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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

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some little tricks
up his sleeve, which
in time OF war
could be brought
into service Mt n
moments notice
and which, says W.
J. Rouse in the
New York Times,
would prove very
ononvipUt tn IN ono.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

There are l06 different kinds oftype-
writer's made in the United States,
but only one kind of successful
typewriter.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
University of PennsyIvauia.

The annual report of Provost o. O Harrison of the University of Pennsyl- vania, which has just been issued, gives much information regarding that insti~ tuition. He speaks as follows of the needs of the university: "We may con- 6dently look to the whole state of Penn sylvania and, l hope, soon beyond the limits of the state for the sums uf mon- ey necessary to carry on our work. The needs of the university at this time are great ill amount and pressing ill their urgency. We need a building for our graduate school. We need physical laboratory. We need university gym nasium. We need a great law school building. We need a building for our school of architecture. We need con- mons hall. We need to continue the dormitories. to erect new and important medical laboratories, to remodel the vet erinary department. We need scholar ships and tellowships. We need means for the thousand and one minor mat ters, each one of which is of importance to some individual teacher at the uni versity and which should be provided, and last, but not least, we need uni. versity chapel"
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Nine People We're Drowned.

Key West, March 4.-The schooner Speedwell. Captain Collier, from Marco. Fla, for Key West was struck by a squall yesterday while off Marquesas, IS miles from here, and capsized. Nino persons were drowned out of 1s all told on board Among the victims were the three children of Captain Collier George, Tom and Wilbur, aged respect lively {, 6 and Sand the centre Nichols family-Mr. Bradley Nichols and his wife, their son and the latter's wife and two grandchildren. The family was from Bridgeport, Conn. Those saved are Captain Collier, Samuel Gates and Jesse Green, deckhands, and Mir. R. w. Bates of Meyers, Fla, passenger. The Nichols family is said to have been well to do. All had been staying for a month or two at a small hotel kept by Captain Collier at Marco, and they were on their way home.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Trapped by n I.unatic.

Only lunatics are so unreasonable as to get furious when somo one disaRrees with them, and so the manufactures and jobber can have their little differences and still be on the most friendly terms and respect one another opinions This puts me in mind of n story of a clergy. man told me recently. He was visiting an insane asylum and was told by the man who was showing him around the institution that he was going to intro. duoe him to patient with whom he must agree, no matter what absurd state. ments the man might make; otherwise he would be furious. The first thing the insane man said to the clergyman was, ''I suppose you know that the Washing ton monument was totally demolished by thunderbolt last night?" "Yes, |" said the clergyman, "and I felt very sorry to thirk that work that had taken so long to complete should be de. stroyod in an instant.
 The insane man next said, "Of course you read in the evening papers that Queen Victoria had decided to abdicate in favor of her son, the Prince of Wales?"
 "Yes, !" said the clergyman, "and am not at all surprised. "
 "Did you read that the president had been impeachedy"
 "Ycs, and think it would have been only fair Co have given him little lon ger trial" said the clergyman. Then the insane man looked intently upon that clergyman and said, "You have the air and the garb of clergyman, but you can lie like the devil. .''-Iron Age.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
WILL BUY SHIPS.
Commander Brownson Goes Abroad a
 Purchasing Tour.

Commander Brownson Goes Abroad on a
 Purchasing Tour.
 Washington, March 9.-One of the most significant developments in con- nection with the Spanish complications is the departure of Commander Brown son of the navy for Europe with prac- tically carte blanche orders to buy bat tleships, cruisers or torpedo boats In his individual judgment and without wait ing for further instructions from the secretary of the navy. Before leaving Washington Commander Brownson had decided with other officers and the sec retary that most of the vessels now of- fered for sale were anticipated and might not be considered.
 The ships to which Commander Brownson will devote his attention first are the armored cruisers which are be- ing built for the Argentine Republic and Chile-one at Leghorn, in Italy, and one in England. Such ships. if in the United States navy, would be rated as second class battleships. They are of about the same tonnage as the Maine and would carry about the same com plement of men and guns and, alto gether, would be most desirable vessels
 This country could purchase the two, but not either one singly. The rivalry between the Chileans and the people in the Argentine Republic Is too intense to permit of the existence of government in either that would sell a ship while It's rival was building one. It is we'll understood, however. that this country can purchase both and that it will do so.
 The vessels now being built by the Armstrongs ana those in process of construction for some other South American countries are not considered worth purchasing at the figures named for them, and all stories from Europe to the effect that we may lose them if we do not hurry up have no more value than the repeated calls of the auc- tloneer to step up and obtain a bargain. They are not suitable to us, are not up to date, and in the matter of construc- tion do not come up to the standard which our navy department has set.
 The theory is not SO much to have ships as it is to have ships that can do enectual work if the need of 1t ever should come. In addition to the two ships, for the specific purchase of which Commander Brownson goes abroad, he is invested with unlimited discretion tU obtain as many torpedo boats as in his Judgment it may be wise and expedient to do. There could not well be wider latitude given any man than that with which he is invested.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

