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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
WAR REVENUE.
A Tax on Beer, Coffee and Tea Likely to be
Imposed

secretary Gage and Representative
Dingley, of Maine, chairman of the
House ways and means committee,
were summoned by the President the
other day. Their discussion was rela-
tive to the National finances and to
measures needed to put the treasury on
war footing. There Is reason for the
belief that a war revenue measure has
been under consideration. Treasury
experts say that the increase of the
beer tax from 81 to 81 per barrel would
result in gain of approximately S4O,-
900, 900 year. The question of laying
q small internal revenue tax on tea
and coffee Is also under consideration.
II is thought that a tax of something
less than 10c a pound on tea and about
3 cents on coffee would bring i'm n large
revenue, possibly $35,000,O0O to 100000
600 year. This tax, 1t is thought
would not result in materially increas-
ing the price of either tea or coffee,
except possibly in the beginning. The
combined revenues from beer, tea and
coffee, 1t is thought, would approx!
mate s75,00O,O0o year, and possibly
$50 900 O0O
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

1t has come to be the habit to give
the whole name of benefactor to n
university. We have Johns Hopkins,
Leland Stanford, Jr., and now the
John B. Stetson university of De
Land, Florida. On February 10th,
which was presentation day, President
Harper of Chicago university, and the
Hon. J. l.. M. Curry of the Peabody
and Slater funds, were present, and
gifts were announced for new chapel
and library, erected by Mr.. Stetson
at an expense of $4,000, provided
with valuable organ and a collection
for museum of natural history by
Mrs. Monroe Heath. The announce
ment was made of 800, 900 additional
endowment, half of it having been
conditional, given by Mr.. Stetson,
who also transferred real estate to the
value of $15, 900 to the trustees. Tho
day thus added something like
$3.50, 600 to the property of the col
lege.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The twenty-second annual report OF
President Arthur Won Briesen, of the
Legal Aid society of New York city,
tells of legal assistance given during
1897 to $3.50 persons, of $50, actu-
ally collected in the Office of the So
ciety, and $3G, ,s39 recovered by settle
ment outside the Office. AT least 5000
other applications received attention,
but did not require actual legal SER
vice, and were not recorded. The
society's business is to give legal as
sistance to persons too poor to engage
counsel. 1t undertakes many cases
where the claims would cost private
counsel more to collect than they are
worth. The recovery of sewing
girls four dollars, or an artisans five
or six dollars, honestly earned but
withheld, comes within the scope of
society's good offices.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Turkish Army Rations.

Correspondents who accompanied the
Turkish army during the recent war
with Greece refer often to the dietary
habits of the Turks. Pilau, or pilAhs
the national dish. receives great praise.
1t Is what we should call a chowder.
composed of lamb, rice, butter, aim
onds, raisins, allspice, powdered mace,
cardamoms. cloves, saffron, onion, GIN
ger, salt, whole black pepper and dhfey.
The butter and onions are placed in the
bottom Of the earthen pot; then n layer
Of rice, over which are distributed more
onions, raisins and almonds, sprdnkled
with saffron In water; then a layer Of
meat, and so on alternately until the
vessel Is filed. Butter is then poured
over the whole, and the cover Of the pot
Is closed with paste so that no steam
may escape. 1t is placed in an oven
and cooked for three hours.-New York
SIM
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Cannot Rely on spain's Honor.

The state department a few days ago
cabled to the United States consuls in
Cuba to repair at once to Havana and
be prepared to leave there at a mo-
ment's notice. Consul General Lee has
been cabled to the same effect. In view
Of the Spanish character some treach-
erous blow to these men is feared after
Congress takes action. Under the rules
of civilized warfare representatives Of
a hostile country are permitted to leave
the territory Of the enemy without mo-
lestation. Spain, however. is not much
OF stickler for international custom,
II the killing Of anybody is regarded as
judicious.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
ALL PEACE MEASURES EXHAUSTED.
SPAIN WON'T YIELD.
The President will Send Final Message 10
Congress Urging That the Cuban
Horrors be Stopped.

