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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
SET FIRE 70 FE11ERED VICTIMS.
BRUTAL NEGRo'S CRIME.
Mother and Four Children Burned 10 Death
The Brute Is Tied 10 Stake and Eat
en- Up BY Flames.

The little town of st. Anne, 20 miles
east of Canton, I'm Leake county,
Tenn, was Friday night the scene of
horrible tragedy-a sequel to the
burning OF the Gambril family the
night before. Joe Leflore, a negro, who
was captured by possee, confessed
that he, In company with other ne
groes, had tied Mrs. Gambril and her
four children to the floor of the house,
saturated the surroundings with kero-
sene and burned the unfortunate peo-
pie alive. The negro, after the con
fession of the crime, was promptly
roped to a stake and burned to a crisp.
while the citizens looked on In grim
silence.
Another negro, Bob Smith, was saved
Just In the nick of time, as some doubt
existed as TO his guilt
The Gambrll tragedy occurred early
Thursday morning, and IL was first
thought the fire was the result of acci-
dent.
A casual investigation revealed cir
cumstances so suspicious that a more
searching investigation was made,
and 1t was soon established beyond a
doubt that the family had been muir
dered and the house burned.
posse was Immediately formed to
scour the country and follow every
possible clew. Before the posse left
st. Anne II was discovered that Joe
Leflore, n negro who had lived In the
neighborhood, and who had heretofore
borne n good reputation, had disap-
peared. Early last evening Lenore was
captured several miles from the scene
of the murder. At first the negro Wig
orously denied any knowledge of the
crime, but he finally broke down COM
pletely and confessed that he and Bob
and Andrew Smith, two other negroes,
were guilty. He hoped for no mercy,
and told with brutal frankness all the
details of the crime.
In the yard where the Gambril resi-
dence had stood Lenore was tied to a
stake and burned alive. No one sent
merciful bullet into his body to kill
him. Andrew Smith escaped from the
mob while Lefiore was being burned.
and has not yet been captured. Bob
Smith was tied to another stake and
a fire started, though he was finally
released. as there was a possibility of
his proving his innocence.
Saturday night John Oliver Gray, a
negro. was captured, after being chased
for miles in the swamps. He confessed
that he was one of the party that did
the murderous work, and he was hang
ed and his swaying body riddled with
bullets
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
1T The NATIONAL CAPITAL.

Secretary Long has assigned Admiral
Dewey to special duty in the navy de-
partment.
Admiral Dewey has agreed to visit
Chicago between November 15 and
December l.
Gen. Lawton may become a briga-
dier general to permanently fill the
vacancy caused by Gen. Skaters re-
tirement.
General Greedy, Chief Signal officer
of the amy. says that Germany leads
all nations in the excellence of her
balloon service
Mrs. Schley. the wife OF the rear ad-
miral, was presented with a loving cup
by Washington admirers last Wednes-
day.
President Mckinley was formally no.
titled Saturday of his election as a trus-
tee of the Peabody educational fund,
succeeding ex-President Cleveland
Marcoui will try some experiments
on the cruiser New York In few days.
He proposes to convince this govern
ment that messages can be transmitted
without wires for distance of 90 miles.
Archbishop Chappelle of New Orleans
and President Mckinley on Saturday
had a long talk on the Philippine
church question. Father w. ID. Nc
Kinnon. chaplain Of the First Califor-
MIA volunteers, who was with his reg
iment 10 months In tho Philippines. also
had short talk with the President.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
WAR IN THE TRANSvAAL.

The correspondent of the London
Times has been captured by the Beers.
The Boer loss in the fighting around
Glencoe on Friday is now estimated at
1000.
The sum which the British govern
ment will ask of parliament for war
expenses is about $50. 300, 900.
The French, German and Italian con-
suls al Pretoria have issued proclama-
tions calling upon their respective citi-
zens to remain neutral.
The authorities at Cape Town have
seized 10000 soverelgns which arrived
for the Trapsvaal. The money will be
kept until the war is ended.
According TO the Outlook of London
II is reported that President Kruger
has issued letters OF marque to French
privateers to prey upon British trans
ports on the way to the Cape.
The executive council of Pretoria
have decided to release all burghers
undergoing a years Imprisonment or
legs All other prisoners who are In the
same category will be sent across the
border.
Hector y. Smith, a carpenter of San
Antonio. Tex, Is organizing a company
OF volunteers TO fight with the Beers
against the English. Smith has been
IN the Transvaal and says that he will
take 400 men with him. They Will leave
~ individuals until after they pass the
jurisdiction of the United States.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
PRESIDENTS TOUR ENDED .
Concludes His Trip Of 5000 Miles with
Speech al Youngstown

