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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

The United States have shown ex-
traordinary capacity for successfully
assimilating diverse population COM
ing to MS from every part of Europe.
Every human element that is amena.
BILE to the influence of our great civil
izing forces s-liberty and equality, q
free press, free schools, free church
and the ballot has been or is being
transformed into the material of which
republics are made.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

Handles that screw and unscrew
are sold in cases for the use of one
umbrella, aud very charming wedding
and birthday presents these make,
They are rather expensive, as, indeed.
may we'll be expected, when gold and
silver, odd pieces of china, ivory and
enamel are pressed into their service.
Colored umbrellas are being used
these are extravagant, for they must
match the costume with which. they
go. They are small as to size, and
are carried unfolded. so that the
bright splash of color they make looks
we'll against the dress.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

The greatest blow that has been
dealt the people of Santiago, both
Cuban and Spanish, by the Americans
is General Wood prohibition of gam
bling and cock-fghting Much of the
light and loveliness of life to the low
class Cuban will be eliminated if the
law making it an oiiense punishable
by a $50 fine to indulge in cock fight
ing is enforced Cock lighting is the
national pastime, and after it comes
the lottery and everyday gambling.
This new law, together with the recent
sanitary regulations, may cause the
people of Santiago to ask il, after all,
life is really worth living.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

Fine velvety ladies' cloth in exquis|
ite light and deep colors is importedl
1t is figured with medium-sized dos
in silk chenille.
A novelty in fancy braids for hal
trimmings is production of rice
paper, soft, velvety and attractive in
effect, but plated simply.
Nearly everything in the neckw
line, whether Of net, taiieta or mS
selne de sole, is edged with nah
ribbon put on plain OF gathered.
Flowers are seldom seen on the
hats, having been discarded as tr
ming under the brims, and it is pi
able that they will not be used ex
sively this winter.
Collars of taifeta silk are made =
a plain band, with buckle or
side, with bow or rosette at ID,
back, and forming a regular stock
with small bow at the front.
Ribbons are not so much seen OIL
the new hats, with the exception O
little narrow ribbons put ON in tn,
form of scroll work or shirred into
crinkled effect and forming fabric o
which the ground for dainty bonnet,
is made.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

A relic of Emin Pasha's last expedi-
ton has just been received by Messrs.
Welcome and Co. 1t consists of a
tabloid medicine chest, which was re-
covered from the natives near Kenia,
in the Aruwhimi country. The case
was taken by Arabs after the murder
of Emin in October, 1892, and, after Il
career of adventure that must have
tried it sorely, it passed into the pos
session of Baron Dhanis, the COM
mander of the Congo Free State
troops, when he defeated the Congo
Arabs at Kasongo. Messrs. Bur-
roughs Il Welcome send us a photo
graph OF the chest, which, although a
little battered, still shows clearly in
Roman capitals the name "Emin
Pasha." The tabloids, however, were
gone when the chest was recovered,
and one can only hope that the mur-
derers of Emin Pasha suffered poetic
justice by consuming them as delica-
cies. The last state of the case was to
serve as village treasury chest
London Chronicle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

and in a voice of low toned apology
utter the formula
"NIr. Langdale does not receive"
The ultra curious would now and
again tramp out as far as the little
chateau on fine summer evening
and linger by the gate with hope of
catching just glimpse of the English
recluse. Those whose efforts were
successful agreed that he must be
about sixty years Of age, aud that his
appearance seemed to indicate sad
story connected with his past life.
Several years went by. Then came
the event which stirred those sleepy
districts into passing excitement an Il
gave birth to mystery which has not
probably will not be-cleared
mp.
A visitor had presented himself at
Chateau Rosendael and when Coulson
appeared his explanation was waved
aside with the remark
''Staud back. am expected"
In subsequent examinations and
cross examinations before the judicial
authorities the old servant always
made the statement that this visitor
didn't look like any one human.
When pressed to explain this opinion
he added that he was more like
somebody who had been dead aud
buried" " However, he had handed in
folded paper, which was carried TO
Mr.. Langdale in his study, and,
wonder of wondersl he was instantly
admitted without aword of complaint.
1t was then late afternoon, but not
dark, for the month was August Both
servants deposed to the absolute calm
which reigned in the house; they did
not even hear the sound of voices.
After about an hour there were steps
along the hall, and the door opened
aud closed, as though the visitor had
taken his leave.
The room was empty when Coulsou,
according TO custom, carried in the
tray with few sandwiches and glass
of water-the masters invariable sup
per. But writing materials lay on the
table, books we're scattered about as
usual, and concluding that Mr. Lang
dale was siroling in the garden, the
servant Withdrew and presently re-
tired TO he'd.
Next day, there was no sign of
Geofirey Langdale Upon half sheet
of paper he had written, give aud
hequenth all of which | die possessed
To-" There the 'will' ended.
The police were of opinion that the
hermit had drowned himself, aud the
canal was drag ged with no result. A
search was made for many and many
n mile round that part of the country,
but the master of the chateau was un-
discoverable either alive or dead.
The next monthly letter was sent
back through the postoflice; the Coul-
sons packed up their personal belong
ings aud departed in haste from the
scene of so unpleasant an occurrence.
The civil authorities closed the house
and left it to its fate. Thus by slow
degrees it dwindled from chateau
into n Spookerii.
The Flemish are very superstitious.
They firmly believe that Geoff'rey
Langdale was only spirit sent back
TO earth in human form to expiate
some crime of early life They say
that the mysterious guest must have
brought him his release aud summons
whether TO celestial regions or other
wise has often been the subject o
heated argument.
But others think that he is not
really dead, and some day may see fit
to make a temperance.
My story--so far as it goes--is true.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04
THE BOYS CALLED HIM MIKE.
II Grievcd Ills Mother, but thc"Oid Man"
ThDmght u Was smnrf.

