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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
THE MACHETE.
The Deadly Weapon with Which Cuba
Ia Working Ont Her Independence.


Cula's national weapon, the machete,
b terrible instrument of destruction.
One of the horrible features of u field
Of battle where mnchctcs are used Is
the number OF partly beheadcd and
fearfully mutllatcd bodies that are
found lying all around, which present
q ghastly sight even to the sturdy sol
diers who have survived the conflict.
The machetc has played no small part
In the history of all uprislngs In the
Bpanish-speaklng provinces, but In
Cuba II has done such execution that II
the island should win her freedom the
machete ought to be included in the
coat-of-arms of Cuba libra. 1t is the
tool OF the Cuban workingman. With
II he earns his living cutting the sugar
cane. With II he cuts the ilrewood for
his own use. Indeed. Il Is hatchet and
knife combined for him. Every man In
Cuba possesses a machete, no matter
what else he does not own.
The mode of using thu. .machctc is en-
tirely dlfferent rom that which Is usu-
nj with the sword. The thrust Is not
employed at all. The aim with the
machete Is 10 cut and slash. The In.
surgents ordinarily carry the weapon
In a scabbard at the left side of the belt
or dangling from chain attached to
the right wrist. In any case the weapon
Is not held In position for use until the
lines are within n few yards of each
other.
When the word Is passed the machete
Is pulled from the scabbard with an up
ward stroke dagonally to the right,
with the long sharp edge toward the
enemy. The stroke Is aimed at the alb.
domen of the person attacked, with the
intent Of woundlng the body below the
waist. Then, with the weapon raised
\ to the full length of the right arm, the
wrist Is simply turned over and the
, machete makes stroke back TO the
left, so as to slash the victims neck,
and, II possible, partially behead him,
With one more turn of the wrist the
edge of the machete strikes downward,
chewing the body again.
This Is done with wonderful dexter.
ity, and these strokes are easiest to
learn of all made with edged weapons.
In the hands of the insurgents. habitu-
ated to the use of the machete, and who
are very strong, these blows are fright.
fully effective, and machete wound
Is usually fatal. The battle OF Baira,
In which so many Spaniards were de.
capitated, and which was the bloodiest
In Cuban history, was won by machetes
against the best American Springfield
/. rifles In the hands of the Spaniards.
The Cubans, however have purchased
a number of Remington and Moser
rifles, and are making every effort to
encourage their countrymen in the use
of guns.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
THE MODERN WOMAN.
Versatile. Brilliant, and an Improve
uicnt on Her nndmothcr.

"No one Denies" said clever Miss H.,
"that the nineteenth century woman is
n most agreeable creature. Dead Ian
guages and higher mathematics have
disciplined her mind, general culture
embellished II. She Is versatile, bril-
liant, witty. and charming, stimulus
and recreation to man; but he must
at times, think, sigh for the old type
Of gentle, reposeful femlninlty, she who
worshiped without criticism, adorcd
with blind loyalty, and "Was the
happier for her deluslon," interrupted
Mrs. y. my dear, you needn't tell me
that my grandmother, with her four
teen children, few social advantages,
and burden OF houscwork, hadn't an
easier time In one sense than we rest
less modern women, though we have
generally but chick or two apiece, a
minimum of domestic care and no end
Of amusement.
"Women are naturally maternal and
domestic. I'd live to dawdle In my
nursery and cuddle my babies half the
day, but whenever | do feel hanging
OVER me " weary FouHu OF Social uutleS.
Then there are the new books and re-
Views and ones charity organizations
and college settlements, and it's nll not
exactly frivolous, and one doesn't know
where to stop.
There Is a hubbub II ones accom-
pllshments are dropped after marriage,
and with the standard so high ones
voice and fingers must have profes-
sional training and constant practice.
Then men talk on subjects which re-
qulrc time and thought, one has to
know something about the Roentgen
theory, and Tasmania, and Italy's
status In the triple alliance; and as for
dress, 1t Is fine art and takes no end
of time and thought. My husband may
sigh for the old-fashioned, wifely type
of placid repose; assure you l could
weep for the conditions which would
make her possible. New York Trib.
| une.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

