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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
WHAT THE BALL COST.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley Martin Spent $50, 900
and About $3.50, 900 Changed Hands.

Careful computation makes the cost OF the
Bradley-Martin ball at the Hotel Waldorf
Wednesday night sl50,00 The ball, 80 far
as careful estimates can be made, cost Mrs.
Martin about $4,000. The remainder OF the
total which has been mentioned was spent
by her guests In costumes. in preliminary
dinners, and In the various expenses which
were incidental to their preparation. The
money, however, was very widely distributed
and includes In its distribution almost every
class OF working people
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
BRITISH IRON MEN
Frightened Over This Steady Importation
of American Pig.

United States Consul Parker, at Brming-
ham, England. has supplied the State Depart
ment at Was hington with extracts from loca
papers showing that British iron makers are
disquieted over the receipt at Birmingham Of
large consgnments of American pig iron Mt
pounds shillings per ton, or fully 10 shil-
lings under the English minimum. There
were also reports OF negotiations In Philadei-
phia for the sale to European buyers of 20,-
900 tons OF billets at pounds 10 shillings
per ton delivered.
British iron men generally ascribe this
phenomenal movement TO the trade depres-
sion in the United States, which causes fore
ed sales abroad; hut others point to the
steady continuance OF the American ship
ments as evidence that they must be made AT
profit, and hold that superior natural ad-
vantages and improved processes OF manu-
facture have turned the scale.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Guards Were Traitors.

News of a daring robbery OF burro train
loaded with $50, 900 worth Of silver bullion
has reached Durango, Mex. The burros
were driven off, and no trace can be found
OF them or their precious burden, The silver
was being sent from Sombrerte to Sanfelipe,
on the railroad, for shipment to market. 1t
was the product Of the Julio mine. The
burro train was accopanied by an armed
guard. but when the robbers made their at
tack but little resistance was offered, sew
eral members OF the guard even assisting In
making the capture and robbery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Church pisestahlishment

Mr.. Samuel Smith, Liberal member for
Fiintshre and formerly president of the
Liverpool chamber OF commerce, moved in
the house OF commons the uisestablishment
and disendowment Of the church of England.
He contended that established churches were
inimical to popular rights. Mr.. Balfour,
.lrst lord Of the treasury and government
leader, described the motion as shame and
rs wasting the time of the house. 1t was re-
jected by vote of 2O4 to Sc Mr., Smith is
the author Of work entitled 1.-THE Credi-
bility of the Christian Religion.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
OUR APPLE EXPORTS.
The German Market for Them of Vast
Promotions


Reports coming to the state Department
from Europe show that the American apple
made an enormous market for itself the re
last year. Frank Mason, L. S. consul at
Frankfort, declaresthat the victory has been
one of superior quality rather than mere
cheapness and says that the agricultural pa
pers In Germany make the astonishing state
ment that no less than G,000, 900 double cent
ners OF our apples-more than twenty times
the import of any previous seasou-came
into Germany last year, The consul-general
thinks this gain Of great market may be
made permanent If cer;ain precautions
which he notes are observed by American
shippers.
Consul Monaghan, at Chemnitz, says the
whole German empire is alarmed at the
great apple imports. The keepinc qualities
OF the best American winter apples are sub
lects of astonishmeGt to German growers.
who expressed incredulty when told a Bald
win would easily keep six months.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Armor at S4O0 Per Ton.

The Senate committe on naval affairs de-
clined to recommend that the secretary of
the navy he authorized not to pay more than
e4OO per ton for arnor plate.
Should the manufacturers refuse TO fur
nish armor at this price the committee rec
ommends that congress appropriate Sl,-
5O0O 600 for the establishment of plant to
manufacture plates. The Carnegie and
Bethlehem representatives declare that they
cannot manufacture armor plate at less than
$3.50 per ton
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
CLARA BARTON TO GO TO CUBA.
Spain Accepts the Offer Of the American Red
Cross Society.

