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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
NEWS NOTES,

Senior Alonzo has been proclaimed presi-
dent OF the Republic OF Bolivia.
Emperor Francis Joseph, OF Australia, has
just celebrated his 66th birthday.
John DAILY, the Irish political prisoner. has
been released from Portland prison.
A fierce storm ragged at ST. Louis last Sat
urday night and the damage amounted to
100000.
+. j. Brill, OF Riley, Ind. was killed We'd
nesday night by Elmer Rumbley In dispute
over dollar.
Frank Biles. half breed Indian at Lewis
ton. Ia, was hung by angry citizens for a
revolving crime.
Henry Wild, a peddler, went to his home
In Louisville drunk, murdered his wife and
committed suicide
J. b. Tucker shot and killed Elisha Downs
at Red Hill, KY, because of Downs atten-
tion to Mrs. Tucker.
Three huge waterspouts burst In Lake
Ontario, on Oswego, n, y, and were follow
cd by heavy storm OF hail.
Eugene Burt was arrested In Chicago on
the charge OF numbering his wife and two
children In Austin, Tex, six weeks ago.
james y. Andre. mayor of McKeesport
Pa, died Sunday after an operation had been
performed for an acute attack OF peritonitis
II.
dressed an audience OF 10000 people on
sound money In Madison square Garden
New York.
Samuel Ewing, John Ellis, Edward Dick
con, Charles Moro and James Carpet we r,
killed by the explosion OF q sawmil boiler
ct Raleigh, N. q.
Father Martinelli the new Papal delegat,
to the United States, will sail from Europ,
about the first week of September Cardina
Satolli will leave this country early in Octo
ber..
Frank Rothacker, who was stabbed b,
AttorneyCharles Lundy in Cincinnati { Sun
day, while defending his brother from LundyI
assault, died.
The notorious A. G. Alec, who has kllle,
men innumerable In his time, was shot dea,
ln saloon at Loredo, Tex, Wednesda
night by deputy sheriif.
The Archbishop OF Lima has issued a pas
tornl letter to the clergy. urging them to us
their influence In opposition to the mucl
discussed civil marriage bills.
Because OF inability to borrow money te
Day employees the Elgin Sewing Ma chine an,
Dlcy0le factory has closed indefinitely
ohsoving one hundred and fifty men out Q
Gnploynent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Clou dburst in New Mexico,

special from MongoII0n, n. NJ, says that
evening, which left death and destruction be-
hind. John Knight, a mines, at George
town, was drowned while In his cabin. Sew
eral others were reported missing, but 80 far
only two bodies that Of Knight and an un-
known man have been recovered. One
hundred families have been rendered almost
homeless and thirty houses have been wash
ed away completely.
The property belonging. TO the Colonial
Mining company, OF Boston, has suffered to
great extent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
MARK TwAIN's DAUGHTER DEAD.
Studying for the Stage to Regain Hei
Fathers Fortune.

Olivia Susan Clemens. eldest daughter OF
Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain. died OF
meningitis at her fathers home at Hartford,
Conn. Miss Clemens was graduate Of Bryn
Mawi college, and was "a years old. After
graduation she went to Paris and studied
vocal music under Nine Marchesi, who pro-
nounced her soprano voice Of great promise.
Miss Clemens was studying for grand opera,
and II was her cherished ambition TO recoup
her fathers fortune. Ill health compelled
her to abandon her music. She returned TO
America last year. Her mother and sister
are on their way from Europe now. The
burial will be at Elmira, n. Y.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
GAIL HAMILTON DEAD.
suocumbs to an Attack of Paralysis at Her
Massachusetts, Home

Miss Abigail Dodge (Gail Hamilton) the
well-known writer, died at her home. she
sustained n stroke of paralysis while sitting
at the breakfast table at Hamilto n, Mass.
Monday, August II.
Since the illness which came on so sudden
ly in the Blaine mansion in Washington, Miss
Dodge has lived quietly at her old home in
Hamilton, Mass. Her strength had never
rallied after that illness so that she felt able
to resume active work and she was for weeks
unable to see even intimate friends, but dur
ing that time she has been able to be driven
about town, and to entertain In her old de-
lightIul mnnner the friends who have called
upon her. Her literary work during this
time has been fragmentary, done by the help
some current event has specially attracted
her interest
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
THREE MEN KILLED.
A Fatal Accident at the St. Lawrence Mine
in Montana.

