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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

The pay OF the officers is good, and in
the case OF the line oflicers better than
that of any European amy. A second
lieutenant OF cavalry is paid $500
per year, first lieutenant $1,000, q
captain $4,000, a major S250O, lieu
tenant-colonel $4,000, colonel oa,-
500, For every five years service UP
to twenty years an officer gets ten per
cent. .additi nal to the pay of the grade
in which he is serving, but no increase
after twenty years service, so that he
ca..lot get over forty per cent. in
crease in any event, and lie has to
drop some OF his longevity pay when
lie becomes lieutenant colonel OF
colonel, as the maximum pay of a
lieutenant-colonel is fixed by law at
$4,000 per year and that of colonel
at $4,000. An officer has no perquis-
ties whatever. He is given his quar-.
ters when in garrison, and is author
lied to purchase his rations or
supplies for his own use and that of
his family from the post commissary
at cost price to the government. He
has to buy his horses, saddle and
equipment, uniform, arms, furnish his
own quarters, pay his servants, aud
heat, light and care for his quarters
at his own expense. He is allowed
forage for his horses, and if they are
killed in action the government will
pay him their cost price il it does not
exceed Sl60. If they die in ordinary
service the loss is his own. The
popular idea that an officers pay is his
own and that the government supplies
him with horses, arms, clothing and
equipment, as we'll as furnishes his
house and provides him with food is,
alasl pleasing fiction which the
generous public hugs to it's. soui, but
It has not the slightest foundation in
fact.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

pointed governor of the Bahr.el-
Ghazal
When the Egyptians were expelled
from the country the French were
given a route across the African con-
tinent connecting their Congo colony
in the west with the French posses.
sions in the east. The idea of taking
this part of the Sudan grew with the
French Government steadily, and took
form and substance when in 1894 it
negotiated treaty with Germany con-
cerning the Cameroons and Lake
Tchad. Britain's treaty with the
Congo Free State, negotiated by Lord
Kimberley few years ago, was abro-
gated, and the French were given O
free hand in the Bahr-el- -Ghazal. In
1894 tho French Chamber voted $780,
600 for "the formation of o column to
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

When the British forces of General
Kitchener arrived they found Mar
chand and his expedition encamped
there. The cable reported cordial
meetings between the rival forces, but
the news, previously sent, of Mar
chand's arrival at Fashoda created in
tense excitement in London and Paris.
The reports received in London were
further to the effect that only the
Egyptian flag was raised by Kitchener,
and that the British union jack did
not figure in the assumption of con-
troll. II was also reported that no in
dignity was shown the French flag,
which Marchand kept unfurled during
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

iect in viow she has obtained from,
Menelek concessions to build railway
right across Abyssinia, the line being
already in construction. tits essential
to the scheme that this line should be
carried through to Fashoda.
But 1t Is equally essential that we
should retain Fashoda, both for the
prevention of the plan-which would
be severe blow to British interests
and for the establishment Of that Cape
to Cairo communication which will
give us supremacy in Africa. The
issues ct stake are so vital to both
countries that conflict between them
10 more seriously threatened than most
people are disposed 70 think.
The Fashoda incident under these
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

When the card is returned he
manages to substitute the linked card
for the other. Immersing IL in the
water as deeply as the ink has been
put on, he lifts the card from the glass
with the linked side turned towards
the lockers on. He shows it to them,
taking care that II does not leave his
hand, as the circumstance of its being
inky on but one side will arouse sus-
picion. With II spoon, on the bowl of
which has been fixed few particles of
black anime dye, he slips out few
spoonfuls of the water into a saucer.
The water in the spoon is instantly
colored black.
The next step is to borrow a ring
from some one, pretending that he
means to drop it in the goblet. In.
stead and apparently by accident he
drops II into the saucer. Lifting the
ring from the saucer and apologizing
profusely, he says:
81 will not attempt to drop the ring
into the ink after all, az / do not care
to stain my hand with the ink. / will
change the ink to water.''
He takes handkerchief from his
pocket-it should be large one--and
spreads it over the goblet. Then lie
lifts the handkerchief from the glass,
taking care to have grasped it in su, h
a way that from the position of the
cork under his fingers he knows he
has hold of the string to which the
rubber is attached. This removes the
rubber from the goblet, and the water
is shown to the audience.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
cHIlDREM's COLUMN.
The Tiny, Little Girl

