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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
MOVEMENTS TOWARD PEACE.

The war thus far has cost Spain
$i00, 100000.
Twenty persons a day are said to
starve at Mantanzas, Cuba.
Another expedition of American SOL
dsers Will leave for Manila about No
vember 1.
Secretary Alger returned to WASH
ington Wednesday from his visit to the
various camps.
President Mckinley has decided de-
finitely not to muster out any more
volunteer troops
The czar's proposal for a disarma-
ment congress Is quietly but slowly
making headway.
The Iowa and Oregon left New York
last Thursday to Join Admiral Deweys
squadron at Manila.
Spain is willing to transport her un-
employed colonists In Cuba and Porto
Rico home free Of charge.
Private Deloumer, of the Tenth
Ohio was killed by lightning at Camp
Meade. Pa. few days ago.
Gen. Garcia is now satisfied with
American rule in Cuba. He disclaims
any ambition to become president of
the Cuban republic.
Aguinaldo will not allow the Americ-
ans to examine the Philippine prisons
controlled by the insurgents.
The Philippine insurgents are exper-
fencing difficulty in raising taxes with
which to maintain their army
Spain has instructed her peace COM
missioners that the United States has
no right to hold the Philippines.
The Cuban-American league protests
against the removal of the remains of
Columbus from Havana to Spain.
All private property seized in Ha-
vana for cultivation during the war
has been returned to rightful owners.
Aguinaldo. at the insurgents fete In
Malolos, made speech In which he
stated that independence was the aim
of his people.
DR.. Jose Congasto, of the Cuban
Colonial government says there are no
more reconcentrados in Cuba. He in
timated that they were all dead.
Admiral Dewey has forwarded his
views in regard to Manila to the Prest-
dent. They were not made public but
were forwarded to the peace commits
sion at Paris.
The volunteer troops assigned to
duty In Cuba will serve for only ninety
days on the island. 1t is believed that
by this plan they will not be subjected
to the tropical fevers.
Havana's municipal employees are to
be paid part of their back salaries,
from January to August, out of funds
Eiven by the Bank Of Spain. The
amount owed Is sS60,000; funds avail
able $4,000.
Captain Solomon Jacobs was offered
900 during the recent war. Spanish
agents promised him this sum II he
would pilot the enemy's fleet to some
of the Atlantic coast cities. The captain
scorned the OFFER
Following the Admiral Dewey. the
steamship Admiral Sampson. under
construction for the American Mail
Steamship Company. was launched at
Cramps shipyard. Philadelphia, a few
days ago. Miss Mamie Sampson,
daughter Of the admiral. christened
the ship. The Admiral schley will glide
irto the water In about week.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
THOMAS BAYARD DEAD.
President Csvslsnds Secretary Of State Passes Away
at Dsdhsm, Mass

Thomas f. Bayard died Wednesday
afternoon at Dedham. Mass, the sum-
mer residence OF his daughter, Mrs.
Samuel d. Warren, after an illness of
six weeks. His death was without
pain. His wife. his two daughters
Mrs. Warren and Miss Florence Bay
ard-and his son, Thomas F., Jr., saw
him draw his last breath, and his
third daughter, the Countess Lauren
haupt, was on her way to Dedham.
Thomas Bayard was born in Will
mington, Del, October 30, 1929 In 1865
he was elected to succeed his father
In the United States senate. and was
subsequently, twice reelected. In the
Democratic convention of 1884, at
which Mr.. Cleveland was nominated,
Mr.. Bayard received the next largest
vote. He was the first Democratic
statesman invited to consult with
President-elect Cleveland, and 1t was
generally understood that he was the
first man offered a place in the new
cabinet-and the leading place, at that.
This he finally accepted. At the close
Of Mr.. Cleveand's administration. Mr..
Bayard returned to private life. In
March, 1898. he was oppainted ambas-
sador to the court of st. James. and
served during Mr.. Cleveland's second
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
UNFORTUNATE GOLD HUNTERS.
Only Ten Succeed in Reaching the Cherished Klon-
diks-EaysntAen Man DroMnad

Out of a party of 26 men that left
San Francisco early In the year to go
to Dawson, via the Stikeen trail, Her
man Long. of Seattle. is the only one
that pushed through. Two Of the num-
Der we're drowned, two are insane and
the others are far In the interior re-
gaining their health at trading points.
IN the swift Chesley river boats were
dashed to pieces on the rocks and the
outfits were lost. Two men were
drowned. Long says that many Of
the men went temporarily insane after
their provisions began to give out.
The steam schooner Fulton has ar
rived at Seattle, IA days from St.
Michaels. She brought 50 miners from
nearly every mining district in
Alaska, and among the crowd there Is
between 5000 TO 100000 in gold dust.
Seventeen prospectors were drowned
during the season at Hotton Inlet.
Many others are missing. They are
supposed TO have lost their lives in at
tempting to ascend the small rivers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Public Debt State ment.

