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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
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Two explosions which killed II men,
wounded about 20 others and wrecked
two buildings, occurre da tthe plant Of
the Lahln-R Rand powder works ut
Pom pton, N. j., Tuesday. The first ex-
plosion was In the house where gum
cotton was being made. and the sec
ond, presumably superinduced by con-
cussion. was In the drying house close
by.
Three men were In the mixing room
when the explosion occurred. and they
were blown TO atoms. Chief Engineer
Craig, who was In the engine room,
had his head crushed to a Jelly In the
wreckage OF the boiler house. the side
OF which was blown out. John Phillips
was standing near n tree. some dis
tance from the mixing house. His head
was blown from his body and was
picked up so feet away. His body was
frightfully torn by the force OF the ex-
plosion and his clothes were whipped
from his body
After the explosion there was some
talk of Spanish spy being implicated
In an attempt to destroy tho powder
mill, but the theory of the men con-
nected with the works is that a grain
OF gravel or sand got into some pow
der. which was in process of handling
In the mixing room, and that as 1t
went through the machinery the for
cign substance came in contact with a
metal surface and threw out a spark,
which ignited the explosive.
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PORTO RICO 70 Be ATTACKED NEXT.
MILES WILL COMMAND.
An Eatin New Army viii Msks The Trip -seidisrs u
Santiago Haw Dsas Thslr Share and win Re-
turn Hsus sufhsisnt Transports

Having taken Santiago. American eff
fort on this side Of the Atlantic Will
now be directed to the taking OF the
Island OF Porto Rico. the first move be-
Ing made against San Juan.
At the same time the program map
ped out for Commodore Watson to
cross the ocean and attack Spain's
home coasts will be carried out.
The Porto Rican expedition will be
commanded by Gen. Miles in person,
though Gen. Brooke, now in command
AT Camp Thomas, Is expected to be his
main dependence. The size of the
expedition Will depend upon Gen.
Miles wishes, although II is believed
that 25,000 men will be sufficient for the
purpose. At San Juan the navy will
De or greater assistance than 1t was at
santiago, owing to the possibility of
approaching the town more closely
without risking contact with mines.
Gen. Brooke was ordered to Washing
ton by Secretary Alger so that he will
be In position to make his views
known to the department. The ex-
perience gained In dispatching Shaf-
ter's expedition 1t is expected. will aid
the officials In their determination to
make short work of the Porto Rican
affair.
That the navy Is ready to do its share
at short notice goes without saying.
Porto Rico Is not expected to offer n
very formidable resistance. 1t Is be-
lieved that the moral effect of the sur
render at Santiago will be to discour-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
TELEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD.

The w. c. T. U. have abandoned all
efforts to secure the temple building at
Chicago.
The navy department has asked for
bids to construct two floating docks, to
cost not over $250.000
Six persons were killed by a boiler
explosion in the Niagara starch works
at Buffalo last Thursday.
All of Blanco's dispatches to Spain
will now be examined by Americans at
Santiago before transmission.
The eighth annual convention Of the
Baptist Young Peoples Societies was
opened at Buffalo last Thursday. I.
The opportunity to subscribe for the
day. The bonds have been subscribed
for more than six times over.
Ex-President Cleveland subscribed
10000 for the new war bonds. His bid
will be rejected with many others as
no applications for more than Sc, 900
will be granted. e9
The ashes OF Capt Grldley. OF
Dewey's flagship. Olympia -;sye tn
TERED at Erie. Pa. last Wednesday.
The body had been cremated at Hong
Kong, previous to its removal to this
country.
The capital stock Of the Westing-
house Airbrake Co., of Pittsburg, was
Increased from $5000.000 to II 1000, 900
of this company for the last ten years
have amounted to y14.59G. 200.
Marshall Field, OF Chicago. has pur-
chased q valuable piece of real estate
from Levi z. Letter. for s.. 100. 900. This
cash will enable Letter to pay some OF
the debts. Of his son. Joseph Letter. the
dsposed wheat king.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
CARRIERS PAY THE TAX.
According to . Washington Decision the Shipper Does
Not Rave to Afix the STAMP

