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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
CABLE FLASHES.

Emperor William Of Germany is ne
gotiating for shooting estate in Scot
land.
There is an Inadequate meat supply
In Germany due to the barriers erected
against foreign cattle.
A Madrid dispatch says: Don Car
los, the Spanish pretender. Is going to
London to raise a loan.
Three conspirators against the en-
peror Of Corea were hanged q few days
ago. Their bodies were mutilated by
the Dopulace.
Sweden's minister of marine has de-
cided to propose to the riksdag that a
credit of over 20 00O, 900 kroner be voted
for naval requirements.
The best efforts Of the Chinese gov
ernment are being put forth to secure
measures which will bring back an era
Of prosperity to the empire.
A military plot against the French
government has Just been unearthed
at Paris. The purpose was to remove
some Of the military officers.
The London board of trade has
blamed the commander of the British
steamer Milwaukee. Capt. Williams,
for her recent wreck by being run
ashore.
The soldiers returning to London
tHs COuuon are DelnB TOydliy en-
tertained by their admiring country
men. They have free access to all the
theaters and other places Of amuse-
ment.
The Spanish ambassador at Rome
asserts that Spain will demand the in
tervention OF the powers. IL the United
States insists on the annexation OF the
entire Philippines.
President McKinley's recent speech
To-
ties. are taken by Englishmen to refer
to the Philippines which islands Ame-
ricans intend to retain.
In anti-Semitic riots that occurred
at Kossow in Austrian Galicia on FRI
day night peasants plundered the Jew
ish quarter, killing ten persons and
wounding many of the others.
Russia and some Of the other Europ-
can powers have advised France to
settle her dispute with England by
means OF arbitration. The possession
OF Fashoda, In Africa, Is the question
In dispute.
Seven barges. containing 100000
pools OF naphtha. have been burned at
the petroleum port of Astrakhan. Rus
sia. Three persons were killed during
the connagration and several others
were injured.
At congress of mill owners In
Odessa 1t was decided. owing to the
decline In exports. to petition the gov
ernment to grant bounties on Hour
similar to those granted in the Uni
ted States. France and Germany"
One of the leading features OF the
Lord Mayors procession in London
this year will be car emblematic Of
Anglo-Saxon union. Britannia and CO.
lumbia, the central figures. being sur
rounded by the British colonies.
French advices from Djiboutil say Il
Is believed that the revolt of Ras Man.
gascia, the most important of the
Abyssinian chiefs. was engineered by
the British, but as he has only 1000
men, and Menelik Is sending l0,0OS
against him. It is thought he can't last
long.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
One Hu,drsd cAisfs rrAs, Arrest

One hundred African chiefs have
been arrested and are awaiting trial at
Free Town for the murder of American
and other missionaries at Kwell, In
May last A number Of the chiefs i'm
plicated have already been convicted.
The massacre of the missionaries grew
out Of the rebellion Of the natives
against the imposition of the hut tax.
The insurgents burned the mission
houses and murdered a number of the
American missionaries, including Mr..
and Mrs. Cain and the Misses Archer,
Hatfield and Schenck Of the United
Brotherhood Of Christ.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
esnstsr Pl,tt's Bank Clsssd.

Charles r. Dawes. comptroller Of
the currency. Thursday wired the
cashier OF the Tioga National bank of
Oswego. N. Y, of which Senator T. C.
Platt Is president. to close the doors of
that institution. receiving no more de-
posits and transacting no more busi-
ness. stating that he had placed Mr..
c. e. Van Brockiin. national bank ex-
amineI In charge of the bank. The
recent examination by Examiner Van
Brocklin disclosed a large defalcation
on the part of Eli w. Stone, the assist
ant cashier OF the bank.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

