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The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-24
UNITED STATES AGREEABLE
Plan for Partition of Samoa Meets
with Favor.

It is the expectation Of Secretary
Hay that the treaty for the partition
Of Samoa will be finally disposed of
this week. Ambassadors Choate is
understood to have mailed the text Of
the agreement reached by Germany and
Great Britain. When this is received
final arrangements for signing the
treaty will be made.
There is no doubt that this govern
ment is agreeable to the action taken
by the other powers in relation to Sa-
vii and Upolu, SO that nothing remains
to be done except formally sign the
convention.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-24

George Moaley, a soldier OF the
Spanish war, tried to stop a quarrel on
the street at Lyons, Ia, and was fatal
ly shot by Frank Strohm of Lyons.
Moaley's home is in Indianapolis.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-24
PROPOSE A SLIDING SCALE
Cotton Operators submit Proposition
to Workmen.

to Workmen.
Representatives of Fall River, Mass,
cotton manufacturers and operatives,
consisting Of special committees of
five each from the manufacturers as
ISOLATION and the textile council, met,
and after n four hours conference an
agreement was submitted to the oper-
atives in the form of a sliding scale Of
wages based upon margins existing
between the price of raw cotton and
the price of cloth. Wages are to be re-
adjusted every six months.
The Red Cloud chief., 1899-11-24

The president issued a proclamation
extending the copyright act to the
Netherlands.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06
Mastering in at Lincoln

On April 26, 1898, all the National Guard
companies of the state were ordered to move
to Lincoln the next day, there to become a
portion of the volunteer army for the
Spanish American war, and by evening of
the following day ali companies of the First
regiment were at Camp Alvin Saunders.
Within a few hours the half pleasant excite
ment of preparing to leave for the seat Of
war had quieted down and given place to
the routine of camp life and the long hours
Of hard, regular drill. There were many
new things for the guardsmen to learn and
they set about their task without delay, little
thinking that when they should again lay
aside arms for peaceful pursuits they wound
have travelled to the uttermost parts of the
earth and helped to change the status of the
whole worlds politics.
The time between their arrival and May 9
mon with these of the Second, in going
through drills, parades and battle exercises
On that date the process of mustering-in was
begun. Two days later the order appointing
the officers of the two regiments was issued
and they We're fully organized regiments of
the volunteer army. On Sunday, May 10,
field order No. l, ordering the First regi-
ment to San Francisco, was received, and
the following day the regiment marched to
he depot to put it into execution. The First
battalion went over the Burlington, the
Second over the Union Pacific and the Third
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

April q and rs and was mustered into the
United States service May 10. 1898, and left
for San Francisco on the lGth. 1t embarked
for the Philippines June 10 and arrived in
Manila bay July Il, disembarking on the
21st. From that time until 1t was recalled
from the firing line to be returned home the
regiment saw constant service in the most
important positions. 1t participated in the
assault on Manila. being in the vanguard.
one dying as a result.
After the surrender it was pushed out to-
ward the waterworks, the most important
outpost Of the army, and when the final
rupture with the Filipinos came it was
Priva e Grayson of the First Nebraska who
fired the initial shot. The capture and hold
ing of the waterworks, the key to the
posititn at Manila, was the first act which
attracted conspicuous attention to the regi-
ment ats a body of fighters for excellence. 1t
was our continual skirmish, day and night
until the advance on Malolos, the insurgent
capital, commenced. From here on untii
the regiment, decimated by losses in killed
and wounded in acton and by disease, was
recalled from the firing line to be sent home,
it was almost constantly under fire. 1t
richly earned the title of the Fighting First
Nebraska" a regiment which has never
Cnce met with a check when it started 10
advance. much less with defeat.
The First paid dearly for it's honors, hav-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06
Off for Manila

Midday, June 10, the orders for the ocean
trip came, and the next day the First Ne
braska struck camp and marched to the
wharf. Before embarking they were enter
tanned and fed by the ladies of the Red
Cross society. At 6 o'clock they went on
board the Senator, one of the fleet of four
transports in the harbor, and spent the night
there. The next day the loading of supplies
was finished and the transports turned their
prows westward.
Accompanying the Senator were the China,
bearing the commanding officer, General
Greene, and his staff, the First Colorado and
a part of the Utah artillery; the Colon, with
a part of the Eighteenth regulars, and the
Zealandia, having on beard the Tenth
Pennsylvania
On June 81, while the fleet was still far
from Honolulu, the first stopping place, the
Senator stopped its engines and the other
ships drew around it. After the brief mill
tary burial service the body of Sergeant
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06
August G 1880. ON
The Fighting First
Nebraska Regiment

