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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

DR.. Gies, who has been at the McCon-
nell Hotel this last week, is obliged TO
remain few days longer. Those wish
ing their corns, bunions, ingrowing
nails, warts and moles cured without
pain can call on, address or telephone
him. DR.. has treated some Of our best
citizens to their satisfaction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

Arrives from Rathmel and Prescottville
1f.30 q. m.
Arrives from Panic Tuesdays, Thurdays
and Saturdays at 2.30 y. m,
Departs for Prcscottville, Rathmel, Panic
400 p. m.
Office hours 200 a. m. TO 500 p. m.
Money order Office open from 200 n. m. TO
7.30p. m. Register Office open from 200 a. m.
TO 500 D. m.
Legal Holidays from 200 to 500 n. m. and
from 12 90 to 900 d. m. +. T. MCGAw. Il. NJ.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

We have a few hundred pounds Of
California prunes at Sc pound. Don't
miss this chance for prunes.
ROBINSON Il MUNDoRFT.
Gilblom has the best ei.98 shoe on
earth, Call and see them.
Ladies' 6ne shoes At Deemer's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29

Go to j. s. Morrow's for shoes.
All woolen underwear reduced at
Deemer's.
Millirens are giving you ea.O0 tor
ol.00 this week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Found.

A shawl was found on Jackson st.
about ten days ago. Owner can get
same by calling on G. J. Kerr, proving
property and paying for this notice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
TRINITY LUTHERAN.

Rev. p. w. Metzenthin, pastor
Morning: "a Tempest in the Sea and
Among the Spirits" Mat. s: 23-34.
Evening: Lecture, "The Ten Com
mandments."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-01-29
Church Notices.

Under this heading will be found the
subjects and texts OF the pastors of the
various churches of Reynoldsville for
the fOllOwinp Sunday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
NEW HAMpsmRE's DEMOCRATS.
The state Convention Declares Tor
Sound Money.


Sound Money.
Concord, N. II. May 20-The democratic
state convention was called to order in
Phenix hall this morning a 11:26 O'Clock
by John /. Amey of Lancaster, chairman
of the state central committee. There was
a good attendance of delegates and the
gallery contained the usual number of
spectators. The list of officers and COM
nittees selected at a preliminary meeting
last evening was adopted as the perma-
nent organization of the convention. Hon.
Harry Bingham Littleton, president-elect,
was introduced by Mr. Amey and was
warmly received Mr.. Bingham's remarks
were frequently interrupted by demon
strations of applause ana When he closed
there was great applause.
The following are the resolutions, pre-
amble omitted:
we declare first, that under present con-
ditions there can be but one standard Of
values and that every kind of currency
should rest upon gold basis so long as
gold is the standard recognized by the
great commercial nations of the world
and we heartily commend the action Of
President Cleveland in 50 firmly main
tanning our public credit and faith in
the face of formidable opposition.
Second, That we favor system Of tar
iff taxation so adjusted as TO produce the
necessary revenues to meet the present
expenses of an honest government with
the least possible burden upon the people
and afford such incidental protection as
will meet the requirements Of American
capital and labor.
Third, That the Monroe doctrine embod-
les our idea of national self-defense and
should be vigorously maintained.
Fourth, That the civil and religious
rights of all our people as guaranteed them
under the constitution should be sedu-
lously guarded, and that no prescription
on account of religious opinions should be
countenanced or tolerated.
The following were chosen delegates at
large: Frank Jones. Alvah w. Sulloway,
Irving A. Drew and Charles A. Sinclair.
The convention then adjourned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
FIRE ON THE HORsA.
The Steamer Completely Gutted
From Amidships to Her Stern.

The Steamer Completely Gutted
From Amidships to Her Stern.
Wilmington, n. c., May 2O.LThe British
steamer Horsa, with cargo of pineapples
and bananas from Jamaica, May 13, bound
to New York, arrived at Southport in dis
tress, having been on fire and is complete
" gutted from stern to amidship.
Capt. Mcintosh, the first mate, who
brought the vessel into Southport, reports
that on the 18th inst, Capt. Cook the mas
ter. was missed between and o'clock in
the morning, and 1t is supposed he fell
overheard. Capt. Mcintosh wired the agent
at New York, and will await Instructions
Capt. Mcintosh says the Horsa left Port
Morant, Jamaica, on the 18th inst, with a
full cargo and crew of 20 men. At D. m.
on the 18th, a cry of fire was raised. All
hands We're mustered and went to work to
eXtinguish the flames, but after an hour
and half of work the heat was unbeara-
bic on deck and Capt. Cook ordered all
hands to the boats. The crew lay by un-
I'll a. m, on the nth, when the most
inhammaIble parts of the ship having been
consumed, all hands were ordered on board
again and after hard work succeeded in
eXtingushing the fire The vessel was put
meeting some steamer bound to the United
States which would render assistance. on
Monday at a. m, the captain Cook was
. missing and the first mate. hIcIntosh took
charge and brought the vessel to South
port When asked about the Horsa's last
expedition to Cuba, Capt. Mcintosh smiled
but refused to talk on this subject
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
cHARLoTFE's CYCLE CLUB.
Rupert of Nev York Narrowly Es-
capes Serious Injury.


