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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
TELEGRAPHlC TICKS.

Ex- Speaker Crisp has sailed for Europe.
Rain has quenched the forest fires in North
ern Michigan.
Mississippi Democratic primaries have all
been for free silver.
Judge showalter, in Chicago, directed Re-
ceiver McNulta TO sell all the property of the
old wbiskytrust
The strike Of ship latorers and swltchmen
Mt Colon is spreading, and all steamers at
Panama are Idle.
The statistician OF the Orange Judd Farmer
estimates the American wheat consumption
at Az per head.
The Iron Moulders Union of North Ameri-
ca, in convention at Chicago. elected Martin
Fox Of Cincinnati president.
The Cumberland Valley Railroad. controlled
by the Pennsylvania railroad, has purchased
the effects Of the South Penn.
Two Italians in Ascension parish, La, were
fatally wounded Tuesday evening by an un-
known man, who fred through a window.
The Salt Textile Company's works at
Bridgeport, Conn, are closed by . general
strike for l211S per cent. increase in wages.
The "Neue Freie Presse" says that 1000
workmen in Przemysi, Galicia, are on
strike, and that the streets are patrolled by
the military.
dispatch to the "Lokal Anzeiger'' from
suez says that IA persons have been killed
by the explosion of boiler in mill situated
at that place.
The Italians OF Galveston have sent to
Gov. Morton a protest against the electrocu-
tion Of Maria Barberi, who killed her faith
less lover.
John Howard Bryant, the only brother OF
William Cullen Bryant, celebrated Tuesday
the Both university OF his birth at his home
near Princeton, Ill.
James W. French, recently warden OF the
penitentiary at Michigan City, Ind, has been
appointed warden OF the new federal peni-
tentiary at TT Leavenworth, Kas.
In quarrel at Barboursville, Ky, Rosa
Garden stabbed two other women to death
and escaped into Whitley county, where she
was captured and saved from mob
George V. Massey, the lawyer and states
man OF Delaware, was, by action OF the board
Of directors, made assistant general solicitor
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
Cellulose, the new fbrous product OF corn
stalks, has been adopted by the United States
navy to replace cocoa fibre, to prevent leak
age from apertures made in warships by the
enemy's guns
The summer somnolence OF Boston Back
Bay society has been rudely disturbed by
the marriage Of millionaire John d. Bates
to Mary Clarkin, his cook. He Is 60 years
old and she is 80.
Judge Murphy has refused a change OF
venue In the case Of Theodore Durant
charged with the murder OF Blanche Lamont
and Minnie Williams, whose dead bodies
were found in Emanuel church, San Fran.
cisco, aud the case will be heard in that city
Near Morrisonville, ILL.,, DIR. Richard
Reasoner was waylaid and shot dead by
Alfred Entrekin. The latters wife, who wa.
attended by Reasoner during sickness. died
Entrekin blamed the doctor for killing hel
ana this caused the murder. Entrekin es
capped.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
OUR INDUSTRIAL REVIEW.
CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT.
Increasing and Healthy Activity Mani
tested General v.

During the week just ended the general
Industrial activity has continued, reports to
that effect coming from all quarters. Num-
erous manufacturing concerns that have been
closed during the business depression have
again resumed operations, ,re-employing hun
dreds OF workmen. A gratifying feature Of
the weeks news lie the large number OF in
stances where the wages OF employees have
been increased; in most Of those reported the
increase has been voluntary on the part OF
the employers, and in many in making the
announcement the firms have stated their
reason for so doing, and 1t has been iden-
tical in every case-"improvement in busi-
ness"
Capitalists engaged in the iron industry,
which is generally recognized rs furnishing
a reliable gauge OF business in general, and
lie second in importance only to agriculture,
seems to have no doubt that good times are
here and that better times are coming. The
manufacturers OF steel rails, steel plates and
other structural forms for railroads and
buildings are putting on increased forces OF
workmen, and running to their full capacity.
30 In all lines OF manufactures and trade
there is increasing and healthful activity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
MORE TROOPS.
Spain Will Send Another Army to Fight
Cuban Insurgents

