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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
FREIGHT RATES.
Can't bs Fixed for Futur, Us. by the Inter
stats Commission.

The United States supreme court decided
two cases. holding that the United States
Interstate commerce commission has no
power to prescribe railroad rates which may
control In the future. The cases were those
OF the commission ngainst the Cincinnati h
New Orleans railroad company and the
Florida Western company. The decision
OF the court Is construed to mean that the
Interstate commerce commission has no
power to pass upon rates before they are put
into effect, being simply empowered to de-
termine the equity and justice OF the estab-
lished rates.
The expected decision OF the supreme court
In wha. Is known NJ tho Nebraska maximum
freight rate case was not rendered, and, as
the court adjourned for the term, "A deci-
sion cannot be- announced before next
autumn.
When the court crier announced the final
adjournment for the term there were appar-
emily $50 cases on the docket undisposed OF,
but there were actually 359 cases, 2l having
already been argued and submitted. This Is
smaller number than the records Of the
court have shown for thirty years. At the
conclusion of the term ending a year ago
there were 533 cases undisposed OF. and since
then 284 have been added, making total Of
S17 contained In the docket for the year. OF
this number 437 have been finally disposed
| OF and the principal labor done In 81 others
Included in the 2l cases which have been
| argued, but In which no opinions have been
| rendered. are several OF considerable import
| ance Among them are the Nebraska maxi
mum freight rate case; the controversy be-
tween the Bayden Power Brake and West
inghouse Airbrake Companies as to the val
| idity OF the latter's investion; the Alabama
Midland case, involving the validity OF the
long and short haul clause OF the interstate
commerce act; the Southern Pacific land case
and two or three important private land
/ grant cases
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
CHASED BY SPANISH aUNBOATs.
Fruit Steamer Ethelred Had an Exciting
Experience

After being twice chased by Spanish gun
boats the British fruit steamer Ethelred
arrived Mt Philadelphia from Port Antonio,
JamHcin.
When the Ethelred left May II, 1t was the
intention OF Capt. John d. Hart to accom-
pany her. hut he was arrested as he was
about to 20 aboard II is supposed agents
Of the spanish government notified the Span
ish authorities at Havana that Hurt would
be on the vessel.
The ilrst encounter occurred of Cape
Maisi, on the trip down. On Sunday even
ing, May l6 II guuboat shot out from under
the Masi cnpes aud steered directly for the
fruit vessel. All steam was crowded ON the
Ethcired, when n solid shot cut the water II
half mi'e ahead OF her bows. Then came a
second and third shot, ench nearer than the
others. Capt. Israel kept on his course and
after another hours chase the Spaniurds
eavo up.
The second chase happened last Thursday
aflern ION in almost the same spot. As the
Ethelred rounded Cape Maisi big Spanish
gunUoat gaze chase. For two hours the
chase was kept up. enli'ened now and then
by u solid shot. IL began to look as II the
Spaniards meant to chase the E.helred Into
tho Deleware capes, when another steam
ship was sighted and the gunboat sheered
AM
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
KITES As WEATHER PROPHETS
The Forecasts to Be Improved By Readings
From Aloft.

For some weeks the weather bureau has
been experimenting with kites sent up from
one or two miles above the earth, and as a
result the officials believe that they will soon
be able to forecast the weather for at least
16 hours longer than at present and with
greater accuracy. Daily readings have been
taken at three attitudes and the fact has
been established that shifting OF the wind
occurs at u mile level above the earth's sur
face from IA to 16 hours before the same
change OF direction occurs on the surface.
This is due to the same forces which operate
to cause windshifts to produce storm, one
condition being dependent on the other Tho
most imperfect part OF weather forecasts
now Is the prediction as to rain or snow
Meteorologists for the past 10 years have
been impressed with the fact that future da-
ta as to storms must come from knowledge
OF upper air conditions. The aeroplane in
vestigations have reached that point where
II can be safely stated that within six
months the government weather bureau, for
the first time In the history Of any meteorol-
ogical service, can construct telegraphic
synchronic chart based on air conditions
one mile above the earth. This chart will
cover the conditions between the Alleghen-
les and the Rockies at the outset.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
THE sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
Eouss and senat, Conferrees Agree Upon
the Amend men,, to the Measure.