Charlotte n. c., May 2o,-A crowd Of
1000 witnessed the races Of the Charlotte
Cycle Club here this afternoon.
The one mile novice was won by Charles
Spenoila of Charlotte. H. II. Williams Of
Davidson was second. William Beaman
Of Charlotte was second, but fouled Spe-
nolia on the last circuit of the quarter
mile track and fell, narrowly escaping
being run upon by Williams. He was not
seriously hurt.
The one mile championship of the south
was won by Fred Schade of HerndOn, Va,
in 2:S1. McMakin of Charlotte was sec
ond and Riley of Greenwood, S. c, third.
There was another exciting accident in
the mile handicap. Schade and J. +. Rup-
pert of New York We're the scratch men,
and were racing speedily around together
on the third lap. with Schade on the out
side and Rupert on the inside, when Rup-
pert's wheel ran of the edge Of the new
plank track, and he fell, breaking his
handle bar and bruising his right arm.
II was a moment of suspense, and the
grand stand was breathless, but the New
York rider was only slightly injured.
Schade won the race in 2.2O1a.
Ed Mcdonald of Charleston won The
half mile boys race IN 1:33.
In the one mile race for North Caro-
lima and South Carolina riders, the time
limit of 240 was exceeded. There were
only two riders-C. w. McMakin of Char
lotte and ]. S. White of Rock HILL s. G.
time being 2:53 2-5. White refused to ride
il over, and the race was awarded to
McMakin.
Schade won the quarter mile open in
0:S312 Rupert being a close second in
O:33 3-5.
Rupert had won the sympathy of the
grand-stand, and was wildly applauded
when he won the two-mile handicap. His
time was 5:05l2. Schade was second in
sos 80 They both started from the
scratch. II was close and intensely ex-
citing race
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
sAvANNAH's HARBoR.
The City Comes Out on Top in the
Appropriation Bill Fight.

Appropriation Bill Fight
Washington, May 2O.-In the latest re-
vision OF the river and harbor bill. az
agreed upon in conference, Savannah har-
Dor receives $l,OOOOOO and the Savannah
item remains substantially as 1t passed
the House.
When Col. Lester came out of the con-
ference room to-day, there was a smile
on his face almost as wide as the chan
mel in the Savannah harbor. Upon a clos
er reading on the conferees report he
found that they had finally agreed 10 the
Beaufort channel item.
This Is the text Of the provision, as
agreed upon:
Harbor Of Savannah, Ca, continuing
Improvement, $1,000, provided that a con-
tract may be entered into by the Secre-
tary of War for such materials and work
as may be necessary to complete the
project Of further Improvement recon-
mended by Capt. o. NJ Carter ia his re-
port of Dec. z, 1894, and July /, 1895, and
to complete the project for the steam
boat channel between Beaufort S. c.
and Savannah, Ga, recommended by Can't
o. NJ. Carter in his report of Dec T. 1895
and mentioned in that report as route d
70 be paid for as appropriations NAV
from time to time be made by law, not to
exceed the amount Of $1,000, 600. exclusive
Of the amount herein or heretofore ap-
propriated.
The proposition to make a continuing
contract with c. p. Goodyear for Bruns-
wick harbor is stricken out. Senator Ba-
con Is going to try to fight it back into
the bill, but he realizes that he has a
difficult task and may not succeed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
SHERIFF. KENNEDY's SANITY.
The Defense still Fighting on the
Ground of Insanity.

