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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
PROHIBITION CONVENTION.
Meeting of the Pennsylvania State Pro
hibition Convention.

Meeting of the Pennsylvania State Pro-
hibitiou Convention.
Representatives OF the Prohibitionists OF
Pennsylvania met in annual state convention
ut the New Grand Opera House Pittsburg on
the 9Th. State Chairman II. D. Patton, oi
Philadelphia. presiding. d. $. Sherry, edi-
tor OF the Chester Issue" OF Delaware
county, was made temporary chairman.
Mayor McKenna welcomed the delegates.
Colonel Balm, the Kentucky temperance ora
tor followed the mayor, and he In turn gave
way TO National Chairman Dickey, OF Mich
gan.
Rev. ]. A. Bailey, OF Lawrence county. was
chosen permanent chairman. j. W. Wicker
man, OF Allegheny. and j. A. Mcconnell
and +. T. Hershberger, OF Pittsburg, we're
placed on the state central committee TO rep
resent Allegheny county. just before the
noon adjournment the committee on resolu-
tions retired.
The report OF Treasurer Spangler was made.
Since January /, 1895, the total receipts
amounted to 81 ,345.9l; the expenses were
81, ,24I "a, leaving balance OF S97.97.
Secretary ii. l.. Castle. OF the platform
committee, announced that the committee
had reported upon two OF the resolutions to
be incorporated in the platform. One recon-
mended the general adoption OF the eight
hour day. The other was on the silver ques-
free coinage, aud q minority report opposing
it. Debates occupied the balance OF the ai-
ternoon session, and both reports were finally
laid upon the table. All OF the other reso-
lutions were adopted, as follows:
For the total suppression OF the liquor
traffic; the protection OF sunday as a day OF
rest; granting the rights OF suffrage to wo-
men; better educational facilities In the pub
lie schools and opposing State appropriations
to sectarian schools; extending the period OF
naturalization OF all foreigners to six years;
opposing all trusts and combines, and set
ting all disputes between capital and labor
by orbitration; adjustment OF oil tarin ques-
tions by non-partisan commission vested
with necessary powers; union OF all reform
parties; that the President. Vice-President
and United States Senators be elected by the
direct vote OF the people; representation OF
all political parties in Legislative bodies 10
proportion TO the vote OF each party; govern
ment control Of railroad, telegraph and tele-
phone lines and public roads, and opposing
indscriminate foreign immigration.
When the preamble was read the omission
OF the name OF Christ as the ruler Of all na-
tions gave rise to lengthy debate, which
ended In inserting the name.
There was no contest over the nomination
for state Treasurer. Judge Briggs, oi Phila.
delphia, named W. II. Berry, OF Chester, and
the choice was made by reclamation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
THE UNREPENTANT TURK.
Sultan Refuses to Acknowledge the
Right Of the Powers.


The reply OF the Turkish government to
the notes OF the representatives Of Great
Britain, France and Russia, in regard to the
proposed reforms in Armenia, has been de-
livered to the envoys The porte's answer
lie not satisfactory. The Turkish government
does not agree TO the principle OF the control
of the proposed reforms by the powers. Al
ter receiving the reply the ENJOYS OF the
three powers held a meeting, at which
they decided TO refer the whole
matter to their respective governments.
The position is serious, as last week the
British embassy informed the ports that I
Great Britain had resolved not TO accept any
notifications OF the propositions affecting re-
forms in Armenia, and the representatives OF
the other powers Interested have made the
same declaration to the porte.
The reply OF the Turkish government
causes surprise and 1t is thought that such an
answer would not have been given without
encouragement from some European power.
But the presence OF the British Mediterranean
squadron, consisting OF seventeen ships, at
Beirut. points to an agreement between
Great Britain, France and Russia to force
Turkey to comply with the demands OF the
powers. Consequently interesting news may
shortly be flashed from Beirut Syria, where
1t II believed the British feet will be called
upon to support the demands OF the three
powers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
EISlMINGER HANGED.
He Pays the Penalty of the Murder OF
Samuel Mccoy.

