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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
SHOT A RAILROAD OFFICIAL.
An Ex.Lieut. Governor Of Idaho Commits
Murder.

]. Mills, ex-lleutenant in the volun-
teer engineer service and ex-lieutenant
governor of Idaho, Tuesday afternoon
shot and instantly killed Chief Engi-
neer O'Melveney of the oregon Short
line In the latter's office in Salt Lake
City.
O'Melveney was in his Office when
Mills entered The latter had made
application recently for work I'm O'Mel-
veneys department, but had not been
accepted. for which he blamed O'Mel-
veney. He fired three bullets into his
victim, then dropped the revolver and
quietly walked to General Traffic Man
ager Eccles' office, and in the most nom
chalant manner said:
"Mr. Eccles, / have shot Mr.. O'Mel-
veney. i told him this morning l would
do so, and have kept my word"
Police officer Lincoln appeared on the
scene about this time and asked: Are
you the man who did the shooting?"
Mills said he was. and was then ar
rested. O'Melveney was shot while
writing at the desk, and the ink had
scarcely dried on the paper before he
was dead.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
MILLIONS WON AND LOST.
Evidence Shows That Doclored Cards Were
Used by Berlin Gamblers.

The long-deferred trial of the persons
charged with gambling at the club of
Der Hermlesen began In Berlin We'd
nesday and has already developed a
great sensation. A number of the i'm
portant witnesses, belonging to the
highest circles, are reported to have
fled the country or to be otherwise be-
yond the reach of the process of the
court Those present, however, sufficed
to demonstrate an abomnable state Of
affairs In the club management.
1t Is said that 100000 marks have
been lost within the short period OF the
clubs existence. Two of the Defend
ants. Herr Bruno Won Keyser, gov
ernment official. and Herr Paul Won
Schachtmeyer. In the course of a single
evening won 100000 marks each. Herr
Won Kroecher won 10000 marks. Count
Egloffstein, Count Stoch and Count
Dohna lost from $4,000 to 100000 marks
each.
The evidence showed the unmistak-
able use of doctored cards on several
occasions. Herr Won Kuseeron. the
bank holder, has fed to the United
States.
Emperor William has given instruc.
tions that the trial Is to be carried
through to the end without fear or
favor, although Count Won Koenigs-
marck and Herren Won BONN and Won
Prittuitz. members of the club, are In
his encourage.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
LAvRIER IN CHICAGO.
The Premier Speaks Of the Close Relations
Between the United States and Canada.

When Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier
OF the Dominion of Canada. stopped to
kiss two little girls who were present
Ing him bunch of red roses on the
stage of Studebaker hall Chicago, he
won his way at once to the hearts OF
more than 1000 persons who were
party welcome In the name of the
French Canadians Of Chicago. The
whole audience arose In body and
cheered approval of the graceful act
of the chief guest.
At the same time two other girls
were received in the same welcome
manner when they presented Lady
Laurier with flowers in the box Mt the
side of the stage. Immediately after
this, when Sir Wilfrid had an opport-
unity to speok. he showed his thorough
appreciation OF the warm welcome
rendered him by the French Canad-
ians. He thanked them for their re-
ception of himself and the other Of
ficials from Canada.
In brief address he declared that
II touched his heart to witness so true
an appreciation OF his political policy,
which he declared to be equity to all"
He said his gospel Is "conciliation."
He also referred to the close relations
existing between the United States
and Canada. He said that I'M past
years many young men had gone from
the dominion into the states because
of the greater resources In the latter
country, but now. owing to revived
prosperity. he said, emigration from
Canada Is ceasing. He closed his ad-
dress by again thanking the audience
for their welcome.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
PRAISE FOR NEGROES.
President Addresses ihe Colored Race al
Chicago.

