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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Ii HUNG SHOT.
Attempt to Assassinate the Venerable
Chinese Viceroy.

Attempt to Assassinate the Venerable
Chinese Viceroy.
As ii Huuy Chang, the Chinese peace en-
envoy, was returning TO his lodgings in shi-
monoseki, on the 2ith, after having attend
I'd a conference with Count Ito and vscount
lIutsu, the japanese peace plenipotentiarIes
ayoung japanese fired pistol ut him. The
bullet sped straight hut most fortunately did
no more harm than to inillct wound In Ii
Hung Chang's face.
The attempt to nssasslnate the representa-
tive Of the emperor Of China caused the most
Intense excitement, and on every side there
we're expressions Of deep regret The would
be murderer was arrested. II is believed
thnt he was prompted TO the crime by mis-
Guided patriotism.
Ii Hung Chang IL about 7S yeais old, but
still in the full enjoyment of his physical and
mental strength. He ia the viceroy OF the
province Of Chilli. but really premier OF the
empire because the ablest man In the govern
ment. He is reported to be the wealthiest
man In CHA, with the exception of the emper.
or He Is even said to be worth sl50, ,0OO, 600,
invested in lands and buildings In the treaty
ports and In commercial ventures but all
estimates OF his wealth are simply conjecture.
He reached his emnence by sharing the
glory of General Gordon's warfare against
the Tai-plng rebels, having assumed at tho
outset that Gordon would be successful Both
Gordon and himself were decorated with the
yellow riding jacket aud the three eyed pea
cocks feather, the highest decorations In the
emperor's gift. They are only worn at court.
on the field and during official journeys. Al
the outbreak of this war Ii Hung Chang 8
enemies charged him with treason--in having
maintained friendly relations with the Japan
ese, particularly with Count Ito, who is now
chief envoy Of the Japanese government in
the peace negotiations
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
GARZA'S DEATH.
He Fell at the Head of a Band Of
Colombian Exiles.

He Fell at the Head of a Band Of
Colombian Exiles.
Under date Of San Jose, Costa Rca March
10, United States Minister Baker confirms
the report OF the death OF Catarlno L. CARA,
the notorious Mexican revolutionlst and out
law, who for long time operated on the
northern border Of Mexico along the Rio
Grande.
The minister said that CARA, for some
time past, had been residing In Costa
Rica, but recently left Port Limon for
San Juan del Norte, Nicaragua At that
place he gathered around him some thir-
iy men, chiefly Colombian exiles' and Sc
.ured money and a quantity OF arms. A
small sailing craft was chartered and the
party embarked March 2, landing the fol-
lowing day at Cohuita, G. r., thirty-nve
niles south OF Port Limon. Here Gatza
:ook quarters with an American named Rey-
aolds and awaited the expected arrival OF the
Columbian exiles from the interior. In this,
however, he was disappointed, us his govern
nent Immediately stopped communication
with Port Cohuita and dispatched body OF
soldiers by land TO capture the revolutionists,
the minister OF war himself going as far
as Limon.
On March 8, CARA received warning OF the
approach Of Costa Rican troops and with
sixty followers, embarked In two small craft
Tor Bocas del Toro, Colombia Upon arriy-
ing at that point the party at once attacked
the barracks. but were defeated. CARA and
eleven followers, including DIR. Pereira Cas-
tro, second In command, and Gen. Moreira,
were killed, the remainder OF the party being
taken prisoners by the Columian authori-
ties.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
ARIZONA in A FIX.

Legislature Adjourned without Making
the Appropriation.
Amid scenes of wild disorder the eighteenth
session OF the Arizona territorial assembly,
came to IN abrupt terminal Friday morning.
The general appropriation bill was taken up
in the house and every scheme to delay
its passage was resorted TO. The object OF
this delay was to kill all chanches OF the re-
moval OF the penitentiary from Yuma to
Prescott, for which the Santa Fe Rail-
road Company's agents have been
making a light, opposed by the Southern
Pacific Company's lobbyists. They prevented
The taking OF vote until after midnight.
when the session lapsed through limitations,
Nearly all territorial officers and institutions
Gre left without funds for the coming two
years
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
NEGRO UPRISING.
Black Men of Cuba Trying to Make
the Rebellion a Racial War.

