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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
An Exclamation,

For the convenience OF many inquirers.
Mr.. Dean requested the publication Of
the following:
At the request of Rev. j. M. Dean |
make the following statement: Dr..
Harris time here on Sunday last was
not engaged by me beyond the morning
address. After the baccalaureate SER
vices Dr. Harris time was entirely at
his own disposal. had made no agree
ment with my brethren of the Metho-
dist church beyond saying that would
use my influence TO secure DIR. Harris
for them in the evening as partial re-
turn for their kindness in giving their
church for the use OF the public schools.
My invitation to DR.. Harris to preach
for the Methodist pastor was declined
by him because he had previously made
an engagement with Rev. Dean. After
the arrival Of the speaker on Sunday
morning, Rev. Dean, the matter being
entirely in his own hands, very kindly
released DR.. Harris from his promise,
at my request.
l regret to hear that Mr.. Dean has
been misrepresented and trust that all
concerned will see that there is no cause
for i'll feeling, misunderstanding being
largely the cause Of the conflicting re-
ports. Respectfully submitted,
G.. w. LENKERD.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Hats Off in Church.

At meeting of the Helping Hand
Society OF the Methodist Episcopal
church last Wednesday, the members
of that society voted unanimously to re-
move their hats at the preaching service
in the church, the new reform to be in
augurated at the morning service Sum
day. True to their promise the mem
bers Of that society sit under the sound
OF the gospel with uncovered heads at
the morning and evening services Sun
day. For two years The STAR has ad-
vocated the removing OF big hats at
public gatherings, and Of course we
commend the ladies of the Helping
Hand for the step they have taken, and
hope the time Is not far distant when
big hats will not be seen in halls and
churches after the exercises begin.
The removing OF hats may prove q
trife inconvenlent for the ladies', but
II removes great annoyance from
people who chance to get behind = big
hat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

II was announced in this paper last
week that Hon. William J. Bryan the
Democratic apostle Of bimetalism. who
figured so conspicuously in the last
presidential campaign, would pass
through Reynodsville on the LBS p. NJ;
westbound train Friday. Long before
the scheduled time of the train the
crowd began gathering at the A. v.
station, and when the train arrived
from ten to twelve hundred people,
men, women and children. had assem-
bled to get glimpse of the man who
had been q candidate--and expects to be
again--for the highest Office in our be-
loved land. Stores and Offices were
closed, employees from the tannery,
woolen mill and other works, ceased
their labors long enough to join the
crowd in giving Mr.. Bryan II rousing
reception.
When the train stopped Mr.. Bryan
was standing on the rear platform and
he raised his hat and smiled ut the peo-
pie as the welkin rang with cheer for
Bryan. Lawyer George NJ. Mcdonald,
of this place. had the honor of introduce
ing the fluent and eloquent talker to
the crowd. The train was late arriving
here on account Of having been held at
Falls Creek to allow Mr.. Bryan to make
a few remarks to the crowd at that
place, and the train was held here only
a few minutes and of course his talk
here was short. His closing words
were, However we may differ in time
of peace, we are all one people in time
OF war"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Scalded to Death.

Alsberta Gavel, two-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William Gavel,
Polish people of Big Soldier, fell into
a tub of hot water last Thursday and
was so badly scaded that she died the
next day. Mrs. Gavel was washing and
had poured hot water into a tub and
was out after cold water when the little
tot fell into the tub. The child's body
was terribly scalded. Interment was
made in Catholic cemetery Saturday
afternoon. The funeral procession con-
sisted of one conveyance in which was
the little casket, the father and mother,
undertaken and driver.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
West Reynoldsville Schools

The schools of West Reynoldsville,
under the principalship of Prof. a. j.
Postlethwait and able assistance of o.
II. Johnston, Misses Tacy Dempsey and
Hannah Stauffer, closed II very success
ful eight month term yesterday after
noon. 1t was the intention to close the
school with an appropriate entertain
ment, but this was given up. Prof.
Lindsey, the elocutionist, entertained
the school yesterday afternoon with
some of his choice selections.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Highly Respected Lady Dead.