Pete Ryan, foreman Of the ST. Lawrence
mine in Butte, Mont, the property of the
Anaconda mine, and Jack Campbell and
John Manning, two miners, were killed by n
fall Of the cage from the top Of the mine to
bottom OF the shaft. at the 200 foot level
The two miners were working at the bottom
beneath the bulkhead deepening the shaft
when the cage containing Ryan fell from the
top instantly crushing the life out OF the two
men below also killing Ryan, who was in the
cage. Ryan had just come to the top and
was about to step out Of the cage when the
brake refused to work, and the cage started
down the shaft with fearful velocity. The
engineer on top tried to throw on the crutch
but could not The safety also refused to
work and the engineer and brakeman jump
cd out of the window in time TO avoid the
crash Of iron and wood as the reel broke to
pieces and tons Of iron shot through roof and
walls
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Investigation De emanded.

An investigation meeting held at Key West
Fla, ordered the following telegram sent to
Secretary Olney:
"a mass meeting of 5000 citizens begs
leave to call attention to the butchery In
Cuba OF Carlos GOWN, an American citizen,
plying the peaceful vocation OF press cor
respondent for the Equator Democrat As
Americans we urge Immediate investigation
and vigorous action. such as atrocity de-
mands. American citizenship has been out
ragged. AMI our national honor insulted and
civilization Mortified
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
The Fran Arrives in No.wsy.

DR.. Nansen's Artlc exploring ship Fran,
left embedded In the Ice early In January,
1895, In about latitude S3 degree north In
order to explore the sea north Of the route
he proposed to follow, arrived at skjervo, on
the 10th. All were we'll on board. The Fran
called at Danes Island on August IA and saw
Prof. Andree, who was still waiting for q
favorable wind to attempt bis balloon trip
across the Arctic regions.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
GERMAN BARON DEAD.
Killed By the Kaisers Yacht During a
Race

The yachts Ailsa, Brittania, Satanita and
Meteor started at Southsea for the vice COM
modore's cup and c25. Not long after the
start Meteor collided with Baron Won Zed-
Wits American yacht Isolde. The latter
was dismasted, several OF her crew were
knocked overheard and Baron Won Zedwitz
was so seriously injured by falling rigging
that he was taken to the hospital at Ryde,
unconscious.
Baron Won Zedwitz died shortly after
having been removed to the hospital Baron
Won Zedwitz was German priyy councillor
and n member OF both the Reichstag and tho
Prussian diet. He has been In parliament
about 20 years. was leading authority on
finance in politics and was leader OF the Free
Conservative party. Although comparatively
young man. he was unanimously recon-
mended in 1890 by the state cabinet for the
vacant post Of minister OF finance, but was
not appointed because the emperor had taken
u fancy to Dr. Miguel
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
DRAGGED TO DEATH
Horrible Murder of a Boy By a Manitoba
Farmer

John Glenn, a farmer of Rapid City, near
Winnipeg ischarged with the murder of an
adopted 4-year-old lad. On Saturday the
lad, who had been ill-treated, ran away.
Glenn took horse and followed him.
catching the little fellow about 10 miles out
OF the settlement. On Sunday the boy was
found on the roadside, dying from the effects
Of terrible bruises all over his body. Before
he died the boy recovered sufficiently TO tell
that his guardian, when they got to a lonely
part OF the road, tied rope around his
waist, and pushing him of the horse, dragged
him along the road.
The horse was galloped several miles at
full speed. The child had nearly all his
bones broken. Glenn left him by the road
side, thinking he was dead
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
DYING FROM RAT BITES.
An Ohio Woman Terribly Torn by Fierce
Rodents

Mrs. d. c. Lackey, OF near Antwerp, was
attacked and fatally bitten by rats. She
heard commotion In her chicken house
late at night and went to learn the cause.
She had but entered the door when no less
than 25 rats sprang at her. climbing her legs
and back, and biting her in more than 30
places. Her young son came to her rescue,
and II was not until he had been bitten sever
ly several times that he succeeded in driving
the enraged rodents away,
Mrs. Lackey's body was swollen until the
skin is nearly bursting, and her agony is
something frightful. The effect is very SINH
lar to that of a rattlesnake bite, and the wo-
man cannot live. Young Lackey is In seri-
Gus condition. but will recover.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Steamer Hoilar Exnlnded.