The history of the First Nebraska, as or
ganized when called into service by the
breaking out of the Spanish war, commences
with the reorganization brought about by
the law which went into effect July ., 1881.
With three exceptions there were no spe-
cial features marking it's career. Its first
colonel ives Leonard w. Colby of Beatrice,
later a brigadier in the state service and
also during the Spanish war. w. j. Kellar
was lieutenant colonel and George w. Adam
son major. 1t originally comprised com
panies from York, Omaha, Wahoo, Beatrice,
Bennett. Sutton, Columbus, Juniata, Nelson
and Central City.
AS mustered into the service of the United
States it was made up of Company A, York;
Company B, Fullerton; Company C, Beatrice;
Company ID, Lincoln; Company T.. David
City; Company f.. Madison; Company G., Ge-
neva; Company II, Nelson; Company |, i Ben
nett; Company X, Columbus; Company L.,
Omaha; Company NJ, Broken Bow; band,
Fullerton.
In March, 1882, the egimen was called
upon to assist in preserving order during a
strike, made memorable by what is com
monty termed the dump riots One per-
son was killed, a man named Armstrong, ami
on account of this feeling against the regi-
ment was very bitter for a time.
In 1887 a second regiment was formed AM
the First reorganized, o.. II. Phillips being
made colonel. Three years later he was sue
ceeded by John p. Bratt, who remained at
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

of an islander with him who ventures to
take one off, for that means the friendship
of the giver is not desired. Lieutenant
Thomsett of Company l. was so decorated
and, having some military duty to perform,
he laid it aside. He had difficulty making
explanations that were acceptable.
All the soldiers of the fleet were treated
with the utmost kindness by the residents
of the island. The officers were entertained
at dinner by the officers of the Hawaiian
National Guard at the Officers club. The
experience of Sergeant Major White of the
First Nebraska, now first lieutenant of Com
pany e, was probably typical Of that of
many. AS he was strolling up the principal
residence street he inquired of a passer-by
the name of the owner of a certain handsome
house. The question was overheard inside
the tall hedge about the place and immedi-
atel two women, both Americans, app cared at
the gate and invited White inside. They
showed him about the house and the beauti-
full grounds and insisted upon his staying to
luncheon. One of the women was the wife
of the American consul.
the fleet was going west it became neces-
sary to pick up a day and July / was wiped
off the calendar, a day for which the soldiers
received pay, but which did not exist for
them. July 4 was observed by General
Greene by planting the flag on Wake island,
Continued on Fourth Page.)
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

over the Rock Island. Meeting at Cheyenne,
the entire regiment went to Ogden over the
Union Pacific, where it was turned over to
the Southern Pacific for the remainder of the
journey to the coast.
In the afternoon of Thursday, May 10, the
Second battalion reached San Francisco and
occupied Camp Merritt. The First battalion,
in which the Omaha company was included,
arrived in the evening of the same day. The
Third battalion was delayed a number of
hours by a wreck.
Here the boys experienced every variety
of hard knocks, both from the machinery of
army discipline and from circumstances over
which that machinery had no control. The
weather was alternately hot and wet and
foggy and the sandy ground was either deep
with dust or soft and sticky. The daily
program was eight hours drill in a climate
they were unaCcustomed to and on ground
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06
Flowers at Honolulu

The Hawaiian islands were sighted the
afternoon of June % and seven hours later
the ileet anchored in the bay outside the
Honolulu harbor. A tug, carrying the fIa-
waiian National band, put out to the yes
sells and serenaded the soldiers for several
hours. The next day the transports entered
the harbor and tied up to the wharf. The
companies were allowed to go ashore in COM
mand of commissioned officers. The day
was spent in sightseeing. Lunch was served
in the palace grounds by the ladies of the
Hawaiian Red Cross society and both officers
and men were freely decorated with flower
wreaths called leis. These are a token of
friendship and it fares i'll in the estimation
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