The opinion, almost universally held
in Washington Monday by leading
public men and diplomats, is that the
crisis will reach its climax this week,
and that the question of war or peace
will be determined within the next
seven days.
There is little doubt that the Presi-
dent and the members of his cabinet
now regard a conflict with Spain as al
most inevitable. In his message to
Congress, which I'm all probability will
be sent in a day or two. II Is under
stood that the President will review at
some length the record as II stands be-
twen this Government and Spain. but
Will not insist upon further time in
which to continue negotiations looking
to a peaceful solution of the Cuban
problem.
The cabinet meeting Friday morning
was unquestlonably the most import
ant held in many years. 1t received
Spain's answer to the ultimatum Of this
Government, and finding Il unsatisfac-
tory, practically decided upon a policy
which at this hour seems certainly to
involve hostilities.
The whole record will be laid before
Congress. and the question is now un-
der earnest consideration of what shall
be the particular form our policy shall
take I'm bringing to an end the horrors
in Cuba and securing the independence
of the island.
Propositions ranging from simple
recognition of Cuban independence to a
straight out declaration of war have
been urged at the Capitol, but there is
hardly n doubt that the majority of
Congress await the executive lead be-
fore taking action, and is disposed to
adopt Mr.. McKinley's suggestion to
this point.
II Is thought that any of the resolu-
tions, except possibly simple recogni-
tion Of independence, would lead to
war.
Gen. Blanco and his under secretaries
are In a ferment at Havana. The news
of the United States new demand on
Spain was sent to the governor general,
coupled with an intimation that Spain's
answer would not be such as to satisfy
America and Blanco could settle him
self for the worst. He looks for hostil-
tiles in few days. Blanco said:
Spain cannot humble herself fur
ther. II the United States insists on its
impertinent demands war is the only
answer they can have. 1t is impossible
to grant their new absurd demands
without practically conceding to them
the government of Cuba"
Consul-Generai Lee continues as
cheerful as sunlight. despite the fact
that he was warned last Sunday and
Monday of five distinct plots against
his life. OF course, he does not give
credence to such stories. and he Is care
fully guarded by the government. but
continued warnings OF this kind are not
a pleasant mental diet. The last story
was that he would be poisoned by a
bribed employe of his hotel. To this
Gen. Lee replied by asking the news
paper correspondents who sit near
him at meal time, In case he Is sud
denly taken i'll, first to shoot his waiter
and then to run for a stomach pump.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
A corn convention held in Chicago

A corn convention held in Chicago
recently developed several schemes
for extending the use of the great
American grain. 1t was resolved, re-
ports the Atlanta Journal, to make
elaborate exhibits of corn and the
many forms in which it is prepared
for food uses at the Omaha exposition,
the Buffalo exposition and the Paris
exposition of 1900. The present high
price of wheat has done much to i'm
prove the prospects of corn as food
product. Already large proportion
of the -four used in this country is
made largely Of corn. This -four is
cheaper than pure wheat -four and
quite rs nutritious. More corn is
being consumed as food in this coun-
try than ever before and the quantity
will increase. Our corn is also be-
coming more popular in Europe. The
prejudice against it among the masses
OF Europe is being destroyed. They
are learning by actual experience that
corn is good as well as cheap; that it
may be prepared in many palatable
forms, and that it has excellent quail
ties as . food substance. This is the
main reason why our exports OF corn
have increased so rapidly. Corn is
already our greatest crop both in size
and value. and will continue to hold
the supremacy. The movement to
extend its use in foreign countries is
timely, and will conduce to the inter-
~ Of nearly every section OF the
oonntry.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
MCKINLEY CRITICIZED.
The Waiting Policy Of the President De.
nounced in Texas.

A non-partisan mass-meeting was
held at the courthouse in El Paso. Tex,
the other night to demand that the
president shall act promptly in driving
the Spaniards from Cuba and in aveng-
ing the blowing up OF the Maine. Ex-
element ran high and Mark Hanna's
name was greeted with Kisses. Reso-
lutions were passed favoring immediate
action and pledging the support of this
community to the government. Speech
es were made by leading lawyers and
citizens denouncing the present wait
Ing policy of President Mckinley. The
meeting closed with three cheers and a
tiger for Consul General Lee.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Not Very Complimentary.