Black Men of Cuba Trying to Make
the Rebellion Racial War.
Advlces received at Washington confirm
the reports that the negroes In Cuba are rising
In revolt. and are seeking to make the revo-
luton racial one. 1t is denied, however,
that the negro forces have defeated the
government forces with loss Of 2OO 1t lie
said this report 10 inspired by the revolution.
lists In an effort to draw money from the fli.
clustering element In this country.
The final reply OF Spain to Secretary Gres-
hams demands In the Alliance affair has not
yet been received. In the preliminary re-.
ply It was stated that definite responses
would be made as soon as communication
could be had with the Spanish gunboat
charged with the offense. The gunboat re-
ported at Cuba the following day, and the
spanish authorities are doubtless In possess
sion Of her version OF the case. They are
evidently proceeding with deliberation, how
ever, as the response based on all the facts
is not yet at hand.
There Is reason to believe that reports
Of Minister Muruaga's recall OF voluntary
departure are overdrawn. The under
standing among those informed OF the
facts is that the minister will not with
draw 80 long as the Cuban revolt con-
tinues, as he has comprehensive know
ledge OF the subject. Moreover 1t Is said
that he would not retire q time when
the inference might be drawn that It was
dueIto the excitement and III feeling engen-
dered by the Alliance affair. The secretary
OF state and the Spanish minister have moi
seen each other for some time, and there has
been NO friction In their dealings. Mr..
Gresham has not intimated to the minister
anything that would suggest demand for
his recall. II is believed that when the Gu
ban trouble IL over the minister will tako a
leave Of absence, although this will be some
time of, II at oil.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27

The committee on Laws aud Legislation Of
the Galveston Labor Council Is the author Of
bill now pending In the Texas Legislature
which, should 1t become law, will prohibit
In cotton and wooden mills and factories Of
oil kinds the employment Of women and
children more than ten hours a day. II fur
ther provides that when such employees are
physically incapacitated, In consequence Of
which they do not report for work. they shall
not DO discharged for non-attendauce. The
penalty attached for a violation Of the law Is
line Of not less than 500, and us much
more US In the judgment OF the court the Of
fender deserves, and that he or they shall be
made to pay an additional fine Of siOO per
day for every day the law is violated. The
bill Is the outcome OF long and determined
city and the managers Of the Galveston cot
ton and wooden mills.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

terrible landslide has destroyed the vii
lage OF Boara, near Planentin. Italy.
More earthquake shocks have been felt a
Reggia and Messina.
During n storm on Lake Kummerow, in
Pomerania, 90 fishermen were drowned.
The German Emperor favors larger pen
sions for veterans OF the war OF 1870
The Chltral rebellion against the Govern
ment OF India may be renewed at any time.
woman 1i5 years OF agc registered to vote
at Wichita, Kan.
Thirty-two Of the miners killed at Evans
ton, wyo., were Mormons.
The National Christian league. OF New
York, will open home for the working girls
on May 1.
Fifteen indicted election officers were ar
rested in New York city for fraud in the last
election.
Persons from wilkesbarre, Pa, have leas-
ed $4,000 acres in California, and will bore
extensively for oil.
Attorney Erwin has asked for new trial
for Harry Hayward on the strength OF alleg-
ed after discovered evidence.
An earthquake at Commachio. Italy, wreck.
ed church, burying several worshipers. Six
bodies were recovered.
A collision OF freight trains ut Dallas Tex,
killed two tranmen outright and injured
several others.
John weble, mining prospector claims to
have discovered rich gold deposits In Mar
shall county, Tia.
The Government at New Zealand has
agreed to be represented at tho suggested in
ternational money conference.
Three masked men went to the county Jail
at Woodwork. o. T.. and liberated all the
prisoners. posse is in pursuit
W. s. Pierce,a wealthy citizen of Pelatuma,
Cal, was instantly killed by coming in con-
tact with an electric wire.
Many natives OF Zanzibar are selling them.
selves and wives and children into slavery be-
cause OF famine caused by locusts.
Burglars destroyed the interior OF the ma
tionnl bank building at Canfleld, O.. With
dynamite, but failed to open the steel vault.
The New York city committee to provide
smnll farms for the city poor has received
800 acres, and will be ready for work soon.
Senor Castillo announced the new cabinet
for Spain. aud II was also stated an energetic
policy would be pursued concerning the dis.
turbances In Cuba.
The agricultural department OF Cornell
university claims 10 have discovered that
butter fat can be obtained from whey by
running the latter through separator.
The British war ships Centuran and Alac.
r.ty collided during gale at wei-Hai.
Wei The latter narrowly escaped founder.
Ing.
Unknown robbers blew safe at En-.
senada, Lower California, and secured
gold bar valued at $4,000 and $1,000 in cur.
rency.
Mail OF the Missouri brokerage company, ,oi
st. Louis, has been held by the postofllce de-
partment, for fraud. The concern had been
ing the mails to get fees for loans which
they never loaned.
The report Of the inspection board show.
Ing that the Columbia is in good order, she
has been directed to proceed from New York
to join Admiral Meade's squadron in the
West Indies.
A Judge OF United States Court In Viz
| ginia quotes the provision Of the Constitution
the salaries of the President and Judges OF
ished during their terms, to show that he Is
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Will Investigate.