The monthly statement OF the public
debt shows that at the close of busi-
ness, September 80, 1898, the debt, less
cash in the treasury, amounted to ST.
p67, 205. an increase for the month of
S54, COS, ,4sS. The increase in the cash
during September was sl3,070,4lS. The
total increase of the debt on account of
the war loan, independent of cash. is
n42, 720. $50, of which about s6S 200, 600
was added during September. The debt
Is recapitulated as follows
Interest-bearing debt. 1890. .0SS, 900;
debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, $i.256,790; debt bearing no in
terest. $3s3,6H, ,SlS. Total. $l.375.03 I08.
This amount, however, does not in
clude s554.057.5S3 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding, which are
onset by an equal amount of cash In
the treasury held for their redemption.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05

Two valuable souvenirs of the cap
ture of Manila were received at the
navy department from Admiral Dewey
One is the official flag of Manila"
sewed to which was linen memoran-
dun, showing that the flag was Haul
ed down August 10. 1898, $40, by Flag
Stanton and Ferguson, of the flagship
Olympia. after the surrender of the
City to the combined naval and the mi
litary forces of the United States"
The other souvenir was the flag Of
Spanish armed transport Cebu, eaptur-
ed at Manila, August 49, 1885,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
ROOSEVELT FOR GOVERNOR.
The Rough Rider Resolves Ne Rsnisssion Of the New
Ysrk Rsysblissns


New York Republicans ast Tuesday
nominated Col. Theodore Roosevelt for
governor. The Rough Rider received
1853 votes and Gov. Black, the present
governor, received 21s votes. Col.
Roosevelt was placed 10 nomination by
Chauncey Depew, who praised his pub
lie service, his intrepldity and sterling
character. The platform adopted de-
clares that all conquered territory
must he held and that sound money is
the chief issue. The complete ticket
follows:
For governor-Theodore Roosevelt OF
Oyster Bay. Lieutenant governor
troller-William j. Morgan of Erie.
Secretary of State-John r. McDon-
ough of Albany. State treasurer-John
". Jaeckel of Cayuga. State engineer
Edward A. Bond of jefferson. At
torney- -general-John G. Davies of
Oneida.
The Democratic convention OF New
York State at it's convention at Syra-
cuse named this ticket
Governor-Augustus Van Wyck. Of
Kings; lieutenant governor-Elliott
Danforth, OF Chenanga secretary of
state. George w. Batten. of Niagara;
controller. Edward S. Atward, of
Duchess; state treasurer, r.. +. Morris
OF wayne; attorney general, Thomas
f. conway of Clinton state engineer
and surveyor, Martin Schenck, of
Rensselaer,.
The head of the ticket is n brother
OF the mayor OF Greater New York and
Is justice of the supreme court of the
Second judicial district. During its ex-
istcnce he was judge of the Brooklyn
city court.
Every official at Paris from Premier
Brisson down promises Commissioner
Peck to do everything possible to Sc
cure an additional allotment OF space
for the United States at the exposition
but all say they don't think IL can be
granted.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Wool Exeh snge Closed.

The doors of the wool exchange at
New York were not opened Thursday,
the directors deciding to suspend oper-
ations temporarily owing to the de-
pressed condition OF the wool market.
TIE corporation will devote its ener-
gies to the advancement of its other
more profitable business interests. 1t
is alleged to be in excellent financial
condition. One OF the ificers said: I'VE
have plenty of wool on hand, about 15.-
000,0 pounds scattered about In vari-
Gus warehouses outside the city. This
same thing happened In the Chicago
wool exchange In 1896, and the ex-
change was then temporarily closed
When the market is more active, the
wool exchange will reopen"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
A Report On NissrsGus.