Mrs. Mary Anna Emerick- Weiser,
wife of f. Weiser, Of Emerickville, died
at her home in Emerickville April Goth,
from chronic bronchitis, after being
confined to her bed two weeks. The
deceased was "a years, months and 20
days old. Her maiden name was Mary
Anna limerick. She moved with her
parents to Emerickville in 1S47, and
become highly respected lady in the
community where she resided over half
a century. May 9th, 1854, the deceased
was married to Il. Weiser. She was
the mother of eight children, four sons
and four daughters. The sons preceded
their mother into the Eternal World.
Mrs. Weiser was faithful and devout
member of the Lutheran church for
forty-eight years. AS token Of the
high esteem in which the deceased was
held in the community. her funeral was
the largest ever seen in Emerickville.
Services were held in the Lutheran
church at 1000 A. NJ, Sunday, conduc-
ted by Rev. Kohler, of New Brighton,
who preached from the following text
" But now is Christ risen from the dead,
and become the firstfruits of them that
slept"
The remains of this devoted wife,
loving mother and kind neighbor were
buried in an arched vault in the Luther
an cemetery to await the resurrection
morning.
The deceased is survived by her hus-
band and four daughters, Mrs. Lizzie
Long, of Punxsutawney, Mrs. Lavina
Baum, Mrs. Sallie Dinger and Mrs.
Viola Hains, of Emerickville.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Small Blaze This Morning.

One OF Charley Ritzie's houses on
Main street, near Burns House, caught
fire this morning about 5.15 FROM a de-
fective fue. The alarm was given and
hose companies Nos.l and 2were prompt
In responding, but company 2 was first
and soon extinguished the fire. The
damage to the house was not great.
Will Hewlett, who lived In the house,
saved all his goods, some Of which, how
ever. were damaged by water. Mr..
Ritsie carried an insurance on the
house.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Cavalry Co. Organized.

w. H. Stamey, Esq, and F. X. Null
len organized cavalry company at
this place last week and the list was
sent to the proper officials at Harris
burg with request that the company
be called as soon as it is possible to use
1t. One hundred and ten young men
cheerfully attached their names to the
enlistment document.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
p. F. Flynn died This Morning.

p. F. Flynn, an old resident of this
place, died at his home on Grant street
at 5.15 A. M. to-day. His death has
been expected almoet hourly for week
or ten days. AS we go to press the ar
rangements for funeral have not yet
been made. Will publish obituary next
uyoak
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

Spinsters May Eth.
Snyder & Johns, fashionable tailors.
Spinsters Tuesday evening, May 18th.
All new 1898 patterns in shirts at
Millirens.
Best shoes for the least money at ].
E. Welsh & Co.'S
Handsome derbies and Alpines just
received at Millirens.
Albert Geisler is learning the tom
sorial profession with Williams Bros.
Something rare, stock OF hats and
neckties like that displayed at Millirens.
The Jefferson Supply Co. meat shop
has been moved closer to the compa ny
store.
Robinson's can give you little better
shoe for less money than you get else
where.
Miss Meta Coax will teach summer
school In West Reynoldsville, beginning
May 9th.
Robinson's have very fine assort-
ment OF shoes for men, women and
children.
Patrick Banya and Fredrick X. Rock
we'll we're hanged at Ridgway yesterday
forenoon.
It Is advisable for every person who
is interested in their own welfare to buy
at Millirens.
Father Lynch, of Dubois, conducted
services In the Catholic church at this
place Sunday.
What beautiful shoes and how very
cheap!p That's what people say who
visit Robinson's.
John H. Harris, Phi. D., LII. d.,
preached In the M. E. church Sunday
morning and evening.
Gambling is very uncertain business.
1t almost invariably ruins its devotees
and Is great home destroyer.
Fresh fish, shad, herring and catfish,
every Thursday at Doverspike's res
taurant, next door to postoffice.
r. ID. Muir will take the fish out Of
his dam on Thursday, May 5th. He
has some very nice fish in the dam.
James W. Young, OF this place, has
the contract to build ten double houses
at Big Soldier for the coal company.
Mems shoes made Of willow calf, soft
and easy as Vici leather, but will not
peal.off. Try pair from Robinson's.
The tsnnery was idle yesterday to
allow number OF the employees to
attend the l.. o. 0. F. anniversary in
Dubois.
The lumber Is on the ground for the
butter and cheese factory, and the
work on the erection of the building
viii bekin to-day.
Hnmblet 4 Swartz have just received
erfull line of spring and summer piece
goods and samples suits to measure,
el6, e16, 80 and up,
/. Robert FerRus, Of this place, came
near losina his left eye by being hit
with kn6t while At work in the box
laotor5 - Hopkins Saturday. He has
snSsrs eonsidsrably with Il since.
~ ~ Bsp Ton Bakery; doing .
e,or8 49, fnoer. -fI.a ha1nineho has In
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
Paradise.