The State Legislature Of Colorado has pass
ed u resolution providing for an investigation
into the charges that nave been 10 freely
made during the past few months Of black
listing by the railroad companies. The
American Railway Union, whose members
claim they have been unable to secure cut
ployment since the strike Of last summer be-
cause OF q combined and systematic black
list contract into which all the railroads have
entered, has been active In securing this
action by the Legislature. and will volunteer
assistance In the Investigation. 1t w;il iend u
helping hand by presenting Information and
data which its officers aud members nave
been collecting for some lime, and will use
every power to have the companies con yic,ed
OF the charges. colamitteo las been ap-
pointed bp the Legislature. aud the inyesli ga
lion will De commenced al once
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
ANOTHER CASHIER MISSING.
Handled Both Money and Books, and
Stealing Was Easy.

Christopher W. Larrabee, cashier and head
accountant for Boyd. Stickney & Co., whole
sale coal dealers, at l75 Dearborn street,
Chicago, and nephew OF Ex-Governor Lar
rabee, of Iowa. is missing, and his accounts
are short. Experts are at work on his books
and until they finish the amount Of the short
age cannot be known, but 1t Is thought it
Will not exceed $4,000. The American
Surety company, which Is on his bond for
IS, 900, has detectives looking for him, but
nothing has been heard of his whereabouts
since he disappeared, last Wednesday. Young
Larrabee had been with the firm Tor eight
years, and was highly trusted by his EN-.
ployers. As he was at the same time cashier
and head bookkeeper, 1t was comparatively
easy for him to conceal his defalcations, the
more so as no examination OF his accounts has
been made since he assumed his duties.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
IABOR NOTES.


There is universal happiness and rejoicing
among the employees OF tho cokers Of the
Connellsville district, occasioned by the ac-
tion OF the managers Of the Frick and South
western companies. Notices were posted In
the works OF both these companies Friday
that the wages Of the employees would be in
creased about fifteen per cent, the advance
tirely voluntary Oh the part OF the manage
ment, and was complete surprise to the ten
thousand employees who will be affected.
Trouble continues to exist between the nom
Union workmen employed by the Buckeye
Glass Company, at Martins Ferry, Ohio, and
and the striking employees, and personal en-
counters between the men have become al
most daily occurrences. A number OF the
strikers are now under arrest. charged with
breaking the peace, assault and battery and
other infractions.
striking miners and tho operators Of the
Kinnickinnick, Glen Falls and Farnum mines,
near Clarksburg, w. ", whereby SIX hum
dred men have returned TO work. The op-
orators acceded to demand Of the strikers for
the payment OF thir.y-ive cents per ton.
Other differences were compromised.
After an idleness OF sixteen weeks, work
has been resumed IN the Yorkville mines, near
Martins Ferry, giving employment to more
tnan q uunuftu Ueu. Iutbt men nhQ NOT
had days work In the mines since early In
November, and were. almost without ex-
ception In destitute circumstances.
Twelve counties in the western part oil
Kansas have sent message to Gov Morril
notifying him that they are no longer In need
OF outside help. This evidences the fact that
better times prevail where there has been SO
much suffering and need for several weeks
past.
A sl0,e knitting mill Is soon to be erected
at Athens, G., which will give employment tc
several hundred persons. Work on the con-
stiuction OF the buildings Is TO becommenced
within sixty days, and II is intended to
have the plant In operation inside OF three
months.
The Bakers International Union has Is
sued for free distribution iive-hundred
page pamphlet showing the sanitary and un
healthy condition OF bake shops In New Yorl
and vicinity.
The Junction Iron and Steel Company, a
Mingo, o., is preparing to erect large ad
dition TO its plant, A number OF new mel
will be added to the payroll when the al
dition IL completod.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
BRITISH SOLDIERS KILLED.
Cut of by Chitralis in a Desperate Battle
in Northern India.