Sunday was not a day of rest for
President Mckinley. who was visiting
at Chicago. During the afternoon and
evening he attended three religious
services, two In the Auditorium and
one I'm Quinn chapel, at which he
spoke few words of greeting to the
enthusiastic negro congregation. AT
the exercises for children In the Audi
torium during the afternoon the Presi-
dent vigorously applauded a mention
of Admiral Dewey. made during
Father NJ. j. Dorney's speech.
The dimly lighted little Quinn
chapel with its humble appointments,
was in strange contrast to the magni-
ficence OF the scene of the services
earlier in the day. The President said
here:
your race has demonstrated its
patriotism by Its sacrihces-its love
of the flag by dying for 1t. That Is
the greatest test of fidelity and loyal
ty. The Nation has appreciated the
valor and patriotism of the black men
of the United States. They not only
fought in Cuba. but in the Philippines.
and they are carrying the flag as the
symbol of liberty and of hope to an
oppressed people,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
ROUTE OPENED 70 THE KLOND|KE.
A DIFFICULT TASK.
Capt AberorombIe Has Completed Ninety
Miles Of the Mail TraiI--Wofk Given
All Stranded Miners.

While his fellow officers have been
winning glory in Cuba and the Philip
pines, Captain Abercrombie, u. s. A.,
has been quietly doing a work In far
off Alaska that entities him to scarce
ly less fame and consideration. 1t
comprises the opening of short,
practicable, all-American mail route
from tidewater at Valdes, near the
mouth of the Copper river, to the Ann
erican mining camps on the great
Yukon. When Captain Abercrombie
began, two years ago. the region to
be traversed was scarcely more known
than Thibet or the interior of Africa.
He and his men have persstently
kept at the work until the hardest
part of the new mail route has been
built-90 miles over the mountains
and the road laid out for the remain
der of the distance.
II. G. Allis. of San Francisco, who
returned this week from Eagle City
over the Abercromble trail, saw Cap
tain Abercrombie Just before leaving
Alaska. Mr.. Allls says:
Captain Abercromble has accom-
plished great piece of work. The
mail trail is cong leted for 90 miles
from Naldes. in the direction of Cop
per Center. II is finished over the
most difficult divides, and the rest of
the route to Eagle city. on the Yukon
is a matter that Captain Abercromble
has solved the trail problem on the
American side. When you consider
the facilities at hand and the labor
Mt his command. he has undoubtedly
accomplished more than was ever ex-
pected.
"He has route absolutely free
from glaciers. For fully so miles II
can be travelled by wagon, and his
idea is to widen II all the way
through. This will require consid-
cradle amount of blasting. but will
probably be eventually done. The trai
is practically ready for use at any
time. although mail deliveries over II
will not be made for some time.
came out from Eagle City over the
trail and know that the question OF @
quick route from deep water on the
Yukon has been solved.
ION the work Captain Abercrombit
has given employment to every hard
up miner who has come along. The
average time of working for these mer
has been 30 days, after which they
have been furnished with transporta-
tion and given s5. Many of these
stranded fellows came down on thu
steamer with me-"
Dawson papers are discussing th'
probable high prices of some food ar
ticles this winter. While food will mo-
be as high as last year. Dawson vii
get pinched in some things.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
1T The NATIONAL CAPITAL.

President Mckinley will positively
not interfere in the Transvaal.
The transport Prairie will carry the
United States government exhibits 10
Paris.
cept Chicago's invitation at some date
to be fixed.
Admiral Dewey was detached from
the Olympia last Thursday and hauled
down his flag.
The Alaskan boundary dispute be-
tween Great Britain and the United
States has been resumed.
Recruiting returns show that a.
SIS men have been secured for the
volunteer regiments last called out.
The Duke de ARGOS, Spain's repre-
sentative to the. United States. de-
clares Admiral Dewey to be a brave
and noble man.
John Sherman says that admiral
Dewey could be elected to the presl-
dency and that party lines would be
disregarded by the people.
The hospital ship solace arrived at at
San Francisco from Manila with lou
discharged sailors from the Asiatio
squadron. Boatswain's Mate Daniel
Duffy died on the voyage.
Lieut. Brumby. of theOlympia. Is q
| native of Atlanta, Ga. Admiral Dewey
| will visit that city in few weeks and
| present to the lieutenant sword,
which is the gift Of Atlanta's citizens
More than 400 prominent Americans
have signed a petition urging Presi-
| dent Mckinley TO offer the friendly
services of the United states in medl-
alton between Great Britain and the
Transvaal.
An unimpeachable authority says
that Admiral Dewey recently stated
that II he could be the statesman
| Grover Cleveland was he would glad
ly serve the country as its chief ex-
| ecutive.
Admiral Dewey has chosen as his Of
ficial secretary ]. w. Crawford. ar
employe In the ofiice Of the Judge ad-
vocate general OF the navy. He will
hold the rank Of lieutenant In thu
navy.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
CABLE FLASHES.

