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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
BUSINESS BETTER.
Dun Sees a Remarkable Improvement in
the Past Week.


r. G. Dun & Co.. in their weekly review
of trade, say
There Is a distinct Increase of confidence,
due largely to the continuing and heavy i'm
ports of gold, which have put an end to
money anxiety, and also to political events,
which are closely watched. While It does
not yet start more mills and factories than
are closing for want Of work, 1t crops out In
heavy speculative purchases OF pig iron,
wool and some other materials. by expert
enced men. who believe that a revival OF
business is not far of, and for the first time
In nearly two months slight upward turn
appears in prices of manufactured products.
The gain in confidence and in willingness TO
lend and invest gives reason to hope that
the necessary replenishment Of stocks, which
cannot be long deferred, may be liberal
enough to stimulate fair activity and indus
try. Wheat suddenly took rise week ago,
but reacted with better crop news, until
Thursday, when another advance came Of
lc. making the net decline for the week 15sc.
Western receipts continued large.
The starting of some woolen mills which
have been idle and accumulating orders for
Il short run IL still balanced by the stopping
of others, and the volume Of orders does not
increase.
No gain rs yet appears in demand or
prices; but a marked speculative buying Of
wool shows belief that prices will improve.
and sales for the week were 4 ,377 ,0OO pounds
Of which only 555, 700 were foreign, much
over half OF the domestic sales being of
Texas and far western states at prices rang
ing from 7c to SIC. Cotton goods are grow
ing stronger more grades having advanced,
and though sales are moderate, there are
more buyers, indicating exhaustion Of deal
ers' stocks.
Failures for the week have been 3ii in the
the United States against 1856 last year, and
~ in Canada, against 3s last year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
BYNUM FOR CHAIRMAN.
Candidates to Be Notified in Louisville Sep
tember l2,

The national committee OF the National
Democratic party held IA meeting after the
convention had adjourned. 1t was decided
to have an executive committee Of nine to
manage the campaign, and W. ID. Bynum
was selected without opposition, for chair
man Of the executive committee. Mr. By
mum was empowered to select the other mem
hers of of the executive committee. John p.
Frensol of Indianapolis, was chosen for
treasurer, but the choice of secretary was
left to the COMMITTEES.
Both the presidential and vice presidential
candidates will be notified of their nomina-
tion In Louisville September ~. Headquar'
ters OF the executive committee will probably
be located in Chicago.
Both Palmer and Buckner have stated that
they accept the nomination. Buckner will
deliver several speeches.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
NINE SKELETONS FOUND.
An Indian Burial Mound Being Opened In
Ohio.

II. C. Osborn and William Jones, OF st.
Louisville, o.. have been making archaeoo-
gical investigations on the Calvin Neither
farm, near that place, by excavating u large
mound over 20 feet through its base. Nine
skeletons have been removed. They are all
OF medium size and differ from those pre-
yiously found Ia that locality in that the
heads were not found lying toward the east.
The bones were found near the center of the
mound. but the bodies were not deposited
parallel with one another.
The upper part of the mound contained
ashes and burned clay. Around the skele-
tons was considerable yellow clay, different
from the soil OF which the mound was built.
Pieces of rock foreign TO that locality were
were also found with the clay. The jaw bone
of an elk and number of burned clay balls
were discovered near the bones but there
was no evidence OF an effort to preserve the
bodies as has been found In other similar
mounds. The skulls indicate that the bodies
were those of adults and the frontal bones
are particularly prominent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
CHINESE COAL COMING IN.
The First Cargo OF chiness Output Reach
es San Francisco.