The boiler OF the steamer Mantou, at
Clark's Lake, Mich, exploded Thursday
evening while carrying over 100 passengers
to meet n c., J. 4 NJ. tram for jackson. En-
gineer Hinckley, Mrs. Jewell of Parma,
Mich, and Robert Tawse, OF Owossa, Mich,
were badly but not fatally scaded. num-
Der OF the passengers jumped into the lake,
but all were rescued.
+. G. Badgeley, the owner. snys the boiler
was tested by the government inspector at
that only 80 pounds was carried at the time
of the explosion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
THE EXPENSE sCAREs THEM.
No Officer Anxious for the Military Detail
to London.

The military authorities at Washington
are finding difficulty in securing a competent
officer to Ill the vacancy caused by the
withdrawal of Maj. Ludlow, military attache
to London. The detail has been offered to
three officers and all have declined II on the
ground that their salaries will not permit of
their going abroad. The duties are light, but
the social obligations are many. and to keep
II up one requires more money than most Of
ilcers of the rank of major have The pres
ent case is the first where the department
has experienced any trouble In finding . de-
srable man who will accept the detail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Will Go BY Sledge.

The Aitenposten OF Christiania announces
that DIR. Nansen will not again attempt to
reach the North Pole in ship built upon the
lines of the Fran. DIR. Nansen, however,
says that he will perhaps conduct sledg-
ing party, which which will attempt to make
dash from Franz Josef Land, north in the
direction of the pole. In the light of his re-
cent discoveries and observations in the
artic circle, DIR. Nansen is OF the opinion that
II would not be difficult, certainly not i'm
possible to reach the North Pole in this
fashiOn.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
TWO FIREMEN KILLED.
Fatal Collision of a Truck and q Trolley
Car

Fire truck No. 6, with n crew consisting Of
Lieut.. Hedden and seven flremen, while re-
spending to an alarm OF fire, at Buffalo, n.
y, colllded with trolley ear. The truck
was stretched across the street car tracks
when the trolley, which was running at full
speed, struck it. Every fireman on the truck
was injured.
John +. Clark was pinned under the wreck
and crushed to death, his lungs being per-
forated by the running of ladder. Fred
Jacky went under the truck and received n
conclusion of the spine.
The motor car was smashed to pieces, but
the mUtorman escaped with but slight in
iuries. The motorman and conductor were
arrested. James Cowan, the motorman, says
he heard the fire gong, but did not slow up
as he thought he could cross the street ahead
of the truck
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Cattle Diseas, in Illinois.

special from Ottawa, ILL.,, says farmers
in Brookaeld township. just south Of Mar
settles, are greatly exercised over n new
disease which has broken out there. The
disease has spread in three cattle herds OF
over 100 head and many Of the animals are
hopelessly blind and others rapidly loosing
their sight. DIR. DEEMS, an Ottawa veteri-
marian, who was called to see them can find
nothing in the authorities relative to the
disease. which in each case affects the pupil
of the eye. 1t may be necessary to have all
tho affected cattle killed to prevent the
spread OF the peculiar malady.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
TWO DARING ROBBERS
Are Foiled While Attempting to Rob
Troy, \. Y, Office.

Two daring robbers were captured after
being chased for two blocks at Troy, n. Y.
Just before noon two strangers entered the
coal Office OF John I. Hopkins. While one
ordered tho book-keeper, Doherty, to hold
up his hands, the other went to the safe.
Doherty jumped on the man nearest him as
he was reaching for his hip pocket and there
was desperate struggle. The other came
to the rescue and both men succeeded in
escaping to the street, where e-owd gave
chase. When captured they gave their
names as Louis Schultz, of Detroit, and
james Lynn, OF Pttsburg. Both were we'll
dressed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Fatal Wreck.

Engine No. 40 on work train on the
Cleveland, Canton and Southern railroad
jumped the track about IL miles south Of
Carrollton, o., ran about go feet and then
turned over the embankment upside down.
instantly killing Engineer Joseph Kirk and
Fireman John Hardesty, both of Canton.
Brakeman Ed Seymour of Canton, who was
on the engine, escaped with few trifling
bruises as far rs can be learned. The cause
OF the accident l. unknown, as n careful in
spection of the track and engine fails to show
any reason for the derailment. Engineer
KIRK leaves wife and two children. Fire
man Hardasty was a single man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Roiixia,s Nav Prasidant.

Senior AlonZo has been proclaimed presI-
dent OF the republic of Bolivia. There is
universal satisfaction expressed because OF
the prospect OF a long continued peace. The
archbishop OF Lima has issued u pastoral
letter, urging the clergy to use their influence
In opposition to the civil marriage bills.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
Killed In the Ruins,

While force Of 25 workmen were engag-
cd In tearing down Music Hall, four story
frame structure, at Eau Claire, Wis.,, the
structure collapsed. Twenty-Five men went
down In the ruins. There are three dead
and eleven injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
10000 Veterans Expeoted.

