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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Ola INT GpptI.

More OF Edward Fitzgerald's letters
to Fanny Kemble are published in tho
current number of Temple Bar. One
Of them contains, says the New York
Tribune, this anecdote, told him, he
observes, by "a pious but humorous
man." Scene-Country church on win.
ter's evening; congregation, with old
Hundred ready for the parson TO give
out some dismissal words. Good old
parson, not at all meaning rhyme: "The
tight has grown so very dim, scarce
can see TO read the hymnw Congrega.
ton taking 1t up, to the first half Of
Old Hundred:
"The light has grown so very dim,
I scarce can see to read the hymn"
Pause, as usual; pastor, mildly impa-
tient: II did not mean TO read hymn;
only meant my eyes were dim" Con.
gregation, to second part of Old Hun.
dred:
II did not mean to read hymn
I only meant my eyes were dim"
Parson, out of patience, etc:
~ didn't neon hymn at all
think the devils In you ALL"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
JOSE MARTI SLAIN.
President of the Cuban Revolution
Killed In Battle.

President of the Cuban Revolution
Killed In Battle.
An engagement disastrous TO the rebels
was fought Tuesday in Eastern Cuba. in
which jose Marti, who was proclaimed presi-
dent OF the revolutionary party, was killed,
and his dead body positively identified.
Col. Sncedo received positive Information
that band OF insurgents under the command
OF the well-known leaders, jose Morti, Max
imo Gomez, Masso and Barrero, had taken
up line OF march to pass tho river Cauto,
thence to proceed In the direction Of Victoria
DE Las Tunas, with the design OF marching
upon Puerto Prcipe. Col. Salcedo, confident
OF the accuracy Of his information, disp atched
Col. Sandoval. with detachment OF troops
to march In pursuit OF the rebel band.
Col. Sandoval found the enemy encamped
at point between Biius and Boca de Dos
Rios, on the right side OF the Contramaestre
river, q small tributary Of the Gauto, the con-
fiuence with which is but a short distance
away. The strip OF land between the two
rivers Is high thus making strong position.
Nevertheless, Col. Sandoval attacked the
camp and found his troops harassed by n
scattering flre Of single shots from covert.
The fight lasted for an hour In this manner
at the end Of which time the Spanish troops
advanced and took the enemys position, d.
viding the insurgent force on the narrow
strip OF land by their advance. and compell-
Ing the rebels to fly In different directions.
The Spanish troops hotly pursued and came
upon the body Of Jose Marti, which was later
positively identified.
OF the rebels twenty we're killed, and many
OF their numLer wounded were left in the
camp when they took flight. The sraniards
took some correspondence Of the rebel
leader with tho booty OF the camp, among
which are some important papers. The
arms and horses of the insurgents were also
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
EXPLOSION In A MINE.
II Was Caused by the Careless Ignition
of a Can of Powder by q Pole.

A Pole carelessly ignited can Of powder
In mine No. 4, Of the Monongah coal and
coke company, near Fairmont, W. Va, and o
terrific explosion followed. The accident
occurred in the main dir course leading to
mine No. 2. about 800 feet from the mouth OF
mine No. Ain the air course, or intake
and rs there was at the time $1,000 cubic
feet OF air being forced into the mine, the
smoke from the explosion was forced into
the apartments where 10 men and boys were
at work. Four OF them we're suffocated by
the smoke and dust before they could be
taken out.
The dead are: G. l.. Birtcher, a married
man, with large family; william Shaver, a
boy about 10 years old; Luke vitka, aged 35
years; Andrew Donlue, 80 years old. The
last two men were foreigners. All lived at
Monongah.
All the dead and injured were taken out
Of the mine Immediately after the accident.
The injured will all recover, as they were
only hurt by inhaling smoke. As soon as the
powder cleared away 1t was found that no
damage whatever had been done to the mine,
30 that work will not be interrupted.
1t is definitely known that the explosion
was caused by powder. There Is no gas OF
flredamp whatever In these mines. which are
regarded as among the safest and best equip
ped in the country. All reports that the dis
nster wps caused by gas or flredamp are un-
true.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
EFFECTS OF THE FROST.
Michigan Small Fruits Nearly All
Killed.