Ground OF insanity.
Montgomery, Ala, May 2o.-Nothing new
nor startling was brought out to-day in
the preliminary hearing of the charge of
murder against Sheriff Robert H. Kenne-
dy of Dallas county, who shot and killed
Percy Wood of Selma in this city on
April p.
Most of the evidence was supplement-
ary to that introduced by the defense yes
terday. and sought to show that Kennedy
was insane when he killed Percy Wood
and seriously wounded his brother, Mar
Gis L. Wood, the insanity being produced
by the latters Illicit relations with Ken
nedys wife.
Further testimony showing that Mar
ElS Wood met Mrs Kennedy in New Or
leans and in Montgomery, came out.
AS an aggravating circumstance affec-
ing kennedy's insanity, Capt. Kennedy,
father of the defendant, was introduced
ana testified that Percy Wood had threat
tned to kill Robert Kennedy if he inter
Ie-fed with MaTdis, and that these threats
were communicated to Robert Kennedy.
residing Justice Screws only considers
laiS evidence under the plea of insanity,
%4u not in justification, because Percy
wood committed no overt act before he
was killed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
ALCOHOL IN THE ARTS.
An Attempt to Refer the Repeal Bill
to Committee.

Washington May 2O.-It is understood
that a proposition has made by those in
the Senate and House who are in favor
of the repeal of section 81 (the free alcohol
clause of the present tariff law, to Sena-
tors Platt and Russell of Connecticut. who
are active in opposition to the repeal bill
for an amendment to it which shall pro
vide for a joint congressional committee
of congress a bill with practicable regula-
tions allowing the use of free alcohol In
the arts and manufactures. If this agree
bly, be considered by the House on Satur-
day next.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
MORE VOTES ron M'KrNLEY.
Louisinna's sixth District Carried
for the Ohio Candidate.

New Orleans, May 2O-The republican
convention of the Sixth Louisiana district
met to-day at Baton Rouge. One hum
dred and sixteen delegates were present
T. B. Brooks and W. W. johnson were
elected delegates to St Louis and IN
structed to vote for Mckinley. Capt A.
w. Twimberly, the manager of the Nc
Kinley forces in this state, was at the
convention and the instructions are The
result of his work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
A planning MILL BURNED.
The Loss $4,000 TO $4,000 ana the
Insurance Only 80 900.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 20.-The plant
of the Lookout Mountain Planning Mil
Company, on the outskirts of this city
was destroyed by fire this morning. The
insurance on the buildings, stock and ma
chinery Is 5000. The total loss Is $4,000 to
$4,000. All the fire companies in the civ
responded but were obliged to lay 1900
feet Of hose from the city plug to reach
the scene Of the fire.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
wINsTOX's NORMAL SCHOOL.
Five COIOred Graduates Get DipIo-
mas-A Corner Stone Laid.

Winston. N. c., May 2O.-The annual
commencement exercises of the colored
State Normal and Industrial School were
concluded tonight.
Diplomas to five members Of the grad
uating class were presented by Hon. A.
H Eller Of this city.
Bishop ROndthaler Of the Monrayian
church was also present and made an
encouraging address.
The corner stone of the schools beau
tiful new home was laid to-day The
president says the prospect for next sea-
son is decidedly bright and encouraging.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
CARLIsLE's POsTMAsTERsHIP.
Blackburn Fighting the Nominee of
the President.

Washington, May 2O.-On Jan. % last,
the President sent to the Senate the name
of T. J. Glenn to be postmaster at Car
Isle, KY, vice Homer B. Bryson, whose
commission expired Jan. 21 1896
The Senate committee on postoffices and
postrOads, at its last meeting reported to
the Senate in favor of the rejection of the
nominee. Mr.. Glenn was one of the Ken
tuckians who was most active in his an
tagonism to the candidacy of Senator
Blackburn for reelection to the Senate
Senator Blackburn will actively oppose
lieved all the silver senators will stand by
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
A MILL MANAGER INJURED.
He Is struck by a Piece of Machin-
cry weighing 1000 Pounds.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 20.-H. Gard
ner Nichols, general manager Of the
Dwight cotton mills at Alabama City
Ala, was to-day struck by piece Of
machinery weighing 1000 pounds, which
he was having put in place, and was fa-
tally hurt. The injured man is the young
mayor Of Alabama City and came south
from Boston, Mass, at the time the mills
were established recently.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
EDMUND DRURY DROWNED.
The MeIO-Dramatic Actor Fished Up
Mt New York.

New York, May 2O.-The body of a
drowned man was found at the foot of
Twenty-third street, South Brooklyn, last
night, was identified this morning as
owen d. Jones, 30 years old, who is known
all over the country as Edmund Drury
an actor Of tragic and strong melo-drarn-
attic parts. He fell in the water near
. IWenty-third street about week ago.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
WILLIAM JOHNSTON DEAD.
lie Projected the Charlotte, COIum-
bin and Augusta Road.