Mother says she's awful bad.
Gets so cross 1t makes her mad,
Wants to know II I can't do
Somethin'. little girl. to you;
Thinks bett whip you well.
Sais you're good and bud spell.
i aiu't home all day to see,
So lon't know how bad you be.
But couldn't bear to whip her.
When saw her sweet lips cur
For she's such very little.
Such tiny, little girl!
Wouldn't mind word today
'Spect that's what her ma will say;
''Just M bad as bad could be.
'Cept In little spells. you see."
Mother tells me that there child
Sets her sometimes almost wild.
Won't ! punish her bitp
Thinks she's better after It.
But couldn't bear to whip her,
When see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little,
Such tiny. little girl.
Thinkin' OF her all day long.
With her laughter and her song;
But youi mother says it's true
Bad mans got a-hold of you.
IIcw about 1t, little Miss.
With the rosy lips to kiss2
Couldn't punish her bit.
And that Just clean settles Il.
No. couldn't bear to whip her,
When / see her sweet lips curl.
For she's such a very little.
Such tiny. little girl!
The Bentztown Bard. In Bath News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16
A Giri's Curious Suicide.

A young Texas girl ate the heads Of
2l2 psrlor matches in an attempt to
commit suicide. When she repented
sac swallowed lot of lard and bacon
as an autidote. The combination was
fatal in Q few minutes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

Few Carriage Roads in the Pvrsnsss.
There are quite 100 roads OF ono
kind and another over the Pyrsnsss
between France and Spain, but only
three Of these are paasshls ~ oaF.
risgss.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-11-16

y vi M ~ 'hp
Fashoda incident,
w h i c h brought
Great Britain and
France to the
very verge of war,
is a question
which is purely
territorial. The
story of Sudanese
history leading ur
to the elimination
at Fashoda is a
! o n g one, but
much of it is
neceqearv ~ n
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
WOULD TAKE RELIEF SHIP.
Captain Lodge Cotton CT Philadelphia or.
fers His Services without Pay.

Captain Lodge Cotton Of Philadelphia or.
fers His Services without Pay.
Should the citizens of PHILADELPHIA
or elsewhere desire to send an expedi-
ton with relief stores to the army in
vading Cuba they can secure without
cost an able commander in Captain
Lodge Cotton. Captain Cotton stated re-
Gently that he is satisfied that before
many days elapse Santiago de Cuba and
Guantanamo must fall into the hands
of the United States troops.
For many year he traded to Cuba.
commanding large and fast steamers,
and to him every channel is an open
book. Indeed he needs no chart or pilot
TO enter any port ON the island, while
his knowledge of the country and eli
mate makes his advice worthy of observ-
ing He says that the country around
Santiago and Guantanamo and the cities
themselves have by this time exhausted
their food supply and that the troops
will have hard fighting before they sue
coed III their enterprise, and that they
will be in want of many thing not
considered much of luxury at home.
Yes" he said the other night, 81
would willingly take out an expedition,
and l believe it will be necessary for the
government or the people to send some.
thing OF the sort know the country
well, and / feel sure that there will be
much for relief expedition to do if
couple of battles are fought. "-Phila.
delphia Press.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hart, OF Groton. s. d. "Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lunge; cough set in and terminated in
consumption. Four doctors gave me up.
saying could live but short time. l
gave myself no to my Savior, determined
IL could not stay with my friends on
earth. would meet my abeent ones
above. My husband was advised to get
DR.. Ding's New Discovery for consump.
ton, coughs and colds. gave it trial,
took in all eight bottles. IL has cured
me, and thank Coz am saved and now
a we'll and healthy woman. Trial bottles
free at ID. T. Macdonald's drug store, Cal.
umet, and Belhumeur's. Lake Linden.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
A Mascot at Fort wadsworth.

