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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
BIG GAS AND OIL DEAL.
Over 3,Co0 fcros soId-c Consideration Was
Over Si35,OOo.

Deeds have been recorded at Butler,
Pa, from the Apollo Oil and Gas Com
pany to the American Natural Gas Com
pany for S4I acres of oil and gas leases.
the consideration being $4,000, and
from the West Penn Gas Company to
the American Natural Gas Company for
I,4Ss acres of gas rights and 500 acres
of oil and gas leases, consideration
SIo5,ooo The property is in Kiskime-
tas township, Armstrong county. and
Washington, Upper Burrell, Allegheny:
and Franklin townships, Westmoreland
county. A mortgage covering the ter
ritory was given by the American Nat
ural Gas Company to +. Nj. Hoftstatt,
OF Pittsburg. for $4,000.
The land has been held under option
for several years, and many efforts were
made to sell it but without success.
Last November the farmers owning the
land organized a cooperative compa-
ny and have tested the whole field. The
result was most satisfactory and had
not the rights been sold the cooperative
company would have developed the ter
ritory. 1t is accessible by the West
Penn and Allegheny Valley railroads.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
REBELS AGAIN DEFEATED.
Filipinos Make Stubborn Fight Under CHE
nesc General at Leoaspi, but Were
6irn Severe Lesson.

Gen. Otis has cabled from Manila as
follows: Gen. kobbes troops Occur
pied the hemp ports OF Sorsogen, Dun
sci, Bulan, Albay and Legaspi, south
eastern Luzon, and Virac island. eCatan-
duanos; will probably occupy the ports
OF Calbayoc, Cathbalogan and IacIoban
on the islands OF Saman and OF Leyte
before tomorrow evening. No opposi-
ton except at Legaspi, where 300 insur-
gents strongly entrenchcd under Chi
nese Gen. Powah, made stubborn resist
ance; troops landed under protection OF
guns OF Nashville, which 6ercely bonn
bardcd Notifications nj close range. En-
cmy's loss over 90 killed or mortally
wotndcd; % killed at bridgehead in al
most hand to hand encounter, refusing
to surrender; our casualties Capt Brad
ley Hancock, quartermastcr OF volun-
,eers, aide TO Kobbc. wounded in hand,
six men, including one sailor on Nash
ville,' slightly wounded. These ports
contain great quantity OF hemp ready
Tor shipment and will be open on Jan
uary 80.
It is estimated that there are $4,000
bales OF hemp in the province which
Gen. kobbe has entered and 10000 bales
ii slpl NbStu anu l-cpaSpi. ne sNaSn-
villc's shells burned 8o,ooo bales in Leg
aspi. The expedition arrived off Sorso-
gen, January 20, and the town displayed
white flags Gen. Kobbe and Col.
Howe, with battalion OF the Forty
serenth infantry landed and raised the
United States flag The insurgcnt force,
numbering 200 men, evacuated the place.
he natives were passive. During the
morning OF January 23 the Nashville
and Venus with four companies of the
Forty-seventh regiment under Maj.
Shipton, approached Lcgaspi Filipino
flags were flying and the trenches we're
crowded. A detachment of Iso picked
men, led by Mai. Shipton, landed on
the beach about a mile north of the
town, the Nashville bombarded the
trenches and the enemy rctrcatcd TO Al
bay, whence they were easily dispersed
10 the hills. About 200 insurgents, arm
ed with rifles, forced COO unwilling vii
layers, armed with bows and arrows, to
serve in the trenches in the close range
street fighting leforc the enemy fled.
The Filipino dead were mostly villagers
who were attempting to flee
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Nearly 5O,000,000 Starving.

The Indian council at Calcutta have
met and considered the famine situation.
Official estimates show that the cost OF
that government will be about 10000
600 rupees, or over $4,000, 900. About
100000 persons are now affected in
British territory and about $4,000, 900 in
the native States The Viceroy. Lord
Curzon, said that the famine area had
expanded, surprising the worst fears,
and they were now suffering cattle.
water and food scarcity of terrible
character About 100000 persons we're
already receiving relief. While in 1907
the world shared India's sorrow and
contributed hundreds of thousands OF
pounds toward the relief fund, the Vice
roy pointed out that India now would
have to struggle alone, for the thoughts
of every Englishman were centered on
South Africa. 1t would be the duty OF
the government to pursue the task OF
saving its last rupee OF necessary to do
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
RU3slk'S HAND IN CHINA.
Believed 10 Have Caused the Empsror's De-
hronement-Change Hot Yet Completed.

