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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
PRESENT SENATE REMAINS.
Democratic Changes Do Not Take Effect
Immediately.

Democratic Changes Do Not Take Effect
Immediately.
The elections Of Tuesday do not affect the
present membership OF the United States SEN
ate. Mr.. Brice, OF Ohio; Mr.. Gibson, OF
Maryland; and Mr.. Blackburn, OF Kentucky,
all will remain in the Senate until March 4,
1897, so that they will participate in the two
the first Monday OF next December.
The indirect effect OF the elections, II Is ex-
pected, will be to deprive the movement for
an Immediate organization Of the Senate OF
much OF Its force. The Republicans could
only secure control OF that body by making
concessions TO the free silver advocates,
Stewart and Jones, OF Nevada. and the Popu-
list, PETER, OF Kansas. Their leading men
have been averse to taking this step, and
now that two Republican Senators from Utah
are assured some time after January next.
when the Legislature meets, there 10 grow
ing disposition to wait until the Senate can
be organized by the Republicans themselves
without entan,,ling alliances. There are
other sources Of supply to be drawn upon.
According to Republican calculation. New
York will send Republican to succeed David
Bennett Hill March 4. 1897, and II Is regarded
as within the bounds Of strong probability
that at the same time Senators Palmer, OF
Illinois, Vest, OF Missouri, and Villas. OF Wis
consin, may each be- given Republican sue
cessor. so there is no need to hurry senate
reorganization.
As result OF the latest election returns
the Republicans gain five United States Sem
aters-two from Utah and one each from
Kentucky, Ohio and Maryland, and the
Democrats lose three senators-one from
Maryland, Kentucky and Ohio.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
SEVERE BATTLE in CUBA.
The Losses Heavy, But Not Fully Known
as Yet

as Yet.
An important engagement occurred We'd
nesday at Cayo Espine, near the bordor, be-
tween Santa Clara and Matanzas, in the
southern part Of the island. The column Of
troops commanded by Colonel Luis Melina,
the lorces OF the civil guard, and battalion
OF the Maria Christina regiment had an en-
gagement with the insurgent bands OF Laeret
Nunez and Perequi;o Perez. The cotton was
fiercely contested, and lasted from o'clock
In the afternoon until Into the night Off,
cial reports state that under cover OF the
II was found that they had left upon the field
80 killed and large number OF wounded.
The reports state that the troops lost ON their
side one officer and seven soldiers killed and
a number wounded.
1t is also reported that the insurgents have
burned a church and IS houses at the village
OF Guamutas, In the eastern part OF the
province OF Matanzas.
The advance OF large forces OF insurgents
under Maxine Gomez into the province Of
Santa Clara and under Antonio Maceo into
the province ol Puerto Principe is causing the
Spanish officers great anxiety.
Gomez for many months has been Inactive
almost no engagement Of any prominence
having been reported as being fought by his
forces In that time. In the meantime Antonio
Macto has done vigorous work In Santiago
do Cuba, and Roluf has, during the latter
part OF the period, worried the Spanish forces
In Santa C'air and Mantanzas.
lhe present movement seems to indicate
that Gomez, who has be0n regarded as the
ablest and most experienced military leader
that the insurgents have, lie about to abandon
MS waiting policy and assume the aggressive
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
LATER RETURNS.

OHIo.-The Republican State Committee to-
night figured the Republican plurality for
governor In Ohio at 95. 34s The Dem ocrats
carried only 26 of the ss counties In the State.
KESTucKY.-Th returns give Bradley a
plurality Of over 1900, and the few counties
not yet heard from, some seven or sight. In
cluding those from which only incomplete re-
turns have boen received. are expected to
swell the figures above 1900.
New YORK. In a few counties
where scattered districts are unreported, but
In each Of which close estimate is made. the
semi-ofilcial returns OF this State on the head
OF the ticket show: King, Dem, sol ,959.
Pulmer, Rep, 59a,746; Palmer's plurality;
9l,7s7.
UTAH.-The supreme court judges on the
Republican ticket received about the same
pluralities as the governor. The vote as far
as counted shows Wells, for governor, obout
1890 ahead. and Allen, for Congress, about
l,40O ahead. The final count will not vary
much from these figures
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
War Vessels on the Lakes.