Judgment. fidelity and courage. to the presidents entire satisfaction. As to tlle supplies for the relief of the Cuban people, all arrangements have been made to carry consignment this week from Key West by one of the naval ves- sells, whichever may be best adapted and most available for the purpose, to Matanzas and Sagua."
 The presidents reply was at once ea- bled to General Woodford at Madrid, by whom 1t was laid before the Spanish government. Yesterday there came from Madrid the authoritative state ment that Spain had withdrawn the re- quest for the recall of General Lee, and thus was ended an incident which, though brief, caused a decided sensa- ton.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
THE FIRST SNOWFALL.

The snow had begun in the gloaming. And busily all the night Had been heaplng field and highway With a silence deep and white. Every pine and fir and hcmlock
 Wore ermine too dear for an earl, And the poorest twig on the elm tree Was ridged inch deep with pearl From sheds new roofed with Carrara Came chanticleer's muffled crow, The stiff rails were softened to swansdown And still futtered down to snow stood and watched by the window The noiseless work of the sky, And the sudden hurries of snow birds Like brown leaves whirling by. thought of a mound in sweet Auburn Where little headstone stood How the flakes were folding it gently As did robins the babes in the wood Up spoke our own little Mabel,
 Saying, Father who makes it snowP" And told of the good AllFather Who cares for us here below. Again looked at the snowfall
 And thought of the leaden sky That arched OCT our first great sorrow When that mound was heaped so high remember the gradual patience That fell from that cloudlike snow. Flake by flake, healing and hiding The scar of our deep plunged woe And again to the child I whispered. 'tThe snow that husheth all, Darling. the merciful Father Alone can make 1t fall" Then. with eyes that saw not. I kissed her. And she, kissing back coulS not know That my kiss was given to her sister. Folded close under deepening snow.
 James Russell Lowell
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
NRnmnr Killed hY nnrRlnrA.

Chicago. March o.-Robbers last night broke into the residence of Joseph Christie, PAT Desplaines street, and at- tempted to rob Mrs. Christie. Her hus- band was asleep in a rear room, and when he entered, in response to her screams, one of the robbers slashed tho woman's throat. severing the windpipo
 The woman will die. There were no wit nesses to the crime, as Christie was just entering the room when it was com mitted and could not see it He is held by the police pending an investigation.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Taunton Strikers Weakening.

Taunton, Mass. March 9.-The strtk- CTS of the whitteton mills are weaken ing, and the failure of the loom fixers to secure aid from the national union has evidently broken the backbone of the strike. It is expected that all op- eratives will return to work either next Monday or week from that time. Agent Lowering said yesterday that the gates would probably be opened within a week or so, and the operatives could return at the new schedule 1T they I.1.a
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Shot by His pro,her-in-iaw.

New Haven. March 9.-During an al- tercation last evening between Frank Enquist and his brother-in-law, John Erickson, outside their home in East Haven. Enquist was shot by Erickson with murderous Intent. Erickson aimed the gun at Enduists heart, but the latter seized the barrel and diverted its course so that the charge lodged in his left thigh near the groin. He waa taken to the New Haven hospital. and the attending physicians are apprehen- sive as to the result. The would b. murderer fled
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