John Eisminger. the 20 year-old murderer
OF Samuel Mccoy, who broke Jail AMI wan.
eered all over the country before he was re
captured in New Orleans, was hanged at ]
o'clock Thursday afternoon at Waynesburg,
Pa.
John Eisminger was % yeas old and had
wife and atwo-year-old child. He was the
son OF Frank Eisiminger who moved here
from West Virginia few years ago. His
victim Samuel G. Mccoy, was In partnership
in the huckster business with Mrs. Thomas
Welsh. He was about 81 years old, aud had
wife and three children. The crime was q
brutal one, the only motive being robbery,
or its commission, Eisiminger said in con-
fession made TO the Rev. Mr.. Williams: II
am guilty OF the crime OF which / am charg-
ed. And now will tell you what led TO all
this crime. 1t was cards aud bad company.
played aud lost / wanted money. II
had taken fathers advice and stayed at home
at night and attended a Sunday scnool, a;
they wished me to, all might have been diff
ferent."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGS
THE OLD LOG COLLEGE.
An Interesting Ceremony to be Observed
at Canonsburg.

The old log college built more than one
hundred years ago has beei removed from
Its original site, and re-locn sd cn the campus
Of Jefferson Academy at Cauonsburg. The
event will be publicly celebrated on Tuesday,
June 49, and will be a mat memorable oc.
cnsion. The following prominent speakers
bave been invited to deliver addresses. Gov
ernor Hastings, ex-Governors Pattison and
Beaver. W. II. West, OF o 10; Rev. DR.. II. G.
McCook. OF Philadei rhin; Rev. DIR. Niccolls,
OF 81. Louis, kev. DIR. Gregg OF Brooklyn,
and Rev. DIR. J. II. Paxton, OF New York.
Addresses will also be made by Others rep
resenting institutions and churches identified
with the old log college.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
When the War Ended.

1t has Leen discovered that the recent rul-
ing OF Assistant Secretary OF the Interior Rey
nolds in pension case, to the effect that the
war ended when hostilIties ceased in July,
1865. is in direct confi ct with decision OF
the United States supreme court, rendered in
December, 1867. The court then held that
the war did not terminate until August 20
1866, when President johnson by proclama-
ton announced that peace had been restored.
In view OF the discovery OF this decision and
the number Of cases involved, the case OF
John Barleyoung. upon which Secretary
Reynolds passed, is likely to be reopened.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Two Hundred Killed.

An official dispatch received from Herr
Won Puttamer, the governor OF the CAMERON
district OF German West Africa, announces
there has been severe lighting with the rebel
iious Bokoko tribes. Four of the strongholds
ofthe rebels have been stormed by the Ger
man colonial troops. 200 tribesmen were
killed and many others captured. On the
side OF the Germans II colonial soldiers were
killed and Al wounded. In the list OF casual
ties there are NO Germans.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
FORMALLY TRANSFERRED.

The Island of Formosa Turned Over to
Japan and Governor Named.
Lord Ii Ching Fang, the son Of viceroy Ii
Hung Chang aud Mr.. John W. Foster, who
have been to the Island Of Formosa, for the
purpose OF formally transferring 1t to the
Japanese according 10 the forms OF the treaty
OF The Shimonoski, have returned to Shang-
hal.
Mr.. Foster in an interview, after his return
stated that Admiral Viscount Kaibayma, for
merly chief OF the Japanese navy department
has been appointed Governor OF Formosa.
The formal transfer OF the Island Of Formosa
and the Chinese property on that island, was
affected at Kee Lung, on Sunday, June q,
when the documents necessary to the trans
fer were exchanged. Mr.. Foster will return
10 the United States by the first steamer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
SHOT HIS WIFE DEAD.
Deed ofa Fiercely Jealous Fish Vender
In Jersey City.

John Czdh, aged 20 years, q Pole, OF Jer-
sey City, shot and instantly killed his wife,
Mary aged AZ. The couple lived In an Old
boat house on the Hackensack river, at the
foot OF Durham avenue, and were known IS
"Fish John" and Fish Mary" They had
been on ad terms for long time and Czdh
quite good looking and very vivacious.
Last night Mrs. Czdh failed TO come home,
and ut daylight this morning Czdh started
out to lind her. He suspected John Oretz-
mann, u married man. of harboring Mrs.
Czdh. and he watched Oretzlnann's house
from behind tree for two hours. Al SA5
o'clock Oretzmann and Mrs. Czdh came out
OF the formers house. Czdh pulled re-
volyer from his pocket, ran across the street
and fired ut his wife. The bullet struck the
woman in the breast and passed through her
heart. She fell dead without word. Oretz.
mann ran of and Czdh disappeared toward
his home. He was arrested later.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Three BOYS Drowned.