The volunteers of Company A, First
regiment which is encamped at Fort
Wadsworth, Staten Island received a
mascot in big cage recently. 1t had
been sent by some unknown person from
New York In the cage was an East In.
dian sun bear about 4 months old. The
bear was consigned to Private Ashton
Potter and was sent from a South street
animal dealer. 1t is small round ami
NAL, extremely even tempered. 1t has
been named Frank and will be looked
after by the company New York
Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
Heading OF Morran,s Command.

"A Tennessee veteran, reading the ed
vice to soldiers to drink of and battle
only In boiled water, to battle the feet
at the end of march and to change the
underwear daily, writes to his nearest
paper TO remark that when he was with
the column that struck John Morgan S
command On the Cumberland, in July.
1868 and headed that raider off from
huntington Ford be did not fluid oppor-
tunlty to take of his clothes for l6 days
Chicago Inter OcCnn
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

| Of the most barharous acts Of harharou.
Spain. But vengeance never came Life
In the old town dragged on. the rip
pling hay keeping its own secrets, and
old Moro Castle guarding hers The
world was far away. and the cry Of the
oppressed was feeble.
BIT the day Of reckoning came al
last. Strange, fearful shapes loomed up
on the green waves Of the Caribbean
sea, and Santiago de Cuba was az last
face 10 face with the vengeance Of the
civilized world The great ships spoke
and the yellow. vine clasped walls Of
Morro cramhled. Now at night the
weird searchlights from a dozen ships
sweep across the dark waters and even
the secrets Of the strange cave below
Moro are known 20 them, for they go
where only the waves crept in.
And within the harbor Of Santiago
de Cuba SPANS new armada is in ref
uge-in what fateful Surroundings,
Below the sharks swim around the last
vestige Of the "invincihle armada
and wait On shore the walls Of the
abattoir mark where the Virginius men
fell. On the Gale cathedral the Amer
lean consulate is empty and the flag
staff is-stripped Across the way there
is no merry chat and no laughter, the
market folk show little food and the
prices are high Already the grip of
famine is felt
The tall peaks of the Sierra Maestro
tower above the city, threatening, hem
ming it in from the help that might
come by land. And behind the noun
tains, perhaps even now among the
hills and gazing down upon the city,
are the descendants Of those slaves who
were driven over the gangways of the
brigantines. And the insurgents, broth
er patriots of those who fell from Nor
ro's ramparts into the sea, are there
the homeless ones, the vengeful ones.
At any time may come the warning cry,
"Los insurrectos los insurrectos"
The batteries of Punta Gorda, of La
Socapa and MORO, are still. There is
no sunset gun, for the turrets and tow
ers of MORO have fallen and the walls
crashed down into the sea, even as the |
bodies of the patriots fell And before
the harbor, part armored by the ore from
the Sierra Maestra's heart, the grim |
war vessels of los Americanos move in |
stately line-avengers of the starving
ones of Cuba.
Los Americanosl The windows Of the |
homes are barred, the doors are heavy,
he walls are fortress strong, but, saints
If heaven, what can keep them TT?
Look up the channel where, il the
lawn, came but seven Americanos eat
ng fire and drinking battle smoke. like
lack devils, with that ship of theirs,
lacking her open for the sea to rush in,
iring their death machines to send her
o the bottom, and themselves, with no
ear of the sharks below, plunging into
he sea itself, and springing from it
gain. Mother of God, it is not possible
o kill them! And nowhere is no way
ut.-Cortelle Jones Hutchins in Chi
ago Tribune.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

To propertp owners and agents o.
property in the village Of Red Jacket
You are hereby notified that the water
tax for the term ending June 80, 1898. Il
overdue and being payable in advance
the water will be shut off without Iurtbel
notice, unless paid on or before June %
1898. By order OF
WATER BOARD.
Red Jacket, Mich, June 6. 1898.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
For Fifteen Days Only.

For the next fifteen days I will sell all
kinds OF mems, boys and children cloth
ing 33 per cent cheaper than any other
store In the city, in order to make room
Tor winter goods. also carry the larg-
est line OF gents black worsted suits in
the city. OF all styles and makes; full
line OF child's cults, to close out at Is
cents. and full line OF boys suits to clio e
out at $2.75. Remember, this will las {
Tor fifteen deys only. B. NEIMARK.
Borgo Block, Red Jacket.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
A Cervercan Parnhx.