It Is estimated that not less than 10000
veterans will attend the thirtieth annual q.
A. r. encampment at st, Paul next month.
Reunions OF 200 army organization have al
ready been arranged
John Sherman opened the campaign at
Columbus, o.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
HE MAKES HIS FINAL vows.
Gen. sherman's Son to Be Joined to the
Jesuit Order

During the G o'clock mass at St. Peter and
and Paul's church in Detroit, Mich, in the
presence of large congregation, Rev.
Thomas Ewing sherman, son of tho late
Gen. William T.. sherman. made his final
VOWS of poverty, chastity and obedience, and
was forever joined to the Jesuit Order,
which he entered In Maryland in 1878.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
By His Own Weapon.

Joseph Bisanzln, OF Perrysburg, Ohio, who
thought he had not been fully compensated
for right OF way over his land, attempted to
drive off an electric railroad construction
gang with dynamite. The explosive went of
In Bisanzin's hand and MANNED him 80 that
he will die. Il. N. Pratt, foreman OF con-
struction, was frightfully injured.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
sALIsBURY's CONCESSIONS.
Important Advance Made in the Venezuelan
Controversy.

Controversy.
The cable report from London that Lord
Salisbury has yielded to Secretary olney on
the critical point OF the Venezuelan negotia-
tions, that OF including the settled portion
OF the disputed tract in the proposed arbitra-
tion is regarded as an important develop
ment. This inclusion OF the ''settled dis
tricts' has been made the chief obstacle in
way OF arbitration. so that II the report OF its
removal is confirmed the two governments
appear to be nearer to an amicable agree
ment than at any time since the trouble be-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-26
To Raise Sheep.

The Burlington road is going into the
sheep business. 1t has not been satisfied
with the amount OF the sheep traiilc which
1t has secured OF late and has determined to
raise its own sheep and keep them where
they cannot be reached by any OF its COM
petitors. 1t has arranged for tract of land
along its line in one of the western states and
will stock 1t with about 10000 sheep, which
will be shipped to Chicago as the market
warrants
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
rhe Goods Identified.

Yesterday morning. about o'clock a
neg;o named John Murphy was arrested
on Bart street and was carried to tho
staion-house with basket of stun,
Which was supposed TO have been stolen,
but he declared that It was his prop
erty. colored woman named Hawkins
claimed that she had been robbed OF
some crcckery, etc. and that Murphy
had been seen st.ting on her steps. He
was committed for further examination.
Last night Mr.. Peterson. who lives lat
i2o Bait street. reported ths. some one
had entered his kitchen and had stolen
a lot of crockeryware, etc. He was
SHOWN the goods, after giving a descrip-
tIon of chem. and fully identified the
same Mr.. Goodson, who lives directly
opposite Mr.. Peterson, said that some
one had entered his house through II
window and had stolen a razor and some
clothing, which he fully idertified This
Is more proof against Murphy. who is
an old offender. and IS thought to be
me party who has been doing most of
the stealing around town. He will have
n hearing to-day.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
An Unfortunate Candidate,

No candidate ever came nearer the
United States ScnatorSiip, and lost
than Mr.. Wafer Densgre, of Louisiana
VINO was defeated for that position the
other day by Ex-Governor S. d. Nc
Emery. MIR. Denegre was an indepen-
den; Democra.h candidate supnortcd
by those who demand a new and honest
election law. a constitutional convention
ana reform in existing abuses Start
ing with Thirty votes for Senator lie
reached sixty votes on May &c. Tho
t!ec'oh OF Senator was expected on
me next day, and ii seemed certain thai
MI. Denegre would win, ana three times
on that day he was within an inch of
election.
III .equircd s'Nty-seven votes to elect.
Mr.. Denesre got sixty-six votes Ills
siNty-siXth man. Representative Fnuria.
ol 81: lammany. VINO wanted to vote
Tor h!m, was "A little laEe but ought To
have reached the State House in time.
Tn" opposition. however put every oh
stac!e in his way, obstructed the entrance
10 the Assembly Hall, and Fauria got
lhere Just too late 10 vote. Just before
t me vote was announced Representative
liosclair, of Lafourche. changed TO DEN
eyre giving him a majority. bur the
Speaker failed to catch his eye or hear
nm, and tho result was announcedl as
only siXty-siN votes for Denegre.
second ballot was demanded. when
DtHSSic WIS assured OF seventy two
votes. but The Lieut Goverror
who was hostile TO him. Withdrew the
Senate, under ruling which was after
wards SHOWN 10 be erroneous The next
udy' When e%-Goveg nor McEnery had
been te!esraphcd to, and had conseutnd
TO run against Denegrc, the latter's III
luck continued. The ballot was.an exctt.
ing one. the two candidates keeping min
ana luck with each other In the midst
vi ms excitement, what was the surprise
.! every one to hear Representative
hleinpeter. Baton Rouge. an ardent
oenegre man vote for McEnery. II was
slip OF the tongue. made in ehe excite
nent OF the moment. The roll call was
usheu ON oriore kleinpeteg' discovered
his error, and his vote elected Morn
cry. He changed il afterwards hui 4,
was 200 late. Thus four successive acci.
dents-it accidents they can be called
robbed MI Denesre of the Senatorship
when 1t seemed securely within his
grasp.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
a FARMER MURDERED.
Alfred stafford Murdered by IEis
Neighbour. Joseph Cooper.