China has thrown down the gauntlet to
the big miners of the United States. The
American bark Colorado, which has Just ar
rived in port, brought mixed sample cargo
of coal mined in the Tonquin district. 1t was
consigned to a coal dealing firm in San Fran
cisco, which promises to push the Chinese
fuel on the coast market at prices greatly
below those OF Pennsylvania and the Welsh
Goals of fhe same character are now hring-
ing. Examining experts have pronounced
the Tonquin coal beds almost inexhaustible.
The Chinese article Is in the market to stay,
1t is said AT least as long as the present tariff
conditions exists.
Tonquin, since the Tonquin war has been
under the control Of the French and 1t is
French capital that is now developing the
mines, but the land is still populated by
Chinese as before, and 1t is the cheap Chin
ese labor that is employed in the mines
hence the extremely low cost OF production
which enables the French owners Of the
Tonquin mines to undersell where labor Is
better paid. The coal from the Orient Is
said to be OF the finest quality, fully equal
to the best Pennsylvania or Welsh coal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Still Favor Annexation.

ii. G. Whitney, ex-postmaster general of
the Hawaiian Islands, has just arrived from
Honolulu. reports strong revival OF the an
nexation feeling on the islands and says it is
greatly intensified through the belief that
should Hawaii be annexed to the United
States the threatened japanese trouble
would be entirely wiped out by the abroga-
cation OF all existing treaties. BY what Is
known as the Gibson treaty, entered into with
japan about thirteen years ago, Japanese
may pour into the islands in unlimited num-
bers. They now number 25,000 and are COM
ing, Mr. Whitney states, at an alarming rate
of 3. 600 Year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
BLOWN TO PIECES.
Big Powder Explosion at alton, ILL.,, Kills
Three Men.

Part of the Equitable Powder Company's
plant four and one-haif miles east OF Alton,
H., blew up shortly before 8 o'clock Tues
day u orning. 1t is known three persons lost
their lives. The works took fire and the big
storehouse was In Immediate danger for a
time, The shock OF the explosion was felt
for twenty miles and East Alton and Upper
Alton was damaged. In Alton many fancled
an EARTHQUAKE had come.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
The Fifth sealer Caught.

A telegram was received by Capt. Shoe
maker, chief OF the revenue cutter service
from Capt Hooper, at Unalaska, in COM
mand OF the Rering sea patrol feet. stating
that the cutter Perry had seized the British
schooners Ainoka and Beatrice and the
American schooner James G, Swan. All
were caught sealing inside the prohibited
area, The British schooners according to
orders were turned over to the commander
OF the British ship Pleasant, the American
vessel no doubt was sent to her home port,
probably Sitka or San Francisco. These make
i've seizures during the present season.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Fatal Boiler Explosion.

The boiler OF threshing machine engine
exploded on the farm of Herbert Loosing,
near Sanilac Center, Mich, killing three
men and severely injuring two Others. The
dead are; Lanson Losing, Darius Losing
and George Carterloin. The injured are:
James Davis and George Tallman. Caster
loin, Davis and Tallman were standing fully
100 feet away from the boiler when 1t explod-
ed. 1t Is thought the explosion was caused
by defective nue.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
A FATAL COLLISION.
Two Engineers and Fireman Killed on
the Erie and Pittsburg.

The south bound express on the Erie and
Pittsburg railroad colided with light en-
gine, north bound, Monday evening near
Springboro. The express was running at
the rate of mile a minute over that stretch
of road The engines were welded into one
mass The southbound engineer, Toby
Welsh, the Oldest engineer on the road, Is
fatally crushed, having both legs broken and
u fracture OF the skull. William Roth, the
engineer of the northbound engine. was
fatally mangled. The fireman on the pas
senger engine, Phil Olmstead, lost an arm
and leg Several passengers were pain
fully injured by the shake up, but reached
their homes at various points.
The light engine was coming from New
Castle to Erie for repairs. The injured man
was brought to Erie.
Fireman Phil Olmstead died before the
train reached the city. He was a son OF
Conductor Olmstead Of the Lake Shore.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Killed by the Posse.

In attempting to capture George o. Quinn.
Virginia desperado, who had killed Everett
Fowler, In Russell county, Va, a week ago,
the posse fired on him, killing him instantly:
made desperate fight before he was killed,
emptying his revolver. Quinn shot Fowler
through the head while the latter was hunt
ing squirrels. killing him instantly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
Four Hundred Mussulman, Arrested.

Vehby Pasha and Chakir Pasha have been
appointed military commanders of Pera and
Galata respectively with stringent orders to
restore quiet. The commission appointed on
Friday last by the ministry of police to in
quire into the revolutionary rioting, consist
ing Of eight Christians and Mussulmans is
sitting at the ministry OF justice. Four hun
dred Mussulmnns, accused OF excesses, have
already been arrested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-09-09
GANG OF THIEVES.
Following the Bryan Party Rob Bank in
Ripley, N. Y.