The couierrees on the sundry civil appro-
priution [ III have agreed. The most import
ant amendment to the bill was that revokinG
the order OF President Cleveland OF February
~. 1897, setting apart II 900, 600 acres OF land
us forest reservations. The Senate amend
ment hns been modified 10y providing that
the President may modify or revoke the
proclamation aud 1t is provided that the
lands embraced In the reservations not dis
posed OF before March |, 1898, shall bc sub
lrrt to operations of the order OF February
%. or rs they may be modified 10y the Presi
dent. The general provisions for the govern
ment OF the forest reservations are retained
~ provided in the Senate amendments. A
provision Is inserted allowing settlers to take
other lands In the public domains.
The appropriation for Pearl harbor, Hawaii.
Is reduced to 10000 appropriation for
government exhibit at the Omaha Expo
sition IL lett ut s20U,0O0, thu 5I5, 900 increase
of the Senate being stricken out. The amend
ment for investigation OF sugar production
remains In the bill Tho appropriation for
the Improvement Of the Lower Mississippi
river IL increased to o. 9)3, 333 and IL made
Immediately available. by contract or other
wise. In the discretion OF the Secretary Of
War. The net reduction from the Senate
amendments Is sj00O00. The total OF the
bill as agreed to il S53, 500, G5l.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
ONLY THE GILT SIGN LEFT
Two Blind Pool Concerns Fail in New
York

The sign OF sc. T. Smith & Co.. invest
ment agents. stocks, bonds, grain and pro-
visions bought and sold." Is still up In gilt
letters on the door OF un office on the fourth
floor OF the Syndicate building, Liberty and
Nassau streets, New York, but the Office Is
empty. The furniture was sold last Thurs
day to satisfy chattel mortgage. c. L.
Smith Il Co. advertised that their discretion
ary syndicates paid customers over per
cent. IA week.
One OF the firm was +. A. Phillips, Jr., u
member OF the Consolidated Stock and Pc
troleum exchange, who failed in that ex-
change n few weeks ago, and whose connec-
tion with G. L. Smith 4 Co. IL now under in
vestigation. He had left the concern before
he failed.
The agent Of the Syndicate building said
that the rent had been paid for this month,
but that the whereabouts OF Mr.. Smith or
other members OF the firm was unknown.
II. NJ. Hamlin another dealer in discretion
ary syndicates, who had his office at 155
Broadway, has ceased operations. He omit
ted on departing to pay his April rent.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
A TENDENCY TO IMPROVE.
President Thomson, Of the P. r. r., Talks
After an Inspection Trip.


President Thomson, OF the Pennsylvania
railroad company, has returned from an In
spection trip over the lines between Phila-
delphia and Pittsburg, and the Pennsylvania
company's lines west Of the latter city. Mr..
Thomson said:
~ am very much pleased with the general
condition of the property, notwithstan ding
the enforced economies Of the past eight or
nine months. In Plttsburg, Cincinnati, Cleve-
land, Louisville. Indianapolis and Chicago
found the tendency toward improvement
strong. The universal opinion in the west
Is that the crops OF the coming season will
be unusually heavy.
"As soon as we find that the traffic Is in
creasing and other conditions warrant 1t, We
are prepared to expend the usual amounts
for improvements. The commercial depres-
sion has been felt most severely In the iron
and steel business, and as the Pennsylvania
system passes through the districts most
directly Interested In that kind Of traffic. we
naturally feel the depression more keenly
than some OF the other roads. However the
tendency toward improvement ia strong"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
A s3s, 900, 1000 FORTUNE.
Pennsylvania and Maryland Heirs Claim a
German Estate.