Secretary Alger issued an order last
week which will give impetus to Amer
lean shipping. which took effect on
Tuesday, simultaneously with the
hoisting Of the American flag ut San
Juan and the complete and permanent
occupation of Porto Rico by the mill
tary forces OF the United States. The
war regulations relating to Porto Rico
were modified by the secretary after
consultation with Gen. Spaulding, act
Ing secretary Of the treasury. 80 that
hereafter vessels trading between the
United States and Porto Rico and ves-
sells In tho coasting trade OF the island
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
ENGLAND THERE 70 STAY.
france Must Use fsrss TO Remove the British
From Fashsda

The situation arising out Of the ques-
tion between Great Britain and France
as to the right of occupying Fashoda
is extremely grave. Everything hinges
on the nature of the report of Major
Marchand, the French commander at
Fashoda, which Is now on its way
from Kbartoum to Paris, thanks to the
courtesy OF the British government in
permitting one of Marchand's officers
to use the British lines Of communica-
tion. The evacuation of Fashoda by
the French must, however. take place
II war between Great Britain and
France is to be averted, as the Marquis
Of Salisbury has nailed his colors to
the mast and cannot recede from the
position he has taken UP, in which he
has received the unanimous support OF
the country
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
WIFI Accused Of TsrrlIl. Crime.

A Dominion City. Manitoba, dis
patch says a cold-blooded butchery
took place In the Galician settlement.
east of there a few days ago. A Ga
lician man and his four children were
found dead In the house by a neighbor
The wife is missing and is suspected to
be guilty Of the crime. The weapon
used was an ak. The mans head was
nearly severed from the body and the
children's bodies were more or less
mutilated. 1t Is understood the man
and woman had frequently Quarreied
Lieut.. Hobson having successfully
foated the Maria Teresa, Is now ac-
lively engaged In his attempt to save
the Cristobal Colon.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Guests Of Hslsn Could.

A hundred and sixty soldiers from
the Obdam, which arrived at New
York from Porto Rico few days ago
were taken In charge by Miss Helen
Gould's agent and comfortably housed
In Camp Walworth" on East Fiji
teenth street. The men are members
OF the First Kentucky, Fourth Ohio,
Third Wisconsin,. Twelfth Wisconsin
and First United States volunteers
CORPS.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Another Powerful osnbiassi,..

nIaninr % miii niants ,uyo,v;nr w;.n'y.bour .hour
el5, 100000 In capital. 10 now being
planned In the Northwest. The mills
the promoters Of the combine propose
IN take into the deal are located in
Minnesota and Iowa. These properties,
It IL said, will be bought outright by a
stock company that will conduct the
business OF all the concerns under one
arm name. The new company will
probably capitalize at s10.O00.OOO.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
PrI.st suss for Iaisrsa Rsput.t,en.

The second step In the prosecution OF
one OF the most unique suits ever
brought in an American court-the
suit for $4,000 damages against the Of
ficials of the Roman Catholic Church
for publishing the major rite Of excom-
munication against a former priest Of
their faith. Father Anthony Kozlows-
ki. of the All Saints Independent Po-
lish Catholic Church-has been taken
in the Circuit Court at Chicago. In
addition to his financial losses Father
Kozlowski declares that he has sus-
tained great injuries through the
damage to his reputation through the
action of the Cardinal and the Arch
bighop
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

girl Of New York took a dose of car
bolic acid Tuesday night and died a
few hours later at Bellevue hospital. A
love AFFAIR was the cause. Her mother
was nearly crazed with grief at her
daughters action and disappeared from
her home during the night. She had
threatened to take her life. and It Is
believed she carried out her purpose
Contard the husband and father, who
saw his little family wiped out in a
single night. declares that he viii also
kill himself just as soon as he satisfies
himself that his wife has carried out
her threat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Became What Hs Profssssd 70 Bs.

Charles BrockwitZ, of New York. 80
years old. was sent to BlackwelIs is-
land for habitual mendicancy. Brock
witz Is said to be worth from S25 900 to
$4,000. He came here from Russia 20
years ago and at once devoted himself
to begging as a profession. It Is said
his attempt to appear blind by gazing
vacantly at the sun has finally de-
strOyed his sight
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Klsnllksr yinds HI Wifs.