Torrential rains are reported TO have
occurred in the Salernu district of italy
causing loss of life and property.
Lady CurZon's youngest sister. Mis5
Daily Letter, of Chicago. is engaged I'd
be married to Maj. Colin Campell of ths
Central India horse guard.
Munir Pasha, the Turkish sultan'S
grand master of ceremonies Is dead
He will be succeeded by Ibrahim RAJ
sich Bey, the introducer OF ambassa-
dors.
Douil France. held it's first bull fight
Sunday. The bull leaped the barrierl
causing a panic, dozen spectators and
n genuaruie we're lady injured, thd
latter being tossed and gored.
A sensation has been caused at
Cape Town by the report that the Fred
State government had commandeered(
500 tons of coal belonging to the Capd
government, which was traversing tht|
Free State.
The Figaro, of Paris, prints an inter-
view with Prince Hohenlohe in which
the German chancellor il quoted al
saying that France acted wisey in thsI
settlement of the Dreyfus AFFAIR and
that talk of Germany boycotting thd
Paris exposition was a stupid inven!
ton.
II Is authoratively announced in Lonl
don that there is no truth in reports q
the betrothal of Prince George q
Greeve and the Princess Victoria q
Wales. The relationship existing bd
tween the prince and princess was del
clared sufficient refutation. the laws ox
the Greek. church forbidding marriage
OF first co0sins.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
BIG FESTIVAL AT CHICAGO.
Thousands OF lncandescent Globes Light the
Court OF Honor.

with music, streams Of light and pat
riotic enthusiasm Chicagos fall festiv-
al was formally opened Wednesday
evening in the presence Of a vast
throng. At o'clock the cords binding
the banners lining both sides OF the
court of honor were cut, and $4,000
yards of red and white bunting was re-
leased. Ten minutes later the festoons
connecting the Venetian masts, de-
corated with 1000 incandescent bulbs,
were glowing with light, and State
street, between Van Buren and Lake
streets. presented a brilliant picture.
President Mckinley arrived on Satur-
day night, when the first parade, that
Of the bicycllsts was held. The corner
stone. which has been the cause of so
much trouble. was delivered Thursday
and will be cut by the end of the week
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
SPAIN MUST ASSIST.
BY Treaty Portugal Is Obliged 10 Mobilize a
Force AGAINST the Beers.

Gel Liberal" of Madrid, declared that
Spain cannot remain Indifferent to the
events transpiring in the Transvaal, in
view of the existence of the Anglo
Portuguese treaty, by the terms of
which, in the event of Great Britain be-
coming engaged in a war with another
power, Portugal is obliged to mobilize
100000 men and allow Great Britain to
use her forts and arsenals.
"El Liberal" follows up this assertion
with the statement that a secret con-
vention also provides that Portugal
will cede Great Britain Lourenzo Mar
quez, on the north side of Delagoa
bay, and Mozambique, on the east
coast of Africa. and calls on the gov
ernment to take discreet measures in
the interest of Spain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
NOW OFFERS TO BUY.
Venezuela Decision Deprlves England Of Rich
Mineral Lands.

George f. Fitzgerald, Of El Paso,
Tex. has received an offer from an
English syndicate of 10000 pounds
sterling for n vast tract of land owned
by him and two brothers, within the
present boundary limits OF Venezuela.
They inherited the land from their
father, who obtained 1t by purchase
from Venezuela II years ago. The land
Is in the territory claimed by Great
Britain, and was found to be rich In
minerals.
Englishmen were operating gold and
iron mines on the land when by the re-
cent decision of the boundary commits
sion It again became Venezuelan terri
tory and the title reverted to Fitzgerald
and his two brothers. who served in the
Philippines as officers of the Thirteenth
Regiment.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
BRYAN Meets The President.

directly behind President Mckinley
last Friday afternoon at Canton, Ill.
while the president delivered brief
address to the citizens of that town.
A street fair was in progress at Can
ton, and Col. Bryan had been secured
to deliver a two-hours' speech. The
Nebraskan was among the hrst 10
greet President Mckinley as he left
the train and ascended the platform.
When the president concluded his ad-
dress he turned and heartily grasped
Col Bryan's outstretched hand.
Good bye, Mr.. President" said Col:
Bryan, and the president responded
with a word of farewell.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
Strikers May March 10 Paris.

