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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
MINERS APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC.
National Commmittae Issues Circular
Asking sympathy.

The National Executive committee OF the
United Mine Workers issued an appeal to the
public for sympathy and financial aid. The
circular describes the miners as being reduc-
ed to miserable poverty, and quotes a Pitts
burg paper to the effect that miners child
ren are seen driving dogs away from garb-
regions there. The COMMITTEES, by name
blames the New York and Cleveland Coal
company and its president and directors,
whose names are are also given for bringing
about the demoralizing condition OF the coal
mining business. The miners announce
that they are determined to end this state OF
affairs at once. and to that end solicit aid
The circular is indorsed by President Samuel
GOmpers,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
LEGISLATION IN CANADA.
A New Tariff and the Question Of Pro-
hibition.

Lord Aberdeen, the Governor General
opened the Dominion Parliament with a
speech from the throne. He said that n
tariff bill would be submitted providing for
the necessary revenue. and which. having
due regard to industrial interests, will make
the fiscal system more satisfactory to the
people. He added that a measure enabling
the electors to vote on the operation of pro-
hibition OF liquor will be laid before Parlia-
ment.
The Dominion Government has definitely
decided to push the work of deepening the -.
Lawrence canals 10 a uniform depth Of IA
feet the work to be completed In two years.
The recent visit OF Captain McDougall, of
Duluth. president Of the American Steel
Barge Company, 10 Ottawa. is reported TO
have been In connection with this question.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
TO ENCOURAGE PRIzE-FIGHrING.
A Petition Presented to the Legislature of
Illinois

Among tho petitions presented in the lower
house OF the legislature was one containing
what purported 20 be resolutions adopted Mt
public meeting in Chicago. praying for the
repsal Of all laws prohibiting prize-llghting,
and the enactment Of such Legislation as will
give proper encouragement 10 the prize
ring
The petition alleged that "rhe glove con-
test at Carson demonstrates that such con-
tests are in the interest Of the people of the
state; that they promote physical culture. and
that the allowing of public glove contests
throughout the state would aid materially in
bringing an end to the hard times, which the
closeness and narrowness of the policy now
enforced in our city and throughout tho
state generally has brought about, injuring
nll hnsinnesns "
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
A GREAT CHARITY SCHEME.
The Hirsch Millions to Be Put to Good Use
Among New York Poor.

1t is reported that Baroness Ilirsch is about
to expend 8 100000 in charity In New York.
Oscar Straus, ex-minlster to Turkey and
trustee OF the Baron Hirsch fund, which cx-
pends here for charitable and educational
purposes the income from S2,400,00O anuu-
ally, says that Baroness IIirsch has appropri-
ated a sum sufficient to buy land aud put up
a complete building for the Baron lIirsch
trade school already established. She has
further appropriated IL 200, 200 for the build
ing OF modern houses for the poor III the
tenement district or whatever the trustees Of
the fund may determine. In addition she
will build working girls home on plans
similar TO those of other homes she has had
built in cities abroad.
The baroness has authorized the Educa-
tional alliance, whose work Is chiefly among
the Russian Hebrews, to pay of at her eN
pense the $1,000 mortgage on its property
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
A PECULIAR MEASURE.
A Bill to Employ Tramps at tho Expense Of
the Government

senator Quay introduced by request Of
Mrs. Adams Blanca Miller, Of Philadelphia,
a very singular bill. II provides that "when
large numbers OF citizens are abruptly
thrown out Of employment during either
peace or war and are deprived Of the usual
means Of subsistence, the President shall be
empowered to recruit or conscript them, TO.
gether with all so-called tramps or idlers.
into the service OF the government, In like
manner and on like terms as the infantry Of
the army, and for successive periods of not
less than six months or more than three
years at a time. These recruits or conscripts
ssre TO be employed by the Secretary of War.
unless Congress shall otherwise specify, in
the construction OF light houses, forts, post
offices, post roads, bridges, railways. canals,
telegraphs, telephones or other permanent
public works for national purposes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
LATEST NEWS FROM WASHINGTON
FOSTER WANTS HAWAII.
The Ex-secretary of State Speaks in Favor
of Annexation.