Charles Van Alstine. the Klondike
miner has found his missing wife.
Pinkerton detectives traced her from
New York to London. She was living
ip<a quiet hotel on the Thames. Ar.
parestly an amicable settlement was
made. for the couple sailed together for
New York on the Umbria last Satur-
day. The $4,000 that Mrs. Van Alstine
took In her mysterious wanderings ID
still intact. and Van Alstine's only los
~ are the price Of four ocean voyages
End the $1,000 reward captured BY the
1efectiya.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

The war investigating committee Is
now pursuing its researches in a splen-
didly equipped train Of Pullman cars.
Monday the camp at Jacksonville, Fla,
was inspected. Their southern tour
viii occupy at least two weeks and all
the military camps will be thoroughly
investigated.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
LaYre Contyasts lv.ya.a

Contracts for the electrical equip
ment of the New York Third avenue
railroad were made last week as fol-
lows: Westinghouse Walker Com
pany. A.5OO,OOO: Johnson Rail Com
pany. 5000 tons of 11O-pound rails.
Pennsylvania Iron Company, $500. 600
castings; National Conduit and Cable
Company for subways. 81 800 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
American Forgsr In Austria.

A man about 25 years of age. who
gives his name as Anterne Nanauette
Regien. representing himself as a tour
ist and the son of Philadelphia elec-
trician. has been arrested at Troppan
capital of Austrian Silesia, for at
tempting to pass 2s forged Bank of
england 20 pound notes. He speaks
French and English fluently, but is be-
neved to be one OF a gang of skillful
International forgers instead of an
A >~-'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19

A new trade with the Philippines ha.
sprung up. During the past six or
seven weeks no less than so carloads OF
beer and six carloads OF cigarettes
have been sent there for the use OF the
American soldiers. though II L. exnect-
ed that the shipments may be welcom-
ed by the natives.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-19
Unisrtunsts Result Of . Lsvs Afs,r.

The village of Laparade. Paris. il suf-
fering from plague of snakes.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
BOGGS MAKES ANSWER.
THE DEFAULTlNG TELLER FIGURES
IN ANOTHER SUIT.

THE ANSWER WAS MADE TO A
RULE TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THE
JUDGMENT HELD BY BoGGS
AGAINST 70. WESLEY JOHNSON
AND ANNA JOHNSON SHOULD
NOT BE SET ASIDE.
William N. Boggs has filed an an
swer to the petition upon which Judge
Bregy, of Court No. J., Philadelphia. re-
Gently granted a rule to show cause
why the Judgment should not be open
ed and execution set aside in the case
CT Mr.. BOggs against e. Wesley John
son and Anna Johnson. Judgment was
entered on September IL, 1896, on q
bond and a warrant OF attorney given
by the defendants, bearing date OF
September 5, 1896, for $771.8S, condi-
toned for the payment OF $385.94. Dam
ages were assessed at $425 on Febru-
airy IA last, and on the same day exc
cutiOn issued.
Judge Beitler granted the rule upor
/ uhe petition Of Mr.. Johnson, one OF thi
| defendants, who said There was n,
consideration for said bond except ,
gambling debt incurred by me to Boggl
to the amount OF $3.50 in a game O
cards between Boggs and myself anC
the loan OF the sum of 800 in cash by
him to me. That on October /, 1896
your depOnent paid Boggs the sum o.
s25 on account Of the said judgment
That all the money that is justly and
legally due to Boggs is the sum OF SIS
with interest"
Mr.. Boggs gays In lhis answer that II
"is untrue that there was no consider.
alton for the bond except a gambling
debt, or that any part of the consider.
alton Of the bond was such debt" He
AYERS that the true facts are that on
! September 12, 1895. Mr.. Johnson gave
Mr.. Boggs a bond for $3.50, which was
entered on the same day in the pro
| thonotary's Office, at Dover, Del. Tn,
bond was IN full settlement Of loans OF
various sums made from time to tim,
to the defendant; that when Mr.. John
son left Dover Mr.. Boggs loaned hin
| additional sums to start in busines,
In this city. These loans amounted L
about 5000. In September, 1896, John
son exchanged certain Of his propert,
inDover for house Philadelphia ant
Mr.. Boggs satisfied the Judgment ii
Delaware and took bond for the s1Sl
and 5000, with interest less a credit o
s25 paid
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
A FAMILY AFFAIR

