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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
NOMINATIONS.
The President of Michigan University for
Minister at Constantinople.

The President sent these nominations to
the Sena,ci James II. Angel, OF Michigan,
the be Minister to Turkey; George u. Meikle-
John, OF Nebraska. TO be Assistant Secretary
Of War: John u. Wight and John W. Ross to
be Commissioners of the District Of Colum-
bia; Seligmnn Bros 20 be special financial
agents OF the Navy Department mt London.
DR. Angel is president of the University NJ
Michigan ut Ann Arbor. which position he
has held since 1871. lie was the first great
collegiate instructor 20 put into practice the
co-education Of the sexes. Dr. Angel wns
born in Scituntc, II. L., in 1922 aud during
the war was editor Of the Providence. Or. H.
journal. From 1866 to 1871 he was presi
dent of the University Of Vermont From
june 1850, 10 FEBRUARY, 1882, he was Minis
ter to china. lie represented the United
states in preparing some of the treaties with
china for the exclusion OF Chinese lnborers,
and was one Of the representatives, Of this
this country IN negotiating the New Found
land treaties. which faied Of ratification 10y
the SENATE. DIR. Angel Il n Congregational
ist and his nomination was sought especially
by the members OF this church. which has IA
greater number OF missionaries in the Turk
ish field then any other denomination. IL is
expected by them that he will give especial
attention 10 the protection OF American mis-
sionares in Turkey.
The Senate confirmed Warren =. Reese
Jr., OF Alabama, to be United States Attorney
for the Middle district Of Alabama; Thomas
H. Barnes. OF Arkansas, To- be United States
Attorney for the Western district OF Arkans-
ms: Pliny l.. Sopcr, TO be United States At
torncy for the Northern district OF Indian
Territory; l.. o. G. Dana, TO be postmaster at
Colorado Springs, Col
The nomination of fex-Congressmnn Melkle-
John to be Assistant Secretary OF War wns
brought about by the declinntion OF james
Martin. of Vermont. to whom the plnce had
been offered. MIR. Meikleiohn has served
two terms in Congress, representing the
Third district OF Nebraska. lie Is about 40
years old and native OF Wisconsin lie hns
been prominent in politics In Nebraska,
having been member Of the Legislature
and Lieutenant Governor OF the state. lie
has been chairman Of the Republican state
committee in Nebraska.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
MOVING ON GREVENA.
Greek Irregulars Driving the Turks Before
Them.

Trustworthy reports confirm the state
ments that the Greek irregulars have cap
tured Batino, in Macedonia. The Turks
lost 40 men killed. The insureent chief.
Davelis, occupied n strong position in the
mountains near Kranin. His force was later
attacked by Turkish battalion from
Neiimisti, but tho Turks We're repulsed with
severe loss. The Greeks then assumed the
offensive, cut up the Turkish detachment
captured IL mules IA convoy OF provision
and large quantity of ammunition and
made prisoners OF 10 Turks.
After this success the Greeks advanced to
kipuri. on the rOad TO Grevena. threatening
the communications of the Turkish central
force at Elassona. with JHnina. the Turkish
headquarters In Albania. In ali the
skrmishes and lighting since crossing the
frontier tho Greeks lost only five men killed
and mad fifteen wounded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
A MANIAC'S DEED.
Family Of Three Butchered and the House
Fired in Rhode Island.

An awful tragedy was enacted in Pascoag
Il. |. Edward Reynolds, his wife and adopt
ed daughter. Seryilla, were butchered. and
the house set on fire to conceal the crime.
Martin Mowry. the hired man, who is evil
IDENTITY raving maninc, was found In the
barn chattering like an idiot. and II is be-
lieyed he did the awful deed.
When the n"ighbors. aroused by the fire.
got to the Reynolds house in the morning
they found every door and window locked.
Breaking in. the mutilated body of Mrs. R-y-
nolds was found and dragged out before be-
ing burned. 1t was not until the house was
burned to ashes and the emDers cooled, that
the charred remains of Reynolds and the girl
were found. The house had been saturated
with kerosene.
The body OF Mrs. Reynolds was horribly
mutilated, she had been stabbed twice and
her head crushed in with some blunt instru-
ment. From the location of the two charred
corpses In the ruins 1t is surmised that Roy
nolds had been been called to the room OF
his adopted daughter, and was met and kill
ed by Mowry. who then killed the two wo-
men. After leaving the house Mowry shot
himself in the head, but inflicted no serious
wound
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
SEVEN LIVES LOST.
A Family Drowned While Seeking Safety
From the Flood.