Cuban Insurgents.
Preparations are being made to dispatch
large reinforcements Of troops TO Cuba.
According to the present plans by August 10,
20, 900 infantry, 1889 cavalry, 1900 artillery
and 1000 engineers will leave Spain for
Havana. The government will ask the court
to mobilize the first infantry without delay.
Dispatches from Manzanillo, province OF
Santiago de Cuba, say the city council aud
the Inhabitants Of Manzanillo, as well as the
Inhabitants Of other towns OF the neighbor-
hood, are giving a warm welcome TO Captain
General Martinez de Campos In recognition
OF his victory over the insurgents. The news
Of the captain-general's victory has been con-
frmed. With 1900 troops he routed 5000 In
surgents. The insurgents left 500 dead and
wounded on the field, and also left $50 dead
horses on the battlefield.
In the battle OF valenzuela, Lieutenant
Colonels Baquero, Samartin, Lolo and Benz
tes were wounded. The other officers wound
ed were Captain Tranesi and Lieutentant
Soto, principal aide-de-camp to General
Santocildes, who was killed.
A dispatch from Havana, says; Yellow
fever and dysentary are causing great NOR
tality among the Spanish troops. The rebels
have cut the railway bridges, thus isolating
Puerto Principe. 1t is reported that Maxine
Gomez is centering considerable force OF In
eurHeutb tnlfty miies lrOLu IucftO ItiucIpe
Recent arrivals at the later city state that,
while the troops are garrisoned ut the prin-
cipal towns, the rebels have complete control
OF the country. Antonio Maceo Is again men
acing an attack on Manzanillo. Several
soldiers were killed with Mauscer bullets In
the recent engagement, which occurred be-
tween Manzanillo and Bayamo, showing that
the Insurgents possess Mausers. A large
section Of the insurgents are quite prepared
to lay down their arms II Spain, Immediately
grants to Cuba complete autonomy, combined
with allegiance to Spain. According to in
surRent accounts, 200 Spaniards were killed
In the recent fight near Bayamo. Only seven
others, mounted upon good horses, including
Marshal Martinez de Campos. escaped. Gen.
Campos was wounded. There Is much dis
content among military officers at Campos'
method OF conducting operations.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
CHINESE DUPLICITY
Attacks on Missionaries to Frighten For
eiguers out of the Country.

ATTACKS on mibsionarles TO friknten cOr-
eiRners out of the Country.
The steamer Empress of India has arrived
at Victoria, B. c., bringing Toxic advices to
July 12. The japanese authorities are now
in possession of information from China CIV
ing new explanation OF the riots In Szechuan
and directly duplicating the Pekin govern
ment.
Among commercial stipulations in the
peace treaty with japan that OF opening
the remote interior to foreign trade has
met with the strongest objections from
the court and the tung II yamen, and 1t
Is alleged that viceroy Liu was secretly
instructed TO foment disturbances In order
to prove that the upper Yang Tse provinces
were unsafe for strangers. BY this means
It was hoped that aliens might be prevented
from awaiting themselves Of the privileges;
but since the outrages have been resented,
with a wholly unexpected spirit. the gov-
ernment has taken fright and endeavors tc
escape responsibility by degrading Liu and
making him the scapegoat. This Is more
than the deposed viceroy is willing to endure,
and his followers threaten trouble In case he
is subjected to a public trial, as the French
envoy proposes TO publish facts inculpating
some OF the highest dignitaries OF the en-
pire. II Liu must fall he is determined that
others greater than he shall 60 down with
him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Miss Whitney Engaged.

Col. G. D. NJ. HawIey, private secretary Of
ex-Secretary Of the Navy Whitney, has an
nounced the engagement OF Miss Pauline
Whitney, daughter Of the ex-secretary, and
Almeric II. PaRet, Of st. Paul.
Mr.. Payet 10 a young son OF a wel-known
English family. He has lived In the ives,
since he came to this country about -four
years ago. and is said to have accumulated a
fortune there. For several years Paget has
been managing representative for very
large English real estate company. He IL
not much over 80 years OF age, and Miss
Whitney is about 20. She is really a very
handsome girl, tall. very winsome aud nm
unusually we'll educated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
A Signal Victory

The International Typographical Union
have won their fight OF long standing against
the big publishing house OF Rand, McNally h
Co., of Chicago. and the office is now thor
oughly unionized. This fight has been car
ried on industriously for years by the Typo
graphical Union. and this is the first time In
fifteen years that 1t has required n Union
card to get work in the Office. President
Prescott, Of the International Typographical
Union was ably assisted in bringing about
the settlement by the central labor bodies oil
Milwaukee and Chicago, who threatened to
boycott the school books published by the
firm unless Union men only were employed
IN the Office.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
She Had l2 Husbands.