Hon. John W. Foster. formerly secretary
Of State lectured in Washington. u. c., on
the subject Of Hawaii Mr.. Foster was
premier during the latter portion Of Presi-
dent Harrsons administration when the
treaty OF annexation of the Hawaiian islands
was sent to the senate. and tho expectation
that he would have something to say on that
feature OF his subject attracted a large audi
encc including the representatives OF the
Hawaiian government now In Washington.
The ex-Secretury came out In en- phatic terms
in favor Of annexation OF the islands. He
said In the present government there Is as
fully n de facto and dcure government as its
predecessor. that we have II strong equitable
claim TO the islands; that the United States
has. ly means Of the reciprocity treaty,
brought life and prosperity TO the islands,
enabled its merchants and planters to grow
rich at our expense. He asserted that the
Americans Of Hawaii are loyal and patriotic
sons OF the futherland, and declared II would
bea cruel and undeserved fate to abandon
them to the rule OF some foreign power. He
said that annexation presented no political or
administrative difficulties and the objection
advanced that there IL no authority I'm the
Constitution to annex territory not contig-
uous did not seem TO have had any weight
with the executive or with congress when
Alaska was admitted, nor will II. he added
with enlightened statesmen to-day. The
speaker did not regard the suggestion Of
protectorate as practicable, us he believed it
would bring no end of complications with
foreign powers and IN domestic affairs. We
must either annex the islands, he snid, or
leave them free TO make such other alliance
as they may choose or as destiny may deter
mine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
UNION OR DEATH.
The Answer of Crete to the Proposal Of
Autonomy by the Powers.

dispatch from Canea says that the In
surGent commander-in-chief at Akrotori re-
ferred the proposal of the powers to
grant autonomy to Crete to the various
leaders Of the insurgont forces who had as
sembled from different parts OF the island.
The Cretan leaders unanimously declared
that only two Issues were possibe--tho an-
neXntion of the island of Crete 20 Greece or
lighting until death ends the struggle for the
union.
A special trade was issued by the sultan
calling out for active service "A battaions of
the reserves OF the second army corps and
also summonng to the colors the whole OF
the contingent of 1887.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Ten Days More OF Life.

As Francisco Borrego, Antonia Borrego,
Lauriana Alarid and PaJrico Valencia were
started from the penitentiary, about mile
from Santa Fe, n. NJ, under cavalry escort
for the scaffold, Gov. Thornton received
dispatch from Attorney General McKenna
stating that the president had granted re-
pricve for ten days to look more fully into
the case. This makes the fourth time the
execution has been delayed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
TrolleYs for Freight.

The problem Of electricity as n motive
power for long and heavy hauls is receiving
renewed attention from mechanicians of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. An officer
of the company, who Is in charge OF one
branch OF this work said that the experiment
would he continued until 1t resulted in the
discovery Of some system that would be
found to meet all the requirements. 1--WE
ARE working on the trolley idea" he said,
''for that is conceded to be the proper di-
rection. Still, We are not committed to 1t,
and IL anyone comes along with a system
that will meet our ideas, we will adopt it,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Appointed to Paris.

The President sent to the Senate the nomi-
nation OF Edgar Thomson Scott, Of Penn.
sylvanla, to he second secretary of the cm-
bassy at Paris. Mr.. Scott II n son of the late
Col. Thomas A. Scott. He il about 80 years
OF age and resident of Philadelphia He
was appointed at the request of Gen. Horace
Porter, the new ambassador to France and
OF many of his fathers former associates In
the management of the Pennsylvania rail-
roau
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Victims OF a Morocco Battle.

A body of insurgent trlbesmen in Soos, the
fallen and cut to pieces the punitive expedi-
ton recently sent there by the sultan of Mo-
rocco to quell rebellion. The sultan's s
troops were taken In ambush. A fresh force
sent out has in turn defeated the rebels.
Eighty heads have been sent to the sultan as
9hastly proof OF the victory of his troops.
These. with forty-threo Others, are now ex-
posed at the gates OF Morocco. The AZ are
the heads OF band OF tribemen who had at
tocked the sultans forces while en''amped
near the city OF Morocco.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE.
Russia Taking Active Measures to Prevent
its Spread.

The Russian government, according to
United States Consul-General Karsl at st
Petersburg, is acting with vigor to prevent
the spread of the dreaded bubonic pleague
into Russia. sanitary commission has
been created with 100000 roubles to draw
upon.
The number OF deaths in bombay from the
1880. At Kuarachee, the principal seaport
town OF Slnde, the number OF deaths for the
same period was 2O2. The plague is now
firmly established at Hyderabad and at SuK-
kur. 1t was carried into both towns by
travellers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
LAST TICKS.