A distressing accident has occurred ten
miles west Of Helena, Ark, resulting in the
drowning Of n family OF seven negroes. Syl-
yester Sanders, "A tenant on the Joel Higgins
larm, where the current has been so swift as
TO threaten the destruction OF the houses,
left with his family, wife and five children,
for high ground. Unfortunately he took
into his ilatboat II large bull which he valued
highly. When near the Calicott place, and
within mile OF the hills, tho bull. which
was almost starved. attempted TO eat the
small limbs Of the willow trees through
which the bont was being laboriously push
ed. Tho animals action tipped tho bonta
frightened the inmates, who made frantic eff
forts to right IL. In the excitement the ami
nal kicked the side Of the boat 10 pieces, and
the entire family was drowned. Some ne
groos saw them, but were unable to render
nuy assistance.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
PROBABLE DOUBLE MURDER.
Fatal Result of a Drunken Brawl a
Bellaire, o.

A terrible fight took place in boathouse
south of Bellaire, o., in which Mrs. VIII
llams, Charles Horner, man named Pee
Piles and one named Williams took part. All
had been drinking. Williams accused Hor-
ner of insulting mis- wife. and q fight ensued.
When Peoples went to separate them. VIII
liams struck him heavy blow across the
face, breaking his nose.
Peoples and Mrs. Williams ran out doors,
followed by Williams, who dealt his wife u
heavy blow over the head, knocking her
down. He then dragged her back on the boat
Upon entering he turned on Horner and
struck him three times over the head and
face. knocking him insensible. Peoples said
that Mrs. Williams and Horner are both
dead. Williams then united the boat, float
ed down the river and escaped.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
PROBING THE CIVIL SERVICE.
senator Pritchard's COMMITTEES Will Begin
An inquiry.

The Senate Committee on Civil Service, of
which Senator Prltchard Is Chairman. de-
,ided TO enter a thorough investigation OF
he extent to which the civil service law IL
enforced and the effect OF the enforcement
n promoting the public welfare. Circulars
,re to be sent to the various heads OF depart
nents asking replies to the following ques-
.lons;
TO what extent has civil service rules been
promulgated in your depa rtment?
To what extent. In your opinion, should
Collectors OF Internal Revenue and United
states MarsEals be included in the classified
service?
Should the existing rules of the civil serv-
.ce be modified?
Should the civil service law DO amended,
continued or repealed?
The investigation il to take place under
he authority conferred by the Allen resolu-
ion and will be conducted by n sub-commit-
zee, consisting OF Senators Pritchard. Elkins
and Chiffon. The committee will make
special investigation of the effect of the
more recent civil service orders Of President
Cleveland
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
CUT HIS THROAT.
Ensterl Bank Robbers Kill a Troublesome
Cashier.

While resisting the entry Of two desperate
and determined robbers, md during heroic
but futile struggle to protect sl5O,0OO or
more ia money and sccnritics,in the compart-
ments Of the open vault Of the Great Falls
National hank at SOmersworth. y. H.. Cash
Ter Joseph A. Stickncy was struck down and
hrutaliy murdered hear the desk which hc
had occupied for years. After killing Stick
ney. the nurderors ransacked the vault and
fed with all the cash it contained, with the
exception Of 80 gold piece. As near as
can he estimated. about $4,000 was taken,
but IL IL possible that the loss will considera-
bly, exceed this sum- as no one but the dead
cashier knew the cXact amount that wns in
the institution ~. the time. The robbers,
after knocking Stickney down with Il black
jack. cut his thront. The most remarkable
feature OF the robbery IL the fact that $780,
900 In bonds OF the United States, which
were kept In one of the drawers Of the big
vault aud which the robbers evidently eN-
amined has lily, were not taken Neither was
any of the negotiable paper and securities Of
the bank-in fact nothing is missing except
the cash.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
GOING BACK TO SPAIN.
10000 Troops TO Leave Cuba-Not Known
What 1t Means.