Three boys, Emmett Sweeney Patrick Nor.
ris and Michael Sheridan, aged IL, ~ and
IL years, respectively. went bathing In Lake
Erie Sunday. They were only short dis
tance from the shore, and the water was not
very deep Young Morris was seized with
craIaps, aud his two companions went to his
rescue, when all three were drowned. The
parents OF the lads lived in adjoining houses
on Lake street.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12


Mrs. Louisa swartz, wife oil c. =, Swartz,
teslulng u. Matrehsviile. near Wiiliamsport,
n nenknife diving IN isv ,,inn,ss Eor
some years Mrs Swarz has I'm snhiect ~
frequent attacks of melancho. a. which de-
yeloped into mild form Of insanity Dur
ing thesc spells she became pos sessed OF a de-
SIRE 20 XIII hersell or some Que else. she
was 80 years Oh age ana iea'es ner husband
anu '"foo u""s"'efs'
Inc YOUNGSTOWN fiood Correspondent as
sociauon nero its annual reunion AZ harris
purg, SATURDAY, anu neiu phhquet IN tne
evening. Nv, governor hasuhgs o,oppeu IN ID
Dan in memory of old times. but for the
death OF Mrs. Hastings brother he would
have given them a reception Mt the executive
mansion.
The patternmakers OF the johnson COM
pany struck ut Johnstown. The bone of
contention is an attempt on the part OF the
managers 10 change the method OF work
The change means the men would receive
about sI 25 10 sI 40 ner dav instead of the
nresent waves which are from 40 al To "a
Fire Mt sbarpsv,lIe resu,,ed I'm N Ioss Of
about si6 900 ID. NJ Hadlev,s liverv alta.
bles. W. X. McBurney's grocery and store
and ". X. McBurney's residence were re-
duced to ashes. other adjoining residences
were padiy damaged. Insurance aoouts3,O0o.
Mr. and Mrs. John w. Mccoy were refused
new trial at dreensDurg ana sentenced to
the penitentiary ior eleven years each Tor the
works last fall.
II is given out that the Humphrey
siass wo,ks % Vi e'uupenS TS 10 wm DC
M. s,harp W pssocLho,dars who phiec, 70 box;uy
.a ~. % o,no. ..a y. W. 'o'''' w having
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Stolen Bars of Go d Found.

The $50 600 In gold bars stolen from the
Carson mint was recovered Tuesday, In q
most unexpected way. The government off,
GERS dug up the treasure In the woodshed OF
William Pickler, an employe In the melters
and reAnishers' department, who had not
been even suspected.
Pickler was betrayed by woman with
whom he had been living and whom he had
abused.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
ron LIBERAL sTuDIEs.

The millionaire sugar renner, Charles G.
Harrison, who has for year been acting
provost OF the University OF Pennsylvania,
and who was permantly elected to that po-
sition, gave the institution $500, 900 outright.
The fund is for the encouragement OF liberal
studies and the advancement OF knowledge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Rescue of Peary.

The whaleboat Kite has been chartered at
st. Johns to carry an expedition OF ten per-
sons to Greenland to rescue Lieut.. Peary, the
Artic explorer, Emil Diebi,sch Peary's
brother-in-law, will have charge OF the party.
Louis the Kite is to start about the middle OF
next month
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
The Rebel. Have Ecuador.

Adviees from Guayaquil Ecuador, say the
the government possessions are now evacu-
ated to the provinces Of Pichincha Canar,
Azuay and Lola. the other II being almost
completely In the hands OF the revolutionists.
The four principal ports, Bahia, Esmeralda
and Manta, are also held by the insurgents,
and the interior PROVINCES will be compelled
10 surrender
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
4 Gold Standard.

senor Don Cana, the Chilian mininter, has
received the following cabegram from Santi-
ago, Chile; 1T Is very gratifying to me to
inform you that after II years OF the regime
OF paper money, Chile has returned with salts
faction aud confidence TO the gold standard.
The law Is In force" This is signed by the
minister OF finance
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
CALLING TURKtYTO ACCOUNT.
England, France and Russia Assem- bling
Warships.

A dispatch from Vienna Gays 1t is reported
that in consequence OF the unsatisfactory
character Of the Porte's answer to the Ar
menian proposals Of the powers, a naval
demonstration will be made In the Boz
phorus, by England, France and Russia
The Armenian committee has received in
formation that Turkey has refused the de-
mand Of the Christian powers for joint pro-
iectorate over Armenia, and that the fleets
are assembling in the neighborhood OF Con-
stantinople
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Demand Ten Cents Advance.