Fifteen of the Largest Companies In ths
 Country Are In tho Combine, Which
 VIII Substantially Control tho stesI
 Wire, Nall and Rod Industry.
 New York. March 5.-Arrangementa
 for completing the combination of tho
 steel wire, rod and nail manufacturers
 of this country were practically con-
 cluded last evening at a meeting Of the
 representatives of the 15 most promi-
 nent concerns fin that line. held at the
 Waldorf-Astoria. While all the details
 have not yet been perfected. it was an-
 nounced that the combine had been
 positively effected, and the corporation
 will come Into existence on or about April l.
 The name of the organization is to be the American Steel and Wire company. and the capital stock is not Co exceed S50,000,000. IL will be incorporated un- der the laws of the state of Illinois. and the headquarters will be either in thiH city or in Chicago, to be decided later at meeting of the board of directors.
 which is to number 15 men. one for each concern originally included fin the com bination. George 1T. Oliver has been de- cided upon for president
 There are in all 20 firms manufactur- ing steel wire and nails. SO that the ib firms entering upon this combination of interests represent by far the large ma jority. The other five are small con- cerns, and though their names were not given out 1t was said that their plants were located respectively in Oregon. H. linois. Ohio. Pennsylvania and Now York.
 Only Five Concerns Out of It. Concerning these five concerns Judge Gary, one of the organization commit tee, said that they had placed their fig- ures so high that it was impossible 10 even consider them. They will not be
 barred even after the organization Ia incorporated, but before they can be ad- mitted their estimate of the value of their plants will have to bo considerably reduced. In fact. all manufacturers who have proposed joining the com pany, whether they be large concerns or small, will have tho privilege of en- tering at any time. provided their de- mands are agreed to by the board of directors
 The stock of the organization ia to consist of both preferred and common. and the underwriters for n large share of it are J. r. Morgan & Co Expert accountants representing both the Lon- don and New York branches of that firm have been closely examining tho books of all the concerns interested, and have reported upon the earning capaci- | ty of the several plants Upon this re- | port the appraisals wore made, and in most instances they coincided with those previously given by the manu- | lecturers.
 The object of the new corporation ia | primarily to lessen the cost of produc- | tion. Most of the concerns own their own iron and coal mines, and the cor poration will not have to go outside of | it's own members for any material they | will use In tho manufacture of theif | products.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
p,.nn,ai sc..,on. nrn ra..e..

Albany March 4.-The biennial ses- sions bill passed the assembly yesterday by vote of 140 to 6, the negative votes being cast by Cullen of Kings and the four members from Albany county. 1t had previously passed the senate. and now goes to the governor, who will promptly approve it, as the measure was recommended by him in his annual message to the legislature.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Fighting Bob Ernns on Hand

Key West March 9.-Nothlng could be more suggestive as to the admins trations views on the proximity of hos tilities than the fact that Fighting Bob Evans arrived In Key West last night. He has slipped into the situation here quietly evidently in obedience to orders from Washington to report at once in Key West and place himself at the dis posal of Admiral Sicard.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Brooklyn Man commit. Suicide.

Hyannis, Mass. March s.-Charles A. Barlow, former resident of Brooklyn. shot himself dead at the rear of the home of Charles w. Crocker last even ing. Mir. Barlow was a summer resi- dent of this place, but had lived here for nearly year, as he had been In ili health. He was formerly New York insurance man. He was 62 years old and leaves widow.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
win Continue His old occupa,ion.

Chicago, March 5.-wife Murderer Luetgert has been told the task select ed for him during his life imprison- ment. It is the intention of the Joliet penitentiary officials to manufacture sausage for use in the prison and Luet- gert will be given charge of the work. The information pleases Luetgert.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
New n.dford s,rlle Abou, over.

New Bedford. Mass. March s.-The fires are laid under the boilers at the Potomska Cotton mills, ready to be lighted, but no one knows when the match is to be applied. The feeling is strong that work will be started on Monday. The manufacturers have dia- cussed a proposition submitted to An- drew c. Pierce by the board of arbltra- ton. They have not made known their daciaion
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
SPAIN BACKS DOWN.
withdraws Her "Request" Tor Consu
 General Lees Recall.

General Lees Recall.
 Washington, March s.-A new and sinister twist was given to the strained relations between the United States and Spain by the announcement from Mad rid on Sunday that the Sagasta govern ment had requested the recall of the American consul general at Havana, and had suggested that no United States warships should be employed to carry provisions to Cuba for the relief of the suffering reconcentrados.
 In answer to these suggestions, re- quests or demands President Mckinley promptly made the following reply through the state department:
 The president will not consider the recall of General Lee. He has borne himself throughout this crisis with
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
MhGNE1IC *
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 Mittens-Dry Friction for body and limbs. 40 magnets. great Luxury for sick or well. The finest dry friction known.
 Sciatic Shields = Hip Diseases, Sciatic Rheumatism, Paralysis, Withering1 high, etc.
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 These Shields will be supplied promptly by order. Call on or address
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 Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Accused of Embezzlement.

Chicago. March 7.-Joseph Bernlak. formerly manager of the United States Guitar and Either company of Balti- more, has been arrested on the charge of embedding several thousand dollars from his firm. Mary Westerham, for- merly Bernlak's stenographer, was ar rested as an accessory.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
weyIer,s Agents thought Explosives.