According to information received from
trustworthy sources in Washington the
withdrawal Of at least part OF the great
army that Spain has maintained for several
years In the island OF Cuba will begin when
the rainy season sets in, within few days.
The initial movement will be the depart
ure OF 10000 Spanish troops from Havana
for Spain, and within a short time after
that $4,000 troops, it is understood, will
follow. Whether this movement Is to be
construed in favor of or against the In
surgents II is not possible now TO say.
The Spanish insist positively that II means
only that little or NOTHING remains Of the in
surrection; that Gomez has only about flfty
or hundred follows and that to watch these
under the conditions in which the campaign
has been necessarily conducted few thous-
and men are quite az effective AS the army
OF $50, 900 men which has been maintained in
Cuba. The Cuban contingent, on the other
hand, insist that the Spanish financial re-
sources are exhausted. and that the troops
are to be withdrawn because OF lack OF
money to keep them in service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
Holman Dangerously III.

William S. Holman, of Indiana, Is lying
dangerously III at his hom in Washington,
and small hopes OF his recovery are enter
.ained. He had a bad fall ten days ago, and
bis present condition is the result of shock.
The first that any Of his colleagues in the
House knew OF his sickness was when 1t was
announced on Saturday thar no was unable
to preside over the Democratic caucus.
Mr.. HOLMAN is rs years of age and is serv.
ing his 10th term In Congress, the longest
House career Of any member. There have
oeen many representatives, who have served
longer contin nuously than Mr.. Holman, bu,
aone who have his record Of actually taking
ais seat In a 10th term.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
Bread Food Commission.

Senator Hansbrough, of North Dakota. has
Introduced a bill authorizing the appoint
ment OF commission to introduce and pop
ularize the bread foods OF the United States
among the peoples OF the Orient. 1t provides
that the Commission shall consist of three
persons to be appointed by the President
and to be under the direction OF the Secre-
tary OF Agriculture.
The Commission shall ascertain and from
time to time report to the Secretary of Agri-
culture upon the best modes Of introducing
and popularizing the bread foods of the Uni
ted States among the peoples OF Oriental
cou ptriea
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
Recommends Hearty Participation in the
Universal Exposition.

The President sent the following message
to Congress urging 1t to make suitable pro.
vision for adequate representation Of the
United States at the Paris exp osition:
IL transmit herewith for the consideration
OF the respective houses Of Congress report
OF the Secretary Of State representing the
appropriateness of early action In order that
the government of the United States may he
enabled TO accept the invitation Of that OF the
French republic to participate in the unyer
sal exposition 10 bc held In Paris in 1906.
The recommendations of this report have
my most cordial approval, and | urge upon
the Congress such timely provision for this
great International enterprise as will
fttingly respond to the widely testified
wish and expectation OF our inyen-
tors and producers that they mny
have adequate opportunity ngan, hs in the
past, to iortiy the important positions they
have won In the world competitive fields of
discovery ana industry. Nor are the tradi-
tional friendships of the United States and
France and the mutual advantages to ac-
crue from their enlarged commercial inter-
course less important factors than the indi-
vidual interests to bc fostered 10y renewed
participation in great French exposition,
especially when II II remembered that the
present display is projected with degree Of
completeness and ON "A scale of magnillcence
beyond any Of the European exhibitions
that have marked the close of the century
1T is proper that l should emphasize the
need of early action, for II the present ses-
sion pass without suitable provisions being
made, the postponement OF the matter for
nearly year longer could not but operate
greatly to the disadvantage cf the United
States, in view of the elaborate preparations
already making by other governments and
of the danger that further delay may result
In an inadequate allotment OF space TO this
country as well as an incomplete oreanizu-
tion of the American exhibit"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
MRS. TILT0N DEAD.
The Once well-Known Woman Passes
Away

Mrs. Elizabeth II. Tilton. the wife of Henry
Ward Beecher's accuser, died on Tuesday
lust at her home In Brooklyn. The news of
her death was not made public until Thurs
day. Since the famous Beecher trial she had
lived in strict retirement. In recent years
she had shared her home with her widowed
daughter. Even the fact OF her death was
kept secret and there were no external signs
Of mourning about the house where the body
lay. Theodore Tilton, her husband, Is in
Paris, where he has lived ever since the
Beecher trial.
For a long time Mrs. Tilton was almost
totally blind, but less than year ago she
underwent difficult operation and regain
ed her sight. Then, about month ago, she
suffered u paralytic stroke, from which she
was slowly recovering, when In the latter
part OF last week she was again stricken.
Few We're admitted to the funeral. Malachi
Exeter, II preacher Of the Plymouth Breth-
ren, to which sect Mrs. Tilton belonged. Of
nciated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
American Ship Probably Lost.