Miss Ruth Gathers spent last week in
Prescottville.
Miss Millie Sheesley is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Adam Norris.
Miss Annie Filhart, Of Sugar Hill,
visited in Paradise last week.
Miss Inez Strouse went to Brookville
TO visit her sister Mrs. w. G. Murray.
Walter Foltz says this is not the
place for him. He is going to Klondilke
to seek fortune.
Mrs. Dina Hutch has moved to Rath-
mel.
Jim Sheesley talks Of planting about
eight acres OF potatoes If the weather
settles and gets favorable.
Frank Hills was in Paradise last
week on business.
Homer Foltz thinks he will not farm
this summer, but will go to work in the
blacksmith shop.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

Try q pair Of J. e. Welsh & Co. q
heavy bank shoes for mining.
Fresh fish, shad, herring and catfish,
every Thursday At DoverspIke's res
taurant. next door TO postotiice.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27

Over 100 pair Of shoes at j. 4. Welsh
\ Co.'S way down In price.
For neat fitting suit 90 to Snyder q
JohnA fashionable tailors
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
CUBA

Is causing lots of trouble just now,
but II your Watch is not running
right it is causing you trouble of
your own. Don't let that worry
you. Take 1t to Hoifman's Hospital
where it will be treated and turned
out good time-keeper. Prices
reasonable, good work done prompt
ly, and satisfaction guaranteed at
HOFFMAN'S HOSPITAL
FOR SICK WATCHES.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-27
A Little OF EV6ruthlnQ.

"Fairest Cuba! gem of the sea.
We are coming 10 set you free,
Soon we will lombard Havana!
Then well may you shout Hosanna.
When the smoke has cleared away
You will see a brighter day,
For the cruel Dons will flee
Before the hosts of Central Lee"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12

90 would Be i safe and conservative
estimate Of the entire Yukon output,
including the American side as well
as the Klondike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
EXPEDITfONARY FORCES.
Nine Thousand Three Hundred Men at
San Francisco Ready to Go to
the Philippines.

San Francisco, August 11.-Thera are
about $500 Philippine expeditionary
troops in San Francisco The Arizona
and Scandal will take away $500, leav-
ing 5000 to be forwarded. This In
cludes the Eighth California, which
was turned over to Maj.-Gen. Otis and
part Of the expeditionary forces. The
First Washington has not been attach
ed to the Eighth Army Corps, and will,
therefore, not go to Manila unless later
orders are issued assigning it to duty
in the Philippines
1t is expected that the Australia and
Sydney will reach this city from Ma
Mia about the 18th They will be i'm
mediately fitted cut for a return trip
to the Philippines with troops and will
be followed by the City of Picking,
which is due here about the 9th
These vessels will probably carry the
Fifty-frst Iowa and the Twentieth
Knasas and the First Tennessee.
Gen. Merriam desires to have all
the troops embarked for Manila not
later than October 10.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
KLONDIKE GOLD FIGURES.

San Francisco, August iii. A.
Leach, superintendent of the United
States Mint in this city, estimates
that the gold output of the Klondike
this year has been only about S5,000,-
600. The receipts at the mint here
have amounted to about $780, 0C
since the first arrival of Yukon gold,
few weeks ago. The receipts Ct the
Seattle assay office have been about
the same. The largest single deposit at
- 2. Sc q
estimates that about S250,000 in dust
and nuggets have gone east and that
there is about 100000 more of this
seasons output yet to reach this@ccun-
try. 1t is stated that the dust brought.
out by the North American Trading
and transportation Company Was sent
east, and was not included il Mr..
Leach's figures. This amount might
possibly reach s500,000. From this
showing it would appear that s6000,-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
whelmingly Democratic. and no Repub-
lican would be elected United States
Senator.
SPANIARDs DRIVEN OFF.

