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Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1895-12-28

Coffin SwoIe That the Money he
Gave Gree Was to Get Cha.
langevjn TO Testify,

The count room was hacked vos4or-
aav f., Witness the n~rocao1inos Of the
cont,mrt case AGAINST Barney Brn7e.
CHARGED with navin~ p Witness et0O
to 90 havond he Jurisdiction Of the
Conrt The Frnnch non,7otion of Car
son take . ~ra,t Interest in the nro-
caodinrs and 4hav c,aro ont in fnn
f,rca
Nnrnnv renewed III. objection on
tho croor1 that tho Cour+ had M inv
iedic+ion - tho orfansn had MT h,en
committed in +ba rro.ono, Of Il r,,,~+
and his cfranea If arv cr.nsa. was
cno which oof,, oo,1] In r,.oo,o4o1
oroinr+ h,. ~inli1.oo,+ Tb, ~ ~,
eaia tbo+ = ,,o,ta n,a 81 with tho
oaao and of+or hoarinc l. n,+aaroa
o,nla hos+ iaaoo h,rr e~nhaou,o,+ nro-
ooodinr. .r,jns+ tlo 1ar.c7or+ cI,1d
ha baII Tho arf5avi+a IN which no
nroooadinra v-ara heI,l rn,,o rood nv
+hac Inrl-
ramns Ho1,root 4ha fr.+ ~,ritnoes
| suora that 90 Dan,,tv Marshal he ha1d
a~.,snoaro for Joennh r.anravin and
roo4o ova1v effort to serve if.
unaoa Nnrabv ohiar,nd n the evil
aonoo and tho ohinn+ion was ovar-
rnlad
Wont tn Pine mt and wandered all
vor y hills brn,;,c uitnooo Tho
Marshal told mo +, 90 +, Pine MT as
he was 70 he there at work.
None IF the T~.anoacin Family told mo
he was there
Z. s. Marshal HnnDhries testified
that he had atipmp;pd 70 find the wit
ness and had honn told Inv Mrs. Ian
oevin that he had zone TO Pine Nut
Made another attomrt to find him AT
lake View and Silver CITY. also
searched about Carson. Was unable
To secure attendance Of Witness at FIRST
trial. As soon as il was over he made
his appearance.
THE MAIN WITNESS,
I61anh Tanoavin. the main witness
next took the stand. Was in Carson
on Nov. Josh, 1895. at nv house and
also on the uorninc of the 1lth. Mr.
Humphrey and Mr.. GaIlaher called
at my house and asked about NV sor
Charlie if he was ct Lovelocks, and
told them he was at St. Paul, Province
of Quebec. Canada.
Grant said he had handed in Char
lies name over two months before and
he had not been s~ubpoenaed yet. Mr.
Coffin called at my door he raped
there at night and I let him in with
another man. Coffin said he wen
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
FRIDAY.


So far ne the veterans are concerned, the
twenty-ninth annual encampment closed to-
night with rs many attractions as on any
other night in the week. To-day there were
over 90 600 at the old Kentucky barbecue, and
tonight the campnres were largely attended,
with the principal events at Music nail,
Phoenix Hill garden and National PARK.
Among the speakers were Gems. Gordon.
Buckner, J. W. Burke. Cassius NJ. Clay, SEN
a,or Burrows. Cola W. ID. Wickersham, Sam
uel Mckee H. C. Russell, John ii. Leathers
and others.
At Wilder park the entire day was devoted
to the most mammoth "old Kentucky barbe-
cue that was ever spread. Early IN the
morning the street cars were overtaxed by the
multitude en- route to the great frolic OF the
blue and gray, ut which the former were
special guests and to which the gates were
open free to the public. At 10 a. m. the per
iormeDco began.
200 shoats were barbecued In full view vi all
the visitors. Fifteen kettles, holding 1900
gallons Of burgoo, were made on the grounds
from which the guests were served. and the
best brands of Bourbon, lager and cigars
were as plenty and as free as the leaves on
the trees in that beautiful forest. grand
chorus OF over 800 voices, including mem
bers OF all the Louisville colored choirs and
musical associations. made the groves ring
as the first temples Of peace and Joy for all.
A genuine old plantation cake walk, with
southern melodies by colored citizens from
all parts OF the south, was the leading fea-
turc Of the many entertainments that were
given in connection with the good things TO
eat and drink
The social event of the Grand Army en-
| campment came of this evening. IL was a
reception and ball given by the Louisville
| ladies to the Grand Army visitors. 1t was
! held at the Auditorium. Over 1000 invita-
I tions were issued, and to judge by the crowd
/ that attended, every one responded In person.
The beautiful hall was tastefully decorated
with silk iags and tropical plants were ar
tistically arranged about the place. Every
one who attended it pronounced it most
| enjoyable success.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
BLOWN TO DEATH.
A Stray Shot Strikes Big Store of Dy.
namite-Five People Killed,