President McKinleys special train
arrived at Youngstown, o., last We'd
nesday evening and the chief executive
delivered the last speech of his tour.
Apparently everybody in town had
crowded into the two streets facing the
platform, and II was with great diff
fculty that the President could make
himself heard. 1t was estimated that
10000 people were packed into the mar
row space surrounding the speakers
stand. He spoke in part as follows:
II was boy In this county. / serv-
ed you in the Congress of the United
states. l served you as governor OF
our beloved State, and while holding
these several offices was always and
ever greeted by you with generous and
heartfelt welcome. Nothing in this
whole journey of mine of more than g.
900 miles into the great Northwest and
through the Central and Western
states has given me more genuine
pleasure than the welcome have had
workingmen employed in the mills and
factories along the line"
The President then discussed the
Philippine question and repeated his
explanation about Staying them. He
asked: "Will the American people shirk
their duty?" and there were cries of
No" He concluded:
Il owe you much. / owe you more
than / can ever return to you for your
unfaltering support and the early en-
couragement you gave me as a strugg-
ling young man in this city, and I
thank you and bid you all good night"
The president and party reached
Washington Thursday morning,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
FIVE MILLION POUNDS OF BEEF.
England Decides That The American Packers
Can Best Supply Her Army

Two weeks ago the National Provis-
ioner announced that her majestys
government had engaged nearly 1,000,-
900 pounds of canned beef at Louis
Vile for the British army. Since then
100000 pounds have been engaged at
Chicago for the provisioning of the
troops In South Africa. Last week
100000 pounds of poultry In cold stor-
age was shipped from New York for
the British army. Here Is a great to-
tai of nearly 100000 pounds of canned
beef, the orders for which are distrib-
uted chiefly among three firms for
army rations for British troops cam
paigring In South Africa. The British
government received bids from many
quarters for supplying the beef needed
in the event of war in the Transvaal.
The points were quantity, price and
ability to deliver as wanted. The pack
ers of the United States were able to
meet the requirements.
Seven carloads of canned beef were
shipped to London by a Chicago packer
Wednesday and two other large orders
are now pending.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
CONFESSES 70 4 CAREER OF CRIME.
sMITTEN BY CONSCIENCE.
Murderer Wants 10 be Punished for His NJ.
msrous Crlmes--A Criminal Since
Ne Was IS Years Of Age.

j. c. Mcbride n convict at the state
prison in saltwater, Mimi, received
last December to serve three and i've
months for an assault, has made a re-
markable confession, showing him TO
be, II the confession be true, high
handed murderer. His confession was
made to Warden Wolfer In letter
written October 3.
In the letter he related the murder
of two officers, Joseph Grant and John
1886: the murder of Julia Buckmore at
Geneva; n postOiiice robbery and the
murder of the marshal at Osawatomie,
Kan; the burglary of n hardware store
and the shooting Of policeman at
Gulderock, Neb., ana many burglaries
and highway robberies. Speaking of
the murder Of Grant and McNott at
Geneva. he says
II shot Joseph Grant and Joseph Nc
Mott. Three of us, two pals and myself
were In the act OF committing a burg
larry at Geneva about | o'clock on the
morning Of August 30. 1886. My two
pals were arrested by these officers.
walked some distance away from the
place Of the robbery to the court house
and secreted myself behind n maple
tree. When the officers came along
with my two pals I shot them, killing
officer McNutt instantly. Officer Grant
lived until the next day.
II also murdered a woman by the
name of Julia BuCkmore, in the out
skirts of Geneva, about two weeks be-
fore ] murdered the officers. My object
was robbery. I cut her throat with a
razor, because she recognized me in the
act of committing the robbery. ! car
ried the body to hen coop and set fire
to the house. The body was found In
the hen coop the next morning"
Mcbride says his right name Is Geo.
Bullock, and that he was born of re-
spectacle parents, who have lived i'm
Geneva since 1871. He has served two
prison terms In Illinois and one in Ne
braska.
Warden Wolfer has communicated
with the authorities at Geneva and
elsewhere. lie learned that the crimes
were committed. but has received no
additional Information.
Mcbride Is now SO years old, and says
he has followed the life of n robber and
murderer since he was is years old.
While relating the story of his crime.
he gave all the details in a matter-of-
fact manner and evidently felt re-
lieved. He claims to have confessed
because his conscience troubled him,
and says he Is anxious to be punished
for his many crimes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
PREPARED FOR INTRlCUsS.
England viii Not Allow others 10 Take Ad.
VANTAGE Of Her Difficulties.