Killed.
The weather bureau crop review for the
week ending May 20 says; "The damage
done to the grape crop from frost has been
especially heavy in New York and Pennsyl.
vania, and fruits generally have suffered in
all northern and central disticts. Corn has
suffered seriously; much roplanting will be
necessary, and where not injured by frost lite
growth has been checked and the plant vel.
lowed. Spring wheat is reported as In ex.
celent condition in Minnesota, and has not
been unfavorably affected in North Dakota
Winter wheat has suffered injury from frost
in Indiana and Missouri in Illinois the crop
is less promising than heretofore, and no i'm.
provement has been experienced In Kansas
and Nebraska; more satisfactory reports are
however, received from Arkansas, Tennessee
and Michigan"
Dispatches from Western Michigan declare
that the destruction Of grapes. strawberries
and tender vegetables was almost wholly
completed in many sections by Monday
nights frost and damage to farmers and
fruit growers has become enormous.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Death of Hugh Mcculioch.

The death OF Hugh McCulloeh, at his resi-
dence In Washington, Friday, took away the
last surviving member OF Mr.. Lincoln's cabi-
net. On the resignation of Mr.. Fessenden.
In 1864, Mr.. McCulloch, who had been comp
troller OF the currency, was designated as
recretary OF the treasury. On the death OF
Mr.. Lincoln, and the succession of Andrew
johnson, no was continued In office. and
only retired four years later on General
Grant taking office. He was also secretary
OF the treasury under President Arthur, sue.
ceeding Mr.. Gresham on his appointment to
the federal bench, giving place 10 Mr.. Man
ming on the accession OF Mr. Cleveland In
1885. Mr.. DIcCulloch was an able and po-
tential fnancier and man OF affairs, land be-
fore he took federal office under MIR. Lincoln
was prominently connected with the bank
ing and railroad interests OF Indiana
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Manitoba Question Settled.

The Manitoba school question, which al
one time threatened open disruption between
the Catholics and Protestants, Is virtually
settled through the good offices OF Lord Aber'
deem. The preiminaries will no doubt be
approved at meeting next week, at which
Premeir Greenway and Attorney General Sit
ton, OF Manitoba will be present.
The plan is for the Manitoba Governmen'
to amend the school law, providing for Cath
Ollie schools with the same curriculum as
public schools, but with the addition OF hall
an hours Catholic religious instruction, three
men TO be selected by the clergy to form
Catholic school board. The reIledial order
will be withdrawn
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

.over northeastern extension at Its test well
on the Littmnn farm, In Gree ne county. The
we'll was expected to tap rich, marrow
streak north OF Mt Norris on witch the
Dunknrd Oil Company and the McCalmont
Oil Company have found some very nice
producers.
A good deal Of attention is now being given
to the development north Of Butler, near
Boydstown. There is more new work start
ing In that than any other part OF the county.
+. W. Phillips drilled In well on the An
derson farm that may lead up % an eAten-
sion OF the third sand pool east Of Browns
dale. Former ventures, however, in that
part OF the field, proved rather fashy, and
Notwithstanding the new we'll made a fatter-
Ing show, II may prove small aiiair.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
GOLD AND SILVER.
Products of the Mines of the United States
During Last Year.

According to the director of the mint the
United States last year produced 100000
ounces OF gold of the coming value of $780,.
500, 900. This is the largest production for
sixteen years. The silver product was 49,.
500, 900 ounces OF the coming value of SEA.
900. This output was l0,500,0OO ounces
less than in 1898. The gold production Of
California was Sl3, SIC, 900, Colorado S0,490,-
900, Montana s3G50, 900 and South Dakota
S3,30J,000. Colorado was first in silver,
with product worth $50, 100000. Montana
second with S16, ,575, 900 and Utah third with
S7.6l7 900. At the average price Of silver
during 1894 the commercial value of the total
production was s31 ,432, 800.
During the year 1894 Australian mines
produced SAL, 100000 worth OF gold and the
entire gold production OF the world was S2l,-
900, 900 more than during 1893. The worlds
silver production during 1894 was $50, ,0OO, 900
ounces.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
KEYSTONE STATE CULLINGS
TWO CHILDREN CONSUMED.
Caught in the Upper Story Of n Burn
ing Block-A Third Daughter Saved.