The Spanish ambassabor at Vienna
denies that the United States has pre-
sented an ultimatum. He says that
Srain will not fire the first shot, but
that II war occurs she will fight for
years and to the bitter end. Such a
war. continues the Spanish ambassa-
dor. would paralyze American COM
merce and industry. while the Span
iards are born soldiers Of unconquera-
BILE toughness. THE American navy.
according to the Spanish ambassador.
consists Of mercenaries who are not
used 70 war"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
DECREASE IN THE DEBT.
A Net Cash Balance Of s22e, ,ie6, ,o4s In ina
Treasury.

i'he statement of the public debt Is
sued Saturday shows that the debt at
the close OF business March 81, less
cash in the treaury, was $1,0oS, ,716,351. a
decrease for the month OF S.Ss7. .S6s.
The debt Is recapitulated as follows:
Interest-bearing debt. SS47. .Se6. $50; debt
on which interest has ceased since ma
turity. s1,327,670; debt bearing no inter-
est, 1886. .059. making a total Of ST.
2S5. .66S, ,419. This, however, does not in
clude $5S5.252.933 In certificates and
treasury notes outstanding, which are
offset by an equal amount OF cash In
the treasury.
The cash In the treasury Ia classified
as follows: Gold. 32i0, 1908. .s34; silver.
Stl2,4S2, ,bSl; paper. s97.s18324; bonds,
disbursing officers balances. etc.. $32,-
644.27l, making u total Of 1858. .798, ,46S,
against which there are demand liabil-
tiles Outstanding amounting to S627, ,6St.-
b26. leaving = net cash balance Of ts2e
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The governmental report that only
one person in fifteen was able to earn
a living last year in Alaska ought to
have deterring effect upon people
contemplating going to that country
in the spring. The gold craze will
probably prove too strong, and thou
sands will go there, only to find un-
timely graves or to return home
broken in health and purse.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Navy Qrdars Meat.

The G. II. Hammond packing corn.
pany of Chicago has received an or
der from the government for 10000
cases (about 100000 pounds) of canned
meat to be shipped to New York from
Hammond, Ind. without delay. The
order was most unexpected. the Of
ficials specifying that the immense or
der. which will amount to thirty car
loads. must he shipped as soon as pos
sible by special fast freight.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Ono Way to Serve the Country.

Cashier Francis Halpln. OF the Chem
ical National Bank. New York, said re-
Gently that those employees who belong
to the national guard would not lose
anything so far as their place were
concerned. In case they were called out
to save their country. "Five OF the
Chemical Banks employees" said Mr..
Halpin. belong to the national guard.
II they are called upon to serve the
bank will continue to pay their salaries
and will keep their places for them In
the bank"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Duelling in Texas.

At Waco, w. C. Brann. editor OF the
''Iconoclast," and Captain NJ. 4. Davis,
Friday afternoon fought a revolver
duel to the death. When the battle was
over Brann was found to be perforated
in the left lung. the left leg and the
right foot; Davis was shot through the
right lung and through both of his
arms. The surgeons say both are likely
to die. A long standing feud was the
cause of the shooting
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Arrested a. n Gpy.

Victor Hohenstein. German subject,
was arrested on landing at Havana
from the Mascotte. He claims he Is a
member of the German Red Cross So
ciety, but when searched. 1t Is claimed,
he destroyed documents The police
secured some OF the pieces OF paper,
which. when put together. are under
stood to be an insurgent document.
The Italian third-class cruiser Ameri-
Vespucie, used as a training ship,
sailed for Key West.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
STATE OF OHIO. CfrY or TOLEDO, -
I.uC a COurNTY ~

FRANK j. CHIMNEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the nrm Of +: j.. CHENEY ~
and state aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CArARRH that cannot bc
cured by the use of HALLS CATAnnH CURE.
FRANK j. CHIMNEY.
Sworn To before me and subscribed in my
(--I presence, this 9th day of December.
SEAL A. D. 1885. A. W. Mda,., GLEas9s; p,,b,,,
Ha,rs Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
nets directly ON the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free;
F.J. IHRsEY g. Co., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pills arc the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
For Harbor Defense.