Two bills have been introduced in tho New
York legislature looking to the creation Of u
new state out the counties of New York,
Kings, Richmond, Queens, Suffolk, Vest
chester ana Putnam.
Nineteen business buildings in the village
of Bloomington, Wis, were burned TO tho
ground. Fire originated in saloon. The
town had no fire apparatus whatever. The
loss is about $4,000, with light INSURANCE..
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Spain Claims to be Winning.

Senior Don Arturo Baldasano, consul gem
eral for Spain In New York. is in receipt of a
telegram from the Spanish minister in Wash
ington reporting the capture of Insure, a
rebel stronghold In the Philippine Islands.
Cavite Viejoa. another rebel stronghold had
also been surrounded and was in flames the
telegram said
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
FIXING II OVER.
The Senate Pushes the Arbitration Treaty
Alcng.

The Anclc-Amcrican arbitration treaty
was advanced considerably towards final
ratification by the Senate Monday, and be-
fore the long executive session closed all the
amendments recommended by the committee
ON foreign relations were agreed to without
divisions. These amendments are:
10 10 provide that all agreements for ar
bitratiOn entered into by the executive branch
ment shall be subject 10 the ratification Of
the Senate:
~ Striking out the provisions constituting
members Of the United States supreme court
permanent members OF the proposed tribunal
Of arbitration; and
(9 Eliminating the provision Of an umpire
and therefore striking cut the provision
agreeing upon King Oscar Of Sweden and
Norway for the office.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
WE GET THE MANUSCRIPT.
Valuable Early History of the Pilgrim
Fathers,

The petition presented by United States
Ambassador Bayard, on behalf of the presi-
dent and citizens of the United States, ask
ing for the custody OF the manuscript in the
library Of Fulhnm palace containing the
early history Of the Pilgrim fathers and their
voyage to America in the Mayilower, was
heard in the ecclesiastical court OF st. Paul's,
the chancellor Of the diocese OF London pre-
siding.
At the conclusion OF TIE hearing the court
ordered the delivery OF the book containing
the manuscript to Mr.. Bayard rs the repre-
sentative Of tho United States upon the con-
dition that the persons desiring certificates
therefrom may have them ut reasonable
cost and also that certified copies OF the
manuscript shall be deposited in the library
of the bishop of London.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Boston Wool Market.

There was a sharper demand In the wool
market here this week, and "a tlrmer tone is
manifested. Buyers who have been inclined
to hold back are now In the market, and
those who bought freely before are looking
for fresh supplies. Territory woods have be-
gun to feel the effect of the stronger tone,
and good lines Of fine medium and fine are
calling for SAC. on the secured basis.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
A Pacific Coast Storm.

A terrific storm lashed Puget sound. Build
ings were blown down and n score of per-
sons injured, but none fatally. Wires were
blown down all along the Northern Pacific
coast. At Portland, Ore, the wind at ono
time gained velocity of SO miles an honr.
Signs we're blown down, plate glass windows
were broken, and everything loose was blown
in every direction,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
About loo Convert.

Rev. Dwight l.. Moody's stay of three
weeks in Cincinnati, ended Tuesday night.
lie will 20 to Louisville, but will be in Chic
ago next Monday All expenses of Music
hall, nearly $500 night. were met 10y night
ly contributions, No census OF the number
OF converts have been kept, but 1t IL estimat-
ed that nearly 1000 accessions TO tho
churches have been made us the result OF
this three weeks meeting.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
Prize Fighting Postm as ter.

President Mckinley will remove Post
master Steven L. P. Poe, of Grafton, W. Va,
on account Of his pugilistic tendencies.
Charges were made against Poe by citizens
Of Grafton tina, just prior 10 the November
elections he engaged in prize fight under
regular ring rules and IN eight rounds, by a
scientific blow. put his opponent out, pocket
ing the proceeds of the bout
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
EXPLOSION IN A POWDER MILL.
Three Men Killed and Five Buildings
Ruined at Gibbstown, N. J..

An explosion occurred at tho works OF the
Dupont chemical company on the banks Of
James Hamilton. Charles Wright and ]. L.
Stiles were killed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
RAILROAD POOLS ILLEGAL.
The Supreme Court Renders a Decision that
Affects Combinations Of Railroads.