Assistant Attorney General Boyd
decides that 1t Is the duty of every
railroad. steamboat express company
or other common carrier to affix the
revenue stamp to its bills of lading or
manifcsts. He says that "the purpose
of the law was to tax the carrier and
not the shipper; and these provisions
undoubtedly fix upon the express COM
panies and other carriers the duty of
providing, affixing and canceling the
stamp. and their failure to do so sub
jects them to the penalties provided
by law. 1t Is suggested that some of
these carriers are refusing to receive
goods for shipment until the shipper
pays the tax. While it is not my pro-
vince to advise as to the recourse
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age the defenders of San Juan. There
is. however. always the prospect that
peace may ensue before hostilities have
progressed against Spain's EASTERN
most West India island.
In the matter of transports the de-
partmeht Is fully Prepared for the next
move. The acquisition recently of a
number of transatlantic liners cap
able OF carrying several times as many
men as the smaller transports. has put
1t on an excellent footing, and 1t was
announced that no more ships were be-
Ing bought for the Atlantic coast.
Many OF the transports which carried
soldiers to Cuba are now being used
for other purposes, chief among which
Is that Of bringing the sick and wound
ed to the United States. The ships
available by the department are dis
tributed about as follows: Twenty
five at Santiago, ~ at Tampa, at
Charleston, at New York, at Key
West, and others en- route to and from
different points.
The secretary of war said that the
Porto RicaL expedition would go for
ward Immediately. 1t will comprise
trenches before Santiago have distin-
guished themselves and II is not
deemed prudent to bring them i'm un-
necessary contact with new troops. In
view of the danger of spreading con-
tagion. The sick soldiers will be nursed
back to health and brought to the
United States as soon as they can be
safely removed. Immune regiments
will be ordered to Santiago to garrison
the town, and these regiments are al
ready under orders to proceed.
The troops that are left behind after
the Porto Rican expedition leaves. will
form part Of the big army which will
attack Havana this fall.
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Gen. Toral the Spanish commander.
has yielded to the American ultimatum
Thursday, and Santiago Is formally de-
livered to the American general COM
manding. The news reached Washing
ton in a brief dispatch from Admiral
Sampson to Secretary Long. saying
briefly, Santiago surrendered" and in
the following dispatches from Gems.
Shafter and Miles:
Adjutant General. Washington:
Have just returned from interview
with Gen. Toral. He agrees to surren-
der upon the basis of being returned to
Spain. This proposition embraces all
of Eastern Cuba from Acceraderos on
the south to Sagua on the north via
Palma, with practically the Fourth
army corps.
w. b. SHAFTER, Mai. Gen.
Playa. July IA.
Secretary of War; Washington:
Before Santiago. July 4.-Gen. Toral
formally surrendered the troops OF
his army-troops and division OF
Santiago--on the terms and under
standing that his troops shall be re-
turned to Spain. Gen. Shafter will ap-
point commissioners to draw up the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20

President Mckinley is at his desk un-
til after ~ o'clock every night. A con-
ference with Secretary Alger and Ad-
jutant General Corbin usually con-
cludes the days work. and they rarely
end their deliberations before midnight.
When a midnight council is not held
the president Is engaged with Assistant
Secretary Cortelyou in clearing up his
correspondence and attending to the al
most numberess matters that are
brought to his attention. The president
is bearing up remarkably well under
the strain imposed by the war. A slight
paleness Is noticeable by those who
have not seen him for year. but he is
as vigorous in action and as agreeable
In manner as in the days when he was
In congress.
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Yirsl Rspert q ca,ualtis,.

The final report Of casualties In the
army since 1t landed in Cuba three
weeks ago has been forwarded to
Washington. 1t shows an aggregate
of 1,914 officers and men killed, wound
ed andsmissing. The killed number 246,
of whom 81 were officers; wounded. L.
5s4. OF whom sS were officers. and miss
Ing. "a, Of whom none was an officer.
or the wounded only So have died.
The government purchased the
cruiser Nictheroy from the Brazilian
government some time ago for $3.50, 900.
She will be the most expensive cruiser
In the government service.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
OUR Flag NOW WAVES
OVER SANTIAGO.
The Spanish Troops Have Left the City
for the America n Lines as Prisoners
Of War and Will Return to Spain.
The ENEMY SURRENDER THEIR ARMS
All Forces and war Material Included In
the Conditions of Cnpituiation.
PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES SKATER
THE ENEMY SURRENDER THEIR ARMS
All Forces and war Material Included In
the Conditions of Cnpituiation.
PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES SnAFTER

The American flag now floats over
Santiago. Sunday morning the Spanish
emblem was hauled down, and $4,000
soldiers laid down their arms and pas
sed into the American ranks as prison.
ers of war.
Defiant Spaniards who came to Cuba
depressing weak people and fighting
against an interested nation are to be
returned to Spain by n gallant foe.
Amid impressive ceremonies the
Spanish troops laid down their arms
between the lines of the Spanish and
American forces at 0 o'clock Sunday
morning
General Shafter and the American
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
CABLE FLASHES.