The rcNlers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn That thcro Is Mt lost one dreaded disease
That &c encc has hcon able to euro IN all It's
stages, aud that is C1tnrrh. Halls CRtnrrh
Cure " tho only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Cntnrrh being n constltu.
iOnal dleeass, requires u constitutional treat.
mcnt. Ilall'scntNrrh Cure In taken internally,
,ctng directly on tho blood and mucous sur.
aces OF tho system, thereby destroying the
'pnndntion of tho disease, and giving the pa.
iont strength by building up the constitution
md assisting nature In doing its work. Ihc
propretors have so much faith in its curative
powers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
or any case that II fails 60 cure. Send for list
,f tfat imonials, Address
Y. j, CnrNry & Co, Toledo, o.
sold by Druggisis, Tie.
Halls Family Pulls are the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
MAKE YOUR OWN ICE.
chcmicnia Are Used, n Crnnk IL
Turned for Fifteen Minutes.

The invention of n miniature Ice
machine has caused the kings OF con
gcaled water TO trcmblc In their boots
Mr.. T. i, O'Brlcn Is the inventor and
the Ice machines are to be put on the
market In the very near future. The
nnalr consists of II box about the size
and shape of an ordinary Ice box.
Down the center of the box runs n cyl.
lndcr for the water that IL TO be turned
10 lee. and around this cylinder are
cells, In which are placed the chem.
icals whose action freezes the water.
On the top of the box Is crank like
the handle of n street pinno. This han.
de Is connected with n shaft on which
are fastened fan blades. 10 you want
lee for the day. Just fill up the cylln.
der with water, says the Inventor OF the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Fusion in West Virginia.

The West Virginia Democratic State Con,
vention at Wheeling authorized the State
Committee to appoint a sub-committee Of
five to arrange with committee of the
Popuiist Convention for fusion ON Presiden-
tial electors-at-large. The Democrats nomi-
mated this State ticket; For Governor, Gen.
eral G. @. Watts; for Auditor. w. II. Boggs;
for Treasurer. J. W. Tucker; for Superin-
lendent Of Schools. V. A. Lewis; ior At
torney- General, 7. A. Riley.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Mound Insects.

NJ. Fougard says that single pair of
nphdes will bring 100000, ,OO0, ,O0O,-
100000 individuals of their kind into
existence in single season of five
months, or, say, during the months of
May, June, July, August and Scptem-
ber. No other known species of insect
which can be seen with the naked eye
breeds with anything like such amazing
.npidlty.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Sir John MlllaIs Dead.

Sir John Millais, the distinguished paint
or, President Of the British Royal Academy,
died, q few days ago, at London. On May
10 last he underwent the operation Of trach-
eotomy for the relief OF cancer OF the
throat and never fully rallied from its ef-
iects, which Immediately caused his death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
A Towel of nlottinx Paper.

: The most curious use to which paper
Is to be put is that suggested by the
recent patenting of blotting paper
towel It Is new style Of bath towel,
consisting Of full suit of heavy blot
ting paper. A person upon stepping
out OF his morning tub has only to ar.
ray himself in one of these suits, and In
a second he will be as dry as a bone.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Clear Case.--"Do you ride wheel?"
asked the eldest of the doctors on the
Insanity Commission. yep" answer.
ed the subject. "What make" II
never noticed" The verdict was unani
mous-dementln.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
To enlntc with the left hand IL a deadly In
'ult 10 Mohammedans In the east


Efrcctually, yctgcntly, when costvc or bilious.
or when tho blood Is impure or sluggish, u
permanently overcome habltual constipation.
to awaken the kidneys and liver TO healthy
activity, without irritating or weakening them.
TO dispci headaches, colds or fcycrs use Syrup
Of Figs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
Perennial whcnt pinn,.

There are several plants OF the wheat
family which are perennial, and reap
pear In the same fields or localities from
year to year indefinitely.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Tho vote OF tho Populist purty In New
York state Mt Inst yenrs election was only
G,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Dobblnr Floating Borax IL io rcr cent pure
and don't turn yellow with agc n IA not an
imitation ~ anything, but better than any other
floating soap made. Bc sure above name IL on
each wrapper and cake. Red wrappers only.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

For headache, bathing behind the ears
with hot water often proves Of immense
benefit
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Piso's Cure Is wonderful Cough medicine.
Mus. w. pIcKLltr, Van Siclcn nnd Blake
AYES, Brooklyn, ~ v, Oct. ~, 'pi
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

1fnfilicted with sore eyes use Dr. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye-watcr Druggists sell NJ Zoe per bottle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
A New Party's Name.