A dispatch from Shanghai says the
news of the adbication of the Chinese
Emperor has caused tremendous sem
sation in Japan, where a strong desire
is expressed to adopt stringent meas
ures, as it is believed Russia is the lead
ing hand in the coup d'etat.
The Dowager Empress has dismissed
Jung Lu, gcneralisaimo, OF the Chinese
forces, on account of his disapproval
OF the coup d-etat. Other high officials
have been superseded. Extraordinary
precautions have been taken at the vice
regal capitals to prevent risings. The
troops have been served with ball car
tridgcs. The interior of China is great
ly excited and progressive Chinese are
begging the American and Japanese
ministers to intervene and restore the
Emperor TO power.
An official communication from Pekin
says: "Pu Chun, who has been appoint
ed heir apparent to the throne, has been
given the status of son OF the late En-
peror. The statement that a new En-
peror has asceded the throne is prema-
ture, although it is probable the present
action is preparatory thereto"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
WEARS A BuRGHER BUTTON.
Now Reason Why Consul a'scrum Could No
Longer Act a, American Represent.
aiv, al Pretoria.

The most astonishing tale yet told
about Charles +. Macrum, recently
American Consul at Pretoria, and Mon
tagu White, diplomatic agent OF the
Transvaal at London until the outbreak
OF hostillties, was in circulation at the
State Department and the Capitol We'd
nesday. II ran that Mr. Macrum has
renounccd his allegiance 10 the United
States, has become citizen OF the
South African Republic and is coming
here TO ask for recognition as the Min
lister Plcnipotentiary or diplomatic agent
OF that Government
The other part of the narrative is that
Mr.. White is to remain here as the un-
official representative OF President
Kruger, charged with the duty OF Gre
ating sentiment. both in and out OF Con
grcss, in favor OF the Beers.
In searching for evidence that might
corroboratc the report il was rcmem-
bcred that before Macrum asked TO be
relieved, President Kruger sent for him
and they had long talk. Immediately
thereafter it was reported that the Con-
sui had been asked 10 procure the
friendly Intervention oi President Nc
kinlcy. That was just before the war
began.
IL Is ItCdllcu now mat MGtIuln "
nored dispatches asking him to look al
ter British interests. which would be
natural had he chang..l his allegiance,
as alleged.
But the incident that is regarded as
most significant is that Macrum asked
to be relieved. he said he had something
to say that could not be put in his dis
patches. II is regarded as quite proba-
bic that il he had renounced his allegi-
ancc he would not like to state that fact
on cables controlled by Great Britain
before starting on a Journey he could
not finish without touching at ports con-
trolled by the British Government. That
may also explain why he travelled a
roundabout route on German ship, in
stead Of taking British vessel over the
usual course
Cable dispatches from Europe have
also furnished what is regarded as cor
roboration. They have noted the fact
that Macrum wears n Transvaal flag
button on the lapel OF his coat, which
would be a peculiar thing for an Ameri-
can consular officer to do.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
A New Coalina Station.

Admiral Watson reports that lie has
taken possession OF Isabella coalinR sta
ton and established a marine garrison
there under command OF Lieutenant
Long.
A short time ago, feeling the need OF
'coaling station for the Use OF the
smaller vessels in the Philippine archi-
pclago in the southern islands. remote
from Manila, Admiral Watson dispatch
ed vessel to look into the conditions
at Zamboanga, where the Spaniards had
maintained a garrison, and a small coal
ing station Tor many years. II was
found upon investigation, however. that
the harbor at that point was not suitable
for naval vessels. owing to shallow wa
ter, and attention being directed else
where, a small but perfectly protected
and deep harbor was found on Basilan
island, where the Spaniards had already
established coaling station. They took
possession OF this, garrisoned the place
and arc taking steps to add 10 its coal
supply.
The Solace sailed from Manila for
San Francisco and on the way she will
touch at the new coaling station, as well
as at lliolo, Cebu and Guam and thence
returning TO Yokohoma will strike
across the Pacific for San Francisco.
She will carry the bodies of Captain
Nichols, who died while in command OF
the Monadnock, and Captain lngate, oi
the marine corps, who died at Guam al-
ter a surgical operation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
STAMPEDE FOR ALASKAN GOLD FIELDS |
CAPE NOME THE GOAL.
Fifteen Thousand Men Waiting Tor Navigation
10 0pen-spring Will Soc Great kc-
iivily In Alaska.

