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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
THE LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
APPEARS LIKE WAR.
Greece Still Dofes the Powers and wai
With Turkey Will Likely Follow.

II is generally believed In London that o
war between Greece and Turkey is mmin.
ent The decision Of Greece to defy the
Powers is confirmed on all sides, and the
center of interest has not shifted In Greece tc
maintain IL.
The attitude Of the Greek officials ia Lon.
don is most determined. The Consul Gen.
eral for Greece, Nj. Leon Messinesi in an In
terview with representative of the Asso.
ciated Press, said there was not the least
probability OF Greece yielding to the de-
mands of the Powers. He added that the
fact that another 40, 600 men of the reserves
were called out shows that Greece means
to end tho present situation. Greece. he
continued, has recently spent large sums on
her frontier dcfenses, which are now in good
order Another official Of the Greek Consul.
ate remarked that II the Powers carry out
their treats to try TO dislodge the Greek
troops in Crete they will have to land 5000
men to do so. lie ndded
even then our troops will fight for every
inch of ground. We have stood this ns long
as possible. In spite of the lialepa pact
and other schemes, the situation in
Crete Is worse than ever. If Greece
IL bankrupt II IL because she has had
TO support the fugitive Cretans. The pow
ers cannot starye out the Greeks In Crete,
IA the coast IL too extensive for an effective
blockade, and small vessels will be able to
run the blockade, In any case the Greeks
have enough food for a month, and we
won't be called towards even II we are OBJ
liberated from the mup of Europe. We are
prepared to shed the last drop of our blood
before allowing our troops to vacn,e Crete
aud leave the Crctans to the mercy of the
Turkish police
special from Athens says that fevcrish
nctyity continues throughout tine whole
country. Large quantities arms. ammuni-
tion, provisions and military stores are be.
ing conveyed by transports to Thcssay.
The massing OF troops on the frontier IL
proceeding with the utmost speed, md pub
lie feeling is at the highest pitch OF excite
ment. Those taking the coolest view no
longer conceal thoir opinion that In the
event OF coercion by Europe, the center of
interest will be transferred to the Turkish
frontier whore the most serious events may
be expected. Many foreign correspondents
have already started for Thcssnly.
The Greek fleet has been divided into four
aquadrons. The eastern squadron. compos-
ed of the ironclads Psara and Spelzai, the
cruiser Nanarchosmiaulis the armored cor
vctte Basieusgeorgios and the dispatch yes
sci paralos, under the command of Commo-
dore Apostols. will cruise In tho Sporades
Islands. The western squadron, composed
OF four armored and four unnrmorcd gun
boats, under the command of Commodore
Ombazio, will cruise in the Gulf of Arta.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
THE PRESIDENTS SUNDAY.
Attended Church in Company With His
Mother.

President McKinley's first Sunday in the
White House was quiet one. No callers
were received and the President had an op-
pOrtunity OF resting from the iatigues
cf tho week. He aroused later than usual
much refreshed from a hard days work
on Saturday. Breakfast was served at
O'Clock. At 10 O'Clock he prepared for
church, and accompanied by his mother. at
tended the services at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal church. where Presi-
dent Grant was accustomed to attend. As
the Presidents intention had been announc-
ed, the crowd was very large, and the Presi-
dent and his venerable mother had consider
able trouble in making their way from the
sidewalk to the yes,ibule. They were
shown to what Is called the Presidential
pew. The other occupants were Abner Nc
kinley and private secretary and Mrs. Por-
ter.
Rev. DIR. Johnston, the pastor, opened tho
services by prayer, and Bishop Newman, Of
Omaha, Neb.. formerly pastor OF this church
when Gen. Grant was President, preached
the sermon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
FOREIGN CROPS.
Prospects in Great Britain, France.
Germany and India.