A Stray Shot Strikes Big Store of Dy.
namite-Five People Killed.
Five persons were blown to instant death
and three injured by an explosion OF dyna-
mite at Specht's Ferry, ten miles from Du-
buque, Ia. The dead are;
Edward Latchaw, aged 35, OF Victory. Wis.
Mrs. Edward Latchaw.
Ray Latchaw, aged l2.
Matthew Latcnaw, aged Q.
Hans Bjornstad.
The Injured are: Mabel Latchaw. aged If.
still unconscious, but may recover. Matthew
Faber, qunrryman, aged 80, OF Wabasha.
Minn., will die. Edward Bench, Lansing. la.
eye knocked out
Tho government is building wing dams on
each side OF the river, ana stone is being
quarried there for tho purpose. La;shaw had
large, low shanty where the quarrymen are
boarded, and In one end OF this shanty there
were stored 150 pounds OF dynamite After
breakfast a son OF Latehaw was firing at "A
target near the shanty and was told to stop
by the foreman, but he went on, shot into the
dynamite and the explosion occurred, The
concussion was heard for miles. The shanty
was blown iato splinters and the Specht resi-
dence and depot were badly damaged. Lat
shaw was blown into the side OF the bluff aud
almost buried with sand. The clothing was
nearly all torn from Mrs. Latshaw, while her
daughter Grace, a child, was found unharm-
ed, caressilg the cheek OF the mother and
asking her to speak.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
FIFTY-FIVE DROWNED.
The Steamer Catterhun Driven on the
Rocks Near Lighthouse.

The Steamer Catterhun Driven on the
Rocks Near a Lighthouse.
The Chinese steamer Catterhun, bound
from Sydney to China, with 81 human beings
on board, is lying. many fathoms deep, of
Seal Rock near Port Stephens lighthouse.
only 26 were saved. The. terrible details OF
the catasthrope Ill many pages.of the Austria
lian papers.
The following are names OF drowned r.
Frazer. r. Smith, Mrs. Matthias, Mrs Loring,
Miss Loring, Neil shannon, Liverpool master;
W. F. Pinney. chief officer; Harold Lelller
third officer; Il. ii. Anderson, surgeon; J. H.
Harper, Scotland. chief engineer; +. Wilson.
second engineered W. Adams third engineer;
A. Wostendholm, fourth engineer, II. Man.
ming. chief stewart aud Al Chinese.
The accident was due to the currents drift
ing the steamer on the rocks In the fury and
darkness of the storm. At the eoroner's in
quest it was emphaticaIly proved that the
steamer was being steered all right, and that
the only way to account for the vessel striking
was that some mysterious current carried her
spon the rocks.
The cargo was very valuable. Among the
cnrgo were TO- 900 sovereigns Divers will be
employed to recover all the cargo possible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
OUR INDUSTRIAL REVIEW.
WORK AND WAGES.
The Frst Week of the Fall Season Prom
Promises Continued Prosperity.