The project of the striking miners at
lie Creusot. France. to march In q
body to Paris unless their demands are
conceded. which collapsed some days
ago, has been revived and a committee
is considering commissariat arrange
ments for the first days tramp.
The committee advises children to
Join In the march, which Ia timed to
begin on Friday. unless the dispute IL
of the government Is endeavoring to
mediate between the strikers and their
employer, M. Schneider, and II IL hoped
that q settlement viii soon BE- reached.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
judqes Support a Boycot,.

The judges Of the Jackson county
court. sitting In Kansas City, have re-
cognized the boycott inaugurated by
the business men of Kansas City
against the Burlington railroad.
The judges instructed the sheriff
that so long as the boycott Is In force
he must not travel over that road in
taking insane people TO the state asyl-
um at st. Joseph. The fight on the
Burlington. which WITS begun Saturday
6erential. is being pushed by local mer-
chants.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
OVATION FOR SCHLEY.
u Was Necessary 10 Protect Him From .
IumuIiuous Crowd.

One Of the most remarkable features
OF the eventful day at Washington last
Tuesday during the sword presentation
exercises was the ovation to Rear Ad.
miral Schley on the return of the party
from the capitol to the White House.
His carriage was several numbers be-
hind that of the president and Admiral
Dewey and received an ovation that
could be scarcely ranked below that
accorded to the admiral himself.
The tumult grew as the carriage pro-
ceeded down the avenue and the crowd
surged around 1t till the horses were
brought to n foot pace. Finally COM
pany of the High School cadets came to
the rescue and formed about the car
rilge in a hollow square. Thus pro-
tected and flanked by n force of police
the carriage reached the White House
with long gap between 1t and the
next official guests.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
THE VENEZUELAN AWARD.
Counsel Not Satisfied Although a Large
Award Is Obtained.

The award gives PIT. Barima. with a
strip OF land so miles long. to Venezuela
which thereby obtains entire control OF
the river Orinoco. Three thousand
square miles in the interior are also
awarded to Venezuela. Thus, by de-
clsion in which the British arbitrators
concurred, the position taken by Great
Britain in 1895 is shown to be unfound-
ed.
Counsel for Venezuela said that SO
long as arbitration was conducted on
such principles 1t could not be regarded
as a success. at least by those who be.
lieve that arbitration should result in
the admission of legal rights, and not
in compromises, really diplomatic In
character. Venezuela had gained much
but was entitled to much more.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
Neqroes Appeal 10 The President.

A committee of negroes representing
the National American council
called on the President Tuesday aud
presented an address condemning mob
violence against the negro race, asking
for the appointment Of a commission 10
inquire into the industrial condition of
the race and requesting that a negro be
appointed on the board of commission
ers to the Paris exposition, and that
the race be given full recognition In
the clerical force Of the census for rep
resentation on the board Of supervisors
and among the special agents.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
Immense Corn Crop.

This years corn crop will be one Of
the largest In our history" said Secre-
tary of Agriculture James Wilson a few
days ago. "The total yield, 1t is esti-
mated, will be between 1900, 900 900 and
$500. 900 bushels. The high prices
offered for meats will incline the farm
ers to use their crop for feeding purpos-
es. The British in the Transvaal war
will want our canned meats. All this
talk about embalmed beef will not
change this order of feeding troops"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
Ship Yard Crippled.

The big strike threatened at Cramps
ship yeard Philadelphia, is on. The
men, to the number Of 700. left work
Tuesday morning. The men were pre-
vented from coming out in a body ow-
ing to a system in vogue at the yard
that each employe must present his
time card before leaving the yard.
The men who left work were the
caulkers and boiler makers. They will
not return until their demand for nine
hours is granted. AS the men left the
yard they We're paid the wages due
them and, as member of the firm
said, Discharged"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
Blind man identifies Hls Dead Wii,.