The funeral services were held at La Paz,
Ind. Tuesday Of woman who achieved
national fame. Mrs. Blackmire, whose
death occurred last Saturday, enjoyed the
unique record OF having had ~ husbands.
Her first marriage occurred when she was
only 10 years old. The bridegroom was little
older than herself. After 10 years OF we'd
dad life they parted. After the first venture
divorce, death and marriage followed each
other in quick succession. the eighth husband
having been secured when she was only 38
years old. Six months ago she became Mrs.
BlRckmire and the divorces court got In Its
fatefui work four months later.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
GOOD NEWS.
Idle Factories Resume-Better Wages
for Workmen.


for Workmen.
John Anisfeld 4 Co.. manufacturers OF
clocks, at Cleveland. employing 500 hands
inside and outside their shop, have advanced
wages 10 per cent.
The large charcoal furnace at Joanne,
Berks county. Pa, has resumed after three
years OF idleness.
Twice within few months the wages OF
the furnacemen In New Castle, Pa. have been
raised. The last increase ranges from 10 to
1917 per cent, and went into effect the
schedule fixed holding until January /, 1896.
The Chaplin mining company. at Iron
Mountain has advanced the wages OF Its 900
employees 10 per cent. The other mining
companies In the district will probably an
nounce like increase. and thus remove all
danger Of strike In this region.
The Brooks iron company, at Blrdsboro,
Pa, Berks county. increased the wages OF its
puddlers from 80 so to S2.75 per ton. aud
ordered another OF its blast furnace, en-.
ployinG 1876 hands, into operation.
The 500 road has raised tho pay OF its en-
gineers aud brakemen to the schedule In
force prior TO August l, 1893. Other classes
OF employees will be given similar restoration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
A Frightful Discovery.

william Mack and two young women,
Lata Latham aud Lena King, who were at.
tending q picnic at McKees Rocks, Pa,
and after going q short distance made hor.
rible discovery. 1t was the body OF a man,
apparently about 80 years old, hanging to
the limb OF u tree. The body had evidently
been hanging there for weeks, as the flesh
beneath the clothing had dried to the bones
The body has been identified as that OF
Bernard Wunder. He lived on Fingel street,
and disappeared from home about Ave or six
weeks ago. He was drinking heavily for
several weeks before he left home. lie Is
survived by wife and family.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Decided To Make War.

It lie reported In railway circles that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company has decided
to make war on the Order Railway Conduct
ors. The company do not discharge the
members OF the Order outright, 1t is said, but
they are given to understand that 1t would
please the company II they would retire from
the Order, and men who are not members OF
the Order are advanced over those holding
membership. The company claim that the
reason they are doing this is that there are a
large number OF ex-conductors and others
not In the railway service who are members
OF the Order, and who are continually stir
ring up strife or trying to foment trouble be-
tween the company and the men.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Price Current on Crops.

The Price Current summarizes the crop
conditions for the past week rs follows;
'Threshing returns are more disappointing
than otherwise 10 both yield and quality OF
wheat Moisture has been unfavornbly nj.
fecling tho grain in the shock III Missouri
and elsewhere. There have been more com.
plants from the spring wheat region. and
The indications are moderately less favorable.
Corn generally is doing well. but portion OF
the area il urgently needing moisture. Oats
are maintaining iairly good returns. The
weeks packing OF hogs amounted 10 10000,
against 2i5, 600 for tho corresponding week
last year"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
A Great Scheme,

A movement Is on foot by number o.
Pittsburg capitalists, interested In the well
fare OF PittsourR, 10 buy up, lease or In any
other manner get control OF the idle mills O
Pittsburg and start them at once. The good
effects OF the good intentions OF these gentle
men are already apparent at the old Moor
head -McCleane company plant, which they
purchased recently aud which Is rapidly be.
ing gotten into shape to operate. Plenty o.
capital Is back OF the new company, which
will apply for charter on August IS, and
which Is composed Of the following we'll
known Pittsburgers: James Andrews, ex.
Stuart, Walter W. Andrews and E. E. An
drews, and will be known under the name Of
the Pittsburgh Steel and Iron Company.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Murderer Gives Up.

wm. ]. Urquhart, accused Of numbering
John E. Gray, November 8, 1870, and who
has been fugitive from justice since that
time. voiuntariaily surrendered himself to the
authorities, and had preliminary hearing
before the mayor OF Suffolk, Va, who held
him for the grand jury without bail. Gay
was found murdered near his home. with q
pistol shot wound In his bseast. Urquhar'
left the community, and Notwithstanding
efforts OF detectives toward his capture. he
eluded them for nearly a quarter OF a cent
ury. He has confessed the murder, bul
claims self-defense. The accused Is 81 years
MD
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGS
A BIG AMOUNT SECURED.
Some of IL Was Gold Which had Been
Kept Seventy Years.