Some of the German newspapers
complain Of the favor shown American
preserved meats In the army and navy
to the detriment of German meats.
The semi official newspapers say the
departments of the Prussian Govern
ment are about to forbid their en-
ployes from taking Socialist papers or
Participating In Socialist agitation un-
der the pain OF severe punishment.
Irving Scott. the American ship
builder. is returning from Russia. to
which country he had been summoned
by the Gar for. the purpose Of advis-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20
Refugees Return to Santiago.

The 10000 refugees at Caney and ST.
honey are now to be turned back into
Santiago. An American infantry patrol
is to be posted in the roads surround
Ing the city. Our hospital corps are to
give attention to any possible sick and
wounded among the Spanish soldiers
In Santiago. The guns and defenses
OF the city are to be turned over to the
Americans In good condition. The
Americans are to have full use of the
Juragua railway, which belongs to the
Spanish government. The Spaniards
are permitted to take portable church
property with them.
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CsrvsSs st Annapolis.

Admiral Cervera and about 40 other
Spanish officers were brought to An
napolis last Saturday and are now
within the historic precincts Of the
United States Naval Academy. The
auxiliary cruiser st. Louis brought the
foreign visitors up Chesapeake bay
and a fleet Of small craft surrounded
the great cruiser In the hope of seeing
the Spaniards.
Admiral Cervera took courteous leave
of the officers of the St. Louis and
marched down the gangway OF the ship
derby hat. and the dark clothes OF a
civilian. On his left arm he carried a
brown overcoat. Immediately following
him were the recent Governor OF San
tiago, Captain Eulate. late of the Viz
caya. and the other Spanish officers.
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conditions of arrangements for carry
ing out the terms of surrender. This is
very gratifying. and Gen. ShafteY and
the officers and men of this command
are entitled to great credit for their
sincerity and fortitude in overcoming
the almost insuperable obstacles which
they encountered. A portion of the
army has been infected with yellow
fever. and efforts will be made to sep
crate those who are infected and those
free from 1t, and to keep those who
are still on board ship separated from
those on shore. Arrangement will be
Immediately made for carrying out the
instructions of the President and your
self. NELSON A. MILES.
Major-General of the Army.
The siege of Santiago has lasted two
weeks and was remarkable In the
heavy percentage of loss through
death, wounds or sickness of soldiers
and sailors engaged on both sides.
During these two weeks a great squad
ron has been destroyed, nearly a thous-
and sailors have been drowned or
killed by shells and flame and an un-
told number of Spanish soldiers have
died In the trenches at Santiago. About
25O American soldiers have been killed,
and 1000 more have been sent to the
hospitals, suffering from wounds and
fevers.
The territory surrendered to us by
Gen. Toral makes about 5000 square
miles. The Spanish soldiers to be sent
to Spain are estimated at 10000 men.
The territory surrendered by Gen.
Toral includes population exceeding
l2b,0O0, when the country is in its nor
NAL state. 1t includes the important
cities of Santiago de Cuba, Guantan-
amo. Sagua de Parama and Baraco.
1t Is exceedingly rich In minerals,
sugar and coffee. The large iron and
copper mines at Juragua, Baiquiri and
vicinity are owned by American COM
panies. In the Guantanamo district
are the extensive plantations of Soleda
Esperanza. Los Canos, Santa Cecilia
and others. Baracoa carried on an ex-
tensive fruit trade with the United
States.
For the present a military govern
ment will rule Santiago.
Refugees are fiocking to Siboney with
paper In one hand and gold In the other
begging for food.
The United States will open port of
entry at Santiago, and proceed to col
lect customs from goods imported into
Cuba.
Spanish soldiers will now assist the
American navy In removing the tor
pedoes and mines from the Santiago
harbor.
The Red Cross steamer, State of
Texas. was the first to enter the har-
Dor OF Santiago. and gave assistance
to the sick and wounded In the city.
Numerous garrisons about Santiago,
which were ceded to the United States
at the surrender refuse to lay down
their arms and are In open rebellion.
ssssirss Sails y osilsst cisin
The Italian squadron under Admiral
Candiani left La Guayra Monday for
Carthagena. Colombia. In order to
seize the custom house there for the
non-execution of the Cerrutl claim.
President Cleveland. just prior to SUR
rendering the presidency to President
Mckinley, rendered decision a. arbi-
traitor against the republic Of Coiom-
bia In favor of Hignor Corruti an
Italian. who had . claim against
Colombia. According to President
cIsveland's decision Colombia must
osy1gln 3 Cal deps.tmsnt Of caucs, in
sss ~ Z Ss',s sss.rs.: sss &c SolqI%'s!sn I.'s!sn
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which the shipper may have in in
stances of this kind, yet I am sure that
the laws are ample to require public
carriers and express companies to re-
ceive goods rendered for shipment or
suffer damages for such refusal"
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A Sanitary nsssurs.