Tho state OF business during the past week,
the first one OF the fall season, fully justifes
the hopeful views taken for the past few
months In these columns. On every hand It
is admitted that restored prosperity is not a
matter OF anticipation. but that it is an as
sured fact, and It is slowly but surely cover
ing every every branch OF industry. 1t Is
particularly gratifying to note the improve
ment In the condition of labor In Its various
branches. While some OF the trades are not
yet experiencing the advantages due to the
revival or business, a majority seem TO regard
the situation rs indicatin not only n marked
improvement over that Of n year ago, but an
improvement that is likely to continue. The
voluntary increase OF wages still goes on in
many Of the manufacturing centers; and this
is an excellent indication Of n tendency that
cannot be accounted merely temporary. The
indications displayed for several months are
being confirmed by these voluntary increases,
and the news OF the enlargement and strength
ening of lines OF business The small num-
Der OF instances recorded OF difficulties ex-
isting between the wage-workers and their
employers IL another sign that has a signin-
cance, and shows that the employe is In a
better condition at present than for the past
two years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
LABOR NOTES.

All the mines OF the South Fork Pa, dis
trict have been working steadily for the past
week. ]. c. Scott X Sons mines, at Ehren.
field, and the coliries at Dunlo are also
running full time.
The employees of the upper Pigeon Run
coal company at Massillon struck because
their checkweighman, who was personally
Questionable to the operators, was not rein
stated. This makes two big mines In the
valley idle because Of trivial differences.
The Niles Tool Works, OF Hamilton, o. has
equipped the shops of the Kansas City, Pitts.
burg and Gull Railroad at Pittsburg, Kas,,
with a complete outfit of shop tools
A big force of men was put tc work Aug 27
In the plant os the newly-organized American
Plate glass company at Alexandria, Ind. BY
this time the entire factory is in operation
with 800 men. The plant mt New Albany
Ind, will be started late in September.
At Toledo, o.. the Union Manuiacturin,
Company has been running 220 hands ten
hours day. beginning the 1st Of September
full night swing OF over 200 men was added
thus doubliag the capacity OF the factory.
The "Tradesman," Chattanooga. SAYS.
'Idle furnaces in the iron districts OF the
South are being overhauled. and several
plants in Alabama Virginia, Kentucky, and
Tennessee will be put In blast within the next
Sixty days.
The Chappaqua On. W shoe factory has
started up again with iull force OF hands
and on full time.
1t Is reported from Philadelphia. Pa that
the ingram carpet manufacturers, whose
weayers are on strike. have resolved to re-
sumo work in their mills at once. 1t was
agreed that each firm should make such
terms with its operatives as II could do tc in
duce the latter's return to work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

Henry NJ. Stanley arrived in New York
Thursday on the Majestic.
Twenty stores and dwellings in Conway
Springs Kan, were burned Friday morning.
Loss, $4,000
l.. q. Andrews, formerly OF the Tenth U. s.
infantry, has recruited 400 men in Chicago TO
join the insurgents In Cuba.
Herman W. Mudgett, alias II. II. Holmes,
was indicted yesterday in Philadelphia for the
murder OF Ben jamin Pietzel.
The Iron Exchange bank, OF Duluth. owned
by the Merritts, made an assignment to John
+. Merritt. Liabilities, $4,000.
The Canadian sailing schooner Beatrice
was seized in Behrlng sea by United States
cutter for failing to keep a record OF the seals
killed.
Eva weinstein, 8 years old, was killed by
trolley car in Toledo, o., and only the police
saved the motorman and conductor from
lynching
II. II. McCreary, editor OF the Gainesville
Fla, Sun, was arrested on charge OF Grim
inal libel because he abused DIR. Stein for his
decisions as an umpire OF ball game.
James G. Ross. OF Savannah, Ga, was
elected at st. Louis supreme chancellor OF the
Colored Knights OF Pythios. and S. W. Starts,
Of West Virginia, was elected supreme vice
chancellor.
Aspecial trial train on the New York Ten
tral railroad, consisting OF three powerful en-
gines and four heavy cars, made the run OF
1861 miles from New York to Buffalo in GOT
minutes, an average rate OF GA 1-3 miles. The
English average record is G31s miles an hour.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
REV. DR., WAKEFIELD DEAD
Oldest Minister in the Methodist Episoo.
pal Church.

