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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
THE LATEST FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
SITUATION in ATHENS.
The Minister Of War Orders His Troops
Posted.

The absolute decision OF Greece to persist
In the occupation OF Crete and the protec-
tion OF the Christians OF that island, in spite
OF the attitude Of the powers, is founded on
the declaration OF the Cretans that they are
prepared to shed the last drop OF their blood
In order to attain their national aspirations.
to which, they add, cannot be satined with
anything short OF complete union with
Greece. These circumstances were commun-
icated by Greece to the powers, and the pol
Icy OF the Greek government has been carried
out In every point.
A dispatch from Canea, Island OF Crete
says: The Russian, French, British, Italian
aud Austrian flags are floating over Canea
today, and the fact causes general satisfac-
tion here Christians now believe themselves
to be rid, for all time, OF Mussulman rule.
There are 440 foreign mariners ashore. The
Russian, French, British and Italian war
ships each furnish 100 mariners to the land
ing party, and the Austrian warship con-
tributed so men to the foreign garrison. The
utmost order Is maintained, guards are reg
ularly mounted and the outskirts OF the town
are patrolled.
Shortly after landing the Italian officer
who Is In command OF the foreign force, by
agreement between the naval commanders,
Issued summons, addressed to the com
mander ofthe Greek army corps at Plastonia,
Colonel Nassos, to withdraw his troops, and
the insurgents were called upon to cease
hostilities pending the decision of the powers
as to the future of Crete.
To this the Greek commander'replied: 'T
have come here with four battalions OF Greek
troops, with orders to occupy the country,
and i must carry out my orders pending
further instructions"
The absolute decision Of Greece to persist
In the occupation Of Crete and the protection
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
President Pages Report Sets Forth the
Political Stand Of the Organization.

The annual meeting OF the Supreme Coun-
Gil OF the National Farmers Alliance opened
In Washington on February 49, The decline
OF prices for agricultural products and the
consequent depressed condition OF the farm
ers was the chief topic OF discussion.
The report Of President Page declared that
the past year had been one OF intense politi-
cal excitement, which SO preoccupied the
people that, though there were no political
dissensions within the order, very little con-
sideration was given to the upbuildine OF
OF the Alliance and "bringing into the great
fold OF agriculture those who by their labor
produce all the intrinsic wealth OF our coun-
try" He congratulated the order that Its
members who teach the principles OF
economic government In strictly noE-parti-
san spirit, have not labored In vain, and he
added; "The Governments first duty
should be the protection OF the citizen
against the oppression OF the corporations.
Nor should the chartered rights OF corpora
tions be subjected to the control OF
concentrated SoIn,e money power dominated by
of its political bias does not meet
with my approval, so far as the National or
ganization is concerned. From the organiza-
tion OF the National Farmers Alliance and
Industrial Union, until now, none OF my
predecessors ever has recognized the right OF
ahy othte, county OF SURVEILLANCE 10 intro
duce partisan politics into the order. For
any one OF them to foster the success OF any
political party would be to violate our decla-
tion OF principles"
The report strongly indorsed the scheme
OF establishing cooperative unions In various
states to assist the wealth producers In dis
posing OF their products and to overcome
"the stagnaiion in business caused by the
present system OF contracted currency"
and urged that the council further promote
these enterprises. The report concluded:
'But cannot understand why this grand
organization should drop the name Alli-
ance,' which has become the shbboleth OF
the producing classes In their struggle for
economic reforms, who, despite misrepresen-
and prejudice engendered by hostile press,
controlled by the combined money power,
have In the late election received
the Endorsement of nearly one-ha't of the
citizens of this country. TO make the change
might be construed rs an acknowledgment
that the verdict rendered at the polls last No
vember In favor of an administration con-
trolled by foreign financial policy, hostile
and detrimental to the rights and interests of
the wealth-producers OF America, had been
accepted by us rs conclusive. and sur
render OF the financial issue for which the
Alliance has SO strongly contended."
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
ARTHUR DUEsTRow HANGED.
End ot the st. Lonis Murderer After Long
Litigation.