The secretary Of the navy has refused to
consider the bid OF the Detroit dry dock
company TO build one or more OF the COM
posit gunboats authorized by the last con-
Rress, and President Cleveland has sustained
the secretary, on the ground that the con-
struction OF such vessels on the lakes would
BIO In violation Of the agreement entered into
between the United States and Great Britain
In 1917, which contains a stipulation that no
war vessels shall be built by either power on
the lakes. The treaty, We believe, allows on
the lakes only the revenue vessels OF the two
powers, which are In no sense war vessels, but
are utilized to enforce the customs laws and
prevent smuggling.
It is said that as coon as congress meets
steps will be taken by senators aud represent
atlves from all the states bordering on the
lakes 10 abrogate the treaty. now more than
rs years old, under which the great lakes are
apparently left In defenseless condition, and
are precluded from sharing in the advant-
ages OF the new navy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
OHIO CROP REPORT,
Winter Wheat Shows a Poor Ay-
erage,

Winter Wheat Shows Poor Az
erage,
The State crop bulletin just issued shows
that the area OF winter wheat sown this fall IL
about per cent less than last fall. Present
condition of tho plant Is very low, 55 per
cent OF n fair average. Condition OF soil mt
time OF seeding was tad In Ia counties. fair
In SO and good In 80. The general drought
following seeding Is given as the cause OF the
low condition. Many fields are reported as
not up, and much that is up is making little
or no growth, while many fields are brown
and spotted. These conditions seem to be
quite general, percentage estimates ranging
from 33 to 80 per cent well titled lands show
ing the higher estimates.
The average OF barley and rye Is but slight
ly decreased under last year.
The average product per acre In potatoes.
while showing an increase over the very
short product for 1893 and 1894 Is still below
an average for the state.
The crop OF clover seed IL short and un-
evenly distributed ranging from 20 per cent
and upward OF a fair average crop.
There Is great scarcity OF water, streams
and wells are dry, and stock is suffering.
Pastures are so short tnat many farmers are
feeding.
The following ia n comparison of this years
crops with IN average crop: Corn SO per
cent; buckwheat, 60: cloverseed, 60; potatoes.
estimated area, 144,253 acres; average per
acre rs 3 bushels; total estimated product,
10,607,775 bushels; apples, II; hogs, eondi-
tion "a; number to be iattened, compared with
last year, SO per cent
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
TRAMPS' AWFUL WORK.
A Big Store Blown UP and the Occupants
Narrowly Escape.

n Dig store blOWn Up ana the occupants
Narrowly Escape.
At an early hour Monday morning the
large grocery and hardware store Of Cyrus
Gulldoo, at East Moravia, Pa, the second
story of which was used as lodge hall by
the American Mechanics, and Mr.. Guildoo's
residence on the rear of the lot. were des-
troyed by fire and explosion. Mr.. Guildoo,
with his wife and daug hter, who were in bed
at the time Of the fire, made very narrow
escape In their night clothes. MIR. Guildoo
was awakened by crushing glass and had
barely time 10 get out with his wife and
daughter when the entire place was In flames.
There was u l2-pound keg OF powder in the
storeroom, and this exploded with terrific
report, shattering the building to pieces.
MIR. and Mrs. Guildoo and some neighbors who
were trying to save some goods, made mar
row escape with their lives. The lire CON-
municated itself to u barn, ice house and
other buildings owned by Benjamin Graham.
and they were totally destroyed. Guildoo's
store was used rs the postoiIice, and all the
mail matter was burned. The Flames were
SO fierce that not a particle OF the goods were
saved. The loss to the American Mechanics
was also total one, every bit Of their para
phernalia. including a valuable silk flag, was
destroyed. The total loss will reach $4,000.
The fire IS supposed to be the work OF tramps;
who ilrst robbed the store.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
THE POTATO CROP.
Largest Yield Ever Known in the United
States and Canada.