Elizabeth City. N. c., June 25.-(Spe-
cial.) -Alfrcd Stfrord. sub itantial far
mer and Il good citizen. of this county.
living near' Rosedllc was murdered this
morning AT 3 o'clock by one OF his neigh
bors, Joseph Cooper. There had been
bad feelings between the two men for
some slime on account of stock depicda-
tons. Last week Cooper threatened TO
kill Stafford If he did not keep his stock
out Of his field. Early this morning
Stafford crossed the river, which is very
marrow. to his hog-pen OF the opposite
side. In the county of Camden. Cooper
was efther waiting for him, or came
suddenly upon him. and shot him once
with rifle and three times with IA pis-
tol. y neighbor saw Cooper rum home.
deliver The weapons to his wife. and run
into the swamp. He has not been
caught an this writing. Two sons of
Stafford hearing the report and uppre-
hend!ng trouble. crossed the river and
found their father wcltering in his blood.
They took him home and lie died 1t
is reported that he made no unite NOR
tenn statement.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
a Grisiy Bnthtub.

wanted a bath in North Carolina
motel says Il travelling man In Hard.
ware. so rang for the bell bow and
asked MIN IL they had Il bathtub abou,
the house.
Yes sab; nice ones, sah. said he
Bring me one
IN ~ Few minutes the boy returned
bringing on his shoulder coffin. with
s,INer-platcd handles and a lid ali com
plete. N0-'
What does that meang l asked in.
dignantly.
Oats de baihtuh. sab De hartford
used TO be in de undertaken business
sam. and had some collins when he tool,
ans hctel. His son is timer. sab. an
Jess lined dc collins wild tin. Try n
Dos vs. you'll find 1T berry nice
Connuer!ng my repugnance. / opened
the lid and found the collin lined wh,t
I'm as stated. and took the bath, but
didn't feel just right about IT."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
Game To blows over DOG.

Yesterday morning Mr. William Bal
ley, a resident of Scottsville, started
from home 10 come TO Portsmouth. a
dog belonging to MIR. Lloyd. a son-in-law
of Mr.. Bailey. started ITO follow him.
Mr. Lloyd objected. aitd some hot
words ensued. when blows were passed.
Mr. Lloyd grabbed an oak stick and
sITuck MIR. Bailey over the head several
Times. breaking the stick in three pieces.
after which he ran in the house followed
pg BAILEY, who went for pistol, but did
not succeed in getting it. a crowd soon
gathered, and Constable Elliott also APP
peared on the scene and arrested both
men and carried them before Justice
Hayne:. where the matter was AMIGA bly,
Settled. and both men were dismis Sc 4.
Bailey had several severe cuts on his
mead. which. though not serious, are
painful.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-26
MCstI'ItEESRORO.

Murfreesboro, ~ c., June 25.-(Spe-
caD-Mr. Spindle, OF New York. was in
town yesterday
Major l.. j. Lawrence left yesterday
Tor Raleigh. n. C., to attend the State
Democratic Convention
Mr. r. Sewell left yesterday for short
trip 10 oxford. N c.
Mrs. W. G. Freeman left yesterday for
Pendieton, N. C., to attend the marriage
of her sister. Miss Molie Boone, TO Mr..
Jordan Edwards.
Miss Katie Britt of East Norfolk. Is
visE.ng at Miss Maudc Wilson'S on East
Main street
nhe infant child OF Mr.. John Drake
dled at its home on North street yes
terday.