DIR. Arthur Duestrow, the st. Louis mill
ionaire, who on February l6, 1894, shot and
killed his wife and child In that city, was
hanged in the court yard OF the county jail
at 1855 Tuesday. few hours before the
execution took place Duestrow threw of the
mask OF insanity, sobbed like n woman, and
admitted that he killed his wife and child.
IL was but n short time. however, before
the condemned man regained his composure.
He talked with all his visitors and even
smiled. This was probably the result of the
sherin's order resembling the one made
Monday, that the prisoner would not be al
lowed to have any whiskey. At 10 o'clock
he decided that small doses should be given
Duestrow from time TO time to keep his
courage up and Duestrow was much graft
fled.
Duestrow was not visited by any spiritual
advisors, he having announced that he would
die without such consolation. His wishes
were accordingly respected.
The condemned man had called himself
General Bradenburg, OF the United States
Army, and assumed n martial air. This
morning he wrote the following message to
his attorney and asked to have 1t sent:
Governor Charles 7. Johnson, st. Louis
No; am In predicament. Intercede with
Governor Stephens for me Immediately. I
now need your advice. / was insane but 1t
did no good l have nothing but hope Of
forgiveness left.
"a. F. W. BRANDENBURG."
The sheriff took the message, but did not
forward 1t ms requested.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
A BIG MASSACRE REPORTED.
1t is Stated that 1000 People We're Killed
in Crete.

Rumors Of n wholesale massacre OF Mus
sulmans at Sitia have reached Canea, some
of the reports placing the number OF killed
at 1900, which includes almost the entire
Moslem population OF the town. 1t is said
that mel women and children were killed
Unfortunately by the Christians. The
rumors have created the deepest anxiety at
Canea.
General Bor, who is command OF the gen.
darmerie at Cana, has sent two italian OFF,
GERS of the gendarmerie to sta In n gun.
boat to inquire into the truth or falsity Of
the report.
The fort at youcoulis, which Is garrisoned
by 500 Turkish troops, has been besieged for
several days by large force Of well-armed
insurgents. The commander of the besieg-
ing force called upon the Turkish command
er to surrender, and promised safe conduct
any OF the garrison who choose to accept 1t.
The Turks refused to surrender under any
terms. 1t is stated that the garrison has pro-
visions enough to last for 20 days, and a
plentiful supply Of ammunition.
1t IL reported that Greek troops started for
Vaueoulis to aid the insurgents In the cap
ture OF the place. The Greek troops have
surrounded eight Moslem villages
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
A sTRICTER SABBATH.
Wanted BY the Pennsylvania Sabbath Asso-
citation Convention.

Rev. J. ". sproull, d. D.. pastor OF the
gheny, presided at the first business session
Of the Pennsylvania Sabbath association
Tuesday, which convened in the Sixth Unit
ed Presbyterian church, North Highland ave-
nue., Pittsburg. After devotional service
conducted by Rev. J. VI. Wallace, Pittsburg,
Rev. DIR. Carlos Martyr, OF Chicago, deliver
ed an address on "Muncipal Problems" -"
He reviewed the history of the growth and
development of American cities since the
foundation OF the Federal Union, and the
tendency Of people to congregate In cities,
following up the evils which necessarily at
tend the congestion OF population in large
centers
Rev J. I. McCrory, D. d., Pittsburg. was
moderator OF the '0pen Parliament" and
made the opening address. Five-minute
speeches were made by number of those
present. each advancing some new idea rela-
tive TO the best means whereby to bring
about better observance of the Sabbath.
Rev. Solon Cobb, II. ID. pastor of the Point
Breeze Presbyterian church, Pittsburg, pre-
sided over the deliberations Of the afternoon
session, and Rev. d. r. VI. Russell, ID. D.,
pastor OF the church In which the convention
was held led the devotional exercises. Ad-
dresses were made by Rev. 7. J. Leak, ID. d.
pastor Of the Emory Methodist Episcopal
churcn' on lne SnbOatn the POOR Man s
Friend;n Rev. q. W Enders, of York, Pa,
on "The Ultimate Sabbath" +" and Rev. W. J.
Robinson, d. d., Allegheny, on The Sun
day Newspaper"
Rev. ID. s. Kennedy, d. D., Allegheny, was
president at the evening session, and Rev. II.
Q, Wylie, ID. D., conducted the devotions.
Addresses were made by Rev. s. +. Scovel,
u. D., president Of Wooster university,
Wooster, o., on "The Evils of the Continen-
tai Sabbath followed by Rev. DIR. Carlos
Martyr, of Chicago, on "Chrlstian Citizen
ship,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
The Iron Situation.

