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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
ANNIHlLATION BY STARVATION.
No Pretext Given For Interference by This
Government

The United States Consul at Matanzas.
Cuba. Alexander C. Brice, writes to the Stute
Department at Washington under date OF
April l6 that thousands of people are dying
Of starvation in that city.
"Over 1000 persons. " he SAYS, "have been
concentrated nt this place, three-quarters of
whom are entirely without means OF sup
port. Women and children are dying on the
streets frcm starvation. Death and misery
walk hand In hand. Among these people are
several Americans. Yellow fever, smallpox
and other diseases are prevalent. All this Is
the result of General Weylsr's inhuman
policy. Aid for these sufferers should
promptly come from the United States.
That the conditions are just as bad in Santa
Claru province ns in Matanzas, Pinar del
Rio and Havana, is testified to by another
United States consul agent. Rafael Madrigal,
OF Sancti Spiritus A letter Just received
from Mr.. Madrigal, dated Sancu Spiritus,
April ~, contains these sentences;
There are fully 10000 unfortunates here
who have nothing to eat but what they can
obtain 10y begging. As naturally nobody is
well on around here, and more or less have
to fight their own battles. the supply neces-
sarily is scanty, and soon charity will have
to be- cut short Ten thousand Is n large
number OF destitute people for Sancti
spiritus. Every one who could AFFORD II has
long since efnigrntcu.
These communications fully corrobornte
the information first published from Havana
IA to the terrible condition to which Weyler,
by his concentration policy, has reduced the
Cuban paciilcos.
First Assistant Secretary OF State Rockhill
said that reports similar TO that from Consul
Brice have been received by the department
from several other Consuls in Cuba. He
added that II had been decided to send for
Miss Clara Barton. to lay the facts before
her. and ask her to formulate some plan
whereby aid might be sent Miss Barton
had taken up the matter and had asked for
subscriptions. but had recent informed him
that no one had responded to the appeal.
The State Department has sent circular
TO the United States consuls In Cuba. asking
for fuller information respecting American
citizens who are reported to be dying of
hunger In consequence Of Weyler's policy.
II was said Mt the department that, as the
concentration OF the farming population is
declared by Weyier TO be necessary mill
tary measure. II Is impossible to see how the
United Stntes Government can secure It's
abolition, In spite OF the suffering II entails
upon American citizens. The feeling is also
entertained that spain would resent the
sending OF food to American citizens in Cuba
by the United states government. and that
even q popular charital movement to that
end In this country mil h be objected TO 10y
the Spanish Government
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
ENGLISH WHEAT CROP POOR.
MARK Lano Express" Says 1t Can't R,ach
the Average.

The "Mark Lane Express" in Its review
OF the grain situation, says;
The wheat In Great Britain is irregular
and OFF color, and it is not thought 1t can
ONE up to an average crop, even with line
summer. 1t is certain the barley crop is be-
low the average, but the weather has suited
oats. Only preliminary estimate OF tho
wheat crop In France. ~. 500, 900 quarters,
has been made. II shows that the yie,d Is
likely to be the smallest since 1894. We
must, therefore, be prepared to find France
a strongly competitive buyer from Septem-
Der, instead OF, as in the past two years, u
small buyer OF Russian and American wheat,
and an exporter Of flour to the United King
dom.
"In Germany. Austria. Italy and Spain the
agricultural OUTLOOK is satisfactory. Russia
promises an average crop. The fall in the
price Of oats warns farmers that the acreage
is overdone and that the competition be-
tween Russia and America will be formid-
able with low freights."
Yang Yu, tho ex-minister from China at
Washington, will sail on Saturday for his
new station at st. Petersburg.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
STORIES OF cRUELTIEs.
Turks Said to be NassaOrsing the People
in Epirus.

Colonel Manos wires from Arta that the
Turks have begun Wholesale massacre OF
the Inhabitants in the Interior of Epirus.
Almost all the inhabitants OF the village OF
Kanvarin have been murdered, u few only
escaping to the mountains From other
parts women are arriving at Arta In the
most miserable condition, begging protec-
ton for their husbands and children, who
have been murdered by the enraged Turkish
troops. Many OF these people have goLe
mad. Some Of them are unable to articulate
a single word, others relate unspeakable
atrocities.
The blockade OF the coast at Epirus
hegan at O o'clock Saturday morning Both
Greek squadrons have been ordered there
for that purpose.
General SIN olenski's brigade has been
ordered to join the main army ut Domokos.
The Greek losses during the fighting at
yelestino are estimated to have been over
800.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
Rioting in Argentine.