The London Daily Mail" says on the
highest information that those who are
at all behind the scenes i'm European
diplomacy at the present moment are
well aware of the intriguing that Is
now taking place between Russia and
France, and their intention, If possible,
to take advantage of our difficulties.
We very much doubt If these intrlgues
have been checked by the British sue
cess in Natal and on the western bor-
der of the Transvaal and Free State.
Our government. which Is perfectly in
formed as to what Is passing, has not
hesitated to make very swift prepara-
tions, naval and otherwise.
In view of what is being enacted be-
hind the scenes in Paris and st. Peters,
burg and we may add in London, 1t
Is interesting to remember that the
German Emperor will be in London
November 20, provided that neither he
nor his government Is party to what is
transpiring.
The French Mediterranean fleet six
battleships and several cruisers strong,
has left for the Levant, where II has
not shown itself for two years. This
schemes above noticed, and nothing
would be easier than for the Russian
Black sea fleet to join II passing the
Dardanelles.
on our side the British channel squa-
dron is moving to Gibraltar and an am
pie convoy Is being sent with the Brit
ish transports. The authorities at the
various British naval ports have been
warned to be ready to send a strong
squadron to sea, and several cruisers
are now only waiting for orders to mo-
bilize. The militia reserve has been
called up and the militia embodied.
The British nation is ready.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
FEW REQUESTS FOR AID.
OF 81 Naval Casualties Only 18 Have Applied
for Pensions.

The strongest recommendation in the
annual report of Surgeon General Van
Reypen, Just made public, is that re-
lating to an increase of the medical
corps of the navy. He points out that
while there has been a steady increase
in the enlisted force of the navy for
the past two years. there has been no
suitable provision made for a cores
ponding increase in the medical corps.
The surgeon general calls attention
to the fact that of the S4 naval casual
ties during the war with Spain only II
have resulted in pension applications
so far, most noteworthy fact, in view
of the report that is of the casualties
resulted fatally. In concluding the re-
port special attention is invited to the
excellent sanitary conditions existing
in the Asiasic squadron during the
past year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
INSANE FARMERS DEED.
Kills His Vile and Three Sons and Then Com.
mits Suicide

Frank f. Babcock, a farmer residing
near Redwood Falls, Mimi, In a f1t of
insanity Wednesday killed his two
little boys, who were playing near the
house, blowing their brains out. His
wife saw the horrible deed, and ran to
the barn for safety. Babcock searched
for and found his wife in the barn, and
shot her through the head
From the barn he walked to where
his oldest son was at work, and at
close range, fired a shot that blew out
the brains of this son. Then reloading
he placed the muZzle to his mouth and
fired off one barrel, killing himself in
stantly. He fell over on the gun, which
still had one barrel cooked and ready
for action.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
PARNELL's HOMESTEAD SAVED.
New York Contributes $4,000 10 the Memory
OF The Irish libsrator

Almost in the twinlsling of an eye at
the Academy of Music, New York. Sun
day night, $4,000 was subscribed for
the Parnell fund. Richard Croker gave
$500. Bourke Cochran gave $500.
Sheriff Dunn followed with $500 more.
Crisp bills of big denominations fell in
to the baskets like autumn leaves. Few
quilted the crowded auditorium with
out leaving something to save the Par
nell homestead in the beautiful Vale of
Avoca, in Ireland, from the auc-
tioneer's hammer and to help build a
memorial to the great liberator.
The Right Honorable Daniel Talon
Lord Mayor of Dublin, and John Il.
Redmond, NJ. p, were there. Not a
seat was vacant at s p. m., and 1000
people had paid 81 apiece to hear Ire
lands cause pleaded.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Reasons for Holding AIooi.