it's head until he resigned in the Philippines
in November of last year, the late Colonel
S~totsenberg being appointe in his stead.
IN 1890 the regiment was called out to
protect settlers along the border of the Sioux
Indian reservation during the trouble which
eliminated in the battle of Wounded Knee.
The First Nebraska was one of the first
regiments to answer the call for volunteers
at the outbreak of the late war. 1t as
sembled at the governors call at Lincoln
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

which made even a short walk a serious
undertaking. One day was devoted to rifle
practice and one day the regiment was in
spected by General Greene, who praised its
officers and men for the military appearance
and the proficiency in drill the regiment had
already acquired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-08-06

ing siXty7siX dead from bullets and disease
and PIP wounded. That their sacrifices and
valor are appreciated was attested in a m st
demonstrative way when the regiment, with
its tattered battleflag, marched through the
streets Of San Francisco, where the men
expect to be mustered out within three
weeks.
Nebraska is preparing an ovation fer
them on their return to its borders which
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Rescued a Cat.

Five lads of this place performed an
act Of kindness Friday afternoon by
rescuing cat from u perilous position
on the cross-arm Of a telephone pole on
Gordon alley, near DR.. J. B. Neale's
stable, for which they deserve com
mendation. To escape from a dog the
cat ran up the telephone pole sometime
Friday forenoon and got out to the ex-
treme end OF the cross-arm and when
IL would attempt to get of the cross
arm the electricity in the wires and In
the cats fur would come In contact and
frighten the cat back to end of cross
arm. After a number Of attempts the
cat gave 1t up and began pitiful new
ing. After school Thomas Nolan. Ira
Bowser, George Geisler, Charles Pifer
and Frank King found the cat on the
telephone pole and instead .of amusing
themselves-boy like-by throwing
stones at poor pussy they took pity on
the feline. Thomas Nolan volunteered
to climb the smooth pole, which was no
easy job, and bring the cat down, but
when he got to the top Of pole he dis
covered that he could not get down
with the cat In one hand, and with one
leg over the cross-arm he rested until
a consultation was held, which resulted
In the four boys on terra firma getting
a blanket and each one taking a corner
and holding 1t so Thomas could drop
pussy into 1t. The cat was safely land
ed, but it did not tarry long to show its
gratitude for the rescue. 1t scooted up
the alley as lively as II a half dozen
dogs were after H.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
K. of P. Social.

After the regular meeting OF the
Knights OF Pythias lodge in Bells hall
last Wednesday evening social was
given by the knights to their families
and few invited friends. The first
part OF the evening was spent in carry
ing out short program, consisting OF
speeches and vocal and instrumental
music, after which those present were
treated to u good supper at the expense
OF the brethren of the order. DIR.
]. W. Foust was on the program for
the address OF welcome, but was called
away professionally and did not arrive
at the hall until after the opening OF
the meeting. The principal address
was delivered by DR.. Ernst, Grand Mas
ter-at-Arms, OF Punxsutawney, who
spoke on the origin OF the Order. The
Miller orchestra furnished some good
music, and number Of vocal selections
were rendered by AL F. Harris, John
Reddecliff, VIM. Booker and the men,
bers OF the M. Z. church choir. A num-
Der of visitors from out OF town were
present. Valiant Lodge No. 46l showed
its ability to entertain to the satisfac-
tion Of its guests.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Deserved Promotion.

ID. M. Dunsmore, of West Reynolds
vile, was few days ago appointed by
Acting Gen'l Supt. G. B. Price as Train
Master on the Low Grade Division Of
A. V. R'y. Up until this appointment
was made, Mr.. Dunsmore was Road
Master on the Low Grade. Mr.. Duns-
more is an experienced railroad man
and is we'll qualified for the position he
now holds. He has the ability and
qualifications for even a higher position.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Shoes Of every description. Robinson