Is generally made OF the planning and
furnishing OF a home, and great deal
deal Of time and thought is given to the
problem Of deyising the best ideas for
Interior fittings and furniture both for
comfort and looks, but when II comes
to exterior painting and decorating, it
Is too often left to the Judgment Of the
carpenter or builder. who rarely pleases
anyone but himself. Use your own
judgment in the matter by going to No.
l07 West Eighth street and get one OF
the sample cards OF Bryan's Pure Oil
Paint, ready for use. on which the col
ors are arranged in harmonious combi-
nations suitable for any style Of house,
and on back Of card are series Of prac-
tical hints, making it a complete guide
to those about to paint tnside or out.
Bryan's Pure Oil Paint is the best low
priced, high-grade paint on the market.
without exception, for painting city
and country houses, barns. stables
fences, roofs and wood or iron OF every
kind. Sample cards showing all shades
free.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
CHANGES AMONG POLICE

BICYCLE F0LICE PUT IN DIS
TRTCTS PTROLED BY THE BIZ
CYCLE SQUAD.
Chief of Police Dolan yesterday after
noen issued an order making these
changes among THE police: Isaac NJ
England 30 be transferred back to his
old place in the central station as
house sergeant, and Joseph Howgate
TO be put back to his old position as
patrol sergeant.
Officers Scott and McGillion TO the
first district, in place OF Officers John
Ward and j. III. Massey; Officer Lyons
in place Of officer Ralston, who has
been transferred 10 the eighth district,
in place or William Ward. who has
been changed to the seventh district
been changed to the seventh district;
officer Taylor TO the sixth district in
place of officer Ford. who has been
transferred to the fourteenth district
in place Of Officer Mcguire, who goes
to the Twelfth district in pace OF Offi-
GERS Mullin and Solomon, who go TO
the fifth district in place OF Officers
Mclaughlin and McGillon; Officer Nc
Laughlin 10 the fourth district in place
Of Lyons. All officers who can ride
bicycles have been put on the district
patroled by the bicycle squad. The
change takes effect tonight
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
TWO BOY THIEVES
POLICE MAY HAVE MADE AN I'M
PORTANT ARREST--CASES Be
FORE JUDGE BALL.