war was brief and fierce, and tho execution
was quite all that could be desired. Prices
were cut deeply enough TO satisfy buyers that
there was nothing left but to buy all their
needs required within the limit of their
credit II is safe to say that nearly S20,000.-
900 worth of rail business is on the books OF
OF 1t taken In five days OF last week. II we
count 375, 900 IONS OF Pittsburg sales, In ad-
dition to the 100000 tons OF foreign orders
and 100000 tons OF rails optioned to home
roads. and TO this s250,000 tons taken by
Illinois, add 200 900 to $50, 900 sold by east
srn mills, We shall have . total Of i.075.O0o
tons.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
NEW NATIONAL BUREAU.
Lowe of New York Introduces a Bill ON the
Subject

Representative Lowe Of New York has In
troduced bill providing for national bu-
reau of incorporation to be attached to the
treasury department with chief who shall
hold office during the pleasure of the pest
dent and receive u salary OF $4,000.
II shall then be permissible for any cor
poration doing business In two or more
states to surrender its acts Of incorporation
ganizations may also receive certificates of
incorporation in the same way A paid In
capital OF 100000 is requisite to enjoy the
benefits OF the proposed act. Such organi-
cations shall be under the supervision OF the
government, and allow their books to be ex-
amined by the authorities and shall pay cer-
tain sums not named In the bill, upon or or,
ganizing, and yearly upon each 100000
capital
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
INAUGURAL DECORATIONS.
The Pension Ball Room Will be Massed
With Beautiful Flowers.

In the adornment OF the inaugural ball
room on former occasions, the decorations
were more in keeping with cornstion or a
military occasion. This time 1t was deter
mined to make everything subservient to
the floral decorations and to seek their har-
mony.
The band stand will be constructed after
the style OF the famous golden gate at the
worlds fair, and will be deliberately decorat-
ed with plaques of flowers, asparagus and
wreaths OF American beauty roses. The gold
colored material, which will cover the music
stand will be decorated with plaques OF
roses. tulips, narcissus and other blooms
The fountain In the center of the ballroom
will be filed with exotic ferns and water
lilies. over the balconies and about their
columns Alabama smilax will bo trailed in
every direction.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
GREEKS EXULTANT.
Think the Powers Recognize Their Rights
to Interfere in Crete.

Advices received from Crete say that none
OF the foreign warships in Cretan waters
have landed men except at Canea. As the
Greek troops that we're landed at Akrotiri
were not hindered by the powers In debark-
ing, 1t Is considered at Athens that the
powers recognize the right Of Greece to in
tervene in Crete.
Gen. Boor, who IL In command OF the
gendarmerie at Canea, formally notified
Col. Vassos. commanding the Greek troops
at Akrotiri, Of the joint occupation Of the
Crete powers. To this notification the
Greek colonel replied:
"I am ordered to occupy the island and
must carry out my orders until l receive
Instructions"
All business In Canea Is suspended except
that of a manufacturer of collins, the de-
mands upon whose wares haye largely in
creased.
Fighting Is still going on at Akrotiri and
Selino, but II is confined to conflicts between
the Turks and Christians. The Greek troops
which were landed on the island have not
yet been engaged In battle.
The Christians hold all OF the districts
around Canea.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
AUTOGRAPHS RECOVERED.
Valuable Papers Stolen From the Congress
sional Library Returned

Chief Hazen. of the Treasury secret ser
vice, received Monday from his officers in
New York $50 letters, documents, commits
sions, land patents. old English warrants,
etc, which 1t Is alleged were stolen by young
Turner from the United States Congressional
Library. These papers are yellow with age,
and very valuable. Some date far beyond
100 and contain the autographs Of King
George ii. OF England, of Washington,
Adams, Jefferson, Livingston, Of British
prime ministers and others distinguished In
their generation. Nearly all the papers show
evidence of having recently been cut from
books In which they had been pasted. Chief
Hazen says more than 500 Of these papers
were stolen, but the exact number cannot be
be told until the volumes that contained
these literary treasures are examined. The
batch was recovered through a gentleman OF
New York, who received them by express
from Turner from Washington. Turner's
handwriting has been identified on the cover
Of the package.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
w. P. ST. JOHN DEAD.
The New York Banker, Who Supported
Free Silver, Expires