The Senate committee on naval at
fairs Saturday decided to recommend
an amendment in the naval appropria-
ton bill striking out the provision for
three battleships and substituting for
1t three harbor defense vessels, II the
secretary of the navy should concur in
the wisdom of this course. The opinion
was generally expressed that three
light vessels could be built at no great
er expense than one battleship, and
that they could be built in time for
use In case of q war with SPAIN
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Russia has the most rapidly increas-
ing population Of any country on the
globe.

Reports from China say that the
women of that country are rapidly ac-
quiring the bicycle habit. Oriental
progress has evidently been fitted out
with pneumatic tires.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Another Cruiaer Purchaaad.

Lieutenant Commander Colwell,
United States naval attache at London,
purchased from the Thames iron works
for his government a cruiser of 1900
tons displacement, and capable of a
speed of 16 knots. he vessel carries
six 4.7-inch guns and 10 smaller ones.
she is fitted with twin screws on the
cruiser. and had already obtained n
crew. The vessel will go to sea within
three days. The price paid Is said to be
very reasonable
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Said prominent Spaniard recently:
"If the United States offered money
for our clearing out of Cuba we could
not accept. but If the proposition
emanated from another power it is not
unlikely that 1t would be accepted"
This view of the case Is echoed by a
portion OF the Spanish press, which ad-
vises Spain to wash her hands of Cuba.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The first thing girl does when she
has mastered a kodak, is to put the
palm on the plano and take picture OF
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Japanese women wear neither cor.
sets nor stays Of any description. Their
costumes are doubtless worn with real
Japan-ease.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The Pond tool works OF Plainheld. N.
j., hns received an emergency order
from the government for eight disap-
rearing gun carriages. The contract
price u Sl0p.ooo
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The trouble with a great many men
Is they are never satisfied with wasting
their own time,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Englishwomen are making vigorous
efforts to secure smoking compart-
ments for women on railroad trains,
according to the London Daily Mail.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

A great deal Of trouble is expended In
educating the SNOWY. high-stepping
horse He Is trained to step high and
act showily by being driven along
path whereon rails are set crosswise;
he steps high to avoid stumbling. and
IN time always steps high.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06
Biz Pear Yield.

A single tree In an orchard near Cor
wallis, Ore, has yielded this season nine
hundred pounds of Bartlett pears. I.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Educate Your HowsIs WITH C~ssoeeoa
Candy Cuthsrtic, cure constlpation forovoR
toc, c,c. II G. O. O. fail. drugglstS refund monGR
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

The total cordage required for first-
rate man-of-war weighs about 80 tons.
and exceeds $4,000 In value.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

A newly born giraffe measures about
six feet from his hoof to the top of his
head
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

Chew Star Tobacco-The Best.
Smoke Sledge Cigarettes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

About 100000. 900 pounds OF soap are
used In Britain yearly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-04-06

To Cure Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money II IL fails TO cure. sc.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-05-19
STATE ASSESSMENTS.
Board of Equalization VIII Seek Advice of
the Supreme Court.

Denver. May 13.-Thc Supreme
Court will be appealed to TO determine
what the basis of assessment will he In
Colorado during the year 1898. This
was decided upon rs the only way ont
of the difficulty at this mornings
mneting OF the State Board of Equal
6ation. Attorney General Carr was In
s.ructcd to draw up the boards conclu
sions I'm legal form and present them
to the Supreme Court mt the earliest
opportunity. Some Of the questions
that will be asked of the court are
these:
On what basis shall the asscssmcn,
be?
As tho law plainly states that the
assessment shall he nj full cash value.
what IL the duty of the Board of
Equalization in the matter when the
county asscssors persist in assessing
individual and personal property at
from twenty to sixty per CEN. less than
Its actual cash value?
Has the Board the power to increase
the assessment Of any county that as.
scsses below q cash value. and can the
board legally increase or decrease the
aggregate of any county to make It
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-05-19
THE wHEEL-WoMAN's SKIRT.
Short Ones Permissible, But When too
short They Inspire Disgust.