OFT IN the Silly night
Since hobson 5 cham hath bound me
Sad mcm'ry brings the friaht
OF sampson : feet arourd me.
When remember all
The schemes, SO linked together,
That lured me to this harlor small.
To 'scape the Sampson weather,
feel like one who's left alone
In some DIM land deserted
Whose hores are drunk. whose SHIPS are
sunk.
And all but him dcpnrtedi
-F l. stanton 10 Atlantn Consultation
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

E. c. Blanks, OF Louisville, Texas,
writes that one box OF DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salye was worth $50 to him. 1t
cured his piles OF ten years standing. He
advises others to try 1t. 1t also cures
eczema, skin diseases and obstinate sores.
SoDERGREN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

The Chief Burgess OF Milesburg. Pa,
says DeWitt's Little Early Rises are the
best pills be ever used in his family dur
ing forty years OF housekeeping. They
cure constipation, sick headache and
stomach and liver troubles. Smell in
size but great in results.
SoDERGEN & SoDERGREN.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

DR.. Fl. Scott, late professor in one OF
the Chicago medical colleges, has leased
the premises. 451 Fifth street, and is re-
modelling them into an Office and operat-
ing room. His numerous friends and
patients will please note the change,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
Florida Lots For sale.

Ihave ie " more lots for sale in the
Florida addition. Will be at the State
Savings Bank, Laurium, every evening
between and 8 O'Clock to accommodate
parties desirous OF buying or selling lots
in Florida and Laurium,
NJ. l.. EFFINGER, Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
LIST Class 2nd Class

Inc above rates will apply TO all inter.
mediate points. II you have in contem-
piation trip to the east now il the time
TO take advantage OF this reduction in
rates. For further information nIeass
apply tn station and ticket agents.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

DR.. Fl. Scott guarantees to cure ap.
pendicitis every time without q surgical
operation. 451 Fifth street. -
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

WANTED-A first claes barber. Apply
to John Mcdonald. Hecla street, Laur-
ium. Opposite post Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

DR.. II. Scott cures bladder and kidney
troubles. Call and be convinced. 451
Fifth street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

Paints, oils. brushes, general painters
supplies at Salomonson's City hardware.
North Front street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

20 per cent. off on all trimmed hat
from now until the 4th, at Mics Leary''
millinery store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

We handle frames, all,sizes and styles
however, we make speciality OF small
sizes. Nobby goods.
W. E. STEcKBAUER.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

WANTED-A good, respectable young
man can find board and room on Eighth
street, by inauiring at this Office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

Special prices on cotton and oil cloti
signs for Fourth OF July work.
A.. SMITH, Calu met.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

Garden hose and tprinklers at Salo-
monson's hardware. North Front street.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24

For the beet ice cream in the city, 60
to the Mirror candy store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-06-24
HISTORY OF FOUL CRIME
Such Is the Story Of the Harbor
OF Santiago de Cuba.
SOME HORRORS OF IT'S PAST

Slavery, Conquest and Piracy In Its Rec
ord-Horrors Of the Middle Passage
The Great Cave Beneath the MorrS-A
Unique Battle wsged In santiago bay.
Day Of Reckoning Comes
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-23
THE ANNEXATION
OF PORTO RICO.
A Member of the Jants Al New Yorh
say. IL saii. the Native. Better
Than Anything Rise.

New York July 22.-Senor Castro. one
Of the prominent members Of the Porto
Rlcan junta Of this city. when asked AS
TO the attitude OF the iunta, said:
when the junta was organized we
were pledged TO secure the independence
Of the island. That was more than two
year ago Such thing as annexation
was not discussed, because Spain was
not at war with America. Since this
war, however, all our people are with
America. At a meeting on July ~ we
decided to assist the United States un.
conditionally. The majority Of US are
In favor Of annexatian.
Any talk o. the revolutionary party
Of Porto Rico resisting the invasion Of
America Is nonsense / was at the
meeting held july ~ in this city and
never heard any such threat.
II have grave doubts of our ability tS
make n republic Of Porto Rico. meaning
as 1t does an internal strife; but annexa
ton would be successful The majority
Of Porto Ricans In this country ar
heartily In favor Of IL. There are sons
few against annexation, but none whit
would counsel resistance to IL by forc'
Of arms"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-23

