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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
COINAGE SUSPENSION.
Carlisle Carries Out the silver Leeis.
lntion.

lation.
All aIlver coinaye excsn, ,h.. =, ....,,,
.,,,,o. L.. - -, p' nut VI suos'uiarY
'Ne'' nus peeh oruereu suspended after No
vember ], next, by Secretary Carlisle In
carrying out this policy the Ne,v or,.,,s.ni,
,rill be nroct,ca,iv ,,a,a, 49,, ,,s.,''
at,as AZ, fIs,.' .'oseu anu uismantled,
Ioneha,i wi,h,,,, a.. ,,a, ~. soNeny employees iur-'
ibes, iua,ruc,io,e u. T.; ,ta..,t. ~, ,vohlaihihe
opernttons Mt Nav o,,aans ,.n. colnhgo
s,,nenin,endan, ocos,a,, M"o hnleu 10
,i,,ht of ,ha .,..J .avo vn Mohuny
min, ao arc ,vo,.n anJ az ~. .n' Ne" orieahs
Secretary Carlisle 10, aon,a ,,,
beep considerIny Tho nd,,sanj,,,'. pas. nus
nil silyer coinngo ayca,,, ,h', y. s.oppinR
coins mud since be bns h.an ,,s sups'.aty
treasury lebnr,meni oriv A oeo 5n, "u !. vi .ne
silver dollo,a Inv. h.an ,oi,,,.I s'nn1nru
lest only 90 s,andn,J s,I,an n,uco July
beeu coined uO''"'s nave
IN, trpnsurv pov bo,ds =, s,,,... ,..,,,-.
purchased under ,bo sha,non an, ,a- ou,',on o,, n
nns ounces the Gust of ,vbich CO.. TO-, a,,o
g1g the coininu vnlue of ,his h,,,,,s ihaf.VWov,- a.
dollars being sIT7 OGi ooo ~ ,h,a ~ i,, s,,hel
were coined into silvar doi,as. ,h'' n, pua,'on
the government on i,s co,na,,a "e ,p,',l p,vn' w.
nenrly GA 600 COO which ann ,,,,,,n ~ a.,
ont for ihs ordinary exnonsas -, ,,,, oo pu,u
nent or agnInst which silysr ,,
be issued. Under ihe nor Of is5a,sa ,,. eou,u
holds OF bullion purcbaaad snos ,so ~ .',y
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
FlLlBUSTERERS ARRESTED.
Men Who Passed Through the Fire at
Wilmington Caug ght.

Men Who Passed Through the Fire at
Wilmington Caught.
Tho Cuban expeditions from this country.
according to the statements OF local leaders
have come to an end by the capture on Sun
day ut tho British island OF Ignau. OF one OF
the most important which has gone from this
country for some time. Fifteeh Of the q men
captured were acquitted at Wilmington, Del. -,
about month avo Of nlibustering They
sailed from New York on October 8, on the
steamer Delaware and landed at Ignagua ex.
pecting to secure passage thence to Cuba
Ihey remained several days without securing
the desired transportation.
Cubans In New York becoming annoyed at
the non-receipt Of Information OF their land
ing In Cuba sent to Nassau, New Providence,
ior Information. When the nature OF II was re-
ceived, orders were given TO return to this
country. The men were waiting for steam.
or, when British man-of-wnr landed some
marines and arrested them. They were taken
TO New Providence, where they are held as
prisoners.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
CLAIMS ALL THE TERRITORY.
An Official Explanation of the Venezuela
Matter.