Eight government engineers who
have been engaged upon the prelimi-
nary survey Of the proposed route of
the Nicaragua canal arrived last night
on the steamship Altai. Eben s. Wheel
er was the chief engineer of the party
1t was stated by some OF the engi-
neers that the proposed canal In en-
tirely feasible; that no serious obstac-
les are In the way. and that the cost
will be considerably less than estimates
made by the Ludlow commission or the
sum named by Admiral Walker O year
ago. The Ludlow commission estimates
miral Walker named 1925. 5.000,0 900. The
report OF the engineers will place the
estimate at less than $100, ,000, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Why Germany Oppessd.

Germany's opposition to the United
States in. the Philippines Is based
largely on a desire to hold the Americ-
an sugar trade. With the Hawaiian
Islands and the Philippines to draw
upon for sugar. this country would not
be forced to pay SO many millions an
nually to Germany. The German in
terests In Luzon are ridiculous compar-
ed with the ado made by the home
government-a few retail stores on the
Escolta and a brewery. a total trade
not aggregating 10 per cent. Of the ex-
mort buainess
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05

The extraordinary lax treatment of
the Anarchist assassin of the Empress
Of Austria. the Italian. Luccheni. In the
prison OF st. Antoine, Geneva, Switzer-
land, is causing much remark. He is
allowed wine. cigars. letters and news
papers, spends money and gives news
paper interviews; In fact. he Is treated
like lion OF the prison. When exam
fned before the magistrates he makes
parade Of jests and frivolous an
9wers The assassin's trial has been
dxed for the first week In November.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05

The declaration of independence of
the Manila insurgents was ratified at
Malolos last Friday amid great festiv-
tiles. A review of the troops was held,
speeches were delivered. and recita-
tions. The feature OF the ceremonies
was the address of Aguinaldo. Many
foreigners attended the state ball.
which was given In the evening, but
The transport Arizona. having on
board navy recruits and an immense
lot of mail, arrived at Manila last
week. This is the first home mail for
several months.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Brutal Murder in Texas.

Word has just been received at Fort
Worth. Tex. of an atrocious murder
near FL Campo. Otto Harmes. an old
German farmer, was murdered by his
wife and julius Harness. his nephew.
1t is said that julius hit him on the
head with an ak one night while he
was sleeping. and, assisted by Mrs.
Harmes. dragged the body to a corn
field, piled brush over 1t, and started a
fire. The story further says that they
returned the next morning to find the
fire had gone out and Harmes alive,
but unconscious, and that they then
piled cornstalks over him and burned
him to n crisp. Both have since been
arrested
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Amsssd at American Simplicity,

The Paris correspondent of the I'm
parcial of Madrid has telegraphed to
his paper that he is amazed at the ap-
pearance OF the American commission.
He says: They do not appear as a
delega tion of diplomats, but as Cooks
tourists. There are some of all sorts.
ladies more or less young, children and
even nurse. Their luggage fills two
omnibuses."
The correspondent then gives the
biography of each American commits
sioner. or Judge Day he says: He,
unfortunately. is too well known po-
litically. He is small man. short,
thin and careless in dress. with a sick
iy appearance, sallow cheeks and
prominent cheek bones. There is a to-
tai of the commission of "a, and not
one of them brings q servant"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
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Armed Cubsns Recsive No Aid.

When asked what action would be
taken by this government upon the ap-
peal sent out for food by Gen. Gomez,
acting secretary Meiklejohn said that
the landing OF the stores OF the Comal
was a reply to that appeal. 1t Is ex-
pected the Comal will begin unloading
her stores at Mantanzas, and this car
go will be followed by others as the
necessity developes. No food will be
distributed to men under arms, so that
the force under Gomez must disband
before receiving supplies.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05

A band of Italian anarchists are
holding meetings In New York at least
twice week at their secret headquar-
ters. They are plotting to aid In the
attempt to overthrow the existing
Italian government. The treasurer OF
the organization. a tailor. said that
Italian anarchists here and abroad are
heartily sick of Italian nobility and
want to see republic in Italy. He said
Italians all over the world are contrI-
buting to a revolutionary fund
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
An Hsirsss works Ass chsnlsrnsid

The bureau of records at detective
headquarters at Chicago has been in
formed that the fortune left Mrs. Flor
ence Frost amounts to s207 500. Mrs.
Frost Is chambermaid at the Delis ho-
tel. She does not appear to feel parti-
cularly elated. She will continue at
her employment as chambermaid until
she hears from her relatives at WILL
mington Del
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
Faith curi... Charged With n.p,,..sAs,,.