Estimates made by local shipping men
show that about 5000 men are intend
ing to reach Cape Nome by the first
steamers from Puget Sound and Daw-
son. Two-thirds OF this number will go
from Tacoma, Seattle and San Francis
co and the balance will go down the
Yukon river from Dawson and other
Yukon towns. A great prospective race
is in sight between these two contin-
gents. First arrivals will secure the best
part OF the beach, which will be in the
greatest demand, because beach claims
may be worked without fumes or ma
chincry. According to latest adviccs,
over hall OF Dawson's population will
head for Cape Nome as fast as the Nu-
kon steamers wintcring on the upper
rive can follow the outgoing ice down
stream. Dawson miners have great
hopes OF reaching their Mecca first, and
to accomplish this are prepared 10 leave
the steamers below Nulato and make q
portage OF 200 miles across the tundra.
Nearly 30 steamers. each carrying from
800 to 900 passengers are scheduled TO
sail from coast ports between May 10
and June I. Sully $3,ooo,ooo worth OF
supplies have been purchased for ship
ment OH these first steamers. Severe
storms Still blockade the White Pass
railroad. No trains have reached Skag-
way from Bennett in two weeks. Re
turning Hondikers are experiencing
terrible wtds ip crossing the summit
| afoot. Several have been badly frozen.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
NORWAY MAY USE FORCE.
Warshps Going 10 Nicaragua TO siezs
for! and Collect Damages.

The trouble between Norway and Mic
aragua growing ont OF the Reyes rebel
lion last spring will reach an acute stage
in the next few days, when Norwegian
man-oi-war will appear before Bluehelds
to compel the payment OF the damage
claimed because OF i'll treatment OF Nor
wegians by the Nicaraguan government
during the rebellion. At that time the
rebels seized the Condor, Norwegian
vessel. and used her to transport troops
from Blucfields to Cape Gracias. Later
after the suppression OF the rebellion,
the Condor was boarded by the govern
mcnt troops in spite OF the protest OF the
Norwegian Consul, and an American
taken from her and carried TO the Blue
fields Jail. This outrage was brought to
the notice OF the Norwegian authorities.
The government OF Norway informed
the minister at Managua that at the first
opportunity the matter would be taken
up in suitable way A claim for dam
ages was filed with the government OF
Nicaragua. and 4 Norwegian man-of-
war will call at Bluefelds in few days.
1t is understood that the Norwegian
government intends to collect the
amount of the damages demanded in the
same manner that the English collected
$75,coo during the year 1906 at the port
OF Corinto on the Pacific coast--that is,
to seize a port and collect the customs
until the amount OF the claim is paid.
Bluefclds is the port that will probably
be seized, and as Blucfields is mainly
owned by Americans, it may lead to
some diplomatic negotiations with this
country
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
At 4 COST Of PLAGUE IND lEPROSY
is ANNEXATION MADE.
Statement from Or. W. II. DAILY on the Siiua.
tion In the ppines-says Cuba
Is a Rich Island.

81 am OF the opinion that we are GER
tanly annexing leprosy, pestilence, the
plague and possibly other evils that may
cause sorrow, vcxation, expense and
complications, for which we as nation
will have an uncertain compensation in
any possible commercial or territorial
advantage" This was the startling state
ment made by Major W. H. DAILY, who
was chief surgeon OF the staff OF General
Miles during the recent war, and the
man whose report on cmbalmcd beef
used by Our troops during the war caus-
ed such general comment, in response
to a question as to his opinion regard
ing the annexation OF the Philippines.
The islands 10 my mind have very
little commercial value said he, while
American labor can never compete with
labor there. In regard TO Cuba, Puerto
Rico and the other islands of the West
Indies group, | think it is the duty OF
the United States to give them a stable
government at once and live up TO the
promises made in behalf OF the people
OF these islands. and the purposes for
which the Spanish-American War was
fought.
we have in our own great country
sufficient undcvclopcd land to take care
Of without seeking TO annex other
against the will OF its rightiul owners.
The Island OF Cuba is rich in its natural
resources and taken by itself would be
OF value TO us but Puerto Rico is prac-
tically valuclcss. Having been all
through the country, ] know whereof
en,al -
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
CHAPLAIN SHIELDS DISMISSED.
Use Of intoxicating L'qror and UngeniiemanIy
Conduct Ended His Army Career

Post Chaplain David II. Shields has
been dismissed from the army OF the
United States to take effect February I,
and Rev. Edmund +. Eastbrook, OF
New York, has been selected for ap-
pointment to the vacancy. The action
in the case OF Chaplain Shields was the
result of court-martial proceedings. He
was tried at San Francisco for conduct
unbecoming an officer and gentleman
in consequence OF the alleged use OF in
toxicating liquor, and was convicted and
sentenced to be dismissed, The case
came before the president in the usual
course OF procedure and he approved the
sentence yesterday.
Chaplain Shields is a native OF Penn
sylvania and has been in the military
service since August 10, 1897. His al
legged transgressions occurred while en-
route to San Francisco in compliance
with orders TO join the army in the
Philippines.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
CkBlE FLASHES.