The gang OF thieves which had followed
the Bryan party through New York state
took advantage OF the stop in Ripley to do a
clever streak OF work. There is small
bank in the town branch OF L. A. SINNERS
First National bank OF westfeld. The bank
clerks rushed to the front door to see the
parade and in the meantime thieves
slipped In at a back window and made away
with all the cash In sight, which amounted
to about 5000.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

The war scare is not without its hu-
mors for disinterested spectators. At
any other time the way In which the
serene British subject has arisen and
stamped around In much wrath and
fury would be an effective antidote to
melancholy. The sudden assemblage
and dispersion Of diplomats, the hasty
meeting of cabinet councils and the
mysterious talk Of mObolizlng armies
and Of navies suddenly sent into COM
mission are as exciting as anything out
side of national political convention.
The world suddenly becomes cognizant
Of the existence of South African re-
public which had been slumbering
peacefully for several years without
being so much as noticed. A party Of
overambitious Englishmen go on a
trip in the republics territory, and the
poet laureate of England writes Won
derfully and fearfully bad poem in
honor of their ill-advised picnic. And
to cap the climax the Emperor Of the
most imperiously governed country in
Europe, next to Russia, sits down and
composes letter congratulating the
people of the republic upon preserving
tho integrity of their free democracy.
Kaiser Wilhelm interrupting his work
of Furnishing people for lese-majeste
congratulates President Kruger on be-
half of political freedom and thereby
becomes most interesting subject OF
observation. His present policy may be
wise, but 1t is also gayly and charming
ly irreconcilable with those autocratic
speeches to the reichstag. 1t will be
surprising If some Of the kaiser's So
calist opponents in that chamber do
not allude to the incident with gentle
but sincere irony. On the whole 1t Is
matter of satisfaction that both Will
helm and his irats friends in London
are doing little to make the situation
amusing. These things relieve the
strain
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
TeIl-Ta1e Coat Collars

The man who thinks he has the best
Of his tailor had better take off his
coat and examine the tag under the
collar, which with great care the fash
Toner Of garments has sewn in. There
let him look at the stitching which
binds that innocent-looking bit of linen
to the cloth. Let him then see whether
the tailor is q fool or not.
AS surely as bad habits leave their
mark upon the countenance of the
wicked, so the willy fashioner of ward
robes has set his seal. The honest man,
the beat, the slow payer, the schemer
and the dolt are known by the stitches.
BY their marks We shall be understood,
or words to that effect
The object of this new sartorial fancy
is to enable knights of the shears to
tell at a glance whether you are good
pay or not. It's all in the threads, as ii
were. Here Is the key to these ingeni-
Gus tabs of the tailor. The "jog" stitch
Is the one regularly used for good GUS
toners, who require good work. The
criss-cross Is significant of slow pay.
The stitch with dots and dashes, which
looks like the Morse Alphabet, tells
the inquiring tailor that the owner Is a
bad risk. The reverse dot stitch shows
the good fellow who wishes his friends
to dress we'll, but hates like thunder
to pay what they will finally owe on
his introduction.
The round curves are used to indicate
a mean man, and the tag with convex
loops at each corner is sure black eye
for the wearer. It's good scheme, al.
together, the tailors think.-New York
World.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Gigantic Fcathered Creature.

ELIAS Midkoff of Hamilton, Lincoln
county, was in Charleston the other
day and proposed to the State Histor-
zeal and Antiquarian Society that IL 1t
would send him taxidermist to Ham
lin the society could secure monster
bird, Of d Kind never seen before By
any one In West Virginia. The feath.
cred monster Is described by Mr.. Mid
koff, from measurements taken by him
self and w. w. Adkins Of Hamlin,
who killed the bird at the mouth Of
Vannatters creek, with five bullets from
his rifle, while hunting deer on Mon
day. The bird Is feet inches from tip
to tip, feet from tip of bill to tip of
tail. fat bill inches long and 3 inches
wide, somewhat similar to that of a
duck; web feet neck ID inches long, and
about liz inches through below the
feathers; plumage dark brown, relieved
on the wings and breast by light-b1ue
shading. The bird when first seen was
circling high in the air, but came down
very quickly and alighted In the water,
where Adkins got good shot ut II,
Gripping its wing. Adkins attempted
to capture the strange fowl alive, but
1t was so vicious that he could not get
near 1t without killing 1t. which re-
quired five bullets.--Baltimore Amer.
lean.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
A ~ Tam"