Arthur and George Watkins, nged and 4
years, were burned to death Mt Nanticoke.
Tuesday morning The FIRE br Re out In the
dining room Of their parent residence
There we're three children in at upper room,
the two burned and Maud, the unly daughter,
aged II years. After the fire the charred re.
mains OF the two children, George and Arthur
were found among The ruins. One had fall
len to the basement, the other was found on
the first floor. Great admiration IL expressed
for Claud Kress, for his bravery In rescuing
the one child and his heroic hut vain efforts
to save the other two unfortu unate children.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
OHIO VINEYARDS.
The Greatest Damage by the Frost is in
the Eastern End.

A full investigation Of the damage done by
the frost to the grape belt OF Northern Ohio
places the loss at about 100000. The belt
extends from Ashtabula along the shore of
the lakes.
At the eastern extremity OF the belt the
vineyards are frozen black and are a total fall
ure this season, except at the crest OF ridge
which extends westward TO Cleveland. As
Cleveland is approached from the east the
extent of the damage decreases. The vines
about sandusky and on the Lake Erie is
lands are not badly injured. East OF Cleve-
land the loss ID about $l50,000
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
BATTLE IN GUIANA,
Clash Between Frenchmen and Bra
zilians.

The governor OF French Guiana cables to
the French government that, as consequence
OF Brazilian free-booters capturing French
settler named Trajane, and robbing other
Frenchmen on the frontier territory between
French Guiana and Brazil, the governor
sent a dispatch boat with marines to restore
order.
NJ Lunier, captain OF the marines, with
only two men, took flag OF truce to demand
the surrender OF Trajan Cabral, the leader
of the free-booters, treacherously fred upon
NJ. Lunier. A fierce conflict ensued, the
marines coming to the assistance OF the
Frenchmen. In two hours fighting Cabral
lost over sixty killed including himself, and
the French Ave killed including Lunier and
twenty wounded. 1t Is feared that this en-
counter will lead to trouble with Brazil the
scene OF conflict being in the debatable ter
ritory between the two countries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Central American Union.

President Zelaya gave Grand banquet tc
The special ENJOYS Of Honduras, Salvador aud
Guatemala. 1t Is said that the meeting Of
these statesmen we for the purpose Of advo
eating the union OF the Central American
states to take action against the importation
OF European productions and to devise means
against forced collections OF damages, such
as that recently perpetrated by Great Brit
ian.
A seven-inch Parrott cannon has been
mounted at the town of Nicaragua, and the
heights above the town are being fortified
so as to command the fort OF San Juan De
Sur
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Miners Convention Called.

President p. II. Penna, OF the United Mine
Workers, has called convention at Column
bus, for Wednesday, May 30, OF the miners in
Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and
Western Pennsylvania, 10 consider the min-
Ing situation. Local unions and assemblies
are entitled to one vote for each 100 members
or fraction thereof over 90. Delegates to
this convention will pay their own expenses
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
FOURTEEN MEN KILLED.
Terrific Explosion of Nitro-Glyoerine
Near San Francisco.

A terrific report and concussion which was
distinctly felt all through San Francisco and
towns around the bay for a distance Of 40
miles Tuesday was at first believed to have
been caused by an earthquake but proved
to be an explosion in the nitro glycerine and
mixing houses of the California powder
works at Pinole, across the bay. 1t was
probably caused by one Of the Chinese drop
ping can of the explosive. A remarkable
feature OF the explosion is that although the
store house containing 1000 pounds OF her
cules powder is completely wrecked, its
contents are intact. In all, 10000 pounds oi
explosives went up with roar and sheet
Of iiame The killed are rs foiows Clarence
Johnson, foreman glycerine house; ID. A.
Doane, OF Pinole; NJ. Minanoh, OF Oakland
G. Veiegas, OF Martinez; w. ID. Taylor, fore
man mixing house; nine Chinese.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Two Years for Wilde.

Oscar Wilde was convicted Saturday after
noon, after the jury had been out but u short
time. He AMI Alfred Taylor were sentenced
TO two years Imprisonment ut hard labor.
Wilde appeared to DO physical and mental
wreck.
Wilde and Taylor attended the prison
chapel at Pentonville sunday. Their hair
was cropped aud tncy were in prison garb.
The two prisoners VIII only be allowed to SEQ
their friends four times In the year on con-
dition OF their good conduct.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Crisis in Corea.