Miners OF the Kapawha aud New Rivel
valley regions demand an increase OF 10 cents
per ton after June 10. Word comes from
Pocahontas, Va, that more soldiers arrived
there, the operators claiming that since the
partial withdrawal OF the militia the strik-
Ing miners have grown bolder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Will Take out Machines,

The coal miners OF New straitsvile, Ohio,
have withdrawn from the United Mine Work
ers OF America, and agree with the Hooking
coal and iron company to dig coal for 40
cents II the company will take out its
machines. This pr OPPOSITION will be accept
ID
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Had the Heads Resalte

Four carloads OF salted heads OF rebel
Bahama tribesmen have arrived at Rabat on
their way to Fee. On arrival at RaDat tho
heads were found to be In such bad condi-
tion that the government officials compelled
u number VI Hebrews to result them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

The Producers oil company, limited, at its
annual meeting at Warren reelected for the
coming year its board Of managers, as fol-
lows: David Kirk, Pittsbui. II. +. Straight,
Bradford; A. ID. Wood, Warren; J. W. Lee,
Pittsburg, and Clarence Walker, Butler.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
JAMS on the Slope.

A heavy japanese immigration has set
In toward the fruit farms OF southern
California. Recently thousand japanese
coolies went to British Columbia, and are
now entering the states en- route for southern
California They are armed with certificates
from United states commissioner in Vic
toria, which costs them from s2. so to IS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Miners Wages Raised.

The first advance in wages among Alabama
mine operators was made by the Pioneer
mining and manufI ctlripg company Friday,
who raised tho wages Of 700 miners 10 per
cent. 1t is understood that other operators
will follow.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12
Sta nding of the League Clubs.
showed Nearly An Day.

1t showed nearly all day Tuesday In the
Cripple Greek district, Col, but at night the
weather cleared, although the streets aad
sidwaiks are covered with snow.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

The Missouri Democratic state committee
decided not to call u state convention on the
money question.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

James McMullen, Of Pittsburg, who murder
ed his wife, was sentenced TO death, by Judge
Stowe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-06-12

The Year Book OF the Agriculture Depart
ment is In type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-10
Washington Stock Exchange.

sales-regular cal-12 O'Clock m.-U. S. As, reg
$1,000 at ZIG. Capital Traction, liz at Is.
Government Bonds;-U. S. As, registered, 11oIa
f. 1928; i2os. bid. l2Ii. asked u S IS. 1901.
District of Columbia Donds.-2o-year fund is. toa
Is, 1901, currency, li5 hid Water stock Is, 1908,
bill ais, registered 2-l0s, 100 bid.
Miseellaneo1s Bonds Metropolitan Railroad conv.
lo7 bid Belt RAILROAD s 81 BID s. a adoaG ES *
inston Railroad Is 50 bid, lo3 asked; Columbia
Company s series A. i1a ESD bid WasRnstOn cas- cas-
Company Is. series b, 1l3 bid, ZIG asked. WASH
| Chesapeake and Potomac, Telephone 5s. So bid, I0i
asked American Security and Trust IS, r. and
and O., l0i bid Washington Market Company ist
Is, no bid Washington Market Company imp 6s.
ITO bid. Masonic Hall Association IS. los bid
Bank h sI I ls s GS S go
sd 2sS asked b Esnk Of the ReR go S
Farmers and Mechanics, $50 bid. second, iSS bid.
lSg asked Citizens. 131 bid. COu nba. 1870 bid,
essse oaRfa 70 Ra Eef En sss Ss "A
coin. 9S bid 1O2 asked Ohio. s. hid, 90 asked
Deposit Tast bid 5s ssts
Loan and Trust, lla bid, 1872 asked. American Sc
Railroad StccEs|cap,al Traction Company. rs
Columbia, As bid Belt. 81 asked. lexington 81
asked Georgetown 2 and and. TennallytSwn, 81 asked.
45s4 bid. AZ asked. Georgetown Gas As bid. U.
$. Electric Light, III bid. 12115 asked.
Insurance Stocks Firemrn's, SO bid 40 asked
Franklin 81 bid Metropolitan, 81 bid. Potomac,
IS bid, IS asked Arlington; 40 bid German.
asked, Columbia; ~ bid 1914 asked. Riggs.
BID IS asked; Peoples, 5ia bid, 5ai asked Lin
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, 100
bid, ZIG asked Columbia Title, hid, SIX asked.
Washington Title asked. District Title, Sa bid,
10 asked.
aln nd pptnn SknI
Graphophone. 35s bid, 4ts asked Pneumatic Gun
Carriage % bid, .35 asked
Miscellaneous Stocks.-washington Market IA
bid. Great Falls Ice; 10 bid 100 asked. Bull
Run Panorama. % asked. Lincoln Hall, IS bid.
Mergenthaler Linotype, 215 bid, go asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-10
ELKS. THE GUESTS.
Continued Success of the Columbia
Club Carnival.