The trial of Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Archer and VIM. Johnson has begun In
defendants are charged with man.
slaughter. They were members OF the
Church of God and professed to believe
that they could cure bodily diseases by
faith. Mrs. johnson, wife OF one OF the
defendants, was In need Of medical at
tention which. II IL said, was denied
her by her husband and the Archers,
who were ministers Of the church.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
cs.sls Desires Au.ns.s r.rl..ry.

A report Is In general circulation at
Seattle that the Canadian commission
err have demanded a cession OF terri
tory In Alaska, including the towns OF
Dyea and skaguay. In return for fish,
Inc concessions on the Newfoundland
boundary. A call has been issued for a
N>eelinG Of the leading merchants to
nyootiGete the report II found TO have
AZ foun0atiOn : strong protest win be
made against the cession Of any Alas
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
epsin's Finances Inprsv,ns.

Premier Sagasta declares that all the
financial difficulties of the government
have been removed. The sum of 49,
900. 900 francs has been forwarded to
Captain General Blanco. with n repe-
tition OF the order to disband the vol
unteers. 1t Is understood that the gov
ernment Is willing to provide unem-
played Spaniards In Cuba with free
passage home
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-10-05
oussn sf psnusrk pssa.

The queen Of Denmark died Thurs
day morning. She has been called the
mother -in-law Of all Europe. Her
eldest daughter. Alexandra. 10 the
Princess OF Wales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
Death OF Frank Jenkins.

Frank Jenkins died at his home on
Dayton street, Friday morning at
O'Clock, of consumption. He has suf-
fered from the disease for long time.
but had been confined to the house only
since July, of this year. Mr.. jenkins was
known to every man on the Maine
Central Railroad, as he had been in
the employ of the road, 80 years. Dur
ing the past 20 years he had been one
of the inspectors in this city, and so
faithfully did he perform his duties,
that he had never been called to ac-
count for anything that resulted
from any carelessness on his part His
age was 40 years. Mrs. jenkins and
one daughter survive him. The fun
eral will be held from his late resi-
dence, Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
A COMMUNICATIONS.
A Word Of Caution.
Editors Kennebec Journal:

EultOrS kenneDec journal.
woman with a babe a few week.
old in her arms was begging on on,
streets, Thursday afternoon. She /.
using the child to excite sympathy
The babe was thinly clad and evidently
suffering. The woman is, most likely
fraud. If so, she ought to be ar.
rested, if not she should be provided
with home. know Of her collecting
several dollars in our vicinity. Good
women, when demonstrated with fol
giving. said: I'VE could not resist
when we saw the little one" And vel
IN giving her they were exposing the
child to cold and suffering from day to
day for as long as she can get money in
that way, she will travel on our streets
and to neighboring cities.
We have good city home where she
could be warm and comfortable. Turn
her over to the overseer Of the poor.
II had seen her should have done so.
That would have been charity and hui
manity combined. When will our good
people learn that SO long as they feed,
cloth and give money to beggars and
tramps our city will be overrun, and
our homes will be broken into? It is
time to call halt. Let the worthy
poor in our midst be abundantly cared
for, as they can be, but let us cease to
encourage shiftless, indolent, vicious
beggars.
In the interest of humanity and true
benevolence
A CITY PASTOR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
GOOD DETECTIVE WANTED
70 solye Augustus Three Burslaries and the
Camp Comfort" Fire.

There is work for some good live de.
tective in finding out who was the
cause OF all the trouble of last Monday
night. First there was the burning 81
the Gannett camp, and then follows
reports of three burglaries. All these
mysteries remain unsolved. Marshal
Morse is rather in doubt as to where
to place the blame for the burglaries,
and Pinkerton detective has given up
the work on the Gannett camp matter
1t was known that an attempt was
made to bulrglarize the house of the
Hebert sisters on Grove street. and
there was also report. Tuesday, that
the house of Richard Goodwin hal
been entered At the former place
they entered by window on the west
side and left by the front door taking
nothing so far as can be learned. They
entered the Goodwin house by a win
dow on the State street side, leaving
by the door. Here also nothing was
stolen.
They also made a call at the resi-
dence Of F. G. Kinsman, at the corner
of Winthrop and Sewall streets. They
forced an entrance through a window
in the glare of the light on Winthrop
street. and they left this place by the
front door. This break was not at
once discovered, as Mr.. and Mrs. Kins-
man are in New York 1t is not known
whether or not anything was taken
from this house.
Detective Gutman of the Pinkerton
agency at Boston. arrived in the city,
Wednesday, and at once set at work
with the assistance of Marshal Morse.
He worked until Friday, when he went
home, saying he could find no evil
dence that would lead to the convic-
ton Of the guilty party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
Maine Educ aiionai Notes.