Birmingham, Ala, March 9.-Captain G. F. Hamlin, general manager of the Dlttmar Powder company of New York, Is visiting in this city. He confirms the report that the Dittmar concern sold explosives to Weyler's agents in No- vember. 1896 Captain Hamlin does not know for what purpose the explosives were used
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
Go, Away win sto. 900.

orrville, O.. March 9-.Charlcs cut- ten, the night agent of the Adams Ex- press company at this place, has ab. seconded, taking with him an express package containing Sio,000. The money belonged to a Cleveland bank and was being sent Co a bank in Akron.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
In Yienna the heiRht of D hound

In Vienna tho height of n house must not exceed s2 feet Tho floor of the last story must not be moro than 05.g feet above tho level of the street Whom tho ground slopes, this measure must be talk. on from tho highest point, The house must not have moro than five stories. including the cellar and attios
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
1arre s.,pply of Powder shipped.

Springfield, Mass, March 9.-It has been learned that 12 carloads of powder were shipped from the Hazardville Powder mills at Hazardville, Conn, last week on a government order. The mills are running night and day, but the off, cials deny that they are running on government orders.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

has had a conference with Secretary Alger on the general situation and dis cussed with him particularly the redis- tribution of the artillery and plans for
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

The word "ho" or its equivalent in sound exists in all languages and in every one is expressive of disgust In the Icelandio the word "pfui" meAns putridity.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
WILLING 10 FIGHT
United States Prefers Peace,
 but Will Accept War.
ARMY AND NAVY ACTIVE
General Miles Has Conference With Secretary Alger.
MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE VOTED.

The House of Representatives, Amid
 Great Enthusiasm, Votes Unanimously
 to Place $50, ,OoO, 900 at the Presidents
 Disposal-Cabinet Considers the Spanish
 Complication at Length and Decides to
 Purchase Additional warships-Com-
 mander Brownson Goes Abroad With
 Instructions From the Navy Department
 to Make Such Purchases His Judg-
 ment May Direct.
 Washington, March 9.-After many ringing patriotic speeches, brief but in- cisive and eloquent, the house of rep resentives responded to the presidents first call to meet the Spanish situation by voting to place in President McKfn- ley's hands S50, ,000. 900 to be expended at his discretion for the national de- fense. Party lines were swept away, and with a unanimous voice the popu- lar branch of congress voted its confi- dence in the administration. Many members who were paired with absent colleagues took the responsibility of breaking their pairs. an unprecedented thing in legislative annals, in order that they might go on record in sup port of this vast appropriation to main- tain the dignity and honor of their country. Speaker Reed, who, as the presiding officer, seldom votes except in case of tie, had his name called and voted in his capacity as a representa- tive.
 The scene of enthusiasm which greet ed the announcement of the vote-yeas 311, nays none-has seldom been paral- leled in the house. During the entire day the galleries were crowded with enthusiastic spectators applauding to the echo the sterling patriotism of tho words of eloquence which were uttered by the members on the floor. Altogeth- CT four hours were allowed for debate. So great was the pressure for time that no one member was given more than five minutes, and most of them had to content themselves with a beggarly fraction of a minute. In all 59 speeches
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

Dr Oliver J. D. Hughes. of Meriden. Conn, will be the next Consul at s ,nneberg, Germany.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
ARMY ACTIVITY.

General Miles Has Important Inter-
 view With Secretary Aigsr.
 Washington, March s.-Gensral Miles
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

she just went off then and there ana left the paint pots and things without saying another word.
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

He must have risen early. No one at his lodgings saw him go out. His hot water was brought up at s o'clock. His boots had not been put out over night
 The servant knocked again at g. The door was not locked. She entered She saw boxes packed and labeled Left till called for. D The bed was empty.
 The station was mile of. There were only two passengers by the early train.
 When Mrs. Albatross came down to breakfast she inquired for Phemie. Phemie was one.-Sketch
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10

Jasper never entered the house again. He went home, packed up his things, wrote hurried note in a disguised hand to Phemie, who on the following day would be 2l years old and come into $500 year, which had been left her. to the disgust of her mother, by her fond father-and Jasper went to he'd
Connecticut western news., 1898-03-10
WIREANDN NAIL TRUST
A CONSOLIDATION EFFECTED WITH
 A CAPITAL OF $50, ,ooo, ,ooo.

Fifteen of the Largest Companies In ths Country Are In tho Combine, whic, VIII Substantially Control tho stesI Wire, Nall and Rod Industry.