In the current report Ct the statistician Of
he Agriculture Department is that OF the
European agent on the condition and pros
poets of crops in Great Britain and the Con-
tinent, together with the official estimate of
wheat sowincs in India for the present year
II shows ns follows;
Europe-Favorable reports as to the con-
dition nf winter wheat and other crops are
received from Grevt Britain, France, Spain.
Germany Austria, Hungary, Roumania, the
Northern and Central parts Of Russia and
Poland. Severe weather i'm the latter part OF
January was very generally preceded by
heavy snow, which afforded timely protec-
tion, especially whore the crops had been
forced by previous mild weather, IA In Great
Britain and Austria-Hungary or by rain, as
in Spain.
In Italy the crops have suffered from ex-
ccssive rains, especially on the fertile North
ern and Central plains, and in tho Southern
part OF Russia winter wheat has been de-
stroyed on a large scale by severe weather
preceding snowfall. II IL estimated that in
Podolia and Bessaria alone 100000 acres
will have to be resown with spring wheat,
and the same IL true OF large areas in the
Khersonez and other fertile Southern prov
inces
India-The official estimate Of wheat SOW
ing shows an enormous decrease of acreage.
A total area of lG.750,000 Is reported as COM
pared with 2l,UtOOO on January l. 1876,
and 6,032, 600 on January /, 1895. The es-
timated average production of 10 bushels
per acre will result, under favorable circum-
stances. in crop Of 1G7, 500. 600 bushels, a
quantity insufficient to meet domestic re-
quiremcnts.
Great Britan-The official estimate Of last
years hop crop show n product of 4j3, 1888
hundred weight In 1896, as compared with
553, ,306 hundred weight In 1895, G3GSi6 hun
dred weight in 1894, and ili, ,Y29 hundred
weight In 1898; the average annual produc-
tion for the four years being 5l4, $50 hum
dred weight, which represents about Just the
average annual consumption. The average
annual importation of 100000 hundred
weight may be said. therefore, TO represent
surplus which will account for the per-
sistently disappointing market and the long
prevailing low prices.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
A REVIEW OF CONGRESS.
Little Done In Proportion to What Was
Attempted.

The Flfty-fourth Congress will be remark
complish. In the number of bills and rcso-
tlons introduced II was record breaker. In
the House alone over 10, 400 bills and 3. 100
resolutions were introduced and referred to
committees Only fraction of these passed
the House. and fewer still became laws. The
principal business, aside from the passage of
appropriation bills WIS limited to the first
session, the net results of which were the en-
actmcnt into law of the bills creating the
commission to determine the true lins be-
TWEEN Venezuela aud British Guiana; prohib-
iting prize fighting in the territories; pcr-
hitting appointments In the army and navy
OF former United States officers who
served in the rebellion; making one years
residence In a territory necessary for di-
vorce; incorporating the National Society OF
the Daughters of tho Revolution; defining
the penalty for Interference with railway
trains aud persons riding thereon and sub
stitu,iug salaries for fees to United States
marshals and district attorneys. Aside from
the foregoing measures tho remaining bills.
excepting tbs immigration bill and the joint
resolution for monetary conferences, were
OF no general interest. This Congress was
also remarkable for Its failure to pass q
single bill providing for public buildings.
The House calendar contained 100 bills of
class, including the Senate bill for custom
house In New York city. Speaker Reed, how
ever In his determination to reduce the ex-
pendiiures to the lowest limit consistent with
the necessities of tho government, set his
face sternly against all legislation of this
kind. Notwithstanding the present Congress
Is the third in American history in which the
appropriations have exceeded billion dol
llr9
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
VOLCANO IN SALT LAKE.
Utah Mormons Sec Fire, Cinders, Smoke,
Etc, Rising out of the Water.

What appears to be a genuine volcano has
burst forth in the great Salt lake. short
distance southwest OF Promonotory station
on the Central Pacific railway. The pheno-
menon first appeared recently In the form Of
a small cloud lowering over the water about
mile and a quarter from the shore. 1t
gradually increased In dimensions and shot
up 30 high In the air that 1t is now visible a
great distance, and the water In the immedi-
ate vicinity boils and seethes, and the
spray Is thrown up In the air for hundreds Of
feet.
The volcano is situated In the big arm OF
the lake on the west side OF long range of
mountains, and Is distinctly visible from
Brigham City. The phenomenon is account
cd Tor by the fact that for the last six month
there have been felt several slight shocks OF
earthquakes in these regions and It Is sup
posed the fire and lava which have been con-
ilned In the subteranean deptes have now
found an outlet and are spending their
force: number OF people have witnessed
the phepomenon, which has caused consider
able alarm In the vicinity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
PROGRESS OF The WAR IN CUBA.
LEES MESSAGES.
Consul Generals Correspondence Sent to
the Senate.