A blind man made an identification
at the morgue in New York Wednes-
day night and the officials believed 1t
was the first time in the history of the
building that this has been done. Miss
Ellen Kissware was committed to the
workhouse two months ago by Magis-
trate Crane for habitual intoxication.
She died there of consumption and her
body was taken to the morgue. Her
husband, william, was notified and he
called. He passed his hands over the
face and declared II was his wife.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
His Parachute Failed 10 Operate.

Maria Townsend OF DEBORAH, To-,
about 20 years old, was killed on the,
Carnival circus grounds at Des Moinesl
Ia, Wednesday evening while attempt1
ing a parachute leap. He was fifW
from a wooden cannon. While up 1.00d,
feet in the air the parachute failed to-
open and he fell to the earth like a.
stone and was picked up dead and
terrible mangled. A large crowd saw
the accident.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-10-11
WiIhelmina In Germany.

Queen Wilhelmina Of the Netherlands
accompanied by the Queen Mother, ar
rived at Potsdam. Germany, few days
ago Their Majesties were cordially
received at the station by Emperor
William, who kissed their cheeks and
presented them with bouquets of roses.
The imperial and royal party, gaily de-
corated. drove to the palace and the
cheers of the populace and We're re-
ceived in the palace court yard by the
EmprpSs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-05
Can't BE Scared.

Laredo Times.
The gold bug newspapers, and notably
the Louisville Courier Journal. are en-
gagged in telling the democrats that de-
feat in 1900 stares the democracy in the
face, because William J. Bryan was de-
feated in 1896, and the same class OF men
told the democrats that they would be de-
teated in 1925 because Andrew Jackson
was defeated In 1924 but the democrats
knew they were right and they know
they are right now; they then fought the
same battle over with the same great
leader as their standard bearer, and they
will now fight the same battle over with
the same great leader as their standard
bearer. Andrew jackson was defeated by
unfair means In 1924 but he and his party
stood firm for their principles aud won
by n large majority in 1925; and they won
again In 1882 on the same lines by a much
larger majority, The tories were loud In
telling the patriots of 1875 that defeat
stared them In the face, and II George
Washington and his followers had have
been faint hearted men, the discourage
ments would have been too much for
them. but Bryan and his followers have
absolutely nothing to be discouraged
about; on the contrary, they should feel
highly elated and thankful that the out
look for their cause Is so bright IL the
tories could have shown to Washington
that he was in the wrong, he would have
listened to them and gone the way that
they showed to be right, but the tories
might as well have talked to the moon,
as to tell Washington that defeat stared
him In the face II the gold bugs can
show to Bryan that he is In the wrong.
he will listen to them and go the way that
they show to be right. but the gold bugs
might as we'll talk to the moon as TO tell
BRYAN that defeat stares him In the face
II democracy can not win in 1900 by stand
ing for the right, let democracy be de-
feated in 1900, but democracy can win
in 1900 by standing for the right; anyhow
democracy has nothing to gain by stand
ing for the wrong.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-04-05

land several years ago because TINS coun-
Try did not suit him. There ne mas III
vested in city and u country 'home, Sc
cured the proprietorship OF large news
paper property, loaned money to the
prince of Wales, and in all OF his as
sociations has taken on the character cI a
native born Englishman. In his pubic
benefactions English institutions only
have been remembered, while the rent
screws have been given an extra TWIST
III New York City. This man, without
a country, through his attorneys. has be-
came SO notorious as tax dodger that
the assessors have been forced to snow
fight, and now he returns to argue against
the increase of assessment, threatening TO
remove his entire personally to England
if the tax is insisted upon. Upon landing
he registered himself as "a foreigner resi-
dent in Great B:icain'
This is the boldest case Of defiance made
by one of our new rich and suggests
that we should have a on-resident tax 70
reach Just such people. As general RUE,
the laws of progressive nations are very
liberal with foreigners in order to attract
their residence The rule has had re-
verse effect in the United States, where
the owners Of large estates spend their
time and their money abroad and even go
so far as to renounce their American clti-
zenship II Is not too much to say that
this country Is now drained OF Sl,OOO,OOo,-
OOO annually by men and women of the
Aston type, and that if the evil Is per-
mitted to grow the American absentee
landlord will completely eclipse the irish
variety. whose doings for a century have
boen stencil even in English nostrils.
We want more Americanism and less
tcadyism: and II we must have toadie5'
then let them be reached by an enectiVe
and drastic non residence tax.