Get Germantown wool or il a thick
cap Is desired, wool Of a heavier va
riety, and an ordinary bone crochet
needle.
Make three chains to form loop or
ring. Fill with ten stitches. Keep on
increasing every three rows. First tax
ing every fifth stitch, then every tenth,
then every fifteenth, etc. Continue
this until the top Of the cap measures
eleven inches. Judgment should be
used. of course, about dropping an oc-
casional extra stitch in order to keep 1t
fiat. When the top measures eleven
inches, crochet three perfectly plain
rows all around.
Then decrease by skipping one stitch
every twentieth, every fifteenth, tenth,
etc. Keep on decreasing until the hole
is small enough to fit the head.
Make three rows plain for the band.
The stitch is simply the plain crochet
stitch, known to everyone who has
even the slightest knowledge Of crochet
ing
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
The art of etching seems to be won.

The art of etching seems to be Won
derfully provocative of humbug. A
few lines which, were they drawn on
paper with pencil or pen, would es
cape comment, become (says the Ma.
tom invested with wonderful inter.
est when they are scratched on cop
per Time was when Mr.. Hamerton
had to complain that the public knew
nothing Of etching; but that time Is
long past, and to-day an artist who
fails as painter and draughtsman has
but to publish his feebleness in sew.
eral "states' to become a considerable
parsonage. Reproductions of good
many things are important only be-
cause they are etched
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
THE CABINET HOMES.
CENTERs OF MUCH SOCIAL or
FiCiAl LITE.
Something About the Houses OF Mr.
Cleveland's STAFF and the Genial
Hostesses Who Preside Over Them
Places of Graceful Hospitality.


Resplcndeut with Receptions.
Washington correspondence:
Social centers of great Importance
during the season are the homes OF the
Cabinet officers. The ladies OF the
Cabinet have regular reception days,
and on these occasions the houses are
thronged with visitors. The home Of
the premier of the administration Is
the big, white house at the southeast
corner Of Rhode Island avenue and
18th street. This is the first winter
Secretary and Mrs. Olney have spent
there. as they only moved in last spring
The house, then very simple one, was
bought some years ago by Mr. and Mrs
Bellamy Storer and was by them so
greatly enlarged and beautiied that It's
originalappearance was completely lost.
The entrance Is in the English base
ment, and the staircase, comfortably
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
War Trains in Canada.

The Canadian Pacific Railway, after
many months of labor, has constructed
at an enormous cost two special mill
tary or war trains, comprising four
teen cars for men, two cars for cook
Ing, two Pullman cars for officers, two
cars for arms and stores, and two din
ing cars. The officers cars are luxuri-
ously fitted out and contain state-roOms,
lavatory, smoking-room.. etc. Each
train Is composed Of eleven cars and
engine, and gives ample sleeping &C.
commodations for BOG men and fifteen
officers, althoughDfOver 100 more men
could find room. The mems cars are
wellsnnished and furnished with mod;
ern improvements The kitchen car
has all the utensils Of large-sized
hotel, and requires six cooks and two
helpers, This one car can turn out over
1000 meals day. During trip from
Halifax to Vancouver on the war train
$500 meals for officers and men were
prepared. The Canadian Pacific Rail-
way expects to cover the distance from
the Atlantic to the Pacific In five and Q
half days. -
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Electric Lights in Theatcrs.

light installed in an American theater
was a Jablochkof candle, used as a TO
cusing lamp in the old California thea
ter. in Bish street, San Francisco, in
1873. The managers of the theater at
that time were Messrs. Barton Hill
and Frank Lawler. The play was
Antony and Cleopatra" Rose Ety.
tinge and Cyril Searle taking the
leading parts. A. II. Reece was the
engineer in charge of the work. Sew
enteen years have worked complete
revolution in theatrical lighting, and 10
day there Is not n theater in the Uni
ted States which could dispense with
the electric light.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
How to Sweep a Room.