The pig iron production of Germany
tor 1899 was over S,ooo, 900 tons, being
an increase of per cent.
King Oscar, OF Sweden, has asked al
most 10000, 600 kroner for 46 new bat
tcries and 100000 Mausers.
The creditors OF the Earl OF Var
mouth have resolved to place his estate
in bankruptcy, suffered a relapse.
The birthday of Emperor William OF
Germany was celebrated quietly, owing
to the recent death OF the empress
mother.
The Shah OF Persia, Mouzaffer ed
Din, with his eldest son. Prince Mo-
hammcd Ali Mira, intends to visit Ber-
lin next April
Prof. Max Muller, corpus professor
of comparative philology at Oxford,
who was supposed to be recovering
from long illness, has died.
There are fears in France that Eng
land will attempt to regain her lost pres
French colony OF Madagascar.
French troops are alleged to have en-
tered Pckin, the capital OF China, immc-
diately on the publication OF the edict
OF the late emperor's abdication.
NJ. Turpin, the Partisan inventor OF
an explosive, which he asserts is more
violent than melnite, has gone to the
Transvaal to manufacture the new pow
der for use OF the Bocrs.
A wharf laborer, OF Sydney, has been
stricken with the bubonic plague and
the attending doctors are OF the opinion
that he was inocuatcd with the disease
through the bite oi flea.
Brazilian gunboats Juruema. Jutahy,
Timbira and Tocantins. besides force
OF troops, have been ordered to proceed
10 Acre TO enforce the protocol agreed
upon between Bolivia and Brazil to
Drotect all citizens.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
CounterIaiters Active

The new possessions OF the United
States have afforded a most ample field
for counterfeiting. The recent arrest OF
a notorious counterfciter in Havana, and
the capture OF half-dozcn plates for
bills OF different denominations. is said
to be only an incident The war depart
mcnt and the secret service bureau arc
now investigating report from Cuba
that the country is being flooded with
spurious coins. These are said to be so
perfect as to defy detection except by
experts. In addition to this, the work
OF confederate notes OF the vintage OF
1868 is still being made.
In fhe Philippines the American
monetary promoter has not been behind
hand. According to reports and COM
plants received here, there has been a
considerable amount OF bogus money
fioated. The reports also state that
numerous written orders for money
have been passed on the ignorant ma
tives in exchange for goods. These or
ders are said to be addressed to Presi-
dent Mckinley and are for amounts
ranging from $5' to $50.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
1T THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.

The State Department has been adj
vised that G. Jenner, the British Minis
ter at Guatemala City, has accepted the
post OF arbitrator OF the claim OF Mr..
Mays, all American railroad contractor,
against the Government OF Guatemala
for 100000 damages sustained through
the forfeiture OF his contract to build a
railroad.
Captain R. P, Leary, U. s. navy gov
crnor OF Guam, says in report just re-
ccivcd: 1T is a pleasure to report in
response to my general order No. :,
that more thar 200 people have already
enlisted in the ranks OF domestic and
civil reformation, small army of chill
drcn are jubilant; and the wedding bells
are still ringing"
c. c. Morrow, for long time one OF
the executive clerks OF the United States
Senate, died Sunday, aged 58
Rev. Paul Ronaldo, of St. Matthew S
Catholic church, Washington, has been
chosen by the President to succeed Fa-
ther Parks. navy chaplain, resigned.
Consul NORMAN, at Munich, reports
TO the State department the creation ol
a gigantic metal paper trust in Bavaria
cmbodying the entire industry in that
country.
The Secretary OF the Interior calcu-
latcs the cost OF Typographical and geo
logical surveys, badly. needed, will be
as follows: Puerto Rico, $1,000; Fla
waii. $4,000; Cuba, 100000, and Phil
ippines. $4,000.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Consumers OF Olco.

In response to resolution OF inquiry
from the House OF Representatives the
Secretary OF the Treasury furnished a
statement OF the amount of oleomarga-
rine shipped into the various States.
The total shipments are 7o,6O5,744
pounds, and the main shipments TO
States are as follows:
Colorado, I,I23,sH pounds; Illinois,
r8,o38,o2I; Indiana, 3,o23228; Kansas
I,65S,s44; Kentucky, I,49o, 577; Louisiana
I,o43,so2; Maryland. I,7oI $50; Massachu-
setts, 2.oS3,ooo; Michigan. 100000;
Minnesota, I,343, 600; Missouri, 3,I33,-
600; Nebraska, I,o24 600; New Jersey
s,875,ooo; Ohio, $4,000; Pennsylvania
II,433,ooo; Rhode Island, 3,sol, 600
Texas. I,sIS.ooo; Virginia, 10000
West Virginia, I,Ieo, Goo.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Fl 8, Official Data.