William p. st. John, ex-president of the
Mercantile National bank, and treasure. OF
the Democratic national committee. died
suddenly at his home in New York, February
l4th.
William Pope st. John was born in Mobile,
Ala, ia l8i7. His father. who was also a
banker, gave him an academic education.
MIR. st. John went to New York when quite
a young man, and soon took charge OF the
credit department OF the old Sugar trust.
Then he became interested In the Mercantile
national bank, ana eventually president Of
the institution. For many years he was
widely known as close student of financial
problems. and frequently contributed to
curr, at literature on these subjects. His
tendency toward free silver sentiments was
the reason for much comment among his
fellow bankers, and when last year he ac-
cepted the Office OF treasurer OF the allied
free silver forces and worked for Bryan, he
resigned his position as president OF the
bank. On the first OF the year Mr.. st. John
was dropped as director OF the Mercantile
national. and Second national banks
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
IELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

At Gloucester, Mass, the Webster block
was destroyed by fire; loss $4,000.
A vein OF ore yielding $4,000 of gold to the
ton is reported TO have been discovered In
Randsburg, Col.
The Chicago Interdecorating company has
assigned with liabilities OF sl02, 900 and as
sets OF $4,000.
Daniel McCarthy,a printing house employe,
was hanged at Chicago for the murder Of his
wife May IL, 1886.
Thomas Willis, colored, was hanged at
New Castle, Del, for the murder of his in
FAINT child May last.
The Bolivian Government has increased
all import tariff duties 20 per cont the ne W
law taking effect Januaryl l.
The council OF the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs has decided to hold the an
nual convention this year at Omaha.
The Missouri senate passed a bill appropri-
ating $1, 500 to erect monument at the
grave OF Daniel Boone and wife, In Warren
county.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
INCITED TO FIGHTING POINT.
Rebelled Against Being Compelled to Do
the Work Of a Woman.

Edward Stanley, 7l9 Flushing avenue,
Williamsburg. N. y, who was arrested on
complaint of his wife, Emma, for threaten
ing to cut her throat because she was
persistent in his remaining at home and
caring for their three children. was
sentenced to Jail by Justice Goetting
in default Of 1000 bail to keep the peace.
Stanley is 35 years old, while his wife
is 80, For some time Mrs. Stanley has
kept the house together from her earnings
and required her hubsand, In true new
woman style, to remain at home and take
care OF the children and houswork. Several
times of late he tired of this way OF living
On the day he threatened his wife he had re-
belled and declared that the time had come
for him TO stop doing the work intended for
a woman. HE told Inc" said Mrs. Stanley,
in court, "that l would not live to see
another day." Stanley admitted having
threatened to kill his wife. but said he did
not intend to carry out his threats.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
A SOCIETY OF MURDERERs.
Killed Relatives for Years to Get Their
Life Insurance.

special from place in Hungary called
Hodmegae Vassarhely tells Of the arrest OF
six men and two women accused OF the
wholesale slaughter OF relatives for the sake
OF securing their life insurance. The Hun
earans formed a society for getting rid OF
relatives. One man poisoned his father,
mother, wife. wife's father and others not
related to him, and so gained several thous-
sand forms. One woman murdered her
mother, sister and nelghbor. All the other
murderers are charged with one crime
apiece. A midwife planned the society, and,
like several Of her accompiices, is fairly WE'LL
to-do and Intelligent All were regular at
tendants at church, and told the judge they
believed in God, who punished evil aad re-
warded good.
Seventeen bodies have been exhumed. The
midwife confesses that she has been at the
trade for many years, and always called In
doctors, when using poison, to prevent sus-
picion. In every case now being investi-
gated poison was administered, and then a
doctor was sent for, and in no case did any
doctor suspect foul play.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
HANNA WILL BE SENATOR.
Gov. Bushnell Publicly Announces His
Decision.