Affairs at the Corean capital are In criti.
cal condition. The prime minister has re-
signed aud the minister OF the interior ha.
asked the assistance OF the foreign diplomat,
in administering affairs and preserving order
The police surround The residence OF the
kings father, Tat -wan-Kun, formerly king
regent, and the leader OF the anti j apanese
party, aud entrance to or exit from the resi-.
dencu Is forbidden.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Southern Presbyterians.

In Dallas. Tex, at the Southern Presbyter.
ian assembly a, fraternal message was read
from the Northern General Assembly In
Pittsburg. The formation OF an endowment
900, and the submission to synods and pres
byteries OF proposition to organize an inde-
pendent colored Presbyterian church were
decided on.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
REBELS SWEEPING ECUADOR.

They Capture Three Large Cities and
Government Arms.
The revolution in Ecuador has assumed so
threatening IN aspect that the warship Ran
ger has been ordered there. The rebels
have captured the large cities of Esmeraldes,
Porto Vego and Machala, with the govern
ments arms and munitions. and are march
ing on Quito.
1t believed here that Gen Gomez was
either killed or seriously wounded in last
Mondays fight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

John Hilderbrand, of Smithton, WAS brought
TO the College hospital at Union. own. He
was struck by train and his skull crushed
In terrible manner. At the hospital an
operation was performed by which several
pieces OF the skull which had been driven in
to the brain were removed. Three inches OF
the brain is exposed. One OF the clavicle
bones was also broken. The physicians think
he will recover.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Coal Production of 1924.

The geological survey has issued report
on the production OF coal in 1894, compiled
by Statistician L. W. Parker. The total
production was 40, ,s53. 0s5 short tons OF 2 900
pounds, valued at Sls6, $4,000, a decrease
for the year OF IL, 400, GS9 short tons. or more
092 in value A decline in prices is shown in
almost every state, the general average for
all Goals declinging from sl.l4 to Sl.0S ton
during the year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Virginia Local Election

Elections were held Friday In all the coun-
ties and most OF the cities OF Virginia. Al
Portsmouth, Lynchburg, Alexandria and
Lexington all went Democratic. Roanoke
City elected 10 councilmen, Dix Democratic
and four Republican. IA gain of two for the
Republicans. Winchester elected three Re-
publican councilmen and one Democrat In
some OF the counties II was free fight, and
little Significance is to be attached to the re-
suit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
No Nuns in Texas.

The state department Of education on ap-
peal frem Victoria county, ruled that nuns
cannot teach In the public schools OF Texas,
and that everything OF u sectarian nature
must be absolutely eliminated from the public
schools. Catholic nuns have been conduct
ing free schools In Southwest Texas, aud
this puts an end to ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Exaggerated by Armenians.

Admiral Kirkland, commanding the Euro
pean squadron, reports that the alleged out
RACES on Armenians by Turks. were exagger-
ated by those who had appealed for assist
ance. The admiral examined number OF
people to obtain some substantiulion OF
the reported atrocities, but invariably
failed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Tn, Wrecked oravina.

At Madrid further details received OF the
loss OF the Spanish steamer Gravina. wrecked
OFF Manila. PHILIPPINE Islands. during n ty-
phoon. show that l6S persons were drowned.
Only two Of those ON board OF her are be-
lieved to have been saved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Out They Go,

Commissioner Miller OF the internal rev.
enue bureau has telegraphed collectors OF in
ternal revenue to dispense with the services
OF all persons employed under allowances
made for the income tax work at the close Of
business on the 25th inst.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
Fifty Paopla Burned.

In the town OF Hubueien. Russia, 200
houses have been destroyed by fire. and in
the village Of Rushany $50 houses have been
burned. During these conlagrations total
OF llfty persons were killed and very many
more were injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

A Catholic Salvation army with some OF
the army's odd features omitted, Ia to be
started in Cleveland under the protection OF
Bishop Horstsmann.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

Governor Mckinley has accepted an In.
vitation to deliver memorial address at
Grants tomb in New York on Decoration
day.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29
TOOK A RADICAL STAND.
The Presbyterian Church Chained to
Prohibition.