A New York lawyer sailed for Germany on
Thursday last to hunt up the records Of
fortune amounting to s33 900, 900, which, 1t is
claimed. was left by DR.. Henry Brosius, a
wealthy physician and wine merchant OF that
country. The fortune has been the subject
OF investigation for some time.
Judge Brice, OF Louisiana, made the dis
covery while in Germany. He informed the
heirs that the fortune was there and could
be had. There were five original heirs who
lived at the village Of Williamsport Md. and
In Pennsylvania. Some of their descendants
still live at Willamsport, among whom are
Mrs. Margaret Williams, Mrs. John W. Long,
Joseph Garrish and several others. William
Albert OF Hagerstown, one OF the heirs, will
go to Germany to establish II residence and
claim the fortune. The Pennsylvania heirs
live In the neghborhood OF Cnrlisle
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Bayard,s Trust Executed.

The Bradford manuscript history Of the
new Plymouth colony, which was entrusted
to ex-Ambassador Bayard by the consistory
OF London, was delivered to the State au-
thorities by Mr.. Bayard. The ceremony Of
presentation took place In joint convention
OF the Legislature, at which Gov. Wolcott
and the executive council were present. Sem
ator Hoar made an address, In which he re-
lated the value OF this history of the Pilgrim
fathers and his own efforts to bring 1t to
Massachusetts,. Mr. Bayard expressed his
pleasure that he was able to deliver this
priceless document. Gov. Wolcott received
the book and pledged the faith OF the CON-
monwsalth that for all time the manuscript
should be guarded as one Of her chiefest
treasures"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
LATEST ALCHEMY A FAILURE
Inventor Brice Can't Produce Gold From
Baser Metals

During the last three weeks expert metal
lurlgists connected with the mint bureau
have been conducting a secret investigation
In the laboratory OF the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington into the claim OF T.. @.
Brice that he has discovered process for
producing or creating silver and gold from
the baser metals, ETC., including chemically
pure antimony.
Some months ago Mr.. Brice applied for a
patent on this process, which was denied
pending an actual test. The report OF the
expert follows the test In every detail and
concludes as follows:
During these experiments, which have
now extended over some three weeks. and
have involved an amount OF painstaking
labor which we hope has not been entirely
wasted, we have seen not the slightest evil
dence OF any creation or transmution. On
the contrary. the claimant failed In every In
stance to recover the entire amount OF silver
and gold known to be present In the mater
ials."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Bullets Prevent Elopsmsnt

May Campbell, a variety actress who came
TO st. Louis from Cincinnati hid In clothes
closet in Maud Dsvere's room and listened
while her husband and Miss Dsvere arranged
ior an elopement. Then Mrs. Campbell
emerged with q revolver and put five bullets
into her husband and one into Maud Devere.
She then walked to the Four Courts and gave
herself up. Campbell was taken In a dying
condition to the City Hospital. When a de-
tsctivs brought 10 his wife ana asked him to
identify her as bis sssailant he refused to do
90 and kissed her affectionstely. Campbell
IL fatally shot through the lungs and In the
throat. The woman's wound q not believed
3 bs fatal
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
SIX MILLION POUNDS.
Powers Decide This the Highest Mark for
Indemnity.

"The dispatches which the government
has received from the representatives Of
Greece abroad all indicate that the peace ne
gotiatiens have taken u turn more favorable
to Greece. Turkeys proposal to occupy
Thessaly no longer receives any considera-
tion owing to England's attitude, while the
proposal to abolish the capitulatlons in the
case OF Greek subjects In Turkey is rejected
and the suggested extradition treaty Is ap-
parently set aside.
"The powers have fixed CO. ,000, 900 as the
highest limit OF indemnity and will allow
only such a strategic alteration OF the from
tier as will not involve the subsection Of any
inhabited district to Turkish rule. Ger
many's demand for an International control
OF Greek finances has not been favorabiy re-
ceived, as the government hopes to raise a
loan abroad on the guarantee OF England.
Russia and France at low interest,to pay the
indemnity, conceding certain revenues but
not accepting the principle OF foreign con-
troll"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Must Pay Duty,