Charlotte, N. c., May 2O.-Col. William
johnston, prominent lawyer and rail
-oad man of this city, died here to-day at
The age of 70.
IN 1906 he assumed the presidency of the
CC'arlotte and South Carolina Railroad
if,'updny. He greatly aided the south dur
ms ,He war by his services in the trans
6f ION OF men, ammunition and sup
ft ~ ne was defeated for governor in 1867
ny ~ YOU T. b. Vance. His greatest Achieves
C0i,,-W was the completion of the Charlotte
b.a I,il ta 3la and Augusta road from Colum-
0'0 70 Augusta,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
IVES RECEIVERS HIS GAME.
He Defeats schaefer in "A Brilliant
Game by IA Score of 300 to 430.

tame by score OF OOO TO 43o.
Chicago, May 2O.-Frank Ives recovered
his brilliant stroke at the tournament
tonight, defeating his old-tlme opponent,
Schaefer, by a score Of 500 to 439 in the
best game Of the series The game was
peculiar for the constant changing of po-
throughout. The players kept up the
game of tieing and passing each other
almost to the point of arouslng suspicion
that they We're also playing a trick on the
honor Of making the highest run-83-with
perfect billiards. Ives being a close sec
ond, with Is. Brilliant masse shots at
long range were features Of the game
Each of the players has now won one
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
PRETORIA'S PRISONERS.
The Report of Fifteen-Year Sent
ences Not Confirmed Yet.

London, May 2O.-No confirmation can
be obtained at the Colonial Office of the
Pretoria dispatch published in the Times
this morning that the executive council
Of the Transvaal has decided that Col.
Frank W. Rhodes, brother of Cecil
Rhodes. Lionel Phillips, George Farrar
and John Hays Hammond, the leaders
of the Johannesburg reform committed
who was sentenced to death for high
treason against the Transvaal, but whose
sentences were cOmmuted, shall serve
terms of fifteen years Imprisonment each.
1t Is reported in London to-day that
President Kruger has granted pardons to
fifty-nine of the minor offenders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
cARoLINA YAcHTs coMINe.
Four to start for This City To-day
to Sail in the Regatta.

10 sRII In the Regatta.
Charleston. S. c., May GA number Of
the boats of the Carolina Yacht Club feet
will leave the city tomorrow for Sa-
vannah, where they go to take part in
the regatta on the 26th inst The boats
that will start tomorrow are the Diana.
Commodore Simonds' steam launch; the
Manito, the katrinka and the Flirt The
three last mentioned will be entered in
the races, and are expected by their
friends here to give a good account of
boat in the Carolina fleet Later in the
week the bateauX Raymond and the At
lantic will be towed down and they, too,
will take part in the racing. They belong
Club and are good boats in their class
The chances are that a large number
of Charleston people will attend the re-
gatta. Many Of them win go down by
train, and there is talk of running two
excursion steamers,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
LOUIsIANA's sENATORsHIP.
blanchard Leads, But Needs Four
teen Votes to Win.

Baton Rouge, La, May 20. - Both
branches of the legislature met to-day
for the purpose Of balloting for United
states senators, the vote resulting as fol-
lows: Blanchard, 81; Denegre, 81; Pharr,
80; Andrew Price, IL; McEnery, 8; Black
man, :. Necessary to a choice, 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
SOUTH DAKOTA AGAINST SILVER.
The Democratic State Convention for
sound Money.

sound Money.
Aberdeen, S. D., May 20.-On the conven-
ing Of the democratic state convention
this afternoon, an attempt was made to
defeat Ramsay, the nominee Of the cen
trail committee for temporary chairman,
Lynch haing nominated by the silver men.
The gold standard people stood by Ram
say and elected him over Lynch by a
vote OF 240 to i52. After the appointment
of committees the convention adjourned
until 7:30 o'clock tonight.
This evening the temporary organiza-
tion was made permanent without oppo-
sition. Resolutions were adopted indors-
ing the administration Of President Cleve-
land and declaring for the present stand
ard. A free silver substitute was offered,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
FRESHMEN TO HOLD A CONVENTION.
Representative Men From All Parts
of the World TO BE Present.

OF the World 10 BE Present.
London, May 2O.-The members OF the
Irish national party in the House of Com
mons held a meeting this afternoon and
decided to call a convention of representa-
tive Irishmen from all parts of the world
to meet in Dublin in September.
The meeting adopted a motion offered by
Mr.. Dillon affirming the supreme import
ance of restoring unity among the mem
bers Of the party and expressing willing
ness to cordially receive every supporter
OF the cause OF home rule for ireland, re-
gardless of past differences.
A motion was passed inviting the mem
bers Of the section Of the party led by Mr.
Redmond TO cooperate in bringing about
the success Of the home rule movement.
scheme was proposed and approved for
the election to the Dublin convention of
delegatea both for home and abroad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
QUEEN vICTORIA's BIRTHDAY.
A Military Parade and a Number of
OmciaI Dinners Given.