The general opinion In shipping circles Is
that some dire calamity has befallen the
American ship Samaria, 2S days out from
Seattle for San Francisco, coal laden. Sew
eral captains who started from Seattle ut the
same time are firmly convinced that ths Sa-
mariu Is ut the bottom OF the sea. The mas
ter, Captain McRae, had on board his wife
and two children. The other vessels which
started In company with the Samaria, made
the trip In II or ~ days. 1t IL known that
several days after the Samaria sailad she wis
caught In u severe gale, which Captain FL
well declares was the worse he ever encoun-
tered. The Samaria was built In 1876, aud
said It is she was under the disadvantage OF
having poor shifting boards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
LATE BREvITIEs.

The British steamer Moyune, bound ';r
India, was driven ashore on the lsle Of
Wight. The passengers were rescued with
difficulty.
The Christian Herald OF New York, edited
by Rev. I. Dewitt Talmage. will send u re-
lief boat down the Mississippi from
Memphis.
At Memphis, Tenn, Tuesday night four
prisoners escaped. The authorities are sus-
picious, since all doors were found to be
locked after the escape.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
CHINESE TRAFFIC.
New Set of Treaties to bs Made With all
The Nations.

China is to have new set OF treaties with
sreat nations Of the world which will in
,orno measure emancipate her from the
)ncrous restriction she Is now under and
enable her to adjust her own revenue to the
nations needs.
Much Of the credit for securing tho consent
OF tho commercial powers to the negotiation
Of these treaties Is due to III Hung Chang,
who employed 10 the best advantage the OPP
portunities afforded 10y his tour Of the world.
still the change would have been long de-
lerred had not the war with China waged
lnsuccessfuly with Japan so Involved the
former IN debt rs to oblige he- foreign deb
.Ors to recognize the fact that China must
Je given powers to raise additional reye-
uucs.
At present the percentage OF duty that
may be collected on goods imported into
China from any great commercial nations IL
limited 10y treaty and the amount OF revenue
thus derived is entirely insufficient TO meet
the present enlarged expenses Of the Chinese
government. Efforts haye been made to in
'rease the revenues by the imposition Of
Licking taxes or duties collected on for
aign goods passing from one Chinese pro-
vince or district to another These taxes,
however. have always been bitterly resisted
by foreign merchants and haYo given rise to
so much trouble that on both sides there is n
disposition to abolish them.
Tho only recourse apparently Is an In
crease OF the tariff rites and this can be ac-
,omplished only by consent Of the powers
which have treaties with China fixing the
maximum tarilf rates. II happens that the
lrst OF these treaties TO run its course and
,equire renewal is that between China and
Spain and this will serve IA the model upon
which the other treaties will be- fashioned as
they are renovated Already negotiations
nave been initiated between the two gov
'rnments and because the interests in the
United States are similar to those OF spain,
he department Of state is being consulted at
]
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
BRIEF MENTION.

The Greater New York charter bill pass ed
the Albany senate over Mayor Strong's veto
by vote of "a to 10.
A Salem Mass. man has invented a col
lapsible umbrella, which one may carry in
his pocket when folded.
Arthur Chappell, burglar, was shot dead
at Spokane, Wash, by Policeman McPhee,
who was badly wounded.
A dispatch from Essen on-the- -Ruhr an
nounces that ten persons were killed through
IN explosion OF . fire damp in the Oberhaus-
en- pit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
CUBANs NOT YET sUDUED.
Weyler Preparing for Further Days Of War

In view OF the approach Of the rainy sea-
con, Capt. Gen. weyier has ordered the erec.
tion OF an inirmary on the trocha and the
extension OF the military hospitals. New
hospitals will be constructed at Trinidad,
sasilda, Isabella and sagua The captain
general has ordered the demolition OF all
houses inside the cultivation zone, on the
theory that the peasants will remain at night
In the block houses and remove their fani-
lies to the towns. In this way, says weyler,
the regulars will not be exposed to the risk,
In cases OF insurgent aggression, Of shooting
women and children. Five well-known mer-
chants have been fined $500 each for issuing
fractional scrip without authority.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
TwENTY-0NE SAILORS SAVED.
Crew Of the ssuts Brought Safely Into
Port.