Oldest Minister in the Methodist Episeo.
pal Church.
Rev. DIR. Samuel Wakefield, the veteran
methodist minister died at 1 o'clock Friday
at the residence OF J. G.. Brown West New.
ton, Pa, aged 90 years, 6 months and days.
Only three of his ten children were present
when he died, Mrs. J. c. Brown, Dr. James
B. Wakefield, of Grapeville, and Mrs. Kate
Coulson, OF Pawnee City, Neb.
DIR. Wakefield was said to be the Oldest
Mason and the Oldest preacher of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, and likely the oldest of
any denomination in the world. He had
been a member of the Masonic fraternity for
almost rs years
DIR. Wakeield's career as n Methodist min
ister is part OF the history OF Western Penn
sylvania. He preached occasionally In later
years, and nj1yed fairly good health until
recently, though he broke down somewhat
after the death OF his wife some months ago
HIS grandmother, Mary Wade, was preach
er, having been ordained in the ministry by
John Calvert. DR. Wakefield was ordained
In 1917. He published several books on the
ology and music when he was comparatively
young. which made him widely known. His
principal theological work, "Wakefield's The
ology. has become classic In the lifetime
Of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
IN FAVOR OF DEFENDER.
The Protested Race Given to the Anne,
can Yacht.

The Protested Race Given to the Ameri-
can Yacht.
The regatta committee of the New York
Yacht club, consisting OF S. Nicholson Kane.
Irving Grinnell and Chester Griswold. rend-
cred decision sustaining Mr.. Iseln's pro-
test against valkyrie and awarded Thursdays
race to Defender. Lord Dunraven and his
friends held that his boat was crowded by the
Defender, and that the accident was unavoid-
able. The committee gave each side ample
opportunity to state their case and took the
testimony of the captains Of each yacht and
Of others who were on board. The decision
was in the form OF n letter to Mr.. Iselln and
was as follows;
We beg TO acknowledge the receipt OF your
letter protesting Valkyrie. We have given
the matter our careful consideration and be.
lieve that the foul occurred through the mis-
calculation OF the distance between the two
yachtes at critical moment. From our OBJ.
servation, sustained by that Of others who
were In good position to see, we find that the
Valkyrie. In contravention Of section IL OF
racing rule 1G bore down upon the Defender
and foued her by the swing OF her main
boom when lufiling to straighten her course.
We also consider that Defender allowed Val
kyrie sufficient room to wndward to pass
clear OF the committee boat Your protest is
therefore, sustained.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
AS A LIVING TORCH.
Train Load of Oil Explodes and One Mar
is Burned to Death.

Train Load of Oil Explodes and One Man
is Burned to Death.
The Chicago, Burlington Quincy railway
had peculiarly bad wreck just east Of Al
toona, Ills. A west bound train broke In two
and as the front part slowed up at the water
tank the rear part ran into the front. causing
car OF naptha to ignite There were l2
cars OF naphtha and petroleum in the train
and all we're soon ignited. The flames shot
hundreds OF feet high. Three cars exploded
with terrific force. The house OF Thomas
Craver, near by, was set on fire and destroy
cd, and Mr.. and Mrs Craver barely escaped
with their lives. Samuel Welsh, 20 rods dis
tant, a village fireman, was covered with
burning oil and burned to death. Other fire.
men were badly but not fatally burned.
The loss to the railway company is Sl2, 900.
Houses quarter OF a mile away were scorch-
ed by the burning oil. @. o. Carlson, a loco
motive fireman was thrown from tank and
injured about the head. Oil cars were
strewn along for half a mile. The track Is
twisted, telegraph poles pulled down, ties
burned, trees blasted and the whole scene is
one OF ruin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
The Railroads

