.
HAREIsBuRG. - The Pennsylvania State
legislature elected Matthew s. Quay to suo-
ceed himself in the United States Senate.
Mr.. Quay was born in 1888 was graduated
from Jefferson college in 1850 and was ad-
mitted TO the bar in 1854. During the war
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
PENNSYLVANIA PlCKINGS.
SOME IMPORTANT HAPPENINod
OF Interest to pweilers In the Ksystsn
State.
WHAT sPoRTsMEN WANT.

rnrY HAVE forR BILLS TO rrsn At rnE rnrs.
ENr SESSION.
HsRRlsBuRG.-The Legislative Board OF
the State SpOrtsmens Association com.
pleted It's work. A number of members OF
both branches Of the legislature met with
the committee and assisted them in arriving
nt conclusions. Governor pattisOn is n
member of the Association and is under
stood TO be favorable to the legislation pro.
posed. The meeting decided TO push four
bills, The first provides for a State Game
Commissioner, similar with operations to
the present Fish Commissioner TO look af
ter the propagation Of game, birds and
mammals, and to prosecute viola'ers Of he
laws. Another intended 10 make more
stringent regulations against tfespassing,
while two more revise the game seasons and
the scalp act.
Under the new system, wild turkeys,
woodcock, ruled grouse and prairie chick
ems may be shot from October 10 to DeCem.
ber 10, field ployer from July 10 to Sepiem.
ber IS, quail from November TO December
is, with the season for other game birds as
at present. The bounty for wild cats is in
creased to $J and that for full grown foxes
II placed at s2 so. Fifty cents is to be paid
for scalps of minks, weasels hawks and
owls. These latter provisions are expected
TO secure the support OF the grangers.
THE new scalp law Is carefully drawn TO
prevent fraud" said Dr. Warren, the State
ornithologist. Under the old act $50 900
was paid ont, including 800 600 for hawks
and owls. The heads of turkeys and chick.
ems were produced and paid for by the
thousands. In one county $1,000 was paid
tor buffalo hide and u wolf skin, which
was cut up and worked of rs scalps Of vari.
Gus animals
The sportsmen have informed Speaker
Thompson, at his request, that they favor
the appointment ofa special committee OF
the House to look after this legislation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-01-25
THE STATES BANKS.
sohE FIGURES FROM suPT KRUMhHAAR's
NUkL REPORT.

sohE FIGURES FROM SUIT KRUMHHAAR's An.
NUkL REPORT.
HARRsBURG. - The report Charles II
Krumbhaar, superintendent of banking
shows there are 81 banks l6 savings institu-
tions and 72 trust companies in the State
The capital Of these institutions aggregate
t44S, ,0s9. Gal 6s; the surplus t19, 4l0 296 so,
the undivided profits Sl2, ,s76, SOB As the de-
posits $20l. .3l7 1862 30. The trust funds held
by trust companies on November 80 1892
amounted TO $40, ,654, ,16s 81. Mr.. Krum.
bbaar suggests that he should have the power
TO appoint a temporary receiver or repre-.
SEN 'ative when he takes possession OF cor
poration, and urges the importance OF legis.
iation to comrel trust companies 10 make re-
port in detail of their trust assets.