PrOhlblttOn.
Temperance and communion wine occu-
pied the attention Of almost the entire Friday
morning session OF the Presbyterian general
assembly, and between the two there were
some lively discussions. The result was that
for the first time on record the Presbyterian
church committed itself as n body 10 the
to tie cause OF prohibition, but the "unfer-
mentei" was expunged from the communion
wine
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

Claude Henderson, a negro who attempted
to assault u l3-year-old white girl, was taken
from the Caseyvile, KY, jail and lynched.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

Solomon ii. Mann. who was shot In New
York Thursday by David +. Hannigan for
betraying the latters sister. died.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

In Kansas City there were 7, 400 fraudulent
registrations In u total list Of 10000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1895-05-29

Jim Mutt has again been found guilty, this
time for attempting to kill Mrs. Payton.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-07-12
Il. TAYLOR.

Entered IN the Posto6ice at Cotton
ivood, Idaho, as Secd1d-cfdPs matter.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-07-12
Mt. Idaho,


Geo. Hawley is up from Sal
mon river on road business,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Haydorn,
of Salmon river, are here on
school business.
The county commissioners are
in session this week, wrestling
with roads, school districts, bills
and complications Of all kinds,
= The Baptist association met
last week, with representatives
from six different churches in
Idaho county, Brethren Allyn,
Gable and Others were in attend
ance from distance. York and
Knox were the home ministers.
! Judge W, n. Scales is going
to call IL teachers association to
meet some time in August, and
give our people of talent and
learning chance to tell what
they know, Several parties of
more advanced educational cir
oles from elsewhere will be invit-
ed to attend and tell US what
they know
Mrs. VIM. Hawley had a
surgical operation performe d
on her ankle by Drs. Bibby, OF
Grangevillp, and Shawley, OF
Denver. Tie flesh was opened
and several small pieces of dead
bone were taken out. This was
considered a first class surgical
performance, which is hoped will
give the patient permanent relief,
for she t as spent large sums OF
money in the East and West
trying to find some remedy Tor
her affliction.
We are expecting a large dele
I CATION here from Grangeville
tomorrow on incorporation
business, who want to incorpor-
ate, but every one wants to be
at the head of the business, and
is pulling for his own side. i
they could have Artimeus Ware
| to make them all majors anc
members of the 400 they woulc
be unanimous for incorporation
A prim airy school for adults ii
Grangeville ought to do Il gooo
business.
Brother York had his hors
stolen while at church Satprda,
night in Grangeville.
Sheriff Oyerman has gon
across Salmon river on oflicia
business,
Two insane persons were sen
to Blackfoot from here last weeE
Mt. Idaho, July IL, '95.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-07-12
Denver,

Elder Stivers and Prof. Gist
are conducting an interesting
meeting at this place. There
have been several accessipns to
the Christian church. Services
will continue Indefinitely.
Our celebration was q grand
success. Denver is now in de-
cidedly good humor, everyone is
made happy who visits us.
Mr.. Pulse has completed a fine
cellar at the back part OF his
store. He expects soon to serve
soda water in genuine city style.
The photographers have come
to stay. Van Wrinkle Bros, are
giving Subtraction.
Mr.. Brown, the genial town
company's agent, spent a few
days in Lewiston the first of the
week.
Carpenters are making the
tools ring in the erection of the
-four mill.
w. B, Patterson recently lost
one horse by death and had an
other seriously injured in run
away.
Mrs. Bowley and son, of Pull
mann, who had been visiting
relatives for several weeks, re-
turned home Wednesday.
Fet Rhoades has been very
sick during the past week, he i;
improving slowly. Lon Rhoade'
has also been on the sick list fol
a few days.
, Mrs. Pleasant Shilling spent ;
few days last week visiting Mrs
Perkins.
, If numbers at church are al
, index we will compare our re
: ligious standing with any tow
on the Prairie.
Rev. Silas Perkins viii preac'
! here Sunday at 1890 A. NJ, an
, Rev. Mrs. Smith in the evening
Denver, July II, '95.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1895-07-12
Real Estate for Sale.

Two miles west of Keuterville
a farm consisting of two quarter
sections Of richest agricultural
land. All under fence with good
buildings and barns on each
quarter. One or both quarters
offered on terms to suit buyer.
Two miles south west from
Keuterville, Idaho a ranch con-
sisting of 160acres fine agricultur-
al and grazing land. Terms
easy. Call on, or address
Report, Cottonwood, Idaho.