A difficulty conironts the government in
its plan to aid distressed Americans in Cuba
Spain will not remit duties on supplies sent
to the island, In spite OF the Spanish govern
ment's promise to aid in the work Of relief.
The Spanish government does trust the
American consuls, except Lee at Havana,
distressed Americans will be perverted to as
sistance to revolutionists. The new compli-
cation may cause a further trouble In the re-
lief measures. The government will not
abandon the purpose to purchase supplies
in this country, and Commissary General
sullivan will set his officers to work.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
A SUIT FOR si,000,000.
Nsphews of Samuel Cox Want a Share of
the Property.

suit for a 81 900 900 has been begun in
the United States court at Hartford, Conn,
against Mrs. Elizabeth Colt OF New York, by
James B. Colt OF Washington. d. c., and
Norman B. Colt, of Seattle. Wash, nephews
OF Samuel Cot, who died in 1862 The suit
is the revoking OF legacies 10 the plaintiffs by
Samuel Colt, who made n fortune out of
the manufacture OF firearms In the COM
plant, which ia sworn TO before Charles W.
Floecker, notary public, Washington, by
James B. Colt, eldest son Of James Colt the
brother Of Samuel Colt, II is charged that
Mrs. Colt influenced her husband to revoke
certain codicils to his will which gave to the
plaintiffs certain share OF his estate. She
also induced Samuel Colt to believe, 1t Is al
legged, that letters containing scandalous
matter were written and sent by James b.
Colt or his wife, or someone acting under
his direction. 1t Is further asserted that
Samuel Colt desired reconciliation with
james b. Colt, but that Mrs. Colt prevented
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
SENDING RELIEF TO CUBA.
A Humane Concession Expected From
spaiu,

The President, on the suggestion Of secre-
tary Alger, Is considering the plan OF assign
ing an officer from the commissary depart
ment Of the regular army to tuke charge Of
the assembling OF relief supplies for Ameri-
cans In Cuba. Through the good offices Of
the spanish government 1t Is probable that
IN the event II Is decided to send food sup
plies to Cuta In addition to remittances OF
money, our government will be able to send
much moro than would be the case II duty
were exacted upon the goods imported. An
intmatiou has been given that such supplies
will be admitted duty free The duty on
flour Is ~ so per barrel, or above its original
cost. and the $50, 900 appropriation will be
practically doubled in value 10y the saving OF
tariff deductions
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
cUBANs FOUGHT ONE ANOTHER.
Bands of Castillo and Dslgado Had Fra
tricidal Quarrel.

II is officially reported that between 0jo
Aqua and Babiney, Province Of Havana, in
surgents OF the bands under Castillo aud
Degado fought among themselves. with the
result that Ave were killed.
According to the same authority, the sur
render of armed insurgents continues, and it
is said that band of insurgent negroes,
numbering 800 and we'll armed, was surpris-
ed by local guerrillas. assisted by Spanish
regulars, at San Dimas. Pinar del Rio, and
compelled to retreat with heavy loss. The
guerrillas lost two .ieutenants and IS pri-
yates. In Matanzas l6 armed insurgents
have surrendered.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
LIBERTY PARTY's PLATFORM.
What the Members in Ohio Want-Thsir
Nomin ations.

The Ohio state Liberty party, originally
Prohibitionists until the split at the Pitts
burg convention a year ago, In convention at
Columbus resolved that the government
ought to suppress insoxicants as u beverage,
but sell the same for other purposes and
without profit. Equal suffrage, gold and
silver coined at a ratio OF 10 to and legal
tender paper issued by the government
direct are the principal platform planks.
The following state ticket was nominated:
For governor. John Richardfon, Champaign
county; ;lieutenant-governor,T L. NJ. Hillman,
Darke county; treasurer OF state, I. A.
Rodefer, Belmont county; supreme court
judge, J. y. Wertman, Ashland county; at
torney-general, j. W. Roseborough, Fulton
county; member OF board OF public works,
J. b. Bolander, Marion county; school COM
missioner, Il. I. Walker, Madison &C unity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
BOOTH-TUCKER CONVICTED.
Found Guilty of Maintaining q Disorderly
House at the Barracks.