Knowing from authentic sources Of the
destitutlon existing in Cuba, the American
Red Cross Society offered its services as an
organization. Some international flaw pre-
senting ITSELF Miss Barton Immediately offer
ed herself and her officers for individual SER
wee in Cuba, providing Spain accedcd and
the American people desired to place their
contributions OF money or materials In the
hands Of Miss Barton and her officers.
The following communication from the
Spanish Minister explains itself, and Miss
Barton ana her officers announce that they
are ready to go to Cuba, provided people de-
sire to place in Miss Barton's hands IL sum
sufficient to relieve the necessities of that
island
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Hollidaysburg Bids for the Capitol.

Maj. William Williams, Mexican war
veteran and one of the wealthiest residents Of
Hollidaysburg, Pa. authorized Blair county's
representatives in the le. slature to make an
offer agreeing to donate the Holiday semi
nary and its spacious grounds, OF which he
Is the owner, as a site for the state buildings,
provided the capitol is removed to saRiEal
Pepnsy lvania.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
"SPASIsH LEGATION,
"WashingtOn, Feb. IL, 1897.

"AIiss Clara Barton, Washington, ID. c.:
"Dear Miss Barton-I duly communicated
to my government the proposition made by
you to so to Cuba with the view of convey
ing the aid of the American people to the
sufferers In consequence OF the war. l have
just received cablegram from the Duke of
Tetuan informing me that the government
Of IL. NJ. the King OF Spain, after consulting
the commander-n-chief, accepts your BEN
evolent offer lam instructed in the same
cablegram to convey to you the thanks OF II.
for your gracious intentions and views.
"Believe me, very respectfully yours,
"E. DUPUY DE LONE"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Earthquake in Mexico,

A sharp shock OF earthquake was expert
enced at o'clock Tuesday morning In the
state OF Vera Cruz In the direction Of south
west to east The shock lasted six seconds
Various shocks were felt on the isthmus and
Tehuantepec and other points.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-02-17
Poisoned by Wholesale.

A remarkable poisoning affair has come to
light at Szebely. in Hungary, where il ap-
pears that ls wives murdered their husbands
by poison. The women have been arrested,
and the enormous sensation which the affair
has caused is likely to be increased when fur
ther details are known.
The Progress., 1897-01-09

zens were likewise called together
in Shreveport, and Messrs. F. A.
Leonard and S. N. Kerley We're
appointed to solicit aid and money.
Both meetings were successful and
both accomplished their purpose.
In closing, The Progress feels it
a duty to say something in praise
Of General Agent Captain Matt L.
Scovell and the train dispatcher,
1--WE don't know his name, but he
is a noble man whether we do or
not), for their promptness in
Fastening to the rescue. This is
another feather-and an eagle
feather, too-in the cap OF the K.
c., S. & G., in it's associations with
our city.
The Progress., 1897-01-09
Burglary.

On Monday night last, the cloth
ing store Of Messrs Jordan & Booth
of our city, was burglarized, and
property Of considerable value was
taken away. An entrance was eff
ected by digging out the brick Of IN
IS inch wall in the rear, making a
hole sufficiently large to allow
good-sized man to crawl through.
Entering, the back door was opened
through which the robber or rob-
bers passed out.
Among the articles stolen was q
very handsome valise. Every
thing can easily be identified, and
sleuth hounds-human beagles-
are on the trail. Chief Nelson has
the matter in hand, and the culprits;
should keep both eyes open all the
time, if they desire to escape.
This is the first real burglary,
that should be called such, that has
taken place in our town in a long
time. Our people should keep
good watch-out, and a better shot
gun and still better loaded on.
The Progress., 1897-01-09
Tab Trimmings.

Among trimmings square tabs are
much affected. Revera and basques arc
finished with them; the hens of dress
skirts are battlemented. and outstanding
tabs are attached to straight collars and
wrist frills. Most of these tabs are about
as inches long and not more than
inches wide They are detached as a
rule and are secured to Il moderately
wide band which slips inside the collar
of the bodice Sets of these decorations
in white linen are made for the neck
and sleeves, and when of this material
marrow lacn insertion is let in about
quarter of an inch from the edge of the
tab, and for dressy wear a tiny lace frill
is added, but the palmer sets with the
insertion alone is considered the most
stylish.
The Progress., 1897-01-09
Caded Wanderers.