Shoes of every description. Robinson's.
Clip your Coupons now.
The only genuine Union Railroad
Overalls and Jackets are at Seeley's.
Don't miss the special bargain in car
pet at Brumbaugh & Hills You can
order now and have your carpet deliv-
cred when you need 1t.
I have several hundred cats. to give
away, but would prefer giving them TO
bicycle riders, or their friends. Stoke,
the druggist.
Frank Roller has the agency for the
Chicago Saturday Blade and the Chicago
Ledger. Both papers are sold for five
cents.
My paint is made for things paintable.
/ sell the good kind in big and little
lots. Stoke.
Don't miss the bargain counter in j.
X. Johnston's shoe store.
The Punxsutawney Spirit OF last
week contained an illustration of the
new Methodist Episcopal church to be
built in Punxs'y this year. 1t will be a
beautiful structure. 1t is to cost $40, 900.
The cravats shown at Millirens are
finer than any city display.
Gents, call and look over the fine line
of shirts Seeley is displaying for spring.
Stylish shoes for spring and summer
just arrived at ]. +. Welsh & Co.'s
Easter neckwear, the nobbiest line
ever displayed at Seeley's.
The National and Rambler bicycles
for sale at RistOn's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
A. v. R'y Officials.

Acting General Sup't G. B. Price,
Gen'l Passenger Agt. ]. p. Anderson,
General Freight Agt. E. p. Bates, Res
ident Engineer F. M. Ashmead, all OF
Pittsburg, and Supt. s. B. Rumsey and
Train Master d. M. Dunsmore, OF this
place, made tripover the Sligo Branch
and Low Grade Division OF the A. ".
Ry in special train last Thursday.
Genl Supt. Price has made frequent
trips up this way since he was promoted
to his present position few months
ago. From observation we are led to
believe that Mr.. Price is live, ener-
getic man, and that the A. V. R'y Co.
made no mistake in placing him at the
head OF that system.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Prominent Visitors.

On Wednesday, 18th inst, County
Commissioners Samuel States, w. G.
Murray and J. J. Hinderliter, OF Brook
vile, Pa, came over, In company with
their architect, Harry Parks, Of Ridg.
way, Pa, to examine the Clearfield
County Home, with the idea OF adopt
ing plans and specifications for the
County Home to be erected in Jefferson
county by authority OF the last election,
when the ''poor house question" carried
by good vote. In company with the
Clearfied Commissioners, Woodbridge,
Davis and Waring, careful inspection
OF the "Home" was made and the visit
ors were loud in their praise OF the man
agement Of the same.
Evidently jefferson county affairs are
In good hands In so far at least as the
Commissioners Office over there Is con-
cerned.-Clearfeld Public Spirit.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Anti Swearing Club.

EDITOR STAR
/ noticed in the Pittsburg Times last
week that II club OF young men had
formed IN the city Of Altoona for the
purpose Of preventing swearing among
themselves and others. This Is very
commendable, and 1t is hoped that not
only Altoona, but other. places may be
benefited. Everyone admits that swear
ing Is senseless and contemptible form
OF speech, only the language Of liars,
who feel that they must attest to each
statement they make, with string Of
oaths, degrading to speaker and shock
ing to the moral hearer. No employer
OF any standing among business men
will take into his service for a position
OF trust man given to swearing-for
swearing denotes the existence in the
individual OF faults and habits danger
Gus to position Of fidelity. In Reyn-
oldsville, as in other towns, one cannot
pass through Main street Of an evening
without their ears being assailed by
numerous oaths from boys and would-be
men.
The penalty, as fixed by laws, reads
III any person OF the age of sixteen
years, or upwards, shall profanely curse
or swear by the name Of God, Christ
Jesus or the Holy Ghost, every person
so offending being thereof convicted,
shall forfeit and pay the sum of sixty
seven cents for every such profane curse
or oath: and in case he or she shall re-
fuse or neglect to pay the said forfeit
ure, they shall be committed to the
proper county prison not exceeding
twenty-four hours for every such Of
fense."
Now club OF young or old men in
Reynoldsville could be formed and much
good would result II an anti-swearing
movement would be started and IL
would meet with the encouragement OF
all right-minded citizens. Ask any per-
son of prominence in business or hand
ling any public office what they think
OF the swearing habit and you will find
all condemn IL as the useless language
OF towards, whose oaths choke in their
throats when facing death.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Hit on Head With Sledge.