4 dispatch from Bnenos Ayres says:
Serious riotine Is reported from San Luis
province and the government has sent troops
there to preserve order. The outbreak Is
the result Of great destituton and suffering
In the province and the delay OF congress In
extending aid to the sufferers. The roting
is confined to the laboring classes. A mob
was formed and open threats were made
against the governor Of the province. As u
result OF the critical situation congress at
once decided to extend aid to the sufferers,
but In spite OF this the rioting continues.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
HONORED BY THE KING.
Ex-United States Minister to Italy Recsives
the Decoration of an Order Of Knighthood.

tne DeCeTdtiOu OIL an OiueT oi huiEutuoous
William Porter, ex.Nlinister to Italy under
the Harrison administration, has received
from King Humbert, through Baron Fava,
Italian Ambassador at Washington. and
Signor Lucca, italian Consul in Philadelphia.
the decoration Of the order of Santa Maui izio
and Lazzaro.
The Order il one OF the most ancient in
Italy, having been instituted in l43i by
Amadeus VIII, Duke Of Savoy. II is second
In point OF age of the iive recognized orders
Of knighthood conferred in Italy. the others
being the Order of the Annunciation, for
Princes Of the ruling houses, founded in
1862: the Royal Military Order OF Savoy,
founded 1915; the Civil Order Of Savoy,
founded 1888, and the Order OF the Crown OF
Italy, founded 1863
Both previous To and during the Malta
trouble in New Orleans Mr. Porter occupied
the delicate diplomatic post of Minister to
Italy, and the King and people of that coun-
try bear him In equally grateful remem-
brance for his distinguished services at that
time, which served to further cement the
bonds of friendship between the two coun-
tries.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
BRIEF MENTION.

Call was withdrawn In the race for United
States senator and J. N. G. Stockton, a
Jacksonville banker and supporter OF Call
was placed In nomination.
Reports from many towns In southwestern
Michigan say an earthquake shock WAS felt
for several seconds Sunday night. Al Hol-
land the front OF brick building foil into
the street.
The Michigan House OF Representatives
passed bill to prohibit reproduction OF
prize lights by vitascope, MICROSCOPE. etc.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
s45O THEIR ULTIMATUM.
Carnegie and Bethlehem Mills Will Not
Make S400 Armor

The ultimatum OF the Carnegie and Beth
lehem companies is that they will furnish
armor for $3.50 per ton, and not cent less.
This Is their figure for the work on the
Illinois, Wisconsin and Alabama. Secretary
Long will report the refusal to accept SiO0
to the senate committee, and probably urge
acceptance OF the latest offer that work on
the ships may not be delayed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
ADMIRAL MEADE DEAD.
The Noted Naval Officer Expires After
Three Weeks Hines.

Admiral Meade, retired, U. $. n, who has
been I'll In Washington for three weeks died
Tuesday at DR.. Johnson's sanitarium. There
were present Drs. Johnson and Wales, Mrs.
Meade and Miss Patterson, at whose house
Admiral Meade was taken Ill with the grip,
which was afterward aggravated by appen-
dicitis. An operation had to be performed,
and from its effects the Admiral failed to
rally. The funeral will be held at Miss Pat
terson's home. 100 Vermont avenue and the
interment with military honors will be at
Arlington.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
AT TOLEDO IN JUNE
The Ohio Republican Convention to be
Hold in June.