Thought ~ Was smart.
where's the boy?" inquired Mr..
Spadina, cheerfully, and it occurred
to him that IL was about time for his
7-year-old son to bid him good night.
"rhe boy" replied Mrs. Spadina
severely, sis in bed"
'Not sick?"
"No he is not sick" said Mrs. Spa
dina, in tone that implied some
thing even worse. 'I've been wait
ing for an opportunity to tell you all
about it, but have not had chance
until now. 1t just means this, that
we must move away from this neigh
borhood. It's no place to bring up Il
boy, and just won't stand il. We
must get house in some part of the
city where Harold will have nice chill
dren to play with.
''But what's the matter?" asked the
husband with concern. "What has
happened?"
well, I'm telling you just as Tst
MS can. This afternoon when the
doorbell rang | was in the hall and
answered the door myself, for ! saw II
boy there On opening the door the
boy said to me: please, can Mike
come ont and play ball?' / told him
that we had no Mike here, and said
that he had called at the wrong house.
no, he said, 4 mean Mike, you know
your boy, Mike. guess you call
him Harold, he said
"Now, what do you think of that ?
Well, you may he sure told that boy
what thought of him, and he began
to whimper and said that Harold had
licked him 90 that's just what he said
Harold had licked him yesterday for
not calling him Mike, and everybody
called him Mike at school And its
worse than that, for they call him
Mike Spad Harold Spadiua, but
Mike Spad."
"Well, upon my wordr' exclaimed
Mr.. Sradina.
81 marched out into the dining
room, where Harold was eating some
bread and butter" continued Mrs.
Spadinn, and | went for him, and do
you know that child sat up in his chair
aud said that he'd rather be called
Mike than Harold, and, that since his
chums had started TO call him Mike
Spad, the other gangs afraid of him.
Well, / just sent him off to bed at 3
O'Clock, and he's there yet. Mike
Spad. " she added with intense feeling
on each word.
"The little scampw exclaimed Mr..
Spadina.
1--WE have been talking of getting a
better house in some Other part of the
city for long time" said Mrs. Spa
dina, "and IN sick and tired of this
place. We can't send him over to
that school any longer, with its rowdy
names aud its gangs and its fighting.
Harold has clearly been fighting, foi
the boy said rs much"
The father was looking silently at
the ceiling. He generally thought
matters over before giving his deci.
sion, and Mrs. Spadina cautiously
went upstairs, where she found the
formidable Mike Spad sound asleep
and with the clothing kicked off him.
And Mr.. Spadina said: "At school
they used to call me Bump" And
presently he smiled and, knocking the
ash off his cigar, he chuckled: "There's
/ good stuff in Mike. / wonder how
big the boy was that he walloped"
And the important point is that OF
the son, the mother and the father
one was as true to human nature as
either of the others.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

There is new spurious so certifi.
cate II is said to he II bungled affair,
important details being badly initiated.
II is sad to note an artistic falling oil
in the work of the forgcrs. Are they
beginning to despise the intelligence
of the public.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

Professor Schwab of Yale says that
the learned professions absorb 90 per
cent of the college graduates nova.
DAYS, whereas they formerly absorbed
% per cent. ON the other hand, bust
ness pursuits now take 81 per cent.
against six per cent. in the old days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04

II is proposed in Greece that no
bachelors shall be allowed to hold
seats IN the National Parliament. The
idea appears to be that a man who
won't marry is neither II gentleman
nor n statesman.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-01-04
The Worlds Locomotives.