The town of Siboney, at the mouth
Of Juragua river. In Cuba, was burned
the other day under the orders OF the
army health authorities. Almost every
building of the 80 which struggled
along the irregular bluff was set fire to
during the day, and the Cuban inhab-
itants fled to the caves in the over-
hanging hillside for shelter.
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MISS CLARA BARTON,

Who has charge of the work of the
Red Cross in Cuba. alleviating the
sufferlngs of the Spanish soldiers as
well as those of the American and
Cuban troops.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20

The commander of the Oregon has
been appointed chief of staff of Com
modore Watson's eastern squadron.
This makes Capt. Clark second in COM
mand.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-20

An English newspaper correspondent
has been arrested st Puerto RisQ fvf
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
ROCK CREEK.

A B Null sowed the first oats in
this neighborhood. lie has pur.
chased a fine pig from A Markley of
Blue Mound and sold three turkeys
for $500. lie already has onion
sets ready to plant three acres.
The prayer meeting and Y p G L
at Rock Greek has been changed to
Sunday evening at 1880. The topic
for next Sunday evening is "The
Evils of Intemperance.
Miss Aimee Terry reached New
York safely and is visiting with her
aunt.
Jessie Fisher has been confined to
the house the last few days with
roseola.
From letter received from Jett,
Okla, we learn that Pereans and
Jets are well pleased with their
location,
Owing to the severe storm of
Thursday and Thursday night the
exhibition at Deer Creek was not so
brilliant as it might have been, but
nevertheless there was a full house
and every one laughed.
Report of Deer Creek school dis
trict No. 3 for month ending March
4, 1898. Names of those neither
absent nor tardy; Lena and Addie
Delp, Pearl Hubbard, Ethel Oantt,
Mona Longshore, Chauncey and
Claudia Sawyer and jake Null.
Roll of honor: Pearl Hubbard 81,
Lena Delp 81, Ethel CAN'T %.
No. enrolled 80, average daily at
tendance 23, cases of tardiness |.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
GOLDEN VALLEY.
MRS. HATTIE GULLETT, Reporter

Golden Valley is organizing a
Glee Club.
The Ladies Aid Society met at
Mrs J p Kohler's and planned an
Easter Supper with program.
Those present were Mesdames, Curf-
man, Gullett, G Seymour, J Sey-
mour and Preston.
Mr. and Mrs DeClute, Mr. and
Mrs Rowland were the guests of Mr.
and Mrs j L Wood.
Hurbert Mooney is working for
J w Gullet, Curtis Honk is working
J Il kohler.
Up Kohler is agent for a wire
screen fence.
Mrs Curfman and Granddaughter
Ethel Seymour went to LaHarpe
Monday.
Mrs ID Ayers received word that
her father who has been very i'll
is improving. We hope for his re-
storation to health.
Mrs Sylvester is still very poorly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
MORAN.
ALMIRA C. BAssETT, Reporter.