The Republican State Central Committee,
at its meeting In Columbus, decided to hold
the State convention ut Toledo, June ~ and
23. These were the days agreed upon by
Gov. Bushnell and Secretary Dick. OF the
National committee, at the conference. Some
opposition was raised to the holding OF tho
convention at DO early date, and a number
favored postponinH 1t until August z and y,
the final vote being II to o.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
MOVED THE TURKS DOWN.
Greeks did Awful Execution at the Battle
of Velsstino


of Velestino.
Additional news from Nelcstino, the scene
OF the late battle, says;
The charges Of the Turkish cavalry were
firmly withstood by the Evzones. posted on
karantasi hill. An entire Turkish regiment
was decimated. Four Turkish squadrOns
which attem pied to charre were received
with a combined rife and snrapnel fire,
which moved down several hundred. The
Greek irregulnrs co-operated with tho regu-
lar troops OF Greece Fifty Greeks were
killed and major and Ave subalterns were
wounded.
A detachment OF Turkish cavalry from La
rissa approached the railway between Phar-
sRla aud Domokos, which town is about ten
miles south Of Pharsala, and in the Greek
rear The Greek artillery opened tire on tho
enemy's cavalry at long range, and after. u
heavy eannonading forced the Turks to re-
tire. The Greek cavalry pursued them.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
FOR CHINESE LEpERs.
Mrs. Felix r. Brunot Endows . Memorial
Hospital

Mrs. Peix II. Brunot, OF Allegheny, has
endowed a. hospital for lepers TO bs located
In China. She notified the Episcopal church
board Of missions this week, and one Of the
missionaries, a DIR. Boon. who has spent
In China, 10 coming TO Pittsburg to make
definite arrangements for the construction 0i
the hospital.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12
cOLoRED PREACHER HANGED.
Protested His Innocence, but He Did Not
Deny Completely.

The execution of Rev. Jacob S. johnson, a
colored evangelist, for the murder Of Annie
Beekman, took place in the county jail at
somerville, N. j., May g. A crowd surround
ed the jail during the time OF the execution,
but otherwise there was no excl emeut.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-05-12

Four transports with Turkish troops on
board passed through the Dardanelles sun
day on their way to the Aegean sen. Their
ultimate destination is not known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
The Norfolk "socinr, Clubs.

NORFOLK. VA, March il.-(Special)-
The Police Department and some OF the
preachers OF this city are at present
greatly disturbed on the subject OF social
clubs which exist here In large numbers.
When the prohibition administration as
sumed charge OF the city government
two years ago, and passed stringent
LIQUOR ordinances, these clpbs sprang into
existence. 1t is claimed that they are
ylolators OF the Sunday liquor law and
the present city government Is after
them. but convictions are hard TO secure.
although the clubs are run In connection
with bar-rooms and IL Is claimed mat
some OF them are also contingencies.
sermons have been preached against the
cIuhs and the Chief Of Police and the
commissioners are out I'm interviews OPP
posing their Sunday violations. As mat
tiers stand now. however, the clubs are
still on top.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12