Gov. Bushnell furnished the following
statement for publication Sunday evening:
ut has been my intention to make no an
nouncement in relation to the action /
would take in the matter OF an appoint
ment to hil the prospective vacancy in
the Ohio representatives in the United
States Senate until the vacancy actually
existed. But on account Of the manifest in
terest OF the people and their desire to know
what will be done. deem 1t best now to
make the following statement: When Sena-
tor Sherman resigns to enter the Cabinet OF
President Mckinley will appoint to succeed
him Mark A. Hanna, OF Cuyahoga county, to
serve until his successor is chosen by the
Seventy-third General Assembly OF the
State. trust this action will meet with the
approval Of the people.
Asa s. BUSHNELL"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
PREVENTION OF BLACKLIsTING.
Bill Of Great Moment to Workingmsn Fa
vorably Reported.

The House Committee on Labor author
lied favorable report of bill introduced by
Representative Lorimer, of Illinois, to pre-
vent conspiracies to blacklist.
1t provides that combination to prevent
the employment Of any person on a transpor-
portation line because OF participation in
strike or labor trouble, or membership in
any lawful labor union or organization,
shall be unlawful conspiracy ana punishable
as such, unless illegal acts were committed
in connection with the strike or labor
trouble. Any person injured by such con-
spiracy may sue for damages sustained. and
in places where malice is shown full exem-
plary damages may be recovered.
Letters were received from 7. NJ. Arthur,
OF the brotherhood Of Locomotive Engi-
neers; L. T.. Clark, of the Railway Conduc-
tors, and W. V. Powell, OF the Railway
Telegraphers, all approving the bill.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
Presented to the Texas.

Ten thousand people witnessed the pre-
sentation OF the silver service to the battle
ship Texas at Galveston, Tex, Feb. 49, Gov.
Culbertson expressed the sincere apprecia-
tion OF the people at the high compliment
which had been paid the State by the Secre-
tary OF the Navy. and as a slight token Of
that feeling they commanded him to make a
present, through Capt. Glass, to the battle-
ship named after the State OF Taxas. Capt
Glass spoke eulogisticaliy OF the battleship
Texas, and described her as one OF tho best
and stanchest ships In the American navy
The silver service consists OF fourteen pieces
OF sterling silver, weighing 1900 ounces and
cost e6.000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
WORK OF GUERRILLAs.
Insurgent Prisoners and Children Shot in
Cold Blood.

A band Of Spanish guerrillas. commanded
by Major Taso, of General Parezs army, in
Plnar del Rio province, is reported to have
captured the heights OF Montevari, north OF
Paso Real de Santiago, putting over 100
prisoners to the sword. The heights were
partially fortified, and number OF Cuban
families were there, the insurgents number
ing about 200.
Taso had the aid OF q deserter from camp,
aud, making night attack, surprised the
place, and after three hours hard fighting
captured 1t. About 100 insurgents escaped,
but the others and many women and children
were captured. Drawing the prisoners up In
line the Spanish troops shot them down in
cold blood and then put to death the chill
dren, reserving the women and girls for SOL
diers. The bodies were flung down the
heights, completely choking up small
gorge.
An imperative order for reinforcements
was received In Havana from General Wey-
Ter. 1t is reported that Gomez has outwt-
ted the Spanish commander in some manner
and that his plaus have miscarrled, much TO
his chagrin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
Tho Wool Trade.

The "American Wool and Cotton Report
err says OF the wool trade: A diminished
activity has characterized the market of the
past week. The falling of is what every
body had expected as the result OF the
enormous transactions recently recorded.
ness Of prices, which is encountered in many
directions. While part Of the trade are
disposed to take their profit whenever they
see 1t, there are not lacking those whose ex-
pectations OF materially flrmer quotations
are leading them to hold on to their wool
very tenaciously. Fleeces are firmly held,
sales being stronger than in the previous
week. There is very fair trade doing in
territories. Sales OF Australian have also
held out we'll. The supply OF medium and
coarse woods in the Boston market appears
to be light,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-24
Mckinley Rates Restored.

The Republican members OF the ways and
means committee decided to restore the Me-
Kinley rates on coal and coke-75 cents per
ton OF 2S bushels ON bituminous and shale
and 80 cents on coal slack, such as will pass
through half inch screen. The present
rates are 40 cents and 10 cents. Coke is ad-
yanced from Is to 20 per cent ad valorem.
The operators explained that Canadian com
petition had reduced wages.
Although no final agreement has been
reached, there Is a practical understanding
that the new bill will return to the Mckinley
rates on tobacco. except on the grade known
as filler. The rate on this will be 20 cents u
pound, double the Mckinley duty.