Largest Yield Ever Known in the United
States and Canada.
Advance sheets Issued by the "Orange Judd
Farmer" show that the potato crop in the
United States for this year will be the largest
ever known The acreage was suddenly In
creased out OF all proportion to demands
for consumption In response to ill-advised
suggestions from high ofIiclol sources,
coupled with a natural desire to replace wheat
In the northwest with some paying crop.
The Farmer" places the crop at 2,143,-
900 bushels. The variation In yield In differ
ent states is more marked than usual. In
fact, In many districts In the northwest grow
ers have abandoned the results Of their years
work and will not dig their crop, prices not
paying the cost OF the digging and hauling.
But for the enormous increase In that section
the total crop OF the country would not be
excessive.
Canada Is no exception to the rule OF q
bountiIul crop, the '95 yield approximating
$1,000, 900 bushels.
The United Kingdom and continent Of
Europe have harvested q big crop. Season.
able temperature and generally sufficient
moisture materially increased the average
yield per acre compared with 1894, when the
crop had much with which to contend.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
PENNSYLV VANIA.
A Large Republican Majority a
Usual.

Usual.
Returns from the G7 counties show that
the Republican sweep was overwhelming.
The majority for State Treasurer-elect Hay
wood will exceed 900 and the six super
ior court candidates are elected by major
ihes almost as large. Philadelphia went Re-
publican by 1900.
Peter P. Smith. democrat, OF Lackawanna
county, Is the seventh member of the new
superior court. the other six being Republi-
cans. Judge Smith ran 1000 ahead OF his
own county and coo In Luzerne. Mr.. Smiths
plurality Over lerkes is about 1000.
Peter p. Smith, OF Scranton, one OF the
foremost lawyers Of the State, was born at
Honesdalc Wayne county June 2, 1851. He
attended the public schools and later the
Honesdae academy, OF which he is a grad
uate. The natural bent OF his mind being
toward the legal profession, he entered upon
the study OF the law and was admitted TO the
Wayne county bar on May 7, 1874 He i'm
mediately took commanding place among
the practitioners at the bar, and in 1875 was
nominated and elected district attorney OF
wayne county. At the expiration OF his term
he was renominated, but declined IN order to
give individual attention to his rapidly in.
creasing private practice in Wayne and I'D
Joining counties.
Eight years ago Mr.. Smith moved to the
city OF scranton, where he has large prac-
tce, and has been engaged In some OF the
most important cases arising in the courts.
He was appointed additional law Judge by
Gov. Pattison in December 1892, TO iii the
vacancy caused by the death OF Judge Conn.
oily. and discharged the duties OF this office
with such distinguished ability and imparti.
ality rs to earn the highest concentrations
Of the members OF the bar, without regard to
party affiliations
Judge Smith WAS nominated by the demo-
Gratis to succeed himself, without opposition.
and bis address OF acceptance, in which he
discussed the functions, responsibilities and
privileges OF the judiciary. was one of the
most dignifled and scholarly expositions OF
the subject to be found. He received by far
the largest vote ever cast Cor Democratic
candidate for judge In Lackawarna county.
but was defeated by very narrow margin,
Notwithstanding the great tidal wave OF Re.
publicanism.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Chicago Republicans.

The Republicans carried the election by
pluralities OF about 30, COCOON the entire ticket.
Ball. the Republican candidate for Judge Of
the superior court, has defeated Morrison. his
Democratic competitor, by $4,000. The Re.
publicans elected Ave OF the trustees OF the
SSO, ,000, ,00C drainage canal. The terms OF the
election for these positions are that each
party nominates five candidates, and the one
candidate receiving the smallest number of
votes IL defeated.
Each party is sure OF four elected trustees,
and the Republicans secured the odd man, as
the man receiving the smallest number OF
votes was Duffy. a Democrat. All the Repnb-
;icAn candidates were about 10000 ahead OF
the Democrats
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
STATE ELECTIONS
THE CLOSE OF AN INTERESTING
POLITICAL cAMPAIN.
TALE OF THE BALLOT BOX.
A Full List of the States Holding
Elections.

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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
KENTUCKY.