PULlCE MAY HAVE ,MADE AN I'M
PORTANT ARREST--CASES BE
FORE JUDGE BALL.
Martin Brown, proprietor OF the
United States Hotel, was a witness in
Judge Balls court this morning against
Charles Hinson, colored, whom he
charged with stealing pint of whis-
key. Hinson made no defence and was
held for court.
William j. Duffy was ar-raigned by
his wife, who charged him with as
saulting her. Mrs. Duffy lives at No.
1103 Lobdell street. and on Saturday
Mrs. Duffy, to keep her husband home,
put his hat in the Stove. He then
struck her. Mrs. Duffys eye was
blackened, and her face was badly
swollen. Judge Ball held the case
over until tomorrow, as Duffy is the
only support of his family, and the
Judge held that 1t would be am injustice
to the children to send him to Jail. He
then ordered Agent Stout to take care
of the case.
Andrew Johnson, colored, was ar
raigned by his wife. She charged him
with assault. He was put under a
peace bond, and the court ordered him
to pay his wife enough money for her
maintenance.
Alexander Polaski, Polish boy, was
/ arraigned and held until tomorrow for
/ assaulting a small child.
Samuel Denny and George Schultz
/ two boys, were arrested last evening
| by Sergeants OF Police Massey anf
Black for attempting to burglarize tlh'
store OF Frank Lee, at No. S32 King
street. 1t was learned from the testi
i mony of several officers that the boy
j have attempted to rob other store.
along King street. Schultz told thu
| judge, in answer to the COURTS ques
ton why he stayed out at nights
| that he wanted to go on the bum
Schultz told how he and other boys
robbed stores and farmers wagons. BY
| their capture the police have secured
( valuable evidence of a gang of thieves
They were held until tomorrow. Theil
/ case will be looked into.
1 John Tobin and William Donnolly
habitual coast loungers, were arraign
ed in Judge Balls court Saturday night
I Patrolman Ralston charged them will
corner lounging ait Front and Wes
streets.
''What have you to say?" asket
the court, addressing Tobin.
"Why," your honor, said TObin, e"
was standing on the corner, but If yol
let me go win take the pledge"
The court answered his plea by i'm
posing fine of 81 and costs in eacl
case.
4 Special officer Mcdaniel was tn
principal witness against Thomas Don
ahoe, who, in answer to the court
Question regarding bis condition sal
that ne was a resident OF ManayunA
Philadelphia, and "a twenty first war
Democrat" He pleaded for his re
lease, but the court said 81 and costs.
| Samuel Sweeney, another imbiber @
the flowing bowl, was fined 81 and cost
for drunkenness.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
THE FINAL SCORES

These are the final scores OF the Will
mington Whist Clubs billiard tourna-
ment, the game of February %, be
tween Jackson and Belts turning on
one point, which is now in question
and the game will probably be played
over: Jones, 1S0; Rayner, 49, Sellers
200; Swift, LAG; Hastings, $50; Town.
send, 1902; Sellers. 200; Pyle, 1874: Pen.
nypacker, 200; Rayner, 10; Pyle, 200,
Townsend, 1862; Hastings, $50; Pyle
1876; Harman. 200; Jones, l7s: Hopes
$50; Cook, 1885, Hastings, $50; Swift
1875; Pyle, 200; Swift. 167; Beggs, 7z4;
Jackson, 1870; Belts. $50: Thomas. 14s,
Jackson, 1870; Mendinhall, 16s.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
WHERE is JACOB ]. ERNlG +?
HE DISAPPEARED LAST SEPTBM-
BIER, LEAVING A YOUNG WIFE
AND THREE CHILDREN.

AND lftLEE CHILDREN.
The young wife and three little chill
dren of Jacob Ernig are very much
worried over the long absence of the
husband and father, who disappeared
last September, leaving no trace of his
whereabouts.
AT that time Ernig, who is 80 years
Old, and is mOulder by trade, was
working for an iron foundry at York,
Pa. He was a good workman and
steady in his habits. One day he failed
TO return from his work, and has not
been heard of since. His tools are still
at the workshop at York, Pa.
The wife waited anxiously day by
day for tidings of the missing man and,
becoming discouraged, removed, with
her family to this city, where she is
keeping house for her brother at No
122 Cedar street. Since her husband s
absence one of the children has been
i'll, and it's life was despaired of, but is
now on the road to recovery. The
youngest child is now very i'll and the
family is in hope that some of his for
mer fellow -workmen may know of Err
nig's whereabouts and direct this arti-
Gle 10 his attention.
He has worked here ait the Diamond
State Iron Companys foundry, and
also at Middletown, Lancaster, Glen
Vile and Sparrow's Point, Pa.
His mother, who is here on visit
to the sick child, says that once, be.
fore he was married, about five years
ago, he disappeared in a similar man.
ner and was not heard OF for a year
Evening journal., 1898-03-07

impatiently waiting the coming OF
Spring. Coming from the pen of the
sage OF water sport in this country, and
at a time when small raters are com
manding the attention OF yachtsmen in
the eastern part of this country, it will
be OF special interest.
The boats ordered by the CorInthian
Yacht Club. OF Philadelphia, from the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Ship Build
ing Company, OF this city, are being
planked one by one, and the entire
fleet will be ready for the Spring rae
ing season
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
WILMINGTON MAN INJURED.