An Official Explanation of the Venezuela
Matter.
In view of the many reports In circulation
regarding the attitude OF Great Britain 10.
ward Venezuela the following official an
nouncement was made Monday:
I'm consequence OF Venezuela not Offering
an apology or reparation for the Uruan inci-
dent the Marquis OF Salisbury has taken steps
to inform her as to what reparation Great
Britain requires. But as relations between
the two countries have been broken of for
some years the communication was not sent
through the direct diplomatic channel. As
the document has not reached its destination,
1t Ia not considered desirable to give details
OF its contents. But 1t Is couched In forcible
terms, and points out that Great Britain will
not permit venezuela to overstep the bound
aries marked by tho course Of the river
Cuyuni and Amacura; but II Ia willing that
the question Of the disputed territory should
be submitted to arbitration"
The st. James Gazette, IN leading edi-
torial on the Venezuelan situation, says that
tho case is not one for arbitration, and
adds:
"The good offices OF the United States
would be rendered with greater authority
and better grace IL that government paid the
indemnity 1t IL required to pay by the Bering
sea awards. We were absurdiy overtaxed by
the Alabama decision"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
GREAT CUBAN VICTORY.
General Maceo Decoys Spaniards Into q
Death Trap.

General Maceo Decoys Spaniards Into a
Death Trap.
News received at Key West, Fla, states that
General Maceo has by forced marches
reached the province OF Matanzas, and that
last Monday, with 5000 Cubans. he engaged
cavalry force of $500 Spaniards In the San
Juan valley.
Early in the morning insurgent outposts
brought news OF the approach Of the Spanish
cavalry. General Maceo at once placed his
army In position to receive tho enemy. A
hollow square was formed, and n. force of
1000 men placed in ambush The Spanish
forces, unaware OF the presence OF the enemy,
marched into the trap of death, and were
only apprised Of their perilous position when
the insurgents opened fire upon them.
The Spaniards made q bravo fight, but
owing to tho thickness OF the forest aud the
boggy condition OF the valley, the cavalry
were greatly handicapped. After struggle
OF four hours, the Spanish troops were fore
ed to retreat, leaving 500 men dead on the
field.
Tho insurgents secured all the arms and
ammunition OF the dead Spaniards. This
battle is the most important fight since the
breaking out OF the revolution. The Cuban
colony here are wild with Joy.
Private advices confirm the report OF tho
landing OF an expedition in Cuba under the
leadership OF Col Carilo The expedition
was landed at Boco del Toro. October u, and
consisted OF 48 men. II pieces of artillery and
two gattling guns. This Is part OF the ex-
pedition which was recently seized at vii.
mington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Treasury investigators.

An investigation which the auditor OF the
United States treasury for the state depart
ment Is making into the accounts OF the state
department has given rise to rumors that the
accounts are mixed. and that the system Of
bookkeeping has been found faulty. The in
vesiigation has been going on at odd inter.
walls since July, but 1t was not based on any
belief that there has been any wrongdolng In
the discussing clerks Office, known as the
bureau ol accounts. As matter Of fact, the
inquiry comes up In the course OF regular
routine and this thoroughness with which.it
has been conducted Is due to the Dockery re-
organization law. which provides for n
searching investigation OF ali accounts. 1t il
said that some irregularities have been dis.
covered but these have been merely errors,
perhaps oil carelessness In bookkeeping for
which no employees OF the bureau of accounts
Is directly responsible.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON.
KIRKLAND CALLED HOME.
Secretary Herbert Removes the Admiral
From His Post.