Cut of by Chitralis in a Desperate Battle
in Northern India.
Details have been received OF the fighting
between British force and the Lhitralis.
Lieutenant Ross, with sixty menbers Of u
Sikh regiment, was on their way to inforce
the British port at Reshun, near Karagh, in
the extreme northern part OF India. As the
British forces were proceeding they We're un
expectedly attacked by a force OF Chitralis,
WHO were protected by breastworks. The
lire from the attackers was SO hot that the
British forces were compelled to retire.
As they withdrew they found their retreat
had been cnt ol by about 1000 OF the enemy,
who poured mnrderous from all sides into
them. The British forces fought desperately,
until most OF them were kiileu. only iour.
teen Of the Sikhs succeeding in cutting their
way through. They lett behind them dead,
Lieutenant Koss, forty-six Sikhs and eight
followers OF the column. A reiiet column is
Icing pushed forward TO Rcshun as quickly
as possible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
TRADE SIGNS BETTER.


trauuaily swelling.
n. q. Dun 4 Co.'S, Weekly Review says.
indications Of Improvement In business grows
more distinct. The most obtruslve OF them.
the speculative advance In cotton and stocks,
IS the least reliable, nor can either OF these
Je said TO reflect actual improvement in busi-
ness conditions. Railroad earnings are
scarcely better, and the speculation is largely
based upon expectations OF more effective
monopoly In coal and some other products.
London was buying largely, but Is likely to
sell on any rise. Cotton does not rise be-
eause there Is more demand for the goods.
More valuable indications are that the
volume OF domestic trade gains little.
Money Is In much better legitimate demand,
and the force OF hands at work gradually in
crease In some industries, and in others Is
restricted only by strikes, which are presum-
ably temporary.
The rise In wheat which started with the
report OF wheat In farmers hands, has been
followed by reaction. so thalprices are lower
than they were prior TO that report, having
iallen 214c for the week. Corn has not fol-
lowed, but after rise to 5iskc, holds the
price OF week ago. Pork has declined ESQ
per barrel and lard 10c per 100 pounds.
The advance In wages OF coke workers
raises the cost Of fuel for largo proportion
OF iron manufacturers. but as yet does not
affect prices Of iron or its products as no in
crease In demand appears. Possibly II is
hoped that larger buying will soon be,
prompted by the idea that pig and all pro-
ducts will be rendered more costly, though
the large excess OF production and producing
capacity stands In the way. One sale OF TO-
00U tons OF steel rails. one cast-pipe contract
for 5000 tons,a bridge and five building con-
tracts, aggregating nearly 5000 tons, are re-
ported this week, but pig iron Is weak with
out change, both at the East and Pittsburg,
and no change OF consequence is noted Tor
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Torturars Run Down.

Four men, who tortur "a AMI robbed Mr..
aud Mrs. Childs, the aged couple ut palmers
Mills, Pa, Wednesday night, were captured
at Carroiiton, N. Y. The prisoners are ltug
colored mcn-Fred and Will Maber. b, an
den Wilson ana Elmer Fields, aged from 20
10 2G years. All are residents OF East OlCaI
anu have bad regulations. They were cap
tured ut Carrollton nnd are now lodged IN
the Oiean jail. Nearly 500 vas found ou
their persons. The leader OF tue gang As
missiag, but the police are upon his trace.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Negroes Migrating to Mexico.

The secretary OF state hns been advised by
the diplomatic representative of the United
States at the City OF Mexico tnat between
seven and eight hundred negro families have
recently arrived from tho United States ut
llahualilo. Durango, Mexico, US colonists
under federal concession granted to W. II.
Ellis, an American citizen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
PERUVIAN WAR OVER.
Ex-President Caceres Will Leave the
Country to the Rebels.