The United States 1t may be authori-
tatively stated. will not particitate in
o move agains England with other ma
tions. for three reasons:
Because the Monroe doctrine forbid
ding European interference in the Wes-
tern hemisphere carried with II the oh
legation on the part of the United
States to abstain from interference In
European fights; because the United
States has already recognized Great
Britain as the suzerain power over the
South African republic; because a par
t,cipation In an offer OF friendly media
tion would involve the United States in
any subsequent developments.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
FOUR MExICANS KILLED.
American Cowboys Engage in Pitched Ba'.
lie al Naco,

Sunday afternoon as a base ball ex-
cursion train from Bisbee was about
to leave Naco, Mexico. a fight started
between Mexican guards and American
cowboys. Four Mexican guards were
killed and one seriously wounded.
An American named Ryan was in
stantly killed and a Bisbee miner was
shot through the leg. The fight result
ed from a row on the Mexican side of
the line between Americans and Mexi-
cans. The guards attempted to arrest
the Americans. who retreated toward
the line. Just before they reached the
line the guards opened fire, which was
promptly returned. a lively battle oc-
CURED, lasting 10 minutes. over so
shots were exchanged. Cowboys from
this side rushed to the aid of their
friends and opened fire across the line.
one cowboy. Joe Rhodes. was arrest
ed and jailed on the Mexican side of the
line.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
OTIS AGAIN REFUSES.
Will Not Recognize Representation from the
Filipino Government

An American officer was killed and
two men were wounded by the Filipi-
nos in an attack on launch, with Gen.
Lawton's expedition In the Rio Chi
quita, near San Isidro last Monday.
The insurgents fired volleys from the
shore.
Gen. Otis has replied to the three in
surgent officers who entered Angeles
last Friday with a request, made
through General Macarthur. for per-
mission for a Filipino commission,
headed by a Filipino major general. to
visit General Otis in order to discuss
peace terms and to arrange for the de-
livery OF more American prisoners,
that the desired interview can not be
granted. because the suggested propo-
sitlons of the Filipinos are vague. in
definite and unmllitary. and because
the Americans must continue to decline
to receive any representative of the So
called Filipino government.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
PRIEST BOYCOTTeD.
He Employed Non-Union Musicians al His
Entertainments.

1t remained for the Central Labor
Union of Bridgeport, Conn, to boycott
priest. The Rev. Father James B.
Nihill, of St. Patrick's church. has
been employing non-union musicians at
the fairs and socials which have been
given to innocently amuse his parish
oners and to benefit his church.
A committee of the Central Labor
Union visited the reverend father and
requested him to employ union musici-
ans. II will be glad to-" said the
Priest, "if / can procure their services
at the same price as the others. The
non-union men are good musicians"
So the union boycotted the priest by
ordering its members not to attend
fairs and entertainments given by st.
Patricks congregation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Candidate Resiuns.

Josiah r. Adams. the Republican
nominee for judge of the superior
court, who has been charged with being
connected with swindling organiza-
tion. has declined the nomination and
his place on the ticket will be filled by
the Republican state committee.
Ex-United States Senator John I.
Mitchell of Tioga county Pa, will be
nominated as candidate for Judge Of
the superior court by the Republican
state committee to I'LL the vacancy
created by the withdrawal OF Josiah
r. Adams Of Philadelphia.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Austrian DueIisl Dead.

Col. Schneider, until recently Aus
trian military attache at Paris, and
well known through his connection
with the Dreyfus case, is dead. II
was reported a week ago that Col.
Schneider was wounded in duel
with Capt. Culgnet, of the French
army The alleged encounter was the
result of statements made by Cuignet
at the Dreyfus court-martial, reflect
ing on Schneider's veracity.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Famous Inventor Sued.