"Poor's Manual for 1895 shows that the
length OF railroad track laid in the United
States up to December 81, 1894, was 179, 279
being ,52l miles. The total liabilities are
put at Gil 1865, 900, 207. OF which aggregate
1860, 734, ,2I9 is funded debt and s5,075 629,-
070 is stock. The railroads carried $50, ,2iS,-
07O passengers and 675. l29, TAT tons OF freight,
and earned altogher sl, ,0s0, ,3050l5, OF which
1921, ,539,276 was net profit. Other receipts
raised their total revenue to &4l9, ,0l6. 719. but
they paid out s429. .484, 953 in interest, divi-
dens, rentals, etc, or $l0 46s, ,953 In excess OF
their available revenue. In other words, they
had deficit OF that amount
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
THE ADVANCE In IRON.
a Strong Feeling That the End Has Not
Been Reached.

a Strong Feeling That the End Has Not
Been Reached.
The "Iron Age says; There has been a
little less excitement during the past week,
and there are indications that there may ne q
temporary lull While many urge that there
be no further advance in prices, there Is
strong feeling in the trade that the end Is not
yet. In some directions labor is growing
restive again, and II may be deemed prudent
TO avert any stoppage OF work by granting
advances In wages, in the hope that the con-
sumer may be made TO pay for IT, This is
particularly true OF Conuelsvile coke, which
will probably witness rise in wages, with u
corresponding advance In prices, which fur
naces will be asked to pay. In the central
West, Bessemer pig and steel billets have
been rather quiet although somewhat mys-
terious intimatlons have been thrown out
that very large deal in Bessemer pig Is
under negotiations. There have been further
sales Of basic pig. In the West tee Carnegie
Steel Company has taken 1000 tons addi-
tional, making $4,000 tons; the Illinois 10000
tons in all; the Neideringhaus interests at 81.
Louis $4,000. and two other concerns Il, 600
together, so that the Tennessee Company has
now sold about 81, 900 tons outside OF sales to
Eastern producers. The steel rail makers
have decided to make the advance fore
shadowed by the steady rise In raw material,
although 1t may appear at the first blush that
"a aton is Il pretty large jump. The highest
point has been reached in pig iron produc-
ton in the history OF the industry, On Sep
tember 1 there was in blast 2l5 furnaces,
making weekly 1874, ,029 gross tons OF pig iron
Since the beginning OF the month additional
furnaces have started and others are getting
ready, so that 1t looks as though the 200 900
ton mark would be reached before the end of
the current year
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
DEFENDER WON ALONE.

Lord Dunraven Refused to Contest the
Third Cup Race.
The Americas cup races ended Thursday
In fasco. Lord Dunraven withdrew the
yalkyrio Immediately after the start. and the
Defender sailed over the course alone. The
Americas cup committee notified O. Oliver
Iselin that three races and the cup were
awarded to the gallant Defender, and the
crowds afioat and ashore cheered the ship
that sustained Uncle Sans supremacy on the
seas, and the skipper and crew that sailed
her For at least another year the interna-
tional trophy is ours, and in all probability
It will be many years before British yacht
again challenges for the cup.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
FROM THE OIL FIELDS
The wild Cater Has Had Poor Luck In
Finding Pools.