How small the once mighty Red
now is.
Look at Hicks Bros. offerings If
you want to buy.
If at first you don't succeed, just
keep in the middle of the road.
Wood is cheaper this season
than ever before in Shreveport.
There is still still hunt for
White tenements in Shreveport.
MI. A. B. Waskom, of Blocker,
Tex, was in the city Wednesday.
The coal and wood vendors have
been jubilant over the icy weather.
The hotel arrivals show that peo-
pie are still prospecting around our
city.
Mr.. Gus Schutt is. fitting up. the
City Hotel barber shop in elegant
style. =
Our Wholesale men seem to be
still satisfied with their trade and
prospects.
Shreveport will play ball this
summer, and will face Southern
Leaguers, too.
There is still favorable talk in
favor of that cotton factory going
up in Shreveport.
Hers pharmacy is receiving it's
finishing touches and is now deco
lete in all respects.
The Shreveport people are a
charitable follke, and will always
open their purses to those in actual
need.
Gary street, across the w., S. Il
r., is not passable for vehicles yet.
Whose business is it to finish the
work?
Our editor tips his hat to his
friend, Mr.. Bert Craig for an en-
joyable buggy ride Wednesday
afternoon.
Mr.. Leon Bailey is home again
from his sad mission to Missis-
sippi. He says he is again ready
to, sell real estate.
DIR. T. M, Comegy is having his
dental parlors refitted up, and they
will soon be neat, coy and in
viting appearing.
Mr.. G. B. Groom and little daugh-
ter,.of Lake Charles, was in the
= city, Tuesday and made The Prog.
ress friendly call.
Genial Charles Robertshaw, now
of Preston, La, was in the city
Wednesday. We are gratified thai
hereports all the folks we'll.
Some of our folks are beginning
to talk basket factory again. l
will not require much capital, bu
will be big thing for Shreveport
The Progress., 1897-01-09

T. j. Bryson, ip being bitten*>by
dog Wednesday morning. We
trust no serious injury will follow.
The question was asked our edi-
tor, what has become of Shreve-
ports Development Club? Well,
really, we don't know; maybe it is
getting ready to spring surprise
soon.
Our friend, Mr.. w. A. Elicit, OF
Mooringsport, was in the city
Tuesday, and we are glad to report
that his son, Master Edward, who
was hurt in the storm, is doing
nicely.
Captain Nelson and his men are
on the trail of the Jordan & Booth
store burglar or burglars. Some
think them negroes, others do not.
Our word for it, our police will
find out.
Mr.. Andrew Kuhn has resigned
his position with Mr.. Queries and
has set out for himself at No. 5O4
Commerce street. He is a good
business man and many friends
wish him abundant success.
The Progress regrets to learn OF
the mishap which befel the little
girl of it's friend, Mr.. John john
son, in being gored by COW
Wednesday morning. A negro
went to the rescue and was him.
self hooked. We rejoice that
neither were fatally injured.
The young ladies at the new
'phone deserve much praise.
Though tried in a thousand ways,
they always reply good naturally.
Our editor always receives cour-
teous treatment and doubts not
that all other subscribers do, too.
| Of goes our hat to the ladies.
A runaway match took place al
the hospitable residence OF Mr.
and Mrs. George A. White
Wednesday night. The contract
ing parties were Mr.. Oscar Nc.
donald and Miss Belle Black. Oul
editor was called on, because hi
and Mrs. White are friends and hi
has performed many ceremonies
beneath her roof; but he is ne
longer magistrate, and anothe
Judge Slaton-filled his place
and the young couple were mad
one according to the laws o
Louisiana.
BY Providence.
The Progress., 1897-01-09
Storm Swept.