Resembles n Little AnlnaI which
Causes Death I'm the Jungle.
Il seems Incredible that 50 small and
harmless an animal a. mouse Is
able TO brighten an elephant almost
out Of HIS senses. Ono sntle mouse In
the hay on which Thea are feeding
viii stampede an entire herd. In their
native land there are little animals.
known as chaeanas. which o. on a
small. sour berry OF which 8phants
are very fond. They live IN settle
ments. something after the manner Of
prairie dogs. under the berry bushes.
When feeding the elephants trampIe
the little towns. and the chacanas. In
their fright. run up the tubes OF the
elephants trunks Their long. sharp
claws catch In the flesh and they can
not be elected. The more violently
the monster blows through It's colied
trunk the more firmly the hooked
claws Of the little animal become i'm
bedded In the flesh. Inflammation and
death are the result. In captivity the
elephants think they are In danger Of
the deadly chacauas when they see a
mouse
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-23

The following incident occurred re.
Gently In one Of the largest hotels In
Calcutta. Il appears that about a
week ago an officer Of the Gordon
Hlghlanders arrived In town on his
way home. lie had a large sum OF
money with him-about 1000 rupees
and the usual iewelry OF an English
gentleman. These were an locked In
one OF his trunks. Returning from
the dining saloon 10 bis room the other
evening. he was just In time 10 see
some suspioious-lookIng natives bolt
Ing down the corridor. On entering
his room be found. on examination.
that an his trunks had been forced
open and the contents thrown about.
but. strange 20 say. not a piece OF his
money was missing nor any Item Of
iewelry. lie believed that the burg
lars we're Afrldls. and the object OF
their oupidity a copy OF the Koran be-
longing to the Mad Mullah. which they
somehow learned was In his posses
sion. The book Vas rolled up In an
old singlat and thus escaped the
searchers, who appear to have tracked
the officer from the ir0nt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-23
KaI..r WILLIAM. WAY.

I will give you just two hours
To get down upon your knees
To put up your hands contrltely,
/ And TO meekly murmur Pleased"
I have warships In the otiing,
So come down for all you're worth,
Or IN set my war dogs on you.
And III blow you on the earth.
haven't time TO parley.
} And | don't intend to walt;
I have sailors In your harbor.
I have soldiers at your gatel
Ny demands. perhaps are heavy.
But I've made them that's enough
[ am william, and never
Stake my money on blun!
am aching for quarrel;
| am spelling for a hght.
30 you'd better kneel before me,
Or III blow you out OF sight!
I am wllIam-Kainer William
God was present at my birth;
de Is still supreme In heaven
But I'm running things on Garth
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-07-23
FAITH IN THE OREGON.
Lieutenant Harrison says she IL the
Hull Dog % the Navy.

Lieutenant Harrison Says she IL the
Hull Dog Of the Navy.
New York. July 22.-Lieutenant W.
II. Harrison Of Washington, ons Of the
officers Of the battleship Oregon. when
she made the is,OOO.mile trip around the
Horn, is in the naval hospital in Brook
Ign with his hearing almost destroyed.
At the first bombardment OF Santiago
Lieutenant Harrison was in charge Of
the after iS-inch gun turret on the Ore
gon. An S.inch gun was fired directly
over his head and the conclusion was 10
great that the drum Of his left ear was
broken and his right ear seriously in.
jured He has a long furlough, and has
made arrangements 10 undergo a course
Of treatment with Manhattan special
Isl.
"The Oregon" said Lieutenant Har-
rison, sis the bulldog Of the American
navy. We fellows who were on her in
the trip around the Horn had no idea
that the whole country thought We
might be slaughtered by the Spanish
fleet tell you she Is a. wonder, and
alone would have given Cervera's fleet a
lot Of work 20 do.
"In the race after the Spanish feet
we began at the tail end and worked up
until only the Brooklyn was ahead Of
us The Oregon simply went by the
( spaniards peppering every vessel with
shells until she got up 10 the Colon,
which was In the lead In that run.
ming battle the Oregon made 10 knots,
the record Of her trial trip"