Finding Pools.
With nearly three-quarters OF the year
gone, and despite the fact that there has been
an unprecedented activity In oil operations,
there has not been single new pool worthy
the name discovered north OF the Ohio river.
Shooting and cleaning out increased the pro-
duction for n time, but the reaction has set In
and the oil wells are fast settling down to
their normal condition and are producing but
little more than when they began tinkering
with them to increase their production.
The recent discoveries In Monroe county.
o., have developed on the part OF operators
an cagerness TO get into new territory. The
fancy prices paid for leases Is evident that the
oil man has good bank account single
Instance OF paying big bonus Is that OF tho
Associated Producers operating the DcIst
farm. A bonus OF $4,000 was paid for
the farm and at the time II was leased II was
located more than mile from developments.
and contains but 66 acres. II has been de-
monstrated, however, that the farm.
was cheap at the price, paid. Tho
four completed wells have all been gushers
and every acre OF the farm shows for
producing territory. This is one instance
OF success but there Is another side TO the
story. Many farms in the vicinity OF the
Freiden pool we're leased early In the excite
ment at prices that ranged higher than that
paid for the Deist, and yet they will never
produce barrel OF oil. Up to the present
time but six OF 1S farms tLat have been tested
in searching for an extension TO the Freiden
development, have found oil in paying guam
titles.
The showing in the Dye-Brooks pool has
been even worse. Aside from the two Dye
Brooks gushers. but two small wells have
been found, though test wells have been drill
ed in almost every direction, in the hope OF
finding new lead
The oxford oil company's well on the L.
NJ Thomas farm, which came in last Saturday
at the rate OF 80 barrels an hour is now down
TO $50 barrels day. Its rapid decline Is not
unusual for Keener sand wells
Two miles southwest OF Wilson creek, in
Washington county, o., Kelley Bros & Co.,
have drilled through the sand on the Stephen
Payne farm, and have duster. The Paova
Oil company's well on the Grey farm. near
Braden pump station, Tyler county, w. Va, is
causing q little furry In that locality. The
we'll Is producing 100 barrels a day and it's
owners will make two new locations at once.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
ON ITS MISSION OF PEACE.
Columbia Liberty Bell Started on Its
Tour Around the World.

The Chicago Columbia liberty bell has
started on its tour of the globe. The special
train pulled out of the Van Buren, street sta
tion, Chicago. Saturday, consisting OF the
bell-car, specially constructed by the Illinois
Central railroad, and the engine, baggage
car and sleeper. The present destination
OF the bell Is Atlanta, Co., but Oh the route
stops will be made at all the principa cities
on the line 10 give the people an opportunity
to see and hear IL.
At Atlanta tho bell will be received with
civic ceremonies. will be installed In place
OF the exposition, and will remain until the
close as one OF the principal attractions. At
the close OF the Cotton States exposition the
bell will be carried through Florida and the
other gulf states to Mexico, whore 1t will be
welcomed by President Dias and assigned
place Of honor in the Mexican exposition
The bell and Its escort will then cross the
Atlantic TO England, where it will be heard
at Runnymede, in celebration OF the signing
OF Magma Charta; and 1t will then be taken TO
the continent AMI on around the world.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18

Mrs John A. Logan was seated snort dis
tance back OF the ommander-in-chiei's stand
and as Mr.. Watterson walked away from the
footlights with the tears coursing down his
cheeks. General Lawler took his hand and
presented him TO Mrs. Logan. Neither could
speak for moment, and then the white
haired, motherly-looking women took his
hand in both OF hers, and, when she found
her voice, said tremblingly; ~ am glad
have been permitted TO live to hear your
Speech
That was all she could say. Then she sat
down and wept.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-09-18
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGS
THOUGHT SHE KILLED CHRIST
Horrible Suicide of Woman who
Believed She Killed Christ.

Mrs. Alfred Richarn.. Of Bellevernon, took
desc OF paris green Sith suicidal intent,
and died in terrible Il. my few hours later.
She mixed half box oI the poison and drank
the whole dose. sbe was found some time
after in the cellar In - dying condition and
medical aid sunmonc :, but she was beyond
help.
The suicide was tho result OF mental aber-
ration. Before the unf ortunate woman died
she regained conscit usness and told those
about her that she had horrible illusion
that she had killed Christ and had TO give up
her life for the sin she had committed Mrs.
Richards is an English woman. Her husband
Is employed at the Bellevernon glass fac.
tory