incubation for fifteen days with Pas
tours famous remedy. The little girls
mother. who accompanied her to the
hospital, speaks in high terms of the
many kindnesses received everywhere
and OF the deep interest taken in her
daughters case. and Is sending reports
as to her condition to the authorities at
the institute, at their request.
The ladies' and the vestry OF old Fork
church are discussing the question Of a
new roof for this time~honored struc-
ture and the best way OF raising the
necessary money-some $3.50. All the
churches In this parish-St Martins
Tour in number. are insured but I'm view
OF the frequent and dangerous forest
nres in the spring. Il Is thought advisa-
bic TO replace the old shingle roof Of
Fork church by ono Of slate or tin
The late Judge W. w. Crump. Of your
city, went TO school. as a boy at "Edge-
wood well-kuown old residence In
this neighborhood, and his "reminiscences
OF those bygone days and people were
delightful TO those specially interested
on the subject
Whooping-cough has been very preva-
lent. particularly among the children
around divers: but there Is some abate-
ment In the grips" as one Of the coll
ored brethren terms this distressing
malady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ON THE PENINSULA.
THE APPROACHING ELECTION AT
NEWPORT NEWS.
Much Intcsest Manifc.ted-rhc CO.
lumbia's ordcrs-Wild Rumors
Anoat Regarding Thcm-persouai
Notes-HnSc-Bnf; Matters.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March II
Especially lowing 20 the fact that this is
newly Incorporated city. IT will be
necessary to hold another municipal cleo
ton this spring though this is an
or year, Seven OF the fourteen members
OF the Common Council elected last July
are one-year men and their successors
viii be elected the fourth Thursday In
rext May. Hereafter. the members viii
hold their seats for a term Of two years,
This irIogularity and extra election being
made necessary by the odd year The
plan IS not TO elect al fourteen mem
bers-two from each ward-at the same
general election. but have II so arranged
that half Of the number hold over for
one year.
INTEREST MANIFESTED.
Now that the spring campaign is draw
lng near considerable interest IS being
manifested I'm the approaching municipal
light. AT present the Common Council
Is controlled 10y the Democrats. and an
effort viii be made to retain Democratic
supremacy.
Rumor vas rife in this city last night
regarding the movements of the cruiser
Columbia. which was suddenly ordered
20 proceed from this port. The cruiser
was leisurey swinging on her cable off
this city. while her coal bunkers were
being filled With coal by a lstlcss crew,
when suddenly all was astir on the war
vessel The Coaling stopped: signal flags
were run up ON the mast, indicating that
she would sail Immediately. and a gun
was fired. calling the officers crews
from ashore. The decks Of the vessel
We're put I'm shipshape. and 10 the unso-
phisticated Il seemed as though she had
prepared 10 proceed forth TO meet an
enemy at sea. The surmises advanced
regarding the unusual proceeding were
numerous Some vcntured to say that
the ship had been ordered TO Habana 10
demolish MORO Castle and capture the
city. while others said she had been or
dered TO sea to intercept a filibustering
expedition The fact is, as you know,
The vessel was ordered to Cape Hatteras
20 assist the monitor Puritan, whose ma
shinery is disabled.
PERSONAL
Miss Mary Jacob. daughter Of Lieuten-
ant Edwin 5. Jacob. United States navy
and Miss Mamie Waddy. of Norfolk,
are IN the city visiting Miss Male Saun-
ders.
Miss Ruth Fuller, Of Richmond, Is VS.
ting relatives in the city.
The New York National League team
Will practice at the baseball park here
two weeks before the season opens, and
IL is expected that a number of exhibition
games will be played during that time.
The Misses Thompson, Of Southport,
". c.. and Miss Addie New of Ports
mouth. are visiting the family of Dr. A.
c. Jones. on Twenty-eighth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
THE W. c. T. U.
District Meeting at NorfolIS-Chang-
ing. the Gauge.


NORFOLK, VA, March n.-(Spe-
:lal)-The Norfolk District Woman's
Christian Temperance Union convened in
annual session I'm the lecture-room Of the
First Baptist church here at 10 o'clock
to-day There were present delegates
rom Norfolk. Portsmouth, Berkley,
Newport News, Phoebus, Hampton, ana
Princess Anne. The address OF welcome
and response reading OF the annual re-
ports OF the president and various COM
mittees and AN address by Rev. Il. -
Hatcher, pastor of the Blrst Baptist
church, consumed the day. The conVen-
lion viii be in session two days. To-
morrow night there will be a Demorest
Medal contest with eight contestants.
The changing ~ the gauge OF the Nor
iO.k. Virginia Beach and Southern rail-
road 20 standard IS being pushed, -FOUR
gangs OF men being 20 work at as many
different points on the line The hotei
AZ Virginia Beach Is entertaining q
larger number Of visitors than usual at
.hls season. and the patronage this sum
mer is expected 10 be the largest ever
1nOwn az this hosiery resort.
A deed OF assignment from John /.
Jones. liQuor-dcaler. No. 6lS Church
street. was admitted TO record to-day.
Liabilities. about 500; assets, not
stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
u,,c,t pistIl.ery Destroyed.

FLOYD. VA, March il.-(Special.)-
Tuesday was County Court, but there was
nothing 10 do OF any Importance, and al
ter a few motions were entered court ad-
journed.
Deputy Collectors Jett and Pinkston on
Monday captured and destroyed the iihc'
distillery OF Franklin and Tyler Tnomss.
situated in four miles OF this place thes
destroyed the stu and ten salons ..
corn whiskey and brought the Thomases
,n a. prisoners. These officers found TWO
other still places I'm the mountains o.
patrick and Franklin. but the SIN haa
been removed. A lot OF beer was Destroy
"a and the tubs demolished. A crowd OK
witnesses and moonshiners who were I'M
der bonds left Tuesday 10 attend tho
United States Court al Lynchonrg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
A Child Run Over.