SVOT" SNVpt'
Last Saturday sombre clouds
hovered over our city nearly all
day. In fact it was only at inter-
walls that riffs appeared through
the gloom, to let the people know
that old Sol had not yet surrender
ed for his evening successor. The
darkness was so intense that many
thought the shades of night were
gathered, even when it was but
little past midday.
1t was day of uneasy condi-
tons in the atmosphere; a condl-
ton that caused much apprehen-
sion among the people while they
did not give way to terror. In fact
it was an indescribable feeling;
one of holy awe and yet no defined
oppression. Still the hours of
night drew near and no evil conse-
quences, nothing to mar the usual
business transactions. But hold!
what is that the avires are saying?
'.Mooringsport has been storm
swept, a tornado has almost exter-
minated the whole town." spoke
the electric current to Capt. M. L..
Scovell, agent of the Kansas City,
Shreveport and Gulf Railway Com
pany here. Capt. Scovell has been
in battle and his experience there
stood him in good stead now.
Quickly he responded to the call of
Duty, which babe him act in the
cause of humanity. Soon he was
out on our streets, telling the dire
full news to such as would lend a
sympathetic ear and helping hand.
Doctors O'Leary, Coty, Furman
and Schumpert quickly took their
places in ranks and joined by
others who heard of the calamitous
occurrence. were soon speeding
behind the fleeting iron horse,
on their voyage of compassion and
mercy.
Soon the train had reached the
spot where the beautiful little towr
had nestled but a few hours before
but now, alas, only desolation ano
signs of disaster appeared to bea1
testimony to the fact, Verify we
know not what day may bring
FORTH Only a few seattle ring
houses remained. Like the gooo
Samaritan he is, Mr.. j. S. Noel hae
transformed his own dwelling
which had been spared, into boil
morgue and hospital, and the
aiders saw the dead and wounded
lying around in grewsome sight
Quickly the good M. DIS were a
work and ere long all that could b.
} removed were placed on board tn
special train, provided for the oc
| casion, and were borne to our city
; reaching here about 9 o'clock tn
The Progress., 1897-01-09
BY Providence.

81 tell you, nay; but except we
repent, We shall all likewise per-
ish. Luke 1873.
With the above quotation as a
foundation for text, DR.. Matthew
Van Lear, of the First Presbyterian
Church, will, in to-morrow's SER
mon, prove by the Bible that
cyclones are governed by Provi-
dence, and thus accounts for the
disaster at Mooringsport. Every
body cordially invited.
That good whipping will some
times make a fellow squeal in more
ways than one.
Don't listen to what others say: it
you need job work call at The PRoa-
REss office.
The Little Gem, carrie the be oys-
tiers on the market.
The Progress., 1897-01-09
Marie Antosnette Couture.

The Marie Antoinette couture is oneI
of the most charming for general wear.
The hair is rolled softly back from the
face, making light puff all about the
temples and behind the ears. Beautiful,
long, round shell, ivory or filigree combs
almost encircle the head and push the
hair we'll toward the face. The teeth of
these combs turn to the front and are
longer where they fit behind the ears.
The ends of the hair are loosely coiled
at the back of the head.
The Progress., 1897-01-09

Get The PRoGnEss to do your job
work.
The Progress., 1897-01-09

The craze for crests is increasing, and
not content with blazoning it on ones
stationery, it is now the mode to have
it exquisitely hand painted on parch-
ment, framed and hung in a conspicu-
Gus place in hall or library.
The Progress., 1897-01-09

The Little Gem, carrie the be oys-
tiers on the market.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24
srARK's WELL EQUIPPED cANDI
DATE.