Newton Carl, who lives on Beech
street, was hit on the head one day last
week with sledge-hammer and
Rocked unconscious for few seconds.
He was having some posts put in and
was holding post while another man
welded the sledge, which accidentally
slipped of the post and struck Mr.. Carl
on the left side OF the head. inhicting a
severe scalp wound which required a
doctors attention. Had the sledge
struck Mr.. Carl on top of head it is
likely he would have ceased his earthly
existence.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Unanimous Vote Against "Fow Bill"

The Sow Bill" to legalize the sale
OF Sunday newspapers, opening barber
shops and the conducting OF other forms
Of business on Sunday, is being strongly
opposed by the christian people Of the
State. Various denominations were
requested to take congregational vote
on the bill last Sunday. For some reason
Rev. w. F. Reber, pastor OF the Pres
byterian congregation, was the only
preacher here who received the special
request to present it to the people, and
at the Sunday morning service a vote
was taken which was unanimous in op-
posing the Sow Bill"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
White cats. given away at Stokes.


Miners oil, augers, tampers, needles,
powder, fuse, dynamite, miners supplies
OF all kinds at Hall & Barton's.
My entire store is for sale. Mrs. J..
s. Morrow.
A big cut on price of many goods to
save moving them. Robinson & Mum
dorff.
II it is up-to-date neckties, shirts and
hats that you want for Easter, call on
Millirens.
II you want big bargains in shoes Wis
it j. X. Johnston's store and see his
bargain counter.
Buy Robinson's shoes. They are the
best.
l have changed my advertisement. il
you would learn something, read 1t.
Stoke, the druggist,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
drummer Boy of the Rappahannock. u


The entertainment given in the opera
house last Friday night-under the au-
spices Of the Woman's Relief Corps-by
home talent and Major II. II. Hender-
shot and son, was greeted with a fair
sized audience, and the entertainment
was very good. Major Hendershot is o
whole entertainment himself. The i'm
itations Of locomotive starting and
hauling u train, and the naval battle
between the Americans and Spaniards
at Manila, were certainly masterpieces.
1t was we'll worth the price OF admis-
sion to hear the Major play the drum.
Major is also good singer. He fred
some shot shots" at some OF our towns
people during the entertainment.
The home talent performed their part
OF the entertainment in q creditable
manner.
Major Henderson,, the original drum
mer boy OF the Rappahannock, went to
the army when eleven years old, was
taken prisoner when twelve years old
and was wounded before he was four
teen years old.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Property Owners Liable.

In view OF the fact there are some
very bad sidewalks in this borough, it
might be opportune to call the attention
OF property owners to the decision OF the
Superior Court recently held in Will
Transport. 1t is In substance that the
owners OF property upon which a
person receives an injury caused by de-
fective sidewalk is liable for damages,
and not the town.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Millinery Announcement.

Having been to Pittsburg for the
early opening, will have nice line Of
Easter goods for March 81 and April l.,
Friday and Saturday. will have gen.
eral Summer Opening on my return from
New York, date will be given later.
MISS Flo BEST.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Change in Real Estate.

William T. Cox and M. M. Davis,
Esq, owned the corner lot where Cox's
grocery store now stands and last week
Mr.. Cox bought Squire Davis interest
in the lot and then sold twenty feet OF
the lot to DR.. w. B. Alexander for
$l,675.00. In the near future Messrs.
Cox and Alexander will erect u brick
building on that corner.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued the past week by John S. Barr,
Clerk OF Courts Of Jefferson county:
Ambrose Nichols, OF Oliveburg, and
Estelle p. Johns, Of Anita.
Emilio Parisi and Dominica Deville,
both OF Crenshaw.
Walter w. Eye and Susie Clark, both
OF Sykesville, Pa.
John Campbell, Of Brookville, and
Clara Labord, OF Rose township.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-03-22

The "housebold fair" given on the
second floor In the Reynodsvile Hard
ware Co. IS new brick block last Friday
and Saturday, afternoon and evening,
by the ladies OF the Presbyterian Work
Society, was a success and added $50. 90
to the Soclety's bank account. Booths
were nicely arranged where fancy and
common, everyday articles we're sold
The homemade candy booth was well
patronized. The 'art gallery" under
the auspices Of the Kings Daughters,
was another attractive feature OF the
"household fair"
No pretension was made towards SER
wing supper, but wafiles and hot coffee
were served to persons desiring them
any time during both evenings. The
waflles sold like shot cakes" and was
source Of considerable money for the
society. The one waffle iron was kept
very busy trying to meet the demands
for waffies.
The inclement weather Saturday.
afternoon and evening-was not for the
best interests Of the society, and all
things considered $4,000 was snug sum
to make out OF the 'fair."