ALEXANDRIA,, VA, March n.-(Spc-
cial. 1.-THE 5-year-0id son of Mrs. Annie
Reinen, of south Patrick street, while
playing in front of his home, was run
over by a carriage, driven by Mrs. Tay-
lor Arnold Mrs. Arnold failed TO see
the little fellow in time to avoid the ac-
cident, and the wheels OF the vehicle
passed over him, infiictlng what may
prove 70 be fatal injuries.
Colonel Baldwin. Of Richmond. last
night installed the following officers OF
Rathbone Company, Uniform Rank,
Knights OF Pythias: Captain, h. X.
Boyer; First Lieutenant, II. n. Roland;
Second Lieutenant. c. X. Herbert; Re-
corder, w. l.. schafer; and, treasurer.
V. c. Moore.
Mrs. w. H. Marbury is seriously I'll
al her home, on Prince street. Mrs.
Marbury is the mother OF Mrs. Warren
p. Taylor, OF Richmond,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
PETER sBURG.
Cuban Sympathizers-The virginia
md Carolina Road.

PETERSBURG. VA, March n.-(Spe-
cial.)-Colonel James ID. Brady has ar
rived home from Florida, improved In
health by his visit.
Among the Witnesses whose dispositions
were taken to-day in the Thorp-Epes cleo
ton contest was his Honor Mayor
Charles +. Collier
A meeting in the interests of the Cuban
cause IS announced to be held at the
Academy of Music Sunday afternoon.
Addresses will be delivered by several
citizens.
Gentlemen who are behind the scenes,
express the utmost confidence in the
wisdom Of the Council I'm the sale Of the
Virginia and Carolina railroad, and In
the certainty OF the early construction
of the road The length OF the road Will
be iO2 miles. running from Richmond to
Ridgeway, n. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
ANOTHER KILBY SHOOTING.
Negro Wounded In Two PIaccs-A
Tramp FusiiIndc.


SUFFOLK, VA. March u.-(Special)-
Another shooting affair occurred at l<iIby
station, about two miles south Of Suf-
folk. last night, and as a result George
Hasty (coloreO. Of Franklin, carried two
balls in his body when the smoke OF the
conflict rolled away. Hasty, who is
about is or 20 years Of age IS a son Of a
very reputable colored businessman Of
Franklin. Yesterday his father sent
him 70 Suffolk to transact some bust
ness, and, after doing so he spent what
money he had and was unable to pur-
chase ticket to his home
JUMPED on THE COW-CATCHER.
Therefore, when the Atlanta Special.
on the Seaboard Airline. pulled out Of
Suffolk at 500 last night, Hasty jumped
on the cOw-catcher. A bystander noti-
fed the engineer Of the fact, and he re-
piled, 81 will get him off at KRby."
Upon reaching that point which IS a
great rendezvous for tramps, the en-
gineer started along the running-board
Of his engine, having his pistol in his
hand, with the intention of driving the
negro from the cow-catcher; but with no
intention Of shooting, except in self-de-
fence Before he went the length Of
the engine he was fired upon by some
one. presumably tramp. alongside the
road, as he does not think Hasty could
have fired the shot. The conductor Of
the train and Constable Branch. who was
a passenger, hearing the shots, imme-
diately came TO the assistance Of the
engineer. and for several minutes there
was quite a fusillade which was partici-
pated in by tramps. who were camp
ing at Kilby, and who made good their
escape.
BADLY SCARED.
Hasty was pursued and captured,
having received two balls, and being
scared half to death. He was put on
the train and taken TO Weldon. where
one Of the baBs, which entered his right
side Just under the skin. was removed.
He was brought to Suffolk this morning
and taken to the county jail. An .ex-
animation proved that the other ball had
lodged in the fieshy part Of the right leg
but the wound is not considered serious
To-day Justice A. s Eley investigated
the shooting, but there was no evidence
TO show who fired the shots that struck
Hasty. and. as he is considered innocent of
anything more than trying to steal
ride. he will be discharged from GUS
tody tomorrow.