The nomination for Governor at the
Democratic state convention on June
SOth, by all means should come to the
northern end of the State. In the 95
years of Ohio's existence as state the
Democrats have elected IL governors
and Reuben Wood Of Cuyahoga county
was the only one that came from the
north. The other eleven all come from
the southern part of the state.
Northern Ohio is Democratic and
southern Ohio is Republican. The re-
cord of the election last fall shows that
in the Al counties north of 40 degrees
and 30 minutes, Mr.. Bryan received a
majority of lS49 and (this too in spite Of
the fact that the two large cities OF
Cleveland and Toledo gave Mckinley
over 60O0 majority while the A southern
counties gave Mckinley 62,93S ma
jority.
Stark county is. the third largest
county in northern Ohio. 1t has never
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24

yet been honored with gubernatorial
nomination. 1t is now represented in
the legislature by two Republican repre-
sentativss and one Republican Senator,
Let the Democratic convention give her
representation on the State ticket and
Molly Stark will elect two Democratic
representatives and Democratic Sena-
tor.
Stark county will ask for the nomina-
ton of John G. Welty because he is a
Democrat ofthe JefIerson-Jackson school
and is well equipped to make this fight.
He is a pioneer in the cause of free
silver, man who is courteous and kind
in his demeanor, liberal and generous in
his views but bold and audscious in ad.
vocating principle which he believes to
be right. If the convention will nomi-
nate bin the next Governor of Ohio is
sure to be Democrat.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24

81 wish to disclaim any responsibility
for this sugar duty as revenue duty"
said Senator Allison in debate the other
day, "and if that were its only object it
would not have my vote" This same
Senator should explain how he would
raise thirty or forty millions of revenue
If sugar were free. Also why he voted
in committee for ten cents per pound
duty on tea. This tax is not protective
for tea is not raised in this country.
What set of inconsistent mortals even
Senators are. Like other people they
are human generally.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24
ALABAMA AND OHIO.

The Governor of Alabama at Hunts
vile few days ago had to meet pre-
cisely the same emergency that con-
fronted Governor Bushnell at Urbana.
Governor Johnston came out of the trial
with much more to his credit than the
Ohio Governor. He maintained the
supremacy of the law, prevented the
lynching of negroes and taught the mob
element lesson without the loss of a
single life or even lawess demonstration.
In these matters, in nine cases out of
ten, it depends on having the right man
in the Sherifl's or Governors office. AS
we read the testimony taken at the
coroner's inquest at Urbana, the Sheriff
and the local military officer did their
duty we'll, and had the Governor, at the
right time, risen to the importance of
the emergency there would have been no
citizens killed and no negro lynched. -
Pittsburg Post.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24

The Sugar Trust gave another exhibi.
ton Monday of the strength of its grip
on the United States Senate when Sena-
tore Lindsay's motion to abolish the pro.
tective margin that is to enable it to ex-
tract $40, ,OOO,O 900 year from the pockets
OF the American people, was beaten by
nearly a strict party vote. OF course,
almost all the Republicans were lined
up on the side of the trust and all the
Democrats, except the saccharine Nc
Enry, against it; but what were Jones
and Stewart, Of Nevada, doing with the
Havemeyer crowd2-N. Y. journal.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-06-24
THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

The population of the Hawaiian
islands consists OF 70, ,5l7 males and 36,5 sos
femsles-two men to every woman
According to nationality the males are
classified in the Hawaiian census of the
present year as follows Japanese
1922; Chinese, 10, l67; Hawaiians, II, 1899
Portuguese, S,202, half-breeds, 4,249
Americans, 1875; British, l l,406, with q
scattering of Germans, Scandinavians,
French and South Sea islanders. 1t is
claimed this scheme will help to bring
prosperity. 1t may help to add to the
profits of the sugar trust. Annexing
Cuba does not seem to be
blooming up, and the Administration is
in need of sensation. The debt to be
assumed will be four millions, Eight
islands are inhabited and four uninha.
bited, and their location is in the North
Pacific ocean, lying between lSo 64> and
220 p north latitude, and 1869 and l6l
West longitude, Honolulu, the capital
is distant 2, 100 miles from Sanfrancisco,
Auckland, New Zealand, $3.50 miles
Sydney, New South Wales, 4,484; Yoko'
homa, 3,440 miles; Hong Kong, 4,S9S
miles.