Capt. Haavig, Mate Hellisen and 10 sea-
men Of the Norwegian ship senta, VINO were
supposed to have been lost at sea, were
brought into port at Philadelphia on the
British steamship Snowflake. No one was
lost. but all experienced a distressing time.
The abandoned ship was recently reported
at London Rs. having been sighted by tho
steamer Idaho, and 1t was believed that all
on board were lost.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21

1t is reported that 200 arrests have been
made at Tokat In the Sivas district OF Arme-
MIA, OF persons charged with coinplicity In
the recent massacre there. Among those ar
rested are tho Mutessarif and the chief Of
police and gendarmerie.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21
A WAR DECLARATION.
How Turkey Will Regard Any Further
Greek Raids.

The Turkish government has formally in
formed the Greek government that any
further raid of irregulars into Turkish terri
tory will be regarded ms a declaration OF war
upon the part Of Greece.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-04-21

Chinese Iaborsrs for Cuba.
A party OF u Cinnamon arrived In Mou-
tEesl' by the Canadian Pacific Railroad from
China wa Vancouver.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

the Boil Jelrphune company were
thrown vide open TO it's subscribers at
Norway, Qninncsec, Florence and this
city, and from eight o'clock until nearly
ten O'Clock the metallic wires rang with
the many choice vocal and instrumental
selections, inspiring and besutihl. niss
NJ. i. Agpew and Miss Nina Parker we're
the iavorites, and many hearty encores
could be heard through each ard every
telephone. Mr. Joseph Brooks was also
one OF the performers, and Capt. Rob
erts' solo was "A feast of music that
proved delightful. Another entertain
tainmcut will be given IN the near iutura
which should not be missed by the
lovers OF good music. .-Range-Tribune.
A similar complimentary notice APP
peared in the Florence Mining Ne~s.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
Announcement.

take pleasure IN announcing to the
public that viii open my place Of
business Saturday, February &, and
although my entire stock has as yet not
arrived you will nevertheless aad n
clean and well assorted stock of dress
goods, prints, sheetiugs, ladies' aud
gents furnishings. a iull lIpe OF notions,
perfumes, toilet articles, etc, and l here
With extend you all a cordial Invitation
u visit my store, examine goods, and
get prices. We win treat you right.
Having lbcen in business here beiore
know the wants Of tbe people aud will
do all | can to meet them.
Yours respectfully,
a. HLocH.
Opposite the Binucrmau House.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06
The Ground Hog's Joke.

The Michigan ground hog is probably
digging new hole somewhere in the
vicinity of the one vacated Tuesday.
and at the same time grupting ~ few
hoegishly humorous grunts in anticipa-
tion OF the huge joke he expects 10 enjoy
at the expense ~ the people in this
corner Of the globe. His hogship is sup
posed TO have crawcd out OF his hole
Tuesday and ms the timid little brute's
shadow wasn't sufficiently in evidence TO
scare him back into his subterraneous
abode he is supposed 20 be verdant
enough 90 believe that spring1s here and
that until next fall the weather will be
fine enough TO camp out. But the Michi-
gan ground hog is not so easily fooled.
lie has cudded up beneath the roots Of
our great pines from as far back as
history reaches 70 the present time and
il observaut enough 90 know that two
weeks Ui frosty weather come a fur way
from supplying the irigidity OF north
cru winter. As we have had little more
than two weeks OF frosty weather thus
lar this winter, lis hogship Is probably
now chuckling over tho inoredhity Of
the people who think lie has crawlcd out
OF and away from his hole without hav-
ING another hoi, 10 crawl into When the
next cold spell makes "a tour OF the
northwest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-02-06

Az noon today f. A. Baker, attorney
Tor Dewitt Ii. Moreland, member OF
the board OF public works, was granted
an order by Judge Lillibridge, OF the
chancery court, for the common council
to show cause on the 18th inst, Why II
has not declared the Office Of mayor OF
this city vacant, and ordered that the
vacancy bc filed at the spring election
Ia April.
la applying for the mandamus Mr..
Baker snid the object was To require
Hon. Hazen s. pingree, governor OF the
state Of Michigan. To show why he holds
the Office OF mayor Of Dctroit.-Detroit
Journal. Wednesday.