Frederick Do La Tour Booth-Tucker, com
mander of the Salvation Army in the United
States, was convicted of maintaining a dis
orderly house at the biz army barracks In
West Fourteenth street, New York. Sentence
was postponed until June s, and the COM
mander was liberated on the same bail AS he
had been under. Complaint was made by
residents Of the neighborhood OF the bar
racks. who alleged that they were greatly
disturbed by the singing and band playing
at the Salvation Army meetings, especially
those that lasted all night. Booth-Tucker
was defended by ex-Mayor A. Oakley Hall,
who quoted from the Scriptures to show that
Miriam was the first hallelujah lassie, and
that trunpets, cymbals, harps, castenets,
corneis and timbrels were used by the an
Client Hebrews In the worship OF God. The
judges charge was unfavorable to the de-
fendant. The jury was out Ave hours.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
General SYNOD Ended.

The general synod Of the Reformed Pres
byterian church, which has been in session
for the past week in the Euclid Avenue
church, East End, Pittsburg, finished its
work Wednesday, with a celebration OF the
two hundred and flftieth anniversary Of the
adoption OF the Westminster Confession Of
Faith. The next meeting will be held In
Philadelphia
Instructions were given to accept $500 for
famine relief in India The report OF the
treasurer of domestic missions showed a to-
tai contribution OF s3.77s.73, nearly all Of
which has been expended
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Strikers Gain a Point.

No meetings were held at the headquarters
and quiet prevailed. Strike Leader Schoen-
feld said that the executive board had de-
cided to give permission from this day on to
strikers TO make settlements with the man
ufacturers. In all the cases the agreements
must provide for only so hours OF work
weekly; the manufacturers must guara ntee
the pay OF the employees, who must be paid
weekly, and an increase OF 10 per cent. over
last years scale must be granted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
Steel Fences For the G. and P. R. R.

The Cleveland Il Pittsburg division Of the
Pennsylvania lines is to be proiectei from
cattle by steel fences. One thousand steel
posts have been ordered from the Bond Steel
Post company OF Adrian, Mich, and they are
to be put down at once. 1t Is understood
that woven wire steel fences will be attached
to the posts. Such fences are very hand
some and durable, and easily kept In repair
and are rapidly taking the place OF Other
kinds of of fences
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
The Wrong Man Killed.

During poker game by colored miners
OF the Pittsburg Il Chicago Gas Coal COM
pany at Snowden, Pa, sunday morning,
George Douglass shot Albert Grier through
the head and he died almost instantly. jas.
ing to hit Douglass with scantling and
Douglass got gun. Smith ran into q
shanty and Douglass ared where he thought
Smith was, but hit Grier instead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
BRIEF MENTION.

The Nebraska Prohibition state convention
omitted money plank rs an olive branch
to the free silver prohibitionists.
The large grain elevator at Radford, III.
owned by WiIker 4 Smell, was destroyed by
fire. The structure had Just been rebuilt.
A st. Louis millionaire and his secretary
were arrested In New York for attem pting to
smuggls $4,000 worth OF iswsiry into the
country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
HUNDREDS DROWNED OUT.
FL Paso. Texas, Flooded by the Breaking oI
Levee

The levee Of the Rio Grande broke at FL
Paso, Tex Not less than 100 homes were
swept away. and several hundred men are at
work on u new levee.
The splash OF the houses as they fell was
mingled with the affrighted cries of women
and children who are driven from their
homes. Several hundred families are now
housed In cars. The ringing OF the fire bells
saved the lives OF many people who we're
asleep. ignorant OF their danger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02
First Vote on the Tariff

The first vote on the tariff bill was taken
In the senate on the 26th. 1t came after a
two-hours' debate on the item OF boracio
acid, which. although comparatively unim-
poytant. afforded an opportunity for the. tirst
iiIgpmsnt 2f the various elements.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-06-02

The Tin Plate Wage Committee In its SEQ
ond report made IN average increase In the
scale OF 70 pei. cent on most bEanehss OF ths
work.