The Elks were the guests last night at
the Columbia carnival and did their share
In making things lively, besides thoroughly
erjoyirg everything themselves. An at
tractive program was carried out, including
a jockey dance. in costume, by Miss Kirby
a Sparkling bout, and series of living pic
lures, some of them being presented for
the first time, while others were so pop
ular as to be repeated by request.
Some of those successful in the drawings
last night were: DR.. w. r. King, steamer
trunk; Cluskey Cromwell. dress suit case
Thomas P. Smith, handsome beer stein with
silver tap; E. Sherwood Morgan, carving
set; Fred C. Geseking, a bicycle. Tonight
drawings will be held for a set of Ruskin's
works.
The National Rifles, Fencibles, Corcoran
Cadets and the Washington Light Infantry
Corps will attend the carnival this even
Ing and the Washington Saengerbund and
the Madrid Mandolin Club will contribute
to the musical program The latter organi-
zation is expected to appear in gypsy cos
tune and stroll around the hall serenading
the various booths.
Other features of this evenings program
are the living pictures; exhibition of Indian
clur swinging by Miss Fannie Hurst, in
costume; May Blossom in a fancy dance
and some of the members of the gymnas-
ium class will give a horizontal bar exer-
else. Messrs. Spurrier and Cabrera are
down for an attractive feature, "Contor-
ton and Sandowism.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-10
SUPPORTING CAMPOs.
A Dispatch Signed by Lending Span
inrds Indicating. Sympathy.

MADRID, December 10.-Dispatches re-
ceived here from Havana announce the ar
rival there of six transports with reinforce
ments Of Spanish troops for service in Cuba.
Gems. Marin and Pando were also on board
The recent movements of the insurgents In
advancing into the province of Santa Clara
have created considerable anxiety here.
The committee which organized yester-
days demonstration against the municipal
council, members of which are accused Of
gross abuses has cabled to Capt. Gen. Mar
tinez de Campos assuring him that he has
the sympathies of the population Of this city
in his efforts to suppress the instruction in
Cuba.
The dispatch is signed by Ortiz, president
of the chamber of commerce Of Cuba; Urqui,
Duke of Tamames, Salmeron, Sagasta, Sill
vela, Alteno and many others, including the
editors of the leading papers of Madrid.
The captain general has cabled a reply
saying that he sincerely thanks Senior Ortiz
and the other signers of the message, as
sures them that he appreciates the fact that
they remember him, and says that he only
regrets there was cause for the demonstra-
ton of yesterday in Madrid, particularly
at this moment, when union Is desired and
when the only tribunal is the action Of JUS
tice."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-10
Reported 0utrages on Negroes in
Lee County, Florida.
DRIVEN FROM TEE ORANGE GROVES
Surrounded by Armed Men and
Marched Off.
PLOT OF CONsPIRATORs

TAMPA, Fla, December 10.-Nearly 200
half-starved and terrorized negroes were
brought here on the steamer Lawrence from
Lee county. The negroes were hired here
last week to go to Lee county to pick
oranges. When they reached Fort Meyers
they were ordered to leave, being told they
could not work there.
The negroes showed resistance, when arm
ed whites surrounded them and marched
them to the wharf where they were kept
under guard for two days, until the steam
ing to eat. and feared they would be mas
sacred. as the guards kept up a constant
fusillade at night.
Two Of the negroes became so terrorfzed
that they leaped overheard, and, 1t Is
tried to run. but were shot. The negroes
say the bodies of those shot were thrown
into the river.
The negroes brought back circulars issued
by citizens, stating:
Lee Is a white mans county, and negroes
must stay away. under pain of death"
A. V. Lane, a prominent resident OF Fort
Meyers, confirms the story of the outrage
told by the negroes. He says white men
have been visiting the camps of the orange
pickers and firing into them until nearly all
the negroes have fled the county.
He says that many negroes have undoubt-
eddy been killed.
Orange trees in Lee were uninjured>by the
frost last winter and Lane says conspiracy
has been formed to prevent fruit being pick
ed and thus force the owners, who live in
the conspirators hope to get the groves for
a song.