Northeast Harbor is to have kin
dergarten school.
A new reading room has been opened
at Leavitt institute at Turner
A writing school has been organized
at Center Lincolnville with 80 pupils.
Miss Lizzie Hebron of Machias, has
accepted a position as teacher in Lu-
bee.
A class numbering six has been or
ganized in the Winthrop high school
for the study of Greek.
The scholars of the Heights Gram
mar school, Eastport, are making an
effort to procure library for their own
use. Already they have raised money
enough to purchase over so volumes.
The first and second classes of the
Boynton high school, PASSPORT, propose
devoting an evening of each week to
the poets, English and American, at the
suggestion. and by the aid of Mr..
Getchell. their principal.
Nelson e. Thomas, son of Rev. w. H.
Thomas, pastor of the Bates Street
Baptist church of Lewiston, took the
Dodge entrance prize at Colgate Uni
versity, at Hamilton, N. Y. Mr.. Thomas
who is a brilliant scholar, was for a
short time student of the Lewiston
high school, and graduated from Colby
Classical Institute last June.
At a recent meeting of the North
Aroostook Teachers Association the
following excellent programme was
presented: Child Study in Home and
School, Miss Sadie NJ. Chadbourne:
1.-THE Parent and the School," Miss
Helen Hoben; THE Language OF
Arithmetic" Professor C. N. Perkins;
THE Text Book as Factor in Educa-
ton" Miss Hannah +. Toben.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
AUGUSTA CHURCHES.
Sunday Seryices-AIi Arc Cordially Invi ed
10 Attend.

THE GOSPEL TEMPERANCE meet
ing will be held in the rooms of the w. G.
T. U. Sunday afternoon.
PEOPLES CHURCH. Sermon at 1890,
by Rev. John Gibson; Sabbath school al
ii AS; Y. p s. C. E. meeting at p. NJ,
led by r. +. Clark. -
WATER STREET GOSPEL MISSION:
Sunday school at 1890 A. M; preaching at
800 and 7.S0 p. NJ; Bible study Wednes-
day at $50 p Nj.
FIRST CHRISTIAN = CHURCH on
Northern Avenue: Preaching at 1870 A;
NJ by Rev. F. o. Ward; Sunday school
at 11.45 A. NJ; social service in the eve
ming at 7.3o
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH: 1880,
tor; u NJ, Sunday sehoot:-7 P. NJ. Y. p.
S. c. f. service, with short address by
the pastor.
UNITARIAN CHURCH: Services. sat
1890 A. NJ, with sermon by Mr. Newbert
upon THE Great in Literature: Sunday
school, with short illustrated talk by the
pastor, at Il o'clock.
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.: Meeting
for prayer 10 A. M; sermon. 1880; Sun
day school, 11.45: young peoples meeting
evangelistic service.
UNIVERSALIST CHURCH,: Rev. G.
A. Hayden, pastor; morning services with
sermon by the pastor, fourth in course;
noon; young peoples praise praise meeting at I
p. NJ. New singing books; come and join
us in song.
FIRST CHURCH Or CHRIST, gSCIEN-
list: Services at the Christian Science
reading rooms. Purnton building; Sun
day lat AS A. M; subject, Ancient and
Modern Necromancy; or Mesmerism and
Hypnotism." Wednesday evening meet
ing at 7.30 p. M.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, J. NJ Wy
man, pastor: Morning worship a. 1880.
with sermon. "A Twentieth Century
Topic by the pastor; Sunday school at
thanksgiving topic: general service,
praise and prayer with sermon by the
pastor, at Z o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-19
A Communication.
A CITY PASTOR,

To the Editor of the Kennebec Jour-
nal:
In your issue of yesterday an arti-
Gle appeared in which was the central
figure on Water street on certain day
last September. Among other things
it said that danced the can can, which
there is no truth in. AS to the water
melon, l have had only two pieces, this
summer. In regard to my going into
Mr.. Webber's store to rid myself of a
hornet, it is absolutely false, as Mr..
Weber knows. ! guess that the wa
termelon was eaten by the other fellow
and that every Cay is Sunday with
him, as it is not with me. ! have but
one Sunday week and / attend church
on that day. / want it distinctly I'M
derstood that / do no dancing on the
street, but attend strictly to my own
business. WESLEY MEANS.