The gold standard Democrats have
adopted the name 'NationAl Democracy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19
MY SICK SISTERS.

ST want to tell you what Lydia z.
Pinlxham's Vegetable Compound has
done for me. For twenty years l had
suffered with loss of appetite, nausea,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

Vegetable Compound. ] have taken
four bottles; and now those troubles
are cured.
II cannot praise it enough, and our
druggist says the medicine is doing
world of good among his customers"
BEILE g. THOMPSON, New Bedford
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-08-19

constipation, ps
the heart, head
pains in nearly
Of my body.
sician said it
indigestion,
medicine did
help me any. /
began the II
use OF the n
Pinkham n,
Remedies, 4
particularly
Lydia Il. Pink
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
GOV. sOtES ARRIVES.
The Iowa Candidate Looks In On the
Chicago Crowd,

Chicago, July 4.-Horace Boies. of
Iowa, candidate for the Democratic
nomination for President, arrived here
at $50 o'clock this morning and went
to the Palmer House where the Boies
headquarters are located. His com
ing at this time attracted much inter-
est, as he is the first Of the prominent
candidates to take an active part in the
contest
The Ex-Governor was met at the
train by delegation of his Iowa
friends, but beyond this there was
no demonstration.
Shortly after his arrival the Govern
or received at his room a representa-
tive of the Associated Press, and talk
ed with freedom on the situation. He
did not wish to discuss his personal
prospects, or to put in the embarrass-
ing position of urging his own availa-
bility. He said he had come here to
get acquainted with his friends from
various parts of the country He would
not make protracted stay he said
but after spending to-day here would
return to his home tomorrow.
When asked as to the silver ques-
uon as an element IN the present con-
test Gov. Boies said:
my views favoring the restoration
of silver to free coinage are so well
known and have been expressed in
such clear language, that it seems un-
necessary that I say anything more
for the public at this time. regard
the financial question as the great
question, the foremost question before
the American people to-day, and I be-
lieve the present time auspicous for its
solution on tn basis which the people
desire"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
THE Two-THlRos ASSURED.
Several Minnesota, Maryland ard Mas
sachusetts Delegates Fall Into Line

Chicago, July 4-The silver people
were much encouraged upon the ar
rival of some of the delegates from
Minnesota to-day to receive the assur-
ance that the sentiment favorable to
silver is constantly increasing in the
delegation. 1t was at first supposed
to be solid for gold. At last nights
silver caucus dispatch was read from
e. b. Winston, saying there were six
silver men in the number. The days
arrivals reports that there are seven
who are sure to vote with the silver
people and that there are two others
who are on the verge of allyiDg them
selves with that interest. The silver
men have also received assurance that
no fewer than six of the Massachu-
sets delegates, an equal number of
Florida delegates and four of the
Maryland delegates will stand with
them. These changes increase their
former calculations to the extent of
fourteen or fifteen, and if their prev
ious figures were correct, this assures
them the necessary two-thirds vote
beyond peradventure. The gold peo-
pie, however, do not admit their claims.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
1.-THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OFF AMY NORTH CAROLINA DAILY.

Ben. T. Cable, member of The COM
mittee from Illinois has raised the
point that the convention has no
right to decide who shall be Temporal
~ chairman as it is matter wholly
within the direction of the National
committee and that the convention
is under control of the committee un-
til the permanent organization is af-
fected that the convention is the
organ of the party until the convention
is through with preliminaries and it
becomes a permanent body. He says
that the refusal of the silver men to
accept the man put forward by the
committee will be revolutionary and.
contrary to all precedent. Mr.. Cable
is in favor of the committee naming
temporary chairman OF its choice
and the convention can do as it pleases,
about accepting him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
Senator Teller Says That Silver
Forces Should Combine.
REGARDLESS OF PARTY
This Will be His Advice if Plat
torn and Candidate for Silver.
THE GOLD MEN WILL UNITE
And If Silver Men Combine They Will
Elect the President Next
November.