London. May 2O.-The queens birthday
was officially celebrated in London to-
day. The Prince of Wales, the Duke of
Cambridge and Gen. Lord Wolseley at
tended a military parade at Whitehall
this afternoon, and a number of official
dinners in honor of the occasion was
given tonight. Lord Salisbury will give
a dinner to the diplomatic corps.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21
MRS. JOSEPH WHEELER DEAD.
The Alabama Congressman's Wife
succumbs to Appendicitis.

oHCtWWUs 10 ADDthuIcItIss
Washington, May 2O.--Nrs. D. L. Wheel
er, wife Of Congressman Joseph Wheeler
Of Alabama, died at her residence in
this city last night The cause Of death
was appendicitis. Her illness began on
Sunday morning last and was compli-
Gated with peritonitis. Her attending
physicians, three In number decided that
an operation was necessary, and one was
performed Tuesday morning at o'clock
Funeral services will be held at the
Wheeler residence tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. The remains Will be tempo
rarily inferred at Oak Hill cemetery, near
this city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-21

Columbia, s. c., May q, a. m.-The
delegates from the Fourth district are: j.
d. M. Shaw Of Laurens, and ]. ]. Walling
of Fairfield.
At 2 a. m, the convention took a recess
till Sept. l. This is TO allow the conven-
tion to re-assemble in case the South Car
ollna delegation along with others bolts
the national conVentlOn.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-02-19
PEARL BRYAN MYSTERY
Police Found a Razor Blade i,
WaIIing's Trunk.
The PRISONERS IN COURT
Wild Struggle by Cnrions Crowd to
So the Alleged Assassins-
Lynching Plot.

Cincinnati, Feb. 13.-The mysterious
more clues. An umbrella handle has
been found near the scene of the MUIR
der and handleless razor has been
found in Walling's trunk.
A reward has been offered for the dis
covery of Peary Bryans head.
Tonight the water is being drained
out of the canal and tomorrow the
search will begin in it's Shiny bed. Sher-
iff Plummer of Newport, KY, has gone
TO Frankfort KY, for a requisition for
Scott jackson and Alonzo M. Walling,
the men in Jail here jointly indicted by
the Campbell county grand jury for
the murder of Pearl Bryan.
jackson, in an interview in Jail to-
night said that he was perfectly willing
to go to Newport and in case he was
lynched Walling would be also, and
there would be the satisfaction that the
guilty life went out with the innocent
one. Walling said substantially the
same thing, promising that Jacksons
would be the guilty life.
CROWD AT COURT.
When the patrol wagon drove to the
jail door this afternoon to take Jack
son and Walling to the police court.
there was curious crowd on the side
walk The prisoners were driven quick
ly to the city hall. Meantime there was
wild struggle for admission into the
court room. An extra detail OF officers
was necessary to keep the crowd from
degenerating into a mob. Both pris-
oners waived examination and were or
dered committed to jail without bond
on charge of being fugitives from JUS
/ tice and the case was continued until
February IS. Sheriff Plummer of New
| port will at once apply to the governor
for requisition for the prisoners. will
| liam f. Wood, who was out on bond,
| did not appear His bond was forfeited
Subsequently he came in and the case
| was continued until the 25th. He was
locked up until a new bond could be
given.
PLOT OF t.YNCHERS.
Indianapolis. Feb. 13.-A special to
the Sentinel from Muncie Ind, says.
"A letter received in this city discloses
a plot to lynch Scott Jackson Alonzo
Walling, William Wood and the Gas
| ker brothers The letter comes from
! Kentucky and says that at least 1000
men belonging to the moonshiners or
ganization in Kentucky will take part
in the killing. The Gasker brothers are
supposed to have rowed Pearl Bryan
down the Ohio on the night of the muir
der. 1t was further sa1d that unless the
murderers We're taken to Kentucky a
mob of 1000 would bear down on the
Cincinnati Jail armed with Winchesters
and lynch the men,"
KENTUCKY INDICTMENTS
Cincinnati, O., Feb. 13.-The grand
jury of Campbell county, Kentucky,
sitting at Newport this morning, re-
ported to Judge Perkins indictments
against Scott Jackson and Alonzo NJ.
Nalling for wilful murder of Pearl
| Bryan.