A sensation In naval circles was caused by
lam A. Kirkland, commanding tho European
naval station OF the United States, had been
detached from duty and ordered home, Com
modoro Thomas o. selfridge, Jr., will succeed
him.
Dissatisfaction was caused by the admiral
sending letter OF congratulation to Presi-
dent Faure, OF France, on the latter election.
Secretary Herbert held that the official
position OF the admiral precluded him from
making any comment whatever with refer
ence to politics, and sent u letter of repri-
mand. Admiral Kirkland appealed 10 the
President TO override Secretary Herberts
structures. claiming that he had known Presi-
dent Faure personally and had congratulated
him In personal capacity aud not as an
officer the United States navy. The Secre-
tary was sustained by Mr.. Cleveland.
Admiral Kirkland next came into public
notice through an interview In which he
made insulting comments on the character of
American missionaries In Syria, whittier he
had been sent to give them protection dur
ing the Armenian troubles. This caused
protest from religious organizations In Bos-
ton. Shortly after came complaint from
chaplain In tho navy that the admiral had
insulted him during the festivities at the
opening OF the kiel canal. where Admiral
States fleet. The chaplain claimed that while
standing with Admiral Kirkland and other
officers on the quarterback of the flagship
San Francisco, the admiral ordered him be-
low in brisk, n not insulting manner, be-
cause he was not nttted in full-dress uni
form. Chaplains have only one regulation
uniform for all occasions and the chap
lain, therefore, believed himself very badly
used.
Other charges Of a more personal nature
have also been make against Mr.. Kirkland.
Admiral Kirkland was appointed to the
navy from North Carolina in 1850, aud at
tanned his present rank March last. lie has
not long TO serve on the active list, and It Ia
believed he will apply for retirement without
delay.
Through his assignment TO the European
station, Commodore Seliridge becomes nn ac-
tive rear admiral, and this brings about the
unprecedented case, Mt least In the United
States navy, where father and con Mt.
tanned to the highest grade OF the naval ser.
vice during the lifetime of both. Admiral
Selfridge's father. aged more than four-score
and ten. is Rear Admiral Thomas U. Sell
fridge, Sr. He has been on the retired list
for many years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
BOOM In TIN PLATE.
Big Advances Made in That Industry for
the Year Ending June 80.

the 4 ear Ending June 80.
Special Treasury Agent Ayre was recently
Instructed to ascertain and report upon the
condition OF the tin plate industry in the
United States, and has just submitted his re-
port 10 the department at Washington.
Inc report covers the operations OF the
hscai year ending June 80. 1895. The facts
presented show marked increase in the
numoer OF mills Tor rolling the steel sheets or
"piack plates" which form the body OF com
mercial tin The largely increased consump-
uop OF Steel sheets from American rolling
mills indicates not only the accelerated
growth OF this branch OF the Industry. but an
actual preference for American rolled sheets.
During the year the production OF the United
States was l93.SOl.0 .073 pounds, an increase of
oo per cent over the previous year. Forty
eight nrms were producing during the
quarter ended June 80 1885, against forty the
previous year.
Twenty-eight rolling mills were producing
piack plates during the quarter against 20
during the same quarter In 1894.
VI the 46 firms that were producing COM
merciai tin aud terne plates during the quar-
ter ended June so, 1895, 80 used wholly
American plates, nine used both American
and foreign plates. No firm used wholly for
The proportion OF American sheets used
during the quarter ended June 80, 1895. COM
pared with the entire production OF COM
mercial tin and terne plates was SO per cent
against " per cent. used the previous year.
During the year eight firms permanently
discontinued production. Twenty-six new
firms engaged In the active business during
The year. OF which II are making oil prepar-
ing TO make black plates.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
LOOKS BAD FOR DURRANT.
Two Witnesses Say He Lacked Notes of
the Lecture