John Carroll, OF this city, was found
early this morning lying along the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad near
Reading. He was unconscious, and
there were several cuts across his fore
head. AT the Homeopathic Hospital,
where he was taken, he said that he
was stealing a ride on coal train with
four others, when he was beaten and
pushed from the train. He is about 35
years old and heavily built. There are
several John CAROLS in the city direc-
tory.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
OFFICE 7TH AND KING. PHONE 545.
H. T. Sergeant, dealer in Coal an
Wood. Large Pea Coal for family use
Hickory Wood for open CRATES.
PRAYED FOR CONSUL LEE

Various churches in this city yester-
day offered prayers for the safety OF
Consul General Lee, who, it was re-
ported was assassinated at Havana
Many pastors have been touching ON
the war scare in their sermons lately
and have made some patriotic declara-
tions.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
ENTERED AN APPEARANCB.

H. IL. Ward, attorney for the Bay
State Gas Company, appeared in the
United States Court this morning and
entered an appearance for the defend
ant in the suits filed against the COM
pany by its creditors and stockholders.
The defendants have until April 4 to
file an answer to the charges preferred
against them.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
CENTURIANs WE'RE WINNERS.

On Saturday night the bowling team
Of the Century Wheelnen, of Philadel-
phia, defeated the team OF the Young
Mems Republican Club by sixty-two
points, the total scores being 1854 for
the Century men and 1892 for the Re
publican Club. The contest was fol-
lowed by dinner at the Clayton
House.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
DELAWARE RIVER BATTERIES.

Work is being pushed on the batter
les on both sides of the Delaware river.
The electricians are fitting the forts
with electric lights and other electrical
equipments. It is thought that troops
will soon be stationed at these points.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
NorGHr our A. GRIrnGE

Maurice Jacobs and Harvey Peters
the latter of Talleyville, fought a prize
fight yesterday afternoon in an old
stone house near Talleyville. The fight
lasted ten rounds, when Jacobs quit
and Peters was awarded the fight
About fifty sports witnessed the mill
The scrap was the outcome of a grudge
About 5000 changed hands on the re
suit.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
sERvTCES AT THE CATHEDRlAI,

A retreat for men, which will con-
tinue for one week, opened in St.
Peters Pro-Cathedral last night. Di-
visions Nos. IA and attended the SER
vice, and on Sunday next all OF the A.
o. H. orders will attend holy commu-
nion in a body.
Evening journal., 1898-03-07
THE ASSESSMENT BOOKS

THEY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN
THE SEVERAL WARDS OF THE
CITY.
Clerk of the Peace ]. b. Foard has
hung up the assessment books to afford
taxa.bles an opportunity to examine
them and make their appeals IL they
believe that their properties are as
sessed too high. Tho books for the
several wards have been placed as fol-
lows.
First ward. No. 215 West Fourth
street; Second, Third street bridge
house; Third, j Harvey Spruance's.
Second and Monroe; Fourth, Or. H. r.
Spruance's, Fifth and Poplar; Firth,
Smith Coopers Seventh and Jefferson;
Sixth, No 1901 Market street; Seventh
No. 5 West Tenth street; Eighth, No.
S44 Pine street Ninth. No. 2134 Mar
kelt street; Tenth, No. 917 Lancaster
avenue: Eleventh, No 800 Maryland
avenue; Twelfth, No. 1901 WEST Fourth
street.
They will remain hung up during
the month Of March.