In Cherry township. j. itler county. Wilson
Thompson, an aged an exceedingly wealthy
farmer, was the vict. OF an outrageous
robbery. Masked men entered the house
armed with deadly wen pons. Mr.. Thompson
was roughly handled, and notified to tell
where his money was The old farmer final.
ly succambed, and rs result the whole
house was ransacked, and the amount se-
cured will reach large proportions. A good
bit of the money was In gold, and had been
In possession OF tho Thompsons for more
than 20 years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
WOMEN LEFT TO DROWN.
Five People Perish in a Collision with q
Norwegian Steamer.

The Norwegian steamer Terrier, which ar
rived at New York from Demerara reports
that on July 12, outside the harbor Mt Deme-
rara, she collded with the schooner Eagle,
OF and from Barbadoes. and sunk her.
Twenty-iour persons were saved and five
lost.
Those lost were two women, one child and
two men. When the schooner was struck,
among the first to abandon her was the cap
tain, who did nothing whatever to assist the
passengers. He walked to the steamers deck
sobbing moaning aud wringing his hands.
All ofthe men abandoned the vessel without
attempting to assist the women and children.
After the accident, the sea was covered with
all sorts OF floating material from the wreck.
Search was continued for long time, In the
hope that some poor unfortunate would be
found clinging to the wreckage, but none
were found. The Terrier returned to port
landed the people OF the Eagle, and proceed
ed on her voyage. The Terrier sustained but
slight damage.
A boats crew OF ten natives has been mass.
acred In the Bismarck archipelago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Five Children Drowned.

The Ave children of Alexander Bercb, a
farmer OF the Lake Dauphin district, near
Winnipeg, were drowned Monday. The
children. ranging In age from to 10 years,
went to the lake shore to bathe. Finding
an old boat they pushed out. A stifr breeze
carried them out and gale sprang up.
They bad Ia oars AMI could not get back.
Hugh waves lllled the boat. The children
hung on until they were exhausted, when
one By one, they let go and disappeared. The
parents and several neighbors were witnesses
OF the drowning hut were unable to go to
their rescue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Win Think il Over.

General Master Workman James r. sover-
eign's order to members OF the KRights OF
Labor to boycott national bank notes from
and after September l, was referred to at
Sundays meeting OF District Assembly 220 OF
New York. After short debate 1t was de-
cided irregular to go into controversy and
express opinions over subject, OF which the
district had no official notice The delegates
wanted more Information about the merits Of
the matter and resolution was passed max
ing the subject special order OF business
for the next meeting Of the District Assem-
bly,,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Years Work Ahead.

The Valentine iron company OF Bellefonte,
Pa, elected W. E. Rehard, Of Williamsport;
Charles W. Wilhelm OF Reading. Walter l..
Ross Of Philadelphia; John P. Harris, Robert
Valentine and J. W. dephart, OF Bellefonte
directors, with ]. W. Gephart as president
and Robert Valentine, secretary and treasurer,
for the ensuing year The company has sold
all surplus stock, and has orders on hand to
keep the entire plant, furnace and rolling
mill busy year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
GAINED NINE SEATS.
Unionists Continue Their Victories In
Great Britain.

The pollings for the parliamentary elections
SO far rs returned, leave the state OF the
parties as follows:
Conservatives 326; LIBERAL Unionists co.
total Unionists, $50.
Liberals, LAG; Parnellites, 10; McCar:hyites,
SO; Labor, 2; total opposition 2l7. The net
Conservative gain thus far Is 81.
The feature OF to-day's returns was the
Conservative capture OF four Scotch seats In
addition to lve English seats. The Parnel-
lites were victorious in South Meath and the
McCarthyites unseated James Rochefort
Mcguire, Parnellite, In the west division OF
Glare. Mcguire Is ex-speaker Peers son-in-
law.
The temperance people are delighted at tho
fact that Sir Wilford Lawson was reelected
In the Cockermouth division Of Cumberland,
but his majority WAS cut down by $50 votes,
In spite OF the fact that Lawson Is one OF the
largest land owners In the district, while his
opponent was comparatively unknown
man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Burned Almost to q Crisp.