The Republicans Elect Governor by at
Least 1000.
The returns are being received slowly
from many mountain counties. and this
makes 1t impossible to give the correct ma
jority, though Bradley's election is now con-
ceded. General Hardin, the Democratic can
dldate for governor, whose picturesque cam.
paign has caused Democratic upheavaL
comedies his opponents election by a small
majority and accepts his defeat gracefully.
The indications are the Republicans will have
a majority In both house and sennte. which
insures the defeat of Blackburn, free silver
candidate for senator to succeed himself
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

Secretary OF State. John Palmer; Control.
CoIvin; Attorney General, Theodore L. Han
cock State Engineer and Surveyor, Camp.
bell W. Adams; Justice Court Of Appeals,
Celora +. Martin.
Tammany won n substantial victory in the
city, piling up for the Democratic State tick
ct and the entire Democratic county ticket,
with the help OF her German allies, plurali-
cts had foreseen after the slaughter OF last
year.
The senate which will vote for the sueces-
cor to United States Senator Hill, will be
composed of thirty-seven Republicans and
thirteen Democrats. This indicates the
probability of a Republican successor to Sen.
ator Hill
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Secretary Morton's Report.

Secretary Morton Is now engaged In the
preparation OF his annual report. 1t is under
stood that he will dwell at length upon the
question Of the extention Of the foreign mark
ets for American products. He has given es.
pecial attention TO this question. and has,
ways, obtained vast amount OF information
which 10 OF particular value 10 the farmers.
The secretary will probably suggest methods
for tho utilization OF this information and
among other points will indicate the impor.
tAnes Of catering TO the foreign demands.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
AVENGED AN INSULT.

Two West Virginia Women Open Fire On
Two Men.
Peter Fletcher and Joseph Quar,es, living
at Vivian. W. Va, while walking up the road
to party in the country. met a party OF
young women and engaged them in conver-
saiion. The men made some uncom plIment.
ary remarks, which the women resented, and
rs Fletcher and QuarIes moved on one OF the
women told them they had better 10 around
the hill coming back, as they might get hurt.
Fletcher and Quarles thought no more OF the
matter, and when the party WIS over started
home. sthey got to The outskirts Of Vivian
they were startled by several shots. Fletcher
was hit In two places in the, In the right leg
and once In the shoulder. Quarles had a bull
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

In the city Of Louisville the Republicans
swept everything. Bradley led Hardin by
over 5000 votes. All the Republican candi-
dates Tor municipal offices were elected ex-
cept the three school trustees. A. ]. Carroll
was the only legislative candidate to pull
through. The Republicans claim both
branches OF the general assembly.
General Hardin comedies Bradley's cleo
tion from the returns received. He takes his
defeat cheerfully, and says he did his whole
duty.
The returns from over so countiee. incluing
Jefferson. give Bradley lead OF about 1000.
The Republicans claim !, 500 majority,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
MARYLAND,

Republicans Seem to Have Captured
Everything in Sight.
For the first time in the history OF the party
In Maryland, the Republicans have elected
their state ticket and secured good working
majority IN the legislature. The political up.
heaval was most pronounced In Baltimore
city, wherel Lowndes, Republican candidate
for governor received a plurality OF ii. 7s3
over John L. Hurst, Democrat, and a major
ity over all OF 1913. The total vote OF the
city for governor was 10l, 247, which is some
thousands in excess Of the heaviest vote here
tofore polled.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
MississiDpi.

The latest news from the election gave q
Democratic majority OF from $4,000 TO 80, 900.
Reports from Webster county, which was In
great doubt. say that county was carried by
ly against the Democratic party In nearly
every election since the war. Estimates based
on nearly complete returns show the Popu-
lists did not receive 10 per cent OF the total
vote cast. The present legislature contains
20 Populists, and the next one, which will
elect successor to Senator George, will not
have more than eight, all the new men being
Democrats
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
THE BAY STATE.
Greenhalge and Republican Legislature
Elected.