An Attempt to Ketako . Lighthouse Proves
q Failure Machine Guns Used to Advan-
tage.
New York, August 1.-THE Herald
has the following from Cape San
Juan, Porto Rico. August 10:
There was a two-hours' fight before
daybreaIz yesterday. Eight hundred
Spauiards attempted to retake the
light house, which was guarded by for
ty of our sailors, commanded by Lieu
tenant Atwater, Assistant Engineer
jenkins, Ensign Bronston and Gunner
Campbell.
,;ne SpaniarGs we've driven back by
shells from the Amphritrite, Cincin-
natl and Leyden. Refugees report
that one hundred Spa-iards were
killed.
William H. Boardman, Of the AM
phritrite, of Lawrence. Mass, secoLd
class in the naval academy, was SCI
iously wounded He was in the light
house.
The Spanish advance begun from
Rio Grande, whittier the Spaniaids
had retreated after the first landing
Of troops at Cape San Juan asst week.
They marched through LaqG;llo and
pulled down the American flag at Ia
jardo, and replaced the Spanish flag
Gnd n1 tho
light house force that the Spanish
were coming. Sixty women ard child
rem were in an outbuilding Of the
light house during the fight.
The Spaniards opened with d ma
chine gun, at distance Of 800 yards.
The Leyden, Ensign Crossley COM
manding, rushed within hundred
yards Of the shore, and poured one
pountlers into the Spaniards. Cap
tain Barclay, of the Amphritrite, used
six-pounders, and the Cincinnati used
five-inch guns.
The ships landed 500 men during the
fight, and reinforced the light house.
A machine gun, rifles and ammunition
were left by the retreating Spaniards.
Ensign Crossley took the refugees off
at daybreak, and has gone to Ponce.
Our flag is still on the light house,
but the forces have been withdrawn.
The Amphitrite's guns cover the
light house, ready to annihilate it if
cur flag is hauled down. 1t is one OF
the most important lights on the
island.
The Cincinnati has gone to join the
San Juan blockade.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12

ter and build up the City's business,
because there was no accessible pri-
vate ground that the railroad COM
pany could buy fer this purpose. The
same reason should induce Council to
aid in the preservation OF these faci l.
ties. Fifteen per cent Of the bust
ness Of Wheeling Is done by the river,
while one-third of all the freight is
handled by the p W. & X. Railroad.
To deprive the railroad Of its freight
station will curtnil the business facil-
tiles OF the City, and react upon her
business. If Council has the inter-
ests of the City in view, they will net
take such action.
in the report CT the special COM
mittee on harbor lines. it is stated
that the occupancy Of the wharf by
the railroad is by license, which Coun-
Gil may recall. Section IL of the Or
dinance of September 10, 1872, under
which the grant was made, reserves
~ SOdANii tAO AtGit w SoAN
ordinance. Provided, however, that
no amendment that may be made shall
deprive said Company CT any of the
rights and privileges herein granted"
For Council to take the action con-
tempiated by the Committees report
in the face Of this stipulation in the
ordinance, will certainly be an act Of
lad faith.
From the facts set forth as to the
origin and owner5hip Of the P. W. &
X. Railroad, it is evident that this
railroad is distinctly a Wheeling en-
terprise, conceived in the interests Of
Wheeling business, built and owned
by Wheeling capital, and operated for
the benefit of its owners. Whatever
impairs its usefulness is a direct in
fury to the interests Of the City and
it's people; and whatever impairs its
earning capacity is direct loss to
them and Ino Oounty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
FATRER MARQUETTE.

Ills Right to y Place Of Honor in American
History Again Under Discussion.
Washington, D. c.. Aug. 1.-THE
question as to the right of Father
Marquette to figure as a leading &C.
tor in the history of this country has
arisen again, in connection with the
fact that a picture of Marquette sail
ing down the Mississippi is borne on
the ore-cent Omaha Exposition
stamps.
A correspondent of the Post Office
Department recently wrote that he had
made search to ascertain what claims
Marquette has to the distinction thus
given him, with the result that his
tory showed him to have been a for
eigner and a jesuit, but not marked
as a man of note either in literature
or science. Information was asked as
to what his great merit was.
Mr.. John P. Merritt, Third Assist
ant Postmaster-General, has written
letter showing why the design was
adopted.
He says the object of the promoters
ard managers Of the Trans Mississippi
Exposition is to give expression to
a commendable pride on the part OF
the inhabitants to the progress OF their
section, and to demonstrate its growth
and anything pertaining to the men
who were most conspicuous ard help
full in blazing the way to these sec
lions, and laying the foundations Of
civilization, is fraught with great in
terest 1t may be claimed, he says,
that Marquette did not discover the
Mississippi but like Americas Yes
pucci, he continued the explorations
ard America is named after the latter.
"As to the religious belief of Mar
quette," says Mr.. Merritt, sit never
entered into or Influenced the selection
Of the device, one way or the other"
"As to the fact of Marquette being
a foreigner" continues the reply, che
performed services enough as a
pioneer to earn his citizenship; and
his bones still lie buried on the vast
shores of Lake Michigan. Columbus
was also a foreigner for that matter"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12