Lyman C. Larned of Boston has
brought suit in the United States cir
cult court against Guglielmo Marconi
for 100000 damages and to restrain
him and his agents from using the sys-
TEN of wireless telegraphy, which
Larned claims Is an infringement of a
patent now controlled by him, which
was invented by Amos Emerson Doll
bear and patented by him October 5,
1886. under assignment to the Dolbear
Electric Telephone Company. These
rights were transferred to Larned on
the 22d of July last
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
49,. sLeiter Meandered for Two Years.

Monday received letter that had been
mailed her in June. 1889, by California
friend who died five years ago. The
letter had been misdirected and has
been meandering around the country
for ten years seeking proper destina-
tion.
letter office, covered by addresses and
pcstmarks, and forwarded again in
fresh envelopes. 1t reached the owner
yellow from age and with news that
was somewhat stale. The letter con-
tanned q money order for 81
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Admiral Dewey's Home.

The Dewey House Committee. which
has in charge the purchase of a home
for the Admiral from the moneys re-
ceived by popular subscription have Sc
lected house No. 1747 Rhode Island ave-
nue. Northwest, known as the Fitch
house. The house is one door removed
from the corner Of Connecticut avenue,
i'm what Is regarded as the most de-
sirable section of the city
1t Is understood that the amount Of
the popular subscription was sufficient
to cover the cost of the house, its fur
niture and all incidental expenditures.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
A C.aY.Eatina Nearess.

One of Georgia's negro clay-eaters
has turned up in the person of a scrub
woman employed at the Capitol of
Atlanta, who Is charged with devour-
ing some of the finest specimens of
Kaolin on exhibition In the state geo.
logical department. The geologist dis
covered that nve blocks OF clay were
work with the result that Annie Will
liams. a negro, employed to scrub the
marble floors. was accused of taking
the specimens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Bridegroom Could Get No Credit.

On his twenty-second birthday, which
was also to have been his wedding day.
George Barnholzer, of Kingston, N. Y,
ended his life Wednesday by jumping
before a train. Twice train stopped
just in time to avert running over him,
but the third time he was successful.
Barnholzer. It is said failed to obtain
on credit a new suit to wear at his
marriage to Miss Lille Hutton. The
company were all assembled at the
Lutheran church awaiting the coming
of the bridegroom.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Deaths In a Blizzard.

Nine men perished in the recent bliz-
zard at Great Falls, Mont. Five bodies
have been recovered, and 1t Is prob
able this Is not half the list.
The last body found was that of II.
Herald, a sheep herder. The sheep had
eaten off his beard, clothing and part
of his boots. Several bands of sheep
without herders have been wandering
in that country, which points to un-
known deaths
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25
Dead But Not Drowned.

The body OF young woman found in
the Des Moines river at Des Moines,
To-. Sunday was identified as that Of
Mabel Shofield of Macksburg, To-, who
came few days ago to visit at the
home Of j. w. Thomas. The coroner
and physicians declare she was not
drowned. There were no marks of
violence. however. and no poison could
be detected. The matter Is complete
mystery.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-25

Emperor William has prohibited
gambling In the army.
The Opelousas courier., 1899-01-14
THE GREAT FOR THE LITTLE.

In New York city, not long ago. a
man lost his life through his own
folly. A fire started in his flat at
night. Some one, hearing the crack
ling of the flames, awoke him and his
wife. In a few minutes the air-shaft
was in a blaze.
When the firemen reached the burn
ing house they were surprised to find
q man struggling to escape from the
arms of his wife. He was determined
to 60 back into the flames to save
some papers relating to his ancestors.
The tiremen soon freed him out OF
the house into safety.
A little later another squad OF fire.
men, while pulling the hose through
the scuttle in the roof, found the
foolish man near his fat, lying upon
the floor, his clothes burned off his
back. In his hand were some scor
ched papers. He had secured his
papers but he had lost his life.
A young man who had graduated
with fair honors at the law school,
obtained a goodposition with n OF
the great law firms of the city. Whe-
ther he turned out a forensic genius
or not, provided he paid faithful at
alton to the office, he was sure Of