John b. Shaffer, a retired farmer living In
MAdisonburg, about twenty-five miles from
Bellefonte, Pa, went out to the field TO bring
In the cows. While there storm came up
and he took shelter under tree. The tree
was struck by lightning and riddled to
pieces. Mr.. Shaffer was killed instantly, and
when found his body was burned almost to
q crisp. He was 67 years Of age and leaves a
wife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
WITH USUAL RFsuLTs.

Mrs. David Durk. living near Clarksville,
tried starting the i1rr with kerosene with the
usual result. The cnn contained about two
quartz OF oil, and the flame from the stove
blezed up and ignited the OIL Mrs. Burk's
dress caught fire and was almost completely
burned from her body. Physicians have
given up oil hol'e OF her recovery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
Building And Loan Swindle.

The Phoenix Savings d Loan association.
OF Pittsburgh. ID In the hands OF temporary
receiver In the person Of James s. Mexican.
This Is the result OF an examination into the
financial condition Of the association, made
by the deputy state bank examiners, o. p.
Cochran and J. b. Niles, Jr. They inspected
the books OF tho company a few days ago,
and reported to the Superintendent Of bank
ing, who at once ordered the concern to be
placed In the hands Of the Union Trust comp
any as receiver.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
BANK OFFICIALS INDICTED.

The grand jury was discharged after re-
turning true bills against Harry A. Gardner,
II. l.. Claybaugh and Mayberry Miller, OF
Altoona, for making false entries on the Looks
Of the First National Bank Of Altoona. The
uouble at this bank will be recalled from the
fact that II prompted Bank Examiner Miller
10 commit suicide.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31
CALF NOT A FARM PRODUCT.

Justice Davidson, Of U.iontown, decided
the famous calf case OF Sturgis vs. Hustead,
holding thnt calf born on u farm was not u
farm product, and therefore could not be
claimed by a tenant working the farm on
shares.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-07-31

A boats crew Of ten natives has been mass.
acred In the Bismarck archipelago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-12-13

Washington, Dec. 3.-The following
is the full text of President Cleveland 5
annual message To congress-:
To THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES:
Inc present aSsembiage of the legislative
bIahcn or our government occurs at "A
Time when the interests OF our people and
the needs of the country give especial
prominence 10 the condition OF our foreign
relations and the cNigenCles OF our ma
tional finances. The reports Of the needs
OF the several administrative dcpartm, mt \
OF the government fully and plainly OK
hlDlt what has been accomplished within
the scope OF their respective duties. and
present such recommendation for the the
betteTment Of our Countrys condition as
patriotic and Intelligent labor and oBser-
walton suggests.
L therefore deem my executive duty adc-
quately performed at this time by pre-
senting 10 congress the important phases
or our situation as related TO our inter
course with foreign nations, and a state
ment of the financial problems which con-
front us, emitting, except as they are re-
Iated 10 these topics, any reference to de-
partmentdl operations. i earnestly invite,
however, not only the careful Considera-
ton hut the severely critical scrutiny OF
the congress and my fellow couutrymen TO
the reports concerning these departmental
operations II justly and fairly examined
they will furnish proof of assiduous and
painstaking care for the public welfare.
press the recommendation they contain
upon the respectful attention OF those
charged with the duty of legislation, be-
cause l believe their adoption would pro-
mote the peoples good.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-12-13

will show particulars In which the order
already issued may be amended, ana
demonstrate that, for the best results. ap-
proprlate legislation by congress IL Inn
peratively required. In any event these
efforts to improve the consular service
ought 10 be Immediately supplemented by
legislation providing for consular inspec-
ton. This has frequently been subject
or executive recommendation, and again
urge such action by congress as Will per-
NIT the frequent and thorough inspection
of consulatcs 10y officers appointed for that
purpose or by persons already In the dip
lOmatic or consular service. The expense
attending such plan would be inslgni1-
cant compared with its usefulness. and
hope the legislation necessary 10 set al on
foot VIII be speedily forthcoming.