Elected.
The question In Massachusetts from the
first was one Of majority. since the Demo-
cratic leaders admitted the reelection of
Gov. Greenhalge. How strong his indorse-
ment would be was the point upon which the
two parties differed. Results show that the
claims OF the Republicans made prior to the
election were well grounded, since Gov.
Greenhalge and the entire Republican ticket
is indorsed by plura ity practically the same
az that OF 1S9i-about G5, 900.
The Legislative department OF the govern.
ment Is also solidly Republican, 80 OF the 40
eenators elected being OF that political basis.
There is slight gain for the Democratic
party, the senate last year having stood SO
Republicans and Democrats.
In the house Of Representatives the Repub-
licans have practically the same majority as
last year, which was an overwhelming one.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Kansaa.

Kansas returns show that the Republicans
made practically n clean sweep Of the state,
carrying a majority Of the counties entire and
electing many OF the officers OF the others.
c. L. Holiday. Independent candidate for
chic justice, admits David Martin. his Re-
publican opponent. will have 10000 ma
jority. Chairman Breidenthal, OF the Pop
uiists state central committee, says the re-
turns show Populist gains over last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13

Alcaeus Hooper was elected mayor by a
plurality OF 1869, net Republican gain OF
i4,665 as compared with the mayorality
election two years ago. In the three legisla-
tive districts Of the city the Republicans made
clean sweep, electing two senators and all
their delegates. The Republicans also
secured commanding majority In both
branches OF the city government
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
HELPS THE WELSHMEN.
Rise of Steel Makes Tin Plate More
Costly.

Rise OF Steel Makes Tin Plate More
Costly.
U. $. Consul Anthony Howells, at Cardiff,
has made long report to the state depart
ment upon the bright prospects Of the Welsh
tin trade, brought about by the rapid rise IN
steel In America, which threatens 10 make II
impossible for Americans to make tin plate a,
competitive prices For the time being de.
ed in the Welsh tin industry are looking for.
ward to period-if not Of prosperity-oi
more constant work and better wages An
immense Improvement has taken place In the
steel trade. although rs yet prices have moi
vet been enhanced to the same extent as IN
the states, and therein lies the hope OF the tin
plate makers, for II the price Of steel is aug
mented to that In the United States, the
Welshmen would have 30 advantage
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
NEW YORK.
The Republican State Ticket Wins by q
Large Majority.

Latest returns from all sections OF the state
do not lessen the extent OF the Republican
victory In New York. The total vote un-
officially compiled gives Palmer, the candi-
date for secretary OF state at the head OF the
Republican ticket, total OF 572.525, while
his Democratic opponent, King, polled $685.
500, making the Republican plurality 66, 935.
While this is, OF course, q falling of from
the phenomenal plurality OF 1856, 10s given to
Gov. Morton in 1895, it shows large gain
over Palmer's plurality of "a, 4si In 1893, last
off year.
Both branches OF the state legislature will
be Republican by n majority OF more than 2
10 l. Although Tammany elected most OF the
assemblymen in the city. the seats gained by
the Republicans In the state make the total
membership i02 Republicans and AZ Demo.
Gratis, which with the present complexion OF
the senate, gives Republican majority OF As
on Join ballot
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Suffrage in South CAROLINE q.

The convention completed the article on
suffrage Wednesday adopting It as reported
by the committee Several amendments
were offered looking towards making 1t be-
yond peradventurc that registration books
should always be open to public inspection,
but the matter OF regulating such details was
left to the legislature. The ordinance to per-
init the State to issue bonds in order to loan
money to counties to get them on q cash
basis, was killed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
Cars Drop into a Ravine.

While a freight train on tho Columbus
Hooking Valley and Toledo railroad was
crossing trestle rs feet high, hear Della
ware, o., 1t broke In two. The engineer ap-
piled tn. brakes, and upon the first section
being slackened. the second section crashed
into 1t and six cars were knocked from the
trestle into the raviue below. On one OF the
cars that went down was Frank Scott, OF
Marysville, o. The fall broke his neck.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-11-13
NEW JERSEY,

Republican Plurality There Proves to be
$1,000.
The fact Of the Republicans sweeping New
Jersey did not become apparent until the
official returns as filed with the different
county clerks became known. Griggs (Rep.)