the Lecture
The defense closed its case Tuesday morn.
ing without introducing any further testl-
mony, and the prosecution Immediately began
to put In its testimony OF rebuttaI. This was
damaging TO Durrant and included evidence
ae to the notes OF DR.. Chonpy's lecture on the
afternoon of Blanche Lnmcnts disnppenr-
nncc. which he obtained from his fellow
student. Five trustees OF the Emanuel Bapt-
ist church denied that they had about the
time OF the murder given amy Instructions 10
Durrnnt TO refnir the sun burners. Among
the trustees wus G. q. Noble uncle OF Blanche
Lamont.
Adolph liobc an old school mate OF Dur
rant. testified that he had seen him at tho
ferry on the afternoon OF April ~, the day of
Minnie Williams murder with "A young
woman OF the Williams girls stature and
with n cape such as she wore.
l.. T. Glasser, fellow student OF Durrant
testified that ON April 10 he, with Durrunt,
went into room at the college aud whilc hc
read his notes oi the lecture on April ., Dur
rant made nocs IN his note book. They dis
cusscd the points raised, and Glasser read
his notes entirely through. Though they dis
cussed the points Of the lecture, Durrant did
not read FROM his notes during the three
quarters Of nn hour they were engaged.
PfoL Ihos. Price, the leading chemist OF
the city, sHid II Durrnnt had inhaled gas over
the sun butnere, ns he said he did for four
or Ave minutes, he would have been entirely
overcome. Had he remained two minutes
he wonld have been overcome.
Charles Morrison n reporter, testified that
Dufrant had told him he went to the church
ON the afternoon OF Aprll 3, between 4 and
i30. instead Of 10, as Durrant had testified.
j. s. Dunnigan, another reporter, testified
that he aud Dr. q. Graham had visited Dur
rnnt In prison on April 20. lie was requested
by Dufrant TO step aside, while Graham
talked privately with the defendant.
It was Graham whom 1t IL alleged DIrrnnt
asked for his notes. Graham talked with
Durrant for about half or three-quarters Of
an hour. Dunnigan said.
Dr. Graham testified that he had Ind such
an interview with Dufrant In prison. Dur
rant had asked Dannignn to stop To one side,
and then nsked Graham N he would not lend
him his notes OF the lecture Of April 8. lie
said he had no notes. and with the nid OF
Graham's he could prove an abb.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
RAIN BADLY NEEDED.
The Drouth Has Affected Railroad Traffic
And Coke Production.

The Drouth Has Affected Railroad Traffic
And Coke Production.
The long drouth is beginning to assume
serious aspect. The traffic on the railroads
Is impeded all along the line. but in no place
go much as in the coke country. The water
Tor the engines is taken from The Yough river
which, owing TO its being so low, is totally un.
lt for use being impure from containing &c
much sulphur. Engines have TO be cleaned
at the end Of every western run. The sulphur
eats out the tiues. The yards are full OF
freight, which has been the cause of passenger
trains being several hours late At Confluence
the creek Is almost dry. The reservoirs at
many OF the coke plants will not produce
eufiictent water for oven purposes the water
from the mines being used to water the coke
About Cumberland. Nd, scarcely drop OF
water has fallen for over four months and
the situation is serious, especially among the
farmers The fall pasture has all dried up,
and In many sections the water has given out
Hundreds of farmers in the county are not
doing any fall planting, as they deem 1t more
than useless to attempt TO plow, owing to the
dryness OF the earth. The country roads are
so dry that they can scarcely be Travelled.
The drouth has caused serious loss 10
scioto and adjoining counties in Ohio. The
tobacco crop Is almost a total failure. and
much fall wheat has heen killed after sprout
ing.
Water sells at 25 cents per barrel Mt Yves,
Union and Wellston, and 40 cents per barrel
at winchester. number OF furnaces and
brick works have been compelled to shut
down. Cattle are being sold at the first price
offered, owing to the scarcity OF feed, the hay
ana corn crops being almost a total failure.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
UNITARIAN CONFERENCE.
A Thousand Religious Workers Gather at
the Capita.

Thousand Religious Workers Gather at
the Capita.
More than thousand leaders of the Uni
tartan Church, including scores Of prominent
diyines, were gathered ia Metzero,rs music
hall Washington when the national confer
ence OF the Unitarian and other Christian
churches was formally opened United
States Senator Hour. OF Massachusetts. Is the
president OF the conference. but was detained
at Worchestor, Mass, and Hon. Dorman r.
Eaton, OF New York, presided over the ses-
sion. A communion service. conducted by
Rev. DIR. Charles O. Everett, OF Harvard
opened the proceedings, aud Commissioner
OF Labor Carroll ID. Wright followed In an
address OF Welcome.
After some routine business. Rev. George
Bachelor. chairman Of the council OF the
national conference. and secretary Of the Uni
tartan associations. read an address.
The work Of the National Alliance OF Uni
tartan and other liberal Christian women was
discussed by its secretary, Mrs. Fineld. oil
Boston, and Rev. DR.. Brooke Herford, OF
London. representing the British and foreign
Unitarian association, reported that religious
thought abroad was advancing more THAI
ever on Unitarian lines. Resolutions were
adopted decrying corruption In politics, and
urging UnitariaDs to fight 1t and also the
liquor traffic.
In the afternoon important steps were
taken looking to the amalpamation OF the
young peoples Unitarian societies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
CLEVELAND AT ATLANTA.
He Was Given a Warm Greeting by the
Masses,