President Cleveland sent to the senate
correspondence relating to the American
citizens arrested In Cuba. The most i'm
portant are the kilograms In the case OF
Charles Scott, which are ns follows, being
kilograms sent by Consul-General Fitzhugh
Lee to the state department No replies
from the state department are given in this
case. On February 10th MIR. Leo tele-
graphed the following to the state depart
ment:
"Charles Scott, n citizen Of the United
States, arrested Mt Hegio. No charge given.
Been without communication jail Havana
26i hours. Cannot stand another Ruiz
murder and have demanded his release
How many war vessels Key West or within
reach, and will they be ordered here at once
II necessary to sustain demand?
LEE"
On the 23d he said in n cable message:
"Situation simple Experience at Guam
abacoa makes 1t my duty TO demand before
too late that another American who has been
incomunicado "a hours be released from said
incomunicado, and did SO In courteous
terms. II you support II and Scott is so re-
leased the trouble will terminate. II you do
not | must depart. All others arrested with
Scott have been put In communication. Why
should the only American in the lot not be?
He hns been incomunicado now 33s hours.
LEE"
Later on tho same day, the 23d ult., Mr..
Lee wired:
demand complied with. Scott released
from incomunicado to-day on demand after
fourteen days solitary confinement in cell D
feet by IL; damp; water on bottom OF cell.
Not allowed anything to sleep on or chair.
Discharges of the body removed once in i've
days. Was charged with having Cuban post
age stamps In the house. Scott says went
always twelve hours without water: once
two days. He was an employe Of American
Gas Company"
The most volumiuous correspondence is
that In the case OF Sylvester Scovel, corres-
pondent OF the new York World, who was
arrested on February D. The documents fur
nished show that Mr.. Lee promptly notified
the state department and that Mr.. 0lney re-
sponded Immediately directing him to see
that all of Scovel's rights IA an American
citizen were protected. The letters and tele-
grams In this case run from tho 9Th to the
10Th OF February, when Mr.. Lee informed the
department that competent lawyer had
been secured to defend Scovel. He had said
previously that he did not anticipate serious
trouble In this ease, but later changed his
opinion, sit is supposed Scovel bore incrim-
mating papers which gives the case IA more
serious aspect" On the ii OF February Gen.
Lee said that Scovel was In a well ventilated
cell and that he had good food and bed at
Sancti Spirtus. to which ne added:
Treaty rights have been respected. Is In
hands civil jurisdiction. have sent mes
seDger to report case"
Gen. Lee tried to have Scovol removed
from Sancti Spiritus to Havana, but failed
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10

In paper presented lately by A. J.
Mlcholin to the French Society of
Civil Engineers, the author gives II
suggestive account of his experiments
with the pneumatic tire aud the ordin.
airy wheels The first experiment was
made when the ground was covered
with two inches of snow. also when
the snow was melting, and then when
the ground was muddy. Other tests
consisted of pulls of varying speeds
over macadam, paved and ordinary
roads. In all of these the pneumatic
tire showed a saving in pulling power
of from thirty to nearly fifty per
cent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
BETTER BUSINESS DOING.
The Slow and Gradual Improvement in
Trade Continues.

II. G. Dun Co.'S Weekly Review of
Trade says:
The slow and gradual improvement observ-
ed for some time has continued during tho
past week, and without material change.
There Is q better demand for most products
on tho whole.
While the demand for Bessemer: pig has
sustained the recent advance to Sl0.75 per
ton, at Pittsburg, and gray forge Is still
quoted at $40 there, and there is also less
cutting of prices to get more business in iin-
ished products, the general range OF prices
still continues very low. There Is less evil
dence OF the eastern mills selling rails below
s2O, except for export, some sales OF that
character having beon made ut SlS. Western
makers are said to be firm at s2l per ton,
but the demands OF the most important rail-
ways have been supplied for the present
The consumers OF billets are not in the
market just now, but with somewhat larger
production Of pig iron II may be doubted
whether outside OF rails, demand for finished
products equals the capacity of works.
Tho new administration, the certainty OF
an extra session of Congress within a fort
night and the promise OF n new tariff ut an
early day, which shall provide adequate rev.
enue and protection. have done much to
stimulate a better feeling In trade circles. and
Increase confidence in the near approach Of
an improvement: in business Favorable
features are found In higher prices for w. heat,
Indian corn, pork, lard and spirits of turpen-
tine, as well as for steel billets. Recent low
quotations for various forms OF iron and
steel have been withdrawn, notably for wire
and structural matelia
There were 2G2 business failures through
out the United states this week, compared
with 25S last week, 40 in the week year
ago, 252 in the week two years ago, and
smaller totals in like weeks in the two pre-
ceding years. This marks return of the
rnf n nf hll- N rpn rlt tn
There were 81 business failures reported
from the Canadian Dominion this week,
against so last week, 66 in the week year
ago SO two years ago.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
Senators Sworn In.