One hundred and nine thousand To-
comotives are at present running in
various countries. Europe has SO, 600;
America, 40, 900; Asia, $500; Australia,
1000, and Africa, 700.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06
Ii HUNG CHANG.
He May Again be Recalled to
Power in China

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The friend
snip Which the Empress Dowager of
China entertains for Ii Hung Chang
may result in his being recalled to
power at an early day. There have
been reports that this movement was
actually under way, but nothing Off
clal has been received here to bear
this out.
The main obstacle to his recall. it is
said. is the difference between Russia
and Great Britain as to the preponder-
ance of power in China In the sharp
diplomatic struggle going on between
those two Powers, Russia has relied
upon the good offices of Lii Hung
Chang, While Great Britain has had
cause to resent some of the activities
of Earl Ii in behalf of Russia. This
feeling in British official circles was
the main cause for the enforced re-
tlrement of Lo. Since then. however.
the British sentiment against him has
become less acute and it is understood
II the Dowager Empress sees fit to
restore him to power there is likely to
be that same opposition as Great Bril-
tain would have interposed some time
ago.
In Ii Hung Chang, China would have
the services of the first statesman of
the Orient for the crisis through which
she is passing, and that her helpless
ness in diplomacy during the last two
years would be thus overcome.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06
CLEVELAND AND HARRISON
Favor Arbitration in Settling In
ternationaI DISPUTES.

BOSTON, April 5.-Among the com
munications received by the United So
cieties of Christian Endeavor recently
In connection with its proposition for a
war against war and peace by arbitra-
ton are two from former Presidents.
Grover Cleveland and BENJAMIN Harri-
son.
Ex-President Cleveland wrote: 'sThe
members and the friends of the Society
OF Christian Endeavor have never en-
tered upon an undertaking so practical
and SO noble as the effort they are now
making to secure an abandonment of
war as means for the settlement of
international differences; and if there
is svly substance to the claim that our
institutions and the traits that charac-
terize us, people tending to national
elevation and Characterization, it is en-
inently proper that our country should
be in the lead in any movement in the
interests Of peace"
Ex-President Harrison's letter saws.
For myself, and much more for the
great body of its citizenship, 1 express
the desire of America for peace with
the whole world. 1t would have been
vain to suggest the pulling down of
blockhouses or family disarmament to
the settlers on hostile Indian frontier
They would have told you rightly that
the conditions were not ripe and so it
may be, and is probably true that a
full application of the principle is not
presently possible, the devil still being
unclaimed. 1t is by a spirit of love and
forbearance mastering the civil institu-
tons and governments of the world
that we shall approach universal peace
and adopt arbitration methods of set
thing disputes"
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06

road with stone entertainments and work
shops along the line, where carriages
and bridges are being built and not yet
one British soldier to protect the prop
erty.
The agricultural and minteral re-
sources of Manchuria are immense, and
the Russians are working so as to ex-
ploit them for their sole advantage The
land is being compulsorily acquired at
the rate of $40 NOW, and in the event
of Chinese resistance a telegram TO
the Russian Minister at Pekin over
comes it.
Corea is in trouble with Russia over
the recent seizure of a whaler The
Seoul dispatch says that the Russian
Minister sent an official note to the
Foreign Office stating that the text Of
the agreement with regard to whale
fishing, concerning which negotiations
had been going on between Count
Keisering and the Corean Government
for some time, was drawn up several
weeks ago and was to be signed within
five days. The Corean Government fall
ed, however, to fulfill it's promise and
the agreement still remains unsigned
This proves that the Corean Govern
iiACifl 10 pOIeu Ills IFl61lUSf1D Tor
Russia
1t is reported at Toxic that the For
elgn Office has ordered .Kang WI Wei
and other Chinese refugees in Toxic to
leave Japan, after presenting them with
large sunni of money Therefore Kane:
Wa Wei and other Chinese refugees will
shortly proceed to America and Eng
land. Count Okuma is reported to have
raised their expenses.
The Japan Herald says that the
principal employees until recently of the
National Bank of Koyoto must have
peen lot of scoundrels. as the charges
against them, which have been for
months under consideration amount to
infringing banking regulations, embez-
Element of trust money, uttering and
forging documents and obtaining money
under false pretences. They were all
committed for trial.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06