President Cleveland was the lion OF the
hour at the Atlanta Exposition Wednesday,
and the reception which was accorded him
has never been excelled In the South.
The city was thronged viii visitors from
points near and far, aud Mt an early hour the
streets we're almost impossible. The Pres-
Dental party however. avoided anything in
the nature OF street scenes by beinL, driven
rapidly TO the grounds by circuitous route.
After hurried inspection of the buildings
President Cleveland was driven TO n stand,
from which he reviewed a parade OF troops.
He was then introduced py President Chas
A. Collier. OF tho Exposition Company. and
responded with u Lrief speech, when was
chiefly congratu latory OF Southern enterprise,
Southern industry and Southern recuperation
The President was greeted by an ovation
which lasted for several minutes. His speech
though short, consumed considerable time In
delivery because OF the frequent interruptions
OF applause.
AT its conclusion Mr.. Cleveland held an in
formal reception. line was formed along
the front OF the stand. and u squad OF police
kept 1t open. President Cleveland took a
position on one Of the steps and began
shaking hands with ail the people who press
ed up to him.
The series OF courtesies extended to the
Presidential party was concluded with a re-
cep,ion at the Capital City Club, which put
itself on record as the most elaborate social
function ever undertaken In the South.
After the reception the President and his
party boarded their special train and LETT for
Washington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
NsW5Y cLEHNiNcS.
Business keeps on booming.
Floridn has 1851 pensioners.

-, -.
r"n,,, ' 'ao cow pen',onc,s'
snB'hhu mas an hhti-Puritan League.
The Socialists poll 1,80O,0 900 votes in Ger.
many.
Inst September yvns the hottest In 150 vears
In Paris
The pear crop I'm Georrjn this vear was the
largest on record
France 10 n verv heov, NJ, osor =, Aror,.
can wines this year.
An enumerot,on toe, oo,,,u,o.oa ..o,..
s27 O79 votera In Indinna ''n'P''''' '"'"H
Cholera 10 serro,d,naso.,..,u
western nrovlnnes ~ I,,,asi, III '"o Sou'n-
M. 49,.
fndenendence nav 5,,rim. MI M nave Ouoan
M ,,,,..,. u.,"e ,'o'o"'"o.'
,o,,,ios e'erence h,s e,, oi ,he MORMON Uhurch 10
' Y,'..,,I, -, o.e.ou oN'''',hcn' III o'ah'
,,g ,nng,sn nnanu'acturers nave been buying
'ion'"na WOOL anu are pihding Tor more.
wystprs y, ~, nave peen discovered on the bot
'onh Oh tho uhited states battle ship Texas.
II is estimated that 700 Armenlans werc
Ti,iou K., In the recent riots In Constantlnople,
iurKey'
The jail nj Brldgeton. N. j., now contains
twenty-five prisoners charged with chicken
steaiing.
They say that the Atlanta exposition
medals may DO issued before those OF the
Chicago fair.
The crop of pampas plumes around SANTA
Barbara, Cal. will aggregate little over n
million this year.
The Snanisb Governnent Inns ordered m
900 Mauser rifles In Germany for the use OF
the army In Cuba.
Jt ia nronneod to nat,llieb nj or Mas Ror
sos Ciiv. Mo. n home for snnorannun,ed a.,
worn-out preachers.
Tho st. Paul Ciinn. School hoard rece,..
lv decided 10 prohiblt married yyomen from
becoming school teachers.
A Paris syndicate will probabIv furnis,,
spnin with /, Substantial loan 10 cnyrv On The
war I'm Cnbo n IlitIe longer '' ''0
oro,,shnr, wiz has onor I'm nm ,,,.,o,.
of pototoes 10 market this fa,, mi con onio
retten cents bushel Tor them.
r,,o .,.o.,aa,. c.. -, :, ,o,.
,,aadi,, a..a,.n SuI eon,ost s u. iooo ~ prac-
IL. 80. ~ r,o snuio 'oii7
m D., n :, e,as,s, -
o,ana ios' IVY. hd, S.taI,u I,aI, WHO WIS oncv u
aa,sI,,. IN u uoen ,'s,ut T. as Pas'V, oi ,no
'.'i'o" n,o.hO'' 0"uio"' pos'on' hi"as'
colored clergyman preached to white
ooung.ognI,,on I in alcctown, ny, on nte
,o.,aay N'ii"s '0i'PVi"'y h''eSS vi 'no
pas'oi'
None oi the central or South American
dovernments WIZ take tho initiative In rec
| ognizlng the Delugerency OF the revolution
i'.s Vi ouo"'
Inc United states battle ship Maine has
been put into commission. She was begun
IN lS9O, and cost S2,4OO,OO0. She can dc
lf.io knots an hour.
o. The United States Government has made
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
FOREIGN NOTES.