TRUSTEES SALE


By virtue Of deed Of trust rsaxsa BY
Thomas Rainbow and Nellie Rainbow Ms
wife, TO the undersigned as trustee. dated
the list day OF September. 1871, ana re-
corded in the Office OF the clerk Of the
county cDs.rt of Ohio county, West yir-
ginia, in Deed OF Trust Book No 80. paso
800. will sell at public auction, TO tho
highest and best biddar, at the lower end
Of the Second ward market. in the city of
Wheeling. w. Va. ON
SATURDAY. THE 18th DAY OF
AUGUST. Ises-
commencing at ? o'clock a. M, the follows
ing personal property, that is to say;
One oak WARDROBE folding bed. six oak
chairs. cane seat. enc oak extension la
BILE. #: one kitchen table; one hask and
cotton mattress: ISIS yards ingram ear,
pet: 2aL yards floor oil cloth. 3 window
blinds: one combination book case and
secretary, oak: one oak bed lounge. plush
s. yards brussels carpet, 2 yards felt
carpet paper; three chairs. oak. cane seat.
No. eos; three chairs oak. cane seat. No.
500. Terms of sale--Cash
ausez
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
RATILESN ES.
Over One Hundred Killed by Party
of Twenty-Five Near Cumberland,
Maryland.

Special to the Register
Cumberland, Nd, Aug. 11.-For
years it mas been known in the local
ity of New Germany in the eastern
part of this county, near the Allie
cheney mountains, that den CT rat
tle-srlakes in a ledge of rocks which
rises from fifty to two hundred feet
in height At certain intervals the
reptiles would crawl out OF their rem
devious and become quite troublesome.
The farmers in that section held a
meeting ard decided to raid the den,
and armed with clubs and guns yes
terday about twenty-five men located
the reptiles and in less than two hours
killed over one hundred rattlesnakes,
the smallest of which measured four
feet and contained ten rattles. John
Smith, noted snake catcher Of that
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
NEW P0STOFFICES.
Special TO the Register.

Special TO the Register
Washington, d. C., August I1.-New
postoffices have been established in West
Virginia as follows: Rogers, Taylor
county, Albert G. Bunner, postmaster;
Hayden. Preston county, Flora Belle
Hayden, postmaster; Girta. Ritchie coun-
ty, George w. Nutter. postmaster. Post
masters commissioned include those just
mentioned and Maggie Ofut Capon
Bridge; Sarah A. Lawrence, F1axton;
Joseph $. Pickenpaugh. Cassville Special
service has been ordered discontinued TO
Meadland, Taylor county: and star SER
vice has been ordered discontinued from
Travellers Repose TO Huntersville. Acad-
envy TO Huntersvilie, and Lewisburg TO
Academy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
WEST VIRGINIA PRINTERS.
Special to the Register.

Special to the Register.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. August 1-Ac-
cordirg TO a statement Just prepared by
the public printer, West Virginia has 2s
employees in the government printing Of
fce. An amendment to the civil service
rules requires that the positions In this
office be apportioned among rfe States ac-
corGing to their population. Under such
an apportionment West Virginia viii be
entitled TO "a employees. or two less than
her present number
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
POPE'S ILLNESS SLIGHT.

Rome, August 11.-Dr. Lapponi and
all the Vatican authorities confirm the
statement that the Pope's illness is
slight. The doctor did not stay the
night at the Vatican. The pontiff
shows signs of gastric Inflammation
but be pesteok OF nourfshr1,or.4e last
evening, and Ns4s -ia-e--eols---s spirie".
He rose this morning at $3.50 and cele
Pope at 9o'clock this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12
Off FOR HONOLULU

San Francisco. August 1.-THE
steamer Mariposa conveying the Ha-
waiian commissioners and 1874 men of
the First New York Volunteers to
Honolulu sailed shortly after 4 O'Clock
this morning. she was detained at her
dock all night awaiting the arriva. of
delayed English mails.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-12

section, caught seventy-five live rattle
snakes near the den this summer and
has a quart can full Of rattles, taken
from the tails Of the reptiles. He sent
the snakes to q New York firm ard
received a dollar per ounce for the
Gil.