How to Sweep a Room.
Carefully dust all fancy articles and
small pieces of furniture and move
them into an adjoining room. Then
dust the larger pieces and put furniture
covers over them. These covers can
be made of any faded material that
may have lost It's beauty, but still re-
tains its usefulness. In order to mako
as little dust as possible, it is always
best to put something ON the carpet.
Cornmeal mOistened with water and
thrown around the floor will be Of much
help. Or, II that is not convenient, salt
or tea leaves will answer the same pur-
pose. Sometimes l double a newspa.
per number of times, then wet Il and
tear 1t In bits and scatter 1t around the
floor. Raise the windows and sweep
your room carefully, keeping yonr
broom near the floor instead OF flirting
1t In every direction, as some careless
housekeepers do. In room which Is
used but little, one thorough sweeping
Will answer for weeks, by using the
carpet sweeper or brushing it out occa-
sionally. After taking up your dirt
leave the room and let the dust settle
for ten or fifteen minutes; then careful
~ remove the furniture covers, shaking
them out of doors. Wipe the woodwork
with damp cloth. Put in place your
furniture and fancy articles. If you
have stove i'm the room, wipe it care
fully with rag kept for that purpose,
and wash the zinc beneath. Then, il
you have a few fresh flowers for dec
Grafton your room should look sweet
and clean and be delight to the house
wifely heart whose Industry made it
SO.-The Housekeeper.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

George w. Smalley, American cor
respondent of the London Times, is
trying to show that there is ground for
Impeachment proceedings against Pres
ident Cleveland. Mr.. Smalley's con-
tention is that the President, in his
message on the Venezuelan question.
by his threatening statements, usurpcd
the rights Of Congress, which alone has
the power under the Constitution 10
declare war. There might be some
point to Mr. Smalley's contention If the
President had used language threaten
ing war in his intercourse with foreign
powers. But the Constitution gives
him the right and makes it his duty 10
communicate with Congress by mes
sage. 1t is ridiculous to say that he Is
Liable 10 impeachment for making rec.
concentrations on matters that are
solely within the power of Congress To
determine. 1t might rs well be said
that he is liable to impeachment for
recommending certain revenue legisla-
ton.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30

touches. The drawing-room Is in white
and gold, and Louis XIV. styles pre-
dominate in its luxurious appoint
ments. The library and dining-rooui
are equally artistic In treatment. Mrs.
Harmon Is an ideal hostess, and will
have this winter her married daughter,
Mrs. Wright, of Philadelphia, and Miss
Harmon to assist her.
Postmaster General Wilson purchas-
ed the house, No. 1741 Q street last
spring after his appointment, and has
since made 1t his home. 1t is In the
handsome block between 18th and 18th
streets. The base Of the house and the
square bay window are of bright green
stone The house within Is as attrac-
tive as without. The rooms are lastly
furnished and ornamental. work IN
which Mrs. Wilson has taken great
pleasure since returning to town lilyt
fall. Mrs. Wilson intends to receive
on Wednesdays throughout the season,
and the house will be a popular one in
the social world. 9a
Secretary Herbert has the big old
fashioned mansion, 1925 Il street. ut the
northeast corner of Goth and Il streets.
1t is sunny and bright, and In the heart
Of the district which years ago was
frequently heard of in social matters,
and Is again a center of the homes of
we!hknown people. Miss Herbert is It's
presiding genius, and It's arrangement
is entirely her care and taste. She has
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1896-01-30
Fancy Cakes,

Delicious little fancy cakes may be
made by making rich tumble paste.
rolling out in any desired shape; cut
some paste in thick, narrow strips and
lay around your cakes, so as to form
a deep, cup-like edge; place ON we'll
buttered tin and bake. When done fill
with iced fruit, prepared as follows:
Take fine, large canned peaches and
drain well from all juice, cut in halves;
canned plums, strawberries, pineapplcs
cut in squares or small triangles or any
other available fruit, and dip In the
white Of an egg that has been very
slightly beaten and then in pulverized
sugar, and lay in the center of your
cakes.