The value OF imports at Manila for
July, August and September was $5,-
Soe, ,sSI. In addition there was S5a,s2o
in gold coin and S.ss, ,eoi in silver coin
from British India and S332,7o7 in silver
coin from China, bringing the aggregate
OF imports up to $o,443,Io2 or at the rate
OF. more than $2s 100000 year for Ma
Mia alone. For all Philippine ports for
the IS years ending with 1894, the aver
age yearly imports of the archipelago
only amounted to SI7,o3o.o44. The val
ties OF importations OF merchandise are
given as follows: China, S2,45I,Io3;
United Kingdom, SoI6,5oI; Spain, $685.
4o5: Australia, $4Io,45a; Germany. $751;
S2S; United States, $3aoII4.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Good Times in America.

Reviewing the business OF 1890 the
London Times says: The fact that in
the United States the expansion OF bust
ness commenced about year later than
elsewhere seems to explain the fact,
which must be admitted, that American
expansion is not so far advanced, rela-
lively. as that OF the United Kingdom
and Germany, and may, consequently,
be expected to continue for a while after
the business OF the two latter countries
shows signs OF contracting. That ad-
vantage, however, may be conceivably
nullifed by the occurrence this year OF
another Presidential election"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
ENGLISH DEFEATED and DRIVEN.
BULLER is BLOCKED.
Spion kopj, S'rown with 1900 British Dead
Beers Administer a Crushing Defeat 10
Troops Under Butler.

A recent dispatch from Tugcla river,
says: Some Nryhelid Burghers from
the outposts on the highest hills OF the
Spion kop group rushed into the laager
saying that the kop was lost and that the
English had taken it. Reiniorccments
were ordered tip, but nothing could be
done for some time, the hill being en-
velopcd in thick mist.
AT dawn the Heidclbcrk and Carolina
contingents, supplemented from other
commanders, began the ascent OF the
hill. Three spurs, prccipitous projcc-
tions, faced the Boer positions. Up these
the advance was made The horses we're
left under the first terrace OF rocks.
Scaling the steep hill, the Bocrs found
that the English had improved the op-
portunity and entrcnchcd heavily. Be
tween the lines OF trenches was an open
vcldt. which had to be rushed under a
heavy fire, not only from rifles but OF
lydditc and shrapncl from field guns.
Three forces asccndcd the three spurs
co-ordinatcly, under cover OF fire from
the Free State krupps, a Crcusot and a
big Maxim. The English tried to rush
the Bocrs with the bayonct but their
infantry went down before the Bocr
rifle fire as before a scythc
The Bocr investing party advanced
step by step until in the afternoon,
when a white flag went TIP and $50 men
IN the front trenches surrendered, being
sent as prisoners to the head laagcr.
The Boer advance continued on the
two kopjcs east of Spion kop. Many
Bocrs were shot, but so numerous were
the burghcrs that the gaps filled auto
matically. Toward twilight they reach
ed the summit OF the second kopjc, but
did not get further.
The British Maxims bclchcd flame,
but a wall OF fire from the Mauscrs held
the English back. Their center, under
this pressure, gradually gave way and
broke. abandoning the position.
The prisoners speak highly OF the
bravery OF the burghers. who, dcspising
cover, stood against the skyline edges
OF the summit to shoot the Dublin
Fusilicrs, sheltered in the trenches.
Firing continued for some time. and
then the Fusiliers and the Light Horse
serving as infantry. threw up their arms
and rushed out OF the trenches.
The effect OF the abandonment oi
Spion kop by the English can hardly
be gauged as yet, but it must prove to
be immense. The British dead LETT on
the battlefield numbered 200.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1900-01-31
Terrible Floods In Japan.

Official reports just completed give
details of terrible inundations which de-
stroyed property valued at over 6,ooo, 600
yen in Ilakkaldo province, northern ia
pan, in December. Thrty-five towns
in the district OF Ishkari were devasta-
ted. Since September no less than ~
1888 houses have been submerged or
washed away in the Hakkaldo alone
while the total damage is placed at 49,
10000 yen.
Complete returns show that about 100
fishing schooners and other craft were
destroyed or sunk, during the severe
storm that swept over the Japanese coast
December 23 to 2s The total number
OF lives lost is placed at I8o