wedding, the avenue for a block In
either direction from the church held
an immense throng, which threatened
at times to prevent the arrival of
guests carriages. In order to relieve
the crush the police drove the crowd
back to the block above the church
and to the block below, thus leaving
the street clear in front of the en-
trance.
At II a. m. the guests began to ar
rive, and just before the approach OF
the bridal party the church was
crowded and the guests stood in the
aisles. The four front pews on either
side of the center were reserved for
the members of the brides and bride
grOom'S families. For a reason that
no one attempted to give, the arch OF
smilax and the huge wedding bell
under which the couple were to stand
was not in place at 1850. The arch
was hastily put up and the bell ad-
justed to one side to balance it.
Already the wedding music from
'Lohengrin" was heard, when one of
the attendants ordered the workmen
to take down both arch and bell. This
was done just few seconds before the
bride, her father and her attendants
entered. They knew nothing of what
had happened The bridegroom and
his brother, Ogden Hammond were
waiting at the altar. The maid of
honor was Miss Lila Vanderbilt Sloane,
a sister of the bride
The interior of the church was
adorned with roses, lilies and garlands
of orange leaves and smilax, while
! tu 10
dark marble pillars were hidden by
ropes of green's bound with lilies, and
upon the capitols of each columns were
great punches of white Easter flowers.
At the chancel rail there was a solid
bank of azaleas and lilies in shades of
pink and white. The lectern, pulpit
and choir stalls were wound with ropes
of laurel and lilies, while beyond was a
bank of lilies and palms. Two great
palms, thirty feet high, flanked the
altar and jars of roses varied the loose
Easter flowers upon the altar.
More than 300 guests followed the
newly welded couple to the home of
the brides parents for the reception
and breakfast. Soon after 2 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond were driven
to the Central Station, where a spe-
cial car took them to Lenox, where
they will spend the honeymoon.
The bride was the recipient of many
handsome and costly presents. The
most valuable of her gifts is a necklace
and tiara of diamonds presented by her
parents. From Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius
Vanderbilt she received ruby and dia-
mond pendant; from Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Vanderbilt a rich cluster of
diamonds, pearls and turquoises to be
worn as a corsage ornament; from W.
K. Vanderbilt a diamond comb and
from Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Burden,
Jr.. beautiful silver table service.
The groom is a lawyer by profess
sion. His father. General John H.
Hammond. was Chief of General Sher-
mans staff during the war of the re-
bellion, and commanded a division
under General Thomas.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06

cross-examination of the witnesses, ask
ing time for the examination of the re-
port. 1t was then arranged that Mr..
Chittenden should return next Tues
day for this cross-examination.
Major Lee asked that some men of
the rifle range detail be summoned be-
fore the court, but the court did not
respond to the request.
Major Lee then read the reply of the
court to General Miles request for sum-
moning of 131 witnesses named by him,
and General Miles reply asking that
they be placed in the record. The let
ter to General Miles was written by
Recorder Davis of the court of inquiry
1t was dated yesterday, and read as
follows:
81 beg to acknowledge the receipt Of
your favor of the Sd inst, inclosing the
final list of witnesses. I am directed
to say that such of the persons named
as appear from the statement submit
ted, to be in possession of facts not al
ready covered by the testimony of wit
nesses, will be summoned to appear
with the least possible delay"
General Miles reply said, in part: ct
is my belief that at least 25,O00 men,
and undoubtedly much greater num-
her, would confirm the testimony that
has already been given that a portion
of the food supplied the army was I'M
wholesome and unsuitable for use
therefore request that the small num-
Der of witnesses 131) whose names
have just been submitted may be called
upon to give their testimony before your
court
The general understanding about the
court is that the request will not be
complied with.
Henry Raphael, manager for Armour
& Co. in New York, who had been called
at the instance of General Miles to tes-
tify, said that last May he had in stock
10000 pounds of canned roast beef.
Later in the season he received more,
some coming from Chicago and some
from cities in England. The beef from
abroad had been there from one to two
years. This he had turned over to
Colonel Woodruff on the dock.
Asked if any of the meat sent abroad
had been rejected, he said: Il know
positively that none of it was reject
ed. I know this from our firm in Chi
cago and from the condition of the
beef
The meat had been returned to fill
contracts with the Government, some
going to the army and some to the
navy. Altogether about 100000 p unds
had been sold to the army
Mr. Raphael said the Government S
purchases were always made on sam
pies selected generally by himself
These were inspected, as was also the
beef on delivery. Only three cans of
the entire sale to the army and navy
had been refused, and those had been
replaced.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-04-06
ADMIRAL DEWEY.
Reports From Manila Show Him to
be in Excellent Health.

WASHINGTON, April 5-Admiral
Van Reypen, Surgeon General of the
Navy, said to-day that all the recent
reports received from Manila showed
that Admiral Dewey was in excellent
health.
The surgeon of the Boston has re-
Gently arrived from the Manila Station
and the Surgeon General specially in
quired of him as to Admiral Dewey
health. The response was most salts
factory, showing that from the stand
point of naval surgeon closely iden-
titled with the Admiral, he was in as
good health as could be expected in
such O climate.
Admiral Van Reypen is just back
from California, where he inspected
the hospitals at Mare Island and de-
termined upon extensive changes. The
buildings will be added to and reno
waited.