Denver. July SENATOR Henry NJ.
Teller win go to his mountain home at
Central City, Col, for a week or two
to recuperate.
Just now it looks as if Bland or
Boies were in the lead, with Bland a
little ahead, if anything he said to-
day, when asked in regard to the situa-
ton at Chicago 81 believe that the
Democratic party will declare for sill
yer at 16 to /. The silver people are
too much in earnest to allow strad-
die.
Il do not think the gold Democrats
will bolt the convention, but they will
knife the ticket at the polls. The gold
forces of the country will be a unit in
November"
what would you advise should the
Democratic party declare uneqaivocal-
~ for silver?" he was asked
II would advise all the silver forces
to support it, for that is the only way
we can vim he answered eve must
meet the enemy with a solid front.
II believe that if the silver forces
unite and there is a genuine silver
ticket in the field on a straight silver
platform, we will succeed in Novem-
ber. The tariff has been relegated and
the fight will be on the financial ques-
ton"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
When the Free Silver Plank is
Adopted.
FELLOWS TOO WILL BOLT
But Hill Wants to Wait Till the
Crisis is Reached.
WHITNEY HAS LITTLE TO SAY
Except That His Campaign of EGuca-
ton viii Continue Till Con-
vention Meets.

Chicago, July 4.--The leading ques-
tion of the day seems to be the query,
''will the gold standard men bolt the
convention if a silver platform is a.
dopted." As to this particular ques-
tion eN-Gov. Roswell p. Flower said
this morning to the Associated Press
reporter: II am frank to say if an
out and out silver platform is adopted,
the gold standard men as represent
ing truly the Democracy should leave
the convention. / believe with defeat
or success of a silver ticket it means
that the leaders in he movement itself
will be consigned by the people to
oblivion before year has passed and
when the theory of silver is known by
the masses.
Gov. Flower was asked: 'sWill the
gold adherents nominate a candidate
in the convention in order TO hold
their forces together?"
s'Franlxly. I don't think so. Ny own
belief is that we will not be in the
convention when the roll is called for
nominations. | don't think we will
remain in the convention after the
adoption of a silver plank"
Suppose a Republican, Mr.. Teller,
was nominated, would that make the
proposed bolt any more pronounced2' p
II don't believe that the Democratic
convention will go so far as to name
a Republican,, so | don't speculate on
that issue"
Senator Hill was told of Gov. Flow
er's views but declined to subscribe
to that portion concerning the bolt.
He said: I'VE have several days and
things may change materially, so that
I cannot say what our action Will be.
No. T don't think we viii have a can
didate. Indeed if silver platform Is
adopted I don't see how we could make
a pretense of placing candidate upon
it,.
John r. Fellows said: eve ought to
leave the convention if the silver poll
cv prevails. That is all have to say.
The proposed gold meeting called
for III o'clock Tuesday ought to be
in the nature of very informal con-
ference as the real work of consulta-
tion was done in the private rooms or
Senator Hill. Mr. Whitney and MIR.
Harritv. Senator Hill had Mr.. Whit
ney in his room in the morning with
Gov. Flower and several of the Illi-
nois and Indiana men. He said after
this conference: 1T is is entirely TOO
early for us to say just what plan
we will pursue in the convention after
it is organized. First there is the
fight in the committee on resolutions
and then there is the fight on the plat
form in the open convention. II the
silver platform isadopted we viii then
be compelled to take a stand and it
will be quickly done and cannot now
be forecast"
Mr.. Whitney, who after talking with
Mr.. Hill strolled into the Illinois head
quarters and said: eve are now con-
ducting our campaign of education
and it will last until the convention
meets. How it viii end no body
knows. but we will move very quickly
after the convention gets is session.
Will we bolt? Well, can't discuss that
now. VIII we have a candidate? / can't
tell"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
Yesterdays RACES.