An official dispatch states that the revolu-
tion In Peru Is ended, and that General Ca-
ceres, who resigned tho presidency shortly
after the armistice at Lima, will leave the
country. Senior Candamo Is provisional
president. All political prisoners have been
released by order OF the new government.
The dead horses, which had accumulated in
the streets during the three days battle, were
gathered into hemp and burned. The revo-
lutionists gained admission to Lima during
the night, and heavy mist also hid their
movements. The fighting the first night was
In utter darkness, the gas being cut OF. all
the street lamps out, and no lights in the
houses. All the foreign legations were ex-
posed during the battles. the United States
legation especially. Mrs. Mckenzie. wife Of
the United States minister, narrowly es-
capped being shot.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Congressman Sold His Seeds.

Secretary Morton has discovered that q
member OF the last congress sold his con.
signment Of seeds back to the agricultural
department. for SIS. The seeds cost the de-
pariment, in the first place. about $3.50. Tho
secretary is making an effort 10 abolish the
FREQ distribution OF seeds entirely for the
reason that 1t has grown into nm evil that
never contemplated when the original Law
was enacted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
GREAT DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
From Ten to twenty-five Persons
Perished.

While nine cases containing 225,000 kilo-
grams of dynamite destined for Maasilus
were being transferred by boats on the Rhine
from German territory, near Lobth, the
cargoes OF two OF the boats exploded, blowing
the boats and boatmen to atoms.
Reports Of the disaster are conflicting.
Some have 1t that only 10 OF the men ensag-
ed 10 the work OF removing the explosives
were killed. while others assert that at least
20 persons lost their lives.
Taking into consideration the fact that
1000 OF the cases exploded, the damage done
In Lobith was not great. The shock OF
the explosion, however. was felt as far as
Emmerich.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
INCOME TAX RETURNS
Coming in Rapidly and Said to Exceed
Expectations.

Expectations.
A large number OF income tax returns are
being received at the internal revenue bureau
by every mail and the work Of examining,
extending aud filing them is well in hand,
and Is going forward without any hitch.
Nearly all OF the collectors throughout the
country have made their February reports
They show a very satisfactory acquiescence
on the part OF income taxpayers in all Of the
regulations governing the collection OF the
tax. The office force connected with this
branch of the service Is being augmented as
rapidly as needed by transfer OF capable
clerks from other bureaus. and altogether
the work Is stated to be In an eminently satis-
factory condition. The utmost secrecy as to
the amount and character Of the returns is
being observed, but 1t is believed that the
receipts so far are beyond the expectations Of
the officials
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
Riotous BELGIAN Miners.

A general strike OF the miners In the col
lieries at Lego has commenced. Friday the
stiikers became riotous and there were sew
eral collisions between them and the police,
In which revolvers aud stones were freely
used Several men were wounded In the
lighting. The ringleaders OF the riot were
arrested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
NV minister From Germany.

The National zeitung states that Baron
Won Jhlelnlunnn, now Prussian minister to
Bavaria, has beennppointed German Ambas-
sador to the United states, to succeed Baron
Won Saurma-Jeltsch, who may be sent to Con-
gtantinople.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
JOB pRIFTERs WAGES.

From Els to S15 per week. This is the de
mand that will be made by the Typothetae
for reduction in the wages OF the printers
employed In the book and job offices OF Gin.
cinnati. AT u recent meeting OF the associa-
tien, composed OF the boss printers, the wage
question was discussed at length, every
phase OF the condition OF the business and
trade being taken into consideration. After
thorough canvass of the matter, a resolution
was introduced and passed which provided
that demand be made for a reduction OF
S3 In the present weekly scale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-03-27
LIVE STOCK.

Chicago. Cattlo-comnon to extra steers
s4.U eii,t5; stookors and feeders, &3.0UNS 81
CONS and bulls, sLi5a 40; calves, ~. dOCs5 %.
L,gs-LeGyy, IL. 1IaL,O common 10 choice
ma, d, S4.aaa1to; choice assorted, g. 600 l. Gn
light, Si.3tw s4.6O: uigs sAio@4.s0 10 sheep-in-
erior 70 choice, g. .ACsAOO; lambs, saio0shW
Cincinnati Hogs select shippers none
butchers o. 55aA so; fair TO good packers ass
10 41U: fair TO light Si25toi 30. common and
roughe .tOto4 so Cattle shipperss4 U5to5 "a
good tochoice ~ 25toi 80: fair TO medium si g5to
150; common s215toat0 Sheep--extra "a AOto
:. 30; good TO choice s3.'5toiS5; common TO fails
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