The following Senators were sworn in
March A; Tho names of the Senate rs-elect
were called In alphabetical order and they
advanced to the Clerks desk and were
sworn in by Vice-President Hobart. They
were rs follows:
Allison, W. b., Iowa; Earl. J. H., South
Carolina; Foraker, j. b., Ohio; Hansbrough,
II. c., North Dakota; Harris, W. A., Kansas;
Jones, j. p, Nevada; Mason, W. E., Illinois
Morrill,, j. s., Vermont; Perkins. George c.,
California; Platt, o. H.. Connecticut; Pritch-
ard, j. e., North Carolina; Spooner, J. G.
Wisconsin; Turner, George, Washington;
Wellington, George L., Maryland; Clay, A.
s., Georgiai Fairbanks, q. W., Indiana;
Gallinger, J. H., New Hampshire; Heitfeldt,
Henry, Idaho; Jones. J. X. Arkansas; Kyle,
J. H., South Dakota; McEnery, Samuel D.,
Louisiana; Penrose, Boies, Pennsy lvania;
Plat, 4. O., New York; Rawlins. J. L., Utah;
Teller, II. NJ. Colorado; Test, q. g., Mis-
souri, The vacancies are in Florida. Ken
lucky and Oregon.
NJ. A. Hanna as senator from Ohio, to sue
ceed John sherman, was presented by Mr.,
Foraker, and he was sworn In by Vice-Presi-
dent Hobart
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10

A school for teaching the theory
aud practice of textile manufacturing
has just been opened in Lowell, Mass,
the first ever established in New Eng
land, and the onl y one now in the
country, save one in Philadelphia, de-
clnres the New York Times This in
dcates that the manufacturers where
this kind OF industry has existed long
est are just beginning to realize the
necessity of improving their processes
and the grade of their goods. They
have been content to devote them
selves to turning out the coarser and
cheaper fabrics, leaving to foreign
manufacturers to furnish the finer
grades in which superior taste and skill
are called for. France and Belgium
have owed their superiority in the pro-
nuction OF the finest and costliest tex.
tiles to the technical training of their
artisans, especially in designs and the
use of colors. Now that the Southern
States, which have every advantage for
the making of the conrser and chen per
cotton goods, are beginning to avail
themselves of their opportunities, the
old establishments of the East ara
driven to the adoption of processes
requiring higher skill aud bringing
larger returns in proportion to the
cost of materials. One of the Incl
dents of the changed conditions is the
opening of the school at Lowell, which
marks an advance in our manufacture
ing industry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
JUSTICE SHIRAS DEFENDED.
Mr. Dalzell vindicates Him From ASS saults
on His Incoms Tax Opinion.