Addressing athletic women in the May
Ladies' Home journal. Edward w. Box
has some sensible suggestions regarding
their costumes. and presents them very
forcibly. I'VE need only look at some of
the whccl-women who ride over our roads
ana through our streets, with skirts too
short for II well-grown child Of II years,
to see how far and to what n vulgar cN-
tent this abuse has been ca sricd." he
says. For n woman to be comfortable at
her athletics she must have a skirt shorter
than that which she wears on the street
or In the house. But this does not mean
that she should don a garment SO scnnt
as to leave her limbs exposed. II is sad
enough when We see very young girl
in these abbreviated athletic skirts but
nt least we can attribute II to n youthful
indiscretion. But when a married woman
so far forgets herself her years and her
sex ns to parade before the eyes OF men
In the short skirts which many of them
aHect. the sight Is nothing short OF dis
gusting.
Even more to bo condemned Is the Gus
tom which some Nss-nCH have adopted OF
donning short skirts as n regulation
morning or afternoon dress. when they
really have no thought OF athletics. Too
often is II the case that women In these
abbreviated skirts enter public dining
rooms or loli around vcrandus in un-
womanly attitudes. There Is no more cN-
cuse for woman to appear In n public
dining room In an athletic costume than
there is for her to appear at breakfast in
Il decollctc gown. or at the dinner table in
u riding habit"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-05-19

two more battnlions. There are now
over 5000 men stationed here.
The government Is making active
preparations To fully equip the volun-
tecr soldiers now located ut the Prcsi-
dio and soon to depart for Manila. A
contract has been let with local firm
to supply Il large number of uniforms
for the troops. 1t Is said that the full
contract will call for 10000 complete
uniforms, The contract price to be $780,
600. The order must be completed
within ten days.
1t is expected that the Charleston
will not leave Tor the Philippines he
fore next Sunday or Monday. No rca-
son Is assigned by the navy people
for the delay. 1t seems certain now
that the Charleston will no: escort any
Of the ships now being prepared to
transport troops and supplies to the
Islands. 1t Is generally understood to-
day that the steamer City of Pckln
Will not sail before the middle of next
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-05-19
conform with the constitutional provis.
ions on the subjcctG

conform with the constitutional provis.
ions on the subject?
Has the Stnte aduitor the right to re.
fuse to receive for filing the abstracts
of assessments from county usscsSurs
unless lie is convinced that the law has
been complied with and that the valu-
ations were arrived ut by taking cash
basis for all property!
These and many other nuts that the
members of the board deem are too
hard for them to crack will be sub
mlttcd to the court. The courts de-
cson will be final. As the board will
ask for II clear, concise opinion on the
questions involved, 1t Is expected that
n decision satisfactory to both the as-
SCISSORS and the state board will be
rendered. so that the extension OF the
assessment can be proceeded with
minus delay and confusion for this
year at least.
1t ID proposed to have the assessment
law changed by the next Legislature
in accordance with any suggestions the
Supreme Court may maze in this case.
The assessment of rnilrond property
will be therefore postponed until the
decision Is handed down.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1898-05-19

ScnOr SnCasta that he must resign,
owing to the dclicacy of his position
though he felt that he was not rCspon-
slble for the state of the dcfcnscs Of
Manila.
new ministry will consist of Scnor
Sagnsta rs president, Scnor Croissar,l.
minister of Justice of the dissOlvin,
Cabinet, as minister of foreign affairs
ScnOr Aunon as minister OF marine.
ScnOr Romero Giron as minister of
justice. and the Duke of Vcragun. the
descendant of Columbus. as minister
of public works.
The new Cabinet will probably be
constituted Saturday.
The general opinion Is that 1t will
endure until the budget il passed AMI
collapse with the first opportunity aft.
crward.
The changes, however. are pacific In
tendency. Scnor Gullon having been
the most warlikc element in the dis.
solving Cabinet.
"A state Of siege has been proclamrd
throughout Spain. The civil and mill
tary authorities seem to have entirely
lost their heads.
The riOting and looting of grain
warehouses have continued In dozen
cities. and the authorities are afraid
to go TO extremes ana suppress riots
with Wcylcrcspuc methods, knowing
that this would precipitatc an instant
and universal uprising. which would
end In the overthrow of the monarchy
and chaos In its place.