BY majority opinion delivered 10y Justice
Peckham. the Supreme court announced its
decision that the agreement Of the Trnns-
Missouri Freight association to maintain
rates within its territory was violation Of
the antitrust law OF 1890 prohibiting con-
tracts or combinations I'm restraint OF trade
and must be abandoned. This reversed the
decision OF the courts below, which ordered
a dismissal OF the governments bill. Justices
Field. Gray, Shiras and White dlssented.
Justice Peckham said the case presented
two questions Of importance: First-Does
the antitrust act apply TO and cover common
carriers by railroads SecOnd-If so, does
the agreement complained OF violate any
provision OF that acty The court finally
holds:
"The question H. one OF law in regard to
the meaning and effect OF the agreement it.
self namely: Does the agreement restrain
trade or commerce in any way so as to be-
violation OF the acti We have no doubt that
II does. While In force and assuming 1t to
be lived up to. there can be no doubt that
to put n restraint upon trade and commerce
~ described In the act. We think the fourth
section Of the act invests the government
with full power and authority TO bring such
action as this. and If the facts he proved an
Injunction should issue
An attorney who has been connected with
the litigation In its progress. speaking OF the
effect OF the decision, said: at settles that
the joint traffic association of the eastern
trunk lines is Illegal. 1t leaves the question
open whether manufacturing trusts can he
reduced practically under the antitrust
law. ~
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
PROGRESS OF THE CUBAN WAR.
STARVATION AND PLAGUE.
Cuban Refugees Seek Food Smallpox Raw.
aging q Province.

Two thousand refugees from the stricken
districts Of the Province of Matan2as recent
ly called at the headquarters OF the govern
mcnt in the town Of MatanZas and demanded
permission 20 60 out into the country for the
purpose Of obtaining food.
II is reported that the insurgents recently
captured Jcuunl, on the road from Buyamu
to- Santiago de Cuta also santa Rita, To-
Gated on the road 10 lloiguin.
Smallpox Is rayagiug Bahiu Honda. Hun
drcds of persons arr dying. The refugees
are said 10 he in % ptaule state. The situa-
tion can only be compared to that reported
from India.
Advirps have been received stating that
the insurgents recently burned the town OF
salamanca ia the province Of Santa Clara.
The church cdiiicc was destroyed by IRE and
the contents tossed into the street and
burned According to other advices the in
surgouts succeeded in setting lire TO that
portion Of Guano yillnre, in the province OF
pnnr del Rio. rcugilt since the former de-
structiou OF the town during u raid of the
Juhlns.
All Of the tobacco fields in the San Juan
MARTINEZ district IN the province Of Pinnt
del Rio. haye been destroyed during recent
cuban attacks. The insurgents have fired
on the towns Of Arroyoa Polio and Gala
haZur, In the province Of Havana. tnlnhazur
was burned. and the splendid home owned
by Sebastian Mastro. the former insurgent
leader wns destroyed by the llamcs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31
A sparisn Denial.

Captain Ahumnda. who Is Acting captain
General during the absence from Havana Of
Generm Weyler. authorized the correpon-
dent OF the Associated Press to deny the re-
port published in the United States that the
insurgents under IaliNto Garcia have cap
turcd the town OF liolguin. Province Of santa
cara. cuba. He adds that Il steamer which
has just arrived here from the port OF Hol-
guiu. reports that no news OF an attack up
on lIolguin had been received up to the time
" her smiling, no news of such an affair IL
contained IN the newspapers, nnd the cor
rrspCudrnce from Holguin. under date OF
the night Of March % makes no mention OF
any attack.
General Marion. the commander OF bri-
gale of troops IN the Holguln district, has
also arrived NJ Havana and denies that any
attack Has been made upon the town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-03-31

B. Eainwater, farmer near Orrica, Mo-,
shot and killed his wife, his mother-in-law,
Mrs. William Artman; his brother-in-law,
james Thurman, and his little step-daughter,
Ethel Gentry. Then, after so nearly exter-
minating whole family, the murderer blew
of the top of his head dying almost instantly.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
SUICIDE AT SALINA.
Samuel Pickands Found Dead In His
Bed.

Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, in
his room at the National hotel at Sa-
lima, the body Of Sam Pickands was
found cold in death. He had been
drinking heavily for some time and
threatened to end his life. The cor
oner's Jury returned verdict Of
death due to heart failure, but the
prevailing opinion is that It was sui
eide as an empty bottle labeled poison
was found in the room. He was re-
lated to the wealthy Pickands Of Chi
cago. Mr.. Pickands was fifty years
old and had been repeatedly helped
financially by his relatives.
He was in Chicago at the time Of
the great fire, and afterwards occu-
pea seat on the Chicago Board OF
Trade, which cost him ten thousand
dollars.
lie had an unusually bright mind
and would have made his mark in the
business world but for rum; whiskey
caused his downfall. He could not
let it alone He took the Kelley cure
at one time, but was worse off after
wards than before be took 1t.
Major Pickands telegraphed from
Chicago to prepare the body for bur.
ial and be would wire further instruc-
tions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
M'NAspY CAN BElTRlED.
New Trial Is Allowed by the State
Supreme Court.

The supreme court on Saturday
handed down two decisions on the ap-
pealed cases Of James McNaspy, al
lowing him 4 new trial. 1t will be
remembered that McNaspy was ar
rested in Missouri and came home
with an officer to stand trial on A
charge of forgery. After his arrival
the case was dismissed and another
OF the many cases against him brought
for trial. On his arrival he had pre-
sented in court written statement
saying that he came back voluntarily
and without requisition papers. The
practice has been in this state that
when a prisoner was brought back
from another state for trial on one
charge he could not be tried on an
other charge but must be given time
to get out Of the state first. Judge
Moore held that in view OF his writ
ten statement that he came voluntar-
lily he was here for whatever the court
might require and the supreme court
sustained the ruling.
The appeals for a new trial were,
however, granted, 1T is supposed on
account Of error in the information,
as such was a strong point in the ar.
gument for the appeal. He will
probably be tried again at the winter
term.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
TWO COUNTIES TEACHERS.
Dickinson and Geary Educators Have
a Pleasant Meeting.

CHAPMAN, Nov. S.-The joint meet
ing Of the Dickinson and Geary coun-
ty teachers associations held here
Saturday was a most successful one.
The program as announced was car.
ried out in full. Supt. G. W. Ken.
drick of Geary county presided and
Supt. J. H. Niesley Of Abilene deliv.
cred the address Of welcome. Miss
Leila Stackhouse, Miss Maude Curtiss
and W. H. Phipps were Dickinsonians
who had papers. A special train
brought fifty teachers from Geary and
the assembly hall was crowded all the
afternoon.
Probably l50 teachers from both
counties, with large number Of
friends who drove in from the coun-
try, made the attendance at the open
ing Of the lecture course the largest
ever known here. DR.. Willis was as
genial and witty as ever, though his
voice showed signs of wear and was
at times painfully hoarse. He substi-
tuted his lecture on "a Model Wife"
for the one announced on "Moon-
shine" Solomon's description in the
last chapter of Proverbs of a virtuous
woman was used as the ground work
OF great variety Of pithy illustra-
trations and telling remarks.
On Sunday morning large audi
ence met in assembly hall to hear an
eloquent sermon from the lecturer
who had so much delighted them the
evening before. Services in all Pro-
estant churches in town were given
up on Sunday morning in consequence
of DR.. Willis kindly ministration.
He left by the east bound passenger
train and is assured Of an enthusias-
tic reception whenever he again ap.
pears in Chapman.
The ladies of Chapman generously
co-operated with the faculty in pro-
viding bountiful dinner for the
teachers association. Mesdames
Mcconnell, Sandborn, Pierce, Lowry,
Frost, Raleigh and Ruchty were the
very efficient committee of arrange.
ments. In the evening the ladies of
the NJ. +. church furnished oysters,
Office AMI cake at reasonable charges.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-11-11
Died at Topeka.

Many Of the residents Of this county
remember Erick Larson who died in
Topeka November 2. He came here
from Riley county about eight years
ago and farmed in this county about
two years then went to Topeka where
he has since resided. Mr., Larson was
aged 81 years. The sorrowing wife
is daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Thomas Of northeast Dickinson.
Four children are the fruits OF their
union. Mr.. Larson had many friends
here who will mourn with the sorrow
ing family. Mrs. Larson will stay
with her parents for the present.