Congressman Dalzell. OF Pittsburg made In
the House an eloquent and convincing de-
fense OF Justice Shiras ,of the Supreme Court,
against the unfounded charges and bitter de-
nuncation heaped upon him by the part
izan press and stump speakers in the late
campaign and which were recently reiterated
In the House by Messrs. Mcmillan, OF Ten
nessee, and DeArmond, OF Missouri. Mr..
Dalzoll was heard with the closest attention,
and his peroration was received with n round
Of applause from the Republican members.
Mr.. Dalzell reviewed the two decisions OF
the Supreme Court in the income tax case.
Four questions were involved In the first
decision. One OF them was as to tho con-
stitutionality of nm income tax on real
tate. Six Of the judges-Chief Justice Full
ler Justices Field, Gray, Brown, Brewer and
Shiras-decided that such tax was uncon-
stitutlonal unless IL was apportioned accord
ing to population. The court stood six to
two. When the reheuring occurred, the
question then being IA to whether income on
personality, not real estate, was taxable, the
court stood Ave to three that the tax was un-
constitutional. The five were Chief Justice
Fuller. justices Field. Gray, Brewer and Shi-
ras. Justice Brown abandoned the majority.
Justice Shrns's name was In both lists. He
had not changed his mind, but Justice Brown
had done so. Upon the showing from the
records Mr. Dal2ell invited the gentleman
who had made the charge to an open manly
I'lIhtllOIs IL lutN 'iAl llpl uHi'pl HiS lnNl-
tation he warned them that u realllmation Of
the charges would not satisfy the American
people. They loved justice and fair play,
and.would not accept an unfounded assault
upon the most august Judicial tribunal In the
world, nor condemn an individual member
Of that court who rose to his high place be-
cause OF his merit and who In more than
three score ydurs has borne the white Hover
of n bnmelcss life.
Mr.. McNIillin, Democrat, Tennessee, re-
affirmed tho charge that Justice Shiras had
changed his mind and referred to Mr.. Dal-
zell as the mouthpicce of the Justice. Mr..
McMilin said that II any person, court or
power attempted by any means to tear down
the constitution he should stand unmoved
even by the eloquence Of the gentleman
from Pennsylvania and hold up the consti-
tuition as the supreme law OF the land and
ever to be preserved. Mr. DeArmond, Demo-
crat, Missouri, followed, speaking along the
same lines he followed In his original re-
marks upon the action of Judge Shiras.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10
FAREWELL TO HOME.
MoKinley's Parting Words to Neighbors
and Friends.

It was indeed beautiful and impressive
scene that Canton presented Monday even
Ing, when her citizens bade farewell to Major
and Mrs. Mckinley. as they entered tho
special train In waiting to convey them to
Washington. The people Of the city seemed
to have turned out enmasse To do honor to
the distinguished neirhbors and friends who
so long have been regarded with the greatest
love and esteem, and who by the honors
they have won In the nation have done 50
much TO attract favorable attention to Can
ton. No lines were drawn In the large con-
course OF people which followed the McKin-
ley carriage To the train. and surrounded
the station TO mngle their cheers In the
mighty round which echoed above the
din Of the train as II disappeared in the
east.
just before the train pulled out from the
Canton depot, Major Mckinley, standing
bare headed ON tho rear platform, addressed
the great throng. He said:
"My neighbors and friends and fellow
cilizens-On the eve Of departure to the seat
OF Government soon to assume the duties OF
mn arduous responsibility hs great as can de-
yolyc upon any man, nothing can give me
greater pleasure than this farewell greeting
this evidence OF your friendship and sym
pathy, your good will, and. l am sure, the
prayers OF all the people with whom l have
lived so long, and whose confidence and es-
TEEN are dcarer to me than any other earthly
honor. To all of us the future is as n sealed
book; but II can, by official net or admins
tration or utternnce in any degree, add to
the prosperity Of our beloved country and
the comfort and well being OF our splendid
citizenship. will devote the best and most
unselilsh efforts Of my life.
'The assumption of the chief magistracy
is OF such grave importance that PARTISAN
ship cannot blind the judgment nor accept
any other considerations, but for the public
ton. With this thought uppermost In my
mind, reluctantly take leave OF my friends
and neighbors, cherishing in my heart the
sweetest memories and the tenderest thoughts
OF my old homc-my home now, and,
trust, my home hereafter, as long as l live
~ thank you and l bid you all Goodby."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-10

A wide tire bill, the first OF series
to be introduced in the Indiana legis-
loture by the state l.. A. W. division,
provides that no wagon weighing, with
its load, between one and two tons,
shall have tires less than three inches
in width; no wagon weighing with
load between two and three tons shall
have tires less than four inches in
width; and that weights of over three
tons require tires five inches wide, all
these regulations applying to four
wheeled vehicles, the tires must be
not less than four inches wide for
weights from one to two tons, and six
inches wide for weights over two tons.
The penalty for violation of the law
is to be fine of S25 for each day of
the violation, one-hnlf of the fine to
go to the prosecuting attorney and
the remainder to the county treasury
rs part of the road tax fund for the
maintenance of the public highways.
The bill, if passed, will not go into
effect until January l, 1898, to allow
the owners of vehicles ample time to
effect proper change of tires.