The board OF health at Honolulu has lifted
the cholera quarantine.
The condition OF tho Czarowi.z OF Russia
has become very much worse Bloody ex.
pectorations are frequent.
The one-hundredth anniversary OF the third
partition OF Poland was observed as day OF
mourning throughout Gaiicia.
In connection with the death OF Lord
Waterford. who was reported to have com.
miIted suicide, it is now believed his death
was accidental.
Famine prevails In the Smoensk and
Pskow districts Of Russia, owing to the fail
ure OF the crops The minister OF the interior
recently set apart 100000 rublcs for the re-
lief of the inhabitants OF these districts. bu;
the sufferers have not received any portion Of
IT,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
ARMENIAN REFORMS.
The Particulars ara Published in Turkish
Papers.

An official communication, embodylng the
Armenian reforms, has been made public
through the Turkish press. 1t Is carefully
worded In order to show that the reforms are
In perfect harmony with the existing laws, 30
as to avoid exciting the Turks. In addition
to the reforms already known to have been
approved by the sultan, the communication
says that the inhabitants Of Armenia will be
protected by troops when they visit the
mountain pastures, and that they will thus be
able TO obey tho law, which provides that
they are not to carry arms. The nomadic
tribes will be settled upon lands which will
be granted them by the government, the
Hamidian cavalry will be subjected to special
regulations and four officials will be sent
yearly from Constantinopie 10 inquire into
abuses of the new administration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Testinr tbe Nioholaon Inv,

In a test case Police Judge Cox, OF Indian.
apolis. held tnat the Nicholson liquor law Of
Indiana was constitutional Tue section
under consideration was the one iorbiddins
persons other than saloonkeepers and their
families from entering saloons during pro-
hibited hours. The defendant hasa rrstaur.
ant attached 10 his bar, und under this ruling
restaurants will have to remain close dur
fng the time the bars are cosrd. An appeal
will probably be taken. Judge StnbLs. oi
the same court, month ago declared the
same law unconstitutional.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-10-30
Miners Resume Work,

AT the mass meeting OF the Cearfleid re.
gion miners. held at Ramey. Pa, the miners
voted against suspending work A committee
will be sent to Philadelphia TO present the re.
quest for an increase In wages TO the Ber.
wind White Coal Mining Company, and fail.
ing, to ask for joint conference Of operators
and miners to be held on November 10.
Pending the report Of this committee the ex.
ecntive board ordered all miners to resume
work excepting those in the employ OF the
Bell Lewis Il Yates and Rochester 4 Pitts.
burg companies.