New York, July 4.-Fifteen thousand
persons saw the great trial stakes of
100000 run at Sheepshead to-day. All
of the best of the two year olds in
training was engaged. The race was
won by winged foot from field of 70
after hot struggle. Summaries:
First-5 furlongs, selling. Rotter-
dam, won; Tragedian, second; Nina
Louise, third. Time 1901 is.
Second-Mile and half, on turf.
Sue Kittie, won; Sir Dixon, Jr., sec
ond; Long Beach third. Time 2:37.
Third-Great trial stakes. Futurity
course. Winged Foot won; Ornament,
second; the Friar, third. Time 1:10 Is.
Fourth Sheepshead Bay, one mile.
st. Maxim, won; Gotham, second; Han
well, third. Time 1:4Oh.
Fifth-615 furlongs, Selling Irish
Reel, won; Ed Kearney, second; A
manda, third. Time 1919: As.
Sixth-Senven furlongs Marqsich-
ord. won: Nick Johnson. second;
AIodica, third. Time 1880.
Seyenth-Great independence stee-
please, about three miles. Red Pat,
won; Lion Heart, second; Marcus,
third. Time 5:33.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
NOT PARTICULAR ABOUT MEN.
But the Southern Delegates Are Unit
for Silver.

Chicago, July There has been nc
general effort on the part of the South
ern delegates to stand together in the
convention except upon THE one qnes-
ton of the financial utteraees. They
are unit for free silver, and say that
Il they can get what they want on that
point, they are comparatively indiffer-
ent as to the candidate, provided his
convictions are known to be in line
with the platform on the silver question.
The Southern delegates of course have
their presidential preferences, but they
are divided on this point. Most OF
fnem say, however, that any strong
man will be satisfactory to them, and 4
number of them have expressed them
selves as being willing to allow the
doubtful Northern States in the Mis-
sissippi to name the candidate. pro-
yided they can agree.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
Will NOT BE A CANDIDATE.
Senator Daniels Name Will moi Be Pre-
sented for Second Place.

Chicago, H., July 4.-The name of
Senator John w. Daniel, of Virginia,
will not be presented to the conyen-
ton as a candidate for second place
on the ticket. This statement was
made to-day by Congressman Swan
son, a delegate-at-large and Mr.. Frank
Hume, an alternate.
The Virginia State convention in
structed the delegation to urge Dam
iels for the Vice-Presidency If its
members thought best and consulta-
ton with the Senator has led to the
decision not to present his name.
Mr.. Swanson said: Senator Daniel
has asked us not to nominate him for
the place and we viii follow his wish
es. He prefers his seat in the Senate
where he can take an active part IN
legislation and exercise his power as
an orator, to any position which will
remove him from an active part in
affairs
Mr.. Hume spoke in the same strain
and added that Senator Daniel thought
that his record as a Confederate sol
dier might render his candidacy in
advisable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05

Because He Made a Personal Visit to
the Convention City.

Chicago, July 4.-Considerable per-
sonal feeling has been aroused by the
appearance Of Gov. Boies and the man
ayers of other leading candidates are
openly declaring that it is contrary to
precedent for candidate for the Pres
idency to personally attend the con-
yention. While Senator Blackburn and
John r. Mclean are here, they come
as delegates at large, of their respec-
tive States, while Mr.. Boies is not on
the Iowa delegation At the Bland
headquarters the statement was made
with emphasis that Mr.. Bland would
not so violate precedents and proprie-
ties to come to Chicago during the
convention. At the Indiana head
quarters, Senator Turpie said we en-
phasize that Gov. Matthews would not
come to Chicago to take any part in
his candidacy. The friends of Mr.. Tel
Ter made the same observation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-05
CYCLE RACING.
New Records Made at the Great Pull
man Road Race.

Chicago, July 4.-Out of an entry List
of 493, there was 405 starters in the
Pullman Road race, which was run to-
day by the South Side Cycling Club, OF
this city. The course was from the
Auditorium Hotel, on Michigan ave
nue., to the Hotel Florence, in Pullman,
which is about 141b miles in extent,
and is almost the same course as was
pursued in the original event bearing
the same name, and which was run
on May 30. The time made by the
winners was remarkably fast. The
best time made to-day was 38 minutes,
% seconds, while the best previous
time made in race over nearly the
same route was 5O.17, held by Van
Sicklin, The difference was due in a
lurge measure, however, to improved
roads, and the wind to-day was from
rhe north.
The best ride of the day was that of
James Levy, of the Chicago Cycling
Club, who won the prize in 1922. He
rode from the one minute mark. At
the finish he was closely followed by
Il. NJ. Spike, of the South Side Cycling
Club. First place was won by Ed. Hail,
n seven-minute man from the South
Side Cycling Club.
The first ten to finish and the first
and second time winers are given be.
low: