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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
WIRELESS TELEPHONES.
Successful Results al a Distance OF a Mile
Have Been Obtained.

For Fome weeks experiments Of great
Interest in wireless telephony, as dis
tingushed from MarcOnis wireless te-
legraphy, have been carried on near
CarnaevOn, England, by Sir William
Prece.
Four high poles have been erected at
the south end Of the Menai Straits on
a sand bank across the GwyIfal river
Half a mile Off four similar poles have
been erected and half mile still
further is high pole supporting n coil
Of wire one end being anchored In deep
water between these points. Sir Will
liam has succeeded without any Inter
mediary other than ether In transmit
ting the sound Of succession Of taps.
These taps were made with the view
Of sending messages by the Morse code.
They were distinctly heard at the re-
cciving station by placing newly in
vented ethereal telephone TO the ear.
Messages were sent without Interrupt
tion for several days. Further expert
ments are contemplated. SO far the
system yields much more rapid results
than Marconl's, although the sounds
are not quite so distinct.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
LAST OF THE VOLUNTEERS.
General Oils Says They Are About 10 Leave
Manila

The war department received cable
gram from General Otis, at Manila
stating that the Nevada cavalry would
probably leave on September "a, and
the lowas on Wednesday. This, he
says. will finish the shipment of all the
volunteers and discharged men from
the regular establishment.
Secretary Root, in response To numer-
Gus requests. Cablcd General Otis re-
garding the two men Of the Sixteenth
infantry, who. according to the press
dispatches, had been condemned to
death in the Philippines. a reply was
received saying chat there was third
soldier now about to be tried i'm con-
pection with the same case, and that
when the court martial was concluded
the papers would be forwarded. The
two men sentenced are Corporal Dam
hoffer and Private Conine. of the Six
teenth infantry. The papers can not
reach Washington in less than 30 days.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
CABLE FLASHES.

Rain has removed the possibilities of
a famine in India.
A lockout has thrown 10000 men out
of employment at Dundee. Scotland.
The English secretary of war has is
sued an order that young officers in the
army must hereafter grow mustaches.
An insane merchant of Berlin, named
Herman Bordasch. has been arrested
at a hotel in Leipzig for threatening to
kill the King OF Saxony.
The British admiralty has prepared a
war map OF st. Johns and vicinity as a
preliminary to fortifying the town. 1t
is understood that the work OF prapar-
ing forts and garrison win begin next
spring.
1t Is reported that a robbery of $4,000
while the amount was In transit by cab
from a branch to the head office of a
big London bank, occurred Tuesday.
II IL said the bank messenger was
buncoed by a thief dressed In the uni
form OF his own bank.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Declares DreHus Guilty.

Lieut.. Clin was one of 81 members of
the Canadian militia who returned at
Vancouver, b. c., from the Yukon on
the steamer Alpha last Monday. On
arriving he eagerly asked for the lat
est news of the Dreyfus trial. When
told that Dreyfus had been reconvicted
and sentenced to 10 years he exclaimed:
"He deserves more. He Is guilty, a
traitor TO his country You see, before
becoming a British soldier l was an of
ficer in the French army, brother of
, ficer of Dreyfus. i was his comrade
and knew him well. / perhaps spoke
hastily. but If you knew what l know,
you would not sympathize with Drey-
fus. | believe him guilty. / know he
Is guilty. ! could give reasons why"
At this Juncture several soldiers
passed and the excited little Austrian
stopped speaking. Not another word
could be extracted from him.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Gas Turned On by a Parrot.

Miss Alice Knott. OF Washington.
was murdered by her little green par
rot last Wednesday. The fiendish bird
turned on the gas in Miss Knott's bed
room and before the other people in
the house realized her danger she was
killed by the poisonous element The
parrot has often turned on the gas be-
fore with its beak. II seemed to enjoy
the effects Of the escaping illuminant
and would hold its head over the let
until put to sleep by the gas. Those
who lived in the house jokngly called
the bird a gas fiend." The parrot
was found on the floor near the door
nearly asphyxiated. The bird recov-
cred however.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
TOM REEDS GRATITUDE.
Admits That Ms District Looked Aiior Him
Record Never Questioned.

The Press of Portland. Me-, prints
the following:
ITO the Republicans OF the First Maine
district:
while I am naturally reluctant 10
obtrudc myself again upon public at
tention. even here at home. I am sure
no one would expect me to leave the
First Maine district after SO long n
service without some words expressing
TO you my appreciation Of your friend
ship and my gratitude for your gener-
Gus treatment Words alone are quite
inadequate. and I must appeal to your
memories. During three and twenty
years OF political life. not always peace
ful, you have never questioned single
public act OF mine. Other men have had
to look after their districts. My district
has looked after me. This, In the place
where | was born, where you know my
shortcomings as well AS I do myself,
gives me right to be proud Of my re-
lations with you. No honors are ever
quite like those which come from home.
1T would not be Just for me to with
hold my thanks from those Democrats
who have 50 often given me their votes.
This friendship can acknowledge with
all propriety, even In letter to Re-
publlcans: for both they and you know
that | have never trimmed n sail to
catch the passing breeze, or ever flown
a doubtful flag.
"Once as ribbon to stick In your
coat Is worth nobOdy's consideration;
Office as an opportunity Is worth all
consideration. That opportunity you
nave given me untrammeled In the
fullest and amplest measure, and ! re-
turn you slncerest thanks. If | have
deserved any praise 1t belongs of right
to you.
"Whatever may happen. I am sure
that the First Maine district will al
ways be true to the principles OF llber-
ty. self-government and the rights OF
man.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
London Exhibit Withdrawn.

The movement TO boycott the Paris
Exposition continues TO gain fresh ad-
herents. In London nearly 80 firms an
nounce their intention OF Withdrawing
their exhibits, stating that. apart from
sensational considerations. the business
risks would be too great in the present
unsettled condition OF affairs in Paris.
Several companies are waiting for the
pronouncement OF the shareholders.
The London Daily Chronicles Paris
correspondent says he has the best
authority for stating that the pardon
OF Dreyfus Is settled In principle This
viii still leave Dreyfus the benefit Of
a further appeal to the Supreme Court.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
vanderbiIt's Funeral.

The funeral OF Cornelius Vanderbilt
took place Friday. Services were held
in st. Bartholomew, at Madison ave-
nue. and Forty-third street, by Rev.
DIR. Greer, pastor, assisted by Bishop
Potter. The funeral was notable in its
attendants. Men Of millions sat in the
cushioned pews; the kings of the rail-
road were there and society was well
represented. The body was laid be-
side those Of his father and grandfather
In the great Vanderbilt mausoleum In
the cemetery at New Dorp, Staten Is
land.
The will of Cornelius Vanderbilt was
read In the presence of deceased's inn
mediate relatives. 1t will not be made
public until after the return of Alfred
who Is travelling In Japan.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
KILLED BY A TENANT.
A Wealthy New York Jeweler Attempts 10
Elect Her.

Paul Roehrlcht. a wealthy jeweler OF
New York city. was shot and almost
instantly killed at his summer place at
North Plainfield, ". j., Wednesday by
Mrs. Peter Fingerhuth. The shooting
was the result Of an attempt to eject
the Fingerhuth family from a residence
owned by Roehricht. Mrs. Fingerhuth
and her husband have been placed un-
der arrest. and a son, aged 20 years,
has been held as a witness. Roehricht
employed Fingerhuth as a landscape
gardener. but. becoming dissatisfied
with his work, he discharged him and
ordered him out of the house he occu-
pied. Fingerhuth went to New York,
leaving his wife in charge.
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Roehricht.
with counsel, and several others at
tempted to force Mrs. Fingerhuth out
of the house. and finally forced an en-
trance. The woman fired at Roehrcht,
the bullet striking him near the heart.
He died within lve minutes.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
EFFECT or THE VERDICT.

Queen Victoria has been appealed to
by her subjects to intercede in behalf
Of Dreyfus.
The California cannories has can
celled its exhibit for the Paris exposi-
tion on which $500 had already been
spent.
Seven hundred residents OF Chicago
who had formed club 10 visit the
Paris exposition have declared the trip
off.
About 900 persons attended n mass
meeting at Washington Wednesday
night protesting against the Dreyfus
verdict. They decided TO withhold their
support from the worlds fair at Paris
next year.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Buried Under a Dirt Roof.

An adobe house five miles from Mora.
N. NJ. collapsed Sunday night, killing
Manuel Cordova and his wife and six
children.
1t had been raining In that vicinity
for several days. and the dirt roof of
the house having become saturated. fell
on the inmates. crushing them. Only
one member Of the family, boy OF 10
years. escaped. he being outside the
house when the accident occurred.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Quaraniining Against Consumption.

DR.. ]. II. Sloan, president of the
New Mexiuo board OF health, In rela-
tion to the suggested California quar-
antine against consumptives. says
New Mexico will not quarantine: that
while the average OF deaths from con-
sumption In the United States is one
in seven, in New Mexico it is one in
300. He has In a 1G-years' practice
found but six cases OF tuberculosis
among natives
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
C0diishlng q Failure.

Fishermen who have returned from
the codfshing grounds on the Labra-
dor coast report a serious condition OF
affairs. The cod fishery has been al
most an absolute failure. and all vessels
are returning with small fares.
As the fisheries are the chief support
OF the people II Il feared their failure
win be followed by starvation
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Famous Miller Dead.

Charles A. Pillsbury, the well-known
miller. died in. Minneapolis Sunday af-
ternoon OF heart trouble. on account
OF poor health Mr.. Pillsbury went to
Europe December !, 1898. and returned
the middle Of June. While abroad he
consulted with eminent physicians in
London, Paris, Vienna and Berlin and
returned to New York apparently much
improved. The physicians agreed that
he was suffering from heart trouble.
caused By an endorsement of the stom-
ach
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Soldiers Sentence commuted.

Private Thomas Mcveigh. Company
G. First Wyoming Volunteer Infantry,
tried by court-martial at linus, p. l.,
in June, on the charge of striking his
superior officer. was sentenced to be
shot. President Mckinley has COM
muted the sentence TO dishonorable
discharge, forfeiture OF all pay and al
lowance and confinement at hard
labor for three years. Alcatraz island
Cal. has been designated as the place
Of confinement.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
EQUAL Waue party.

The American Equal Wage union, a
new labor organization, was incorpor-
ated at Jefferson City on Wednesday.
Legislation win be its chief weapon,
and II will contend for equal and ex-
act Justice to all wage-earners without
respect to age, sex or occupation, for
the emancipation of children from in
dustrial servitude and for the protec-
tion of women wage earners In their
equal rights with men,"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Exporis Eallina Of.

The monthly statement OF the exports
of domestic products of the United
States shows that during August the
exports were as follows:
Breadstuffs, $25,580.352, against si9,-
909,3 1923 for August 1898; cattle and hogs,
S15,5S4,755, increase $3,1S4,l79; cotton,
So, ,609, 1858, decrease $89S22; mineral oils,
Sc, 565, ,009, increase 1854, 500
During the last eight months the ex-
ports OF these products amounted to
s431, ,s3S,Sl3. against s4S0. .960.773 for the
corresponding period of 1898.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Mauser Pistol a Terrible Weapon.

DIR. ]. ID. Griffith. Of Kansas City,
has just completed for the government
a test OF the Mauser pistol The test
was made with human cadavers and
DR.. Griffith says II proved that at a
range Of from 30 to 800 yards the Mauser
pistol Is the most effective and deadly
weapon of its kind ever invented and
that up to the maximum range tried 1t
Is practically as good in the hands OF
marksmen as a g-Jorgensen, a Lee
nr. MauSar rifle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Congress Urqed 10 RetalIaie.

II n believed that when Congress as
semblcs there will be considerable agi-
tatiOn Of a proposition for this govern
ment 10 abandon It's participation I'm
the Paris exposition. II Is known that
expressions hostile 10 the exposition
from Senator stewart are widely SYM
pathized In. and II Is thought that IL
the conviction Of Dreyfus IL permitted
TO stand, there will be very little
friendly feeling for France among
members Of either the House or
Sonata
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Largest Steamer AfIoat.

The new White Star steamship Oce-
anic the largest vessel afioat, from
Queenstown, arrived at her pier. New
York. last Thursday afternoon and de-
barked her passengers. An immense
crowd cheered the new steamer as she
crept up, the river and swung slowly
into her berth. 1t took six tugs 40
minutes to shove her bow around and
force the huge vessel into place. Dock
ed. she filled almost the whole length
of the long pier.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Carelessly Used Gasoline.

The town OF Northwood. Grand Forks
county, n. D., was completely destroy
ed by fire. The blaze started in
the National Hotel. through the
carelessness of a hired girl, who
was using gasoline TO kill insects. The
volunteer fire department was helpless.
The loss Is estimated at 100000. Fifty
business firms lost their entire belong
ings. Postmaster Elllngson was seri-
ously injured by falling glass and
timbers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Paris Paper Ufaes Pardon.