Mr.. r. Simpson and family have
moved into the house recently va
Gated by Mr.. Milby.
Miss Gertrude Campbell who is
pastor of the Nj. =. church at Un-
ionton was assisting IN the revival
services at the NJ. p. church of this
place last week.
Mrs. Young returned home from
st. Joseph last Thursday.
Harry Bassett spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. Brhner went to Ottawa to
attend the conference last week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Chester
Smock Sunday morning, a son.
Some scales have been put in in
front of Adams IL Merrill's lumber
yard.
Mrs. Mendell and Arthur and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
ONION CREEK.
LILLE THORNTON, Reporter

LILLE THORNTON, Reporter
We cannot expect spring with out
inclement weather, and the recent
rains, although late, is a pretty
good beginner.
Perry Stroller sold a head of
horses last week.
Mr. Haugh has moved into Mr.
Alexander's house, formerly occu-
pied by Mr.. Flynn.
George Pents has rented the place
Mr. Harvey moved off of.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Halbert visited
with Bert Ellis.
Matt Beam and family spent Sun
day with Nostrands.
Charley Robinson has been help
ing p Stoter for several days.
John Troutwine Is working for
Culbertson.
Frank Bale and Ebb Fayler went
to Humboldt Sunday.
Homer Rush was kicked bya mule
last week, and has been unable to
work ever since.
Grandma Ausburn and daughter
Sadie, and little grandson are visit
ing at FIT. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs Watt Crook visited
Sunday at Roses. Mr. Rose was
quite poorly the first of the week,
Miss Mamie Robinson was thrown
from horse, but as luck would
have it, she was not hurt.
Sunday beng the writer's birth
day, a surprise party was gotten up,
and also a candy breaking, there
was quite number present and all
seemed to have a very enjoyable
time, we do not think anyone pres
ent will want any more candy fol
some time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
DIAMOND.
MRS. I. w. JONES, Reporter.

Mrs. l.. s. Jones and children OF
Westphalia are here visiting home
folks.
Mr.. Powell who was 30 seriously in
jured some time ago by premature
explosian, while working in a well
has returned from X. G. where he has
oeen under the care of an occulist. 1t
is feared his eyes are permently in
jured. The family have the sincere
sympathy of their many friends.
MI Rogers and family left Tues
day for farm near Monticello. They
will be greatly missed. We under
stand that Mr.. John Reynolds will
occupy the house vacated by Mr..
Rogers.
Lew Corns has moved east of
Bayard
Mr.. Hinzie reports the loss of two
steers during the storm last week. 1t
is supposed they were drowned while
trying to cross the creek.
h. A. Hardy sold his two year old
cattle last week to Bruce Athie, con-
sideration, 81, 900.
Mrs Robinson entertained a num-
ber of her friends at her home last
Friday night. The intense darkness
and mud kept many away, but those,
who did venture out were surely re-
warded, as Mrs. Robinson, Sam and
the young ladies proved themselves
first class entertainers. A sumptuous
supper was served after which the
guests were given full liberty and alb
enjoyed the evening to the utmost.
The rain last week stopped the
plowing and we had another Monday
night,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18
BETHEL.
Leila Cunningham, Reporter,

Leila Cunningham, Reporter,
Mrs. Roy Baker is on the sick
list this week.
Oren Long will work for Ike
Brooks this summer.
Mrs. Lindsey spent few days in
Humboldt last week.
Mrs. A. Cunningham attended
the NJ. 4. conference and visited
relatives in Ottawa last week.
We are sorry to report Mr.. Kill
mer no better.
Rev. Ella Tharp returned home
from Greely and Garnett last Mon
day, where she has been holding a
series of meetings.
Will McKeown from Kansas
City, is visiting at Mr.. kllmer's.
Mr.. Kessler has moved onto the
place vacated by Mr.. Busher and
Gus Fussman on the place vacated
by Carl Johnson.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-03-18

will farm it and live with his father
in-law this summer.
The Salem school had a four days
vacation beginning with Washing
toms birthday.
Mrs John Brady passed out of lite
on Wednesday the 23rd and the re-
mains were inferred in the Salem
Cemetery, Rev. Fern officiating at
the funeral services.
Mrs Brady was very old and had
suffered so much the last few weeks
of her life with cancer that
death was a welcome relief to her
suffering. She left husband and a
number of grandchildren to mourn
her loss.
Quite number of school children
have the roseola.
j Barrackman has rented the
Huffman place by the school house
and Yves Smart who occupied il
last year has moved to one of Mr
Knox's farms.
On account of Mrs Woods illness
the visitors and callers at the place
the last two weeks have been toe
numerous to mention, but the fami
ly appreciates the sympathy nam
tested and assistance rendered anC
thank the friends heartily for it
A kind act is worth more and cher
ished longer than the most cost !!
present.