Under the head OF "Paciflcation" the
Paris Temps Wednesday evening urges
the government 10 take advantage OF
the present conditions and pardon
Dreyfus. which. II adds, would put
the finishing touch 10 the Rennes ver-
dict and would permit France TO occu7 -
py herself with the affairs OF the coun-
try and the exposition"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1899-09-20
Hatfield Guilty.

The jury. at Williamson, w. Va, in
the case against Elias Hatfield, Jr.,
for killing II. T.. Ellis at Gray on July
3, returned a verdict of guilty of
murder in the second degree. The
prisoner heard the reading of the ver-
dict with perfect composure. His
counsel moved for a new trial, but this
will hardly be granted. Under the laws
of West Virginia the sentence will be
from five to eighteen years confine-
ment in the state penitentiarY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
RESOLVE AGAINST FUSION.
Old-Line Popull~ts Of Nebraska Decide to
Nominate "a Middle-of-the- Road
State Ticket Thi, Fall

Kcarney. Neb., July 1.-Old line alli-
ancc men and populists met here yes
terday and decided to reject fusion and
nominate Il middle-of-the-road state
ticket this fall. They issued an adj
dress to Nebraska populists denounc-
ing the existing fusion arrangements,
the present state officials and board of
transportation, declaring that democ-
racy had swallowed up populism and
the latter had received nothing from
the deal, and declaring their intention
to keep in the middle of the road
They declared against supporting "A
national ticket with Bryan at the head
unless a populist is given second place.
The address is scathing denmnciation
of fusion.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
DREYFUS REACHES RENNES.
The Noted French Prisoner BACK from
Devils Island for "A Retrial-Arrived
without Incident.

Rennes, July Capt. Dreyfus has
arrived here. The famous prisoner
landed at Quiboron and was conveyed
by train to Bruz ~ kilometerS from
Rennes. There he entered landau,
accompanied by the chief of the detect
ives OF the project department, and was
driven to Renne>, where - gendarme>
waited his entrance into the town.
Ten of the geudarmes entered "A wagon
and followed the carriage. The rest
followed on foot. The party arrived
at the prison without incident A ,urg,
crowd assembled and witnessed tn,
arrival in silence aad without mau
ieStatiun
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
MORE ABOUT JESTER.
His sister Says He Has Been nd Ever
Since He Was Ten Years of A-r-
More Alleged Grimes Revealed.

Wichita, Kan, June 80. Sheriff Sim
mons, who arrested Alexander Jester
at Shawnee, Ok, last week for the
murder of young Gilbert Gates in Au-
drain county, Mo-. 2s years ago. re-
turned to Wichita yesterday to secure
witnesses for more complete identifi-
cation of Jester, who is to be brought
here as soon as the habeas corpus hear
ing is finished at Tecumseh One of
the witnesses who will be called to see
Jester is John Mott, who lives near
Valley Center, Kan, on "A claim which
Jester jumped in 1870. In the trial
Mott beat Jester and got the land.
Jester, it is said, afterward tried to
get Mott out on hunt to put him out
of the way Sheriff Simmons got a
lengthy statement of TESTERS life from
his sister, Mrs. Cornelia Street, who
wrote the letter to Sheriff Simmons
giving her brother away. In the state
ment Mrs Street says Jester was
totally bad from the time he was ten
years old till he killed Gilbert Gates,
at which time he was 80. In 1870, ac-
cording to Mrs Street, while Jester
and his first wife lived on
claim near Valley Center, a
young doctor went to their
place one night and stayed until
after breakfast the following morning.
In few minutes after the doctor left
Jester stepped out and did not return
until noon. He had the doctors horse
and buggy and medicine case and the
doctor was never heard of again. This
came out on Jester after his first arrest
for the murder of young Gates and was
told to Mrs Street bv testers fr>t
wife. who died IL years ago. Jester
has been married twice since. but de-
serted both women, and was to have
been married last Sunday for the
! fourth time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
Surveyors Notice

(First published June 30
To Ida NJ. Milburn owner Of sc sec IT,
Twp 25, Rg q and a ofswA sec q Twp q
~ 81,
Bessie X Kowles owner Of ma ofnw q OF
Sec %, Twp 25, Re q.
A o Pullman ownerofw 4 ofsw 4 Sec 90
Twp 25 rig n.
Petition for permanent survey OF section q,
Twp %. range q having been filed I'm the Office
of County surveyor OF Allen county, Kansas,
viii proceed on the FIST day Of August, 1899, A,
D. tosurvey aud establish the corners aud sub
division corners on the above mentioned sec
tion. You or your agent may be present at
said survey TO give testimony concerning
bOurdry marks, etc Survey 10 commence at
O'Clock D. M LUIEP SLOWER.
II County Surveyor.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
THE CONDITIONS IN CUBA.


Washington, July Item. Leonard
Wood was in Washington to-day. He
came at the request of the officials of
the war department to confer with the
president and secretary of war regard
ing the situation in the islands and to
discuss with them his future plans.
Gen. Wood, in talking Of the conditions
existing in Cuba, said that what
the people needed there was good
schools, good sanitation in the cities
and the enforcement of United States
laws. Gen. Wood says his advices from
Santiago are such as to convince him
that there win be no serious outbreak of
yellow fever. He says there has al
ways been yellow fever there and in
some of the low dives it will be impos-
sible to prevent infection, but he
thinks it win not be serious, as the
best of precautions have been taken by
the United States authorities.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
Publication Notice.
Flrst published JUNO 28. SD.

First Published June %, 1899,
State of Kansas, 90 In the District Court for
Allen County, said county
Allie G. MoClung, plaintiff.
VS. Z NO, 4ssl.
Charles A. McCluug, defendant
Said defendant Charles McClung, will
take notice that he has been sued in the above
named Court for divorce upon the grounds {
"extreme cruelty and gross neglect OF duty
towards plaintiff, and that plaintiff prays FOR
such divorce because of the fault Of defendant,
and further prays that she be restored TO her
maiden name OF Allie G Butler, and that de-
fendant be forever barred OF any right, title,
interest property, claim, or demand to the prop
erty of the plaintiff and must answer the petit
ton filed therein by said plaintiff on or before
the Fifth day Of August, A. 1892 or said pc
ttion will be taken as true, and Judgment for
plaintiff in said action granting her divorce
from defendant and restoring her TO her maid
en- name of Allie @, Butler, and barring any
claim of defendant to her property will be rem
dered accordingly.
Attest II, M. MlLshtl
OSCAR FoUsr & Son, Attorney for Plaintiff
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
WIN on. sncceed AIgrr2

Washington, June 3O.-It Is said at
the white house that Gen. Harrison
Gray Otis, who recently returned from
Manila, viii be a guest of the president
the last of the week. 1t is reported
that the post of secretary of war will
be offered him. With the report is
coupled the statement that the presi-
dent will ask Secretary Alger to retire
on account of the criticisms of the adj
ministration by Gov. Pingree in CON
nection with the governors support of
Secretary Alger for the Michigan sena-
tOrshin.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
BLACK BIS. oP--i423S

BLACK BISHOP has been 81 wn at numerous
Fairs during the past FIVE years, aud has been q
prize winner wherever shown. In Offering this
horse for public service your attention is called
to his magnificent btecdiug-a combination Of
the best families konwn, aud with more record
breaking blood close up in his pedigree than
any other horse ever offered for service in Kan
sas His colts show great speed, and fine way
of going. and all are very intelligent and tract
able \ an individual he ranks A !. as all his
colts are OF good conformation, size and cOlors.
BLACK BISHOP will make the season of 1899
at j. K. DrNLAPS, one half mile east and one
fourth mile south OF Carlyle, at the low price OF
$40 and SIS. This is good time to breed to
good horse cheap as many horses with less
individuality are standing at three times this
fee DUNLAP & lONCSHORE,
cow Il owners.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-07-07
Barn Contract w anted.
First Publlshed JUNO 30. ls99.

First Published June l6, 1899,
Public notice is hereby given that at o clock
p. m. July A, d, 1899. the board Of County
Commissioners of Allen county, Kansas will
at the Office OF the clerk of said county in the
city of lola publicly award to the lowest re-
sponsible bidder a contract for the building OF
a barn on the poor farm in Carlyle township.
Plans and specifications Of said barn and
foundation may be seen at the office OF the
county clerk in lola.
The board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids. ]. NJ. MCDoHALD.
TATTEsT:l Chairman.
G, A., FRoEK, County Clerk